Campers design, build, and showcase their own unique take-home projects while learning the Bakken Museum's invention process in a supportive makerspace environment.
The Bakken Museum Summer Camp offers an immersive experience where children engage in hands-on science and invention activities. Campers delve into various scientific fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, and the innovation process, designing and building unique projects. The curriculum emphasizes the Bakken Museum's invention process: Think It, Make It, Improve It, Show It. Students learn to responsibly use tools and technology, practice creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and explore concepts like electricity and circuits. Each session culminates in a "Big Show" where campers present their self-designed projects, fostering a sense of accomplishment and encouraging them to share their challenges and celebrate successes. The camp also incorporates fun elements like magic tricks and games to make learning engaging.
A typical day involves engaging in group problem-solving challenges, skill-building activities, dedicated project time using tools and materials, and learning daily take-home science-based magic tricks.
This camp is best for curious minds who love to tinker, build, and discover, and are interested in science, engineering, and inventive projects.
3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55416
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