Summer camp options in and around Eden Prairie

As spring approaches, many Eden Prairie families with children are turning their thoughts to summer: summer camps, specifically. You’ll find a wide variety of camps offered in Eden Prairie, in close proximity, or with clear Eden Prairie connections. Offerings range from full- and half-day camps to overnight camps, with themes covering fine arts, nature, sports, and more. Many religious organizations also run summer programming. 

Some camps may have already opened 2023 registration, while others will open soon. Eden Prairie Local News cannot guarantee camp availability; some camps may be full and/or have waiting lists. 

Below, you will find an alphabetical list of some of the many summer camp offerings in the vicinity.

Art Center Summer Camps

Day camp; full and half-day offerings. Themes include Animation and Animals; Nature, Drawing & Painting; Clay Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing; and more.
Ages: 6-14 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Eden Prairie Art Center, 7650 Equitable Drive
Dates: Camps offered June 12- Sept. 1 (no camps week of July Fourth)
Cost: $85 – $310
Eden Prairie Parks and Rec

Artistry Summer Camps

Day camp; full and half-day offerings for young performing or visual artists. Themes include Let’s Put on a Show!, Let’s Make Art!, Improv, and Technical Theater camps.
Ages: Entering K-12 (see specific camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington
Dates: Camps offered June 12 – July 21 (no camps week of June 19 or week of July Fourth)
Cost: $189/week for half day; $350/week for full day; $450/week for musical theater intensive
artistrymn.org/summer-camps-2023

Camp at the Community Center

Full-day camp. Enjoy a variety of activities at the Community Center such as arts and crafts, board games, nature activities, swimming, playground games and ice skating.
Ages: 6-11
Location: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 19 – week of August 14; partial session week of July 4
Cost: $146
Eden Prairie Parks and Rec

Camp Fire Camps

Day and overnight camps. Day camps include activities like archery, arts and crafts, nature exploration, swimming, field games, and more. Specialty day camps on topics such as archery, adventure course, art, sports, cooking, waterfront, wilderness survival, and fort building. Week-long and mini overnight camps full of classic camp activities. Also offers canoe and adventure trips.
Ages: 5-14, plus Teen Week for ages 13-17 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Camp Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadooona Drive, Excelsior
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 11 through week of August 27
Cost: $350 – $875
campfiremn.org/camp

Camp Fire Teen Leadership Development

The Leadership Development Program is designed to progressively transform campers into counselors and help them build leadership skills. From day camp assistant to counselor-in-training to junior counselor. At each level, dedicated counselors guide teens through leadership training while instilling confidence, empathy, and responsibility.
Ages: 14-17
Location: Camp Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadooona Drive, Excelsior
Dates: Day camp sessions offered week of June 11 through week of August 27; 2-week Counselor in Training camps beginning June 11 and August 6
Cost: $350 – $950
campfiremn.org/camp

Chanhassen Dinner Theaters Musical Theatre Camp

Day camp. Students are given opportunities to explore a wide spectrum of musical theatre components including voice, movement, costumes, scenery, stage combat and more. Taught by Chanhassen Dinner Theatre professionals.
Ages: 5-18 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th Street, Chanhassen
Dates: Camp sessions offered between June 26- August 11, with various configurations of half-day and full-day sessions for different age groups during that timeframe
Cost: $195 (for half-day sessions for ages 5-7) –  $475 (for teen intensive session for ages 15-18, with audition required)
chanhassendt.com/camp/

Chaska Valley Family Theatre Dragonfly Theatre Arts Camp

Day camp. 2023 show is Finding Nemo Jr.
Ages: Grades 3-8
Location: Chaska Community Center Theater, 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska
Dates: July 10-15; July 24-29
Cost: $300
www.cvft.org/dragonfly

Code Ninjas Summer Camps

Half-day camps where kids gain tech skills and make new friends in an immersive environment guided by a team of Code Senseis. From coding and game building, to STEM and robotics; camp themes include Stop Motion Animation, Become a YouTuber, Code Your Own Robot in Minecraft, and more.
Ages: 5-11+ (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Code Ninjas, 426 Pond Promenade, Chanhassen
Dates: Camp sessions offered June through August, varying dates
Cost: $229
www.codeninjas.com/mn-chanhassen/camps

Conquer Ninja Gym Eden Prairie

Half-day camps where young Ninjas develop strength and agility during this camp by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles. Includes warped walls, angled steps, salmon ladders, cliff hangers. This camp transfers well into ninja levels testing or enhances other athletic performances. All camps are coached by an experienced Ninja Trainer.
Ages: 5-13
Location: Conquer Ninja Gym, 7000 Washington Ave. S., Eden Prairie
Dates: Camps (Monday – Thursday) offered weeks of June 12 to week of August 28 (no camp week of July Fourth)
Cost: $175/week
www.conquerninja.com/classesandtraining/edenprairie

Dance Arts Centre Camps

Two-day evening mini camps focusing on ballet, jazz, and hip hop dance with themes of Mermaids & Unicorns; Hippity Hop; Beach Party; and Fashionista Hip Hop.
Ages: 3-12 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Dance Arts Centre, 18690 Lake Dr E, Chanhassen
Dates: June 27 and 28
Cost: $30
www.danceartscentre.net/summer-classes

Discovery Kids Summer Camp

Five-day camps from 8 a.m. – 5p.m. Camp takes place on the private 57-acre wooded campus of The International School of Minnesota, adjacent to the Three Rivers Park District’s Bryant Lake Park and beach. Campers get to explore campus while participating in music, art, swimming, sports, and world language, as well as a variety of theme-based activities each week.
Ages: 3-12 (includes counselor-in-training program for older students)
Location: The International School of Minnesota, 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 12 – week of July 31
Cost: $425/week; $200/week for counselor-in-training (with approval of camp director)
internationalschoolmn.com/student-life/summer-camp

Eagle Zone Summer Program

Day camp. Full-day camp; half-days available for those attending EPIC Enrichment programs. Field trips on Tuesdays and Fridays. Site days include grade-specific activities, activity choices including STEM, art, gym, and special events, clubs, and structured activities.
Ages: Incoming kindergarteners through incoming 6th graders
Location: Oak Point/Eagle Heights Elementary for incoming kindergarteners through incoming 3rd graders; Eden Lake Elementary for incoming 4th through 6th graders
Dates: Weekdays June 14 – August 24 (closed July 3 and 4)
Cost: $54/day for full day; $30/day for half day; $60/day for drop-in care
www.edenpr.org/community-education/youth/eagle-zone-school-age-care/ezsummer

Eden Prairie Parks and Rec Camps

Day camps. A variety of full- and half-day camps encompassing arts, fairies, fashion, nature, robotics, a variety of sports, theater, and more. (Incudes some camps listed separately, such as Art Center camps, Community Center Camp, Playground Camps, Outdoor Center camps, Safety Camp, etc,)
Ages: 3.5-14 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Various locations around Eden Prairie, including Eden Prairie Community Center and many city parks
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 12 – week of August 28
Cost: $48 – $310
www.edenprairie.org/register

EPIC Youth Enrichment Summer Courses

Half-day camps with morning and afternoon sessions, typically offered Monday-Thursday. Projected courses include offerings in engineering, movie making, sports, Spanish immersion, art, babysitting basics, pajama jam, and more.
Ages: Incoming K – incoming 9th grade (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Oak Point/Eagle Heights Elementary for incoming kindergarteners through incoming 3rd graders; Eden Lake Elementary for incoming 4th through 6th graders; Central Middle School for incoming 6th through 9th graders
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 19 – week of August 14 (no sessions week of July Fourth)
Cost: TBD (2023 registration opens March 15)
www.edenpr.org/community-education/youth/epic

Girl Scouts Twilight Camp

A typical day at Twilight Camp lasts from 1:45 – 7:45 p.m. Girls arrive in the day camp and check in, then spend the day in one of the themed  “sites” (picnic shelters). Typical activities include outdoor games, STEM activities, crafts, woodcraft activities, and swimming.
Ages: Incoming grade 1 through 7; counselor training opportunities for incoming grades 7 through 2023 high school graduates
Location: Lake Minnewashta Park, 6900 Hazeltine Road, Chanhassen
Dates: July 17-20
Cost: $10- $90
www.twilightcamp.org/home-1

Hi-Five Sports Camps

Full-day camps. Experienced and passionate coaching staff will divide campers into balanced teams that learn about and compete in a wide variety of team sports in an all-day sports camp. Up to 12 different team sports experienced every week. Weekly themes include collegiate, All American, MLB, NBA, and more.
Ages: 5-11 (K-4th grade)
Location: Hi-Five Sports Zone, lower level Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered June 12 – August 4
Cost: $65 for single day – $1,800 for 8-week package
www.hifivesportsclubs.com/mn_south_metro_summer_camp/

KidCreate Studio

Half-day camps offered in morning and afternoon sessions. Art camps with topics including Introductory Drawing; Pinch, Slab, Coil Clay; DIY Dollhouse; Lego Brick Dino World; STEAM-sational; Women in History; and more.
Ages: 3-12 (see specific camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: KidCreate Studio, 7918 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered Monday-Thursday, week of June 5 – week of August 28, with some 1-day camps
Cost: $85 – $194
kidcreate.com/eden-prairie/classes/camps

Lake Riley Day Camp

Full-day camp. Explore the many opportunities of the outdoors including nature crafts, nature study, orienteering, camping skills, songs, canoeing, swimming, archery and recreational games.
Ages: 7-11
Location: Riley Lake Park, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of July 17 – week of August 21
Cost: $146
Eden Prairie Parks and Rec

Leaders in Training

Day-camp; teen-only training in mornings; assisting camp counselors with younger children in afternoons at a camp location. The goal of LIT camp is to teach the general skills of leadership that can be used at school, home, and community. The curriculum includes leadership, communication and problem-solving skills and includes community components such as volunteering and service projects. Teens also work to create a cover letter and resume for future employment seeking.
Ages: 13-14
Location: Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered June 19 – July 31 (no afternoon sessions June 19-23 and July 24-28)
Cost: $192
Eden Prairie Parks and Rec

Legacy Gymnastics Summer Camps

Full and half-day camps. 1-, 2-, and 3-day camps in a gymnastics setting that include gymnastic event rotations such as bars, beam, floor, vault, and trampoline; Ninja skills including obstacle courses, climbing rope, and foam pit; mindfulness activities including meditation and simple yoga poses; and more.
Ages: 3-12 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Legacy Gymnastics, 7593 Corporate Way, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 12 through week of August 21 (no camp week of July Fourth)
Cost: $40/day – $250/week
www.gymlegacy.com/summer-camps

Life Time Summer Camps

Full-day camp. Single-day, multiple day, or full-week options. Camp themes include Build It & Break It; Shoot, Score, Sports and More; Pirate Quest; Wacky Water Week, and more.
Ages: 5-12
Location: Life Time Eden Prairie Athletic, 755 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie and Life Time Crosstown, 6233 Baker Road, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 12 through week of August 28
Cost: $50/day
my.lifetime.life/clubs/mn/eden-prairie-athletic/camps.html

Little Eagles Day Camps

Day camps; half-day and full-day. Each week students will engage in hands-on learning opportunities for exploration as well as an extension of social-emotional learning and academic skills that are focused on in the school year. Weekly themes include animals, dinosaurs, vehicles, and colors. Sudents enrolled in the full day option will go on three Wednesday field trips to surrounding indoor and outdoor playgrounds.
Ages: Incoming 3- and 4-year-old preschool students
Location: Eden Prairie Schools Lower Campus, 8100 School Road, Eden Prairie
Dates: Full-day camps offered June 14 – August 18 (no camp July 3 and 4); morning mini camp sessions offered week of July 10 – week of August 7
Cost: $100/week for morning mini camps. Full-day camp prices $71/day for 3 or 4 days or drop-in; $65/day for 5 days
www.edenpr.org/community-education/ecfe-preschool/little-eagles

Outdoor Center Summer Camps

Half-day camps on a variety of themes including Animal Superheroes, Fish Camp, Nature Photography, and more.
Ages: 3.5- 14 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Eden Prairie Outdoor Center, 13651 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie Outdoor Center
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 12 – week of August 21 (no camps week of July Fourth)
Cost: $66 – $125
Eden Prairie Parks and Rec

Playground Camp

Full-day camp. Playground camps are designed to engage youth in a variety of fun, age-appropriate activities each day. Campers are grouped by age and offered choices based on their interests. Having fun, making friends, building skills, and enjoying the outdoors are the hallmarks of playground camp. Staff are first-aid and CPR trained and ensure a safe and engaging environment.
Ages: 5 – 10
Location: Homeward Hills Park, Miller Park, and Prairie View Park in Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered weekly weeks of June 14 – August 14. Weeks of June 14 and July 4 are partial weeks. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $92 for full weeks; $56 for partial weeks
Eden Prairie Parks and Rec

Prairie Hill Farm Camp

Day camp, half-day. Children get to be the farmers doing morning chores like feeding and watering the animals, moving chickens, planting seeds, weeding gardens, collecting eggs, and caring for the farm. Children will learn all about pigs, chickens, and cows. Camp founded and run by a former pastor of Grace Church in Eden Prairie.
Ages: 7-12
Location: Prairie HIll Farm, 1504 185 St., Lester Prairie
Dates: June 12-15
Cost: $150/child
www.prairiehill.farm/services-2

Prairie School of Dance Summer Camps

Half-day day camps; evening camp. 4-day dance camps with themes including Mi Encanto, Classic Ballerina, Rainbow Unicorn, Under the Sea, Super Hero, and Sacred Dance. The camps cover ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and sacred dance. All dance camps conclude with a performance on the last day.
Ages: 3-12 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Dance studios at Prairie Lutheran Studio (Prairie Lutheran Church), 11000 Blossom Road, Eden Prairie and Grace Studio (Grace Church), 9301 Een Prairie Road, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 12 – week of July 31 (no camps week of July Fourth)
Cost: $65 – $165
www.prairieschoolofdance.com/summer2023

Propel Hockey Camps

Full-day camp, with 2-, 3-, 4- and 5- day options. On-ice sessions dedicated to power skating, hand skills, small area games, angling, and more. Off-ice training Golf/Mini Golf at Golf Zone. Daily academic time. Weekly trip to Round Lake in Eden Prairie  for kayaking and fishing.
Ages: 7-12
Location: Eden Prairie Community Center
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 12 – week of August 21 (no camp week of July Fourth)
Cost: $180-$310
www.propelhockeycamps.com/page/show/5507383-eden-prairie

Safety Camp

Full-day day camp. Safety education in a camp setting. Topics of discussion such as fire, water, bike, pedestrian and poison safety, drug awareness and more. Participants discover many city, county, state and national safety concerns. Camp is presented by Eden Prairie Police, Fire, and Parks and Recreation departments.
Ages: 7-9
Location: Riley Lake Park, Eden Prairie
Dates: June 20-21
Cost: $62
Eden Prairie Parks and Rec

School of Rock Summer Music Camps

Day camps. School of Rock’s summer music camps offer students a way to learn how to play songs and, in most cases, perform them live on stage. Kids are placed in bands, have rehearsals and learn more about being true musicians. Includes introductory camps such as Rock 101, Beginner Drum and Beginner Guitar; camps focused on Rock music, Metal music, and the music of Woodstock.
Ages: 5-18 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: School of Rock Eden Prairie, 6585 Edenvale Blvd Suite 100B, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 5 – week of June 19; week of July 10 – week of August 21
Cost: $275 – $360
www.schoolofrock.com/music-camps/edenprairie

Skyhawks Sports Camps

Day camps. 4-day (Monday-Thursday) camps for beginning to intermediate players. A progression-based curriculum focuses on the whole player, teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Sport-specific staff ensure young athletes will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step. Camps offered in sports include flag football, soccer, track and field, baseball, multi-sport.
Ages: grades 1-7, beginner to intermediate players
Location: Edenvale, Forest Hills and Nesbitt Parks in Eden Prairie, as well as locations in surrounding suburbs
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 12- week of August 14 (no camp week of July Fourth)
Cost: $149
www.skyhawks.com

Spirit in the Pines

Overnight camp. 2- to 5- night overnight youth camps, plus weekend family camps, at camp facility owned by St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Eden Prairie. Counselors and staff build an accepting and inclusive atmosphere, lead games, and give faith talks around the campfire. Campers can choose from traditional camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, gaga ball, carpetball, crafts, music, meal themes, and more.
Ages: Incoming grades 3 – 12; all ages for family overnight camps
Location: Spirit in the Pines Camp, Hackensack (approximately 1 hour north of Brainerd)
Dates: Youth camp sessions offered week of June 11 – week August 6 (no youth camp week of July Fourth); family camp session weekends June through August
Cost: $205 – $680 for youth camps; $210- $600 for family camp (depending on date and cabin size)
standrewlu.org/ministries/camp/

Stages Theatre Summer Theatre Workshops

Day camp. Half- and full-day camps. Students will develop theater skills including singing, dancing, and acting. As part of the last day of workshop. Families are invited to a sharing of skills learned throughout the week on the last day of workshop.
Ages: 4- grade 12 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: PiM Arts High School, 7255 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie; Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Main Street, Hopkins; and FAIR School Crystal, 3915 Adair Ave. N., Crystal
Dates: Camps offered June 5- August 11
Cost: $160 – $825
www.stagestheatre.org/summer/

STEM Summer Camps

Full- and half-day camps. A variety of different STEM-based camps including Roblox, ​Game Design, Intro to Python, Mobile App Inventor, 3D Design, ​Build and Fly Drones, ​and more.
Ages: grades K-8 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: STEM Builders of Eden Prairie, 8877 Aztec Drive, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 11 – week of August 20
Cost: $299/week  – $349/week
stembuilders.com/eden-prairie-camps

TranscenDance Xperience Camps

Full- and half-day camps. 4-day camps with themes such as Fairies, Unicorns & Princesses; Angelina Ballerina; K-Pop & Anime; Matilda Musical Theater; Aero/Tumbling; Ballet; and Jumps, Leaps & Turns.
Ages: 3 – 5+
Location: TranscenDance Xperience, 6885 Washington Ave. S, Edina
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of July 10 – week of August 14
Cost: $100/week for half-day; $200/week for full day
www.tdxdance.com/summer

Three Rivers Park District Camps

Day and overnight camps. Camps on a variety of topics at a variety of parks, including Introduction to Fishing, Paddle Palooza, and Awesome Outdoors camps held at Bryant Lake Park in Eden Prairie. Fishing, nature, history, and survival skills themed camps also held at The Landing in Shakopee, Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington, and Lowry Nature Center in Victoria, among many other camps at many other Three Rivers parks sites. Offers overnight camps for Family, Grandparents and Grandkids, Wilderness, and Firearms Safety.
Ages: 4-17; all ages for Family Overnight Camps (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: various Three Rivers Park District sites, including Bryant Lake Park in Eden Prairie, The Landing in Shakopee, Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington and Lowry Nature Center in Victoria.
Dates: Camp sessions offered June through August
Cost: $30 – $375
Three Rivers Park District

Way Cool Cooking School Summer Cooking Camps

Half-day camps, with morning and afternoon sessions, generally Monday-Thursday. 4-day camps of cooking, learning, and new recipes. Camps include Cooking Basics, Cooking Around the World, Cake Decorating, Favorite Food Shows, Pasta Making, State Fair Foods, and more.
Ages: 7-15 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: Way Cool Cooking School, 16544 W. 78th Street, Eden Prairie
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 5 – week of August 28 (no camp week of July Fourth)
Cost: $395
waycoolcookingschool.com/summer-cooking-camp/

YMCA Day Camp Gathering Pines (formerly Kici Yapi)

Day camp; full-day. Traditional day camps, and specialty camps covering Arts & Imagination, Outdoor Sports, Nature and Science, Teen Camps, and Horse Camps with horse riding lessons. Traditional camp activities include swimming, canoeing, archery, environmental education, cookouts, arts and crafts, and more. Specialty camps provide 2 hours of focus on a favorite activity.
Ages: 4-14 (see camp descriptions for specific ages)
Location: YMCA Camp Gathering Pines, 23701 Zane Ave, Lakeville; bus pickup and dropoff at Eden Lake Park (next to Eden Lake Elementary)
Dates: Camp sessions offered week of June 12 – week of August 28
Cost: $204/week – $459/week
www.ymcanorth.org/camps/day_camp_kici_yapi

Editor’s Note: If you are aware of a summer camp that is not included in this story, please send information to joanna.takes@eplocalnews.org.