Summer Science Programs for Grades 7-8
Summer adventures for the budding scientist in your life
Our Bell Museum Summer Science Programs are an opportunity for your camper to get hands-on learning experiences with University experts right on-campus!
Please note: these camps will occur on the St. Paul campus, campers will be dropped off at specific buildings on campus and NOT at the Bell Museum.
Camp Hours: 9am to 4pm
Drop off: 8:30–9 am & Pick up: 4–4:30 pm
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To be added to a waitlist for your desired camp please fill out the form at the link below. Thank you for your interest in Bell Summer Camps.
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Bird's Eye View
This camp is located on St. Paul Campus
Explore the exciting world of ornithology in this program presented in collaboration with the Bell Museum and The Raptor Center. Participants will gain the skills to go birding in various habitats, spend time with ambassador birds (eagles, owls and more), and visit the museum’s dioramas and collection of birds from all over the world to compare their habitats, anatomy, and how they’ve adapted and evolved. This program will be based on the University’s Saint Paul Campus where you will meet experts in field research, raptor medicine, and more.
Camp Dates
— July 15-19
— August 5-9
Global Change: Imagining the Future
This camp is located on St. Paul Campus
This week will be filled with hands-on and minds-on learning! You will work alongside scientists from the University of Minnesota to explore how we are changing our planet. Learn how human actions are affecting the world’s water sources and discover how we can use new technologies to grow food for a growing population sustainably. This program will be based on the University’s Saint Paul Campus and will include learning in real research laboratories. Join us for a fun-filled week to learn how to create a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.
Camp Dates
— July 8-12
— July 29-August 2
Capturing the Cosmos
This camp is located on St. Paul Campus
How do we know what we know about the cosmos? This three-day camp will investigate how scientists use light to study everything in the universe. We will build a simple telescope, colorize astrophotography, and even talk with university astronomers in this action-packed camp!
Camp Dates
— July 1-3 (3 days, no camp on July 4 & July 5) sold out
— August 19-21 (3 days, no camp on August 22 & August 23) sold out
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