Whether it’s after school, or on a no-school day, the 2nd floor of the Children’s Museum of South Dakota is a great place to spark your imagination and make your great ideas come to life.
From preschool classes and after-school sessions to full-day camps, we offer a wide variety of ways to play, create, and discover. Start planning and register today.
Playful Preschoolers
Fridays 8:30-11:30 am starting Sept. 6
Ages 3-5 // Drop Off Optional // Registration Required // $25 (members save 20%)
Verify session times and register on our website calendar. (No class Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Nov. 29)
Playful Preschoolers classes offer an opportunity to connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led. These camps are designed to provide children with a chance to learn through play and inquiry. Play along! Snack provided.
After School Maker Studio
Tuesday-Friday during the school year
3-5:30 pm
Verify session times on our website calendar.
Ages 5 and up // Drop Off // Registration Required // $7.50 each session ($6 members)
Does your child need a place to go after school? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come-and-go experience for children age 5 and up.
The Maker Studio was designed by children for children to inspire all makers. Daily experiences foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and painting to name a few. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them. Register via our website calendar or call 605-692-6700, ext. 0.
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School Break Camps
The following camps are for children ages 6-12. Camps are drop off and require registration. The cost is $65 each session. Members receive a 20% discount. Bring a sack lunch. Registration is now open!
Bugs & Birds Camp
Friday, Oct. 11, from 9 am to 5 pm
Dive into the fascinating world of nature, discovering the secrets of our feathered friends and multi-legged creatures.
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Prehistoric Camp
Monday, Oct. 14, from 9 am to 5 pm
Campers will explore the age of dinosaurs, dig for fossils, and learn about the creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
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Gross-ology Camp
Friday, Nov. 8, from 9 am to 5 pm
Dive into the slimy, stinky, and sometimes silly side of science as we explore everything from burping and farting to the art of boogers. Campers will learn the science behind our grossest bodily functions through hands-on experiments that are sure to give everyone the giggles—and maybe a few “grossbumps!”
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Science Magic
Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 9 am to 5 pm
Campers will become young inventors, using science to craft magical creations through hands-on projects and experiments.
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Winter Break Programming
The following camps are for children ages 6-12. Camps are drop off and require registration. The cost is $65 each session unless otherwise noted. Members receive a 20% discount.
Afternoon Maker Studio
Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities such as robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and painting. Every class is a new adventure!
Friday, Dec. 20, from 1-5 pm – $33 ($26.40 Members)
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Thursday, Dec. 26, from 1-5 pm – $33 ($26.40 Members)
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Theater Camp
Friday, Dec. 27, from 9 am to 5 pm
Lights, camera, action! Be part of a grand, one-day production leading to a final performance with an audience. Take on a lead character role, design costumes, build props, or become a director! The choice (and stage) is yours!
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All Day Maker Camp
Monday, Dec. 30, from 9 am to 5 pm
At Maker Camp, children engage in collaborative projects and explore hands-on activities that unleash their creativity and dive into STEAM concepts (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) and artistic expression.
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New Year’s Creations Camp
Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 9 am to 5 pm
Join us for a festive New Year’s Celebrations Camp, where campers will craft party hats, create their own noisemakers, and get ready to ring in the new year with a special noon countdown.
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