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.
School Break Camps
Do you have a no-school day? 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.
Mystery Camp
Friday, March 7, 9 am to 5 pm
Uncover secrets and become a detective at Mystery Camp! Campers will crack codes, hunt for clues, and solve a mystery while learning the art of creating mysteries themselves.
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Exploring Botany Camp
Friday, April 18, 9 am to 5 pm – Ages 8-12
Explore the fascinating world of plants through a variety of hands-on activities. Learn about the bright side of photosynthesis, craft a plant cell model, build a terrarium, and more! It’s sure to be a wonderful “thyme” … get it?
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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.
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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