Summer is for exploration, and camps and classes at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota are a great way to expand your horizons and learn something new.
Registration is now open! Register for individual camps using the calendar item linked below.
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Playtime for 0-36 months
Play Dates is designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play, and explore through hands-on experiences.
Join us Fridays from 9-10 am. Registration is required and is available via our website calendar.

Check out our calendar for Play Dates
Classes for Ages 3-5
Playful Preschoolers
Wednesdays & Thursdays // 8:30-11:30 am
Registration Required via our website calendar // Drop Off Optional // $30 ($24 members) // Snack Provided
Connect with new friends, explore new interests, and build new skills. Classes are hands-on and child-led providing children with a chance to learn through play and inquiry. Play along!

Space is limited. Register for camp via our website calendar.
Check out classes for playful preschoolers
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Afternoon Summer Camps for Ages 5-12
Every camp is a new adventure! Read full descriptions and find a link to register on the individual calendar items linked below. Register for one, or register for them all.
1 to 5 pm // Ages 5-12 // Registration Required via our website calendar // Drop Off $37 ($29.60 members) // Snack Provided
Wednesday, June 4 – Pixel Art
Thursday, June 5 – Paint the Afternoon Away
Wednesday, June 18 – Slime Lab 1.0
Thursday, June 19 – Paper Arts
Wednesday, July 2 – Cardboard Creations
Wednesday, July 9 – Brick Masters
Thursday, July 10 – Thread & Tinker
Wednesday, July 16 – Culinary Creations
Thursday, July 17 – Bot Builders
Wednesday, July 30 – Pottery Wheel
Thursday, July 31 – Pottery Wheel
Wednesday, August 13 – Circuit Lab
Thursday, August 14 – Slime Lab 2.0

Register on our calendar for school-age camps
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All Day Summer Camps for Ages 6-12
Looking for an all-day experience? These camps offer an opportunity to play along all day long. Read full descriptions and find a link to register on the individual calendar items linked below.
9 am to 5 pm // Ages 6-12 // Registration Required via our website calendar // Drop Off $70 ($56 members) // Bring a Sack Lunch
Tuesday, June 3 – Gross-ology
Tuesday, June 17 – Nature Makers
Tuesday, July 1 – Space
Tuesday, July 8 – Theater
Tuesday, July 15 – 3D Art
Tuesday, July 29 – Clay All Day
Tuesday, August 12 – Earth Science

Register on our calendar for school-age camps
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Multiday Summer Camps for Ages 6-12
With 4 half days of exploration, these camps offer the time and space you need to dive into each camp’s theme. Read the full descriptions and find a link to register on the individual calendar items linked below.
1 to 5 pm // Ages 6-12 // Registration Required via our website calendar // Drop Off $140 ($112 members) // Snack Provided
Tuesday, June 10-Friday, June 13 – Colorful Creations
Tuesday, June 24-Friday, June 27 – Animal Adventures
Tuesday, July 22-Friday, July 25 – Science Exploration
Tuesday, August 5- Friday, August, 8 – Whimsical Creations

Register on our calendar for school-age camps
Download our schedule for your fridge