Upcoming Classes & Activities

2026 Summer Mini Camps at Otter Cove

Give your child a hands-on, imagination-filled summer! Our three-day mini camps are designed for ages 6–12 and packed with creativity, exploration, and play-based learning - Otter Cove style! Each camp runs 12:00–4:00 pm and includes guided activities, take-home creations, and plenty of time to explore the museum.

At a Glance:

Ages: 6–12
Time: 12:00–4:00 PM
Cost: $100 non-members | $75 members
Location: Otter Cove Children’s Museum

Magical Makers
July 20–22

Step into a world of imagination and wonder! Campers will explore stories of fairies, trolls, elves, and other magical beings while designing and creating their own one-of-a-kind creatures.

Each child will also build a fairy house to be featured in our Fairy Village fundraiser later this fall - a magical way to be part of something bigger!

Critter Crew
August 10–12

Animal lovers, this one’s for you! Campers will create their own animal puppets and learn about creatures big and small.

This camp includes a special visit from our friends at Chahinkapa Zoo, giving kids an up-close look at real animals and the chance to connect creativity with the natural world.

This work is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.