This Guide to Summer Camps is sponsored by Olmsted Medical Center Sports Medicine & Athletic Performance , and the summer camps and businesses listed below.
#1 Guide to Summer Camps in Rochester MN!
🌟 Get ready to unleash the most epic summer yet! 🌟
The #1 go-to resource for families across Southeast Minnesota is back and more exciting than ever—The 2026 Guide to Summer Camps in SE Minnesota!
This list is your passport to adventure! Whether your child dreams of conquering the great outdoors, scoring the winning goal, building the next great invention, stepping into the spotlight, or coding their way to the future, this guide has it all.
From classic summer camp experiences under the stars to thrilling sports clinics, immersive theatre camps, hands-on robotics adventures, STEM challenges, and so much more, we’ve gathered everything you need to make this summer unforgettable.
We get it—coordinating summer plans can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve done the legwork for you. With this guide, you’ll have all the information at your fingertips to craft a summer full of exploration, excitement, and endless possibilities.
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OLMSTED MEDICAL CENTER SPORTS & ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Olmsted Medical Center – Athletic Performance Summer Camps are designed to help young athletes build strength, speed, and confidence heading into their competitive seasons. Individuals participate in structured training focused on proper technique, injury prevention, and overall athletic development. Programs include Athletic Performance, Speed for Sport, Youth Strength, and Hockey with on-ice sessions, synthetic ice work, and sport-specific skill training depending on the athlete’s goals. Each session is led by experienced performance specialists who create a positive, high-energy environment. Athletes leave camp stronger, more explosive, and better prepared to compete at their highest level.
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CODE NINJAS
Turn Summer Slump Into a Season of Discovery! Transform screen time into real-world skills with hands-on coding, robotics, and game design. Led by our expert Code Senseis®, Code Ninjas® Camps empower kids to build confidence, explore technology, and make new friends—all through unforgettable, high-energy fun. For kids ages 5–14.
QUARRY HILL NATURE CENTER
Summer at Quarry Hill Nature Center is where curiosity runs free, discoveries feel endless, and memories are made outdoors. Paddle across the pond, scale the rock wall, hike to the lookout, and meet an animal ambassador during this adventure-filled week exploring Quarry Hill Park. Led by experienced, enthusiastic staff, Quarry Hill Summer Nature Camp is an adventure-filled experience rooted in hands-on science and joyful exploration. Campers go home with muddy shoes, big smiles, and stories to share.
Traditional day camp sessions are offered throughout the summer for youth entering grades K–9.
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MISS ANGIE'S PLACE SUMMER CAMP
ART. NATURE. EDUCATION. WELL-BEING. At Miss Angie’s Place all of our programming revolves around these four pillars, making for fully immersive, child centered summer camps! Children ages 4-12 and 10 – 15 are invited to learn new things, make cool stuff, meet new friends and explore the natural world around them. Drop in for a day or stay for the full camp! Volunteer opportunities for older students are available. Register soon, camps fill FAST!
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NURTURE IN NATURE THERAPY SERVICES
All brains are beautiful — they just need the right support in order to thrive!
At Nuture in Nature Therapy, experienced occupational therapists lead camps for:
🦗 Bug fears
🍎 Picking eating
🌛 Moon Club for families
🌺 Garden Club weekly
🤝 OT groups weekly
Think: classic summer camp fun (climbing, splashing, and digging, oh my!) in beautiful nature spaces, combined with skilled help with social skills, emotional regulation, motor skills, and other areas.
Give your kid or teen the opportunity to connect authentically with peers, nature, and themselves this summer!
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ROCHESTER GYMNASTICS ACADEMY - SUMMER CAMPS
Camp ROGA offers a fun, active, and engaging summer experience for children ages 3–14. Each week features a new theme and includes age-appropriate gymnastics, ninja obstacle courses, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, games, healthy snacks, and a weekly water day. Campers are grouped by age to ensure a safe, supportive, and confidence-building environment for every child. Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am–12:00 pm, with optional early drop-off at 8:00 am and late pick-up at 1:00 pm available for added convenience. Led by experienced coaches, Camp ROGA is designed to keep kids moving, learning, and having fun all summer long!
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ROCHESTER GYMNASTICS ACADEMY - SUMMER SKILLS CLINICS
Give your athlete a skill boost this summer at Rochester Gymnastics Academy’s Summer Skills Clinics. Clinics run every Friday throughout summer and include Girls Recreational and Ninja Clinics, open to all abilities, as well as Team Girls and Team Boys Clinics for competitive gymnasts of all levels (USAG Preteam, Developmental, Xcel, High School, and Midwest Amateur Gymnastics Association). Each session includes a structured warm-up, focused event-based skills training, and trampoline work to build strength and confidence. Athletes train in age and skill-appropriate groups with experienced coaches, making it a great opportunity to sharpen specific skills or events this summer.
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CITY OF ROCHESTER — PARKS & RECREATION
This summer, let’s play! The City of Rochester is serving up fun with tennis, hockey, and accessible recreation programs for all ages. Swing a racket, hit the ice, or join our AccessABLE Recreation program, where inclusive activities foster connection, confidence, and joy for children and adults with diverse cognitive needs. However you choose to move, our programs make it easy to stay active, try something new, and have a great time together.
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CITY OF ROCHESTER — FIRST TEE
Discover the First Tee Life Skills Experience at municipal golf courses in Rochester, where young people build confidence, character, and life skills through the game of golf. This program combines fun, hands-on learning with valuable lessons in respect, responsibility, and perseverance. With a focus on positive development and personal growth, First Tee helps young people navigate life’s challenges while enjoying the sport. Register online and give your child the opportunity to grow both on and off the course!
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SPARK SUMMER CAMP
STEAM Camp is back at SPARK this summer! For ages 5–8, this hands-on camp explores Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through engaging daily themes that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Families can choose from two identical camp weeks—June 15–19 or July 20–24—with half-day (9 AM–12 PM or 1 PM–4 PM) or full-day (9 AM–4 PM) options. Registration opens March 1, and with limited spots available, we can’t wait to Play. Learn. Discover. Together!
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GOOD EARTH VILLAGE
Good Earth Village is an incredible camp designed to bring out the best in us all. What does this world need most? Interpersonal connection! All of our camps — K-12 and intergenerational — offer opportunities to simultaneously explore your faith and deepen relationships while exploring the outdoors through safe and guided experiences at your personal level of ability, in a caring community. Nestled in the bluffs of Southeastern Minnesota, Good Earth Village provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to be themselves, engage with peers and mentors, and learn something new. Our diverse programs allow campers to find their own level of adventure, comfort, and spirituality. Our highly trained summer staff brings energy and creates a safe space of acceptance and love to all campers. Come discover more about yourself and the world around you!
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION & SUMMER OF SERVICE
Make This Summer Unforgettable with Community Ed!
Whether you’re into sports, STEM, art, or outdoor adventures, our week-long camps have got you covered. And don’t miss out on our Summer of Service (SOS) program, it’s two weeks packed with fun activities focused on giving back to the community. Join Rochester Community Education for an unforgettable summer experience!
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HISTORY CENTER OF OLMSTED COUNTY
The History Center of Olmsted County invites you to Step Back in Time at our day camp, offered July 20–24.
This interactive, educational camp introduces students to everyday life in the 19th century through hands-on learning experiences. Guests will try 1800s farmstead chores (such as grinding corn to feed the chickens), participate in a lesson in a one-room schoolhouse, explore gardening, create art projects, and much more. The camp includes a morning session for ages 6–11 and an afternoon session for ages 12–15.
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CLOVER & ROSE ART CAMP
Clover & Rose Kids Art Camp is a creative, fun-filled camp designed to inspire young artists and nurture their imaginations. This camp invites students to explore the world of art through a variety of engaging and hands-on activities.
Camp Highlights:
- Students will dive into various artistic techniques while working with various types of media. Painting, drawing, clay sculpting, printmaking, and more!
- Personalized Attention: With small class sizes, each child receives individual attention from experienced art educator Cassandra Buck.
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Sessions art 9 am – 11:30 pm Monday – Thursday. Drop off is at Clover & Rose, 923 6th St NW. A water bottle is suggested.
Only 8 spots available!
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FCA
Rochester Youth Sports Camp is a fun, high-energy day camp for athletes entering grades 2-8 who want to grow both on and off the field. Campers will develop athletic skills across multiple sports while building character, confidence, and teamwork in a positive, encouraging environment.
Throughout the week, campers train in one sport for the first two days before switching to a second sport for the final two days, with age-appropriate instruction in grade-based groups (2-3, 4-5, 6-8). Camp is hosted at the National Volleyball Center in Rochester, MN. Scholarships are available, so every athlete has the opportunity to participate in a meaningful week of growth, faith, and fun.
ROCA CLIMBING CAMPS
Summer camps are back at Roca Climbing & Fitness, and the adventure is on! Each 4-day camp runs Monday through Thursday from 9am–12pm and is packed with excitement—kids will learn climbing skills, play bouldering games, crush obstacle courses, enjoy tons of games, and rappel down our 40-foot walls. Camps are welcoming and fun for all ability levels, whether it’s their first climb or their fiftieth. Open to ages 6–13 (youth must be 6 by the camp week), this is the perfect way to build confidence, strength, and new friendships. Four mornings of big fun and even bigger smiles await!
RED BARN LEARNING FARM
Children ages 4-12 will learn many new skills to connect them with the farm. Our campers will spend 4 days on the farm (Mon-Thur) or we offer DAY CAMPS. The campers will be involved with farm chores, hands-on learning activities with animals & gardening, crafts, games & free play. We will focus on a different type of animal each day of camp. Your child will learn many new skills and will make new friends!
TURN CREST STABLE
Turn Crest Stable is proud to celebrate over 40 years in business, offering lessons, boarding, and summer camps in the Rochester, Byron, and Kasson areas. For riders 7 and up, our regular lesson program builds strong foundational skills and confidence in the saddle. We also offer an adult riding program, catering to both Western and Hunt Seat riders, whether they are returning to the sport or striving to advance their abilities. Our programs are designed to foster a lifelong love of horses and horsemanship.
