College for Kids Summer

The College for Kids Summer program at Minot State University offers a range of educational and creative camps for children, helping to promote continuing education outside of the traditional school year. Activities can include fitness, arts, and practical skills, such as photography, painting, babysitting, and board game design. Each camp is designed to inspire lifelong learning in a fun, hands-on environment.

Summer 2026 Camps

Business of Babysitting

Instructor: Aven Kelly

Cost $45
Class Limit: 20
Ages: 11-14

This informative camp will teach you how to properly do First Aid, CPR, babysitting, and the roles and responsibilities of being a good babysitter. Hands-on teaching and role-playing will be used throughout the camp.

Session #2

June 23 & 24
10 am - Noon
Swain Hall 304

Session #3

July 7 & 8
10 am - Noon
Swain Hall 304

Crochet Camp

Instructor: Katie Brekke & the Magi Crochet Club

Cost $30
Class Limit: 10
Ages: 9-14

Learn the basics of crocheting and crochet a washcloth OR learn advanced/specialized skills in crocheting. We will provide all materials needed.

Session #2

June 26
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Old Main 102

Session #3

July 9
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Old Main 102

Scene Stealers Theater Camp • June 23

Instructor: Aaron Hughes

9:00 – 11:00 am
Hartnett Hall 106

Cost: $40
Ages: 8-12
Class Limit: 15

Places, everyone — cue the spotlight! This high-energy theater camp invites kids ages 8–12 to jump into the spotlight and discover the joy of performance. Through improv games, character creation, storytelling challenges, and stage performance, campers will build confidence, creativity, and teamwork skills — all while laughing nonstop. No experience needed — just imagination and a willingness to play!

Campers are encouraged to bring a few small costume pieces (hats, scarves, capes, costume jewelry, etc.) to use during character activities and performance games. Please avoid bringing valuable items, large props, or toy weapons.

Paleontology - Decoding Fossils • June 24 & 25

Instructor: Tina Webb

9:00 – Noon
Swain Hall 312

Cost: $45
Ages: 9-12
Class Limit: 16

Does your child love fossils and exploring the past? This is the camp for them! Young paleontologists will go through rock samples taken from a real paleontology site, locate and identify fossils, and then determine where they came from! Your child will uncover clues about life on Earth millions of years ago!