The Works' camps and classes are ideal for girls and boys who love to explore, discover, design and build. Campers have fun and learn how things work with hands-on projects in many areas of science and engineering.

Spring Break Classes

Looking for something fun and educational for your child to do over spring break? Try a class at The Works! Classes meet for one day from 10am to 3pm. However, if you need additional childcare, you can register for before- or after-care... or both!

To Register:

Choose a class (or two), then decide whether additional childcare is for you. To read class descriptions, click on the camp title. Only the top eight options below are spring break classes; the rest are summer camps.

Click on the [register] link to the right of the camp you'd like. You will be able to complete all steps of registration, including payment, online. It's as easy as that! Please note: The Works can only accept Visa or Mastercard.

Questions? Call Emily at 952-848-4857 with any questions, comments, concerns, or to register by phone.

The Works' 15th Annual Summer Camps!

Online registration is now open! Sign up below. Please note: the top eight options are spring break classes; the rest are summer camps. Call Emily at 952-848-4857 with any questions, comments, concerns, or to register by phone. Click here to view the 2010 camp brochure. The Works' 2010 scholarship application can be found here.

Paying by credit card? The Works can only accept Visa or Mastercard.

We are looking forward to another summer of exciting and engaging hands-on engineering. We hope to see you there!

Date	Time	Camp	Grades	Days	Cost	Register
03/29/10	10am - 3pm	Discover Engineering (CLASS ONLY) Discover Engineering (CLASS ONLY) Build a mini catapult to launch marshmallows. Pull apart cabbage and experiment with color-changing acids and bases. Then hook up circuits and make a steady hand game.	1st-4th	1	$55.00	[register]
03/29/10	9am - 3pm	Discover Engineering (with before care) Discover Engineering (with before care) Drop off your child up as early as 9:00. Your child will enjoy supervised free time to explore and learn about science and engineering in The Works' gallery of hands-on exhibits. Class begins at 10:00. Discover Engineering: Build a mini catapult to launch marshmallows. Pull apart cabbage and experiment with color-changing acids and bases. Then hook up circuits and make a steady hand game.	1st-4th	1	$60.00	[register]
03/29/10	10am - 4pm	Discover Engineering (with after care) Discover Engineering (with after care) Build a mini catapult to launch marshmallows. Pull apart cabbage and experiment with color-changing acids and bases. Then hook up circuits and make a steady hand game. After class, your child will enjoy supervised free time to explore and learn about science and engineering in The Works' gallery of hands-on exhibits. Pick up your child as late as 4:00.	1st-4th	1	$60.00	[register]
03/29/10	9am - 4pm	Discover Engineering (with before and after care) Discover Engineering (with before and after care) Drop off your child up as early as 9:00. Your child will enjoy supervised free time to explore and learn about science and engineering in The Works' gallery of hands-on exhibits. Class begins at 10:00. Discover Engineering: Build a mini catapult to launch marshmallows. Pull apart cabbage and experiment with color-changing acids and bases. Then hook up circuits and make a steady hand game. Class ends at 3:00, after which your child will enjoy more supervised time in the museum. Pick up your child as late as 4:00.	1st-4th	1	$65.00	[register]
03/30/10	10am - 3pm	Fun Park Rides (CLASS ONLY) Fun Park Rides (CLASS ONLY) Learn engineering skills as you use motors, wires and other materials to build a unique, twirling amusement park ride. End the day with a festive carnival.	1st-4th	1	$55.00	[register]
03/30/10	9am - 3pm	Fun Park Rides (with before care) Fun Park Rides (with before care) Drop off your child up as early as 9:00. Your child will enjoy supervised free time to explore and learn about science and engineering in The Works\' gallery of hands-on exhibits. Class begins at 10:00. Fun Park Rides: Learn engineering skills as you use motors, wires and other materials to build a unique, twirling amusement park ride. End the day with a festive carnival.	1st-4th	1	$60.00	[register]
03/30/10	10am - 4pm	Fun Park Rides (with after care) Fun Park Rides (with after care) Learn engineering skills as you use motors, wires and other materials to build a unique, twirling amusement park ride. End the day with a festive carnival. After class, your child will enjoy supervised free time to explore and learn about science and engineering in The Works' gallery of hands-on exhibits. Pick up your child as late as 4:00.	1st-4th	1	$60.00	[register]
03/30/10	9am - 4pm	Fun Park Rides (with before and after care) Fun Park Rides (with before and after care) Drop off your child up as early as 9:00. Your child will enjoy supervised free time to explore and learn about science and engineering in The Works' gallery of hands-on exhibits. Class begins at 10:00. Fun Park Rides: Learn engineering skills as you use motors, wires and other materials to build a unique, twirling amusement park ride. End the day with a festive carnival. Class ends at 3:00, after which your child will enjoy more supervised time in the museum. Pick up your child as late as 4:00.	1st-4th	1	$65.00	[register]
06/14 - 06/16/10	9-12	Tech Starter Tech Starter Investigate circuits and build a motor-powered boat to take home. Do some cool chemistry experiments and make your own magnet game.	k-2nd	3	$95.00	[register]
06/14 - 06/18/10	9:30-12	Lego Robotics Lego Robotics Design, build and program robotic creations using the awesome Lego Mindstorms NXT system. Write computer programs to complete missions. Max camp size: 12.	4th-7th	5	$165.00	[register]
06/21 - 06/24/10	9-12	Glow, Buzz, Boom, Twang Glow, Buzz, Boom, Twang Mix up slime that glows in the dark. Explore sounds and interesting instruments. Take apart machines, and wire up your own personal door buzzer.	1st-3rd	4	$125.00	[register]
06/21 - 06/23/10	9-12	Motor Boats & Bottle Rockets Motor Boats & Bottle Rockets Explore circuits, then design and power up your own motor boat. Experiment with dry ice. Construct and launch a bottle rocket that soars 50 feet into the air!	3rd-5th	3	$95.00	[register]
06/21 - 06/25/10	1-3:30	Lego Robotics Lego Robotics Design, build and program robotic creations using the awesome Lego Mindstorms NXT system. Write computer programs to complete missions. Max camp size: 12.	4th-7th	5	$165.00	[register]
06/28 - 07/01/10	9-4	Explore (full day) Explore (full day) Blast off fizz rockets, explore robotics, design and build model bridges, make a solar oven, experiment with circuits and wire up your own motor-powered fan! Also enjoy some open-ended building projects and time outside.	1st-3rd	4	$250.00	[register]
06/28 - 07/02/10	9-12	Treasure Chest Treasure Chest Build your very own wooden treasure chest using real tools. Wire it up with an electric burglar alarm. Experiment with codes and go on a treasure hunt.	3rd-5th	5	$155.00	[register]
07/06 - 07/08/10	9-12	Mini Engineers Mini Engineers Design a crazy racer. Make elephant toothpaste and a tornado in a bottle. Experiment with motors and switches, then make a motorized doodle pen to keep!	k-2nd	3	$95.00	[register]
07/06 - 07/09/10	1-4	Girls Discover Girls Discover Create beautiful works of art using a motorized spin art machine you make yourself! Write secret messages with invisible ink, make a silly "sound sandwich," and enjoy other creative engineering projects.	1st-4th	4	$105.00	[register]
07/06 - 07/09/10	9-12	Amusement Park Science Amusement Park Science Design and build your own twirling, motorized amusement park ride. Create a steady hand challenge game, and show off your creations at the end of camp with a festive carnival.	3rd-6th	4	$125.00	[register]
07/12 - 07/16/10	9-12	Technology Sampler Technology Sampler Explore circuits, air power, chemistry and structures in this camp. Launch straw rockets, build an aeroracer, mix up silly putty and make a flashlight that works!	1st-3rd	5	$150.00	[register]
07/12 - 07/16/10	1-4	Catapults, Cars & Computers Catapults, Cars & Computers Use wood, pulleys, motors and more to build a motor-powered car. Flight a marshmallow with a wooden catapult and take apart a computer hard drive. End camp with the exciting egg drop challenge!	3rd-6th	5	$155.00	[register]
07/12 - 07/16/10	9:30-12	Lego Robotics Lego Robotics Design, build and program robotic creations using the awesome Lego Mindstorms NXT system. Write computer programs to complete missions. Max camp size: 12.	4th-7th	5	$165.00	[register]
07/19 - 07/22/10	9-4	Explore (full day) Explore (full day) Blast off fizz rockets, explore robotics, design and build model bridges, make a solar oven, experiment with circuits and wire up your own motor-powered fan! Also enjoy open-ended building projects and time outside.	1st-3rd	4	$250.00	[register]
07/19 - 07/22/10	9-4	Design Challenge (full day) Design Challenge (full day) Take on design challenges, including Pet Rescue, Eggs in Space, Bridge the Gap and Fling Thing. Then tackle the ultimate challenge: construct a unique motorized car complete with lights and multiple speeds.	4th-7th	4	$250.00	[register]
07/26 - 07/28/10	9-12	Tech Starter Tech Starter Investigate circuits and build a motor-powered boat to take home. Do some cool chemistry experiments and make your own magnet game.	k-2nd	3	$95.00	[register]
07/26 - 07/30/10	1-4	Treasure Chest Treasure Chest Build your very own wooden treasure chest using real tools. Wire it up with an electric burglar alarm. Experiment with codes and go on a treasure hunt.	3rd-5th	5	$155.00	[register]
07/26 - 07/30/10	9-12	Architecture Architecture Design and construct your own wood frame building, complete with lights, switches, and even a ceiling fan or doorbell. Build bridges made of pasta and design a city.	4th-7th	5	$155.00	[register]
07/26 - 07/30/10	1-3:30	Lego Robotics Lego Robotics Design, build and program robotic creations using the awesome Lego Mindstorms NXT system. Write computer programs to complete missions. Max camp size: 12.	4th-7th	5	$165.00	[register]
08/02 - 08/05/10	9-12	Glow, Buzz, Boom, Twang Glow, Buzz, Boom, Twang Mix up slime that glows in the dark. Explore sounds and interesting instruments. Take apart machines, and wire up your own personal door buzzer.	1st-3rd	4	$125.00	[register]
08/02 - 08/05/10	1-4	Amusement Park Science Amusement Park Science Design and build your own twirling, motorized amusement park ride. Create a steady hand challenge game, and show off your creations at the end of the camp with a festive carnival.	3rd-6th	4	$125.00	[register]
08/02 - 08/06/10	9:30-12	Lego Robotics Lego Robotics Design, build and program robotic creations using the awesome Lego Mindstorms NXT system. Write computer programs to complete missions. Max camp size: 12.	4th-7th	5	$165.00	[register]
08/09 - 08/13/10	1-4	Technology Sampler Technology Sampler Explore circuits, air power, chemistry and structures in this camp. Launch straw rockets, build an aeroracer, mix up silly putty and make a flashlight that works!	1st-3rd	5	$150.00	[register]
08/09 - 08/12/10	9-12	Girls Discover Girls Discover Create beautiful works of art using a motorized spin art machine you make yourself! Write secret messages with invisible ink, make a silly "sound sandwich," and enjoy other creative engineering projects.	1st-4th	4	$105.00	[register]
08/09 - 08/11/10	9-12	Motor Boats & Bottle Rockets Motor Boats & Bottle Rockets Explore circuits, then design and power up your own motor boat. Experiment with dry ice. Construct and launch a bottle rocket that soars 50 feet into the air!	3rd-5th	3	$95.00	[register]
08/09 - 08/12/10	1-4	Design Challenge Design Challenge Take on design challenges, including Pet Rescue, Eggs in Space, Bridge the Gap and Fling Thing. Can you use your ingenuity to solve the problem?	4th-7th	4	$125.00	[register]
08/16 - 08/20/10	1-3:30	Lego Robotics Lego Robotics Design, build and program robotic creations using the awesome Lego Mindstorms NXT system. Write computer programs to complete missions. Max camp size: 12.	4th-7th	5	$165.00	[register]
08/16 - 08/18/10	9-12	Mini Engineers Mini Engineers Design a crazy racer. Make elephant toothpaste and a tornado in a bottle. Experiment with motors and switches, then make a motorized doodle pen to keep!	k-2nd	3	$95.00	[register]
08/16 - 08/19/10	9-4	Amusement Park Science (full day) Amusement Park Science (full day) Design and build your own twirling, motorized amusement park ride. Create a steady hand challenge game, enjoy open-ended building projects and outdoor fun, and show off your creations at the end of camp with a festive carnival.	3rd-6th	4	$250.00	[register]
08/23 - 08/27/10	9-12	Technology Sampler Technology Sampler Explore circuits, air power, chemistry and structures in this camp. Launch straw rockets, build an aeroracer, mix up silly putty and make a flashlight that works!	1st-3rd	5	$150.00	[register]
08/23 - 08/27/10	9-12	Catapults, Cars & Computers Catapults, Cars & Computers Use wood, pulleys, motors and more to build a motor-powered car. Fling a marshmallow with a wooden catapult and take apart a computer hard drive. End camp with the exciting egg drop challenge!	3rd-6th	5	$155.00	[register]
08/23 - 08/27/10	1-4	Architecture Architecture Design and construct your own wood frame building, complete with lights, switches, and even a ceiling fan or doorbell. Build bridges made of pasta and design a city.	4th-7th	5	$155.00	[register]
08/30 - 09/01/10	9-12	Tech Starter Tech Starter Investigate circuits and build a motor-powered boat to take home. Do some cool chemistry experiments and make your own magnet game.	k-2nd	3	$95.00	[register]
08/30 - 09/01/10	9-12	Motor Boats & Bottle Rockets Motor Boats & Bottle Rockets Explore circuits, then design and power up your own motor boat. Experiment with dry ice. Construct and launch a bottle rocket that soars 50 feet into the air!	3rd-5th	3	$95.00	[register]
08/30 - 09/03/10	1-3:30	Lego Robotics Lego Robotics Design, build and program robotic creations using the awesome Lego Mindstorms NXT system. Write computer programs to complete missions.	4th-7th	5	$165.00	[register]

Cancellation: Please register thoughtfully as it is difﬁcult for The Works to ﬁll vacancies near camp time.

Date of Cancellation	Refund
Up to 3 weeks before camp	All but $10 of camp fee
3 weeks to 4 days before camp	50% of camp fee
Less than 4 days before camp	No Refund

If The Works must cancel a session we will refund the full fee.

The Works, 5701 Normandale Road, Ste. 303, Edina, Minnesota 55424 [map] Phone: (952) 848-4848

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