Camps
All Camps will follow MDH and CDC guidelines. Parents will be sent information about safety protocol prior to program beginning, which must be discussed with children that are participating.
Summer FUN! Owatonna Parks & Recreation is committed to encourage learning and still give kids a chance to be kids! Campers will make new friends, experience new things, learn new skills and enjoy what we hope is the best week of their summer.
- Little Outdoor Adventures
- Big Outdoor Adventurers
- STEM Camp I
- STEM Camp II
- STEM Camp III
- Little Tykes Sports Camp
For youth ages 3-5 who have not attended Kindergarten. Little Adventurers are those ready to have new experiences away from mom and dad and are potty-trained. This year we will explore the park and woods with scavenger hunts, animal discovery in their own habitats, and use what we find in nature to create different crafts. We meet at the large pavilion at the entrance of Mineral Springs Park, Monday-Thursday, and any make up days are the Fridays of the same week. Please be sure to send water bottle daily, as drinking fountains are not turned on. An email will be sent two weeks prior to your camp with more information on events. Class size is limited to 15 (three pods of participants and one staff) Must supply own crayons, markers, glue and scissors for crafts. Cost: $43.00
Session 1: July 20-23 (1pm-4pm)
Session 2: August 3-6 (9am-12pm)
Session 3: August 10-13 (9am-12pm)
This camp is geared for the older kids (youth ages 6-8) which will include an adventurous week to explore nature. We will take a more in-depth view of identifying different animal habitats and using different natural materials for crafts and games. We meet at the large pavilion at the entrance of Mineral Springs Park, Monday-Thursday, and any make up days are the Fridays of the same week. Please be sure to send water bottle daily, as drinking fountains are not turned on. An email will be sent two weeks prior to your camp with more information on events. Class size is limited to 15 (three pods of 5 participants and one staff) Must supply own crayons, markers, glue and scissors for crafts. Cost: $43.00
Session 1: June 15-18 (9am-12pm)
Session 2: July 13-16 (9am-12pm)
Session 3: August 3-6 (1pm-4pm)
We welcome all youth ages 3-5 who have not entered kindergarten, are potty-trained and are ready to have fun without mom and dad. Join us for our STEM themed camp which will engage the kids in the beginning stages of scientific discovery and problem-solving skills! We meet at the large pavilion at the entrance of Mineral Springs Park, Monday-Thursday, and any make up days are the Fridays of the same week. Please be sure to send water bottle daily, as drinking fountains are not turned on. An email will be sent two weeks prior to your camp with more information on events. Class size is limited to 15 (three pods of 5 participants and one staff) Must supply own crayons, markers, glue and scissors for crafts. Cost: $43.00
Session 1: July 6-9 (1pm-4pm)
Session 2: July 27-30 (9am-12pm)
Attention all 6-8-year old’s! Come join us for STEM camp which will engage the kids in using their imagination, building/ problem solving skills, and scientific minds! We meet at the large pavilion at the entrance of Mineral Springs Park, Monday-Thursday, and any make up days are the Fridays of the same week. Please be sure to send a water bottle daily, as drinking fountains are not turned on. An email will be sent two weeks prior to your camp with more information on events. Class size is limited to 15. (three pods of 5 participants and one staff) Must supply own crayons, markers, glue and scissors for crafts. Cost: $43.00
Session 1: June 22-25 (9am-12pm)
Session 2: July 20-23 (9am-12pm)
Session 3: July 27-30 (1pm-4pm)
Calling ALL 9 and 10 yr. old’s! This CAMP is just for you!! Looking for kids interested in working as a team to collaborate on STEM projects. If you love to make things out of recycled materials, this camp is for you! We meet at the large pavilion at the entrance of Mineral Springs Park, Monday-Thursday, and any make up days are the Fridays of the same week. Please be sure to send a water bottle daily, as drinking fountains will not be turned on. An email will be sent two weeks prior to your camp with more information on events. Be sure to sign up EARLY as class size is limited to 15. (three pods of 5 participants and one staff) Must supply own crayons, markers, glue and scissors for crafts. Cost: $43.00
Session 1: July 6-9 (9am-12pm)
Session 2: Aug. 10-13 (1pm-4pm)
Little Tykes Sports provides a healthy and safe camp environment and centers around building a love for sports: such as t-ball, soccer, track and basketball! This camp provides just the right mix of instruction and encouragement with age-appropriate skill instruction. All the sports promote hand-eye coordination, motor skills, group participation and communication skills. Tennis shoes and socks must be worn to class. Bring own water bottle, as drinking fountains are not turned on. Children must be toilet trained to attend. Little Tykes Sports Camps are geared to ages 3-5 who have not attended Kindergarten. Each week of camp is Monday-Thursday for 50 minutes at Dartt’s Park small field. Adult participation is REQUIRED with their child. Staff ratio is 1:5, and class size limited to 15. Cost: $22.00
Session 1: June 15-18 (5:20-6:10pm) ages 3&4
Session 2: June 15-18 (6:40-7:30pm) ages 4&5
Session 3: June 22-25 (5:20-6:10pm) ages 3&4
Session 4: June 22-25 (6:40-7:30pm) ages 4&5
Session 5: July 13-16 (5:20-6:10pm) ages 3&4
Session 6: June 13-16 (6:40-7:30pm) ages 4&5