Camps
*Check back for 2019 program information and dates.
Summer fun! Owatonna Parks and 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. New themes this summer!
- Aviation Discovery
- Aviation Exploration
- Big Outdoor Adventurers
- Farm Camp
- Games Galore Camp I
- Games Galore Camp II
- Little Outdoor Adventurers
- Little Tykes Sports Camp
Aviation Discovery
This half-day aviation experience is for those that have completed 1st through 3rd grade. This camp gives your child an introduction to the wonders of flight. They will have an opportunity to learn about model building through the construction of a simple Styrofoam airplane. Other hands-on activities will include learning about the parts of real airplanes and how they fly.
Aviation Exploration
This exciting and educational aviation experience is for those that have completed 4th through 7th grades. Aviation Exploration Camp will introduce your child to wonders of flight through a variety of hands on activities. Your child will learn about various types of aviation, aircraft, and flight and will have the opportunity to build and fly a balsa wood model airplane.
Big Outdoor Adventurers
For youth ages 6 to 8. This new camp will be geared for the older kids which will include an adventurous week of animal, camping and nature games, crafts and outdoor fun! We meet at the large pavilion at the entrance of Mineral Springs Park, Monday through Thursday, and any make up days are the Fridays of the same week. An email will be sent two weeks prior to your camp with more information on events. Class size is limited to 12.
Farm Camp Minnesota
Who: students entering grades 3, 4, 5 & 6 (limited to first 35 participants)
*Parents are required to complete a waiver for each camper – NO EXCEPTIONS!
Farm Camp Minnesota is organized and sponsored by farmers & agribusiness people who love what they do; and want to share their passion with Minnesota youth. Farm Camp is a fun, interactive learning experience giving youth a connection to agriculture and their food. Each camper participates in breakout sessions where they get hands-on experience learning about corn, soybeans, swine, dairy, beef, poultry, farm equipment and much more! Each camper also gets a tractor ride! Thank you to the Steele County Corn & Soybean Growers Association for sponsoring the bus and lowering the cost to the campers!
Bus departs City Hall at 8:15a.m. and returns at 3:30p.m.
Games Galore Camp I
We welcome all youth ages 3 to 5 who have not entered kindergarten, are potty trained and are ready to have fun without mom and dad. Join us for camp which will include a large variety of crafts, carnival type games, field day events and Minute to Win It races! We meet at the large pavilion at the entrance of Mineral Springs Park, Monday through Thursday, and any make up days are the Fridays of the same week. An email will be sent two weeks prior to your camp with more information on events. Class size is limited to 12.
Games Galore Camp II
We welcome all youth ages 6 to 8 to join us for camp which will include a large variety of crafts, carnival type games, field day events and Minute to Win It races! This was a big hit last year and we have more exciting activities prepared! We meet at the large pavilion at the entrance of Mineral Springs Park, Monday through Thursday, and any make up days are the Fridays of the same week. An email will be sent two weeks prior to your camp with more information on events. Class size is limited to 12.
Little Outdoor Adventurers
For youth ages 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten. Little Adventurers are those ready to have new experiences away from mom and dad and are potty trained. New this year: we will be geared toward animal, camping and nature games, stories, and crafts! We meet at the large pavilion at the entrance of Mineral Springs Park, Monday through Thursday, and any make up days are the Fridays of the same week. An email will be sent two weeks prior to your camp with more information on events. Class size is limited to 12. The cost is $42.
Little Tykes Sports Camp
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 of the sports promote hand-eye coordination, motor skills, group participation and communication skills. Tennis shoes and socks must be worn to class. Children must be toilet trained to attend. Little Tykes Sports Camps are geared to ages 3 to 5 who have not attended Kindergarten.
Each week of camp is Monday through Thursday for 50 minutes at Dartts Park small field. Adult participation with their child is welcomed during these evening sessions! Staff ratio is 1:5, and class size limited to 15.