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Spotlight on Summer Camps: Bloomsburg Children's Museum!

Summer Fun is here!

By Nicole Hickoff-Macaroni KID Williamsport Publisher June 28, 2024

Get excited about Summer Camp with Bloomsburg Children's Museum!  If you are looking for some fun day camps and activities for your child(ren), check out the camps that Bloomsburg Children's Museum is offering! Hurry, spaces are filling up quickly!  Some camps are even sold out!

There are many options available for children of all ages!  


Preschool Aged Summer Camps


Tiny Taste Buds: Preschool Cooking Camp

Welcome to our Preschool Cooking and Storytime Summer Camp—an enchanting adventure designed for young minds ages 2-5 to explore the magic of stories and the joy of cooking! Our camp combines the wonder of storytelling with hands-on cooking activities, fostering creativity, imagination, and a love for learning in your little ones.

Our camp focuses on age-appropriate recipes that are not only delicious but also easy for little hands to create. From simple snacks to colorful treats, children will explore the magic of combining ingredients and following basic recipes.

Tiny Taste Buds: Preschool Cooking Camp | June 10- June 14 from either 9:00-10:00 or 11:00-12:00


Enchanting Adventures with Princess Belle: A Royal Preschool Camp

Welcome to a magical summer adventure at 'Enchanting Moments with Princess Belle' Preschool Camp! Our enchanting camp is designed to transport your little ones into the fairy-tale world of Princess Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Immerse your child in a whimsical realm of creativity, friendship, and discovery, where every moment is filled with joy and wonder.

From enchanting story time sessions to princess-themed arts and crafts, our camp is a treasure trove of delightful activities tailored for preschoolers. Your little ones will have the chance to create their own tiaras, engage in interactive storytelling, and participate in charming dance parties.

Enchanting Adventures with Princess Belle Camp | June 17-June 21 from either 9:00-10:00 or 11:00-12:00


 Little Sprouts Enchanted: Fairy Garden Explorers

Welcome to our enchanting "Little Sprouts Enchanted: Fairy Garden Explorers" – a magical summer camp designed to spark the imagination and creativity of your little ones! This whimsical camp is crafted for preschoolers aged 3 to 5, inviting them to explore the wonders of fairy gardens in a fun and interactive way.

Dive into the enchanting world of fairy tales as we kick off the camp with captivating stories about magical gardens, friendly fairies, and delightful adventures.

*Please note that this class will be hosted at The Bloomsburg Children's Museum Discovery Corner. This is at Mulberry Mills Apartments at 160 W. 6th Street*

Little Sprouts Enchanted Camp | July 22-July 26 from either 9:00-10:00 or 11:00-12:00


Preschool Dinosaur Discoveries!

Ready, set, RAWR for Dinosaurs! Campers ages 2-5 will travel back in time and learn about the amazing giants that roamed the land. Kids will travel through time with their imaginations while learning science.

Preschool Dinosaur Discoveries Camp | July 29-August 2 from either 9:00-10:00 or 11:00-12:00


School Aged Summer Camps


Maker Camp I

Maker Camp where young minds embark on an exciting journey of creativity and innovation! This summer camp is specially designed for 6-14 year olds who are eager to explore the fascinating world of making.

At Maker Camp, campers will dive into the fundamentals of manufacturing and engineering design processes, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. From 3D printing and laser cutters to plastic formers, soldering, woodworking, hand tools, and other machinery, our campers will have the opportunity to unleash their imaginations and bring their ideas to life.

Maker Camp I | June 3-June 7 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. 


3D Printing & Laser Cutting: Toy and Game Design

Walk through the engineering design process to create your own toy. Students will brainstorm ideas for toys, create a 3D design of their project in a CAD program, learn how to troubleshoot their design for production and print out a final version of their creation to take home. For ages 9 and older. 

3D Printing & Laser Cutting Camp | June 24-June 28 from 6:00-8:00 pm. 


Maker Camp: Digital Fabrication

STEM on the GO at the Museum! We are partnering with the US Department of Defense STEM Education Consortium and TIES to offer the STEM-on-the-GO Mobile Digital Fabrication/Machining Van to our area!  During the van’s visit to the Museum, the students will be engaged in solving real-world STEM challenges using the Engineering Design Process while learning how to use design software and the digital fabrication and machining equipment in the van. During this camp, students complete will create their own Alebrijes, robot key chains, Mars structures and catapults.

Maker Camp: Digital Fabrication | July 8-July 12 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm.


Lights, Camera, Action! Young Filmmakers Summer Camp

Lights, Camera, Action! Welcome to the 'Young Filmmakers' Summer Camp, where creativity takes center stage and imaginations come to life. Our film-making camp for kids is an exciting journey into the world of cinema, providing a hands-on experience that will unleash the budding filmmaker in your child.

This camp is a crash course in the art of filmmaking for kids. From understanding the basics of storytelling to mastering the technical aspects of shooting and editing, our young filmmakers will be guided through the entire process by experienced instructors passionate about nurturing their cinematic talents. Ages 9+

Lights, Camera, Action Camp | July 22-July 26 from 1:00-3:00 pm.


Art with Anne II

Join Anne Cosper, Bloomsburg resident, Art Cart Facilitator, life long artist who really likes the creative process for this week-long summer camp! The only thing better than making things? Making things with other people! Make sure you put your creative caps on! Ages 6-12

Anne will be teaching two sessions of Art with Anne; each will be a little bit different.

Art with Anne II | July 29-August 2 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. 


Nerf Modification Summer Camp

Campers will take apart a nerf mega hotshock blaster, learn how it works, and modify the blaster to increase its performance. Campers will then have the opportunity to fabricate custom parts for their own blasters. Ages 10+

Nerf Camp | July 29-August 2 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. 


AgriExplorers Summer Camp

Join us August 5 through 9 at the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum to learn about agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting in Pennsylvania. Campers ages 6+ will learn about livestock, crop production, machinery, working animals, and more through hands-on demonstrations and activities with special guests who work in their respective fields. Our camp is designed to provide a unique blend of education, exploration, and fun, allowing young minds to connect with the earth and learn about the fascinating world of Agricultural.

AgriExplorers Camp | August 5-August 9 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. 


American Girl Summer Camp

This is a fun-filled, one-of-a-kind camp that encourages creativity and is packed with a variety of dynamic memory-making activities for students aged 6-12! This camp is not about “playing with dolls" , it is more about a shared passion and enthusiasm for creative and artistic expression that is so dynamic in all of our girls. This camp builds friendships, memories, and teamwork. Our American Girls have a lot of pizzazz and we encourage their unique gifts and talents during this very special week. We know every young girl is a creative artist, engineer, architect, and visionary at heart! Above all, all our girls are STARS!

American Girl Camp | August 12-August 16 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. 


Young Writers Camp

Join a graduate of The Author Conservatory (an advanced fiction-writing trade school) to plot, write, and publish your own original story in a week!

**Please note that this class will be hosted at The Bloomsburg Children's Museum Discovery Corner. This is at Mulberry Mills Apartments at 160 W. 6th Street.

Young Writers Camp | August 12-August 16 from 1:00-3:00 pm. 



TEEN CAMPS


Build a Bar-Top Arcade Game

This camp is for teens 13-17. Build your own retro bar-top arcade cabinet! The game is powered by a Raspberry-Pi micro-computer and will play multiple types of retro games. During the camp, students will construct consoles, wire, and program. The game is yours to keep after the camp!

**Please note that this class will be hosted at The Bloomsburg Children's Museum Discovery Corner. This is at Mulberry Mills Apartments at 160 W. 6th Street.

Build a Bar-Top Arcade Game | July 22-July 26 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. 


Build an Electric Skateboard

This camp is for students aged 12-17. During this week-long camp, students will build their own electric skateboard, test it out, and learn about the electronics and mechanics that go into their new mode of transportation.

**Please note that this class will be hosted at The Bloomsburg Children's Museum Discovery Corner. This is at Mulberry Mills Apartments at 160 W. 6th Street.

Build an Electric Skateboard| August 5-9 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. 




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