2026 German Summer Camps (Ages 5 to 7)

  • German, Camp
Germanic-American Institute: 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Schedules

Deutsche Märchen (German Fairytales) (07/13/2026-07/17/2026)

GAI Member: Summer Camp
$220.00 USD $190.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Non-member: Summer Camp
$240.00 USD $210.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Thu9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)

Description

Have you ever wondered where fairy tales come from? Is it always happy ever after? Campers will get to learn about famous German fairy tales, create their own castle, and maybe even meet a prince or a princess! Make your dreams come true this summer and join us!

 

German Experience: Beginner

 

This camp will be bilingual--every level of German is welcome! English will be spoken half of the time to accommodate children with no German language proficiency.

Additional services and fees

Afternoon Extended Care - Full Week (12pm - 4:30pm) $160.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/02/2026 and ends on 06/22/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 5 years to 7 years old when the program starts.

Spaß mit Kunst! (Fun with Art!) (07/20/2026-07/24/2026)

GAI Member: Summer Camp
$240.00 USD $210.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Non-member: Summer Camp
$260.00 USD $230.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Thu9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)

Description

Join us for a week full of fun with arts, crafts, and exploring new artistic materials! Designed to teach creative thinking, technical skills, and of course, German! Kids will make various art projects with a wide variety of mediums, such as beading, collage making, painting...the options are endless!

 

A $20 materials fee is already included in the price of the camp.

 

German Experience: Beginner to Advanced

 

Most interaction will be in German and children will be encouraged to have fun with the language. Through hands-on activities, children will be able to participate no matter their level of German.


Additional services and fees

Afternoon Extended Care - Full Week (12pm - 4:30pm) $160.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/02/2026 and ends on 06/29/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 5 years to 7 years old when the program starts.

Alles Natur! (Everything Nature!) (07/27/2026-07/31/2026)

GAI Member - Summer Camp
$220.00 USD $190.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Non-member - Summer Camp
$240.00 USD $210.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Thu9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)

Description

Kids will get outside and explore the outdoors right in our neighborhood! From learning about plants, ecosystems, animals, and more, kids will connect with the world around them while building science skills and observations.

German Experience: Beginner, no previous German required.

 

This camp will be both in English and German. Children will be encouraged to have fun with the language. Through hands-on activities, children will be able to participate no matter their level of German.

Additional services and fees

Afternoon Extended Care - Full Week (12pm - 4:30pm) $160.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/02/2026 and ends on 07/06/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 5 years to 7 years old when the program starts.

Entdecke Deutsch! (Discover German!) (08/03/2026-08/07/2026)

GAI Member: Summer Camp 4 spots left
$220.00 USD $190.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Non-member: Summer Camp 4 spots left
$240.00 USD $210.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Thu9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)

Description

Arm, Hand, Finger, Knie...did you know you already know some German words even if you've never ever taken a class? We will learn simple German phrases, songs that children in Germany learn, do activities that German kids do, and learn new skills! This camp is aimed at kids who have little to no German language experience, or who want to refresh their memory. At the end of the week, you'll be asking for ice cream in German (Ein Eis, bitte!).

 

 

German Experience: Beginner, no experience required.

 

Most interaction will be in German and children will be encouraged to have fun with the language. Through hands-on activities, children will be able to participate no matter their level of German.

 

 

Additional services and fees

Afternoon Extended Care - Full Week (12pm - 4:30pm) $160.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/02/2026 and ends on 07/13/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 5 years to 7 years old when the program starts.

Spiele, Sport, und Spaß! (Games, Sports, & Fun!) (08/10/2026-08/14/2026)

GAI Member: Summer Camp
$220.00 USD $190.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Non-member: Summer Camp
$240.00 USD $210.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Thu9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)

Description

This week will be all about action, movement, and play! Staying active through play is known to improve the well-being of children and youth of all ages! We will be playing lawn games, kid-friendly team sports, board games, card games, and more! We’ll review group and individual rules, game variants, and good sportsmanship. Come for outdoor and indoor fun. We will be sure to have games that are popular in, or originate from, Germany!

 

German Experience: Beginner, no experience required.

 

Most interaction will be in German and children will be encouraged to have fun with the language. Through hands-on activities, children will be able to participate no matter their level of German.


Additional services and fees

Afternoon Extended Care - Full Week (12pm - 4:30pm) $160.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/02/2026 and ends on 07/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 5 years to 7 years old when the program starts.

In-person location

Germanic-American Institute: 301 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

Description

German Summer Camps for Children!

These camps are designed for children ages 5 to 7 and are designed for beginner German learners! There is no German language requirement, but campers will be exposed to the German language and encouraged to speak, write, sing, and listen in German. Instructors and teacher assistants will assist and adapt their German for all children's needs. Teachers and children will speak, hear, sing, and create in German while exploring different weekly topics and themes. There may be time spent outside, so please send appropriate clothing/shoes. 

Most interaction will be in German and children will be encouraged to have fun with the language. Through hands-on activities, children will be able to participate no matter their level of German.

 

Scholarships and Discounts

Limited need-based scholarship opportunities are available. Please fill out the scholarship HEREor contact [email protected] prior to registering if you would like to apply for a scholarship. If you register multiple children for the same camp week, a $20 discount will be applied to the 2nd sibling registration.