2027 German Summer Camps (Ages 11 to 14)

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

Schedules

Mystery & Adventure Week (07/12/2027-07/16/2027)

GAI Member: Summer Camp
$230.00 USD $200.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 02, 2027 at 11:59 PM

Non-member: Summer Camp
$250.00 USD $220.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 02, 2027 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

Think you've got what it takes to outsmart an escape room? This week, you'll become the mastermind behind one! Work with your team to invent a mysterious storyline, design clever puzzles, crack secret codes, and create challenges that will put your friends' problem-solving skills to the test. From writing clues and building props to testing your puzzles and fine-tuning the details. At the end of the week, it's time to open your very own escape room and challenge others to make their way out. Can you create a mystery nobody will solve too easily?

Additional services and fees

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

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/09/2026 and ends on 07/09/2027

Restrictions

Participants must be 11 years to 14 years old when the program starts.

Around the World (07/19/2027-07/23/2027)

GAI Member: Summer Camp
$230.00 USD $200.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 02, 2027 at 11:59 PM

Non-member: Summer Camp
$250.00 USD $220.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 02, 2027 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

Ever dreamed of running your own café? This week, turn that idea into reality! Work with your team to develop a café concept, create a tempting menu, experiment with recipes, and design your own branding. You'll practise essential kitchen skills, calculate ingredient costs, plan your budget, and learn how to welcome customers and take orders. From testing dishes to designing menus and organizing the final details, you'll discover what it takes to turn a creative idea into a real business. At the end of the week, it's time to open your very own pop-up café for a special customer experience. Ready to cook up a great idea?


Additional services and fees

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

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/09/2026 and ends on 07/09/2027

Restrictions

Participants must be 11 years to 14 years old when the program starts.

Nature Explorers (07/26/2027-07/30/2027)

GAI Member - Summer Camp
$230.00 USD $200.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 02, 2027 at 11:59 PM

Non-member - Summer Camp
$250.00 USD $220.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 02, 2027 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, you'll become sustainability experts and take on the challenge of finding creative ways to protect our planet. Investigate how we use resources, explore issues such as waste and biodiversity, and brainstorm practical solutions for our institute and outdoor spaces. Working in teams, you'll develop a sustainable project, create designs or models, and build a convincing proposal. Whether you dream of a greener garden, a smarter recycling system, or a campaign that inspires change, your ideas could make a difference. It's time to think big and take action!

Additional services and fees

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

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/09/2026 and ends on 07/16/2027

Restrictions

Participants must be 11 years to 14 years old when the program starts.

Inventors, Scientists & Future Worlds (08/02/2027-08/06/2027)

GAI Member: Summer Camp
$230.00 USD $200.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 02, 2027 at 11:59 PM

Non-member: Summer Camp
$250.00 USD $220.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 02, 2027 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

What will the cities of tomorrow look like? This week, you'll become architects, urban planners, and creative problem-solvers as you design a city for the future. Imagine greener neighbourhoods, smarter transport, innovative buildings, and exciting public spaces. Working in teams, you'll research ideas, sketch plans, build a city model, and decide how to make your city sustainable, practical, and fun to live in. By Friday, your future city will be ready for its big reveal. Dream big, think creatively, and help design the world of tomorrow!

Additional services and fees

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

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/09/2026 and ends on 07/23/2027

Restrictions

Participants must be 11 years to 14 years old when the program starts.

Lights, Camera, Action! (08/09/2027-08/13/2027)

GAI Member: Summer Camp
$230.00 USD $200.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 02, 2027 at 11:59 PM

Non-member: Summer Camp
$250.00 USD $220.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Apr 02, 2027 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

Ever wanted to write, direct, or star in your own film? This week, the spotlight is on you! Work with your team to develop an original idea, write a script, plan your scenes, and bring your story to life. Whether you choose comedy, mystery, documentary, or a short news report, you'll practice German through dialogue, interviews, creative writing, and teamwork while discovering how to turn an idea into a finished production. On Friday, the red carpet is rolled out! Ready for your close-up?


Additional services and fees

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

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/09/2026 and ends on 07/30/2027

Restrictions

Participants must be 11 years to 14 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 11-14 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. 

Registration is not started yet. The registration opens on Monday November 09, 2026 at 12:00 PM