2027 German Summer Camps (Ages 8 to 10)

  • 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

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to become a secret agent! This week, we will crack codes, solve riddles, investigate mysterious clues, and work together to uncover the truth behind a puzzling case. Sharpen your observation skills, ask clever questions, interview suspects, and use your German to piece together the evidence. From secret messages to outdoor missions, every challenge will test your creativity and teamwork. Can you solve the case before time runs out? Put your detective skills to the test and prepare for a week of mystery, action, and adventure!

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 8 years to 10 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

Welcome to our international food adventure! This week, we'll travel from country to country to discover fascinating traditions, explore new ingredients, and find out what people love to eat around the world. Working in teams, we'll investigate different cuisines, read recipes, practise our kitchen skills, and prepare tasty dishes to share. We'll also create colourful country displays, design menus, and learn how food connects people and cultures. Get ready to chop, mix, measure, taste, and talk your way through a delicious week.


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 8 years to 10 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

Ready to take on the great outdoors? This week, you'll become an outdoor adventurer, learning how to plan a campsite, build shelters, read maps, and solve challenges as a team. We'll explore our outdoor space, experiment with different materials, test our building ideas, and discover what makes a great adventure camp. You'll practise giving instructions, sharing ideas, and solving problems in German as you turn your plans into something real. There's plenty of teamwork, creativity, and hands-on fun along the way. By Friday, we'll be ready to show off our very own outdoor adventure camp. Let the adventure begin!

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 8 years to 10 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

Calling all creative thinkers and future inventors! This week, you'll take on the challenge of designing something that solves a real problem. From building bridges and testing structures to inventing clever gadgets, you'll experiment with materials, sketch designs, build prototypes, and discover what works best. Work together to overcome challenges, learn from unexpected results, and improve your ideas along the way. German will be part of every step as you explain your designs, share suggestions, and present your creations. At the end of the week, it's time to unveil your invention and show everyone what you've made. Think it, build it, test it!

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 8 years to 10 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

Lights, camera, creativity! This week, you'll become an advertising team and set out to convince the world that your product is the next big thing. First, invent something extraordinary, then give it a name, design a logo, create a catchy slogan, and plan an advertisement that grabs everyone's attention. You'll write scripts, make posters, practise persuasive language, and bring your ideas to life through filming or live performances. Along the way, you'll discover how advertising works and how to communicate your ideas clearly and creatively. On Friday, it's showtime at our very own advertising festival. Which team will create the most unforgettable advert?


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 8 years to 10 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 8-10 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