Great River School

June 15-18 (4th-7th)

Morning Camps

Volleyball and Beyond

Get ready for a fun action-packed summer at our Volleyball and Beyond Camp! This exciting camp is designed for 4th-7th graders who love being active and making new friends. Each day, campers will have the chance to improve their volleyball skills with expert coaching by Great River volleyball coaches Chris Bock and Mary Sollitto, while also enjoying a variety of fun field games at Como Park!

Grades: 4 - 7

Como Midway Picnic Pavilion, 1199 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55103, USA

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day AM - (06/15/2026-06/18/2026)

Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Pride Camp

Pride camp is a joyful community for LGBTQ+ students and allies. Join us for a half day or full day. We will learn about queer and trans heroes throughout history and the beautiful, brave ways we express ourselves. We will play outside, make art, create fashion, and more. Come to one session or join us for the whole day!

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day AM - (06/15/2026-06/18/2026)

Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Afternoon Camps

Beginners Ultimate

Are you interested in learning the game of Ultimate Frisbee or improving your skills? Maybe you are hoping to join a middle school team or join the competitive league next year. If so, join us this week to improve your throws, make better cuts and really learn what the "spirit of the game" is all about.

Grades: 4 - 7

Como Park, 1300 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55103, USA

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day (PM) - (06/15/2026-06/18/2026)

Monday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Pride Camp Too

Pride camp is a joyful community for LGBTQ+ students and allies. Join us for a half day or full day. We will learn about queer and trans heroes throughout history and the beautiful, brave ways we express ourselves. We will play outside, make art, create fashion, and more. Come to one session or join us for the whole day!

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day PM - (06/15/2026-06/18/2026)

Monday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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June 22-25 (4th-8th)

Morning Camp

Ultimate for All

Great River School staff and Ultimate Coaches, Leona DeRango and Chad Hofland will be teaming up for a week of ultimate camp. This Ultimate Camp is available for all players, but we especially want to invite Female Matching Players to attend. Students in this camp will learn the basic rules of the sport, spirit of the game and the fundamentals including: throws, basic offense and defensive structure, gaining the experience of participating in a team sport, and having FUN while getting good exercise.

Grades: 4 - 8

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day AM - (06/22/2026-06/25/2026)

Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Afternoon Camp

Game On!

Game On! is perfect for kids who love strategy, teamwork, and tons of fun! This camp is all about unleashing creativity and building friendships through the exciting world of board games. From classic favorites to new and innovative games, our campers will dive into a variety of games that challenge the mind, hone planning skills, and inspire teamwork.

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day PM - (06/22/2026-06/25/2026)

Monday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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July 6-9 (4th-7th)

Morning Camps

Claytopia

We will be using both air dry clay and polymer (oven bake) clay to create a variety of items. There will be some structured creation time and time for campers to explore their imagination. Campers of all ages love to build with clay and you'll be amazed at what they create.

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day AM - (07/06/2026-07/09/2026) (4 spots left)

Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Afternoon Camps

Trashion Show

We will be using recycled and repurposed materials to construct wearable art and accessories. We will use techniques like sewing, weaving, beading, and embroidery. At the end of the week we will hold a fashion show to display the wearable art we have created! Feel free to bring in your own recycled materials to use or share with the group.

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day PM - (07/06/2026-07/09/2026)

Monday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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July 13-16 (4th-7th)

Morning Camps

Music Foundations

This camp is meant to give 4th-7th graders a better understanding and appreciation of American music over the last century. How did classic folk songs mold into the blues? What influenced the creation of Rock and Roll?  How about Country or Hip hop? 
We will learn some basic chords on the guitar,sing some classic folk and blues tunes together. and take a glimpse at different time signatures and learn how the rhythm of a song can affect the overall feeling. 
We all love music, so let's learn what makes a song great and find out what influenced the music we now listen to and love. 

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day AM - (07/13/2026-07/16/2026) (6 spots left)

Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Exploration in Textile Arts

Come with your own ideas or brainstorm when you get here! We will have a variety of textiles, sewing materials, yarns, glues, buttons, and more for you to create whatever your heart desires! You do not need previous experience in working with textiles to join this camp and you'll leave with something that will make you proud!  (If you sign up for the whole day, we will work with you to make something more substantial.  This could a big piece of art, a new pair of pants, or something else you’ve imagined!)

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day AM - (07/13/2026-07/16/2026)

Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Afternoon Camps

Exploration of Textile Arts 2

Come with your own ideas or brainstorm when you get here! We will have a variety of textiles, sewing materials, yarns, glues, buttons, and more for you to create whatever your heart desires! You do not need previous experience in working with textiles to join this camp and you'll leave with something that will make you proud!  (If you sign up for the whole day, we will work with you to make something more substantial.  This could a big piece of art, a new pair of pants, or something else you’ve imagined!)

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day PM - (07/13/2026-07/16/2026) (8 spots left)

Monday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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July 20-23 (4th-7th)

Morning Camps

A Play in 2 Weeks

Come and be part of our Summer Camp Play!  If you sign up for this morning camp, you'll need to come to our full day camp next week (July 27-30) as well.  We'll use this week's morning camp and next week's full day camp to work on our acting skills, audition for parts, memorize our lines, rehearse and prepare our props for our live show on Thursday, July 30.  (The specific show is still TBD).

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day - (07/20/2026-07/23/2026)

Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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A Taste of Farming and Cooking

In this camp, we will learn some basic cooking skills to stay safe in the kitchen. We will make healthy meals that still taste amazing. We will harvest produce from our garden to work into our meals to learn the importance of using sustainable, fresh ingredients. Bring your apron and your appetite!

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day AM - (07/20/2026-07/23/2026)

Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026

Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Afternoon Camps

Adventures in Theater

This camp favorite brings all the aspects of theater to life!  You'll get to explore the world of backstage: lighting, costume, sound, and scenic design.  You'll get to design your own sound and lighting effects as well as utilize GRS costumes & props.  We'll be playing some fun drama games and doing some acting each day.  No public performance and not required for the 2 week play camp- just us doing what we love and learning!

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day PM - (07/20/2026-07/23/2026) (2 spots left)

Monday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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July 27-30 (4th-7th)

Morning Camps

Ultimate and Other Flying Objects

As the title says, these mornings will be filled with fun things that fly!  We'll start with Frisbees and Ultimate/Goaltimate but we will also mix in some disc golf, boomerangs, CanJam, kites, foxtails and more!

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day AM - (07/27/2026-07/30/2026)

Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Afternoon Camps

Anime and Manga Extravaganza

A camp for all things anime and manga. From Naruto to Sailor Moon, this week involves activities like drawing manga, learning about Japanese culture, and discovering different animation from across the world. This camp is ideal for those who like art and culture.

Grades: 4 - 7

$175.00 $165.00 (Early bird expires on Feb 14) Half Day PM - (07/27/2026-07/30/2026)

Monday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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