
Mount Olivet Day Camps
An Exciting Summer Ahead!
We’re ready for a great summer at Mount Olivet! Each week will have themed activities including crafts, movement games, music, service learning, and FUN! Join us for one week or the whole summer.
Each Day Camp costs $325 for members and $365 for non-members, both prices include snacks, a t-shirt, activities, and field trips.
The camp day runs from 8:30am-4:30pm with extended day care available at the Day Camps that are at the Mpls Campus from 7:30am to 5:30pm and 8am to 5:30pm at the Day Camps that are offered at the West Campus at no additional cost.
Mount Olivet Member registration opens January 13-15 with a special member-only link sent via email.
Open (Member/Non-Member) registration opens January 21 at 10am
Questions? Please contact Kristin Olson, Coordinator of Day Camps, at kolson@mtolivet.org or 612.767.2246.
Day Camps are offered for children Kindergarten through 5th grade, with middle school options for children entering 6th through 8th grade, and an opportunity for grades 9th through 12th grade for the school year beginning Fall 2026
*All field trips are subject to change!

Mpls Campus Camps Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Splash Into Summer!
Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 12
Summer is finally here, let’s dive in! This week we will splash around at three different pools and waterparks around the Twin Cities. We’ll also play water games and break out the giant slip and slide at Mount Olivet.
God’s Kids Sing!
Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19
Our longest running Mount Olivet Day Camp, God’s Kid Sing! focuses on singing, dancing, playing instruments and all kinds of art projects. Music classes are taught by professional educators and we will end the week with a high-energy performance. Come and be a part of 2026 GKS!
Going Wild
Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26
It’s a wild world out there, and we’re going to have an awesome time learning about the animals that share it with us! We will head to the Como Zoo, visit Fawn Doe Rosa Nature Park, and have a great time splashing around at a local pool.
Nature Camp
Monday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 1, $195 Member ($219 Non-Member)
Held at the beautiful Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center, Nature camp is an opportunity to learn more about the outdoors and connect to the environment. Each day we will take hikes, go swimming in the indoor pool, do a variety of art projects, and engage in nature play.
Treasure Island
Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10
Ahoy there, campers! We’ll hunt for treasure and have an adventure this week at Day Camp. Stops on our map include the Children’s Museum, going to a pool, and playing at a Three Rivers playground.
Imagination Creation
Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17
We will foster creativity and spark our imagination this week through art projects, creative thinking and our ever-popular Cardboard Creation Lab. We will take a field trip to see a theater show, go swimming, and have a ton of fun at the Crayola Experience at MOA.
Cooking Week
Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24
Learn some skills in the kitchen while having a blast! During cooking week, we will learn to make a variety of fun kid friendly recipes as well as go on some fun field trips including Mill City Museum, swimming, and watching a food demo at the Midtown Global Market. We’re all about breaking the rule “don’t play with your food!”
Super STEM Summer
Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31
We might not have superpowers but our super brains are capable of changing the world! During Super STEM Summer we will do a variety of science projects, learn about the power of electricity at the Bakken Museum, visit the Fun Lab, and make waves at the pool.
Art Exploration
Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7
We are going to get wild about color and experiment with art techniques this week at camp. We’ll explore the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, go swimming, and take an art class at a local art center.
Out of This World
Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 14
We will turn into astronauts this week as we learn more about space and planets at the Bell Museum planetarium! We’ll enjoy lots of space-related crafts and activities, have fun swimming, and finish the week off with a glow party!
Games Galore
Monday, August 17 through Wednesday, 19, $195 Member ($219 Non-Member)
Let’s beat the heat and end summer with a blast! Join us for Games Galore as we play a variety of games like gaga ball, minute-to-win it, bingo, and trivia. We will also take field trips to Grand Slam, a waterpark, and go bowling.
West Campus Camps Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cooking Week
Monday, July 6 through Friday, July10
Learn some skills in the kitchen while having a blast! During cooking week, we will learn to make a variety of fun kid friendly recipes as well as go on some fun field trips including Mill City Museum, swimming, and watching a food demo at the Midtown Global Market. We’re all about breaking the rule “don’t play with your food!”
Imagination Creation
Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24
We will foster creativity and spark our imagination this week through art projects, creative thinking and our ever-popular Cardboard Creation Lab. We will take a field trip to see a theater show, go swimming, and have a ton of fun at the Crayola Experience at MOA.
Middle School Offerings 6th-8th Grade
All Camps listed below are offered at the Mpls Campus
Middle School Mini Camps – 9am-4pm, Cost is $195 per Mini Camp
Tuesday, June 9 through Thursday, June 11: We will travel to the Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center to participate in energizing outdoor activities, experience moments of calm and reflection, and connect as a group through teambuilding and service.
Tuesday, June 23 through Thursday, June 25: Learn to make some delicious recipes, experiment with flavors and broaden your horizon with global flavors.
Monday, August 17 through Wednesday, August 19: Make the most out of the end of the summer with bowling, Grand Slam, and swimming.
Summertime Players! – 9am-4pm, Cost is $325
Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17
STP! is a music-based day camp specifically designed for Middle Schoolers. Days are action-packed with team games, singing and dancing to pop and musical theater songs, and afternoon field trips. STP! is the perfect place to make new friends and to bond with the Youth and Music Staff at Mount Olivet!
High School Offerings 9th-12th Grade
Team STP! – 9am-4pm, Cost is $100
Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17, Mpls Campus
TEAM STP is a week-long counseling opportunity for high school students that love to sing, dance, and have FUN! You’ll join in with the STP! campers by playing games, learning songs and choreography, and going on daily field trips. PLUS, you’ll get to work behind the scenes helping with props and set decoration for the Friday performance. Join us and add some jazz hands to your summer!
Day Camp Policies
Please click on the link below to view our 2026 Day Camp Policies.
What's Next?
We would love to hear from you and would be happy to answer any of your questions about the Mount Olivet Day Camps. Please contact Kristin Olson by email or 612.767.2246.
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