Educational Camps, Clubs & Events
Ice Dinosaurs Discovery Camp
June 24 – June 26, 2025
Start Time
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
RSVP By
June 17, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
1st - 5th Grade
Cost
Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Travel back to the icy world of the Late Cretaceous & uncover secrets of dinosaurs that roamed the Arctic Circle. We'll explore how these ancient creatures adapted to survive the elements by visiting our Ice Dino exhibit, engaging in hands-on paleontological learning, & creating your own "fossils!" Mission Moon Camp
July 8, 2025
RSVP By
June 18, 2025
Location
Roosevelt Middle School
Event For
Current 4th - 8th Graders
Cost
$30
Organization
ISU Extension and Outreach Dubuque County
Contact
Amy Decker
Email
adecker1@iastate.edu
Phone
(563) 583-6496
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Additional Information
At this one day, day camp kids will get to learn about the moon through the following activities: Scout a Landing Site Design a Rover & Launch Collect Regolith & Build Habitat Search for Water Ice Planetarium Ice Dinosaurs Discovery Middle School Overnight Camp
July 1 – July 2, 2025
Start Time
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. next day
RSVP By
June 24, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
6th - 8th Grade
Cost
Members: $150 Non-members: $180
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Travel back to the icy world of the Late Cretaceous & uncover secrets of dinosaurs that roamed the Arctic Circle. We'll explore how these ancient creatures adapted to survive the elements by visiting our Ice Dino exhibit, engaging in hands-on paleontological learning, & creating your own "fossils!" Kids Summer YogArt Camp
June 23 – June 26, 2025
Start Time
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Allison Henderson Park, 1500 Loras Blvd, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 5-11
Cost
$150
Organization
Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact
Rachel Harwood
Phone
(563) 451-7034
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Additional Information
Join Challenge to Change for an exciting week of YogArt camp, where combining yoga and art creates emPOWERed Kids! Through mindful movement, creative expression, and engaging activities, kids will explore their inner strength, courage, and creativity—all while having a blast. Roots, Shoots, Flowers, & Fruits Camp
July 8 – July 10, 2025
Start Time
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
RSVP By
July 1, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
1st - 5th Grade
Cost
Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Do you have a green thumb? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of plants! From learning how roots grow to discovering how plants blossom & bear fruit, we'll explore what makes a plant thrive. Throughout the camp, we'll plant our own seeds, watch them grow over 3 days, and taste some fruit! DINO-mite Overnight
July 12 – July 13, 2025
Start Time
5:00 p.m.
RSVP By
July 5, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
Ages 6+
Cost
$75 per person for members, $90 per person for non-members
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Education Department
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Want to know what a night at the museum is really like? This Dino-Mite Overnight is your chance! Spend a night at the River Museum and enjoy a tour and educational activities, explore Ice Dinosaurs after dark, kick back with a movie on the big screen, and sleep among the aquariums. 2 meals included. Raiders of the Lost Artifacts
July 15 – July 17, 2025
Start Time
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
RSVP By
July 8, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
1st - 5th Grade
Cost
Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
In a museum filled with relics, hidden treasures, & forgotten stories, this immersive camp invites young explorers to join a thrilling scavenger hunt for lost artifacts. Campers will work in teams to solve puzzles, decode clues, & discover hidden chambers while learning about history & archaeology. River Rats Camp
July 22 – July 24, 2025
Start Time
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By
July 15, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
1st - 5th Grade
Cost
Members: $120, Non-Members: $150
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
Slip on your mud boots & join us for hands-on adventure in river science! Roll up your sleeves & explore our wetlands as we collect water samples, search for frogs, & uncover tiny, aquatic insects with magnifying glasses. Together, we'll use our findings to help protect & preserve the environment! Summer Camp at Camp Bear Creek
June 15 – July 25, 2025
Location
9106 42nd Ave., Wyoming, IA 52362
Event For
All school age kids (Grades K-12)
Cost
Pricing is based on program and tier selected
Organization
Camp Bear Creek
Contact
Stacie Hoppman
Email
stacie@bearcreek.camp
Phone
(563) 488-3893
Website
https://bearcreek.camp
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Additional Information
Come join us for summer camp at Camp Bear Creek! We offer over-night summer camp programs for all school age kids. Join us for a week or partial week and participate in activities like kayaking, archery, games, high ropes, zip lines, hiking, sling shots, worship, and more! Ice Age Giants: Dinosaurs of the Frozen Past
July 29 – July 31, 2025
Start Time
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By
July 22, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
1st - 5th Grade
Cost
Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
From the coldest corners of the Triassic to the frosty tundra of the Late Cretaceous, uncover how ice-adapted dinosaurs survived harsh climates & developed extraordinary traits to thrive in the face of extreme cold. Do you have what it takes to step into the challenging claws of these frozen giants? Clarke University Summer Camps
April 12 – July 31, 2025
Location
Clarke University Campus
Event For
Various ages; elementary, middle and high students
Cost
Costs vary
Organization
Clarke University
Contact
Gayle Langel
Email
gayle.langel@clarke.edu
Phone
(563) 588-6492
Website
clarke.edu/summercamps
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Additional Information
Clarke University is thrilled to host some of your favorite long-standing summer activities and introduce a few new ones for 2025! Programs cover a wide range of ages and interests, each proudly led by Clarke faculty and staff with the help of area professionals and alumni. Kids emPOWERed Summer YogArt Camp
August 4 – August 7, 2025
Start Time
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Allison Henderson Park, 1500 Loras Blvd, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
Ages 5-11
Cost
$150
Organization
Challenge to Change, Inc.
Contact
Rachel Harwood
Phone
(563) 451-7034
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Additional Information
Join Challenge to Change for an exciting week of YogArt camp, where combining yoga and art creates emPOWERed Kids! Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Ms. Sandra designed to empower, uplift, and inspire. Summer Reading Program
June 2 – August 9, 2025
Location
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For
All Ages
Cost
Free
Organization
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact
Youth Services
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
Website
www.carnegiestout.org
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Additional Information
Level up at the library this summer! Join us for a variety of free programs for all ages and sign up for the Summer Reading Program. The concept is simple (and fun!): read books to earn prizes. Kids ages 0 – 17 can sign up at the Children’s Help Desk or online at carnegiestout.org beginning June 2nd DBQ Esports League Summer Camps
June 9 – August 15, 2025
Start Time
8 a.m.
Location
DBQ Esports League Arena
Event For
Elementary and Middle School Students
Cost
$199
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9616
Website
https://www.dbqesports.org
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Additional Information
Fortnite, Minecraft and Madden Summer Camps Mindful Musicians
June 5 – August 18, 2025
Location
2230 Central Avenue
Event For
0-6 year olds with caregiver
Cost
$15
Organization
Centrally Rooted
Contact
Jill Klinebriel
Email
Jill@centrallyrooted.com
Phone
(563) 500-7641
Website
Www.centrallyrooted.com
Additional Information
Interactive parent/child class with a focus on development of musical competence, confidence, and self-worth. (Did we mention it is also really FUN?!) Play instruments, sing, dance and enjoy this bonding time with your child. Ages 0 - 6 with adult. Click to sign-up: https://www.centrallyrooted.com/