Discover the science of fossils and ancient life in this hands-on paleontology camp. Campers will examine real dinosaur bones, explore how fossils form, conduct prehistoric-inspired investigations, and, of course, spend some one–on–one time with Mama T.Rex. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
Come watch a classic film while building a small brick-based plant or working on your own project! Popcorn is provided and all ages are welcome! If you want to bring your own project to work on or just watch the film, no registration is required! Building kit supplies are limited, so registration is required to […]
Explore the building blocks of life in this hands-on biology camp! Campers will investigate, play, and make discoveries about the living world. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
Ages 8-17 Get your hands in clay at our Youth Ceramics Camp! This hands-on camp focuses on hand-building techniques, giving young artists the chance to pinch, coil, slab-build, and sculpt their own unique creations. From imaginative creatures to functional pieces like bowls or cups, campers will explore texture, form, and surface design in a fun […]
Ages 8-17 Get your hands in clay at our Youth Ceramics Camp! This hands-on camp focuses on hand-building techniques, giving young artists the chance to pinch, coil, slab-build, and sculpt their own unique creations. From imaginative creatures to functional pieces like bowls or cups, campers will explore texture, form, and surface design in a fun […]
Campers create, build, and shine by designing costumes, crafting props and sets, and stepping into the spotlight together as they bring an original production to life in a show-stopping finale. Families are invited to attend the final-day performance! Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $145 ($116 members) **Tuesday, July […]
Ages 8-17 Get your hands in clay at our Youth Ceramics Camp! This hands-on camp focuses on hand-building techniques, giving young artists the chance to pinch, coil, slab-build, and sculpt their own unique creations. From imaginative creatures to functional pieces like bowls or cups, campers will explore texture, form, and surface design in a fun […]
Campers create, build, and shine by designing costumes, crafting props and sets, and stepping into the spotlight together as they bring an original production to life in a show-stopping finale. Families are invited to attend the final-day performance! Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $145 ($116 members) **Tuesday, July […]
Join Tend x The Creative Space Studio + Creative Play for sensory fun again this summer! These 60-minute child-adult non-separating playgroups incorporate a variety of art + other materials for invitations to play that can't be resisted! Find it hard to embrace the mess? Let us do the set up + clean up... all you […]
Ages 8-17 Get your hands in clay at our Youth Ceramics Camp! This hands-on camp focuses on hand-building techniques, giving young artists the chance to pinch, coil, slab-build, and sculpt their own unique creations. From imaginative creatures to functional pieces like bowls or cups, campers will explore texture, form, and surface design in a fun […]
Campers create, build, and shine by designing costumes, crafting props and sets, and stepping into the spotlight together as they bring an original production to life in a show-stopping finale. Families are invited to attend the final-day performance! Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $145 ($116 members) **Tuesday, July […]
Campers create, build, and shine by designing costumes, crafting props and sets, and stepping into the spotlight together as they bring an original production to life in a show-stopping finale. Families are invited to attend the final-day performance! Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $145 ($116 members) **Tuesday, July […]
The summer season of the Brookings Farmers Market is every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location change to 520 3rd Street. Products available at the market vary on the season. Area producers sell a variety of fruits, […]
Located at Pioneer Park in Brookings, South Dakota, the Brookings Summer Arts Festival hosts the state's premier juried art festival, boasting 200+ artists across 15 art disciplines. Gourmet and ethnic food booths, artisanal products, and historical exhibits enrich the experience along with a lively children’s area and captivating performances on the historic Band Shell complete […]
Located at Pioneer Park in Brookings, South Dakota, the Brookings Summer Arts Festival hosts the state's premier juried art festival, boasting 200+ artists across 15 art disciplines. Gourmet and ethnic food booths, artisanal products, and historical exhibits enrich the experience along with a lively children’s area and captivating performances on the historic Band Shell complete […]
Ages 8-17 Sharpen your skills and grow your creativity at Youth Drawing Camp! Over several days, young artists will explore the fundamentals of drawing, including line, shape, shading, perspective, and composition. Campers will experiment with a variety of materials such as pencil, charcoal, and ink while learning how to draw from observation and imagination. Through […]
Join us on the second Monday of each month for a Make & Take Monday craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft, and you can visit agmuseum.com or our social media pages to check out the craft each month! In July, we are making […]
Ages 8-17 Sharpen your skills and grow your creativity at Youth Drawing Camp! Over several days, young artists will explore the fundamentals of drawing, including line, shape, shading, perspective, and composition. Campers will experiment with a variety of materials such as pencil, charcoal, and ink while learning how to draw from observation and imagination. Through […]
Discover what makes insects and other creepy crawlies so incredible. Campers will explore bug anatomy through hands-on creations, investigate the prairie ecosystem, and learn from special insect visitors. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
Ages 8-17 Sharpen your skills and grow your creativity at Youth Drawing Camp! Over several days, young artists will explore the fundamentals of drawing, including line, shape, shading, perspective, and composition. Campers will experiment with a variety of materials such as pencil, charcoal, and ink while learning how to draw from observation and imagination. Through […]
Campers will explore, experiment, and uncover amazing discoveries about the world around them through hands-on activities and exciting challenges. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
Join Tend x The Creative Space Studio + Creative Play for sensory fun again this summer! These 60-minute child-adult non-separating playgroups incorporate a variety of art + other materials for invitations to play that can't be resisted! Find it hard to embrace the mess? Let us do the set up + clean up... all you […]
Ages 8-17 Sharpen your skills and grow your creativity at Youth Drawing Camp! Over several days, young artists will explore the fundamentals of drawing, including line, shape, shading, perspective, and composition. Campers will experiment with a variety of materials such as pencil, charcoal, and ink while learning how to draw from observation and imagination. Through […]
Create, tinker, and invent in our Maker Studio! Campers will explore tools, materials, and creative problem-solving as they design and build original projects. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
The summer season of the Brookings Farmers Market is every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the […]
Ages 8-17 Dive into color and creativity at Youth Painting Camp! Young artists will explore painting techniques using acrylics and watercolor while learning about color mixing, brushwork, texture, and composition. Campers will create multiple paintings inspired by landscapes, animals, and their own imaginative ideas. This camp encourages experimentation and self-expression while building strong foundational skills. […]
Ages 8-17 Dive into color and creativity at Youth Painting Camp! Young artists will explore painting techniques using acrylics and watercolor while learning about color mixing, brushwork, texture, and composition. Campers will create multiple paintings inspired by landscapes, animals, and their own imaginative ideas. This camp encourages experimentation and self-expression while building strong foundational skills. […]
Combine engineering and coding as you explore circuits and simple robotics. Campers will build projects that light up, move, and respond while learning how technology works. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
Ages 8-17 Dive into color and creativity at Youth Painting Camp! Young artists will explore painting techniques using acrylics and watercolor while learning about color mixing, brushwork, texture, and composition. Campers will create multiple paintings inspired by landscapes, animals, and their own imaginative ideas. This camp encourages experimentation and self-expression while building strong foundational skills. […]
Campers twist, stitch, and weave their way through colorful textile projects using yarn, fabric, and simple sewing. All activities will be hands-on, creative, and one-of-a-kind. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
Join Tend x The Creative Space Studio + Creative Play for sensory fun again this summer! These 60-minute child-adult non-separating playgroups incorporate a variety of art + other materials for invitations to play that can't be resisted! Find it hard to embrace the mess? Let us do the set up + clean up... all you […]
Ages 8-17 Dive into color and creativity at Youth Painting Camp! Young artists will explore painting techniques using acrylics and watercolor while learning about color mixing, brushwork, texture, and composition. Campers will create multiple paintings inspired by landscapes, animals, and their own imaginative ideas. This camp encourages experimentation and self-expression while building strong foundational skills. […]
Science gets delightfully gross in this messy, fascinating camp! Sniff, squish, and learn the science behind stinky smells, ooze, and other yucky materials while learning the science behind the grossest things we love. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
The summer season of the Brookings Farmers Market is every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the […]
Back by popular demand! More hot glue, more opportunity to bring imagination to life! Campers will design, build, and bring unique ideas to life using hot glue, exploring new challenges and hands-on fun. Ages 5-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | Snack Provided | $40 ($32 members)
Join Tend x The Creative Space Studio + Creative Play for sensory fun again this summer! These 60-minute child-adult non-separating playgroups incorporate a variety of art + other materials for invitations to play that can't be resisted! Find it hard to embrace the mess? Let us do the set up + clean up... all you […]
We loved Slime Lab 1.0 so much we had to do it again. Don’t worry, you will have just as much fun the second time with brand-new inspiration! Explore the science behind slime as you make stretchy, fluffy, glittery, and other one-of-a-kind varieties. Experiment with fun additives and textures crafting your very own signature creations. […]
The summer season of the Brookings Farmers Market is every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the […]
Join us for another Community Art Day! Gather your friends and family for art making with Brookings Council and a special guest artist at the South Dakota Art Museum. Each event features a different creative project led by an area artist, with simple, approachable activities that anyone can enjoy; no prior art experience needed. Come […]