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2022 kiddywampus Summer Camps - Chanhassen and Hopkins, MN

Day camps for ages 3-10

March 14, 2022

2022 kiddywampus Summer Camps
2 and 3 day Summer Camp at kiddywampus for children ages 3-10. A variety of camps at both Chanhassen and Hopkins, MN locations.


Build a Fort Camp (ages 4-8 years)
CHANHASSEN, Mon, 6/13 - Wed, 6/15, 9am-noon
HOPKINS, Mon, 6/20 - Wed, 6/22, 9am-noon

One of our favorite camps each summer, led by owner Amy Saldanha – campers will each receive a giant cardboard box and tons of other supplies to build the fort of their dreams. The sky’s the limit when our imaginations are engaged—we’ve seen restaurants, dino lairs, pet shops, space ships...what will you create?! Campers will take their own epic fort home with them at the end of camp. (Note: this camp is very open-ended depending on the campers’ ages & interests.) 


Doc McStuffins Camp (ages 3-5)
HOPKINS, Mon, 6/27 - Wed, 6/29, 9am-noon
CHANHASSEN, Mon, 7/25 - Wed, 7/27 9am-noon
HOPKINS, Mon, 8/15 - Wed, 8/17, 9am-noon

We’ll spend 3 days in the imaginary world of Doc -- where we are all helpers!  We’ll help “mend” toys, adopt stuffed pets, learn how to take care of them, and recreate Doc’s magic stethoscope to take home with us!


Super Hero Camp (ages 3-5)
CHANHASSEN, Mon, 6/27 - Wed, 6/29, 9am-noon
HOPKINS, Mon, 7/25 - Wed, 7/27, 9am-noon
CHANHASSEN, Mon, 8/15 - Wed, 8/17, 9am-noon

Calling all superheroes…join us for the fast-paced combination of games, projects and activity of the summer.  Inspired by the likes of Wolverine, Spiderman, Batman and others, we’ll make masks and capes, create super hero scenes for our favorite characters and set the stage for an epic battle.  Super Hero attire welcome but not required.  Please come ready to save the world


Octonauts Camp (ages 4-6):  
HOPKINS, Mon, 6/27 - Wed, 6/29, 1-4pm
CHANHASSEN, Wed, 7/6 - Fri, 7/8, 1-4pm

Join Captain Barnacles, Kwazii, Peo, Inkling and the rest of the team as we explore the ocean, learn about sea creatures and make our very own Octopods.

Ninja Spy Camp (ages 4-6):
CHANHASSEN, Mon, 6/27 - Wed, 6/29, 1-4pm
HOPKINS, Wed, 7/6 - Fri, 7/8, 1-4pm

Bring your imaginations as we train to become secret ninja spies!  We’ll learn about famous spies, create our own spy tools and go on a “daring” secret mission to rescue the toys at kiddywampus.

Thomas the Tank Engine Camp (ages 3-5):
HOPKINS, Thurs, 6/30 - Fri, 7/1, 9am-noon
CHANHASSEN, Thurs, 7/14 - Fri, 7/15, 9am-noon
HOPKINS, Thurs, 8/4 - Fri, 8/5 9am-noon

Join Thomas, Percy, Edward and all their friends on the Island of Sodor for arty adventures and games.  We’ll even paint our own train to take home!


Pirate Art Camp (ages 3-5):
CHANHASSEN, Thurs, 6/30 - Fri, 7/1 9am-noon
HOPKINS, Thurs, 7/14 - Fri,7/15, 9am-noon
CHANHASSEN, Thurs 8/4 - Fri, 8/5, 9am-noon

Ahoy, matey!  In our most rambunctious camp of the summer, we’ll make our own pirate ships, walk the plank and search for treasure in the party room.  


Extreme Slime Camp (ages 4-6):
HOPKINS, Thurs, 6/30 - Fri, 7/1, 1-4pm
HOPKINS, Thurs, 8/4 - Fri, 8/5 1-4pm

The best place to make tons of slime…at kiddywampus and not at home!!  We’ll make several different kinds of slime and show you how to make art with your new favorites.

Construction Camp (ages 4-6):
CHANHASSEN, Thurs, 6/30 - Fri, 7/1, 1-4pm
HOPKINS, Thurs, 7/14 - Fri, 715, 1-4pm
CHANHASSEN, Thurs, 7/21 - Fri, 7/22, 1-4pm
CHANHASSEN, Thurs, 8/4 - Fri, 8/5, 1-4pm

If you like diggers, backhoes and concrete mixers, this camp is for you! Each camper will create their  own construction site complete with levers, pulleys and other simple machines. We will build bridges, buildings, skyways and invent our own designs.


Paw Patrol Camp (ages 3-5):
CHANHASSEN, Wed, 7/6 - Fri, 7/8, 9am-noon
HOPKINS, Mon, 8/1 - Wed, 8/3, 9am-noon

Calling all Paw Patrol fans -- Ryder needs our help! We will make puppy masks, shields, paw prints and a key to the city.  Join us in the Paw Patrol Search and Rescue and hear stories about your favorite Paw Patrol friends!

Bluey Camp (ages 3-5):
HOPKINS,  Wed, 7/6 - Fri, 7/8, 9am-noon
CHANHASSEN, Mon, 8/1 - Wed, 8/3, 9am-noon

Bring all your energy as we adventure with everyone’s favorite dog, Bluey.  We’ll play games, tell jokes and make art featuring Bluey and Bingo.

Spirit Horse Camp (ages 4-6):
CHANHASSEN, Thurs, 7/14 - Fri, 7/15, 1-4pm

We’ll travel to Miradero to meet Lucky & Spirit, Pru & Chica Linda and Abigail & Boomerang.  We’ll make our own horse to take home, play games inspired by Spirit and adventure together in the wild west!


Pete the Cat Camp (ages 3-5):
CHANAHSSEN, Mon, 7/11 - Wed, 7/13, 9am-noon
HOPKINS, Mon, 7/18 - Wed, 720, 9am - noon

Join the coolest cat in town as we make our own groovy buttons,  magic sunglasses and more.  We’ll check in on Pete’s friends Turtle, Callie and Owl and each camper will create their very own Pete the Cat to take home!


Peppa the Pig Camp (ages 3-5):
HOPKINS, Mon, 7/11 - Wed, 7/13, 9am- noon
CHANHASSEN, Mon, 7/18 - Wed,7/20, 9am-noon

We’ll join Peppa and George as they do all their favorite things:  dressing up, playing games and adventuring.  We’ll also make a Peppa of our very own to take home!


Ultimate Unicorns Camp (ages 4-6):
HOPKINS, Mon. 7/11 - Wed, 7/13, 1-4pm
CHANHASSEN, Mon, 7/25 - Wed, 7/27, 1-4pm

Join us for our sparkliest camp of the summer! We’ll visit the magical world of Uni the Unicorn and make our very own unicorn to take home, along with unicorn jewelry and a glittery unicorn headband.


Star Wars Bounty Hunter Camp (ages 4-6):
CHANHASSEN, Mon, 7/11 - Wed, 7/13 from 1-4pm
CHANHASSEN, Mon, 8/1 - Wed, 8/3, 1-4pm

We’ll build Boba Fett’s ship, learn about bounty hunters, reimagine famous scenes from the movies and leave with our very own droid.  


LEGO Build a City Camp (ages 4-6):
HOPKINS, Mon, 7/25 - Wed, 7/27, 9am-noon

We’ll use cardboard to create a miniature city and LEGO to build all the transportation.  We’ll plan what we want in our city (past cities have included space rocket launch pads, zombie arenas and time travel centers) and get busy designing the perfect city of our dreams!


Pokemon Art Camp (ages 7-10):
CHANHASSEN, Mon,7/18 - Wed, 7/20, 1-4pm
HOPKINS, Mon, 7/25 - Wed, 7/27, 1-4pm

Each camper will create their own Pokeball Terrarium (complete with Pokemon friend inside), decide what type of trainer they would like to become and “capture” different Pokemon in their Pokedex.

Dr. Seuss Art Camp (ages 3-5):
HOPKINS, Thurs, 7/21 - Fri, 7/22, 9am-noon
CHANHASSEN,  Thurs, 7/28 - Fri, 7/29, 9am-noon
HOPKINS, Thurs, 8/11 - Fri, 8/12, 9am-noon
CHANHASSEN, Thurs, 8/18 - Fri, 8/19, 9am-noon

One fish two fish red fish blue fish!  Join us as we celebrate the delightfully imaginative world of Dr. Seuss with art and activities inspired by the genius himself.


Princess & Fairy Camp (ages 3-5):
CHANHASSEN, Thurs,7/21 - Fri, 7/22, 9am-noon
HOPKINS, Thurs, 7/28 - Fri, 7/29, 9am-noon
CHANHASSEN, Thurs, 8/11 - Fri, 8/12, 9am-noon
HOPKINS, Thurs, 8/18 - Fri, 8/19, 9am-noon

Glittery sparkly fun is exactly what this camp is all about – taking our cues from Anna & Elsa, Ariel, Tinkerbell and friends, we’ll create tiaras, wands, and art you can hang up in your room at home. We’ll also play games, learn about our own special powers and enjoy a daily dance party.  Princess & fairy attire is welcome!


Outer Space Camp (ages 4-6):
HOPKINS, Thurs, 7/21 - Fri, 7/22, 1-4pm
CHANHASSEN, Thurs, 8/11 - Fri, 8/12, 1-4pm

Be an astronaut in our out of this world camp!  We’ll make slime, explore the planets, create straw rockets, learn about the lifecycle of a star and build the planets to scale.  And of course we’ll talk about aliens and other extra terrestrial creatures who live in outer space.


Extreme Art Camp (ages 4-6):
HOPKINS, Thurs, 7/28 - Fri, 7/29, 1-4pm
HOPKINS, Thurs, 8/11 - Fri, 8/12, 1-4pm

Back by popular demand, this is where we test wacky new art ideas & create our very messiest projects.  We’ll make huge prints inspired by Keith Haring and paint with wet spaghetti to see if it is fun. We’ll also test out squirting paint, squeegee paint and make the biggest mess you’ve ever seen!


Descendants Art Camp (ages 7-10): 
CHANHASSEN, Mon, 8/1 - Wed, 8/3, 1-4pm

Let’s be “Rotten to the Core” in the magical world of Auradon and make art based on the mid-adventures of Ben, Carlos, Jay, Evie and Mal.


Encanto Art Camp (ages 7-10):
HOPKINS, Mon, 8/8 - Wed, 8/10, 1-4pm

Join us in the enchanted world of the Encanto for an artistic experience you’ll love!  Inspired by the art from the movie, we’ll make our own doors, ponder our gifts and work with many different mediums to make art and accessories.

Marvel Art Camp (ages 7-10):
HOPKINS, Mon, 8/15 - Wed, 8/17, 1-4pm

Learn how to draw your favorite Marvel characters!  We’ll examine the backstories of the most famous characters, and each camper will create their own comic book adventures featuring the heroes and villains from across the Marvel Universe.  


Pricing: 3 day camps are $119/child, 2 day camps are $89/child

What should I bring to camp?

  • a peanut-free snack or two and drink
  • dress for a mess; we use washable materials but they may not come out of fine fabrics
  • a change of clothes if your child is prone to accidents

The details (staffing, cancellations, etc):

  • kiddywampus will adhere to MDH COVID regulations in place at the time camp takes place.  Should COVID restrictions increase, not allowing us to run camps, each camper will be notified immediately and a full refund will be processed
  • Camps will take place in our party room (with side trips to the restroom)
  • Each camp will have a maximum of 10 campers at Chanhassen and 15 campers at Hopkins
  • Each camp requires 5 participants to run. We will notify campers one full week before the camp is scheduled to run if the minimum number of participants is not met.
  • Cancellations received 4 or more weeks before the start of camp will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 2-4 weeks before the start of camp will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received less than two full weeks before the start of camp will receive no refund, but will be issued a credit towards a future camp.
  • Campers must be potty-trained; we are happy to remind campers (often!) to go to the bathroom.
  • All camps are drop-off. If a parent or caregiver wishes to stay, they may do so as long as they participate with their campers.
  • If your child has allergies or special needs, please let us know so we can provide a great camp experience to every child!

Register at kiddywampus.com or by calling kiddywampus: 

Chanhassen 952.818.2458    Hopkins 952.926.7871     


kiddywampus, is your one stop shop for all things baby and kid -- from infant toys to the softest plush and games for the whole family to enjoy. kiddywampus Chanhassen has a massive selection of all the favorites you love -- like Schleich, Lego, Playmobil, and Calico Critters--- and an equally large selection of education, science, STEM, imaginative, games, art and crafts, and more for all ages! 

kiddywampus is located at 860 W. 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317

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