Stearns County 4-H Day Camp: Cold Spring-NextGen Engineers

Event information

Date and time

Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CDT

Location

Frogtown Park
54 2nd Street North
Cold Spring, MN 56320

Contact

Katie Petty, University of Minnesota Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development, Stearns County
[email protected] or 320-200-3136

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Three camp themes are offered in different communities throughout Stearns County. Sign up for one or all three, and dive into fun with Stearns County 4-H! Stearns County 4-H Day Camp Adventures are open to all youth in grades K-5 (year completed).

Camp 1: From Seed to Sprout

Dig into discovery with From Seed to Sprout, a hands-on 4-H day camp where young gardeners explore the amazing world of plants! Kids will plant seeds, learn how plants grow, investigate soil, sunlight, and water, and discover the role of pollinators in our gardens. Through fun activities, outdoor exploration, and simple garden experiments, campers will grow curiosity, confidence, and a love for nature—watching their seeds literally sprout before their eyes!

This camp is offered on June 25 at the Rockville County Park

Camp 2: NextGen Engineers

Get ready to design, build and discover with Stearns County 4-H! Campers will become hands-on problem solvers as they drive into engineering and science through real-world science concepts and interactive activities. Join us for a day of curiosity, creativity and discovery the 4-H way!
This camp is offered the following dates in the following locations:

June 11 at the Holdingford Elementary School Gym
June 24 at the Val Smith Park in Sartell
July 7 at the North Park - Jaycee Shelter in Albany
July 16 at Jaycee Park in Sauk Centre
July 21 at the Frogtown Park in Cold Spring

Camp 3: Outdoor Explorers

Get Ready to explore, discover and experience what nature has to offer! From scavenger hunts to fort building and creative nature art, campers will gain a deep appreciation for the outdoors! Perfect for curious kids who love fresh air, adventure and making new friends.
This camp is offered the following dates in the following locations:

August 6 at North Park in Albany
August 11 at Frogtown Park in Cold Spring

Details

All-day camps run from 9 AM - 3 PM.
All campers are asked to wear sunscreen, bring a bag lunch and a water bottle. A snack will be provided.
Cost: $10 per camper, per camp
- Payment must be mailed in before the day of camp to allow staff to focus fully on the campers.
- Registration is due one week prior to camp date.
Camp will be cancelled for bad weather or less than 10 youth registered. All participants will receive an email if camp is cancelled.

Additional Forms

Non-4-H youth must complete a participant form in addition to the registration form
Medications: If your child requires medication during camp you will need to submit an authorization form,

Questions?

Contact Stearns County 4-H Program at [email protected] or call 320-255-6169.

Audience

Youth that have completed grades K-5 by June 15, 2026

Cost

$10 per youth, per camp

Registration

Registration and payment are due at least one week before camp date to allow 4-H staff can focus on campers at camp.
Current 4-H youth: register at the link below.
Non-4-H youth, register for camp at the link below, and also complete the participant form.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.