Summer programs

Children excitedly raising their hands during a Raptor Summer Camp demonstration

University of Minnesota Recreation and Wellness programs

The Raptor Center is partnering with University of Minnesota Recreation and Wellness to offer several summer youth programs. See below for programs offered and more information.

Registration for 2022 summer camps opens February 14, 2022. To register for a program and see latest availability, visit:

Recreation and Wellness
All camps/topics are one week long. A registration is for one week and one age group.

Wizarding World of Wildlife

In the tradition of Hogwarts, discover potions, herbology, transfiguration, and the care of magical creatures. What do raptors have to do with dragons? What magical house will you end up in? What magical properties will your wand be made out of? Find answers to these questions and uncover the secrets of Minnesota's Hedwig and other interesting animals at The Raptor Center.

June 27-July 1; 9:30 am-12 pm; Ages 8-9
June 27-July 1; 1-3:30 pm; Ages 10-12

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Raptor Biomimicry

What does an owl have to do with a wind turbine or talons with non-slip shoes? What can a turkey vulture teach us about solar energy? How do feathers and eggs inspire insulators and camouflage? Explore nature's designs and how humans can be inspired by them. Spend the week designing and engineering using raptor adaptations and live birds as your muse at The Raptor Center.

July 25-29; 9:30 am-12 pm; Ages 9-11
July 25-29; 1-3:30 pm; Ages 12-15

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Working with Wildlife

What's it like to work with wildlife? Come find out and explore careers in veterinary medicine, animal care, animal training, field biology, scientific illustrations and art! Participate in lots of hands-on activities and get up close and personal with The Raptor Center's live education birds. A fun way to learn about the exciting science of working with wildlife.

August 8-12; 9:30 am-12 pm; Ages 9-11
August 8-12; 1-3:30 pm; Ages 12-15

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University of Minnesota Recreation and Wellness programs

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