Year: 2026

Junior STEAM Girls

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A Fun Week of STEAM!

Calling all Girls, join us for a fun week of STEAM! Dive into science, technology, engineering, art, artifacts, math and making. Get inspired, collaborate, create, and connect! Learn what it take to be an innovator, inventor, and trailblazer and discover how women and girls are impacting our world in this fun summer camp experience!

June 8 – 12
Half-Day Camp  |  1pm – 4pm
Students going into 1st – 3rd Grade

Half-Day Summer Camps are $150 per week, members receive 20% off.

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Did you know? Additional Camp Care is available from 12 – 1 PM for only $8/day! Sign up here.

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Putnam-ology

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Explore the Wonders of Summer!

Step into a world of discovery at the Putnam Museum! This camp invites campers to explore science, history, and culture through hands-on activities inspired by the museum’s interactive exhibits and learning spaces!

June 8 – 12
Half-Day Camp  |  9am – 12pm
Students going into 1st – 3rd Grade

Half-Day Summer Camps are $150 per week, members receive 20% off.

SIGN UP
Did you know? Additional Camp Care is available from 12 – 1 PM for only $8/day! Sign up here.

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Spellbound Summer

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Explore the Wonders of Summer!

Explore the wonder of summer as we learn about the magical ways of nature! We will read classic fairy tales where we will learn about the guardians of the forest. Come along as we study animal tracks, go on nature walks for magical crystals and mysterious flowers, and learn about the science behind every day magic!

June 1 – 5
Half-Day Camp  |  1pm – 4pm
Students going into 1st – 3rd Grade

Half-Day Summer Camps are $150 per week, members receive 20% off.

SIGN UP
Did you know? Additional Camp Care is available from 12 – 1 PM for only $8/day! Sign up here.

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Jr. Brick-Lab

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Build, Create, and Imagine!

Dive into a world of Lego where they can design structures, invent machines, and explore STEM through hands-on challenges. Campers will bring their ideas to life, work together on exciting projects, and discover the endless possibilities of building, problem-solving, and creative play.

June 1 – 5
Half-Day Camp  |  9am – 12pm
Students going into 1 – 3rd Grade

Half-Day Summer Camps are $150 per week, members receive 20% off.

SIGN UP
Did you know? Additional Camp Care is available from 12 – 1 PM for only $8/day! Sign up here.

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Wizardry and Magical Beasts

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What Problem Will YOU Solve?

Join us for a magical week, exploring spells, potions, and what it takes to be a master of wizardry in today’s world. Team up for a week full of fun competition while exploring mythical creatures and artifacts. Who knows what amazing beasts we’ll encounter? Craft a spell book, dissect an owl pellet, and test your skills at Quadball! Chaos is part of its charm! Grab your wand and get ready for a magical week of Wizardry and Magical Beasts!

August 3 – 7
Full-Day Camp  |  9am – 4pm
Students going into 4th – 6th Grade

Full Day Summer Camps are $275 per week, members receive 20% off. 

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Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.


You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Cinemagic

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Make Movie Magic Come to Life!

Have you ever dreamed of being a movie star or working behind the scenes? Come along as we connect with local creators and learn what it takes to make movie magic come to life through creation and exploration of animation, screenwriting, storytelling, acting, and more!

July 27 – 31
Full-Day Camp  |  9am – 4pm
Students going into 4th – 6th Grade

Full Day Summer Camps are $275 per week, members receive 20% off. 

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 to get on the waitlist.

 

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Skills of Survival: Camp Z

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Who Will Make It to the End?

Put your skills to the test while preparing for the undead uprising. Learn the necessary skills to outlast a ZOMBIE apocalypse at Camp Z. Strengthen your awareness, observational skills, and wilderness survival abilities. Work together to create shelter, take action in your environment, and come together to thrive in this week full of survival training!

July 20-24
Full-Day Camp  |  9am – 4pm
Students going into 4th – 6th Grade

Full Day Summer Camps are $275 per week, members receive 20% off. 

Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 to get on the waitlist.

You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Summer Olympics

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Train Like an Olympian!

Are you ready to compete, cheer, and celebrate like an Olympian? Bring the excitement of the games to life through friendly competitions, team challenges, and active games inspired by Olympic Sports.

July 13 – 17
Full-Day Camp  |  9am – 4pm
Students going into 4th – 6th Grade

Full Day Summer Camps are $275 per week, members receive 20% off. 

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Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.


You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

Feeling Wicked

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A Wonderfully Wicked Week!

It’s back and it’s going to be good! We’re setting the stage for a second year of this POP-U-LAR and wonderfully WICKED week. Join us for a magical week defying gravity, going green, and exploring wild and wicked science. Everyone deserved a chance to fly! Get ready to experience the power of friendship, expand your brain, heart, and courage. There’s no place like… The Putnam! Can you resist the bubble making possibilities? Will you be changed for the better?

July 6 – 10
Full-Day Camp  |  9am – 4pm
Students going into 4th – 6th Grade

Full Day Summer Camps are $275 per week, members receive 20% off. 

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Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.


You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.

The Science of Art

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Explore the Colorful World of Kaleidoscopes!

Ever wonder how a kaleidoscope turns simple beads into colorful masterpieces? It’s not magic – it’s science! In this hands-on camp, campers will explore the colorful world of optics, reflection, and color. We will bridge the gap between science and art by creating our own working kaleidoscopes, explore color mixing, and build our own unique masterpieces.

June 22 – 26
Full-Day Camp  |  9am – 4pm
Students going into 4th – 6th Grade

Full Day Summer Camps are $275 per week, members receive 20% off. 

SIGN UP
Contact Molly Franklin at mfranklin@putnam.org or (563) 336-7290 with any questions.


You can find other summer camp programs at the Putnam here.