Summer Panther Programs
Panther Camp is a summer program that offers care throughout the summer. The program's goal is to provide campers with a high-quality, joyful, and engaging program in the context of a safe environment.
These camp programs offer weekly activity themes that allow students to explore nature, science, art, and so much more. You can register for daily, half–day, and weekly Panther Camp options. Panther Camp is available 7:30 AM-5:30 PM and lunch is available for purchase.
A robust selection of Summer Enrichment Programs offers students the opportunity to extend their learning through engaging classes in the arts, sciences, music, academics, athletics and so much more. The majority of the summer Enrichment Classes fall during two weeks in June, with other opportunities spread throughout the summer. Free Extended Day Care is available before and after summer classes. Families are able to weave together a combination of Panther Camp and Enrichment Programs to craft the perfect summer experience.
The schedule for the summer of 2026 will be released on January 15. In the meantime, you can start your planning by viewing our key dates, themes, and anticipated enrichment offerings. If you have any questions please contact Rudy Ford, director of extended day and summer programs, at rford@moundsparkacademy.org or 651-748-5571 (call or text).
PANTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS: 2026 KEY DATES
Jan 15 Registration Opens for Summer 2026 |
June 8-12 — Week 1 Enrichment programming available only |
June 15-18 — Week 2 Panther Summer Camp: Young Environmentalists Week |
June 22-26 — Week 3 Panther Camp: Olympics Week |
June 29-July 3 No Camp programming |
July 6-10 — Week 4 Camp Invention Week |
July 13-17 — Week 5 Panther Camp: STEAM Week |
July 20-24 — Week 6 Panther Camp: Cardboard Construction Week |
July 27-31 — Week 7 Panther Camp: Crazy Messy Art Week |
Aug 3-7 — Week 8 Panther Camp: Kitchen Adventures Week |
Aug 10-14 — Week 9 Panther Camp: Boredom Busters Week |
August 17-21 — Week 10 Panther Camp: Performing Arts Week |
ENRICHMENT PARTNERS AND OFFERINGS
See embedded links for example programs, provider bios, and more information. Note that all Summer Panther Programs occur on site at Mounds Park Academy.
In addition to overseeing the theme-based activities of Summer Panther Camp, our talented and diverse staff members offer a variety of enrichment opportunities during the summer and year-round. Sample offerings have included Chess, Rocketry, STEM Club, cooking camps, and more.
MPA's coaches offer a friendly space for students of all athletic abilities to participate in a mix of physical activities, sport-specific skills development, and games. Participants engage in directed group activities with plenty of time for individual practice along the way. These popular programs include Soccer Camp, Basketball Camp, and PE Summer Camp.
Get ready for an amazing "robotic" adventure this summer! Join members of MPA's Upper School Robotics Team (The MPArors) for an exciting week of STEM and fun with robots! Your young engineers will enjoy this week-long camp as they learn about STEM by designing and building Hummingbird Robots to complete a variety of tasks and challenges. Robotics Camp is for students entering grades 6-8 in the fall of 2026.
Experience the thrill of team sports with Minnesota Skyhawks programs! This dynamic program encapsulates all facets of sports through engaging drills, exercises, and games. Tailored for beginners to intermediate players, they go beyond the court and field, emphasizing critical life skills and teamwork. Join us for a fun-filled journey into the heart of team sports! Offerings at MPA will include tennis, pickleball, track and field, basketball, volleyball, and multisport camps.
MPA Panther Programs, Minnesota Skyhawks, and Fleming Technology have partnered to offer a unique suite of technology focused programs. While experiences are rooted in a gaming environment, students develop skills in coding, digital robotics, story development, and design.
Snapology brings STEAM classes to Summer Panther Camps. Programs focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math learning through hands-on experience with LEGO bricks, K'Nex, and technology.
Kidcreate Studio in Woodbury is led by Jeff and Isabel Dobier—a father and daughter team running their first business together. The Kidcreate program is a perfect match for them as they share their love for art and science with kids across the Twin Cities. Recent programs under the Kidcreate and Kidscientific banner have included: Foam, Slime, and Potions; Toy and Tinker Lab; DIY Wind-Up Toys; STEAM-sational Art; Paper Mache Day, and Tie Dye Party.
Since 2016, hundreds of children have built their confidence and communication skills while learning magic with Twin Cities Magic Academy. In-person camps run every summer in more than a dozen area school districts. Hudson Magic will offer the Green and Orange Wand courses and the Magic Explorers course for budding magicians in grades K, 1, and 2.
Sensei Trung Le is a godan, 5th degree black belt registered with the AAKF and WTKF. He currently runs the Traditional Karate-do Academy at UMN. Panther Programs has longstanding partnership with Sensei Trung Le during the school, and we are excited that he will offer instruction during the summer of 2026. Continuing and new students welcome!.