Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Summer Camp: Legends Come to Life
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 16:00 (America/New_York)
What inspired the stories of dragons, unicorns, mermaids, and other fictional creatures? Discover the connections between legendary beasts and the strange adaptations of real-world animals. Unleash your creativity when you dare to imagine your own monster of mythic proportions!
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $349 per student, 10% member discount with code
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 8, 2026.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camp: I Choose You!
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 16:00
Are you ready to be the very best, searching far and wide to catch them all? Begin your journey to becoming a Monster Master and uncover the real-world inspiration behind the regions and creatures you love. Grab your critter catalog and get inspired for your own pocket monster creation!
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
Price: $349 per student, 10% member discount with code
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 8, 2026.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Design + Doodle Lab
2026-07-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up art projects designed to inspire imagination and hands-on exploration. Prefer to follow your own muse? Head to our open art station, where you’ll find a wide range of materials and art supplies ready to become whatever masterpiece you dream up.

Little Sparks
2026-07-16 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-07-18 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-07-19 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-07-23 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-07-25 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-07-26 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-07-30 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-08-01 10:15 - 11:00 and 7 more dates
A fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more.
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Included in the cost of admission, no pre-registration required.

Summer Camp: Jr. Ranger Adventures
2026-07-20 09:00 - 2026-07-24 16:00
Embark on your Park Ranger training with the Cade! Get ready to learn about the amazing ecosystems rangers care for and take on the tasks real rangers do to keep them safe and thriving. From deserts to glacier landscapes, we will cover it all!
Dates: July 20-24, 2026
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $349 per student, 10% member discount with code
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 15, 2026.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camp: Biomes of the World
2026-07-20 09:00 - 2026-07-24 16:00
Have you ever wondered how we divide up the environments of the world? Discover the different climates, vegetation, and animal life that make up the ecosystems of our planet! Explore some of Earth’s beautiful biomes and design a terrarium to showcase your favorite one.
Dates: July 20-24, 2026
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
Price: $349 per student, 10% member discount with code
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 15, 2026.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Free Admission Sponsored by Oelrich Construction
2026-08-01 10:00 - 18:00
Enjoy free admission to the museum brought to you by the construction company that built it. Thanks, Oelrich Construction!
