Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Little Sparks
2024-06-15 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-06-20 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-06-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-06-27 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-06-29 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-04 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-06 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-11 10:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates
Little Sparks is 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 Camps: Winged Wonders (Half Day)
2024-06-17 09:00 - 2024-06-21 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Unleash your imagination and celebrate the world of flight! From birds to bugs, explore the magic of things that soar through the skies. Get ready for an adventure that takes you to new heights!
Dates: June 17–21, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $179 per student
Register for our half day camp (9:00–1:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 12, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Building Adventure (Full Day)
2024-06-17 09:00 - 2024-06-21 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Grab your hard hats and blueprints, it’s time to build the future! Explore hands-on construction projects, learn key skills, and unleash your imagination while making new friends. Get ready for a week filled with creativity and teamwork that builds a bright future!
Dates: June 17–21, 2024
Grades: Rising 4th–6th
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 12, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Winged Wonders (Full Day)
2024-06-17 09:00 - 2024-06-21 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Unleash your imagination and celebrate the world of flight! From birds to bugs, explore the magic of things that soar through the skies. Get ready for an adventure that takes you to new heights!
Dates: June 17–21, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 12, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Maker Workshop: Software Engineering
2024-06-22 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a new and exciting theme, allowing participants to engage in hands-on maker sessions where they can build and create using a variety of materials, electronics, and coding platforms. Immerse yourself in the world of technology and creativity, where each workshop is a unique adventure in the intersection of art, science, and technology.
Suggested Participation Ages: 9 years old and up; children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
Price: $5 per participant + cost of admission
No pre-registration required. Please visit the front desk of the museum on the day of your visit to purchase a ticket. Admission is required to purchase a ticket to the workshop.

Summer Camps: Plant Power (Half Day)
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-06-28 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Welcome to Plant Power! Through games, stories, and hands-on activities, discover how the tiniest seeds can transform into the biggest trees! Learn about flowers, vines, and the wonders of nature.
Dates: June 24–28, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $179 per student
Register for our half day camp (9:00–1:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 19, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Invent the Future (Full Day)
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-06-28 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Unlock your potential to shape tomorrow! Explore innovative thinking, hands-on creation, and cutting-edge technology as you craft the future. You could be the next visionary like Rey Skywalker or Tony Stark — ignite your creativity and invent the world you want to see!
Dates: June 24–28, 2024
Grades: Rising 4th–6th
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 19, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Plant Power (Full Day)
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-06-28 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Welcome to Plant Power! Through games, stories, and hands-on activities, discover how the tiniest seeds can transform into the biggest trees! Learn about flowers, vines, and the wonders of nature.
Dates: June 24–28, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 19, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Maker Workshop: Agriculture Tech
2024-06-29 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Maker Workshop: 3D Modeling
2024-07-06 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Summer Camps: The World Up Close (Half Day)
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Dive into the unseen world! Discover the tiny but mighty by exploring the fascinating realm of microorganisms, cells, and tiny ecosystems. Unravel the mysteries of the miniature and get ready to magnify your curiosity to uncover the hidden wonders of the microscopic universe!
Dates: July 8–12, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $179 per student
Register for our half day camp (9:00–1:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 3, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Stop Motion Masters (Full Day)
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Experience the magic of filmmaking with building blocks! Dive into the world of storytelling and creativity as you bring your favorite bricks to life on the screen. Discover the art of stop-motion animation with these tiny toys!
Dates: July 8–12, 2024
Grades: Rising 4th–6th
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 3, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: The World Up Close (Full Day)
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Dive into the unseen world! Discover the tiny but mighty by exploring the fascinating realm of microorganisms, cells, and tiny ecosystems. Unravel the mysteries of the miniature and get ready to magnify your curiosity to uncover the hidden wonders of the microscopic universe!
Dates: July 8–12, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 3, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Maker Workshop: Coding with Scratch
2024-07-13 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Summer Camps: Park Pioneers (Half Day)
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Become a steward of our natural parks! Discover the distant forests and dry deserts that hide away amazing animals and puzzling plants. Gain an appreciation for our planet’s beauty and learn how to protect it for our future.
Dates: July 15–19, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st–3rd
Price: $179 per student
Register for our half day camp (9:00–1:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 10, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Bots and Beyond (Full Day)
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Get ready to embark on an epic tech journey – put on your inventing cap to build a robot! Unleash your imagination as you tinker with code and gadgets to build a circuit-centered friend.
Dates: July 15–19, 2024
Grades: Rising 4th–6th
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 10, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Park Pioneers (Full Day)
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Become a steward of our natural parks! Discover the distant forests and dry deserts that hide away amazing animals and puzzling plants. Gain an appreciation for our planet’s beauty and learn how to protect it for our future.
Dates: July 15–19, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st–3rd
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 10, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Maker Workshop: Cameras & Photography
2024-07-20 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Summer Camps: Flavors & Formulas (Half Day)
2024-07-22 09:00 - 2024-07-26 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Mix, pour, and observe as you create colorful reactions, tasty treats, and discover the magic hiding in your favorite snacks. Explore the science behind cooking and get ready for a week of fizzing, foaming, and foodie fun as you transform into a kitchen chemist!
Dates: July 22–26, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st–3rd
Price: $179 per student
Register for our half day camp (9:00–1:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 17, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Mythical Monsters (Full Day)
2024-07-22 09:00 - 2024-07-26 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Step into the world of mythical monsters! Inspired by your favorite mysterious creatures, investigate the legends of Bigfoot, Nessie, and more. Discover where these stories come from, draw maps of where they live, and even create your own and share its story with your friends!
Dates: July 22–26, 2024
Grades: Rising 4th–6th
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 17, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.
