North Dakota's Gateway to Science
Last checked August 2026
North Dakota's Gateway to Science, a nonprofit hands-on science center in Bismarck, offers week-long STEM summer camps for students entering grades 1–9. Campers design, experiment, code, and explore the outdoors while building problem-solving skills and creativity. Sessions for grades 1–6 come with half- or full-day options, and grades 7–9 have dedicated middle-school programs.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Summer Camp - Full Day8:00am – 4:00pmRegister → | See website → | 6–14 | $390/wk | Active |
| Elementary Summer Camp - Half Day (Morning)8:00am – 11:30amRegister → | See website → | 6–14 | $195/wk | Active |
| Elementary Summer Camp - Half Day (Afternoon)12:30pm – 4:00pmRegister → | See website → | 6–14 | $195/wk | Active |
Summer Camp Pricing (per week) - Full days: Members $300, Non-Members $390. Optional Extended Day Add-on (per week): Members $20, Non-Members $20 (Extended Day
Summer Camp Pricing (per week) - Half days: Members $150, Non-Members $195. Optional Extended Day Add-on (per week): Members $20, Non-Members $20 (Extended Day
Registration Cost: The cost to attend STEM Adventure Mini Camps includes all necessary supplies and materials. Members $90 / Non-Members $120
Classes
| Class | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDGTS Coding Club - Grades 3-54:00pm – 5:15pm | Sep 24 – Nov 5, 2026 | — | Varies | Active |
| STEM Adventure Club - Fall Session4:00pm – 5:15pm | Sep 28 – Nov 2, 2026 | — | Varies | Active |
| NDGTS Coding Club - Grades 6-83:45pm – 5:00pm | Nov 9 – Dec 14, 2026 | — | Varies | Active |
Registration is required for the FREE NDGTS Coding Club and will open August 2026.
Registration Cost: Members $90, Non-Members $120. The cost to attend includes all necessary supplies and materials.
The practical details
- Ages
- Ages 6–14 · Grades 1–9
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- North Dakota's Gateway to Science
- Financial aid
- Available
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact North Dakota's Gateway to Science directly before you register or pay.
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★★★★★JOSH KGonna be honest, I didn't think I would enjoy this place, especially since it's only one floor. But don't let that fool you—this place is truly awesome! As a parent with children of various ages, I can confidently say that everyone loved the interactive displays and everything else it has to offer. I cannot praise it enough; we had such a great time and absolutely will be coming back. It exceeded all our expectations and proves that fun and learning can happen in a compact space. Highly recommend for families looking for an engaging and enjoyable outing.
★★★★Jessica MMy kids (2 & 4) and myself love gateway to science! The water table is their favorite and they also like the area that's blocked off for smaller children. They could easily spend hours here! Here are my gripes after visiting a few times. I'm not sure why there is such a strict limit on having/food drink around. It is a pain to try to drag my kids back to the lobby to get a drink or a snack. Also it is expensive! $9 for a child + adult fee means we can't visit as often as we'd like.
★★★★★Liz KempMy kids love visiting here! There's something for each of them (8, 6, and 4), and they keep wanting to come back for more. Make sure you have plenty of time to spend here, the variety of exhibits and activities available keep kids excited and engaged!
★★★★Justin TAmazing place to take your kids. Everything was very clean and staff was nice. My son had a blast running around playing with everything! We will definitely come back many more times.
★★★★★Cassady RiderMy kids spent hours here and i still had to drag them away! Our family has been to a lot of science and museum places but i have never seen a lot of the items they have here. My 10 year old loved the circuits and my 5 year old loved the working robotic arm. I myself loved the Brian teasers. We all had a ton of fun!