North Dakota's Gateway to Science
North Dakota's Gateway to Science
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.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEM Adventure Mini Camps8:00am – 5:00pm | See camp website → | 6–14 | Varies | Open |
| Elementary Summer Camp - Half Day (Afternoon)12:30pm – 4:00pmRegister → | See camp website → | 6–14 | $195/wk | Open |
| Elementary Summer Camp - Full Day8:00am – 4:00pmRegister → | See camp website → | 6–14 | $390/wk | Open |
Registration Cost: The cost to attend STEM Adventure Mini Camps includes all necessary supplies and materials. Members $90 / Non-Members $120
Grades 1-5. Held during the school year on select days when there is no school, following the Bismarck Public Schools calendar. Runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Check-in begins at 7:45 AM; pick-up by 5:15 PM). Mini Camp Dates 2026-2027, as listed on the page: September 21, October 23, October 22, March 5, January 18, January 4, February 16, February 15, December 29, December 28, April 23. Left undated: the page states the individual camp days but does not state that each day is enrolled separately, nor a registration link. The cost table prints only Members $90 and Non-Members $120 with no unit stated, so price and price_unit are left blank.
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
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
Availability shown as of Aug 14, 2026.
Classes
| Class | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDGTS Coding Club - Grades 3-54:00pm – 5:15pm | Sep 24 – Nov 5, 2026 | — | Varies | Open |
| STEM Adventure Club - Fall Session4:00pm – 5:15pm | Sep 28 – Nov 2, 2026 | — | Varies | Open |
| NDGTS Coding Club - Grades 6-83:45pm – 5:00pm | Nov 9 – Dec 14, 2026 | — | Varies | Open |
Grades 3-5. Meets on Thursdays at Gateway to Science. Coding Club Dates (Grades 3-5): September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 29, November 5. 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.
Grades 1-5. Meets on Mondays at North Dakota's Gateway to Science. Club Session Dates, Fall Session: September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26, November 2. Registration will open August 2026. Page lists month/day only; year read as 2026 (all six Fall dates fall on Mondays in 2026, matching the stated Monday meeting day).
Grades 6-8. Meets off-site on Mondays at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library (515 N 5th St) in the Teen HQ room. Coding Club Dates (Grades 6-8): November 9, November 16, November 23, November 30, December 7, December 14. Registration is required for the FREE NDGTS Coding Club and will open August 2026.
Grades 1-5. Meets on Mondays at North Dakota's Gateway to Science. Club Session Dates, Spring Session: January 25, February 1, February 8, February 22, March 1, March 8. Page lists month/day only; year read as 2027 (the Spring dates fall on Mondays in 2027, matching the stated Monday meeting day, and follow the 2026 Fall Session).
The practical details
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. Last checked August 2026.
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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!