Preschool Program: Summer Nature Explorers Friday, August 7 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Offsite Youth & Family Join ASI’s nature-packed Preschool Program at Eloise Butler Garden! Children ages 3–5 and grownups explore summer colors, wildflowers, and the hum of life.
(SOLD OUT) Viking Camp Tuesday, August 11 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Kids ages 6–10 set sail for Viking-inspired fun with castle raids, storytelling, and historic recipes in this action-packed day of discovery. $92
(SOLD OUT) Viking Camp Wednesday, August 12 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Kids ages 6–10 set sail for Viking-inspired fun with castle raids, storytelling, and historic recipes in this action-packed day of discovery. $92
Passport to Sweden: A Swedish language and culture camp Thursday, August 13 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Campers ages 6–10 “travel” across Sweden while learning new vocabulary through songs, games, food, and activities rooted in modern Swedish culture. $92
Starting with Slöjd: Needle Felted Magic Wands Sunday, August 16 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Anna Ruhland leads a class for students to learn needle felting skills for making magic wands. $20
(SOLD OUT) Handcraft Camp Monday, August 17 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Young makers ages 8–12 dive deeper into slöjd, creating with wood, textiles, and more. This multi-day camp helps kids develop new skills and creativity at a slower pace. $380
Kids at the Castle: Summer Fun Featured Friday, August 21 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am American Swedish Institute Youth & Family It's a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle offers storytime, crafts, music, and more for kids ages 2-5. Activities may be outdoors. $20
Slöjd Studio: Nature Rubbings and Collage Sunday, September 13 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family In this dropoff program, young makers will create nature rubbings to use in one-of-a-kind collages. $25
Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers Friday, September 18 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Kids at the Castle brings storytelling, crafts, music, and more to adventurous kids ages 2-5 and their grownups. Museum admission included. $20
Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers Saturday, September 19 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Kids at the Castle brings storytelling, crafts, music, and more to adventurous kids ages 2-5 and their grownups. Museum admission included. $20
Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Willow Knots, Toys, and Baskets with Jake Fee Saturday, September 19 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Make small baskets, trinkets, and other projects from responsibly harvested willow with instructor Jake Fee. $55
Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Fall Garland with Jen Newburg Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Make a colorful needle-felted fall garland! Jen Newburg will lead this intergenerational workshop to create a fall-inspired garland. $50