Policies

Participant's Waiver
To participate in a full day camp, we require all participants to sign a waiver that states the following:

"I understand and agree that I am participating in the museum program voluntarily and at my own risk. I will not hold the Science Museum of Minnesota or its officers, directors, or employees liable for any negligence or alleged negligence or other fault (not including intentional acts) that results in personal injury, death, or property damage during or in connection with the above program. The undersigned, for myself and for my heirs, executors, administrators, and assignees, hereby releases and forever discharges the Science Museum of Minnesota and its directors, officers, and employees from all such claims. This waiver will be construed according to the law of the State of Minnesota."

The waiver and medical release will be mailed prior to camp.

Student Drop-Off/Pickup
For the convenience of parents, our staff will check your child in for programs curbside at the Education Entrance (map). Staff will be at drop-off 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

You may pick up your child up to half an hour after the end of a program without charge. Curbside space is limited, especially during student pick-up. Plan to arrive no earlier than the program end time. Traffic diminishes considerably about 10 minutes after the program end time.

Due to heightened security and safety concerns, traffic flow during afternoon pickup will be monitored by staff. This entrance is a fire lane. Each vehicle must be occupied by a qualified driver at all times. It is illegal to block the flow of traffic at any time. We appreciate your cooperation.

Student Behavior
The Science Museum is responsible for students' safety during scheduled program time. We do not release unchaperoned students to explore the museum due to issues of safety and liability. Exceptions will be made for students leaving the museum to meet parents or ride a bus home. Written permission releasing the child must be provided by parent or guardian.

In order to make the experience of our science programs a positive one for all students and staff, we reserve the right to remove students who do not adhere to our behavior policy - available by calling (651) 221-4511.

Participants may not bring valuable items to programs. The museum is not responsible for lost or missing items.

Attendance
Some projects take a week to complete. Campers who miss days or the last day of camp may not finish the project. Instructors may not have the time to individually assist a student who has missed class time, but can provide materials so the project can be completed at home.

Parent Open Houses
Some programs do not have open houses due to time constraints. If your child's program has a parent open house, your child will bring home an invitation with the classroom number and suggestions for parking. The Education Entrance turnaround is not available for parking during open houses; plan to arrive in time to find parking and the classroom. If you are not sure whether your child's program is having an open house, call (651) 221-4511.

Photographs
Your registration implies permission to use photographs of students for Science Museum of Minnesota promotional purposes (like the class catalogs). If you do not want your child photographed, call (651) 221-4511.

Lunch
If your child is attending camp all day, lunch supervision is provided at no extra charge. Students should bring a bag lunch with a drink. No refrigeration is available.

Extended Care
If you drop your child off more than 15 minutes before a camp begins or pick them up more than half an hour after the end of camp, the child must be checked into extended care.

Exchange Policy
No cash or credit refunds are issued for program fees. If you need to cancel a registration, you must call two weeks prior to the start of the program. You may choose a full-value voucher good for any of our programs or a transfer to a future program.