O.W.L. Camp (Harry Potter-themed STEAM camp)

Free one-day wizarding-school STEAM camp: Potions, Astronomy, Magizoology and more. Campers are picked at random from applications.

Application window. The official page says: “Applications Accepted March 2-31, 2027” Campers are chosen at random from all applications. (checked 2026-11-03)

Fills fast. The official page says: “Participants are selected at random from all applications.” Lottery (2026 overview PDF). FAQ also mentions a wait-list. (checked 2026-11-03)

Key dates

• Jun

  16

  2026
  2026 camp days (June 16–18 and 22–25)Last year Jun 16, 2026 – Jun 25, 2026 · 2027 camp days TBA (not posted yet; the site says 'Check back in February for information on O.W.L. Camp 2027').
• Mar

  2

  2027
  2027 applications open (opening time TBA)Confirmed Mar 2, 2027 · Application page: 'Applications Accepted March 2-31, 2027'. Opening time not posted yet (TBA); last year it was 10 am.
• Mar

  31

  2027
  2027 applications closeConfirmed Mar 31, 2027

How to sign up

Apply online during the application window. Selected students get an O.W.L. letter and must finalize by May 31 (2026 rule).

Go to official page

Verified on Nov 3, 2026 from slcolibrary.org (O.W.L. Camp application page).
Application window Mar 2-31, 2027 verified on the application page. 2027 opening time and camp days TBA. Program page https://www.slcolibrary.org/owl-camp/ and FAQ https://www.slcolibrary.org/owl-camp/faq. Re-checked 2026-11-03: application page still says 'Applications Accepted March 2-31, 2027'; FAQ: 'To help us manage the wait-list, we ask that if you are not able to attend, please release your spot so another student can join us.' Past windows on official event pages: 'Registration March 1-31, 2025' (events.slcolibrary.org/event/12553339) and 'Registration March 2-31, 2026' (event/15419399). No official page says how fast it fills; selection is random from all applications.
Programs change. Confirm on the official page before paying.