A free, one-day STEAM-based wizarding camp for youth
Ages 11–18 with a County Library card
Library’s Viridian Event Center
June 16–18, 22–25
The Countdown has begun!
Applications have closed.
Check your email and home mailboxes in May for acceptance letters!
Students selected for O.W.L. Camp 2026 will receive an acceptance letter in the mail after May 1, 2026. Those with errors in their application should have received an e-mail notification in March (check your spam/junk folders).
Our O.W.L. Camp overview answers most commonly asked questions.
If you have not received any correspondence by May 15, or if you have additional questions, please contact the Head Librarian.
What if I missed out?
For those who missed the deadline, check out the Magic and Mayhem programs happening at many branches in July, and mark your calendars to register for O.W.L.
O.W.L. Camp is a free community event with limited capacity.
What to Expect
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around?
O.W.L. Camp is a free, one-day STEAM-based wizarding camp for youth ages 11–18 with a County Library card. It's your chance to geek out with other Harry Potter fans and attend magical wizarding school for a day, circa 2026. Be prepared to experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.
Submit your application to discover if you are a Muggle-born Witch or Wizard. Selected students will receive an O.W.L. letter with instructions for finalizing the application. Failure to finalize the application by May 31 will void your O.W.L. Camp acceptance.
Upon arrival at O.W.L. Camp, you will be invited through platform 9 ¾, visit the trolley cart, and exit onto the school grounds. You will be sorted into your class, and you will stay with your class throughout the day. Classes may include topics such as Potions, Magizoology, Astronomy, etc. You will have opportunities to win or lose class points, interact with characters, and meet new friends.
We solemnly swear you won’t forget your day at O.W.L. Camp!
Location
The County Library's Viridian Event Center | 8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan, UT 84088
Meet Our Professors
Only the finest professors provide instruction at O.W.L. Camp. We would like to thank our past and returning professors who contribute content, curriculum, resources, and teaching.
4-H STEM, USU Extension—Salt Lake County
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Welcoming Spaces
The County Library is committed to providing equal access and opportunity, and we strive to create welcoming atmospheres, programs, and spaces for the myriad needs of the community.
Should your student require ADA accommodations, please notify us using the comment field on your application or contact us no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
