Tech Academy Minnesota - STEM Summer Camps for Kids

Summer Camps in Buffalo, MN

(Ages 6–13)

Hands-on Visual Coding, Lego Robotics, Minecraft, 3D Printing & Video Production

Hosted with Buffalo Community Ed

Hands-On Projects Low Student-to-Teacher Ratio Hosted Locally Beginners & Advanced Welcome

Tech Academy runs summer STEM camps in Buffalo through our partnership with Buffalo Community Ed. Kids in grades 1st - 8th get to code games, build robots, design 3D prints, and more at local schools like Discovery Center, Buffalo, Northwinds Elementary, Buffalo and Tatanka Elementary, Buffalo. Camps run Monday through Thursday from June through August, with morning, afternoon & full day options each week. All equipment and technology are included. We have been running hands-on technology camps in the Twin Cities for over 20 years, and Buffalo families can register through their community education program without leaving the neighborhood.

Summer Camp Topics in Buffalo

24 camps across 18 topics. Explore Visual Coding, Lego Robotics, Minecraft, 3D Printing & Video Production.

Game Design with Roblox summer camp in Buffalo, Minnesota
Game Design with Roblox
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament summer camp in Buffalo, Minnesota
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs summer camp in Buffalo, Minnesota
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers & Dragsters summer camp in Buffalo, Minnesota
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers & Dragsters
3D Printing & Design: Minecraft-Inspired summer camp in Buffalo, Minnesota
3D Printing & Design: Minecraft-Inspired
Nintendo-Inspired Coding & STEAM Camp summer camp in Buffalo, Minnesota
Nintendo-Inspired Coding & STEAM Camp

2026 Summer Camp Schedule by Month

Camps run June through August. Pick the weeks that work for your family.

June

8 Camps

  • Game Design with Roblox
  • Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament
  • Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs
  • Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers & Dragsters
  • and 2 more…
July

8 Camps

  • 3D Printing & Design: Minecraft-Inspired
  • Nintendo-Inspired Coding & STEAM Camp
  • Robotic Builders: Space & Star Wars
  • Ultimate Brawlers: Super Mario Game Coding
  • and 3 more…
August

8 Camps

  • Robotic Builders: Battle Machines
  • Minecraft Quest Makers: RPG & Adventure Design
  • Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
  • Game Design with Roblox
  • and 3 more…

Grades 1st - 8th · Morning, Afternoon & Full Day Options ~ June 8 – August 14

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About Summer STEM Camps in Buffalo

Tech Academy brings 24 hands-on STEM summer camps to Buffalo this summer through our partnership with Buffalo Community Ed. Camps run from June through August and are designed for students in grades 1st - 8th.

Topics include Visual Coding, Lego Robotics, Minecraft, 3D Printing & Video Production. Each camp is taught by trained instructors. Both half-day and full-day sessions are available to fit your family's schedule.

Our Buffalo camps also welcome families from nearby Monticello, Rockford and surrounding communities.

What to Expect at Camp

A typical day at Tech Academy summer camp in Buffalo

Arrival & Check-In

Campers check in with their instructor who gets everyone settled and kicks off the day's project.

Hands-On Building

Campers work on guided projects like building robots, writing code, designing 3D models, or creating games. Some camps are individual and some are team-based. Our goal is to keep every student engaged.

Team Challenges

In engineering and robotics camps, teams test their builds against the challenge set by the instructor.

Show & Share

Campers wrap up by sharing what they built.

Information for Parents

What to bring and where to check session details

What to Bring

  • A water bottle (labeled with your child's name)
  • A snack for half-day camps
  • A packed lunch for full-day camps
  • A USB drive (2 GB+) for coding and digital camps to save projects

Flexible Scheduling

  • New camp sessions start every week, June through August
  • Mix and match morning and afternoon camps
  • Sign up for one week or the whole summer

Safety & Supervision

  • Instructors complete training and background checks
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2026 Summer Camp Schedule in Buffalo

Camp Location Dates Time Grades
Game Design with Roblox Camp
Game Design with Roblox
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
Discovery Center, Buffalo
M-Th
Jun 8 – Jun 11
9:00am – 12:00pm TBD Ended
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament Camp
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament
Build RC robots inspired by Discovery Channel's BattleBots.
Discovery Center, Buffalo
M-Th
Jun 8 – Jun 11
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs Camp
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs
Create super-tools, fun or fearsome mobs, and tasty new foods with MCreator!
Tatanka Elementary, Buffalo
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers & Dragsters Camp
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers & Dragsters
Build cars and dragsters with motors and sensors to explore the environment.
Tatanka Elementary, Buffalo
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
3D Printing & Design: Minecraft-Inspired Camp
3D Printing & Design: Minecraft-Inspired
Learn 3D design skills, and make custom mobs and Minecraft-inspired creations.
Northwinds Elementary, Buffalo
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd - 7th Ended
Nintendo-Inspired Coding & STEAM Camp Camp
Nintendo-Inspired Coding & STEAM Camp
Code and create movies with popular Nintendo Characters.
Northwinds Elementary, Buffalo
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1st - 5th Ended
Robotic Builders: Space & Star Wars Camp
Robotic Builders: Space & Star Wars
Build and program Star Wars inspired robots using tilt sensors and motion detectors in the LEGO WeDo system.
Tatanka Elementary, Buffalo
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
9:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 5th Ended
Ultimate Brawlers: Super Mario Game Coding Camp
Ultimate Brawlers: Super Mario Game Coding
Learn to Code a Smash style platform fighter in Construct 3. Build characters, combat, items, and stages.
Tatanka Elementary, Buffalo
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
1:00pm – 4:00pm 3rd - 7th Ended

More Camps Nearby

Additional camp options near Buffalo

Camp District Dist. Dates Time Grades
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament Camp
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament
Build RC robots inspired by Discovery Channel's BattleBots.
Delano Community EdDelano High 10.2 mi
M-W
Jun 8 – Jun 10
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
Game Design with Roblox Camp
Game Design with Roblox
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
Delano Community EdDelano High 10.2 mi
M-W
Jun 15 – Jun 17
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1st - 5th Ended
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines Camp
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines
Let the battle begin! This robotics camp uses the LEGO WeDo Robotics system.
Big Lake Community EdBig Lake High 12.8 mi
F
Jul 31
9:00am – 2:00pm K - 4th Ended
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines Camp
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines
Let the battle begin! This robotics camp uses the LEGO WeDo Robotics system.
Monticello Community EdBig Lake High 12.8 mi
F
Jul 31
9:00am – 2:00pm K - 4th Ended
3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters Camp
3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters
Bring your favorite video game characters to life by creating Nintendo-inspired characters with TinkerCAD
Big Lake Community EdBig Lake High 12.8 mi
F
Jun 12
9:00am – 2:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters Camp
3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters
Bring your favorite video game characters to life by creating Nintendo-inspired characters with TinkerCAD
Monticello Community EdBig Lake High 12.8 mi
F
Jun 12
9:00am – 2:00pm 3rd - 7th Ended
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines Camp
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines
Let the battle begin! This robotics camp uses the LEGO WeDo Robotics system.
zMain Virtual ListBig Lake High 12.9 mi
F
Jul 31
9:00am – 2:00pm K - 4th Ended
3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters Camp
3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters
Bring your favorite video game characters to life by creating Nintendo-inspired characters with TinkerCAD
zMain Virtual ListBig Lake High 12.9 mi
F
Jun 12
9:00am – 2:00pm 3rd - 7th Ended
Extreme Robotics: Battlebots Camp
Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
Battle bot against bot using EV3 LEGO Robotics servo motors, light sensors, and ultrasonic technology.
Annandale Community EdAnnandale Elementary, Annadale 13.4 mi
F
Jul 10
9:00am – 2:00pm 2nd - 7th Ended
Robotic Builders Camp
Robotic Builders
Learn coding and engineering to build LEGO WeDo robots like an alligator and rescue plane.
Watertown Community EdWatertown Mayer Community Learning Center 14.6 mi
F
Jul 31
9:00am – 2:00pm 1st - 5th Ended
3D Printing & Design: Harry Potter-Themed Camp
3D Printing & Design: Harry Potter-Themed
Create 3D Harry Potter inspired projects!
Watertown Community EdWatertown Mayer Community Learning Center 14.6 mi
F
Jun 12
9:00am – 2:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
Game Coding & Robotic Engineering Camp
Game Coding & Robotic Engineering
Learn about coding and robotics!
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jun 8 – Jun 11
1:00pm – 4:00pm K - 2nd Ended
Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder Camp
Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder
Work together to build a city in a multi-player Minecraft server with a town hall, farms, and more!
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jun 22 – Jun 25
9:00am – 12:00pm K - 4th Ended
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines Camp
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines
Let the battle begin! This robotics camp uses the LEGO WeDo Robotics system.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
9:00am – 12:00pm K - 2nd Ended
Extreme Robotics: Battlebots Camp
Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
Battle bot against bot using EV3 LEGO Robotics servo motors, light sensors, and ultrasonic technology.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
9:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 5th Ended
Video Game Design: Platformer Camp
Video Game Design: Platformer
Learn game coding by creating your own platforming video game in this camp.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines Camp
Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines
Build and program your own robot creations!
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
1:00pm – 4:00pm K - 2nd Ended
Minecraft Survival Camp: Defeat the Ender Dragon Camp
Minecraft Survival Camp: Defeat the Ender Dragon
Survive, gear up and take on the Ender Dragon in our multiplayer Minecraft world!
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
1:00pm – 4:00pm K - 4th Ended
3D Printing & Design: Star Wars-Themed Camp
3D Printing & Design: Star Wars-Themed
Design Star Wars inspired 3D objects using TinkerCAD.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
9:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 5th Ended
Video Production for YouTube: "Top" List Creator Camp
Video Production for YouTube: "Top" List Creator
Learn tricks that pro filmmakers use to create top 10 or favorite list videos.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
1:00pm – 4:00pm K - 4th Ended
Escape the Labyrinth: VR Game Development Camp
Escape the Labyrinth: VR Game Development
Design, develop, and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters!
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jun 15 – Jun 18
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs Camp
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs
Create super-tools, fun or fearsome mobs, and tasty new foods with MCreator!
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1st - 5th Ended
Intro to Python & AI Camp
Intro to Python & AI
Learn to use AI in various applications with Python.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jun 8 – Jun 11
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
Game Design with Roblox Camp
Game Design with Roblox
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 18.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1st - 5th Ended

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buffalo Summer Camps

About Our Camps

What summer camps are available in Buffalo, MN?

Tech Academy offers 24 hands-on STEM summer camps in Buffalo for 2026. Topics include Visual Coding, Lego Robotics, Minecraft, 3D Printing & Video Production. Camps are designed for students in grades 1st - 8th and run from June through August, with new sessions starting each week so you can pick the dates that fit your schedule.

What ages are Buffalo summer camps for?

Our Buffalo camps serve students in grades 1st - 8th (approximately ages 6 to 13). Each camp is designed for a specific grade range so students work with peers at a similar level.

Are there half-day and full-day camp options in Buffalo?

We offer both half-day (morning or afternoon) and full-day camp sessions in Buffalo. Session lengths vary by camp, so check the schedule on this page for specific start and end times. You can mix and match a morning camp and an afternoon camp for a full day of STEM learning.

Does my child need experience to attend a STEM camp?

Your child does not need coding or robotics experience. Instructors explain the tools before students start their projects.

What topics can my child learn at summer camp in Buffalo?

Topics include Visual Coding, Lego Robotics, Minecraft, 3D Printing & Video Production. Each camp focuses on a specific topic. Check the camp schedule on this page to see all 18 topics in Buffalo.

Who teaches the camps?

All Tech Academy camps are taught by trained instructors who are experienced in both the subject matter and working with kids. Instructors are background-checked. Many of our instructors are educators, college students in STEM fields, or tech professionals.

How many kids are in each camp session?

We maintain low student-to-teacher ratios. Depending on the topic, students may work individually or in small teams. Our goal is to keep every student engaged and actively building throughout the session.

Registration & Logistics

How do I register for a summer camp in Buffalo?

Scroll down to the camp schedule on this page, find a camp that interests your child, and click the Register button. You will be taken to the registration page hosted by Buffalo Community Ed. Camps fill up quickly, so we recommend registering early.

How much do summer camps cost?

Camp pricing varies by session length (half-day vs. full-day) and duration. Pricing is set by our district partners and shown on the registration page when you click the Register button for any camp. Some districts offer early-bird discounts or multi-camp discounts, so check the registration page for current pricing.

Can I sign up for multiple camps?

Many families register their kids for multiple camps throughout the summer. Each week features different topics, so your child can try robotics one week and coding the next. You can also combine a morning camp and an afternoon camp in the same week for a full day of different STEM activities.

What is the cancellation or refund policy?

Cancellation and refund policies are managed by the district partner hosting the camp. Contact Buffalo Community Ed directly for information about cancellations, transfers, or refunds. Contact details are available on the registration page.

The Camp Experience

What is a typical camp day like?

A typical camp session starts with the instructor introducing the day's project and teaching new concepts. Students then work hands-on building robots, writing code, or creating designs depending on the topic. At the end, campers share what they built. Many projects go home with the student.

What should my child bring to camp?

Bring a labeled water bottle, a snack (for half-day camps), or a packed lunch (for full-day camps). For coding or digital camps, send a USB drive with at least 2 GB so your child can save their work and continue at home. All project materials, equipment, and technology are provided by Tech Academy. Your child does not need to bring a laptop or any supplies.

Can I mix and match different camp weeks?

New sessions start every week from June through August, so you can build your own summer schedule. Try robotics one week and coding the next, or combine a morning camp and an afternoon camp in the same week for a full day of STEM learning.

Does my child get to keep what they build?

For many camps, students take home the projects they create, whether it is a coded game, a 3D-printed object, or a creative design. For camps using shared equipment like robots, students keep any digital work they create.