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Summer Camps in Fridley, MN

(Ages 5–14)

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

Hosted with Fridley Parks & Rec

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Tech Academy runs summer STEM camps in Fridley through our partnership with Fridley Parks & Rec. Kids in grades K - 9th get to code games, build robots, design 3D prints, and more at local schools like Commons Park, Fridley. 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 Fridley families can register through their community education program without leaving the neighborhood.

Summer Camp Topics in Fridley

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

Video Production for YouTube: "Top" List Creator summer camp in Fridley, Minnesota
Video Production for YouTube: "Top" List Creator
Pokémon-Inspired Game Coding summer camp in Fridley, Minnesota
Pokémon-Inspired Game Coding

2026 Summer Camp Schedule by Month

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

June

8 Camps

  • Minecraft Escape Room: Escape the Ender Dragon
  • 3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters
  • Robotic Builders: Space & Star Wars
  • Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
  • and 3 more…
July

8 Camps

  • Video Production for YouTube: "Top" List Creator
  • Pokémon-Inspired Game Coding
  • Multiplayer Minecraft: Poké-Mods and Games
  • Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament
August

8 Camps

  • Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
  • Pokémon-Inspired Coding & STEAM Adventures
  • Game Coding & Robotic Engineering
  • 3D Printing & Design: Pokémon-Themed
  • and 4 more…

Grades K - 9th · Morning, Afternoon & Full Day Options ~ June 15 – August 20

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About Summer STEM Camps in Fridley

Tech Academy brings 24 hands-on STEM summer camps to Fridley this summer through our partnership with Fridley Parks & Rec. Camps run from June through August and are designed for students in grades K - 9th.

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

Our Fridley camps also welcome families from nearby Columbia Heights, Blaine, Shoreview and surrounding communities.

What to Expect at Camp

A typical day at Tech Academy summer camp in Fridley

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 Fridley

Camp Location Dates Time Grades
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.
Commons Park, Fridley
M-F
Jul 6 – Jul 10
1:00pm – 1:50pm K - 1st 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.
Commons Park, Fridley
M-F
Jul 6 – Jul 10
2:00pm – 2:50pm 2nd - 3rd 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.
Commons Park, Fridley
M-F
Jul 6 – Jul 10
3:00pm – 3:50pm 4th - 6th Ended
Pokémon-Inspired Game Coding Camp
Pokémon-Inspired Game Coding
Create an interactive 2D video game with your FAVORITE Pokémon characters using Scratch!
Commons Park, Fridley
M-F
Jul 27 – Jul 31
1:00pm – 1:50pm K - 1st Ended
Pokémon-Inspired Game Coding Camp
Pokémon-Inspired Game Coding
Create an interactive 2D video game with your FAVORITE Pokémon characters using Scratch!
Commons Park, Fridley
M-F
Jul 27 – Jul 31
2:00pm – 2:50pm 2nd - 3rd Ended
Pokémon-Inspired Game Coding Camp
Pokémon-Inspired Game Coding
Create an interactive 2D video game with your FAVORITE Pokémon characters using Scratch!
Commons Park, Fridley
M-F
Jul 27 – Jul 31
3:00pm – 3:50pm 4th - 6th Ended

More Camps Nearby

Additional camp options near Fridley

Camp District Dist. Dates Time Grades
Extreme Robotics: Bionic Beasts & Creatures Camp
Extreme Robotics: Bionic Beasts & Creatures
Students will program robots to move, act and think on their own.
Columbia Heights Parks and RecMurzyn Hall park, Columbia Heights 2.9 mi
F
Jul 17
9:00am – 12:00pm 4th - 7th Ended
Video Game Design: Platformer Camp
Video Game Design: Platformer
Learn game coding by creating your own platforming video game in this camp.
Minneapolis Community EdOlson Middle, Minneapolis 3.3 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
9:30am – 12:00pm 4th - 6th Ended
Jedi Movie Making & Coding Camp Camp
Jedi Movie Making & Coding Camp
Create a stop-motion movie using LEGO characters and props from the Star Wars universe.
Mounds View Community EdTurtle Lake Elementary, Shoreview 5.5 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
9:00am – 12:00pm K - 3rd Ended
Multiplayer Minecraft: Theme Park Builder Camp
Multiplayer Minecraft: Theme Park Builder
Work as a team to create a custom theme park in Minecraft.
Mounds View Community EdTurtle Lake Elementary, Shoreview 5.5 mi
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
9:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 5th Ended
Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines Camp
Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines
Build and program your own robot creations!
Mounds View Community EdTurtle Lake Elementary, Shoreview 5.5 mi
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
1:00pm – 4:00pm K - 3rd Ended
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament Camp
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament
Build RC robots inspired by Discovery Channel's BattleBots.
Mounds View Community EdTurtle Lake Elementary, Shoreview 5.5 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd - 6th Ended
3D Printing: Jewelry Fabrication & Arts Camp
3D Printing: Jewelry Fabrication & Arts
Make jewelry 3D models on CAD software.
Mounds View Community EdTurtle Lake Elementary, Shoreview 5.5 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
3D Printing & Design: Harry Potter-Themed Camp
3D Printing & Design: Harry Potter-Themed
Create 3D Harry Potter inspired projects!
Mounds View Community EdTurtle Lake Elementary, Shoreview 5.5 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
1:00pm – 4:00pm 3rd - 6th 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!
Shoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community Center 6 mi
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
3D Printing & Design: Pokémon-Themed Camp
3D Printing & Design: Pokémon-Themed
Design 3D Pokemon on Tinkercad.
Shoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community Center 6 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Beasts & Monster Machines Camp
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Beasts & Monster Machines
Build a Robo-Dog, Mega-Gorilla or Scorpion Warrior, then program it to move and attack!
Shoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community Center 6 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
1:00pm – 4:00pm 3rd - 7th Ended
Nintendo-Inspired Coding & STEAM Camp Camp
Nintendo-Inspired Coding & STEAM Camp
Code and create movies with popular Nintendo Characters.
Shoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community Center 6 mi
M-Th
Aug 17 – Aug 20
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 6th 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.
Shoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community Center 6 mi
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
RC Wars Camp
RC Wars
Design, build, and program remote controlled LEGO models for epic battles. Team up and use engineering strategies to win.
Shoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community Center 6 mi
M-Th
Aug 10 – Aug 13
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended
3D Printing: Jewelry Fabrication & Arts Camp
3D Printing: Jewelry Fabrication & Arts
Make jewelry 3D models on CAD software.
Blaine Park & RecBlaine City Hall 6.2 mi
M-Th
Jun 15 – Jun 18
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 7th Ended
Jr. Engineering: Games and Gadgets Camp
Jr. Engineering: Games and Gadgets
Learn about physics and engineering concepts. Build machines that will whirl, flip, launch, or cruise.
Blaine Park & RecBlaine City Hall 6.2 mi
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
9:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 6th Ended
Video Production: YouTube Shorts & IG Reels Camp
Video Production: YouTube Shorts & IG Reels
Learn the art of producing video shorts for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels.
Blaine Park & RecBlaine City Hall 6.2 mi
M-Th
Jun 22 – Jun 25
9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd - 8th Ended
D&D STEAM Camp Camp
D&D STEAM Camp
Create DND video games, and embark on a one-shot campaign.
Blaine Park & RecBlaine City Hall 6.2 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 7th Ended
Game Design with Roblox Camp
Game Design with Roblox
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
Blaine Park & RecBlaine City Hall 6.2 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd - 7th Ended
Extreme Engineering: Motors & Pneumatics Camp
Extreme Engineering: Motors & Pneumatics
Use LEGOs to build animatronic and pneumatic creatures.
Mounds View Community EdChippewa Middle, North Oaks 6.4 mi
M-Th
Aug 3 – Aug 6
1:00pm – 4:00pm 6th - 9th Ended
Build & Defend: Strategy Game Coding Camp
Build & Defend: Strategy Game Coding
Code your own Tower Defense video game using the Construct 3 programming interface in this camp.
Mounds View Community EdChippewa Middle, North Oaks 6.4 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
9:00am – 12:00pm 6th - 9th Ended
Video Game Design: Platformer Camp
Video Game Design: Platformer
Learn game coding by creating your own platforming video game in this camp.
Mounds View Community EdChippewa Middle, North Oaks 6.4 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
1:00pm – 4:00pm 6th - 9th Ended

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fridley Summer Camps

About Our Camps

What summer camps are available in Fridley, MN?

Tech Academy offers 24 hands-on STEM summer camps in Fridley for 2026. Topics include Video Production, Visual Coding, Minecraft, 3D Printing & Lego Robotics. Camps are designed for students in grades K - 9th 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 Fridley summer camps for?

Our Fridley camps serve students in grades K - 9th (approximately ages 5 to 14). 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 Fridley?

We offer both half-day (morning or afternoon) and full-day camp sessions in Fridley. 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 Fridley?

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

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 Fridley?

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 Fridley Parks & Rec. 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 Fridley Parks & Rec 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.