Tech Academy Minnesota - STEM Summer Camps for Kids

Summer Camps in River Falls, MN

(Ages 6–15)

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

Hosted with River Falls Community Ed

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

Tech Academy runs summer STEM camps in River Falls through our partnership with River Falls Community Ed. Kids in grades 1st - 10th get to code games, build robots, design 3D prints, and more at local schools like River Falls High. 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 River Falls families can register through their community education program without leaving the neighborhood.

Summer Camp Topics in River Falls

24 camps across 20 topics. Explore Lego Robotics, Minecraft, 3D Printing, Visual Coding & Lego Engineering.

Extreme Robotics: Battlebots summer camp in River Falls, Minnesota
Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
Multiplayer Minecraft: Poké-Mods and Games summer camp in River Falls, Minnesota
Multiplayer Minecraft: Poké-Mods and Games
3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters summer camp in River Falls, Minnesota
3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters

2026 Summer Camp Schedule by Month

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

June

8 Camps

  • Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
  • 3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters
  • Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder
  • Nintendo-Inspired Coding & STEAM Camp
  • and 4 more…
July

8 Camps

  • Multiplayer Minecraft: Poké-Mods and Games
  • Extreme Engineering: Motors & Pneumatics
  • Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
  • Extreme Robotics: Battlebot Olympics
  • and 4 more…
August

8 Camps

  • 3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters
  • Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
  • Pokémon-Inspired Coding & STEAM Adventures
  • Minecraft Survival Camp: Defeat the Ender Dragon
  • and 3 more…

Grades 1st - 10th · Morning, Afternoon & Full Day Options ~ June 5 – August 21

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How to Register

Three steps to enroll your child

Step 1

Choose Your Camp

Browse the schedule below and choose a camp for your child

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Step 2

Click “Register”

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Step 3

Complete Enrollment

with River Falls Community Ed

About Summer STEM Camps in River Falls

Tech Academy brings 24 hands-on STEM summer camps to River Falls this summer through our partnership with River Falls Community Ed. Camps run from June through August and are designed for students in grades 1st - 10th.

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

What to Expect at Camp

A typical day at Tech Academy summer camp in River Falls

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 River Falls

Camp Location Dates Time Grades
Extreme Robotics: Battlebots Camp
Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
Battle bot against bot using EV3 LEGO Robotics servo motors, light sensors, and ultrasonic technology.
River Falls High
F
Jun 12
9:00am – 2:00pm 2nd - 7th Ended
Multiplayer Minecraft: Poké-Mods and Games Camp
Multiplayer Minecraft: Poké-Mods and Games
Join us for an unforgettable Minecraft Pokemon adventure.
River Falls High
F
Jul 17
9:00am – 2:00pm 1st - 5th 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
River Falls High
F
Aug 21
9:00am – 2:00pm 3rd - 7th Ended

More Camps Nearby

Additional camp options near River Falls

Camp District Dist. Dates Time Grades
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!
Saint Ambrose of WoodburySaint Ambrose of Woodbury 14.1 mi
M-F
Jul 13 – Jul 17
10:40am – 12:10pm 2nd - 5th 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!
Saint Ambrose of WoodburySaint Ambrose of Woodbury 14.1 mi
M-F
Jul 13 – Jul 17
9:00am – 10:30am 1st - 3rd 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.
Saint Ambrose of WoodburySaint Ambrose of Woodbury 14.1 mi
M-F
Jul 13 – Jul 17
1:00pm – 2:30pm 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.
South Washington Community EdLake Middle, Woodbury 15.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 5th Ended
Video Game Design: Platformer Camp
Video Game Design: Platformer
Learn game coding by creating your own platforming video game in this camp.
South Washington Community EdLake Middle, Woodbury 15.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
1:00pm – 4:00pm 5th - 9th Ended
Retro Game Modding with Java Camp
Retro Game Modding with Java
Hack into classic games using Java.
South Washington Community EdLake Middle, Woodbury 15.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
9:00am – 12:00pm 5th - 9th Ended
Minecraft Escape Room: Escape the Ender Dragon Camp
Minecraft Escape Room: Escape the Ender Dragon
Build Minecraft escape room worlds with a team in PC Java Edition. Race to escape the Ender Dragon. Take home your world.
South Washington Community EdLake Middle, Woodbury 15.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
1:00pm – 4:00pm 4th - 8th Ended
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers & Dragsters Camp
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers & Dragsters
Build cars and dragsters with motors and sensors to explore the environment.
South Washington Community EdLake Middle, Woodbury 15.6 mi
M-Th
Aug 10 – Aug 13
1:00pm – 4:00pm 5th - 9th Ended
3D Printing & Design: D&D Camp
3D Printing & Design: D&D
Learn the ins and outs of 3D Design and 3D printing with TinkerCAD with D&D!
South Washington Community EdLake Middle, Woodbury 15.6 mi
M-Th
Jun 15 – Jun 18
1:00pm – 4:00pm 5th - 9th Ended
3D Printing & Design: Pokémon-Themed Camp
3D Printing & Design: Pokémon-Themed
Design 3D Pokemon on Tinkercad.
South Washington Community EdLake Middle, Woodbury 15.6 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
9:00am – 12:00pm 4th - 8th Ended
Escape the Labyrinth: VR Game Development Camp
Escape the Labyrinth: VR Game Development
Design, develop, and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters!
South Washington Community EdLake Middle, Woodbury 15.6 mi
M-Th
Jun 15 – Jun 18
9:00am – 12:00pm 5th - 9th Ended
D&D STEAM Camp Camp
D&D STEAM Camp
Create DND video games, and embark on a one-shot campaign.
South Washington Community EdLake Middle, Woodbury 15.6 mi
M-Th
Aug 17 – Aug 20
9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd - 7th Ended
Game Design with Roblox Camp
Game Design with Roblox
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
South Washington Community EdLake Middle, Woodbury 15.6 mi
M-Th
Jun 15 – Jun 18
1:00pm – 4:00pm 3rd - 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.
South Washington Community EdLake Middle, Woodbury 15.6 mi
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
9:00am – 12:00pm 4th - 8th Ended
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines Camp
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines
Let the battle begin! This robotics camp uses the LEGO WeDo Robotics system.
New Life AcademyNew Life Academy, Woodbury 15.8 mi
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
12:30pm – 2:30pm 1st - 5th Ended
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament Camp
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament
Build RC robots inspired by Discovery Channel's BattleBots.
New Life AcademyNew Life Academy, Woodbury 15.8 mi
M-Th
Jun 8 – Jun 11
12:30pm – 2:30pm 2nd - 6th Ended
Pokémon-Inspired Coding & STEAM Adventures Camp
Pokémon-Inspired Coding & STEAM Adventures
Create a stop-motion Pokémon-themed film with Pokémon inspired sets and props!
New Life AcademyNew Life Academy, Woodbury 15.8 mi
M-Th
Jun 22 – Jun 25
12:30pm – 2:30pm 1st - 5th 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!
New Life AcademyNew Life Academy, Woodbury 15.8 mi
M-Th
Jun 8 – Jun 11
10:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 5th 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!
New Life AcademyNew Life Academy, Woodbury 15.8 mi
M-Th
Jun 22 – Jun 25
10:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended

District Partners in River Falls

Frequently Asked Questions About River Falls Summer Camps

About Our Camps

What summer camps are available in River Falls, MN?

Tech Academy offers 24 hands-on STEM summer camps in River Falls for 2026. Topics include Lego Robotics, Minecraft, 3D Printing, Visual Coding & Lego Engineering. Camps are designed for students in grades 1st - 10th 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 River Falls summer camps for?

Our River Falls camps serve students in grades 1st - 10th (approximately ages 6 to 15). 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 River Falls?

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

Topics include Lego Robotics, Minecraft, 3D Printing, Visual Coding & Lego Engineering. Each camp focuses on a specific topic. Check the camp schedule on this page to see all 20 topics in River Falls.

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 River Falls?

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 River Falls 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 River Falls 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.