Tech Academy Minnesota - STEM Summer Camps for Kids

Summer Camps in Rockford, MN

(Ages 5–12)

Hands-on Rc wars, multiplayer minecraft: poke-mods and games, 3d printing: harry potter-inspired, video production: youtube shorts, ig reels & tiktok & robotic builders: battlebots

Hosted with Rockford Community Ed

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

Tech Academy runs summer STEM camps in Rockford through our partnership with Rockford Community Ed. Kids in grades K - 7th get to code games, build robots, design 3D prints, and more at local schools like Rockford Community Center. 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 Rockford families can register through their community education program without leaving the neighborhood.

Summer Camp Topics in Rockford

24 camps across 21 topics including Rc wars, multiplayer minecraft: poke-mods and games, 3d printing: harry potter-inspired, video production: youtube shorts, ig reels & tiktok & robotic builders: battlebots and more

RC Wars summer camp in Rockford, Minnesota
RC Wars
Multiplayer Minecraft: Poke-Mods and Games summer camp in Rockford, Minnesota
Multiplayer Minecraft: Poke-Mods and Games
3D Printing: Harry Potter-Inspired summer camp in Rockford, Minnesota
3D Printing: Harry Potter-Inspired
Video Production: YouTube Shorts, IG Reels & TikTok summer camp in Rockford, Minnesota
Video Production: YouTube Shorts, IG Reels & TikTok
Robotic Builders: Battlebots summer camp in Rockford, Minnesota
Robotic Builders: Battlebots
Minecraft Quest Makers: RPG & Adventure Design summer camp in Rockford, Minnesota
Minecraft Quest Makers: RPG & Adventure Design

2026 Summer Camp Schedule by Month

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

June

8 Camps

  • Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder
  • Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars
  • Game Design with Roblox
  • 3D Printing: Nintendo-Themed Characters
  • and 3 more…
July

8 Camps

  • RC Wars
  • Multiplayer Minecraft: Poke-Mods and Games
  • 3D Printing: Harry Potter-Inspired
  • Video Production: YouTube Shorts, IG Reels & TikTok
  • and 4 more…
August

8 Camps

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

Grades K - 7th · Morning, Afternoon & Full Day Options ~ June 8 – August 14

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How to Register

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Step 2

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About Summer STEM Camps in Rockford

Tech Academy brings 24 hands-on STEM summer camps to Rockford this summer through our partnership with Rockford Community Ed. Camps run from June through August and are designed for students in grades K - 7th. No prior experience needed.

Topics include Rc wars, multiplayer minecraft: poke-mods and games, 3d printing: harry potter-inspired, video production: youtube shorts, ig reels & tiktok & robotic builders: battlebots, each taught by trained instructors with low student-to-teacher ratios so every student gets hands-on time with real equipment. Both half-day and full-day sessions are available to fit your family's schedule.

Our Rockford camps also welcome families from nearby Delano, Long Lake, Buffalo and surrounding communities.

What to Expect at Camp

A typical day at Tech Academy summer camp in Rockford

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, but every student stays hands-on throughout the session.

Team Challenges

Students collaborate on fun engineering challenges and competitions. They learn teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking through STEM activities.

Show & Share

Campers wrap up by sharing what they built. Many projects go home with the student, and they all leave with new skills and bragging rights!

Information for Parents

Everything you need to know before your child's first day

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

  • Low student-to-teacher ratios
  • All instructors are trained and background-checked
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2026 Summer Camp Schedule in Rockford

Camp Location Dates Time Grades
RC Wars Camp
RC Wars
Design, build, and program remote controlled LEGO models for epic battles. Team up and use engineering strategies to win.
Rockford Community Center
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 5th Register
Multiplayer Minecraft: Poke-Mods and Games Camp
Multiplayer Minecraft: Poke-Mods and Games
Join us for an unforgettable Minecraft Pokemon adventure.
Rockford Community Center
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1st - 5th Register
3D Printing: Harry Potter-Inspired Camp
3D Printing: Harry Potter-Inspired
Create 3D Harry Potter inspired projects!
Rockford Community Center
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 5th Register
Video Production: YouTube Shorts, IG Reels & TikTok Camp
Video Production: YouTube Shorts, IG Reels & TikTok
Learn the art of producing video shorts for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels.
Rockford Community Center
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 6th Register
Robotic Builders: Battlebots Camp
Robotic Builders: Battlebots
Let the battle begin! This robotic camp uses Lego Wedo Robotics system.
Rockford Community Center
M-Th
Aug 10 – Aug 13
9:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 5th Register
Minecraft Quest Makers: RPG & Adventure Design Camp
Minecraft Quest Makers: RPG & Adventure Design
Create your own Minecraft adventure maps.
Rockford Community Center
M-Th
Aug 10 – Aug 13
1:00pm – 4:00pm 3rd - 6th Register

More Camps Nearby

Additional camp options near Rockford

Camp District Dist. Dates Time Grades
Robotic Builders: Battlebots Camp
Robotic Builders: Battlebots
Let the battle begin! This robotic camp uses Lego Wedo Robotics system.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
9:00am – 12:00pm K - 2nd Register
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 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
9:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 5th Register
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 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 6th Register
Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines Camp
Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines
Build and program your own robot creations!
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
1:00pm – 4:00pm K - 2nd Register
Minecraft Survival Camp: Defeat the Ender Dragon Camp
Minecraft Survival Camp: Defeat the Ender Dragon
Create a world with others in multiple uniquely themed escape room adventure maps.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
1:00pm – 4:00pm K - 4th Register
3D Printing: Star Wars-Themed Camp
3D Printing: Star Wars-Themed
Design Star Wars inspired 3D objects using TinkerCAD.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
9:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 5th Register
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 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
1:00pm – 4:00pm K - 4th Register
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs Camp
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs
Learn how to create your own custom sword mod.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1st - 5th Register
AI Python Coding Lab Camp
AI Python Coding Lab
Learn to use AI in various applications with Python.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jun 8 – Jun 11
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 6th Register
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 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1st - 5th Register
D&D: Minecraft Adventure Camp
D&D: Minecraft Adventure
Dungeons and Dragons meets Minecraft in a custom server and mini one shot adventure. USB required.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jun 15 – Jun 18
9:00am – 12:00pm K - 4th Register
Game World Builders: Nintendo-Inspired STEAM Camp Camp
Game World Builders: Nintendo-Inspired STEAM Camp
Code and create movies with popular Nintendo Characters.
Orono Community EdOrono Intermediate, Long Lake 9.1 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
9:00am – 12:00pm K - 4th Register
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.
Buffalo Community EdTatanka Elementary, Buffalo 9.5 mi
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
9:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 5th Register
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers Camp
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers
Build cars and dragsters with motors and sensors to explore the environment.
Buffalo Community EdTatanka Elementary, Buffalo 9.5 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 6th Register
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs Camp
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs
Learn how to create your own custom sword mod.
Buffalo Community EdTatanka Elementary, Buffalo 9.5 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 6th Register
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.
Buffalo Community EdTatanka Elementary, Buffalo 9.5 mi
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
1:00pm – 4:00pm 3rd - 7th Register
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Camp
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars
Build RC robots inspired by Discovery Channel's BattleBots.
Buffalo Community EdDiscovery Center, Buffalo 9.6 mi
M-Th
Jun 8 – Jun 11
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 6th Register
3D Printing: Minecraft-Inspired Camp
3D Printing: Minecraft-Inspired
Learn 3D design skills, and make custom mobs and Minecraft-inspired creations.
Buffalo Community EdNorthwinds Elementary, Buffalo 9.7 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd - 7th Register
Game World Builders: Nintendo-Inspired STEAM Camp Camp
Game World Builders: Nintendo-Inspired STEAM Camp
Code and create movies with popular Nintendo Characters.
Buffalo Community EdNorthwinds Elementary, Buffalo 9.7 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1st - 5th Register
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 10.3 mi
F
Jul 31
9:00am – 2:00pm 1st - 5th Register
Extreme Robotics: Battlebots Camp
Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
Battle bot against bot using EV3 LEGO Robotics servo motors, light sensors, and ultrasonic technology.
Watertown Community EdWatertown Mayer Community Learning Center 10.3 mi
F
Jul 17
9:00am – 2:00pm 2nd - 7th Register
3D Printing: Harry Potter-Inspired Camp
3D Printing: Harry Potter-Inspired
Create 3D Harry Potter inspired projects!
Watertown Community EdWatertown Mayer Community Learning Center 10.3 mi
F
Jun 12
9:00am – 2:00pm 2nd - 6th Register

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rockford Summer Camps

About Our Camps

What summer camps are available in Rockford, MN?

Tech Academy offers 24 hands-on STEM summer camps in Rockford for 2026. Topics include Rc wars, multiplayer minecraft: poke-mods and games, 3d printing: harry potter-inspired, video production: youtube shorts, ig reels & tiktok & robotic builders: battlebots. Camps are designed for students in grades K - 7th 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 Rockford summer camps for?

Our Rockford camps serve students in grades K - 7th (approximately ages 5 to 12). Each camp is designed for a specific grade range so students work with peers at a similar level. No prior experience is needed. We offer beginner-friendly camps as well as advanced options for returning campers.

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

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

No prior experience is required for any of our camps. Our instructors teach all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced students. Each camp includes step-by-step instruction so every child can follow along, build real projects, and have fun learning. Kids who have attended before can choose more advanced topics to keep growing their skills.

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

We offer a wide range of STEM topics including robotics, coding, game design, 3D printing, Minecraft, cybersecurity, and engineering. Each camp focuses on a specific topic so kids can dive deep into what interests them most. Check the camp schedule on this page to see all 21 topics available in Rockford.

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 and we maintain low student-to-teacher ratios. Many of our instructors are educators, college students in STEM fields, or tech professionals who love teaching kids.

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 Rockford?

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 Rockford Community Ed. Camps fill up quickly, so we recommend registering early to secure your preferred dates and topics.

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?

Absolutely! 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 Rockford 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. The session includes team challenges and creative problem-solving activities. At the end, campers share what they built. Many projects go home with the student. It is a fun, fast-paced learning experience from start to finish.

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?

Yes! 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. Sign up for as many or as few weeks as you like.

Does my child get to keep what they build?

Yes! 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 and take home the skills and experience they gained.