Tech Academy Minnesota - STEM Summer Camps for Kids

Summer Camps in St Francis, MN

(Ages 5–13)

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

Hosted with St Francis Community Ed

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

Tech Academy runs summer STEM camps in St Francis through our partnership with St Francis Community Ed. Kids in grades K - 8th get to code games, build robots, design 3D prints, and more at local schools like St Francis Elementary. 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 St Francis families can register through their community education program without leaving the neighborhood.

Summer Camp Topics in St Francis

21 camps across 14 topics. Explore Visual Coding, Minecraft, 3D Printing, Lego Robotics & Lego Engineering.

Game Design with Roblox summer camp in St Francis, Minnesota
Game Design with Roblox

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

8 Camps

  • Game Design with Roblox
  • Jr. Engineering: Games and Gadgets
  • Robotic Builders: Battle Machines
  • Coding with Superheroes STEAM Camp
  • and 1 more…
August

5 Camps

  • Robotic Builders
  • Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder
  • Extreme Robotics: Battlebots
  • 3D Engineering: Architectural & Structural Design
  • and 1 more…

Grades K - 8th · Morning, Afternoon & Full Day Options ~ June 8 – August 21

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How to Register

Three steps to enroll your child

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Choose Your Camp

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Step 2

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About Summer STEM Camps in St Francis

Tech Academy brings 21 hands-on STEM summer camps to St Francis this summer through our partnership with St Francis Community Ed. Camps run from June through August and are designed for students in grades K - 8th.

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

Our St Francis camps also welcome families from nearby Cedar and surrounding communities.

What to Expect at Camp

A typical day at Tech Academy summer camp in St Francis

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 St Francis

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.
St Francis Elementary
Tu-Th
Jul 21 – Jul 23
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended

More Camps Nearby

Additional camp options near St Francis

Camp District Dist. Dates Time Grades
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 16.9 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 16.9 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 7th 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 18.7 mi
F
Jun 12
9:00am – 2:00pm 3rd - 7th 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 18.8 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 18.8 mi
F
Jun 12
9:00am – 2:00pm 3rd - 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.
Centennial Community EdCentennial High, Circle Pines 19.2 mi
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1st - 5th 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!
Centennial Community EdCentennial High, Circle Pines 19.2 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd - 7th 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.
Centennial Community EdCentennial High, Circle Pines 19.2 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
1:00pm – 4:00pm 4th - 8th 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!
Centennial Community EdCentennial High, Circle Pines 19.2 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
1:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd - 5th Ended
Engineering: Crazy Action Contraptions Camp
Engineering: Crazy Action Contraptions
Learn engineering concepts through crazy machines like a rubber band racer and balloon powered car.
Osseo, Maple Grove Community EdRice Lake Elementary, Maple Grove 19.3 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1st - 4th 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.
Osseo, Maple Grove Community EdRice Lake Elementary, Maple Grove 19.3 mi
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
9:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 4th 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.
Osseo, Maple Grove Community EdRice Lake Elementary, Maple Grove 19.3 mi
M-Th
Jul 13 – Jul 16
1:00pm – 4:00pm 3rd - 6th Ended
Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines Camp
Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines
Build and program your own robot creations!
Osseo, Maple Grove Community EdRice Lake Elementary, Maple Grove 19.3 mi
M-Th
Jun 15 – Jun 18
9:00am – 12:00pm 1st - 4th 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.
Osseo, Maple Grove Community EdRice Lake Elementary, Maple Grove 19.3 mi
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1st - 5th Ended
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers & Dragsters Camp
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers & Dragsters
Build cars and dragsters with motors and sensors to explore the environment.
Osseo, Maple Grove Community EdRice Lake Elementary, Maple Grove 19.3 mi
M-Th
Jun 22 – Jun 25
1:00pm – 4:00pm 3rd - 6th Ended
3D Printing & Design: Harry Potter-Themed Camp
3D Printing & Design: Harry Potter-Themed
Create 3D Harry Potter inspired projects!
Osseo, Maple Grove Community EdRice Lake Elementary, Maple Grove 19.3 mi
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd - 6th Ended
Game Design with Roblox Camp
Game Design with Roblox
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
Osseo, Maple Grove Community EdRice Lake Elementary, Maple Grove 19.3 mi
M-Th
Jun 15 – Jun 18
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.
Osseo, Maple Grove Community EdRice Lake Elementary, Maple Grove 19.3 mi
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd - 6th Ended
Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity with Python Camp
Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity with Python
Python coding and ethical hacking with puzzles, secret codes, and Capture the Flag. Build a cyber defense game.
Osseo, Maple Grove Community EdRice Lake Elementary, Maple Grove 19.3 mi
M-Th
Jul 20 – Jul 23
1:00pm – 4:00pm 3rd - 6th Ended
Minecraft Mod Development: Superhero Mods Camp
Minecraft Mod Development: Superhero Mods
Create superhero Minecraft mods with MCreator for Java Edition. Design powers and tools. Basic computer skills and USB needed.
Osseo, Maple Grove Community EdRice Lake Elementary, Maple Grove 19.3 mi
M-Th
Jun 22 – Jun 25
9:00am – 12:00pm 2nd - 6th Ended

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Francis Summer Camps

About Our Camps

What summer camps are available in St Francis, MN?

Tech Academy offers 21 hands-on STEM summer camps in St Francis for 2026. Topics include Visual Coding, Minecraft, 3D Printing, Lego Robotics & Lego Engineering. Camps are designed for students in grades K - 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 St Francis summer camps for?

Our St Francis camps serve students in grades K - 8th (approximately ages 5 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 St Francis?

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

Topics include Visual Coding, Minecraft, 3D Printing, Lego Robotics & Lego Engineering. Each camp focuses on a specific topic. Check the camp schedule on this page to see all 14 topics in St Francis.

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 St Francis?

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 St Francis 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 St Francis 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.