(Ages 6–17)
Hands-on Visual Coding, 3D Printing, Minecraft, Lego Robotics & Java/Python Coding
Hosted with N St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Community Ed, Minn Institute for Talented Youth & St Paul Rec
Tech Academy runs summer STEM camps in St. Paul through our partnership with N St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Community Ed, Minn Institute for Talented Youth & St Paul Rec. Kids in grades 1st - 12th get to code games, build robots, design 3D prints, and more at local schools like Castle Elementary, St. Paul, Linwood Rec Center, St. Paul, Macalester College, St. Paul and Palace, St. Paul. 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. Paul families can register through their community education program without leaving the neighborhood.
24 camps across 20 topics. Explore Visual Coding, 3D Printing, Minecraft, Lego Robotics & Java/Python Coding.
Camps run June through August. Pick the weeks that work for your family.
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with N St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Community Ed, Minn Institute for Talented Youth & St Paul Rec
Tech Academy brings 24 hands-on STEM summer camps to St. Paul this summer through our partnerships with N St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Community Ed, Minn Institute for Talented Youth & St Paul Rec. Camps run from June through August and are designed for students in grades 1st - 12th.
Topics include Visual Coding, 3D Printing, Minecraft, Lego Robotics & Java/Python Coding. Each camp is taught by trained instructors. Both half-day and full-day sessions are available to fit your family's schedule.
Our St. Paul camps also welcome families from nearby Falcon Heights, Little Canada, West St. Paul and surrounding communities.
A typical day at Tech Academy summer camp in St. Paul
Campers check in with their instructor who gets everyone settled and kicks off the day's project.
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.
In engineering and robotics camps, teams test their builds against the challenge set by the instructor.
Campers wrap up by sharing what they built.
What to bring and where to check session details
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Game Design with Roblox Camp
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
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Castle Elementary, St. Paul |
M-Th
Jun 15 – Jun 18
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9:00am – 12:00pm | 1st - 5th | Ended |
3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters Camp
Bring your favorite video game characters to life by creating Nintendo-inspired characters with TinkerCAD
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Castle Elementary, St. Paul |
M-Th
Jun 15 – Jun 18
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1:00pm – 4:00pm | 3rd - 7th | Ended |
Minecraft Mod Development: Superhero Mods Camp
Create superhero Minecraft mods with MCreator for Java Edition. Design powers and tools. Basic computer skills and USB needed.
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Castle Elementary, St. Paul |
M-Th
Jun 22 – Jun 25
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9:00am – 12:00pm | 2nd - 6th | Ended |
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament Camp
Build RC robots inspired by Discovery Channel's BattleBots.
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Castle Elementary, St. Paul |
M-Th
Jun 22 – Jun 25
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1:00pm – 4:00pm | 2nd - 6th | Ended |
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines Camp
Let the battle begin! This robotics camp uses the LEGO WeDo Robotics system.
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Castle Elementary, St. Paul |
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
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9:00am – 12:00pm | 1st - 5th | Ended |
Multiplayer Minecraft: Theme Park Builder Camp
Work as a team to create a custom theme park in Minecraft.
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Castle Elementary, St. Paul |
M-Th
Jul 6 – Jul 9
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1:00pm – 4:00pm | 1st - 5th | Ended |
Intro to Computer Science with Python Camp
Students will learn computer science concepts using Python.
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Macalester College, St. Paul |
M
Jul 13 – Jul 24
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9:00am – 4:00pm | 9th - 12th | Ended |
Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder Camp
Work together to build a city in a multi-player Minecraft server with a town hall, farms, and more!
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Palace, St. Paul |
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
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1:00pm – 4:00pm | 1st - 5th | Ended |
Minecraft Escape Room: Escape the Ender Dragon Camp
Build Minecraft escape room worlds with a team in PC Java Edition. Race to escape the Ender Dragon. Take home your world.
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Linwood Rec Center, St. Paul |
M-Th
Aug 3 – Aug 6
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1:00pm – 4:00pm | 2nd - 6th | Ended |
Game Design with Roblox Camp
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
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Linwood Rec Center, St. Paul |
M-Th
Aug 10 – Aug 13
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9:00am – 12:00pm | 2nd - 6th | Ended |
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Extreme Robotics: Battlebot Olympics Camp
Build extreme robots and use programs to experiment with and overcome Olympic-style challenges.
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Linwood Rec Center, St. Paul |
M-Th
Aug 10 – Aug 13
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1:00pm – 4:00pm | 3rd - 7th | Ended |
3D Printing & Design: Harry Potter-Themed Camp
Create 3D Harry Potter inspired projects!
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Palace, St. Paul |
M-Th
Aug 17 – Aug 20
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9:00am – 12:00pm | 2nd - 6th | Ended |
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Beasts & Monster Machines Camp
Build a Robo-Dog, Mega-Gorilla or Scorpion Warrior, then program it to move and attack!
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Palace, St. Paul |
M-Th
Aug 17 – Aug 20
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1:00pm – 4:00pm | 2nd - 5th | Ended |
Additional camp options near St. Paul
| Camp | ||||||
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Nintendo-Inspired Coding & STEAM Camp Camp
Code and create movies with popular Nintendo Characters.
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Roseville Community EdFalcon Heights Elementary | 2.7 mi | M-Th Aug 3 – Aug 6 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 1st - 5th | Ended |
3D Printing & Design: D&D Camp
Learn the ins and outs of 3D Design and 3D printing with TinkerCAD with D&D!
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Minneapolis Community EdSanford Middle, Minneapolis | 4.5 mi | M-Th Jul 6 – Jul 9 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | TBD | Ended |
3D Printing & Design: Pokémon-Themed Camp
Design 3D Pokemon on Tinkercad.
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Minneapolis Community EdSanford Middle, Minneapolis | 4.5 mi | M-Th Jul 6 – Jul 9 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | TBD | Ended |
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines Camp
Let the battle begin! This robotics camp uses the LEGO WeDo Robotics system.
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Little Canada Parks & RecLittle Canada City Hall | 4.7 mi | M-W Aug 17 – Aug 19 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 1st - 5th | Ended |
Game Design with Roblox Camp
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
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Little Canada Parks & RecLittle Canada City Hall | 4.7 mi | M-W Jun 29 – Jul 1 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | 2nd - 6th | Ended |
3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters Camp
Bring your favorite video game characters to life by creating Nintendo-inspired characters with TinkerCAD
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Little Canada Parks & RecLittle Canada City Hall | 4.7 mi | M-W Jul 20 – Jul 22 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 2nd - 6th | Ended |
Game Design with Roblox Camp
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
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U of MUniversity Rec Center, Minneapolis | 5.1 mi | M-F Jul 20 – Jul 24 |
10:00am – 12:00pm | 3rd - 6th | Ended |
Game Design with Roblox Camp
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
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U of MUniversity Rec Center, Minneapolis | 5.1 mi | M-F Jul 20 – Jul 24 |
1:00pm – 3:00pm | 3rd - 6th | Ended |
Engineering: Crazy Action Contraptions Camp
Learn engineering concepts through crazy machines like a rubber band racer and balloon powered car.
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Aug 17 – Aug 20 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | 1st - 5th | Ended |
Jedi Movie Making & Coding Camp Camp
Create a stop-motion movie using LEGO characters and props from the Star Wars universe.
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Jun 22 – Jun 25 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | 3rd - 6th | Ended |
Multiplayer Minecraft: World Builder Camp
Create a world with others in four unique, themed quadrants.
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Jul 27 – Jul 30 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | 1st - 5th | Ended |
Pokémon-Inspired Coding & STEAM Adventures Camp
Create a stop-motion Pokémon-themed film with Pokémon inspired sets and props!
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Aug 24 – Aug 27 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 2nd - 8th | Ended |
3D Printing: Jewelry Fabrication & Arts Camp
Make jewelry 3D models on CAD software.
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Jul 13 – Jul 16 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 2nd - 8th | Ended |
Multiplayer Minecraft Wars: Skyblock and Mini Games Camp
Work with a team to create a floating world in Minecraft!
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Jun 15 – Jun 18 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | 2nd - 7th | Ended |
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers & Dragsters Camp
Build cars and dragsters with motors and sensors to explore the environment.
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Jun 22 – Jun 25 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 3rd - 9th | Ended |
Extreme Robotics: RC Builders Camp
Learn about science, engineering, and technology while having FUN through hands-on projects.
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Jul 20 – Jul 23 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 3rd - 9th | Ended |
3D Printing & Design: Harry Potter-Themed Camp
Create 3D Harry Potter inspired projects!
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Jun 15 – Jun 18 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 3rd - 9th | Ended |
Escape the Labyrinth: VR Game Development Camp
Design, develop, and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters!
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Aug 17 – Aug 20 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 3rd - 8th | Ended |
D&D STEAM Camp Camp
Create DND video games, and embark on a one-shot campaign.
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Jul 27 – Jul 30 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 2nd - 8th | Ended |
Game Design with Roblox Camp
Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Aug 3 – Aug 6 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 3rd - 8th | Ended |
Multiplayer Minecraft: Olympics Camp
Minecraft Java competitions and builds. Create arenas, mini games, and battle in epic events. Bring a USB drive.
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Minneapolis Rec - KeewaydinKeewaydin Park, Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | M-Th Aug 24 – Aug 27 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | 2nd - 7th | Ended |
Game Coding & Robotic Engineering Camp
Learn about coding and robotics!
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St Anthony, New Brighton Community EdWilshire Park Elementary, Minneapolis | 6.3 mi | M-Th Aug 10 – Aug 13 |
1:00pm – 3:30pm | 1st - 5th | Ended |
3D Printing & Design: Pokémon-Themed Camp
Design 3D Pokemon on Tinkercad.
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St Anthony, New Brighton Community EdWilshire Park Elementary, Minneapolis | 6.3 mi | M-Th Aug 10 – Aug 13 |
9:30am – 12:00pm | 2nd - 7th | Ended |
Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder Camp
Work together to build a city in a multi-player Minecraft server with a town hall, farms, and more!
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Shoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community Center | 8.1 mi | M-Th Jul 20 – Jul 23 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | 2nd - 6th | Ended |
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines Camp
Let the battle begin! This robotics camp uses the LEGO WeDo Robotics system.
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Shoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community Center | 8.1 mi | M-Th Aug 17 – Aug 20 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | 2nd - 6th | Ended |
Video Game Design: Platformer Camp
Learn game coding by creating your own platforming video game in this camp.
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Minneapolis Community EdJustice Page Middle, Minneapolis | 8.1 mi | M-Th Jun 29 – Jul 2 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | TBD | Ended |
3D Printing: Jewelry Fabrication & Arts Camp
Make jewelry 3D models on CAD software.
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Shoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community Center | 8.1 mi | M-Th Aug 10 – Aug 13 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | 2nd - 6th | Ended |
3D Printing & Design: Pokémon-Themed Camp
Design 3D Pokemon on Tinkercad.
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Shoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community Center | 8.1 mi | M-Th Jun 29 – Jul 2 |
9:00am – 12:00pm | 2nd - 6th | Ended |
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Beasts & Monster Machines Camp
Build a Robo-Dog, Mega-Gorilla or Scorpion Warrior, then program it to move and attack!
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Shoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community Center | 8.1 mi | M-Th Jun 29 – Jul 2 |
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 3rd - 7th | Ended |
About Our Camps
What summer camps are available in St. Paul, MN?
Tech Academy offers 24 hands-on STEM summer camps in St. Paul for 2026. Topics include Visual Coding, 3D Printing, Minecraft, Lego Robotics & Java/Python Coding. Camps are designed for students in grades 1st - 12th 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. Paul summer camps for?
Our St. Paul camps serve students in grades 1st - 12th (approximately ages 6 to 17). 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. Paul?
We offer both half-day (morning or afternoon) and full-day camp sessions in St. Paul. 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. Paul?
Topics include Visual Coding, 3D Printing, Minecraft, Lego Robotics & Java/Python Coding. Each camp focuses on a specific topic. Check the camp schedule on this page to see all 20 topics in St. Paul.
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. Paul?
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 N St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Community Ed, Minn Institute for Talented Youth & St Paul 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 N St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Community Ed, Minn Institute for Talented Youth & St Paul 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.