What ages are your STEM summer camps for?

Camps generally serve ages 5–15. Each camp page lists the exact grade range, and some locations adjust grades to fit their community.

Where are Tech Academy camps held?

Camps run at schools and community centers across Minnesota, hosted by local Community Ed and Parks & Rec departments. Check the Camps by Location page to find a site near you.

How do I register for a camp?

Click any camp name above to see all available sessions. Each session has a Register link that takes you directly to the hosting district’s sign-up page. Pricing is set by each district.

Does my child need prior experience?

Previous coding or robotics experience is not required. Camps start with an introduction to the tools used for the project.

Minnesota STEM Summer Camps by Topic 2026 | Coding, Robotics, Minecraft

3D Printing

Campers design objects in Tinkercad, then use Cura to prepare their models for 3D printing.

Camp Name	Grades
3D Printing & Design: D&D Learn the ins and outs of 3D Design and 3D printing with TinkerCAD with D&D!	3rd-6th or 4th-8th
3D Printing & Design: Harry Potter-Themed Create 3D Harry Potter inspired projects!	3rd-6th or 4th-8th
3D Printing & Design: Minecraft-Inspired Learn 3D design skills, and make custom mobs and Minecraft-inspired creations.	3rd-6th or 4th-8th
3D Printing & Design: Nintendo-Themed Characters Bring your favorite video game characters to life by creating Nintendo-inspired characters with TinkerCAD	3rd-6th or 4th-8th
3D Printing & Design: Pokémon-Themed Design 3D Pokemon on Tinkercad.	3rd-6th or 4th-8th
3D Printing & Design: Star Wars-Themed Design Star Wars inspired 3D objects using TinkerCAD.	3rd-6th or 4th-8th
3D Printing: Jewelry Fabrication & Arts Make jewelry 3D models on CAD software.	2nd-5th or 3rd-7th
Architecture and Design Camp Use 3D design tools to plan and design architectural creations.	3rd-6th or 4th-8th

Dungeons & Dragons

Players create characters and make decisions together during tabletop adventures.

Camp Name	Grades
D&D STEAM Camp Create DND video games, and embark on a one-shot campaign.	2nd-5th or 3rd-6th
D&D: Minecraft Adventure Dungeons and Dragons meets Minecraft in a custom server and mini one shot adventure. USB required.	3rd-6th or 4th-8th

Java/Python Coding

Kids write game code in Java or Python. Web design camps use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Camp Name	Grades
Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity with Python Python coding and ethical hacking with puzzles, secret codes, and Capture the Flag. Build a cyber defense game.	4th-6th or 5th-9th
Intro to Computer Science with Python Students will learn computer science concepts using Python.	4th-7th or 5th-9th
Intro to Python & AI Learn to use AI in various applications with Python.	3rd-7th
JavaScript Game Lab Level up with JavaScript coding. Build creative projects and learn to make interactive websites. Good typing recommended.	4th-7th or 5th-9th
Retro Game Modding with Java Hack into classic games using Java.	4th-7th or 5th-9th

Lego Engineering

LEGO projects include rubber-band racers, balloon-powered cars, and theme-park rides. Teams test what makes each one move.

Camp Name	Grades
3D Engineering: Architectural & Structural Design Become a master Lego Bricklayer & Engineer.	K-3rd or 1st-5th
Elementary Engineering Unlock your inner engineer! Build LEGO machines with pulleys, levers, gears and wheels.	3rd-6th
Engineering: Crazy Action Contraptions Learn engineering concepts through crazy machines like a rubber band racer and balloon powered car.	K-3rd or 1st-5th
Engineering: Rube Goldberg Machines Start a chain reaction and see how far it goes!	1st-4th or 3rd-6th
Extreme Engineering: Motors & Pneumatics Use LEGOs to build animatronic and pneumatic creatures.	4th-8th
Jr. Engineering: Games and Gadgets Learn about physics and engineering concepts. Build machines that will whirl, flip, launch, or cruise.	K-3rd

Lego Robotics

Teams assemble LEGO robots and program them to use sensors and navigate obstacles.

Camp Name	Grades
Extreme Robotics: Battlebot Olympics Re-engineer your robots to make them better, stronger and faster!	3rd-7th or 5th-9th
Extreme Robotics: Battlebot Olympics Build extreme robots and use programs to experiment with and overcome Olympic-style challenges.	3rd-7th
Extreme Robotics: Battlebots Battle bot against bot using EV3 LEGO Robotics servo motors, light sensors, and ultrasonic technology.	3rd-7th or 5th-9th
Extreme Robotics: Bionic Beasts & Creatures Students will program robots to move, act and think on their own.	2nd-5th or 3rd-7th
Extreme Robotics: RC Builders Learn about science, engineering, and technology while having FUN through hands-on projects.	1st- 4th or 3rd-7th
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Beasts & Monster Machines Build a Robo-Dog, Mega-Gorilla or Scorpion Warrior, then program it to move and attack!	2nd-5th or 3rd-7th
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers & Dragsters Build cars and dragsters with motors and sensors to explore the environment.	2nd-5th or 3rd-7th
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars Tournament Build RC robots inspired by Discovery Channel's BattleBots.	3rd-7th or 5th-9th
RC Wars Design, build, and program remote controlled LEGO models for epic battles. Team up and use engineering strategies to win.	2nd-5th or 3rd-7th
Robotic Builders Learn coding and engineering to build LEGO WeDo robots like an alligator and rescue plane.	K-2nd or 1st-4th
Robotic Builders: Battle Machines Let the battle begin! This robotics camp uses the LEGO WeDo Robotics system.	K-2nd or 1st-4th
Robotic Builders: Engineering New Projects & Challenges! Make science come to life!	K-2nd or 1st-5th
Robotic Builders: Hogwarts and Magical Worlds Build and program magical-themed projects using LEGO® WeDo systems.	K-2nd or 1st-4th
Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines Build and program your own robot creations!	K-2nd or 1st-3rd
Robotic Builders: Space & Star Wars Build and program Star Wars inspired robots using tilt sensors and motion detectors in the LEGO WeDo system.	K-2nd or 1st-4th

Minecraft

Campers build redstone circuits and make mods that change how Minecraft works.

Camp Name	Grades
Coding in Minecraft: Ride the Ender Dragon Write code to summon the ender dragon in Minecraft: Java Edition!	2nd-6th
Hacking Minecraft Learn how to expand your Minecraft world's abilities using mods and textures.	2nd-6th
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.	2nd-5th or 3rd-7th
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & Mobs Create super-tools, fun or fearsome mobs, and tasty new foods with MCreator!	1st-4th or 3rd-7th
Minecraft Mod Development: Portals & Dimensions Create a new custom dimension and design a portal in this exciting new class!	2nd-6th or 4th-8th
Minecraft Mod Development: Superhero Mods Create superhero Minecraft mods with MCreator for Java Edition. Design powers and tools. Basic computer skills and USB needed.	1st-4th or 3rd-7th
Minecraft Quest Makers: RPG & Adventure Design Create your own Minecraft adventure maps.	1st-5th
Minecraft Survival Camp: Defeat the Ender Dragon Survive, gear up and take on the Ender Dragon in our multiplayer Minecraft world!	2nd-5th or 3rd-7th
Multiplayer Minecraft Wars: Skyblock and Mini Games Work with a team to create a floating world in Minecraft!	1st-5th or 3rd-7th
Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder Work together to build a city in a multi-player Minecraft server with a town hall, farms, and more!	K-3rd or 1st-5th
Multiplayer Minecraft: Olympics Minecraft Java competitions and builds. Create arenas, mini games, and battle in epic events. Bring a USB drive.	1st-5th
Multiplayer Minecraft: Poké-Mods and Games Join us for an unforgettable Minecraft Pokemon adventure.	1st-5th or 3rd-7th
Multiplayer Minecraft: Theme Park Builder Work as a team to create a custom theme park in Minecraft.	K-3rd or 1st-5th
Multiplayer Minecraft: World Builder Create a world with others in four unique, themed quadrants.	K-3rd or 1st-5th

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Camp Name	Grades
Extreme Coding: Artificial Intelligence & Augment Reality Dive into augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.	3rd-6th

Video Production

Campers plan a story and turn their footage into an edited video.

Camp Name	Grades
Hogwarts Film School & Coding Camp Create digital animations and participate in our Harry Potter-themed STEAM activities!	1st-4th or 3rd-6th
Jedi Movie Making & Coding Camp Create a stop-motion movie using LEGO characters and props from the Star Wars universe.	1st-4th or 2nd-6th
Pokémon-Inspired Coding & STEAM Adventures Create a stop-motion Pokémon-themed film with Pokémon inspired sets and props!	1st-4th or 2nd-6th
Video Production for YouTube Learn how to create YouTube content!	2nd-5th or 3rd-7th
Video Production for YouTube: "Top" List Creator Learn tricks that pro filmmakers use to create top 10 or favorite list videos.	1st-4th or 2nd-5th
Video Production for YouTube: Gaming Learn how to create a YouTube Let's Play video: capture and do a P.C. gaming session voice-over!	3rd-6th or 4th-8th
Video Production for YouTube: Podcasting & Vlogging Learn the ins and outs of producing your own podcast!	3rd-7th
Video Production: YouTube Shorts & IG Reels Learn the art of producing video shorts for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels.	2nd-6th or 4th-8th

Visual Coding

Kids make games in Scratch and Construct 3, adding characters, controls, and scoring.

Camp Name	Grades
Build & Defend: Strategy Game Coding Code your own Tower Defense video game using the Construct 3 programming interface in this camp.	4th-7th or 5th-9th
Cloud & Mobile App Design Build cloud-based games and learn coding basics like variables and functions. Learn to code in this summer camp.	4th-7th, 6th-9th
Coding with Superheroes STEAM Camp Kids will create video games in this coding class!	1st-4th
Escape the Labyrinth: VR Game Development Design, develop, and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters!	2nd-5th or 5th-9th
Game Coding & Design Hands-on experience developing your own game!	4th-7th or 5th-9th
Game Coding & Robotic Engineering Learn about coding and robotics!	K-3rd, 1st-4th
Game Design with Roblox Explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games.	2nd-5th or 3rd-6th
Nintendo-Inspired Coding & STEAM Camp Code and create movies with popular Nintendo Characters.	1st-4th or 2nd-6th
Pokémon-Inspired Game Coding Create an interactive 2D video game with your FAVORITE Pokémon characters using Scratch!	1st-3rd or 3rd-6th
Ultimate Brawlers: Super Mario Game Coding Learn to Code a Smash style platform fighter in Construct 3. Build characters, combat, items, and stages.	4th-6th or 5th-9th
Video Game Design: Platformer Learn game coding by creating your own platforming video game in this camp.	4th-7th or 5th-9th

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