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STEM Summer Camps
Looking for Minneapolis-area summer camps for kids ages 5-14 with a STEM focus? Tech Academy's STEM camps through West Suburban Summer School offer hands-on tech camp themes in a convenient school-based setting. It's a great option for families who want a structured day-camp feel.
West Suburban Summer School in Minneapolis offers immersive all-day STEM camps for kids ages 5-14. Programs include Python Hacking & Cybersecurity, Structural & Architectural Design, Video Game Design, Web Design & VR Coding, Game Coding & Robotic Engineering, and Jedi Movie Making.
Browse the schedule below and click “Register” for pricing and enrollment.
Showing 16 of 16 camps
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(All Day) Game Coding & Robotic Engineering Camp
Learn about coding and robotics!
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Wayzata East Middle Plymouth, MN |
M-F
Jul 6 – Jul 10
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8:30am – 4:00pm | 2nd - 4th | Register |
| Open |
(All Day) Structural & Architectural Design Camp
Use TinkerCAD to plan and create your architectural masterpieces!
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Earle Brown Elementary Brooklyn Center, MN |
M-F
Jul 13 – Jul 17
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8:30am – 4:00pm | 3rd - 6th | Register |
| Open |
(All Day) Intro to Python, Hacking and Cybersecurity Camp
Python coding and cybersecurity with puzzles and Capture the Flag. Learn ethical hacking basics. Good typing and USB needed.
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Earle Brown Elementary Brooklyn Center, MN |
M-F
Jul 13 – Jul 17
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8:30am – 4:00pm | 5th - 8th | Register |
| Open |
(All Day) Game Coding & Robotic Engineering Camp
Learn about coding and robotics!
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Earle Brown Elementary Brooklyn Center, MN |
M-F
Jul 13 – Jul 17
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8:30am – 4:00pm | 2nd - 4th | Register |
| Open |
Jedi Movie Making & Coding Camp Camp
Create a stop motion movie using Lego characters and props from the Starwars Universe.
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Wayzata East Middle Plymouth, MN |
M-F
Jul 20 – Jul 24
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8:30am – 4:00pm | 1st - 4th | Register |
| Open |
(All Day) Web Design & Virtual Reality Coding Camp
Build websites with HTML/CSS/JS, then create VR worlds and games.
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Wayzata East Middle Plymouth, MN |
M-F
Jul 20 – Jul 24
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8:30am – 4:00pm | 5th - 8th | Register |
Click any camp name for full details, supply lists, and curriculum information.
Nearby Camp Options for Minneapolis (West Suburban Summer School) Families
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Coding with Superheroes STEAM Camp Camp
Kids will create video games in this coding class!
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Crystal Parks & Rec Crystal Community Center | 1.5 mi |
M-Th
Aug 10 – Aug 13
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9:00am – 12:00pm | 1st - 3rd | Register |
| Open |
Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines Camp
Build and program your own robot creations!
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Crystal Parks & Rec Crystal Community Center | 1.5 mi |
M-Th
Jun 22 – Jun 25
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9:00am – 12:00pm | K - 3rd | Register |
| Open |
Extreme Robotics: Robo-Racers Camp
Build cars and dragsters with motors and sensors to explore the environment.
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Crystal Parks & Rec Crystal Community Center | 1.5 mi |
M-Th
Jun 22 – Jun 25
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1:00pm – 4:00pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open |
3D Printing: Star Wars-Themed Camp
Design Star Wars inspired 3D objects using TinkerCAD.
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Crystal Parks & Rec Crystal Community Center | 1.5 mi |
M-Th
Aug 10 – Aug 13
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1:00pm – 4:00pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open |
Escape the Labyrinth: VR Game Development Camp
Design, develop, and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters!
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Robbinsdale Community Ed Cooper High | 1.7 mi |
M-Th
Aug 10 – Aug 13
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1:00pm – 3:30pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open |
Video Game Design: Platformer Camp
Learn game coding by creating your own platforming video game in this camp.
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Minneapolis Community Ed Olson Middle | 3.7 mi |
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
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10:00am – 12:00pm | 4th - 6th | Register |
| Open |
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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Minneapolis Community Ed Olson Middle | 3.7 mi |
M-Th
Jun 29 – Jul 2
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10:00am – 12:00pm | 4th - 6th | Register |
| Open |
Pokémon-Inspired Coding & STEAM Adventures Camp
Create a stop-motion Pokémon-themed film with Pokémon inspired sets and props!
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Minneapolis Community Ed Olson Middle | 3.7 mi |
M-Th
Aug 3 – Aug 6
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10:00am – 12:00pm | 1st - 3rd | Register |
| Open |
3D Printing: Nintendo-Themed Characters Camp
Bring your favorite video game characters to life by creating Nintendo-inspired characters with TinkerCAD
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Minneapolis Community Ed Olson Middle | 3.7 mi |
M-Th
Jun 22 – Jun 25
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10:00am – 12:00pm | 1st - 3rd | Register |
| Open |
Pokémon-Inspired Coding & STEAM Adventures Camp
Create a stop-motion Pokémon-themed film with Pokémon inspired sets and props!
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Minnesota JCC Sabes Jewish Community Center | 4.2 mi |
M-Th
Jul 27 – Jul 30
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1:00pm – 3:30pm | 1st - 5th | Register |