Online Virtual Class: Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (an online web app) and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. We will be designing a droid. 3D Model will printed and mailed home. Home Technical Requirements: - Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM - Chromebooks, Tablets and phones DO NOT work - Internet: Broadband internet - Webcam, Microphone and Speakers - Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. - Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard Additional Technical Requirements: - TinkerCAD Website (Free, login information is provided during class)

Build it. Move it. Play it! Turn cardboard into ball launchers, mini pinball machines, an operation game and motorized carnival swings while learning engineering, circuits, and design thinking. Each day features a hands-on project, that students build from scratch, ending with fun challenges to test, iterate, and compete. High-energy and full of creativity, problem-solving, and the thrill of seeing your inventions come to life! In partnership with Minneapolis Engineering for Kids

Take flight in this hands-on adventure where students explore drones, learn the principles of flight, and tackle exciting missions like package delivery, firefighting, and medical rescues. Campers work in teams of three to design and build their drones, pledging to handle them carefully and responsibly. This camp is ideal for students who can balance fun with focus, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity while experiencing the technology of the future! In partnership with Minneapolis Engineering for Kids

Grab your explorer hat and digging tools—an incredible fossil site is waiting to be discovered! Join our team of junior paleontologists as we uncover dinosaur bones, footprints, and eggs, learning the secrets of these amazing prehistoric creatures along the way. Through hands-on activities, campers will dig, study, and even prepare fossils, exploring how dinosaurs lived and how engineers and scientists bring their discoveries to life. Adventure, discovery, and dino-sized fun are just a dig away! In partnership with Minneapolis Engineering for Kids

Online Virtual Class: Learn the fundamentals of coding with Scratch by creating a Nintendo-themed game! Inspire your student to pursue today’s most exciting technologies. Scratch uses colorful, visual blocks that fit together like Legos. Nintendo is a trademark of Nintendo of America, Inc. This camp is not affiliated with them. Home Technical Requirements: - Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB or RAM - Chromebooks, Tablets and phone DO NOT work - Internet: Broadband internet - Webcam, Microphone and Speakers - Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class - Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard Additional Technical Requirements: - Scratch Website - Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

Engineering for Kids Jr Engineering/STEM Club Mechanical Engineering Snowball Launcher -Ready, aim, launch! Students learn how catapults work, then engineer their own snowball launcher for maximum distance and accuracy. Optical Engineering Kaleidoscope - See the world in dazzling patterns! Students discover how mirrors and shapes create symmetrical designs, then build their own kaleidoscope. Aerospace Engineering Boomerang -It's all about the return flight! Students explore the science of lift and spin before crafting and testing their own paper boomerang. Chemical Engineering Bouncy Ball -Bounce into chemistry! Students learn about polymers by mixing and molding their own bouncy ball.

Engineering for Kids Jr Engineering/STEM Club Mechanical Engineering Mini Trampoline -Spring into action! Students explore elasticity and energy transfer as they build and test a mini trampoline. Marine Engineering Self-Propelled Boat - Make a splash with engineering! Students explore elasticity and energy about buoyancy and propulsion, then create a boat that moves on its own. Mechanical Engineering Straw Grabber -Grab, lift, and move like a pro! Students investigate simple machines, then build a straw-based grabber to pick up small objects. Electrical Engineering Constellation Projector -Light up the night sky! Students learn about circuits and astronomy while creating a projector that displays constellations on the wall or ceiling.

Online Virtual Class: Customize your gaming experience! Learn to make Java mods for Minecraft Java Edition Minecraft using MCreator. Basic computer skills are required. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This class is not affiliated with them Home Technical Requirements: - Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM - Chromebooks, Tablets and phones DO NOT work - Internet: Broadband internet - Webcam, Microphone and Speakers - Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class - Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard Additional Technical Requirement: - MCreator (download instructions and setup information will be provided before class) - Minecraft Java Edition ($30, not required for the class but is needed to use the mods later

Online Virtual Class: Join us in this new multiplayer Minecraft class as we play this hide-and-seek game. Hunters will work together to find the hidden blocks and animals on our new adventure map. Get ideas to create your own mini-g Home Technical Requirements: - Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM - Chromebooks, Tablets and phone DO NOT work - Internet: Broadband internet - Webcam, Microphone and Speakers - Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class - Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard Additional Technical Requirement: - Minecraft Java Edition ($30, more information will be provided before class)

Online Virtual Class: Join us for an unforgettable Minecraft adventure where you'll explore the world of Pokemon like never before. In this multiplayer camp, you'll learn how to build your own Pokemon world. Create stunning landscapes, iconic locations and even your own custom Pokemon using the Pixlemon mod. Create and use Pokemon themed mods, to create Gym battles. Discover hidden secrets, rare Pokemon, and existing challenges throughout the Minecraft world. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them. Home Technical Requirements: - Computer: PC (Windows or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM - Chromebooks, Tablets and phone DO NOT work. - Internet: Broadband internet - Webcam, Microphone and Speakers - Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. - Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: - MCreator (download instructions and setup information will be provided before class) - MInecraft Java Edition ($30, not required for the class, but is needed to use the mods later)

Online Virtual Class; In this class, we introduce students to programming concepts using Scratch. Learn to create an interactive 2D video game using your favorite Pokémon characters. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Pokemon is a trademark of Nintendo of America, Inc. This camp is not affiliated with them. Home Technical Requirements: - Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB or RAM - Chromebooks, tablets and phones DO NOT work. - Webcam, Microphone and Speakers - Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Additional Technical Requirement: - Scratch Website - Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

Online Virtual Class: In this class, we introduce students to programming concepts using Scratch. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Students will be instructed to make a Mario Kart - style game. Then pick custom characters, and track, to customize their games. Additional Technical Requirement: - Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least 2Hz processor and 4GB of RAM - Chromebooks, Tablets and phone DO NOT work - Internet: Broadband internet - Webcam, Microphone and Speakers - Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class - Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard Additional Technical Requirement: - Scratch Website - Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

Online Virtual Class: Learn how to develop your own game! Students will create their maze using Construct a visual platform that teaches students the basics and structure of programming. Basic computer skills are required. Home Technical Requirements: - Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM - Chromebooks, Tablets and phones DO NOT Work. - Internet: Broadband and internet - Webcam, Microphone and Speakers - Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. - Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirements: - Constructs Website - Constructs Account (sign up information will be provided before class)