Think Big, Build Small! Campers will design, engineer, and decorate their own miniature tiny homes while exploring architecture, circuits, and creative construction. From drafting blueprints and wiring real LED lights to crafting custom furniture and interior details, students bring imagination and engineering together to build a one-of-a-kind home to take home! In partnership with Minneapolis Engineering for Kids

Bring your games to life with sound! In Sound & Music for Games, students will step into the role of audio designer as they record their own DIY sound effects, craft digital bleeps and booms, and arrange simple music loops that perfectly match gameplay moments. Along the way, they’ll learn the basics of layering audio, choosing export formats, and building a personalized mini sound library they can take home for future projects. Whether paired with Game Design, Minecraft camps, or explored on its own, this camp gives kids the tools to add excitement, atmosphere, and creativity to every game they play or create. In partnership with COR Robotics.

With ENGINEERING FOR KIDSJump into an exciting new school year with all-new lessons! Whether you're a new or returning student, the Engineering For Kids Jr. Engineering/STEM Club offers hands-on, engaging activities each week to spark curiosity and creativity. Students will explore engineering concepts while developing essential 21st-century skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork—building confidence to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom.Where’s Richardson Elementary? Community Education will be partnering with Penguin Pals to provide after school youth enrichment activities at Richardson Elementary.

With KidScientific Get ready for some frightful fun! Kids will create a Jack-o-Lantern lava lamp and ooky spooky spider web slime and explore eerie experiments that blend creepy creativity with cool science. This spine-chilling class is packed with thrills, chills, and discoveries!

With Tech AcademyWork together to race through themed escape room adventure maps and defeat the Ender Dragon! Students take home a copy of their world to keep building. PC/Java edition of Minecraft required. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com.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.●Minecraft Java Edition ($30; more information will be provided before class)

With Tech Academy Code a Nintendo-themed game using Scratch’s colorful drag-and-drop blocks that snap together like Legos! Nintendo is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●Scratch Website●Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

With Tech AcademyMaster basic and advanced building techniques, then tackle building challenges solo or with friends on our Tech Academy Minecraft server! Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●Minecraft Java Edition ($30; more information will be provided before class)

With Tech AcademyBuild a Mario Kart-style racing game in Scratch, MIT’s drag-and-drop coding platform! Pick custom characters and tracks to make it your own. Nintendo is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●Scratch Website●Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

With Tech AcademyBuild your own Super Smash Bros.-style platform fighter in Construct 3! Design characters, combat systems, items, and stages from scratch. Super Smash Bros. is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●Construct 3 Website

With Tech Academy The future of coding is here! Use AI-powered tools to build real projects faster than ever. Learn to give clear instructions to AI assistants, review and improve generated code, and combine creativity with technology. Basic typing skills needed.If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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.

With Tech AcademyDesign a Deathly Hallows model and your own magical pendant in Tinkercad! One design gets 3D printed and mailed to you. Star Wars is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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)

With Tech AcademyTeam up to build an entire city in Minecraft! Beginners and pros welcome. Students take home the completed world files. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●Minecraft Java Edition ($30; more information will be provided before class)

With Tech AcademyCreate your own YouTube content! Shoot video, capture sound, and learn real filmmaking techniques. Students produce an unboxing or product review video complete with transitions, special effects, and a soundtrack. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●USB drive (at least 8 GB) for saving projects●Wondershare Filmora (free trial; download instructions provided before class)

With Tech AcademyLearn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons with our modified version, then jump into a mini campaign! Build your character, roll some dice, and go on an adventure with your party. Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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.

With Tech AcademyDesign your own droid in TinkerCAD and learn to slice it for printing with Cura! Your 3D model gets printed and mailed to you. Star Wars is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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)

With Tech AcademyDon’t just PLAY games - CREATE them! Build and customize arcade-style games in Scratch, MIT’s coding platform. Basic keyboarding and mouse skills needed. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●Scratch Website●Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

Create a top 10 or favorites list video using pro filmmaking tricks! Edit your video, add transitions and a soundtrack, then share it with the world. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●Cell phone, video camera, or external webcam●Wondershare Filmora (download instructions and sign-up information is provided before class)

With Tech AcademyDesign and print your own toys and puzzles! Students will use TinkerCAD to create custom 3D creations like fidget spinners, maze puzzles, and more. Learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling while watching your digital designs come to life on a 3D printer. One print will be mailed home. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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)

With Tech AcademyTeam up to build a custom theme park in Minecraft using Creative and Redstone! Create roller coasters, water rides, a trampoline park, obstacle courses, bumper boats, and more. Students take home the world map to keep expanding. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●Minecraft Java Edition ($30; more information will be provided before class)

With Tech AcademyCode an interactive 2D Pokémon video game in Scratch, MIT’s drag-and-drop coding platform! Pick your favorite characters and bring them to life. Pokémon is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●Scratch Website●Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

With Tech AcademyBuild a Super Mario-style platformer in Scratch, MIT’s drag-and-drop coding platform! Pick custom characters and levels to make it your own. Nintendo is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●Scratch Website●Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

With Tech AcademyBuild your own Asteroids game from scratch using Construct 3, a visual coding platform! Learn the basics of programming structure while creating a real playable game. Good keyboard and mouse skills needed. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. 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:●Construct 3 Website