Create Nintendo-inspired characters using TinkerCAD while learning 3D design skills. Students will also enjoy Nintendo-inspired challenges and create themed video games while waiting for prints to finish. One student-designed project will be printed and sent home. Printing and material fees are included. Please bring a USB drive.

Ability 2 Believe is offering a 4 day summer camp for students on an IEP or 504 plan. Students will have fun learning and playing alongside their peers. The camp offers a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, special activities and outdoor playtime. Find more information about our mission at www.ability2believe.org

Get ready for high-energy creativity as students dive into the bold, expressive world of anime! Artists design original characters with dramatic eyes, dynamic hair, powerful poses, and over-the-top style. This fast-paced camp blends classic anime techniques with imaginative twists—mixing heroes, villains, fantasy, and fun. Students explore emotion, movement, and storytelling while creating striking, poster-worthy artwork packed with personality. Ideal for anime fans and imaginative storytellers alike!

Students create artwork inspired by modern gaming aesthetics — pixel characters, stylized creatures, playful monsters, and dynamic color blocking. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

Young artists will fall in love with drawing the world’s sweetest baby animals—from fluffy puppies and playful kittens to woodland animals. Students learn how to use simple shapes, expressive eyes, and soft details to bring each adorable creature to life. Along the way, they build confidence in proportion, texture, and personality while creating a collection of heart-melting sketches. Perfect for animal lovers and gentle creatives who adore all things cute!

Step into the arena with Build & Battle Robotics (LEGO Edition), where creativity meets competition! Working in small teams, students will use LEGO robotics kits to design and build their own battling machines—whether it’s a powerful pusher, a clever wedge, or a spinning striker. Along the way, they’ll learn the engineering behind gearing, traction, and armor as they tweak and improve their designs. The camp culminates in fast-paced, ring-style matches that bring excitement and strategy to life. Packed with action and hands-on learning, this camp is the perfect way for kids to dive into robotics while having a blast in friendly, high-energy competitions!!

A sweet and lively pastel workshop for animal lovers! Students create whimsical bees, expressive frogs, a striking owl, a bright duck, and more while exploring blending, texture, layering, and bold color. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

New for 2026! Young artists create four bold, poster-sized dragon masterpieces using pencils, markers, and pastels. Each day explores shading, texture, dramatic color, expressive faces, and fantasy storytelling. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

This camp will energize and excite students by combining the LEGO building system’s versatility and the Mindstorms EV3 microcomputer brick. Working in teams, students will construct fun LEGO models, experiment with programs, and compete in robotic challenges. Robot building, block programming, and teamwork will be part of each day’s activities. The final challenge will be a sumo battle.

Join the MN DNR’s Fishing in the Neighborhood (FiN) program for a fun, family-friendly evening of fishing! Designed for ages 5 and up, each youth must be accompanied by an adult. No experience or equipment is needed—we’ve got you covered! Rain or shine, come dressed for the weather and enjoy a great outdoor adventure close to home. Only register the participating youth. There will be a question to list the accompanying adult. Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).

Jump into the Fizzy, Fun, and Slime Lab! Kids will create rainbow fizz, erupting ice cream cone volcanoes, water bead stress balls, and an array of ooey gooey slime creations. This hands-on class is packed with science, messy fun, and endless excitement! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Dive into a world of creativity! Learn about resin art as you make charms and necklaces, shape polymer clay masterpieces, and experience the art of candle making. Perfect for all levels, you'll learn unique techniques, create amazing keepsakes, and discover the joy of hands-on creativity! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Get ready for a Glow-tastic adventure that will light up your child’s imagination—literally! Every project in this camp will glow-in-the-dark, making it as fun in the dark as it is in the light. Using an exciting mix of clay, paint, and other luminescent materials, kids will have a blast as they create dazzling masterpieces they’ll be proud to show off. Let’s explore creativity in a new way—because art that glows is cooler! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Young artists will saddle up for a creative adventure as they learn to draw horses in motion and at rest—from gentle foals to powerful gallopers. Students explore proportion, anatomy, flowing manes, expressive faces, and dynamic poses while building their skills step by step. Each drawing helps artists gain confidence in capturing movement, strength, and personality on the page. Perfect for horse lovers and budding artists who dream of bringing these majestic animals to life through art.

Get a great head start learning how to code using one of the fundamental programming languages of professional developers: Python. Its syntax allows programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code than languages such as C++ or Java, making it the perfect coding language for beginners. Python is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding skills. Bring a USB drive to save your games on.

If you like playing video games, you’ll love designing them! Trained instructors will teach students how to program their own video games using an engaging program called Kodu. They will create their own world, populate it with characters, and then play the games they create during class. Students will learn important programming skills while having tons of fun, with no prior experience needed!

A high-energy fusion of K-Pop flair and the bold look of today’s most popular demon-hunter anime! Students draw expressive anime faces, dramatic hero poses, stylish outfits, specialty eyes, and vibrant character designs on large 11×17 poster paper. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

Take your Minecraft skills to the next level with Minecraft Engineering Challenge, the ultimate STEM-powered sequel for fans of the game! Students will dive into the world of Redstone to design circuits, build logic gates, and optimize resource pipelines while sharpening problem-solving and systems thinking skills. The camp builds toward an exciting “Engineering Olympics,” where participants put their creations to the test in timed challenges that reward both creativity and efficiency. This camp offers a hands-on way to explore real engineering concepts inside the game kids already love—perfect for players ready to go beyond building and into the science of how things work!

Get ready to power up your Minecraft world! In this exciting camp, students will create their very own super-tools, design fun or fearsome custom mobs, and invent tasty new foods to keep their characters going. Learn to make mods for Minecraft: Java Edition using MCreator. Students should have basic reading skills. Please bring a USB drive to save your games on.

Join us for an unforgettable Minecraft adventure where you’ll explore the world of Pokémon like never before. In this multiplayer camp, you’ll learn how to build your own Pokémon world. Create stunning landscapes, iconic locations, and even your own custom Pokémon using the Pixelmon mod. Discover hidden secrets, rare Pokémon, and exciting challenges throughout the Minecraft world. Bring a USB drive to save your games on.

Turn your creativity into something you can wear and share! In Merch Lab, students will design their own T-shirts, stickers, and buttons using the same digital art tools that real designers use. Throughout camp, participants will learn how to bring their ideas to life on screen, experiment with bold colors and unique styles, and watch their creations transform into real, take-home merchandise. Each camper will receive a custom T-shirt and a full set of stickers and buttons featuring their designs, making this camp the perfect mix of art, technology, and hands-on fun. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or just love creating cool stuff, Merch Lab is your chance to show off your style and walk away with one-of-a-kind gear!

Students explore the world beneath the waves while creating pastel drawings of sea stars, clownfish, turtles, jellyfish, and more. Each day introduces new techniques in color vibrancy, movement, and underwater atmosphere. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

Every kid dreams of owning a hamster or a dog or maybe a kitty! In this critter-filled camp, their dream will come true . . . sort of! The kids will create pets of all shapes and sizes! At this camp we will work with clay, paint and draw too! No trips to the pet store are required! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Vibrant colors and slime collide in a kaleidoscope of creativity! In this dynamic camp, kids embark on a colorful journey as they master the art of tie-dyeing. The excitement continues as they delve into the world of slime, concocting their own oozy, stretchy, and mesmerizing concoctions. From tie-dyed shirts to custom slime creations, this camp is a hands-on adventure that encourages self-expression and messy fun. These are not projects you want to do at home! Each child needs to bring their own white cotton t-shirt to camp. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day.