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Starting SoonArchitecture and Design CampScience, Engineering & TechnologyExplore the exciting world of architecture and design in this creative camp. Students will learn about the design process while testing their ideas through art, building activities, and architectural challenges. Developed in collaboration with local Twin Cities designers, the class introduces key concepts of structure, form, and space through hands-on projects and model building. Students will also use the 3D design tool TinkerCAD to plan and design their own architectural creations, experimenting with digital design and problem solving. From imaginative sketches to computer models, students will bring their ideas to life while exploring the foundations of architecture. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026
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Build & Defend: Strategy Game CodingScience, Engineering & TechnologyStarting SoonGet ready to take charge in this action-packed coding camp! Students will design and program their own Tower Defense–style game while learning the fundamentals of programming. Using Construct 3, a visual coding platform, they’ll explore how game frameworks work and practice coding concepts such as variables, events, conditions, and loops. Campers will create paths, position defensive towers, and program waves of enemies to challenge their defenses. Along the way, they will experiment with mechanics, adjust difficulty, and bring their games to life. Bring a USB on the last day to save your games. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026
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Starting SoonCooking with ChemistryScience, Engineering & TechnologyLearn the science of cooking, and how everything in your kitchen are actually real chemicals and compounds that react with each other to create the fool you love! Eat your results...if you dare! Presented by CSGA. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026 -
Engineering: Crazy Action ContraptionsScience, Engineering & TechnologyUnleash your imagination as you journey through the wide-ranging world of LEGO® building. Working in pairs, students will build models and discuss the engineering science behind each creation. This engaging, hands-on class shows how engineering can be both silly and educational at the same time. Students will then be challenged to improve and customize their designs for added creativity. Possible projects include the never-look-back machine, skittletops, do-nothing machine, coat hanger daredevil, trapdoor cable car, parachute machine, rubber band racer, and other wild contraptions. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026
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Escape the Labyrinth: VR Game DevelopmentScience, Engineering & TechnologyDesign, develop, and create 3D virtual reality environments and characters to build your own VR games. Students will start with smaller projects to learn the basics of coding, design, and interaction. In the final two days, they will construct a full labyrinth complete with challenges, characters, and immersive exploration. This camp is ideal for students passionate about technology and creativity. VR projects can be viewed on most mobile devices and VR systems such as Oculus. Bring a USB on the last day to save your games. Presented by Tech Academy.PLEASE NOTE: THERE WAS A MISPRINT IN OUR CATALOG. ALL WEEK 8 CAMPS WILL TAKE PLACE AT CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026
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Extreme Engineering: Motors & PneumaticsScience, Engineering & TechnologyJoin us as we explore, investigate, and solve problems through hands-on engineering. This engaging class combines LEGO® Education and LEGO® Technic™ materials to study design, technology, science, and mathematics. Students working in pairs will build learning models, then be challenged to customize and improve their projects using the principles they’ve discovered. Topics include design principles, mechanisms, pneumatics, pressure, prototyping, and energy. Possible builds include a scissor lift, stamping press, robotic arm, robotic hand, animatronic scarecrow, and even a dinosaur, blending creativity with engineering problem solving. Presented by Tech Academy. PLEASE NOTE: THERE WAS A MISPRINT IN OUR CATALOG. ALL WEEK 8 CAMPS WILL TAKE PLACE AT CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026
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Starting SoonJedi Movie Making & Coding CampScience, Engineering & TechnologyFrom a galaxy far, far away, your Star Wars adventure begins! In this camp, students will design using starships, droids and other star war characters to build intergalactic scenes, then bring them to life by creating their own stop-motion animated short film. Alongside moviemaking, they’ll dive into Star Wars–themed coding activities, learning how to create games and interactive projects inspired by the saga. With hands-on building, animation, and coding, this camp is perfect for fans who dream of becoming Jedi creators. Basic reading skills required; Bring a USB drive on the last day. Star Wars is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC. This camp is not affiliated with, authorized by, or sponsored by them. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026
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Mario & Friends: Cart-Racing STEAM ExtravaganzaScience, Engineering & TechnologyTake home your very own mini Mario Cart made of LEGO®! - Bring to life the fun, fast, and colorful world of Mario in this thrilling STEAM adventure! Design and customize your own high-speed cars inspired by Mario, Yoshi, or Peach. Create fun clay figures to race alongside your cars, make vehicles that fly, zoom up to 300 mph (at scale), or run on solar power—and compete in our own take of an exciting race car derby! Plus - enjoy even more hands-on STEAM fun! On your marks, get set... Presented by Tech Tac Toe. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026 -
Minecraft Mod Development: Mega-Tools & MobsScience, Engineering & TechnologyGet 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 energized. Using MCreator for Minecraft: Java Edition, students will learn the basics of coding logic while building and testing their mods. Each day combines step-by-step projects with creative time to explore new ideas. Bring your imagination, teamwork, and a USB drive. Students should be comfortable using a computer. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026
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Next Level SketchScience, Engineering & TechnologyTake your drawing skills to the next level! This camp gives middle school artists the chance to develop stronger foundations while exploring the styles they love—anime, realism, cartoons, portraits, animals, and more. We’ll focus on proportions, shading, visual storytelling, and sketchbook techniques to help students build confidence and creativity. Campers will complete both structured lessons and personal choice projects, ending the week with a mini portfolio of their best work. Presented by KidzArt. PLEASE NOTE: THERE WAS A MISPRINT IN OUR CATALOG. ALL WEEK 8 CAMPS WILL TAKE PLACE AT CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026 -
Starting SoonRocket Builders DesignScience, Engineering & TechnologyLearn to build and launch your own rockets from common materials left over in the recycling bin where you live. Multiple design, building, and recovery techniques will be utilized. A rocket launch is part of the program with launch equipment is provided. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance:Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026 -
WaitlistTrapped: Engineers Escape RoomScience, Engineering & TechnologyCan you escape before time runs out? Step into daring scenarios—like a hijacked plane, an underground cave, or a locked playroom—without ever leaving the classroom! Using imagination, teamwork, and hands-on engineering, campers build straw rockets, parachutes, catapults, flashlights, and code robots to solve puzzles and beat the clock. Each day, they uncover the secrets behind escape rooms, then design their own epic challenges. By the final day, teams test each other with original escape rooms full of clever traps, twists, and brain-bending puzzles. Adventure and engineering collide—all in one classroom! Presented by Engineering for Kids.Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026 -
Ultra Fantastic Fidgets and Pop-ItsScience, Engineering & TechnologyTake home your very own fidget spinner made of LEGO® every day! Get ready for the ultimate hands-on adventure where you’ll build an exciting collection of fidgets and pop-its, unleash your creativity with cool projects, and even invent your own one-of-a-kind fidget design. With a mix of building, crafting, and playful STEAM challenges, this camp is perfect for kids who love to keep their hands busy and their imaginations inspired! Presented by Tech Tac Toe. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2026