This camp is perfect for those who love extraordinary cars and thrilling race action. Explore the world of robotics using LEGO®'s Systems. Build cars and dragsters with motors and sensors to explore the environment. Students working in teams will be introduced to robotics fun and learn about the programming process along the way. Every day students will explore a different car model, and on the last day, take what they learn to create their own car and compete in a racing tournament. 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.

Explore the awesome world of Dungeons & Dragons! Learn about the game, create your own character, and embark on a short one-shot adventure. Participate in D&D- related STEAM activities, like creating your own D&D-inspired video game. 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.

Are you curious about how hackers think? Do you love solving puzzles? In this specialty class, you'll experience the exciting world of coding, ethical hacking and cybersecurity. Uncover the techniques hackers use, practice on specially designed websites, and master the skills to protect your online information. Get ready for an adventure playing Capture the Flag Games where you'll crack codes and outsmart cyber threats. Students should have good keyboarding skills. 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.

Gear up for an unforgettable adventure where the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and Minecraft collide! In this unique camp, you'll dive into a custom-built Minecraft server designed to bring the magic and excitement of D&D to life. Plus, get ready for a thrilling mini-D&D one-shot featuring iconic Minecraft creatures! Whether you're a Minecraft master or new to D&D, this camp is for you. Get ready to explore, create, and embark on an epic! Bring a USB drive on the last day. 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.

Unleash Your Ultimate Platform Fighter! Dive into the creation of a Super Smash Bros.-style game using Construct 3, a powerful and user-friendly game development platform. Students will learn how to design, develop, and implement various game mechanics, including character selection, combat systems, item integration, and stage design. Through hands-on projects and guided instruction, participants will learn game development principles and create a dynamic platform game. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Super Smash Bros. is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. 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 band participants will have the option to go to Valleyfair on Friday, August 1, 2025 to perform and spend the day exploring. Students are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Season Pass Holders: Please be sure to register for the Valley fair section Labeled season pass holder - S25-VALLEYFAIR-SEASONPASS Interested parents can apply to chaperone this event. Look for more info to come from your band instructors Deadline to register is Friday, July 18, 2025 Final timelines will be shared with families prior to this trip during the course of summer. Friends and family that are interested in spectating will have an opportunity to purchase discounted tickets at a later date. WHAT: Summer Band students will perform at the park in the morning and get to spend the rest of the day enjoying the rides. WHEN: Fri. Aug. 1. Students will meet at 9:00 AM to load the buses (location TBD). The concert will take place around 10:30 AM. Buses will leave the park at 4:30 PM and return around 5:15 PM. WHERE: The concert will take place at the Midway Stage. HOW: Students must bring their instrument, music and wear the Summer Band T-shirt. (Trailers will be available for larger instruments and percussion equipment.) COST: $76 covers the cost of student admission, buses and staff fees. $38 Education Benefits Rate for Particpants who currently qualify ATTENTION SEASON PASS HOLDERS: If you have a season pass, you may register at the $46 option. This exclusive rate includes transportation and supervision. To qualify, you are required to email a picture of your pass to CommunityEd@mvpschools.org. CHAPERONES: Parents can volunteer to chaperone for the day- look for a survey to complete in June if interested. GROUPS: Students will walk around the park in groups. 5th graders will have a chaperone with them throughout the day. We will create groups after we perform. TRANSPORTATION: Band students registered for this event are required to take the bus both to and from the park- no exceptions. LUNCH: Band students will have time for lunch after the concert. Students may purchase lunch at the park or bring their own lunch to eat at the buses before returning to the park. MONEY: Valleyfair is cashless. We recommend getting a gift card ahead of time that can be used in the park. -- Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form