Students will be introduced to object-oriented programming and elements of the Java language while learning to code their text-based RPG (roleplaying game). No programming experience is necessary, but familiarity with everyday tasks using a computer operating system (text-editing and understanding directory structures) and keyboarding is required. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. 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.

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 design career field! Learn about architecture and test your design ideas through art, building activities, and design challenges, with exploration through architectural models. This class was developed in collaboration with local Twin Cities designers. We will introduce students to the 3D design tool TinkerCAD to plan and design their architectural creations. Create fun designs to complete different architectural CAD challenges. 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.

Ready to take your coding skills to the next level? You'll dive deep into the world of programming, master the fundamentals of JavaScript, and build impressive projects that showcase your creativity and problem-solving abilities. JavaScript is a versatile and widely used programming language that plays a crucial role in making websites interactive and dynamic. JavaScript is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding skills. Bring a USB drive to save your projects. 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.

Take your engineering skills to the next level. Build remote-controlled robots inspired by Discovery Channel's BattleBots. Students will use the EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Systems and unique LEGO Technic engineering components to build extreme, competitive robots. Students will be challenged to morph their projects into better, strong, and faster robots to compete in a tournament on the last day. Students will be working in small teams. 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.

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.