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D & D STEAM CampScience, Engineering & TechnologyExplore 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.Summer 2025
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Game Coding: PlatformerLanguagesCreate an arcade-style side scrolling platformer! Students will learn to create a web-based platformer using Construct 2, a visual coding platform that teaches student the basics and structure of programming. Create custom enemies, obstacles, and challenges in this exciting class. Games created in class will be available online, or students can bring in a USB drive for immediate access. 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 2025
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Java Game CodingScience, Engineering & TechnologyStudents 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.Summer 2025
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Mod Development: Minecraft Superhero ModsLanguagesUse MCreator to create your own mods based off your favorite superheroes. Design unique superhero abilities and tools for Minecraft Java Edition. Students should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a computer. Bring a USB drive to save your games 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.Summer 2025
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RC WarsScience, Engineering & TechnologyBuild, Battle, and Conquer! Get ready for epic LEGO® model battles in our RC Battles camp! Design, build, and program your own remote-controlled LEGO® models to compete in thrilling challenges. Learn strategies to develop effective tactics for winning battles. Apply engineering principles to design and build models that are both powerful and durable. Students will be working in small teams of 2-3. 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 2025
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Architecture and Design CampLanguagesExplore 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.Summer 2025
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3D Printing: Jewelry Fabrication & ArtsLanguagesBring your creations to life in this 3D printing class. The ancient craft of jewelry making is brought to the modern world using TinkerCAD and 3D printers. Students will learn to build 2D and 3D models on the computer using CAD software. They will design and print a pair of earrings, a ring, or a pendant in this class. Additionally, they will get to bring home two of their 3D creations, and other beaded creations. Printing and material fees are included. 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 2025
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3D Printing: Poké MonstersLanguagesBecome a Pokémon Master of 3D Design! Design your own unique 3D Pokémon using TinkerCAD. Explore your creativity and experiment with SimLab and create themed video games. Learn the basics of CAD modeling and design software. One of your designed creatures will be 3D printed and sent home. Printing and material fees are included. Pokémon 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 2025
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Video Game DesignLanguagesJoin us for an exciting week of game design! This course will give you hands-on experience developing your own game. Students will create their own version of asteroids from scratch, using construct 3, a visual coding platform that teaches students the basics and structure of programming. Computer skills are needed (this includes good keyboard and mouse skills). 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.Summer 2025
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Waitlist3D & VR Game CodingLanguagesDesign, develop, and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters to make your own 3D games and other virtual reality environments. This class is ideal for individuals who are passionate about technology, coding, and want to explore the limitless possibilities of VR. VR programs can be viewed on most mobile phones, and VR Systems like oculus or google cardboard. 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.Summer 2025
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3D Printing: Product Development & FabricationLanguagesThis camp is a hands-on product design class emphasizing creative thinking and problem-solving. Students will explore options to find, modify, and prepare 3D files to be brought to life using a 3D printer. By the end of this course, students will become familiar with the workflow and terminology of digital fabrication. We begin learning by designing and printing functional fishing lures, then continue solving design 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.Summer 2025
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Unreal Game Engine Development & ModdingScience, Engineering & TechnologyStudents will learn to use the Unreal Game, a powerful programming suite used by professionals and indie game developers, to make and mod micro-video games. We'll make speed booster pad, custom triggers, track twists, animations, and more. Learn to make video games more fun by creating custom modifications. The software is available to download at home for free. Please bring a USB drive to class. 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 2025
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WaitlistExtreme Robotics: BattlebotsScience, Engineering & TechnologyThis camp will energize and excite students by combining the LEGO® building system's versatility and the Mindstorms EV3 (the most sophisticated microcomputer brick ever made by LEGO®). Working each day 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 challenges will be centered around hitting targets and a sumo battle. Students will be working in small teams of 2-3. 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 2025
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Hacking and CybersecurityScience, Engineering & TechnologyAre 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.Summer 2025
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Tim Reckmann (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Video Production for YouTube: Podcasting & VloggingScience, Engineering & TechnologyLearn how to produce a YouTube video podcast! You will become familiar with the ins and outs of creating your podcast. Explore ideas, make a script map, and more. We will also go over refining your audio using Audacity. Edit your video, add transitions, and insert a soundtrack. Then, share your finished video with the world. Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) 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.Summer 2025
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JavaScript CodingScience, Engineering & TechnologyReady 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.Summer 2025
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Extreme Robotics: Robo-WarsLanguagesTake 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.Summer 2025
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Robotic BuildersScience, Engineering & TechnologyYes, we CAN learn about robotics! With the LEGO® WeDo robotics system, young children can build and program their robotic creations. Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches children about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. Young imaginations soar! The LEGO® Education WeDo Robotics Builder class allows students to explore different concepts in robotics. Possible models may include dancing birds, a hungry alligator robot, goal kicker robot, a rescue plane, and a smart spinner robot. Students will be working in pairs. 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 2025
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Pokémon-Themed Coding & STEAM AdventuresScience, Engineering & TechnologyJoin us for a thrilling week of Pokemon-themed STEAM activities. Learn coding, animation, and more while creating your own Pokémon-themed stop-motion film. Build imaginative sets and props, and participate in a variety of STEAM-based challenges. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity and become a Pokémon Master of coding and STEAM! Students should have basic reading skills. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Pokémon 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 2025
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Multiplayer Minecraft: Olympic GamesScience, Engineering & TechnologyCompete in a world of pixelated challenges! Join us for a thrilling week of Minecraft competitions, where you'll test your skills against other players in a variety of exciting events. Create arenas with others like the giant Colosseum. Build different mini games or work together to make a giant battle arena! We will be using the PC/Java Edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB drive to save your games 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.Summer 2025
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RC Robotics: Racing DragstersScience, Engineering & TechnologyThis 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.Summer 2025
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Jr. EngineeringScience, Engineering & TechnologyIf learners like building and figuring out how things work, they will love this class. Join us as we explore, investigate, and solve problems while learning about simple machines' engineering building blocks. Students working in pairs will enjoy hands-on activities using LEGO® Gears and unique LEGO® Technic® engineering components that incorporate math, science, and creativity. They will then use what they learned to solve challenges. Learning projects may include mini mechanical concept models, a moving dragon, scale, clown, crane, car, fan, merry-go-round, and more. Students will be working in pairs. 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 2025
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WaitlistHacking MinecraftScience, Engineering & TechnologyOne of the most popular video games in history, Minecraft, offers an amazing world of endless possibilities, limited only by your imagination. Students will learn how to expand their world's abilities using popular game-enhancing mods. Participate in building challenges. We will also explore creating and editing skins and textures. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB drive to save your games 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.Summer 2025
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Intro to Computer Science with PythonSummer Day CampsGet a great head start in learning how to code as well as learning computer science concepts using one of the fundamental programming languages of professional developers: Python. Its syntax allows programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code than possible in 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 and basic computer skills. 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.Summer 2025