Join this unreal edible art making experience and get ready for a creative adventure where art meets deliciousness! In this outrageously fun camp, we’ll explore both edible and traditional art forms. Each day will be a new adventure using edible dough, candy, chocolate, sprinkles and more to craft sweet treats that are not only beautiful but also irresistibly yummy. Along the way we’ll have fun drawing, painting, and sculpting clay. From crafting fun food characters to designing beautiful art projects, there’s no limit to your creativity. And, of course, we’ll wrap up each day by making an amazing edible creation to take home. Get ready to unleash your creativity in the sweetest way possible! Dress for mess and bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire. Presented by Abrakadoodle. 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.

Join us for a unique blend of movement and creativity in this exceptional camp that combines art and yoga! We’ll kick off each day with fun yoga poses, followed by exciting art projects like drawing, painting, collaging, and sculpting with clay. Along the way, we’ll enjoy yoga games, practice mindfulness, and explore breathing techniques to help focus and relax. Each day is all about having fun while unleashing your creativity and finding your zen! Don’t forget to bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire. Presented by Abrakadoodle. 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.

A high-energy camp blending K-Pop–inspired dance, confidence-boosting yoga, creative mindful movement, and fun self-expression crafts. Ideal for young performers who love music, dancing, and expressing their unique talents. Presented by The Mindfulness Movement. 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.

Do you want to Defy Gravity? Join us for a fun-filled theater camp where the adventures of Glinda, Elphaba, and the Land of Oz come to life onstage. You’ll learn stage skills, play creative theater games, and rehearse your favorite songs and scenes from the hit Broadway musical and movie, Wicked and Wicked: For Good. Along the way, you’ll develop imagination, build confidence, and make new friends through the performing arts. Families are invited to a special showcase on the last day of camp where you’ll show off everything you’ve learned! Presented by Character 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.

Do you want to Defy Gravity? Join us for a fun-filled theater camp where the adventures of Glinda, Elphaba, and the Land of Oz come to life onstage. You’ll learn stage skills, play creative theater games, and rehearse your favorite songs and scenes from the hit Broadway musical and movie, Wicked and Wicked: For Good. Along the way, you’ll develop imagination, build confidence, and make new friends through the performing arts. Families are invited to a special showcase on the last day of camp where you’ll show off everything you’ve learned! Presented by Character 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.

Step behind the curtain and delve into the expertise of Technical Theater. Explore sound design, light design, set design, prop mastery, and costuming to understand what it takes to excel in this field. Friends and family are invited to view the student’s final project on the last day of camp. Presented by Mosaic Performing Arts. 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

Get ready to draw your heart out! Our K-Pop Anime Drawing Workshop is bursting with creative star power. Participants will learn how to draw anime characters in a K-Pop style including specialty eyes, stylish outfits and stage-ready poses. K-Pop artists will use color pencils, Sharpies, and markers to bring every detail to life on large 11x17 poster-sized paper. It’s K-Pop energy meets anime artistry, a perfect mix of art and imagination inspired by one of the most talked-about movies! Presented by Young Rembrandts. 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.

In this class, we will be inspired by art created by Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Jackson Pollock and Pablo Picasso. We will recreate famous works of art like Van Gogh’s Vase with Twelve Sunflowers, Monet’s Bridge at Giverny, Pollock’s splatter painting and many others, all on real canvas boards. Make room on your walls! Your child is going to be very proud of these masterpieces! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day. Presented by KidCreate Studios. 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.

In this advanced drawing class designed especially for older kids, we’ll explore the exciting world of Anime! Artists will fine-tune their drawing skills as they master techniques and draw popular characters like Egg Gudetama (Lazy Egg Yolk), Totoro, and more! We’ll even paint our own anime-style self-portraits on real canvas boards. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to fine-tune their drawing skills. Presented by KidCreate Studios. 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.

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. Presented by KidCreate Studios. 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.

In this advanced drawing class designed especially for older kids, we’ll explore the exciting world of Anime! Artists will fine-tune their drawing skills as they master techniques and draw popular characters like Egg Gudetama (Lazy Egg Yolk), Totoro, and more! We’ll even paint our own anime-style self-portraits on real canvas boards. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to fine-tune their drawing skills. Presented by KidCreate Studios. 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.

Stay warm and creative this year by learning the basics of knitting and crochet. In this workshop, beginners will explore foundational techniques to craft cozy accessories like hats and scarves or dive into the art of amigurumi to create adorable stuffed toys.Already know how to knit or crochet? We’ve got you covered! Our instructors can help you take your skills to the next level by exploring advanced patterns and techniques. 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.

Because YOU requested it! Take your Minecraft building skills to a whole new dimension as you explore the power of World Edit. Learn to use advanced commands to shape terrain, build massive structures in seconds, and transform entire worlds with creativity and precision. Time allowing, experiment with architecture, tutorial maps, and custom landscapes as you master the tools that real Minecraft engineers use. Ready to command your world? 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.

Experience high-quality supervision and new Field trips each week! Friday Field trips are $65 per date and require students to bring a bag lunch. Join us on a field trip to Crayola Experience! Crayola Experience is where the magic of Crayola comes to life! With 60,000 square feet of attractions, Crayola Experience is Minnesota’s most colorful destination, participants will be exploring 25 hands-on attractions offering interactive, creative play! Students will need to bring a bag lunch. Drop-off/Pick-up will be at Turtle Lake Elementary.

Do you have a passion for cookies and love creating art? This camp is the perfect combo of sweet treats and creativity! Each day, we’ll have a blast decorating delicious cookies, creating beautiful art on paper, and sculpting with clay, among other fun activities. From tasty designs to artistic masterpieces, this camp is all about bringing your imagination to life—in the most fun and delicious way. Join us for a sweet adventure filled with cookies and creativity and take home your unique creations each day! Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire. Presented by Abrakadoodle. 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.

Do you have a passion for cookies and love creating art? This camp is the perfect combo of sweet treats and creativity! Each day, we’ll have a blast decorating delicious cookies, creating beautiful art on paper, and sculpting with clay, among other fun activities. From tasty designs to artistic masterpieces, this camp is all about bringing your imagination to life—in the most fun and delicious way. Join us for a sweet adventure filled with cookies and creativity and take home your unique creations each day! Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire. Presented by Abrakadoodle. 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.

Get ready for a school year filled with confidence, focus, and self-discovery at our Back to School Empowerment Camp! This uplifting camp blends mindful movement, SEL activities, and creative reflections to help kids set positive intentions, build resilience, and feel truly prepared to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Presented by The Mindfulness Movement. 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.