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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: Build Your Own RobotScience, Engineering & TechnologyStep into the world of 3D printing and bring your ideas to life! This class is perfect for beginners who love to draw, design, and see their creations take shape. Students will learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad, designing custom parts for their very own robots. By the end of the week, they’ll have built two exciting DC-powered robots—a sketchbot and a drive bot. This hands-on course encourages creativity and problem-solving, and students will need to be comfortable using a laptop and mouse to design their robots. Presented by Engineering for Kids. 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 FormSummer 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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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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Acting SkillsSports & RecreationFind your inner actor by exploring monologue acting, scene acting and improv throughout our 4-day experience. Friends and family are invited to a showcase on the final day of camp. Presented by Mosaic Performing Arts. 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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Adventrues in Tinkercad & 3D PrintingLanguagesChallenge your creativity by designing 3D objects using Computer Aided Design software and then printing your designs. Learn about scale and when prototyping a design, and create an object that is at functional scale and usable! 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 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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Art StudioVisual & Performing ArtsExplore art based on your desired medium! Develop your own ideas with an expert standing by to help and offer feedback. Instruction will be student directed through inquiry. 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 2025
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Art and YogaVisual & Performing ArtsJoin 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.Summer 2025
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Baseball CampSports & RecreationJoin us for an action-packed week of baseball! You’ll learn and improve on all the basics of throwing, fielding, catching, batting and baserunning. Plus, you’ll get to practice with other kids your age and have a blast while learning important values like ‘respect, hustle and pride’. On the last day of camp, show off your new skills in a fun scrimmage game! Presented by Dash Sports. **Participants need to bring a baseball glove to camp, all other equipment is provided 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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Basketball - Grades 6-9Sports & RecreationThese camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble and play defense in a fun and positive environment Presented by DASH Sports. 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 FormSummer 2025
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Play it Smart Centennial (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Basketball CampSports & RecreationThese camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camp ends with scrimmages and games on the final day where athletes can showcase their skills. Presented by DASH Sports. 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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Play it Smart Centennial (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Basketball Camp Jr.Sports & RecreationThese camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camp ends with scrimmages and games on the final day where athletes can showcase their skills. Presented by DASH Sports. 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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WaitlistBeginner Coder: Pokémon Quest!Science, Engineering & TechnologyNew to coding? This camp is perfect for you! Step into the world of Pokémon as you create your very own video game filled with thrilling adventures and your favorite Pokémon creatures. Designed specifically for beginner coders, this camp makes learning coding skills super fun and easy. Work in small teams to build an exciting Pokémon adventure map, code a game to catch Pokémon, design your dream Pokémon team, and even create a duel game to battle against your friends. Ready to code and catch 'em all? Please bring a USB Flash drive to save your projects. 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 2025
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PopularCalming Creations: Zen Zone Mindfulness CampLanguagesDive into calm and creativity at Calming Creations: Zen Zone Mindfulness Camp! Perfect for 6th–8th graders, this immersive experience combines mindfulness and relaxation through hands-on activities. Kids will design mini zen gardens, create essential oil play dough, practice yoga and breathing exercises, and enjoy relaxation-focused chill stations. They’ll build everyday mindfulness tools, boost creativity, and take home handmade projects to create their own Zen Zone. Relax, recharge, and explore in this engaging camp! Presented by The Mindfulness Movement. Please note: There was a typo in the catalog. The correct price for Zen Zone Mindfulness Camp is $206, not $150. We apologize for the error. 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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WaitlistCandy Lab: Sweet Science & Delicious Discoveries!Science, Engineering & TechnologyCreate the sweetest memories this summer in a thrilling STEAM camp! It’s time to have delicious fun as you discover the amazing science behind your favorite sweets as we mix up totally awesome sugary mixes and design packing for your creations. Have a blast as we create tasty Gummy Bears, mix up yummy edible slime, and so much more! As you do, learn about the science and chemistry of food as well as super interesting STEAM concepts. We’ll make it even sweeter with other exciting activities. Get ready for an exciting, messy, and super-sweet experience! Not for kids with food allergies. Use cloths that can get messy. Presented by TechTacToe. 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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Kokoroe EdTech (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)CheerSummer Day CampsCheer camps provide athletes with an introduction to cheerleading. Campers will learn several cheers with focus on body control, jumping and proper hand movements. Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship, teamwork and a positive attitude! Presented by DASH Sports. 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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CheerSummer Day CampsCheer camps provide athletes with an introduction to cheerleading. Campers will learn several cheers with focus on body control, jumping and proper hand movements. Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship, teamwork and a positive attitude! Presented by DASH Sports. 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 FormSummer 2025
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Kokoroe EdTech (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Cheer Jr.Summer Day CampsCheer camps provide athletes with an introduction to cheerleading. Campers will learn several cheers with focus on body control, jumping and proper hand movements. Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship, teamwork and a positive attitude! Presented by DASH Sports. 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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Chess Camp: Tactics & StrategiesChess & Strategy GamingThis chess camp is for players that need the next level of challenge beyond their school chess club. Standard chess and variations will be used to improve your skills, and participants should be interested in a deeper level of instruction beyond the basics. Presented by CSGA Enrichment. 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 FormSummer 2025
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PopularChess N' Motion Jr.Chess & Strategy GamingChallenge your mind and body this summer. We will split our activities to keep both our heads and hearts active! Chess skills will cover the beginner to an intermediate player and physical games may include badminton, pickleball, tag games, and other indoor/outdoor games based on the ability level and mix of the group! 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 2025
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Choose your Own Adventurer: A Role Playing Character Creation WorkshopScience, Engineering & TechnologyChoose your Own Adventurer is the ultimate sandbox for D&D character creation. Intended for those with little to no experience in D&D, the workshop will walk students through the process of making their very own character from scratch. Players will also have the opportunity to test character ideas and options in actual D&D scenarios. 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 2025
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Choose your Own Adventurer: A Role Playing Character Creation WorkshopScience, Engineering & TechnologyPopularChoose your Own Adventurer is the ultimate sandbox for D&D character creation. Intended for those with little to no experience in D&D, the workshop will walk students through the process of making their very own character from scratch. Players will also have the opportunity to test character ideas and options in actual D&D scenarios. 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 2025