Explore 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.

Learn the science of cooking, and how everything in your kitchen are actually real chemicals and compounds that react with each other to create the fool you love! Eat your results...if you dare! 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.

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.

Who doesn't love a delicious sweet treat? Learn to make your favorite desserts such as caramel, gummies, muffins and more, while learning fundamental cooking techniques that will last a lifetime! 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.

Calling all future entrepreneurs! In this exciting camp, we’ll take your creativity and business ideas to the next level. You’ll start by learning how to sketch, then use those designs to create your own branded products. From notebooks and stamps to gift wrap and stationery, we’ll explore how to turn your ideas into fun products people love. Plus, we’ll team up to brand your very own lemonade stand—creating everything from the logo and signage to packaging and product labels. On the final day, we’ll host our grand Lemonade Stand Expo, where you’ll showcase your creations by running your own lemonade "store" in the classroom! We’ll also dive into basic marketing skills to help make your lemonade stand and other creative ideas a hit. It’s time to put your imagination and entrepreneurial spirit to work—join us for this fun-filled adventure in creativity and business! 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.

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.

This camp provides players with a well-rounded football experience in a little-to-no-contact, safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing and defense will be taught and practiced daily, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride.’ 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 Form

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. Participants will be doing team building activities, archery, and rock climbing. Drop-off/Pick-up will be at Turtle Lake Elementary. *Required Participant Waiver form. Please complete and return to communityed@mvpschools.org : Base Camp Participant Waiver – To participate, each participant must have a completed Base Camp waiver form signed by a parent or legal guardian if under the age of 18. Any participants without a waiver may only observe the program activities. Verbal consent over the phone and signatures from non-guardian adults will not be accepted.

A day at the Minnesota Zoo offers discovery, learning and more. A year-round destination that offers both indoor and outdoor adventures, our exhibit areas and trails include: Discovery Bay, Medtronic Minnesota Trail, Northern Trail, Russia’s Grizzly Coast, Tropics Trail and more! 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. Drop-off/Pick-up will be at Turtle Lake Elementary.

Summer Multi-Sport (Full Day):DASH Sports summer Multi-Sports camp includes fun skills training and games in three sports: Soccer, Basketball, and Flag Football. Athletes will spend roughly 1.5 hours learning and practicing each sport per day. Key sports skills will be taught and practiced in all 3 sports including: dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and more! Also included daily are fun games such as Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, Kickball, and more! Camp ends with games/scrimmages the final day for each sport, where athletes can showcase their skills. Campers should wear sunscreen, bring a water bottle, lunch, two snacks, and athletic shoes and clothing. All equipment is provided. Campers should bring a water bottle, lunch, two snacks, and athletic shoes and clothing. All equipment is provided. 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 Form

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.

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.

DASH Sports Summer lacrosse camps provide participants a no-contact introductory experience to the game. Athletes will learn basic lacrosse fundamentals including stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting, all in a fun, non-checking environment. This is a non-contact camp, helmets, gloves, and mouthguards are not required, but can be brought with and worn. Sticks and safety lacrosse balls are provided. 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.

DASH Sports Summer lacrosse camps provide participants a no-contact introductory experience to the game. Athletes will learn basic lacrosse fundamentals including stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting, all in a fun, non-checking environment. This is a non-contact camp, helmets, gloves, and mouthguards are not required, but can be brought with and worn. Sticks and safety lacrosse balls are provided. 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.

Prepare for a confident, focused school year with Mindful Start: Back-to-School Empowerment Camp! This week-long adventure combines yoga, mindfulness, and creativity to help kids set positive intentions and build resilience. Activities include goal-setting through journaling, focus-boosting yoga, crafting vision boards, and learning stress management through games and mindfulness techniques. Kids will leave with personalized creations, emotional awareness tools, and a supportive community to start the year strong and grounded. Presented by The Mindfulness Movement. 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

A dream come true for all Minecraft and Pokémon fans! Join us in a spectacular universe where these two epic worlds collide. Discover incredible Minecraft Pokémon Worlds alongside friends and take your adventure to the next level as you learn how to import mods, add texture packs, and transform your Minecraft experience. Get ready for an unforgettable journey where crafting meets catching—are you ready to be the ultimate Pokémon Master in Minecraft? 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.

This camp includes skills training and games in soccer, basketball and flag football. Key skills will be taught and practiced in all sports so athletes will come out of camp with a great understanding of key components and gameplay of each sport. 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 Form

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.

For our grand finale week, we’ll bring back our most popular art, science and outdoor activities from the summer! Projects may include tie-dye, bath bombs, water activities, Minute-to-Win-It games and more! Presented by Community Education.