Screening Location: 18707 Old Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Explorers School Year K-5
Junior Explorers is sponsored though Minnetonka Community Education and offers a flexible, high-quality childcare program for preschool-aged children.
Ages 33 months (3 by Sep. 1, 2026) to 4 years old. Students who are 4 must be toilet trained
Summer Registration Opens on February 11 at 8 a.m.
Registration for Quest Summer 2026 Opens on February 10, 2026 @ 8 AM
group discussions for young adults (age 30 and under) navigating the world of adulthood
Art, crafts, home decor... let's create something!
theatre, sporting events, field trips, community events
Minnetonka Preschool Knit Hat
Dive into Camp Invention for a week of discovery! Collaborate, innovate, and tackle real-world challenges while exploring science, technology, and engineering through rotating modules that build creativity and essential 21st-century skills.
Where BIG IDEAS become the next BIG THING. In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Minnetonka Community Education is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six. Here is how young innovators will be spending their time:
Imaginations soar as you learn about flight with the help of your very own flight simulation robot. Discover ways to protect Earth’s ecosystems, sketch and build prototypes while protecting their intellectual property and design the ultimate sports complex with inspiration from the real-world inventors behind their favorite sports!
In both programs participants will tackle challenges from famous inventors and take apart broken or unused appliances using real tools to develop something new. Students will be broken up into groups based on grade level. Local educators will facilitate program modules and enthusiastic high school students will serve as Leadership Interns ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children.
Every registration includes a complimentary Camp Invention t-shirt. Availability is limited, so reserve your child’s spot today!
Become a Leader-in-Training!
Leaders-in-Training (LITs) are at the center of fun challenges and creative STEM learning at Camp Invention! When you register your middle schooler to be an LIT, you’ll give them the chance to take on the role of a Camp Invention counselor. While campers take on activities created by education experts and National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees, LITs provide guidance and encouragement, inspiring children to do their very best. With this one-of-a-kind experience, students in grades 7 – 9 will not only have fun this summer, but they’ll also gain valuable skills for the future. Registration includes leadership training and opportunities to guide young campers through hands-on STEM challenges, along with an exclusive packet of materials including a hands-on STEM activity for LITs to complete at home.
Cancellation Policy
There is a $10 cancellation fee up until 2 weeks prior to the start date of camp. After that, there will be no refunds.
**Last day to cancel out of SPACE MORPHERS (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, June 8th
**Last day to cancel out of MAKE WAVES (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, July 27th
Please Note: Minnetonka Camp Invention is not accepting coupons or discount codes.
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Camp Invention
