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  • Destination Imagination

    Join a team of your peers to tackle one of five crazy challenges! You will have the chance to express your creativity, problem-solving skills and engage in teamwork before presenting your solutions at a regional tournament! Grades 3-8 Congratulations to our 2024/2025 Global Finals team! Teams of 5-7 members work together and unleash their imaginations to tackle one of five crazy challenges. Teams creatively present their solutions in a performance at a regional tournament. Destination Imagination (DI) is the world's largest creative problem-solving competition for youth, with thousands of participants across the U.S. and around the world. DI teams typically meet once each week from November through mid-March. Each team is managed by a parent volunteer and sets their own meeting schedule. Minnetonka DI teams consistently take top honors at every level! Participants learn to think on their feet, develop collaboration and leadership skills and have fun! MORE ABOUT DI: Destination Imagination is a project-based program that builds participants’ creativity, problem solving and teamwork in enjoyable and meaningful ways. The goals of Destination Imagination are for participants to: Foster creative and critical thinking. Learn and apply creative problem solving. Develop teamwork, collaboration and leadership skills. Nurture research and inquiry skills. Enhance and apply written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Encourage competence in, enthusiasm for and commitment to real-life problem solving. ABOUT OUR DI TEAMS: Minnetonka DI Teams... Consist of 5-7 members, often from the same school. Typically meet once each week from November to mid-March. Work together and unleash their imaginations to tackle one of five crazy challenges. Present their solutions in a short performance at regional, state and global tournaments. State tournament typically occurs around Spring Break, with Global Finals in May. Develop collaboration and leadership skills, think on their feet and have fun! ****Meeting dates and times will be set according to the Team Managers’ and participants’ schedules once teams are formed. TEAM MANAGERS: Each team needs an adult Team Manager to facilitate team meetings, tournament logistics and team safety. A good DI Team Manager must: Have a good sense of humor Appreciate creativity and innovation Enjoy working with children and young adults Be interested in helping young people learn creativity, teamwork and problem solving Have a positive and friendly attitude Training, resources and support for Team Managers will be provided. If you are interested in becoming a team manager, please indicate this when you are registering. Find out more about being a team manager here: Team Manager IMPORTANT DATES: Team Challenges Released: See link here DI Teams Created: Late October/Early November All Metro Team Manager Workshop (District 287): TBD West/ Southwest Metro Tournament: Dates for those events will be posted here. State (Affiliate) Tournament: TBD Global Finals: TBD (for those that advance)
  • Junior Engineering Club

    Future engineers, this is your moment! Get ready to build, brainstorm and problem-solve your way through exciting challenges that sharpen your critical thinking, teamwork and real-world engineering skills. New, hands-on lessons from various engineering disciplines. Focusing on developing 21st Century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and peer collaboration. These life skills provide students with the confidence to approach challenges in their lives and realize that they can succeed in almost anything! Engineering for Kids has a library of 300+ individual lessons which continues to grow so we never have to repeat lessons. Fall 1 Lessons (classes beginning in September): Order may vary. Environmental Engineering Fall Homes Learn about some different ways animals prepare for winter and will use the Engineering Design Process to design a den that keeps an animal safe in the winter. Construction Engineering Corn Maze Use the Engineering Design Process to design and build a corn maze with a start, a finish and a path that connects them. Acoustic Engineering Kazoo Students will experiment with sound and make their own kazoo. Structural Engineering Fall Harvest Learn how scarecrows are used to protect food that is growing and will use the Engineering Design Process to design a scarecrow that can stand up to fall weather. Mechanical Engineering Treat Dispenser Students will learn about simple machines and design a simple treat dispenser. Civil Engineering Fall Fort Students will learn about the importance of a strong base to support a building and will use the Engineering Design Process to design and construct a fort. Fall 2 Lessons (classes beginning in November): Order may vary. Environmental Engineering Wind Turbine Students explore renewable clean energy resources like wind energy, learn how energy can be transformed and design a wind turbine that uses energy transformation to lift a small object. Aerospace Engineering Striking Snowflakes Students will learn what an aerospace engineer is, what a meteorologist is and land a snowflake on a target. Sports Engineering Hit the Slopes Students will learn what a sports engineer is, how friction and design impact a sled and which will slide the furthest. Wind Engineering Windsock Students will understand the movement of an object in relation to the wind direction and will construct a windsock to show the movement of air. Environmental Engineering Hurricane Students learn about how hurricanes form and spin and will use the Engineering Design Process to design and build a model of a hurricane. Mechanical Engineering Wheelbarrow Students learn how simple machines do work for people and will use the Engineering Design Process to design a machine that helps lift and carry a heavy load.
  • LEGO® Masters Showcase

    Calling all brick enthusiasts! Get ready to stack up the fun and break the mold in our electrifying LEGO® Masters Showcase. Show off your creativity in this fun new event. Each student will be provided with a showcase space of 22" x 17". The theme for this showcase will be Back in Time. Build your project at home and come show it off! We will have a free build session for you 1 hour prior to the start of the showcase if you would rather build your project on site. Students will get to walk around to see other creations as well. Be ready to answer questions about your project! We want to know your inspiration. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this class.
  • Mighty Robotics

    Are you fascinated by machines? Build and program up to four motorized models, learning essential concepts like sensor technology and movement principles. Build a Military Tank, Street Sweeper, Concrete mixer, Moon Rover and more! e2 Young Engineers offers an internationally acclaimed Robotics and STEM education program taught in 50+ countries. This program is recognized by Harvard School of Education and European Union as leaders in robotics and science education in the world. This is a problem and project-based learning program where students learn about new Robotics and STEM concepts in every class and apply those concepts by building unique and different operational robots and machines in every class.
  • Crack the Cube for Beginners

    Always wanted to solve a Rubik’s Cube? Learn step-by-step in a fun, hands-on class! We’ll provide the cube, guide you through the moves—and you’ll keep your cube, too! This is an excellent activity for busy hands and curious minds that teaches problem solving, persistence and memory recall. The class is meant for beginners - it isn't speedcubing yet, but a great step towards it!
  • Bricktopia Racers

    Design and race Formula 1 cars, land yachts and more using LEGO® bricks! Dive into hands-on engineering fun while solving real-world challenges with creativity, teamwork and imagination. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!…Play It! method engages students to create and innovate. Sign up today! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.
  • Video Game Design

    Learn how to develop your own game! You will create a maze using Construct 3, a visual coding platform that teaches you the basics and structure of programming. Basic computer skills are required. Home Technical Requirements For all Classes: ●Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks and Tablets typically DO NOT Work. ●Internet: Broadband internet ●Webcam ●Microphone and Speakers ●Zoom Installed on computers Additional Technical Requirement: Constructs Website Constructs Account (sign up information will be provided before class) Information for logging into the session will be sent the week prior to class.
  • Solar Cars, Robots & Machines

    Design and build awesome solar-powered cars, robots and machines! Using easy-to-assemble kits, you’ll explore solar energy, tackle fun challenges and power up your imagination through hands-on engineering.
  • Escape the Ender Dragon: Multiplayer Minecraft

    Team up to design an epic Minecraft world filled with themed escape room adventures! Race to complete missions and escape the Ender Dragon in this creative, collaborative class using the PC/Java edition. No prior experience needed—just imagination and teamwork! You’ll even get a copy of the world to keep building after class. (Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios. This class is not affiliated with Mojang.) Home Technical Requirements For all Classes: ●Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks and Tablets typically DO NOT work. ●Internet: Broadband internet ●Webcam ●Microphone and Speakers ●Zoom Installed on computers Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition ($30, more information will be provided before class) Information for logging into the session will be sent the week prior to class.
  • Transportation Robotics

    Are you fascinated by machines? Build robotic models like rescue helicopters, airplanes, dumpster trucks, Landmine sweeper. All while exploring gear transmissions, kinematic joints and more. e2 Young Engineers offers an internationally acclaimed Robotics and STEM education program taught in 50+ countries. This program is recognized by Harvard School of Education and European Union as leaders in robotics and science education in the world. This is a problem and project-based learning program where students learn about new Robotics and STEM concepts in every class and apply those concepts by building unique and different operational robots and machines in every class.
  • Video Game Design: Platformer

    Develop engaging gameplay, experiment with different power-ups, enemies and boss battles to make your game more exciting and fun! In this class you will learn to create your own platform game, using Construct 3, a visual coding platform that teaches the basics and structure of programming. Home Technical Requirements For all Classes: ●Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks and Tablets typically DO NOT work. ●Internet: Broadband internet ●Webcam ●Microphone and Speakers ●Zoom Installed on computers Additional Technical Requirement: Constructs Website Constructs Account (sign-up information will be provided before class) Information for logging into the session will be sent the week prior to class.
  • Inventors & STEAM Club

    Unleash your inner inventor in this exciting STEAM adventure! Dive into hands-on engineering, wild experiments and creative challenges that spark curiosity, fuel discovery and make learning seriously fun. In each session, we'll work on a diverse range of activities and challenges from different STEM disciplines, such as Aeronautics, Space, Marine, Eco and more. These engaging projects are designed to encourage critical thinking and teamwork, making it a fun learning experience for young STEAMers and inventors. Plus, you won't have to worry about repeated projects – every session offers something new and exciting!
  • Code Championship Tournament Series

    Code your own computer bot and join the coding arena! No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity. Learn real coding skills while battling bots in fun, friendly competitions! The Code Championship Series is a series of four tournaments in four weeks (it's ok to miss one or two). These tournaments will be hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship website. If you have a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox, no additional download is required. Please come knowing how to navigate the internet (basic typing and mouse control). The link to the Google Meet event will be emailed two days before the tournament.
  • Dungeons & Dragons One Shot

    Join a thrilling D&D one-shot adventure! Perfect for all skill levels, this game builds math, storytelling, and teamwork as you quest in small groups of 4–7 brave heroes. Home Technical Requirements For all Classes: ●Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks and Tablets typically DO NOT Work. ●Internet: Broadband internet ●Webcam ●Microphone and Speakers ●Zoom Installed on computers Information for logging into the session will be sent the week prior to class.
  • Solar Cars

    Build epic solar-powered cars and race into the future! Use toy construction kits to explore solar energy, tackle real-world challenges and spark your imagination through hands-on engineering fun.
  • Engineering: Minecraft Version

    Discover the power of Redstone in Minecraft Java Edition! Learn basic engineering and circuit-building as you create 2–3 awesome electrical contraptions. No experience needed—just creativity and curiosity! (Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios. This class is not affiliated with Mojang.) Home Technical Requirements For all Classes: ●Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks and Tablets typically DO NOT work. ●Internet: Broadband internet ●Webcam ●Microphone and Speakers ●Zoom Installed on computers Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition ($30, more information will be provided before class) Information for logging into the session will be sent the week prior to class.
  • Super Smash Bros Coding

    Unleash your ultimate platform fighter! Dive into the creation of a Super Smash Bros.-style game using Construct 3, a powerful and user-friendly game development platform. Students will learn to design, develop and implement various game mechanics, including character selection, combat systems, item integration and stage design. Super Smash Bros. is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. This camp is not affiliated with them. Home Technical Requirements For all Classes: ●Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks and Tablets typically DO NOT work. ●Internet: Broadband internet ●Webcam ●Microphone and Speakers ●Zoom Installed on computers Additional Technical Requirement: Constructs Website Constructs Account (sign-up information will be provided before class) Information for logging into the session will be sent the week prior to class.