Minnetonka Community Education

Unleash your creativity and explore the magic of animation with flipbook art! Learn to bring your drawings to life, transforming simple sketches into captivating moving stories. This hands-on STEAM activity combines art and science, revealing the fascinating principles behind animation while sparking imagination and fun. Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle and recess attire.

Calling all smarty-pants! Get ready to explore STEAM concepts in totally rad and creative ways that will result in awesome creations you'll be excited to show off—like your very own pinball machine and a creative Venus flytrap! Let's get our science on like never before with this one-of-a-kind S(Smart) T(Talented) E(Experimental) A(Awesome!) M(Magnificent) camp experience! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day.

Get ready for an action-packed camp where drones and rockets take flight! Fascinated by drones? Learn how to fly and race them in exciting aerial competitions while exploring the science of flight. Plus, dive into the world of model rocketry and launch rockets up to 300 feet into the sky—aiming for the stars! With a “swarm” of fun STEAM projects, this camp is perfect for anyone ready to soar to new heights. Are you up for the challenge? Please bring a peanut-free snack and beverage.

Brace yourself for the challenge of constructing eight motorized robotic and engineering marvels. Unlock the secrets behind Landmine Sweeper, Moon Rover, Drumming Machine and more, as you ignite your passion for exploration! Learn about STEM and programming concepts and be challenged to build up to eight (8) different motorized Robotic and Engineering models. While building and programming these models, you will develop logical thinking ability and will learn various engineering concepts like radar sensors, gear transmissions, the science of rhythm, and vibrations. Examples of model’s students will be building include projects like a Parking Gate, Moon Rover, Landmine Sweeper, Drumming Machine, and more!

Camp Invention is an exciting, week-long summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Work together to seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules. 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: DISCOVER: June 23-June 27, Minnetonka Middle School East, $304 per student In the Camp Invention DISCOVER, take on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, have fun collaborating with friends, think creatively and invent your own solutions to real-world challenges. You will explore physics, nature and entrepreneurship as they build their own claw machines, investigate the science behind special effects as they create moving props, learn how artificial intelligence is used in everyday tech like GPS, and develop planet-saving prototypes with the help of a robotic assistant! RECHARGE: August 4-August 8, Minnetonka Middle School East, $304 per student In the Camp Invention program, RECHARGE, design morphing vehicles to travel across land, then find inspiration in nature to add prototype elements for moving through air and water. Experiment with fun physics concepts like trajectory and velocity as they build, test and modify a device to launch rubber ducks to reach international landmarks. Make and adopt their own robotic crickets and apply empathy to build customized habitats and protective gear for their solar-powered bots. Reverse engineer their own wireless microphone to discover sound waves, then use their unique voice to create and promote an extraordinary invention. 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 DISCOVER (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, June 9th **Last day to cancel out of RECHARGE (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, July 21st Please Note: Minnetonka Camp Invention is not accepting coupons or discount codes. Scroll to bottom of page for registration.