Minnetonka Community Education

Coding is an invaluable skill in today’s world. It can open amazing opportunities and set you up for success. In this online Coding Club with live teachers, learn coding skills in a fun and easy way. Level 1: In this introductory class, learn how to handle user input, deal with motion and direction, and use their own creativity to design their own characters. Basic Typing Skills Access to a Windows PC Access to High Speed Internet Access Zoom will be used for on-line class

Calling all future scientists and engineers! Spark your love of STEM as you use teamwork and problem solving skills to work on robotics projects and STEM challenges. Session 1 (Winter): Mechanical Engineering! Explore mechanics and other forces of physics as you build a robotic ball kicking machine, explore friction, engineer fun roller coaster, create an exciting marble maze and more fun STEM projects! Session 2 (Spring): Rainforest Engineering Adventures! Rainforests provide a great opportunity for engineering challenges. Build a rainforest inspired robotic creature, create a solution to move quickly over treetops, find creative solutions for rainwater recovery and explore sound by recreating rain sound and more fun STEM projects. Required Community Education Agreement When registering for any in-person community ed class, you must complete the COVID 19 agreement. General Health & Safety Guidelines for In-Person Community Ed Classes After school classes will follow district Covid 19 protocols including social distancing, mask requirements, temperature checks and hand washing. Please see the Minnetonka District Back to School plan for more detailed information. Class Cancellation or School Closure In the case of a class cancellation or school closure, an email will be sent regarding a virtual class, make up class or refund.

It’s time to take your LEGO® skills to the next level as you engineer simple machines using advanced LEGO® Technic® bricks. Explore mechanics and physical forces as you build machines that will surprise you. This program is sure to spark a lot of aha! moments and your love for engineering. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack.

In this advanced Roblox Game Design camp, learn how to create and develop multiplayer games using the Roblox Studios Software. By the end of this class, you’ll have a game ready to share with friends, and the skills and knowledge required to continue your exploration of game development at home. Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack. Basic Windows and keyboarding skills required.

It’s time to learn to Mod Minecraft! Using Minecraft EDU, you’ll learn the ins and outs of creating a custom adventure map, programming teleporters and using WordEdit to instantly create massive structures. You’ll also explore awesome mods such as industrial craft and Parzi’s SW Mod to create automated factories, working vehicles and a jet pack! Learn to use custom tools to create your own unique skins. An immersive camp for both beginner and advanced Minecraft fans. Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack.