Minnetonka Community Education

Up, up and away! Enjoy fun remote-control drones charged from solar power. Build a solar powered charging station for your drone, then, when your drone runs out of juice, you can simply charge it anywhere outdoors with your solar charging station! You will have a blast building and use real life tools such as solder ironing, drills, etc. When you are done building, you will challenge other students with your drone. Take Home Item: Mini Battery Box

Discover how solar electricity powers modern electric vehicles. Build your own mini solar race car to take home and compete in exciting races. For the main event, collaborate in teams to construct a Solar Go Kart! Join us on this fun, interactive, solar learning experience. Your young tike is sure to have a blast! Take Home Item: Mini Solar Dragster

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!

Concoct beauty and bath products while you learn the science behind them. Add a pinch of imagination as you create packages to take home your personal creations. Make your own Fizzy Bath Bombs, Shimmering Lip Balm, Soaps, Shower Dough, Glam Goo, Exfoliating Salt Scrub and many more fun science experiments! Please bring a peanut-free snack and beverage.

Because YOU asked for it—get ready for an epic Minecraft camp that will take your building skills to the next level! Dive deep into the world of Minecraft World Edit as you learn powerful commands to modify, shape, and build incredible creations. This camp is perfect for aspiring Minecraft engineers! Plus, if time allows, you’ll even get to explore tutorial maps, master architecture building, modify the terrain and experiment with advanced editing tricks. Are you ready to command your world? Please bring a peanut-free snack and beverage.

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.

Take your engineering skills to a higher level. Build remote-controlled robots inspired by the popular Discovery Channel's, BattleBots. You’ll be challenged to morph your projects into better, stronger and faster robots to compete in a tournament on the last day. New builds and challenges! You will use the EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Systems and unique LEGO® Technic™ engineering components to build extreme, competitive robots. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Students will be working in small teams of 2-3. Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack.

Join us for this exciting new multiplayer Minecraft class as we play a hide-and-seek game! Hunters will work together to find hidden blocks on our adventure map. Plus, get ideas to create your own mini-games! We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB drive to save your world on the last day. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them. Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack.

Explore the magical combination of engineering and wizardry! Aspiring wizards will embark on a creative journey, crafting enchanted gadgets, designing magical transportation, experimenting with potions that spark magical reactions and more. This immersive camp encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking while igniting a passion for engineering in a fun, spellbinding environment! Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack.

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.

Are you ready to share your talents with the world on YouTube? Learn the ins and outs of producing your own YouTube video with invaluable tips on taking your production to the next level. In small teams, create distinguishing art for your channel, learn about fair use and copyright and how to record, edit and upload videos masterfully. Please bring a peanut-free snack and beverage.

Get ready for the ultimate summer adventure where you’ll engineer, create and tinker through amazing fantasy-themed projects. Craft your very own light-up creature card, build a marching creature and design a launching contraption for your favorite fantasy creatures! Plus, don’t miss out on trading your favorite Pokémon cards with friends at the end of each day. Are you ready to unleash your inner Pokémon Master? Please bring a peanut-free snack and beverage.

Get ready to light up your summer with awesome STEAM projects that glow-in-the-dark! Discover the science behind fluorescent and luminescent pigments as you create your very own glowing masterpieces. From LED-powered flashlights to underwater sea monsters and dazzling night lamps, this camp is packed with fun experiments and creativity. Plus, you'll take home a light-up project every day to show off your engineering skills! Let your imagination shine bright as you light the way to fun! Please bring a peanut-free snack and beverage.

Work in teams of 2-3 to build multiple robots with sensors, then program them to complete tasks like delivering food, cleaning nature or reuniting animal friends. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM, teamwork and problem-solving. Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack.