Minnesota STEM & Coding Summer Camps 2026

Coding, Robotics, Minecraft, Engineering, Digital Film

Learn New Technologies
Coding, Java, Web Design

Meet other like-minded kids.

Start making games.

Create Minecraft Mods, Mobile Games, and learn to code with Python.

Find a Camp Near You 2026 Summer Schedule

100+ Locations

30+ Topics

5-15 Ages

What would your child like to make this summer?

Explore camps for kids who love Minecraft, want to build a robot, or are curious about making their own games and movies.

Coding Camps: Build Real Games & Apps

Ages 5-15

Kids write games and programs in Scratch, Python, or Java, depending on the camp. They work out how characters move, what a player can do, and when the game ends.

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Robotics Camps: Build & Program Robots

Ages 5-15

Working in teams, kids build LEGO® Robotics and VEX robots, then program them to tackle obstacle courses or compete in robot battles.

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Minecraft & Roblox Camps: Mod, Build & Code

Ages 5-15

Students build Minecraft worlds and create Roblox games. Depending on the camp, they use Java, Lua, or visual scripting to change how those games work.

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Engineering Camps: Hands-On Design Challenges

Ages 5-15

How strong is that bridge? Kids build bridges, catapults, and circuits, then put their designs to the test. When something doesn't work as expected, they can make changes and try again.

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Film Making Camps: Make Movies & Animations

Ages 7-14

Kids plan a story, shoot the footage, and edit it into a movie or YouTube video. Other camps focus on stop-motion animation, where students photograph each small movement to bring a scene to life.

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3D Printing Camps: Turn Designs Into Models

Ages 7-15

Design something on screen, then see how it becomes a 3D print. Kids shape their models in Tinkercad and learn how to get a design ready for the printer.

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Why Parents Choose Tech Academy

Trusted by thousands of Minnesota families since 2003

Local & Convenient

Camps at schools and community centers in your neighborhood. Over 100 locations across Minnesota.

Hands-On Projects

Kids get to work on something they're interested in making. Instructors help them get started, answer questions, and work through the tricky parts along the way.

Coding Projects

Kids decide how characters move and what happens in the game, then write the code to make it work.

Trusted by Schools

Hosted by Community Ed & Parks & Rec programs. 20+ years partnering with Minnesota schools.

Partnered with 60+ Minnesota School Districts & Parks & Rec Departments

We work with local Community Education and Parks & Recreation programs to bring camps to your community. You'll register through the program hosting your child's camp.

Explore Our Summer Camps

Browse camp topics and locations, then follow a camp's registration link to check availability with the local program.

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What a Day at Camp Looks Like

A typical half-day camp session for your child

Getting Started
Students check in, meet their instructor, and get settled at their workstations. All equipment is provided.

Today's Lesson
The instructor introduces the day's project and shows how it works. Then it's the kids' turn to try it, ask questions, and get started.

Snack Break
Kids take a break to eat the snack they brought.

Project Time
Kids spend most of the session working on their projects, testing ideas and making changes as they go. An instructor is there when they need help figuring something out.

Wrapping Up
Students share their projects with the group. For coding and digital camps, we recommend bringing a USB drive to save their work.

How to Register

Three steps to enroll your child

Browse Camps

Search by date, topic, location, or use our zip code search.

View Details

Click any camp to see descriptions, grade levels, dates, times, and what your child will create.

Register

Click Register to enroll directly through your local district's Community Ed or Parks & Rec program.

About Tech Academy Minnesota

Since 2003, Tech Academy (formerly Computer Explorers of Minnesota) has offered hands-on STEM summer camps for kids and teens ages 5-15. We partner with 60+ school districts, Community Education programs, and Parks & Recreation departments to offer technology camps at schools and community centers.

Every summer, we run 300+ camp sessions at 100+ locations across the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota. Our 30+ camp topics span coding (Scratch, Python, Java, web design), robotics (LEGO® Robotics, VEX), Minecraft & Roblox modding, 3D printing & CAD, digital film making, video game design, engineering challenges, and more.

Some kids come for Minecraft. Others want to build a robot or make their first movie. Those interests are where our camps begin. Students work on projects of their own or with a team, with instructors there to help them get started and work through the tricky parts.

Registration is handled through your local Community Ed or Parks & Rec program. Find a camp near you or browse the full 2026 schedule.

Our Instructors

Our teaching staff includes computer science students, working software developers, and experienced educators who have taught with us for multiple summers. Every instructor goes through our training program covering classroom management, curriculum delivery, and age-appropriate teaching techniques. We maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio so instructors can help with projects and questions.

See what a Tech Academy coding camp looks like:

Summer STEM Camp Locations Across Minnesota

We offer Community Education summer camps and Parks & Rec STEM classes in 131 cities this summer. Click a city to find camps near you, or search by zip code.

North Metro

Andover Arden Hills Blaine Brooklyn Park Cambridge Centerville Champlin Circle Pines Columbia Heights Coon Rapids Crystal Elk River Falcon Heights Forest Lake Fridley Golden Valley Ham Lake Hugo Lino Lakes Lindstrom Little Canada Maple Grove Maplewood Mounds View New Brighton New Hope North Branch North Oaks Otsego Ramsey Robbinsdale Rogers Roseville Shoreview Spring Lake Park St. Anthony St Francis Vadnais Heights White Bear Lake Zimmerman

South Metro

Apple Valley Belle Plaine Bloomington Burnsville Carver Eagan Edina Farmington Hastings Inver Grove Heights Jordan Lakeville Mendota Heights Northfield Prior Lake Richfield Rosemount Savage Shakopee South St. Paul West St. Paul

West Metro

Chanhassen Chaska Deephaven Delano Eden Prairie Excelsior Hopkins Howard Lake Long Lake Maple Plain Mayer Minneapolis Minnetonka Minnetrista Mound Norwood Young America Orono Plymouth Rockford St. Louis Park Victoria Waconia Watertown Wayzata

East Metro

Bayport Cottage Grove Hudson Lake Elmo Lakeland Mahtomedi Marine on St. Croix North St. Paul Oakdale Prescott River Falls New Richmond St. Paul Stillwater Woodbury

Greater Minnesota

Albertville Annadale Becker Big Lake Buffalo Cedar Crosby Duluth Eau Claire Foley Glencoe Holdingford Kasson Le Sueur Milaca Monticello Montgomery New Prague Owatonna Pequot Lakes Princeton Red Wing Rochester Sartell Sauk Rapids St Cloud St. Michael St. Peter Stewartville Waseca Waite Park

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages are Tech Academy summer camps for?

Tech Academy summer camps are designed for kids and teens ages 5-15. Each camp listing gives its grade range. Topics include drag-and-drop coding and text-based programming for teens.

Where are Tech Academy summer camps located?

We host over 300 camps annually at 100+ locations throughout Minnesota, partnering with local Community Education Programs, Parks & Recreation departments, and schools. Use our Find a Camp Near You tool to search by zip code.

What subjects do Tech Academy camps teach?

We offer 30 different classes in Minecraft, Video Game Design, Programming (Java, Python, Web Design), Engineering, Robotics (LEGO® Robotics, VEX), and Digital Film Making. Browse all topics on our Camps by Topic page.

What if my child has no coding or tech experience?

Camps are designed so beginners can jump in with step-by-step projects. Returning students can choose topics that build on their previous experience.

Does my child need to bring a laptop or any equipment?

Tech Academy provides the laptops, robot kits, and other equipment each camp requires. Robotics and engineering camps are team-based; coding camps are individual. Bring a snack and water bottle. For coding or digital camps, we recommend a USB drive with at least 2 GB to save work.

Do kids get breaks? Should I pack a snack?

Session lengths vary by camp. Kids get a snack break during the session. Pack a small snack and a water bottle.

Can my child do more than one camp in the same week?

Many locations offer a morning session and an afternoon session during the same week. You can combine them for a full day of STEM, like Minecraft in the morning and Robotics in the afternoon. Just register for each session separately through your district and pack a lunch for the gap between sessions.

Join Us From Home

Join us from home for a live STEM class during the school year. Students work on coding, Minecraft, 3D design, video projects, and more. They can ask questions and share their screen with the instructor when they need help, and we keep a low student-to-teacher ratio.

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