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Hands-on STEM learning across six exciting categories
Coding Camps: Build Real Games & Apps
Your child builds real games, apps, and websites using Scratch, Python, Java, and web design. Design levels, characters, and mechanics from scratch. Great for first-time coders and experienced programmers. Our Minnesota kids coding classes cover everything from drag-and-drop block coding to text-based programming.
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Robotics Camps: Build & Program Real Robots
Kids design, build, and program robots with LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and VEX systems. Battle bots and navigate obstacle courses. Works for beginners and advanced builders. Our local Minnesota robotics classes cover mechanical engineering basics, block-based coding, and teamwork.
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Minecraft & Roblox Camps: Mod, Build & Code
Turn gaming into learning. Kids create mods, build 3D worlds, design Roblox experiences, and learn coding through game challenges. Students use Java, Lua, and visual scripting to modify games they already play at home.
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Engineering Camps: Hands-On Design Challenges
Hands-on design challenges that teach problem solving, prototyping, and creative thinking through play. Kids build bridges, catapults, and circuits, then test and improve their designs. A great introduction to STEM thinking for younger students.
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Film Making Camps: Shoot, Edit & Publish
Kids shoot, edit, and publish their own movies, YouTube videos, and stop-motion animations. They learn storyboarding, camera work, green screen effects, and video editing software used by real filmmakers.
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3D Printing Camps: Design & Take Home Real Models
Kids design in Tinkercad and Blender, then 3D-print their creations and take home real models they made. They learn CAD basics, spatial reasoning, and how additive manufacturing works.
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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 build games, robots, movies, and 3D designs they can show off at home. No worksheets or lectures.
Real Skills, Real Fun
From intro coding to advanced robotics, students learn future-ready skills in a fun, encouraging environment.
Trusted by Schools
Hosted by Community Ed & Parks & Rec programs you already know and trust. 20+ years partnering with Minnesota schools.
Partnered with 60+ Minnesota School Districts & Parks & Rec Departments
All Tech Academy camps are hosted through local Community Education summer programs and Parks & Recreation STEM classes. You register through your district, not a private company. Same background checks, same facilities, same accountability.
Summer 2026 Registration Is Open
Spots fill fast. Popular camps sell out weeks before summer starts. Browse schedules and register through your local district.
What a Day at Camp Looks Like
A typical half-day camp session for your child
How to Register
Three simple steps to enroll your child
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What Parents Are Saying
"My son came home and immediately started showing me the game he coded. This is the first camp he's ever been excited about."
"We've done Tech Academy camps for three summers now. Robotics, Minecraft, and coding. The instructors are great with kids."
"My daughter was nervous about a 'tech camp' but the 3D printing class was perfect She designed a pendant, got to keep her print. She felt so proud."
About Tech Academy Minnesota
Since 2003, Tech Academy (formerly Computer Explorers of Minnesota) has been the state's leading provider of hands-on STEM summer camps for kids and teens ages 5-15. We partner with over 60 school districts, Community Education programs, and Parks & Recreation departments to bring technology education directly to your neighborhood.
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 Mindstorms EV3, VEX), Minecraft & Roblox modding, 3D printing & CAD, digital film making, video game design, engineering challenges, and more.
What makes us different: every camp is project-based. Kids don't just learn about technology, they build something. A working video game, a 3D-printed model, a robot that navigates an obstacle course, a short film they wrote and directed.
Our camps work for all skill levels. First-time coders work alongside returning students, and the curriculum adjusts so everyone stays challenged. Every child gets personal attention from instructors who know the tech and are great with kids.
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
All Tech Academy instructors are background-checked through the school districts that host our camps. 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 keep class sizes small (typically 10-15 students) so your child gets real, one-on-one help when they need it.
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Summer STEM Camp Locations Across Minnesota
We offer Community Education summer camps and Parks & Rec STEM classes in 131+ cities. Click a city to find camps near you, or search by zip code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents need to know about our summer camps
Not in Minnesota? Learn From Home.
We also offer live, instructor-led virtual STEM classes. Same hands-on curriculum, taught online in small groups. Available for students anywhere.
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