3D Printing: Nintendo-Themed Characters
Bring your favorite video game worlds to life by creating Nintendo-inspired characters with TinkerCAD while learning essential 3D design skills. Students will model unique creations in three dimensions, experiment with shapes and structures, and transform their digital ideas into real objects using 3D printers. While prints are finishing, campers can join Nintendo-themed challenges and even design their own video games inspired by the characters they love. Each student will have two small printed projects sent home. Printing and material fees are included. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Nintendo is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. and not affiliated with this camp.
*Exact age/grade availability depends on each district's listing.
3D Modeling & Digital Fabrication.
What students will do
- Design custom 3D models using TinkerCAD
- Print and take home two custom creations
- Complete themed design challenges
- Design original 3D models using TinkerCAD
- Understand the 3D printing process from design to physical object
- Apply spatial and geometric thinking to digital design
- Model Nintendo characters and print two creations
- Play Nintendo-themed video games between print runs
What to know
- USB drive on the last day to take home your designs
- All levels welcome
Summer 2026 Camp Schedule
For pricing and registration information, click Register.
| Registration | District | Location | Date | Times | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed | Hastings Community Ed | Tilden Community Center | Jun 5, 2026 | 9am - 2pm | 3rd-7th | Ended |
| Completed | Big Lake Community Ed | Big Lake High | Jun 12, 2026 | 9am - 2pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Monticello Community Ed | Big Lake High | Jun 12, 2026 | 9am - 2pm | 3rd-7th | Ended |
| Completed | Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan Community Ed | Dakota Hills Middle | Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 3rd-7th | Ended |
| Completed | N St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Community Ed | Castle Elementary | Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 3rd-7th | Ended |
| Completed | Prior Lake Community Ed | Hidden Oaks Middle | Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 3rd-7th | Ended |
| Completed | Maple Grove Parks & Rec | Maple Grove Community Center - Teen Center | Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 6th-11th | Ended |
| Completed | Minneapolis Community Ed | Olson Middle | Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026 | 9:30am - 12pm | 1st-3rd | Ended |
| Completed | Northfield Community Ed | Bridgewater Elementary | Jun 26, 2026 | 9am - 2pm | 3rd-7th | Ended |
| Completed | St Francis Community Ed | Cedar Creek Elementary | Jun 26, 2026 | 9am - 2pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Stillwater Community Ed | Stillwater Middle | Jun 26, 2026 | 9am - 2pm | 6th-8th | Ended |
| Completed | Mounds View Community Ed | Turtle Lake Elementary | Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 3rd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | New Prague Community Ed | Raven Stream Elementary | Jul 10, 2026 | 9am - 2pm | 3rd-7th | Ended |
| Completed | Wayzata Community Ed | Central Middle | Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 6th-9th | Ended |
| Completed | Little Canada Parks & Rec | Little Canada City Hall | Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Roseville Community Ed | Falcon Heights Elementary | Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Farmington Community Ed | Levi Dodge Middle | Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 3rd-7th | Ended |
| Completed | Eden Prairie Community Ed | Prairie View Elementary | Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 3rd-5th | Ended |
| Completed | Wayzata Community Ed | Meadow Ridge Elementary | Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 3rd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Bloomington Community Ed | Valley View Middle | Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 1st-5th | Ended |
| Completed | South Washington Community Ed | Cottage Grove Middle | Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 4th-8th | Ended |
| Completed | River Falls Community Ed | River Falls High | Aug 21, 2026 | 9am - 2pm | 3rd-7th | Ended |
| Open | South Washington Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 13, 2027 | 11am - 12:30pm | 2nd - 6th | Register |
| Open | Wayzata Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 13, 2027 | 11am - 12:30pm | 2nd - 6th | Register |
| Open | Watertown Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 13, 2027 | 11am - 12:30pm | 2nd-6th | Register |
| Open | Crystal Parks & Rec | Location TBD | Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 13, 2027 | 11am - 12:30pm | 2nd-6th | Coming soon! |
| Open | Sartell-St. Stephen Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 13, 2027 | 11am - 12:30pm | 2nd - 6th | Register |
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