Engineering: Crazy Action Contraptions
Unleash your imagination as you journey through the wide-ranging world of LEGO® building. Working in pairs, students will build models and discuss the engineering science behind each creation. This engaging, hands-on class shows how engineering can be both silly and educational at the same time. Students will then be challenged to improve and customize their designs for added creativity. Possible projects include the never-look-back machine, skittletops, do-nothing machine, coat hanger daredevil, trapdoor cable car, parachute machine, rubber band racer, and other wild contraptions.
*Exact age/grade availability depends on each district's listing. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp.
Learn command syntax, triggers, and Redstone circuits to build interactive worlds and mini-games.
What students will do
This camp turns Minecraft into a logic playground: students practice structured thinking while building things they actually want to show off.
- Hands-on project-based learning
- Work in small groups
- Take home your creations
What to know
Quick details parents care about — clear, scannable, and reduces "before camp" emails.
We use Minecraft PC / Java Edition.
Bring a USB on the last day to save your projects.
Great for students who enjoy Minecraft and want a deeper, more "engineering" style experience.
Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp.
Summer 2025 Camp Schedule
For pricing and registration information, click Register.
| Registration | District | Location | Date | Times | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan Community Ed | Columbia Academy | Aug 3, 2026–Aug 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | 1st-4th | Register |
| Open | Mounds View Community Ed | Columbia Academy | Aug 3, 2026–Aug 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | zMain Virtual List | Columbia Academy | Aug 3, 2026–Aug 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
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