Visual Coding Summer Tech Camp
Game Design with Roblox
Learn the basics of game design while creating your own 3D worlds in Roblox Studio! This class introduces students to the tools and possibilities Roblox offers for designing interactive games. They’ll explore how to build environments, add characters, and bring their ideas to life with simple coding. By the end of camp, each student will have created original projects that showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills. Bring a USB on the last day to save your games.
Category
Visual Coding
Grades
2nd-5th or 3rd-6th
*Exact age/grade availability depends on each district's listing.
Featured Skill
Featured Skill
Visual Game Coding.
What students will do
- Design and code original games
- Learn programming concepts like loops and events
- Share and play finished projects with the class
Learning Objectives
- Apply core programming concepts: loops, events, and conditions
- Design and build a complete interactive game or project
- Develop computational thinking and creative problem-solving
Class Projects
- Build a 3D environment in Roblox Studio
- Add characters and interactive elements with Lua coding
What to know
What to Bring
- USB drive to save your projects on the last day
Skill Level
- Beginner-friendly — no coding experience needed
Summer 2026 Camp Schedule
For pricing and registration information, click Register.
| Registration | District | Location | Date | Times | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed | Buffalo Community Ed | Discovery Center | Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Eastern Carver Community Ed | Family Learning Center | Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026 | 12:30 - 3:30pm | 2nd-5th | Ended |
| Completed | Waconia Community Ed | Southview Elementary | Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | N St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Community Ed | Castle Elementary | Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 1st-5th | Ended |
| Completed | Bloomington Community Ed | Valley View Middle | Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026 | 12:30 - 3:30pm | 1st-5th | Ended |
| Completed | Eden Prairie Community Ed | Prairie View Elementary | Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-5th | Ended |
| Completed | South Washington Community Ed | Lake Middle | Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 3rd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Osseo, Maple Grove Community Ed | Rice Lake Elementary | Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Delano Community Ed | Delano High | Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 17, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 1st-5th | Ended |
| Completed | Farmington Community Ed | Levi Dodge Middle | Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Little Canada Parks & Rec | Little Canada City Hall | Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 1, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan Community Ed | Dakota Hills Middle | Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Hopkins Community Ed | Eisenhower Elementary | Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-5th | Ended |
| Completed | Orono Community Ed | Orono Intermediate | Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 1st-5th | Ended |
| Completed | White Bear Lake Community Ed | Central Middle | Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Minn Institute for Talented Youth | Benilde-St. Margaret's | Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026 | 8:30 - 9:50am | 1st-2nd | Ended |
| Completed | U of M | University Rec Center | Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026 | 10am - 12pm | 3rd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | U of M | University Rec Center | Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026 | 1 - 3pm | 3rd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | St Francis Community Ed | St Francis Elementary | Jul 21, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Blaine Park & Rec | Blaine City Hall | Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 3rd-7th | Ended |
| Completed | Minneapolis Rec - Keewaydin | Keewaydin Park | Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 3rd-8th | Ended |
| Completed | St Paul Rec | Linwood Rec Center | Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | St Michael & Albertville Community Ed | St. Michaels Elementary | Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Lakeville Community Ed | Lakeview Elementary | Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026 | 12:45 - 3:45pm | 1st-5th | Ended |
| Completed | Roseville Community Ed | Falcon Heights Elementary | Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Open | Orono Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 22, 2027 | 6 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | Sartell-St. Stephen Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 22, 2027 | 6 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | St Francis Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 22, 2027 | 6 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | Tri City Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 22, 2027 | 6 - 8pm | 3rd-7th | Register |
| Open | Prior Lake Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 22, 2027 | 6 - 8pm | 3rd-7th | Register |
| Open | North Branch Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 22, 2027 | 6 - 8pm | 3rd-7th | Register |
| Open | Wayzata Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 22, 2027 | 6 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | Big Lake Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 22, 2027 | 6 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | South Washington Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 22, 2027 | 6 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
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