Game World Builders: Nintendo-Inspired STEAM Camp
Power up your creativity with a week of Nintendo-inspired STEAM fun! Jump into a week of Nintendo-themed fun where technology and creativity collide! Students will begin by creating stop-motion movies starring Mario and friends, learning how to plan, animate, and edit their own short films. As the week continues, they’ll shift into coding, building Nintendo-inspired games such as maze challenges, coin-catching adventures, and drawing with Pikachu. Each day introduces a new hands-on project that blends coding, animation, and storytelling while encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Basic reading skills are recommended. Bring a USB on the last day to save your projects. 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. 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 | Jun 15, 2026–Jun 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | 1st-4th | Register |
| Open | Mounds View Community Ed | Columbia Academy | Jun 22, 2026–Jun 25, 2026 | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | 1st-4th | Register |
| Open | Orono Community Ed | Columbia Academy | Jun 29, 2026–Jul 2, 2026 | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Buffalo Community Ed | Columbia Academy | Jul 6, 2026–Jul 9, 2026 | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Stillwater Community Ed | Columbia Academy | Jul 27, 2026–Jul 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | 1st-4th | Register |
| Open | Roseville - Tech Academy | Columbia Academy | Aug 10, 2026–Aug 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
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