Hacking Minecraft
One of the most popular video games in history, Minecraft, opens a world of endless possibilities limited only by imagination. In this camp, students will go beyond regular gameplay to “hack” Minecraft by learning how to modify and enhance their worlds. They’ll use popular game mods, experiment with building challenges, and unlock hidden features that change the way the game is played. Students will also create and edit custom skins and textures, personalizing their worlds to match their style. Along the way, they’ll explore how commands, mods, and creative tools work together to expand Minecraft’s potential. This camp uses the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB on the last day to save your games. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp.
*Exact age/grade availability depends on each district's listing.
Game Design & World Building.
What students will do
- Build creative multiplayer worlds and structures
- Explore mods, Redstone, and command blocks
- Complete themed challenges and mini-games
- Explore how mods, Redstone, and commands extend gameplay
- Practice creative problem-solving through collaborative building
- Apply game design and world-building concepts
- Use mods to reshape and modify the game world
- Create custom skins and textures
- Complete building challenges using commands
What to know
- USB drive to save your work on the last day
- All levels welcome — beginners to experienced players
Summer 2026 Camp Schedule
For pricing and registration information, click Register.
| Registration | District | Location | Date | Times | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed | Centennial Community Ed | Centennial High | Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Eden Prairie Community Ed | Prairie View Elementary | Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 2nd-5th | Ended |
| Completed | Forest Lake Community Ed | Forest Lake Area High | Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 2nd-6th | Ended |
| Completed | Prior Lake Community Ed | Hidden Oaks Middle | Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 3rd-7th | Ended |
| Open | Minnetonka Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 3, 2027 - Mar 10, 2027 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | South Washington Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 3, 2027 - Mar 10, 2027 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | Wayzata Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 3, 2027 - Mar 10, 2027 | 6:30 - 8pm | 2nd-6th | Register |
| Open | Litchfield Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 3, 2027 - Mar 10, 2027 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | St Francis Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 3, 2027 - Mar 10, 2027 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | Sartell-St. Stephen Community Ed | Location TBD | Mar 3, 2027 - Mar 10, 2027 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
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