Intro to Computer Science with Python
Get a great head start in learning how to code as well as learning computer science concepts using one of the fundamental programming languages of professional developers: Python. Its syntax allows programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code than possible in languages such as C++ or Java, making it the perfect coding language for beginners. Python is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding and basic computer skills. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day.
*Exact age/grade availability depends on each district's listing.
Hands-on project-based learning. Work in small groups. Take home your creations.
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.
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.
Summer 2026 Camp Schedule
For pricing and registration information, click Register.
| Registration | District | Location | Date | Times | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | New Prague Community Ed | Raven Stream Elementary | Jun 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM—2:00 PM | 4th-8th | Register |
| Open | Minn Institute for Talented Youth | Benilde-St. Margaret's | Jun 15, 2026—Jun 19, 2026 | 8:30 AM—11:30 AM | 4th-7th or 5th-9th | Coming soon! |
| Open | Minnetonka Community Ed | Scenic Heights Elementary | Jun 15, 2026—Jun 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM—12:00 PM | 4th-7th | Register |
| Open | Cambridge-Isanti Community Ed | Cambridge-Isanti High | Jul 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM—2:00 PM | 2nd-7th | Register |
| Open | Minn Institute for Talented Youth | Twin Cities German Immersion | Jul 13, 2026—Jul 24, 2026 | 8:45 AM—11:45 AM | 4th-7th or 5th-9th | Coming soon! |
| Open | Big Lake Community Ed | Big Lake High | Jul 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM—2:00 PM | 3rd-7th | Register |
| Open | Monticello Community Ed | Big Lake High | Jul 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM—2:00 PM | 3rd-7th | Register |
| Open | Wayzata Community Ed | Meadow Ridge Elementary | Jul 20, 2026—Jul 23, 2026 | 1:00 PM—4:00 PM | 3rd-6th | Register |
| Open | Northfield Community Ed | Bridgewater Elementary | Jul 31, 2026 | 9:00 AM—2:00 PM | 4th-8th | Register |
| Open | South Washington Community Ed | Lake Middle | Aug 17, 2026—Aug 20, 2026 | 1:00 PM—4:00 PM | 4th-8th | Register |
| Open | Hastings Community Ed | Tilden Community Center | Aug 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM—2:00 PM | 4th-7th or 5th-9th | Register |
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