Minecraft Survival Camp: Defeat the Ender Dragon
Embark on the ultimate Minecraft adventure! In this camp, students will team up in our multiplayer survival world to explore, gather resources, and take on epic challenges. Each day, campers will use different survival skills, crafting tools, mining for materials, brewing potions, enchanting gear, and preparing for battle. Along the way, they’ll practice defeating mobs, complete quests, and discover the secrets of the Nether Then, jump into world-building with ready-made worlds and landscapes to set the stage. Add unique powers, creative challenges, cutscenes and epic boss encounters to craft a game full of excitement and imagination. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB drive to save your games. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them.
*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 Life Academy | New Life Academy | Jun 8, 2026—Jun 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM—12:00 PM | 1st-5th | Coming soon! |
| Open | Minnetonka Community Ed | Scenic Heights Elementary | Jun 15, 2026—Jun 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM—4:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Waconia Community Ed | Location TBD | Jun 22, 2026—Jun 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM—12:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Mahtomedi Community Ed | Location TBD | Jun 29, 2026—Jul 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM—12:00 PM | 2nd-5th or 3rd-7th | Register |
| Open | Shakopee Community Ed | Sweeney Elem | Jun 29, 2026—Jul 2, 2026 | 1:00 PM—4:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Wayzata Community Ed | Meadow Ridge Elementary | Jun 29, 2026—Jul 2, 2026 | 1:00 PM—4:00 PM | 2nd-6th | Register |
| Open | Eden Prairie Community Ed | Prairie View Elementary | Jul 6, 2026—Jul 9, 2026 | 9:00 AM—12:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Saint Ambrose of Woodbury | Saint Ambrose of Woodbury | Jul 13, 2026—Jul 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM—10:30 AM | 1st-3rd | Coming soon! |
| Open | Farmington Community Ed | Levi Dodge Middle | Jul 20, 2026—Jul 23, 2026 | 1:00 PM—4:00 PM | 2nd-6th | Register |
| Open | Orono Community Ed | Orono Intermediate | Jul 20, 2026—Jul 23, 2026 | 1:00 PM—4:00 PM | K-4th | Register |
| Open | Roseville Community Ed | Falcon Heights Elementary | Jul 27, 2026—Jul 30, 2026 | 9:00 AM—12:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Bloomington Community Ed | Valley View Middle | Aug 3, 2026—Aug 6, 2026 | 12:30 PM—3:30 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | South Washington Community Ed | Cottage Grove Middle | Aug 10, 2026—Aug 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM—4:00 PM | 3rd-7th | Register |
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