Tech Academy
Minecraft Summer Tech Camp

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.

Category
Minecraft
Grades
2nd-5th or 3rd-7th

*Exact age/grade availability depends on each district's listing.

Featured Skill
Featured Skill
Minecraft Survival Camp: Defeat the Ender Dragon illustration

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
Learning Objectives
  • Explore how mods, Redstone, and commands extend gameplay
  • Practice creative problem-solving through collaborative building
  • Apply game design and world-building concepts
Class Projects
  • Survive a multiplayer world with your classmates
  • Brew potions, enchant gear, and battle mobs
  • Build a world culminating in a boss encounter

What to know

What to Bring
  • USB drive to save your work on the last day
Skill Level
  • All levels welcome — beginners to experienced players

Summer 2026 Camp Schedule

For pricing and registration information, click Register.

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RegistrationDistrictLocationDateTimesGrades
CompletedNew Life AcademyNew Life AcademyJun 8, 2026 - Jun 11, 202610am - 12pm1st-5thEnded
CompletedMinnetonka Community EdScenic Heights ElementaryJun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 20261 - 4pm1st-5thEnded
CompletedWaconia Community EdSouthview ElementaryJun 22, 2026 - Jun 25, 20269am - 12pm1st-5thEnded
CompletedMahtomedi Community EdO.H. Anderson ElementaryJun 29, 2026 - Jul 2, 20269am - 12pmK-4thEnded
CompletedShakopee Community EdSweeney ElemJun 29, 2026 - Jul 2, 20261 - 4pm1st-5thEnded
CompletedWayzata Community EdMeadow Ridge ElementaryJun 29, 2026 - Jul 2, 20261 - 4pm2nd-6thEnded
CompletedEden Prairie Community EdPrairie View ElementaryJul 6, 2026 - Jul 9, 20269am - 12pm1st-5thEnded
CompletedSaint Ambrose of WoodburySaint Ambrose of WoodburyJul 13, 2026 - Jul 17, 20269 - 10:30am1st-3rdEnded
CompletedOrono Community EdOrono IntermediateJul 20, 2026 - Jul 23, 20261 - 4pmK-4thEnded
CompletedFarmington Community EdLevi Dodge MiddleJul 20, 2026 - Jul 23, 20261 - 4pm2nd-6thEnded
CompletedRoseville Community EdFalcon Heights ElementaryJul 27, 2026 - Jul 30, 20269am - 12pm1st-5thEnded
CompletedBloomington Community EdValley View MiddleAug 3, 2026 - Aug 6, 202612:30 - 3:30pm1st-5thEnded
CompletedSouth Washington Community EdCottage Grove MiddleAug 10, 2026 - Aug 13, 20261 - 4pm3rd-7thEnded
OpenN St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Community EdLocation TBDNov 19, 20266 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenWayzata Community EdLocation TBDNov 19, 20266 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenSt Cloud Community EdLocation TBDNov 19, 20266 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenRoyaltonLocation TBDNov 19, 20266 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenRochester Community EdLocation TBDNov 19, 20266 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenOwatonna Community EdLocation TBDNov 19, 20266 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenNew UlmLocation TBDNov 19, 20266 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenSouth Washington Community EdLocation TBDNov 19, 20266 - 8pm1st-5thRegister
OpenHoward Lake, Waverly, Winsted Community EdLocation TBDNov 19, 20266 - 8pm1st-5thRegister
OpenPequot Lakes Community EdLocation TBDNov 19, 20266 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenSouth Washington Community EdLocation TBDFeb 18, 20276 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenWayzata Community EdLocation TBDFeb 18, 20276 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenEastern Carver Community EdLocation TBDFeb 18, 20276 - 8pm1st-5thRegister
OpenWatertown Community EdLocation TBDFeb 18, 20276 - 8pm1st-5thRegister
OpenSt Francis Community EdLocation TBDFeb 18, 20276 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenSartell-St. Stephen Community EdLocation TBDFeb 18, 20276 - 8pm1st - 5thRegister
OpenShoreview Parks & RecShoreview Community CenterJun 21, 2027 - Jun 24, 20271 - 4pm2nd-6thRegister

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