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.
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
- 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
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | New Life Academy | New Life Academy | Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026 | 10am - 12pm | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Minnetonka Community Ed | Scenic Heights Elementary | Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Waconia Community Ed | Southview Elementary | Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Mahtomedi Community Ed | O.H. Anderson Elementary | Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | K-4th | Register |
| Open | Shakopee Community Ed | Sweeney Elem | Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Wayzata Community Ed | Meadow Ridge Elementary | Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-6th | Register |
| Open | Eden Prairie Community Ed | Prairie View Elementary | Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Saint Ambrose of Woodbury | Saint Ambrose of Woodbury | Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 | 9 - 10:30am | 1st-3rd | Register |
| Open | Farmington Community Ed | Levi Dodge Middle | Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 2nd-6th | Register |
| Open | Orono Community Ed | Orono Intermediate | Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | K-4th | Register |
| Open | Roseville Community Ed | Falcon Heights Elementary | Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026 | 9am - 12pm | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Bloomington Community Ed | Valley View Middle | Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026 | 12:30 - 3:30pm | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | South Washington Community Ed | Cottage Grove Middle | Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026 | 1 - 4pm | 3rd-7th | Register |
Click a district name to view their full camp schedule and locations.
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