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. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp.
Learn command syntax, triggers, and Redstone circuits to build interactive worlds and mini-games.
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.
We use Minecraft PC / Java Edition.
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.
Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp.
Summer 2025 Camp Schedule
For pricing and registration information, click Register.
| Registration | District | Location | Date | Times | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan Community Ed | Columbia Academy | Jun 8, 2026–Jun 11, 2026 | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
| Open | Mounds View Community Ed | Columbia Academy | Jun 15, 2026–Jun 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | 2nd-6th | Register |
| Open | Orono Community Ed | Columbia Academy | Jul 20, 2026–Jul 23, 2026 | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | 1st-5th | Register |
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