Retro Game Modding with Java
Hack into the code of classic games! Students will learn Java coding skills while modifying games such as Asteroids, Tetris, Snake, and more! Coding beginners and more experienced students will love this class. This fun class is our staff and students' favorite codling class. Java is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding and basic computer skills. Bring a USB drive to save your games.
*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 | Wayzata Community Ed | Central Middle | Jun 15, 2026—Jun 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM—12:00 PM | 6th-8th | Register |
| Open | Minnetonka Community Ed | Minnetonka Community Ed Center | Jun 29, 2026—Jul 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM—12:00 PM | 4th-8th | Register |
| Open | Blake School | The Blake School-Hopkins | Jun 29, 2026—Jul 3, 2026 | 12:30 PM—3:30 PM | 4th-8th | Register |
| Open | South Washington Community Ed | Lake Middle | Jul 6, 2026—Jul 9, 2026 | 9:00 AM—12:00 PM | 5th-9th | Register |
| Open | Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan Community Ed | Rosemount Middle | Jul 13, 2026—Jul 16, 2026 | 1:00 PM—4:00 PM | 3rd-7th | Register |
| Open | Eden Prairie Community Ed | Central Middle | Jul 20, 2026—Jul 23, 2026 | 9:30 AM—12:30 PM | 6th-8th | Register |
| Open | Maple Grove Parks & Rec | Maple Grove Community Center - Teen Center | Jul 20, 2026—Jul 23, 2026 | 1:00 PM—4:00 PM | 4th-7th or 5th-9th | Register |
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