Java/Python Coding Summer Tech Camp

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.

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What students will do

Write real code in Python or Java
Build games and interactive programs
Learn programming fundamentals through hands-on projects

Learning Objectives

Write and run real code in a text-based programming language
Understand variables, functions, and control flow
Build a working program or game from scratch

Class Projects

Modify Asteroids, Tetris, and Snake in Java
Hack game code to change rules, speed, and behavior

What to know

What to Bring

USB drive to save your projects on the last day

Skill Level

Beginner to intermediate — no prior coding required

Summer 2026 Camp Schedule

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Registration	District	Location	Date	Times	Grades
Open	Wayzata Community Ed	Central Middle	Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026	9am - 12pm	6th-8th	Register
Open	Minnetonka Community Ed	Minnetonka Community Ed Center	Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026	9am - 12pm	4th-8th	Register
Open	Blake School	The Blake School-Hopkins	Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 3, 2026	12:30 - 3:30pm	4th-8th	Register
Open	South Washington Community Ed	Lake Middle	Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026	9am - 12pm	5th-9th	Register
Open	Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan Community Ed	Rosemount Middle	Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026	1 - 4pm	3rd-7th	Register
Open	Eden Prairie Community Ed	Central Middle	Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026	9:30am - 12:30pm	6th-8th	Register
Open	Maple Grove Parks & Rec	Maple Grove Community Center - Teen Center	Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026	1 - 4pm	6th-8th	Register