White Bear Lake Community Ed

Gear up for an unforgettable journey where the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and Minecraft collide! In this unique camp, students will dive into a custom-built Minecraft server that brings the magic and excitement of D&D to life. They’ll also take part in a thrilling mini D&D one-shot featuring iconic Minecraft creatures. Whether you’re a Minecraft master or brand new to D&D, this camp offers a chance to explore, create, and go on an epic quest. Bring a USB on the last day to save your projects. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp.

Design, develop, and create 3D virtual reality environments and characters to build your own VR games. Students will start with smaller projects to learn the basics of coding, design, and interaction. In the final two days, they will construct a full labyrinth complete with challenges, characters, and immersive exploration. This camp is ideal for students passionate about technology and creativity. VR projects can be viewed on most mobile devices and VR systems such as Oculus. Bring a USB on the last day to save your games.

Unleash Your Ultimate Platform Fighter! Dive into the creation of a Super Smash Bros.-style game using Construct 3, a powerful and user-friendly game development platform. Students will learn how to design, develop, and implement various game mechanics, including character selection, combat systems, item integration, and stage design. Through hands-on projects and guided instruction, participants will learn game development principles and create a dynamic platform game. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Super Smash Bros. is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. This camp is not affiliated with them.

Bring a bit of magic to life by creating your own pendant and wand with TinkerCAD while developing real 3D design skills. Students will learn how to model objects in three dimensions, experiment with shapes and structures, and apply their creativity to digital design projects. Along the way, they will take part in Harry Potter–inspired challenges and create themed video games while waiting for their 3D prints to finish. Each student will have two small printed designs sent home. Printing and material fees are included. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Harry Potter is a Warner Bros. trademark and not affiliated with this camp.

Get ready for a week of building, coding, and competing! This camp combines the creativity of the LEGO building system with the excitement of robotics. Students will team up in groups of two to three to design and build their own LEGO robots, bring them to life with block-based programming, and take on daily challenges that inspire teamwork and problem solving. Students will build learning models to understand key robotics concepts, then customize and modify their design to take on new challenges. From fun mini-missions to final competitions, including target-hitting games and an action-packed robot sumo battle, every day is packed with hands-on learning and excitement. Perfect for kids who love to build, code, and compete!

Learn the basics of game design while creating your own 3D worlds in Roblox Studio! This class introduces students to the tools and possibilities Roblox offers for designing interactive games. They’ll explore how to build environments, add characters, and bring their ideas to life with simple coding. By the end of camp, each student will have created original projects that showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills. Bring a USB on the last day to save your games.

Calling all young adventurers with a passion for storytelling and creativity! This camp is specially designed for kids eager to dive into the exciting world of YouTube content creation. Students will learn simple tricks used by pro filmmakers to plan and record videos such as “Top 10” or “Favorite List” projects. They’ll practice editing by adding transitions, soundtracks, and effects to make their videos shine. At the end, students will share their finished video. Students should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a computer. Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) on the last day to save your project.

Bring your creations to life in this hands-on 3D printing class. The ancient craft of jewelry making meets modern technology as students use TinkerCAD and 3D printers to design earrings, rings, pendants, and more. Along the way, they will explore 3D modeling skills, experiment with shapes and patterns, and see how digital design becomes physical objects. While prints are finishing, students can join themed design challenges and games to keep their creativity flowing. Each participant will have two small printed designs sent home. Printing and material fees are included. Bring a USB drive on the last day.

Let the battles begin! Designed by the experts at MIT, LEGO® WeDo Robotics' unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. Students may construct a catapult, ninja star, tank, battle axe, crossbow, and more in this camp! Students will be working in pairs.

Step into the world of Pokémon with a week of exciting STEAM adventures! Students will design and build their own coding projects, from interactive games to creative animations, while also making Pokémon-themed stop-motion films. They’ll construct sets and props, tackle fun STEAM challenges, and bring their ideas to life through coding and creativity. Along the way, students strengthen problem-solving and teamwork skills. Basic reading skills recommended. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Pokémon is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. This camp is not affiliated with them.