Eden Prairie Community Education

Explore the awesome world of Dungeons & Dragons! Learn about the game, create your own character, and embark on a short one-shot adventure. Participate in D&D-related STEAM activities, like creating your own D&D-inspired video game. Bring a USB drive on the last day. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Use MCreator to create your own mods based off your favorite superheroes. Design unique superhero abilities and tools for Minecraft Java Edition. Students should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a computer. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Students will be introduced to object-oriented programming and elements of the Java language while learning to code their text-based RPG (roleplaying game). No programming experience is necessary, but familiarity with everyday tasks using a computer operating system (text-editing and understanding directory structures) and keyboarding is required. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Build, Battle, and Conquer! Get ready for epic LEGO® model battles in our RC Battles camp! Design, build, and program your own remote-controlled LEGO® models to compete in thrilling challenges. Learn strategies to develop effective tactics for winning battles. Apply engineering principles to design and build models that are both powerful and durable. Students will be working in small teams of 2-3. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Make, Experiment, and Play! Our hands-on building activities will inspire you if you love building and inventions! Students working in pairs will learn about physics and engineering concepts. Build machines that will whirl, flip, launch, or cruise. Every day will involve fun Lego challenges, puzzles, or game contests. The perfect opportunity for kids who enjoy loads of active building fun! This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Learn the ins and outs of 3D Design and 3D printing with TinkerCAD! While learning 3D design skills, students will make custom D&D D4s (4-sided dice) and D10s (10-sided dice). They'll also do fun D&D-inspired challenges and a mini-campaign while waiting for the prints to finish. Dice will be printed and sent home. Printing and material fees are included. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Explore the design career field! Learn about architecture and test your design ideas through art, building activities, and design challenges, with exploration through architectural models. This class was developed in collaboration with local Twin Cities designers. We will introduce students to the 3D design tool TinkerCAD to plan and design their architectural creations. Create fun designs to complete different architectural CAD challenges. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

This camp is a hands-on product design class emphasizing creative thinking and problem-solving. Students will explore options to find, modify, and prepare 3D files to be brought to life using a 3D printer. By the end of this course, students will become familiar with the workflow and terminology of digital fabrication. We begin learning by designing and printing functional fishing lures, then continue solving design challenges. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Build cars and dragsters with motors and sensors to explore the environment. Students working in teams will be introduced to robotics fun and learn about the programming process along the way. Every day students will explore a different car model, and on the last day, take what they learn to create their own car and compete in a racing tournament. Students will be working in small teams. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Ready to take your coding skills to the next level? You'll dive deep into the world of programming, master the fundamentals of JavaScript, and build impressive projects that showcase your creativity and problem-solving abilities. JavaScript is a versatile and widely used programming language that plays a crucial role in making websites interactive and dynamic. JavaScript is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding skills. Bring a USB drive to save your projects. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Students will work in small teams using the EV3 Mindstorms Robotic Systems and specialized LEGO® Technic™ engineering components to build extreme robots and run programs to experiment with and overcome Olympic-style challenges. Students will then be challenged to morph their projects into better, stronger, or faster robots. Possible robotic projects include Shot Put Launcher, Flipping Gymnast, Sumobot, and more. Students will be working in small teams of 2-3. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches children about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. The LEGO® Education WeDo Robotics Builder class allows students to explore different concepts in robotics. Possible models may include scuba driver, clown fish, bathyscope, sea gulls, submarines, and more. Students will build LEGO® models featuring working motors, tilt sensors, motion detectors, and a LEGO® USB Robotics Hub. Students will be working in pairs. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Join us as we explore, investigate, and solve problems. This exciting, hands-on engineering class combines LEGO® Education and LEGO® Technic™ materials to study design, technology, science, and mathematics. Students working in pairs will build learning models and then be challenged to customize and improve their projects with what they have learned. We will investigate design principles, mechanisms, pneumatics, pressure, prototyping, energy, and many more. Possible projects include the scissor lift, stamping press, robotic arm, robotic hand, animatronic scarecrow, and dinosaur. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the future of technology with our day camp. If you're curious about how computers can learn, make decisions, and even think like humans, this camp is your gateway to the world of AI and ML. Discover what AI is all about and explore its various applications in today's world. Learn about AI the fascinating possibilities it holds. Python is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding skills. Bring a USB drive to save your games. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

This camp will energize and excite students by combining the LEGO® building system's versatility and the Mindstorms EV3 (the most sophisticated microcomputer brick ever made by LEGO®). Working each day in teams, students will construct fun LEGO® models, experiment with programs, and compete in robotic challenges. Robot building, block programming, and teamwork will be part of each day's activities. The final challenges will be centered around hitting targets and a sumo battle. Students will be working in small teams of 2-3. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Create your own stop-motion animation using characters from the Harry Potter and Fantastical Beasts series. Students will build and design magical-themed scenes and props. Then, they will handle all the technical details of filming scenes, including stop-motion, digital editing, special effects, and transitions to the movie. Students will create digital animations and participate in our Harry Potter-themed STEAM activities. Students should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a computer. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Harry Potter is a Warner Bros. trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

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. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Your Sound, Your Stage: Become a Digital Music Superstar! Create killer beats, remix awesome tracks, and learn to make music videos. No experience needed – just your love of music and video! Use sound effects, video clips and mix it all into a masterpiece. We'll show you how to create amazing lyric videos where the words come to life and make music videos with video clips and special effects that will wow your friends. Students should bring their own headphones to class. Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) on the last day. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

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. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Learn the basics of game design in this class using the hit game, Roblox. Create your own 3D games in Roblox Studio! In this class, we will explore the different possibilities Roblox has to offer in creating awesome games. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Yes, we CAN learn about robotics! With the LEGO™ WeDo Robotics System, young children can build and program their robotic creations. Young imaginations soar! The LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Builder allows students to explore different robotic themes. Students working in teams will work with simple machines, program models they design and create, measure time and distance, write, and much more! This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

YouTube is the top destination for online videos. Learn how to create a YouTube Let's Play video: capture and do a P.C. gaming session voice-over! In the first half of camp, learn tricks pro filmmakers use for better shots, capture gameplay, add sound effects. You will also learn to use our film editing software in a class project. Then, in the second half of camp, students will create their short videos. Choose from capturing a Minecraft, Lego Racer, Minesweeper, or Solitaire session. Edit your video, add transitions, and insert a soundtrack. Finally, share your finished video with the world. Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your games on the last day. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/