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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Students will program robots to move, act and think on their own. Discover the excitement of programming your creation to follow a command and watch it go. Our classes are fun, educational, and hands-on, teaching students the foundations of building and programming concepts. Students working in teams will then be challenged to morph their projects into better, stronger, or faster robots. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

Are you curious about how hackers think? Do you love solving puzzles? In this specialty class, you'll experience the exciting world of coding, ethical hacking and cybersecurity. Uncover the techniques hackers use, practice on specially designed websites, and master the skills to protect your online information. Get ready for an adventure playing Capture the Flag Games where you'll crack codes and outsmart cyber threats. Students should have good keyboarding skills. This course is taught by Tech Academy. To learn more about Tech Academy, please visit their website: http://www.techacademymn.com/

This course builds knowledge of simple machines, engineering, programming, and teamwork in an environment full of galactic fun! Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. Working in pairs, students will create Star Wars and space-inspired robots. Models include AT-ST Biped, spinning TIE fighter, cannons, and other out-of-this-world models. 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/

Become a Pokémon Master of 3D Design! Design your own unique 3D Pokémon using TinkerCAD. Explore your creativity and experiment with SimLab and create themed video games. Learn the basics of CAD modeling and design software. One of your designed creatures will be 3D printed and sent home. Printing and material fees are included. Pokémon 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/

Design, develop, and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters to make your own 3D games and other virtual reality environments. This class is ideal for individuals who are passionate about technology, coding, and want to explore the limitless possibilities of VR. VR programs can be viewed on most mobile phones, and VR Systems like oculus or google cardboard. 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/

Exciting class with new builds and challenges! Take your engineering skills to a higher level. Build remote-controlled robots inspired by the popular Discovery Channel's BattleBots. Students will use the EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Systems and unique LEGO® Technic™ engineering components to build extreme, competitive robots. Students will be challenged to morph their projects into better, stronger, and faster robots to compete in a tournament on the last day. 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/

Calling all young adventurers with a passion for storytelling and creativity! Our class is specially designed for young kids eager to dive into the exciting world of content creation on YouTube. Learn tricks that pro filmmakers use to create top 10 or favorite list videos. Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack. Then 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/