How would you like to turn your next LEGO® creation into a robot, programmed to do exactly what you tell it to do? Join us for this high energy and fun robotic engineering camp where campers will build a new robot each day while learning programming on powerful software including LEGO® WeDo and Scratch programming platforms. This is a great camp to introduce students to the world of programming.

Embark on a week of exhilarating robot exploration made just for kids! Get ready to be awed as we delve into the fascinating world of robotics. Get hands-on as you make gears and set things into motion. Unite as a team to craft your very own circuits, unveiling the intricate web of connections that power robots. Delve into the mesmerizing world of sensors and witness how robots use them to navigate and interact with their surroundings. Discover the countless roles robots play in our daily lives. Experiment with sound-sensing marvels, master line-tracking wonders, and so much more! Throughout the week, you'll accumulate a wealth of knowledge and skills which you’ll use to create your own working robot to take home with you. It's a week filled with exploration, excitement, and the chance to become a budding robotics expert!

Are you ready to be a Marker STEMINIST? Campers will explore a variety of areas of science through hands on learning and a variety of activities at the STEM Camp. The areas of science we will explore during the week include: the five senses, force and motion, the sun and sky, and life science and chemistry. Spend time learning about how science finds you in your every day life!

This high-energy, hands-on week immerses campers in chemistry, biology, forensics, and food science through exciting experiments that spark curiosity and a lasting love of science.

We will focus on exploring push, pull, gravity, friction, and simple machines. Campers will explore ramps, rockets, coding, and more!

This is the place for budding game developers embark on an exciting journey into the world of Roblox! Throughout the camp, Ninjas will explore the basics of game building on Roblox, an innovative online gaming platform. They'll spend their time designing and crafting their own 3D worlds, gaining valuable skills in planning, designing, and constructing immersive environments. This isn't just about creating games—it's about bringing imaginative ideas to life! Campers will not only build and explore new realms but also have the chance to share their creations with friends locally and globally. This collaborative and creative process encourages teamwork and boosts confidence as they see their visions come to fruition.

This is the place for young storytellers to shift their imagination into high gear! Perfect for kids interested in moviemaking, Ninjas will create cinematic masterpieces set in their own Minecraft world. They'll learn about the art of scene building and storytelling, having fun expressing themselves and sharing stories with new friends. And the fun doesn't stop there-Ninjas will also delve into the basics of editing and audio mixing, transforming their raw footage into polished short movies.

Campers will dive into an exhilarating journey where coding meets robotics, using the powerful micro:bit and the dynamic CuteBot! Ninjas will bring their robotic cars (the Cutebots!) to life with the user-friendly MakeCode micro: bit editor. From programming CuteBot's movements to mastering speed control, obstacle avoidance, and line tracking, each session is packed with excitement and discovery. The grand finale will be a showcase of each camper's ingenuity as they present their custom robotic projects, demonstrating their newly acquired skills and creative flair. Get ready for a week full of innovation, learning, and fun!

This camp is tailor-made for advanced Minecraft fans aged 8 and up with a flair for creativity! This camp is a paradise for experienced players eager to elevate their game experience by mastering the art of customization. Ninjas will elevate their game experience by mastering the art of customization as they design and modify tools, weapons, and even enemies, transforming the Minecraft universe into a personal playground. By the end of the camp, they'll have the power to export their unique mods using Minecraft Java Edition, ready to awe friends and family with their creative genius.

Perfect for kids eager to explore their creativity, this camp offers a hands-on journey into designing and bringing ideas to life using Tinkercad. Ninjas will code and print their own custom models, including fun and functional items like bubble wands and keychains. As they embark on this creative adventure, they will learn invaluable tips, cool techniques, and best practices for exciting explorations in 3D modeling and printing.

Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join us this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. We include all the materials necessary for your child to participate, but full day kids should bring a lunch. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards!

The Lutheran High School Summer Camp program gives our students the chance to grow in their faith, build lasting friendships and develop skills in specific sports or activities all while getting a taste of the LHS experience. Led by our experienced coaches and teachers, each camp is designed to support personal, spiritual and skill development in a fun and encouraging environment. Per MSHSAA guidelines, any high school participants must be enrolled at LHS.

The CSA Robotics Camp is designed for students entering grades 4-9 who have an interest in robotics and drones. During this fun-filled week, campers will be introduced to the world of robotics. Using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kits, campers will design, keep notes, build, program, and test their robots. Campers will also be introduced to programming and using drones during this week of exploration and fun.

Mystery Spy & Detective Camp is an immersive, hands-on adventure where campers become junior detectives and undercover agents for the week. Each day, campers will work in age-appropriate teams to crack codes, analyze evidence, and solve exciting mysteries. Activities include fingerprinting, secret messages, disguise challenges, scavenger hunts, surveillance games, and logic puzzles—all designed to build critical thinking, teamwork, and confidence while having a blast. Campers will sharpen their observation skills, learn how to think like real detectives, and complete daily “missions” that lead up to a final Case Closed! celebration at the end of the week. Younger campers are guided through playful investigations, while older campers tackle more advanced puzzles and problem-solving challenges. Perfect for curious minds, imaginative thinkers, and kids who love a good mystery, this camp combines creativity, STEM-based thinking, and high-energy fun in a safe, supportive environment.

Get ready to blast off into the world of rockets and discover the amazing science behind them. You'll become a rocket safety superstar by learning all about the model rocket safety code. You'll also uncover the secrets of how rockets soar through the sky, stay perfectly balanced, and return safely to Earth. Each day, you'll get to build a different kind of rocket from a sleek and awesome Mad Science rocket kit to a rocket made of toilet paper tubes – how cool is that? You'll also be part of a real launch team! Imagine working together with your new friends as altitude trackers, launch preparers, and launchers. Every day, you'll watch in awe as we send a rocket soaring high into the sky.