Welcome to Mechanical Minds: From Ideas to Machines in Motion! This engaging STEM summer camp invites young engineers, grades K-5, to dive into the exciting world of engineering and mechanics. Throughout the camp, budding inventors will explore fundamental engineering techniques and mechanisms, sparking their creativity and curiosity. Participants will have the opportunity to build their own robots, bringing their imaginative ideas to life, and embark on science projects that reflect the camp's dynamic theme. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, campers will develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of how machines work. Join us for a summer of innovation, discovery, and fun, where each child’s potential is transformed from ideas into mechanical motion! Camp Includes hands-on activities:Robotics & Engineering: campers engage in exciting challenges where they build robots, test out different gears, and create their gadgets.Science: Campers tackle DIY science experiments, like designing hydraulic arms or building miniature catapults, learning how real engineers and innovators solve problems.Coding: Programing & making with micro:bit (K-2), Minecraft Mod Creation(3-5)

Get ready to squish, scoop, and splatter! At Messy Play Adventure, preschoolers will explore exciting sensory activities indoors and outdoors, including slime-making and creative art projects - all while learning through hands-on fun. Children 42-57 months *Participants need to be able to safely engage and follow directions within a group setting.

Join the Minecraft Makers STEM Camp Adventure!Don’t just play Minecraft, create, invent, develop and collaborate in a world all too familiar to your child. In this class, students will learn Minecraft from a teamwork perspective. Students will be put into teams, build worlds, and compete against other teams to solve problems, develop expansive environments and save the day.Learning Objectives:- Introduction to Minecraft Mechanics- Game-Based Learning and Creativity- Showcasing and Presentations

From football drills to fun games and touchdown cheers, Skyhawks blends skill development with the joy of the game, creating a well-rounded introduction to football.

Food, fun and falls (as in waterfalls) will all be part of the Minnehaha Park BBQ. We will visit the famous falls, enjoy a tasty BBQ lunch and play a few lawn games. Pre-registration is required. Location: Minnehaha Falls- Picnic Shelter

Welcome to Mission Bots: Build Robots with Purpose! This engaging STEM summer camp for children in grades K-5 invites young innovators to embark on a journey of creativity and discovery. Campers will dive into the exciting world of robotics, where they will learn to design and build their own robots with the goal of tackling real-world challenges. Through fun, hands-on activities, campers will explore tech-driven solutions to environmental, social, and community issues. Guided by experienced instructors, children will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Join us for a summer of innovation, where imagination meets engineering, and where every robot has a mission to make the world a better place! Camp Includes hands-on activities:Robotics & Engineering: Design and build bots to develop intelligent solutions that could make a difference in the world.Science: Campers conduct DIY science experiments to discover the science behind their inventions, applying critical thinking and creativity to solve problems in new ways.Coding: Coding with EdBlock(K-2), 3D Modeling and Printing(3-5)

Join us to create a Mister Seahorse using creative materials such as bubble wrap and egg cartons! What is Windows of Opportunity? WOO provides recreation, education and support activities for adults with physical, sensory, neurological and/or developmental disabilities age 18 and older. We offer many interested, engaging and fun classes that are specially designed and adapted for individuals with disabilities. We offer many interested, engaging and fun classes that are specially designed and adapted for individuals with disabilities. 18+ Participation assistance is required for these needs: Communication with instructor Personal safety Manage behavior Understand and follow directions Navigate in a large facility or crowd Staff/Family Members are expected to actively provide needed support and assistance with the class or project, and refrain from texting and phone use. Some activities require payment from staff, please see class description

Since children are at different levels of development at varying ages, they learn from one another as they play, interact and develop skills. Activities are designed for fun and learning under the guidance of a licensed early childhood teacher. While children develop their social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, caregivers meet separately for parenting discussions with a licensed parent educator. Child care for siblings is available for children 3 months through 4 years of age. Caregivers and their children 2-4 years.

Since children are at different levels of development at varying ages, they learn from one another as they play, interact, and develop skills. Activities are designed for fun and learning under the guidance of a licensed early childhood teacher. While children develop their social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, parents meet separately for parenting discussions with a licensed parent educator. Child care for siblings is available for children 3 months through 4 years of age. Caregivers and their children 21-42 months.

Enter a world of wonder in this enchanting science class! Young wizards and scientists will dive into thrilling experiments to determine if they’re “muggle” (scientific) or truly magical. A hands-on adventure packed with curiosity, discovery, and a sprinkle of magic! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Mythology Master Design is an imaginative drawing enrichment for students in grades K–5 who love stories, legends, and art! In this creative class, kids explore myths from around the world and design their own mythical characters, creatures, and symbols through guided drawing activities. Students build drawing skills while using their imagination to bring gods, heroes, and magical beings to life. Perfect for young artists who love fantasy and storytelling, this class encourages creativity, confidence, and artistic expression—no myth too mighty to draw!

What makes a great NPC? In Next Level NPCs, students in grades 6–9 dive into the world of non-player characters and learn how NPCs are created, designed, and used in games. Kids will explore character roles, dialogue, decision-making, and storytelling while building their own NPC concepts. This class encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, giving students a behind-the-scenes look at how games come to life — no advanced gaming or coding experience required. Perfect for gamers, storytellers, and creative thinkers ready to level up their ideas!