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Extreme Robotics: Bionic Beasts & Creatures

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. Presented by Tech Academy. Please note: This is for Middle School students. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 29 - Aug 1

Chippewa Middle School

Fantastic Electric Toys

Do you like buzzers? Speakers? LED lights? In this electrifying camp we’ll use all of them to engineer outrageously fun toys and contraptions. As you do, learn about circuits and the power of electricity. Take home tons of fun, ELECTRIC toys that you build your own and earn the title of Master Toymaker. This camp also includes other fun activities as well! Presented by TechTacToe. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Glam Lab

Join us at this glitz and glam camp and make your own bath bombs, lip balm, soaps, shower dough, Glam Goo, salt scrub and more fun science experiments! You will have a blast concocting all types of beauty and bath products while you learn the science behind them all. Add a pinch of imagination as you create cool packages to take home your creations! Presented by TechTacToe. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon, Tue/Thu, Fri, Jun 17 - Jun 21

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Glow-in-the-Dark Engineering

Illuminate the light this summer with awesome STEAM projects. Have fun as we explore glow in the dark pigments and learn the difference between fluorescent vs luminescent. We’ll also use LED lights to create a handy flashlight, light up under water sea monsters, engineer a cool night lamp, and more! Full of fun STEM and art projects (STEAM). Take home a light-up project every day! Presented by Tech Tac Toe. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 29 - Aug 1

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Growing & Cooking with the Sun

The sun is your best friend if you know how to use it! This class teaches how to cook with just the sun. Solar cooking bypasses traditional cooking means. No electricity, gas, charcoal, or wood needed for solar cooking. Students will learn how to cook meals, dry food for preservation, and purify water all with the sun. In the end, students will build their own mini sun oven and take home a micro green plant.. Presented by GoSolar! Kidz. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance:Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Wed, Jul 1 - Jul 3

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Hogwarts Secret Magic Lab

This summer immerse yourself in the magic world of wizards as you join us in this one-of-a kind mix of STEAM (STEM and art projects) adventures. Create a magic light-up wand, mix up fun concoctions, engineer your own locomotive, create your very own Golden Snitch™ and many more fascinating projects. Your summer can’t get more magical! Presented by Tech Tac Toe. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 15 - Jul 18

Turtle Lake Elementary School

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Intermediate & Advanced Cubes

Embark on a journey of twisty challenges, vibrant colors and mind-bending strategies. Elevate your skills with advanced solving methods, engage in friendly competition and unleash your artistic side with cube art. Immerse yourself in the global cubing community, exploring its history, competitions and etiquette. Presented by Cubing Enrichment Opportunities. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance:Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Intro to Game Design with Roblox

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. Students should have basic reading skills. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Intro to Video Game Design with Nintendo Characters

Create YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME! Love video games? Choose your storyline with popular Nintendo characters as your stars. Add challenges and difficulty levels. Then, share your game by email or post it on the web to challenge family and friends. Now students between 6 and 9 years old can practice math, logic, and programming and put their video game talents to work! Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Students should have basic reading skills. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Jedi Movie-Making and STEAM

From a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars comes to life! Work on a stop-motion animated Star Wars short. Participants will create and design out-of-this-world scenes, vehicles, starships and props. Instructors will take participants through the entire digital filmmaking process from start to finish. Participants will create a Star Wars animation and participate in other Star Wars themed STEAM activities. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon, Tue/Thu, Fri, Jun 17 - Jun 21

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Jr. Animal Crossing Engineering Camp

Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with our Jr Animal Crossing Engineering Camp! Inspired by the video game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons", you will hunt down insects, fish in the ocean and make friends on your island. Fun, hands-on activities include building shelters, bridges, making tools like shovels and fishing rods and even a light-up bug! Presented by Engineering for Kids. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 15 - Jul 18

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Jr. Electrified Engineers

Get charged up for this exciting week of electrical engineering! In this camp students explore aspects of electricity, such as magnetism, static electricity, circuitry, and more. We will spark your imagination as you tackle electrifying, hands-on engineering challenges using our EFK Engineering Design Process. Explore, discover, illuminate! Presented by Engineering for Kids Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Jr. Pokemon Engineers

Young campers will follow their Pokémon trainers in daily STEM projects revolving around the fantastic world of Pokémon! Make a fizzing Poke Ball, light up Pikachu, Poke Ball catapult and more! You’ll be on your way to becoming a Pokémon master by the end of the camp! Presented by Engineering for Kids. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 15 - Jul 18

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Kids vs. Wild

Do you have what it takes to survive in the Wild? In this cool camp you and your team will get challenged to create cool gadgets to “survive” in the Wild! From engineering a cool periscope, harness the power of the sun to cook (marshmallows! - yummy), engineer a device for drinkable water, engineer a shelter, and so much more, you'll return transformed from this cool adventure! Presented by Tech Tac Toe. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Lightning Thief Engineering

The demigods have come together to train at Camp Half-Blood. Inspired by the 1st Percy Jackson book "The Lightning Thief", students use the engineering design process to recreate objects and transform themselves into modern-day heroes. With new and exciting activities each day, students learn to solve problems, work as a team and unleash the hero within. Explore different engineering fields and make a light-up bolt, cast in stone, flying shoes and more! Presented by Engineering for Kids. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 15 - Jul 18

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Mega Boat Engineering with LEGO®

Get your hands on the largest floating boat LEGO® has EVER created (almost two feet long!) and advanced LEGO® technic bricks and motors to engineer fantastic self-propelled boats! Perhaps you want to build a river boat or a boat with wind turbine blades? You can design them all in this camp. Then you’ll captain your boat to race it against friends. Presented by TechTacToe. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Minecraft Coding: Redstone & Automation

Elevate your in-game creations by delving into engineering, automation and programming in the beloved Minecraft universe. This course teaches students to create automated mechanisms and master various redstone elements. Harness the power of Minecraft Java Edition for an immersive learning experience. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Minecraft Escape Room

Dig deep and get exploring in puzzle-filled maps in this Minecraft camp! Using Minecraft EDU, you’ll learn how to use redstone mechanisms and programmed commands in order to create the perfect Minecraft Escape Map. You’ll design fun puzzles, engineering traps to trick your friends, and even -make hidden rooms to hide your treasure! By the end of this class, you will be able to show off your new adventure mapping, redstone, and command skills to your friends. No advanced Minecraft knowledge required. Presented by Tech Tac Toe. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Jul 25

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Waitlist

Minecraft Mod Development: Custom Sword & Super-Tools

For Minecraft enthusiasts that want to learn how to create their own custom sword. Learn how to make custom tools! Learn to make Java mods for Minecraft: Java Edition using MCreator. Bring a USB drive to save your creations on the last day. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 15 - Jul 18

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Minecraft YouTube Video Creation

Learn to launch your own channel with expert tips on recording, editing, music mixing and uploads. Dive into discussions on fair use, copyright and share insights with like-minded peers. Elevate your gaming experience in this coolest summer camp for budding content creators. Presented by Tech Tac Toe. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon, Tue/Thu, Fri, Jun 17 - Jun 21

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Waitlist

Multiplayer Minecraft: Block Hunter

Join us in this new multiplayer Minecraft class as we play this hide-and-seek game. Hunters will work together to find the hidden blocks and animals on our new adventure map. Get ideas to create your own Block Hunter mini-game. We will be using Minecraft: Java Edition. Bring a USB drive to save your creations on the last day. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Jul 25

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder

Minecraft has been a sandbox-building game dominating the world of video gaming for the past several years. Collaborate with fellow students to construct a city! Students will take home their completed world files at the end of class. Beginners and experienced Minecrafters alike will love this action-packed camp! We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Wed, Jul 1 - Jul 3

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Multiplayer Minecraft: Master Builders

Join us in this new multiplayer Minecraft class. We will go over basic, and not so basic building techniques. Then work alone or collaboratively to complete building challenges on our Tech Academy Minecraft servers. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon-Thu, Jul 29 - Aug 1

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Robotic Builders: Marine Explorers

Participants will build with the LEGO® Education WeDo robotics system to explore and learn about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. Possible models may include scuba driver, clown fish, bathy scope, sea gulls, submarines, and more. Students will build LEGO® models featuring working motors, tilt sensors, motion detectors, and a LEGO® USB Robotics Hub. Presented by Tech Academy. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.

Mon, Tue/Thu, Fri, Jun 17 - Jun 21

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School