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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

Video Production: Blockbuster Special Effects

Learn film editing basics and how to use Hollywood-style special effects techniques. Possible special effects learned in the class include Star Wars animated lasers, Harry Potter spell-like effects and other blockbuster effects. 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

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Dungeons and Dragons STEAM

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. 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

Turtle Lake Elementary School

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 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

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

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

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

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

Intro to Computer Science with Python

Get a head start in learning how to code as well as learning computer science concepts using one of the fundamental programming languages of professional developers. It allows programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code than possible in other languages, making it perfect for beginners. Python is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding and basic computer 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, Tue/Thu, Fri, Jun 17 - Jun 21

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chippewa Middle School

Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines

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! 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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

3D Printing: Dungeons & Dragons

Learn the ins and outs of 3D Design and 3D printing with TinkerCAD! TinkerCAD will teach you 3D design and 3D printing! While learning 3D design skills, students will make custom D&D D4s (4-sided) and D10s (10-sided). They'll also do fun D&D-inspired challenges in TinkerCAD's SimLab. The custom dies will be printed and sent home. Dies will be printed and sent home at the end of class. Printing and material fees are included. 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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Young Writer's Workshop

Do you have a love of writing and would like a little extra help? Would you like to learn new skills on how to improve your writing? This class is for you! Stretch your creative thinking skills by developing techniques that can enhance your writer’s voice! This is a safe place to share your work and gain new abilities and confidence. An all encompassing class to learn how to be a better writer! 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

Chippewa Middle School

3D Printing: Jewelry Fabrication & Arts

Bring your creations to life in this 3D printing class. The ancient craft of jewelry making is brought to the modern world using TinkerCad and 3D printers. Students will learn to build 2D and 3D models on the computer using CAD software. They will design and print a pair of earrings, a ring, or a pendant in this class. Additionally, they will get to bring home two of their 3D creations. Printing and material fees are included. 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

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Coding and Hacking Java Games

Hack into the code of classic games! Students will learn Java coding skills while modifying games such as Asteroids, Tetris, Snake, and more! Coding beginners and more experienced students will love this class. This fun class is our staff and students' favorite codling class. This class requires keyboarding skills, as we will be editing text files. Bringing a flash drive to save code is recommended. 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 8 - Jul 11

Highview Middle School

Video Game Design

Join us for an exciting week of game design! This course will give you hands-on experience developing your own game. Students will create their own version of asteroids from scratch, using construct 3, a visual coding platform that teaches students the basics and structure of programming. Computer skills are needed (this includes good keyboard and mouse skills). Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. 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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chippewa Middle School

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

Video Production: YouTube, Instagram & More

Unleash your creativity and become a content creator. Learn the art of producing video shorts for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. Edit the video, add motion graphics, and special effects to your own video short, while practicing storytelling and film production techniques. Explore the art and science behind creating compelling short videos that resonate with audiences. Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your video on the last day. 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 15 - Jul 18

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chippewa Middle 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

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

Minecraft Game Designer: Custom Adventure Maps

Turn Minecraft from a game into a visual learning tool! Collaborate to create your own themed adventure maps. This class strongly emphasizes creativity, exploration, and cooperative learning experiences. While immersed in Minecraft's fun and creative world, students will learn about programming and game design concepts. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. 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, Tue/Thu, Fri, Jun 17 - Jun 21

Chippewa Middle School

Extreme Robotics: Battlebots

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. 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 15 - Jul 18

Chippewa Middle School

3D Engineering: Architectural & Structural Design

Bring your imagination to life. Become a master bricklayer and use our special architectural LEGO® kits to build your creations. Be an architect as you learn the principles of construction. The main goal of the course is to introduce the concept of 3-dimensions and their role in design. Students will construct buildings, structures, towers, castles, and more within teams. Students will learn construction principles and use math skills to experiment with scale and size, staggering vs. stacking bricks, and more. We'll build houses with removable roofs, castles with turrets, and towers of strength! It might just be impossible to exhaust the creative potential of LEGO® bricks. With an active imagination as your guide, there are endless possibilities. Students will be working in pairs. 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

Turtle Lake Elementary School

Engineering: Rube Goldberg Machines

Chain reactions! Design and build amazing moving machines and teach our Lego bricks new tricks! With an active imagination as your guide, there are endless possibilities. Students working in pairs will learn about physics and engineering concepts such as Velocity, Projectiles, Trajectories, Force, Motion, and more. Every day students will learn new ways to combine Legos to cause different chain reactions and, on the last day, design their own Rube Goldberg Machine, film editing basics and how to use Hollywood-style special effects techniques. Possible special effects learned in the class include Star Wars animated lasers, Harry Potter spell-like effects, and other blockbuster effects. Groups' final projects will be emailed to parents, or students may bring a USB jump drive on the last day. Student photography releases must be signed for this class. 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

Turtle Lake Elementary School