Wayzata Community Ed

Step into a magical world of fantasy and invention at Jr. Enchanted Engineering Camp! Young engineers will bring fairy tales to life as they solve hands-on engineering challenges inspired by beloved stories. Each day, campers will tackle a new project to help their favorite characters, from designing the perfect chair for Goldilocks to building a speedier carriage for Cinderella. They’ll invent clever ways for Rapunzel to escape her tower, create sturdy homes for the Three Little Pigs, and more! Through teamwork, imagination, and exploration, campers will gain confidence in problem-solving and creativity, making each day a unique adventure in engineering and storybook magic

Step into the world of 3D printing and bring your ideas to life! This class is perfect for beginners who love to draw, design, and see their creations take shape. Students will learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad, designing custom parts for their very own robots. By the end of the week, they’ll have built two exciting DC-powered robots—a sketchbot and a drive bot. This hands-on course encourages creativity and problem-solving, and students will need to be comfortable using a laptop and mouse to design their robots.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure in engineering! Young engineers will explore the wonders of electricity, magnetism, and circuits through hands-on projects like creating a magnetic ice skater, electro-dough, flashlight, and more.

Get ready for an extraordinary adventure where young minds take charge in exploring the skies, roads, and seas! Each day, campers will receive their passport and 'travel' to a new country using a different mode of transportation they’ve engineered themselves. Whether it’s designing planes, trains, boats, or cars, students will tackle daily hands-on challenges to reach their destination. By the end of the week, they’ll have a passport full of memories, a collection of creative transportation projects, and a rich experience of cultures from around the world!

In this fun camp, students will explore video game design with Bloxels! Using a simple touchscreen interface, they’ll create characters, build levels, and design gameplay. By the end, each student will have a game they can play on a computer or tablet. This hands-on camp is perfect for young creators with big ideas—no experience needed!

Get ready for an exciting adventure in the Wizard's Escape Room Challenge! This camp combines problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork as campers dive into thrilling escape room scenarios set in the magical realm. Each day begins with a new escape room experience, where teams must tackle engineering challenges and puzzles—such as designing enchanted locks, deciphering magical codes, or building contraptions to break free. In the second half of the day, campers will shift gears and explore the art of escape room design. Working in teams, they’ll design their own escape rooms, creating puzzles and challenges for others to solve. On the final day, teams will present their rooms and try to outsmart each other in this ultimate test of creativity and collaboration!

Who doesn’t love a little extra sparkle? Fancy is for everyone! In this camp, we’ll transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, turning everyday items into something truly fabulous. With a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of STEM, life becomes fantastique! Experience indoor glamping as you build cozy forts, craft glowing wands, create your own lip gloss, and mix up some fancy slime. The week wraps up with a special pajama party featuring deliciously fancy s’mores. Join us for a week of fun, friendship, and fabulous creations!

Bring your Minecraft world to life with 3D printing! This class is perfect for students with little to no experience in 3D printing and is ideal for those who love to design and see their ideas come to life. Students will learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad, applying the Engineering Design Process to create their own Minecraft-inspired designs from scratch. They’ll choose two creations to print in class and take home. To ensure everyone can print their designs, some items may be scaled down for class-time printing. Students should be comfortable using a laptop and mouse to bring their Minecraft visions to life!

Get ready for an exciting adventure where science, engineering, and imagination come together! In this camp, students will become engineers, architects, and park designers, creating their own Dinosaur Theme Park complete with roller coasters, ferris wheels, water slides, and more. Through hands-on activities, teamwork, and problem-solving challenges, they’ll explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs while mastering the principles of engineering design.

Step into a world of magic and innovation with 3D printing! This class is perfect for students with little to no experience in 3D printing and is ideal for those who love to draw, design, and see their creations come to life. Students will explore the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad, creating magical designs inspired by the Harry Potter series. From wands to wizarding tools, they’ll craft their own creations from scratch, printing and taking home two of their favorite designs. To ensure everyone can bring their magic to life, some creations may be scaled down for printing during class. Students should be comfortable using a laptop and mouse to design their enchanted projects!

In this indoor camp, students will imagine themselves stranded on an abandoned island filled with perilous obstacles – dark caves, wild animals, cold temperatures, little food, and separation from the comforts of home. They will work collaboratively with their tribe members to compete against other tribes in specific engineering-related projects aimed at trying to survive the harsh island conditions and escape to their freedom. Make a flashlight, electromagnet, powerboat and more. The tribe with the most points at the end of the week will claim the honor of being the winners of Survivor Island!