LFA Summer 260225 | Youth Enrichment

Join us for a Summer of Fun with Youth Enrichment at Community Education!

Time and time again, studies show that there is a strong relationship between participation in youth enrichment programs and positive outcomes for young people, including better school attendance, higher academic achievement, greater investment in school, and stronger social-emotional skills. That's because the programs, classes, and camps you'll find in this catalog are more than just something to do — they're opportunities for young people to discover who they are. Through youth enrichment programs, young people can investigate their passions, find friends, try new things, and think about their futures; they can learn, grow, and play.

Whether through soccer, watercolor painting, game design, volleyball, dance, engineering, music, or more, youth enrichment programs will provide more than just an activity to pass the time. These programs cultivate:

• Collaboration with peers to create something that no one person could have made by themselves
• Critical thinking to solve problems and try different solutions
• Humility in the outcomes of games, whether winning or losing
• Confidence to share and perform in front of others
• Curiosity and an open mind to new possibilities
• Self-expression and developing identity

Game Design with Roblox (Grades 1-5)

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In partnership with Tech Academy

Learn the basics of game design while creating your own 3D worlds in Roblox Studio! This class introduces students to the tools Roblox offers for designing interactive games. They'll explore building environments, adding characters, and bringing ideas to life with simple coding. By the end of camp, each student will create original projects showcasing creativity and problem-solving skills. Bring a USB on the last day to save your games.

June 15-18 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | $109 | Castle Elementary

3D Printing: Nintendo-Themed Characters (Grades 3-7)

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In partnership with Tech Academy

Bring video game worlds to life by creating Nintendo-inspired characters in TinkerCAD while learning 3D design skills. Students will design models, explore shapes, and turn digital ideas into real objects using 3D printers. Campers can join Nintendo-themed challenges and design their own games. Each student will take home two printed projects. Printing fees are included. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Nintendo is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. and is not affiliated with this camp.

June 15-18 | 1-4 p.m. | $119 | Castle Elementary

Minecraft Mod Development: Superhero Mods (Grades 2-6)

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In partnership with Tech Academy

Use MCreator to create mods based on your favorite superheroes. Design unique superhero abilities and tools for Minecraft Java Edition. Students should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a computer. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them.

June 22-25 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | $109 | Castle Elementary

Extreme Robotics: Robo-Wars (Grades 2-6)

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In partnership with Tech Academy

Get ready for an action-packed class of builds and challenges! Students will level up their engineering skills by designing remote-controlled robots inspired by BattleBots. Using LEGO® Robotics and Technic™ components, teams of two to three will build, test, and re-engineer robots for competition, culminating in a high-energy tournament on the final day.

June 22-25 | 1-4 p.m. | $109 | Castle Elementary

YouTube Creator & Shoutcasting (Grades 4-10)

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In partnership with COR Robotics

Turn your love of gaming into an on-screen (and on-mic) talent! In YouTube Creator & Shoutcasting, students will step into the world of esports media by planning highlight reels, recording their own voice-overs, and practicing shoutcasting — the art of delivering hype-filled, crystal-clear game commentary. Along the way, they'll learn pacing, energy, and clarity while also covering essential “safe streaming” practices to keep their online presence positive and protected. The camp wraps up with a polished final project blending gameplay clips, graphics, and live commentary — giving students the tools and confidence to create content like their favorite streamers and esports casters.

June 29-July 1 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | $90 | Castle Elementary

Music Tech & Beatmaking (Grades 4-10)

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In partnership with COR Robotics

Unleash your inner music producer in Music Tech & Beatmaking! This creativity-first camp introduces students to digital music production as they create drum patterns, bass lines, and melodies, then arrange loops into tracks. Using beginner-friendly tools, students learn mastering skills to polish their sound. By the end of camp, everyone leaves with original tracks to share — blending technology, creativity, and self-expression.

June 29-July 1 | 1-4 p.m. | $90 | Castle Elementary

Robotic Builders: Battlebots (Grades 1-5)

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Let the battles begin! Designed by MIT experts, LEGO® WeDo Robotics introduces students to simple machines, engineering, and programming. Working in pairs, students build creations like catapults, tanks, and more in this action-packed camp.

July 6-9 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | $109 | Castle Elementary

Multiplayer Minecraft: Theme Park Builder (Grades 1-5)

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Work as a team to build a custom theme park in Minecraft using creativity and Redstone. Projects may include roller coasters, water rides, and more. Students receive a copy of their world to take home. This camp uses the PC/Java Edition of Minecraft — bring a USB drive on the last day to save your game. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and is not affiliated with this camp.

July 6-9 | 1-4 p.m. | $109 | Castle Elementary

Drone Maker Engineering Camp (Grades 4-8)

YES26-38 | In partnership with Minneapolis Engineering for Kids

Take flight in this hands-on adventure where students explore drones, learn the principles of flight, and tackle exciting missions like package delivery, firefighting, and medical rescues. Campers work in teams of three to design and build their drones, pledging to handle them carefully and responsibly. This camp is ideal for students who can balance fun with focus, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity while experiencing the technology of the future!

July 13-16 | 1-4 p.m. | $160 | Castle Elementary

Adventure Engineers: Explore & Build (Grades K-4)

YES26-37 | In partnership with Minneapolis Engineering for Kids

Build. Discover. Have Fun! Step into a world of indoor adventure where young engineers get to create, explore, and play. Campers will design shelters, make solar ovens for s’mores, build bridges, and tackle exciting hands-on challenges inspired by nature — all inside! By the end of the week, campers leave with cool projects, new skills, and big smiles — no hiking boots required!

July 13-16 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | $160 | Castle Elementary

Cardboard Maker Camp: Machines in Motion (Grades 4-8)

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Build it. Move it. Play it! Turn cardboard into ball launchers, mini pinball machines, an operation game and motorized carnival swings while learning engineering, circuits, and design thinking. Each day features a hands-on project that students build from scratch, ending with fun challenges to test, iterate, and compete. High-energy and full of creativity, problem-solving, and the thrill of seeing your inventions come to life!

July 20-23 | 1-4 p.m. | $160 | Castle Elementary

Fossil Finders: Dino Dig Adventure (Grades K-4)

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Grab your explorer hat and digging tools — an incredible fossil site awaits discovery! Join our team of junior paleontologists as we uncover dinosaur bones, footprints, and eggs while learning the secrets of these prehistoric creatures. Through hands-on activities, campers will dig, study, and prepare fossils, exploring how dinosaurs lived and how engineers and scientists bring discoveries to life. Adventure, discovery, and dino-sized fun are just a dig away!

July 20-23 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | $160 | Castle Elementary

Curiosity Workshop! (Grades K-4)

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Where imagination meets engineering! Young creators tinker and explore science through hands-on projects that stretch, spin, light up, and zoom. From glowing wands to marble coasters, every build sparks curiosity and excitement.

July 27-30 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | $160 | Castle Elementary

Tiny Homes: Think Big, Build Small! (Grades 4-8)

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Think Big, Build Small! Campers will design and build their own miniature tiny homes while exploring architecture, circuits, and creative construction. From blueprints and LED lighting to custom furniture, students combine imagination and engineering to create a one-of-a-kind home to take home.

July 27-30 | 1-4 p.m. | $160 | Castle Elementary

Merch Lab: T-Shirts, Stickers, Buttons (Grades 3-9)

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Turn your creativity into something you can wear and share! In Merch Lab, students design T-shirts, stickers, and buttons using professional digital art tools. Campers bring ideas to life, experiment with bold styles, and leave with custom merchandise — including one T-shirt; stickers/buttons set produced post-camp. It's a fun mix of art, technology, and hands-on creativity!

Aug. 3-5 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | $110 (includes one T-shirt; stickers/buttons set produced post-camp) | Castle Elementary

Sound & Music for Games (Grades 3-9)

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Bring your games to life with sound! In Sound & Music for Games, students step into the role of audio designer as they record DIY sound effects, craft digital bleeps and booms, and arrange music loops that match gameplay moments. Along the way, they’ll learn the basics of layering audio, choosing export formats, and building a mini sound library to take home. Whether paired with Game Design, Minecraft camps, or explored on its own, this camp gives kids the tools to add excitement, atmosphere, and creativity to every game they play or create.

Aug. 3-5 | 1-4 p.m. | $90 | Castle Elementary

Drone Racing (Grades 3-9)

YES26-68 | In partnership with COR Robotics

Students will learn to fly like the pros in the Drone Racing League by training on a flight simulator. After mastering the basics, they’ll assemble their own drone, available for optional purchase during camp. Students will learn safety and maintenance, then take to the skies to compete in races and challenges. Led by experienced instructors, students leave camp with the skills to pilot and maintain drones. The drones used have cameras and are ideal for entry-level pilots.

Aug. 10-12 | 1-4 p.m. | $90 (optional: additional $40 to bring home a drone) | Castle Elementary