Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

This 3D printing camp takes students through the 3D printing process from start to finish. Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (online web app), and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. From industrial design and manufacturing to software and hardware engineering, the 3D printing industry is booming. This course serves as an excellent introduction to 3D printing and is ideal for students who like to draw, design, imagine, and see their creations come to life. Students will be designing 1-2 objects, and the 3D print will be mailed home. This class requires an additional Tech requirement of: Cura (free download) Home Technical Requirements For all Class: ● Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM ● Internet: Broadband internet with at least 1.5Mbps download and 600Kbps upload speeds. ● Webcam ● Microphone and Speakers ● Google Meet or Zoom Video Conferencing We will provide tutorial videos via email for all of the classes to help parents/students set up their PCs and workspace at home. Each class will have 1-3 live instructors.

Get ready to wire up your Minecraft worlds with command blocks and Redstone! Even if you're a seasoned Minecraft pro, there's plenty for you to learn. Minecraft ’s command block is a pseudo-programming language that consists of logic and execution written in text. Students will get a copy of the world to continue development at home. This class requires an additional Tech requirement of: Minecraft Java Edition Home Technical Requirements For all Class: ● Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM ● Internet: Broadband internet with at least 1.5Mbps download and 600Kbps upload speeds. ● Webcam ● Microphone and Speakers ● Google Meet or Zoom Video Conferencing We will provide tutorial videos via email for all of the classes to help parents/students set up their PCs and workspace at home. Each class will have 1-3 live instructors.

Dive into more advanced computer science topics that include artificial intelligence and augmented reality coding. Computers are getting smarter every day due to advances in machine learning algorithms. Coders can teach computers to recognize faces, play games, and find patterns. In our class, we will create a chatbot, Rock, Paper, Scissors game, and more. We’ll then expand our knowledge and code an augmented reality game. Bring a drink and snack daily.

Learn to code with Scratch by dragging colorful blocks of code. Recreate a classic arcade game, Tetris! We will use programming concepts like variables, flow control, subroutines, and more! Home Technical Requirements For Class: ●Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM ●Internet: Broadband internet ●Webcam ●Microphone and Speakers ●Google Meet

By combining the LEGO building system’s versatility and the Mindstorms EV3 (the most sophisticated microcomputer brick ever made by LEGO), this camp will energize and excite students. 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. Final challenges will be centered around obstacle course navigation, hitting targets and a sumo battle.

Take your engineering skills to a higher level in this new class with new builds and challenges! Take your engineering skills to a higher level. Students will be using the EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Systems and special LEGO® Technic™ engineering components to build extreme, competitive robots. Build remote controlled robots inspired by the popular Discovery Channel’s “BattleBots”. Students will be challenged to morph their projects into better, stronger, and faster robots to compete in a tournament on the last day.

Students will learn to use Unity, a powerful programming suite used by professionals and indie game developers, to make and mod micro-video games. We’ll make a speed booster pad, custom triggers, track twists, animations, and more. Learn to make video games more fun by creating custom modifications. The software is available to download at home for free. Please bring a USB drive to class.

Minecraft, one of the most popular video games in history, offers an amazing world of endless possibilities limited only by your imagination. This class is for intermediate and advanced Minecrafters. Students will learn how to expand their world’s abilities using popular game-enhancing mods. Participate in building challenges. We will also explore creating and editing skins and textures using Gimp. Please bring a drink and snack daily.

Journey to the magical world of Harry Potter. Build and program magical theme projects were young imaginations will soar! Students will be taught foundational building and introduced to programming concepts with learning about sensors, motors, and special technics components using the Lego Wedo Systems. Possible projects include Magic Chest, Dragon, Hippogriff, Magic Hat, Magic Carpet, and magical staircase.

Create your own video game! Students can create their own platform video games in this cool class. Add challenges and levels of difficulty, then share your game by email or post it on the web to challenge family and friends. Now the younger students can practice math, logic, and programming and put their video game talents to work. The game will be in an animated Flash format, viewable in most internet browsers. Bring a USB drive to the last day of class or files can be emailed to parents. Please bring a snack and drink daily.

Learn to create an interactive 2D video game using your favorite characters. Choose characters from Undertale, Pokémon, Nintendo, Minecraft, and even classic characters like Donkey Kong, Pac Man, Sonic, and Mario! In the first class, we will learn to use Scratch, and in the final session, students will learn how to create a maze game and choose which main character to use. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day, or they can be emailed to parents. Bring a drink and snack daily.

Students working on individual computers will be introduced to object-oriented programming and elements of the Java language while learning to code their text-based RPG (roleplaying game). No programming experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using a computer operating system (text editing and understanding directory structures) and keyboarding is required. Bring a USB drive on the last day, and a snack and drink each day.

Newly updated coding projects! In this camp, we will be creating custom armor, items, and blocks. Learn to mod Minecraft using Java and the Forge API and customize your gaming experience. Students will be introduced to coding concepts and learn how to use Eclipse, a professional tool for editing and debugging code. Students should be comfortable with keyboarding, and, of course, playing Minecraft! At the end of the class, take home your mods to share with family and friends.

Get ready to face the biggest challenge in Minecraft: defeating the Ender Dragon. Work collaboratively with students to brainstorm and develop strategies to defeat this enemy. Learn techniques to create tools, prep equipment, gather resources, brew potions, use enchantments, and craft armor to use in battle. Home Technical Requirements For Class: ●Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM ●Internet: Broadband internet ●Webcam ●Microphone and Speakers ●Google Meet Additional Technical Requirement: ●Minecraft Java Edition ●Will not work on Chromebooks, tablets or phones

Become the architect of three mini-game battle arenas! Build your own spleef arena, capture the flag base, and king of the hill stadium, then challenge your friends. Battle it out in spleef, plan your base in capture the flag, and have a snowball fight in king of the hill! Students will get a copy of the world map to take home and expand on. We will be using the PC/Java Edition of Minecraft. Please bring a drink and snack daily.

Unleash your creativity as you work collaboratively! Create a world with others in four unique, themed quadrants. Build different biomes, or base a section on your favorite movie or video game! Meld your quadrants together with bridges, and separate them with moats of water, lava, or even the void! Students will get a copy of the world map to take home and expand on. We will be using the PC/Java Edition of Minecraft. Please bring a drink and snack daily.

We scoured the Scratch website to assemble a collection of the most popular game sprites. Choose characters from Undertale, Pokémon, Nintendo, Minecraft and even classic characters like Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Sonic, and Mario! Possible games to create are Mario Kart, Pokémon Pong, and Sonic Frogger. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day, or they can be emailed to parents. Bring a drink and snack daily.

Yes, we CAN learn about robotics! With the LEGO® WeDo Robotics System, young children can build and program their own robotic creations. Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches children about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. Young imaginations will soar! The LEGO® Education WeDo Robotics Builder class allows students to explore different concepts in robotics. Possible models may include dancing birds, hungry alligator robot, goal kicker robot, rescue plane, and a smart spinner robot. Students will work in teams with simple machines, program models they design and create, measure time and distance, and much more! Your students will build LEGO® models featuring working motors, tilt sensors, motion detectors, and a LEGO® USB Robotics Hub. Please bring a drink and snack daily.

Let the battles begin! Designed by the experts at MIT., LEGO® Wedo Robotics' unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming and so much more. In this camp, students will construct a Catapult, ninja star, tank, battle axe, crossbow, battering ram, and fighter plane and more. Please bring a drink and snack daily.

Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches children about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. The LEGO® Education WeDo Robotics Builder class allows students to explore different concepts in robotics. Possible models may include Scuba Diver, Clown Fish, Bathyscope, Sea Gulls, Submarine, and more. Your students will build LEGO® models featuring working motors, tilt sensors, motion detectors, and a LEGO® USB Robotics Hub. Please bring a drink and snack daily.

From a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars comes to life! Work on a stop-motion animated LEGO® Star Wars movie. Star Wars action figures, LEGOs, and backdrops will be available for filming in class. Handle all the technical details, including using a digital movie camera, filming scenes, doing stop-motion animation, digital editing, adding finishing touches, special effects, and transitions to the movie. In this exciting hands-on learning class, our instructors will take your student through the entire digital filmmaking process from start to finish using our Frames software. Students’ groups' final projects will be emailed to parents, or students can bring a USB jump drive on the last day. Please bring a drink and snack daily.

Designed by the experts at MIT, Star Wars Robotic Builders is a unique system this unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming and so much more. Working in pairs, students will create Star Wars and space-inspired robots. This course builds knowledge of simple machines, engineering, programming, and teamwork in an environment full of galactic fun! Your students will build LEGO® models featuring motors, tilt sensors, motion detectors, and USB Robotics Hub. Models include AT-ST biped, spinning tie fighter, cannons, and other out-of-this-world models. Please bring a drink and snack daily.

YouTube is the top destination for online videos. Learn how to create your own YouTube content! Shoot videos, edit sound and create an online presence with YouTube. Learn tricks that pro filmmakers use for better shots, lighting, and sounds. Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack, and capture a video gaming session. Share your finished video with the world by posting to YouTube. Students will have access to a computer for editing but will share video equipment.