Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

ILLUMINATE Camp Invention’s new program, Illuminate, is an inspiring, weeklong summer experience that provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Campers take on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, have fun collaborating with friends, think creatively and invent their own solutions to real-world challenges. The all-new 2024 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation and unforgettable discoveries! During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators will: Develop their own sports ball and customize a light-up game with a unique brand and logo as they explore athletics, design and innovation. Discover the science of light through illuminating inventions and fluorescent animals, then build a one-of-a-kind Glow Box using circuitry and ultraviolet light. Embark on an epic global operation to tackle water challenges around the world, learning the role that water plays with the help of a robotic lab-on-wheels. Star as a contestant on a prototyping game show, molding and shaping ideas into awesome inventions using everyday items and a DIY toolbox. Dates: June 17-21 – No Camp 6/19 Location: Gibbs Elementary Time: 8 AM-4PM OR Dates: July 8-12 Location: Willow Creek Time: 8 AM-4PM EXPLORE Camp Invention is an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering, and innovation. Children work together to seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules. In the Camp Invention EXPLORE program, campers will dive into ocean research with their own robotic fish, develop inventions for space exploration, build a spinning robotic artist and design a mega marble arcade! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, stretch imaginations, and give your explorer an epic summer experience. Dates: June 24-27 Location: Gibbs Elementary Time: 8 AM-4PM Registration is ONLY through Camp Invention. You may call 800-968-4332 or visit registration page HERE

This chess camp is for all ages and stages! Rochester CE chess camp is sure to improve your game. Students will learn basic concepts of the game, as well as fundamental concepts such as castling and check. Beginner and advanced strategy will be taught so you can learn how to attack the enemy king! Multiple achievement levels will be sure to challenge everyone, from beginner to expert! Show what you've got by mastering the next level.

Want to be on TV, but don't consider yourself an actor? Try broadcast journalism. Planting Seeds Press is designed to form a team of young reporters who cover current events, breaking news, entertainment stories, and sporting events from around the world. Students will have fun taking on the roles of News Anchor, News Reporter, Meteorologist and more! Until next time, Planting Seeds Press signing off! Full day students please bring a water bottle, snack, and bag lunch daily. Half day students please bring a water bottle and snack daily.

Welcome to our free Summer Debate Camp for students entering grades 7-9! Get ready for four exciting days packed with the thrill of debate! Monday through Wednesday: Learn what debate is about! Dive into intensive prep sessions where you'll research evidence to support your argument and counter your opponent's, all while honing persuasive skills and teamwork in two-person teams. Thursday: It's showtime! Take the stage and engage in spirited debates against peers! Get ready for a week of putting your skills to the test! Don't miss out - register now! The Summer Debate Camp is co-taught by experienced Mayo High School classic debate coaches Bryan A. Lund and Judge Kevin A. Lund as well as members of the Mayo High School debate team. Whether you want to try something new or want to train for competitive debate in high school, you will have a great time working with this all-star teaching team!