Edina Community Ed - Youth / STEMhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-29T09:11:54-05:00Java Game Coding: Gr. 5-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19160/youth-summer-2024/java-game-coding-gr-5-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong><u>***Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day***</u></strong></p><p>Students 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 everyday tasks using a computer operating system (text-editing and understanding directory structures) and keyboarding is required.</p>Kids vs. Wild: Gr. 1-4http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19012/youth-summer-2024/kids-vs-wild-gr-1-42024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Gizmos & Gadgets are weird, wacky, and super fun – and they are even more fun when you build them yourself! Join us in this super-exciting, super-secret Lab to design, experiment, and build your ultimate collection of extremely cool Gizmos & Gadgets! Create your own rubber band shooter, robotic arm, slingshot rocket, personal fan, and levitating pencil, among many other mind-blowing STEAM projects!</p>Alien Ooze & Terrific Tech Lab: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19041/youth-summer-2024/alien-ooze-terrific-tech-lab-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>You – are – the - lead scientist in charge of exploring alien technology and funky, gooey, gunky, gloppy slimes! In your Lab, you’ll discover and explore the properties of different exciting alien slime every day! Continue your mission as you concoct an “erupting” alien, engineer a hovercraft, create your own planetary night lamp, and many more fun STEAM activities. Join us in this wacky, fun-filled camp.</p>Coding: Hacking Java Games: Gr. 5-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19157/youth-summer-2024/coding-hacking-java-games-gr-5-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong><u>***Bring a USB drive to save your code throughout the week***</u></strong> </p><p>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. </p>Mobile Game and App Development: Gr. 5-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19155/youth-summer-2024/mobile-game-and-app-development-gr-5-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong><u>***Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day***</u></strong> </p><p>Learn about the exciting process of mobile app development with this hands-on class. We will work together to create our own Flappy Bird game from beginning to end. Students will use Constructs 3, a visual coding platform that teaches students the basics and structure of programming and game design. Computer skills are needed (this includes good keyboard and mouse skills).</p>Intro to Java: Gr. 5-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19158/youth-summer-2024/intro-to-java-gr-5-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Calling all aspiring coders! Dive into the world of Java programming, one of the most widely used and versatile programming languages. Learn how to set up your coding environment and get familiar with basic Java syntax. Unleash your creativity as you discover how to make colorful graphics, interactive animations, and simple games. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by tackling fun coding challenges and puzzles. Learn how to break down complex problems into manageable steps.</p>Jr. Digging for Dinos: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19177/youth-summer-2024/jr-digging-for-dinos-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>There has been an amazing discovery! Paleontologists have just uncovered a million-year-old dig site that is full of fossils! These fossils include dinosaur bones, imprints, eggs, and more! Your help is needed to excavate these fossils and move them to museums for kids all over the world to learn about. In these lessons, students will learn about engineering, mathematics, dinosaurs and fossils as they work as paleontologists and engineers.</p>Jr. Phineas & Ferb's Ingenious Engineers Camp: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19188/youth-summer-2024/jr-phineas-ferb-s-ingenious-engineers-camp-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Welcome to Phineas & Ferb's Ingenious Engineers Camp, where creativity knows no bounds! Inspired by the adventurous spirit of Phineas Flynn and his stepbrother Ferb Fletcher, this camp is a one-of-a-kind experience for young minds eager to explore the world of invention and engineering. Campers will embark on a journey of imagination, innovation, and, of course, endless fun! Make your own robot-inator, a doodle-inator and more!</p>Jr. State Fair Engineering Camp: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19193/youth-summer-2024/jr-state-fair-engineering-camp-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>The Jr State Fair Engineering Camp is an exciting blend of innovation, fun, and hands-on learning! Explore the engineering behind the Ferris wheel, giant slide, space tower and even make your own treat dispenser! Join us for a week filled with creativity, discovery, and the thrill of engineering at the Great Minnesota Get-Together!</p>Bloxel Builders: Video Game Design Camp: Gr. 4-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19187/youth-summer-2024/bloxel-builders-video-game-design-camp-gr-4-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Calling all game developers! Students in this camp enjoy creating their own games with character, enemy and plot development. Using the Bloxels Edu system, they turn their game ideas into a digital video game. They will use a special game board and blocks to design the characters, levels, and other art for their games. They then capture their creations using the Bloxels app, where they edit and customize their game, deciding how each of the elements interact and behave. Students will walk away with a fun playable game on a tablet or computer, and invaluable experience with logic and programming.<br></p>Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with Python: Gr. 6-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19153/youth-summer-2024/artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-with-python-gr-6-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong><u>***Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day***</u></strong></p><p>Embark on an extraordinary journey into the future of technology with our day camp. If you're curious about how computers can learn, make decisions, and even think like humans, this camp is your gateway to the world of AI and ML. Discover what AI is all about and explore its various applications in today's world. Learn about AI the fascinating possibilities it holds. Python is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding and basic computer skills.</p>Extreme Robotics: Bionic Beasts & Creatures: Gr. 5-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19152/youth-summer-2024/extreme-robotics-bionic-beasts-creatures-gr-5-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>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.</p>Robotics 2.0: Grades 2-5http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19137/youth-summer-2024/robotics-2-0-grades-2-52024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Build a dragster, a spy robot, and a moon rover. Then program the dragster to race, the rover to roam, and the spy bot to...well, spy. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM, teamwork, and problem solving. Sign up today! Visit YELKids.com for more information.</p><p>LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.</p>Mega Boat Engineering using LEGO® Bricks: Gr. 1-5http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19009/youth-summer-2024/mega-boat-engineering-using-lego-bricks-gr-1-52024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Get your hands on the largest floating Boat LEGO® has EVER created (almost 2 feet long!) + advanced LEGO® technic bricks and motors AND engineer fantastic self-propelled boats! Perhaps you want to build a River Boat? Or maybe a boat with wind turbine blades? You can design them all in this camp. Then you’ll captain your Boat to race it against friends. This is a summer fungineering adventure you’ll never forget! (No LEGO® is taken home)</p><p>Please bring a peanut-free snack and beverage.<br>Please apply sunscreen to your child and dress with easy to dry clothing.<br>LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site.</p>3D Printing: Product Development & Fabrication: Gr. 5-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19150/youth-summer-2024/3d-printing-product-development-fabrication-gr-5-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>This camp is a hands-on product design class emphasizing creative thinking and problem-solving. Students will explore options to find, modify, and prepare 3D files to be brought to life using a 3D printer. By the end of this course, students will become familiar with the workflow and terminology of digital fabrication. We begin learning by designing and printing functional fishing lures, then continue solving design challenges. Printing and material fees are included.</p>Architecture & Design Camp: Gr. 5-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19159/youth-summer-2024/architecture-design-camp-gr-5-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Explore the design career field! Learn about architecture and test your design ideas through art, building activities, and design challenges, with exploration through architectural models. This class was developed in collaboration with local Twin Cities designers. We will introduce students to the 3D design tool TinkerCAD to plan and design their architectural creations. Create fun designs to complete different architectural CAD challenges.</p>Robotics Evolution: Gr. 4-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19142/youth-summer-2024/robotics-evolution-gr-4-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Students work in small groups of 2-3 and build multiple robots with sensors, program them to complete tasks like delivering food, cleaning nature, or reuniting animal friends. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM, teamwork, and problem solving. Sign up today! Visit YELKids.com for more information.<br>NOTE: This course is a fantastic primer if you are interested in gaining experience for the FIRST® LEGO League annual robotics competition.<br>LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. FIRST® is also a trademark. FIRST® does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.</p>Virtual Reality Coding with JavaScript: Gr. 5-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19147/youth-summer-2024/virtual-reality-coding-with-javascript-gr-5-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong><u>***Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day***</u></strong></p><p>Design, develop, and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters to make your own 3D games and other virtual reality for projects on Metaverse new platform Hatch. Hatch is an incredibly fun and stimulating way to learn STEM! This class is ideal for individuals who are passionate about technology, coding, and want to explore the limitless possibilities of VR. VR programs can be viewed on most mobile phones, and VR Systems like oculus or google cardboard. </p>Jr. Engineer: Battle Bots: Gr. 1-4http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19036/youth-summer-2024/jr-engineer-battle-bots-gr-1-42024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Spend the best summer engineering fantastic battle bots to battle other teams! With tons of gears, LEGO® Technic pieces, and moving parts for you to lay hands on, small teams will create a Battle bot, rescue bot, racing car and more! Battle your friends, improve your design and test again. Other robotic projects may be included. An awesome way to enjoy a fungineering Summer!</p>Jr. Animal Crossing Engineering Camp: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19196/youth-summer-2024/jr-animal-crossing-engineering-camp-gr-k-3—12024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with our Jr Animal Crossing Engineering Camp! Inspired by the video game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons", you will hunt down insects, fish in the ocean and make friends on your island. Fun, hands-on activities include building shelters, bridges, making tools like shovels and fishing rods and even a light-up bug!</p>Drone Racing and Rocket Launching: Gr. 2-5http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19031/youth-summer-2024/drone-racing-and-rocket-launching-gr-2-52024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Get your adrenaline running this summer with this super exciting camp. Are you intrigued by Drones? Would you like to learn more about this amazing technology? What about learn to fly them and participate in areal races? Learn the science behind flight? Then is camp is for you! Not only will you race drones against your friends, you’ll also learn about model rocketry and pick up how to shoot rockets up to 300 feet and more up into “space”! The camp also includes a “swarm” of fun STEAM projects.</p>Strategy Game Coding: Tower Defense: Gr. 6-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19151/youth-summer-2024/strategy-game-coding-tower-defense-gr-6-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>This camp is a hands-on product design class emphasizing creative thinking and problem-solving. Students will explore options to find, modify, and prepare 3D files to be brought to life using a 3D printer. By the end of this course, students will become familiar with the workflow and terminology of digital fabrication. We begin learning by designing and printing functional fishing lures, then continue solving design challenges. Printing and material fees are included.</p>Jr. Camp Fancy: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19164/youth-summer-2024/jr-camp-fancy-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Who loves being fancy? Fancy is for everyone. Turn plain into exquisite. Make blah things something chic. Just add a little fancy...And voila, life's fantastique. Go glamping indoors while being introduced to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) - build a fort, LED light stick, lipgloss, fancy slime and more in this fun and fabulously fancy camp. On the last day, we'll have a pajama party and enjoy some fancy s'mores!</p>X-Treme Build & Race! RC Cars using LEGO®: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19030/youth-summer-2024/x-treme-build-race-rc-cars-using-lego-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>If building with LEGO® is your thing (perhaps you are a master LEGO builder?!), this will be an unforgettable camp for you as you take your building skills to next level! 1. On your marks: Thinker and design the fastest RC car. 2.Set: Build a remote control car using LEGO®. 3.GO! Race your car against friends! Besides building amazing RC cars this camp includes other super fun activities! (No LEGO® is taken home).</p><p> LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site.</p>Web Design and Development: Gr. 6-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19148/youth-summer-2024/web-design-and-development-gr-6-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong><u>***Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day***</u></strong></p><p>Learn to create web pages! Students will learn how to create an HTML web page, learn various HTML tags, and experiment with design, JavaScript, and CSS. No experience is necessary, but familiarity with everyday tasks using a computer operating system (text-editing and understanding directory structures) and good keyboarding skills is required.</p>Hogwarts' Secret Magic Lab: Gr. 1-5http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19011/youth-summer-2024/hogwarts-secret-magic-lab-gr-1-52024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>This summer immerse yourself in the magic world of wizards as you join us in this one-of-a kind mix of STEAM (STEM and art projects) adventures. Create a magic light-up wand, mix up fun concoctions, engineer your own locomotive, create your very own Golden Snitch™ and many more fascinating projects. Your summer can’t get more magical!</p>Unified Cooking Magic: Gr. 6-12http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19390/youth-summer-2024/unified-cooking-magic-gr-6-122024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Calling all chefs, cooks, and bakers! It's time to roll up your sleeves and jump into the kitchen for our Unified Cooking Magic camp! Campers will spend a week exploring activities that cover the ins and outs of a kitchen, how to read and follow recipes, and how to safely prepare some fan favorite dishes in the kitchen! Join us as we whip up some delicious fun this summer!</p><p>Edina Community Ed “Unified” camps blend students with special needs and students who are more typically developing to explore art, theater, science, fitness and more. Our goal is to create a community of individuals, both with and without disabilities, devoted to awareness, advocacy, leadership and empathy through authentic relationship-building experiences</p><p>**Please note: we are utilizing a waitlist to ensure a proper special needs/without need student ratio. Don't hesitate to register on the waitlist. Enrollments will be based on waitlist registration time stamp**</p>Minecraft Pokémon Adventures: Gr. 2-5http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19016/youth-summer-2024/minecraft-pokemon-adventures-gr-2-52024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>This camp is a dream come true for all our Minecraft and Pokémon fans. Come and discover with friends how these two fantastic worlds have been combined into a single spectacular universe as we explore amazing Minecraft Pokémon Worlds. Take your adventure to the next level as you learn how to import mods and texture packs.</p>Minecraft Education- Creative Mode: Gr. 2-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19584/youth-summer-2024/minecraft-education-creative-mode-gr-2-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Our summer camp program utilizes <strong>Minecraft: Education Edition</strong>, an educational version of <strong>Minecraft</strong> specifically designed for classroom use. This camp will focus on <strong><u>CREATIVE mode</u></strong>. In this Minecraft mode, campers explore collaborative creations ranging from nature to city to fantasy story type worlds. We will also explore amusement park creations with mini-game creations, parkour, as well as creating redstone contraptions. Campers will also get a chance to work in teams focusing on building and problem-solving challenges!</p><p>Requirements:</p><ol> <li>Campers who are enrolled in Edina Public Schools are guaranteed a Minecraft Education account. Students outside of the school district may or may not be able to have an account created for them.</li>
<li>Chromebooks are provided for campers to access Minecraft worlds</li>
</ol>Crazy Concoctions and Insane Inventions: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19039/youth-summer-2024/crazy-concoctions-and-insane-inventions-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Messy? Slimy? Sticky? If all this sounds super fun, this is a must take camp for you! Join us in this messy and super exciting camp and have a blast exploring chemical reactions in a fun, slimy way, creating all kinds of ooey gooey, sticky, bouncy, slimly mixtures. Kids will also be challenged to solve fun engineering problems and so much more. In this class all the mess stays behind, as fun memories and learning go home!</p><p>Please bring a peanut-free snack and beverage.</p>Candy Lab: Gr. K-4http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19017/youth-summer-2024/candy-lab-gr-k-42024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Create the sweetest memories this Summer in this exhilarating STEAM camp! It’s time to have delicious fun as you discover the amazing science behind your favorite sweets as we mix up totally awesome sugary mixes and design packing for your creations. Have a blast as we create tasty Gummy Bears, mix up yummy edible slime, and so much more! As you do, learn about the science and chemistry of food as well as super interesting STEAM concepts. We’ll make it even sweeter with other exciting activities.</p>Jr. Wizards Engineering Camp: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19191/youth-summer-2024/jr-wizards-engineering-camp-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Welcome to the Jr Wizards Engineering Camp, where young minds embark on an enchanting journey into the magical realms of science, technology, engineering, and wizardry! Our week-long immersive experience is crafted for curious and imaginative young wizards, combining the wonder of the wizarding world with the excitement of engineering exploration. Create your own bubbling potions, flying broomstick, light-up wand and more!</p>Project Knit: Gr. 6-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19038/youth-summer-2024/project-knit-gr-6-92024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Hats, scarfs, blankets and more! Keep yourself warm this year by learning to make your own hat, scarf or blanket. Students will learn basic skills in beginning knitting and crocheting to create a basic project. Tools and materials for knitting will be provided.</p>Rock & Roll Band Camp: Gr. 6-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19054/youth-summer-2024/rock-roll-band-camp-gr-6-92024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Do you want to rock and roll all night, and party every day? Well then this is the camp for you! Students will get the chance to try their voice or hand at a variety of instruments including the electric guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums, with the goal of learning a full song or two to perform by the end of the week. Prior musical experience is welcome but not required, we will keep it simple and fun. Glitter glam makeup and high heeled army boots optional.</p>Extreme Robotics: Medieval Battlebots: Gr. 5-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19154/youth-summer-2024/extreme-robotics-medieval-battlebots-gr-5-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn about medieval technology as you build drawbridges, catapults, battering rams, and crossbows. Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system with the most advanced technology Lego has ever developed, unleash the creative powers of the new LEGO MINDSTORMS to create and command robots and devices that can do anything you can imagine. Students working in small teams will build these exciting robotic models, learn how to program them into action, and then can experiment and modify the programs. </p>Jr. Target Games Engineering Camp: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19189/youth-summer-2024/jr-target-games-engineering-camp-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Welcome to a week of precision, innovation, and engineering excitement at the Jr Target Games Engineering Camp! Young engineers-in-the-making will embark on a thrilling journey where the art of hitting the target or goal meets the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Hit all your goals this summer with your own maze game, catapult, foosball, air hockey game and more!</p>3D Printing: Minecraft Creations: Gr. 4-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19166/youth-summer-2024/3d-printing-minecraft-creations-gr-4-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>3D Printing and Minecraft are 2 of the most exciting things around. This class is for students who have no or limited experience with 3D Printing and is ideal for students who like to draw, design and see their creations come to life. Students will be learning the ropes of 3D modeling and printing. They will use TinkerCAD to design basic Minecraft creations from scratch using the Engineering Design Process, and choose 2 to print in class to take home. To allow everyone to print their creations, items may have to be scaled down to allow printing during class times. Students must be comfortable with using a laptop and mouse to design their creations.</p>Jr. Explorers: Wings, Wheels and Sails Camp: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19179/youth-summer-2024/jr-explorers-wings-wheels-and-sails-camp-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Embark on an extraordinary adventure with Jr Explorers: Wings, Wheels and Sails Camp, where young minds take the helm in a hands-on exploration of the skies, roads, and seas. During this camp, students will get their passports and travel to a new country every day by different means! They will engineer their mode of transportation or tool to aid in transportation daily to get to their destination country. At the end of the week, they will have built several different means to travel by, and have a passport full of culture and all their memories from the week from the places they visited.</p>Engineers' Odyssey Auto Innovators: Gr. 3-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19146/youth-summer-2024/engineers-odyssey-auto-innovators-gr-3-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Are you ready to change the world through car creation? With LEGO® Bricks, you can design and construct a variety of cars, including wind-powered vehicles, high-performance drag racers, and rubber band-propelled cars. This educational program will guide you through the engineering and design process, teaching you how to create cars that are environmentally friendly and efficient. Are you the next Nikola Tesla? Start your odyssey today!<br>LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.</p>Drone Maker Engineering Camp: Gr. 4-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19192/youth-summer-2024/drone-maker-engineering-camp-gr-4-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>The Drone Maker Engineering Camp is an engaging, hands-on experience that combines theory with practical application. Designed for beginners, students will work in teams of 3 and use special classroom drones to learn about drones, the principles of flight, and their real world applications. Each day, students will engineer their drones to complete a new mission like package delivery, fire fighting and medical missions. This camp is structured to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.</p>Ultimate Pokémon STEAM Adventure: Gr. 1-4http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19044/youth-summer-2024/ultimate-pokemon-steam-adventure-gr-1-42024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>For all Pokémon fans out there – have a blast this summer with the coolest Pokémon camp ever! Engineer your very own Pokémon Light-Up Card, create an amazing Pokémon-themed Night Lamp, tinker a marching Pokémon, build a Pokéball launcher, and many more fun STEAM activities. Don’t forget to bring your Pokémon Cards so you can trade with friends at the end of each camp day!</p>Intro to Computer Science with Python: Gr. 5-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19149/youth-summer-2024/intro-to-computer-science-with-python-gr-5-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong><u>***Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day***</u></strong></p><p>Get a great head start in learning how to code as well as learning computer science concepts using one of the fundamental programming languages of professional developers: Python. Its syntax allows programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code than possible in languages such as C++ or Java, making it the perfect coding language for beginners. Python is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding and basic computer skills.</p>Woodworking: Gr. 4-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19145/youth-summer-2024/woodworking-gr-4-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Build a picture frame, a race car, catapult and trophy display base. Builders will learn to measure, cut, sand, paint and then take home each project they build. This Youth Enrichment League (YEL) class educates students on the use of basic tools (hammers, nails, screwdriver, measuring tape, t-square and more). SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY. No power tools will be used in class. See YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for pictures of projects and more details.</p><p>NOTE: Participants should be comfortable cutting using a small saw as well as using other hand tools. Students should wear clothes that can get paint on them.</p>Head Start on Algebra I: Gr. 5-11http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19606/youth-summer-2024/head-start-on-algebra-i-gr-5-112024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn the skills needed to have a successful year in Algebra 1. During this course, students will learn effective note-taking strategies for math success, brush up on last year’s learning and get a head start on this fall’s Algebra course. Students will leave this course with a notebook of learned concepts organized in the manner taught in class so it can be used as reference throughout the school year. <strong>Please note: This class can be paired with the Study Skills class immediately following it.</strong></p>Study Skills: Gr. 5-12http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19607/youth-summer-2024/study-skills-gr-5-122024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong></strong></p><p>Learn the study skills needed to have a successful school year. Your student will learn: how to set & reach academic goals, effective note-taking methods, strategies for retaining learning, reading comprehension strategies, how to increase focus and on-task behaviors, how to stay motivated during the school year, how to create great work habits and more.<br><strong>Please Note: There is a Head Start Algebra 1 immediately before this class and a Head Start Geometry immediately after for any student who wishes to do both.</strong></p>Head Start Geometry: Gr. 6-12http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19608/youth-summer-2024/head-start-geometry-gr-6-122024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>Learn the skills needed to have a successful year in Geometry. During this course, students will learn effective note-taking strategies for math success, brush up on last year’s learning and get a head start on this fall’s Geometry course. Students will leave this course with a notebook of learned concepts organized in the manner taught in class so it can be used as reference throughout the school year. <strong>Please note: This class can be paired with the Study Skills class immediately before it.</strong></p>Destination Mars Rocketry: Gr. 2-5http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19144/youth-summer-2024/destination-mars-rocketry-gr-2-52024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Launch and watch your very own rocket speed 300 feet into the air! Then it is yours to take home! Students will make and take home multiple rockets of varying difficulty throughout this session. We will use these rockets and airplanes to investigate basic aeronautical concepts including: propulsion, thrust, lift, drag and more. We will also hypothesize about travel in outer space, how to get a United States astronaut to Mars and life on Mars. Do you have the right stuff? Please visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for more information.<br>NOTE: Parents will be asked to contribute two, 2 liter soda bottles (empty) for 2 different experiments. Fee includes $25 materials fee.</p>Jr. Animal Crossing Engineering Camp: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19170/youth-summer-2024/jr-animal-crossing-engineering-camp-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with our Jr Animal Crossing Engineering Camp! Inspired by the video game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons", you will hunt down insects, fish in the ocean and make friends on your island. Fun, hands-on activities include building shelters, bridges, making tools like shovels and fishing rods and even a light-up bug!</p>Video Production for YouTube: Gaming: Gr. 5-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19156/youth-summer-2024/video-production-for-youtube-gaming-gr-5-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong><u>***Bring a USB drive (minimum 8GB) to save your games on the last day***</u></strong> </p><p>YouTube is the top destination for online videos. Learn how to create a YouTube Let's Play video: capture and do a P.C. gaming session voice-over! In the first half of camp, learn tricks pro filmmakers use for better shots, capture gameplay, add sound effects. You will also learn to use our film editing software in a class project. Then, in the second half of camp, students will create their short videos. Choose from capturing a Minecraft, Lego Racer, Minesweeper, or Solitaire session. Edit your video, add transitions, and insert a soundtrack. Finally, share your finished video with the world.</p>Jr. World Games Engineering Camp: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19181/youth-summer-2024/jr-world-games-engineering-camp-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>The competition is heating up with the Engineering For Kids Jr World Games! In this program, students will compete for the gold as they take on exciting engineering challenges related to the greatest athletic competitions. Students will explore a wide variety of science and engineering concepts related to archery, track & field, golf, gymnastics and more while applying EFK’s Engineering Design Process. Get ready to step up to the podium as we declare victory in inspiring the next generation of engineers!</p>Computer Typing Skills: Gr. 4-7http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19243/youth-summer-2024/computer-typing-skills-gr-4-72024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Get set to WOW your teachers by learning proper typing skills. This course will teach keyboarding technique through proper finger placement and drills as you focus on accuracy and speed. With technology being used in every facet of the classroom and life, touch typing is an essential skill! This class is for any and all levels of typing (beginner-advance).</p>Genius Gizmos and Gadgets Lab: Gr. 1-4http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19043/youth-summer-2024/genius-gizmos-and-gadgets-lab-gr-1-42024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Gizmos & Gadgets are weird, wacky, and super fun – and they are even more fun when you build them yourself! Join us in this super-exciting, super-secret Lab to design, experiment, and build your ultimate collection of extremely cool Gizmos & Gadgets! Create your own rubber band shooter, robotic arm, slingshot rocket, personal fan, and levitating pencil, among many other mind-blowing STEAM projects!</p>Glow in the Dark Engineering: Gr. 1-4http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19045/youth-summer-2024/glow-in-the-dark-engineering-gr-1-42024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Illuminate the light this summer with awesome STEAM projects. Have fun as we explore glow in the dark pigments and learn the difference between fluorescent vs luminescent. We’ll also use LED lights to create a handy flashlight, light up under water sea monsters, engineer a cool night lamp, and more! Full of fun STEM and art projects (STEAM). Take home a light-up project every day!</p>Jr. Engineering Electrified Camp: Gr. K-3http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19195/youth-summer-2024/jr-engineering-electrified-camp-gr-k-32024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Get charged up for this exciting week of electrical engineering! In this camp students explore aspects of electricity, such as magnetism, static electricity, circuitry, and more. We will spark your imagination as you tackle electrifying, hands-on engineering challenges using our EFK Engineering Design Process. Explore, discover, illuminate!</p>Unified Cooking Magic: Gr. K-5http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19389/youth-summer-2024/unified-cooking-magic-gr-k-52024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Calling all chefs, cooks, and bakers! It's time to roll up your sleeves and jump into the kitchen for our Unified Cooking Magic camp! Campers will spend a week exploring activities that cover the ins and outs of a kitchen, how to read and follow recipes, and how to safely prepare some fan favorite dishes in the kitchen! Join us as we whip up some delicious fun this summer!</p><p>Edina Community Ed “Unified” camps blend students with special needs and students who are more typically developing to explore art, theater, science, fitness and more. Our goal is to create a community of individuals, both with and without disabilities, devoted to awareness, advocacy, leadership and empathy through authentic relationship-building experiences</p><p>**Please note: we are utilizing a waitlist to ensure a proper special needs/without need student ratio. Don't hesitate to register on the waitlist. Enrollments will be based on waitlist registration time stamp**</p>Minecraft Education- Survival Mode: Gr. 2-8http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19585/youth-summer-2024/minecraft-education-survival-mode-gr-2-82024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Our summer camp program utilizes <strong>Minecraft: Education Edition</strong>, an educational version of <strong>Minecraft</strong> specifically designed for classroom use. This camp will focus on <strong><u>SURVIVAL mode</u></strong>. Campers will get to explore the skills needed to start with nothing, gradually collect and create materials to help them survive the many challenges in a Minecraft world including the biggest challenge of the End. Campers will also get a chance to work in teams focusing on building and problem-solving challenges!</p><p>Things to Note:</p><ol> <li>Campers who are enrolled in Edina Public Schools are guaranteed a Minecraft Education account. Students outside of the school district may or may not be able to have an account created for them.</li>
<li>Chromebooks are provided for campers to access Minecraft world.</li>
</ol>Robotic Pet Lab: Gr. 1-4http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19014/youth-summer-2024/robotic-pet-lab-gr-1-42024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>We all love our pets! But what about creating your very own family of robotic pets?! Whether you like your robotic pet to be cute and cuddly, or playful and naughty – you’ll have motors, batteries, and other supplies at your disposal to create them as you want! Create a fun robotic or non-robotic project every day. We’ll top it off with other mindboggling engaging activities.</p>Minecraft World Edit: Gr. 2-5http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19037/youth-summer-2024/minecraft-world-edit-gr-2-52024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Because YOU have asked for it - we have created this extraordinary Minecraft camp! Explore the ins & outs of Minecraft World Edit and take your Minecraft skills to the next level. Learn how to modify the way Minecraft is played as you explore awesome commands to build your very own project. Time allowing, the camp also includes fun tutorial maps, architecture building, and even modifying the terrain.</p>Glam Lab - Stunning Science: Gr. 1-4http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19040/youth-summer-2024/glam-lab-stunning-science-gr-1-42024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Back by popular demand! Join us at this glitz and glam camp and make your own Fizzy Bath Bombs, Shimmering Lip Balm, Soaps, Shower Dough, Glam Goo, Exfoliating Salt Scrub, and many more fun science experiments! In this camp where science meets glam, you and your Besties will have a blast concocting all type of beauty and bath products and more while you learn the science behind them all. Add a pinch of imagination as you create super cool packages and more to take home your very personal creations.</p>Salon & Spa Products at Home: Gr. 6-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19042/youth-summer-2024/salon-spa-products-at-home-gr-6-92024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Sometimes it is fun to take a break, relax, and have a spa day! In this class, you will learn to have your spa day at home. Learn how to make homemade bath salts, sugar scrubs, salt scrubs, rosewater, lemonade bath bombs, and more. </p>Art Studio: Gr. 6-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19046/youth-summer-2024/art-studio-gr-6-92024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Explore art based on your desired medium! This offering has evolved from the observation that students want some basic “studio time” without the content requirements of “art class”. Here they can explore their own ideas with an expert standing by to help as needed. Instruction will be student directed through inquiry. There will be a material fee included.</p>Rocket Builder Design Camp: Gr. 5-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19047/youth-summer-2024/rocket-builder-design-camp-gr-5-92024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn to build and launch your own rockets from common materials left over in the recycling bin where you live. Multiple design, building, and recovery techniques will be experimented with. These rockets are cheap to make so it removes the anxiety of “doing it wrong”! Build it and see what happens, within the rules of model rocketry. A rocket launch time is part of the program. Launch equipment is provided.</p>Strategy Game Buffet: Gr. 5-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19049/youth-summer-2024/strategy-game-buffet-gr-5-92024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn & play some of the latest multi-player Table Top Strategy Games! These include card card games & board games. Introduce yourself to deck building, worker placement, and cooperative games. Participants will have some choice of what they want to learn and play, from Settlers of Catan to Exploding Kittens. We have lots of options! We can always take a break each day and also incorporate games with physical activity as needed.</p>Dungeon Adventures: Gr. 5-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19053/youth-summer-2024/dungeon-adventures-gr-5-92024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn about role playing games by joining us on an entry level dungeon adventure. Will your group make it to safety and succeed in your quest? No experience will be required, your DM will be guiding you.</p>Role Playing and World Building: Dungeon Master Camp: Gr. 5-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19057/youth-summer-2024/role-playing-and-world-building-dungeon-master-camp-gr-5-92024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn about role playing games &/or how to be a better Dungeon Master! Build on what you already know or just start. Work on bringing your imaginary worlds, environments, creatures, characters, equipment to life. Improve your storytelling. Learn fantasy cartography (map making) techniques. This camp will be very open ended and should be able to go where you want to go.</p>DIY Crafting: Gr. 6-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19058/youth-summer-2024/diy-crafting-gr-6-92024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Do you like to create unique and personalized craft projects? Try new materials and techniques such as macrame, resin, embroidery, and even glass etching. Create phenomenal pieces for yourself or make special gifts to give away. Let's get together and explore your DIY side!</p>Global Cuisine from Scratch: Gr. 6-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19060/youth-summer-2024/global-cuisine-from-scratch-gr-6-92024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Student chefs will be engaged in cooking homemade specialty dishes from around the globe. Imagine making authentic homemade tortillas, guacamole, and quesadillas. Learn to make pasta from scratch and create an amazing sauce to go with it. If you love Asian food, let's prepare our own Chinese fried rice and homemade egg rolls. We will also explore one mystery cuisine...in addition to preparing all of our favorite international dishes, students will learn important skills such as food preparation and kitchen safety.</p>Cooking with Chemistry: Gr. 6-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19062/youth-summer-2024/cooking-with-chemistry-gr-6-92024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Learn how basic things in your kitchen are actually real chemicals and compounds that react with each other for delicious results! Explore how time, heat and cold are used to affect the outcomes of recipes used in class. Eat your results...if you dare!</p>Chess Camp: Strategies & Tactics: Gr. 4-7http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19064/youth-summer-2024/chess-camp-strategies-tactics-gr-4-72024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>This chess camp is for players that need the next level of challenge from their school club. Maybe you’re ready to “try” tournament play. Maybe you want to “improve” your tournament play. Standard chess and variations will be used to improve your skills. Participants should be interested in a deeper level of instruction beyond the basics.</p>MN Fair Foods at Home: Gr. 6-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19074/youth-summer-2024/mn-fair-foods-at-home-gr-6-9—22024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p>Do you love the Great Minnesota Get Together? More importantly, do you love State Fair Food? If you do, this is the class for you. Learn how to make versions of the best State Fair food at home. All of your favorite snacks on a stick! Loaded tater tots, Walking Tacos, Pizza, Fresh French Fries, and more. In addition to preparing all of our favorite state fair foods, students will learn important skills such as food preparation and kitchen safety. </p>MN Fair Foods at Home: Gr. 6-9http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/19075/youth-summer-2024/mn-fair-foods-at-home-gr-6-9—12024-02-13T08:00:00-06:00<p><strong>*This is the same class as the one that takes place in the morning.*</strong></p><p>Do you love the Great Minnesota Get Together? More importantly, do you love State Fair Food? If you do, this is the class for you. Learn how to make versions of the best State Fair food at home. All of your favorite snacks on a stick! Loaded tater tots, Walking Tacos, Pizza, Fresh French Fries, and more. In addition to preparing all of our favorite state fair foods, students will learn important skills such as food preparation and kitchen safety. </p>STEAM Club Session II: Gr K-2 Countrysidehttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/18899/youth-winter-spring-2024/steam-club-session-ii-gr-k-2-countryside2023-12-05T08:00:00-06:00<table><tbody><tr> <td>A super fun afterschool program for future scientists and engineers that introduces kids to cool engineering adventures and amazing discoveries. The program is packed with exciting projects to challenge their creative problem-solving skills and spark kids' love towards STEM. No projects repeated.</td>
</tr></tbody></table><table><tbody></tbody></table>Valley Fair Park Machines - Robotics & STEM: Gr 1-6http://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/18875/youth-winter-spring-2024/valley-fair-park-machines-robotics-stem-gr-1-62023-12-05T08:00:00-06:00<br><table><tbody><tr> <td>In this session, your child will learn about STEM and Programming concepts and will be challenged to build up to four (4) different motorized Robotic and Engineering models using patented education kits. Your child will learn about aerodynamics and importance, elastic energy, renewable energy and other. During the class, your child will independently build working motorized models of: <br><ul>
<li>North Star Carousel</li>
<li>Xtream Swing Pirate Ship</li>
<li>Maze ride</li>
<li>Giant Ferris Wheel </li>
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<li>Windmill</li>
<li>Catapult</li>
<li>Pedestal Fan</li>
<li>Sports Car </li>
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</tr></tbody></table>STEAM Club Session II: Gr K-2 Corneliahttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/18897/youth-winter-spring-2024/steam-club-session-ii-gr-k-2-cornelia2023-12-05T08:00:00-06:00<table><tbody><tr> <td>A super fun afterschool program for future scientists and engineers that introduces kids to cool engineering adventures and amazing discoveries. The program is packed with exciting projects to challenge their creative problem-solving skills and spark kids' love towards STEM. No projects repeated.</td>
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<table><tbody></tbody></table>Robotics and STEM Session II: Gr 3-5 Highlandshttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/18911/youth-winter-spring-2024/robotics-and-stem-session-ii-gr-3-5-highlands2023-12-05T08:00:00-06:00<table><tbody><tr> <td>Mix it up with amazing STEM and Robotics projects this Fall! Kids get to work on fun engineering challenges and STEM adventures from various STEM disciplines + amazing Robotic projects that use programming blocks to code the robots. No projects are repeated across sessions.</td>
</tr></tbody></table><table><tbody></tbody></table>Robotics and STEM Session II: Gr 3-5 Corneliahttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/18907/youth-winter-spring-2024/robotics-and-stem-session-ii-gr-3-5-cornelia2023-12-05T08:00:00-06:00<table><tbody><tr> <td>Mix it up with amazing STEM and Robotics projects this Fall! Kids get to work on fun engineering challenges and STEM adventures from various STEM disciplines + amazing Robotic projects that use programming blocks to code the robots. No projects are repeated across sessions.</td>
</tr></tbody></table><table><tbody></tbody></table>STEAM Club Session II: Gr K-2 Concordhttp://edina.ce.eleyo.com/course/18896/youth-winter-spring-2024/steam-club-session-ii-gr-k-2-concord2023-12-05T08:00:00-06:00<table><tbody><tr> <td>Mix it up with amazing STEM and Robotics projects this Fall! Kids get to work on fun engineering challenges and STEM adventures from various STEM disciplines + amazing Robotic projects that use programming blocks to code the robots. No projects are repeated across sessions.</td>
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