Enrichment Camps

In this beginner robotics camp, your child will explore the world of robotics by building simple models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Campers will learn about motors by constructing drills and catapults. This camp encourages both independent learning and collaboration with partners.

• Dates: June 8-12 (Week 1)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-2
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Snapology

Ignite your child’s curiosity this summer at Ready, Set, Blast Off! This camp is specially designed for aspiring aerospace engineers and rocket enthusiasts. During the week, children will learn about flight and the science of how things fly. They will build rockets and launch them outdoors, becoming junior rocket scientists in the process.

• Dates: June 8 - 12 & June 22 - 26 (Weeks 1 & 3)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 1-3
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Dr. Mike DiNardo, Minnehaha Academy Chemistry Teacher

This camp is designed for children who love science and nature! Using Lego bricks and other interactive learning tools, they will learn about astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Each day will be filled with fun projects and experiments that encourage creativity- making science both educational and fun!

• Dates: June 8-12 (Week 1)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-3
• Time: 12:30 - 4:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Snapology

This camp grows in popularity each summer. Your child will be engaged in an immersive role-playing experience as pirates and sailors. Participants will also explore nautical history, sailing techniques, technology, and naval combat.

• Dates: June 8 - 12 (Week 1) 
• Grades: Students entering Grades 4–8
• Time: 12:30 - 4:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Katie Humason & Matthew Humason, Minnehaha Academy Teachers

This camp is specifically designed for beginner coders, making learning coding skills both fun and easy. Children will work in small teams to build a Pokémon adventure map, design their dream Pokémon team, code a game to catch Pokémon, and even create a duel game to battle against friends.

• Dates: June 15-18 (Week 2 - No camp on Friday, June 19)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 1-4
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Fee: $250/four-day session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Tech Tac Toe

Fun in the Sun Chess is back this summer for more weeks of chess camp! Campers will play chess, learn strategies through games and puzzles, and have a chance to win prizes. The week will end with a fun chess tournament.

• Date: June 15 - 18 (Week 2 - No Camp on Friday, June 19) 
• Date: July 6 - 10 (Week 5)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 1-8
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
• Fee: $235/four-day session
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: William, The Chess Guy

In this beloved camp, children will enjoy creating accessories for their favorite 18-inch dolls. You do not need to own a specific doll brand, and you may bring any doll to camp. Throughout this fun-filled week, campers will make a variety of new accessories for their dolls.

• Date: June 15 -18 (Week 2 - No camp on Friday, June 19)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 3-5
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Fee: $250/four-day session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Gabriela Jankowski, Minnehaha Academy Alum

Get ready to defy gravity! This rocketry camp offers a high-energy, hands-on experience exploring the science of flight. Designed for aspiring engineers and backyard astronauts, this camp takes students from basic aerodynamic concepts and builds to exciting live launches.

• Date: June 15 - 18 (Week 2-No camp on Friday, June 19)
• Date: June 29 - July 2 (Week 4 - No camp on Friday, July 3)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 4-8
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Fee: $250/four-day session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Dr. Mike DiNardo, Minnehaha Academy Chemistry Teacher

This camp provides children with the opportunity to explore the science behind fluorescent and luminescent pigments as they create glowing masterpieces. From LED-powered flashlights to underwater sea monsters and dazzling night lamps, campers will work on a new light-up project each day to take home and showcase their engineering skills!

• Dates: June 15-18 (Week 2 - No camp on Friday, June 19)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 1-4
• Time: 12:30 – 4:00 pm
• Fee: $250/four-day session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Tech Tac Toe

Is your child a zoo enthusiast who loves drawing and sculpting animals? If so, this camp is perfect for them! Campers will create colorful fish with oil pastels, draw an otter and a tiger, and sculpt a pig and a bear with clay, among other fun projects. Your child will have a fantastic time creating amazing art pieces while having fun!

• Dates: June 22-26 (Week 3)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-5
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Abrakadoodle

In this camp, your child will design their own Sumo wrestling robot to compete against their camp mates' bots for the title of the "Toughest Sumo Bot." There are no limitations on their robot designs, and they will have the opportunity to refine their robots through competition. Guided by a trained Snapologist, children will become better engineers, programmers, and collaborators.

• Dates: June 22 - 26 (Week 3)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 2-6
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Snapology

In this camp, children will explore colors and textures by working with clay, papier-mâché, canvas, and more. They will create funny animals, owls, 3D feathered birds, vibrant paintings and more. This week is all about messy, exciting fun, where each project is a masterpiece!

• Dates: June 22 - 26 (Week 3)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-5
• Time: 12:30 - 4:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Abrakadoodle

Your child can learn science, technology, and engineering skills by playing Minecraft. Snapology’s Epic Minecraft camp will introduce them to fun and challenging parts of the game. They will become a Minecraft character, solve game-related problems, and create mob petting zoos and mazes in the Minecraft world.

• Dates: June 22 - 26 (Week 3)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-5
• Time: 12:30 -4:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Snapology

In this camp children will learn pastel drawing and texturing techniques. They will illustrate subjects like bees, frogs, owls, and other animals. This camp will spark creativity and enhance artistic skills in a fun and supportive environment!

• Dates: June 29 - July 2 (Week 4 - No camp on Friday, July 3)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-5
• Time: 12:30 - 4:00 pm
• Fee: $250/four-day session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Young Rembrandts

Prepare for an exciting boat-building adventure with an almost two-foot-long LEGO boat! Using Technic LEGO bricks, children will design and engineer self-propelled boats. Once the boats are complete, campers will race them in friendly competitions.

• Dates: July 6 - 10 (Week 5)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 1-5
• Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Tech Tac Toe

This camp introduces children to the art of woodworking and the proper use of tools. Participants will start by working on small projects, such as a name plaque or a planter, using basic hand tools while focusing on safety with both the tools and materials. The joy of learning new skills and completing several projects will make this camp an experience your child will love.

• Dates: July 6-10 (Week 5)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-2
• Time: 12:30 - 4:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Kerry Meier, Industrial Arts Teacher

In this camp, children will tackle fun challenges and build gadgets to thrive in the outdoors. They'll learn how to make a periscope to spy on their surroundings, harness solar energy for cooking, and create a water filtration device and a shelter. By the end of the camp, campers will have transformed into survival experts.

• Dates: July 6 - 10 (Week 5)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 1-4
• Time: 12:30 – 4:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Tech Tac Toe

In this creative camp, children will learn essential beading techniques, wire working, and collage principles to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Project options include earrings, necklaces, rings, bookmarks, hair clips, brooches, and more. Additionally, we will decorate lampshades using beads, jewels, and other materials. The camp fee covers all materials.

• Dates: July 6 - 10 (Week 5)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 3-7
• Time: 12:30 - 4:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Laura Wolovitch, Jewelry Making Instructor

This camp explores the world of STEM through hands-on, edible cookie projects. Children will create delicious projects and decorate them with STEM themes. Every day, campers will enjoy their creations and bring something delicious home.

Please note that this camp is not suitable for children with food allergies.

• Dates: July 13 - 17 (Week 6)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-3
• Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Tech Tac Toe

In this camp, children will explore the science behind their favorite sweets while mixing up sugary creations and designing packaging for their treats. Get ready for an exciting, messy, and super-sweet experience.

Please note that this camp is not suitable for children with food allergies.

• Dates: July 13 - 17 (Week 6)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-4
• Time: 12:30 – 4:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Tech Tac Toe

In this hands-on camp, children will build a collection of fidgets and pop-its. Campers will mix building, crafting, and playful STEAM challenges into cool projects. This camp will keep your hands busy and your imaginations inspired.

• Dates: July 20 -24 (Week 7)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-3
• Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Tech Tac Toe

RoboRides Robotics creates robotic models of different vehicles and vessels, including those with wings, wheels, or that float on water. Children will learn the basics of robotics and STEAM concepts. Campers will also learn basic coding to make their creations move, helping them improve their coding and building skills.

• Dates: July 27 - 31 (Week 8)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 1-4
• Time: 8:30 am  – 12:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Snapology

In Thinkerbot camps, children will create robotic inventions that make everyday life more fun and interesting. They will design projects to enhance their enjoyment of viewing the night sky or develop solutions to manage excess garbage. Campers will have a blast learning basic coding while exploring concepts that promote fun and address potentially challenging issues.

• Dates: July 27 - 31 (Week 8)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-3
• Time: 12:30 – 4:00 pm
• Fee: $290/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Snapology

Skyhawks PE Games is a fun, non-sport program focused on movement and active play. Children enjoy tag games, relays, obstacle courses, and cooperative challenges that build fitness, coordination, and confidence. This inclusive environment emphasizes teamwork, communication, and fun while keeping participants active and engaged without competitive pressure.

• Dates: June 15 - 18 (Week 2 - No camp on Friday, June 19) 
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-2
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
• Grades: Students entering 3-6
• Time: 12:30 - 4:00 pm
• Fee: $230/four-day session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

This camp is designed for young players and offers a fun way to learn volleyball. Participants will focus on important skills like passing, setting, spiking, hitting, and serving. The camp provides a supportive environment where players can enjoy the game while developing their skills.

• Dates: June 22 - 26 (Week 3) 
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-2
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
• Grades: Students entering 3-6
• Time: 12:30 - 4:00 pm
• Fee: $285/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

This camp introduces children to the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, and base running through fun, age-appropriate drills and supportive team play. It provides a perfect environment for young athletes to build confidence, learn sportsmanship, and develop a love for the game.

• Dates: July 13 - 17 (Week 6)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-2
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Fee: $285/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

This fast-paced camp emphasizes live scrimmaging, skill development, and teamwork. Players build fundamentals, strategy, and life skills like leadership and communication while competing in a fun, supportive environment.

• Dates: July 13 -17 (Week 6) 
• Grades: Students entering Grades 3-6
• Time: 12:30 - 4:00 pm
• Fee: $285/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

Prepare for volleyball tryouts by sharpening your skills before school begins! Whether you are new to the game and need fundamental training or an experienced player gearing up for the season, we invite you to join us!

• Dates: July 13 - 17  (Week 6)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 7-9
• Time: 12:30  -  4:00 pm
• Fee: $285/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Megan Thurow, Minnehaha Academy Varsity Volleyball Coach

This camp focuses on body positioning, stride, proper stretching, and cool-down techniques for various track and field events, including shot put, hurdles, long jump, triple jump, and running and relay events. Campers will have fun while learning positive life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship.

• Dates: July 27 - 31 (Week 8)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-2
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
• Grades: Students entering Grades 3-6
• Time: 12:30  - 4:00 pm 
• Fee: $285/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

This camp will keep everyone engaged and cheering for their team! Participants will join teams and compete in fun, skill-based activities that encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and friendly competition.

• Dates: August 3 - 7 (Week 9)
• Grades: Students entering Grades K-6
• Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Fee: $285/one-week session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School
• Instructor: Skyhawks Sports Academy

Join us for fishing camp! Spend time with friends at various metro area lakes, enjoy fishing lessons, team tournaments, and friendly competition; we'll also have afternoon devotions and prayer. This camp is open to all boys and girls, whether you're experienced or new to fishing. Bring your fishing gear,  life jacket, and get ready to catch a big one!  Daily transportation to and from area lakes is included. 

• Dates: June 15-18 (Week 2 - No camp on Friday, June 19)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 5-8
• Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
• Fee: $365/four-day session
• Location: Elementary & Middle School/Off-Site
• Instructor: Fishing For Life

Theatre involves much more than just performing on stage. Your child can discover what happens behind the scenes and what it takes to put on a musical. Campers will have hands-on experience with running lights and sound, building sets, and more. They will work as part of the tech crew for our Teen Musical Production, helping to ensure the show runs smoothly.

This camp is a standalone camp. No transportation between our campus will be provided. If campers wish to attend an afternoon camp, they will need to arrange their own transportation to the Elementary and Middle School location.

• Dates: June 15 - 27 (Weeks 2 & 3)
• Grades: Students entering Grades 6-12
• Time: 8:30 am  - 12:00 pm
• Fee: $475/two-week morning session
• Location: High School
• Instructor: Charlie Peterson, Minnehaha Academy Technology & AV Administrator
• Performance Dates and Times: Friday, June 26 at 7:00 pm & Saturday, June 27, at 2:00 pm.