Fridley Community Education

Step into a magical world of fantasy and invention at Jr. Enchanted Engineering Camp! Young engineers will bring fairy tales to life as they solve hands-on engineering challenges inspired by beloved stories. Each day, campers will tackle a new project to help their favorite characters, from designing the perfect chair for Goldilocks to building a speedier carriage for Cinderella. They’ll invent clever ways for Rapunzel to escape her tower, create sturdy homes for the Three Little Pigs, and more! Through teamwork, imagination, and exploration, campers will gain confidence in problem-solving and creativity, making each day a unique adventure in engineering and storybook magic.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure in engineering! Young engineers will explore the wonders of electricity, magnetism, and circuits through hands-on projects like creating a magnetic ice skater, electro-dough, flashlight, and more.

Step into the world of 3D printing and bring your ideas to life! This class is perfect for beginners who love to draw, design, and see their creations take shape. Students will learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad, designing custom parts for their very own robots. By the end of the week, they’ll have built two exciting DC-powered robots—a sketchbot and a drive bot. This hands-on course encourages creativity and problem-solving, and students will need to be comfortable using a laptop and mouse to design their robots.

Get ready for an extraordinary adventure where young minds take charge in exploring the skies, roads, and seas! Each day, campers will receive their passport and 'travel' to a new country using a different mode of transportation they’ve engineered themselves. Whether it’s designing planes, trains, boats, or cars, students will tackle daily hands-on challenges to reach their destination. By the end of the week, they’ll have a passport full of memories, a collection of creative transportation projects, and a rich experience of cultures from around the world!

Welcome to Jr. Zoo Builders Camp, where budding engineers explore the amazing world of animal adaptations—one brick at a time! Each day, campers will dive into the science of survival, discovering how chameleons camouflage, how lobsters use their claws, and how camels thrive in desert heat. Through hands-on building, they’ll create models of each animal, learning how these unique features help them survive in their habitats. By the end of the week, campers will have built their own mini zoo, filled with creatures from around the world and the fascinating adaptations that keep them alive!

Get ready for an exciting adventure in the Wizard's Escape Room Challenge! This camp combines problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork as campers dive into thrilling escape room scenarios set in the magical realm. Each day begins with a new escape room experience, where teams must tackle engineering challenges and puzzles—such as designing enchanted locks, deciphering magical codes, or building contraptions to break free. In the second half of the day, campers will shift gears and explore the art of escape room design. Working in teams, they’ll design their own escape rooms, creating puzzles and challenges for others to solve. On the final day, teams will present their rooms and try to outsmart each other in this ultimate test of creativity and collaboration!

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of game development! In this hands-on camp, you’ll become a writer, artist, designer, and developer, all rolled into one, as you create your very own Pokémon-themed video game using Bloxels and a tablet. Instead of just playing games, you’ll be building them from the ground up—designing characters, levels, and challenges. Bring your Pokémon adventure to life with your own creativity and technical skills, and watch your game take shape in real time!