Fridley Community Education

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.

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.

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!