Cambridge-Isanti Community Education

Camp Invention has brought authentic invention education to children and educators across the country for more than 30 years. Real-world challenges lead children through unique STEM experiences that foster critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, week-long camp, young innovators will discover four all new adventures in hands on invention education. DISCOVER, this year’s brand-new program, provides you and your students with: Campers will use physics and engineering to make a DIY claw machine in Claw Arcade and explore entrepreneurship principles as they hook investors on their arcade experiences. In Illusion Workshop, they are introduced to optical illusions and create their own spinning animation device while they become special effects experts. During In Control, campers will be put in the driver’s seat by discovering how Artificial Intelligence is imbedded in everyday road trip items like GPS and they rise to the challenge to create their own Control Panel to send secret morse code messages. Campers embark on an eco-expedition in Penguin Launch with Snow-ver, a robotic research penguin to investigate penguin habitats while creating flippers and launchers to propel their own plush magnetic penguins across the South Pole. No refunds after July 25th for this program.

Become a Leader-in-Training! Leaders-in-Training (LITs) are at the center of fun challenges and creative STEM learning at Camp Invention! When you register your middle schooler to be an LIT, you’ll give them the chance to take on the honor of a Camp Invention role-model. While campers take on activities created by education experts and National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees, LITs provide guidance and encouragement, inspiring children to do their very best. With this one-of-a-kind experience, students in grades 7 – 9 will not only have fun this summer, but they’ll also gain valuable skills for the future. Registration includes leadership training and opportunities to guide young campers through hands-on STEM challenges, along with an exclusive packet of materials including a hands-on STEM activity for LITs to complete at home.” No refunds after July 25th for this program.

In this class you will explore and create collage art! We will use colorful paper and fabric cutouts, buttons, string, and more to assemble a one-of-a-kind piece of art! Using these various materials, we will create a landscape, a flower vase and more! Come and join us in on the fun!

Dirt roads, farm fields and campfires! These are just a few of the images that are sung about in country songs. Join Musician Pierre and learn how to strum chords, pick melodies and play an easy classic country song on the acoustic guitar. Student sized acoustic guitar provided or you’re welcome to bring your own. For youth ages 9-11. A parent needs to attend with their child to help with instrument placement if needed. Enrollment is limited to one family per camp. When registering for this Music Camp, our online registration system only allows you to register/list one person however anyone in your immediate Family is welcome to attend the camp! Note: if you need to cancel due to sickness, let us know as we may be able to arrange a make-up date.

The end of summer is just around the corner, so let’s go out with a bang! We’ll celebrate all things summer as we sculpt summary treats, create tropical works of art and more; we’ll even make a beach scene out of real candy! This camp is one awesome artsy party you don’t want to miss. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

This camp will energize and excite students by combining the LEGO® building system's versatility and the Mindstorms EV3 (the most sophisticated microcomputer brick ever made by LEGO®). Working in teams, students will construct fun LEGO® models, experiment with programs, and compete in robotic challenges. Robot building, block programming, and teamwork will be part of each day's activities. The final challenges will be centered around hitting targets and a sumo battle. Due to Tech Academy stipulations we are not able to give refunds past July 29th. Please bring a lunch and a drink. Questions about our class policies, weather cancelations or accessing online classes? Click here for our Class Info & Policies.

Come experience the excitement of horseback riding camp! You'll build friendships with fellow horse lovers while learning about the care and dedication needed to work with horses. You will learn balance and control in the saddle, leading, and in-hand work. You will set and achieve goals by enjoying lots of riding time with a special horse, learning how to bathe and how to feed & water the horses. There will also be FUN horse themed crafts and activities. Boulder Pointe Stable has miles of trails and both indoor and outdoor arenas, so camps will run rain or shine! Please wear shoes with a closed toe and a heel, long pants and dress for the weather. Bring a bag lunch and a nut-free snack, water bottle, bug spray and sunscreen each day. A signed waiver is required the day of camp. Click Here for the Boulder Pointe Waiver.

Calling all Minecraft lovers! In this class you will learn how to draw your favorite Minecraft players and mobs. We will be using watercolors, paints, and model magic to unleash your creative mind! This class is the best of both worlds; come join us in on the fun!

This parent/child camp features horse safety, learning and fun! Experience feeding, caring for and grooming horses. The parent/guardian is expected to remain with their child during the entire duration of the camp. Campers will get to ride a real horse in an arena, meet a number of our different horses at Boulder Pointe and learn about how to groom the horses...all with a focus on safety! In addition, students will do an art project and have an opportunity to make horse treats to feed their new friends. Stations are split into 15 minute intervals to keep everyone engaged. Parents have the opportunity to lead their child on the horse and take photographs as they go. A signed Boulder Point waiver is required the day of camp. You can look for a link to this waiver in your confirmation email or Click Here For the Boulder Pointe Waiver. Click Here For Directions To Camp A lower rate is available for Cambridge-Isanti students whose families have qualified for the 24-25 Federal free/reduced lunch program. To receive this rate, each year a copy of your award letter must be submitted to ceregister@c-ischools.org. If your award letter is not received before the start of class, you will be charged for the full price of the class. Questions about the free/reduced lunch program? Call 763-689-6237. Questions about our class policies, weather cancelations or accessing online classes? Click here for our Class Info & Policies.

Join Musician Pierre and explore notes and rhythm on the piano and then learn how to play the same exercises and an easy song on the violin! Instruments provided. A parent needs to attend with their child(ren) to help with instrument placement if needed. Enrollment is limited to one family per camp. When registering for this Music Camp, our online registration system only allows you to register/list one person however anyone in your immediate Family is welcome to attend the camp! Note: if you need to cancel due to sickness, let us know as we may be able to arrange a make-up date.

Let your little artist explore the messier side of art in this hands-on camp. Your child will enjoy many super-duper messy experiences as they create fantastic works of art. They will paint, sculpt, scribble, and giggle their way to discovering mess making at its best. These are not projects to tackle at home. We will be maximizing the mess to make this art camp the best! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Join Musician Pierre for a fun intro to the violin which is also known as a fiddle! Learn basic fingering and bowing techniques and a couple of easy songs. No previous music experience necessary! Violins/Fiddles will be provided or you’re welcome to bring your own. For youth ages 5-11. A parent needs to attend with their child to help with instrument placement if needed. Enrollment is limited to one family (everyone in your immediate family) per camp. When registering for this Music Camp, our online registration system only allows you to register/list one person however anyone in your immediate Family is welcome to attend the camp! Note: If you need to cancel due to sickness, let us know as we may be able to arrange a make-up date.