Classes/Activities
3D Printing: D&D
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Tech Academy Staff GRADES 3-7 Design D&D-inspired creations in TinkerCAD - custom pendants, unique dice, and more! Join themed challenges between prints. A pendant/keychain and die get printed and mailed to you.
540TAFA
Instructors:
- Tech Academy
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Online Class - Zoom |
Cloud Game Development
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Tech Academy Staff GRADES 4-8 Discover how today’s apps and games are built in the cloud! Students explore cloud-based development while building their own games from the ground up.
540TAF3H
Instructors:
- Tech Academy
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Online Class - Zoom |
Code Championship Tournament Series/Virtual Competition
Classes/Activities
Grades 3-9 Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Whether this is your first Code Championship event, or if you've been competing for years, this is the perfect way to explore the competitive coding world of Code...
2120A
Instructors:
- Luke Schlangen
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24th 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Online Class - Google Classroom |
| Sat, Oct 31st 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Online Class - Google Classroom |
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Online Class - Google Classroom |
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Online Class - Google Classroom |
Escape the Labyrinth: VR Game Development
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Tech Academy Staff GRADES 3-7 Build your own VR games! Start with smaller projects to learn coding and design basics, then construct a full labyrinth with challenges, characters, and immersive exploration.
540N
Instructors:
- Tech Academy
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Online Class - Zoom |
| Wed, Nov 25th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Online Class - Zoom |
Friday Night Out
Classes/Activities
Grades 1-6 Instructor: Marlee Cates Give your kids a Friday evening packed with swimming, snacks, and a movie with friends! The night begins with an exciting splash in the pool, followed by a snack to refuel.
3008A
Instructors:
- Marlee Cates
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9th 2026 | 5:45 - 7:00 PM | DC High School |
| Fri, Oct 9th 2026 | 7:00 - 9:10 PM | DC Middle School |
Intro to 3D Printing & CAD
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Tech Academy Staff GRADES 2-5 Learn the full 3D printing process from start to finish! Design a custom keychain that gets printed and mailed home. No experience needed. Printing fee included.
540K
Instructors:
- Tech Academy
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | Online Class - Zoom |
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | Online Class - Zoom |
Intro to Minecraft Modding
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Tech Academy Staff GRADES 1-5 Create Java mods for Minecraft using MCreator! Learn real programming concepts while customizing your game. Take home your mods to share with family and friends. Comfortable keyboarding required.
540J
Instructors:
- Tech Academy
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Online Class - Zoom |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Online Class - Zoom |
Jazz Band - Middle School
Classes/Activities
Grades 6-8 Do you love jazz and rock music? Looking to join a vibrant music ensemble? Explore this exciting middle school extracurricular activity! Participants are expected to attend 95% of rehearsals.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 9th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Sep 16th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Sep 23rd 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Sep 30th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Oct 7th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Oct 14th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Nov 25th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Dec 2nd 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Dec 9th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Dec 16th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Dec 23rd 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Jan 6th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Jan 13th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Jan 20th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Jan 27th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Feb 3rd 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Feb 10th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Feb 17th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Feb 24th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Mar 3rd 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Mar 10th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Mar 17th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Mar 31st 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Apr 7th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Apr 14th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Apr 21st 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, Apr 28th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
| Wed, May 5th 2027 | 7:00 - 8:00 AM | DC High School |
Minecraft Mod Development: Custom Tools
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Tech Academy Staff GRADES 2-6 Design your own custom sword and learn to make Minecraft mods! Minecraft and mod creation software (free) must be installed before class - video instructions provided.
540TAFD
Instructors:
- Tech Academy
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Online Class - Zoom |
| Sat, Nov 14th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Online Class - Zoom |
Ms. B's Candy Corn Catapults (STEM Engineering)
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Ms. B READY, AIM, LAUNCH!! Step into the world of ballistics and structural engineering in this high-energy, hands-on workshop. In CANDY CORN CATAPULTS, students become "Siege Engineers" as they design, build, and calibrate...
2245B
Instructors:
- Charlene Bzdok
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Cokato Elementary |
Ms. B's Pumpkin & Mummy Cakepop Workshop
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Ms. B COME AND SPEND SOME QUALITY TIME WITH YOUR FRIENDS! We’ll teach you how to combine just the right amount of cake crumbs and buttercream icing to create tasty cake pops in fun pumpkin and mummy designs!
2245E
Instructors:
- Charlene Bzdok
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM | Cokato Elementary |
Ms. B's Squishmallow Adventure Party
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Ms. B Grades K-6 Grab your favorite Squishmallow or stuffed friend and join us for the ultimate Squishmallow Adventure Party! Youth will dive into a world of fun with exciting games, silly relays, and playful challenges—all...
2245C
Instructors:
- Charlene Bzdok
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 6:15 - 7:45 PM | Dassel Elementary |
Ms. B's Winter Wonderland Popcorn - Where Snacks Become Art
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Ms. B Grades K-6 Step into the snowy world of sweetness in this hands-on holiday workshop! If you love popcorn, chocolate, and all things sparkly, this is the class for you.
2245D
Instructors:
- Charlene Bzdok
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 2nd 2026 | 3:15 - 4:45 PM | Dassel Elementary |
Multiplayer Minecraft: Olympics
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Tech Academy Staff GRADES 1-5 Compete in Minecraft challenges and build epic arenas! Create a giant Colosseum, design mini-games, or team up to build a massive battle arena. PC/Java Edition required.
540G
Instructors:
- Tech Academy
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Online Class - Zoom |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Online Class - Zoom |
540540TAF
Instructors:
- Tech Academy
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 11th 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Online Class - Zoom |
| Sat, Apr 18th 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Online Class - Zoom |
Virtual Reality Coding
Classes/Activities
Instructor: Tech Academy Staff GRADES 1-4 Create 3D Virtual Reality environments, characters, and games with DelightX! View your VR projects on a phone, Oculus, or Google Cardboard; just a laptop/computer needed to start.
540M
Instructors:
- Tech Academy
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Online Class - Zoom |