For campers entering Grades 4-5

Do you love Minecraft? Imagine creating your own mods, designing unique worlds, and coding custom gameplay features! Mine deep into the Minecraft world and create the future! In this creative class, challenge the odds, craft your own kinds of weapons and build dream worlds using code—all while learning fundamental programming concepts, level design, and problem-solving skills. You will make use of ready-made coding blocks to create their mini versions of Minecraft games all through the session. Whether you’re crafting new weapons, building dream worlds, or designing unique challenges, you’ll be using coding skills to shape the game your way. Perfect for Minecraft enthusiasts who want to turn their creativity into code and make the game truly their own!

Key Learning Objectives:

• Team Collaboration: Work together to code and build a shared Minecraft world, learning how to collaborate effectively in a digital environment.
• Introduction to Minecraft Modding: Learn how to create custom mods and modifications within Minecraft using coding blocks.
• Game Design Principles: Understand the basics of game design, including creating levels, designing game mechanics, and balancing difficulty.
• Creative Problem Solving: Hone critical thinking by troubleshooting and solving coding challenges while designing mods.

This camp is presented with our program partner CodeWiz. 

New This Year: FunFusion Programs: An Exclusive, Enriching Experience for Your Child

FunFusion programs offer the ultimate blend of specialized instruction and classic camp adventures, curated to inspire and engage. Each day, your child will spend three hours immersed in premier programming led by our highly-trained vendor partners, providing exceptional learning and growth opportunities. The remainder of the day is filled with traditional camp activities—thoughtfully designed games, creative arts and crafts, refreshing swim sessions, and team-building experiences—all guided by our dedicated Summer at St. John’s staff. This unique combination of expert-led instruction and timeless camp fun delivers an age-appropriate, well-rounded experience that not only excites but enriches, setting the stage for a memorable, high-quality summer of growth and joy.

At a Glance:

• 1:10 program specialized instructor ratio within each coed group 
• Access to state-of-the art facilities and technology
• Summer at St. John’s counselor team to provide extra staffing where needed
• Click here to view our Summer 2025 Policies, including deposit and refund information

What to Pack in Your Backpack:

• Refillable water bottle
• Nut free lunch and snack
• Light layer as the A/C will be on in buildings
• Sunscreen – applied before coming and reapplied frequently
• We suggest that cell phones and other personal electronics remain at home. Should they come to camp they should remain in backpacks throughout the program day