Minneapolis 3D Printing Camps

Unleash your child's love for 3D printing this summer at Macalester! Alongside new friends and tech mentors, kids will be surrounded by a prestigious campus and landmarks like Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center and more.

Such an awe-inspiring environment can kickstart your child's future—whether they're new to the field, plan to major in design or manufacturing, or dream of working in the industry, we're here to help them achieve their goals.

Registration for Summer 2026 is live—seats fill quickly!

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3D Printing Camps for Kids & Teens

3D Printing Camp with Blender
Ages: 10-12 | Beg-Adv
Held at Macalester College

In this 3D printing camp, students will bring their dream designs to life with cutting-edge technology. They'll begin by mastering the basics of 3D modeling, and once their design is polished, they'll prep it for printing and watch as their vision takes shape with advanced 3D printing tools.

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3D Printing: Character Modeling and Sculpting
Ages: 13-17 | Beg-Adv
Held at Macalester College

Kids begin their journey in 3D design by sketching ideas and bringing them to life from scratch using Blender, the industry-standard software trusted by gaming and film pros. Once their models are perfected, they'll be transformed into reality with state-of-the-art 3D printing technology.

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On Campus at Macalester College

In between 3D printing camp sessions at Macalester, students will:

Chow down in Cafe Mac alongside other 3D printing enthusiasts
Walk the same halls as illustrious alumni including Kofi Annan, Walter Mondale, and Carl Lumbly
Enjoy Macalester's ample green spaces with friends during outdoor activities and games
Laugh ‘til their sides hurt with spontaneous dance-offs, theme days, and Pie-Your-Instructor Fridays

"My seven year old had an amazing time, and I was amazed to see the project he brought home on the last day! He loved his teachers and his classmates and just had the best experience. We will be back next summer and probably every summer from now on!"

-Macalester iD Tech Camps Parent, 2022

Minneapolis 3D Printing Camps

3D Printing Camps for Kids & Teens

On Campus at Macalester College

"My seven year old had an amazing time, and I was amazed to see the project he brought home on the last day! He loved his teachers and his classmates and just had the best experience. We will be back next summer and probably every summer from now on!"

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