TMI Innovation & Design Academy
TMI Innovation & Design Academy
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Welcome to the Walker Innovation Center! This building home to all our Innovation and Design camps.
Some camps require specific equipment needs, please note this in each description.
For general information on all our summer programs please click here.
LEGO Masters Jr.: Creative Builds
July 6 - 10 & July 13 - 17 (A.M. ONLY)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Registration: $295
Students take on open-ended LEGO challenges that spark bold ideas and imaginative thinking in a collaborative, high-energy environment. As they design and build creative scenes and structures, campers develop an understanding of balance, structure, and visual storytelling while gaining confidence in their unique ideas.
This camp is perfect for creative young builders who love to experiment, imagine freely, and bring their ideas to life brick by brick.
LEGO Masters: Engineering Challenges
July 6 - 10 & July 13 - 17 (P.M. ONLY)
Time: 1200 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Grades: 6rd - 8th
Registration: $295
Students engage in structured, real-world inspired engineering challenges using LEGO, stepping into the role of designers and problem solvers. As they design, test, and refine their creations, campers explore core engineering concepts such as stability, efficiency, and constraint while learning the value of iteration.
This camp is perfect for builders who are ready to think more strategically, tackle complex challenges, and push their skills to the next level.
Minecraft: Worlds & Challenges
June 1 - 5, June 15 - 18, & June 22 - 26 (P.M. ONLY)
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Grades: 4th - 8th
Registration: $295
Students jump into Minecraft: Java Edition on a secure, private server built just for camp, where creativity, teamwork, and strategy drive every success. Working collaboratively, campers take on exciting guided challenges and complex missions that encourage thoughtful planning, creative design, leadership, and high-level problem-solving. As they build, test, and refine their ideas, students practice engineering-style thinking while strengthening communication, collaboration, and positive digital citizenship in an engaging, high-energy virtual world. Computers will be provided for all students, and those who have their own Windows-based computer with Minecraft: Java Edition installed are welcome to bring it if they prefer.