Summer Camps & KIDs Events
SUMMER CAMPS
Our Summer Camps are just the thing to keep your young builder, creator, engineer, or LEGO® fan engaged and smiling! Camps are run by Bricks 4 Kidz. If you have questions about camp content and registration, please contact Sheryl Egner at (616) 438-9993.
All camps take place at Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids, 2927 Breton Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
June Camps
June 2–5 Morning:
Mining & Crafting
Experience the world of Minecraft with LEGO® bricks in this fun camp. Steve is jumping for joy as he introduces the newest members of his Minecraft® world. Campers will be challenged to bring their virtual designs to life by building new mob figures, mosaics and custom models, incorporating LEGO® Bricks. So, are you ready for the challenge? Each camper gets a Minecraft themed mini-figure with accessories to keep.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages 5–11
$130
June 2–5 AFTERNOON:
Jr. Robotics Build Your Roblocks Adventure
Know a kid that’s a fan of playing Roblox? They will love this Roblox-inspired building camp! We have a LEGO® block-based building adventure ahead of us, not to mention daily motorized models of things like cars and animals that really move! We’ll build all kinds of amazing LEGO® creations based on their favorite games! Whether they’re into racing cars, building cities, making pizza, or adopting pets, kidz will have plenty to build and talk about all week long and for years to come! Let’s have a building adventure the Bricks 4 Kidz way!
Our Jr Robotics Camp series is designed to be an amazing LEGO® Robotics experience for boys and girls ages 6-11. We’ll learn about 3 key aspects of robotics: engineering, programming, and sensing, and build and play with LEGO® models that interact with their environment. Kids in our program often don’t realize they’re learning something because they’re having so much fun doing it!
2–5 p.m. Ages 8–11 $140
June 9–12 MORNING:
Master Challenge
Ready for a thrilling building challenge? Join The Bricks 4 Kidz Master Challenge, inspired by the dynamic LEGO® Masters TV show! Ideal for kids aged 5-11, this camp is a playground for budding master builders. Each day brings exciting new challenges, where campers will learn advanced LEGO® techniques, collaborate on imaginative projects, and test their creativity. From constructing towering structures to engineering moving creations, it’s a journey of innovation, teamwork, and endless fun. Step into the role of a master builder and create wonders with LEGO® – sign up now and let the epic building challenge begin! Each camper gets a goodie bag of B4K and LEGO® themed items to keep!
10 a.m – 1 p.m. Ages 5–11 $130
June 9–12 AFTERNOON:
Advanced Robotics SUMOBOTS
Get ready to build, program, and battle your very own robotic sumo wrestler in our Sumo Bots Advanced Robotics Camp! Using Bricks 4 Kidz advanced robotics kits, campers aged 8-13 will dive into the exciting world of robotics, learning how to design and code robots to push their opponents out of the ring. Through hands-on challenges, team collaboration, and strategic problem-solving, campers will enhance their engineering and programming skills while having a blast. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or new to robotics, this camp will take your skills to the next level. Let the battles begin!
2–5 p.m. Ages 9–13 $150
June 16–19 MORNING:
World of Wizards
Step into the World of Wizards at Bricks 4 Kidz, where the enchanting worlds of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts come alive through LEGO® building! Young wizards will build mystical worlds, craft magical creatures, and concoct LEGO® potions in a realm where imagination knows no bounds – the Bricks 4 Kidz way! From hidden chambers to soaring dragons, each day is a new building adventure of creativity and magic. Grab your wand and join this spellbinding journey where your building creations help ensure that good triumphs over evil. Enroll now and let the magic begin! Each camper gets a Harry Potter-themed minifigure to keep!
10 a.m – 1 p.m. Ages 5–11 $130
June 16–19 AFTERNOON:
Brick City Engineers
Let’s built a CITY! Campers will put their engineering and architecture skills to work as they build city themed models using LEGO® bricks. The sky is the limit when campers are challenged to use their own
ideas and skills to build a skyscraper taller than their heads! They’ll have a blast making custom made cars to move the people of the city all around town. What an accomplishment to be able to say, “We
built this city!” Campers will receive a minifigure with accessories to keep!
2–5 p.m. Ages 4–9 $130
June 23–26 MORNING:
Galaxy Far Away
Inspired by NASA and Star Wars, this camp is packed full of models that will make your imagination blast off! Each day, campers will learn about real-life space exploration while enjoying models based on the popular Star Wars franchise. We use our Project Kit to make
moving LEGO® Star Wars themed models, play group games, complete challenges and more. Come use your imagination and creativity while experiencing an adventure that’s out of this world! All Campers take home a Star Wars themed minifigure to keep!
10 a.m – 1 p.m. Ages 5–11 $130
June 23–26 AFTERNOON:
Besties & Friends
Join us for a week of fun, friendship, and building! In our “Besties and Friends” camp, we’ll dive into the colorful world of LEGO® Friends, where creativity and adventure are always just around the corner. Whether it’s exploring new hobbies, zipping around in cool custom vehicles, or taking care of adorable pets, there’s something for everyone! All Besties & Friends campers will love creating LEGO® neighborhoods, filled with exciting builds, fun challenges, and memories with new friends. DIY crafts are part of this camp, and kids will enjoy making and taking a project home each day! Get ready for a week of laughter, teamwork, and endless imagination!
2–5 p.m. Ages 5–11 $145
July Camps
July 7–10 MORNING:
Jr. Robotics Build Your Roblocks Adventure
Know a kid that’s a fan of playing Roblox? They will love this Roblox-inspired building camp! We have a LEGO® block-based building adventure ahead of us, not to mention daily motorized models of things like cars and animals that really move! We’ll build all kinds of amazing LEGO® creations based on their favorite games! Whether they’re into racing cars, building cities, making pizza, or adopting pets, kidz will have plenty to build and talk about all week long and for years to come! Let’s have a building adventure the Bricks 4 Kidz way!
Our Jr Robotics Camp series is designed to be an amazing LEGO® Robotics experience for boys and girls ages 6-11. We’ll learn about 3 key aspects of robotics: engineering, programming, and sensing, and build and play with LEGO® models that interact with their environment. Kids in our program often don’t realize they’re learning something because they’re having so much fun doing it!
10–1 p.m. Ages 5–11 $140
JuLY 7–10 AFTERNOON:
Journey with Sharks
Embark on an underwater adventure with Journey with Sharks at Bricks 4 Kidz, where Shark Week comes to life through LEGO® building! Perfect for kids aged 5-11, this camp blends the thrill of shark exploration with the joy of LEGO-building. Aspiring Shark Biologists will construct LEGO® models of various sharks, from the mighty Great White to the legendary Megalodon, and learn about their fascinating habitats. Dive into a week of creating motorized sharks, intricate sea life mosaics, and discovering the wonders of the deep blue. Sign up now for a splash of education and a wave of fun!
2–5 p.m. Ages 5–11 $130
July 14–17 MORNING:
Advanced Robotics: Mining & Crafting
Step into the fusion of digital creativity and real-world robotics with Advanced Robotics: Mining & Crafting, perfect for aspiring engineers and programmers aged 9-13. Inspired by the
imaginative world of Minecraft, this camp utilizes LEGO’s innovative Spike Prime kit to transform virtual concepts into dynamic robotic creations. Campers will build and program everything from automated miners to robotic creepers, diving into the fundamentals of robotics, coding, and problem-solving. It’s a unique opportunity to blend the thrill of Minecraft with hands-on technological skills, offering a week filled with learning, building, and endless innovation. Enroll now and start crafting your future in robotics!
10–1 p.m. Ages 9–13 $150
July 14–17 Afternoon:
Game On: Mario Edition
For kids today, it’s all about the world of online video games and apps! In this interactive summer camp, campers will use LEGO® Bricks to create and build different characters from their favorite video games. Themes such as Super Mario Bros, Roblox, Beyblades, and Pokémon come to life through the use of our robots, mosaics, and 3D art, all made out of LEGO® Bricks. Don’t forget classic Nintendo and SEGA themes such as Zelda, Duck Hunt, Pacman, and Sonic the Hedgehog! Each day will be a new adventure as the virtual and LEGO® worlds combine! Participants receive a video game-themed prize to keep!
2–5 p.m. Ages 5–11 $130
July 21–24 MORNING:
Brick City Engineers
Let’s built a CITY! Campers will put their engineering and architecture skills to work as they build city themed models using LEGO® bricks. The sky is the limit when campers are challenged to use their own ideas and skills to build a skyscraper taller than their heads! They’ll have a blast making custom made cars to move the people of the city all around town. What an accomplishment to be able to say, “We built this city!” Campers will receive a minifigure with accessories to keep!
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages 4–9 $130
July 21–24 AFTERNOON:
Video Game Design
Students will develop a range of coding and problem-solving skills as they create fun Space-themed video games. Game designers will think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively to create various video games. Each Game Design unit includes a mini-model rocket built with LEGO® Bricks that will be the main character of all of the games. Each game progressively teaches more advanced capabilities within the Scratch ® video game design software. Students will be excited to actually play their very own completed video games. Participants receive a flash drive which contains their games. This camp is designed for kids to work in pairs.
2–5 p.m. Ages 8–12 $140
JuLY 28–31 Morning:
Mining & Crafting
Experience the world of Minecraft with LEGO® bricks in this fun camp. Steve is jumping for joy as he introduces the newest members of his Minecraft® world. Campers will be challenged to bring their virtual designs to life by building new mob figures, mosaics and custom models, incorporating LEGO® Bricks. So, are you ready for the challenge? Each camper gets a Minecraft themed mini-figure with accessories to keep.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages 5–11 $130
JuLY 28–31 AFTERNOON:
Journey with Sharks
Embark on an underwater adventure with Journey with Sharks at Bricks 4 Kidz, where Shark Week comes to life through LEGO® building! Perfect for kids aged 5-11, this camp blends the thrill of shark exploration with the joy of LEGO-building. Aspiring Shark Biologists will construct LEGO® models of various sharks, from the mighty Great White to the legendary Megalodon, and learn about their fascinating habitats. Dive into a week of creating motorized sharks, intricate sea life mosaics, and discovering the wonders of the deep blue. Sign up now for a splash of education and a wave of fun!
2–5 p.m. Ages 5–11 $130
AUGUST Camps
August 4–7 MORNING:
Galaxy Far Away
Inspired by NASA and Star Wars, this camp is packed full of models that will make your imagination blast off! Each day, campers will learn about real-life space exploration while enjoying models based on the popular Star Wars franchise. We use our Project Kit to make moving LEGO® Star Wars themed models, play group games, complete challenges and more. Come use your imagination and creativity while experiencing an adventure that’s out of this world! All Campers take home a Star Wars themed minifigure to keep!
10 a.m – 1 p.m. Ages 5–11 $130
August 4–7 AFTERNOON:
3-D Design using STUD.IO
Have you ever wanted to design your own LEGO® set? Learn how to create anything you can imagine in an on-line platform designed for brick lovers like you. We will teach you how to use Studio 2.0 to turn your ideas into a 3-D virtual set. We will provide directions as to how you can order the parts to build your set at home.
2–5 p.m. Ages 10–14 $140