Aviation | Non-Fiction Writing | Dungeons and Dragons | Fiction Writing | Guitar | Healthcare Explorers | Make it and Take it | Theatre Improv | Youth Football
Aviation Camp
Explore the thrilling world of aviation at a three-day camp designed for students in grades 9 – 12, including recent 2025 high school graduates. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, learn about aircraft systems, and experience the basics of flight through interactive workshops, flight simulators, and airport tours. Guided by an experienced aviation professional, this immersive camp offers aspiring young aviators an exciting journey into the skies.
Kevin graduated from Minnesota State University – Mankato (MSU) in 1991 with a degree in Business Administration. While at MSU, Kevin earned his private, instrument, and commercial licenses, as well as his Multi-engine Flight instructor’s license. He has over 1,800 hours of dual instruction and is a Gold Seal Instructor. Kevin has had the opportunity since 2019 to help as an adjunct Aviation Instructor at MSU and, most recently, at RCTC. He has also served as an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor at North Star Aviation.
Grades: 9 – 12 and recent 2025 high school graduates
Where: Great Planes Aviation at Rochester International Airport • 7300 Brataas Dr SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
When: June 11-13 (Wednesday – Friday)
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: $200
Complete the following forms to participate in the camp: Waiver of Liability • Emergency Information • Photo Release
Signing up for more than one camp? Only ONE set of completed forms is needed for the summer.
Camp of the 5 Ws – Non-Fiction Camp
Over five days, students will practice the fundamentals of nonfiction writing with an emphasis on writing techniques, interview skills, and story development strategies. This will be (a thousand times) more fun than it sounds. Whether borrowing interview skills from comedy and improv traditions or writing techniques from popular musicians, the week is designed to underscore the importance of fun and imaginative wonder during creative endeavors. Over the week, students will develop, research, and draft a story of their choosing. Those who finish a story during the week will have the opportunity to see it published online and in an upcoming issue of RCTC’s The Echo student newspaper.
The camp is led by Bryan Lund, a professional writer, ghostwriter, oral historian, and faculty advisor to RCTC’s student newspaper, The Echo. He also teaches developmental reading and tutors in RCTC’s writing center.
Grades: 9 – 12 including 2025 high school graduates
Where: RCTC • 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN, 55904
When: June 9-13
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: $200
Complete the following forms to participate in the camp: Waiver of Liability • Emergency Information • Photo Release
Signing up for more than one camp? Only ONE set of completed forms is needed for the summer.
Dungeons and Dragons 2025
Join us this summer for an epic nine-day Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) campaign! We’ll be playing “Return to the Keep on the Borderlands,” a classic campaign set in the world of Greyhawk.
No prior experience with D&D is necessary—everyone will be taught the rules of D&D fifth edition, which are simple and easy to learn. All of the supplies will be provided including dice, character sheets, and miniatures. You won’t have to bring anything except your imagination and a sense of adventure!
Get ready to explore a gnoll-infested wilderness, uncover the secrets of the Caves of Chaos, and face off against monstrous lizard folk and goblins as you defend Kendall Keep from all the threats lurking on the borderlands!
Grades: 9 – 12
Where: RCTC • 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN, 55904
When: June 9-18 and June 20 (Will not be meeting on Thursday, June 19th due to Juneteenth holiday.)
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: $300
Adam is a History instructor at RCTC and has been playing Dungeons & Dragons for 30 years. He’s a passionate and respectful storyteller who encourages the “rule of cool” for a collaborative and engaging experience. He loves fantasy novels and comics, as well as videogames like World of Warcraft, Baldur’s Gate, and Elden Ring, and tabletop wargames like Warhammer 40,000, which fuels his creativity in gameplay. His patience and communication skills have been tried and tested as a father of two to foster fun, dynamic, and inclusive adventures.
Complete the following forms to participate in the camp: Waiver of Liability • Emergency Information • Photo Release
Signing up for more than one camp? Only ONE set of completed forms is needed for the summer.
Fiction Writing Camp
In this Fiction Writing Camp, we’ll focus on the key elements of storytelling: creating engaging plots, developing well-rounded characters, finding your unique voice, maintaining strong pacing, and organizing your story effectively. Through hands-on exercises and feedback, you’ll build the skills needed to strengthen your writing and bring your ideas to life.
Grades: 9 – 12 including 2025 high school graduates
Where: RCTC • 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN, 55904
When: June 23 – 27
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: $200
Jena Christianson has an Master of Arts degree in English Writing and Rhetoric. In graduate school, she completed a thesis classifying transgressive fiction, which included a creative component. During the pandemic, she worked as a freelance developmental editor, helping novelists with big-picture elements like character and plot development, structure, pacing, and voice and tone. She has been teaching writing and critical thinking courses at the college-level for 11 years and currently teaches at RCTC.
Complete the following forms to participate in the camp: Waiver of Liability • Emergency Information • Photo Release
Signing up for more than one camp? Only ONE set of completed forms is needed for the summer.
Guitar Improv Camp
Never played guitar before? No problem! Learn the basics of holding a guitar, using a pick, music notes, scales, phrasing, finding backing tracks, and playing in the right key. Making music is easier than you think! We will spend four days learning how to turn some easy scales into our own music so you can play solos in any style you want. You will learn everything you need to sound good, so even if you’re just beginning your guitar journey, we will be jamming together in no time!
As part of the camp, RCTC will rent ¾ acoustic guitars for the students to use during the week of camp. Students who already have an acoustic guitar are encouraged to bring their own.
Grades: 3 – 12 including recent 2025 high school graduates
Where: RCTC • 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN, 55904
When: June 16, 17, 18, 20 (Will not be meeting on Thursday, June 19th due to Juneteenth holiday.)
Time: 9am – 11am
Cost: $200
Complete the following forms to participate in the camp: Waiver of Liability • Emergency Information • Photo Release
Signing up for more than one camp? Only ONE set of completed forms is needed for the summer.
Healthcare Explorers Camp
Learn about careers in Surgical Technology, Emergency Medical Technology (EMT), Intensive Care Paramedic, Clinical Neurophysiology Technology (CNT), Dental/Oral Health, Veterinary Technician, and Nursing.
Grades: 9 – 12 including recent 2025 high school graduates
Where: RCTC • 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN, 55904
When: June 9-13
Time: 8am – 12pm
Cost: $250
Complete the following forms to participate in the camp: Waiver of Liability • Emergency Information • Photo Release
Signing up for more than one camp? Only ONE set of completed forms is needed for the summer.
Let’s Make it and Take It!
This crafty five-day camp will include creating mosaic paper art, paper mâché masks, fabric eggs, beautiful tissue paper flowers, wild and wacky watercolor paintings, finger putty, friendship bracelets, finger looping, and lessons in origami.
Grades: Kindergarten – 3
Where: RCTC • 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN, 55904
When: July 14-18
Time: 9am – 11am
Cost: $125
This camp is taught by RCTC’s Early Child Care and Education instructor and alumna, Casandra Dennison. Mrs. Dennison currently is working on her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and has served the community of Rochester since 2014 working as a lead teacher in the field. Mrs. Dennison believes strongly in hands-on learning as an effective way to support all areas of academic development for young children.
Complete the following forms to participate in the camp: Waiver of Liability • Emergency Information • Photo Release
Signing up for more than one camp? Only ONE set of completed forms is needed for the summer.
Theatre and Improv Camp
In this one week theatre camp, students will learn and practice improvisation skills with the intention of creating vibrant, three-dimensional characters very quickly. The main activities in this class will be focused on comedic and dramatic scene and monologue creation.
Grades: 9-12 including 2025 graduates
Where: RCTC • 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN, 55904
When: July 14-18
Time: 9am – 12p
Cost: $200
This camp is taught by RCTC’s Director of Theater, Jerry Casper.
Complete the following forms to participate in the camp: Waiver of Liability • Emergency Information • Photo Release
Signing up for more than one camp? Only ONE set of completed forms is needed for the summer.
The RCTC Yellowjacket Youth Football Skills Camps are back for the 2025 Summer! Kids will engage in passing/throwing, agility, speed, sportsmanship, and team play led by RCTC Yellowjacket football coaches and players. No prior football experience necessary. Cleats are welcome but not needed. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Each participant must complete one of the online forms. Parents must complete forms for children.
Grades: K- 8
Where: RCTC Regional Stadium • 2905 Stadium View Place SE, Rochester, MN, 55904
When: Saturdays, May 31 or June 7 or June 28 or July 12 or July 26
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: $60 per Saturday session
Click on the date below to register for that session.
Complete the following forms to participate in the camp: Waiver of Liability • Emergency Information • Photo Release
New this year: parents only need to complete one of each form for this season of camps.
RCTC reserves the right to cancel or postpone the camp in the event of low enrollment, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. If the camp is cancelled, refunds will be issued.