Summer Enrichment: D&D and LEGO STEAM

DASH 2025Camp DASH Enrichment Weeks – Adventure & Creativity Await! This summer, we're bringing immersive, hands-on enrichment to Camp DASH with specialized week-long programs at our Quaker Hill camp site!

 

kidslarp2-1080x675Dungeons & Dragons and DASH 1
For Incoming 4th–6th Grade Campers
July 14th – July 18th | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $215

Step into a world of fantasy, creativity, and collaboration in this epic week-long adventure designed for young heroes! Guided by an experienced Dungeon Master, campers will bring their imaginations to life through an original Dungeons & Dragons campaign—filled with monsters, mysteries, and magical moments.


Throughout the week, campers will:

  • Create their own D&D character complete with a custom backstory, illustrated portrait, unique personality traits, and a hand-crafted character sheet they’ll use throughout the adventure

  • Embark on an unforgettable campaign, working together to complete an exciting week-long quest

  • Craft their own custom resin dice to use in the game and bring home as a keepsake

  • Build unique dice towers, adding flair and drama to every roll

  • Design and decorate foam weapons for safe and spirited LARP (Live Action Role Play) battles

  • Take on D&D-themed scavenger hunts and creative puzzles across the campgrounds

  • Explore the brand-new 2024 Player’s Handbook, learning the updated rules and systems

  • Design their own Bastion, a personalized in-game home base, using the exciting new Bastion System

This immersive camp blends storytelling, hands-on crafting, and epic gameplay in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you're an experienced adventurer or just beginning your journey, there's something for everyone. Join us for a week of imagination, laughter, and heroic memories—and much more!
SPACE IS LIMITED CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

lego-toy-blueprints-denny-hLEGO STEAM Workshop at DASH
For Incoming 4th–6th Grade Campers
July 21st – July 25th | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $215

Where imagination meets innovation! In this dynamic and hands-on LEGO STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) workshop, campers will dive into the world of creative construction, storytelling, and problem-solving. Using LEGO bricks and specialized kits, campers will be challenged to think like engineers, artists, and inventors as they bring their ideas to life one brick at a time.

Throughout the week, campers will:

  • Tackle daily design challenges that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and creative risk-taking

  • Build motorized LEGO models using gears, axles, and battery-powered motors

  • Create original LEGO sculptures and scenes, blending architecture with artistic flair

  • Engineer bridges, towers, and other structures, testing their strength and stability

  • Design and construct LEGO-based Rube Goldberg-style machines to explore cause and effect

  • Tell stories with LEGO, using mini-figures and scenery to develop imaginative narratives

  • Explore basic coding and robotics, depending on skill level and interest

  • Collaborate in small teams to complete epic build challenges and group projects

This camp is perfect for kids who love to build, tinker, and explore how things work. With a balance of structured challenges and free-building time, every camper will have the opportunity to grow their skills, confidence, and creativity—and much more!
SPACE IS LIMITED CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

DND kids at ParadeDungeons & Dragons and DASH 2
For Incoming 7th–12th Grade Campers
July 28th – August 1st | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $215

Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or just stepping into the world of Dungeons & Dragons for the first time, this advanced camp is designed to inspire creativity, strategy, and collaborative storytelling. Perfect for older adventurers, this immersive experience blends high-level play with hands-on creative workshops and world-building exercises.

Throughout the week, campers will:

  • Create their own D&D character complete with a custom backstory, illustrated portrait, unique personality traits, and a hand-crafted character sheet they’ll use throughout the adventure

  • Embark on an unforgettable campaign, working together to complete an exciting week-long quest

  • Create and run custom campaigns, learning how to design engaging quests, memorable NPCs, and compelling story arcs

  • Dive into world-building, crafting original maps, histories, factions, and fantasy lore

  • Participate in battle strategy sessions, exploring combat tactics, teamwork, and encounter design

  • Make their own resin dice, complete with personalized swirls, glitters, and color themes

  • Create your own custom LARPing Weapon, learn the tricks of seasoned LARPers who design and build custom weapons 

  • Use the 2024 Player’s Handbook and Bastion System to design in-game bases and player-led strongholds

  • Engage in collaborative storytelling and peer critiques, whether building characters or co-creating new realms

This camp supports all skill levels—welcoming newcomers ready to learn, and experienced players ready to level up. If you’re ready to forge friendships, explore new worlds, and dive deep into the magic of tabletop roleplaying—this is your next great quest... and much more!
SPACE IS LIMITED CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

images (1)LEGO SIEGE Workshop at DASH
For Incoming 7th–12th Grade Campers
August 4th – August 8th | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $215

Ready... aim... launch! In this action-packed week of engineering and creativity, campers will dive into the world of medieval siege warfare—LEGO style. Designed for older campers, this workshop combines mechanical design, physics, teamwork, and large-scale creativity in one unforgettable experience.

Throughout the week, campers will:

  • Engineer working LEGO siege machines, including catapults, ballistae, and battering rams

  • Explore real-world physics and mechanical principles, such as tension, torsion, trajectory, and kinetic energy

  • Test and refine their creations through daily build challenges and accuracy competitions

  • Collaborate in small teams to develop tactical strategies and innovative siege designs

  • Translate their LEGO models into full-scale versions, using safe materials and tools to build larger working replicas

  • Prepare for public demonstration, launching their creations in the Waterford Parade alongside our D&D adventurers

  • Blend art and science, decorating their siege weapons with fantasy flair and medieval design aesthetics

  • Develop leadership and presentation skills, showcasing their builds and process to the community

This workshop welcomes both LEGO enthusiasts and curious newcomers, offering a unique blend of hands-on engineering, creative expression, and real-world application. Whether you're here to build, battle, or both—this is your chance to make something epic... and much more!
SPACE IS LIMITED CLICK HERE TO REGISTER