Fab Lab Summer Camp: LEGO® Animation & Digital Design

at Lake Michigan College

LEGO® bricks aren’t just toys—they’re powerful tools for creativity, engineering, and storytelling! In this exciting summer camp, students will discover how LEGO creations can come to life through digital modeling and animation.

Campers will explore the many surprising ways LEGO has been used over the years—from large-scale builds and functional designs to moving mechanisms and stop-motion storytelling. Inspired by these ideas, students will jump into the world of 3D animation using Blender, a professional-grade creative software used by artists and animators around the world.

Participants will design LEGO-inspired models, bring characters and objects to life, and create their own animated scenes. Along the way, they’ll learn core concepts behind modern animation and visual effects while building confidence with computer-based creative tools.

This camp is perfect for beginners as well as students who have participated in previous computer or digital design camps.

Topics & Skills Include:

• 3D modeling and digital sculpting
• Animation and rigging
• Rendering and lighting
• Visual effects (VFX) and simulations
• Creative storytelling through motion
• Working independently in a digital design environment

By the end of camp, students will have created original animated content and gained foundational skills used in animation, game design, and digital media industries.

Important Details

• Minimum age: 8 years old
• Participants must have basic computer skills (mouse use, navigating websites, and working independently)
• This is a two week summer camp, Monday through Thursday of BOTH weeks!
• Registration closes one week prior to the start of camp to allow for material preparation
• A detailed email with workshop information will be sent to registered participants—please check your inbox

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Perfect for creative thinkers who love LEGO, computers, and bringing ideas to life through animation—this camp turns imagination into motion!

No prior software knowledge is required to participate, however the participant should understand the basic components of a computer and how to use a mouse. Just an eagerness to learn and a positive attitude is needed.

About the Fab Lab

The Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College is an open access digital fabrication studio and collaborative workshop. We provide access to information, tools, software and space for anyone who has an interest to learn and create. The Fab Lab provides open access to design software, laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, woodshop, sewing machines (3 types), CNC router and hand tools. You can find a detailed equipment list in our LMC Fab Lab Manual.

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