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3D Printing: Product Development Camp with Tech Academy Gr 3-7Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureThis camp is a hands-on product design class emphasizing creative thinking and problem-solving. Students will explore options to find, modify, and prepare 3D files to be brought to life using a 3D printer. By the end of this course, students will become familiar with the workflow and terminology of digital fabrication. We begin learning by designing and printing functional fishing lures, then continue solving design challenges. Printing and material fees are included.2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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Architecture and Design Camp with Tech Academy Gr 3-7Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureExplore the design career field! Learn about architecture and test your design ideas through art, building activities, and design challenges, with exploration through architectural models. This class was developed in collaboration with local Twin Cities designers. We will introduce students to the 3D design tool TinkerCAD to plan and design their architectural creations.2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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Chess Camp with Youth Enrichment League Gr 1-5Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureAll levels welcome. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!...Play It! method keeps chess students progressing with 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games and an end-of-week in-class tournament. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Battle summer brain drain...sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info.2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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PopularCollege Application Boot Camp 2023 Gr 12Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureCollege Application bootcamp is for all seniors who plan to attend a tech school, 2-year or 4-year college after high school graduation. This camp is for all seniors but directed to those who have questions about applying to college and would like one-on-one help from counselors and other admissions professionals. Topics that will be covered during camp include: Finding the Right Fit Building your College List Getting Organized Naviance - why and how? Career Exploration Common app vs. College specific app Financial Aid and Scholarships Writing your college essay & personal statement Application fees Plus MUCH MORE! Also included for students; Breakfast and Lunch included Camp is FREE to all SLP seniors, registration is to save your spot and ensure the appropriate number of staff are present to provide you the help you need.2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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Cooking Camp Gr 2-8Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureCooking Club is a fun and interactive class designed for young individuals who are interested in learning about cooking and nutrition. This class will provide an opportunity for students to learn about healthy eating habits, food preparation, and cooking techniques.2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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Emergency Outfitters - Babysitting 101Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureThis course, for 10–13-year-olds follows the American Academy of Pediatrics –Babysitter Lessons And Safety Training (BLAST). Students learn current practices for safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants, how to handle behavior problems, and how to manage their babysitting business. Students receive a reference book, handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit.2022-2023 Community Education - SY
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Emergency Outfitters - F.A.S.T. KIDS - Staying Safe While at Home Alone Ages 7-10Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureFirst Aid and Safety Trained Kids is a 4-hour course for 7 – 10 year-olds. This course helps prepare children for staying safe at and away from home. Lessons cover basic first aid, water safety, vehicle safety, home emergencies, injury prevention, stranger, and internet safety. Students will receive a book, handouts, and a home first aid kit as part of the class.2022-2023 Community Education - SY
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Engineering: Rube Goldberg Machines Camp with Tech Academy Gr 1-4Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureChain reactions!Design and build amazing moving machines and teach our Lego bricks new tricks!With an active imagination as your guide, there are endless possibilities. Students working in pairs will learn about physics and engineering concepts such as Velocity, Projectiles, Trajectories, Force, Motion, and more.Every day students will learn new ways to combine Legos to cause different chain reactions and, on the last day, design their own Rube Goldberg Machine.2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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Exploradome Planetarium - Minnesota In the CosmosHobbies, Life Skills, CultureJoin us for a FREE planetarium show! The Bell Museum's Exploradome is coming to Spring Lake Park! Space is limited, please register each person in your group/ everyone who will be entering the dome. Parents/guardians will need to stay the whole time. Minnesota in the Cosmos - 40 Minute Show Explore the formation of the universe from a uniquely Minnesotan perspective, investigating the deep cosmic and geological history of the land beneath our feet as seen through the eyes of a boy on a field trip to Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. Following the recorded production, the presenter takes you on a live tour of the night sky, with a guide to the planets, stars, and constellations you can see from Minnesota.2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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Intro to Horse RidingHobbies, Life Skills, CultureAre you interested in horses and horseback riding? Come try out a new hobby at Bunker Park Stables this summer! This introduction to horses and horseback riding includes a 1 hour trail ride AND a full barn tour to meet the horses and learn about what it takes to care for them. This intro program is perfect for any child who has an interest in horses, or just wants to try something new! **Participants must be at least 9 years old and at least 52" tall to register2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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PopularKinderCamp 2023Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureKinderCamp is a free opportunity for students entering kindergarten. Over three half-days, mornings (afternoons may be added if registrations are high, AM or PM (if added) will be determined by bus routes) August 22-24, your new kindergartner gets to practice coming to school. Students tour and get to know their school building, engage in fun activities and get introduced to general routines and expectations. KinderCamp is taught by teachers, and students meet and get to know various school staff each day. KinderCamp is completely free and transportation is available. Please plan to participate and register by July 28, 2023. Don’t miss this opportunity to ease any anxiety your child might have starting school and help build confidence for the first day of Kindergarten.2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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Rugby Camp with Minnesota Youth Rugby Gr 1-6Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureRookie Rugby is the perfect way to introduce your child to rugby. This non-contact game is adapted from standard rugby rules and allows youngsters of all strengths, sizes and abilities to have fun while developing fundamental movement skills. Rookie rugby provides a safe, active opportunity for kids to learn the rugby traditions of teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. With flag rugby being a fast-paced game that keeps kids moving and developing their basic locomotor skills, it's no surprise that through our Rookie Rugby coaching sessions participants will get their hearts pumping!2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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STEAM Makerspace Camp with Tech Academy Gr 1-4Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureOur Makerspace Camp provides a chance for students to learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) in a fun and creative environment. Learn more about how things work. Then, brainstorm ideas and bring them to life.Become part of the maker movement with topics ranging from circuits and engineering to coding and art. Makerspace will help kids develop a growth mindset by building fun projects such as arcade-style games, robotic hand models, and parachutes.2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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STEM Workshops with STEM Builders Gr 1-8Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureLEGO Robotics - Carnival Zone - Session 1 - June 27-29 - 3-5 pm - Grades 1-5 - Imagine your favorite theme park with a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and more. Now build code and experiment with those things. Learn about Theme parks. Build Mini Golf, Bowling, Maze and more using genuine LEGO® kit. Drones June 27-29 - 1-3 pm - Grades 5-8 - Drones - Droneblocks allows students to watch their code come to life as they program their own drone! Students learn how to control their drones through code to perform a series of stunts. Students fly drones in both virtual and live. Students master skills with their own challenges which will include aerial stunts and a student made obstacle course. LEGO Robotics - Space Creations: Into Orbit - Session 2 - August 28-Aug 31 9-11 am - Grades 1-5 - Prepare for a blast-off, break out your earthly constraints, and go INTO SPACE! Build racers, satellites and more with authentic LEGO® kit and your imagination2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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Spanish Immersion Camp- Grades 1-6Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureStudents will practice their Spanish language skills through a variety of activities including: arts, STEM, sports, cultural, music, games, etc. Led by SLP Woodcrest Spanish Immersion teachers Lauren Hughes, Sharina Meinholz, and Laura Blasena.This camp is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a Spanish Immersion program and want a chance to practice and maintain their language skills over the summer. Camp will run from 8:00am-12:00pm Monday through Friday at Woodcrest Elementary. Students may sign up for either or both weeks of camp. Please make sure to register for each week separately if you would like to sign your child up for both weeks. Note for Learning Ventures Families: If your student is also in Learning Ventures the week of Spanish Immersion Camp, we can shuttle students back to the High School for P.M. Learning Ventures care. You will receive a 25% credit back of the Spanish Immersion Camp fee if your student is also in Learning Ventures during the week of Spanish Immersion Camp. Please indicate in the registration form whether or not your child needs to be transported to the High School for P.M. Learning Ventures.2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
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PopularSummer Leadership Camp 2023 Gr 10-12Hobbies, Life Skills, CultureWhat is Leadership Camp? Leadership camp is an intensive, four-day experience that will change how you view your role in our school and community. You’ll be on a first-name basis with staff, you get free treats, our speakers will inspire you, and it’s fun! You won’t regret your decision to attend this camp! Register by May 30 to guarantee your t-shirt. Why should I attend leadership camp? An opportunity to develop and fine tune your leadership skills. A chance to meet and talk to leaders in your community. Four days that will change your perspective on leading and decision making for your life and for others. One way to demonstrate your leadership skills to your friends, family, teachers, and community. A life-changing experience. Who Should Attend? Student leaders or emerging leaders entering grades 10,11, or 12 Team Captains Club Officers Panther Mentors Volunteers Anyone who is open, honest, cooperative, and interested in making a difference!2023-2024 Community Education - SMR
