Big Lake Schools Community Education

Grades K-6 No, not the Amazon that visits our houses every week with the brown boxes..the other Amazon! This week youth will be learning all there is to learn about the awe inspiring Amazon Rainforest through animal and tropical crafts, experiments, and silly monkey games! ** Kids Club and Hive Time students registered on this date and times attend Bee Adventurous classes at no charge. ** If you are not registered for summer child care, you can register your child for these classes. Please bring your child to Big Lake Middle School Door B ** and childcare staff will bring them to and from the correct classroom.

Let's explore this vast, wonderful world together! Learners will immerse themselves into international games, activities, crafts, cuisine, cultures and traditions of others while celebrating their own along the way! ** Kids Club and Hive Time students registered on this date and times attend Bee Adventurous classes at no charge. ** If you are not registered for summer child care, you can register your child for these classes. Please bring your child to Big Lake Middle School Door B ** and childcare staff will bring them to and from the correct classroom.

Bee Adventurous investigators will be activating all 5 senses this week during a variety of sensory studies, games, art projects and food experiments. Don't miss out on this sweet camp! ** Kids Club and Hive Time students registered on this date and times attend Bee Adventurous classes at no charge. ** If you are not registered for summer child care, you can register your child for these classes. Please bring your child to Big Lake Middle School Door B ** and childcare staff will bring them to and from the correct classroom.

We will be roaring back to prehistoric times to investigate the wonders of the Jurassic period though rex-cellent games, projects & more! ** Kids Club and Hive Time students registered on this date and times attend Bee Adventurous classes at no charge. ** If you are not registered for summer child care, you can register your child for these classes. Please bring your child to Big Lake Middle School Door B ** and childcare staff will bring them to and from the correct classroom.

During this fairy cool camp, we are escaping to our Wonderlands and activating our imaginations. All royalty are welcome for a day full of enchanting activities. ** Kids Club and Hive Time students registered on this date and times attend Bee Adventurous classes at no charge. ** If you are not registered for summer child care, you can register your child for these classes. Please bring your child to Big Lake Middle School Door B ** and childcare staff will bring them to and from the correct classroom.

Come explore your scientific side! We will be exploring, concocting and experimenting the world of science with some hands-on, ooey gooey, and on-the-move science activities. ** Kids Club and Hive Time students registered on this date and times attend Bee Adventurous classes at no charge. ** If you are not registered for summer child care, you can register your child for these classes. Please bring your child to Big Lake Middle School Door B ** and childcare staff will bring them to and from the correct classroom.

Calling all busybodies! Kiddos will be moving and grooving their bodies with their friends during a mixture of game based activities through team sports, large and small group games, individual challenges and more! ** Kids Club and Hive Time students registered on this date and times attend Bee Adventurous classes at no charge. ** If you are not registered for summer child care, you can register your child for these classes. Please bring your child to Big Lake Middle School Door B ** and childcare staff will bring them to and from the correct classroom.

Astronauts will have a blast during this extraterrestrial class soaring through outer space. We will learn about our solar system through engaging Earth-shattering activities! ** Kids Club and Hive Time students registered on this date and times attend Bee Adventurous classes at no charge. ** If you are not registered for summer child care, you can register your child for these classes. Please bring your child to Big Lake Middle School Door B ** and childcare staff will bring them to and from the correct classroom.

Grades K-6 Who's birthday is it? It's Uncle Sam's! This week we ar breaking out all things Red White and Blue in celebration of our nation's birthday though sparkly crafts, yummy snacks and patriotic games. ** Kids Club and Hive Time students registered on this date and times attend Bee Adventurous classes at no charge. ** If you are not registered for summer child care, you can register your child for these classes. Please bring your child to Big Lake Middle School Door B** and childcare staff will bring them to and from the correct classroom.

All things water and beach related will be poured over this day during a mixture of colorful, sandy, and fin-tastic games, crafts and experiments! ** Kids Club and Hive Time students registered on this date and times attend Bee Adventurous classes at no charge. ** If you are not registered for summer child care, you can register your child for these classes. Please bring your child to Big Lake Middle School Door B ** and childcare staff will bring them to and from the correct classroom.

NEW! Big Lake Girls Wrestling program will be offering weekly practices for girls ages 6-18 yrs., all levels welcome! Open to girls from surroundings communities. This clinic will be perfect for girls new to wrestling, but also fun for girls with experience as this is a great way to bring a friend and introduce them to the sport. Please wear gym clothes. Legging or shorts, tshirt or tank top. Please wear socks. If you have wrestling shoes please bring them, if not no worries. *If you have extra wrestling shoes feel free to bring them with* Instructor: Gold USA Wrestling Certified Coaches Sundays | BLHS Wrestling Room | June 2-Aug 18 | 6:30-8pm | No practice: June 16 & July 7

Boys Club Volleyball Grades 6-12 Do you like to play volleyball or want to learn more about it? Join us at Club Volleyball and improve your skills! We will practice and scrimmage against each other and other local volleyball players as we gain confidence and experience in our game! Club Volleyball is open to all area athletes not just Big Lake & Monticello students. Instructor: Volleyball Coach, John Jackson April 10th-May 17th | Practices on Wed. at the Big Lake High School Gym from 7:30-9:30 pm and Fridays at the Monticello Middle School Gym: 800 East Broadway Monticello, MN. 55362 - Enter Door # 15 and follow the signs. *T-shirts may be passed out while supplies last. Practice dates and times are subject to change depending on gym space availability.

Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest design website available all for free. In this class you will learn how to create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents, business cards, email signatures and more, you'll leave this class with a practical guide to use Canva with confidence! Students will receive the class link a couple days before the class. This is a Pay What You Can class.

Step by step instruction to some of the BEST country music! you'll definitely get those steps in and have so much fun while doing it!

NEW! Arrive at Carlos Creek Winery, one of the largest grape vineyards in Minnesota.Enjoy the beautiful setting.The second-generation family-owned winery produces uniquely delicious fine and signature wines made in Minnesota.The Bredeson family uses a combination of ancient and modern techniques to produce award-winning Minnesota wines. Lunch will be at the Pike & Pint Grill in Alexandria. Choose either Walleye Sandwich or Smokin' Good Chicken at registration. Code# 239S1 | $110 | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | Deadline to register July 8 - no refunds after this date 9:15 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot 9:30 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello.Pick up in the parking lot In the front of the building. 11:00 a.m. Arrive for lunch Pike & Pint Grill in Alexandria. Choose menu selection when registering. 12:30 p.m. Leave Pike & Pint Grill. 1:00 p.m. Arrive at Carlos Creek Winery, one of the largest grape vineyards in Minnesota.Enjoy the beautiful setting. The second-generation family-owned winery produces uniquely delicious fine and signature wines made in Minnesota. The Bredeson family uses a combination of ancient and modern techniques to produce award-winning Minnesota wines. On this tour you will visit the Vineyards and the production area. There is an incline and guests should be prepared to walk a mile or so on the tour. 2:00 p.m. After the tour, purchase some Minnesota Nice Wines, such as Hot Dish Red, Wobegon White and You Betcha Blush.You can sample the “pick of the month” offerings. 2:30 p.m. Leave Carlos Winery. 4:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. 4:30 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael.

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you'll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps, for your child's Smartphone, and more! You will leave this class with a confident plan to simplify the technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry. Instructor: Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you'll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child's Smartphone, and more! You will leave this class with a confident plan to simplify the technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry. Students will receive the class link a couple days before the class. This is a Pay What You Can class.

Come listen to classic stories like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Tale of Peter Rabbit, then create colorful artwork inspired by those stories! Sing along to your favorite nursery rhymes and learn how to play a variety of hand percussion instruments to keep the tempo! Meet new friends, learn and have fun! Early developmental skills are promoted for independent learning in this camp: Multi-media drawing and crafts Encourages critical thinking Improves small motor skills Enhances attention span Group percussion instruction Please bring a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Whether this is your first Code Championship event, or if you've been competing for years, this is the perfect way to explore the competitive coding world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience necessary. The Code Championship Series is a series of four tournaments on four weeks (it's ok to miss one or two). These tournaments will be hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship website. If you have a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox, not additional download is required. Please come knowing how to navigate the internet (basic typing and mouse control). The link to the Google meet event will be emailed two days before the tournament. Promotional Videos/Pictures: https://www.codechampionship.com/gallery/ Instructor: Luke Schlangen, Code Championship

Learn the basics of the Rubik's Cube mastering one layer at a time or elevate your cubing with speed solving techniques! Design and create cube mosaics, explore bluetooth and electronic cubes, discovery a variety of twisty puzzles, assemble a cube solving robot, and compete for prizes! Cubes and detailed instructions are yours to keep! This course is for all skill levels.

Come and learn how Cotton Candy is made WITH and WITHOUT a machine. In this class we will be learning how Cotton Candy is made by heating and spinning flavored sugar and Jolly Ranchers. We will also be playing games for fun prizes like a carnival and every child will go home with Cotton Candy and Prizes. Come and have some fun with your friends and enjoy the carnival! Instructor: Char Bzdok