Big Lake Schools Community Education

NEW! Dash Sports Baseball camps provide players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and base running will be taught and practiced, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle and a baseball glove (spikes and bats are optional). Baseballs and bats are provided.

NEW! Looking for a fun introduction to baseball? DASH Sports Baseball Tykes Camp introduces players to key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and base running. The final day of classes is ‘Game Day’ and athletes will showcase their skills in a game environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle and a baseball glove. Baseballs and bats are provided. Parent participation is recommended as needed.

NEW! Dash Sports Softball camps provide players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and base running will be taught and practiced, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle and a baseball glove (spikes and bats are optional). Baseballs and bats are provided.

**If your child is registered for Kids Club during these field trips, they are included in their daily activities so do not register** Join us for FREE as we tour and enjoy our local community! Open to youth who will be going into Kindergarten-6th grade fall of 2024. Children will build a stronger connection to nature and make lasting memories while visiting fun and exciting local parks and attractions. No spending money is needed. Please have your child wear tennis shoes, comfortable clothing, and have sunscreen applied. Also, please send your child with their own water bottle. While enrolling please ensure all contact information is up to date such as current email address, physical address, emergency contact names and phone #'s. Drop off and pickup at Door B - Big Lake Middle School. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to bus departure time. On site activities are located at the Big Lake Middle School (Enter Door B). Spots are limited! **Please note that trip locations, times and dates are subject to change** **Parents are required to stay during local events** Park Trips: Lions Park/Big Lake | Lake Ridge Park/Big Lake | City Park/Becker | Sanford Park/Big Lake | Hudson Woods Park/Big Lake Wrights Crossing Park/Big Lake | Highline Park/Big Lake | Ellison Park/Monticello | Lakeside Park/Big Lake | Montissippi Regional Park/Monticello | Elm Creek Play Area/Maple Grove Splash Pad Trips: Orono Splash Pad & Park/Elk River | Delano Splash Pad & Park/Delano | Otsego Splash Pad & Park/Otsego (Make sure your child has a change of clothes, towel, tennis shoes, flip Flops and sunscreen. No concessions are provided or available. Local Events/Big Lake Middle School: Creature Features | Orbit Earth Expo | The Works Museum (Lights & Kaleidoscopes) Theatre: Sidekick Theatre/Bloomington "Fantastic Mr. Fox Performance " | Science Museum/St. Paul | Children's Museum/St. Paul Hemker Park & Zoo/Freeport, MN: Send your kiddo with a packed lunch, snacks, water bottle, walking shoes and a few snacks. Spending money is optional

"Only students who register for this Firearm Safety Class are able to participate in the Field Day" (Virtual Students, contact the DNR website) This firearm safety class for Ages 11+ consists of classroom and field experience going over the safe handling of firearms and hunter responsibility. The field experience allows students to learn and demonstrate commonly accepted principles of safety in hunting and the handling of firearms. A parent/guardian must attend the first night of class and is welcome and encouraged to attend the other class sessions. Class cost includes a registration fee of $7.50 payable to Community Ed and a DNR fee of $7.50 due upon completion of the class. Student must attend all 6 classes, plus field day to complete the course requirements. Field day will be held on Saturday, June 29 at Monticello Gun Club and is only available for those students are registered for this full course. Certificate issued at end of course. Refer to the DNR website for questions and up to date regulations. Note: We encourage everyone to register and if no openings remain on the waiting list. Instructor: Mike McDowell Tue-Thu | June 18-20 & June 25- 27 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM | 6 Sessions | ($7.50 pay upon registration then $7.50 payable to DNR) The total fee you will be paying for this Firearm Safety class is $15 | BLHS Cafeteria Saturday | June 29 Range Day | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 1 Session Field Day | Monticello Gun Club Want to teach Firearm Safety Classes? The DNR is looking for more instructors. Please note when registering.