Big Lake Schools Community Education

DO NOT REGISTER HERE. PLEASE CALL MN. SAFETY CENTER AT 1-888-234-1294 Explore changes in laws, learn about the latest vehicle technologies, and learn easy-to-use defensive driving techniques. In addition, this 4 hour class will explore traffic safety and accident prevention. Complete these courses and you could receive a 10% reduction on your automobile insurance premiums! This class is offered through MN Safety Center and taught by MN Safety Center trainers. Mon | May 13 | 12-4pm | Big Lake City Hall Tue | Sept 17 | 12-4pm | Big Lake City Hall *Please register and pay with the MN Safety Center at 1-888-234-1294.

DO NOT REGISTER HERE. PLEASE CALL MN. SAFETY CENTER AT 1-888-234-1294 Explore changes in laws, learn about the latest vehicle technologies, and learn easy-to-use defensive driving techniques. In addition, this 4 hour class will explore traffic safety and accident prevention. Complete these courses and you could receive a 10% reduction on your automobile insurance premiums! This class is offered through MN Safety Center and taught by MN Safety Center trainers. 4 HR courses @ $24. Please register and pay with MN Safety Center at 1-888-234-1294. Dates in Big Lake @ City Hall: Thu. Mar 28, 12-4 pm or Mon. May 13, 12-4pm | Big Lake City Hall, 160 Lake St. N. Big Lake, MN. 55309 "THIS PAGE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY - PLEASE REGISTER WITH MN. SAFETY CENTER AT 1-888-234-1294"

It's Independence Day! Come and celebrate this holiday with your friends and decorate some 4th of July themed cookies. At the end of this class you will bring home some beautifully decorated cookies for your family! YUM! A fun class activity is also planned while cookies are drying

Have you heard about the latest new app called TikTok? Learn how it's used and how parents can also help their kids stay safe while on it. You'll leave the class with helpful action items with your family to help gain a better understanding on what to do/what not to do within the app. The class will help set up a healthy foundation for technology habits your family members can use for the rest of their life whether in school or in their professional careers. Instructor: Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple

Looking to play some Friday morning pick-up games? Larry Tschritter will be in contact with you via email or phone text each week with information on the game. This is ongoing so join anytime! Please contact CE at 763-262-2523 to register and pay $20 for the whole school year. Friday mornings I Aug. 11-May 10 I 5:30-6:45 am I $20/school year | Big Lake HS Gym

Adult Volleyball Ages 18+ Do you like to play volleyball? Big Lake Community Education is offering an opportunity for Adults Ages 18+ to play in an open format on Sunday evenings. Must pre-register. Instructors: Rachel Leshovsky & Billeye Juarez Meets in Liberty Elementary Gym | Sundays | April 21, 28. May 5, 12, & 19 | 7:30-8:30 pm |TBD

In this advanced drawing class designed especially for older kids, we’ll explore the exciting world of Anime! Artists will fine-tune their drawing skills as they master techniques and draw popular characters like Egg Gudetama (Lazy Egg Yolk), Totoro, and more! We’ll even paint our own anime-style self-portraits on real canvas boards. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to fine-tune their drawing skills. Please pack a nut free snack, lunch and a drink for your child.

AeroCode Academy is the most exciting way for students to learn how to program! Using block based programming tools to command their drones, students will sharpen their skills and take to the skies. By starting out with guided tutorials, students of all skill levels will find success before implementing their own custom programs. Teams of students will battle their drones in fun and exciting challenges that will teach them valuable 21st century programming skills, as well as teamwork and collaboration. You will have the option to buy your drone and keep it after class, see payment options when checking out. This class is for students entering 3rd grade and finishing 8th grade.

NEW! Arrive in Anchorage where you’ll meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. Next day you’ll board a deluxe Dome rail-car for a full day of scenic north to Denali National Park. You’ll experience a Tundra Wilderness Tour, venture into Seward and see one of the most beautiful stretches of highway in America. A Glacier and Wildlife cruise awaits you on day 5 in Seward where you’ll travel through the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park. Trip Travel Details: Thur-Wed 6 Nights/7 Days | Aug 15-21 $5,399 per person/double occupancy

Choose from more than 10 levels in our Red Cross-inspired swim classes for ages 6 months to 18 years

Choose from more than 10 levels in our Red Cross-inspired swim classes for ages 6 months to 18 years

The way of the Sword presents new opportunities for those interested in martial arts. Kum Do\Kum Bub is a uniquely rewarding class because it is taught as a separate discipline. Those with no martial arts experience can enjoy the full benefits of the class. However, for the same reason the class offers a new challenge for experienced martial artists to expand their knowledge and skill. Instructor: Brandon Stein, Evolution Tae Kwon Do, 321 County Rd. 43, Big Lake

Discover ways to support your baby’s development! Playtime and nesting will be followed by interactive discussions on nursing/bottle feeding, nutrition, sleep, safety, brain development and balancing your life as a parent. Your baby stays with you during this engaging class. Come for all sessions…or drop in for the sessions that work for you. We are here to support what works best for you and your baby! Non separating class. Teacher: Sarah Fritsch

Are you excited to become a babysitter? Join us for this class to learn current practices of caring for children and starting your own babysitting service. Students will learn basic safety, first aid, feeding and more. Bring a lunch and a drink for this class. Instructor: Sarah Gosewisch

Since Barbie has been all the rage since las summer, we HAD to have a fun Barbie-themed dance camp! Your dancer will learn lots of dance skills, learn a Barbie-themed dance, make a Barbie-themed craft and play lots of fun games!

LOCATION CHANGE: Monticello Dog Academy has moved effective immediately to: 108 Dundas Road / Building D Suite 3 / Monticello, MN 55362 BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE class is for dogs 4 months and older. Here we work on basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, stay, come, stand and down. All training is done on leash. Collar recommendations will be made by the instructor based on each dog's individual temperament. Basic immunizations per your veterinarians protocol is required. Instructor: Andrea Dubay.

LOCATION CHANGE: Monticello Dog Academy has moved effective immediately to: 108 Dundas Road / Building D Suite 3 / Monticello, MN 55362 BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE class is for dogs 4 months and older. Here we work on basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, stay, come, stand and down. All training is done on leash. Collar recommendations will be made by the instructor based on each dog's individual temperament. Basic immunizations per your veterinarians protocol is required. Instructor: Andrea Dubay.

Camps will focus on age-appropriate basketball fundamentals of shooting, proper footwork, ball handling, finishing, and moving without the ball. Please list your students t-shirt size when registering. Please list your students t-shirt size when registering.

Boys Summer Skills narrows its focus from an overall skills camp and specifically teaches the individual skills needed to be a successful player in today's game. Coach Critchley will lead this session and the following skills will be emphasized. Meet on Tues, Wed & Thur. Watch for various locations/times. *Developing ball handling and dribbling *Creating space for yourself and others *Finishing moves around the basket *Shooting: Rhythm and Repetition *Defensive stance, footwork and movement *Understanding and executing skills coaches look for *Skill work for one hour and organized games to apply the skills for 30 minutes either in a 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, or 5v5 setting.

Battle Drones features an exciting combination of aerial acrobatics with an engineering design challenge that will teach students STEM concepts, teamwork, and how to skillfully fly a drone. In Battle Drones, teams of students will build robotic launchers designed to fling projectiles at their opponents' drones. Students will be guided by experienced camp instructors in how to construct their launchers to maximize projectile speed and accuracy. The camp will culminate in an epic battle where students will need to pilot their drones to safety by dodging opponent projectiles while using their own launchers to take down opponent drones. The best drone pilots and launchers will emerge victorious! Students have the option to purchase the drone they use in camp for an extra $50, check options at registration. This class is for students entering 3rd grade and finishing 8th grade.

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.