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3D Printing & CAD | Grades 3-7
New Projects this semester! This 3D printing camp takes students through the 3D printing process from start to finish. Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (online web app), and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. This course serves as an excellent introduction to 3D printing and is ideal for students who like to draw, design, imagine and see their creations come to life. Students will be designing 1-2 objects, and the 3D print will be mailed home. No experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using a computer and keyboarding is required. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Cura (free download) -
ACT Self-Paced Online Prep Course| Grades 10-12
This course is designed for students preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own schedule and at their own pace. Instruction is pre-recorded online using videos and slides. Once enrolled, students may use the access code they receive to navigate through the course on their own timeline throughout the year. Fee for this course is $60. This option is available anytime during the year. ACT National exam dates for 2021/2022: 9/11, 10/23, 12/11. 2/5/2022, 4/9, 6/11 and 7/16. Register for exam at: www.ACTstudent.org -
ACT Virtual Prep Course| Grades 10-12
This course is designed for students who prefer to prep for the ACT in a virtual classroom in the comfort of their own home. Four, three-hour classes are taught live via zoom, and students enrolled in this course benefit from personal instruction provided by experienced Advantage instructors. Fee for this course is $150. This option is available anytime during the year. Internet connection and a computer or tablet is required. All courses may be repeated, at no additional charge. Virtual dates available: Mondays from 5:45-8:45 PM | 1. 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 & 8/23 | Mondays | 2. 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 | 3. 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 ACT National exam dates for 2021/2022: 9/11, 10/23, 12/11, 2/5, 4/9, 6/11 and 7/16. Register for exam at: www.ACTstudent.org -
Advanced Minecraft: Command Block | Grades 3-7
Get ready to wire up your Minecraft worlds with command blocks and Redstone! Even if you're a seasoned Minecraft pro, there's plenty for you to learn. From basic traps to powered machines, Redstone offers Minecraft players a whole new range of opportunities to create amazing things. Minecraft’s command block is a pseudo-programming language that consists of logic and execution written in text. We'll learn to spawn creatures, teleport all over your world, and make multiplayer games. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Minecraft Java Edition ● Need PC, will not work on Chromebooks, tablets, or phones -
Amazing Athletes Ages 2.5-6 years
This developmental sports and fitness program teaches basic fundamentals and mechanics of nine different sports including baseball, volleyball, lacrosse, football, basketball, soccer, golf, hockey and tennis. Build self-confidence, practice teamwork and improve motor skills. In this non-competitive environment, children increase their cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Instructor: Amazing Athletes -
Baby Hoda Bobblehead Clay Class Ages 5-12 yrs.
What’s cuter than Baby Yoda? A Baby Yoda Bobblehead, of course! Come create with clay, Model Magic ® and more as you create everyone’s favorite character from The Mandalorian. The force is strong with this one! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child. Instructor: KidCreate -
Babysitting 101 Ages 10-13
Learn current practices for safety, injury prevention, first aid basics, and feeding and caring for infants. Additionally, learn how to handle behavior problems and how to manage a babysitting business. You will receive a reference book, handouts, babysitting bag and a first aid kit. Please note update from Emergency Outfitters: All equipment will be cleaned and sanitized before each class. Will provide proper disinfecting materials to disinfect manikins, etc. between each use. Will monitor bathroom use, only allowing 2-3 students in the bathroom at one time. Info for students/parents: You will need to bring your own pen or pencil, bag lunch, and are encouraged to bring your own hand sanitizer (we can provide extra as needed). Students will need to practice proper hygiene measures during class, along with the 3' social distance minimum during training session. We encourage that parents discuss this with them before the class. Also, We will ask that students be dropped off and picked up outside of the building to reduce the number of persons inside of the building and classroom. -
Candy Crafts Camp Ages 4-9 yrs.
Come and join us as we create art out of candy! Our art materials of choice will be frosting, gummy bears, gum drops, marshmallows, and other candy treats. We will create a mosaic, a winter wonderland scene, and more all made out of things that are edible. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. Instructor: KidCreate -
Code Championship Tournament Series | Virtual Computer Coding Competition Grades 3-9
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 Fall 2021 Code Championship Series is a series of six tournaments in six weeks (it's ok to miss one or two) - Saturdays: Oct. 9, 16, 23, & 30, Nov. 6 & 13th from 9-11am. These tournaments will be hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship website. If you have a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox, no 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. -
College Links By INROADS Grades 9-12
College Links, a program of INROADS, offers a pathway to education, leadership and career success. College Links prepares and equips high potential, yet under resourced high school students for future college and career success, particularly in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and Business fields. College Links creates opportunities for diverse, historically excluded teens to nurture their talents and personal power through early intervention and support. Programming is provided through monthly developmental sessions, once or twice per month on Saturdays, October - May. Apply online at http://collegelinks.inroads.org/apply This program is FREE. Learn more at a virtual information session. Sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/Hfgqpb5i6k -
Dinomania Ages 3-6 yrs.
Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops and Diplodocus- they love them all! The kids will learn cool facts about our extinct friends and be inspired to create fantastic works of dino art. We’ll create fossils, dino eggs, dioramas and more! A variety of art materials, such as papier mache, clay, and paint, will be used as we study these enormous creatures. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. Instructor: KidCreate -
Drivers Education Ages 14 ½ + yrs
This complete Drivers Education program consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind the wheel training. Behind-the-wheel instruction will be scheduled individually and directly with Wreck-Less Driving Academy. Students must attend all 30 hours. Any missed classes must be made up in future sessions (at any Wreck-Less location). Students will receive a completion certificate once all 30 hours are complete. Eligible Students must be 14 1/2 years old before the first day of class. Please note: (Must have access to Zoom and a printer to be eligible for online classes) Pay $50 to Community Education during registration and to secure your spot, then pay the balance of $300 to Wreck-less Driving Academy. Please provide current contact information when registering. 1. In-person - Sept 27-Oct 8 | 3:30-6:30pm BLHS Rooms K101/K102 (Documents will be handed out first day of class) 2. On-Line - Oct 25-Nov 5 | 5-8pm Zoom (Documents will be emailed 7-10 days before first class date from Wreckless) (Must have access to Zoom and a printer to be eligible for this class) 3. In-person - Nov 8-19 | 3:30-6:30pm BLHS Rooms K101/K102 (Documents will be handed out first day of class) 4. On-Line - Dec 6-17 | 5-8pm Zoom (Documents will be emailed 7-10 days before first class date from Wreckless) (Must have access to Zoom and a printer to be eligible for this class) 5. Added On-Line - Sept.13-24, 5-8 PM. Paperwork will be emailed out 7-10 days before first class. Please verify current email address & phone #. -
Extreme Coding: Super Snake | Grades 4-8
Make an interactive game using Scratch. We will show students how to put code blocks together and recreate the classic video game snake. This course will cover fundamental coding concepts like sequencing, conditionals, variables, and more. Additional Technical Requirement: ● PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones -
Extreme Robotics: Virtual Battlebots | Grades 3-8
Smash into virtual walls to tear down castles or navigate labyrinths maze. In this class, we will code virtual robots, using Vexcode VR. VEXcode VR lets you code a virtual robot using a block-based coding environment powered by Scratch Blocks. VEXcode VR is based on VEXcode. Create robotic mayhem in a virtual playground while igniting a lifelong love of problem-solving. Additional Technical Requirement: ● PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones -
Friday Night Ski/Snowboard Trips Grades 6-12
New to skiing or snowboarding? Not a problem, lessons are available. Need a lift ticket, equipment or lessons? We have a package that will suit your needs. Buses depart from the back of the high school shortly after class dismissal. Buses return to the front of the high school at approximately 9:30 p.m. All participants must ride the bus to and from Powder Ridge. Mandatory student/parent meeting for all new participants (and highly encouraged for returning ones) on Tuesday, Nov. 30. in the Big Lake High School Cafeteria. Please note: In case of inclement weather and a trip is cancelled it will be added to the end of schedule. You will be notified of cancellations via announcements at MS and HS, email and text notifications. Fri, Dec 10-Jan 28 3:30 – 9:30 p.m. (No class Dec 24 & Dec. 31) 6 Trips -
Game Coding: Super Mario | Grades 1-4
Learn the fundamentals of coding with Scratch by creating a Nintendo themed game. Inspire your student to pursue today’s most exciting technologies. Scratch uses colorful, visual blocks that fit together like legos. Additional Technical Requirement: ● PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. -
Glee Club Grades 1-5
Little Jammerz Glee Club is being offered to students that love to sing and dance and will learn to sing pop songs with cool dance moves. This class is taught by professional instructors that make this specialized curriculum a fun way to learn to sing. Instructor will focus on developing positive character traits such as self confidence and listening skills. Please provide current email address and contact information when registering for this Live Online Zoom class. A separate link will be emailed to you prior to class start date. Instructor: Little Jammerz -
Gymnastics Advanced Approval Needed
Take your skill level beyond Intermediate with this class - Approval needed, please contact amytaylor.hedberg8@gmail.com -
Gymnastics Beginner | Ages 5-6
This class will introduce children who have 0 to 1 year of experience using all four events designed for gymnastics including vault, bars, beam and floor. Some of the skills covered include backward roll, handstand and a cartwheel on floor. -
Gymnastics Beginner | Ages 7-8
This class will introduce children who have 0 to 1 year of experience using all four events designed for gymnastics including vault, bars, beam and floor. Some of the skills covered include backward roll, handstand and a cartwheel on floor. -
Gymnastics High School Off-Season Training Grades 7-12
High School Off-Season Training Grades 7-12 Skills practiced in this class include full twisting and flipping vaults, handstand skills and releases on bars, flight series on beam and twisting on floor. AMY HEDBERG (No Anoka) -- MON. (GC-365 - $162) 7-9:15 pm (Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1) TUE. (GC-366 - $125) 3:20-5:00 (Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Nov. 2) THU. (GC-367 - $125) 3:20-5 pm (Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4) LANNY GOLDSMITH (No Big Lake) - THU. (GC-368 - $162) 7-9:15 pm (Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, & Nov. 4) SAT. (GC-369 - $162) 11am-1:15 pm (Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9,16, 23, 30, & Nov. 6) -
Gymnastics Intermediate Ages 8+ years
This class focuses on strength and technique. Gymnasts work hard to build on basic skills already mastered including bridge kick-over, handstand to bridge, walk pull over on bars and comfortably jumping on the high beam. -
Gymnastics Preschool Ages 4 yrs.
Let those little ones burn off some energy! The class will help with coordination, flexibility and balance. Your child will go through many activities including walking on beams, hanging on the bars, learning floor movements, trying out the vault and more. Children must be potty trained. Parents are allowed in gym to view. -
Harry Potter Art Class Ages 5-12 yrs.
Come and experience the magic of Hogwarts! Whether you are Muggle or Magical, these projects inspired by J. K. Rowling’s beloved books will be sure to capture your young artist’s imagination and enthusiasm. We’ll explore a wide variety of art materials as we create magical masterpieces! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child. Instructor: KidCreate
