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ACT Prep Classes | Grades 10-12
These courses are designed for students wishing to improve their test-taking skills and their overall scores on college entrance exams. The course includes diagnostic testing, strategies for answering questions in all testing areas, instruction in time management, essay writing and more. Students may repeat the courses in future offerings free of charge. Once registered, you will be contacted by e-mail or phone with your classroom assignment approximately 7-10 days before classes begin. Instructor: Advantage Educational Programs -
Advanced Rocket Design Grades 3-6
Engage in hands-on activities that teach and reinforce the basics of Newton's third law of motion. Dr. Fun from America's Fun Science will show each student how to build a reusable, individualized outdoor rocket with parachute to take home for hours of fun with friends and family. This STEM activity will cover the basics of rocket design and construction using recycled materials. Instructor: America's Fun Science -
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 -
Archery with Mr. Streit Grades 4–5
Learn how to shoot and score Archery! We will learn how to safely shoot a bow following the NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) guidelines. Come get involved in this great lifelong sport! Instructor: Mr. Lowell Streit -
Artistic Selfie for Teens Ages 13-19 yrs.
Let’s face it, there is a selfie phenomenon happening! We are creating liberating versions of ourselves, expressing our beauty from within, complete with flaws & colorful love for ourselves! Teenagers can naturally be preoccupied with how they look as they change and grow even though no one looks fantastic all the time and everyone has bad days! This selfie creation is a positive affirmation of self-love! Teens will gain a sense of freedom to be who they want to be & create the image on their canvas! Email a photo to TracyGizapainting@gmail.com and your image will be sketched onto your canvas before you arrive ready for your creative selfie creation. All the help & ideas will be provided so that you can start painting your true SELFIE! Instructor: Tracy Giza Design -
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. Bring a bag lunch. Instructor: Emergency Outfitters, Inc. -
Balloon Rocket Car Racing Fun Grades K-6
Dr. Fun will present an introduction to rocket theory, wheel and axle design, and construction in a fun, hands-on setting. Learn about Newton's Third Law and its application to balloon rocket car design as you assemble your own colorful rocket car and race to the finish! Then, take your Balloon Rocket Car home to impress friends and family. Note; Latex balloons are used. Instructor: Dr. Fun -
Basic Knitting for Kids | Grades 3-8
Join the club and knit a take home project! In this club, you can choose to make a coin purse or a hackey sack square, or both if you want! You will learn everything you need to know to make these projects and leave with your own handmade toy or accessory. No experience necessary, all materials provided. Instructor: Pam Whitcomb -
Cheer America Ages 4-16
Cheer America is an exciting cheerleading program where students will learn popular cheers and chants, choreographed dance and pom-pom routines, parade marching techniques etc. Instructor: Kylie Burke. Register in-person on Thur. Sept. 12 from 6:45-7:45 PM @ Indy Elementary Cafeteria There is a one time $5 registration fee. Fees payable to Cheer America. Thur | Sept. 19 - Dec. 19 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | $7 weekly fee pay as you go | Ind. Elementary Cafeteria | Not meeting: Oct 31, Nov 28Ages 4-8 meets from 6:45 - 7:30 PM | Ages 9+ meets from 7:45 - 8:30 PMPlease note: "This page is for informational purposes only" Please register in person on Sept. 12 -
Clay & Canvas for Kids Grades K-5
Each day your child will create fantastic projects using canvas & clay! First, we will create a colorful canvas creation as they learn a few techniques and special strokes that will help make students be better painters! Then, we will roll, design and construct a coordinating clay project to put the finishing touches on our story theme. Instructor: Tracy Giza Design -
Clay Winter Workshop Grades 3-5
Join us for a special 2-week clay workshop! We will sculpt a penguin out of Sculpey clay and design snowflakes with air-dry clay. Instructor: KidzArt -
Cupcakes & Canvas: Koi Fish Family
Grab the whole family and join us for a fun night of painting. You will work together to paint Koi Fish across two or three 11x14" canvases. KidzArt will show you step-by-step how to create this painting in a fun and mistake-free environment. It's a chance for your child and a relative or caretaker to create together. Enjoy a cupcake as we wait for our canvases to dry. One canvas per person. $25 for each additional canvas. Instructor: KidzArt -
Draw, Paint, Print, Clay Grades 3-5
Get creative exploring all kinds of art materials such as watercolor paints, marker, colored pencil, acrylic paints, pastels, air-dry clay, and more. Our confidence building program allows students to use their imagination and take creative risks in a fun and safe classroom environment. No class: Nov 28. Instructor: KidzArt -
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 acompletion certificate once all 30 hours are complete. Eligible Students must be 14 1/2 years old before the first day of class. An optional parent class will be offered quarterly. Pay $50 to Community Education during registration, and pay the balance of $300 on first day of class to Wreck-Less Driving Academy. Wreck-Less Ph# 762-262-2277 if further questions. -
Engineering: Crazy Action Contraptions Grades K-3
If you love Legos, making things move, building and experimenting this class is for you! Learn about engineering and the physical science principles behind different action machines. Working in teams, students will build crazy wheeled and geared contraptions that spring into action. Have fun while you learn the principles of mechanical engineering and simple machines. Make tops, spinners, zip lines, rubber band powered cars, crimping cars, and other crazy contraptions. Bring a USB drive, a drink and a peanut-free snack to class. Instructor: Tech Academy -
FIRST Lego League | Grades 3-6
It's way more than building robots! FIRST exposes youth to the fun and excitement of science and technology while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life-skills. Alongside adult/parent volunteers, FIRST teams solve problems using engineering concepts, presentation techniques and robotics. Instructor: Steve Leuer -
Family Night
Easy to love, Difficult to Discipline... You love your children, but if you are like most parents, you don't always love their behavior. How can you guide them without resorting to less-than-optimal behavior yourself? Focusing on self-control and confidence building for both parent and child, learn how to turn conflict into cooperation and turmoil into tranquility by developing the powers and skills necessary to be able to respond appropriately, rather than react negatively to discipline challenges in your home. Learn how to stop pleading with your child or demanding that they behave, so that you can become the parent you have always wanted to become. Family Night is for families early childhood aged through second grade and is a FREE event! 5:00-5:30 pmFREE Dinner (Registration Required)*Question & Answer Time with the Conscious Discipline Trainer5:30-6:30 pmFun activities for children and training for parents/guardians6:30-7:00 pmParents/Guardians with children - let's make this school year successful... create a make and take tool to use & succeed with at home! -
Flying Butterfly Ornithopter Fun Grades K-2
Learn the basics of Ornithopter design, and theoretical basis of lift created via flapping wings. "Dr. Fun" shows you how to construct your own butterfly Ornithopter and watch it fly! Take it home to share with family and friends. Bring your favorite book to launch your Ornithopter. Instructor: America's Fun Science -
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, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. 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 13-Jan 24 2:30 – 9:30 p.m. (No class Dec 27) 6 Trips -
Great Reactions with Chemistry | Pre-K - Grades K-8
Join us for a fun, hands-on class of STEM topics. First, we will explore chemistry with slimy, sloppy and sticky experiments. Next, we will go undercover and become a spy to create secret codes, spy tools and more. Then, we will step into the field of engineering and discover how engineers use their scientific and technical skills to design machines, buildings and gadgets. Each class is filled with engaging experiments and activities. Instructor: Science Explorers -
Gymnastics Advanced Ages 8+ Approval Needed
Take your skill level beyond Intermediate with this class. Approval is needed to take this class, 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. Enter Door M at BLHSNo class: Oct 4, Nov 5 -
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. No class: Oct 4, Nov 5 -
Gymnastics 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. Instructors: Amy Hedberg - Mon, 7-9:15 pm and Thu 2:35-4:35 pm, Nikki Dilbert - Thu, 6:30-8:45 pm. Early bird discount if registered by Sept 3. No class: Thu Oct 3, 31
