Big Lake Schools Community Education

Join the fun and gain a solid theoretical understanding of electrical circuits and magnetism! “Dr. Fun” from America’s Fun Science presents a hands-on, electrical robotics class featuring Bee-Bot®. This is a great STEM introduction to coding experience. Learn to program your Bee-Bot to navigate a maze using up to 40 different commands! And, make a simple LED “throwie” to take home. Challenging and fun! Instructor: America’s Fun Science

“Dr. Fun” presents an introduction to magnetism, electrical circuits and electromagnetism in a fun, hands-on setting. Learn how to assemble and test two different electromagnets, and explore and test Ferro fluid. Everyone gets a horseshoe magnet and Family Fun Card to take home! Instructor: America’s Fun Science

Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (an online web app) and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. We will be designing a Star Wars droid. Your 3D model will be printed and mailed home to show your family and friends what you created. Additional Technical Requirement: TinkerCad (log in information provided in class) Instructor: Tech Academy

This course is best suited for 10 to 13-year-olds interested in learning the current practices of caring for young children and how to manage their babysitting business. Students will learn safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants and how to handle behavior problems. Students receive a reference book, handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit. Instructor: Emergency Outfitters

Come join the Boys Varsity Basketball team and staff for a fun, one night event! This will be an evening of fun basketball activities for all 1st-5th grade boys and girls. No need to have previous basketball experience, this is for all skill levels. Participants will have the opportunity to join the varsity players on the court in exciting team competitions and photo opportunities. Participants will also receive a t-shirt, pizza and drink. With the t-shirt, your young athlete will get into a select varsity home game for free (remember to list your child's size when registering). Register today to participate in this exciting one night event! ** DEADLINE TO REGISTER WITH GUARANTEED T-SHIRT IS NOV 1 **

Our Big Lake High School dance team will teach a routine to elementary kids, then perform it during half time at the Varsity home football game on Friday, Oct. 13. Students will practice 2 times before this event. Dancers will remain in the stands with their parents until called down to gather for the performance a few minutes before the end of the 2nd quarter. Each student will receive free admission to the game, a set of pom-poms and a bow. Adults pay $7/person at the door for game/show. Instructors: Big Lake High School Dance Team. Practice dates: Tue & Thu | Oct. 10 & 12 | 4:30-5:30 pm | BLHS Cafeteria Performance date: Fri | Oct. 13 - Wear Big Lake Spirit Gear, Blue and Yellow, with Black leggings, Tennis Shoes, Hair pulled back if possible.).

Boys and girls will learn to improve their shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding and defense skills while gaining self-confidence and good sportsmanship. TWO-THREE PARENT/GUARDIAN COACHES NEEDED per group! Indicate during registration if interested. Parent coaches must clear a background study and will receive a $10 discount on their child’s registration. Athletes will receive a t-shirt at the first practice. Picture night with the Hornet banner is Nov 30 (students should wear t-shirt). Please note if the class is showing full to put your child's name on the waiting list. Parent Coach/Volunteer meeting on Mon. Nov. 6 - 5:30-6:30 pm @ Liberty Elem. Gym. (Indicate during registration if interested) 2nd Grade Boys | Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm | Liberty Elementary | Nov. 16-Feb 1- not meeting Nov. 23 2nd Grade Girls | Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm | Liberty Elementary | Nov. 16-Feb 1- not meeting Nov. 23

Boys and girls will learn the basic skills of basketball, shooting, passing, dribbling and defense while having fun and staying physically active! TWO-THREE PARENT/GUARDIAN COACHES NEEDED per group! Indicate during registration if interested. Parent coaches must clear a background study and will receive a $10 discount on their child’s registration. Athletes will receive a t-shirt at the first practice. Picture night with the Hornet banner is Nov 27 (students should wear t-shirt). Please note if the class is showing full to put your child's name on the waiting list. Parent Coach/Volunteer meeting on Mon. Nov. 6 - 5:30-6:30 pm @ Liberty Elem. Gym. (Indicate during registration if interested) Kindergarten Boys & Girls | Mondays 5:15-6pm | Liberty Elementary | Nov. 13-Jan 29 - not meeting Dec. 25 1st Grade Boys & Girls | Mondays 6:15-7pm | Liberty Elementary | Nov. 13-Jan 29 - not meeting Dec. 25

Go on an epic adventure for all ages and experience levels. D&D is a timeless roleplaying game that helps kids develop math skills, storytelling, and collaboration skills. Work in small groups of 4-7 students to complete this one-shot campaign. Instructor: Tech Academy

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 Loading Dock (Door I) shortly after class dismissal 3:30 pm. Buses return to the front of the high school at approximately 9:30 pm. All participants must ride the bus to and from Powder Ridge. Middle School & High School students will be able to store equipment before school - rooms will be determined at a later date. Please remember to fill out all questions online for this registration. Payment is to be made in full at time of registration. No scholarships will be available for these trips. Watch the website for further details in October. 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. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRI, DEC 1st @ NOON! Friday Nights | Dec 8-Jan 26 | 3:30 – 9:30 pm | No class Dec 22 & Dec. 29 | 6 Trips Please note: All new participants/parents are encouraged to attend an informational meeting. Wed, Nov. 29 6-6:30 pm. at MS Student Center.

This class serves those who are no longer a fit for the intermediate level class. This class is by instructor invitation only. Pre-Approval is needed to take this class, please contact CE Gymnastics email: cegymnastics@biglakeschools.org. If you have been pre-approved, please register online and specify the coach's name. NOTE: Please do not register for this course unless you have been PRE-APPROVED by a coach. All gymnastics classes are held at Big Lake High School, 501 Minnesota Ave. (DOOR M) Big Lake, MN. 55309 - Smaller parking lot on east side of front of the high school by the football stands.

This class is for children ages 8 and older. You will practice gymnastics skills and terminology on all four events. Not meeting: NOTE: If a class is full, please still put your child on our waiting lists as class sizes are changed/added closer to the first class date. All gymnastics classes are held at Big Lake High School, 501 Minnesota Ave. (DOOR M) Big Lake, MN. 55309 - Smaller parking lot on east side of front of the high school by the football stands.

Work together with your child as you practice different activities such as walking on a beam, throwing rings, forward and backward rolls, wall walkers, jumps, bear crawls and so much more. Note: If a class is full, please still put your child on our waiting lists as class sizes are changed/added closer to the first class date. Class not meeting: All gymnastics classes are held at Big Lake High School, 501 Minnesota Ave. (DOOR M) Big Lake, MN. 55309 - Smaller parking lot on east side of front of the high school by the football stands.

Come and have some fun with your friends and enjoy some Spooky, Halloween- themed cookie decorating!! At the end of this class you will bring home some very “spookily” decorated Halloween cookies for your family!! Yum!! A fun class activity is also planned while the cookies are drying. Instructor: Char Bzdok

It's WINTER TIME! Come and celebrate this holiday with your friends and decorate some Winter Holiday- 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 the cookies are drying. Instructor: Char Bzdok

Campers will get to ride a real horse in an arena, meet a number of different horses at Boulder Pointe and learn about how to groom the horses...all with a focus on safety! In addition, students will do an art project and have an opportunity to make horse treats to feed their new friends. Stations are split into 15 minute intervals to keep everyone engaged. Parents have the opportunity to lead their child on the horse and take photographs as they go. PARENT/GUARDIAN: This 2-hour camp is designed for parent/guardian participation. Parent/Guardian is expected to remain with their child during the entire duration of the camp. WEATHER: Camps are held rain or shine, as we have an indoor barn and arena. FORMS: Release and Liability Form one per person, electronically completed on our website @ https://www.horseridingrocks.com/forms.html