Big Lake Schools Community Education

NEW! Are you looking for more time in the art studio? Here is your chance to have more time painting, drawing, sculpting and more. Join Mr. Kedrowski each month for amazing projects that won't be the "normal" school projects! Come and have fun and learn some new techniques! Held on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 pm in Mr. Kedrowskis Middle School Art Room Oct 6 & 13 or 27 / Nov 3 & 17 / or Dec 1 & 15

NEW! Let’s enjoy the great outdoors!! This class is designed to explore nature while hiking and learning about our natural surroundings!! As we walk, we will be learning about trees, flowers, birds, bugs, and more!! This is a great time to be outside having fun with our friends while meeting new friends!! Come join us on this adventure while we get a little exercise and learn a lot of cool things!! Fee includes activity supplies. Meet in the main entrance at Liberty Elementary School. Instructor: Charlene Bzdok

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. Instructor: Emergency Outfitters 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.

America’s Fun Science presents four classes of fun learning chess basics from a championship chess coach; each class focuses on a different piece. Series culminates with a mini-tournament & prizes! Instructor: America’s Fun Science Class dates have been revised per original catalog print: Oct. 4, (Skip Oct. 11), 18, (Skip Oct. 25), Nov. 1 & 8

America’s Fun Science and Dr. Fun present a hands-on, electrical robotics class featuringBee-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! Instructor: America’s Fun Science

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 2022 Code Championship Series is a series of six tournaments in six weeks (it's ok to miss one or two). 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. Instructor: Luke Schlangen of Code Championship. Saturdays: Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29. Nov. 5 & 12 | 9-11 am | $105

NEW! Cake pops are made for kids, and now they can make their own! We’ll teach you how to combine just the right amount of cake crumbs and buttercream icing to create tasty cake pops in fun designs! You will learn to read a recipe & follow directions, how to melt candy melts and kitchen safety. At the end of this class you will bring home some beautifully decorated Cake Pops for your family!! All supplies and ingredients are provided. Instructor: Charlene Bzdok.

Students will gain a basic understanding of theater fundamentals through Drama Club. By rehearsing scenes, playing games, and practicing improvisation, students will not only learn the ins and outs of theater, but will develop new skills, exercise creativity, and meet new people who share their interests. Instructor: Big Lake Teacher, Ryan Purdy

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. Important documents will be handed out for parent/student completion in class. Pay in full $425 at time of registration to Big Lake Community Education, or option to pay $50 to reserve your spot but will need to contact Wreckless for payment plan. Please provide current email and contact information when registering. You will receive a welcome email with additional registration instructions from Wreck-Less 10 days before class begins. Instructor: Wreck-Less Driving Academy. If a payment plan is needed, please contact Wreck-Less Driving Academy at 763-262-2277 or Email: info@wrecklessdriving.com for arrangements. Upon confirmation of payment plan by Wreck-Less, please contact BLCE at 763-262-2523 and pay $50 to secure your registration in this class. NOTE: For online classes, information on make-up sessions, drive scheduling or other questions, please contact Wreck-Less Driving Academy directly. info@wreck-lessdriving.com

NEW! Come and have some fun with your friends and enjoy some Autumn-themed cookie decorating!! Let’s celebrate this time of year using the beautiful Fall colors!! At the end of this class you will bring home some beautifully decorated Fall-themed cookies for your family!! Yum!! A fun class activity is also planned while the cookies are drying. Fee includes supplies & ingredients. Instructor: Charlene Bzdok

America's Fun Science teaches 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

NEW! Join Ms. Glover for a fun night of creating spirit wear to have ready to go for the Homecoming Football Game! Bring a white t-shirt to make your creation!

NEW! This class is designed for youth to have FUN while learning some science concepts (inquiry based). We will be using the simplest of techniques (freezer bags and ice) - but also teach other methods of the business in today’s world. Come and have some fun with your friends!! Fee includes all ingredients and supplies. Instructor: Charlene Bzdok

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. Instructor: Craig Coffman Topics include: How chords work in a song | How to form the three main types of chords | How to tune your guitar | Basic strumming patterns | How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) | How to play along with simple tunes

America’s Fun Science presents four classes of fun learning strategies, moves and countermoves! Master opening, middle, and end game strategies. Series culminates with a mini-tournament and prizes! Prerequisite: Must have taken Beginning Chess or equivalent. Instructor: America’s Fun Science

This 4-hour course covers basic first aid, water safety, vehicle safety, home emergencies, injury prevention, personal safety and healthy living. This course helps prepare children for staying at home alone. Students will receive a book and construct a home first aid kit. Instructor: Emergency Outfitters, Inc. This class will be held Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 19 & 20 2:30-4:30 pm (after school) ends 4:30 pm both nights

NEW! Join Mrs. Gleason and friends to get creative, make messes, and express your artistic side! You'll take home great creations and make lots of memories! Instructor Ms. Sarah Gleason

NEW! Join Mandi at Lupulin Brewing Company for a family friendly event! Each registration includes two slices of pizza. Bring the kids to paint and get creative. Beverages will be available for purchase. Instructor: Mandi Sabourin

Big Lake Community Education offers private 30 minute music lessons for Middle & High School students taught by qualified instructors who will help you develop your musical skills. Students provide their own instruments. Instructors will contact the students to set the lesson times based on the student's schedule. Guitar Note: The instructor will accept students age 11 and under if they know their basic chords. Instructor: Sandi Millar Voice Lessons or Guitar Lessons 6 lessons $210 /$105 Discounted | 8 lessons $280/$140 Discounted | YD-194

Big Lake Community Education offers private 30 minute guitar or voice lessons for students taught by qualified instructors who will help you develop your musical skills. Students provide their own instruments. Instructor, Sandi Miller will contact the students to set the lesson times based on the students schedule. Please provide current email and phone when registering. Guitar/Voice Lessons: Note: Instructor will accept students age 11 and under if they know their basic chords for guitar) 6 Lessons $210 | 10 Lessons $350

NEW! Let’s prepare a very healthy treat as we layer different fruits into a beautifully designed rainbow. We will be using nutricious ingredients including fruits and yogurt to make this colorful refreshing treat. Come and have some fun and laughs with your friends as we prepare RAINBOW SMOOTHIES!! Instructor: Charlene Bzdok

NEW! If your scholar loves Rubik's cubes, then this is the program for them! This class is for beginner to advanced solvers looking to solve Rubik's cubes, use official competition equipment, learn new algorithms and finger tricks, explore a wide variety of twisty puzzles, create mosaics and patterns, play exciting cubing games, build their own cube, and interact with a robot that solves the Rubik's cube. Non-School day. Instructor: Kristin Wiley