Helps participants feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. We will be working on: entering and exiting water, blowing bubbles through mouth and nose, front and back glide, front and back float, rolling from front to back and back to front, combine arm and leg actions on front and back. Our goal is to teach that swimming is fun. PRICING: We are using a sliding scale model for program fees so our summer aquatics programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable.

Preschool Sampler offers your child a taste of preschool one day a week. Children will engage in learning centers and small and large group activities which reinforce the skills needed for kindergarten. Parents attend the first class with your child and then the remaining classes are drop-off. Children must be 3 by September 1st and fully toilet trained.

You may sign up for multiple sessions within the different blocks, please only do one slot per block. Space is limited. If you have 2 swimmers who are within one level of each other, you can indicate that on your registration form and only sign up for one spot. Semi-private lessons will be allowed with two similar-ability swimmers. PRICING: We are using a sliding scale model for program fees so our summer aquatics programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable.

This class is for puppies 9 weeks to 5 months old. Here, puppies learn needed social skills. They meet and play with other puppies. They meet new people and learn about sitting for petting, instead of jumping, as well as how to play without biting people. Basic obedience commands are taught, such as come, sit and down, as well as some cute tricks.

Get ready to blend, taste, and create! In Rainbow Smoothies, youth will explore the colorful world of smoothie-making while experimenting with different types of blenders. Each participant will design their own smoothie according to their unique taste preferences, mixing and matching fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome ingredients. Along the way, they’ll discover the four key elements of a nutritious smoothie: Base – choosing liquids that set the foundation Fruits & Veggies – adding natural sweetness, flavor, and color Protein – boosting energy and fullness Extras – superfoods, spices, and toppings for creativity and health This hands-on class encourages creativity, healthy choices, and teamwork, while teaching practical kitchen skills. By the end, everyone will walk away with their own signature smoothie recipe and the confidence to keep blending at home. Instructor: Charlene Bzdok

Dive into the colorful world of science! In this vibrant science workshop, kids will create glowing lava lamps,design their own tie-dye socks, and explore the science of color through fun, hands-on experiments. It’s abright, messy, and magical adventure! Please bring a new pair of white socks. Please pack a nut free snack &drink for your child. Instructor: Kidscreate Studio Optional: 12:00-12:30pm- Lunch & Doodle with Kidcreate staff for students in both AM/PM camps. There is no charge for this. Your child must bring their own lunch and be registered for the AM and PM classes. AM class is: Succulent Garden Making with Kidcreate

Step into a vibrant world of color as we blend hues, create sugar crystals, and craft a take-home kaleidoscope. Enjoy a a day filled with painting, science experiments, sensory activities and exploring colors in our surroundings. This is a drop-off class for children 3-5 years old, who need to be fully potty trained. Students will need to provide a cold lunch, water bottle, and a beach towel. Instructor: Valerie Olmsted

A fun twist on a regular obedience class! Think of an AKC Rally class as any team sport: You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer them through a course of 10-20 different obedience signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. From start to finish Rally is a favorite activity of many dog owners. Requirements: Completed Basic Obedience Equipment required: well fitted collar, leash, treats or a motivating toy.

The Lifeguarding course provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deeper water (7 feet or more) and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the assigned online portion(s) (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to each instructor-led session. Participants who successfully complete this course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for 2 years. Prerequisites: 1. Minimum age: 15 years; 2. Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both. 3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Let the battles begin! Designed by the experts at MIT, LEGO® WeDo Robotics' unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. Students may construct a catapult, ninja star, tank, battle axe, crossbow, and more in this camp! Students will be working in pairs Instructor: Tech Academy

Let the battles begin! Designed by the experts at MIT, LEGO® Robotics' unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. Students may construct a catapult, ninja star, tank, battle axe, crossbow, and more in this camp! Students will be working in pairs. Please bring lunch and a drink. Instructor: Tech Academy Location: Big Lake Fri|Jul 31|9am-2pm BLHS Media Center/Exploration Lab|205S4|$99

Sing, dance, and act your way through Rock Bottom, the hysterically funny prehistoric musical! Mysterious monsters, a volatile volcano, and a cast of crazy cave folk command the stage in this puntastic show.Over the course of two weeks of morning classes, we will work on auditioning, acting, singing, and dancing--culminating with a performance! The first week of class will focus on terminology, technique, auditioning, acting, character work, blocking, memorization, choreography, and becoming familiar with the music. The second week will focus on singing and rehearsing to put the show together. *Students are required to attend both weeks in order to perform in the musical.Parents and families are invited to attend a performance on the final day of class! One thing is for certain: the Stone Age rocks!

Prepare to be treated like royalty as you step into the elegant world of afternoon tea! In this charming and hands-on class, you will explore the history of afternoon tea while learning and practicing proper manners and tea etiquette. Each day focuses on skills such as polite greetings, responding to an RSVP, writing thank-you notes, holding a teacup and saucer, and proper table manners. Students will also help prepare and bake simple, sweet, and savory treats. The week culminates in a Royal Tea Party, served on real china—where students are invited to dress in their fanciest attire and create a one-of-a-kind hat fit for royalty. The kitchen is 'nut-aware'; however, due to safety reasons, we are unable to accommodate food allergies.

Runestone Museum Tour in Alexandria - $120 - Tuesday, October 6 8:45 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello.Load in parking lot. 9:30 a.m. Make a comfort stop at the Middle Spunk Lake Rest Area near Avon, MN. 11:00 a.m. Arrive for lunch at Travelers Inn Restaurant, Alexandria’s Oldest Eating Establishment since 1924.Menu: Swedish Meatballs, Lightly Spiced and served in a Creamy Gravy Sauce, Served with Baby Red Skinned Mashed, Vegetable, Dinner Roll, Beverage 12:30 p.m. Leave Travelers Inn Restaurant.Just three blocks down the street is the Runestone Museum. 12:45 p.m. Take a guided tour of The Runestone Museum Foundation. It has been inspiring curiosity about local history and heritage for more than 50 years. The World Famous and controversial Kensington Rune Stone was the Runestone Museum’s only artifact when it opened its’ doors in 1958. Since then, the museum has grown to include additional artifacts found in Minnesota that relate to Middle-Age Nordic explorers. The 40 piece collection includes the Climax fire steel. In the First Peoples exhibit, an original 1920s Tinkle Cone Dress is on display; only four such dresses exist in North America. Visitors can also explore Minnesota’s natural history. There is also a Minnesota Wildlife Exhibit, complete with animal sounds and habitat information. 1:45 p.m. After the tour, spend a few minutes in the gift shop. 2:00 p.m. Transfer to the Up North Ice Cream Company in Alexandria. 2:30 p.m. Leave Alexandria, MN. 3:30 p.m. Make a comfort stop at the Big Spunk Lake Rest Area new Avon, MN. 4:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. DEADLINE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 - No refunds after this date!

Have you ever heard of STOP MOTION MOVIES??? Get your creative juices flowing by making one of your own! You will create individual scenes and small movements.... and by taking ONE picture at a time of each movement, then stringing them all together, it will make a short movie. If this sounds like fun... then WOW do we have the class for you!!! You will learn the basics and have time to create and produce your own stop motion movies. Stop Motion Animation is a technique used to bring still objects to life on a screen. Remember, this is all done by moving an object in small increments while capturing one movement in each frame at a time. When all the frames are played in sequence, it shows movement and makes a super cool movie! If you have taken this class in the past, feel free to come again and take your videos to the next level! Come join the fun!!!