Must have completed Basic Obedience first. Continues to work toward off leash control on basic commands and will introduce some dog agility obstacles, just for fun.

Want to teach your dog some new tricks. Try out this exciting class!

Want to teach your dog some new tricks. Try out this exciting class!

Embark on a thrilling artistic adventure with "Intro to Comic Creation," an exciting and action-packed experience dedicated to discovering the secrets of comic creation! Designed as a crash course in the captivating world of comics, this camp is a great opportunity to unleash your inner storyteller. Delve into the essentials of comic design, where you will learn the art of paneling, character creation, and storytelling. Whether you're a comic enthusiast or a newcomer, you’re in for a one-of-a-kind experience as we guide you through the basics of bringing your stories to life on the page. Ignite your passion for visual storytelling at "Intro to Comic Creation". This class is held in Big Lake

Get a great head start in learning how to code as well as learning computer science concepts using one of the fundamental programming languages of professional developers: Python. Its syntax allows programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code than possible in languages such as C++ or Java, making it the perfect coding language for beginners. Python is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding skills. Bring a USB drive, lunch & drink. Instructor: Tech Academy Location: Big Lake Fri|Jul 17|9am-2pm BLHS Media Center/Exploration Lab|205S3|$99

From a galaxy far, far away, your Star Wars adventure begins! In this camp, students will design using starships, droids and other star war characters to build intergalactic scenes, then bring them to life by creating their own stop-motion animated short film. Alongside moviemaking, they’ll dive into Star Wars–themed coding activities, learning how to create games and interactive projects inspired by the saga. With hands-on building, animation, and coding, this camp is perfect for fans who dream of becoming Jedi creators. Basic reading skills required; Bring a USB drive on the last day. Star Wars is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC. This camp is not affiliated with, authorized by, or sponsored by them. Instructor: Tech Academy

From a galaxy far, far away, your Star Wars adventure begins! In this camp, students will design using starships, droids and other star war characters to build intergalactic scenes, then bring them to life by creating their own stop-motion animated short film. Alongside moviemaking, they’ll dive into Star Wars–themed coding activities, learning how to create games and interactive projects inspired by the saga. Basic reading skills required; Bring a USB drive, lunch and a drink. Star Wars is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC. This camp is not affiliated with, authorized by, or sponsored by them. Instructor: Tech Academy Location: Big Lake Fri|Jun 26|9am-2pm BLHS Media Center/Exploration Lab|205S2|$99

Calling all travel lovers! Geysers, volcanoes, and oceans, you name it! In this class we will take a journey through various National Parks! Students will learn about basic facts, history, wildlife, and snapshots of how amazing our national parks are! Students will do fun art projects, awesome research activities, watch cool documentaries, and even learn how to become a park ranger! You don’t want to miss this exciting class!

Designed to instruct junior golfers on all aspects of the game, including rules, etiquette, safety, stance, grip and swing. Instruction will be on the driving range, practice green and chipping area. Students should bring their own clubs. Hosted at the Monticello Country Club.

K-Pop Anime Action Art: Why sit in front of the TV and watch cartoons when you can draw amazing characters and awesome scenes of your very own? Join us for five action-packed days as Young Rembrandts hosts the all new KPop Anime Drawing Workshop. Our students will create dazzling illustrations that are influenced by the popular Korean anime and manga themes. Colorful characters with expressive personalities jump off the page. Don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity to produce wonderful artwork. Sign up today! Instructor: Young Rembrandts

K-Pop Anime Manga Art Get ready to draw your heart out! Our K-Pop Anime Drawing Workshop is bursting with creative star power. Kids will spend five fun-filled days learning how to draw anime characters in a K-Pop style including specialty eyes, stylish outfits and stage-ready poses. K-Pop artists will use color pencils, Sharpies, and markers to bring every detail to life on large 11x17 poster-sized paper. It’s K-Pop energy meets anime artistry, a perfect mix of art and imagination inspired by one of the most talked-about movies of 2025! Join the trend. Draw the vibe. Enroll Now! Instructor: Young Rembrandts

What do pirates, bugs, dinosaurs, spilled milk and bubbles all have in common? A kaleidoscope of summer fun, excitement and learning experiences! Join us for music, arts and crafts, science and more in our constantly changing summer Pre-K Kaleidoscope class. For ages 3 - 5 year olds. Please note students need to be fully potty trained. Instructor: Jennifer Bahr

Tied to the Tracks will leave you tied up in knots... of laughter! This action-packed old time musical western melodrama could be the most tuneful and wildest ever to hit your stage. Join stalwart Sheriff Billy Bold and the delicate Dakota Melody as they resist the evil machinations of Silias Scavenger and Wild Prairie Rose in this shoot-’em-up, round-’em-up extravaganza. Audience members will be hitched to their seats as they are powerless in helping our beloved heroine, bound to a railway track, as she helplessly watches a locomotive race towards her. Only one man can snatch her from this unworthy fate and bring justice to a thriving territory. Important Dates/Times: Auditions: Monday, July 13th, 9 AM -5 PM @ Monticello Middle School Auditorium Pick-up audition packets in the Community Education Office June 29-30 or July 8-10. Rehearsals: Monday-Friday, 9 AM -5 PM, July 13th-July 24th @ Monticello Middle School Auditorium Performances: 4 performances, July 24th 7 PM, July 25th 2 PM and 7 PM and July 26th 7 PM @ Monticello Middle School Auditorium Please reach out to Cheryl Theisz for questions regarding this course - ctheisz@gmail.com

Let your imagination soar in a fun acrylic painting class! Enjoy step-by-step guidance that makes learning to paint an exhilarating experience. Immerse yourself in the world of art as you master essential techniques like shape, color theory, texture, and composition. Enjoy live demonstrations, play with different materials, and watch your skills soar as you bring these beloved creations to life. Koala - Thursday, June 11th, 5:30 - 7 pm Instructor: Aryn Diemand, The Blue Fox Classes

Lake Minnetonka Cruise & Lunch At Maynards - August 19 - $130 9:45 a.m. Leave Eastview Education Center, 9375 Fenning Ave. NE., Monticello. Load in parking lot. 10:00 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building. (If low registration in St. Michael/Albertville the pick up will be in Monticello) 10:55 a.m. Arrive a Maynards Restaurant on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. 11:00 a.m. Restaurant opens and can only accommodate a group if they are able to be seated when the doors open. Menu: Half Sandwich, Cup of Soup, Beverage. 12:30 p.m. After lunch, the motor coach will transfer the group to the Port of Excelsior for a Lake Minnetonka Cruise. Board the Lady of the Lake, a historic sternwheeler. The main cabin is enclosed. It is equipped with table seating for 50 passengers. The second level is covered and requires climbing a flight of stairs (about 10 steps). It is the most popular seating area for cruising the lake with the open-air experience. The space can be enclosed with durable plastic window coverings if the weather requires it. The top deck is up an additional flight of stairs and is uncovered. 1:00 p.m. The Lady of the Lake Boat will depart. Hear a special Lady of the Lake live narration about Lake Minnetonka from the Captain and crew. They will talk about the Big Island and you will see the waterfront mansions, restaurants, marinas and gardens. In the mid-1800’s Lake Minnetonka enjoyed worldwide fame for its elegance and scenery. Large steamships on the lake accommodated thousands of passengers. There were huge waterfront hotels and constant scheduled rail service that catered to the elite families from the south that came here to avoid the heat. Relax and view a variety of recreational watercraft on the lake. 3:00 p.m. Return time to the dock. Reboard the motor coach and transfer to downtown Excelsior to shop. (Motor coach can make some shuttle runs along Water Street.) Enjoy the quaint shops along Water Street in downtown Excelsior. It is about three blocks from the dock to the Excelsior Mill shops. Walk to a variety of stores such as: Caspers - with whimsical home accessories, The Country Look in Antiques - featuring the charm of Colonial New England. Excelsior Mill is a renovated lumberyard that was built at the turn of the century. It recreates the flavor of the past with a bench lined central “garden” court and half dozen shops filled with distinctive gifts and accessories. 3:45 p.m. Estimated departure time from Excelsior. 4:45 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael 5:00 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. Deadline is Monday July 13th. NO refunds after this date.

Lap Swim: Tuesdays/Thursdays 7 - 8:30 pm. Lanes 1, 2, and 3 will be open with 4, 5, and 6 in use for Adult Swimming Lessons. All participants need to prepay for this program. You can do a season pass, 10 session pass, or single use for an individual or family. Passes are to be purchased online. No payment will be accepted at the pool. Individual Passes: Season $50, 10 Session $30, and Single use $3 Family Passes: Season $150, 10 Session $90, and Single use $9 Family Pass is only for members in the same household.

Stomp, stomp, stomp! Something is charging through the twisting maze…is it a monster, a hero, or a mythical god? Welcome to the thrilling world of MYTHS! From the fierce Minotaur and mighty Thor to clever Athena, powerful Ra, and the flying Pegasus, this class dives into legendary stories packed with adventure, magic, and mystery. In this hands-on class, students will explore exciting myths from Greek, Egyptian, and Norse cultures, discovering brave heroes, tricky gods, and unbelievable creatures. We won’t just read myths—we’ll create them! Students will sculpt their own mythical creature using Model Magic, decorate ancient-style pottery, design a mythology-inspired game, create a dog tag or necklace, and make an Egyptian-style name tag. The adventure continues as students take part in a scavenger hunt and riddle-filled challenge, navigating a labyrinth like Theseus, solving clues, and completing heroic tasks inspired by ancient myths. The scavenger hunt ends with a heroic snack, fit for a champion who has completed a noble quest. If you love action-packed stories, magical creatures, outdoor adventures, and getting creative with your hands, this class is your chance to build, imagine, and become a true myth-maker!

Prerequisite: Pass Preschool or age 6+ Helps participants feel comfortable in the water. Skills to be covered: enter and exit water; retrieve submerged objects; front and back glides and front and back float; alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on front and back; combined arm and leg actions on front and back; staying safe around aquatic environments. 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.

Prerequisite: Pass Preschool or age 6+ Helps participants feel comfortable in the water. Skills to be covered: enter and exit water; retrieve submerged objects; front and back glides and front and back float; alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on front and back; combined arm and leg actions on front and back; staying safe around aquatic environments. 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.

Prerequisite: Pass Preschool or age 6+ Helps participants feel comfortable in the water. Skills to be covered: enter and exit water; retrieve submerged objects; front and back glides and front and back float; alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on front and back; combined arm and leg actions on front and back; staying safe around aquatic environments. 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.