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Northwest Talent Academy**PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE GRADE THEY ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN DURING THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR** Northwest Talent Academy courses are designed specifically for high-potential students. Because of this differentiation, the following criteria describe the Academy student: Enjoyment of intense study and challenge. Willingness to become involved. High degree of motivation. Desire and drive to complete projects. Successful group interaction skills. Self-disciplined. Emotional maturity. Cooperative nature. Student criteria also include: Recommendation of his/her local district. Currently in grades 2-8. Commitment to attend all days of the Academy. Important information: This program is invite only for students from Annandale, Becker, Big Lake, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose, Delano, Elk River Area, Foley, Maple Lake, Monticello and St. Michael-Albertville schools districts Program registration opens on February 2, 2026 at 8 AM. NWTA 2026 Catalog For more details on the the scholarship criteria, please visit the NWTA website hosted on district website.Category -
Percy Jackson 2.0. Camp Half Blood Wants you BACK! Come on back for more Percy FUN! - Gr. 3-7Northwest Talent AcademyPercy Party 2.0 Summer 2026 Camp Half Blood Wants you BACK! We had such a great time last summer, let’s do it again with newly ADDED activities. You will choose the CABIN you belong to at Camp Half Blood with activities to go with that. I will order shirts ahead of time for you to wear for the week. You will create your own Percy necklace, make some BLUE food snacks, play capture the flag vs. the cabins with the helmet, shield, and swords you all create, and BONUS! Get a gift bag filled with Percy Jackson goodies. Don’t miss this chance to talk with your peers NONSTOP about the series of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Can’t wait to see you! If you didn't do this last summer, it is OK! You can still join in on the FUN this summer!NWTA 2026 -
Phone Photo Rescue Workshop for Beginners! - ONLINEEnrichmentAre you overwhelmed or running out of storage with all of the photos just sitting on your phone? Inour live online workshop, learn to delete the clutter, create printed photo books and protect yourprecious memories forever. In just one hour, you'll transform your chaotic photo collection into anorganized library you can actually navigate, plus learn maintenance habits that take only minuteseach week, without any confusing tech jargon. Online through Zoom, you will get an email with the information and link. You have the option of attending the live class but will also get the recording to watch at another time.Winter/Spring 2026
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Starting SoonPickleball Ladder League (Adults ages 18+)RecreationCome join the Pickleball Ladder League! A pickleball ladder league is a structured format for playing competitive matches within a group of similar-ranked players. The ranking is based on skill level and then performance once the league begins. Players challenge each other and move up and down on the ladder based on wins and losses. This encourages friendly competition and allows players to improve their skills as they progress up the ladder. Players will register as an individual. All matches are played in doubles format. All skill levels are welcome! Select your current skill level when you register for the league. Level 1 – BeginnerNew to pickleball or still learning the basics. You may be getting comfortable with serving, keeping score, and general court positioning.Beginners will be grouped together for the session to create a positive, encouraging environment to learn the game and build confidence.If at any pointyou’d like to move up to Level 2, simply send an email to the coordinator and your preference will be updated for the next week. Level 2 – Some ExperienceHave played and understand the rules. You can rally and serve consistently but are still developing control and shot placement. Level 3 – IntermediatePlay regularly and have a solid understanding of the game. You can sustain rallies, move strategically on the court, and use a variety of shots. Level 4 – AdvancedExperienced player with strong consistency, control, and court awareness. You play competitively and use strategy and shot selection effectively.Winter/Spring 2026 -
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Plant Explorers! - Gr. 2-8Northwest Talent AcademyDo you love plants? Do you want to learn how to care for your very own plants? Then this class is for you! Get ready for a super fun adventure into the amazing world of plants, where you’ll become a plant expert and create your own potted plants to take home. Learn how to take care of your plants by giving them just the right amount of water, sunlight, and love. You’ll also discover when your plants need a little extra help to stay happy and healthy! You’ll even get to taste-test food that come from a garden and learn how plants help feed us every day! Get your hands dirty and plant your very own seeds. Watch them grow and turn into something beautiful over time! You’ll design your own succulent environment to take home and keep growing! By the end of this class, you’ll be a plant care expert with your very own plants to look after. We will even go on a nature walk to observe and sketch different plants. This is a hands-on, exciting way to learn all about plants—and have fun doing it! Are you ready to dig, plant, and grow with us? Let’s get started!NWTA 2026 -
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Pool Pizza & Movie Gr. 1-5AquaticsCome enjoy a night out with friends! First, a swim in the pool including water games and open swim, followed by pizza in the commons. After the pizza you are off to the auditorium for a movie. Water will be provided. All movies are rated G or PG. Parents, please drop your kids off at the pool and pick up in the commons area. Preregistration is required. No walk-in registration's allowed. 1/23 will end at 8 PM due to cold weather.Winter/Spring 2026 -
Practical ChatGPT Training for Everyone - ONLINEEnrichmentHave you been curious about what ChatGPT is exactly and how it can be used? Join our fun and engaging class to learn everything you need to know about ChatGPT powered by Artificial Intelligence. Understand how it works and why it's taking the world by storm. You'll explore practical everyday uses for ChatGPT in both the workforce and at home, ensuring you stay in the loop when ChatGPT is mentioned in conversations and on the news. Don't get left behind in today's tech-savvy world—attend this essential training today! Online through Zoom, you will get an email with the information and link. You have the option of attending the live class but will also get the recording to watch at another time.Winter/Spring 2026 -
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Pre-School/Kindergarden T-Ball - Ages 4 & 5RecreationPre-School T-Ball--Ages 4 & 5 This 5-week activity will introduce preschoolers (must be 4 by June 1) to the game of T-ball and baseball using nerf bats and soft incrediballs. Games will rotate each week between 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. Each game will last approximately 50 minutes. Parent or adult volunteers will be needed to head coach and assistant coach this program. Parents are highly encourage to help coach your child's team. Players need to bring a glove, all other equipment will be provided. Please email parker.klar@monticello.k12.mn.us with any questions regarding this program. Registration deadline is April 29th. Price Includes a digital team picture and a digital individual picture from Hines Photography. Picture day will be June 8th, if we have inclement weather our make-up day for pictures will be June 15.Winter/Spring 2026 -
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Preschool Sampler (3-5 years old, Separating)SeparatingPreschool 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.Winter/Spring 2026 -
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Puppy KindergartenEnrichmentThis 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.Winter/Spring 2026 -
RC Car Racing - Grades K-12EnrichmentInterested in RC Cars? Want to try racing them on a track? Then come join us as we explore what makes them work and get to try them out. Participants will leave with a better understanding and get some time testing out their driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars. Participants can use RC Cars provided or use their own on approval. ! Here's a video from a previous class. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl&zx=c...Winter/Spring 2026 -
Rainbow Fish with Kidcreate Studio - Parent & Child 18 months-6 yearsEnrichmentThe wonderful children’s book Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister will be our inspiration as we create amasterpiece inspired by the story – using clay, tools, paint & glittery scales! This is a great class forsiblings to take together. Must be accompanied by a caregiver. Instructor: Kidcreate StudioWinter/Spring 2026 -
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Rally ObedienceEnrichmentA 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.Winter/Spring 2026 -
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NewRed Cross Lifeguard Course- Blended Learning (15+)AquaticsThe 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.Summer 2026 -
Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course (LGI)AquaticsThe Lifeguarding Instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. Prerequisites: 1. Minimum age: 17 years 2. Possess a current Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid 3. Ability to successfully demonstrate all Lifeguarding and CPR skills including a pre-course assessment to perform a water rescue (submerged drowning) extrication single rescuer CPR for 3 minutes.Winter/Spring 2026
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Rock Out with Rock Bottom: The Musical! - Gr. 3-8Northwest Talent AcademySing, 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!NWTA 2026 -
Royal Tea Academy - Gr. 2-6Northwest Talent AcademyPrepare 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.NWTA 2026 -
SOOTHE THOSE ACHY JOINTS - ONLINEEnrichmentDo you have joints that ache – a knee or hip or back?Whether you have arthritis, bursitis or just creaky joints, this workshop is for you.Joint lubrication exercises are quite simple and easy to do yet produce rather remarkable results by helping to free your joints of pain.We’ll also discuss which nutrients are needed to help keep your joints healthy. This class is online via zoom. You will get an email a couple days before the start of class.Winter/Spring 2026 -
STEM EXPLODING PAINT BOMB ART - Grades K-8EnrichmentGet ready to mix science with splatter in this high-energy, hands-on course where creativity meets chemistry! STEM Exploding Paint Bomb Art invites students to explore the explosive reactions behind color and motion while designing vibrant works of art. Through safe, guided experiments, students will learn the basics of chemical reactions and pressure dynamics—all while launching paint bombs that create stunning abstract masterpieces. Perfect for curious minds who love to get messy and think outside the box, this course is a blast—literally! $32 - Includes all supplies, ingredients + SNACK Instructor: Charlene BzdokWinter/Spring 2026 -
STOP MOTION MOVIES - Gr. 2-8Northwest Talent AcademyHave 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!!!NWTA 2026 -
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