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Ages	6 yr. - 11 yr.

1, 2, 3 Math & Me!

Camp Small Wonders is a summer school program filled with a variety of themes and adventures that will fill your summer full of memories. Come discover the “fun” in learning. Summer classes are held at the Crystal Lake Education Center, 16250 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville and are for preschool children ages 3-6 who can toilet independently 1, 2, 3 Math & Me! You’re invited to join us for hands-on, active learning as we explore numeral recognition and math skills with our preschool friends. We’ll read stories, move our bodies to music, play games, build and create together as we experience how enjoyable math exploration is. 244-14 Tuesday July 9 9:00-11:30 B-24 $31 Fore more information call 952-232-3001

Tue, Jul 9

Ages	3 yr. - 6 yr.

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2/3s Literacy and More

This is a 14 week class and the sliding fee starts at $182. Explore activities and routines that promote pre-reading, writing and math skills and concepts in an early childhood classroom environment that promotes peer interactions. Children will participate in learning experiences to develop communication, fine motor skills, language development and more. Parent sessions targeted to 2-3 year olds connect you with other parents and a parent educator. Here you will learn and discuss early development, literacy knowledge, social emotional skills and more.

Fri, Jan 26 - May 10

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Ages	2 yr. - 3 yr. ^{11 m}

250 Legitimate Home-Based Business Ideas - Online Course

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make extra money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Jump into this comprehensive business startup workshop and discover: 250 legitimate home business ideas, mandatory legal documentation, many ways to market your product/ service and how to take tax deductions. If you really want to succeed in a home business, this step-by-step session is a must!

Wed, Jul 10

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Online

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3D Printing

Grades 2-6 Bring your creations to life in this 3D printing class. The ancient craft of jewelry making is brought to the modern world using TinkerCad and 3D printers. Students will learn to build 2D and 3D models on the computer using CAD software. They will design and print a pair of earrings, a ring, or a pendant in this class. Additionally, they will get to bring home two of their 3D creations. Printing and material fees are included. This is a “Pay Later” course! That means, you can register for this class and reserve your spot without paying today. Approximately one week before class (as indicated upon registration) the class will automatically be charged to your saved payment method, unless the class cancels. You can also choose to fully pay ahead of time. Please reach out with any questions you have, 952-232-2150.

Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Jul 25

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Century Middle School

2nd - 6th

4 Successful Strategies To Protect the House, Farm, Cabin & More

The concern: Our family has cabin, homestead, hunting land, farm or second home: How do we protect this family legacy and love its use and enjoyment into the future? The problem: Various sources and forces threaten its very existence: The nursing home and Medicaid (MA), estate taxes, family divorces, creditor and bankruptcy issues, taxes and operating expenses, unequal resources of owners, the in-laws, and use and enjoyment equality. The answer: We will provide real-life solutions and explore four paths to resolution that will solve our problems without driving the family apart or sacrificing the family legacy asset.

Mon, Aug 12

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Community Learning Center

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A Camping We Will Go!

Camp Small Wonders is a summer school program filled with a variety of themes and adventures that will fill your summer full of memories. Come discover the “fun” in learning. Summer classes are held at the Crystal Lake Education Center, 16250 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville and are for preschool children ages 3-6 who can toilet independently. A Camping We Will Go! Our classroom will be transformed into a campground, as we venture into the woods to sleep in a tent, roast marshmallows by the fire and look at the stars. Together we will paint with items from nature, create s’mores trail mix, and explore nature play dough. Creativity and imagination will make this camping trip one to remember 244-26 Thursday August 1 9-11:30 B24 $31 For more program information call 952-232-3001.

Thu, Aug 1

Ages	3 yr. - 6 yr.

A Parent’s Guide to TikTok

Have you heard about the latest new app called TikTok? Learn how it’s used and how parents can also help their kids stay safe while on it. You’ll leave the class with helpful action items with your family to help gain a better understanding on what to do/what not to do within the app. The class will help set up a healthy foundation for technology habits your family members can use for the rest of their life hether in school or in their professional careers.

Thu, May 16

12:00 - 1:00 PM

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ACE After School Homework Enrichment Program- CMS

The ACE (Academics, Competencies, Enrichment) Program is an after-school, ISD194 staff supervised program for students in sixth through eighth grade at Century, Kenwood Trail and McGuire Middle Schools. The program provides a positive and safe environment for students to receive homework help. In addition to homework help, students will have the opportunity to, receive help with organization, and also participate in other enrichment activities. After-school enrichment programs have been shown to help improve student’s confidence, academic achievement, creativity, time management skills, influence teamwork, and relieve stress on working families. Each day students will be provided an after school snack included in the program fee. For more information on the program, please contact pamela.mcnutt@isd194.org or call 952-232-2172. Fee Assistance available for those who are on the Free/Reduced lunch program. To complete the Fee Assistance request form, CLICK HERE

Tue-Thu, Apr 16 - May 30

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Century Middle School

6th - 8th

ACE After School Homework Enrichment Program-MMS

Tue-Thu, Apr 16 - May 30

2:50 - 3:50 PM

McGuire Middle School

6th - 8th

Adventures in Art

Grades K-5 Sample lots of different kinds of art in this fun and creative camp. We’ll use paper mâché, clay, canvas, chalk, paint and more to create some fabulous art. Make a colorful paper mâché donut, sculpt some silly snails, learn how to make prints with your own print plate, paint a canvas, and more. This is a “Pay Later” course! That means, you can register for this class and reserve your spot without paying today. Approximately one week before class (as indicated upon registration) the class will automatically be charged to your saved payment method, unless the class cancels. You can also choose to fully pay ahead of time. Please reach out with any questions you have, 952-232-2150.

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

K - 5th

Alphabet Adventures

Alphabet Adventures . . . Now I know my ABCs, won’t you come and learn with me? Make the alphabet come to life through a wide variety of arts and crafts activities. Alphabet Adventures will expose your budding scholar to learning letter-sound relationships, letter formation and sensory experiences. Get ready for an adventure with the alphabet! Research shows that kids lose an average of one month of learning over the summer break. Help your child retain and gain knowledge in an engaging environment by enrolling now in these summer classes. Small Wonders Alphabet Adventures will run from June 16th to August 20th. Small Wonders Preschool teachers provide lessons and activities that are both educational and fun for your preschool age child. Whether you are a brand new preschooler or a returning preschooler, these classes will provide young learners with the opportunity to develop their creativity and discover the world around them. For returning preschoolers, these classes will offer your child the routine they have learned through the school year and for new preschoolers, these classes will help your child start the new school year with confidence! No class June 19th or July 2,3,4. Class Options for 3 year olds, 2 years before kindergarten Room D40 244-01 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 11-August 15 9:00-11:30 am $813 Class Options for 4 year olds, 1 year before KG or going into Kindergarten Room assigned after registration 244-02 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 11-August 15 9:00-11:30 am $813 244-03 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 11-August 15 12:30-3:00 pm $813 The above summer classes are $813 or 9 total weeks in June, July, and August. For your convenience the summer fee can be split into 3 separate payments. $271 will be charged when you register, with $271 auto charged 7/1/24 and $271 on 8/1/24. Students will be grouped by age when possible.

Ages	4 yr. - 6 yr. ^{6 m}

12:30 - 3:00 PM

Ages	4 yr. - 6 yr. ^{6 m}

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Alphabet Adventures with Wonder Zone

Alphabet Adventures for students enrolled in Summer Wonder Zone Summer is a time to be creative, explore new worlds, develop new skills and have FUN! Students registered for Wonder Zone summer child care will attend Alphabet Adventures with Small Wonders on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Class sizes are limited to encourage a focused and dynamic learning environment. Children will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Children enrolled in Wonder Zone Child Care must be enrolled in Small Wonders Alphabet adventures. Small Wonders Summer fee is $813. For your convenience, the summer fee can be split into 3 separate payments. $271 is due at time of registration, with $271 on 7/1/24 and $271 on 8/1/24. Small Wonders Summer class is an am or a pm only. The only full day option is to also sign up for the Wonder Zone Child Care component. Please remember that Small Wonders and Wonder Zone are two separate programs. If you need child care you must sign up for both Small Wonders and Wonder Zone. This registration if for the Small Wonders Preschool portion only. Class Options for 3 year olds, 2 years before kindergarten Room B-26 244-04 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday June 11-August 15 $813 Class Options for 4 year olds, 1 year before KG and going into Kindergarten Room A-16, A-17, or D-42 Children will be evenly divided into either an am (9:00 to 11:30) class or a pm (12:30-3:00) class in order to staff appropriately at both Small Wonders and Wonder Zone. Please indicate on your registration if your child will be attending afternoon swimming lessons. 244-05 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday June 11-August 15 $813

Ages	3 yr. - 6 yr.

Mon, Tue/Thu, Fri, Jun 17 - Jun 21

American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Classes

No age requirement, however, student must be able to perform successful compressions (2 inches in depth) on an adult manikin. Come learn from some of the best instructors in Minnesota! CPR Professionals has just celebrated its 19th year training and we are excited to move into the Lakeville area to offer classes. We customize these courses specifically to the group and have fun realistic scenarios to practice real life emergencies. First Aid classes start at 1:30 pm and take approximately 1.5 hours CPR classes start at 3 pm and take approximately 2 hours Choose from the following classes: BLS Provider: Medical level CPR class for medical professionals. 2 year AHA certificate included. All ages are covered including AED, ambu (artificial manual breathing unit) bag, oxygen, choking and changes for professional rescues. $98 Heartsaver CPR: Non medical CPR class for daycare providers or anyone needing a 2 year AHA certificate. All ages are covered including AED and choking. $86 Same class with no AHA certification (great for parents just wanting CPR knowledge): $63 Heartsaver First Aid: Non medical first aid. You can choose an adult certification or pediatric if you are a daycare provider or just want more information specific to children. We cover numerous scenarios from head injuries to heart attack to seizures to dehydration to so much more. $86 Same class with no AHA certification: $63 Heartsaver CPR/First Aid: Combination class of both gets you a discount price. $150 Same class with no AHA certification: $127

Sun, Apr 28

1:30 - 5:00 PM

Community Learning Center

Sun, May 19

1:30 - 5:00 PM

Community Learning Center

Sun, Jun 23

1:30 - 5:00 PM

Community Learning Center

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Art Studio with Young Rembrandts

Grades K-5 There’s no better way to get a jump in spring than with our fun Young Rembrandts cartoon class. Your student will be exposed to the excitement of drawing and animating dinosaur expressions and funny anime characters. These drawings will delight our students as they learn how to draw dynamic figures and action-filled scenes. Your funny bone will be tickled when you see the humorous, floral-inspired personas created in our flower characters lesson. And we’ll have an enormous amount of fun as we draw cartoon animals of all shapes and sizes doing their favorite hobbies.

Awesome Robotics for Kids

Grades 1-4 Using the latest WeDo® 2.0 system that LEGO® has to offer, ignite the STEM spark in your child with this amazing camp. We are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and want to instill this in your child too. Fostering their natural curiosity, kids, working in pairs, will explore logic, pattern recognition, and math concepts as they are challenged to build increasingly sophisticated designs. As they do so, they’ll also develop basic programming techniques using custom-made programming blocks in PCs. They will have hands-on experience effectively using gears, axles, and connector blocks in the robotic challenges. (No LEGO® is taken home) This is a “Pay Later” course! That means, you can register for this class and reserve your spot without paying today. Approximately one week before class (as indicated upon registration) the class will automatically be charged to your saved payment method, unless the class cancels. You can also choose to fully pay ahead of time. Please reach out with any questions you have, 952-232-2150.

1:00 - 4:00 PM

1st - 4th

Baby Animal Art Camp

K-5 Embark on an enchanting journey through the diverse world of baby animals. Perfect for young artists eager to explore varied artistic styles while celebrating the charm of baby animals. Enroll today for a blend of creativity and cuteness! *This is a “Pay Later” course! That means, you can register for this class and reserve your spot without paying today. Approximately one week before class (as indicated upon registration) the class will automatically be charged to your saved payment method, unless the class cancels. You can also choose to fully pay ahead of time. Please reach out with any questions you have, 952-232-2150.

Mon-Fri, Jun 10 - Jun 14

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

K - 5th

Babysitting 101

Age 10 1/2-15 Gain the skills and confidence to be a great babysitter. This course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role plays and lively discussions. It teaches young people how to: Care for children and infants Handle emergencies Communicate effectively with parents Make good decisions, solve problems and stay safe Bring a peanut free snack and water to class.

Tue, Jun 18

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Ages	10 yr. ^{5 m} - 15 yr. ^{11 m}

Thu, Jun 27

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Ages	10 yr. ^{5 m} - 15 yr. ^{11 m}

Wed, Jul 10

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Ages	10 yr. ^{5 m} - 15 yr. ^{11 m}

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Be a Better Writer 10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Writing Now - Online Course

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects, and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest.

Sat, Jul 13

3:00 - 6:00 PM

Online

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Beginner's Guide to Getting Published - Online Course

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop is for you. Learn to become a published writer overnight, submit manuscripts the correct way, find the right publisher for your work, write irresistible query letters, determine when and how to get an agent and 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer.

Tue, Jul 9

6:00 - 8:00 PM

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Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Free Blog - Online Course

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Online blogging is a great way to get the word out about you, your service, your product, or information you want to share! You will learn step-by-step how to: * start a FREE blog with WordPress * choose a blog template * emphasize your blog content with a creative name * use your unique voice to share your expertise * connect your domain/website You will also learn how to earn an income with your blog, including links to other websites and advertising on your blog, as well as increase your internet ranking. A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class.

Wed, Jul 17

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Online

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Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers - Online Course

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Thu, Jul 18

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Online

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Broadway Bound! Musical Theatre Camp

Ages 11-16 Looking for a musical theatre activity for your child? Join the cast of the Broadway Bound summer camp! Students will work on musical theatre scenes and put on a free performance at the end of the week. Camp activities include scenework, developing acting skills, learning basic musical choreography, increasing singing confidence, and collaborating with other performers of the same age. No experience necessary. Location: Eastview High School (6200 140th St. W, Apple Valley, MN 55124)

Mon-Fri, Aug 12 - Aug 16

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Eastview High School

Ages	11 yr. - 17 yr.

Bubbles and Rainbows

Camp Small Wonders is a summer school program filled with a variety of themes and adventures that will fill your summer full of memories. Come discover the “fun” in learning. Summer classes are held at the Crystal Lake Education Center, 16250 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville and are for preschool children ages 3-6 who can toilet independently. Bubbles and Rainbows Bubbles and a rainbow of colorful centers will make this a favorite summer camp! You might get a little messy as we experiment with bubbles and create rainbow sun catchers. The science is simple, the colors are vivid and the singing will be music to our ears! There will also be a colorful and bubbly collection of literature that will have you floating on air with excitement! 244-15 Wednesday July 10 9:00-11:30 B24 $31 For more program information call 952-232-3001.

Wed, Jul 10

Ages	3 yr. - 6 yr. ^{6 m}