Stillwater Community Education

Working in pairs and fostering their natural curiosity, kids 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)

Base Camp offers so many options that we couldn’t pick just one. You’ll get to make several attempts to scale the rock climbing wall or hit a bullseye at the indoor archery range. Along the way, you’ll work on your teamwork and leadership skills as well. Students should bring a bag lunch and a drink. Bus Pick Up: SMS 8:45, OMS 9:00 Returns: OMS 4:15:, SMS 4:30

Learn how to get the help you need with your medical and financial affairs. We will discuss how to ensure your children, grandchildren and other heirs are taken care of in the most effective and least expensive way. Subjects will include durable power of attorney, guardianship, wills, probate, trusts, life estate deeds, joint ownership, medical assistance, and taxes. The class will cover the basic planning choices and is appropriate for young parents, seniors, and everyone in between. A family member may attend at no additional charge.

Would you like to make some jewelry this summer? Do you like working with beading materials? Whether you have an idea in mind or you would like to just create, join us for some time to craft, listen to music and spend time with each other. There will be ideas for jewelry making as well as items you can just create with, as you wish.

Whether you’re attending our weekly open Country Dance Night, or at the local bar, it’s hard to sit and watch then Country 2-Step music comes on! Learn the basics of this traveling dance with some spins and turns, and other patterns, danced with a partner! Learn to dance and meet new friends while having fun!

Learn how to play pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America. The beginner course will introduce pickleball rules, body positioning, footwork, drills and doubles game strategy. Drills and strategy will focus on serves, returns, drop-shots, and dinks. The last 30 minutes of the course will be organized play. Participants can bring their own paddle or borrow one from the PAC. Prerequisites: None

This is a comprehensive casting class consisting of two lessons: you will learn anchored and aerialized casting and line management. At times you will be frustrated but you will have fun and will be able to cast thirty feet….guaranteed! The instructor Mike is the former owner of Bob Mitchell’s Fly Shop and has been teaching fly fishing and casting since 1980.

Bring your child and up to fourteen of his/her friends to celebrate their birthday at the Pony Activity Center (PAC), Early Childhood Family Center (ECFC) or Oak-Land Middle School for a pool party. Birthday groups will have access to one gym for 1.5 hours with 30 minute reserved space for cake and refreshments. Pool birthday parties will have use of the pool for 1.25 hours with 45 minute reserved space for cake and refreshments. There will be staff on site to assist with setup/cleanup of equipment and answer any questions you may have during the party. Appropriate supervision of children (at least 2 adults) is required and must be present for the duration of the party. All food and refreshments are provided by the hosting birthday party group. Tables and chairs will be provided for food and refreshments. Latex balloons are not allowed for birthday parties due to allergies. Registration must be completed 14 days prior to the party date. Cancellations must be made two weeks prior to the party to receive a refund minus the $5 cancellation fee. All children attending the birthday party will need a signed waiver turned in before the birthday party begins. PAC Birthday Parties are intended for children ages 4-12 years of age. Gym games and activities may include: basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, whiffle ball, football and more. The staff will provide the necessary equipment; the host will organize and direct the party games. Parties available on select Saturdays and Sundays. Cost is $100 per party at the PAC. Please contact Sarah Carlton to set up a reservation or discuss available dates - 651-351-8037 or carltons@stillwaterschools.org. ECFC Birthday Parties are intended for children ages 2-6 years of age. We will provide hula hoops, scooters, trikes, play balls, small basketball hoops, gymnastics mats for tumbling, and access to our move and learn climbing town. Parties available on select Saturdays. Time of birthday party is dependent on building schedule. Cost: $155.00 at ECFC / 14 children max / 2 adults must be present for duration of party supervising the group of children. Pool Birthday Parties are intended for children ages 5-12 years of age. One Lifeguard will be provided and 2 adults must be present for the duration of the party. Only Coast Guard approved life jackets are allowed. No rafts, tubes or super-soakers. The Lifeguard will provide life jackets if needed; the host will organize and direct the party games. Parties available on select Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Cost is $225 per party at Oak-Land Middle School. Please contact Facilities to set up a reservation or discuss available dates for ECFC and Pool Parties - 651-351-8454 or heldstabp@stillwaterschools.org.

Bring your child and up to fourteen of his/her friends to celebrate their birthday at the Pony Activity Center (PAC). Birthday groups will have access to one gym for 1.5 hours with 30 minute reserved space for cake and refreshments. There will be staff on site to assist with set up/cleanup of equipment and answer any questions you may have during the party. Appropriate supervision of children (at least 2 adults) is required and must be present for the duration of the party. All food and refreshments are provided by the hosting birthday party group. Tables and chairs will be provided for food and refreshments. Latex balloons are not allowed for birthday parties due to allergies. Registration must be completed 14 days prior to party date. Cancellations must be made two weeks prior to the party to receive a refund minus the $5 cancellation fee. All children attending the birthday party will need a signed waiver turned in before the birthday party begins. PAC Birthday Parties are intended for children ages 4-12 years of age. Gym games and activities may include: basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, dodgeball, whiffle ball, football and more. Preschool games and activities are also available.The staff will provide the necessary equipment; the host will organize and direct the party games. Parties available on select Saturdays and Sundays. Cost is $125 per party at the PAC. There is an additional $50 charge for added spaces. Please contact Sarah Carlton to discuss available dates and set up a reservation - 651-351-8037 or carltons@stillwaterschools.org.

** Please Note, the date in the printed calendar is not correct. This field trip will be on July 30th, NOT on July 24th.** Soak up the summer sun at Minnesota's largest outdoor water park located in Coon Rapids. Have a blast on the water slides, relax in the lazy river or get wacky in the wave pool. Bring along appropriate swimwear and optional money for concessions. Bring a bag lunch and a beverage, as we will eat when we arrive before heading into the park. Bus Pick Up: SMS 9:15, OMS 9:30 Returns: OMS 4:15, SMS 4:30

CHEM stands for Character, Hand, Eye, and Mind. We teach your child accountability, making quick decisions to problem solve, positive attitude, and coping strategies for use on and off the court. Children learn a combination of hand-eye coordination and mental focus to improve and develop fundamentals of each sport. All equipment provided.

All levels welcome. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!...Play It! method keeps chess students progressing with 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games and an end-of-week in-class tournament. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session.

Build It! Code It! Move It! all with the Micro:Bit robot and coding platform. Students will construct and code robots to move, sense their environment, participate in challenges, and more using Micro:Bit.

This course is for all skill levels. Learn the basics of the Rubik's Cube mastering one layer at a time or elevate your cubing with speed solving techniques. Build cube mosaics, explore bluetooth cubes, a variety of twisty puzzles, build a cube solving robot, and compete for prizes! Cubes and detailed instructions are yours to keep!

This course is for all skill levels. Learn the basics of the Rubik's Cube mastering one layer at a time or elevate your cubing with speed solving techniques. Build cube mosaics, explore bluetooth cubes, a variety of twisty puzzles, build a cube solving robot, and compete for prizes! Cubes and detailed instructions are yours to keep!

Athletes benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve. Practice on real obstacles inspired by the tv show such as warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and much more! Kids ages 6-13 of all experience levels will learn the styles and techniques to develop their ninja skills with over 40 different obstacles! This 8 week long course consists of six practices and two competitions (weeks 4 and 8). Class is located at the Conquer Ninja Gyms - Woodbury (707 Commerce Dr. Suite 120, Woodbury, MN 55125)

This is a great camp for the inspiring crafter! We will create several random craft projects including hydro dipping, dot painting, fiber crafts, mixed media, garden crafts, wall art, food crafts and a few surprises! You will leave with several finished projects. This camp will be held outdoors, weather permitting.