Stillwater Community Education

Inspire a passion for innovation! The Bakken Museum inspires a passion for innovation by exploring the potential for science, technology, and the humanities to make the world a better place! Come explore the connections between history, science and engineering. You will discover connections with artifacts, experiments, scientists, and inventors. We will eat lunch after checking things out, please bring a bag lunch and a drink. Bus Pick Up: OMS 8:30, SMS 9:00 Returns: SMS 1:45, OMS 2:15

Come explore the connections between history, science and engineering through The Bakken Museum's exhibits. You will discover connections with artifacts, experiments, scientists, and inventors. We will eat lunch after, please bring along a bag lunch and a drink. Bus Pick Up: OMS 8:30, SMS 9:00 Returns: SMS 1:45, OMS 2:15

Join us for a day filled with STEM discovery learning concepts including energy, forces, simple machines and logic. The day will include icebreakers, Ozobot robotics programming, the physics of archery forces and group problem solving challenges. Please pack a bag lunch and a drink for this trip. Bus Pick Up: SMS 8:45, OMS 9:15 Returns: OMS 3:45, SMS 4:15

Join us for a day filled with STEM Discovery, learning concepts including energy, forces, simple machines and logic through a variety of activities! The day will include icebreakers, Ozobot robotics programming, Archery forces, physics and group problem solving challenges. Please pack a bag lunch and a drink for this trip. Bus Pick Up: SMS 8:45, OMS 9:15 Returns: OMS 2:45, SMS 4:15

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 crazy in the wave pool. Bring along appropriate swimwear and optional money for concessions. Bring a bag lunch, as we will eat when we arrive before heading into the park. Bus Pick Up: SMS 9:15, OMS 9:45 Returns: OMS 3:45, SMS 4:15

Fencing is one of the fastest growing sports in the USA. Come and learn about this sport deemed the "sport of the intellectual athlete." Both new and experienced students are welcome. We supply safety swords, protective masks, chest plates and jackets. Safety is our first priority. Olympic coach Ro Sobalvarro trains our instructors and writes our curriculum. Visit youthenrichmentleague.com for a more thorough explanation of the Youth Enrichment League fencing program, coaches and philosophy.

Explore the Minnesota Zoo and check out the exhibits and trails including Discovery Bay, Medtronic Minnesota Trail, Russia's Grizzly Coast, Tropics Trail and more! Bring a bag lunch and a drink or money for concessions. We will visit the Omnitheater at 12:00 to watch America's Wild. Bus Pick Up: SMS 9:00, OMS 9:30 Returns: OMS 3:30, SMS 4:00

Explore the Minnesota Zoo and check out the exhibits and trails including Discovery Bay, Medtronic Minnesota Trail, Russia's Grizzly Coast, Tropics Trail and more! Bring a bag lunch and a drink or money for concessions. We will visit the Omnitheater at 12:00 to watch America's Wild. Bus Pick Up: SMS 9:00, OMS 9:30 Returns: OMS 3:30, SMS 4:00

Excitement runs high in this thrilling new musical adaptation of the favorite childhood adventure story. Enter Sherwood Forrest with Robin Hood, the legendary hero! Wielding a bow and arrow, Robin and his merry men join forces to stand up for what's right. But in this hilarious new take on the fabled story, Robin and his friends are full of hijinks, clowning and fun - and they'll include the audience in the action. Don't be surprised if you're asked to yell out, "They went that way!" or cheer, "Long live Robin Hood!" in the swashbuckling musical. We will eat lunch when we arrive, so please pack a bag lunch and a drink. Bus Pick Up: SMS 10:45, OMS 11:15 Returns: OMS 2:15, SMS 2:45

Join us while we check out one of the largest aquariums in Minnesota! Learn about scientific topics and get curious about marine phenomena in the natural world. Come face-to-fin with thousands of creatures, learn about their habitats and get a little hands on while feeling starfish and other marine animals. Please eat before the trip and bring a snack for the bus as there is no location to eat lunch on the trip. Bus Pick Up: SMS 10:45, OMS 11:15 Returns: OMS 2:45, SMS 3:15

Interested in Government? Come with us to visit the State Capitol and attend a "Taking Issue, Making a Stand" lesson where students will find out how and where citizens get involved in government, then conduct their own legislative hearing to debate a real issue. We will also search for art in the capitol becoming junior art historians. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on the lawn. Please bring a bag lunch and a drink.