Roseville Area Schools Community Education

Discover the beauty of Polynesia through drawing! In this 4-day workshop, children will create original characters like a spirited island girl and cheeky coconut creatures, as well as traditional Polynesian flower crowns. Artists will also illustrate breathtaking ocean scenes with Waʻa Kaulua boats and the serene landscapes of island huts and native plants. This workshop blends realism with cartoons, using vibrant no-mess materials like colored pencils and markers. Let the islands inspire your young artist! To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

AM/ PM Camp only registration includes 3 hours of themed activities. Full day option includes both AM and PM Camps and "Lets Do Lunch at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center"- a supervised lunch, recess and optional rest time. We require all children to be fully potty trained to participate in camps. This means they can go to the bathroom and clean up independently. AM Camp Only 9:00am-12:00pm Feelings and Friendship Get ready to explore your feelings and make new friends! In this camp preschoolers will embark on a fun journey with beloved characters such as Bluey, Llama Llama, and Daniel Tiger as they discover what it means to be kind, express emotions, and build strong friendships. Each day, kids will dive into exciting stories, hands-on games, and creative activities that teach essential social skills like sharing, problem-solving, and expressing feelings. PM Camp Only 1:00pm-4:00pm Heroic Hearts Get ready to be a hero! In Heroic Hearts, preschoolers will learn about kindness, teamwork, and managing emotions with the help of their favorite superheroes! Each day, kids will join PJ Masks, Paw Patrol, and Spidey and Friends for fun activities and games that teach how to be a good friend, solve problems, and show empathy. It’s a superhero adventure where little ones build confidence, develop social skills, and have a blast! Full DayAM + PM Camp & supervised Lunch 9:00am- 4:00pm Full Day opportunity includes an AM & PM camps as well as a supervised lunch, recess and optional rest time Feelings and Friendship + Heroic Hearts *Lunch is provided for free by Nutrition Services. Follow the link to see an updated menu Summer Lunch Menu To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Step into a world of prehistoric adventure with us in this science class all about dinosaurs. Young scientists will explore the exciting era of dinosaurs through fun activities and educational discoveries. We will unleash curiosity and become dino experts, all while having a ROARING good time! Please pack a nut free snack, lunch and a drink for your child. To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Embark on an enchanting journey through the diverse world of baby animals. Begin with the heartwarming realism of nature's young, from the gentle gaze of a fawn to playful otters. Transition into the whimsical Kawaii style, capturing those irresistibly cute, wide-eyed creatures. Add a twist as we imagine baby animals donning fashionable attire, blending humor with creativity. Dive into legends with mythical baby creatures, merging mystery with artistry. The week culminates in a grand composition, a testament to the skills and passion ignited throughout the workshop. 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!

Unleash your imagination as you journey through the wide-ranging world of LEGO® building. Students working in pairs will build models and discuss the engineering science behind each. This fun, hands-on class shows students how engineering can be fun and silly yet still educational. Students will then be challenged to improve the model and customize their creations. Possible models include the never-look-back machine, skittletops, do-nothing machine, coat hanger daredevil, trapdoor cable car parachute machine, rubber band racer, balloon-powered car, and other crazy action contraptions To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Afterwards, we’ll use storytelling and creative drama to build a backstory for all our new friends. To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Are you curious about how hackers think? Do you love solving puzzles? In this specialty class, you'll experience the exciting world of coding, ethical hacking and cybersecurity. Uncover the techniques hackers use, practice on specially designed websites, and master the skills to protect your online information. Get ready for an adventure playing Capture the Flag Games where you'll crack codes and outsmart cyber threats. Students should have good keyboarding skills. To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Get back into the groove of playing your instrument, learn new skills, and make great memories. Each day, students participate in sectionals and rehearsals in order to prepare for the final concert on Thursday, August 14th at 6:00pm Camp is open to incoming 9th graders all the way through graduating seniors

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 and basic computer skills. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Go Team Go is FULL; if you would like to join the waitlist please contact sarah.drake@isd623.org AM/ PM Camp only registration includes 2 hours of themed activities. Full day option includes both AM and PM camps as well a variety of activities including move and groove time, team building, recess, snack and lunch provided by Nutrition Services AM Camp Life Sized Games 9:30am-11:30am Life-Sized Games: Think BIG! If your child likes board games and interesting challenges, they'll love this camp. We will be creating, and then playing, our very own life-sized games, from giant chutes and ladders to Ker-Plunk and so much more! PM Camp Go Team Go: Sportsmanship 1:30pm-3:30pm Go Team Go: Sportsmanship: Teamwork makes the dreams work! Having good sportsmanship is an important part of having a strong team. In this camp, we will be playing group games to practice encouraging each other and working together to thrive together! Full Day AM + PM Camp Life Sized Games + Go Team Go: Sportsmanship 9:00am- 4:00pm Full Day opportunity includes AM & PM camps as well as a variety of activities including move and groove (active time), Daily Special (fun themed based activity), Team Time (team building/SEL activities) and an afternoon snack. Full Day Schedule 9:00-9:30 Move and Groove 9:30-11:30 AM Camp 11:30-12:30 Lunch and Recess 12:30-1 Daily Special 1:00-1:30 Team Time 1:30-3:30 PM Camp 3:30-4 Snack/ Pick Up *Lunch is provided for free by Nutrition Services. Follow the link to see an updated menu Summer Lunch Menu To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Come join us as we visit the Bell Museum, a natural history museum and planetarium in our back yard! We will take a guided gallery tour through their wildlife dioramas and then journey through space at the planetarium.

AM/ PM Camp only registration includes 2 hours of themed activities. Full day option includes both AM and PM camps as well a variety of activities including move and groove time, team building, recess, snack and lunch provided by Nutrition Services AM Camp News Channel 623 9:30am-11:30am News Channel 623: Lights, camera, action! In this interactive class, students will explore the fascinating world of weather, journalism, and reporting. They'll learn about weather patterns and forecasting, the importance of interviews in storytelling, and how news anchors share information with the public. The fun doesn’t stop there—students will put their skills to the test in a dramatic play area that's been transformed into a news station! PM Camp Young Innovators: Career Exploration 1:30pm-3:30pm Young Innovators: Career Exploration: Get inspired by the amazing ideas of young inventors from around the world! Students will learn about real-life kids who turned their ideas into inventions, exploring how they identified problems and created solutions. Then, they'll step into the inventor's role themselves, brainstorming, designing, and building their very own creations. With plenty of room for imagination and innovation, this class encourages problem-solving, creativity, and thinking outside the box. Full Day AM + PM Camp News Channel 623 + Young Innovators: Career Exploration 9:00am- 4:00pm Full Day opportunity includes AM & PM camps as well as a variety of activities including move and groove (active time), Daily Special (fun themed based activity), Team Time (team building/SEL activities) and an afternoon snack. Full Day Schedule 9:00-9:30 Move and Groove 9:30-11:30 AM Camp 11:30-12:30 Lunch and Recess 12:30-1 Daily Special 1:00-1:30 Team Time 1:30-3:30 PM Camp 3:30-4 Snack/ Pick Up *Lunch is provided for free by Nutrition Services. Follow the link to see an updated menu Summer Lunch Menu To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Let’s travel back in time, before the current buildings and the city, to the local tribes of the Dakota and Ojibwe. We will get the opportunity to learn how they engineered their homes, used the environment to their advantage, identified and foraged plants, crafted tools, and ate delicious wild rice! Students will explore and appreciate indigenous cultures as they learn about each topic.

Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh my! See them all with us at the Como Zoo! Please wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Join us for a trip to Mall of America's Crayola Experience! Come play, explore, and learn about color. Spending money is optional for the Crayola Cafe and gift shop.

Experience the beauty of nature and engage in environmental education at Dodge. The most common farm animal in the world is also one of the most interesting. Get a very close look at the life cycle of chickens on our farm. Tour the coop, hold a chicken, check for eggs and see the free range flock as the roosters crow all the while.

With the guidance of Elpis staff, students will have the opportunity to build bird feeders and nesting boxes using reclaimed cedar wood from old fences. They’ll learn how to use the right tools, figure out the assembly steps, and watch their projects come to life! Elpis is a local non-profit that provides job training, work experience, and employment placement services for young people experiencing homelessness, teen parenting, or involvement in the foster care system. Elpis woodworking trainees manufacture ready-to-assemble project kits, like the kits our students used to make their bird feeders. Elpis interns and staff then lead experiential workshops using the pre-cut materials.

Have a blast touring the unique Franconia Sculpture Garden and playing on its one-of-a-kind playground. In the afternoon, we will venture to Fawn-Doe-Rosa to learn all about native MN & WI animals at Fawn-Doe-Rosa wildlife educational park! Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen and a lunch from home!

Come get up close and personal with reptiles and amphibians from the RAD ZOO! See snakes, lizards, turtles, and even an alligator up close! The group will learn about each animal and their incredible life from a zoologist.

Take a trip to Springbrook Nature Center for a fun day of hiking, birdwatching, and learning about nature! Explore three miles of scenic trails that wind through oak and aspen forests, prairies, and wetlands with floating boardwalks. Along the way, keep an eye out for local wildlife and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.