Roseville Area Schools Community Education

Online Virtual Class: Design your 3D pocket monster using TinkerCAD. This course will introduce students to using CAD modeling & design software. One Pokémon will be printed offline and mailed home. Pokémon is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. This camp is not affiliated with them. Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: TinkerCAD Website (login information is provided during class) 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 ready to launch learning sky-high! In this action-packed STEM session, kids design, build, and blast their own air-powered rockets while discovering the science of motion, pressure, and flight. Each launch sparks curiosity, creativity, and confidence as young engineers test their designs and compete for the longest flight. It’s hands-on science that feels like play because when learning takes off, imagination soars! This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school. Students participating in these classes will check in with Friendship Connection, receive a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

In this rainy month, students will explore the magic of rain and the science behind it! Through creative storytelling and outdoor play, students will learn how rain helps plants grow, fills our rivers, and brings new life to the world around us. This theme encourages curiosity about nature, problem-solving through exploration, and appreciation for the Earth’s natural cycles. This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school. Students participating in these classes will check in with Friendship Connection, receive a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

Get ready to take flight with imagination and innovation! Students are invited to join us for Aviation Invention Day, where they’ll step into the shoes of young engineers and inventors. Together, we’ll explore the wonders of flight through hands-on activities including designing paper planes, crafting creative aircraft models, and testing how far their inventions can soar! This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school. Students participating in these classes will check in with Friendship Connection, receive a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

Step into the sweet world of Candyology! This exciting STEAM adventure combines science, creativity, and hands-on fun with a sugary twist. Kids will design and build candy machines, craft vibrant candy fish aquariums, and engineer thrilling candy rollercoasters. It’s a delicious mix of learning, building, and tasting that turns candy into an unforgettable educational experience!

We’re going to explore our newest gadget at Falcon Heights Friendship: the Cricut! Students will be able to design, cut, and create their very own T-Shirts to take home. We invite students to flex their creative designer muscles in this exciting, crafty camp. This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school. Students participating in these classes will check in with Friendship Connection, receive a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

Online Virtual Class: Join us on an epic adventure for all ages and experience levels. D&D is a timeless role-playing game that helps kids develop math, storytelling, and collaboration skills. Work in small groups of 4-7 students to complete this one-shot campaign! Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. 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.

This program offers a crash course in coding your own games on Scratch. Students will create and develop 3-4 basic games while learning many foundational computer science skills with boundless potential for creativity and expansion. Apply your Scratch coding skills to robotics or continue creating games. Test your robots by solving specific challenge problems generated during the program!

Calling all curious 2nd–4th graders! This year’s theme invites students to become young archaeologists as they explore how scientists uncover clues about the past. Over 10 hands-on sessions, students will: Learn about archaeology and the process of discovery Build creative models using the SPIKE™ Prime robotics kit Design and program simple robotic features Work as a team to solve challenges and share ideas Create a final archaeology-themed model to showcase Teams will present their project at the FLL Explore Festival on April 25. Come join the adventure!

Join us for some cool afternoons of hands-on winter science fun! We’ll be experimenting with ice, creating mini snowstorms in a jar, and testing what makes things melt or freeze faster. Kids will explore, build, and discover through frosty STEM challenges that are sure to make science sizzle even in the cold! This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school. Students participating in these classes will check in with Friendship Connection, receive a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

Online Virtual Class: Customize your gaming experience! Learn to make Java mods for Minecraft Java Edition Minecraft using MCreator. Basic computer skills are required. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This class is not affiliated with them. Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: MCreator (download instructions and setup information will be provided before class) Minecraft Java Edition ($30, not required for the class, but is needed to use the mods later) 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 fizzing, bubbling discovery! Young scientists will explore simple science concepts through hands-on experiments that spark curiosity and creativity. From lemon volcanoes and magic milk to homemade play-dough each session invites kids to uncover the “WOW!” in everyday science. This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school. Students participating in these classes will check in with Friendship Connection, receive a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

Rev up your creativity! In Motor Madness, come join forces to race, build, and brainstorm as you design wild obstacle courses and thrilling challenges for remote control cars. Test your driving skills, tweak your car for speed and precision, and see who can master the ultimate course. It’s teamwork, tinkering, and turbo-charged fun all in one! This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school. Students participating in these classes will check in with Friendship Connection, receive a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

Online Virtual Class: Collaborate with fellow students to construct a city! Students will be sent their completed world files after class. Beginners and experienced Minecrafters alike will love this action-packed camp. We will be using Minecraft Java edition. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios. This class is not affiliated with them. Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, tablets, and phones DO NOT work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone, and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition ($30; more information will be provided before class) 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.

Online Virtual Class: Join us in this new multiplayer Minecraft class. We will go over basic, and not so basic building techniques. Then Work alone or collaboratively to complete building challenges on our Tech Academy Minecraft server. Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition ($30, more information will be provided before class) 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.

Unleash your creativity as you work collaboratively! Create a world with others in four unique, themed quadrants. Build different biomes or base a section on your favorite movie or video game! Meld your quadrants with bridges and separate them with moats of water, lava, or even the void! Students will get a copy of the world map to take home and expand on. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB drive to save your games. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them. 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.

Online Virtual Class: In this class, we introduce students to programming concepts using Scratch. Learn to create an interactive 2D video game using your favorite Pokémon characters. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Pokémon is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. This camp is not affiliated with them. Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: Scratch Website Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class) 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 the Friendship Connection Potion Lab! Kids become junior scientists as they mix, fizz, and bubble their way through hands-on chemistry experiments. From color-changing “potions” to fizzy reactions and glittery slime, everyone will explore how different ingredients react to create something magical! This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school. Students participating in these classes will check in with Friendship Connection, receive a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

Dive into the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and crystals! Along the way, they'll explore the science of Earth's layers, identify different types of rocks, and even take home their very own geode. Perfect for curious minds who love science and a little bit of sparkle! This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the cube and become a true master? Join the Rubik's Cube Conquerors, where we take your love for twisting and turning to the next level! This dynamic club is designed for speedcubers and puzzle enthusiasts who crave the challenge and thrill of solving the iconic Rubik's Cube.

Let’s become mini architects as we design cool contraptions, test out awesome structures and tackle fun building challenges. Every week brings a new LEGO adventure full of creativity, teamwork and tons of hands-on fun! This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school.

Let’s become mini-engineers as we design cool contraptions, test out awesome structures and tackle fun building challenges. Every week brings a new LEGO adventure full of creativity, teamwork and tons of hands-on fun! This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school.

Step into the world of secret agent science! Young scientists in this class will unravel espionage mysteries through fascinating experiments like creating invisible ink. Learn the science behind hidden messages and more while honing your spy skills. Get ready for a thrilling journey where science meets secrecy, and every discovery holds the key to unlocking hidden knowledge! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Step into the frosty fun! Kids will uncover the wonders of cool chemistry as they build and melt a charming snowman, then create shimmering snow slime to take home. This exciting class blends winter magic, sparkling creativity, and scientific discovery! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.