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Important Legislated Update: There has been an important update to the MN Statute regarding 55+ Accident Prevention courses. During the 2024 legislative session a change was made to the Accident Prevention Course Rule. Effective July 2024, the new rule states that the course must be a total of at least 4 hours. This means a first-time participant can take a 4-hour program as their initial training – the 8-hour will no longer be a requirement. If you're 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance and improve your driving skills. The course, developed by the National Safety Council, teaches basic crash prevention techniques and has a proven record of reducing traffic violations and incidents. It's taught by experienced, professional traffic safety instructors, including officers of the Minnesota State Patrol. The class consists of lecture, films and discussions. There is no behind-the-wheel driving and there are no tests. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state-approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10%, three-year discount on auto insurance. After you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to give to your insurance company. Instructor: Minnesota Safety Council. Their Mission: To strengthen individuals, families and organizations by helping prevent injuries and support safer, healthier lives. The Minnesota Safety Council is a member-based, private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries - a leading cause of death, disability and economic loss. We offer traffic programs for the workplace and the larger community, including defensive driving classes for mature drivers and interactive online programs for teens. Since 1928, our sole focus has been to make Minnesota a safer and healthier place to live. The Minnesota Safety Council is a chapter of the National Safety Council.

Please register on the A+ Driving School website on their website which can be found by clicking here. Once you go to the A+ Driving website you will then select in-person classes or distance learning. Class Description is below. . . . . . . . . . . This 30-hour program will be conducted by a certified instructor from A+ Driving School and will fulfill the state driver’s education requirement. The course will address the “how to” and “whys” of safe driving. The format of the class will be lecture and active discussion. After completion of the program, students will be able to set up and participate in behind the wheel sessions to meet the six hour state requirement. Students may start classroom driving lessons at age 14, take the Knowledge Test and obtain their Instruction Permit at age 15, and take the Road Test and obtain their Provisional License at age 16. To be eligible to take the Road Test, students must have had their Instruction Permit for a minimum of six months. The Driver's Education Program is divided into two phases: Classroom Phase - teleconference/in-person This phase includes the required 30 hours of classroom instruction that prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and to take on the responsibility of driving. If a lesson is missed, a make-up lesson can be arranged with the office at either the next White Bear session or at another of A+'s locations. Behind-the-Wheel Phase After students pass the permit test, they are required to complete six hours of driving lessons. The lessons are provided in three, two-hour lessons. The lessons are one-on-one instruction with instructors licensed through the MN Dept. of Public Safety. Students can be picked up from and dropped off at home, school or work. Detailed information about scheduling the behind-the-wheel lessons will be provided. Parent Involvement A+ Driving School is proud to offer a parent informational meetings in White Bear Lake. **Attending this class will meet the requirement to REDUCE the number of hours that students need to drive with a parent from 50, to 40 hours.**

Please register on the A+ Driving School website on their website which can be found by clicking here. Once you go to the A+ Driving website you will then select in-person classes or distance learning. Class Description is below. . . . . . . . . . . This 30-hour program will be conducted by a certified instructor from A+ Driving School and will fulfill the state driver’s education requirement. The course will address the “how to” and “whys” of safe driving. The format of the class will be lecture and active discussion. After completion of the program, students will be able to set up and participate in behind the wheel sessions to meet the six hour state requirement. Students may start classroom driving lessons at age 14, take the Knowledge Test and obtain their Instruction Permit at age 15, and take the Road Test and obtain their Provisional License at age 16. To be eligible to take the Road Test, students must have had their Instruction Permit for a minimum of six months. The Driver's Education Program is divided into two phases: Classroom Phase - teleconference/in-person This phase includes the required 30 hours of classroom instruction that prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and to take on the responsibility of driving. If a lesson is missed, a make-up lesson can be arranged with the office at either the next White Bear session or at another of A+'s locations. Behind-the-Wheel Phase After students pass the permit test, they are required to complete six hours of driving lessons. The lessons are provided in three, two-hour lessons. The lessons are one-on-one instruction with instructors licensed through the MN Dept. of Public Safety. Students can be picked up from and dropped off at home, school or work. Detailed information about scheduling the behind-the-wheel lessons will be provided. Parent Involvement A+ Driving School is proud to offer a parent informational meetings in White Bear Lake. **Attending this class will meet the requirement to REDUCE the number of hours that students need to drive with a parent from 50, to 40 hours.**

If you love art, this is the ultimate camp for you! Join us at this one-of-a-kind art camp and let the good times roll as we create amazing projects with all sorts of art materials like watercolors, pastels, clay, canvas and more! We’ll draw, paint, sculpt, and collage amazing projects to take home. Animals, landscapes, cupcakes, and funny characters are part of this awesome camp. P

In this outrageously fun camp, we’ll explore both edible and traditional art forms. Each day will be a new adventure using edible dough, candy, chocolate, sprinkles and more to craft sweet treats that are not only beautiful but also irresistibly yummy. Along the way we’ll have fun drawing, painting, and sculpting clay. From crafting fun food characters to designing beautiful art projects, there’s no limit to your creativity. And, of course, we’ll wrap up each day by making an amazing edible creation to take home.

Is fashion your passion? Then get ready for a fabulous time at this one-of-a-kind camp where you’ll unleash your inner designer! Create chic accessories like purses and necklaces, and sketch your own trendy shoes, clothes, and accessories just like a pro. We’ll groove to your favorite tunes, design up a storm, and even have a nail-painting party! With all-time favorite activities and exciting new projects, this camp is a must for fashion lovers

Unleash your imagination and creative skills! In this exciting camp, we’ll start each day with a fun and playful creativity challenge or game to spark your inspiration. From there, we’ll dive into drawing, painting, sculpting, and more to create your own masterpieces. Using materials like watercolors, oil pastels, and clay, you’ll explore a variety of techniques while having a blast.

Get ready for an art experience that’s out of this world! In this unreal camp, we’ll dive into mind-blowing artistic techniques while using the coolest materials like glow-in-the-dark paint, glitter glue, metallics, and more to create masterpieces that shine, sparkle, and glow. Each day offers a new chance to unleash your creativity, bringing bold colors and imaginative designs to life.

Traditional classroom format with in-person instructors who present test-taking strategies, critical review and time management for all testing areas of the ACT. This 12-hour course meets one day each week for four weeks.

Although live instruction is always optimal for ACT instruction, Advantage offers a self-paced option for students who are unable to attend an in-person or virtual course. Instructional videos and slides are pre-recorded and provided online. Upon request, students who are registered for the In-School ACT Prep Course or the Virtual ACT Prep Course can also access this online course at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. You have one year to finish this course.

The virtual classroom is structured the same as the in-school course. The only difference is the virtual option takes place with an Advantage instructor in an interactive online classroom. Internet connection and access to a computer or laptop is required. Class recordings are available for students who need to make up any missed classes.

Join a professional Game Master as you learn how to build a Dungeons and Dragons character, and then set out on your Adventures! D&D is one of the greatest games of all time, but it comes with a demanding learning curve and a time commitment that can feel overwhelming. Let the Game Masters at Badwolf Adventure Studios remove the many barriers players experience and allow you to become engrossed in the story instead of the rule book. You’ll get lost in a world where choices are infinite, but consequences are mandatory.

Join us for a special Dungeons & Dragons Learn-to-Play session, designed for parents and their children to enjoy together! Participants will learn the ins and outs of this classic tabletop role-playing game with a hands-on instructor. They’ll then create a character and enjoy a short segment of gameplay using what they’ve learned. Math, team-building and critical thinking skills will be highlighted throughout the session. You need nothing to play; simply show up and we’ll take care of the rest! Each child and parent must register separately. Multiple families may be part of the same group.