WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

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 at White Bear Lake Drivers Education. Once you go to the A+ Driving website you will then select in-person classes or distance learning. Class Description .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 meeting 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'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.

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.

Adult & Child Class (18 months - 6 years) Give dad a hole-in-one this Father's Day with the perfect gift crafted by you! Swing away and let your creativity drive you as we use an array of materials to construct a super jumbo golf themed Father’s Day card. Show dear old dad that you will always be his little caddy! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Create your own stop-motion animation using characters from the Harry Potter and Fantastical Beasts series. Students will build and design magical-themed scenes and props. Then, they will handle all the technical details of filming scenes, including stop-motion, digital editing, special effects, and transitions to the movie. Students will create digital animations and participate in our Harry Potter-themed STEAM activities. Bring a USB drive on the last day.

Learning to code is fun, especially when you are coding a Minecraft adventure of your own! Create amazing Minecraft creatures to then code and create your personalized Minecraft adventure game you can show and share with your friends. In small teams, create a treasure map where your character needs to find a diamond trove, survive lava, get away from dangerous creatures, and so much more. Please bring a USB Flash drive to save your projects.

Dive into more advanced computer science topics, including augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Computers are getting smarter every day due to advances in machine learning algorithms. Coders can teach computers to recognize faces, play games, and find patterns. In our class, we will create a chatbot, Rock Paper Scissors game, and more. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day.

Learn to code in this class using Scratch, designed for budding programmers. We offer a unique learning environment to introduce girls to fundamental coding concepts in a collaborative and supportive environment. Students will be creating a game with unique backgrounds and characters. This is an excellent introduction to the principles of game design and interactive storytelling. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Students should have basic reading skills.

3D Printing is here to stay! This class is for students who have no or limited experience with 3D Printing and is ideal for students who like to draw, design and see their creations come to life. Students will be learning the ropes of 3D modeling and printing and use Tinkercad to design parts for their robots. By the end of the week they will have 2 Dc-powered robots - a sketchbot and a drive bot. Students must be comfortable with using a laptop and mouse to design their creations

New to coding? Then this camp is for you! Create an amazing Pokemon adventure in a video game of your own creation! Specially designed for beginner coders, we make it extra fun for kids to pick up coding skills in a themed camp they love. In small teams, create your own universe of magical pokemon creatures to escape an adventure map, code a catch-pokemons-game, design your own pokemon team, and create a game to duel against friends. Please bring a USB Flash drive to save your projects.

From a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars comes to life! Work on a stop-motion animated Star Wars short. Students will create and design out-of-this-world scenes, vehicles, starships, and props. Then, our instructors will take students through the entire digital filmmaking process from start to finish. Students will create a Star Wars animation and participate in other Star Wars-themed STEAM activities. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Students should have basic reading skills.

Get Ready to Dink, Drive, and Volley While Having Fun with TGA! Led by trained and vetted coaches, TGA Pickleball camp uniquely combines athletics, academics, and life lessons to create a fun, active, and entertaining camp experience. TGA camps include skill development, lessons on rules & etiquette, and activities that explore academic concepts through the lens of the sport. All levels/abilities are welcome and equipment is provided. NEWCOMERS GET A TGA HAT STUDENTS EARN COLOR-CODED TGA WRISTBANDS AT EACH MILESTONE MAXIMUM 10:1 STUDENT-TO-COACH RATIO

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the future of technology with our day camp. If you're curious about how computers can learn, make decisions, and even think like humans, this camp is your gateway to the world of AI and ML. Discover what AI is all about and explore its various applications in today's world. Learn about AI the fascinating possibilities it holds. 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.

Join TGA for a full day of active fun where you'll experience the best of both worlds with our Tennis and Pickleball Camp! Led by our team of trained and vetted coaches, our full-day camp seamlessly blends athletics, academics, and life lessons to deliver an engaging and entertaining experience. Whether you're perfecting your serve and volley on the tennis court or mastering your dink, drive, and volley on the pickleball court, our camp offers skill development, lessons on rules and etiquette, and activities that tie into academic concepts. Open to all levels and abilities, we provide all the necessary equipment for both sports. Plus, first-time students receive a TGA hat and student handbook, and newcomers to the full-day option get a TGA hat as well. As you progress, you'll earn color-coded TGA wristbands at each milestone, and with a maximum 10:1 student-to-instructor ratio, you'll receive personalized attention every step of the way. Come join us for a day filled with learning, laughter, and lasting memories!