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5th Grade Learn to Ski day!
Calling all 5th grade students!Come and join us for a non-school day trip to Wild Mountain on Monday, January 28thThe price includes*: Transportation, lift ticket, rental (helmet included), and a lessonPICK UP SITES: You may choose Lincoln Elementary or Oneka Elementary for the bus: Bus Departs Lincoln 8:30am, Oneka 9:00am Bus Returns Oneka 4:00pm, Lincoln 4:30pm Students must ride their assigned bus to and from the hill. Switching between buses will not be allowed. Parent/Guardian chaperones welcome! If you're interested in chaperoning, please sign up below. Chaperones must be: 21 years or older. Pass a background check Able to commit to the whole day Available from 8:00am pm until approximately 4:30pm Specific chaperone duties include checking students onto the bus, riding to and from the hill on the bus, staying until all students have been picked-up, and overseeing student behavior on the trip. Chaperones are required to check with the safety patrol while on duty. Information will be provided. Chaperones will be given a free lift ticket, and bus transportation *Please plan on bringing a bagged lunch, food can also be purchased on siteAll students and chaperones will be required to wear a helmet. No helmet, no lift ticket! -
ACT Preparatory Course
Advantage Educational Programs offers its ACT preparatory courses to juniors and seniors at White Bear Lake High School. Courses are designed for students who wish to improve their test-taking skills and improve their overall scores on the ACT (American College Test).Focal points of this twelve-hour class include diagnostic testing, vocabulary development, intensive mathematical review, reading comprehension improvement, science reasoning, concentration improvement, overcoming test anxiety and time management.Tuition is $140 with all class materials included. Students who participate in an Advantage course may repeat the course as often as they wish in any of our winter/spring, summer or fall classes – FREE OF CHARGE. -
Archery: Club
Students Grades 2-12. Learn how to sight, stand, aim, shoot, and have fun in the sport of archery! There will be NASP approved archery equipment available for all to use. The season is December 3 - April 22Practice: MondaysTime: 5:30pm - 7:30pmLocation: North Campus CafeteriaCoach Becky Lassila / 651-357-6970 / wblarchery@gmail.comInformational Meeting Night: Details coming soon! -
Archery: Competitive
Students in grades 3-8 can participate in 5 archery competitions. Other tournaments are available and encouraged. To register for these tournaments contact Coach Lassila. The season is November 27 - April 5Practice: Tuesday and ThursdayTime: 6:00-8:00pmLocation: North Campus CafeteriaCoach Becky Lassila / 651-357-6970 / wblarchery@gmail.comInformational Meeting Night: Details coming soon! -
Be Prepared, Not Scared!
Have you ever seen someone fall and hurt their leg? Or perhaps you know someone who's been very ill? Have you ever been near an accident? Imagine being able to help out in each of these situations - that's what First Aid is all about. Children can make a difference in an emergency situation and the most important thing is for them to know simple basic first aid steps to follow in different situations. Topics include: recognizing an emergency and knowing what to do, calling 911, basic first aid techniques, personal safety tips, tricky people, gun and fire safety. Students attend this class independently. Parents are encouraged to review the take home information and discuss it with their child.Please note: This is a 2-hour class. -
Child & Babysitting Safety Class
Learn the responsibilities of being a prepared, safe, responsible, and professional babysitter. Topics include starting your own babysitting business, child development, behavior guidance, supervision, proper feeding & diapering techniques, personal safety, medical emergencies, basic first aid care and fire safety. Instructor provides baby dolls, bottles, diaper supplies for hands on participation skills. The course is developed by the American Safety and Health Institute and approved by the American Pediatrics Association. Class participants receive a CABS book and ASHI certification card. Students attend this class independently. Parents are encouraged to review the take home information and discuss it with their child. Students can bring a snack. -
DIY Fidget Camp
This camp we will be making our own fidgets!! We will make stress balls, bead spinners and more! -
FLEX at Central
FLEX After School Programming is now FREE!!Have your middle school student stay after school in a supervised setting. In additional to hanging out with friends, we can provide academic support, enrichment classes, recreation time, that may include time in the gym or outside, services and leadership and field trip opportunities on non-school days. Students can come Monday-Thursday or just when they need to.At the end of FLEX each day, students can transport themselves home, be picked up by a parent or ride the Activity Bus home after FLEX. See the Activity Bus Schedule to find a stop near your home! Activity Bus Schedule Contact us for more information at 651-407-7511. -
FLEX at Sunrise
FLEX After School Programming is now FREE! Have your middle school student stay after school in a supervised setting. In additional to hanging out with friends, we can provide academic support, enrichment classes, recreation time, that may include time in the gym or outside, services and leadership and field trip opportunities on non-school days. Students can come Monday-Thursday or just when they need to. At the end of FLEX each day, students can transport themselves home, be picked up by a parent or ride the Activity Bus home after FLEX. See the Activity Bus Schedule to find a stop near your home! Activity Bus Schedule Contact us for more information at 651-407-7511. -
Fairy Gardens
Have you ever dreamed of a magical place where everything is peaceful, tiny, and filled with fairies and butterflies? Join us as we make our very own fairy gardens. Personalize your garden with themed decorations, greenery, and figurines.Tue, Wed, Oct 23 - Oct 24 3:50 - 5:00 PM Otter Lake Elementary School Grades 2nd - 5thView more infoStarting Soon -
Fairy Tale Science
Once upon a time young scientists spent the week helping Goldilocks, the Three Little Pigs, and all of their fairy tale friends solve problems. Using classic fairy tale stories as the starting point for each challenge, campers will brainstorm, design, and build solutions to help fairy tale characters solve their problems. Can you build a house strong enough to withstand the Big Bad Wolf’s huffs and puffs? -
Field Trip: Crayola Experience
Crayola Experience is packed with 24 hands-on, interactive family attractions where color, chemistry, and technology magically combine to create a colorful adventure for your child. Explore Melt & Mold where you can create everything with melted wax or create your very own Crayola crayon at Wrap It Up! -
Field Trip: Grand Slam
Laser tag, mini golf, arcade, oh my! Join us for a trip to this great location with hours and hours of entertainment! Unlimited go-carts, batting cages and trampoline time as well as hot dog lunch included.Waitlist -
Field Trip: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Whoville is experiencing a seemingly unstoppable crime wave—and who, oh who will save Christmas? CTC’s all-time audience favorite musical brings alive the songs, the story and the Seuss in mega-doses of spirited storytelling and fanciful rhymes. Come boo the most loathed Christmas villain—and woo-hoo! for a beloved holiday tradition guaranteed to grow anyone’s heart three sizes.Waitlist -
Field Trip: Mill City Museum
We are going to explore the lively Mississippi riverfront, checking out why Minneapolis used to be the World's Largest Flour Mill and checking out what it was like in the flour mill. We can't wait to discover and explore this fun museum and learn how grain becomes flour! -
Field Trip: Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium
Come with us and encounter a vast array of sea creatures including sharks, rays, and tropical fish! We will also be learning about food chains and how each animal plays a part in a program called What’s for Lunch? -
Grandmasters of Chess Fall
New and returning students invited. Each Youth Enrichment League Chess class follows four basic components: •Teach It!… Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. •Practice It!…Students practice positions set by the coach to improve their understanding of the concept. •Puzzle It!… Students are given chess puzzles (constructed by WIM Serafima Sokolovskaya) and work with coach guidance to solve them. •Play It!… Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. Coaches often feature in-class tournaments during the session. -
Home Alone!
Just mention the words “Home Alone,” and children think of the excitement depicted in the movies of the same name. The reality of being home alone can evoke fear and anxiety in many children. Whether left alone for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, children should feel comfortable being alone. This workshop for children will address several topics relating to being “Home Alone” including personal safety tips, tricky people, basic first aid, fire safety, handling the unexpected, internet safety, gun safety, dealing with loneliness and boredom, storm safety, dealing with siblings as well as trust and honesty. Students attend this class independently. Parents are encouraged to review the take home information and discuss it with their child. Students can bring a snack. -
Let's Draw!
If it’s drawing, sketching, and cartooning you’re after, then this is the class for you! In this introductory drawing class, we’ll learn basic techniques and principles of drawing as we create puppies, ponies, people, and more. The kids will master a simple step-by-step method that is essential to creating memorable drawings. Each child will receive their own take-home How to Draw booklet! -
Lever Developers
STEM Enrichment using LEGO® bricks for the 21st Century learner. Students use LEGO® bricks to build a dragster, balancing beam and design their own catapult. Then they use that project to explore the basic engineering concepts - this session is focused on levers concepts. Finally, they play with their project, modify it, create extensions and have fun working with it. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. -
Little Bears Culinary Camp!
Join us in creating some delicious treats! We will be incorporating many valuable life skills: measuring, reading, teamwork, safety that are sure to have your Little Bear become an aspiring chef!Full -
MN Swordplay Fencing
Whatever you are looking for in the sport of fencing there is something for everyone! Fencing is a vigorous sport that develops stamina, quick reactions, speed, accuracy of movement and excellent coordination. More than a game fencing requires a mental attitude of self-discipline involving total manipulation of mind and body in perfect harmony. It utilizes natural body movement to create simple and effective self-protection techniques with the sword. All participants are encouraged to have fun no matter what their ability. Attacking, defense, timing and intense tactics are all integrated into this beginning class. Whether you're fencing for a good work out, or gaining points for the Olympics, fencing is fun for the whole family. We provide everything needed to fence (mask, jacket, glove, and weapon). Fencers need only to come dressed comfortably (for freedom of movement) including long sweat pants and running shoes. -
Magical Foods
How would you like to try Mermaid toast, Unicorn smoothies and rainbow grilled cheese?! We will experiment with unique foods and make tasty treats. See what 'magic' you can make in the kitchen while learning about some mysterious creatures!Popular -
Middle School Dance
Join us for a Middle School Dance at Central! There will be music and dancing, refreshments, and quieter activities for those that choose! Music will be selected by middle school students.
