District 622 Community Education

Experience Carpenter Nature Center after hours! Join Carpenter Nature Center naturalist for an evening around a campfire learning about some of the animals that call the Nature Center home. Participants will also partake in a short hike on flat, paved trails (less than half mile). Finish the program with some delicious s’mores. Preregistration is required; space is limited.

Join a Dodge Center naturalist for a farm tour of Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove! Meet farm animals as you explore the historic barn, poultry pens, bee apiary, and wide pastures. Michelle Hubbard This activity is customized for adults with cognitive developmental disabilities.

"Exploring Photography" is an engaging and hands-on 3-day summer camp designed for students in grades 3-8 who have an interest in discovering the art and science of photography. This dynamic camp aims to introduce participants to the fundamentals of photography, foster creativity, teach technical skills, and teach phot editing.

This camp will energize and excite students by combining the LEGO® building system's versatility and the Mindstorms EV3 (the most sophisticated microcomputer brick ever made by LEGO®). Working each day in teams, students will construct fun LEGO® models, experiment with programs, and compete in robotic challenges. Robot building, block programming, and teamwork will be part of each day's activities. The final challenges will be centered around hitting targets and a sumo battle. Students will be working in small teams of 2-3.

Get creative while turning random pieces of fabric and ribbon into decorative flowers that can be displayed or worn on your favorite hat, jacket or outfit. Have fun as you cut, hand-sew, or glue together various colors and patterns uniquely you. Finish by embellishing your flowers with specific buttons and bobbles! $5 supply fee payable to the instructor in class. Bring to Class: fabric scissors, a sharp pencil or fabric marking pen, glue gun if you have one. Sandra Bengtson For Classes at John Glenn Park in the front parking lot and enter through door 3N – Activities Entrance. For Classes at Gladstone Park in the main lot on Manton St and enter through door 1E. The gym is to the right of the lobby and the classrooms are down the first hallway on the left.

This class will provide participants with the fundamentals of fantasy football. If you are new to fantasy football, this is the class for you! Participants will learn how to draft players (there will be a mock 4 round draft0, understand important terms and abbreviations needed to succeed in fantasy football, be provided tools (websites) that make it fun and easy to compete week to week, and how to begin a league. Participants will learn how fun and easy fantasy football can be. Matthew Dodge

Spend the morning at FOX 9 KMSP Broadcast Center in Eden Prairie to be a part of the live studio Audience of The Jason Show. After the show, we will have lunch at Scoreboard in Minnetonka with their special of the day. After lunch, we visit the Pavek Museum with over 12,000 square feet of antique radios, televisions, and broadcast equipment on display. Learn how pioneers in electronic communication created enormous impacts on the evolution of our society. We will have a brief welcome and then a self-guided experience. NOTES: The studio requests we wear solid, bright colors photograph best. The studio is usually kept at a cooler temperature so please bring a sweater or dress in layers. Fee includes coach bus, show tickets, museum fee, and lunch. Departure / Return from Mahtomedi Education Center. 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi Bus Departs: 8:15 am sharp Bus Returns: 3:45 pm

Join us in visiting the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis! The market is home to over 50 vendors including specialty produce and grocery items, and locally made jewelry and crafts. It also has a wide array of restaurants featuring gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, and kid-friendly options. We will start our morning with a guided historical tour of the market, then we will explore, shop, and eat on our own. Bus departs from Mahtomedi District Center 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 at 9:15 a.m. and returns at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Take me out to the Ball game! Field Trip to St. Paul Saints Baseball Game. What's better than spending a summer day watching a baseball game with friends? Join us for a fun afternoon watching the St. Paul Saints play at CHS Field in St. Paul. Game starts at 1:00 pm NOTE: Transportation and game tickets are provided with registration. Bring a credit card for any refreshments you would like to purchase at the game. Bus leaves Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi Departs: 11:30 AM Returns at approximately 4:30 PM

Skyhawks flag football is the perfect program for your young athletes who want a complete introduction to America's Game or for those who simply want to brush up on their skills in preparation for league play. Through our 'skill of the day' campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning - all presented in a fun & positive environment. The week ends with the Skyhawks Sports Bowl, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron!

Learn how to save, store and preserve seasonal fruits and vegetables to enjoy the best flavors and highest nutrition for as long as possible. This class introduces the many different methods of food preservation. Ramsey County Master Gardener

Indulge in the flavors of Provence, the enchanting region known for its vibrant cities like Marseille, Nice, and the glamorous Riviera. Our culinary journey will showcase the region's signature ingredients such as garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, saffron, and fragrant herbs. Prepare to tickle your taste buds with a delightful menu featuring vichyssoise, potato galettes, saffron rice, coquilles Saint-Jacques à la provençale, and a classic crème caramel. An additional $17 ingredient fee is required on the day of the class, payable directly to the instructor, Laurel Severson. Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience celebrating the rich gastronomic heritage of Provence! For Classes at John Glenn Middle School Please use the front parking lot for parking and enter through door 3N – designated as the Activities Entrance.

Make garden butterflies out of recycled aluminum cans. You will paint 3 butterflies that you can use to decorate your garden or indoor planters. Rene Turner This activity is customized for adults with cognitive developmental disabilities.

Did you know that hand embroidery has been practiced around the world for centuries and includes over 300 different stitches? Join us for this introductory class where you’ll learn 10 basic stitches including the Running, Back, Chain, and Blanket stitch, a French Knot, and more. Leave class with a completed project and the confidence to tackle hand embroidery on your own. Bring a 6” embroidery hoop and scissors. $5 supply fee paid to instructor Sandra Bengtson For Classes at Gladstone Park in the main lot on Manton St and enter through door 1E. The gym is to the right of the lobby and the classrooms are down the first hallway on the left.

Make and bake these tasty, single serve pies that you can hold in your hand. No plates or forks needed! Cheryl Gysbers This activity is customized for adults with cognitive developmental disabilities.

Discover the rich culture of henna. Henna is a dye prepared from the leaves of a henna tree, also known as Egyptian privet. Henna is temporary body art resulting from the staining of the skin from the dyes. After stains reach their peak color, they hold for a few days, then gradually wear off, typically within two to three weeks. Learn the basics of henna tattoos and practice them. The instructor will fill in or finish your henna design and take-home henna cone. All the materials will be provided. Swetha Avula For Classes at John Glenn Park in the front parking lot and enter through door 3N – Activities Entrance.

Herbs pack a lot of flavors that help improve the taste of many foods. Get to know some of the herbs commonly used in cooking and learn how you can use them year-round. Ramsey County Master Gardener

How do you pay for the nursing home and still leave assets for the next generation? Many updates for 2021 in the ever-changing estate planning laws and great increases in nursing home costs, this is a concern for many. Understand what your options are, get your long-term care finance questions answered and learn how to plan and place your assets to meet your future goals. For this class, park in the main lot on Manton St and enter through door 1E. The gym is to the right of the lobby and the classrooms are down the first hallway on the left.