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"I Love Art" Summer Camp with AbrakadoodleCreativeFor kids that just want to have fun making super cool creations! A camp filled with fabulous art projects. We'll make a paper mache puppy, learn to draw a loon, weave on paper plates, paint a colorful canvas, sculpt a llama and more.Summer 2025
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3D Printing: D&DSTEMLearn the ins and outs of 3D Design and 3D printing with TinkerCAD! While learning 3D design skills, students will make custom D&D D4s (4-sided dice) and D10s (10-sided dice). They'll also do fun D&D-inspired challenges and a mini-campaign while waiting for the prints to finish. Dice will be printed and sent home. Print and material fees are included.Summer 2025
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3D Printing: Jewelry Fabrication & ArtsSTEMBring your creations to life in this 3D printing class. The ancient craft of jewelry making is brought to the modern world using TinkerCAD and 3D printers. Students will learn to build 2D and 3D models on the computer using CAD software. They will design and print a pair of earrings, a ring, or a pendant in this class. Additionally, they will get to bring home two of their 3D creations, and other beaded creations. Printing and material fees are included.Summer 2025
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3D Printing: Product Development & FabricationSTEMThis camp is a hands-on product design class, emphasizing creative thinking and problem solving. Students will explore options to find, modify and prepare 3D files to be brought to life, using a 3D printer. By the end of this course, students will become familiar with the workflow and terminology of digital fabrication. We begin learning by designing and printing functional fishing lures, then continue solving design challenges. Printing and material fees are included.Summer 2025
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Donald Judge (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Adaptive Gymnastics- Elite GymnasticsGymnasticsAges 2-10 Empower your young child with special needs to cultivate a lifelong love of movement. Adaptive classes with EGA provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children explore their physical abilities, build confidence, and discover hidden strengths through the joy of gymnastics. Instructors are specialized and experienced in adaptive techniques. Classes are tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of each child. Student: Instructor ratio: 4:1 (parent or para-educator participation is required)Winter Spring 2025
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Donald Judge (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Adaptive Gymnastics- Elite GymnasticsGymnasticsAges 2-10 Empower your young child with special needs to cultivate a lifelong love of movement. Adaptive classes with EGA provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children explore their physical abilities, build confidence, and discover hidden strengths through the joy of gymnastics. Instructors are specialized and experienced in adaptive techniques. Classes are tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of each child. Student: Instructor ratio: 4:1 (parent or para-educator participation is required)Summer 2025
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Adult/Child Paint DateCreativeThis class is a fun "Date Night" for you and your child to paint together. No experience is needed, this class is about spending quality time with your child and having fun. Each person is provided a 16 x 20 canvas, acrylic paints, and all the supplies needed to create their own masterpiece that can stand alone or be hung side-by-side for a combined work of art. The instructor will lead you step-by-step through the painting.Summer 2025
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Starting SoonAfter School Soccer- Gideon PondSports and RecreationWork on your soccer skills after school. We will work on dribbling, passing, shooting, and learn soccer tricks.Fall 2024
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Art Experiments with AbrakadoodleCreativeIn this camp we will have fun using art materials and science to create some cool special effects. We’ll investigate the world of art and science. We’ll experiment with tinfoil, shaving cream, glow in the dark paint, chalk, glue, salt and watercolor to make interesting and colorful creations. We’ll make cupcakes on canvas with puffy shaving cream frosting, make art that glows, try our hand at foil embossing and more in this in this camp of art experiments.Summer 2025
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Art-rageous Art Camp with AbrakadoodleCreativeExplore your imagination this summer with this camp featuring some of our favorite Abrakadoodle projects. Paint with fish, make sand art, create a jumping frog, paint a colorful canvas, make egg carton animals and more. Create amazing pieces of art. It is sure to be a good time.Summer 2025
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Chic Bee (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Ballet and Tap - TinkerbellDance Studio with Mayer ArtsAges 5-8 Tinkerbell This class includes the Wish Upon a Ballet curriculum with the added fun of tap! Proper terms for dance steps will be taught as well as body awareness to improve posture, strength, and flexibility. Students will gain poise and confidence as they leap and spin! Ballet and tap shoes are required.Winter Spring 2025
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Basketball TYKES DASH SportsDASH Sports CampsDASH Sports Basketball Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the great game of basketball through fun skill-based drills and mini-games. Players will be taught how to properly dribble, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle & wear athletic clothing & shoes. Balls are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.Summer 2025
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PopularBeginner Coder: Pokemon Quest!STEMNew to coding? This camp is perfect for you! Step into the world of Pokémon as you create your very own video game filled with thrilling adventures and your favorite Pokémon creatures. Designed specifically for beginner coders, this camp makes learning coding skills super fun and easy. Work in small teams to build an exciting Pokémon adventure map, code a game to catch Pokémon, design your dream Pokémon team, and even create a duel game to battle against your friends. Ready to code and catch 'em all? Please bring a USB Flash drive to save your projects.Summer 2025
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Minda Haas Kuhlmann (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Blaze Baseball CampBlaze SportsAges 9-15 Participants will improve their ability to consistently hit, field, and accurately throw a baseball through the use of direct instruction and drills supported by Blaze high school baseball players. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in a modified scrimmage on the final day of camp. Camp participants should provide a baseball bat, batting helmet, and a fielding glove.Summer 2025
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Elizabeth Albert (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Blaze Elementary Cheer Clinic and PerformanceBlaze SportsGet an introduction into cheer by learning stunts, tumbling, jumps, dances and more and cheer with the sideline team at part of a home football game - date TBD.Summer 2025
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Heiko Kutzschmar (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Blaze Girls Basketball CampBlaze SportsWork on individual skills and team development with Blaze coaching staff.Summer 2025
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Blaze PerformanceBlaze SportsBlaze Performance is a summer program that will focus on the development of movement, speed, agility and strength for the total athlete. Enhance your athletic performance by preparing for your upcoming season with your teammates at Blaze Performance! Sport groupings are recommended and athletes can be placed in other sessions if needed.Summer 2025
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Blaze Swim and Dive Camp - Introduction to Competitive Swimming and DivingBlaze SportsFor Intermediate Swimmers Entering Grades 5-12 These camps are designed for students who are comfortable swimming at least one length of the pool (25 yards). Participants must be comfortable and safe in the deep end of the pool. Learn competition fundamentals and how to push yourself in a fun and supportive environment. Swim and Dive Camps offer excellent benefits for all levels of experience with a great coach to athlete ratio with 2-3 coaches; participation in both camps is encouraged. Upon completion, participants will receive a swim and dive summer camp shirt as well as information to get connected to BHS high school teams, as well as competitive clubs in the area. Blaze Intro to Competitive Swim (Held at the Burnsville High School Pool) Swim camp will be an introduction to the 4 competitive swim strokes, as well as starts, trunks, finishes and techniques. Improve your skills and learn what competitive swimming is all about. T-shirt provided at end of camp. Camper must bring suit, towel, and goggles. Blaze Intro to Competitive Diving (Held at the Eagle Ridge Middle School Pool) Learn the basics of competitive diving, including numbering, scoring, board approach, etc. Get comfortable jumping, diving (and potentially flipping) off of the one-meter springboard. Former gymnasts are strongly encouraged to try diving! T-shirt provided at end of camp. Camper must bring suit, towel, and goggles. Improve your skills and learn what competitive diving is all about.Summer 2025
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Camp's Got TalentEnrichmentIGM's Summer Camp is full of exciting activities that will get your kids moving! More than gymnastics classes, IGM staff plans exciting games, arts & crafts, bounce house, and open gym time. Enjoy Wacky Wednesdays, Thinking Thursdays, Wet & Wild Fridays and more! You'll have a blast using the trampolines, tumble track, foam pits and mats of all shapes and sizes. Make this an unforgettable summer break full of flipping, jumping and climbing. Morning and afternoon snack are included, bring a packed lunch.Summer 2025
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Forest Service Alaska Region, USDA (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Campfire Cooking with EcoElsaEnrichmentKids will take their fire skills to the next level by not only learning how to make fire and different fire structures but the science of using fire to cook things too! This class will teach all the basics like s’mores and tinfoil packets up to more advanced skills like dutch oven baking and spit roasting over the fire. Your campfire chefs will know how to make full course meals by the end of this class in addition to how to make a fire and manage it safely. Additionally, if your site allows it and there are things in season we may also do some foraging for some of the recipes too! We are working hard to have recipes for all dietary needs that are things kids will enjoy cooking and will be using a lot of raw and unprocessed ingredients and also have vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free options for most of the recipes we make. Please let us know if your child has dietary needs beyond this and we will work with you to make alterations when possible! (ages 9+) Recipe 1 - S’mores Recipe 2 - Skewers Recipe 3 - Tinfoil Packet Hash Recipe 4 - campfire beverages Recipe 5 - pie irons grilled cheese Recipe 6 - Grill basket French fries Recipe 7 - Dutch Oven Monkey BreadSummer 2025
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Chess Club - Winter/Spring OnlyChessGrade 1-5 The "King of Games and the Game of Kings." Chess is a fun game of strategy proven to improve concentration and build brain power. Tuition includes premium subscription to Chess Kids. Subscription includes video tutorials, online practice puzzles and leveled play as well as the opportunity to play other chess club members online from home. When enrollment permits, chess club is divided by ability. Chess clubs are coordinated by Brian Ribnick, coach of the award winning ISD 191 chess teams. Coaching staff ranges from classroom teachers to Burnsville High students with a long-term love of the game.Winter Spring 2025
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Chess Lessons 2025ChessLessons include: End Game, Middle Game, Opening Theory. Chess lessons are held in person at Nicollet Middle School and Virtually. Meeting links are provided via email. Bring a notebook, pencil and chess set to each meeting.Winter Spring 2025
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Chess Summer Camp with Youth Enrichment LeagueChess{YEL!} CHESS SUMMER CAMP For students entering grades 1-5 All levels welcome. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!...Play It! method keeps chess students progressing with 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games and an end-of-week in-class tournament. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Battle summer brain drain...sign up today.Summer 2025
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Coconuts and Crowns: A Polynesian AdventureCreativeChildren will create original characters like a spirited island girl and cheeky coconut creatures, as well as traditional Polynesian flower crowns. They will draw breathtaking ocean and the serene landscapes of island huts and native plants. This workshop blends realism with cartoons, using vibrant no-mess materials like colored pencils and markers. Let the islands inspire your young artist!Summer 2025