Orono Community Education - Youth Enrichment / Mind Motivatorshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-28T19:46:05-05:00The World's Most Interesting Placeshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6985/summer-2024/the-world-s-most-interesting-places2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Travel with us to the most interesting places on Earth. Is it possible to survive in the Antarctic? Why is Iceland such a popular tourist destination? Discover the world’s most remote wildernesses and what life is like in the most densely populated cities. Learn about indigenous people’s tribal lifestyle.The Ancient Worldshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6991/summer-2024/the-ancient-worlds2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Where would you go if you could travel in time? We will explore different eras – including the Roman era (make a volcano in Pompeii), Ancient Greece and Mount Olympus (Percy Jackson anyone?) and the Egyptian Era (create a treasure map to find stolen pyramid treasure and become a mummy). Join us for the adventure!</p>Service Counts!http://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7028/summer-2024/service-counts2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Here’s your chance to make a difference! Explore how volunteering can help you live and understand the traits of our school’s Character Counts program. In this adventure, learn about community needs, develop leadership skills, and use your strengths and talents in new ways.Idea Launchhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7030/summer-2024/idea-launch2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Got a great idea you’d like to share with the world? Bring your idea and we’ll learn how to bring it to life. Even your wildest ideas can become a reality! From prototype to marketing, you’ll be in the driver’s seat as you watch your idea come alive.Book Clubhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7052/summer-2024/book-club2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Join the club! Start with a “book tasting”, where we talk about different books and collectively decide on one to read together. Gather for an exploration of stories told by authors and discuss what each of us learns the story. End the week with a creative project about our chosen book.</p>TV News Reportinghttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7016/summer-2024/tv-news-reporting2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Learn how to sniff out a good news story and write a 30 second news script you can then report live on the air! Showcase the differences between news types and grab your audience’s attention with hot headlines to give them the real scoop.History's Mysterieshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6990/summer-2024/history-s-mysteries2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Use your detective skills and logic to solve some of the world’s greatest mysteries. Some of the mysteries include the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, Stonehenge, the Medieval Sorcerer’s Stone, and the lost continent of Atlantis. Use your deductive reasoning skills to find the clues and perhaps, finally solve some challenging historic mysteries!Summer Chesshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6793/summer-2024/summer-chess2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>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 a ChessKid.com membership for the session.</p>Writer's Workshophttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7020/summer-2024/writer-s-workshop2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>This class is recommended for students that possess strength in writing and have a strong desire to further develop their writing skills. Learn a variety of different writing styles, peer editing, the revision process, and more! Take home our class published class anthology.</p>Camp Emojihttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7072/summer-2024/camp-emoji2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Explore your feelings in this interactive camp designed to help students learn about, manage, and identify emotions. Students will engage in skill and community building, movement activities, and art to increase their emotional vocabulary and coping skills.</p>Nifty Numbershttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6999/summer-2024/nifty-numbers2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Learn about math using balls, dice, cars, and toy animals. Explore math concepts through a variety of books, blocks, playdough and other hands-on materials. Math is a language, and if we don’t use those skills, we lose them. There will even be math snacks!</p>Shark Tankhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7025/summer-2024/shark-tank2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Create a product and then pitch your idea to the “sharks.” Students also take on the role of the shark to evaluate their classmates’ pitches and decide which businesses they would like to invest in. Whoever gets the most investments becomes the top entrepreneur!</p>Olympic Adventures: Reading, Writing & Funhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7014/summer-2024/olympic-adventures-reading-writing-fun2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Discover the excitement and diversity of the Olympics. Go on an exciting journey of exploration through reading and writing with the backdrop of the Olympics. Engage in art, writing, picture books, and story-telling sessions all about the Olympics and our favorite Olympic athletes.</p>Taco Truckhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7077/summer-2024/taco-truck2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Welcome to the taco truck business! Use math skills to build and design your own business. Plus, the food isn’t just good... it’s great! Find out what it takes to make a food truck a reality. This will be supreme!</p>Reading is for Heroeshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7000/summer-2024/reading-is-for-heroes2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Using toys and play figures, we will reinforce reading skills by creating and writing our own stories, playing phonics games and more! We will read, create scenes, and write stories. Students are encouraged to bring their own play figurines to class to use in creating stories.Geographic Kidshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6996/summer-2024/geographic-kids2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Explore the continents of Africa, Europe and Asia, learn mapping skills, try native foods and hear great stories. Discover the landforms and animals there. Broaden your understanding of the world through literacy and geography.</p>Energy Bushttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7054/summer-2024/energy-bus2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>All aboard as we fill our personal buses and learn skills that encourage positive thinking, kindness, being brave, team building skills and more! Through stories and games we will learn to work as a team, respect others and what we can learn from mistakes. Build your positive energy and learn new skills to use everyday!</p>Podcasting 101http://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7010/summer-2024/podcasting-1012024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Join us to learn what makes a podcast worth listening to. We'll explore the different kinds of podcasts out there, and ultimately, you will write and produce your own podcast episode!</p>Make Your Own Moviehttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6982/summer-2024/make-your-own-movie2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00The era of silent films was often considered the Golden Age of Hollywood. After watching Buster Keaton’s “The General,” groups will write, direct and star in their own silent film. We will watch movies from multiple genres including action, adventure, comedy, suspense and mystery.Passport to Travelhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7040/summer-2024/passport-to-travel2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Travel to different continents and “stamp your passport” while seeing the sites and attractions each place has to offer. Learn about the famous geological structures, architecture, art, monuments, exhibits and much more! See the endless possibilities of the world from the safety of our classroom.Puzzle Partyhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7046/summer-2024/puzzle-party2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Solve word puzzles, number puzzles and riddles using your critical thinking skills. Create your own puzzles and follow clues to solve unique problems. Race the clock as you assemble jigsaw puzzles. You and your friends will go wild over all the puzzles!</p>Extraordinary Peoplehttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7048/summer-2024/extraordinary-people2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>The world we live in did not transform overnight. To make a change, you must be brave enough to ask big questions and stand up for the change. Learn about the sacrifices, failures and successes extraordinary people around the world had to experience to be the change they wanted.</p>Light Bulb Labhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7049/summer-2024/light-bulb-lab2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Become an author and illustrator for your very own book! Through the pages of books we can learn life lessons, tell stories and expand our way of thinking. Explore different genres and authors, then become one yourself. Put your pen to paper and let your imagination run wild!</p>Books with No Wordshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7076/summer-2024/books-with-no-words2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Get ready for creative storytelling! Wordless books build important literacy skills. By looking at the characters and their actions, you can create stories in their own words. Work on summarizing, making inferences and descriptive writing. A picture really is worth a thousand words.</p>Can You Crack the Case?http://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6977/summer-2024/can-you-crack-the-case2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Calling all detectives - a mystery lies before us! We will gather evidence and work together to solve a series of mysteries and puzzles. You will need to use your best detective skills to crack the case!</p>Explore Minnesotahttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6976/summer-2024/explore-minnesota2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Explore our great state of Minnesota. Discover Minnesota history, animals, plants, famous foods and traditions. We will explore with art, use our math and reading skills and develop a greater understanding of this marvelous state.</p>Animal Adventureshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7043/summer-2024/animal-adventures2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Animals are located almost everywhere in the world. Be a zoologist and learn about different animal groups and what makes each group so special. Then, journey around the globe to explore the animal groups in each continent and climate.</p>Pancake Proportionshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7022/summer-2024/pancake-proportions2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Do you love pancakes? Use math in a real-world way as you use tables and graphs to learn about ratio, rate and equivalent proportions. We’ll even cook up a pancake party!Choose Your Adventure: Writers Labhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7017/summer-2024/choose-your-adventure-writers-lab2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Explore the genre of multi-path stories by writing your own! Break down the planning process for a multi-path story, help develop multiple plot twists, and collaborate with other young authors. We will also play games to get your mind energized.Board Game Designhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7019/summer-2024/board-game-design2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Playing games engages your mind and inspires ideas. You will design your own board game and play each game to get feedback on what is great and ways to improve. Take home your own unique board game!</p>Mathematic Mastershttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7056/summer-2024/mathematic-masters2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Practice makes perfect! Use foundational math skills to better your practice and speed. Learn to think about math in fun and creative ways. You will work your brain through fun math games and activities to keep your skills sharp and improve!</p>Snack Attack Mathhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7079/summer-2024/snack-attack-math2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Numbers are all around us in our everyday lives. Apply math skills in fractions, addition, subtraction and conversions to the creation of tasty treats! Strengthen your knowledge of math concepts through measurements, timing, budgeting and more. Bring your appetite for numbers! </p>Public Speakinghttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6983/summer-2024/public-speaking2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Public speaking is a skill that many young people find challenging. We’ll learn the secrets of how to be a strong public speaker. You will get the opportunity to plan, practice and give your speech on a topic of your choice.</p>Mindfulness Mattershttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7024/summer-2024/mindfulness-matters2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Mindfulness practices teach strategies to reduce stress, and manage emotions. Learn how the brain works, how to be more mindful of your surroundings and about self-care. Increasing your self- awareness can lead to higher academic learning and positive social interactions. We will learn to recognize emotions, handle relationships, and to become more self-aware. Join us for an afternoon of relaxation and calm.Roll the Dice on Numbershttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7060/summer-2024/roll-the-dice-on-numbers2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>It is AMAZING how fun learning math can be when it involves dice and cards. We will build number recognition, number printing and adding and subtracting skills. It's NOT a wild card that children will improve math abilities AND have fun!</p>Journalinghttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7011/summer-2024/journaling2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Journaling is a great way to express gratitude, reflect, and be creative. Journaling can also take many form! We’ll explore different types of journaling, including: travel, art, bullet, and mindfulness.</p>Earth Projecthttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7027/summer-2024/earth-project2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>A new, untouched island has been found. Create an island that is desirable to live on with a small carbon footprint. Students will perform calculations and choose what type of agriculture they will use for 1,000 citizens. They will also create a map that serves as an island blueprint.</p>Board Games for Learninghttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7057/summer-2024/board-games-for-learning2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Board games are a great way to connect with family or friends, while having fun at the same time. Using board games to learn can enrich active learning and social skills. Explore and learn about the world of board games while forming connections within the class.</p>Camp Emoji: Road to Middle Schoolhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7074/summer-2024/camp-emoji-road-to-middle-school2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Using the foundation of the original Camp Emoji, Road to Middle School offers an opportunity to prepare for the adjustment to middle school. Explore your feelings in this interactive camp designed to help students learn about, manage, and identify emotions. Students will engage in skill and community building, movement activities, and art to increase their emotional vocabulary and coping skills.</p>Leadership Academyhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7013/summer-2024/leadership-academy2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>This leadership class will help you discover and define your leadership style. We will work on goal setting, conflict management, and group process. Establish a solid leadership foundation as you enter your young adult years.</p>Journey to Your Dreamshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7029/summer-2024/journey-to-your-dreams2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00What do you imagine for your future? Explore a variety of colleges and careers! It doesn’t have to be a mystery, and it’s fun to learn about all of the different options out there. Students will explore their interests and discover exciting experiences for their future!Let's Plan a Vacationhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6984/summer-2024/let-s-plan-a-vacation2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Do you like to travel? Discover the secrets of planning a dream vacation! Begin by learning about some of the best vacation destinations in the world. After learning tips on how to find the best deals on airfare and hotels, you will research and plan your dream vacation.The Amazing Racehttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6978/summer-2024/the-amazing-race2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Join us for our very own amazing race! Students will virtually travel around the world and race to solve a variety of challenges inspired by different countries. The challenges will include solving math problems, building STEM contraptions and reading scripted texts.</p>Book Creationshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7037/summer-2024/book-creations2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Create a book, or two, or three! Focus on your writing and creativity while creating a book about something you’re passionate about. Books can be made from surprising and fun materials. Discover new ways to express yourself.</p>Camp Emoji: Road to Kindergartenhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7073/summer-2024/camp-emoji-road-to-kindergarten2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Using the foundation of the original Camp Emoji, Road to Kindergarten offers an opportunity to prepare for the emotions of starting school. Explore your feelings in this interactive camp designed to help students learn about, manage, and identify emotions. Students will engage in skill and community building, movement activities, and art to increase their emotional vocabulary and coping skills.</p>World Travelershttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/6975/summer-2024/world-travelers2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Step into the shoes of a world traveler. We will explore a variety of different countries, learn about their culture, language, foods, traditions and geographical landmarks. Choose a country you would like to learn more about. Lead your own virtual travel and explore all that the country has to offer.</p>AI Explorershttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7012/summer-2024/ai-explorers2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Curious about how Artificial Intelligence is changing our world? Join us for some exploration as we learn about different types of AI and their impacts on the world around us.</p>Wild About Wordshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7078/summer-2024/wild-about-words2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Nouns, verbs, adjectives and more! We’ll explore the parts of speech through activities, crafts and games. Join a word scavenger hunt, create your own MadLibs, play games like Bananagrams, Scattergories and Scrabble, read poems, and do several activities related to the parts of speech.Writing Inspirationshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7039/summer-2024/writing-inspirations2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Calling all creative writers! Use experiences and your surroundings as inspiration to spark your imagination to write a creative story. We will strengthen our creative writing skills by drawing inspiration from music, nature and more. See how we are a pencil away from a great story!</p>LitCamphttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7001/summer-2024/litcamp2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Build your reading and writing skills this summer. Read a variety of genres that focus on the seven character strengths and learn about characters who have used these strengths to make the world a better place. Reach your full potential and discover your natural motivation, curiosity, and confidence.Space Academyhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7065/summer-2024/space-academy2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Let’s explore space in our out-of-this world camp. Through stories and science, we will jump into our rockets and discover that there is no place like space!Clubhouse Chesshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7038/summer-2024/clubhouse-chess2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Learn the basics of chess, how the pieces move, piece value and the basics of strategy and gameplay. The class includes instruction, activities and an opportunity to try new skills with an opponent.</p>Whole New Worldhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7050/summer-2024/whole-new-world2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Climb aboard as we travel around the world in our classroom. We will explore different cultures, food, dances, rituals and daily life across the world! Each day we will dive into a new country and learn the differences that spread across the blue seas and green land!Buggy About Mathhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7080/summer-2024/buggy-about-math2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Catch the math bug! Investigate math by learning about size, quantities, patterns and more. We’ll even create our own math bugs. This is a fun way to exercise math skills and discover a few new bugs at the same time.</p>Camping Taleshttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7067/summer-2024/camping-tales2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>From wildlife spotting to campfire cooking and stargazing, there are so many memories to be made while camping. Whether you plan to pitch your tent in the woods or in your own backyard, get excited to get back to nature. We will read some of our favorite camping books, create stories and celebrate camping.</p>Picture Books & Play IIhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7059/summer-2024/picture-books-play-ii2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Building on the Picture Books and Play class, this second round introduces different children’s books than the class offered earlier this summer. Enjoy picture books by favorite authors. Enrichment and fun continues as book themed games and learning centers are introduced. This will be a sure hit for children who are excited about MORE books!</p>Rubik's Cube Solvershttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7042/summer-2024/rubik-s-cube-solvers2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Learn the basics of how to solve a Rubik’s Cube and how to read and memorize algorithms. Practice the step-by-step process of starting with a mixed cube to a completely solved cube. You can become a Rubik’s Cube master!</p>Math Escape Roomhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7044/summer-2024/math-escape-room2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Solve each case of math problems before time runs out! Each day, we will escape a new room using common math concepts. Are you a mathematician that can beat the clock?Energy Labhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7053/summer-2024/energy-lab2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Almost everything we do requires energy. Through hands-on projects, we will learn about the basics, forms, and uses of energy, as well as conservation strategies.Camp Emoji 2.0http://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7075/summer-2024/camp-emoji-2-02024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>New curriculum! Recommended for students that have taken Camp Emoji once or twice. Explore your feelings in this interactive camp designed to help students learn about, manage, and identify emotions. Students will engage in skill and community building, movement activities, and art to increase their emotional vocabulary and coping skills.</p>Card Game Mastershttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7045/summer-2024/card-game-masters2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>A deck of cards can be used in numerous different ways, but do you know how? Unlock many ways you can turn a deck of cards into a new game. Learn games that include strategy and others that use speed. Turn a simple deck of cards into endless options!</p>Construction Zonehttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7064/summer-2024/construction-zone2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Dump trucks, excavators, diggers and more! Explore all the tools of the construction world through books and hands-on activities. Dig into some big projects by building and working as a team. We may even get a chance to see big equipment first hand!Minute to Win It!http://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7026/summer-2024/minute-to-win-it2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Compete in daily Minute to Win It style challenges! We will evaluate our results and calculate probability, statistics, estimation, and graphing. Is it geometry, physics or do you just need to move faster to succeed? Develop your problem solving and critical thinking skills. Perform group challenges that will promote teamwork and character. Discover if you have what it takes to win!Play Like a Prohttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7005/summer-2024/play-like-a-pro2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00Practice skills and play outdoor games that develop the ability to act as a team player. Engage in challenging activities and improve coordination. Work on writing and math skills by creating a challenge tracker booklet. Learn about different sports and the importance of working hard from a professional athlete.A Recipe for Writinghttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7041/summer-2024/a-recipe-for-writing2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>So you think it's easy to write your own recipe? Take a turn being a recipe creator and learn about the importance of being a detailed writer. Can someone accurately complete your recipe with the steps you give them? We will learn how the magic of writing is in the details.</p>Cooking Up Mathhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7066/summer-2024/cooking-up-math2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Apply math skills in fractions, conversions and more related to cooking and the kitchen. Strengthen your knowledge of math concepts through measurements, timing and purchasing. We will whip up some easy to make snacks and beverages while strengthening our math skills.</p>Fabulous Francehttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7023/summer-2024/fabulous-france2024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Would you like to learn a little French and explore French culture? If so, then this class is for you! What better time since the Olympics are in Paris this year. Learn some conversational French and discover the food, sights, and beauty of France. C’est magnifique!</p>Picture Books & Playhttp://orono.ce.eleyo.com/course/7058/summer-2024/picture-books-play—12024-03-12T08:00:00-05:00<p>Children will enjoy read-aloud, best-loved picture books by favorite authors. Enrichment and fun will continue as book-themed games and learning centers are introduced. This will be a sure hit for children who love reading OR who may need a small nudge to like books even more.</p>