Orono Community Education

Breathe, Build, Reflect and Rejoin. A calming, spatial and kinesthetic outlet to de-escalate and regulate emotions. Empower emotion identification, breathing, decompression, and refocus so your child is ready to begin or rejoin daily activities. Fun, hands-on STEM challenges are simple for a child to engage with and encourages hours of reusable play. Kit available to order through May 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 1. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Gift a STEM pet! A robotic bug who uses the physics of vibration to propel itself forward to explore its environment. Use STEM and the materials in this 100 hour reusable kit, to design and engineer a robotic bug a brick (Lego) maze complete with ramps, tunnels and more! Kit available to order through May 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 1. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Need STEM experiments that promote scientific observation and exploration with simple materials, planned and ready to bring into your home? This STEM Experiment Bundle is the answer! Each experiment includes a “Thinking Question”, materials list, related books and a photo example of the experiment. Simply gather the materials from your cupboard and start experimenting! 20+ STEM experiments included. Kit available to order through May 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 1. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

A family favorite! Explore physics and STEM as you design and engineer two rubber-band and pencil-powered cars. Whose car will go the fastest? Be sure to watch your feet as the cars go racing across the floor with lightning speed! Kit available to order through May 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 1. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Wow your scientist with the importance of soap & hand-washing through two eye catching experiments. Then make your own themed soap to encourage hand washing behavior! Hands-on, clean fun for the entire family during the day and at bathtime! Includes reusable molds. Perfect for back to school! Kit available to order through May 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 1. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Wow your scientist with the importance of soap & hand-washing through two eye catching experiments. Then make your own themed soap to encourage hand washing behavior! Hands-on, clean fun for the entire family during the day and at bathtime! Includes reusable molds. Perfect for back to school! Kit available to order through May 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 1. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Wow your scientist with the importance of soap & hand-washing through two eye catching experiments. Then make your own themed soap to encourage hand washing behavior! Hands-on, clean fun for the entire family during the day and at bathtime! Includes reusable molds. Perfect for back to school! Kit available to order through May 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 1. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Harness the power of the sun to develop your one-of-a-kind STEM art! Kit contains multiple sheets of hand-treated, sun-sensitive paper that undergoes a chemical change when exposed to sunlight. The images appear within minutes and are permanent with a quick rinse of water. Safe and easy to use. This kit is a great winter science or art project for the entire family. Kit available to order through May 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 1. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day, preparing for your next baby or bridal shower, or simply looking for a fun night out, come create a beautifully crafted, spring themed charcuterie board. In this class, Laura, from Fig and Ivy Charcuterie will provide step-by-step guidance in the arrangement of fine cheeses, fruits, meats and additional accompaniments. Have fun with family and friends during class at a local venue, the Iron Exchange in Maple Plain. Due to table space, food is available for purchase before or after class. However, beverages are available at any time. A link to pay the ingredients fee of $45 will be sent out one week prior to the class. Bring home a new experience, a helpful grocery list for future boards PLUS an artfully arranged 10" round charcuterie board (serves 5-6 people) to enjoy right away!

No need to look beyond your own kitchen for restaurant quality spring rolls! Join Tess as she walks you through the process of creating two types of spring rolls bursting with a symphony of flavors bold and bright enough to wake up any and all taste buds. Your choice of meat (chicken or pork) and veggies will fill the crispy spring rolls and fresh veggies and precooked protein of choice will fill the fresh spring rolls. Participants will be able to customize filling ingredients and seasonings according to their taste or dietary preferences. We will learn the technique to create fillings, and how to wrap, roll and cook these delightful packets of bright deliciousness! Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. This class will take place on ZOOM and participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. One registration fee includes immediate family members living in the same home. Adult supervision is required for children participating.

Stained Glass Open Studio provides time and space to work on your projects whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced worker. A facilitator is available for advice and support. Purchase an 8-session punch card and receive an area to store supplies, tools and your projects. Punch cards are valid for 12 months. Students can group order glass and supplies to save time and money. Park in the back, north side of the building and enter through Door 5.