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  • Jenn Edwards (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    3D Printing: Jewelry Design & Fabrication - Virtual Class

    Bring your jewelry creations to life in this 3D printing class. Students will learn to build 3D models on the computer using CAD software and design a pair of earrings, and a ring. One project will be chosen to be printed.
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    3D Printing: Star Wars - Virtual Class

    Students will design a 3D droid using TinkerCAD, and then will use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creation to life. 3D Model will be printed and mailed home.
  • Adult Pickleball Open Gym

    Bring your paddle. Balls provided. Courts separated by level of play. All levels welcome. All players must check in at the Orono Activities Center front desk. For ages 18+. No children for safety reasons. Season Pass: $120 purchased online only (Sept. through Dec.) Drop In Fee: $5 cash (paid at the front desk upon arrival) Orono Activities Center Members: Free
  • Candy Craft Party

    Create art out of candy using frosting, gumdrops, marshmallows and other candy treats. Join us as we create a winter wonderland scene made out of all things edible!
  • Confetti Cake Slime

    Get inspired by colorful confetti cakes as we fill our soft, stretchy handmade slime with real rainbow sprinkles! Whether you’re a donut-lover, cake connoisseur, or cupcake aficionado, this is the sweet, sweet slime time you’ve been waiting for.
  • Destination Imagination

    If you already have a team, you may register and pay the fee. If you are interested in joining Destination Imagination, but do not have a team yet, you may register with no fee and you will be contacted via email for an informational meeting at a later date. The largest academic team competition in the world! Do something BIG. Destination Imagination is designed to inspire students to use creativity in working through challenges. It is highly encouraged for gifted and talented students! The challenges to choose from fit every interest area: technical, scientific, structural, fine arts, improvisational, service learning. Destination Imagination Facts in a Nutshell! Students in grades K - 12 can participate. Teams choose the challenge they want to work on based on their interests and skills. Teams can have 2 to 7 members and can be boy only, girl only or mixed gender. Teams can be multi-grade but will compete at elementary, middle school and high school levels based on the oldest team member’s age. Teams recruit their own members but Community Education will help spread the word! Each team will set its own meeting schedule and start when they choose but must be ready for the MN Affiliate Tournament. All teams will perform their Team and Instant Challenges that day in person. Each team needs a parent or adult team manager(s). No experience necessary, just willingness to support the kids, learn and have fun! Support and training will be provided. Previous Orono teams have advanced to state and global competition! More information, videos and challenge previews for 2022 - 23 are available at www.idodi.org. If your team is ready to go, encourage parents to register their students so we can purchase your team membership and you can get started! Grades K - 2: $105 Grades 3 - 12: $130 Destination Imagination State Website
  • William Hook (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    Dungeons & Dragons – One shot Campaign - Virtual Class

    Go on an epic adventure for all ages and experience levels. Dungeons & Dragons is a timeless roleplaying game that helps kids develop math skills, storytelling, and collaboration skills. Work in small groups to complete this one-shot campaign.
  • Early Learning Hour at the Orono Activities Center

    A time for families with children under the age of 5 to run, play and get the wiggles out at the Orono Activities Center. One court will be reserved and set-up with age-appropriate equipment. The walking track is available for use. Strollers can also be used. No need to pre-register online. Please check-in at the front desk upon arrival.
  • Early Learning Splash Hour

    Spend an hour in the pool with your young swimmer. Toys, floaties and balls provided. Parent/guardian must accompany the child in the water. Coast Guard-approved life jacket recommended. If there are two or more children per adult, all children must wear a life jacket. Swim diapers are required for children not potty-trained. Check-in at the Community Education office through Door E24. Please bring your ID for entry into the school building. You do not need to pre-register. Session will show as full but it is NOT full. Please drop in when your schedule allows.
  • Essential STEM Kit - Pokemon - At Home STEM Kit

    Let imaginations run wild! Make plans and construct with your hands! Have entirely too much fun with spatial reasoning, logical thinking and problem-solving. Compose and decompose structures, translate shapes and immerse your child in the joys of STEM with repeatable activities and reusable materials. Colorful challenge cards and fun manipulatives will keep even the busiest child engaged and learning this school year! An excellent gift! Kit available to order through December 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning October 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.
  • Essential STEM Kit -Blippi Excavator - At Home STEM Kit

    Let imaginations run wild! Make plans and construct with your hands! Have entirely too much fun with spatial reasoning, logical thinking and problem-solving. Compose and decompose structures, translate shapes and immerse your child in the joys of STEM with repeatable activities and reusable materials. Colorful challenge cards and fun manipulatives will keep even the busiest child engaged and learning this school year! An excellent gift! Kit available to order through December 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning October 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.
  • Essential STEM Kit -Frozen - At Home STEM Kit

    Let imaginations run wild! Make plans and construct with your hands! Have entirely too much fun with spatial reasoning, logical thinking and problem-solving. Compose and decompose structures, translate shapes and immerse your child in the joys of STEM with repeatable activities and reusable materials. Colorful challenge cards and fun manipulatives will keep even the busiest child engaged and learning this school year! An excellent gift! Kit available to order through December 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning October 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.
  • Essential STEM Kit -I Spy - At Home STEM Kit

    Let imaginations run wild! Make plans and construct with your hands! Have entirely too much fun with spatial reasoning, logical thinking and problem-solving. Compose and decompose structures, translate shapes and immerse your child in the joys of STEM with repeatable activities and reusable materials. Colorful challenge cards and fun manipulatives will keep even the busiest child engaged and learning this school year! An excellent gift! Kit available to order through December 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning October 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.
  • Essential STEM Kit -Nursery Rhyme - At Home STEM Kit

    Let imaginations run wild! Make plans and construct with your hands! Have entirely too much fun with spatial reasoning, logical thinking and problem-solving. Compose and decompose structures, translate shapes and immerse your child in the joys of STEM with repeatable activities and reusable materials. Colorful challenge cards and fun manipulatives will keep even the busiest child engaged and learning this school year! An excellent gift! Kit available to order through December 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning October 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.
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    Famous Scientists for Kids - At Home STEM Kit

    Inspire and encourage growing minds to do big things with real-life examples and exciting hands-on scientific exploration! Learn through hands-on, mini experiments from scientists who became famous from being excited about science and working hard to learn and discover new things! Kit available to order through December 15. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning October 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.
  • Fitness Punch Card

    Purchase a Fitness Punch Card and drop into any adult fitness class on your time and your schedule. This is the perfect option if you cannot commit to a full class or want to try multiple different types of classes. The punch card is NOT VALID on pickleball classes, aquatics programs, private lessons or adult open gyms. Senior and Activities Center Membership Discounts can not be applied toward a Punch Card purchase. Purchase another card if you run out of punches! Punch cards are kept in the Activities Center Fitness Room (30 & 31). Punch cards are valid for 6 months.
  • Fused Glass Open Studio

    Fused Glass Open Studio provides time and space to create fused glass projects for beginner and advanced participants. A facilitator will be on hand for advice and support. A $25 supply fee will be collected at the studio for each new punch card. Participants are asked to bring their own glass (COE90-preferred), cutting tools and molds (sharing of materials is also an option). It is recommended that participants have taken at least one fused glass class before joining Open Studio. Punch cards have 8 punches and are valid for 12 months. Park in the back north side of the building and enter through door 5.
  • Hand Lettering for the Holidays

    With a marker or a pen, use the basics of lettering to create a calligraphy look for your holiday tags and envelopes. There will be envelopes, tags, cardstock and a variety of markers (you may also bring your own). In this class, the instructor will break down the steps to create the styles you’ve seen on chalk boards at coffee shops. Regardless of what your handwriting looks like, you can learn how to hand letter. Come relax, have some fun and come away with your own cards, tags or keepsakes. All materials are included in the cost. Call to register participants ages 14-17 (must attend with an enrolled adult).
  • Holiday Charcuterie Board

    Elevate your holiday gatherings this season with a beautifully crafted charcuterie board. Laura, from Fig and Ivy Charcuterie, will provide step-by-step guidance in the arrangement of fine cheeses, meats and additional accompaniments. Your board will be a perfectly festive (and edible) centerpiece! Have fun with family and friends at Iron Exchange in Maple Plain. Food and beverages available to purchase during class. A supply fee of $40 for all ingredients and materials will be due at the start of class (credit card & Venmo accepted). Bring home a helpful grocery list for future boards, and an artfully arranged 10” round charcuterie board to enjoy right away!
  • Michael Lokner (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    Lap Swim

    Dates: Dates: September 1 - December 29 Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 6:15 - 7:30 am Tuesday & Thursday, Lunchtime Lap: 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Locker rooms are available) Open to adults and students over 15 years of age. Lunchtime Lap Swim is open to adults 18 years of age and older. Fitness cards may be purchased at the pool or online. Valid for one year and good for Lap Swim and Master Swim. There are 3 activities to choose from: Masters, Lap and Diving Well Exercise (this is for those that participate in their own workouts in the deep end of the pool). Adult Prices: (Free with Activities Center membership) 4 month unlimited (September - December): $135 20 Punches: $100 10 Punches: $55 5 Punches: $30 Per Visit: $8 Senior Prices: (Free with Activities Center membership) 4 month unlimited (September - December): $120 20 Punches: $70 10 Punches: $45 5 Punches: $25 Per Visit: $7 Pick up a monthly pool calendar from the literature rack outside the Community Education Office, at the Orono Activities Center or look online at oronoschools.org and click Community Education > Aquatics. The pool schedule is subject to change.
  • Michael Lokner (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    Masters Swim

    Participants must register with US Masters swimming at www.usms.org. The Membership is $52 for the calendar year; which includes the US Masters and MN Masters registration fees. Fee is prorated depending on time of year you register. Swim workouts available upon request. Dates: September 1 - December 29 Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 5 - 6:15 am Fitness punch cards may be purchased at the pool or online. Valid for one year and good for Lap Swim and Master Swim. Adult Prices: (Free with Activities Center membership) 4 month unlimited (September - December): $135 20 Punches: $100 10 Punches: $55 5 Punches: $30 Per Visit: $8 Senior Prices: (Free with Activities Center membership) 4 month unlimited (September - December): $120 20 Punches: $70 10 Punches: $45 5 Punches: $25 Per Visit: $7 Pick up a monthly pool calendar from the literature rack outside the Community Education Office or look online at www.orono.k12.mn.us and look under Community Education. The pool schedule is subject to change.
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    Minecraft Mod Development: Biomes - Virtual Class

    Dig deeper into Minecraft with this Minecraft Modding class! Create a new custom biome in Minecraft using MCreator.
  • Justin M (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    Multiplayer Minecraft: Block Hunter - Virtual Class

    Join us in this new multiplayer Minecraft class as we work together to find the hidden blocks and animals. Get ideas to create your own Block Hunter mini-game.
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    Multiplayer Minecraft: Master Builders - Virtual Class

    Join us in this new multiplayer Minecraft class.We will go over a range of building techniques. Then, you'll be able to work alone or collaboratively to complete building challenges.