Orono Community Education

This flag football class uses a variety of fun drills and games to introduce players to basic concepts of football fundamentals including passing, running, rushing, receiving, and defense (de-flagging). Join us for a very active and fun class! Parent/caregiver participation is recommended for this camp.

Design a custom Minecraft tool while learning 3D Design with Tinkercad. Projects will be printed and mailed home.

We’ll begin with empanadas, pastries filled with beef, tomatoes, potatoes, and herbs. flautas are next, with chicken in a jalapeno/garlic paste and fried crisp in a corn tortillas. We’ll then prepare authentic Mexican rice with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro along with Mexican style corn prepared with lime aioli, cayenne pepper, and cotija cheese. Fajitas follow with tender strips of marinated beef and chicken, with fresh sautéed bell peppers and onions wrapped in a warm tortilla shell. We’ll finish this fiesta with a Yucatan-style delight, fresh coconut blended with rich custard in a wonderful nutty crust, baked to a caramelly brown, and served with crème fraȋche. All ingredients and supplies for this class are included in the registration fee.

Advantage Educational Programs gives students the option of preparing for the ACT exam in two different ways: in-person or online. Both courses are designed for students who want to maximize their ACT exam score, as well as those who feel uneasy about their test-taking skills, or those who have taken the exam and aren’t satisfied with their results. The course includes diagnostic testing, instruction in time management, overcoming test anxiety, science reasoning, English strategies and review, essay writing, reading comprehension, math strategies, and review. Please bring notebook paper, pencils, calculator and a small 3-ring binder or folder to class. Students enrolled in these classes not only benefit from personal instruction provided by our experienced instructors, but also have free access to our online course. For more information, call Advantage Education Programs at 612-222-5108. Any students who are registering as repeat students who have previously paid should register for the self-paced virtual class at no charge.

Register for the self-paced online course and have access and complete preparation for the ACT at your own pace. Register for this section through May 31, 2025. Instruction for all areas tested will be provided with focal points on diagnostic testing, science reasoning, math review and strategies, reading comprehension improvement, English strategies, writing essays, overcoming test anxiety and time management. Please have notebook paper, pencils and a calculator available for class. Students may repeat the course as often as they desire for no additional cost. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email and can begin preparing right away. For a complete list of ACT prep class locations, go to www.AdvantagePrep.net or call 612-222-5108. VERY IMPORTANT - you must have a Google account with a @gmail.com email address in order to access the Online ACT Prep Course through Google Classroom. Remember, the Gmail account that you use to join the online course is the ONLY email address that you will be allowed to use during the online course. Please Note - If you have a school-issued email address, even if it is a Gmail address, it is blocked for access to Google Classroom.

Bring your own basketball. All players must enter through the Orono Activities Center and check-in at the front desk. For ages 18+. No children for safety reasons. Season Pass: $88 purchased online only (January - May) Drop In Fee: $5 cash (paid at the front desk upon arrival) Orono Activities Center Members: Free

Bring your paddle. Balls provided. Courts are separated by level of play and all levels are 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 (January - May) Drop In Fee: $5 cash (paid at the front desk upon arrival) Orono Activities Center Members: Free

Two courts of play. Co-ed teams formed upon arrival. For ages 18+. No children for safety reasons. Season Pass: $72 purchased online only (January - May) Drop In Fee: $5 cash (paid at the gym upon arrival) Orono Activities Center Members: Free

Join us for a low impact, double benefit workout. This class will benefit your joints and overall health by working on cardio and resistance training. Participants should be comfortable in the water. Fitness punch cards cannot be used for this class.

Craft the perfect throw blanket to snuggle up with this winter! Use just your arms, hands, and some jumbo-sized yarn to crochet a cozy 4’ x 5’ blanket. No prior crochet experience is needed, and best of all, you’ll complete your entire blanket in just one session! Please select and purchase approximately 220 yards of 7-Jumbo yarn in your favorite color before class.

Learn tricks that make art magic! We’ll explore art techniques and fun effects as we draw, paint, and sculpt masterpieces with watercolor, air-dry clay, and more. Make room in your house to display your masterpieces!

Explore the fascinating world of honey bees! This kit targets a deeper understanding and appreciation for these remarkable insects and their impact on our ecosystem. National Geographic Kids book with beautiful, engaging, and authentic photos, natural honeycomb, authentic bee pollen, and more support learning and captivate childrens’ intrigue. Kit available to order through March 31. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning February 3. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Join Skyhawks for exciting, action-packed basketball scrimmages! If your child thrives on the excitement of real games, this is the ideal program. Instead of focusing solely on drills, our scrimmage-based format lets kids dive straight into gameplay, building teamwork, quick decision-making, and strategy on the court. We combine fun with personal growth. Each session enhances basketball skills, and teaches valuable life lessons like leadership, sportsmanship, and perseverance.

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. Work on passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding. This is one of our most popular programs! Bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing.

Create a beautiful stained glass window approximately 8” x 10” in size. This class is for both beginner and experienced stained glass participants! The copper foil technique will be taught from cutting to assembly. The first night focuses on choosing a pattern and discussing colors of glass, equipment and layout. The other sessions will focus on assembling your stained glass window. Glass and materials are purchased directly from the instructor at class - approximately $65. Tool kits are provided. Please bring safety glasses to use while cutting and grinding glass. This class includes one free Saturday morning Open Studio visit. Call to register participants ages 14-17 (must attend with an enrolled adult).

Many possible issues and problems can occasionally occur when riding. In this class, we will discuss the topics of: flat tires, wheel issues, dropped chains, cleaning and lubing, replacing tires, and what to buy to handle these issues. This class format is a mix of hands on and lecture. Please leave your bikes at home for this class.

Many of your bike issues can be solved in this class! The major focus will be on identification of bicycle parts, trailside repair, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, chain maintenance, how to repair/replace a tube (flat tire), and how to safety check your bike. We will also learn basic wheel truing, replacing a chain, and how to replace brake and shifting cables. Please bring a bike. This class is a great value that includes a tune up!

Bonus Pilates is full-body Pilates strength training with a focus on your core. Receive the extra “bonus” using props such as weights, bands, and exercise balls, to strengthen all large muscle groups including your glutes, legs, arms, and shoulders.

How do crime scene investigators help solve crimes? Join our team of investigators as we collect and examine latent prints, tool marks, and more! Test your investigative and scientific skills using your own CSI kit as you follow the evidence to crack the case of “whodunit.”