Orono Community Education

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 August 1. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning May 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and bring two snacks and a water bottle.

Have a blast in this one-of-a-kind camp as we create the messiest art with ooey-gooey mud, paint splatters and splashes, and so much more! Roll up your sleeves and get ready for tons of silly, messy fun! Bring a white t-shirt.

Where the future of cars is built, one brick at a time! Use LEGO® bricks to design and construct a variety of cars, including wind-powered vehicles, high-performance drag racers, and rubber band propelled cars. You'll be guided through the engineering and design process, learning how to create environmentally friendly and efficient cars.

Join Chef Noah for a hands-on class where you'll uncover the secrets to making Iron Exchange's infamous Detroit-style pizza! This hands-on experience will guide you through every step of the pizza-making process including: crafting the crispy crust, adding quality ingredients and learning how to prepare the signature sauce that tops it off. At the end of class, you can stay to enjoy your pizza at the restaurant or take it home to share with family or friends!

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.

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.

Fancy is for everyone! Experience fancy STEM activities, such as glamping indoors, glowing wands, fancy slime, and more in this fun and fancy camp. On the last day, we’ll have a pajama party and enjoy some fancy s’mores!

Your best friend is having a birthday party. When it’s time for cake, everybody heads inside to the kitchen but the cake is nowhere to be found! Luckily, the thief left behind clues you can use to track them down and get the cake back. Solve the Case of the Missing Birthday Cake using forensic science to take fingerprints, analyze evidence and decode encrypted messages. Kit available to order through August 1. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning May 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Skyhawks Cheerleading teaches the essential skills to lead crowds and support the home team! There is no stunting in this entry level program - just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns proper hand and body movements, cheers and jumping techniques. Participants should wear tennis shoes and bring two snacks, a water bottle and sunscreen.

Explore 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.

Explore exclusive limited edition boxes. Each box includes a carefully curated selection of art supplies and educational materials Each Limited Edition Box comes with everything your child needs to create 4 inspiring projects! With easy-to-follow instructions and premium-quality supplies, our kits make it fun and convenient for your child to explore their artistic talents at home. We spark wonder one box at a time! Kit available to order through August 1. Kits will be available for pickup at Orono Community Education at Door E24 (705 N. Old Crystal Bay Rd.) beginning May 15. We will send an email reminder about pick-up dates and times.

Sculpt, slab, coil, and carve...roll up your sleeves, because this class is all clay! We’ll sculpt silly puppies, fuzzy hedgehogs, a chocolate layer cake, and more. Have a totally claylicious time!

Get ready for a messy adventure! Dive into a world of slime and goo, as we explore chemical reactions in a fun, hands-on way. From sticky concoctions to bouncy mixtures, you'll unleash your creativity while tackling engineering challenges and more.

The Clubhouse program is an enrichment program designed to extend your Preschooler's day or provide an opportunity for your young ones to start getting exposed to a school setting! You choose the days that your child will regularly attend. Morning Clubhouse is a multi-aged classroom designed for children 18 months to 5 years. Join us for activities that enrich your child’s development! This program offers flexible scheduling making it a great standalone option or an add-on to other programs. Under 3: $32/day 3+ $27/day Afternoon Clubhouse is designed for children ages 3-5. This program is an extension of Preschool and offers flexible scheduling. Must be potty trained. 12:30-4:00pm: $35/day 1:45-4:00pm: $20/day 2:45-4:00pm: $12/day

The college application process is complex and many colleges ask students to write personal statements and supplemental essays. In this two-session virtual class, students will learn how to write an effective essay and personal statement through guided exercises. They will have an opportunity to create a draft of the Common Application personal statement, evaluate supplemental essays and discuss how to answer common supplemental questions. Students will receive written feedback and will have an option to have an essay review meeting with a College Connector counselor. During Session 1 of this 2-session virtual workshop, College Connectors counselors will educate students about the purpose of the Common Application personal statement, evaluate and discuss effective essays, and guide students through exercises to create a draft of their personal statement. During Session 2, we will evaluate sample supplemental essays and discuss how to answer common supplemental questions that demonstrate to colleges there is a strong mission, academic, or cultural fit between the student and the college. Expectations: Students will be expected to complete pre-work for Session 1. Between Session 1 and 2, students will be expected to complete a first draft of their personal statement to receive written feedback. After students address the first round of feedback, students will have an option to have an essay review meeting with a College Connectors counselor by August 12th. Students will be expected to have cameras on as this is an interactive workshop. Registration deadline: July 21, 2025