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K - 5th

Schumann Elementary and Orono Intermediate School

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This basketball camp focuses on dribbling, shot technique, passing, and teamwork. Adjustable hoops and appropriately sized basketballs are used to provide the right amount of challenge. Parent/caregiver participation is recommended for this camp.

Wed, Oct 1 - Nov 5

5:00 - 5:30 PM

Ages	3 yr. - 4 yr. ^{11 m}

Waitlist

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Ice Skating: Beginners Age 6+

Indoor Lessons at the Orono Ice Arena We teach fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. The progressive curriculum ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills. Highly Qualified USFSA trained coaching staff. Program Director, Mary Tichy is a USFSA double gold medalist (figures and freestyle) with over 25 years of skating experience and over 20 years of coaching experience. Freestyle 1 - 7 for recommended for ages 6 and up Skill Level Description Beginners: Students that need to learn the Snowplow Sam skills, but are age 6 and older. Students must be able to stand on skates independently. Children should dress warmly (jackets, hats, mittens, etc.) because the arena is cold. Students must be able to stand up on skates. Beginning skaters MUST wear helmets. Wear either leather hockey or figure skates, but please no double bladed skates. Parents are not allowed on the ice without skates. If you are wearing skates you may join your child in the practice area, but not in the lesson area. Additional lesson information will be sent out via email.

8:15 - 8:45 AM

Ages	6 yr. - 18 yr.

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Ages	6 yr. - 18 yr.

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Ages	6 yr. - 18 yr.

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Ice Skating: Freestyle 1, 2 & 3

Indoor Lessons at the Orono Ice Arena We teach fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. The progressive curriculum ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills. Highly Qualified USFSA trained coaching staff. Program Director, Mary Tichy is a USFSA double gold medalist (figures and freestyle) with over 25 years of skating experience and over 20 years of coaching experience. Freestyle 1 - 7 recommended for ages 6 and up Skill Level Descriptions Skaters will be divided into levels on the first day of class. Freestyle 1: Stronger forward skating, gliding, snowplow stop Freestyle 2: Backward skating, one-foot glide, turn forward to backward, pumping on circle Freestyle 3: Two-foot turn, backward pumping on circle, forward two-foot sways What you should know before your skating lessons! Children should dress warmly (jackets, hats,mittens, etc.) because the arena is cold. Beginning skaters MUST wear helmets. Wear either leather hockey or figure skates, but please no double bladed skates. Parents are not allowed on the ice without skates. If you are wearing skates you may join your child in the practice area, but not in the lesson area. Additional lesson information will be sent out via email.

7:45 - 8:15 AM

Ages	6 yr. - 18 yr.

8:15 - 8:45 AM

Ages	6 yr. - 18 yr.

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Ages	6 yr. - 18 yr.

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Ice Skating: Freestyle 3, 4 & 5

Indoor Lessons at the Orono Ice Arena We teach fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. The progressive curriculum ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills. Highly Qualified USFSA trained coaching staff. Program Director, Mary Tichy is a USFSA double gold medalist (figures and freestyle) with over 25 years of skating experience and over 20 years of coaching experience. Freestyle 1 -7 recommended for ages 6 and up Skill Level Descriptions Skaters will be divided into levels on the first day of class. Freestyle 3: Two-foot turn, backward pumping on circle, forward two-foot sways Freestyle 4: Forward edges, crossovers, backward glide, three turns Freestyle 5: Backward edges, three turns, back crossovers, hockey stop Each lesson includes 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of free practice time either prior to or after your lesson. What you should know before your skating lessons! Children should dress warmly (jackets, hats, mittens, etc.) because the arena is cold. Beginning skaters MUST wear helmets. Wear either leather hockey or figure skates, but please no double bladed skates. Parents are not allowed on the ice without skates. If you are wearing skates you may join your child in the practice area, but not in the lesson area. Additional lesson information will be sent out via email.

8:15 - 8:45 AM

Morrison Arena

Ages	6 yr. - 18 yr.

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Ice Skating: Ice Tots - Beginner

Indoor Lessons at the Orono Ice Arena We teach fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. The progressive curriculum ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills. Highly Qualified USFSA trained coaching staff. Program Director, Mary Tichy is a USFSA double gold medalist (figures and freestyle) with over 25 years of skating experience and over 20 years of coaching experience. Skill Level Descriptions Ice Tots classes recommended for ages 4 - 5 Ice Tots - Beginner: Learn to stand, fall and move across ice safely. Must be able to attempt standing on the ice. Each lesson includes 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of free practice time after your lesson. What you should know before your skating lessons! Children should dress warmly (jackets, hats, mittens, etc.) because the arena is cold. Beginning skaters MUST wear helmets. Wear either leather hockey or figure skates, but please no double bladed skates. Parents are not allowed on the ice without skates. If you are wearing skates you may join your child in the practice area, but not in the lesson area. Additional lesson information will be sent out via email.

9:15 - 9:45 AM

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

9:15 - 9:45 AM

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

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Ice Skating: Ice Tots - Intermediate/Advanced

Indoor Lessons at the Orono Ice Arena We teach fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. The progressive curriculum ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills. Highly Qualified USFSA trained coaching staff. Program Director, Mary Tichy is a USFSA double gold medalist (figures and freestyle) with over 25 years of skating experience and over 20 years of coaching experience. Skill Level Descriptions Ice Tots classes recommended for ages 4 - 5 Ice Tots - Intermediate: Learn striding, gliding and edging Ice Tots - Advanced: Ability to move across the ice fluidly. Additional focus on advanced striding and edging. Each lesson includes 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of free practice time after your lesson. What you should know before your skating lessons! Children should dress warmly (jackets, hats, mittens, etc.) because the arena is cold. Beginning skaters MUST wear helmets. Wear either leather hockey or figure skates, but please no double bladed skates. Parents are not allowed on the ice without skates. If you are wearing skates you may join your child in the practice area, but not in the lesson area. Additional lesson information will be sent out via email.

9:15 - 9:45 AM

Morrison Arena

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

Waitlist

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Ice Skating: Ice Tots - Mixed Levels

Indoor Lessons at the Orono Ice Arena We teach fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. The progressive curriculum ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills. Highly Qualified USFSA trained coaching staff. Program Director, Mary Tichy is a USFSA double gold medalist (figures and freestyle) with over 25 years of skating experience and over 20 years of coaching experience. Skill Level Descriptions Ice Tots classes recommended for ages 4 - 5 Skaters will be divided into appropriate skill levels on first day. Ice Tots - Beginner: Learn to stand, fall and move across ice safely. Must be able to attempt standing on the ice. Ice Tots - Intermediate: Learn striding, gliding and edging Ice Tots - Advanced: Ability to move across the ice fluidly. Additional focus on advanced striding and edging. Each lesson includes 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of free practice time after your lesson. What you should know before your skating lessons! Children should dress warmly (jackets, hats, mittens, etc.) because the arena is cold. Beginning skaters MUST wear helmets. Wear either leather hockey or figure skates, but please no double bladed skates. Parents are not allowed on the ice without skates. If you are wearing skates you may join your child in the practice area, but not in the lesson area. Additional lesson information will be sent out via email.

7:45 - 8:15 AM

Morrison Arena

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

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Intro to 3D Printing - Virtual Class

Go through the 3D printing process from start to finish. During this class, you will design a keychain, and the 3D print will be mailed to you. Additional Technical Requirement: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.

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Jr. STEM Club

Jr. STEM Club brings fun, hands-on lessons every week to introduce engineering concepts. Students focus on developing 21st century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. These life skills give students the confidence to approach challenges in their lives and realize that they can succeed in almost anything. Session 1: Environmental Engineering: Fall Homes, Construction Engineering: Corn Maze, Acoustic Engineering: Kazoo, Structural Engineering: Fall Harvest, Mechanical Engineering: Treat Dispenser, Civil Engineering: Fall Fort Session 2: Environmental Engineering: Wind Turbine, Aerospace Engineering: Striking Snowflakes, Sports Engineering: Hit the Slopes, Wind Engineering: Windsock, Environmental Engineering: Hurricane, Mechanical Engineering: Wheelbarrow

LEGO® Bricks Design Lab

Explore basic scientific theories while playing with LEGO® bricks! Build, experiment, and discover how science works through creative, fun projects. From simple machines to fundamental physics and engineering, young minds will learn by doing. Perfect for curious builders and budding scientists!

Thu, Oct 23 - Nov 13

3:50 - 4:50 PM

Schumann Elementary

Ages	5 yr. - 12 yr.

Outdoor Facilities and Orono Activities Center

Mandarin Chinese: New Students Grades K - 5 Registration Deposit

Grades K-5 classes meet for 55 sessions Returning students will be given preference for the language program through August 31 and at that time we will take new registrations. Sections will be formed based on student experience and the schedule may vary due to number of students enrolled. Students wanting both Mandarin and Spanish may register for both programs on opposite days. Non-refundable Registration Deposit Fee ($50) Mondays & Wednesdays, October 1 - May 13 8:10 - 8:55 am NO CLASSES on Non-school days Language Sprout Language Sprout is the largest provider of children’s language programs in Minnesota. Instructors are trained using the latest in language acquisition research and teaching methods. All instructors have the language proficiency of an educated native speaker. Teachers advance through four learning levels before receiving Master Level teaching certification. Class size ranges from 10 - 16 students. Children will be grouped by grade level and proficiency. Returning students will be given registration preference through August 31st. Class options are subject to change based on enrollment. Check out Language Sprout at www.languagesprout.com. Fees Estimated Full year cost $848 + $50 Registration Deposit. (8 payments of $106 will be due the first of each month) The program fees include workbooks and materials. Register online and you will be charged monthly. Your $50 yearly registration fee is only refundable if we cannot place the student in a group. You will be billed for the program beginning October 1st. Scholarships are available. If replacement books are needed, the approximate cost is $15 - $30, payable to Orono Community Education.

Mandarin Chinese: Returning Students Registration Deposit

Grades K-5 classes meet for 55 sessions Sections will be formed based on student experience and the schedule may vary due to number of students enrolled. Students wanting both Mandarin and Spanish may register for both programs on opposite days. Non-refundable Registration Deposit Fee ($50) Mondays & Wednesdays, October 1 - May 13 8:10 - 8:55 am NO CLASSES on Non-school days Language Sprout Language Sprout is the largest provider of children’s language programs in Minnesota. Instructors are trained using the latest in language acquisition research and teaching methods. All instructors have the language proficiency of an educated native speaker. Teachers advance through four learning levels before receiving Master Level teaching certification. Class size ranges from 10 - 16 students. Children will be grouped by grade level and proficiency. Returning students will be given registration preference through August 31st. Class options are subject to change based on enrollment. Check out Language Sprout at www.languagesprout.com. Fees Estimated Full year cost $848 + $50 Registration Deposit. (8 payments of $106 will be due the first of each month) The program fees include workbooks and materials. Register online and you will be charged monthly. Your $50 yearly registration fee is non-refundable. You will be billed for the program beginning October 1st. Scholarships are available. If replacement books are needed, the approximate cost is $15 - $30, payable to Orono Community Education.

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Mario Kart Coding - Virtual Class

Learn to make a Mario - Kart style game using Scratch, a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Then, select custom characters and tracks to personalize your game. Home Technical Requirements: ● Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM ● Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work. ● Internet: Broadband internet ● Webcam, Microphone and Speakers ● Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. ● Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement:  Scratch Website  Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

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Minecraft Engineering - Virtual Class

Learn Minecraft circuit-building and engineering concepts using Redstone. You will also build two to three electrical contraptions. Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.

Mini-Hawk T-Ball

Fuel the passion for baseball in your young athlete at Mini-Hawk T-Ball camp. From baseball drills to fun games and homerun cheers, Skyhawks blends skill development with the joy of the game, creating a well-rounded introduction to baseball.

Sat, Sep 13 - Oct 11

10:20 - 11:00 AM

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

Starting Soon

Outdoor Facilities and Orono Activities Center

Multi-Sport Camp: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer

These camps focus on basketball, soccer and flag football skills and games throughout the day. Kids should wear athletic clothes and bring two snacks and a water bottle. If you’re looking for a fun sports camp, this is the one for you!

Mon, Sep 29

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

K - 5th

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Multiplayer Minecraft: Escape the Ender Dragon - Virtual Class

Unleash your creativity, work collaboratively, and create a world with others! Your mission is to race and escape the Ender Dragon. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. A copy of the world will be provided after class to continue development. Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition PC (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones

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Multiplayer Minecraft: Theme Park Builder - Virtual Class

Work together to create a custom theme park in Minecraft using both creative and Redstone! Projects include roller coasters, water rides, trampoline park, and more! Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition PC (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones

Origami Unleashed

Unfold the magic of paper! Learn cool folding techniques and transform simple sheets into amazing sculptures. From classic cranes to silly frogs, this hands-on class is perfect for curious creators.

Thu, Oct 16

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Discovery Center

Ages	5 yr. - 12 yr.

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Orono HS Boys Basketball Morning Workouts - Freshmen

Fun, High-intensity basketball workouts with Marquel Curtis. Players will develop their offensive and defensive skill-sets with several different drills and game-like scenarios. Skills emphasized will be ball-handling, shooting, and passing. Players will also develop their in-game awareness by participating in 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 situations. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mon/Wed, Sep 15 - Sep 29

6:00 - 7:15 AM

9th

Mon/Wed, Oct 1 - Oct 29

6:00 - 7:15 AM

9th

Mon/Wed, Nov 3 - Nov 12

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Orono HS Boys Basketball Morning Workouts - Grades 10-12

Tue/Thu, Sep 16 - Sep 30

6:15 - 7:30 AM

10th - 12th

Tue/Thu, Oct 2 - Oct 30

6:15 - 7:30 AM

10th - 12th

Tue/Thu, Nov 4 - Nov 13

Orono Youth Wrestling

This program is designed to help young wrestlers learn fundamental wrestling skills while having fun. All experience levels are welcome. The Orono Wrestling Club gives young athletes the opportunity to learn the oldest sport in the world and build character on and off the mat: Build self-confidence Develop advanced motor skills and coordination Learn about individual as well as team sport skills Understand how to “Win with Class” and “Lose with Dignity” New to wrestling? Try FREE practices to see what it’s all about! Register once and attend as many dates as you wish. Open to 1st and 2nd-year wrestlers only (PreK - Grade 6). Pre-registration required. October 27, 28 & 30 6 - 6:45 pm (PreK - Grade 2) 7 - 8 pm (Grades 3 - 6) Orono High School Wrestling Room - Enter at the Orono Activities Center and follow signs to the Orono High School Wrestling Room SEASON INFORMATION: PreK - Grade 2 These young wrestlers (boys & girls) will learn the basic elements of successful wrestling skills. T-shirt included in fee. Optional Wednesdays 6 - 6:45 PM. Grades 1 - 6 Wrestlers (boys & girls) get the opportunity to enhance their ability and skills to wrestle in competition. T-shirt included in fee. Grades 3-6 fee includes Team Tournament registration. Extended season through March available for interested wrestlers Girls Only Practices - These optional practices are open to girls in PreK - Grade 6 and are available at no additional cost. Included with season registration. Wednesdays 6 - 7 PM Wrestling Competitions Compete in individual and/or team competitions against own age, size, and weight Optional tournaments on Saturday or Sunday mornings Experienced wrestlers also compete in dual meets Contact Information Orono Wrestling Club Marketing Coordinator Amanda Wichern oronowrestlingmn@gmail.com Wrestling Website: oronowrestling.com

Mon-Wed, Oct 27 - Oct 29

6:00 - 6:45 PM

Age	3 yr. - 2nd grade

Mon-Wed, Oct 27 - Oct 29

7:00 - 8:00 PM

3rd - 6th

Mon, Nov 3 - Jan 19 2026

Pickleball Camp

Whether your child is a beginning or intermediate player, this program will improve their game and help them get more enjoyment from pickleball. Skyhawks pickleball programs focus on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded pickleball players. Skyhawks staff also instill positive life skills such as respect and sportsmanship.

Sat, Nov 22 - Dec 20

10:50 - 11:50 AM

Orono Activities Center

3rd - 5th