Orono Community Education

For junior varsity, varsity, or USTA competitive players, this camp is designed to help athletes maximize their potential. Players will practice and compete with others at their skill level, focusing on advanced stroke production, tactics, strategy, mental toughness, conditioning, and match play. Tennis racket required. For tennis specific questions contact Aaron Dvorak: aarondvorak@hotmail.com or 612-730-4756 2 days per week. RAIN DAYS: All classes cancelled due to rain days will be offered a make up day at a later date as agreed upon by tennis staff.

Skyhawks track and field combines fundamental technique with a focus on fun! Using special equipment, practice long distance, sprints, relays, shot put, discus and long jump. Put it all together at the final track meet! Bring a snack, water, running shoes and sunscreen.

Get ready for an art experience that’s out of this world! Using materials such as: glow-in-the-dark paint, glitter glue, and metallics. Create masterpieces that shine, sparkle, and glow. Let your imagination soar and create unforgettable art that glows!

Grades 2 - 8 Calling all thrill seekers! Navigate the amusement park with a small group and a leader. Bring money for lunch, at least $15. Friday, August 1 Rainbow Park Depart - 9:30 am Return - 4:00 pm Holbrook Park Depart - 9:50 am Return - 4:20 pm Important Field Trip Information Departure locations: Rainbow Park, 1500 Rainbow Avenue, Maple Plain Holbrook Park, 310 Harrington Drive, Long Lake * Trips are chaperoned by playground program staff with a ratio of 6:1 or less. * No refunds will be given on the day of the trip or after the trip has occurred. * In case of inclement weather, we will notify you if the trip has been cancelled. * Lunch - details listed with each trip destination. * Bus departure times are exact...BE EARLY! * REGISTRATION DEADLINE is Monday the week of the trip. Registrations will NOT be taken at the bus departure locations. * Trip Appropriate Attire & Planning: No flip flops on walking/amusement park trips. Swimsuit, towel and water bottle required for swimming trips. Apply sunscreen before leaving home and send extra. Each child is responsible for all personal belongings.

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.

Learn the fundamentals of volleyball through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serving. This co-ed program is designed for beginning and intermediate players. Wear appropriate clothing and bring two snacks and a water bottle.

Use a hammer and nails to build a working dragster race car complete with fiery decals and a racetrack for launching! Get outside and race all summer long. Kit features hammer, hardware, paint, paintbrush, precut quality wood pieces with predrilled holes, full-color step-by-step instructions for ease of assembly. Makes one dragster and launching track. 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.

Who can get the highest score? Build a fun game to play all summer. The Marble Drop Kit features predrilled wood, hammer and hardware to engineer a fun game. 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.

The Marshmallow Launcher is as fun to use as it is to build! Kit features hammer, hardware, paintbrush, paint, precut quality wood pieces with predrilled holes, full-color step-by-step instructions for ease of assembly. Once built, the fully functional launcher can be used all summer long. Makes one launcher. 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.

Spin the propeller and watch it go! Build a racer that really moves with this interactive lesson in woodworking and physics. Construct and decorate the racer, then experiment to see what makes it go the farthest and fastest. The Propeller Racer features hammer, hardware, paint, paintbrush, stickers, precut quality wood pieces with predrilled holes, full-color step-by-step instructions for ease of assembly. Makes one propeller racer. 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 class is recommended for students that possess strength in writing and have a strong desire to further develop their writing skills. Learn a variety of different writing styles, peer editing, the revision process, and more! Take home our class published class anthology.