Orono Community Education

Grab your friends and add these fun early childhood-friendly destinations to your summer calendar! All of the parent/child field trips are recommended for birth - age 5 and we’ve taken care of the logistics. Bus departs from the Orono Discovery Center; return times are approximate. Please note there are no seatbelts on the school bus and strollers are welcome. Pre-registration is required- at check out, please indicate the number of people attending in provided number box. **Field Trips need to meet a 20 person minimum to be held as scheduled, be sure to spread the word!** 'Kid-Powered Play – Building Brains and Having Fun Along the Way!’  Come hangout with us at the MN Children’s Museum in St. Paul. Spend the morning exploring the eleven hands-on exhibits, including The Scramble a FOUR story vertical adventure; don’t forget your SOCKS! The lunchroom will be reserved for our group from 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM, to enjoy your packed lunch from home or purchase something from the Tomāto Tomäto Cafe.The bus will depart from the Discovery Center promptly at 9:00 AM & will leave the museum at 1:00pm. Check out all that you will explore at https://mcm.org/visit/.  

Grab your friends and add these fun early childhood-friendly destinations to your summer calendar! All of the parent/child field trips are recommended for birth - age 5 and we’ve taken care of the logistics. Bus departs from the Orono Discovery Center; return times are approximate. Please note there are no seatbelts on the school bus and strollers are welcome. Pre-registration is required- at check out, please indicate the number of people attending in provided number box. **Field Trips need to meet a 20 person minimum to be held as scheduled, be sure to spread the word!** We’ve got your Golden Ticket! ‘Hop on a magnificent fantasy ride through the land of pure imagination with Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. The scrumdidilyumptious adventures of Charlie Bucket touring the enigmatic Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory enlivens our stage this summer. This enchanting adaptation, featuring memorable songs from the 1971 film, will be a delicious experience for everyone to savor!’The bus will depart from the Discovery Center promptly at 9:30 AM & will leave after the show approx. 11:00AM. More information about show here: https://www.stagestheatre.org/upcoming-shows/2018-2019-season/willy-wonka/ 

Pop In & Read events are FREE & open to the community!  Come see us at the Pop In & Read Tent this summer at the Discovery Center.  Bring home a FREE book!Mindfulness Wednesday!**Wednesday, June 19 10:30 - 11:30 am** Join us at the reading tent for parent/child yoga, story time and fun. Totally Kickin’ Wednesday!**Wednesday, August 14 10:30 - 11:30 am** Join us at the reading tent for summer stories and parent/child soccer fun.