Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Skyhawks Flag Football is the perfect program for young athletes who want a complete introduction to “America’s Game” or for those who simply want to brush up on their skills in preparation for league play. Through our “skill of the day” activities, campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning – all presented in a fun and positive environment. The week ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron! Students should come to camp wearing athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. And don’t forget your water bottle! Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Our programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction into sports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy lifestyle. Our patient and knowledgeable staff use a variety of skill-building games and activities to give each athlete a complete understanding and overview of the sport. Since 1979 Skyhawks has taught over two million boys and girls life lessons through sports. Please view our website at www.skyhawks.com for further information.

Our multi-sport camp is designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. For this program we combine basketball, flag football, and soccer into one fun-filled week. Athletes will learn the rules and essentials of each sport through skill-based games and scrimmages. By the end of the week, your child will walk away with knowledge of multiple sports along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork, and self-discipline. Students should come to camp wearing athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. And don’t forget your water bottle!

Designed for new and intermediate players, Skyhawks Pickleball is a fun and skill-building entry into the fastest-growing paddle sport in the country! Skyhawks staff will teach core fundamentals and techniques across groundstrokes, volleys, and serves. Participants will come away with a love for the game, increased confidence and exposure to critical life skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect.

Skyhawks was founded as a soccer club in 1979 and over 40 years later, we are still the number one choice for parents looking to introduce their children to the fundamentals of the world’s most popular sport. Using our progressive curriculum, our sport-specific staff will ensure your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. Designed for beginner and intermediate players, this camp focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. By the end of the camp your child will have learned new life skills, such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends, and improved his or her sport skills. Students should come to camp wearing athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. And don’t forget your water bottle!

PLEASE NOTE: There is a discrepancy in the times listed in the Summer catalog. The correct times are M-F 12:15 - 4:30 PM with performances in Friday at 6:30 PM and Saturday at 10:00 AM. STORYBOOK THEATRE Once upon a time... we put on a show! Welcome to Storybook Theatre, where we take classic fairytales and put a fun twist on them, and then you get to act them out! Do you love acting, singing, and dancing? Then Storybook Theatre will surely be a great fit for you! In just one week we'll put together a whole musical, and you get to be one of the stars! Come have a wondrous week with Storybook Theatre! RAPUNZEL Welcome to the Kingdom of Crescendo, a musical place to live! You’ve arrived just in time for the Mourning of the Lost Voice. King and Queen Coda’s daughter Rapunzel was stolen away by the Evil Witch long ago, and Crescendo has never been the same since. When King and Queen Coda develop a taste for a magical fruit, Bradley Baker must save the day! Alongside Bart the Bard, he travels into the woods to find the sought-after berries. Along the way they meet Unicorns but also meet some rock-obsessed Witches in Training and the awfully noisy Punk Rocks. Will our heroes be able to discover Rapunzel’s true identity and return her to Crescendo? PLEASE NOTE: Auditions will be held on Monday, July 22nd starting at 12:15 PM, but may finish before 4:30 PM. Rehearsal will be held Tuesday-Friday, times will vary depending on the participant's role. Schedules will be handed out to students after roles are assigned. Performances will be held on Friday, July 26th at 6:30 PM and Saturday, July 27th at 10:00 AM. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. To participate in this theatre camp, students MUST be available at all scheduled times. All participating students will have a role in this performance. No refunds will be processed after auditions.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a discrepancy in the times listed in the Summer catalog. The correct times are M-F 12:15 - 4:30 PM with performances in Friday at 6:30 PM and Saturday at 10:00 AM. STORYBOOK THEATRE Once upon a time... we put on a show! Welcome to Storybook Theatre, where we take classic fairytales and put a fun twist on them, and then you get to act them out! Do you love acting, singing, and dancing? Then Storybook Theatre will surely be a great fit for you! In just one week we'll put together a whole musical, and you get to be one of the stars! Come have a wondrous week with Storybook Theatre! THREE LITTLE PIGS The town of New Piggleton is well known for its annual Bar-B-Que contest, and Granny Pig wins every year! But this year, Sheriff Crooks is determined to steal Granny’s recipe from her three grandchildren so they can’t win! With the prize money and Granny Pig’s recipe, the Sheriff and his daughter Lulu plan to open a chain of bar-b-que restaurants and become rich and famous! Meanwhile, Mama Pig is sick and tired of her home being treated like a pig sty, so it's time for Corky, Porky, and Slim to get gone! Mama Pig hires the Hay Famers, Lumberjacks, and Bricklayers to build each of her piggies their own house. Will Sheriff Crooks and his deputies steal the recipe and the competition, or will the Three Little Pigs prevail by the hairs on their chinny chin chins and win this year’s contest and do their Granny proud? PLEASE NOTE: Auditions will be held on Monday, June 10th starting at 12:15 PM, but may finish before 4:30 PM. Rehearsal will be held Tuesday-Friday, times will vary depending on the participant's role. Schedules will be handed out to students after roles are assigned. Performances will be held on Friday, June 14th at 6:30 PM and Saturday, June 15th at 10:00 AM. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. To participate in this theatre camp, students MUST be available at all scheduled times. All participating students will have a role in this performance. No refunds will be processed after auditions.

Join Team USA Table Tennis Coach Qi Wei as he teaches you the fundamentals of table tennis. Students will learn stroke fundamentals, develop footwork, game strategies, shot selection, and specialty skills. Table tennis is not only fun but helps to improve hand-eye coordination, mental awareness, reflexes, and core muscles. It will keep your mind sharp and it's easy on the joints! Please come dressed in comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, and bring a table tennis paddle. The class will be held at Team XNT5 Training Facility, 4867 19th ST NW Rochester, MN 55901.

Bring your creations to life in this 3D printing class. The ancient craft of jewelry-making is brought to the modern world using TinkerCad and 3D printers. Students will learn to build 2D and 3D models on the computer using CAD software. They will design and print a pair of earrings, a ring, or a pendant in this class. Additionally, they will get to bring home two of their 3D creations. Printing and material fees are included.

Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while creating a wand, then create your own magical pendant. Create fun designs to complete different magical CAD challenges. This course will introduce students to using CAD modeling & design software. They'll also do fun Hogwarts-inspired challenges in TinkerCAD's SimLab. Student-designed pendants will be printed and sent home at the end of class. Printing and material fees are included.

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the future of technology with our day camp. If you're curious about how computers can learn, make decisions, and even think like humans, this camp is your gateway to the world of AI and ML. Discover what AI is all about and explore its various applications in today's world. Learn about AI and the fascinating possibilities it holds. Python is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding and basic computer skills. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day.

Explore the awesome world of Dungeons & Dragons! Learn about the game, create your own character, and embark on a short one-shot adventure. Participate in D&D-related STEAM activities, like creating your own D&D-inspired video game. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Students should have basic reading skills.

Students will work in small teams using the EV3 Mindstorms Robotic Systems and specialized LEGO® Technic™ engineering components to build extreme robots and run programs to experiment with and overcome Olympic-style challenges. Students will then be challenged to morph their projects into better, stronger, or faster robots. Possible robotic projects include ShotPut Launcher, Flipping Gymnast, Sumobot, and more. Students will be working in small teams of 2-3.