Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

No explanations necessary here - everyone knows how to play Bingo. At our games, everyone's a winner, so come along and claim your prize. A snack will be served along with lots of shouts of BINGO! Enter Kellogg Middle School through door # 2. Note: June class is at Northrop Education Center.

Come to Historic Tunnel Mill for the annual beginning blacksmith classes. Basic blacksmith techniques will be taught: heating, drawing out materials, upsetting, bending, and twisting techniques in steel material. Students will start by making fire tending tools and move on to spend time on special projects as desired. Luke Venhuizen is our instructor this year. He is excited to get together at the mill to tend the fire and shape the metal. Questions contact Carol Adams at 507-289-4189. www.tunnelmillcrafts.com A $100.00 supply fee will be collected at class to cover all 3 weeks of projects. Dress for safety; please bring ear and eye protection and gloves.

Join Julie, a Certified Bob Ross instructor, as she guides you step-by-step through the process of creating your very own special painting. She will explain how to prep your canvas, load your brushes, and the brush strokes needed to complete each step, then you will have time to work on your painting as she comes around to help and answer any questions you may have. This is a wet-on-wet oil painting technique that anyone can do if you are willing to step out of your comfort zone and just give it a try. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are included. Yes, you can paint like Bob Ross!! June 14th - Bob Ross Spring Meadow July 12th - Bob Ross Peaceful Beachside August 2nd - Bob Ross Peaceful Cabin in the Hills August 9th - Bob Ross Rustic Barn

Join me as we taste four wines that are unique to Southern France. We will learn what makes each of these wines unique and how to read a French wine label. Wine only served to 21+ with ID.

The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute provides everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The YouTube “vlogger” style presentation of the video brings a youthful and high-energy spirit to the program content along with handouts, demonstrations, and additional resources. At the end of class, the students will receive their certification card along with instructions to access a digital copy of the Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) Student book. From getting started with your business, to collaborating with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, CABS will help set you up for babysitting success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete achievement of the core learning objectives to receive certification valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen.

ILLUMINATE Camp Invention’s new program, Illuminate, is an inspiring, weeklong summer experience that provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Campers take on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, have fun collaborating with friends, think creatively and invent their own solutions to real-world challenges. The all-new 2024 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation and unforgettable discoveries! During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators will: Develop their own sports ball and customize a light-up game with a unique brand and logo as they explore athletics, design and innovation. Discover the science of light through illuminating inventions and fluorescent animals, then build a one-of-a-kind Glow Box using circuitry and ultraviolet light. Embark on an epic global operation to tackle water challenges around the world, learning the role that water plays with the help of a robotic lab-on-wheels. Star as a contestant on a prototyping game show, molding and shaping ideas into awesome inventions using everyday items and a DIY toolbox. Dates: June 17-21 – No Camp 6/19 Location: Gibbs Elementary Time: 8 AM-4PM OR Dates: July 8-12 Location: Willow Creek Time: 8 AM-4PM EXPLORE Camp Invention is an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering, and innovation. Children work together to seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules. In the Camp Invention EXPLORE program, campers will dive into ocean research with their own robotic fish, develop inventions for space exploration, build a spinning robotic artist and design a mega marble arcade! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, stretch imaginations, and give your explorer an epic summer experience. Dates: June 24-27 Location: Gibbs Elementary Time: 8 AM-4PM Registration is ONLY through Camp Invention. You may call 800-968-4332 or visit registration page HERE

Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! Join us for the ultimate Chuck Wagon experience at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch! This delightful experience combines music, a mouthwatering barbecue, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The evening is launched by a scenic tractor ride out to Ironwood’s picturesque Chuck Wagon barbecue picnic area, but the fun does not end there! Guests will enjoy a tasty meal, as well as sing, laugh, and enjoy lively performances of karaoke! The country atmosphere will be brought to life with energetic music and line dancing routines. Country attire is encouraged, but don’t worry if you don’t have any, Ironwood staff will make sure you are all kitted out to make it a night to remember! The wagons will begin loading at the Founders Lodge parking lot at 5:30pm, so please arrive by 5:15pm to get everyone on board and head out on time. Sorry, but no refunds after June 1st unless we can sell your ticket. All staff are requested to register, even if they don't plan to eat, so that we do not exceed the capacity of the wagons. If they wish to eat they can pay the $12 fee. Ironwood Springs Ranch, 7291 County Rd 6 SW, Stewartville.

This chess camp is for all ages and stages! Rochester CE chess camp is sure to improve your game. Students will learn basic concepts of the game, as well as fundamental concepts such as castling and check. Beginner and advanced strategy will be taught so you can learn how to attack the enemy king! Multiple achievement levels will be sure to challenge everyone, from beginner to expert! Show what you've got by mastering the next level.

Here at Community Education we are always looking for a reason to party. Join us to celebrate Cinco de Mayo a few days late with dancing, fun and food. We will serve walking tacos, so come ready to eat. Wear a sombrero if you have one, and get into the spirit of this fun Maytime holiday.

Did you love to color as a child? Well, you don't have to be a child to enjoy the fun and benefits of coloring. Come for a relaxing evening as we join the coloring craze. Everyone will receive some coloring sheets or a coloring book to take home.

Come join in the fun as we craft the week away. Whether its pipe cleaners, bells, paint or more. We will use a variety of different materials to craft and create all sorts of imaginings. Child only class. A snack of animal crackers will be provided.