Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Taekwondo is a fun, family activity and great for students of all ages! Under the instruction of Patricia Young, with the American Taekwondo Association, students will improve their coordination, balance, strength, and agility while adults will benefit from improved memory, balance, and flexibility. This is an introductory course for students new to Taekwondo. Students who wish to continue Taekwondo lessons after completing this course should contact 4Kicks Family Taekwondo for further information. One adult may attend and participate with the child at no extra charge. Classes are held at 4Kicks Taekwondo, 4915 Hwy 52 NW, Frontage Road, on the north side of the Slumberland building. Driveway entrance is between Slumberland and State Farm and the door is between the Detour Athletics door and the Slumberland pick-up door. **Students should bring a bottle of water and wear gym type clothing to class. Workout pants and a t-shirt work great. Please no shorts.**

Taekwondo is a fun family activity and great for students of all ages! Under the instruction of Patricia Young with the American Taekwondo Association, students will improve their coordination, balance, strength, and agility while adults will benefit from improved memory, balance, and flexibility. Training for students ages 8 and up includes bully prevention, advanced self defense, the use of nunchucks, escrima, and board breaks, as well as other advanced concepts. Students may attend one or two nights per week for the same fee, ask at the first day of class for more information. One adult may attend and participate with the child at no extra charge. Classes are held at 4Kicks Family Taekwondo, 4915 Hwy 52 NW, West Frontage Road on the north side of the Slumberland building. Driveway entrance is between Slumberland and State Farm. **Students should bring a bottle of water and wear gym type clothing to class. Workout pants and a t-shirt work great. Please no shorts.**

If you love clay, this is the camp for you! Learn all about sculpting, color mixing, and decorative design. This summer we’ll make 3D clay cupcakes, cool coil pots, air-dry clay owls with a bright oil pastel finish, a gentle giraffe, clay faces, and more. We’ll use air-dry and Model Magic clay, unique materials, and clay tools to create our sculptures. Bring a beverage and a nut-free snack.

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. WEEK 1: DISCOVER Young innovators will: Unleash nature-inspired creativity to make their own claw machines with unique prizes Make moving props while exploring special effects and optical illusions in movies, art and animation Navigate the ultimate road trip with a custom control panel and help from GPS and AI Investigate Antarctica with a robotic assistant and propel plush penguins across snowy landscapes Grades: K - 6th Location: Gibbs Elementary School 5525 56th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901 Dates: June 23 - 27, 2025 Time & Cost: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | $310 (before discount) Sibling Discount (up to $40 off per child!) and Payment Plans Available at INVENT.ORG/CISAVE WEEK 2: WONDER Young innovators will: Explore physics, design engineering and art by building their own mini skate park with ramps and rails Become confident event planners who engineer light-up party hats and invent a robotic party assistant Transform their own robot into an animatronic stuffie and learn to protect their intellectual property Launch their own pop-up business by using innovative entrepreneurship skills and creative strategies Grades: K - 6th Location: Gibbs Elementary School 5525 56th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901 Dates: July 7 - 11, 2025 Time & Cost: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | $310 (before discount) Sibling Discount (up to $40 off per child!) and Payment Plans Available at INVENT.ORG/CISAVE Registration is ONLY through Camp Invention. You may call 800-968-4332 or visit registration page HERE

In this fun and hands-on morning for kids grades 3-8, we’ll explore a variety of delicious global snacks. Kids will get to try their hands at making and enjoying a range of global treats. Perfect for anyone who loves experimenting in the kitchen and discovering new flavors! Some snacks will be made & baked in class while others will be baked at home. Closed-toe shoes are required, and long hair must be tied up.

Is your child ready for the independence of being home alone? Parents need to be sure their children have the skills and maturity to handle the responsibility safely. Whether it is for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, being trusted to be home alone can be a positive experience for a child who is mature and well prepared. This class for children will address several topics relating to being “Home Alone” including age guidelines, safe habits, house rules, after school routines, phone calls and door knocks, dog emergencies, personal safety, handling the unexpected, gun safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and first aid tips. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen. Parents are encouraged to review the take home information and discuss it with their child.

This two-day introduction to fishing course will teach the basics of knot tying, equipment, bait, fish species, and outdoor ethics. Best of all, we will spend a day fishing! Day 1 will be spent in the classroom learning the important details of the basics of fishing. Day 2 will be spent fishing at Cascade Lake Park! All fishing equipment and bait will be provided, however students are welcome to bring their favorite fishing pole, if they desire. Students will also receive a small goodie bag they can use for their next fishing adventure! Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend this course with their students and do not need to register.

Join the adventure in this camp for kids in grades 5-8 who are comfortable in the kitchen and ready to explore international flavors! Each day we'll dive into a new country's cuisine—Italy, America, China, Mexico, and Greece—learning to make and enjoy delicious authentic dishes from each region. Kids will have hands-on experience preparing their own lunches while discovering new cooking techniques and flavors. Closed-toe shoes are required, and long hair must be tied up. Let the culinary journey begin!

Calling all young foodies! In this hands-on camp for kids in grades 3-5, participants will learn fundamental cooking skills while creating simple, delicious dishes each day. From measuring and mixing to chopping and sautéing, kids will build confidence in the kitchen as they prepare and enjoy their own lunches. Closed-toe shoes are required, and long hair must be tied up. Let’s cook up some fun!

Beginner-level water skills for students learning to feel comfortable in the water and encourage general water safety. This class is for students ready to explore the water and learn the core skills for swimming and safety around the water.