Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Making their way from Minneapolis to the flashing lights of Broadway in the 1930s, experience the story of the remarkable Kim Loo Sisters. Starting at a young ages, this quartet gained popularity during the swing era and performed across the country, on the silver screen of Hollywood, and overseas at USO shows. This new musical is an homage to family, love, and the bond of these talented sisters through their lives on and off the stage. * Fee includes coach transportation, theatre ticket, and lunch at The award-winning Tea House (choice of Shredded Pepper Pork Rice Bowl, Kung Pao Chicken Rice Bowl, or Triple Vegetables, served with beverage and dessert) * 8 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 4 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Apr 4 * Fee: $109

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre! More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Registration Deadline: Thu, Nov 9. Bring a supper to eat on the bus. 9710.131 Sunday, April 14, 2024 Evening Show (6:30 pm) * Fee includes coach transportation and main floor theatre ticket (rows L->P). * 4 PM Depart Northrop Parking Lot * 11 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov 9 * Fee: $125 9710.132 Sunday, April 21 2024 Daytime Show (1 pm) Bring a lunch to eat on the bus. * Fee includes coach transportation and main floor theatre ticket (rows M->S). * 10:30 AM Depart Northrop Parking Lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov 9 * Fee: $165

The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to Minneapolis as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Minnesota premiere at the Orpheum Theatre in May 2024. Registration Deadline: November 9. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Bring a lunch for on the bus. * Fee includes coach transportation and main floor theatre ticket (rows J->S). * 11:30 AM Depart Northrop Parking Lot * 6:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov 9 * Fee: $140

What happens when an a cappella quartet loses a key member to a heart-stopping high “B flat?” The three surviving members suddenly find themselves scrambling to find a tenor before the national competition. When the golden tones of “Bob” are heard through the phone the Lipitones are all ears... but when they meet him in person, he’s not quite what they expected. An uproarious comedy of misunderstanding, stereotypes and the path to perfect harmony. “A rollicking good time” - Broadway World “Laughs galore... Sweetly charming.” - Sarasota Herald-Tribune “A very funny play that gets right to the heart” - NJ Observer * Fee includes coach transportation, theater ticket, and lunch (Creamy Chicken Breast, with Roasted Red Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Coleslaw, Dinner Rolls, Assorted Dessert, Coffee, Hot Tea). * 10 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Apr 10 * Fee: $99

This side-splitting romp about marriage and careers introduces us to the Haydens. They are a couple who both work and decide an assistant is needed to help put the house in order. So they hire a highly motivated, gregarious Southerner named Beth. Little do they know, Beth is after Suzannah's job. Throw in a couple of wise-cracking best friends and a British boss lady, and you discover the hazards of hiring a personal assistant can be hilarious! "As sweet as chocolate and as funny as all get out" The Naples Florida Daily News * Fee includes coach transportation, theatre ticket, and Buffet Luncheon (SLICED BREAST OF TURKEY WITH SAVORY GRAVY, SWEDISH MEAT BALLS, FETTUCCINI ALFREDO PRIMAVERA, REAL MASHED POTATOES, TUSCAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY, RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE SALAD WITH BERRIES AND MANDARIN ORANGES, ASSORTED DINNER ROLLS AND BUTTER, ASSORTED HOMEMADE DESSERT BARS, COFFEE, TEA AND WATER). * 10 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Apr 1 * Fee: $99

Summer of Service is a service-learning summer program for youth entering grades 5-12. During each two-week session, students will work in teams to perform service projects in our community, witness the missions of local organizations firsthand, and reflect on how their personal talents can be used in service to others. Fridays are designated for Fun Friday activities where we will celebrate our work! Join SOS for two weeks of fun today! We recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of SOS, and we can't wait to continue our mission: “The main reason to begin a Summer of Service program in our community is to show youth that our community values them and challenges them to contribute through service…This Summer of Service program will give our youth the skills and tools necessary to help our community, at the same time allowing them to develop through a structured program.” -Proposal for SOS in 1997 Full Days of SOS During COVID precautions, Summer of Service was split into half day camp. We are excited to announce that Summer of Service 2024 will be a full day camp! This will give us the potential for bigger projects and more elaborate Fun Fridays. SOS Sessions Session 1: June 17-21, June 24-28. No SOS on June 19 Session 2: July 8-12, July 15-19 Session 3: July 22-26, July 29-August 2 Students are welcome to register for multiple two-week sessions. Similar service projects may be repeated between sessions. Community Partners We are proud to serve non-profit organizations in Rochester and the surrounding area. We take buses to their locations, they teach us about their missions, and we help them with whatever projects they have planned for us. Ten students can get a lot done in just a few hours, and over the course of the summer, multiple teams of SOS students can leave a meaningful impact. These are a few of our partners from recent years: Camp Companion Channel One Family Promise Rochester Habitat for Humanity PossAbilities Seasons Hospice T-Shirts You will see us all over town in our iconic tie-dye t-shirts. Participants must wear an SOS t-shirt each day. One t-shirt is included, and additional t-shirts can be purchased during registration. Returning participants may wear SOS t-shirts from previous years. Drop-off and Pick-up Supervision and building access will not be available for students before and after the program. We kindly ask all parents/guardians to respect these times to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. Drop-Off: 7:30-8:00 AM Students may NOT be dropped off prior to 7:30 AM. Pick-Up: 3:30-4:00 PM All students MUST be picked up promptly. Medications Students must self-carry and self-administer all medications. Keep in Touch Please contact Rochester Community Education with any questions at RochesterCE@rochesterschools.org or 507-328-4000 Ext.1. A parent/guardian handbook will be emailed to all participants prior to each session start date.

Summer of Service is a service-learning summer program for youth entering grades 5-12. During each two-week session, students will work in teams to perform service projects in our community, witness the missions of local organizations firsthand, and reflect on how their personal talents can be used in service to others. Fridays are designated for Fun Friday activities where we will celebrate our work! Join SOS for two weeks of fun today! We recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of SOS, and we can't wait to continue our mission: “The main reason to begin a Summer of Service program in our community is to show youth that our community values them and challenges them to contribute through service…This Summer of Service program will give our youth the skills and tools necessary to help our community, at the same time allowing them to develop through a structured program.” -Proposal for SOS in 1997 Full Days of SOS During COVID precautions, Summer of Service was split into half day camp. We are excited to announce that Summer of Service 2024 will be a full day camp! This will give us the potential for bigger projects and more elaborate Fun Fridays. SOS Sessions Session 1: June 17-21, June 24-28. No SOS on June 19 Session 2: July 8-12, July 15-19 Session 3: July 22-26, July 29-August 2 Students are welcome to register for multiple two-week sessions. Similar service projects may be repeated between sessions. Community Partners We are proud to serve non-profit organizations in Rochester and the surrounding area. We take buses to their locations, they teach us about their missions, and we help them with whatever projects they have planned for us. Ten students can get a lot done in just a few hours, and over the course of the summer, multiple teams of SOS students can leave a meaningful impact. These are a few of our partners from recent years: Camp Companion Channel One Family Promise Rochester Habitat for Humanity PossAbilities Seasons Hospice T-Shirts You will see us all over town in our iconic tie-dye t-shirts. Participants must wear an SOS t-shirt each day. One t-shirt is included, and additional t-shirts can be purchased during registration. Returning participants may wear SOS t-shirts from previous years. Drop-off and Pick-up Supervision and building access will not be available for students before and after the program. We kindly ask all parents/guardians to respect these times to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. Drop-Off: 7:30-8:00 AM Students may NOT be dropped off prior to 7:30 AM. Pick-Up: 3:30-4:00 PM All students MUST be picked up promptly. Medications Students must self-carry and self-administer all medications. Keep in Touch Please contact Rochester Community Education with any questions at RochesterCE@rochesterschools.org or 507-328-4000 Ext.1. A parent/guardian handbook will be emailed to all participants prior to each session start date.

Summer of Service is a service-learning summer program for youth entering grades 5-12. During each two-week session, students will work in teams to perform service projects in our community, witness the missions of local organizations firsthand, and reflect on how their personal talents can be used in service to others. Fridays are designated for Fun Friday activities where we will celebrate our work! Join SOS for two weeks of fun today! We recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of SOS, and we can't wait to continue our mission: “The main reason to begin a Summer of Service program in our community is to show youth that our community values them and challenges them to contribute through service…This Summer of Service program will give our youth the skills and tools necessary to help our community, at the same time allowing them to develop through a structured program.” -Proposal for SOS in 1997 Full Days of SOS During COVID precautions, Summer of Service was split into half day camp. We are excited to announce that Summer of Service 2024 will be a full day camp! This will give us the potential for bigger projects and more elaborate Fun Fridays. SOS Sessions Session 1: June 17-21, June 24-28. No SOS on June 19 Session 2: July 8-12, July 15-19 Session 3: July 22-26, July 29-August 2 Students are welcome to register for multiple two-week sessions. Similar service projects may be repeated between sessions. Community Partners We are proud to serve non-profit organizations in Rochester and the surrounding area. We take buses to their locations, they teach us about their missions, and we help them with whatever projects they have planned for us. Ten students can get a lot done in just a few hours, and over the course of the summer, multiple teams of SOS students can leave a meaningful impact. These are a few of our partners from recent years: Camp Companion Channel One Family Promise Rochester Habitat for Humanity PossAbilities Seasons Hospice T-Shirts You will see us all over town in our iconic tie-dye t-shirts. Participants must wear an SOS t-shirt each day. One t-shirt is included, and additional t-shirts can be purchased during registration. Returning participants may wear SOS t-shirts from previous years. Drop-off and Pick-up Supervision and building access will not be available for students before and after the program. We kindly ask all parents/guardians to respect these times to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. Drop-Off: 7:30-8:00 AM Students may NOT be dropped off prior to 7:30 AM. Pick-Up: 3:30-4:00 PM All students MUST be picked up promptly. Medications Students must self-carry and self-administer all medications. Keep in Touch Please contact Rochester Community Education with any questions at RochesterCE@rochesterschools.org or 507-328-4000 Ext.1. A parent/guardian handbook will be emailed to all participants prior to each session start date.

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.

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 class includes training in bully prevention, advanced self-defense, use of nunchuk, escrima, board breaks, and other advanced concepts. 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. The driveway entrance is between Slumberland and State Farm.

Do you like to make cool crafts? Sculpt with clay? Draw cartoons? Then you should join us for this creative camp. We’ll sculpt a pink piggy and a tiny turtle, learn to draw cartoons, create a comic strip, make a cute cactus in a painted clay pots, a paper mâché bowl, and have tons of fun.