Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

BUSINESS BOOTCAMP Ever dreamt of turning your passion project into an actual business? How cool would it be to start your own venture while still in middle school? Dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship with our 8-week boot camp exclusively designed for middle school students! Course Breakdown: Introduction to Entrepreneurship. Resources Essential for Young Entrepreneurs. Laying the Foundation of Your Business. Perfecting Your Business Concept. Exploring Ownership Models. Documenting Your Entrepreneurial Journey. Funding 101 & Product Development. Sales, Marketing, and Gen-Z Branding. Establishing Your First Workspace. Launching Your Start-Up. Overcoming Business Challenges. Leadership in Entrepreneurship. Recap, Future Steps, and Pitch Preparation. What Students will Learn: Discover your entrepreneurial spirit and evaluate if the startup life is for you. Brainstorm and refine your unique business or product idea. Pinpoint your target audience and learn how to cater to them. Craft an irresistible value proposition. Dive into business ownership types ideal for young entrepreneurs. Understand the basics of franchising and taking over existing businesses. Design your business blueprint with essential planning documents. Grasp financial planning basics and learn about early-stage funding. Forge a product launch strategy, inclusive of marketing and sales techniques. Safeguard your innovative ideas and intellectual property. Master the Gen-Z branding art. Set your business in motion. Embrace the leadership qualities every young, thriving entrepreneur needs. Connect with resources and networks tailored for young business enthusiasts.

Basketball and Health Crossovers & Conversations is a program designed to combine elite basketball training with discussions about health topics relevant to teens. We have a team of excellent coaches who have competed at the collegiate level and coached internationally. This two-day camp includes basketball training sessions and health discussions. This camp will feature discussions on CPR and Championship Level Communication. Our CPR talk will cover the importance of CPR, when to perform CPR, and how to perform CPR on models. Our communication talk will identify core traits of being a great teammate, allow participants to engage with challenging situations requiring respect and good communication, and challenge participants to recognize that the same skills apply to being a great friend, partner, and community member. Links to videos from previous camps: Intro: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDdPw15xty8/?hl=en CPR: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfpA19x_pZ/?hl=en Scrimmage: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFHCG9qx7Sc/?hl=en Free Lunch and Career Discussions The camp will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days, and lunch will be provided. Each day will include at least 4 hours of basketball training, a short health discussion, and a lunch and learn where they will receive free lunch. Health discussions at this camp will include discussions about communication and CPR. Health discussions will be led by a team of healthcare professionals. Participants are expected to attend both days of programming. Saturday 11/15 and Sunday 11/16 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Make Art With Friends! Guidance: Art Club is generally self-guided by students. Instructors typically do not prepare a weekly lesson or project, though they will often have a prompt to inspire you. Timeline: You are welcome to work at your own pace. Some students make new work each week and others work on long-term projects. Supplies: You will have opportunities to work with a variety of art materials. Most sessions, there will be readily available materials such as pens, pencils, and markers. Your instructors will let you know when special projects and materials are scheduled.

Welcome to the Dakota Cooking Club! we are excited to offer students the opportunity to explore the fun and creativity of cooking while learning valuable life skills. Our club focuses on teaching kitchen safety, basic cooking techniques, teamwork, and healthy food choices in a positive and supportive environment. About Cooking Club Cooking Club will meet Wednesdays ( listed dates located in Eleyo) in SLICE Kitchen. Each session will include: A short lesson on Kitchen tools, safety, or nutrition. A hands-on cooking activity. Group cleanup and discussion about what we learned. All recipes will be age- appropriate and will ingredients that are safe and manageable for middle school students. Safety First safety is out top priority. Before any cooking begins, students will receive instruction on: Proper handwashing and hygiene. Safe use of knives, stovetops, ovens, and other kitchen equipment. How to prevent and respond to minor kitchen accidents. Students are expected to follow all safety guidelines and listen carefully to instructions at all times. Injury and Accident Policy While every precaution will be taken to ensure a safe environment , Minor injuries ( such as cuts or burns) can occur in cooking setting. All activities will be supervised by school staff at all times. first aid will be administered on-site for minor injuries. Parents/guardians will be notified of any injures that may occur. In the event of a more serious injury, emergency medical services will be contacted immediately and parents will be notified as soon as possible. Parents/Guardians must complete the club permission and emergency contact form before participation. Allergies and Food Sensitivities: Please inform the club advisor, Hannah Sebranek, of any food allergies or dietary restrictions. We will make every effort to adapt recipes or provide alternatives to ensure all students can safely participate.

Have a green thumb? Wish you had a green thumb? Come join gardening club! You'll learn about how to care for and grow different plants.

Girls Volleyball continues to be one of the most popular clubs at Dakota. As we transition to spring activities, Coaches will help you develop your skills. Rather than dividing by grade level, players are encouraged to pick one or both sections based on their experience level. Two Options: Beginner and Intermediate Beginner (Mondays) - For students who are working on foundational skills including passing, serving, and setting. Intermediate (Wednesdays) - For students who have developed foundational skills and want to take on new challenges. If you have previously participated in Dakota Volleyball, we encourage you to talk to Coach Oliver about whether to join the Beginner or Intermediate session. There is not a wrong section to attend. We want to help students develop the skills that are most applicable to their current experience level. Students may be encouraged to switch to a different section if the coaches think it will improve their experience. If you are able to attend either day, we encourage you to join both sessions or the session that will be the best fit for you. If you are only able to attend one day of the week, feel free to join us regardless of the Beginner/Intermediate distinction. Financial Assistance Available When registering, please select the price that applies to you. $50 - The normal registration fee for this activity. $0 - Please select this option only if your household qualifies for Educational Benefits as described by the Minnesota Department of Education. Check the "Maximum Total Income" table on their application to see if your household income is below the threshold. If your household income is below the "Maximum Total Income", then your child qualifies for a scholarship. Proof of income may be requested.

Improvisational Comedy at Dakota If you have ever seen the show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you know that simple games can lead to hilarious results. Join Mr. Andino, one of our Dakota counselors, and try a wide range of improv games that are a perfect introduction to acting for students of all experience levels. Financial Assistance Available When registering, please select the price that applies to you. $50 - The normal registration fee for this activity. $0 - Please select this option only if your household qualifies for Educational Benefits as described by the Minnesota Department of Education. Check the "Maximum Total Income" table on their application to see if your household income is below the threshold. If your household income is below the "Maximum Total Income", then your child qualifies for a scholarship. Proof of income may be requested.

Play with LEGO® Bricks. Build Robots. Make new friends at your school, and learn in the best way possible- through play! Solve puzzles by designing and testing LEGO® Mindstorms robots. Make your robot navigate a simple maze, detect obstacles, follow a light, and solve more complex problems. You may be surprised at how lifelike your robot is when you equip it with sensors to see colors and feel the slightest touch. Your creations will never sit still when you teach them to roll, walk, push, and even dance their way through obstacle courses. Professional Mentors Dakota Middle School and Community Education offer LEGO Robotics in partnership with the IBM LEGO Outreach (ILEO) program. Professional engineers from IBM will volunteer at your school and teach you about computer programming. Final Competition The IBM LEGO Education Outreach (ILEO) Competition is the culmination of Dakota Middle School's LEGO Robotics season. Teams of students from Southeastern Minnesota will display their engineering skills and use their robots to solve challenges. Rochester Community Education will provide transportation from Dakota to the event. Students must provide their own transportation home after the event. Family members are welcome to attend. ILEO Robotics Competition RCTC - Regional Sports Center 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 December 10th from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Students will be bussed from school to the event, but they will need to be picked up at RCTC afterward. No Experience Required If you can put two LEGO® bricks together, then you can build a robot. Give instructions to your robot by connecting colorful blocks of code on your computer. Financial Assistance Families with financial need can request that the fee be waived for this activity. Save Your Place in Line If our online registration website prompts you to join a waitlist, please still register for the activity! There are often openings available. We may need extra time to communicate with instructors and students. There is no charge for being on the waitlist. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.

Join the Gathering! This club is for students who are interested in playing the amazing game, Magic: The Gathering!

Game On! Play your favorite games: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: the Gathering, board games, and more.

Get ready to level up your snack game! In this engaging, hands-on cooking class, young culinary enthusiasts will explore the art of making delicious and diverse dips. From savory classics to fresh, vibrant creations, they'll master versatile recipes perfect for any gathering (or just a really good snack!).