Monticello Community Education

Have you ever wanted to learn how to do your own henna? This class is for you. Evie will show you how to create some beautiful designs. You will get to do your own henna on your hands, arms or feet. All of the supplies will be provided. Make sure you wear a short sleeve shirt and remember that henna is a dye. The design will last up to 3 weeks on the skin. Dress for a mess! Evie Lamb is a class of 2024 graduate from Monticello. She has always enjoyed art and has had many pieces of her art on display in the school district art shows.

Students will learn how to fly like the pros in the Drone Racing League by training on a flight simulator. Once they learn the basics of flying, they’ll assemble their very own drone which they’ll get to keep after the camp. After learning drone safety and maintenance, students will take their drone to the skies and compete in numerous races and challenges. Led by experienced instructors, students will leave camp with the skills and knowledge to pilot their drones and keep them running. The drones used in camps have cameras, and are perfect for entry level pilots. Students can choose to bring their drone home for an additional cost (~$100 value)

Are you ready to do all things Duct Tape? In this course we will learn the history of duct tape, make some pre-planned projects and design projects from brainstorming to sketching to creating. Some of our pre-planned projects may include wallets, lunch bags, school supplies and jewelry. Each day we will focus on one of four topic ideas: 3D, Sculpture, Clothing/ Accessory & Art Piece. Students will be given choices every day to determine what they would like to work on based on the day's topic. Being creative and having fun is the focus of this 4 day course! Week 1- AM Gr. 2-5 PM Gr. 5-8

EXCELSIOR HISTORY THURSDAY 8:45 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello.Load in parking lot. 9:00 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building. 10:00 a.m. A tour guide will board the motor coach for a *sightseeing tour of Excelsior and the surrounding area along beautiful Lake Minnetonka. 10:55 a.m. Arrive a Maynards Restaurant on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Menu: Half Sandwich, Cup of Soup, Beverage. 12:45 p.m. After lunch, motor coach will transfer the group to the Excelsior Streetcar ticket booth in downtown Excelsior. 1:00 p.m. Hop on board the Excelsior Streetcar. Enjoy a trolley trip along a half-mile of track and stop at the car barn to view a photo gallery from the 1800s and see work in progress on a streetcar restoration. 2:00 p.m. Streetcar will return to downtown ticket stand. [Note:The trolley ticket booth is located next to *The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Museum.Operating hours for 2024 have not been determined.If it is open, guests can see artifacts and exhibits about the south Lake Minnetonka area and historic Excelsior.] In downtown Excelsior enjoy the quaint shops along Water Street.(Motor coach can make some shuttle runs along Water Street for those with difficulty walking.)Walk to a variety of stores such as: Casper’s - with whimsical home accessories, The Country Look in Antiques - featuring the charm of Colonial New England.Excelsior Mill is a renovated lumberyard that was built at the turn of the century.It recreates the flavor of the past with a bench lined central “garden” court and half dozen shops filled with distinctive gifts and accessories. 3:00 p.m. Estimated departure time from Excelsior. 4:00 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael. 4:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. Deadline: Monday, May 20. No refund after this date. Minimum 30 people for the trip to run.

Wouldn't science class be more fun if you could EAT your experiments?? In this class you will be encouraged to play with your food, create with your food, and eat your experiments! All experiments will be edible, being brave enough to try them is a different challenge!

Puzzles, clues, mystery...you'll experience these and more in this exciting Escape Room class! We will work as a team to solve a classroom mystery, then let your creativity shine while you work with teammates to create your own escape room! Your sleuthing skills will be put to the test as your solve your classmates' Escape Rooms! Enter...if you dare! Week 1- AM Gr. 5-8 PM Gr. 2-5 Week 2- AM Gr. 2-5 PM Gr. 5-8

Eureka Engineering introduces students to the core skills of robotics and STEM through engaging, hands-on learning opportunities. Student groups will work with Lego Mindstorm kits, which include both electrical and mechanical components. The small groups will be mentored by experienced and passionate instructors. Parents are welcome to watch their child’s robotic creations come to life in exciting and competitive challenges including drag racing, fighting robots and more! Class Location: Big Lake High School, Collaboration Center. Enter the main doors (A) and it will be to the left (old media center). 501 Minnesota Ave, Big Lake 55309

Evolution Tae Kwon Do aims to strengthen both the physical and the mental well-being. This class helps reduce stress and increases self-confidence, flexibility, balance, weight loss, and overall health. Its balance of hard work and discipline, along with the rewards of personal achievement, it develops confident, well-balanced individuals. Different people join for different reasons, but what they find is all the same. It acts as a good vent for children, a stress-reliever for adults, improves concentration and enhances both physical fitness and self-confidence for all students. Monthly Class Costs Single Person $60, Two members from the same family $55/each, Three or more members from the same family $50/each Service Member (military, law enforcement, fire and rescue, teachers) Discount- Single Person $55, Two or more members from the same family $50/each, Service Member discount applies only to the immediate family of the service member.

This program is available for children ages 4, 5 and 6 is designed as a precursor to regular Tae Kwon Do classes. The classes are 30 minutes long. The child is taught material to help build a foundation for Tae Kwon Do training, while improving motor skills, memory, discipline, confidence and more. The material is presented in fun and exciting formats to keep the child interested and excited while teaching them important physical and behavioral skills to develop good habits early in life. Monthly Class Costs Single Person $60, Two members from the same family $55/ea, Three or more members from the same family $50/each Service Member (military, law enforcement, fire and rescue, teachers) Discount- Single Person $55, Two or more members from the same family $50/each, Service Member discount applies only to the immediate family of the service member.

Take a journey to the ExploraCoSpaciVRse! We will explore existing virtual worlds and environments before becoming creators and engineers in the the metaverse. In this camp, you will integrate 3D design thinking and computational thinking to individually and collaboratively create immersive VR environments, stories and games. Showcase your design and digital storytelling talents, develop your coding skills, and contribute positively and responsibly to our CoSpaciVRse.