Monticello Community Education

Write your own book! Through the study of picture book story elements, we will identify and analyze the characters, plot, conflict and setting of a wide selection of much-loved folk and fairy tales. We will then manipulate those story elements to create our own fractured versions of classic stories. We will learn how authors make their writing come alive for readers by showing versus telling and using sensory details.The week will end with an author’s celebration of our original stories!

“Wow, you have a great voice!” How many times have you heard that? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? Explore the growing remote voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting, and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later in a follow up call. One-time, 90- minute, introductory class. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo. 18 and over. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience. Date is a deadline to register only. This class is scheduled for a date and time of students convenience with 7 day availability Once registered for the class, you will be contacted by the instructor to set up a video chat on Zoom. This is a personalized one-on-one video conference class.

Learn to draw and color your favorite Anime characters! Discover how to evoke humor through exaggeration, study basic facial anatomy and proportions, and take a detailed look at facial expressions. We’ll discuss how eyes can drastically define a character, how to draw a variety of hairstyles, practice coloring techniques, and more!

Come to this no pressure, free baby class, meet with other parents of babies and learn ways to help your baby grow while getting the support you need as a parent. This class is led by a parent educator.

Babysitting 101 – Age 11 & up This course follows the American Academy of Pediatrics – Babysitter Lessons And Safety Training (BLAST). Students learn current practices for safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants, how to handle behavior problems, and how to manage their babysitting business. Students receive a reference book, recipe and game handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit. Please bring a lunch.

Grab your friends or family and gather to create a beautiful barn quilt pattern on a 14" x 14” reclaimed wood pallet. Locally sourced by craftsman and farmer, Josh Reinitz of East Henderson Farm, each pallet has a unique quality. The wood is truly reclaimed, meaning each pallet will be completely individual and will have flaws, such as nail holes and small dings. The wood has been carefully selected, pre-sanded and assembled. Choose your design at the start of class. All skill levels are welcome. Designs include: 1. Pinwheel 2. Flag 3. Faded Star 4. Friendship Star 5. Marigold 6. Hidden Cross 7. Blue Cross

This class is for dogs 4 months and older. Here we work on basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, stay, come, stand and down. All training is done on leash. Collar recommendations will be made by the instructor, based on each dog’s individual temperament.

This class is for dogs 4 months and older. Here we work on basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, stay, come, stand and down. All training is done on leash. Collar recommendations will be made by the instructor, based on each dog’s individual temperament.

Basketball Decision Training and Small Sided Games Gr. 6-8 (2024/2025 school year) In this camp you will work on basketball decision training through drills and small sided games. Working on 1 on 1 moves and building up to 2 on 2 and 3 on 3. Working on ball handling, footwork, finishing, shooting, and decision training. This camp is open to both boys and girls.

Battle Drones features an exciting combination of aerial acrobatics with an engineering design challenge that will teach students STEM concepts, teamwork, and how to skillfully fly a drone. In Battle Drones, teams of students will build robotic launchers designed to fling projectiles at their opponents’ drones. Students will be guided by experienced camp instructors in how to construct their launchers to maximize projectile speed and accuracy. The camp will culminate in an epic battle where students will need to pilot their drones to safety by dodging opponent projectiles while using their own launchers to take down opponent drones. The best drone pilots and launchers will emerge victorious! Students can choose to bring their drone home for an additional cost (~$100 value)

Let's make a beautiful mosaic design on canvas using beans! This is a fun project that will bring out your child's creative side. 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.

Learn how to paint a beautiful landscape like Bob Ross. I have over a thousand different paintings I have done and am very excited to teach and share the joy of painting

B.U.G.S..... did someone say BUGS?!?!?! Oh to explore the fascinating world of insects! From butterflies, to bees, learn about their different body parts, lifecycles and why insects are essential to our environment. Engage in hands-on activities like bug hunting, examining specimens and building and exploring insect habitats. Join me for a week filled with exploration and discovery of the incredible world of all things insects.

Beginner skills include warm-up activities, stretching, rolls, bridges, back walkovers, pop-ups, pullover, casts, beam introduction, cardio and strength endurance. Instructor will test student when student shows consistency in classes and demonstrates good listening skill, positive attitude and the necessary physical strength to join Pre-team. Suggested apparel: leotards for girls; shorts & t-shirts for boys. Students need to be 5 by the start of class.

Beginner skills include warm-up activities, stretching, rolls, bridges, back walkovers, pop-ups, pullover, casts, beam introduction, cardio and strength endurance. Instructor will test student when student shows consistency in classes and demonstrates good listening skill, positive attitude and the necessary physical strength to join Pre-team. Suggested apparel: leotards for girls; shorts & t-shirts for boys. Students need to be 5 by the start of class.

Beginner skills include warm-up activities, stretching, rolls, bridges, back walkovers, pop-ups, pullover, casts, beam introduction, cardio and strength endurance. Instructor will test student when student shows consistency in classes and demonstrates good listening skill, positive attitude and the necessary physical strength to join Pre-team. Suggested apparel: leotards for girls; shorts & t-shirts for boys. Students need to be 5 by the start of class.

Beginner skills include warm-up activities, stretching, rolls, bridges, back walkovers, pop-ups, pullover, casts, beam introduction, cardio and strength endurance. Instructor will test student when student shows consistency in classes and demonstrates good listening skill, positive attitude and the necessary physical strength to join Pre-team. Suggested apparel: leotards for girls; shorts & t-shirts for boys. Students need to be 5 by the start of class.

Boys Club Volleyball Grades 6-12 Do you like to play volleyball or want to learn more about it? Join us at Club Volleyball and improve your skills! We will practice and scrimmage against each other and other local volleyball players as we gain confidence and experience in our game! Club Volleyball is open to all area athletes not just Big Lake & Monticello students. Instructor: Volleyball Coach, John Jackson Wednesday Practices will be in the BLHS Gym, Friday practices will be at the Monticello Middle School | Wed/Fri | April 10th-May17th | 7-9:00 pm

CARLOS CREEK WINERY 9:15 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot 9:30 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello.Pick up in the parking lot In the front of the building. 11:00 a.m. Arrive for lunch Pike & Pint Grill in Alexandria. Choose at sign up 1.) WALLEYE SANDWICH - Panko-crusted walleye pike, shredded lettuce, tomato, and onion with our house made tartar sauce, French Fries, Beverage. 2.) SMOKIN’ GOOD CHICKEN - Grilled chicken breast, garlic aioli, bacon, lettuce, tomato and smoked Gouda cheese.Served with Coleslaw, Beverage. 12:30 p.m. Leave Pike & Pint Grill. 1:00 p.m. Arrive at Carlos Creek Winery, one of the largest grape vineyards in Minnesota.Enjoy the beautiful setting.The second-generation family-owned winery produces uniquely delicious fine and signature wines made in Minnesota.The Bredeson family uses a combination of ancient and modern techniques to produce award-winning Minnesota wines. On this tour you will visit the Vineyards and the production area.There is an incline and guests should be prepared to walk a mile or so on the tour. 2:00 p.m. After the tour, purchase some Minnesota Nice Wines, such as Hot Dish Red, Wobegon White and You Betcha Blush.You can sample the “pick of the month” offerings. 2:30 p.m. Leave Carlos Winery. 4:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. 4:30 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael. Deadline: Monday, July 8. No refund after this date. Minimum 30 people for the trip to run.