Monticello Community Education

Boulder Pointe Equestrian Camps are on rain or shine! There is an outdoor and indoor arena. Proper attire includes a sneaker or boot (closed toe with a heel), long pants and layers depending on the weather. Bug spray, sunscreen, nut-free snacks and a water bottle are also recommended. Please bring a nut-free bagged lunch and plenty of fluids to drink. ASTM/SEI certified helmets are provided. Signed waivers are required before riding. 3 Day Horse Day Camp Experience a mini-week long camp! Campers will get to experience everyday life at a barn! Life in the barn will include activities such as; daily riding, learning how to braid manes and tails with ribbon, groom and care for the horses (including bathing) and feed them at the end of the day. This is a great time for campers to spend time outdoors and build lasting friendships with fellow horse lovers in a structured and positive environment. Campers are broken into smaller groups of similar riding experience, which is perfect for both the new and more experienced riders. Please go to: https://www.horseridingrocks.com/forms to complete your waiver and forms prior to the start of class.

Come and have some fun with your friends and enjoy some “INDEPENDENCE" cookie decorating!! At the end of this class you will bring home some beautifully decorated 4TH OF JULY cookies for your family!! Yum!! A fun class activity is also planned while the cookies are drying. Please bring a container to take your cookies home.

If you love art, this is the ultimate camp for you! Join us at this one-of-a-kind art camp and have a blast creating amazing projects with all sorts of art materials like watercolors, pastels, clay, canvas and more! We’ll draw, paint, sculpt, and collage amazing projects to take home. Animals, landscapes, cupcakes, and funny characters are part of this awesome camp. Bring a beverage, nut free snack and recess attire.

In this arts and crafts class the theme will surround superheroes! Your child will be able to explore different art projects based on their favorite heroes!

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.

In this arts and crafts class the kids will create art surrounding the theme of beach days. The class will include painting seashells, making sandcastle sand art, and exploring animals such as sharks and dolphins!

In this painting class children will learn how to paint a step-by-step ocean/beach scene!

Come and have some fun with your friends and enjoy making some beautifully decorated and delicious cake pops!! At the end of this class you will bring home some colorful tiny cakes for your family!! Yum!! A fun class activity is also planned while the cake frosting is drying. Please bring a container to take your creations home.

In this painting class, the kids will be able to create a step-by-step watermelon on canvas!

In this painting class geared for younger kiddos, your child will be able to choose a technique they are comfortable with and be able to create their own masterpiece on canvas!

Dress to make a mess! In this class children will explore crafts and activities surrounding dirt and mud!

In this class surrounding the world of dinosaurs your child will excavate icy dinosaurs, find fossils in a sensory bin activity, get their hands dirty with salt dough, and paint with dinosaur feet!

Eligible Students must be 14.5 years of age by the start of class. Thirty hours of classroom training plus six hours of behind the wheel training included with the fee. Students can miss up to one class, but hours must be made up during a future make-up session. The first class is required by all students. ONLINE STUDENTS You are not confirmed in class until your forms have been returned to Wreckless and you receive a confirmation. You will get an email from Wreckless before class starts with the forms attached. Also please check out the following link for free practice written exams: http://dmv-permit-test.com/minnesota/practice-test-1.html

Eligible Students must be 14.5 years of age by the start of class. Thirty hours of classroom training plus six hours of behind the wheel training included with the fee. Students can miss up to one class, but hours must be made up during a future make-up session. The first class is required by all students. ONLINE STUDENTS You are not confirmed in class until your forms have been returned to Wreckless and you receive a confirmation. You will get an email from Wreckless before class starts with the forms attached. Also please check out the following link for free practice written exams: http://dmv-permit-test.com/minnesota/practice-test-1.html

Drone Photography: Students will start off Drone Photography by learning how to fly an entry level photography drone. Once they’ve mastered the basics, they’ll be taught more advanced techniques that will help them take higher quality photos and videos with their drones. Photo and video editing software tutorials will enable students to create awesome media content that they can download and keep after the camp. Students are encouraged to bring a flash drive to save and share their creations!

Drone Programming: Students will learn to program and fly at the same time! Groups of students will use drones that can be programmed to perform aerial maneuvers with entry level, block based coding. The fun and excitement of flying drones makes it easy to forget that students will be learning valuable 21st century programming skills in the process. The camp will consist of a variety of fun challenges where students will put the programming skills that they learn to the test. Parents are welcome to stop in at the end of each day to see what their child has learned.

Eureka Engineering: 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!

First Aid and Safety Trained Kids is a 4-hour course for 7 – 10 year olds. Lessons cover basic first aid, water safety, vehicle safety, home emergencies, injury prevention, personal safety and healthy living. This course helps prepare children for staying at home alone. Students will receive a book and construct a home first aid kit as part of the class. Please bring a drink and snack.

Gelli Printing is a fun creative form of Mono Printing, that is done on a silicone plate using acrylics and various stencils to create unique textures and images. The Gelli Prints can also be used for various other techniques from collage to card making. Come learn about this creative process, that is for any age and creative level. You will get to make up to 20 prints and 10 cards. All supplies are included in the fee, you just need to wear clothes for this enjoyable technique. Parent and Child (under age 10) will work together and share materials.

Do you love art and things that shimmer and sparkle? Then this is the camp for you! In this camp we’ll draw and paint, sculpt and collage, bringing our art to the next level with glitter, gems, sparkles and more. We’ll make sparkling hearts, sculpt cute glittery clay birds, paint on canvas, and create an adorable collage, among other dazzling projects that shimmer and glimmer. To add to the fun, we’ll have a special day where we’ll paint our nails and make a cool accessory to wear. Bring a beverage, nut free snack and recess attire.

In this amazing art camp, we bring art to the next level using special materials like glow in the dark paint, glitter, metallic paint and other unique materials to make our art stand out! Join us and have a blast as we create astonishing art that glows in the dark as well as awesome projects with a spark. This camp will surely light up your creativity! Great camp for siblings. Bring a beverage, nut free snack and recess attire.

Boulder Pointe Equestrian Camps are on rain or shine! There is an outdoor and indoor arena. Proper attire includes a sneaker or boot (closed toe with a heel), long pants and layers depending on the weather. Bug spray, sunscreen, nut-free snacks and a water bottle are also recommended. Please bring a nut-free bagged lunch and plenty of fluids to drink. ASTM/SEI certified helmets are provided. Signed waivers are required before riding. Riding Day Camp Kids will learn what it's like to have a horse for a day! Campers get to ride in the indoor and/or outdoor arenas, practice how to steer, stop, turn, and walk, trot, and canter (depending on camper's riding experience). They also might make horse treats, do a craft, and play games. And don't forget the time to feed and care for the horses, which is a big part of ownership! Campers are broken into smaller groups based on similar riding experience, which is perfect for both new and more experienced riders! Please click on the following link for fill out required forms: https://www.horseridingrocks.com/forms.html

More than just an ordinary drawing program! In this amazing and fun camp, we’ll learn how to draw all sorts of things, like animals, plants, faces, landscapes, and everything in between. We use an innovative step by step method, where kids use simple shapes to create animals, landscapes, still life and more. We learn about contrast, light/shadow, and volume among other exciting concepts. Take your own sketch book home at the end of camp. Bring a beverage, nut free snack and recess attire.

This class is designed for youth to have FUN while learning some science concepts (inquiry based). We will be using the simplest of techniques (freezer bags and ice) - but also teach other methods of the business in today’s world. Come and have some fun with your friends!!