Monticello Community Education

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. Parent meeting partially satisfies new state laws and helps lower student/parent driving time. Students have the option to purchase a Minnesota State Drivers Manual for $7 from the instructor the first class. Also please check out the following link for free practice written exams: http://dmv-permit-test.com/minnesota/practice-test-1.html January/February class will be online via Zoom. March class will be in person. This is subject to change

The Young Inventors Kit is a child's first step into tinkering and inventing. You don’t need to have gray hair and wrinkles to be an inventor. Children are natural inventors and are curious and imaginative all on their own. Did you know that a child invented the Popsicle or that a 16 year old invented the trampoline? Encourage your child's tinkering spirit with this fun and engaging kit as they build an electrical circuit and learn about pneumatics. Your child will be designing, building, and creating for hours on end. They may just invent the next "big thing". The 175+ piece kit contains tools, adhesives, building materials, craft items, and a 16 page Activity Guide. It is packed with screwdrivers, screws, pliers, 1.5 volt hobby motor, batteries and holder, scissors, wheels, clamps, and much, much more. The Kit Includes: Activity Guide 1 box to hold small items 2 AA batteries battery holder electrical wires 1 hobby motor, 1.5 volts 2 light bulbs screw drivers and screws 1 pliers 1 scissors 1 ruler 1 pencil 1 small roll of duct tape 1 bottle of glue 1 notebook 4 wheels 2 clamps wire plus....clothes pins, small and large cups, spools, Styrofoam balls, string, paper clips, metal fasteners, wire, rubber bands, mirror board, craft tubes, assorted boxes, assorted zip ties, pipe cleaners, large and small craft sticks, sorted straws, beads, assorted sizes of cardboard pieces, dowels, 9x12 construction paper and more! Substitutions may be made due to supply availability. The Young Inventors Kit and Activity Guide are taken directly from our science curriculum. Our teachers have taught this lesson to thousands of students and it is always a popular summer camp where the students create outstanding inventions. The idea of offering the box and guide comes from Todd, our Program Assistant and part-owner of our program. As a 10 year old, Todd was tinkering and inventing with an old tool set and miscellaneous items. In fact, his love of science guided his career path as an educator and naturalist. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Toy contains small ball. Not for children under 3 years of age. WARNING:SHARP EDGE HAZARD Toy contains function sharp edges. Not for children under 4 years of age. WARNING: The motor’s shaft spins at 1500 rpm. Keep shaft away from eyes, face and hair. Contains 2AA batteries. Kit pick up is Friday, June 12 between 11 AM and Noon at Eastview Education Center