Educational series designed to give kids a hands-on, do-it-yourself experience! Weekly sessions will allow students time to learn basic DIY skills and gain an understanding of the materials and techniques used at AR Workshop and beyond! Projects will include Wood, Canvas and Chunky Knit Yarn! Every week the students will come home with a finished project. They will leave the course with a variety of knowledge they can apply to all future creative pursuits.

Course Description This Lifeguarding course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deep water (7 feet or more). It also prepares participants to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. The course is delivered in a blended learning format. The assigned online portion(s) — accessible via mobile, desktop, or tablet — must be completed prior to each instructor-led session. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, including deep water, with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, valid for 2 years. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years. Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence: Jump into the water, submerge, resurface, and swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Maintain a position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Then swim 50 additional yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Timed Event (completed in 1 minute, 40 seconds): Start in the water, swim 20 yards, then perform a surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface, swim 20 yards on the back while holding the object with both hands at the surface, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Certification Requirements: Students must successfully complete all prerequisite swims, attend all training sessions, complete all coursework, and pass all final testing requirements to earn certification. Please Note: No refunds will be issued for students who fail the prerequisite swim test or are unable to complete the course.

LEGO Technic FUN! (grades K-4 & 5): Children learn a short STEM lesson and then build a moving model using LEGO Technic bricks, axles, gears, and motors. Children learn while they play. Improves Math skills and 3D spatial understanding. Fosters problem solving and teamwork skills. All children take home a custom-made mini figure.

Young performers will learn to use the body and voice to create characters under the guidance of a COCA theatre instructor. Using improvisation, dramatic play, story enactment, theatre games and imaginative journeys, students will develop confidence as they discoverthe joy of theatre. Best of Broadway at FGC Young performers will learn about the stories, characters and songs of a new selection of Broadway shows. They will develop basic skills in acting, singing and stage movement as they explore the world of musical theatre. Family & friends may be invited on the final day for class observation. Class Description: Create A Play Students will explore acting and playwriting techniques as they work with a COCA theatre artist to brainstorm, improvise, script, and perform a new short play or series of scenes. All ideas are welcome from fractured fairy tales to fantasy, comedy and mystery. Students will then share their creation on the final day of class.

No prior chess experience is necessary to participate, for the basics of the game will be taught to those who need to learn them, as well as higher level concepts and ideas to more experienced players.

🏔️ Wisconsin Ski Trip – February 13–15, 2026 Hosted by the Community Education Department We are excited to announce our 3rd annual out-of-town Ski Trip to Devil’s Head Resort in Baraboo, Wisconsin! This trip is open to all families within the district and offers a wonderful opportunity for a fun winter getaway. 🚌 Registration & Participation Transportation: Families may ride the bus or drive themselves Parent Requirement: Parents must accompany their children on the bus if riding the bus Limited Space: Please register early—spots fill quickly! 💳 Payment Information Full payment at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Payment plans are available upon checkout. If selected, automatic payments will be scheduled for: December 1, 2025 January 15, 2026 Limited fee assistance may be available for those who qualify. 🏨 Trip Logistics Hotel: Fairfield by Marriott, 932 Gateway Drive, Baraboo, WI 53913 Waterpark: Wilderness Resort and Waterpark, 511 E Adams St, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Ski/Snowboard: Devil’s Head Resort, S6330 Bluff Rd, Merrimac, WI 53561 Bowling: Thunderbird Lanes, 1117 8th Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 Ski Trip Itinerary 🖥️ Registration Tips For the easiest registration experience use a desktop/laptop computer and review all options before making your selections. 1 waterpark pass comes with the room. Please add more passes for any additional adults. Each Child Package already includes their waterpark pass. 🏠 Example Registrations Example 1: Family of Four If registering a family of four (2 adults and 2 children) sharing one hotel room, riding the bus, with one adult skiing, and no ski rentals needed, please register as follows: 1 Hotel Room 2 Child Packages 1 Waterpark Pass (1 comes with the hotel) 4 Bus Tickets 1 lift ticket Example 2: Family of Six If registering a family of six (2 adults and 4 children) driving, with all needing ski equipment, and both adults skiing, please register as follows: 2 Hotel Rooms (one registered under each adult — please email aleshanelson@ladueschools.net if you need adjoining rooms) 4 Child Packages 2 Adult Lift Tickets 6 Equipment Rentals Example 3: Family of Three If registering a family of three (1 adult and 2 children) driving, sharing one room, and ski equipment is needed for the children. Only the children are skiing: 1 Hotel Rooms (registered under the adult) 2 Child Packages 2 Equipment Rentals Sweatshirt Images Below:

A great way to introduce kids to basic engineering, team building, & physics concepts! Builders will use dominoes to construct, then topple, individual and cooperative creations using A LOT of dominoes. Participants will explore different methods of building, types of engineering, develop problem solving skills, and work as a team.

Mad Science: Crazy ChemworksEnter the world of chemistry! Make gooey slime, discover what makes reactions go, learn to use the tools that chemists use. Watch bubbling potions pop their tops! Discover chemical changes and pH changes. See what makes things glow in the dark. Polymers and catalysts are just two of the fascinating concepts our young Mad Scientists explore in this thrilling trip through the world of the chemistry lab!Lab Works-Kids experience what it's like to be real Mad Scientists in this whirlwind class on how a lab works! They learn to manipulate laboratory equipment and practice using it.Junior Reactors-Create a tiny world of atoms with your very own set of Atomic Coins! Learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results! pH Phactor-Slide down the colorful pH scale and dip into the world of acids and bases! Explore the pH extremes with your Reaction Tube in what is sure-to-be a popping experience! Discover whether liquids found in your home are acids or bases using your personal pH Paper! Slime Time-Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around! Create slime using the Mad Science recipe, and then enter the Slime Olympics! Take home your own concoction of Mad Science Slime! Chem in a Flash-Hop on board the chemistry express for a high-speed science experience! Perform instantaneous experiments in this fast-paced class on split-second reactions that go like mad! Pick up an Action Flask and have a blast! The Glow Show-Discover amazing things that glow bright in the dark and come to light! Probe the properties of light and explore some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology! Explore photoluminescence with your Glow Show Card. Super Sticky Stuff-Stick it to the walls, and push the power of tape to the limits in this adhesive hour on things that cling! Build a bond with glue and get attached to Professor Beakerdude.

This exciting 6-week Multi-Sport program introduces young athletes to the fundamentals of Flag Football and Track and Field. Participants will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport in a fun and supportive environment. Our curriculum emphasizes: Flag Football: Passing, catching, and defensive positioning Track and Field: skill development, physical fitness, and sportsmanship Beyond physical development, athletes will gain life skills such as sportsmanship, inclusion, and teamwork. Join Skyhawks to enjoy the benefits of multi-sport exposure while building confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love for active play!

An introduction to tennis in a friendly and safe environment. Your child will learn how to hit basic strokes, keep score, gain fun knowledge about the game but most importantly, HAVE FUN!!! We use smaller courts with shorter nets, softer and larger balls, and appropriately sized racquets.