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Starting SoonAR WorkshopYouth EnrichmentEducational 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.Youth Enrichment 25-26
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Bricks4KidzYouth EnrichmentLEGO Technic FUN! (grades K-4): 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. The program offers engaging activities and embeds problem-solving and teamwork skills through. At the conclusion, all students take home a custom-made mini figure.Youth Enrichment 25-26
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ChessYouth EnrichmentNo 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.Youth Enrichment 25-26
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Devil Head Ski TripYouth EnrichmentWisconsin Ski Trip- February 14th - 16th Through the district's Community Education Department, we are excited to announce our annual out-of-town ski trip to Devil’s Head Resort in Baraboo, Wisconsin! This will be such a wonderful experience and anyone in the district may participate. Please register early because space is limited for this trip. Families may take the bus or drive themselves. The following link regarding the trips Itinerary can be referenced, which has more specific details. This is a family trip, and parents must accompany their children when they ride the bus. Payment plans are available upon checkout in the system. To reserve a spot, all registration fees will be due upon completion. If this option is chosen, your account will automatically be set up to make designated payments on December 1, 2024, and January 15, 2025. Limited fee assistance may be available for those who qualify. Trip Logistics: Hotel-Fairfield by Marriott at 932 Gateway Drive Baraboo, WI 53913Waterpark-Wilderness Resort and Waterpark at 511 E Adams St, Wisconsin Dells, WISki/Snowboard-Devil’s Head Resort at S6330 Bluff Rd, Merrimac, WI 53561Thunderbird Lanes-1117 8th Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 For more details and answers to commonly asked questions, click the following link. ****Please read through all the options before making a selection.***** Sweatshirt Images Below:Winter 24-25
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Starting SoonWesley Fryer (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Domino BuildingYouth EnrichmentA 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.Youth Enrichment 25-26
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LMS Ski ClubYouth EnrichmentThis is for LMS student only who want to attend the LMS ski trips to Hidden Valley.Winter 24-25
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Mad ScienceYouth EnrichmentInteractive workshops are aligned to STEM objectives and explore concepts that kids are learning in school. With professional lesson plans, pre-and-post activity guides, and animated instructors, Mad Science workshops are an ideal way to strengthen kids' scientific foundations. NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers- Reed NASA and Mad Science collaborate to educate the next generation! Children go on a voyage of discovery to space with unique hands-on activities and amazing demonstrations. They explore the sun and stars, space technology, rocket science, the atmosphere, planets and moons, supernovas and more! STEM Odyssey- Conway & Spoede Excite your senses with a Mad Scientist and his electrifying laboratory experiments. Learn about electricity and make thunder and lightning indoors with our Electro-static generator. What you see is not always what you get with our eye-popping optical illusions. Discover the wonders of color and light. Investigate the powers and daily uses of magnets. Tap into sound wave vibrations and harness the power of heat as we take on temperature!Youth Enrichment 24-25
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Stephen and Helen Jones (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Mad ScienceYouth EnrichmentMad Science: Ready, STEM, GO! Encounter science that’s all around us! Discover the wonderful world of animals— above and below water! Feel the force of energy and the might of motion in exciting physics explorations. Shake up a mixture, and experiment with telecommunication! The amazing take home projects in every class will have you exploring more at home! Individual class topics: All About Animals - Children go beyond feathers, fins, and fur to find out more about the habitats, anatomy, and life cycles of amazing creatures. They experiment with camouflage an learn to identify and imitate sounds that animals make. Energy Burst - Children experiment with potential and kinetic energy as they pop, jump, and flip with hopping and spinning toys. Children learn about the potential of stored energy in wind-up gadgets. Get Connected - Children take on telecommunications! Children chat over cables, link to a network and work with radio signals. They learn about the technology developed to allow for long-distanced communication and investigate the electromagnetic spectrum. Life in the Sea- Children learn about the vast range of life found in the sea--from plankton to sponges to whales! They learn how living things are adapted to their ocean habitats, and find out what humans can do to protect ocean life. Mix It Up - It's time to shake up solutions and explore mixture chemistry. Children sort out mixtures, clear color from a watery solution and see how useful a suspension can be. The Super Sorter gives children the tools to sort mixtures at home. Moving Motion - Children catapult into Newton's three laws of motion! Learn all about the forces behind the movement of planes, trains, and automobiles. They yank a cloth from under dishes, send cars racing, and drop some (plastic) eggs!Youth Enrichment 25-26