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.

LEGO 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.

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 discover the joy of theatre. Best of Broadway at FGC- Young performers will learn about the stories, characters and songs of classic 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. Move It at Reed- Designed for kids who like to move but haven’t had much dance experience, the class introduces basic jazz and hip-hop moves, explores rhythm and musicality, and students learn fun and lively choreography to pop music. Students will gain knowledge, techniques and the vocabulary of dance while having fun moving. Curtain Up at Conway- 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 discover the joy of theatre. Move It at Spoede- Designed for kids who like to move but haven’t had much dance experience, the class introduces basic jazz and hip-hop moves, explores rhythm and musicality, and students learn fun and lively choreography to pop music. Students will gain knowledge, techniques and the vocabulary of dance while having fun moving.

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 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 53913 Waterpark-Wilderness Resort and Waterpark at 511 E Adams St, Wisconsin Dells, WI Ski/Snowboard-Devil’s Head Resort at S6330 Bluff Rd, Merrimac, WI 53561 Thunderbird 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:

Interactive 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- Conway & Spoede 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- Reed 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!