Farmington Area Community Education

Alex Sommerfeld and FFA Students Incoming Grades 6-9 IGNITE Veterinary Adventures is for incoming 6-9 grade students and it is a beginner course into the world of veterinary medicine. Students will be introduced to animal handling and restraint, bandaging, suturing, injections, and nutrition. They will also have the opportunity to learn about basic anatomy/physiology, and diseases that are common in small animals. Participants should bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free snack.

Diana Berg Incoming Grades 6-8 Come and learn new skills with your sewing machine! In this camp, youth will learn how to use a sewing machine to complete a standard size pillowcase, then they will use a pattern to create their very own pair of lounge pants, then the final project will cumulate with a letter pillow. Youth must bring their own sewing machine. There are a few available to borrow. Email youthenrichment@farmington.k12.mn.us to reserve one of the available sewing machines!

Diana Berg Incoming Grades 6-8 Youth will learn the art of acrylic pour and create multiple pieces using variations of the acrylic pour technique! Please wear old clothing in case youth get paint on them.

DASH Sports Incoming Grades 6-8 DASH Sports Summer Tennis camps provide participants with an introductory experience to the game in a fun and positive atmosphere. Emphasis is on technique and game play. Key elements of the serve, forehand groundstroke, backhand groundstroke, forehand volley, backhand volley, and the overhead smash will be taught and practiced. Camps ends with games on the final day. Participants should wear sunscreen and athletic clothing/shoes, and bring a tennis racket, water bottle, and a snack. Balls and all other equipment are provided.

Diana Berg Incoming Grades 6-8 Youth will create their very own masterpiece using acrylic paint on canvas! Projects include paint pouring, acrylic painting and sealing. Please wear old clothing in case youth get paint on them.

Diana Berg Incoming Grades 6-8 Come and learn new skills in this jewelry making camp! Learn basic techniques using beads, wires, crimp beads, dangles, connectors and learn skills such as wire wrapping. Leave camp with a set of original pieces ready to wear or give!

Golf Squad Grades 6-8 Golf Squad at Levi Dodge Middle School is for both new and continuing students and provides weekly opportunities for your child to learn the technical swing mechanics (i.e. putting, chipping, full swing, etc.) as well as the social skills required to enjoy golf, the clubs, and golf course (i.e. vocabulary, etiquette, rules, history, etc.) all under the instruction of an LPGA or PGA Professional. Golf is a very challenging and fun sport that can lead to college scholarships. So start early and start now...boys and girls! Even if your child already plays, it is great to enjoy weekly, convenient lessons from the pro. (Click Here to read more on how and why your child can benefit from continuing their golf education with Golf Squad at your school.)

DASH Sports Incoming Grades 5-8 DASH Sports Summer Volleyball camps provide players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key volleyball skills such as passing, serving, and hitting will be taught and practiced throughout the week. Fun, volleyball skill specific games are also incorporated, giving players game type experience, and a better understanding of the game! The final day of camp ends with scrimmages and games for players to showcase their skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and snack (knee pads optional). Balls are provided.

IGNITE Summer Camps are designed for youth grades 6-9+. Options include art, movement, drama, science, and technology. Camps are typically M-Th 9-12 pm or 1-4 pm and take place throughout the summer. Please note charges for many camps have been delayed until 1-5 days before the start of camp. If your cart total is $0, please continue the checkout process to enter your payment information for the automatic charge.

DASH Sports Incoming Grades 5-8 DASH Sports Jr. NBA basketball skills camps provide players a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camps end with scrimmages/games on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Balls are provided. OPTIONAL ADDITION: This camp offers a customized Jr. NBA jersey. Players will select their favorite NBA Team when registering as well as their name and number they'd like on their jersey. Please select "camp +Jersey" option when registering to receive a jersey with the camp.

Middle School After School Clubs, Sports, and Classes

IGNITE Camps and Clubs are designed for youth grades 6-9+. Options include after school, non-school day, and summer camp opportunities in art, movement, drama, science, and technology. Please note charges for many camps have been delayed until 1-5 days before the start of camp. If your cart total is 0, please continue the checkout process to enter your payment information for the automatic charge.

Alex Sommerfeld, FFA Advisory, and FFA Students Incoming Grades 6-8 IGNITE Intro to Floral Design is a beginner course for those interested in floriculture or the floral industry. Participants can learn simple centerpieces, vases/bouquets, and wearable flowers such as corsages, hair pins, and flower crowns. Also can learn about the basics of flower care, growth, processing, and storage. Participants should bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free snack.

IGNITE Technology and Science Summer Camps are designed for youth grades 6-9+. Options include robotics, animal science, film production, coding, and more! Camps are typically M-Th 9-12 pm or 1-4 pm and take place throughout the summer. Please note charges for many camps have been delayed until 1-5 days before the start of camp. If your cart total is $0, please continue the checkout process to enter your payment information for the automatic charge.

IGNITE Recreation and Sports Summer Camps are designed for youth grades 6-9+. These summer camps are beginner and experienced player friendly and are designed for youth to try out new sports and recreation activities or improve their skills! Options include tennis, soccer, volleyball, track, flag football, and more! Camps are typically M-Th 9-12 pm or 1-4 pm and take place throughout the summer. Please note charges for many camps have been delayed until 1-5 days before the start of camp. If your cart total is $0, please continue the checkout process to enter your payment information for the automatic charge.

Youth Enrichment and Sports Camps. Clubs, Programs, and Classes are designed for every youth in mind! Explore our large variety of opportunities! If you have any questions about these offerings please contact youthenrichment@farmington.k12.mn.us. Please note charges for many camps have been delayed until 1-5 days before the start of camp. If your cart total is 0, please continue the checkout process to enter your payment information for the automatic charge. Looking for the IGNITE Ukulele Camp? Click here!

IGNITE Art and Drama Summer Camps are designed for youth grades 6-9+. Options include culinary arts, painting, theater, improv, film, sewing, and more! Camps are typically M-Th 9-12 pm or 1-4 pm and take place throughout the summer. Please note charges for many camps have been delayed until 1-5 days before the start of camp. If your cart total is $0, please continue the checkout process to enter your payment information for the automatic charge.

Diana Hirte Incoming grades 3-5 This class is so much fun! We will decorate a unicorn cake, sugar cookies, and cake pops to take home.

Bryanna Nelson and FFA Students Incoming Grades 6-9 Do you ever wonder how your food gets on your plate? How about how the clothes you pick out in the morning get produced? In Farm to Table, we will explore plant food products like salad greens, salsa, and maple syrup, how to preserve the harvest with methods like canning and fermentation, animal production, wool and fiber production, and more! After taking this course, not only will you know how your food gets to your table and your clothes on your back, but you will also walk away with recipes and a guidebook on how to start and run a small homestead! Participants should bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free snack.

Tech Academy Incoming Grades 4-8 This camp is perfect for those who love extraordinary cars and thrilling race action. Explore the world of robotics using LEGO®'s Systems. Build cars and dragsters with motors and sensors to explore the environment. Students working in teams will be introduced to robotics fun and learn about the programming process along the way. Every day students will explore a different car model, and on the last day, take what they learn to create their own car and compete in a racing tournament.

Diana Hirte Incoming grades 6-12 This class will cover it all. We will decorate 2 - 8" cakes, one with buttercream and one with fondant, summertime cupcakes, fancy sugar cookies and some cake pops. Each student will make and take home 2 8" cakes,12 cupcakes, 10 cookies and some cake pops. We will use lots of different tools to learn the art of cake decorating. The student will take home some basic decorating tools to use at home.

DASH Sports Incoming Grades 6-8 DASH Sports Summer Games camp provides participants with a fun experience learning and playing your favorite physical education games! Games will include: Capture the Flag, Kickball, Dodgeball, Tag games, Ultimate Frisbee/Football, Soccer, and more! Participants will learn teamwork, and values such as respect, hustle, and pride, all in a fun environment. Campers should bring a snack, water bottle, and wear sunscreen. All other equipment is provided.

Mark Toutge Incoming grades 5-8 Would you like to be an actor in a short film? Would you like to work behind the scenes operating cameras, microphones and lights? If so, we will be filming a brand new short film this summer through Community Education at Farmington High School. Broadcasting and media teacher Mark Toutge will lead students through the process of creating a short film from start to finish. All students should bring a blank flash drive to the camp so they can receive a copy of the finished short film.

Kidcreate Studio Ages 9-14 Give your child the opportunity to express themselves and explore their imaginations in our creative, one-of-a kind succulent garden class! They will be able to design this living work of art with colorful succulents, plus an adorable mushroom figure that adds a whimsical touch. Not only is it fun - your children can proudly show off their masterpiece at home or give it as a special gift for someone close. Watch your kiddos blossom while cultivating an appreciation for both nature and art!