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Unicorn Slime

Kidcreate Studios Ages 3-6 Come explore the magical, mystical unicorn universe with us! We’ll learn the secret recipe for fabulous, glittery unicorn slime and take it home in a unicorn jar so sparkly that it’s guaranteed to dazzle! If you love unicorns, you will LOVE this class. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tiger Legacy and Learning Center

Ages	3 yr. - 6 yr. ^{11 m}

Backyard Birds Camp

Tracy Crofoot Grades K-5 Backyard Birds camp is a great summer activity for your bird enthusiast! Campers will go on a journey of discovery and learn about Minnesota’s most common backyard bird species. They will learn about bird identification, habitats, diet, behavior, and migration. Weather permitting, campers will get ‘back to nature’ by venturing outside making their own observations and discoveries just like a naturalist! We will be taking a survey of local bird species and report our findings to local scientists. Campers will learn more about becoming a Citizen Scientist and how they can contribute to conservation too.

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Community Education (Meadowview)

Podcasting & Digital Audio Production

Mark Toutge Incoming grades 5-8 Podcasting is becoming one of the most popular ways for people to entertain their audience. Podcast listeners might have one of several reasons to subscribe to a podcast, such as to learn about a new topic or to learn a new skill. Students will write, record and produce several short podcasts during the week in the Farmington High School podcasting studio. Students will learn about microphone placement, the use of sound equipment and record their podcasts in a recording studio. All students should bring a blank flash drive to the camp so they can receive a copy of Podcast projects completed during the week.

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Farmington High School

Intro to Tennis Tykes

DASH Sports Ages 4-7 DASH Sports Tennis Tykes camps provide participants with an introductory experience to the game in a fun and positive atmosphere. Emphasis is on technique and ball striking as well as gameplay. Basic elements of the serve, forehand, and backhand will be taught and practiced. Participants should bring a tennis racket, water bottle, athletic clothing. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

Robert Boeckman Middle School

Ages	4 yr. - 7 yr. ^{11 m}

IGNITE Tennis

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.

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

Robert Boeckman Middle School

DASH Street Hockey Camp

DASH Sports Incoming grades K-6 DASH Sports street hockey camp provides players a well-rounded hockey experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly stickhandle, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle and a snack. Sticks and pucks are provided. DASH Sports Developing Athletes Sports Hub Offering communities & families well organized, structured, and fun sports programs for kids Our Pillars: 'Respect, Hustle, Pride' A local, MN company led by people with a passion for youth sports development Over 25 years experience and over 20,000 coaching hours logged www.dashsports.us

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

Floor Hockey Tykes Camp

DASH Sports Ages 3-6 DASH Sports co-ed floor hockey camps provide players a well-rounded hockey experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly stickhandle, pass, and shoot in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Hockey sticks and pucks are provided. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, and bring a nut free snack and water bottle. DASH Sports Developing Athletes Sports Hub Offering communities & families well organized, structured, and fun sports programs for kids Our Pillars: 'Respect, Hustle, Pride' A local, MN company led by people with a passion for youth sports development Over 25 years experience and over 20,000 coaching hours logged www.dashsports.us

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

Robert Boeckman Middle School

Ages	3 yr. - 6 yr. ^{11 m}

Baseball for Beginners

Rick Stanton, FHS Learner/Family Cultural Advocate and Baseball Coach Ages 4-9 Welcome to the amazing sport of baseball! We are here to help you being your journey into this great American pastime. We will provide baseball basics, such as catching, throwing, hitting techniques, base running, and fielding. We will explore some fun drills and key concepts that will help you grasp the fundamentals of the game. The last day will be a game day for participants! Participants should bring a baseball camp, a glove, and a labeled water bottle. Baseball bats and balls will be provided.

Mon/Wed, Jun 24 - Jul 17

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Ages	4 yr. - 6 yr. ^{11 m}

Mon/Wed, Jun 24 - Jul 17

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Ages	7 yr. - 9 yr. ^{11 m}

Foam, Slime, and Potions!

KidScientific Ages 5-12 Step into a world of captivating experiments and mind-blowing discoveries! Our hands-on camp will immerse your child into the enchanting realm of foam, slime, and potions, as we unravel the secrets of science. Prepare to concoct elixirs that magically change color, create your own bouncy balls, and whip up some homemade PopRocks that fizz in your mouth. Each experiment combines the perfect blend of creativity and scientific exploration. And while having a blast, you'll uncover a wealth of scientific facts and theories, transforming learning into a bubbling cauldron of pure excitement! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Tue, Wed, Jun 25 - Jun 26

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tiger Legacy and Learning Center

Ages	5 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

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Chess Club

{YEL!} Youth Enrichment League Incoming Grades 1-5 The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!...Play It! method keeps chess students progressing with 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games and an end-of-session, in-class tournament. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Battle summer brain drain...sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info. All levels welcome.

Tue, Jun 25 - Aug 6

Tiger Legacy and Learning Center

DASH Sports Sampler Camp

DASH Sports Grades K-5 Sports Sampler (SC, FF, BK) DASH Sports Summer Sports Sampler camp includes fun skills training and games in three sports: Soccer, Basketball, and Flag Football. Key sports skills will be taught and practiced in all 3 sports so athletes will come out of camp with a great understanding of key skill components and gameplay of each sport. Camp ends with games/scrimmages the final day for each sport, where athletes can showcase their skills. Campers should wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle, snack and wear athletic shoes and clothing. All equipment is provided. Sports Sampler (FULL DAY) DASH Sports Summer FULL DAY Sports Sampler camp includes fun skills training and games in three sports: Soccer, Basketball, and Flag Football. Athletes will spend roughly 1.5 hours learning and practicing each sport per day. Key sports skills will be taught and practiced in all 3 sports including: dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and more! Also included daily are fun games such as Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, Kickball, and more! Camp ends with games/scrimmages the final day for each sport, where athletes can showcase their skills. Campers should wear sunscreen, bring a water bottle, lunch, two snacks, and athletic shoes and clothing. All equipment is provided. DASH Sports Developing Athletes Sports Hub Offering communities & families well organized, structured, and fun sports programs for kids Our Pillars: 'Respect, Hustle, Pride' A local, MN company led by people with a passion for youth sports development Over 25 years experience and over 20,000 coaching hours logged www.dashsports.us

Mon, Tue, Jul 1 - Jul 2

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon-Thu, Aug 26 - Aug 29

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon-Thu, Aug 26 - Aug 29

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Drama Lab

Drama Lab Incoming grades 1-5 Drama Lab is a creative haven where budding performers unleash their imagination and hone their acting skills. Led by experienced instructors, students explore the exciting world of theatre through engaging activities, improvisation games, character development, and scene work. Our curriculum fosters confidence, teamwork, and self-expression, offering a supportive environment where students can discover their unique talents while having a blast. Whether aspiring to be the next big star or simply seeking to explore the art of storytelling, our drama class is the perfect stage for young actors to shine. The final day the students will perform a short Variety Show for family and friends!

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

Robert Boeckman Middle School

Tiger Youth Soccer Camps

FHS Girls Varsity Coach Aaron Johnson Girls and Boys entering K-9th grade Tiger Soccer Camps are designed for players of all levels who want to learn and improve their fundamental soccer skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Players are given the unique opportunity to receive individual instruction from Farmington High School Girls Soccer Coaching Staff and soccer players! Tiger Elementary Soccer Camp Girls & Boys entering grades K-5 Each day is filled with a variety of activities to promote correct soccer technique including: small-sided games to encourage personal involvement and enhance the understanding of team concepts, technical and ball mastery skills sessions, shooting drills, fun games and much more. Youth need to bring their own soccer ball and water bottle. Youth also receive a t-shirt! **Registration deadline is June 26th at midnight. Registrations over the phone will be accepted after June 26, but a t-shirt is not guaranteed** Tigers Advanced Soccer Camp Girls & Boys entering grades 6-9 Each day will be filled with challenging activities to help improve each player’s soccer skills including small sided games and fun games that improve player’s technical ability and tactical awareness. Youth need to bring their own soccer ball and water bottle. Youth also receive a t-shirt! **Registration deadline is June 26th at midnight. Registrations over the phone will be accepted after June 26, but a t-shirt is not guaranteed**

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

9:00 - 10:15 AM

Mon-Wed, Jul 8 - Jul 10

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Abrakadoodle Adventures in Art

Abrakadoodle Adventures in Art Grades K-5 Sample lots of different kinds of art in this fun and creative camp. We’ll use paper mâché, clay, canvas, chalk, paint and more to create some fabulous art. Make a colorful paper mâché donut, sculpt some silly snails, learn how to make prints with your own print plate, paint a canvas, and more. Bring a beverage and a nut-free snack. Register early, this camp is sure to fill quickly.

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tiger Legacy and Learning Center

Abrakadoodle Cartoons, Clay, and Crafts

Abrakadoodle Ages 5-11 Do you like to make cool crafts? Sculpt with clay? Draw cartoons? Then you should join us for this creative camp. We’ll sculpt a pink piggie and a tiny turtle, learn to draw cartoons, create a comic strip, make cute cactus in painted clay pots, a paper mâché bowl, and have tons of fun.

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

12:30 - 2:30 PM

Tiger Legacy and Learning Center

TIGER WAY Summer Skills Football Camps

FHS Varsity Football Coaches Jon Pieper and Rick Sutton Incoming 1st-9th Grade Football Camps These camps provide the opportunity for youth to develop skills that will prepare them to become successful varsity football players. Athletes will learn offensive and defensive fundamentals from varsity football coaches and players. Coaches will teach drills specific to linebackers, defensive backs, defensive line, receivers, running backs, offensive line, and quarterbacks. These camps will focus on player development while providing opportunities for athletes to compete and become better football players. Competition will be created through drills and specific passing situations that will allow the campers to put their newly formed skills to the test. Incoming 1st-4th Graders July 8th, 12:30-2 pm, FHS Tiger Stadium SM24-Football1-4M OR* July 9th, 12:30-2 pm, FHS Tiger Stadium SM23-Football1-4T *Please only register for one section Incoming 5th and 6th Grade Camp July 22-23, 12:30-2:30 pm, FHS Tiger Stadium SM24-Football56 Deadline to Register: July 15 at midnight - registrations after this date are not guaranteed a t-shirt. $55 includes a t-shirt Incoming 7th and 8th Grade Camp July 24-25, 12:30-2:30 pm, FHS SM24-Football78 Deadline to Register: July 15 at midnight - registrations after this date are not guaranteed a t-shirt. $55 includes a t-shirt Incoming 9th Grade Camp July 10-11, 12:30-2:30pm, FHS Tiger Stadium SM24-Football9 Deadline to Register: June 28 at midnight - registrations after this date are not guaranteed a t-shirt. $55 includes a t-shirt

12:30 - 2:00 PM

12:30 - 2:00 PM

Wed, Thu, Jul 10 - Jul 11

12:30 - 2:30 PM

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DASH Track and Field Camp

DASH Sports Incoming Grades K-5 DASH Sports Summer Track & Field camps provide participants with practice in several areas including: sprinting, throwing (javelin and shot put), relay running, long jumping and distance running. Emphasis is on technique and proper form. All players will be timed/tested on the first and last day. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, and games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall track and field performance. Campers should wear sunscreen, bring a water bottle, snack, and wear athletic clothing/shoes.

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

Track and Field Tykes

DASH Sports Ages 2-7 DASH Sports Track & Field Tykes camps provide participants with a basic introduction to Track & Field events. Participants will learn and practice how to correctly run, jump, and throw. Emphasis is on technique and proper form. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, and games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall athletic ability & performance. Campers should bring a water bottle and wear athletic shoes. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

Ages	2 yr. - 4 yr. ^{11 m}

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

Ages	4 yr. - 7 yr. ^{11 m}

Summer Games Camp

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.

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

Robert Boeckman Middle School

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Destination Mars: Rocketry Course

Youth Enrichment League {YEL!} Incoming Grades 2-5 Launch and watch your very own rocket speed 300 feet into the air! Then it is yours to take home! Students will make and take home multiple rockets of varying difficulty throughout this session. We will use these rockets and airplanes to investigate basic aeronautical concepts including: propulsion, thrust, lift, drag and more. We will also hypothesize about travel in outer space, how to get a United States astronaut to Mars and life on Mars. Do you have the right stuff? Please visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for more information. NOTE: Parents will be asked to contribute two, 2 liter soda bottles (empty) for 2 different experiments. Fee includes $25 materials fee. https://youtu.be/A0G75-7tWRY

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

Levi Dodge Middle School

Sparks Veterinary Adventures

Alex Sommerfeld and FFA Students Incoming Grades 4-6 Sparks Veterinary Adventures is for incoming 4-6 grade students and 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 water bottled and nut-free snack.

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Farmington High School

Farm to Table

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.

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 11

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Farmington High School

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Minecraft Mod Development: Lucky Blocks & Ores

Tech Academy Incoming Grades 2-6 Elevate your Minecraft experience to new heights by crafting your very own custom Minecraft mod! Take your game to the next level. This class will teach you how to create new blocks and ores for the Java Edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB drive to save your creations on the last day.

Mon-Thu, Jul 15 - Jul 18

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Levi Dodge Middle School

Spanish Camp

Ashley Boutelle and Lisa Bliss, FHS Spanish Teachers Incoming Grades K-5 Children will participate in fun activities, songs, and dances as well as games that encourage children to apply their new language skills. They will be exposed to various vocabulary such as foods, colors, greetings, commands, clothing, animals, and body parts. At the end of the camp, children will be provided with a hard copy of the vocab and grammar that was introduced as well as resources if they want to keep practicing at home. Please note that this is an interactive camp, not a formal pencil to paper class. Ashley has been a Spanish teacher for 11 years (8 years at FHS). She has also taught Spanish at the elementary level. She has her degree in Spanish K-12 and studied abroad in Costa Rica during college. Lisa has been teaching Spanish in Farmington for 16 years. She has her license in Elementary education and Spanish education. She studied abroad in Spain.

Mon-Thu, Jul 15 - Jul 18

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Farmington High School