Buffalo Hanover Montrose Community Education

Grades 3-7 Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. We will be designing a droid. Create fun designs to complete different out of this world CAD challenges and create themed video games while waiting for models to print. Two 3D models will be printed to bring home. Printing and material fees are included. Star Wars is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC. This camp is not affiliated with them. There is no transportation provided for this class.

Grades 3-8 Dive into the captivating world of creativity and technology at our Intro to Digital Art summer camp! This immersive three-day program combines hands-on learning with engaging digital tools, offering a dynamic journey into digital art. Students will explore the fundamentals of digital drawing and apply what they learn to an exciting real world application. Through a partnership with No Grit No Pearl, students will be able to get their favorite design printed on a canvas or t-shirt which will get shipped to their house after the camp! Intro to Digital Art is the perfect blend of fun, skill development, and boundless imagination, providing young artists with the tools and confidence to bring their visions to life. There is no transportation provided for this class.

Register for a morning and afternoon youth enrichment class, then add this hour of supervised lunch/games/play to complete the day. This is a supplement to the morning and afternoon enrichment classes offered at Tatanka Elementary School. Free hot lunch will be offered on site or the student can bring your own cold lunch.

Ages 5-12 What’s one thing all great artists have in common? They make a mess, of course! In this camp, we’ll create stunning masterpieces while using some of the coolest, messiest art techniques ever. From Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Salvador Dali and more, each messy masterpiece will be inspired by a different master artist. Kids, you better roll up your sleeves, because no masterpiece was ever made without first making a mess!

We will learn about focal points and how lines can make an optical illusion. Create your own op art using shapes, colors and patterns in special ways to create images that look as if they are moving or blurring.

Ages 5-12 This course will be based on making tools for student regulation and sensory needs. Students will have the opportunity to create different kinds of slime, picky pads, or clay products! Kids will get to work with their hands and choose from simple options that they can decide how creative they want to be. Ideally, each project will have something to do with each of the 5 senses.

Ages 5-12 Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime at our messy science camp! Join us for a thrilling blend of learning and fun where young scientists will dive into fascinating theories while getting delightfully messy. Experience the excitement of paint bombs, uncover the mysteries of magic sand, and unleash your creativity by building a mini spin art machine. This camp is designed to engage curious minds in a hands-on exploration of scientific concepts while fully immersing them in the joy of experimentation. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to spark your child's love for science! There is no transportation provided for this class.

Join us for a fun day at Valleyfair! There is a water park on site that is included in admission so plan to get wet! Youth are responsible for their own stuff during the day. Bring money for concessions if you choose. Includes transportation, entrance to the park, single meal deal and chaperones. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please contact Bridget Lindeman, Youth Enrichment Coordinator, at blindeman@bhmschools.org or 763.682.8733.

Ages 5-12 Have you ever imagined a world you can create or share about? Then this is the course for you! Through this course, you will have the opportunity to create your own world and tell your own story! These stories will be created through writing, comics, speaking, or a mix of all three. The possibilities are endless for collaborating and communicating with one another through this course to compose a story.

Grades K+ Follow the road to a magical new musical adventure with lots of laughs, audience participation and lovable characters along the way. Join Dorothy and her friends as they overcome their fears of witches, flying monkeys and a haunted forest to learn if the Wizard can make their dreams come true.

Ages 7-17 When Alice tumbles into the whimsical world of Wonderland, she quickly learns that attending the Queen of Hearts’ Unbirthday Party is crucial if she wants to keep her head. Alice encounters a parade of peculiar and captivating characters. Fall down the rabbit hole into the madness and magic of Alice in Wonderland and experience this enchanting adventure like never before! Auditions are open to ages 7-16 and will be held on Monday, July 28, 12-2pm. The audition process lasts up to two hours and all those auditioning are required to be in attendance for its entirety. The cast will be announced at the end of the two-hour audition; each cast member will receive a rehearsal schedule for the remainder of the week. Rehearsals will be held from 12-4pm throughout the remainder of the week, with a performance scheduled for Friday, August 1 at 7pm. We also need 1-2 student volunteers to be sound/light technicians. Technicians will need to be at the rehearsals Wednesday - Friday night’s performance. Call 763-682-8733 to sign up to be a technician. Tickets for the performance are $7 adults and $5 students and will be available the week of July 28 in the Community Education office at the Discovery Center, online and at the door the night of the performance. Doors will open at 6pm. (No reserved seating.).

Grades 3-8 Battle Drones features an exciting combination of aerial acrobatics with an engineering design challenge that will teach students STEM concepts, teamwork, and how to skillfully fly a drone. In Battle Drones, teams of students will build robotic launchers designed to fling projectiles at their opponents’ drones. Students will be guided by experienced camp instructors in how to construct their launchers to maximize projectile speed and accuracy. The camp will culminate in an epic battle where students will need to pilot their drones to safety by dodging opponent projectiles while using their own launchers to take down opponent drones. The best drone pilots and launchers will emerge victorious! Option to purchase a UFO 4000 Drone.

Grades 3-8 Have you ever wanted a T-shirt with your very own design on it? Now’s your chance! Students will work to design their own custom T-shirt using digital graphic design tools.A professional screen printing company will turn the design into a real life T-shirt and ship it toyour house! Experienced instructors will teach students how to run the software and guidethem as they turn their visions into a reality!

Grades 3-8 Embark on a thrilling artistic adventure with "Intro to Comic Creation," an exciting and action-packed experience dedicated to discovering the secrets of comic creation! Designed as a crash course in the captivating world of comics, this camp is a great opportunity to unleash your inner storyteller. Delve into the essentials of comic design, where you will learn the art of paneling, character creation, and storytelling. Whether you're a comic enthusiast or a newcomer, you’re in for a one-of-a-kind experience as we guide you through the basics of bringing your stories to life on the page. Ignite your passion for visual storytelling at "Intro to Comic Creation". There is no transportation provided for this class.

Grades 1-5 Students should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a computer. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Immerse yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter by crafting and building iconic locations like Hogwarts Castle or Diagon Alley within Minecraft. Harness the power of Redstone to create magical effects, from floating candles to moving staircases. And with a custom magic plugin, design and play thrilling Harry Potter-themed mini-games. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. using a computer. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them. There is no transportation provided for this class.

Ages 5-12 Unleash your inner wizard at this magical science camp! Experience the thrill of defying gravity with your very own hovercraft, amaze your friends with secret messages written in magical ink, and create wands that light up with enchantment. Join us on this captivating journey, where you'll witness the seemingly magical results of your experiments and unravel the scientific secrets behind each spellbinding phenomenon. Get ready for a blend of learning and fun where every child becomes a wizard of wonder!

Grades 4-9 SkyLens Workshop is an exhilarating camp where young photographers explore the realm of aerial imaging using photography drones. Guided by experienced instructors, students learn drone piloting, capture stunning videos and pictures from the skies, and delve into digital editing on computers. Through hands-on activities, participants unleash their creativity, mastering the art of composition and storytelling from above. Join us for an unforgettable journey where the sky becomes the canvas, and every frame is a new perspective waiting to be captured and edited to perfection! Option to purchase a Blue Heron Drone (comes with camera)

Ages 5-12 Learn how to draw a wide range of things and as a class we sit and talk about what we’re drawing and life. Participants will draw along with the lessons, and then will have the opportunity to add their own details, backgrounds, and colors to their drawings. We will do a couple folding surprises and then will create our own folding surprises using what we've learned in the videos.

Ages 5-12 Back by popular demand! Does your young artist love to draw? This introductory drawing camp teaches kids the basic techniques and principles of drawing. We’ll encourage creativity and imagination, while experimenting with a variety of drawing materials and techniques. The kids will even receive their own sketchbook that they will get to keep and draw in throughout the camp! In Kidcreate’s fun and supportive environment, your young artist will be eager to get drawing! There is no transportation provided for this class.