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Day Camp at Skyrock
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Spend your day on the farm at Skyrock! Learn all about horses, how to groom and care for a horse, and common horse vocabulary. Enjoy a ride on a pony too! Take a guided nature hike of the entire farm, weather permitting.
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Instructors:
- Charlie W Nunn
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 15th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Skyrock Farm |
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Instructors:
- Charlie W Nunn
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Skyrock Farm |
Design a Sustainable STEM City
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Join us for this six-week class where students will take on the role of engineers, urban planners, and sustainability designers in this hands-on lab.
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Instructors:
- Jacquelyn Strey
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5th 2026 | 3:50 - 5:00 PM | Orono Intermediate School |
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 3:50 - 5:00 PM | Orono Intermediate School |
| Thu, Nov 19th 2026 | 3:50 - 5:00 PM | Orono Intermediate School |
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 3:50 - 5:00 PM | Orono Intermediate School |
| Thu, Dec 10th 2026 | 3:50 - 5:00 PM | Orono Intermediate School |
| Thu, Dec 17th 2026 | 3:50 - 5:00 PM | Orono Intermediate School |
Fall Book Club: Percy Jackson
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Grab your sword, pack your ambrosia, and get ready for an epic mythological adventure! Orono IS students in grades 3–5 are invited to join us as we journey through Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief.
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Instructors:
- Christina Strey-Wells
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Orono Intermediate School |
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Orono Intermediate School |
| Wed, Dec 2nd 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Orono Intermediate School |
Pumpkin Painting on Bee Sage Farm
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Looking for the perfect fall family outing? Join us at Bee Sage Farms for a pick & paint pumpkin adventure! Families can explore the patch to find their favorite pumpkin, then head over to the crafting station to bring it to life with...
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Bee Sage Farms |
Youth In Government: Model Assembly
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Students in grades 8 - 12 are invited to join the Orono Delegation of Youth in Government! Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government is a youth-led, experiential learning opportunity that involves over 1,800 Minnesota students each year.
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| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Minneapolis Hilton Hotel |
| Fri, Jan 8th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Minneapolis Hilton Hotel |
| Sat, Jan 9th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Minneapolis Hilton Hotel |
| Sun, Jan 10th 2027 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Minneapolis Hilton Hotel |