Get ready to dream big and build even bigger! In this two-day camp, students will tackle escalating structural LEGO challenges: tallest tower, strongest bridge, moving mechanisms, and modular systems. It’s time to put your imagination to the test and see if your creations can stand the pressure!

Give your child a day of outdoor adventure! It’s the perfect time for campers to enjoy a variety of hands-on seasonal farm activities, explore nature, and discover new skills in the fresh autumn air. This camp offers a fun and engaging twist on learning outside the classroom, where curiosity, creativity, and connection come together.

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. There will also be time to hang out in the clubhouse, play games, make new friends, and much more. Join us for a day of adventure on the farm! Bring a bag lunch, water, and a nut-free snack. Dress for the weather.

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. Using LEGO® bricks as your primary building tool, you'll brainstorm, prototype, and construct a thriving, eco-friendly metropolis from the ground up.

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. Together, we'll dive into a world of Greek gods, mythical creatures, and heroic quests while sharing favorite moments, playing games, and connecting with fellow demigods. Bring your own copy of the book and join us this fall in the IS Media Center from 4:00–5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, November 18, and December 2, for a reading adventure worthy of Mount Olympus!

New and returning students invited. Learn, practice, and play chess in each class. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!...Play It! method keeps students on track with new chess lessons and puzzles each week as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.

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 colorful paints and festive designs. Want to extend your experience? Pack a picnic to enjoy on the farm and soak in the autumn views! Drop in anytime between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to join the fun. Price is per pumpkin. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a brand-new language adventure with Qué Tal! Running all school year on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, this before-school Spanish immersion program brings language and culture to life. This year, Spanish class is a treasure hunt. Qué Tal Exploradores turns language learning into an adventure! Students step into the role of explorers and use Spanish, from day one, to complete missions, solve problems, and navigate Spanish-speaking countries in search of a hidden treasure. Students learn Spanish the way kids learn best—by using it with purpose. Instead of memorizing lists, they speak, listen, and collaborate to solve challenges, building real communication skills and confidence. The journey unfolds in six units across the school year: Preparing for the Trip Explorer Training Navigating the Map Solving the Ecosystem Problem Finding the Treasure End-of-Year Review Challenge, tying the whole journey together Each unit blends targeted vocabulary, phrases, and songs with hands-on activities, cultural experiences,and collaborative problem-solving. Students are grouped by grade and proficiency, so every child is challenged at the right level. What families can expect: Experienced team: Four consistent, dedicated Spanish teachers plus an on-site administrator every class day Open to everyone: No prior Spanish needed. Beginners are welcome and thrive You stay in the loop: Monthly family updates and student progress reports Convenient schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:10-8:55 AM at Orono Elementary, before the school day begins Qué Tal Language Program is a Minnesota nonprofit that has taught Spanish immersion to elementary students for years across the west metro. Our mission is simple: kids learn best when they are having too much fun to notice how much they are learning Program fees are non-refundable once the program begins. Exceptions may be made for documented medical withdrawal or family relocation out of district.

Join us for this six week STEM lab as we follow the trail of Ann Bancroft, the first woman to reach the North Pole on foot. Students discover Bancroft’s lost field notes, but the final, secret page is missing! Working as junior explorers, students will use LEGO engineering, decode data, and solve navigation riddles to reconstruct her historic trek. Each week, they’ll tackle polar challenges to piece together the clues and uncover the mystery of the lost page.