Explore the world of drama through the Orono High School Theater department as you build skills in acting, technical theater, and more. Younger students will get the opportunity to meet other students involved with theater and practice basic skills as well as receive tips on auditioning for school shows. Older students will have the opportunity to further advance their theater knowledge and skills and even lead or direct their peers for the final performance at the end of the week!

Creativity meets sparkle and STEM magic! Transform the ordinary into the extraordinary! Build cozy glamping forts, craft glowing wands, make lip gloss, and mix sparkly slime - ending the week with a fabulous pajama party and gourmet s’mores.

Get ready for a fun-filled event, the whole family will love! The Family Color Dash is a vibrant experience where you can run, walk, or dash through bursts of bright color. Join us on August 6 at the Orono Discovery Center, with check-in starting at 5:30 PM and the run kicking off at 6 PM. All pre-registered participants will receive a swag bag including an official event t-shirt! After the dash, stick around to enjoy music from DJ Edd, food, games and sweet treats. Whether you're racing to the finish line or just in it for the fun, this event is perfect for all ages. Sign up today and get ready to dash in color! Early registration price: $25/person Registration price after June 1: $30/person To guarantee a swag bag including a t-shirt for the dash, please register online prior to Wednesday, July 22. Additional Items: Check-in will take place in the back of the Orono Discovery Center on August 6th. (Early check-in will be available on Wednesday, August 5th from 1 - 3PM in the Community Ed office located at the Education Link). Please add t-shirt size during registration. All families must have at least one adult (18+) in attendance. This is a family event, please do not drop off unattended children. Please note, this event will take place on a grass field NOT on a paved surface. Participants will be covered in colored powder during this event. All powder used is environmentally friendly. We recommend keeping towels in your vehicle for after the event to help with clean up. Scholarships may be available upon request. For more information on scholarships, please contact anita.goman@orono.k12.mn.us The color dash draws inspiration from traditional color festivals like the Indian Holi festival, which celebrates the arrival of spring. In Holi, people throw colored powder at each other as a symbol of happiness and unity. The color dash adopts this same spirit of fun, celebration, and togetherness, making it a perfect fit for a family-friendly event.

Purchase a Fitness Punch Card and drop into any adult fitness class on your time and your schedule. This is the perfect option if you cannot commit to a full class or want to try multiple different types of classes. Punch cards are valid for 6 months. Purchase another card if you run out of punches! Punch cards are kept in the Activities Center Fitness Room (30 & 31). The punch card is NOT VALID for pickleball classes, aquatics programs, virtual classes, private lessons or open gyms. Senior and Activities Center Membership discounts can not be applied toward a Punch Card purchase. Please contact our office at 952-449-8350 to confirm that a class has enough enrollments to run before dropping in for the first time.

STEM fun meets your favorite pocket monsters! You'll collect special cards, create circuits, engineer catapults, and more - all while having a blast becoming Funémon Trainers!

Make animals, ornaments, pinch pots, and characters using air-dry clay and Model Magic®. We’ll slab, pinch, hand build, and sculpt our way through this class that features an exciting combination of projects. Prepare to get messy, creative, and muddy!