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A Little Dirt, A lot of Love" Mothers Day Workshop

Celebrate Mom in the sweetest (and messiest ) way! Join us on for a special morning of creativity, laughter, and memory-making. Moms, grab your kiddos and come enjoy some quality time together as you paint mini ceramic pots and plant something special side-by-side. Each child will choose their own pot to design, then dig into the fun as Mom helps bring their creation to life with a beautiful plant This is more than just a craft… it’s a keepsake you’ll cherish forever Come make a little mess, a lot of memories, and celebrate Mom in the most meaningful way

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages	3 yr. - 8 yr. ^{11 m}

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages	3 yr. - 8 yr. ^{11 m}

Summer Theater - Cinderella and the Substitute Fairy Godmother

The Waseca Community Education Children’s Summer Theater production involves students with an interest in acting, costumes, makeup, props, stage managing, lighting, and sound. This class is open to students who are currently in grades 4-8 during the 2025-2026 school year. Informational Meeting: Students are required to attend ONE of the meetings and audition times; parents are encouraged to come along. The informational meetings will be held on Monday, May 11th at 3:10 pm and Tuesday, May 12th at 3:10 pm in the Waseca High School Performing Arts Center. Auditions will follow the informational meetings. Rehearsals: Monday - Friday, starting June 5 and running through June 25: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Waseca High School Performing Arts Center. (No practice June 19th) Performances: Friday, June 26 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, June 27 at 2:00 pm Participation fee includes a cast t-shirt. This event is made possible in part by grant funds from the Waseca Area Foundation.

Mon-Sat, May 11 - Jun 27

Junior/Senior High School

Da Vinci Camp

Da Vinci Camp-brought to you by Waseca County 4-H! Time travel to reveal how Leonardo Da Vinci’s inquisitiveness inspired many of today’s advancements from art to zoology. Learners begin their STEAM journey as apprentices and graduate to Journeypersons. Along the way, they meet Leonardo Da Vinci and engage in hands-on activities that promote creativity, multi-subject integration and collaborative learning. Learners experiment with mirror writing, observe patterns, reveal anatomical proportions and create masterpieces fit for a king. Most importantly, they develop a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of the world simply by asking, “I wonder why..."

Mon-Fri, Jun 15 - Jun 19

Junior/Senior High School

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Babysitter's Class

Grades 6 & up Receive training to be a responsible babysitter. You will learn how to interview for a babysitting job; how to handle emergencies; select safe, age-appropriate activities; feed and dress infants and toddlers; perform basic first aid skills and use manikins to learn rescue breathing techniques. Participants will receive reference materials to take home and will earn a certificate upon completion of the entire session. Must attend both classes. Please bring a snack.

Tue, Wed, Jun 16 - Jun 17

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Central Building

Home Alone

Grades 3 - 6 Prepare your child for the responsibility of being home alone. This course will teach them how to respond safely to a variety of situations when direct adult guidance isn't available. Participants will practice appropriate responses to answering the phone and door; discuss internet, kitchen and fire/gun safety; learn basic first aid skills and personal safety techniques; and much more. All participants will receive a reference guide to take home.

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Build-A-Buddy & Paint a Home

Get ready for the ultimate hands-on, memory-making experience your kiddos will LOVE! In this adorable class, each child will get to choose their very own 8” stuffy and bring it to life! They’ll stuff their new best friend, add a special heart, and complete an official “Adoption Certificate” to make it all their own. But wait… it gets even better!! Not only will they create their new buddy, they’ll also get to paint a cozy home for their stuffy to live in because every best friend deserves a special place to stay! This class is all about creativity, imagination, and making memories your child will cherish forever. And yes… they take EVERYTHING home!

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages	3 yr. - 8 yr. ^{11 m}

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages	3 yr. - 8 yr. ^{11 m}

Lego Design 1

Your child will learn science and math concepts while working with materials from the Lego Educational Division. Children will learn how to use levers, pulleys and gears in order to build projects such as carousels, drawbridges and conveyor belts. This class offers great hands-on learning opportunities for the beginner. This course will expand your child’s knowledge of science and math concepts such as levers, pulleys and gears. Kids will gain confidence in his/her ability to understand how simple machines work. They will build projects including a crane, catapult and race car. Cost includes a Lego treat for you to take home!

Mon-Wed, Jun 22 - Jun 24

8:30 - 11:30 AM

Junior/Senior High School

Lego Design 2

Your child will learn science and math concepts while working with materials from the Lego Educational Division. Children will learn how to use levers, pulleys and gears in order to build projects such as carousels, drawbridges and conveyor belts. This class offers great hands-on learning opportunities for the beginner. This course will expand your child’s knowledge of science and math concepts such as levers, pulleys and gears. Kids will gain confidence in his/her ability to understand how simple machines work. They will build projects including a crane, catapult and race car. Cost includes a Lego treat for you to take home!

Mon-Wed, Jun 22 - Jun 24

8:30 - 11:30 AM

Junior/Senior High School

Canvas Creations!

You will have fun painting with your friends. Start with a blank canvas and acrylic paints and learn the basics about brush strokes, mixing paint and basic painting techniques. This will be an enjoyable time to paint with friends! You will bring home three creations at the end of class. Display them as stand-alone or as companion pieces. All materials are supplied. Aprons are available, but we suggest that you dress accordingly as acrylic paints do not wash out of clothes.

Mon-Wed, Jun 22 - Jun 24

12:00 - 2:30 PM

Junior/Senior High School

Berry Sweet Cookie Creations- AB Cookies & Cakery

Get ready for the SWEETEST class of the summer! Join us for a hands on cookie decorating experience where creativity meets delicious fun! Each participant will create their very own 8” cookie cake masterpiece, along with 9 beautifully decorated cookies using fun summer inspired designs like strawberries and flowers. Guided by the talented instructors from AB Cookies & Cakery, kids will learn decorating techniques step-by-step from piping to design details while bringing their own sweet creations to life. What’s Included: One 8” cookie cake 9 small sugar cookies All decorating materials & supplies Step-by-step instruction from a professional baker A 2-hour hands-on experience Take-home boxes filled with their sweet masterpieces This class is perfect for kids who love to get creative, have fun, and of course… LOVE sweets!

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Junior/Senior High School

Dirt Camp

Dirt Camp-brought to you by Waseca County 4-H! Roll up your sleeves and dig into the fascinating world beneath our feet. Uncover the origins of dirt and distinguish between dirt and soil. Explore the roles of a soil engineer by digging like a mole and building like a beaver. Investigate global practices of using dirt and soil for dyeing clothes and constructing homes. Plant your very own mini cat grass farm and witness the interconnectedness of trees through an underground network of fungi. In a multi-subject integration approach, learners collaborate, engineer and reflect, gaining a holistic understanding of the importance of soil.

Mon-Fri, Jul 20 - Jul 24

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Junior/Senior High School

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Build A Better World

Build A Better World-brought to you by Waseca County 4-H! Take engineering design to the next level with this up-close look at natural disasters. Working to better understand the elements at play in the world around them, Build a Better World has learners collaborate on structural challenges as they model earthquake stability, hurricane winds, system integrity and so much more on their quest to understand how buildings are designed to resist outside forces. Culminating in a final world-building exercise, this camp is a STEAM lava flow at its finest.

Mon-Fri, Jul 20 - Jul 24

Junior/Senior High School

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Sports Science - The Mechanics of Movement

Sports Science-The Mechanics of Movement brought to you by Waseca County 4-H! With near-perfect pitches, swings, kicks, strokes and sprints, an athlete’s skills come down to countless hours of practice and a whole lot of science. Designed to excite learners by integrating STEM into their favorite activities, this program thrives on collaborative learning experiences. Each day, learners investigate the mechanics of different movements, connecting STEM concepts, like the forces of motion and the influence of gravity, through exercise and movement. What does friction have to do with soccer? Why would a football player need to know about unbalanced forces? Answer these questions and so much more in this action-packed STEM program.

Mon-Fri, Aug 3 - Aug 7

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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Stop The Bleed

For 6-10 year-old group: Parents—have you wanted your kids to have some basic lifesaving skills? Even smaller children can help save lives when someone is bleeding! In this class, we will talk about different kinds of bleeding and what your child can do to help a family member or others in case there is life threatening bleeding. Your child will have the opportunity to practice bandaging and even practice using tourniquets. For the 11-17 year-old group: A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We've all seen it happen too often—on the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a bystander, you can become an immediate responder because you know how to STOP THE BLEED! You will gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly to help control the bleeding. You will have the opportunity to practice bandaging and learn how to use tourniquets. You can make a difference for family members, friends or even strangers!!

Ages	6 yr. - 10 yr. ^{11 m}

Ages	11 yr. - 17 yr. ^{11 m}

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Storybook Theatre-Goldilocks

No experience necessary! Everyone will receive a part. ALL AUDITIONS & REHEARSALS HELD IN the Central Building Auditorium. Auditions: Monday, August 10, 10:00AM - 12:00PM --- Rehearsal follows from 12-2:15PM. **Rehearsal Schedules will be sent out at this time** Rehearsals: Tuesday-Thursday (Aug 11-13): 10-2:15PM **Please bring snacks/lunches, there will be a break from 12-12:15PM** Friday, Aug 21: 3:30PM Performances: Friday August 21st at 7PM and Saturday August 22rd at 11AM Hansel and Gretel are like any brother and sister… they can’t stand each other! But when their parents sign them up to be Adventure Scouts, they have no idea the adventure they are in for! Troop Leader Paul takes his Adventure Scouts on a camping trip and tells a scary story about Brunhilda the Witch and her house made of candy. Excited by the prospect of all that sugar, Hansel takes off into the forest after everyone has gone to sleep, and Gretel goes after him! Along the way, they meet some forest creatures and flowers that help them, but as they get deeper into the forest, they meet some of Brunhilda’s creations. What will happen when they meet Brunhilda, and will they ever get back home again?

Mon-Sat, Aug 10 - Aug 15

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Central Building

Peace Out Summer Kids Day Camp

Join us for a fun day at Courthouse Park! Rock painting, hiking, scavenger hunt, make beaded sun catchers, human ring toss, tie dye & free outside play! Please bring a sack lunch and a shirt/item to tie dye! *Weather Permitting*

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Courthouse County Park

Ages	6 yr. - 10 yr.