Brainerd Public Schools

Together we will watercolor a swirly ocean, craft some 3D paper turtles, paint a turtle on canvas, and create a woven yarn turtle! Limit 12.

Do you like pizza, ice cream, or s’mores? In this class we are going to make food inspired felt plushies and paper squishies. Limit 12.

Join us for a scavenger hunt where we will collect materials for a watercolor painting, magnified art, leaf prints, texture rubbings, scratch art, crayon batik and rock painting. Limit 12.

Let’s take a creative break from this year! Let’s relax as we try our hand at some spin art, a watercolor field of flowers, a glue art sun and craft some flutterflies. Limit 12.

We will produce two abstract paintings using tissue paper, paint and metallic markers and then cut these apart to create small square books that will EXPLODE with the colorful abstract paintings. The pages will tumble out in a series of squares and triangular pages. Limit 12.

Drone Programming Entering Grades 4-9 -- 9am-12pm, Mon-Thr, June 7 - 10, $99 Students will learn to program and fly at the same time! The drone can be programmed using entry level block based coding, or more advanced text based coding to perform various challenges throughout the camp. The fun and excitement of flying drones makes it easy to forget students will be learning valuable 21st century programming skills in the process. Battle Drones Entering Grades 3-8 -- 1-4pm, Mon-Thr, June 7 - 10, $99 Students will learn from an experienced drone pilot to complete challenges and earn their Drone Pilot’s License. Once certified, students will take to the skies with their new flying skills and compete with each other in exciting, aerial laser tag battles. Students will work with their teams and use their critical thinking skills to develop strategies for each aerial competition thrown their way.

Join in for movie-themed art based around favorite films. For students wishing to attend morning and afternoon sessions, supervision is provided in between. Pack a lunch and snacks! June 11 - 9am-12pm: Frozen - Do you want to build a snowman? In the Summer? Let’s create the magical kingdom of Arendelle where Anna and Elsa live. We will draw and paint the magical forest environment for our lovable Olaf, the enchanted snowman. June 11 - 1-4pm: The Lion King - We will craft a multimedia collage mask of Simba’s father, Mufasa. Then we will paint and collage an African landscape. Hakuna Matata. June 25 - 9am-12pm: UglyDolls - We will design and create our own ugly doll. We will embellish it with buttons, yarn, and puffy paint. June 25 - 1-4pm: Secret Life of Pets - Do you have a pet? Join us in creating a pet collage on canvas. We will also create our own pet, a pet rock.

Band Lessons for Students Entering Grades 6-12 Instructor: Chris Fogderud Private 30 minute lessons, once a week for six weeks. Lessons are booked on a first come first serve basis. Dates: 7/13 - 8/19, T, W, Th. NOTE: Use door K131 at Brainerd High School. Instructor will contact each registered individual to set up lesson schedule. Please note time preferences and instrument during registration.

Mailed STEM Kits with Activity Guides. Complete these experiments (designed by Science Explorers!) as your schedule permits. Kits are mailed and will arrive within 5 business days. Kit Options: Kit 1: Chemistry, Aerospace & Electricity: Click Here for details Kit 3: The Science of Slime and Crazy Catapults: Click Here for details Recommended Ages: Working with an adult ages, 8+. Working under adult supervision, ages 12+.

Young Rembrandts is traditionally an in-person program held at schools and community centers. In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, they have modified their instruction for online learning through video. Each week, they will send a link via email with access to the video class. This 10 week session, each with a unique set of lessons, designed to teach basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary to students age 6-12. Simple supplies are needed: 8.5''x11'' paper, pencil, Crayola broad tip markers, eraser, black Sharpie marker. View an introductory video here. Notes: A unique link will be sent to the email address used to register on a weekly basis for 10 weeks. You can access the video by logging in with your email address. Students will be able to watch the video at their convenience, pausing when needed. The video can be viewed up to five times. You can register anytime within the session. Links will be sent for all classes that have already been released no matter when you register. By registering for this class you agree that your name and email address can be shared with the instructor, so that any future class information can be shared with you.