Albany Area Schools Community Education

Tech Academy This 3D printing camp takes students through the 3D printing process from start to finish. Students will be designing a keychain, and the 3D print will be mailed home. No experience necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using a computer and keyboarding is required. Fees listed include printing fee for one project. Our virtual camps feature engaging interactive instruction in a collaborative learning environment. For each session, students will also be given access to our online classroom, which will feature recordings of the lessons and a curriculum guide with all the steps covered in class, along with instructions for project extensions. To protect students’ privacy, we do not share videos of the actual classes, but we will have follow-along recordings reviewing the instructions and activities done in class. Parents will be given the option to sign up on our classroom page for a reminder email and text before the class begins. We will be using Zoom for all our classes. Home Technical Requirements for all Classes: ● Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM (Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically do not work) ● Internet: Broadband internet ● Webcam ● Microphone and Speakers ● Zoom Installed on computer *Additional Technology Required: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class).

Emergency Outfitters This course is best suited for 10-13 year olds interested in learning the current practices of caring for young children and how to manage their babysitting business. Students will learn safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants and how to handle behavior problems. Students will receive a reference book, handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit. Please bring a writing utensil, snacks, beverage(s), and lunch. Food will not be provided. Parents - please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the end of class to pick up your child.

CSB/SJU Computer Science Club Are you creative, like to work through problems, or enjoy a good puzzle? CS Club is open to all students in grades 6, 7, & 8. Students will learn to code in Scratch, starting with coding fundamentals and leading up to helping a robot solve problems in the real world. Creativity is key, and no two solutions are ever quite the same!

Nikki Myogeto, Albany Area Schools Teacher This cribbage clue is for those that know how to play cribbage and are ready to take on opponents! Students will practice their mental math, observe and continue patterns, solve basic functions, witness probability concepts, and relate sets and combinations. Students will learn how to play with three players and as teams.

Tech Academy What’s it like to play Dungeons and Dragons? It’s a timeless game of fantastical elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and fairies. It offers great opportunities to develop problem-solving skills, team-building abilities and creative thinking that cannot be replicated elsewhere! Our virtual camps feature engaging interactive instruction in a collaborative learning environment. For each session, students will also be given access to our online classroom, which will feature recordings of the lessons and a curriculum guide with all the steps covered in class, along with instructions for project extensions. To protect students’ privacy, we do not share videos of the actual classes, but we will have follow-along recordings reviewing the instructions and activities done in class. Parents will be given the option to sign up on our classroom page for a reminder email and text before the class begins. We will be using Zoom for all our classes. Home Technical Requirements for all Classes: ● Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM (Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically do not work) ● Internet: Broadband internet ● Webcam ● Microphone and Speakers ● Zoom Installed on computer

Tech Academy This course introduces students to Minecraft circuit-building and engineering concepts using Redstone. We will build 2-3 electrical contraptions in this course. Our virtual camps feature engaging interactive instruction in a collaborative learning environment. For each session, students will also be given access to our online classroom, which will feature recordings of the lessons and a curriculum guide with all the steps covered in class, along with instructions for project extensions. To protect students’ privacy, we do not share videos of the actual classes, but we will have follow-along recordings reviewing the instructions and activities done in class. Parents will be given the option to sign up on our classroom page for a reminder email and text before the class begins. We will be using Zoom for all our classes. Home Technical Requirements for all Classes: ● Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM (Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically do not work) ● Internet: Broadband internet ● Webcam ● Microphone and Speakers ● Zoom Installed on computer *Additional Technology Required: Minecraft Java Edition.

Emergency Outfitters First Aid and Safety Trained (FAST) Kids is a course for 7-10 year old students. Lessons cover basic first aid, water safety, vehicle safety, home emergencies, injury prevention, personal safety and healthy living. This course helps prepare children for staying at home alone. Students will receive a book, handouts and a home first aid kit as part of the class. Please bring a writing utensil, snacks, beverage(s), and lunch. Food will not be provided. Parents - please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the end of class to pick up your child.

Albany Area Community Education is proud to offer the National Archery in the Schools Program. Both new and returning archery students are welcome! Our trained instructors will focus on teaching proper skills and safety for the sport of archery. All necessary equipment for participation is provided. Only NASP approved equipment is permitted to be used in practice or at tournaments (personal Genesis Bows will be allowed but must be approved by coaching staff prior to use). Practices will be held on Sunday evenings in the BECC. Additional practices may be added, depending on gym and coach availability. New archery team members will be required to do safety training the first evening of class. Layout for practices will be a little different this year: First 3 Practices: Separated by Beginners or Returning Sun Dec 8, 15, 22 Beginners (First Time in NASP): 5:00-6:00 pm Returning (In NASP Last Season/Summer): 6:00-7:00 pm Remaining Practices: Choose Your Time Preference Sun Jan 5-Mar 30 (No Class 12/24, 12/31, 1/26, or 3/9) The last practice will be the banquet which is included in this cost. Session 1: 5:00-6:00 pm OR Session 2: 6:00-7:00 pm You will select your preference for practice time in Eleyo upon registration. We will do our best to accommodate your preference. We will be adding more practices when we can on the Friday mornings before tournaments and hopefully a few more week night practices throughout the season. Please be checking your emails as we send out lots of updates in this program. Archery is coached by volunteer coaches that have gone through training and background checks. We could not do this program without their commitment, so please make sure to thank them and be respectful of their time. Parents are asked to be quiet during practices and to keep other children at home if possible. No food or drink should be brought into the BECC. Tournaments will be held on Saturdays at the below locations. Everyone will be registered for the Albany Huskie Archery Tournament on February 22, 2025. All other tournament registrations are optional and will be an additional fee of $10 per tournament. Tournament registration and deadlines to register will be shared as they are made available. Parents will be responsible for transporting their students to tournaments. Team members participating in tournaments will be assigned a one-hour flight slot and they will be free to leave after their flight. You must participate in 2 tournaments in order to be eligible at the state tournament. Possible Regional Tournaments: Melrose Invite - January 25, 2025 Sauk Centre Invite - February 14/15, 2025 Albany Invite - February 22, 2025 Alexandria Invite - March 1, 2025 Osakis - March 15, 2025 State Tournament ($35 Fee) - Tentative March 28/29, 2025

Aaron Schwenzfeier, Strength & Conditioning Coach Huskie Sports Performance-Fundamentals introduces athletes to developmentally appropriate training with the most up to date training methods for middle school age students. Consistent time and effort spent training in the program will translate into improved performance in any athlete’s respective sport. Monthly sessions will be held from 7:15-8:00 am in the MSHS Weight Room.

Nikki Myogeto, Albany Area Schools Teacher Come join the fun and learn the strategic game of cribbage! Students will practice their mental math, observe and continue patterns, solve basic functions, witness probability concepts, and relate sets and combinations. The final class will be a tournament to see who had the most skill and luck. Note: This class is not for those who already know how to play cribbage. Look for Cribbage Club this winter.

Tech Academy Create your own video game! Choose your storyline with popular Nintendo characters as your stars. Our virtual camps feature engaging interactive instruction in a collaborative learning environment. For each session, students will also be given access to our online classroom, which will feature recordings of the lessons and a curriculum guide with all the steps covered in class, along with instructions for project extensions. To protect students’ privacy, we do not share videos of the actual classes, but we will have follow-along recordings reviewing the instructions and activities done in class. Parents will be given the option to sign up on our classroom page for a reminder email and text before the class begins. We will be using Zoom for all our classes. Home Technical Requirements for all Classes: ● Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM (Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically do not work) ● Internet: Broadband internet ● Webcam ● Microphone and Speakers ● Zoom Installed on computer *Additional Technology Required: Scratch and Scratch account.

Paula van der Hagen, Albany Area Schools Teacher This middle school production will give students the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatre while getting time on stage in a fun, supportive, and creative environment. Each student will have a part in the play and will work on technical elements to bring the performance to life for an audience. Practices are Mondays-Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm and students will perform the afternoon of February 8. Play announced: My Monsters, and I is a one-act play about a boy named Kid who struggles with bottled emotions that manifest as monsters. The monsters include Depression, Anxiety, Change, Failure, and Envy. They appear in the middle of the night and refuse to leave Kid alone. The monsters teach Kid that ignoring his emotions and issues is not effective. Kid learns that emotions and issues can feed off of each other, but can also be processed more positively as growth opportunities. Hush Little Celia and Me, My Monsters, and I. Both plays have comedy and drama and explore important topics for middle school students. We are looking for kids who are creative, energetic, and like to work as a team. No acting experience necessary; all participants will get a part. Mon-Thur Dec 16-Feb 7 | 3:30-5:00 pm | $85 MSHS | Choir Room/BEAT

PotSpot Instructors Join PotSpot to paint a piece of pottery of your choice. We will have an assortment of figurines, mugs, etc. for you to choose from. Parents please pick up your child from the art classroom, enter through Kids Co doors (#4 at AVE and #5 at ALE). This will allow those who may take longer than an hour to complete the project.

Adam Patterson, 6th Degree Black Belt The beginner class will focus on the fundamentals of Karate which include kicking, punching and forms. The program is taught using a series of group exercises and interactive games. Students will learn basic Karate moves and personal self defense in a fun and fast paced environment with an emphasis on discipline and self confidence. Uniforms are encouraged but are not needed to attend class. Uniforms are required for testing if the student wants to advance to the next rank. New students who register before the third class receive a free uniform.

Coach Crumley Love the water? Here's your chance to learn to be a competitive swimmer! This camp will give you an introduction to all four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly), teach you corresponding turns for each, and show the proper technique for racing starts off the blocks. The last day of class will include a fun mini-meet. Must be able to swim 25 yards of front crawl without stopping. Register by March 24 to guarantee a t-shirt. All participants will need to enter and exit Door 18, which is by the West Staff parking lot.