Literature Club
Instructor: Trudy Norman
Last summer in our Literature groups we focused on the Holocaust.  This summer we are going to zero in on Old American Stories.  We are going to practice the lost art of letter writing. Every Friday, each student will write a letter to a family member or friend telling them about a character in the book they are reading, or just about the book they are reading. We will actually send the letters in the mail. 

Little Inventors 
Instructor: Jackie Lillico
The Little Inventors summer program is designed to spark curiosity and develop problem-solving skills through fun, hands-on engineering challenges. Over three weeks, students will dive into different areas of engineering, using everyday materials to design, test, and improve their own creations!

Fun With Arts & Crafts
Instructor: Sarah Adler
In this class you will get to express your creativity and have a lot of fun while making, and playing with, art.  We will learn how we can create art using a variety of materials and techniques. A few of the projects we will do include: bubble, puffy paint, and sand art, making crystals, paper kites, and suncatchers. Join us for three weeks of creative fun!

Child Care Clinic
Instructor: Marie Ritscher
June 16-19 (week 2) from 10-11:45 a.m. 

In our rural area, many children care for themselves and younger siblings at home.  The Child Care Clinic provides students with knowledge and skills to care for toddlers, preschoolers and young children (not infant care). The training provides information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children:
● Ages and stages
● Discipline
● Decision Making
● Basic child care
● Leadership
● Nutrition
● Responsibility
● Personal safety
● Business and professional practices
● Community safety
● First aid and safety
● Safe play and toys for children
● Getting along with children
● Home safety
● Child abuse prevention

Prior to the class students should: Put together a babysitting kit and bring it to class June 16 or 17. The kit and items in the kit are things you have around your house; you do not need to purchase anything new. The kit is a container with activities for children, toys, and a small first aid kit in it. The container can be a box, bag, small suitcase, backpack, fanny pack, purse, etc. 

Students must have completed 5th grade. 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Instructor: Addison Olson 
In this class we will be reading works of Eric Carle.  We will be reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Mixed-up Chameleon, The Grouchy Ladybug & more. 

Wind
Instructor: Barb Bauer
Do you love to go to Lake Pepin to watch the sail boats? How do they move on the lake? Why is wind important? Did you know wind can be used for fun and energy? In my class you will be an engineer. How fun! You will be designing and building things to understand how the wind is used.

Arts & Crafts
Instructor: Brittney Duwell
Get ready to dive into a world of color and creativity! As a class, students will explore both process-based and product-based art, allowing them to develop their creativity in different ways. Through process art, students will have the freedom to experiment with a variety of materials and techniques, focusing on self-expression and the joy of making art. In product-based projects, they will learn specific skills and work toward a finished piece, gaining confidence in their artistic abilities. This balance encourages both creative exploration and skill development, making for a fun and engaging experience. This is a wonderful opportunity for young artists to explore, create, and grow in a fun and supportive environment. 

Fit Brains and Body
Instructors: Carley Seifert/Bart Gray

Eagle students - be prepared to be active and to bring your problem solving brains on this adventure!  You will be participating in games, challenges, and puzzles to keep your mind and body sharp during summer break.  There will be many chances to use your math and problems solving skills as you play, read, write, speak, and listen with your classmates.  Let’s play some classic games but also learn new skills which will even include coding.  Get geared up for this fantastic adventure!

Outdoor Rec, Health and Movement
Instructor: Jarett Pearson
We'll be learning all types of different outdoor activities that you'll be able to play with friends and family and enjoy the weather to stay healthy during the summer time.  Examples include: pickleball, going for walks, fishing, biking, and lots of others. 

4K Summer Adventures
Instructor: Emily Post
This year in 4K summer school we iwll have so much fun learning through summer adventures.  We will learn about bugs, camping, gardening and the beach and zoo. 
* We will go on a bug hunt around school. 
* We will start seeds and watch them grow. 
* We will set up tents and go camping. 
* We will walk to the beach and collect shells. 
* We will visit Como Zoo.

This year, 4K will have a wonderful time together together learning through these fun summer activities.

Hunter Safety
Instructors: Tony Garner, Dean Fayerweather
June 9-11 (week 1)

Students attend a multi-day, in-person course where students learn hunter responsibility and safety through lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, practical exercises, and individual study. The students take a multiple-choice exam and complete a hands-on, skills-based assessment based on information found in the printed student manual and taught during class. Upon successfully completing all portions of the course, the student is awarded a hunter education safety certificate. 

Hunter Safety participants must attend all classes and be age 11 by June 9. 

Open Library
The Library/Media Center will be open for students to check out materials during summer school.  From the beach, backyard hammock or pool to a weekend road trip there are several opportunities to pass the time with a good book during the summer.  Mrs. Ingli will offer a reading incentive to students.