Students will use air-dry clay to create a shape, then they'll press a variety of different seeds/beans to create a unique piece of art!

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2027 8:30 am - 2 pm | $40 Instructor: Jillena Hanson Cloquet Middle School—Room C141, Enter Door #1Enter door #1, turn left, second door on the right side of the hallway. Please bring bag lunch, water, notebook & pencil Dress comfortably If possible, please bring your own doll. (Cabbage Patch sized doll is good) This course gives current and future babysitters (ages 11-16) the skills and confidence to care for infants, toddlers and school-age children. We will use videos, hands-on activities, and problem solving. Babysitter's Training teaches youth how to: Handle emergencies, accidents and illnesses with first aid & CPR Recognize safety and injury prevention Communicate with parents Supervise young children Feed, diaper and care for infants Remain safe as the sitter Scholarships are available to attend this class

Students will decorate a 4X6 wooden photo frame and have their photo taken to put in it. We'll offer the same class at the end of the year so students can see how much they've grown!

Embark on epic adventures in the Dungeons & Dragons Club! Whether you’re brand new to tabletop role-playing games or a seasoned adventurer, this club is the perfect place to roll dice, tell stories, and use your imagination. Players will learn the basics of character creation, storytelling, and cooperative gameplay while exploring fantasy worlds together. Each session offers opportunities to develop creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills—all while having a great time. No prior experience or materials are required; just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure! Everything will be provided! This class is open to students in grades 6-8. Students that receive educational benefits are able to receive a $15.00 scholarship towards the cost of this class. If you've already received confirmation that your student qualifies, email Joli Bilden to let her know and she will register your child for the class and apply the discount. Her email is jbilden@isd94.org Not sure if your student qualifies for educational benefits? Apply here: Application for Educational Benefits | Cloquet Public Schools This class meets the following Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5:30 PM in the Community Education office: Tuesday, September 22 Tuesday, September 29 Tuesday, October 6 Tuesday, October 13 Tuesday, October 20 Tuesday, October 27 Tuesday, November 3 Tuesday, November 10 Tuesday, November 17 Tuesday, November 24 Tuesday, December 1 Tuesday, December 8

Northern Outdoors Club owner, Cassie Janke, will teach students about outdoor education, recreation & safety here at Churchill Elementary. It is imperative that your child brings appropriate outdoor gear to enjoy these outdoor classes. Dates/Classes Wednesday, January 21: Dogsled 101 Learn all about the pack that it takes to pull a dog sled & then put your legs to the test to see if your crew can move via sled! Time trials will bring out some competitive fun for the day. We will also have some fun hands-on activities of what it takes to care for our pack! Wednesday, February 4: Track me if you can Be ready for an outside winter adventure and come prepared with warm-weather gear! Learn all about what animals you can find in the cold Minnesota winter; from the big to the small, we have it all. We’ll play some games and search around the school property to discover tracks, and if the weather is right, we'll make a take-home print for each student! Wednesday, February 11: Broomball Get outside and play a pick-up game of Broomball in the Minnesota Winter! We will go over some quick rules & get right to the game! All broomball equipment provided by NOC, please dress for the weather (all winter gear required). Wednesday, March 18: Archeology Dig Become the next Indiana Jones and discover animal bones to recreate skeletons; use a metal detector to find potential treasure; paint a take-home fossil; and sift for arrowheads, fossils and jewels in this super interactive hands-on class. Every student will get to take home a chunk of geode after they learn how to safely break it open. Wednesday, April 8: Prehistoric Skills Learn and practice the skills needed to survive during pre-historic life! Attempt to hunt, start a fire and play some simplistic games during this awesome interactive class! Wednesday, April 29: The Basic Life of Seeds Play a game of LIFE with a seed- see if your seed will grow or if destruction falls upon it. Make a nature craft with Solar Paper if the weather is right by collecting specimens around the school grounds. Create a “seed-bomb” to ensure wildflowers grow where you want them to! Wednesday, May 13: What's the Buzz? Honeybees are fascinating creatures, and they play a critical role in our food chain. Play an interactive game on the innerworkings of a hive and other activities to “become a bee.” In this class, each student will make their own honeycomb candle and will get a honey stick to sample!