Chisago Lakes Community Education

Wildcat Podcasters The Wildcat Podcasters Club offers students a comprehensive opportunity to master the art of podcasting. Participants will dive into the technical aspects of audio recording, editing and sound design, learn the craft of compelling storytelling, and develop effective marketing strategies to promote their podcast. Through hands-on experience and guided instruction, students will create and publish their own entertaining and informative podcast channel, gaining valuable skills in communication, creativity, and digital media production. This club is perfect for those eager to explore the dynamic world of podcasting while contributing to the school community with engaging content. Email Paul Peterson to find out when this club meets. paul@chisagolakestv.com

Wildcat Filmmakers The Wildcat Filmmakers Club is an immersive program designed to teach students the essential technical and storytelling skills required to produce a Hollywood-quality short film within a single school year. Participants will delve into the intricacies of screenwriting, storytelling, cinematography, sound design, editing, and directing. Through hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, and access to state-of-the-art equipment, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process from concept to final cut. By the end of the term, they will have produced a polished short film, showcasing their creativity, technical proficiency, and storytelling prowess in the 2025 Wildcat Film Festival. Email Paul Peterson to find out when this club meets. paul@chisagolakestv.com

Your Minecraft® master will love this explosive art class! Your child will learn about and be inspired by the artistry of top grossing app games like Minecraft, Pokémon Go, and Angry Birds. We’ll work with air-dry clay, Model Magic® and paint to create app-solutely fabulous masterpieces! Artists will create a small-scale Minecraft scene!

Hippity Hop on over for some Easter Fun, where kids explore exciting sensory stations with a springtime twist! Enjoy getting messy with a jumbo-sized Easter bunny, Easter egg-themed slime, and a sensory bin filled with pastel treasures, sparking creativity and sensory discovery in a festive Easter adventure! Come join the springtime fun with your child. * Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Have fun experimenting with Blow Painting with Straws. This is such a fun painting idea for kids to try. They can create their own unique masterpiece simply by blowing paint around using a straw. How fun!!!

Join us for a fun and creative class where you'll learn to make your very own friendship bracelet! Explore patterns, colors, and key design elements to craft a piece that’s uniquely yours. You'll also master the art of measuring, knot tying, and beading, with the option to choose from a variety of beads or even create your own custom design!

A summer day camp filled with fun, hands-on STEM adventures! Led by qualified local educators since 1990, Camp Invention is designed to spark creativity, build confidence and ignite a lifelong love for learning. This year’s exciting new program inspires curiosity and helps kids build essential STEM skills through collaboration with friends and one-of-a-kind creative problem-solving experiences. Campers explore hands-on challenges and open-ended adventures designed to encourage new discoveries and bring big ideas to life! Camp Invention run from 9am - 3:30pm Child Care is provided starting at 7am until 6pm for all participants.