No School? Need Something Fun To Do? Let's join the cardboard craze! Cardboard is a free material found almost everywhere! It comes in tubes, sheets, boxes and can be cut , painted, stickered, scored, torn, bent, glued and taped. Our adventure will take ordinary recycled cardboard and turn it into amazing art. Bring your imagination!

Ignite your child’s creativity this season with our "Festive Drawings" session, where we build artistic skills, getting ready for a Winter Break full of exciting new ideas! Beyond the page, every lesson sharpens strategic thinking and self-expression. Whether they are capturing dynamic emotions or mastering new techniques, your child will build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. The instructor will walk students to the front door once class is completed.

Brainerd Community Education has partnered with A+ Driving School to offer an online Driver's Education course. This is a fully online class platform designed for Minnesota students. Our industry-leading program utilizes our proven teaching methods, which will keep the student engaged throughout the learning process. Key Benefits are: – Start classes anytime and take at your own pace up to 3 hours per day – Classes are available on demand! – Entertaining “Live” classroom setting – Free Study Guide for all students – Closed Captioning options – “Hands On” activities to reinforce information and get parents involved – 24/7 Instructor Support – Students have 6 months to complete the online classroom program – Made specifically for MINNESOTA STUDENTS by Minnesota Driving Instructors! – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety fully approves this program. 1. Students must be 14 years old and provide proper identification specified in the Minnesota Driver’s Manual. 2. Students will also need to complete 8 hours of simulator training. This is in-person training. The student must complete 4 classes, each being 2 hours long. An instructor will contact you with dates and times available for the simulator. A missed simulator session will result in an extra ½ hour of behind-the-wheel driving at the cost of $30 to meet state requirements. 3. After that, students will then be required to complete 4 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Students will need to have a valid Minnesota Permit and have completed the 8 hours of simulator training before they sign up for behind-the-wheel. To schedule behind-the-wheel training, you will need to contact the program coordinator or Community Education. 4. Students will need to complete the classroom portion of Driver's Education within 6 months of starting the classroom. If they are unable to complete the course in 6 months, they will be dropped from the program and they will forfeit $125 of their tuition. 5. Students will need to complete the entire course, classroom, simulation, and behind-the-wheel within one year after beginning the classroom portion of the program. A $65 fee will be assessed for those waiting longer than a year. Note: There is an additional $20 registration fee for this online course. Once you are registered, you will receive an email from our program coordinator on the MONDAY FOLLOWING YOUR REGISTRATION, with the log-in information for the online classroom portion. You will need a credit card to pay this fee. Students who don't show up for scheduled behind-the-wheel driving appointments will be charged $40. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the driving is scheduled. Any remaining balance or additional charges incurred after the first date of the class must be paid by cash or credit card; no checks will be accepted. To ensure that this driver's education program is safe and appropriate, please indicate on the registration form whether the student has any special needs or requires any accommodations to be successful in this program. We offer a 90-minute parent course free of charge if your child is enrolled in our Driver Education program. This parent class is for the "Primary Driving Supervisor". Click here for parent class registration. If your student is NOT enrolled in our Driver Education program, the cost of the class is $25. This agreement/contract constitutes an agreement/contract between the program and the student/parent and no verbal statements or promises will be recognized.

Offered throughout the school year and summer by Brainerd Public Schools Community Education (TO REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE DRIVER ED CLASS - CLICK HERE!) Taught by college-trained Department of Education certified instructors. Let our Brainerd teachers help you meet the State Driver Education requirements! To complete the classroom portion of the program DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, students will meet three times a week; Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for three hours each day. Students registered for one of our SUMMER SESSIONS will meet five times a week; Monday through Friday for three hours each day. Attendance each day is mandatory to gain the 30 hours of classroom training which is required by state law! Students must be 14 years old and provide proper identification specified in the Minnesota Driver’s Manual. The next four sessions will be on the simulator. All simulator classes are 2 hours. *Missed simulation classes result in the need for extra driving time to meet state requirements. If one simulator class is missed, the student must pay for 1/2 hour of extra on-street driving at the cost of $30 in order to meet the requirements. **Students will be allowed to register for behind the wheel dates at the end of simulation or drive at a later date. After completing 30 hours of classroom, and eight hours of simulation, four hours of behind the wheel are required. The behind the wheel dates are made by appointment (an instructor will call). Students will drive four hours with a licensed instructor. These will be scheduled usually two times, for two hours each time. Most people will be done driving 3-6 weeks after simulation unless they choose to wait. Students will complete the entire course within one year of their first classroom session. A $65 fee will be assessed to those waiting longer than a year. Anyone waiting 18 months or longer will pay $90 and $5 per month thereafter. Students who cancel or wish to move to another section with less than seven business days notice, prior to the class start date will forfeit $125 of their tuition. If a student withdraws from the program after beginning classroom they will forfeit $125 of their tuition. If a student withdraws from the program after beginning simulation, $225 will be forfeited. To ensure that this driver's education program is safe and appropriate, please indicate on the registration form whether the student has any special needs or requires any accommodations to be successful in this program. Class size is limited, so register early! Note Policy Change! In order to be reimbursed for canceling a class or to be moved to another section, you must notify the Community Education office at least seven business days prior to the start of class. Students who don't show up for scheduled behind the wheel driving appointments will be charged $40. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the driving is scheduled. Any remaining balance or additional charges incurred after the first date of the class must be paid by cash or credit card; no checks will be accepted. We offer a 90 minute parent course free of charge if your child is enrolled in our Driver Education program. This parent class is for the "Primary Driving Supervisor".Click here for parent class registration. If your student is NOT enrolled in our Driver Education program - the cost of the class is $25. This agreement/contract constitutes an agreement/contract between the program and the student/parent and no verbal statements or promises will be recognized.

Learn Minecraft circuit-building and engineering with Redstone! Build 2-3 electrical contraptions in this hands- on class. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. Home Technical Requirements for all Classes: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM. Chromebooks and Tablets typically DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on computers Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: Minecraft Java Edition ($30, not required for the class, but is needed to use the mods later)

Build your own VR games! Start with smaller projects to learn coding and design basics, then construct a full labyrinth with challenges, characters, and immersive exploration. View projects on mobile devices or VR systems like Oculus. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com.

Students learn to thoroughly research a real world issue and then imagine possible outcomes of future actions or events. Writers develop a creative, futuristic narrative to entertain and inform readers. The Creative Writing program strives to help students enlarge, enrich, and make more accurate their image of the future, while refining their writing skills. The performance aspect allows them to create a futuristic scenario and present it in an oral format . Students are not required to participate in the regional/state competitions, but are encouraged to do so. Location of class will alternate each week between Brainerd High School and Forestview Middle School. Students can attend whatever locations they can make.

Future Problem Solving helps students learn how to address problems using a six step approach that teaches students how to think, not what to think. The Future Problem Solving program engenders lifelong learning in problem solving and presentation. This year, students will work in groups to identify future problems in the areas of the digital dark age, disappearing cultures, influencer marketing, and health security. After developing an underlying problem, they brainstorm solutions, rank them, and develop them into an action plan. The Action Plan is then presented as a creative, live 4-minute skit. There are optional competitions at regional and state levels where kids can compete with other students and share their innovative ideas in writing and skits. Location of class will alternate each week between Brainerd High School and Forestview Middle School. Students can attend whatever locations they can make. To learn more about Future Problem Solvers, go to: https://www.fpsi.org/

Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons with our modified version, then jump into a mini campaign! Build your character, roll some dice, and go on an adventure with your party. Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast and not affiliated with this camp. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. Home Technical Requirements for all Classes: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM. Chromebooks and Tablets typically DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on computers Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: MCreator (download instructions and setup information will be provided before class) Minecraft Java Edition ($30, not required for the class, but is needed to use the mods later)

Students will explore fall and winter vocabulary through songs, games, and festive cultural traditions. Kids practice simple conversations about greetings, colors, weather, clothing, emotions, and seasonal activities while discovering celebrations like Día de los Muertos and La Navidad. No prior Spanish experience required—just curiosity and a love of fun! Zoom link will be emailed 24-48 hours before first class.

Students will learn essential fundamentals to build a strong base in the Spanish language. Numbers, alphabet and pronunciation, days of the week, family members, and school vocabulary are just a few of the topics covered! Students will also practice common questions and answers for carrying on small conversations and sentence structure in Spanish. Lessons are dynamic with interactive activities and visuals, along with cultural lessons. Online portal resources and practice tools included. Zoom link will be emailed 24-48 hours before first class.

Explore the flavors of Mexico in this fun, hands-on cooking class designed for young chefs! Students will learn how simple ingredients can come together to create delicious meals while building confidence in the kitchen. We’ll begin by making our own homemade, baked tortilla chips. Students will then prepare bean and cheese quesadillas and crispy taquitos, practicing skills like assembling, folding, baking. To finish the class, we’ll make a sweet twist on a classic dessert: apple pie enchiladas with warm cinnamon apple filling. Youth cooking classes feature vegetarian recipes to allow students to focus on age-appropriate cooking skills, safe food preparation, and building kitchen confidence while working in a classroom setting. Recipes are designed to be approachable, creative, and fun for young chefs of all experience levels.