HERMANTOWN FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE (FLLC): 2025–2026 SEASON What is FLL Challenge? Friendly competition is at the heart of the FIRST LEGO League Challenge (FLLC), where teams of students ages 9–14 (grades 4–9) explore real-world problems through research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering. Using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime robots, teams design, build, and program a robot to complete missions in a themed Robot Game. In addition to the Robot Game, each team develops an Innovative Project — a creative solution to a real-world problem aligned with the season's theme. Visit the FIRST LEGO League website to learn more. TEAM LOGISTICS Teams consist of 6 or more students. Visit our site! Use the QR below! 2 volunteer parent coaches are required per team (Coaches must attend all practices and competitions.) Weekly meetings (schedule determined by each team’s coach) Scrimmages and weekend competitions vary by team interest SEASON TIMELINE – 2025–2026 July/August – Kits are ordered, and coaches begin communicating with families. Teams can start practicing. August 31 – Official release of the 2025–2026 FLL Challenge: UNEARTHED! July 31 – Registration deadline. All fees are due at the time of registration. August–November – Weekly team meetings (frequency set by coaches); field trips or guest speakers may enhance research December 6 – Regional Tournament at Hermantown (Top teams will advance to Sectionals, State, and even Worlds!) COST $175 per student (Covers tournament registration and team shirts) INTERESTED IN COACHING? Hermantown LEGO League provides guidance, support, and resources to help parent volunteers run a team. We can only form teams with enough coaches, so please consider volunteering! Coaching is a fun and rewarding way to support students as they learn to collaborate, build, and problem-solve. No robotics or programming experience is required. Coaches act as facilitators — helping students explore the challenge, build the robot, conduct research, and practice FIRST Core Values. I’d like to have an all-girls Hermantown robotics team this season! I plan to host a coaching workshop in August to help all coaches get started. READY TO JOIN A TEAM? Sign up through Hermantown/Proctor Community Ed and email me at jwojciuk@isd700.org to confirm your registration. This helps me place your child on a team and ensure we have coach coverage. QUESTIONS? Contact:John Wojciuk ? 218-428-2973 ? jwojciuk@isd700.org Let’s get ready for an exciting season of robotics, creativity, and teamwork!

Ready for a summer adventure that mixes creativity, technology, and pure fun? Join our Drone & Photography Day Camp a hands-on, high-energy experience running 9:00–3:00 for curious kids who love to learn, explore, and play! Campers will dive into the world of drones and photography while enjoying a great blend of indoor and outdoor games. It’s the perfect combo of creativity, teamwork, and excitement! Camp Highlights: Learn to fly drones safely indoors through obstacle courses Fun challenges like Musical Drones, time trials, and race competitions Photography basics and creative mini-projects- a cell phone or basic camera is preferred but not required A mix of inside and outside games to keep kids moving Each student keeps their own drone Additional $45 supply fee* ( on the first day of camp, via Venmo, Cash or Check) *All students will use the SAME beginner model drone during the instruction, which has limited height capabilities, making it suitable for classroom learning. After the camp ends, you may keep the drone. (Previous participants can bring their previously purchased drone)

Learn with Band Instructor, Mr. Allen. This course features a 45-minute, one-on-one instrument lesson for band students on the following instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium & Tuba. Any level of playing ability is welcome, from beginning students who are just starting out or want a head start before school, to more advanced students who are developing their sounds. This opportunity is open to incoming 7th-9th graders (26-27 school year). Parents and students will schedule or reschedule their lessons with me via email at nallen@isd700.org. Availability is on Mondays & Tuesdays between 8am - 4 pm on the dates below. JUNE: 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th JULY: 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th AUGUST: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th

Learn with Band Instructor, Mr. Erickson. This course features a 45-minute, one-on-one instrument lesson for band students on the following instruments: Woodwinds, Horns, & Percussion. All levels of playing ability are welcome, from beginning students just starting out or looking to get a head start before school, to more advanced students developing their sound. This opportunity is open to incoming 7th-9th graders (26-27 school year). Parents and students will schedule or reschedule their lessons with me via email at jerickson@isd700.org. Availability is on Monday-Thursday between 8 am and 4 pm on the dates below. JUNE: 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 29th, 30th JULY: 1st, 2nd, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th AUGUST: 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th

If you like playing video games, you’ll love designing them! Trained instructors will teach students how to program their own video games using an engaging program called Kodu. They will create their own world, populate it with characters, and then play the games they create during class. Students will learn important programming skills while having tons of fun, with no prior experience needed!

Recreate the magical world of Harry Potter in this mixed-media art camp, led by Proctor High School art teacher, Alyssa Swanson. There is so much to draw inspiration from in these books: from the magical creatures to the dangerous plants, and the castle backgrounds and classes, even the unique food. Students will sculpt, paint, draw, and more in this art camp taught by one of the biggest Harry Potter fans out there. Arrive at the Main office enterance off Ugstad Circle Doors in AM to be let into the building Note to parents: please pack sunscreen, a water bottle, and a small nut-free snack each day. Weather permitting, a portion of this class session will be spent outdoors.

Work Hard, Play Hard: Small‑Group Reading with Teacher Kim Wilson For Incoming Hermantown First Graders – Fall 2026 This small‑group class is designed for young readers who would benefit from extra support as they enter first grade. Groups are kept intentionally small—no more than four students—to ensure each child receives focused attention, targeted instruction, and plenty of encouragement! Students will practice essential reading skills such as phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension through a mix of structured lessons and hands‑on activities. Alongside academics, children will also have time to play, collaborate, and build confidence with peers! This class is ideal for families looking to strengthen foundational reading skills while giving their child a fun, social, and positive learning experience!