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!

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!

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)

HERMANTOWN FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE (FLLC): 2025–2026 SEASON Friendly competition is at the heart of FLL Challenge, as teams of students ages 9-14 engage in research, problem-solving, coding, engineering, building, and programming. A LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. Teams also design an innovative solution to a real-world problem relevant to the theme as part of the Challenge. Visit their website to learn more about the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge. The Coaches determine team meeting schedules and the level of participation. TEAM LOGISTICS 6 or more students per team 2 parent volunteer coaches per team (coaches must attend practices and competitions) The team attends weekly meetings Attend scrimmages and competitions on weekends based on the team's interest 2026-2027 FIRST LEGO Season: July/August: Kits are ordered, and coaches send information to their team members about practice schedules. August 31st: FIRST FLL Challenge is released and the season officially starts!. The cost to participate is $175 per student. This will cover costs for tournament registration and team shirts July 31st is the registration deadline for the 2026-27 season. Who: Students ages 9-14 (4th-9th grade) INTERESTED IN COACHING? Hermantown Lego League provides guidance, support, and resources to run an FLL team. Please consider coaching a team. I can only run teams if I have volunteer coaches. I would love to have an all-girls robotics team this year! Coaching a FIRST LEGO League team is a rewarding experience! As an FLL coach, you can empower students with a sense of accomplishment by helping them know they have full ownership of the solution they create. Team members are responsible for all research, documentation, programming, and building. The coach acts as a facilitator, guiding the children in building a robot, conducting research, and developing core values. Knowledge about robotics or programming is not required to be a coach. SEASON TIMELINE 2026-27 Season teaser https://www.firstinspires.org/first-canopy Last year, 2025-2026 FLL Challenge, this will give you an idea of what the Challenge looks like: UNEARTHED July 31st is the registration deadline for the 2026-27 season. All fees are due with registration. Please sign up for a team through Hermantown/Proctor Community Ed. Email me when you sign up. jwojciuk@isd700.org This ensures I get your information and can start creating teams. I will run a coaching workshop in August, so you are prepared to coach a team. Challenge Season: August -November. Weekly team meetings, coaches decide how often to meet during the week and/or on weekends. Teams may also participate in field trips for the research project or invite guest speakers. December: The Regional tournament will be on TBD at Hermantown. Teams that perform well advance to sectional, state, and world competitions. We have had Hermantown teams compete at the state level. QUESTIONS? Contact: John Wojciuk 218-428-2973 jwojciuk@isd700.org Let’s get ready for an exciting season of robotics, creativity, and teamwork!