Instructor: Tech Academy StaffGRADES 3-7 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. Home Technical Requirements: ● Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM ● Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones DO NOT Work. ● Internet: Broadband internet ● Webcam, Microphone and Speakers ● Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. ● Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirements: ● Constructs Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

Instructor: Janice Novak There are over 30 individual muscles on each side of your face, all of which can be strengthened and toned, just like arm or leg muscles. Facial exercises can take years off your appearance by reducing frown and forehead lines, reducing ‘puppet mouth’ lines, lifting and firming neckline, making upper and lower cheeks fuller, reduce puffiness and sagging around eyes, improve circulation and nutrient flow into cells and improve lymph circulation. Learn simple exercises that will rejuvenate your face. You will need a regular teaspoon for a few of the exercises and a little of your favorite facial moisturizer.

Family Open SkatingShake off cabin fever this winter with Family Open Skating at the Rec Center on Sunday afternoons. Helmets are required. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.Dassel-Cokato Rec CenterSundays, Nov. 8, 2026-February 14 20274:30-6:30 pmFee Per Sunday:$5/Youth$10/Adult$20/Immediate Family*Cash only. Bring exact change!

Grades 5-8Instructors: Sandy Stertz, Brett Salmen, John Barberg, Patrick Schuette, HS Robotics Team Members & Parent Volunteers Parent/Student Info Meeting: August 24 • 6:00–8:00 PM • HS Robotics Room (Door C). Learn about the program, season expectations, and help build this year's mission model. FIRST LEGO League Challenge is an exciting global robotics program that immerses students in hands-on STEM learning through engineering, coding, research, and teamwork. Participants work in small teams to design, build, and program an autonomous LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime robot that completes themed missions on a competition field. Students also investigate a real-world problem and develop an innovative solution through the Innovation Project. Each season is built around the FIRST Core Values of teamwork, inclusion, discovery, and gracious professionalism. The program culminates in a regional competition where teams showcase their hard work and achievements. This year's theme, BIOGLOW™, invites teams to experience the vibrancy of the world’s ecosystems. Teams will research, prototype, test, and share creative solutions inspired by the natural world while gaining valuable experience in science, technology, engineering, and coding. Throughout the season, students prepare for four judged areas: Core Values: Demonstrating teamwork, inclusion, respect, and gracious professionalism. Robot Design & Programming: Applying engineering principles and coding strategies to create an effective robot. Robot Game: Competing in three 2½-minute matches to complete missions and earn points. Innovation Project: Researching a real-world challenge and presenting an innovative solution. Teams will meet each Monday for a large-group practice. In addition, each team will schedule one weekly practice determined by its mentor coach and team members. Because this program is led by volunteer parent and student coaches, family involvement is essential to its success. Parents are expected to volunteer at a minimum of three practices during the season. Additional volunteer opportunities are available to help support teams in a variety of ways. Regional tournaments are held on a Saturday or Sunday between late November and mid-December. Tournament assignments are announced in early October. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from competitions. Teams that advance beyond regionals will continue practicing through mid-February in preparation for the state tournament. Note: Teams that qualify beyond the regional level may incur additional fundraising requirements or fees. For more information, visit firstlegoleague.org.

Instructor: Chef Tess Georgakopoulos, Dish It Up Good Busy night? Skip the takeout—make pizza your easiest meal of the week. In this hands-on class, with step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to prepare and freeze homemade pizzas for quick, healthy, affordable, stress-free dinners anytime. We’ll make fresh freezer-friendly pizza dough, use it to prepare the crusts, and go through the process required for topping, freezing, storage, and baking so they bake up perfectly from frozen each and every time. Important pro-tips for freezer friendly dough and toppings will also be shared. You’ll also learn how to prepare a fast no-knead pizza—an easy mix-and-bake method that comes together in under an hour from start to finish. With make-ahead tips, and ready-to-go ingredient ideas, you’ll leave with practical ways to save time and money, eat healthier, and always have a delicious meal within reach. As always recipes used are Chef Tess originals intended to make the experience simple and flavorful each and every time. Equipment Needs: Stand mixer, and 12-inch disposable aluminum pizza pans. Recommended: Adults, Couples, Families | Not Recommended: Junior Chefs

Grades 1-6Instructor: Marlee Cates Give your kids a Friday evening packed with swimming, snacks, and a movie with friends!The night begins with an exciting splash in the pool, followed by a snack to refuel. After swimming, kids will settle in for a kid-friendly movie in a relaxed, fully supervised environment. It’s the perfect balance of active play and wind-down time. Please have your child arrive dressed for swimming and bring a towel. After pool time, they may change into comfortable clothes. Pillows and blankets are welcome for extra coziness during the movie. Parents must check in their child upon arrival. Early drop-offs are not permitted, and pre-registration is required. This session’s movie: Sing 2Buster Moon and his talented performers head to the big city to create the show of a lifetime, filled with unforgettable music, laughter, and heartwarming moments. Rated PG. Sign up early —space is limited to 40 students! Please pick-up and drop off: Middle School Commons, Door I

Instructor: Chef Tess Georgakopoulos, Dish It Up Good Fall is synonymous with Pumpkins, with Spice, harvest, and ghoulish family fun. In this interactive, real-time cook-along participants will create a playful and delicious Halloween-themed meal from scratch using the instructor’s personal recipes. We’ll start by preparing a savory seasoned meat filling, then use it to stuff and shape puff pastry into fun, ghoulish “coils” (intestines) before baking to golden perfection. To complete the experience, you’ll make a cranberry-based dipping sauce for a spooky (and tasty) finishing touch. For something sweet, participants will bake pumpkin-pumpkin-spice chocolate chip muffins—a cozy fall favorite that perfectly balances the savory side of the menu. Perfect for a night full of fun costume parties, trick-or- treating or get-togethers! Recommended: Adults, Couples, Families, Junior Chefs

Unlock the full potential of Google Sheets and gain skills that will benefit you for a lifetime! Whether you're using it for work or personal projects, this comprehensive class will transform you from a novice into an expert. You'll master the essential functions of Google Sheets, including entering, organizing, refining, analyzing, and visualizing data. Join us to build a solid foundation in Google Sheets and enhance your productivity and data management capabilities!Required: Access to a computer (or smartphone) with internet. Classes are taught live online via Zoom. If you are unable to attend the live online training time, you can still register and watch the recording of the training at your convenience. Instructor: SOCIAL CLUB SIMPLE with Nickie WelshEquipment Needed: Access to a computer with internet (or smartphone). Classes are taught live online via Zoom. Note: If unable to attend the live online training time, you may still register and watch the recording of the training at your convenience. Follow-up support from the instructor is available. You are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded. socialclubsimple@gmail.com You will receive a Zoom Link in the confirmation email for the class.

Instructor: Paula WenteDassel-Cokato Tumblers Gymnastics is led by veteran coach Paula Wente, who brings years of experience and a passion for inspiring young gymnasts. Our program is designed to foster a love for gymnastics while helping children progress through multiple skill levels. We offer a variety of classes, including toddler & preschool sessions, group lessons, and private instruction. Participants are welcome to enroll in multiple sessions per week for additional gym time. Please note that fees increase one week before the class start date. Come Prepared for Class: Gymnasts should wear proper gymnastics attire: leotards or bike shorts with a tucked-in shirt (no strings, zippers, buttons, or attached skirts/tutus). Hair should be tied back, and jewelry must be removed. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Parent & Child Gymnastics ClassAges 2-PreK with a parent/adult Looking for some gym time during the fall & winter months? Obstacle courses and stations will keep your child busy learning gymnastics skills while burning energy and having fun. Parents MUST be out on the floor with their child/children and actively participate with them. The instructor will demonstrate and offer assistance with the skills and gym circuit while you lead your child through the four apparatuses.

Instructor: Paula Wente Dassel-Cokato Tumblers Gymnastics is led by veteran coach Paula Wente, who brings years of experience and a passion for inspiring young gymnasts. Our program is designed to foster a love for gymnastics while helping children progress through multiple skill levels. We offer a variety of classes, including toddler & preschool sessions, group lessons, and private instruction. Participants are welcome to enroll in multiple sessions per week for additional gym time. Please note that fees increase one week before the class start date. Come Prepared for Class: Gymnasts should wear proper gymnastics attire: leotards or bike shorts with a tucked-in shirt (no strings, zippers, buttons, or attached skirts/tutus). Hair should be tied back, and jewelry must be removed. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Join us as we build strength, confidence, and a love for gymnastics in a fun and supportive environment! Tumblers Level 1-4, Grades K-6 Level Placement: If your child is new to our Tumblers gymnastics program and believes they have skills beyond Level 1, a placement evaluation is required for Levels 2-4. To schedule an evaluation, contact Community Education at 320-286-4120. Tumblers 1: This class teaches beginning tumbling with an emphasis on Floor skills; in addition, it also introduces your gymnast to the Vault, Bars and Beam. This level is for students with little or no previous gymnastics experience, but are ready to jump, roll and twist! Gymnasts must master the following skills to progress to Tumblers 2: lunge to handstand, backward roll to feet, bridge, lunge cartwheel, jump to front support & casts. Middle School Gym: ENTER PAC Door

Instructor: Paula WenteDassel-Cokato Tumblers Gymnastics is led by veteran coach Paula Wente, who brings years of experience and a passion for inspiring young gymnasts. Our program is designed to foster a love for gymnastics while helping children progress through multiple skill levels. We offer a variety of classes, including toddler & preschool sessions, group lessons, and private instruction. Participants are welcome to enroll in multiple sessions per week for additional gym time. Please note that fees increase one week before the class start date. Come Prepared for Class: Gymnasts should wear proper gymnastics attire: leotards or bike shorts with a tucked-in shirt (no strings, zippers, buttons, or attached skirts/tutus). Hair should be tied back, and jewelry must be removed. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Join us as we build strength, confidence, and a love for gymnastics in a fun and supportive environment! Tumblers Level 1-4, Grades K-6 Level Placement: If your child is new to our Tumblers gymnastics program and believes they have skills beyond Level 1, a placement evaluation is required for Levels 2-4. To schedule an evaluation, contact Community Education at 320-286-4120. Tumblers 2: This level will continue your gymnast’s training and development of the basic skill sets of tumbling; it will also add more challenges involving all four apparatus, with a continued emphasis on the Floor. The coach’s placement evaluation is required for this level. Gymnasts must master the following skills to progress to Tumblers 3: kick-over, handstand to bridge, run hurdle cartwheel, glide swing, kick-over/pull over & casts push away. Middle School Gym: ENTER PAC Door

Instructor: Paula WenteDassel-Cokato Tumblers Gymnastics is led by veteran coach Paula Wente, who brings years of experience and a passion for inspiring young gymnasts. Our program is designed to foster a love for gymnastics while helping children progress through multiple skill levels. We offer a variety of classes, including toddler & preschool sessions, group lessons, and private instruction. Participants are welcome to enroll in multiple sessions per week for additional gym time. Please note that fees increase one week before the class start date. Come Prepared for Class: Gymnasts should wear proper gymnastics attire: leotards or bike shorts with a tucked-in shirt (no strings, zippers, buttons, or attached skirts/tutus). Hair should be tied back, and jewelry must be removed. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Join us as we build strength, confidence, and a love for gymnastics in a fun and supportive environment! Tumblers Level 1-4, Grades K-6 Level Placement: If your child is new to our Tumblers gymnastics program and believes they have skills beyond Level 1, a placement evaluation is required for Levels 2-4. To schedule an evaluation, contact Community Education at 320-286-4120. Tumblers 3: This is the next level for those gymnasts who have mastered the basic skill sets required in Levels 1 & 2. This level will continue to strengthen those skills already obtained. In this level added emphasis will be on form. The coach’s placement evaluation is required for this level. Gymnasts must master these skills to advance to Tumblers 4: back extension, run hurdle round-off, handstand forward roll, front handspring, pullover, back hip circle & shooting star/underswing dismount. Middle School Gym: ENTER PAC Door

Instructor: Paula WenteDassel-Cokato Tumblers Gymnastics is led by veteran coach Paula Wente, who brings years of experience and a passion for inspiring young gymnasts. Our program is designed to foster a love for gymnastics while helping children progress through multiple skill levels. We offer a variety of classes, including toddler & preschool sessions, group lessons, and private instruction. Participants are welcome to enroll in multiple sessions per week for additional gym time. Please note that fees increase one week before the class start date. Come Prepared for Class: Gymnasts should wear proper gymnastics attire: leotards or bike shorts with a tucked-in shirt (no strings, zippers, buttons, or attached skirts/tutus). Hair should be tied back, and jewelry must be removed. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Join us as we build strength, confidence, and a love for gymnastics in a fun and supportive environment! Tumblers Level 1-4, Grades K-6 Level Placement: If your child is new to our Tumblers gymnastics program and believes they have skills beyond Level 1, a placement evaluation is required for Levels 2-4. To schedule an evaluation, contact Community Education at 320-286-4120. Tumblers 4: After completing Levels 1-3, this level will be the next challenge; mastery of previous skills will continue and an increased attention to the development of more difficult skills will be emphasized. Conditioning will be introduced to assist in becoming stronger and more confident. The coach’s placement is required for this level. Skills acquired in this level, but not limited to, include: back walkover, front handspring, back handspring, start of aerial cartwheel, kips, squat on, tap swings & clear hip circle. Middle School Gym: ENTER PAC Door

Hall Walking at the Dassel-Cokato High School/Middle School Complexhall walking map 2025.pdf.jpg2026-2027 School Year - School Days only.Please refer to the district calendar: isd466.org/our-district/about-us-calendarMonday-Friday • 6:45-7:45 am & 3:30-8:00 pmMorning Walking: Enter south High School BLUE DoorEvenings: Enter east Performing Arts Center (PAC) door. Fee: $2 for the entire school year for adultsStudent/Children: Free

Instructor: Chef Tess Georgakopoulos, Dish It Up Good Discover the joy of making fresh, handcrafted tortellini from start to finish! Join Chef Tess in one of her newest hands-on cook-along experiences where you will learn how to make delicate pasta dough from scratch, then roll, fill and shape your own tortellini with scratch made fillings. We’ll begin by preparing a rich, creamy three-cheese filling which becomes the foundation for two delicious variations: a savory mushroom and 3-cheese filling bursting with umami (with the option to substitute spinach for the mushrooms), and a hearty Italian sausage and 3-cheese filling for those who prefer a more robust option. Chef Tess will guide you through the process of stuffing and shaping the tortellini step-by-step then cooking them to perfection with a velvety scratch-made cream sauce for a truly authentic experience. Regardless of your culinary background, this class will empower you with the artistry and assurance to create exquisite, homemade tortellini that delight every time. Recommended: Adults, Couples, Families | Not Recommended: Junior Chefs