DASH Sports Ages 6-12 Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. DASH Sports Summer Pickleball camps provide participants with an introductory experience to the game in a fun and positive atmosphere. Emphasis is on technique and game play. Key elements of serving, returning, volleys, overheads, and lobbing will be taught and practiced. Camp ends with games on the final day. Participants should wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle and snack. Campers also should bring a pickleball paddle (if you don’t have one, we will provide paddles). Balls and all other equipment are provided.

DASH Sports Ages 2-5 DASH Sports Soccer Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the game of soccer. Key elements of dribbling, passing, and shooting will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes (spikes and shin guards optional). Soccer balls are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.

DASH Sports Ages 6-12 DASH Sports Summer Track & Field camps provide participants with practice in several areas including: sprinting, throwing (javelin and shot put), relay running, long jumping and distance running. Emphasis is on technique and proper form. All players will be timed/tested on the first and last day. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, and games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall track and field performance. Campers should wear sunscreen, bring a water bottle, snack, and wear athletic clothing/shoes.

DASH Sports 3-5 years DASH Sports Track & Field Tykes camps provide participants with a basic introduction to Track & Field events. Participants will learn and practice how to correctly run, jump, and throw. Emphasis is on technique and proper form. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, and games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall athletic ability & performance. Campers should bring a water bottle and wear athletic shoes. Parent participation is required for the 3 year old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.

DASH Sports Ages 6-12 Ultimate Games/Phys. Ed Games Camp: DASH Sports Summer Phys. Ed Games camp provides participants with a fun experience learning and playing your favorite physical education games! Games will include: Capture the Flag, Kickball, Dodgeball, Tag games, Ultimate Frisbee/Football, Soccer, Sharks and Minnows, and more! Participants will learn teamwork, and values such as respect, hustle, and pride, all in a fun environment. Campers should bring a snack, water bottle, and wear sunscreen. All other equipment is provided.

DASH Sports Ages 6-10 DASH Sports Summer Volleyball camps provide players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key volleyball skills such as passing, serving, and hitting will be taught and practiced throughout the week. Fun, volleyball skill specific games are also incorporated, giving players game type experience, and a better understanding of the game! The final day of camp ends with scrimmages and games for players to showcase their skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and snack (knee pads optional). Balls are provided.

DASH Sports Ages 10-14 DASH Sports Summer Volleyball camps provide players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key volleyball skills such as passing, serving, and hitting will be taught and practiced throughout the week. Fun, volleyball skill specific games are also incorporated, giving players game type experience, and a better understanding of the game! The final day of camp ends with scrimmages and games for players to showcase their skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and snack (knee pads optional). Balls are provided.

Dakota County 4-H ATV Outdoor Skills Day Camp Join Dakota County 4-H for fun, affordable, day camp experiences. Camps are for youth currently enrolled in kindergarten through 5th grade. Dakota County 4-H is part of the University of Minnesota’s Extension Youth Development program. Registering for camp will include enrollment in 4-H, for liability purposes, with no other commitments or fees beyond the event. Join us for a fun and educational 4-H Outdoor Skills Day Camp designed to help youth build confidence, responsibility, and safety awareness while enjoying the outdoors. Campers will rotate through a variety of interactive stations that combine hands-on activities with real-world skills they can use at home and on the trail. Station sessions include ATV Safety, Tread Lightly And Leave No Trace Principles, Basic First Aid, and Sun, Plant and Animal Safety. Camp specifics will be emailed to registered participants prior to camp. Please note: Campers may be dropped off between 8-8:30am, and pickup between 4:30-4:45pm.

Dakota County 4-H Arts-In Performing Arts Program Join Dakota County 4-H for fun, affordable, day camp experiences. Camps are for youth currently enrolled in kindergarten through 5th grade. Dakota County 4-H is part of the University of Minnesota’s Extension Youth Development program. Registering for camp will include enrollment in 4-H, for liability purposes, with no other commitments or fees beyond the event. Join Dakota County 4-H for a performing arts experience like no other. Arts-In is a summertime program for youth in 3rd -13th grade. Participants develop and learn a fun 20-minute original musical with singing, choreography, and acting. Casting and encampment located at 4100 220th St. W. in Farmington. Must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Show is performed at the Dakota County Fair, August 14 - 16. Participants will be registered in 4-H, for liability purposes, with no other fees or commitments beyond this program. Contact Kris Vatter at kvatter@umn.edu with questions. Cost: $50 includes lunch and snacks as well as show t-shirt Casting: July 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Encampment: July 20-24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ice breakers, singing, dancing, group time) Rehearsals: August 9, and 13 in the evening. Show Dates: August 14, 15, and 16 (1-2 shows per date). The 14th and 15th is in the evening and the Sunday shows are in the afternoon. Please note fairgrounds admission is free, but there is a daily parking fee. Parking on city side streets is free. *registrants must be available for all rehearsals and performances

Dakota County 4-H Color Me Crazy Camp Join Dakota County 4-H for fun, affordable, day camp experiences. Camps are for youth currently enrolled in kindergarten through 5th grade. Dakota County 4-H is part of the University of Minnesota’s Extension Youth Development program. Registering for camp will include enrollment in 4-H, for liability purposes, with no other commitments or fees beyond the event. Get ready for a day bursting with color, creativity, and crazy fun! At Color Me Crazy Day Camp, campers will splash into hands-on activities, colorful games, and creative projects that let their imagination run wild. Expect bright challenges, messy moments, and lots of laughter as we explore art, movement, and teamwork—all in a vibrant, high-energy environment. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting colorful and come ready to mix it up, get silly, and make unforgettable memories! Camp specifics will be emailed to registered participants prior to camp. This is the best value of the summer so register now! Please note: Campers may be dropped off between 8-8:30am, and pickup between 4:30-4:45pm.

Dakota County 4-H Explorer Nature's Superheroes Join Dakota County 4-H for fun, affordable, day camp experiences. Camps are for youth currently enrolled in kindergarten through 5th grade. Dakota County 4-H is part of the University of Minnesota’s Extension Youth Development program. Registering for camp will include enrollment in 4-H, for liability purposes, with no other commitments or fees beyond the event. Learn about all of nature’s superheroes through guest presenters, games, and activities. The animals and plants around us almost seem to have superpowers based on their real-life super abilities. We will explore all those abilities in this nature camp! Camp specifics will be emailed to registered participants prior to camp. This is the best value of the summer so register now! Please note: Campers may be dropped off between 8-8:30am, and pickup between 4:30-4:45pm.

Dakota County 4-H Goes Under the Big Top Join Dakota County 4-H for fun, affordable, day camp experiences. Camps are for youth currently enrolled in kindergarten through 5th grade. Dakota County 4-H is part of the University of Minnesota’s Extension Youth Development program. Registering for camp will include enrollment in 4-H, for liability purposes, with no other commitments or fees beyond the event. Meet us Under the Big Top to learn circus skills like juggling and stilt walking, play carnival games and win prizes. Enjoy circus snacks like cotton candy! A full day of activities will keep your child entertained with guest presenters and more. Camp specifics will be emailed to registered participants prior to camp. This is the best value of the summer so register now! Please note: Campers may be dropped off between 8-8:30am, and pickup between 4:30-4:45pm.

Youth Enrichment League {YEL!} Incoming Grades 2-5 Launch and watch your very own rocket speed 300 feet into the air! Then it is yours to take home! Students will make and take home multiple rockets of varying difficulty throughout this session. We will use these rockets and airplanes to investigate basic aeronautical concepts including: propulsion, thrust, lift, drag and more. We will also hypothesize about travel in outer space, how to get a United States astronaut to Mars and life on Mars. Do you have the right stuff? Please visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for more information. NOTE: Parents will be asked to contribute two, 2 liter soda bottles (empty) for 2 different experiments. Fee includes $25 materials fee. https://youtu.be/A0G75-7tWRY

Tracy Crofoot Grades K-5 Dinosaur camp is a great summer activity for your DINO enthusiast! Campers will go on a journey of discovery and learn about creatures that lived during the Cretaceous and Jurassic time periods, millions of years ago. Weather permitting, campers will get ‘back to nature’ by venturing outside making their own observations and discoveries just like a paleontologist! Campers will be digging in the dirt and making crafts, so play clothes are recommended. Please bring Water bottle, sunscreen, and play clothes!

Young Rembrandts Grades 1-5 Dragon Scales & Sparks — A Mythical Art Quest! New for 2026! Young artists create four bold, poster-sized dragon masterpieces using pencils, markers, and pastels. Each day explores shading, texture, dramatic color, expressive faces, and fantasy storytelling.

Dream Big (Your Path from Teen Writer to Published Author) Got a story inside you waiting to be told? Teens writing for teens is a hot market! Whether you dream of writing books, screenplays, or stories that go viral, you’ll discover how to develop your unique writing voice, turn your ideas into powerful stories, and learn the real steps writers take to get published. Perfect for aspiring authors, you’ll gain confidence and insider tips to start your career as a writer who’s ready to dream—and achieve—big. The instructor, LeeAnne Krusemark, an author and editor, and nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education, has been assisting teen writers get published for years. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

A+ Driving School Students may start classroom driving lessons at age 14, take the Knowledge Test and obtain their Instruction Permit at age 15, and take the Road Test and obtain their Provisional License at age 16. To be eligible to take the Road Test, students must have had their Instruction Permit for a minimum of six months. Registration for A+ Driving School. Click here to go to the site to register. Once you go to the A+ Driving website you will then select in-person classes, virtual, or self-paced online. If you are in need of Fee Assistance, please use the link provided below to apply, before registering for a class. The Driver's Education Program is divided into two phases: Classroom Phase This phase includes the required 30 hours of classroom instruction that prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and to take on the responsibility of driving. If a lesson is missed, a make-up lesson can be arranged with the office at either the next Farmington session or at another A+ session. This portion can be taken virtually or in-person. Behind-the-Wheel PhaseAfter students pass the permit test, they are required to complete six hours of driving lessons. The lessons are provided in three, two-hour lessons. The lessons are one-on-one instruction with instructors licensed through the MN Dept. of Public Safety. Students can be picked up from and dropped off at home, school or work. Detailed information about scheduling the behind-the-wheel lessons will be provided by A+. Please note: you can only schedule these one at a time and they may be booked out a month or so. Can't Make Every Lesson? If you miss a lesson, you are responsible for making up that exact lesson number. You can attend any A+ classroom or any community education program to make up a missed lesson. Please call A+ the office the day before so we can add the student to the attendance roster. Disclaimer: This contract expires 2 years from the first day of classroom training or when the student turns 18, whichever occurs first. All classes and BTW lessons must be completed before the expiration date. The Driver's Education program is offered as a package (classroom instruction & behind the wheel lessons) and cannot be separated. Classroom Options In-Person at Farmington High School. If class is scheduled on a non school day or conference day- class will be made virtual. Virtual - set class dates and times with an instructor, class is all online. Fully Online - students complete on their own time, not led by an instructor. Registration must be completed on the A+ Driving Website: Fully Online | A+ Driving School (aplusdrivingschool.net). Use the Farmington coupon code: FARM2025 to receive the $420 price! Fees $420 per student includes classroom instruction, materials and behind-the-wheel training. Permit and road exam fees are not included. Community Education Fee Assistance - $70 off Families who qualify for free and reduced lunch or have extenuating circumstances, may apply for fee assistance of $70 off by visiting: https://bit.ly/CE192FeeAssistance.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a fun and supportive program designed for parents and their children from birth through third grade. ECFE classes provide a welcoming and relaxed environment for families to connect, learn, and engage in thoughtful discussion with the guidance of a parent educator. Simultaneously, children will participate in developmentally appropriate activities across various domains, including art, literacy, mathematics, science, and gross motor skills. While classes are geared towards specific ages, siblings are welcome to attend as long as they are registered. New to ECFE? Your first session is FREE! ___________________________________________________________________ Each session will feature its own “study” from Creative Curriculum. Join us for a single session or attend each week to complete the full study. The studies for each session are listed below. Fall: Containers Winter: Light Spring 1: Balls Spring 2: Rocks