Youth Summer Programs

About Our Program

Our summer program offers 400+ camps and classes for Pre K - Grade 12 using a unique combination of talented educators from within the Orono Schools, neighboring school districts, and partnerships with several local and national education organizations. The goal is to provide programs that keep students active in both mind and body throughout the summer. We encourage students to spend their summer developing a healthy lifestyle, academic strengths, positive social skills and character. Whether you participate in your favorite activity or learn something new - we hope you HAVE FUN!

Register for summer at oronocommunityed.com based on the grade to be completed in 2024 - 2025 year.

Preparing for Camp

Camp Schedule

It is beneficial for younger students or students with multiple camps in one day to send a list of their camp locations for the day. Click here to print and use our form.

If your student is registered for Lunch Bunch and an afternoon program our staff will ensure they get those programs

If your student is enrolled in Spartan Kids or is riding the bus, our staff will ensure they get to and from the camp.

What to Bring

We encourage students to bring a backpack with the following items everyday.

Filled Water Bottle
Sunscreen: Please apply sunscreen at home and our staff will remind students to re-apply throughout the day. (With sunscreen being considered a topical medication, the student must apply the sunscreen themselves)
Snack: Please consider sending nut-free snacks to be considerate of other students that may have a food allergy. If your student has any food allergies or other health concerns, please be sure to send us an email.
Lunch: If your student has a full day camp or both a morning and afternoon camp, they should pack a lunch (lunches will not be provided). Additionally, students with both a morning and afternoon camp on the Orono Schools campus should be signed up for Lunch Bunch.
Medications (EpiPen, inhaler, etc): Deliver medication with medical documentation to the Community Education Office, if applicable (unless your student can self-administer). Please contact us in advance if our staff will need to administer medications.

Please do not bring personal items from home: Please do not allow your student to bring personal your student to bring personal items such as toys, trading cards, Pokemon games/toys/cards, etc. to summer camps so there is no opportunity for them to be lost or damaged. These items are a distraction from camp activities. If your student brings such items to camps, our staff will hold onto those items through the duration of camps (and Lunch Bunch) and return them to students at the end of their camp day. Exception: If your child needs an item or fidget to maintain focus or calm, you may send an item.

Student Absences

If your student will be absent from their class, please contact Orono Community Education at ceinfo@orono.k12.mn.us, so we can pass a message to the instructor.

Pick Up & Drop Off Directions

Stay tuned for detailed drop-off & pick-up information.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Option 1: Curbside Drop-Off & Pick-up Please see map below!
The best option for parents/guardians that would like to remain in their car. Please remain in your vehicle throughout the pick-up & drop-off process.

It is helpful to have a sign with your student(s) name in the window.
Load and unload students on the curb side of your car (passenger side) so students do not need to walk around the car.
Proceed to the furthest forward open spot available in the circle - staff will assist your student(s) to your car. As cars in front of you leave, please move up.
Please exercise caution when exiting the circle.

Additional Drop-Off & Pick-Up Location

Class Location	Drop-Off Point
Fields	Please see maps here
Middle School	Middle School - Door M4
Activities Center	Activities Center Front Door - H8
Orono Pool	Education Link Door E24

No Early Drop-Off: Staff will start accepting students no more than 10 minutes prior to the start time of your student’s class. If you arrive early, please wait in your car.

Late Drop-offs (later than 10 minutes) & Early Pick-ups: Please bring your student to Orono Community Education Office in the Orono Education Link (use Door E24).

Once in the building, our staff will assist students to their class locations.

Lunch Bunch

Grades K - 8 | Monday - Thursday | 12 - 1 PM

If your child is registered for both a morning and an afternoon camp, they must be supervised from 12 - 1 PM between camps. Sign up for Lunch Bunch and send a bag lunch. Our staff will supervise students and then help them get to their afternoon activity. Note: This option only works between morning camps that end at 12 PM and afternoon camps that begin at 1 PM on the school’s main campus, otherwise you must make an alternate plan for supervision of your child between camps.

#S4001 June 9 - 12
#S4002 June 16 - 18* | No lunch bunch June 19
#S4003 June 23 - 26
#S4004 June 30 - July 3
#S4005 July 7 - 10
#S4006 July 14 - 17
#S4007 July 21 - 24
#S4008 July 28 - 31
#S4009 August 4 - 7

$27/week

*$21/week: June 16 - 18

Orono Intermediate School | Cafeteria

Register here

Bus Transportation

We have a limited-stop activity bus providing transportation to and from the Orono School’s main campus. For questions about bus transportation please contact Anita Goman at anita.goman@orono.k12.mn.us.

Bus transportation is available Monday - Thursday, June 16 - August 7. There is no bus June 19
Available from designated stops to the main campus for programs beginning at 9 AM.
Available from the main campus back to designated stops for programs ending at 12 PM and 4 PM.
Students who are registered for the Summer Playground Program (Rainbow or Holbrook Park) may ride the bus for free from the main campus.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION: MAY 19
Exact bus routes and times will be sent the week of June 9 to those who are registered.

Designated Bus Stops

Students should be picked up by guardians or be able to walk home from these designated stops. Designated locations subject to change.

Long Lake	Maple Plain
Morningside Rd.	Discovery Center
Central Ave. & Lakeview Ave.	Manchester Dr.
Holbrook Park	Rainbow Park
Hardin Park	Joyce St. & Clayton Dr.
Watertown Rd. & Brown Rd.	Bryantwood Drive
Watertown Rd. & Westwood Dr.	Cty. Rd. 19 @ Maple St.
Mill St. & Symes St.

Bus Schedule

#S5002 June 16 - 18* | No bus June 19

#S5003 June 23 - 26

#S5004 June 30 - July 3

#S5005 July 7 - 10

#S5006 July 14 - 17

#S5007 July 21 - 24

#S5008 July 28 - 31

#S5009 August 4 - 7

Bus Fees

Individual Rate

4 day: $29/week *3 day: $22/week

Family Rate

4 day: $41/week *3 day: $31/week

Fee assistance is available.

Weather

In the event of weather related program changes expect to receive an email from ceinfo@orono.k12.mn.us. Information regarding refunds and rescheduled classes will be communicated individually based on program.

Orono Community Education follows all Orono School District policies and procedures for severe weather.

Outdoor Camp Heat Precautions & Air Quality Alerts

Throughout the summer we experience days with high heat and an increased number of air quality alerts. Our goal is to keep students healthy during their time in our programs.

Our staff will do the following on days with a heat advisory:

If excessive heat is in the forecast, we will move programs indoors if a space is available. We may need to cancel programs if no indoor alternatives are available.

Spend time outdoors in the shade whenever possible.
Take frequent water breaks and encourage students to get a drink during those breaks.
Keep outdoor activities low key and at a slower pace.
Adapt activities to suit the outdoor conditions.
Take indoor air conditioning breaks when possible.

Our staff will do the following on days with air quality alerts:

If the air quality index indicates unhealthy air, we will move programs indoors if a space is available. We may need to cancel programs if no indoor alternatives are available.

Keep outdoor activities low key and at a slower pace.
Adapt activities to suit the outdoor conditions.
Take indoor breaks as needed.

Policies & Procedures

Ages & Grades

Register for camps and classes that correspond with the grade to be completed in the 2024-2025 school year.

Class Confirmation

To receive confirmation of your class enrollment, MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS! Otherwise, no news is good news! The only time you will hear from us aside from the email confirmation is:

If there is a change in class time, day or building location
If the class is cancelled
If a class requires additional information.

Health Concerns or Special Needs

Please indicate any special learning, emotional or health needs at the time of registration so our staff can assist your child in having a successful experience in our program. Community Education does not have access to school district records for this information.

Payment Plans

A payment plan of three installments is available to all who register by credit card. First payment is due at the time of registration, second is due June 15, and the final payment is due July 15. Call the Community Education Office at 952-449-8350 if you would like to request other payment arrangements.

Refund Policy

If you need to drop a class, please notify us at 952-449-8350 as soon as you know. Up to 3 business days prior to the class, a refund minus a $10 cancellation fee will be issued. After that time, no refunds will be issued. Partial refunds will be considered if injury or serious illness occurs. Some programs have a more specific refund policy. If Community Education needs to cancel a class, we will contact you and process a full refund

Food Allergies

Some classes may include projects or activities using food. If your child has a food allergy, please indicate this at the time of registration. Our staff will contact you to confirm if your child needs any accommodations.

Snacks & Lunches

We recommend you send a snack and a water bottle with your student. If your child has a full day program or is scheduled to attend both a morning and afternoon program, you will need to send a lunch. (See Lunch Bunch).

For information regarding food resources and support, contact: genna.torney@orono.k12.mn.us

Participant Accommodations

Orono Community Education works to help each student be successful in our programs. We will do whatever we can to provide reasonable accommodations for students within the general nature of each activity. Some programs or settings may not be an appropriate match for a student’s needs. If you have concerns about participation or would like to request support for your student, please contact us at 952-449-8350.

Relate Counseling Informed Consent

By participating in Orono Community Education programs this summer, I understand that a Relate Counseling Therapist will be present at times throughout the week to provide consultation to staff regarding students’ social, emotional, and mental health. The Relate therapist may also interact with my child if they are struggling with emotions or having some sort of behavioral crisis. I understand I will be notified if the Relate therapist has any interactions with my child, and I will be given the chance to communicate with them regarding any emotional or behavioral difficulties my child may be having.

Playground Program

Spend the afternoon outside! Our energetic staff will guide your children (Grades K - 6) through fun, organized games and activities! The playground program is an opportunity to explore interests, gain new skills and meet new friends all in a safe and constructive environment. Registration required - daily attendance optional. Please bring water and sunscreen each day.

#S250 Holbrook Park in Long Lake - Register Here

300 Harrington Drive, Long Lake, MN 55356

#S251 Rainbow Park in Maple Plain - Register Here
1500 Rainbow Avenue, Maple Plain, MN 55359

Monday - Thursday | June 16 - July 31 | 1 - 4 PM
No Playground Program June 19

To ensure the safety of all children, please inform the staff at the park your child attends what a typical day’s pick up routine is. In addition, we ask that you send a note with your child on any days that you plan to deviate from your typical pick-up routine indicating who will pick-up your child or what their alternate mode of transportation home will be.

Weather

In the event of inclement weather, both programs will gather at Orono Middle School (800 Old Crystal Bay Rd. N., Long Lake, MN 55356) for indoor activities. If severe weather starts during the afternoon, we will keep children in the park shelter and you should come pick them up as soon as possible.

Bus Transportation/Lunch

If you are registered for morning camps and the Playground Program the following details apply:

Free bus transportation to playground locations from the school campus. At the time of Playground Program registration, you will be asked to indicate if you are taking advantage of bus transportation.
Send a bag lunch to be eaten at the parks between the time of bus drop-off and 1 pm. Lunch time is supervised, but is intended only for students using bus transportation to the park location. No need to register for Lunch Bunch.

Biking or Walking to the Playground Program 🚩ACTION REQUESTED

If your child plans on biking or walking to the park at any time during the summer, please fill out the waiver and return it to the summer Community Education office, email it to ceinfo@orono.k12.mn.us or send it with your child on the first day of the program. Your child will not be able to bike or walk home until Community Education or the staff at the parks has a completed waiver on file.

Summer Aquatics

Swim Lessons

Learn more about our swimming lessons and register for all aquatics programing here.

What to Bring

Swimsuit
Towel
Goggles
Slip on shoes 🚩
Rashguard (optional)

Parking and Entrance
Please use door E24 in the Education Link for drop-ff and entrance. Parking will be available in the Schumann parking lot.

Open Swim

Monday - Thursday | June 16 - July 31
No Open Swim June 19 & June 30 - July 3
1 - 3 PM

$6 per swimmer
$18 per family (up to 5 people)
Free for Activities Center member

Learn more about our Open Swim Rules and Expectations.

Summer Early Learning

Orono Community Education offers robust programing for our early learners. The majority of our Early Learning and Preschool opportunities will be housed at the Orono Discovery Center. Register for summer at oronocommunityed.com.

Preparing for Camp

Children will spend a lot of time outside so we ask that you apply sunscreen to your child before dropping them off
Please send a nut-aware snack and a water bottle with your child to have during class. Packing this in a labeled lunch bag is helpful!
STEAM-Team Camporee Camps Only- Please also pack a nut-aware lunch
Summer Clubhouse Only-If your child is not potty trained yet, please send a backpack with needed supplies such as diapers, pullups, wipes, etc.

ECFE on Location

Join our ECFE educators Leslie Eull and Mary Beth Plucinski for ECFE fun held at parks throughout the school district. Enjoy some fun at the park, circle-time, and parent education.

Fridays | 9 - 10 AM
June 13 - Bederwood Park, Orono
June 27 - Baker Park, Maple Plain
August 1 - Discovery Center’s Backyard (Dress for a mess!)
August 15 - Rainbow Park, Maple Plain

FREE ACTIVITY - please register so we can have activities ready! In the case of inclement weather, please check the Orono Early Learning Facebook page for announcements or call the office 952-746-5895.

Summer Spartan Kids

Summer 2025

The Spartan Kids Summer Program offers nine weeks of child care designed to keep kids active, learning, and having fun all summer long! Each week is packed with exciting activities, including Friday field trips, swimming, outdoor play, creative projects, and 7 weeks of enrichment classes through Orono Community Education.