If you love clay this is the camp for you. Learn all about sculpting, color-mixing, and decorative design. In this fun camp we’ll make kitty cat bowls, doggie faces, a pretty pink pig, a funny face pencil holder and more. We’ll use air dry and model magic clay, unique materials and clay tools to create our sculptures. Bring a beverage and a nut-free snack.

Get ready to paint one of the cutest creatures ever—the axolotl! In this exciting youth art class, students will be guided step-by-step by an amazing instructor who makes painting fun, easy, and confidence-boosting. Using bright colors and simple techniques, young artists will create their own adorable axolotl masterpiece while learning basic painting skills along the way.

Battle Drones features an exciting combination of aerial acrobatics with an engineering design challenge that will teach students STEM concepts, teamwork, and how to skillfully fly a drone. In Battle Drones, teams of students will build robotic launchers designed to fling projectiles at their opponents’ drones. Students will be guided by experienced camp instructors in how to construct their launchers to maximize projectile speed and accuracy. The camp will culminate in an epic battle where students will need to pilot their drones to safety by dodging opponent projectiles while using their own launchers to take down opponent drones. The best drone pilots and launchers will emerge victorious!

This playful class brings together the fun-loving world of Bluey and the heroic pups of PAW Patrol! Campers will enjoy imaginative play, movement games, simple teamwork challenges, and creative crafts inspired by their favorite characters. Through stories, games, and lots of giggles, kids will practice sharing, problem-solving, and helping others—because no job is too big and no camper is too small!

Want a fun activity with your adult? This beginning rock climbing class covers the safety and skills of indoor rock climbing and belaying. Both adult and little will spend time climbing the rock wall. Bigs will belay each other and their littles. Your favorite adult could be a parent or guardian, grandparent, sibling, your Big, or a responsible friend that is 18+. A liability waiver will need to be signed and returned to Roosevelt School before class starts. Please stop at Roosevelt School to get a copy. If you registered online, you have already signed a waiver.

This is for any group who has taken two or more "Buddy & Me Rock Climbing" classes. Gain more knowledge about climbing and self-belaying techniques. A liability waiver will need to be signed and returned to Roosevelt School before class starts. Please stop at Roosevelt School to get a copy. If you registered online, you have already signed a waiver.

Get ready to crawl, flutter, dig, and discover at the most exciting summer camp around! Our Bugs & Flowers Summer Camp invites curious campers to step into the wonderful world of tiny creatures and colorful blooms. Campers will become junior explorers and nature scientists as they search for buzzing bees, dazzling butterflies, sneaky beetles, and wiggly worms—while also learning how flowers grow, why plants need pollinators, and how bugs and blooms work together to keep nature alive.

Join our hands-on community robotics team and experience the excitement of designing, building, programming, and competing with robots! This program is open to students in 6th through 12th grade who are not enrolled in Owatonna Public Schools and want to be part of a collaborative, competitive robotics team. As a community-based robotics team, we compete independently and are not affiliated with the Minnesota State High School League. This provides an opportunity for homeschool students, private school students, and other eligible youth to participate in a competitive robotics program in a supportive team environment. Parent involvement is essential to our success! We are actively seeking parent coaches and volunteers to assist with mentoring students, organizing team activities, coordinating competitions, and supporting the program. No robotics experience is necessary—training and guidance will be provided.Class is open for registration. If you have any questions please email Nathele Beadell at njbeadell@gmail.com Important Dates September 2, 2026: Parent Meeting (5:15–6:30 PM District Office 3rd Floor) September 12, 2026: Season Kickoff (10:30 AM–2:30 PM District Office 3rd Floor) October 17, 2026: Meet #0 (Byron) October 31, 2026: Meet #1 (Byron) November 15, 2026: Meet #2 (Owatonna OMS) December 13, 2026: Meet #3 (Owatonna OMS) Mid-January 2027: Qualifier (Twin Cities)

DASH Sports Athleticism Tykes camps provide little athletes with an overall introduction to building athleticism. This camp experience includes running, agility, jumping, hopping, and balance/body control. Camp consists of many different types of activities, drills, and games, all tailored specifically to introduce participants to all the components of being an athlete. Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes. Parent participation is encouraged when necessary.

DASH Sports SNAG Golf Summer camps provide participants instruction on golf fundamentals using the Starting New At Golf (SNAG) program. Putting, chipping, pitching, and driving the ball work with this adapted equipment developed with a youngster's height and small hands in mind, creating a fun learning and playing experience. Participants should wear sunscreen and bring water and a snack. All equipment is provided.

DASH Sports SNAG Golf Tykes provide participants a basic introduction to the fundamentals of the golf swing using the Starting New At Golf (SNAG) program. Putting, chipping, pitching, and driving the ball work with this adapted equipment developed with a youngster's height and small hands in mind, creating a fun learning and playing experience. Participants should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing/shoes. All equipment is provided.

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 Ultimate 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 Ultimate Games Tykes camp provides participants an introductory experience to the most popular physical education games that may include Sharks and Minnows, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Various Tag Games, soccer, and more! This camp is a perfect experience to get your kiddos involved in athletics! Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes. Parent participation is recommended when needed.

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 Track & Field camps provide participants with practice in several areas including: Sprinting, javelin throwing, shotput, relay running, jumping & distance running. Campers will be tested/timed & re-tested on several event. Emphasis is on technique & proper form. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, & games all tailored specifically to enhance overall track & field performance. Campers should bring a water bottle & wear athletic clothing.

Celebrate Father’s Day with a hands-on class full of building, painting, and special memories! Children will team up with their dad, grandpa, or another important grown-up to build and paint their very own toolbox. This fun and creative time is all about working together, learning new skills, and making something meaningful side by side. We’ll provide the supplies—you bring the smiles! And yes… there may be donuts because building is always better with a sweet treat.

Driver Education Training is required for students who wish to obtain their driver’s license before their 18th birthday. Driver Education Training by state law must consist of thirty (30) hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction. Students must attend the 30 hours of instruction offered on the dates and times listed. Every session must be attended, unless ill, but even then, those hours must be made up. It is recommended, but not required, that students be 15 years old by the last day of class. Registration includes both classroom and behind the wheel instruction. The Owatonna Driver Education program is approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and is taught by certified licensed instructors. This class is for participants who are 14.5 years or older before the start of classes. Please Note: There will be a “Parent Packet” that your child will bring home on the first day of class. This packet will explain all the steps necessary for your child to obtain a permit and license. This packet must be signed and returned to the Driver Education classroom for successful classroom completion. A 1.5hr Parent Class for the parents of a new student driver will be offered at the Owatonna High School. Attendance in this class is not mandatory. More information on the Parent Class will be provided in the Parent Packet mentioned above. Students do not need to attend the Parent Class.

Students will learn how to fly like the pros in the Drone Racing League by training on a flight simulator. Once they learn the basics of flying, they’ll assemble their very own drone which they can optionally purchase during the camp. After learning drone safety and maintenance, students will take their drone to the skies and compete in numerous races and challenges. Led by experienced instructors, students will leave camp with the skills and knowledge to pilot their drones and keep them running. The drones used in camps have cameras, and are perfect for entry level pilots.