Rockford Area Schools Community Ed

Bring your creations to life in this 3D printing class. The ancient craft of jewelry making is brought to the modern world using TinkerCAD and 3D printers. Students will learn to build 2D and 3D models on the computer using CAD software. They will design and print a pair of earrings, a ring, or a pendant in this class. Additionally, they will get to bring home two of their 3D creations, and other beaded creations. Printing and material fees are included.

Middle and High School age band lessons for woodwinds and brass for grades 6-12! Choose from 4, 8 or 16 lessons at 25 minutes each lesson. (please note that the fewer lessons you choose or if you choose the payment plan, the price will be slightly higher due to processing fees) Lessons will be offered Monday-Thursday: Sign up for your lessons and then our instructor will contact you to set up times.

If learners like building and figuring out how things work, they will love this class. Join us as we explore, investigate, and solve problems while learning about simple machines' engineering building blocks. Students working in pairs will enjoy handson activities using LEGO® Gears and unique LEGO® Technic® engineering components that incorporate math, science, and creativity. They will then use what they learned to solve challenges. Learning projects may include mini mechanical concept models, a moving dragon, scale, clown, crane, car, fan, merrygo-round, and more. Students will be working in pairs.

For Minecraft enthusiasts that want to learn how to create their own custom sword. Learn how to make custom tools! Learn to make mods for Minecraft: Java Edition using MCreator. Students should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a computer. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them.

FREE Event for incoming Kindergartners!! Get ready to blast off into kindergarten! Rocket Camp is a new FREE event designed to welcome kindergarten students registered at Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School to help them become familiar with their new school environment. Rocket Camp meets on August 5th and 6th from 9:00–11:00 AM, giving children the opportunity to explore the kindergarten classrooms, engage in fun activities with our kindergarten teachers, complete early literacy and math assessments, and meet new friends who will be their classmates this fall. This is a great way to ease the transition into kindergarten and build excitement for the school year ahead. Transportation is not provided. Rocket Camp is exclusively available for students enrolled in Kindergarten at REAMS for the 2025-2026 school year. We can’t wait to meet our future Rockets! (Parents, just a quick drop-off, a big wave, and you're free to go enjoy your time while we have some fun) If your child is not enrolled for kindergarten yet, CLICK HERE for enrollment information on our website, then click on the green " Enroll Now K-12" button to begin the online enrollment process. For more information or questions, contact District Registrar, Christa Larson, at 763-477-7557 or email christa.larson@rockford883.org. Please note, your child must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year at REAMS to participate in Rocket Camp!