* This is course is only available for Armstrong High School Students. This is not open for public registration. Private lessons for Armstrong Students ONLY* The instructor, Patty Kramer or Nathan Bird will contact you to set up dates and times of your chosen sessions. Ms. Kramer offers 25 minute lesson options in 4, 6 and 8 lesson packages (not teaching Fall '26, but will hopefully be returning to teaching in the Spring '27 semester) Nathan Bird offers 25 minute lessons in a 6 week (every other week) package or a 12 week (weekly) package. *Please note: Nathan Bird has connected with Patty Kramer and is interested/willing to teach any of Patty's students as schedules allow until she returns to teaching* Please see below for more information on each instructor. Instructors Name - Patty Kramer Bio: Patty Kramer (mezzo-soprano) is a private voice teacher and performer livin’ and thrivin’ in the Twin Cities area. She received a Bachelor of Music degree from Concordia College (Moorhead, MN), a Master of Music degree from Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH), and is ABD (all but dissertation) with a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before moving to the Twin Cities, Patty worked as an Adjunct Instructor of Voice for Peru State College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln teaching applied voice and Musical Theater Studies. She also worked as a vocal coach for the Broadway Academy in Sutton, NE for five seasons. Nowadays, you can find Patty working at Westminster Presbyterian Church as a section leader, singing with the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, coaching at VESOTA (VocalEssence Singers of This Age), or teaching voice lessons at AHS. Her favorite hobbies include reading fantasy novels, playing with her two cats, trail running with her husband Eric, and consuming copious amounts of cold brew coffee and dark chocolate. Instructors Name - Nathan Bird Instructor Bio: Nathan Bird, tenor, is a Minneapolis-based performer, concert producer, choir director, clinician, and voice teacher. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from University of Northwestern-St. Paul and a Master of Vocal Performance degree from the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. As a singer in choral, musical theater, and opera settings, his performance credits have included the International Opera Theater, Cantus, Guthrie Theatre, Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, the Distinguished Concerts International New York, and the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ holiday concert series with his annual production of 'A Three Tenors Christmas'. Collaboration and creativity are pillars of Nathan’s music career, as seen in his recordings with the guitars of The Massif Trio, his concert productions that have been experienced and appreciated by tens of thousands, down to goofy songs he creates with his four kids. When he’s not singing or spending time with family, Nathan loves being out in nature, evidenced by his 40-mile solo backpacking adventure on the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) over a weekend in July '24 and trail running a half marathon at Theodore Wirth Park, and his 25k at William O'brien State Park, September of '25. * If your child receives funds from ISA, Booster, etc., you will need to call us at 763-504-6990 to register. You MUST have funding APPROVED and in a specified account at AHS to QUALIFY to use these funds. We will contact the school to make sure, if you do not have funds you will be expected to pay the full amount upon registration. Scholarships do not guarantee full funding of the courses. Students need to bring: Folder/binder, sheet music, and pencil

DASH Sports basketball camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training & skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, & play defense in a fun & positive environment. Camps end with scrimmages/games on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Balls are provided.

DASH Sports basketball camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training & skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, & play defense in a fun & positive environment. Camps end with scrimmages/games on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Balls are provided.

DASH Sports basketball camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training & skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, & play defense in a fun & positive environment. Camps end with scrimmages/games on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Balls are provided.

The magic of the holiday season meets the wonders of science! In this festive class, kids will embark on a journey of discovery as they explore chemistry through glittery, Christmasy experiments. Each experiment is designed to captivate young minds and ignite a love for science. The children will unravel the mysteries of chemical reactions while creating dazzling holiday-themed creations. Join us for a merry and magical adventure where science and Christmas cheer collide!

Where curiosity meets connection — before the bell rings. Programming Daily 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in collaboration w/ The Basement @ SMS & PMS Looking for a space where your student can have fun, make friends, and grow before school starts? Welcome to Club Connect — a before-school enrichment program designed just for middle schoolers! We’ve built Club Connect to be more than just a program...It’s a community. A place to explore passions, build confidence, and start the day with purpose and positivity. Whether you're into coding or kickball, painting or pitching in, we’ve got you covered. We offer a unique honesty-based fee structure to keep the program accessible for all families. You simply pay what you can; whether that’s the full amount, just a portion, or a little extra to support a student. Your honesty helps us keep Club Connect open and welcoming to all youth, regardless of income.

Where curiosity meets connection — before the bell rings. Programming Daily 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in collaboration w/ The Basement @ SMS & PMS Looking for a space where your student can have fun, make friends, and grow before school starts? Welcome to Club Connect — a before-school enrichment program designed just for middle schoolers! We’ve built Club Connect to be more than just a program...It’s a community. A place to explore passions, build confidence, and start the day with purpose and positivity. Whether you're into coding or kickball, painting or pitching in, we’ve got you covered. We offer a unique honesty-based fee structure to keep the program accessible for all families. You simply pay what you can; whether that’s the full amount, just a portion, or a little extra to support a student. Your honesty helps us keep Club Connect open and welcoming to all youth, regardless of income.

Club Connect — School’s Out, Fun’s In! Looking for a fun, engaging, and welcoming place for your middle schooler when school is out? Club Connect offers full-day programming designed to give students a place to connect, explore, and have fun on days when school isn’t in session. Club Connect is more than just a place to spend the day — it’s a community! Students will have opportunities to make new friends, explore their interests, get creative, stay active, and enjoy plenty of choice throughout the day. From games and sports to art, STEM activities, challenges, and more, there’s something for everyone. Our goal is to create a space where middle schoolers can be themselves, try something new, and enjoy a day filled with connection, creativity, and fun. No school? No problem. Come spend the day at Club Connect!

Looking for a supportive space to unwind, express yourself, and recharge after school? This weekly program connects creative art-making with everyday mental health and self-care strategies. Students will use a variety of artistic mediums to explore feelings, reduce stress, and build social-emotional awareness. In addition to creating art, participants will learn practical, everyday tools for managing stress and overwhelm, giving you effective coping strategies you can rely on anywhere, even when you don't have art supplies on hand.

Come hang out with us after school. Unleash your creativity and make Friends in a welcoming space. We cant wait to see you.

As a family, come learn how to make delicious egg rolls and Samosas (pastry with a savory filling of spiced veggies and sometimes meats).