Gain New Perspectives * Give Back * Create Connections This is an awesome opportunity for Forest Lake Area High School students who want to make a difference in our community. Participate in leadership development and learn about opportunities for students to get connected with volunteer projects. Students will have the opportunity to achieve a varsity letter in volunteerism and community service. Meeting schedule for the 2025-2026 school year is to be determined. Please contact Janet at jnutter@flaschools.org for information on meeting dates. Accomplish Something * Help Others * College Admissions

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 Join the Middle School Service Club as we meet after school to play games, do service projects to benefit our community and more. This is a great opportunity for kids to meet new people, hang out with friends and have some fun.

Has your child been curious about sewing or wanted to make fun creations? Even if they’ve never used a sewing machine before, this is a great opportunity to learn the craft. They’ll learn how to thread a sewing machine and sew a straight line as well as techniques for machine handling that are frustrating to figure out on their own. They are welcome to and may find it helpful to bring their own sewing machine if it is in good working order. This class will be required before attending other sewing classes.

If you've never used a sewing machine before or if it’s been years, this is a great class to take first! You’ll learn how to thread a sewing machine and sew a straight line as well as techniques for machine handling that are frustrating to figure out on your own. Get comfortable with the sewing machine and practice your skills. You are welcome to and may find it helpful to bring your own sewing machine if it is in working order.

FLAMS 7th Grade Experience: Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (3-Day Trip) This trip is only available to FLAMS full time students. Get ready for an unforgettable three-day journey to the spectacular Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Located near the Boundary Waters, Wolf Ridge’s 2,000-acre campus is the ultimate outdoor classroom. This trip combines hands-on science, outdoor adventure and team-building in one of the most beautiful settings in Minnesota. This isn't just a field trip; it's a growth experience. Confidence & Independence: Staying in dorms and managing their own gear helps students build self-reliance in a safe, supported environment. STEM in Action: Science comes alive when you can touch, see, and experience the concepts learned in the classroom. Teamwork & Bonding: Shared challenges on the ropes course and living together in dorms forge deeper friendships and stronger peer connections. Digital Detox: Students unplug from screens to reconnect with nature and each other. Trip Highlights & Activities: A typical 7th-grade experiences include activities such as: High Adventure: Build confidence and trust on the Adventure Ropes Course (30 feet in the air!) or the indoor Rock Climbing Wall. Hands-On Ecology: Step into waders for a Stream Study, track wildlife in Animal Signs, or learn wilderness navigation with Orienteering. Cultural History: Experience life as a fur trader in the immersive Voyageur Life class. Evening Programs: The fun continues after sundown with night hikes, campfires, or astronomy sessions. Accommodations & Meals: Students will stay in comfortable, modern dormitory lodges with private bathrooms and showers. Nutritious, kid-friendly meals are provided in the Fireplace Dining Room, featuring ingredients from the on-campus organic farm. Registration Details: Dates: February 15-17, 2027 Cost: $209 (Includes transportation, lodging, meals, and all instruction) Deadline: Registration closes Jan 15 Payment options: Pay in full now - Includes $50 non-refundable deposit. Fundraising - Pay non-refundable deposit of $50 now. Balance of $159 due January 15. No Refunds After: January 15