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Karts & Mowers
2023-06-24 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | University Plains Speedway, 1942 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

SDSU Women's Basketball Individual Skills Camp
2023-06-25 - 2023-06-27 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Designed to instruct and enhance players’ fundamental skills. Special attention is given to the fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, passing, and defense with many opportunities for 5-on-5 team competition and games. Players can commute or participate as an overnight camper.
June 25th – 27th
Girls Entering Grades: 7th – 10th
Check-In: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Day 1
Overnight Cost: $290 per Camper
Commuter Cost: $230 per Camper
All Prices Have Included an 8% Sales Tax
No Meals or Lodging for Commuters.
Tentative Schedule:
Day 1 | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Day 2 | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Day 3 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: South Dakota State Athletic Facilities
What To Bring: T-shirts, shorts, socks, basketball shoes and spending money. If staying in the halls, campers should also bring any personal toiletries and linens.
Housing Accommodations: Resident Halls will be available for camp. Those staying overnight for the Individual Skills Camp will stay in air-conditioned rooms! Campers may request a roommate or one will be assigned. Only two campers per room allowed.
Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Questions Contact:
Camp Director | aaron.johnston@sdstate.edu
Operations Director | Shelby.Selland@sdstate.edu
Jackrabbit Women’s Basketball Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Night
2023-06-25 16:30 - 19:30 | Good Roots Farm and Gardens, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu.
To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas of your fancy, and select the time you’d like your pizzas to be ready the following Sunday! Our menu will be updated often to reflect the seasonal produce available.
Please note: If the pick-up time you’d prefer to reserve is not available, it has been reserved by another group. If there are no pick-up times available for that particular Pizza Night on The Farm, we are full.
On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the evening on the farm with your family and friends. Our food is served picnic-style and we have plenty of space to spread out and make the evening special, safely. We encourage you to bring your own yard games, lawn chairs, blankets, and plates to enjoy our farm, food and animals. Friendly, non-barking dogs on leashes are welcome.
Q & A-

Do I need a reservation? We highly encourage it! To ensure your pizza is hot, fresh, and ready in a timely fashion we ask that you pre-order your pizzas. Visit goodrootsfarm.square.site to place your order.

What can I expect? Specialty, hand-crafted, wood-fired pizzas and a beautiful evening on the farm with space to enjoy your friends and family. You can spend the entire evening on the farm and when your pizzas are ready, we will display your order number by the Pizza Ovens.

Do I need to bring drinks? No, we’ve got you covered! We sell select beers, wine, and signature lemonades. Bring your own water or we will have some bottled you can purchase.

What should we bring? Our pizza is served picnic-style and delivered to you hot from our wood-fired oven in a pizza box. Please bring your own utensils, napkins, lawn chair, and yard games, if you like.

Please watch your children; we are unable to do so.

Even though it is tempting to go barefoot, a barnyard has many things that could cause a painful step, so best to keep shoes on.

Brookings Area Community Band Concert
2023-06-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Pioneer Park, 6th Street and First Avenue Brookings, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Throughout June and July, local resident musicians take the stage at Pioneer Park to perform your favorite tunes from the past. The Brookings Area Community Band host several concerts on Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM, encouraging community members to bring a blanket, their lawn chairs and settle in for a relaxing night of free, family fun. Each performance is typically centered around a theme and offers yummy snacks like popcorn, chocolate cake, watermelon, root beer, pretzels and more!
Please Note: In the event of bad weather, the performance will move to the Performing Arts Center on the campus of South Dakota State University.

SDSU Football 9 Man Team Camp
2023-06-26 - 2023-06-27 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
6th Annual 9 Man Team Camp

Camp Objectives:

Provide a camp for individuals and team members to improve their fundamentals in the game of football.
Develop each team in a variety of situations as they compete in a safe and controlled environment.
Building team camaraderie with a direct focus on disciplined work and positive feedback.

June 26th – 27th

Check-In: 3:00 PM, Day 1
Check-Out: 12:00 PM, Day 2
Team Rate: $125 | Includes Housing, Meals & Camp T-Shirt
Individual Rate: $125 | Includes Housing, Meals & Camp T-Shirt
Manager Rate: $40 | Not a Participant
Coach Rate: $35
All Prices Have Included an 8% Sales Tax

Camp Information & Features:

Camp Store with additional shorts and shirts available.
Session limited to 12 teams.
SDSU athletic trainers available before, during, and after each practice.
Camp Awards include: Team Awards, Hustle Awards, Effort Awards.
Team competitions filmed for coaches by SDSU Film Staff—each team receives a HUDL link of their competitions and also a DVD if requested.
SDSU Football meeting rooms also available for coaches to watch film of their competitions as a staff or as a team.
Staff includes SDSU coaches, current players, and select college coaches.
We can accommodate campers with special needs. Notify us via e-mail or in writing a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp’s starting date.
This camp is open to any and all that applicants.

Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Jackrabbit Football Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

9 Man Team Camp
2023-06-26 - 2023-06-27 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
6th Annual 9 Man Team Camp

Camp Objectives:

Provide a camp for individuals and team members to improve their fundamentals in the game of football.
Develop each team in a variety of situations as they compete in a safe and controlled environment.
Building team camaraderie with a direct focus on disciplined work and positive feedback.

June 27th – 28th

Check-In: 3:00 PM, Day 1
Check-Out: 12:00 PM, Day 2
Team Rate: $125 | Includes Housing, Meals & Camp T-Shirt
Individual Rate: $125 | Includes Housing, Meals & Camp T-Shirt
Manager Rate: $40 | Not a Participant
Coach Rate: $35
All Prices Have Included an 8% Sales Tax

Camp Information & Features:

Camp Store with additional shorts and shirts available.
Session limited to 12 teams.
SDSU athletic trainers available before, during, and after each practice.
Camp Awards include: Team Awards, Hustle Awards, Effort Awards.
Team competitions filmed for coaches by SDSU Film Staff—each team receives a HUDL link of their competitions and also a DVD if requested.
SDSU Football meeting rooms also available for coaches to watch film of their competitions as a staff or as a team.
Staff includes SDSU coaches, current players, and select college coaches.
We can accommodate campers with special needs. Notify us via e-mail or in writing a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp’s starting date.
This camp is open to any and all that applicants.

Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Jackrabbit Football Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Introduction to Kayaking
2023-06-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Class includes learning about the equipment and its uses, dock launches, maneuvers, posture, using single kayaks, boating courtesy, safety issues along with the free time on the ponds to do some kayaking on your own. No paddling experience is required, beginners are welcome! Life jackets and basic equipment are provided. Max 8 per class
Class 1 | June 12
Registration Deadline June 6th | Ages 11-17 | 10-11:30 am
Class 2 | June 26
Registration Deadline June 20th | Ages 11-17 | 10-11:30 am
Class 3 | July 17
Registration Deadline July 11th | Ages 11-17 | 10-11:30 am

Pottery Wheel Lesson - June 26 & July 11
2023-06-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
$100.00

Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from a local ceramicist!

Only 4 spots open for each class

This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long

All supplies included in the cost of the class

No experience necessary

Materials used will generally wash out of clothing, but wear things you’re okay with getting a bit muddy!

Short fingernails are helpful for this class

Ages 9+, under 13 should be accompanied by an adult

Dates
Making: June 26
Glazing: July 11
Time
5:30 – 8:30pm, both dates

SDSU Women's Basketball Elite Camp
2023-06-27 - 2023-06-28 | Frost Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
For advanced players who want to build on their skills to compete at the highest level. They will have the opportunity to improve skills as well as participate in contests and 5-on-5 competition. Players can commute or be an overnight camper.
June 27th – 28th
Girls Entering Grades: 9th – 12th
Check-In: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Day 1
Overnight Cost: $225 per Camper
Commuter Cost: $180 per Camper
All Prices Have Included an 8% Sales Tax
No Meals or Lodging for Commuters.
Tentative Schedule:
Day 1 | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Day 2 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: South Dakota State Athletic Facilities
What To Bring: T-shirts, shorts, socks, basketball shoes and spending money. If staying in the halls, campers should also bring any personal toiletries and linens.
Housing Accommodations: Resident Halls will be available for camp. Those staying overnight for the Elite Camp will stay in air-conditioned rooms! Campers may request a roommate or one will be assigned. Only two campers per room allowed.
Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Questions Contact:
Camp Director Aaron Johnston | aaron.johnston@sdstate.edu
Operations Director Shelby Selland | Shelby.Selland@sdstate.edu
Jackrabbit Women’s Basketball Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Day Camp: Coding & Robotics
2023-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members)
Spark your imagination as we explore circuitry and robotics through mapping and design, coding, and hands-on experiments. Please bring a sack lunch.

Creepy Crawler Critters
2023-06-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-06-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-06-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Does your camper love bugs? How about snakes and salamanders? Come with us and discover all things that creep and crawl.
Session 1:
June 27,28,29
Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am
Session 2:
July 18, 19, 20
Ages 5-7 | 9-10 am

South Dakota's Most Unwanted
2023-06-27 13:15 - 14:15, 2023-06-28 13:15 - 14:15, 2023-06-29 13:15 - 14:15 | Dakota Nature Park & Larson Nature Center
Every animal and plant species has a native habitat, or enviroment where it naturally and normally lives and grows. Introducing a non-native species to a new ecosystem can have negative consequences. The species may become an invasive species, or a species that causes harm to the new enviroment. Campers will take a look at South Dakota’s invasive species and the disturbances they can cause.
Ages 5-7 | 10:45 – 11:45 am
Ages 8-10 | 1:15 – 2:15 pm

STEAM Club
2023-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
This two week program is for kids entering grades 4 or 5. Register for up to 2 of the 3 projects. Held at 1 pm or 2 pm, locations vary. Registration required. Registration opens online on May 16th.
Project 1 – June 6 & 13 Sessions at 1 pm & 2 pm

Fairy Garden & Plants – Create you own garden as we learn about plants.

Project 2 – June 20 & 27 Sessions at 1 pm & 2 pm

Paracord Crafts – Have fun creating a fun craft with paracord.

Project 3 – July 11 & 18 Sessions at 1 pm & 2 pm

Earth & Sky – Dig for gems and explore pressure with rockets.

Summer 2023 at the Brookings Public Library. Find your voice at the Brookings Public Library with programs for all ages. We use our voices to share stories, express ourselves, and spark change. Our voices include not only the sounds we make but the words we write, the art we create, the movements we perform, and the actions we take each day to impact our world. More information about summer programs can be found on the CHildren’s Department website (www.brookingslibrary.org)

Watercolor Garden Gnomes
2023-06-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Summer gardening is in full swing and the gnomes are out! Join illustrator and watercolorist Eileen Binkley as she guides you through painting some customizable garden-themed watercolor gnomes.
-5:30-7pm
– No experience necessary, perfect for beginners as well anyone who wants to brush up on their painting foundation
– All supplies included, but feel free to bring your own from home if you’d like to learn to use them.
Register here!

Cupcake Decorating Competition
2023-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Can you disguise cupcakes to look like another food? For this in-person competition, teams will have 45 minutes to decorate their own food-themed cupcakes. Bring your own cupcakes and we’ll provide all the frosting and decorating supplies. You are more than welcome to bring special items from home. Winners will receive a prize and bragging rights!
Space is limited, so be sure to register starting on June 20th. Call the Library, send us a message on Facebook (@bkglib), or email mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov. This is an all ages event.

Anderson Plaza Performance Series
2023-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us on Anderson Plaza, behind the South Dakota Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave.), for free performances on Tuesday evenings in June and July. Bring your own picnic, chair and blanket. We’ll have snacks and drinks for purchase, yard games and plenty of space for fun on the Campus Green while you enjoy the performance.

June 13 | Jim Groth | Folk music with a 3-time South Dakota Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee
June 20 | Afterwall | Solo folk music & Jon Bakken’s Hot Pockets | Free jam jazz
June 27 | ISANTI | Native American rock n roll from Sioux Falls, SD
July 11 | Eliza Blue | Timeless music with folk and blues roots
July 18 | Alma Andina | Traditional instruments from South America with Latin rhythms such as Cumbia, Salsa, Folk, Guajira, Latin Rock, Reggae, and other danceable styles
July 25 | JAS Quintet | Original jazz music and standards throughout the Jazz Age.

Trivia Tuesday
2023-06-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm.
Table are limited so we suggest getting here early to grab yours! Trivia is 21+.

Playful Preschoolers: Things That Zoom
2023-06-28 08:30 - 11:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members)
Preschool Camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!

Summertime Food Trucks and Fun
2023-06-28 11:30 - 13:30 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum for our annual Summertime Food Trucks & Fun series! Each event will run 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM and the food truck, tables and chairs, and musician will be set up behind/north of the museum. Parking is available in the lot behind/north of the museum.
– June 28: Midwest Fresh Catering food truck and music by Kyle Knutson
– July 12: Cheezy Noodlez food truck and music by Kyle Knutson
– July 26:Shorty’s Hot Box food truck and music by Kyle Knutson

Beading & Weaving 1/2 Day Camp
2023-06-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 8-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $30 ($24 members)
Calling all art enthusiasts! Come spend time with us in the Maker Studio exploring different mediums of art. Trained staff will support participants as they practice and learning new artistic skills and techniques. Not only will you get to take home your one-of-a-kind works of art, but you’ll also have tools and resources to continue creating at home!

Pottery Wheel Lesson - June 28 & July 11
2023-06-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
$100.00

Join us at the BAC to learn how to use a pottery wheel from a local ceramicist!

Only 4 spots open for each class

This class is 2 sessions, each approx. 2 hours long

All supplies included in the cost of the class

No experience necessary

Materials used will generally wash out of clothing, but wear things you’re okay with getting a bit muddy!

Short fingernails are helpful for this class

Ages 9+, under 13 should be accompanied by an adult

Dates
Making: June 28
Glazing: July 11

EBC Trivia Night
2023-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Trivia Night at EBC is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7pm and will wrap up by 9pm. We also ask that you limit your team size to less than 6 individuals.
Every week is a different topic and many weeks it is random trivia to test all your knowledge.

Wall Street Wednesday
2023-06-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Drink like a capitalist at this dynamic draft beer stock exchange at WLBC! Opening bell rings at 7 PM, all draft prices start to fall and only rise when a beer is ordered. You set the price at Wall Street Wednesday – the most dynamic happy hour in Brookings! Closing bell rings at 10 PM.

Day Camp: Kinetic Art
2023-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $52 ($41.60 members)
See what happens when art and motion join forces. Kinetic art camp will explore different types of art that rely on motion for special effects.

Tables Beautiful
2023-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | SD
Join us June 29th for the return of our annual fundraiser, Tables Beautiful! This year our wonderful longtime event will be a garden cocktail party focused on admiring the lovely tablescapes created by our fellow community members. McCrory Gardens is hosting us, featuring live music, food trucks, local artisan vendors, and of course our tablescape competition.
Attendees are invited to wander through the Great Hall to admire the many tablescapes, enjoy live music, shop local artisan vendors, and wander the gardens on this lovely summer evening. Both indoor and outdoor tables and seating will be available to enjoy food truck cuisine and beverages from the cash bar. One drink and a complimentary dessert will be included with the purchase of your ticket.

Interested in decorating a table?
There are 28 tables available – all are 60” round banquets. Individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations are all encouraged to apply! Attendees will not be eating at the tables but rather standing to admire all tables socially – cocktail party style. Please fill out our entry form to claim a table!
Table Decorator Entry Form

LGBTQ+ History Talk
2023-06-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
In honor of Pride month, Dr. Erin Lavender-Stott will discuss the history of the LGBTQ+ community through the years.
