View our printable Calendar of Opportunities with 2022-2023 dates.
Engaging Field Trips
Students attend a keynote or opening performance, followed by three interactive breakout sessions.
Creativity Festival
Creativity Festival is an event for 3rd-5th graders. Students will explore and strengthen their creativity while getting the chance to practice new approaches to self-expression and problem-solving.
January 10 & 11, 2023 at Ted Mann Concert Hall, U of MN
CreativeCon
CreativeCon is an event for 5th-8th graders. Students will strengthen their ability to invent, create, and problem-solve. They will utilize new ideas to fulfill artistic and STEM challenges.
January 12, 2023 at Ted Mann Concert Hall, U of MN
Young Authors Conference
Young Authors Conference (YAC) is an event for 4th-8th graders. Sessions are taught by local writers, poets, musicians, playwrights, actors, illustrators, and more.
March 17 & May 30 – June 1, 2023 at Bethel University, Arden Hills
STEMLink
STEMLink is an event for 5th and 6th graders. Students learn the practical applications of science, technology, engineering, and math and how these skills can lead to an exciting career.
April 21, 2023 at Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park
May 12, 2023 at Normandale College, Bloomington
Exciting Academic Competitions
Future City Competition
Future City Competition is an engineering competition for 6th-8th graders. Teams work with an engineer mentor to design a futuristic city, build a scale model, write an essay, and give a presentation.
January 21, 2023 at Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount
Knowledge Bowl
Knowledge Bowl is an academic team competition for grades 6-8 and 9-12. It strengthens problem-solving and critical thinking skills while emphasizing student growth centered on academics.
Middle Grades: November – February / Senior High: December – March
Twin Cities Regional Spelling Bee
The Twin Cities Regional Spelling Bee is a competition for 4th-8th graders that strengthens literacy skills. Students increase their vocabulary, improve their spelling, and develop useful language skills for life.
March 9, 2023 at Fridley District Auditorium
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Success Beyond the Classroom
SBC presents its programs in collaboration with Metro ECSU. Metro ECSU member districts can participate in SBC programs at special member rates. For more information, visit www.metroecsu.org.