The Brigade

The Brigade is a local non-profit organization that works with children from 5th grade to 12th grade. Teaching kids by bringing in guest speakers along with many workshops. Workshops include cooking, glass fusing, wood working, welding, and many more. Offering a rifle range to teach kids the proper way to shoot with trained instructors and an archery range, also with trained instructors. There is a large gym for great activities and a rock climbing wall.

This organization has been around for over 119 years and typically runs these programs at night. The homeschool program is currently operating during the day (1pm to 3pm on Thursdays). Opportunities for really fun and exciting workshops along with some field trips to local businesses...Plexus and Bergstrom Automotive are two businesses that we will be touring.