Dexter Community Education

Join Dexter’s Math Kangaroo Team! Students in grades K–12 are invited to take part in the international Math Kangaroo competition—a long-running celebration of problem-solving and creative mathematical thinking. REGISTER BY DECEMBER 31 AND SAVE $25! The discount applies automatically at checkout. Math Kangaroo USA is a national non-profit that brings this global contest to students across the country. Dexter will host Saturday afternoon practice sessions in the Creekside Cafeteria, giving kids a chance to build confidence, strengthen their logic and reasoning skills, and get familiar with the contest style. A quick note about the process: Once we meet the minimum number of participants, we’ll reach out with instructions on how to complete your student’s official registration through the Math Kangaroo website. That final step is required for entry into the national contest. Parent Involvement We’ll need a small crew of parent volunteers to help supervise and support the event. Registration Timeline Student registration deadline: December 31, 2025 (Late registration closes February 1, 2026) Fee includes all Dexter practice sessions and the contest fee. About the Competition Contest Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Students take a 75-minute multiple-choice test Grades K–4: 24 questions Grades 5–12: 30 questions Format may be paper or online, depending on national guidelines. Kindergarteners take the Grade 1 test and must be able to read and work independently. Why Participate Sparks excitement and confidence in math Encourages logical, creative, and flexible thinking Every student receives prizes; top scorers earn medals and certificates Families get access to free study materials and practice questions

Our BRIXOLOGY program inspires kids to become engineers. Using LEGO® bricks, kids build different engineering-themed projects in each class. They will use critical thinking, cooperation and creative-problem solving skills to test and improve their projects during each class

Learning doesn't have to stop after the bell rings! Complement your child’s learning experience with a Mad Science after-school program. Our unique approach gives children a solid scientific foundation that goes beyond the classroom. Children engage in hands-on activities, watch spectacular demos, and an educational science take home every class. NASA Space Explorers: Kids explore the wonders of our solar system and the technology that makes space exploration possible! They investigate planets, moons, and meteors, experiment with lasers, gravity, and radar, and dive into the forces of flight and rocket design—all while uncovering the science behind how we explore the universe. MAD SCIENCE REFUND POLICY: cancellation requests must be received at least seven (7) days before the start date of the class. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests received less than seven days before the class begins.