St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

This program is an engaging introduction to the TRADITION of St. Cloud Tech Tiger Football. Your Tech Football Player will spend time each session working on passing, catching, route running, speed & agility. Each session will conclude with players dividing into groups or team games like 7 on 7 Flag Football and Tiger Ball. A t-shirt will be provided (please indicate YOUTH S, M, L or ADULT S, M, L, XL, XXL). Tech High School coaches and players will be leading the instruction and coaching the teams. Bring to class: gloves, cleats or athletic shoes, mouth guard and plenty of water daily. All future Tiger Football Players are encouraged to participate. If you have any questions, or would like to inquire about scholarship opportunities, please contact Tech Assistant Football Coach: darien.stegner@isd742.org Follow us on Facebook (Tech Tiger Football) or X @techtigerfbfor current info and updates about the entire K-12 Tech Football Program. **This is a fundraising event for Tech Football**

Come join the Tech Football Family! This is a padded, full contact football league offered to students at Clearview, Lincoln, Oak Hill, Talahi and South Junior High Schools who will be entering the 5th and 6th grades for the 2026-27 school year. Practices are held twice a week in the evenings and games are played on Saturday mornings. There are approximately 15-20 players per team. Students will learn the Tech Tiger fundamentals of blocking and tackling, develop both ball skills and take-away skills, and learn the offensive and defensive schemes and techniques used at Tech. Sportsmanship and teamwork will be emphasized throughout. 6th graders attending South Jr. High should sign up for the school they attended as 5th graders. Pads and other equipment will be provided. Equipment pick-up details and a detailed fall practice schedule will be emailed in late July. A t-shirt will be provided (please indicate YOUTH S, M, L or ADULTS, M, L, XL, XXL). Bring to class: athletic shoes, mouth guard, athletic supporter and plenty of water. All future Tiger Football Players are encouraged to participate. If you have any questions, or would like to inquire about scholarship opportunities, please contact Community Education. Thanks to a Grant from LEAF, our 6th grade participants are able to register at no cost. Please call 320-370-8200 to register if you have a 6th grader Practices: Tu/Th at South Junior High from 6-7:30 p.m. Games: Saturday 9/12-10/10 from 9 AM - Noon at Tech or Apollo. Coaching: All volunteer coaches will be required to fill out a District 742 Volunteer Application Form and complete a background check prior to the start of the season. A coaching clinic will be provided by the Varsity Staff prior to the start of the season to help organize skills and drills. For more information about becoming a volunteer coach, contact the Community Education Volunteer Specialist 320-370-8200. Follow us on Facebook (Tech Tiger Football) or X @techtigerfbfor current info and updates about the entire K-12 Tech Football Program. **This is a fundraising event for Tech Football**

NEW! Thai cuisine is celebrated for its vibrant aromatic ingredients, cooking styles, and decorative dishes. In this online cook-along class, participants will prepare three popular Thai dishes from scratch including a refreshing Thai vermicelli salad, comforting Thai coconut soup, and chicken pad Thai. Participants will receive a list of ingredients and the full recipe five days prior to class to allow enough time for shopping and preparation.

With this year marking the 63rd anniversary of the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy, this class examines the discrepancies between the Warren Commission (that investigated the assassination for ten months and published their findings in September 1964) along with the conclusions reached by the United States House of Representatives that investigated the assassination for thirty-one months and published their report in March 1979. You'll develop broader perspective regarding many of the controversies surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy with time for discussion and questions at the end of each class. Enter door 1 at Quarryview. About the instructor: David Yorks is a retired Minnesota small business owner with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in American History. He has a fifty-five-year interest in the Kennedy presidency and has attended national conferences regarding the assassination and has spoken across the country.

Through this class kids will learn about respect, discipline, confidence, and focus while also helping them with their strength, flexibility, coordination, and speed. Students will gain basic martial art and self defense skills through interactive activities, drills, and games!. Loose clothing is recommended. No shoes or socks should be worn. Karate uniforms are available, but not required.

Designed to orient your toddler (accompanied by parent) to better prepare them for preschool swim lessons. Toddlers will learn to ease the transition from parent to instructor and become more comfortable with their skills and surroundings. Skills we will start focusing on are: safety, kicking, paddle, floats, and underwater exploration. This class provides a bonding experience for parents and their children. Class limit: 8. Lessons at Tech High School - Enter Door 2

Establish your roots and use these top twenty native plants to add beauty and variety to your landscaping or flower gardens. We'll identify some of our favorite no-fail native plants for a wide variety of soils, shade levels, and overall toughness and learn some easy ways to integrate native plants into new projects or your current landscaping.

Run, Jump, and Throw! Learn and practice the many events of track and field. We will have practices and compete in 3 meets with nearby communities and earn ribbons for your accomplishments! A t-shirt will be provided to tie-dye at class (please indicate Youth M, L, or Adult S, M, L), this will be our team shirt (uniform) when competing in the track meets. Coaches Rick Fleege (Head Cathedral Coach) and Darien Stegner (Head Apollo Coach) will lead. More detailed information will be given at the first class. Bring to class: water bottle and appropriate shoes for running and jumping. Meet dates: 6/18, 5:30p @ Apollo HS; 6/22, 5:30p @ Apollo HS, 6/25, 5:30p @ Sauk Rapids MS. Meet by the track.

It’s time to get off the beaten path and do some trail running! We will visit a different County/Regional/State park each session. Participants need to be able to run at least 2 miles continuously. (June Beginner and Intermediate Distance Running is a great way to get ready!) Some locations will include an opportunity to swim. Participants who choose to swim must wear a life jacket. Contact the coach if you need a life jacket. Practices will be in conjunction with the Apollo High School Cross Country Running team. Meet at door 11 @ Apollo. Tuesdays, July 14, 21, 28: 7:30am-12:00pm Tentative Locations: Kraemer Lake Park, Lake Rebecca, Warner Lake Sign-up Options No transportation needed - FREE (Unlimited participants) Transportation from Discovery, Apollo, North, YMCA - Also Free! Support Provided by a LEAF Grant (limited to 18 participants) Those who select the transportation option will be individually contacted.

Go bowling cross country with bowling terms from your game. Each player will receive a card with bowling terms around the country. Complete all the circles on the path and earn a prize. Tuition includes two games of bowling, shoes and prizes.

Vinyasa flow yoga uses a progressive series of dynamic movements and postures while focusing on breathing technique. Every movement flows into the next with a calm rhythm that will leave you feeling stronger, centered, with increased energy. This class is for all levels. Bring to class: yoga mat and water. Enter Door 5.

Don't let the cold winter months keep you from moving and getting your steps in! Sign up for the walking program and enjoy the climate controlled environment of various district facilities during the listed evening and weekend hours. After registering, a wristband will be available for pickup at any of the Open Gym sites during Open Gym hours. A wristband must be worn during walking sessions. Walking program participants are welcome to walk during any of the open gym hours listed here. The open gym hours are subject to change on short notice so please refer back to the schedule often. Walking program wristband is valid through July 2026.

Journey to the jungle, a dance camp filled with joyful movement, wild imaginative games and an animal-themed take-home craft! Dancers will explore rhythm and self-expression as they stomp like elephants, leap like lions, swing like monkeys and flutter like butterflies. This camp blends ballet, tap and jazz-inspired choreography that is perfect for beginners. Featuring upbeat favorites Tippi Toes' Wild About Tippi Toes album, dancers will build confidence, while learning new skills. Designed for boys and girls ages 3-7, our focus is on growth, creativity and most importantly - having FUN! Enter door 1. *Dance shoes or special attire are not required.

Young scientists will explore the wonders of nature in this exciting science class all about trees and weather! Students will discover how trees grow, why they are important to our world, and how different types of weather affect the environment. Through hands-on activities, and observation, children will learn about wind, rain, sunshine, and seasons while building curiosity about the world around them. Enter door 8.

Yoga Flow offers strength, flexibility, concentration and breath work. Perfect for those just starting out in their yoga journey as well as for the advanced yogi who is wanting to perfect the basics of their poses with a finer attention to alignment details. The room is heated to 85 degrees using infrared heat. We will adjust to no heat and fresh air on warm days.

This class combines the best of yoga, pilates, and deep stretching movements for a balanced, full-body workout. Participants of all levels will enjoy a gentle yet effective way to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness that will leave you feeling refreshed and restored. Modifications will be made as appropriate. Bring to class: yoga mat. Enter door 5.