St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

The St. Cloud Skatin' Place is offering roller skating lessons for ages 5 and up! Your child will have fun while learning how to skate. In this 4-week program we will go over the correct form, breaking, and skating forwards. Lessons are intended for first timers. Skate rental not included in fee.

Does your child want to learn more about playing the guitar? They'll start with simplified chords and play songs after the first lesson. This class is a great place to start building a good foundation in guitar and challenges without overwhelming participants as they progress at their own speed. This Community Education offer includes three (3) thirty (30) minute sessions. Bring to class: your own guitar. Spicer Music Studio contact information will be given at time of registration to schedule lessons. This Community Education offer is limited to one use per participant.

The Blue Sox Youth Baseball Camp is intended for children between the ages of 7-12, with the primary objective to introduce and familiarize them with the game of baseball and provide further practice for those who already have a passion for the sport and are looking to improve their skills. The Blue Sox Youth Baseball Camp will focus on teaching the basics of the game, including batting, fielding, throwing, and game strategies. We aim to help each child develop their personal skills, understanding of the game, and foster a love for baseball. The camp is designed to cater to the individual needs of each participant, allowing them to progress at their own pace. This program offers an excellent opportunity for children to learn and grow in a fun, safe, and engaging environment. About the instructor: Our experienced and passionate coaches are committed to creating a positive and constructive learning environment. Each coach is well-versed in the sport, capable of providing the necessary guidance and support, and keen on nurturing the potential in each child. The Blue Sox Youth Baseball Camp is more than just a camp; it aims to create a community that encourages children to engage in sports, learn teamwork, discipline, and resilience, all while having fun. We believe every child deserves the chance to play baseball and develop their skills in a supportive environment. Enter door 1 for session 1. Meet by the softball fields for session 2.

NEW! Whether you are new to clay or have some experience, this hand building and sculpting class will go from pinch pots to sculpting a face! We will focus on basic additive sculpting skills and techniques to create a face that’s anywhere from realistic to hilarious. Faces can be made into containers or left as sculptures. Two sessions will be used to sculpt and the third will be for decorating and glazing! Items will be fired after the final class and available for pickup at the Community Ed office, Quarryview Education Center, 800 7th St S, Waite Park. Pick up date/time will be communicated with participants. Enter door 2.

NEW! Your child will learn how to make a beautiful fairy house for a garden or anywhere that could use a whimsical touch. The first session is for creating your sculpture while the second session is for decorating and glazing. Items will be fired after the final class and available for pickup at the Community Ed office located at Quarryview Education Center. Pick up date/time will be communicated with participants. Enter door 2.

NEW! Want to make your own monster? Not only are they just cool to have, but they can also decorate your house plants, gardens, windowsills, and anywhere else that could use a little whimsy. No experience needed. Items will be fired after the final class and available for pickup at the Community Ed office, Quarryview Education Center, 800 7th St S, Waite Park. Pick up date/time will be communicated with participants. Enter door 2.

Learn the Secrets of Top-Flight Shooters! The Art of Shooting and Shooting techniques to help you take your shooting to the next level. Go into season ready to increase your shooting percentage. Enter door 2.

Learn the Secrets to take your dribbling and finishing to the next level to help grow your court awareness. Enter door 2.

Your child will build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders. Whether this is their first Code Championship event, or if you've been competing for years, this is the perfect way to explore the competitive coding world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience necessary. The Code Championship Series is a series of four tournaments in four weeks (it's ok to miss one or two). These tournaments will be hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship website. If you have a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox, no additional download is required. Participants should be able to navigate the internet (basic typing and mouse control). The link to the Google Meet event will be emailed two days before the tournament.

NEW! In this activity, your child will learn about the importance of composting and how it works. We'll put our knowledge to the test and compete with others to identify what can and can’t be composted in an activity for younger ages that can be modified for all ages. We'll also go over the basics of how to start a compost at home. Tuition includes supplies. Enter door 1.

Your child can celebrate summer with friends by decorating fish, bobbers and beach-themed cookies using cookie decorating utensils. At the end of class, each participant will bring home tasty and beautifully decorated cookies to enjoy. A fun class activity is planned while the cookies are drying. Enter door 1.

Come and learn how Cotton Candy is made WITH and WITHOUT a machine. In this class we will be learning how Cotton Candy is made by heating and spinning flavored sugar and Jolly Ranchers. We will also be playing games for fun prizes like a CARNIVAL and EVERY child will go home with Cotton Candy and Prizes. Come and have some fun with your friends and enjoy the CARNIVAL. Enter door 1.

NEW! Cupcakes in a jar are a simple, fun pre-made dessert made with layers of cake, frosting, fruit filling, sprinkles and more. Your child will use their creativity to make up their own beautifully layered jars with flavors of cake, frosting and other fillings - perfect for any party or celebration.

DASH Sports Basketball Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the great game of basketball through fun skill-based drills and mini-games. Players will be taught how to properly dribble, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Bring to class: water bottle & wear athletic clothing & shoes. Basketballs are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group. Enter door 5.

DASH Sports Summer Flag Football camps provide players with a well-rounded football experience in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced daily, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with scrimmages/games the final day where players can showcase their skills. Athletes should wear sunscreen. Bring to class: water bottle, sunscreen, a peanut-free snack (spikes/cleats and mouthguards are optional). Flag belts and footballs are provided.

DASH Sports flag football Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the great game of football in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Bring to class: water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes (spikes/cleats are optional). Footballs and flag belts are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.

DASH Sports floor hockey camps provide players a well-rounded hockey experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly stickhandle, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Bring to class: water bottle. Sticks and pucks are provided.

DASH Sports Summer Jr. NBA basketball camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camp ends with scrimmages and games the final day where athletes can showcase their skills. Bring to class: water bottle and a nut-free snack. Basketballs are provided. Each participant will receive a custom Jr. NBA Jersey of their favorite team with their name and number printed on the back to keep. Enter door 5.

DASH Sports MLS GO Summer Soccer Mini-Leagues provide players a well-rounded soccer experience covering a broad range of soccer skills (dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense) training and scrimmages and games. This camp consists of one day of skills training followed by 3 days of games (1 hour each). Athletes should wear sunscreen. Bring to class: water bottle and a nut-free snack (spikes and shin guards are optional). Soccer balls are provided. Each participant will receive an MLS GO uniform with registration consisting of a jersey, shorts, and socks.

DASH Sports summer soccer camps provide players a well-rounded soccer experience covering a broad range of soccer skills (dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense) training and skill-based games. Players will be challenged and grouped at an appropriate level while receiving instruction in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage on the final day where athletes can showcase their skills. Bring to class: water bottle, sunscreen, and a nut-free snack (spikes and shin guards are optional). Soccer balls are provided.

Dash Sports soccer Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the game of soccer. Key elements of dribbling, passing, and shooting will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Bring to class: water bottle (spikes and shin guards optional). Soccer balls are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3 year old group and recommended when needed for the 4+year old group.

DASH Sports summer Baseball camps provide players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and baserunning will be taught and practiced, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage the final day. Bring to class: water bottle, nut-free snack, and baseball glove (spikes and bats are optional). Baseballs and bats are provided.

Is your child looking for a fun introduction to baseball? DASH Sports T-Ball Tykes camp introduces players to key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and base running. The final day of classes is ‘Game Day’ and athletes will showcase their skills in a game environment. Bring to class: water bottle and baseball glove. Baseballs and bats are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3 year old group and recommended when needed for the 4-5 year old group.