St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

At this crafty class, your child will make their own large (16x20) canvas. We'll put on an apron and goggles and listen to fun music while we splatter the canvas full of paint, glitter, and confetti. There will be special lighting effects in the paint room for a completely immersive experience. Dress for a mess!

For parents and children birth to kindergarten entry. Classes include parent-child playtime, time for parents to observe their young children playing in an early childhood learning center, and time to discuss parenting concerns with other parents and a teacher. Child guidance and parent support are provided by teachers licensed in early childhood and parent education. Due to high demand, only one Family Time class per family.

Fencing is a fun and intense sport that teaches quick reactions, excellent coordination, and self-discipline. Whether you're a beginner or have taken this class before, you'll learn simple and effective self-protection techniques with the sword including attacking and defense, among other tactics. All equipment is provided (mask, jacket, glove, and a sword). Wear comfortable clothing such as long sweat pants and running shoes. Enter door 5.

You'll enjoy a flow class with a moderate pace and intensity with a focus on connecting breath with movement. The teachers prepare a sequence of postures that include a mix of stability, balance and mobility, linked with functional transitions and breath. There will be at least 10 minutes dedicated to meditation time (not including savasana), using various meditation techniques such as guided, visualization, or silent seated meditation with a slow, flowing sequence in the ambience of candlelight. Open to all levels of experience. Bring to class: yoga mat and water.

What makes a Focaccia a Focaccia, a Stromboli a Stromboli, and a Calzone a Calzone? Discover the delicious answers to these questions as we explore the world of unique rolled & stuffed pizzas, marvelous focaccia bread, and an out-of-this-world pizza sauce. Using two different types of homemade dough you’ll learn how to create these Italian –inspired favorites personalizing each creation with your favorite toppings & fillings. Participants will receive Zoom instructions via email prior to class. Equipment Needs: A 9x13 non-stick baking pan or a larger sheet pan will be needed for the focaccia bread. Additional sheet pans will be needed for the Stromboli and the Calzones. A stand mixer is highly recommended in order to be able to make both doughs during the class. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. More info will be provided in the ingredient list packet provided 5 days prior to the class.. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY.

Your child will learn the fundamentals of coding with Scratch to create a Nintendo-themed game! Inspire your student to pursue today’s most exciting technologies. Scratch uses colorful, visual blocks that fit together like Legos. Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM. Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet, webcam, microphone and speakers. Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: Scratch Website and Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class).

Enjoy a night of socializing with friends while playing games! This class also provides a fun opportunity to practice skills you can use in daily life including math and money management, taking turns, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Games will be provided so no need to bring them from home. Enter door 1.

Parents, enjoy a FULL day to yourselves while your child has fun in the great outdoors! Our licensed staff will facilitate learning experiences using the play-based learning approach. Park Play camps are committed to offering the balance of self-directed and self-driven learning through inquiry, play, and freedoms to design & create. Campers can expect to engage in healthy risk-taking, “soft”/”essential”/”life” skills (i.e. the interpersonal attributes of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creation). Participants must be toilet trained in order to participate

Bring your child out to Granite City Jump for a bouncy good time. They’ll spend time jumping in a variety of bouncy houses and socializing with other kids. This is a great way to expend energy and get a good workout. Adults must accompany children but will not participate There will be separate times allotted for ages 4-6 and 7-10, please make sure you are registering for the correct class based on age. A required waiver must be filled out prior to class at: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5e3af3b651bb1/web/

Is your child interested in music? Professional virtual instruction is being offered by Steve Cekalla's Guitar and Music School. This class offers a unique and fun approach for starters, but with the ability to teach styles, theory, and techniques to those with instrument experience. A stable internet connection, some internet savvy (ex. ability to screenshot/print screen), and access to a working printer is helpful. Participants should have their own instrument, but a limited amount of guitars are available. Please check before registering for availability. This Community Education package is for three virtual 30-minute group lessons. Only one lesson package per student. Your child's sessions will be scheduled in the month you registered for. Contact information will be given at the time of registration.

Dive into the fascinating world of herbalism and become your own remedy maker! You’ll explore a brief, inspiring history of herbal remedies and discover the many health benefits of a wide variety of healing herbs. Each participant gets to choose a remedy that fits their needs and create 100 personalized herbal remedy capsules to take home and enjoy. With options like aches & pains, anxiety support, circulation, detox, energy, metabolism support, immunity, sleep, and more you'll leave with something that’s truly made for you. Enter Door 1.

Ignite your fitness and build strength in this fast-paced, full body workout. High-Intensity Interval Training blends powerful bursts of movement with short recovery periods to burn calories, boost endurance, and strengthen your entire body. Get ready to challenge yourself and sweat in this energizing 45-minute workout. All fitness levels are welcome and modifications are provided. Bring to class: mat, water bottle, and hand weights for an extra challenge. Enter door 1.

Kids will learn what it's like to have a horse for a day! Campers get to ride in the indoor and/or outdoor arenas for 40min-50min (no trails), practice how to steer, stop, turn, and walk on their own. They also might make horse treats, do a craft, and play games. And don't forget the time to meet and care for the horses, which is a big part of ownership! Campers are broken into smaller groups based on similar riding experience and age, which is perfect for both new and more experienced riders! Camps are held rain or shine. Proper attire includes sneakers or boots (closed toe with a heel), long pants and layers, depending on weather. ASTM/SEI certified helmets provided and required to be worn. Signed waiver forms are required and the link will be emailed to participants once they have registered for the camp. Bring to class: sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, nut-free snack and lunch. Camp is located in Anoka, MN. PARENT Drop-off is at 9am and PARENT pickup is 3pm. Sorry we do not allow parents to stay for the day.

Classes include parent-child playtime, time for parents to observe their young children playing in an early childhood learning center, and time to discuss parenting concerns with other parents and a teacher. The topics and environment are designed specifically for infants and toddlers. Families may attend with more than one child, as long as the children are within the 0-2 year age range. Child guidance and parent support are provided by teachers licensed in early childhood and parent education.

Have your child experience the modern twist of the art of axe throwing. They’ll spend time learning the basic techniques that improve precision and accuracy before using those axe-throwing skills in some fun games. This activity is both empowering and enjoyable, especially when you hit that bullseye! Adults must accompany children but will not participate A required waiver must be filled out prior to class at: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5f823e1399403/web/