St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

Barn quilts tell stories of families, farms, historical events, and communities, and painting them has become a popular and rewarding artistic experience. Instructor Cynthia Buchholz will guide you through the process from start to finish to create a barn quilt that represents your creativity. With a weather proof 2' x 2' aluminum composite panel, over 60 high quality paints and all other materials provided, you will leave with your own masterpiece ready to hang and be admired at your home, outbuilding, or business. A $60.00 supplies fee is due at the beginning of class payable to the instructor and includes all materials needed. No experience is necessary. Enter door 1.

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.

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.

Pilates & Yoga combines gentle yoga movements and mindful breathing techniques to help release stress and tension, along with effective Pilates exercises designed to strengthen and support your body. This blended practice increases flexibility, build core stability, and improves energy while safely isolating muscles without adding stress to the joints. Each class focuses on controlled movement, deep stretching, and balanced strength to leave you feeling refreshed, and energized. Bring to class: Yoga mat and water. Enter door 5.

NEW! Welcome to Plushy Pals Clay Factory, where creativity meets cuddly cuteness! Inspired by beloved plush toys, kids will craft a silly pizza, an adorable cupcake trinket box, and a lovable dinosaur from clay. Packed with paint, laughter, and endless imagination, this class is pure joy! Enter door 1.

Does your child love tennis? Youth lessons are designed for those looking for introductory to beginning levels as well as those who want to improve upon their skills. QuickStart Tennis is designed for young players and appropriately scales down all aspects of regulation tennis, including the balls, the court size and the scoring. Bring your own racket.

Want to drive RC Cars on a track? Then come join us and you can test your driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars. Participants can use RC Cars provided or use their own upon approval. Students in grades K-1 need to have an adult stay with them. Enter door 1.

This class will teach participants about their workplace rights as well as ways to speak up and advocate for themselves. Participants will also learn about how to advocate for any access and accommodations in their workplace. Course fee includes all learning materials, snacks and beverages.

This boxing-for-fitness program is for seniors over 55 as well as individuals with Parkinson's Disease. You'll participate in non-contact boxing drills that help build motor skills, balance and coordination through a variety of different exercises including punching a heavy bag, hitting the focus mitts and some glove-to-glove contact. A variety of movements, stepping, bobbing and weaving help you build focus, be attentive and get in shape. Class instructors are certified through Rock Steady Boxing of Indianapolis and the Struthers Parkinson's Center of Park Nicollet. Boxing gloves will be provided along with walkers, canes and wheelchairs to assist those that need support when standing. Wear light shoes for standing on foam wrestling mats.

This class goes beyond fall prevention, it’s designed to boost your mobility, balance, strength, and flexibility at any age, all while having fun! Whether you have arthritis or other physical or joint limitations, each workout can be modified to meet your needs. You’ll leave feeling more confident and capable in your everyday activities. Bring to class: mat and light weights. Enter door 5

NEW! Join us at the St. Cloud State Planetarium, a dome-shaped theater, for a fascinating educational film paired with a live Current Night Sky presentation using the star ball projector. These programs are perfect for curious minds of all ages and are a fun and engaging way to explore science together. From Earth to the Universe (February 10th, February 12th, and April 8th) - Journey through the history surrounding our exploration of our Solar System and beyond and learn about the discoveries that humans have made over centuries of investigation beyond our home planet. Dinosaurs Alive (March 11th, March 17th, and April 16th) - Travel back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Join paleontologists as they unlock the mysteries contained in fossils from millions of years ago and uncover evidence that dino descendants are still with us today. The Planetarium is located in the lower level of the Robert H. Wick Science Building on SCSU campus. Parking is available across the street in the Eastman Lot for a flat fee of $3.00 (cash, card, or Flowbird app accepted.) A map will be emailed to participants prior to the program date.