St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

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.

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. An adult must accompany child.

NEW! Get ready to mix science with splatter in this high-energy, hands-on course where creativity meets chemistry! STEM Exploding Paint Bomb Art invites students to explore the explosive reactions behind color and motion while designing vibrant works of art. Through safe, guided experiments, students will learn the basics of chemical reactions and pressure dynamics—all while launching paint bombs that create stunning abstract masterpieces. Perfect for curious minds who love to get messy and think outside the box, this course is a blast—literally! Enter door 1.

NEW! This class is designed for anyone seeking a slower-paced yoga practice that supports continued learning and growth. We will move at a measured pace, giving students time to explore how their bodies respond to each posture and learn to connect movement with breath. This class serves as a supportive supplement to other practices, helping to build confidence, coordination, and a deeper understanding of the intention behind the poses. Bring to class: yoga mats or towel and water bottle.

Participants learn to swim without support. Safety topics include being able to recall parents/guardians names, home address, proper use of lifejacket and boat safety. Class limit:5. Lessons at Tech: Please enter through door 2 Skills: Jump into chest-deep water and return to edge of pool Bob underwater and hold breath Front/back float Front/back blast offs Flip flops (rolling from front to back/ back to front) Flutter kick with kick board Treading water Front/back crawl Breaststroke kick