St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

The Eagle Youth Football League is back for another successful season! This is a padded, full contact league offered to students attending Discovery, Kennedy, Madison, Westwood and North Junior High. All players must be entering 5th or 6th grade for the 2020-21 school year. Your child will learn basic football skills of blocking and tackling. In addition, your child will practice valuable life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship in an enthusiastic learning environment. Practices will be held 2-3 times per week at Apollo High School in the evenings and games will be played on Saturday mornings. Bring to football league: shoes, mouth guard, athletic supporter and plenty of water. Pads and other equipment will be provided. League limit: 120. Scholarships: All North side players are encouraged to participate in football. If the fee is a challenge and you want to talk about scholarship opportunities, or you have specific questions, please contact Apollo Football Youth Coordinator Jordan Mathiasen: apolloyouthfootball@gmail.com or 320-290-8877 (cell). Player Notification: An informal letter will be sent out to all registrants/parents at the end of July. Coaching: If you are interested in coaching, please note that you will be required to fill out a District 742 Volunteer Application Form and complete a background check prior to the start of the season. There will be a coaches meeting/training, run by the varsity coaching staff prior to the start of the season in early August for those who are interested. Contact the Community Education Volunteer Specialist Nantha Viswanathan for more information about volunteering at 320-370-8205 or email volunteer@isd742.org. Note: 5th and 6th graders that sign up for the Eagle Youth Football Camp and Eagle Youth Football League will get first choice of equipment and be fitted for pads at the end of camp. Practices: Tu/W/Th for the first 3 weeks of league, Tu/Th for the remainder of sessions. All practices from 6-7:30 PM. First day of practice is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 12. No practice on 8/11. Games: Saturdays 8/29-10/10. Start times between 8-11 AM. No game on 9/5. All practices and games are held at Apollo High School football fields. 26 sessions.

Does your child enjoy bike riding? Would they have an interest in BMX racing? During this single day class, they’ll learn about this fun and fast-paced Olympic sport. Your child will get a chance to ride on the track and learn some basic skills used in the sport. Parents will learn about the sport and competition structure. All riders will be offered a discounted membership to Pineview Park BMX and an opportunity to participate in a new riders race league. This is not a consecutive sequence class. Please sign your child up for one session only. Your child must be able to ride a bike without training wheels. Full-face helmets are suggested and available to borrow from the track, although quantities are limited. For directions to the track please visit www.pineviewparkbmx.com. Bring to class: long sleeved shirt, long pants, tennis shoes, your bike and a helmet. Class limit: 24.

NEW! Pictures of the Projects in this kit: States of Matter, Flight 101, Electromagnet Kit. What age range are the kits for? Working with an adult ages, 8+ Working under adult supervision, ages 12+. This Kit Contains The Following STEM Science Projects: States of Matter: Explore the three most common States of Matter in our environment: a solid, liquid and a gas. As your child conducts the three fun and exciting experiments from the Activity Guide, they will be learning that: a solid has a stable shape, a liquid will take on the shape of the container holding it, and that a gas has no shape. Flight 101: Discover the four forces that allow planes and rockets to fly: thrust, drag, weight and lift as you experiment with these forces with fun, hands-on experiments and activities while using a paratrooper to investigate drag, a disk launcher to explore lift and more. Electromagnet Kit: Build and test an electromagnet and learn how the electromagnetic field was first discovered. WARNINGS: Items in this kit are for external use only. Do not eat or drink any substance contained in this kit. Keep out of eyes, nose, and mouth. This kit contain citric acid, which is a naturally occurring weak acid found in fruit. Wash hands after conducting experiments. If left on hands, can cause skin irritation. Please be aware: The metal parts of the electromagnet can sometimes become warm or hot to the touch. If this happens, turn the electromagnet off. Allow the electromagnet to cool down before using again. WARNING CHOKING HAZARD: Small parts. Not for children under 4 years of age. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bag and parts away from young children and babies. WARNING: SHARP POINT HAZARD Toy contains functional sharp point. Not for children under 4 years of age. This kit includes: Activity Guides for States of Matter, Flight 101 and Electromagnet. States of Matter: 1 plastic zip bag, 1 small square of paper towel, 1 spoon, 1 dropper (pipette), 1 set of color tablets (red/blue/yellow), 6 spoonfuls of baking soda, 5 spoonfuls of citric acid (naturally found in fruit), 1 spoonful of popcorn kernels. Flight 101: 1 paratrooper with rubber band, 1 glider with nose cone, 1 disk launcher,1 foam shape Electromagnet Kit: 4 paper clips, 1 AA battery, 1 D cell battery, 1 compass, 2 meal fasteners, 6 paper clips, 1 wire, 1.5 feet long, 2 wires, 6 inches long, 1-4x5 inch cardboard, 1 steel nail, 2.5 inches long, color crayons, 4 colors ** All you need to supply is water, a half measuring cup, a bowl or tray, 3-clear cups, tape and a table.

NEW! Pictures of the Projects in this kit: Engineering & Chemistry with PH What age range are the kits for? Working with an adult ages, 8+ Working under adult supervision, ages 12+. This Kit Contains The Following STEM Science Projects: Engineering: Take your first steps into engineering by designing and building your own Art-Bot. These fun and silly robots are popular with both children and adults. Using the Activity Guide, with detailed picture instructions, the fun begins as you build your own Art-Bot with a motor, battery holder and more! Then, give your robot a personality with the craft supplies included in the kit. This STEM kit is not just hands-on....it is hands-in. Chemistry with PH: Step into your own science lab to test the pH of six everyday substances. The exciting part of testing for pH is that the mixture changes color. The final color will indicate if the substance tested is an acid, a base or a neutral. This experiment will have your child excited about the science side of STEM! Plus, enough pH indicators will be provided so this experiment can be conducted again to test other items found around your home. WARNINGS: Items in this kit are for external use only. Do not eat or drink any substance contained in this kit. Keep out of eyes, nose, and mouth. This kit contain citric acid, which is a naturally occurring weak acid found in fruit. Wash hands after conducting experiments. If left on hands, can cause skin irritation. Please be aware: The motor’s shaft spins at 1500 rpm, so keep shaft away from eyes, face and hair. WARNING CHOKING HAZARD: Small parts. Not for children under 4 years of age. This kit includes: Activity Guides for Engineering & Chemistry with PH. Engineering: 1-AA battery 1-AA battery holder, 1 hobby motor, 1.5 volt with wires, 1 piece of cardboard with 2 pre-punched holes, 1x2 inches, 1 paper clip, 2 metal fasteners, 1 large paper cup, color may vary, 1 clothes pin, half, 3 markers, colors will vary, 4 pipe cleaners, assorted colors, 6 stickers or pom-poms, assorted colors and sizes, 6 wiggle eyes, assorted colors and sizes, 3 feathers, assorted colors and sizes, 4 4x4 inch construction paper, assorted colors Chemistry with PH: 1 pipette (dropper), 1 tsp of dried purple cabbage extract, 1 tsp of citric acid, 1 tsp of baking soda, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of sugar, 1 tsp of vinegar powder, 1 tsp of alum, 1 craft stick, 1 spoon **Items not included with kit: tape, glue, scissors, paper, 2-7 clear cups and optional paper towels.

NEW! Slime and Catapults. Recommended Ages: Working with an adult ages 8+. Working under adult supervision, ages 12+. Have fun with two hands-on STEM topics...Slime and Catapults. In this DIY kit, you will first investigate the chemical reaction that creates slime. Mix up your own batches of Glow, Silky and Floam Slimes as you discover why slime is delightfully bouncy, stretchy and gooey. Then, build three different catapults to examine how levers, energy, and Newton's Laws of Motion all work together as you fling ping-pong balls while practicing your launching and aiming skills. This kit is more than hands-on...it’s hands in! The kit includes: 3 bowls with lids for slime storage 2 measure cups, 1 oz each 1 bottle of glue, 4 oz 1 oz liquid starch 1 oz liquid laundry detergent 1/4 teaspoon borax 1/4 teaspoon glow powder 2 T. floam pellets 1 package of Model Magic 2 colors of tempera paint, 1/4 teaspoon each 3 straws 4 craft sticks for mixing 11 large craft sticks 35 regular craft sticks 1 roll of 1/2-inch tape 3 small paper cups 3 balls 1 dowel 4 rubber bands 1 straw at 1-inch long The Science of Slime Activity Guide Crazy Catapults Activity Guide Items Not Included: Water, Paper Towels, Scissors WARNINGS: Items in this kit are for external use only. Do not eat or drink any substance contained in this kit. Keep out of eyes, nose, and mouth. WARNING CHOKING HAZARD: Choking Hazard - toy contains small balls. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years of age. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bag and parts away from young children and babies.

NEW! Hungry for more art? Young Rembrandts students will be drawing expressive Pizza Cartoon characters and a funny Ice Cream joke sequence. Students will also enjoy two art history lessons, learning all about the iconic Taj Mahal and a different art style featured in the Pop Art Desert lesson. Can’t wait to draw with you! Register now. Stimulate those brains! Screen time isn't just for watching TV - come draw with Young Rembrandts and get the benefits of developing vocabulary, fine motor skills and art techniques. Notes: Unique links will be sent to the email address used to register. You can access the video by logging in with your email address. Students will be able to watch the video at their convenience, pausing when needed. The video can be viewed up to five times. You can register anytime. We will send you lesson links for all classes that have already been released no matter when you register. Simple supplies are needed - 8.5"x11" paper, pencil, Crayola broadtip markers, eraser, black Sharpie marker. Message from the owner: Thank you for supporting a local small business, and the important continuation of high-quality after school enrichment programming.

NEW! This workshop gives your child the chance to draw all the different things we see and imagine under the sea! Friendly and fun characters like Narwhals, Pufferfish, Jellyfish, mermaids and more will fill your pages. We look forward to using bold colors and learning how to create strong, defined shapes. Two drawings per day. Notes: Unique links will be sent to the email address used to register. You can access the video by logging in with your email address. Students will be able to watch the video at their convenience, pausing when needed. The video can be viewed up to five times. You can register anytime. We will send you lesson links for all classes that have already been released no matter when you register. Simple supplies are needed - 8.5"x11" paper, marker, crayon or color pencil. Message from the owner: Thank you for supporting a local small business, and the important continuation of high-quality after school enrichment programming.

NEW! Make quarantine more colorful! Students will draw some funny animal pets and an adorable Pet Shop scene. We'll be learning a lot about personification, expressions and color work as we complete our talking animals and intricate aquarium scene. Can't wait to draw with you! Stimulate those brains! Screen time isn't just for watching TV - come draw with Young Rembrandts and get the benefits of developing vocabulary, fine motor skills and art techniques. Notes: Unique links will be sent to the email address used to register. You can access the video by logging in with your email address. Students will be able to watch the video at their convenience, pausing when needed. The video can be viewed up to five times. You can register anytime. We will send you lesson links for all classes that have already been released no matter when you register. Simple supplies are needed - 8.5"x11" paper, pencil, Crayola broadtip markers, eraser, black Sharpie marker. Message from the owner: Thank you for supporting a local small business, and the important continuation of high-quality after school enrichment programming

NEW! Sharpen those minds and those pencils! This class will be exploring the colorful world of nature. Students will be drawing different types of bugs, iconic summer camp scenes and beautiful exotic animals like the Killer Whale and Flamingos. Can't wait to draw with you! Stimulate those brains! Screen time isn't just for watching TV - come draw with Young Rembrandts and get the benefits of developing vocabulary, fine motor skills and art techniques. Notes: Unique links will be sent to the email address used to register. You can access the video by logging in with your email address. Students will be able to watch the video at their convenience, pausing when needed. The video can be viewed up to five times. You can register anytime. We will send you lesson links for all classes that have already been released no matter when you register. Simple supplies are needed - 8.5"x11" paper, pencil, Crayola broadtip markers, eraser, black Sharpie marker. Message from the owner: Thank you for supporting a local small business, and the important continuation of high-quality after school enrichment programming

Come join the Tech Football Family! This is a padded, full contact football league offered to students at Clearview, Lincoln/Talahi, Oak Hill, and South Junior High schools who will be entering the 5th and 6th grades for the 2020-21 school year. Practices are held twice a week in the evenings and games are played on Saturday mornings. The season starts in late August and runs through mid October. There are approximately 15-30 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 is emphasized. 6th graders attending South Jr. High should sign up for the school they attended as 5th graders. Pads and other equipment will be provided. An informational letter will go out to all registrants in mid August. Practice days and times may vary depending on coaches’ availability. A t-shirt will be provided (please indicate Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL). All future Tiger Football players are encouraged to participate. If you have any questions, or would like to inquire about scholarship opportunities, please contact Tiger Head Football Coach: jon.benson@isd742.org or 320-493-3749. Bring to class: athletic shoes or cleats, mouth guard, and plenty of water daily. League limit: 120. Practices: Tu/Th 8/25-10/8 at various school field locations from 6-7:30 PM Games: Sa 9/5-10/10 from 8 AM - 12 PM at Tech High School