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Babysitting 101 (Ages 11-13)Health & FitnessCaring for another child will help your child tap into and develop important qualities such as trust, honesty, creativity, patience and communication. Your child will gain the skills they need to earn extra cash and have fun through babysitting. This educational course follows the American Academy of Pediatrics Babysitting Lessons and Safety Training (BLAST). Instructors share current practices for safety and injury prevention, first-aid basics, feeding and caring for infants, how to handle behavior problems and how to manage a babysitting business. Your child will receive a reference book, recipe and game handouts, babysitting bag and first-aid kit. Tuition includes materials. Bring to class: nut-free lunch, snacks and a beverage. Class limit: 20. Enter door 1.Fall 2019
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Beginner Karate for Kids (Ages 6-10)Health & FitnessAn introduction to the traditional martial art of Okinawan Karate can help your child increase focus and listening skills, learn teamwork and positive social interaction, coordination and motor skills. The basics of punching, kicking and striking will be taught. Your child will begin to learn the bones in their body and start to understand the concepts of self-discipline, awareness, concern for others and principles of karate and for life. Your child should wear loose, comfortable clothing and will be practicing barefoot. Instructor Beverly Gustafson is a third-degree black belt from St. Cloud Karate & T’ai Chi Instruction. Class limit: 15.Fall 2019
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Beginner Karate for Little Tykes (Ages 4 & 5)Health & FitnessThis class is an introduction to the traditional art of Okinawan Karate for the youngest students to understand and enjoy. Your child will learn about bones in their bodies and be introduced to concepts of self-discipline, awareness, concern for others and life skills. Your child should wear loose, comfortable clothing and will be practicing barefoot. Instructor Beverly Gustafson is a third-degree black belt from St. Cloud Karate & T'ai Chi Instruction. Class limit: 10.Fall 2019
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Beginner Tae Kwon DoHealth & FitnessNEW! Tae Kwon Do is a Korean form of self-defense and the most practiced form of martial arts in the world today. In this contact sport, your child will learn to reach their full potential with our confidence-building martial arts program. These sessions provide expert training in a fun and safe environment to produce positive results mentally, physically and socially. Our belt promotion curriculum focuses on many areas of Tae Kwon Do, progressively improving each student's skills and abilities with each belt. Give your child an edge in life and see the results last forever. We will empower your child by teaching highly effective self-defense skills while building respect, focus, confidence and self-discipline. New Participants: All information about (uniforms, belt promotion, etc.) will be provided by the instructor on your first day of class. Students may have different ability levels. We can accommodate anyone at any level. Class limit: 25. Enter door 5.Fall 2019
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Beginning BalletHealth & FitnessNEW! Has your child been wanting to try ballet? At this introductory ballet class, they'll take their first step into the dance studio where young dancers can begin to explore ballet with creative warm-up, beginning ballet barre foundations, technique in adagio and allegro movement plus exploration of ballet concepts with imaginative stories. Students learn to express themselves through guided movement choices empowering them to create their own dances. Watch your child’s ballet interest and knowledge grow as they learn the graces and structure of this performing art. Class is instructed by an experienced educator with a Degree in Dance Education. Your child should come to class dressed in a dance leotard or t-shirt and leggings. Ballet shoes are not required. Class limit: 12.Fall 2019
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Creative Movement for Little OnesHealth & FitnessNEW! Does your child love to dance around the house? Through dance, they can engage their imaginative expression in a creative manner that allows them to grow and explore through pre-ballet and creative movement. Young dancers can flourish in motor skill coordination, balance and grace as they dance their way through rhythmic and allegro movement, imaginative dance stories and simple dances that will develop their individualized expression and imagination. They'll have the opportunity to be creative and meet new dance friends. This class is instructed by an experienced educator with a Degree in Dance Education. Your child should come to class dressed in a dance leotard and tights or elastic leggings/shorts with a T-shirt. No ballet shoes needed. Class limit: 12.Fall 2019
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Karate for KidsHealth & FitnessSoo Bahk Do is traditional Korean martial arts. This class is for beginners with little or no experience. Your child will learn basic blocking, striking and kicking, as well as balance, coordination and focus. This class emphasizes mind and body coordination with a theme of making good choices. Loose clothing is recommended. No shoes or socks should be worn. Karate uniforms are available, but not required. The instructor, Bill Nelson, holds an 8th Degree Black belt. Class limit: 15.Fall 2019
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Little Panda Intro to Kung Fu (Ages 5-15)Health & FitnessThe four teaching principals of Dee Cheng Kung Fu Academy are Confidence, Respect, Self-Discipline and Self-Defense. This class builds physical fitness plus coordination and exposes your child to the Chinese culture. They will also become familiar with the Chinese language and customs. Master Dee Ma has nine years of intensive Kung Fu training as a professional athlete. She is a graduate of Beijing Sports University and a certified national Kung Fu first-class referee. We have moved to a new location (see page Y16). Class limit: 20.Fall 2019
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Martial Arts & Self-Defense for Kids (Ages 11-15)Health & FitnessNEW! Your child can experience Taekwondo (Karate), Jeet Kun Do (Bruce Lee), Jiu-Jitsu (grappling) and Muay Thai (Kickboxing) while learning practical self-defense through these martial arts disciplines. Emphasis is placed on building foundational skills for both sport and real-life situations. Beginner level students will not be exposed to collision and contact is not required. Your child should wear comfortable clothing and will be participating barefoot. Uniforms are available for purchase at the class. Class limit: 10.Fall 2019
