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WaitlistBabysitting 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. Please have your child wear a mask. Enter door 1.Winter 2021
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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. Please wear a mask. Enter door 1.Summer 2021
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Starting SoonKarate 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. About the instructor: Bill Nelson holds an 8th Degree Black belt. Please wear a mask.Summer 2021
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Little Panda Intro to Kung Fu (Ages 5-15)Health & FitnessConfidence, respect, self-discipline and self-defense are the four teaching principles of this program. Building physical fitness and coordination as well as exposing kids to Chinese culture and learning daily Chinese language and customs are also important parts of this class. Kids who emerge from this program will be changed for the better. Master Dee Ma is a graduate of Beijing University of Sports specializing in Chinese Martial Arts. She had nine years of intensive martial arts training before she went to the college. She has been teaching Martial Arts /Tai Chi since 1985. She was a certified national Kung Fu first class referee in China. Please wear a mask.Summer 2021
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Mindfulness through Play (Ages 5-9)Health & FitnessNEW! Mindfulness is the art of becoming aware of our thoughts, feelings, sensations, and environment in each moment. In this short course, your child will learn to develop this awareness through play. Mindfulness helps us focus and do well in all our activities. It helps us to be calm even when we are fearful, upset, or even just bothered by little things around us. This beginner course comprises 4 lessons each about 60 minutes long, full of lively activities using textures, sounds, visuals, and movement. Depending upon the activity we will meet indoors or outdoors. The course is recommended for all children ages 5 to 9 years. Handouts and materials will be provided. Other details will be given upon registration. Please wear a mask. Enter door 1.Summer 2021
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PopularSt. Cloud Jr. TennisHealth & FitnessNEW! Welcome to St. Cloud Jr. Tennis! This new Community Education program is full of SAFE-DISTANT-FUN-MOVEMENT. This program includes three youth levels addressing skill development at each level. Levels 1-3 are introductory to beginning levels. In level one (ages 7-8) students work on athletic skills, motor skills, tennis skills, and the ability to rally with another player. Level two (ages 9-10) includes students working on athletic skills, tennis skills, rally skills, and will apply skills in a game situation when ready. In level three (ages 11 & up) the participants will rally and work on strategies including the use of forehand, backhand, volley, and serve with actual game play involved. At the end of the two summer sessions, there will be a bonus final event held at Sta-Fit gym (Sartell location) on Friday, July 30. (Racquets provided or bring your own). Please wear a mask.Summer 2021
