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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 drop off your child 10 minutes prior to class for health screening and bring a mask. Enter door 1.Fall 2020
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WaitlistFree Preview for Mindfulness for Families, Educators, Adult Caregivers of Youth and ChildrenHealth & FitnessNEW! You and your child can experience mindfulness through enrichment! Mindfulness is “the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally ”to our inner and outer experiences, our feelings, sensations, emotions, thoughts and actions according to John Kabat-Zinn, psychologist and founder of the Center for Mindfulness at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Emerging research on children offers compelling evidence to support mindfulness. The application of mindfulness by students can improve academic achievement, emotional regulation, empathy and understanding of others, social skills, and test anxiety. The current world-wide pandemic with drastic changes such as online schooling, social isolation because of physical distancing, and additional health and financial stressors poses unique challenges for adults and children. Mindfulness practice can be a valuable tool for adults and children to help mitigate those stressors. Dr. Lalita Subrahmanyan, Professor Emerita of Elementary Education at St. Cloud State University has acquired training and experience in the teaching of mindfulness to children and youth in a gentle, playful and joyful manner. In this presentation, she will introduce the concept of mindfulness practices for children and youth with a special focus on educators, families, and other caregivers along with the research on its benefits. More information will be emailed to participants prior to class.Fall 2020
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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. Please drop off your child 10 minutes prior to class for health screening and bring a mask.Fall 2020
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Quan Li K'an - Intermediate (Ages 13 and up)Health & FitnessQuan Li K'an focuses on the meaning of Karate and the application of the forms as they apply to real world self-defense. You'll learn how to defend yourself against a bigger and stronger attacker using martial arts techniques. This program will be taught in a smaller group with the instructors helping students perform the self-defense techniques properly. Uniforms are encouraged but are not needed to attend class. Families are encouraged to sign up together. Ages 13 and up. Class limit: 6. Enter door 3.Fall 2020
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Quan Li K'an Karate - Beginner (Ages 13 and up)Health & FitnessQuan Li K'an focuses on the meaning of Karate and the application of the forms as they apply to real world self-defense. You'll learn how to defend yourself against a bigger and stronger attacker using martial arts techniques. This program will be taught in a smaller group setting with the instructors helping students perform the self-defense techniques properly. Uniforms are encouraged but are not needed to attend class. Families are encouraged to sign up together. Ages 13 and up. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class for health screening and wear a mask. Enter door 3.Fall 2020
