St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

Caring 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.

An 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. 

This 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.

Soo 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. Class limit: 15. 

Your child will learn practical self-defense techniques through top-level martial arts training specifically designed for youth learning. Emphasis is placed on building foundational martial arts 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. Karate uniforms are available for purchase at the class. Class limit: 10.