St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

Youth football for younger players is back! This touch/flag football league is a great way for your child to be introduced to the game of football! Games will be played on Saturday mornings at Apollo. Your child will learn basic football skills like passing, running, and catching from the Apollo coaches and varsity football players. Following the skills session, players will compete in a game each Saturday. Each child will practice valuable life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship in an enthusiastic learning environment. A t-shirt will be provided (please indicate Youth XS, S, M, L or Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL). Any questions please contact Apollo Head Football Coach Michael Beehler: michael.beehler@isd742.org 320-249-6654 (cell). Scholarships: All students are encouraged to participate in football. If the fee is a challenge, please contact the coordinator to talk about scholarship opportunities. Bring to class: plenty of water. Dates: Saturdays 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 Time: Saturdays from 9-10 am Please meet by the football field on the South side of Apollo.

Hutt one, hutt two! We want to see you in Red, White, and Blue! Your child can make their way to the Apollo Eagle non-contact youth football camp and experience a fun opportunity to learn and develop the fundamentals of football. Your child will work with the Apollo coaches and varsity football players learning blocking, tackling, ball security, offensive and defensive line techniques, and how to run proper pass routes. There will be many opportunities for them to participate in competitions with prizes awarded. Players should dress according to the weather (t-shirts and shorts are suggested). Players do not need pads to attend this camp. Cleats are not required but can be worn. Any questions please contact Apollo Head Football Coach Michael Beehler: michael.beehler@isd742.org 320-249-6654 (cell). Scholarships: All Northside players are encouraged to participate in football. If the fee is a challenge, please contact the coordinator to talk about scholarship opportunities. Bring to camp: plenty of water.Class limit: No Limit. Dates: August 5th thru August 7th from 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Please meet by the football field.

The Apollo Youth Tackle Football League is back for another successful season! This is a padded, full-contact league offered to students attending Discovery, Kennedy, Madison, Westwood, Lincoln, and North Junior High. All players must be entering 5th or 6th grade for the 2024-2025 school year. Your child will learn the 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 two 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, and plenty of water. Pads and other equipment will be provided. Scholarships: All Northside players are encouraged to participate in football. If the fee is a challenge, please contact the coordinator to talk about scholarship opportunities. Any questions please contact Apollo Head Football Coach Michael Beehler: michael.beehler@isd742.org 320-249-6654 (cell). 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 before the start of the season. There will be a coaching meeting/training, run by the Varsity coaching staff before the start of the season in early August for those interested. Contact the Community Education Volunteer Specialist for more information about volunteering at 320-370-8212. Note: Practices: Tu/Th from 6-7:30 p.m. and one Saturday practice on 9/7 at 9:00 a.m. The first day of practice is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3rd. Games: Saturdays start times between 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saturdays 9/14 - 10/12; All practices and games are held at Apollo High School football fields. 18 sessions.

DASH Sports Summer Flag Football camps provide players with a well-rounded football experience in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced daily, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with scrimmages/games the final day where players can showcase their skills. Athletes should wear sunscreen. Bring to class: water bottle, sunscreen, a peanut-free snack (spikes/cleats and mouthguards are optional). Flag belts and footballs are provided.

DASH Sports flag football Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the great game of football in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Bring to class: water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes (spikes/cleats are optional). Footballs and flag belts are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.

DASH Sports Summer Track & Field camps provide participants with practice in several areas including: sprinting, throwing (javelin and shot put), relay running, long jumping and distance running. Emphasis is on technique and proper form. All players will be timed/tested on the first and last day. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, and games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall track and field performance. Campers should wear sunscreen. Bring to class: water bottle, sunscreen, nut-free snack, and wear athletic clothing/shoes. Meet by the track.

Explore the Outdoors! Empower your child to embark on their unique learning journey through exploration, adventure, creation, design, and engineering this summer at HIKEhoppers’ Park Play Week-long Camp. This camp includes daily exploratory learning and team-building activities, art creations, building & construction projects, and guided team hikes. Registration is limited as hand tools will be used under the direct supervision of adults.

Community Education nights are great opportunities for anyone who’s never tried BMX the chance to get on a bike and try it out for FREE! Our certified and experienced coaches can help your riders get comfortable with the sport and learn some of the fundamentals necessary to gain confidence on the track. Bikes and helmets are available for anyone who may need one. Check out one of the many opportunities to try BMX, FREE!

This program is an engaging introduction to the TRADITION of St. Cloud Tech Tiger Football. Your Tech Football Player will spend time each session working on basic ball skills, take-away skills and pursuit fundamentals. Each session will conclude with players dividing into groups (K-2 and 3-4) for team games like 7 on 7 Flag Football and Tiger Ball. A t-shirt will be provided (please indicate YOUTH S, M, L or ADULT S, M, L, XL, XXL). Tech High School coaches and players will be leading the instruction and coaching the teams. All future Tiger Football Players are encouraged to participate. If you have any questions, or would like to inquire about scholarship opportunities, please contact Community Education or Tech Head Football Coach:jon.benson@isd742.orgor 320-493-3749. Bring to class: athletic shoes or cleats and plenty of water daily. Sessions will be held on Saturdays, 9:30-11 A.M., Sept 7 - October 12. All activities will be held at the Tech High School Auxiliary Fields Follow us on Facebook (TechTiger Football) or Twitter@techtigerfb for current info and updates about the entire K-12 Tech Football Program.

Come join the Tech Football Family! This is a padded, full contact football league offered to students at Clearview, Lincoln, Oak Hill, Talahi and South Junior High Schools who will be entering the 5th and 6th grades for the 2024-25 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 15-20 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 and teamwork will beemphasized throughout. 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. A t-shirt will be provided (please indicateYOUTHS, M, L orADULTS, M, L, XL, XXL). League limit: 120. All future Tiger Football Players are encouraged to participate. If you have any questions, or would like to inquire about scholarship opportunities, please contact Community Education or Tech Head Football Coach:jon.benson@isd742.orgor 320-493-3749. Practices: Tu/Th at South Junior High from 6-7:30 p.m. Games: Saturday 9/7-10/12 from 9 AM - Noon at TECH or APOLLO. Coaching:All volunteer coaches will be required to fill out a District 742 Volunteer Application Form and complete a background check prior to the start of the season. A Coaching Clinic will be provided by the Varsity Staff prior to the start of the season to help organize skills and drills. For more information about becoming a volunteer coach, contact the Community Education Volunteer Specialist at 320-370-8212. Follow us on Facebook (TechTiger Football) or Twitter@techtigerfbfor current info and updates about the entire K-12 Tech Football Program.