St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

In-Person Option: This five-hour seminar enables your learner to prepare for the ACT college admission test. Your child will gain valuable insight into the ACT through a close examination of each type of question. This seminar will teach strategies necessary for answering specific question types and general test-taking tips. It also provides suggestions for post seminar test preparation. Your student will receive 24 practice tests, divided into 20-minute workouts, written to ACT specifications, as well as a detailed preparation study guide. Virtual Option: This five-hour virtual seminar enables your learner to prepare for the ACT college admission test. Your child will gain valuable insight into the ACT through a close examination of each type of question. This virtual seminar will teach strategies necessary for answering specific question types and general test-taking tips. It also provides suggestions for post seminar test preparation. Your student will receive 24 practice tests, divided into 20-minute workouts, written to ACT specifications, as well as a detailed preparation study guide. Participant will have access to the seminar for 6 months. Links with access codes will be provided after registration by Doorway to College/ZAPS. Printed materials will be mailed as well. **If your student is in 11th, or 12th grade and attends Tech, Apollo, or McKinley, please call 320-370-8200 for an adjusted rate sponsored by GetReady and the State of Minnesota**

These small group lessons are designed to give any participant the semi-individualized attention necessary in order to improve or master water comfort or swimming skills. Together, the instructor and participants determine the goals for the session and the curriculum is customized in order to meet those goals. Women's session open to women only. Men's session open to men only. Class Limit: 10 with 2 aquatics staff. Lessons at Tech High School - Enter Door 2

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Enter door 2. Prerequisites: Must be 15 years old; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. Come prepared to swim. Bring lunch, snacks and a water bottle. **If you are working for St. Cloud Community Education Aquatics and the class says it is full, pease call 320-370-8200 for reserved spots**

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. This class is for recertification. Participants must be currently certified or expired within the last 30 days. Enter door 2. Prerequisites: Must be 15 years old; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. Come prepared to swim.

Apollo Boys & Girls HS Swim Strength and Conditioning (incoming 7-12 grade) Summer training for Apollo Swim & Dive team. This is for anyone going into 7th grade and older who are going to join Apollo's Swim & Dive team for the school year. **Please note, no programming Wednesday, June 19 or Thursday, June 20**

Apollo Boys Basketball Summer Training (grades 9-12)

Apollo Football Summer Training & Weights (Grades 7-12)

Apollo HS Cross Country Summer Conditioning Meet at Apollo door 11. Information Link

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.

NEW! Rider Race league is an introduction to the rewarding sport of BMX. Included in the program is a full year membership for USA BMX allowing the rider to participate in any event at any track in the United States, four coached lessons with our experienced riders teaching the fundamentals of BMX racing, entry into five races, a custom BMX jersey with the riders name printed on the back, a Pineview Park BMX number plate for their bike and free rental of a BMX bike and helmet (if needed). The program is geared towards riders five years old and older who are proficient riding a pedal bike. For specific questions, contact Terry Schroeder at tschroeder39@gmail.com. For directions to the track, visit www.pineviewparkbmx.com. Bring to class: long sleeved shirt, long pants, tennis shoes, the child's bike and a helmet.

Has your child expressed interest in babysitting? At this safety class, they'll learn how to keep other children safe, handle difficult behaviors, change diapers, feed a baby, and so much more. They'll also learn the basics of first aid and talk about emergency situations. (Students will not be officially certified in CPR or First Aid with this class.) Bring to class: nut-free lunch and a water bottle. About the instructor: Andria Kelley is a Licensed Early Childhood teacher for Babysitting Clinic. Enter door 1.

NEW! We all love watching the birds when they come visit. In this class, we will talk about identifying common birds we see at our birdfeeders and why they eat what they eat. You will also make your own birdfeeder to either start feeding the birds at your house or add to your collection! All supplies will be provided. Enter door 1.

Battle Drones features an exciting combination of aerial acrobatics with an engineering design challenge that will teach students STEM concepts, teamwork, and how to skillfully fly a drone. In Battle Drones, teams of students will build robotic launchers designed to fling projectiles at their opponents’ drones. Students will be guided by experienced camp instructors in how to construct their launchers to maximize projectile speed and accuracy. The camp will culminate in an epic battle where students will need to pilot their drones to safety by dodging opponent projectiles while using their own launchers to take down opponent drones. The best drone pilots and launchers will emerge victorious! Enter door 1.

At this nature class, your child will learn the basics of Mason bees and the importance of these incredible insects. We'll also be making bee houses to take home while turning crafty creativity into functional fun. Tuition includes supplies. Bring to class: creativity. Enter door 1.

The St. Cloud Skatin' Place is offering roller skating lessons for ages 5 and up! Your child will have fun while learning how to skate. In this 4-week program we will go over the correct form, breaking, and skating forwards. Lessons are intended for first timers. Skate rental not included in fee.

Does your child want to learn more about playing the guitar? They'll start with simplified chords and play songs after the first lesson. This class is a great place to start building a good foundation in guitar and challenges without overwhelming participants as they progress at their own speed. This Community Education offer includes three (3) thirty (30) minute sessions. Bring to class: your own guitar. Spicer Music Studio contact information will be given at time of registration to schedule lessons. This Community Education offer is limited to one use per participant.