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COMMUNITY EDUCATION / SUMMER RECREATION BROCHURE SPRING/SUMMER 2017 VOL. 24 NO. 1
Education is touted as essential to a community’s growth and development. Schools need businesses and businesses need schools. Communities need high performing schools to create a community that is attractive to businesses, and schools need the financial support generated from the community. Understanding a community’s vision and aspirations and being part of its development allows and requires schools to play a pivotal role that is necessary in highly successful communities. Schools should be seen as a primary contributor to human capital development and not just as a needed expenditure. Education has a significant role in national security because schools cultivate the raw material needed to secure future growth and development. Schools form the most valuable crop…… our students’ hearts and minds. My experience this school term working with the West Central Area Schools confirms the notion that student success results from zealous, determined teachers who are compassionate, purposeful and command that students do their best work. Equally important, I have found a school board and administrative team that works to remove barriers that often rob people of joy and pride in doing their best work. The way to prepare for the future is through education – education in how to think. This school district is doing essential work in focusing on helping parents and the community at large to develop kids who are smart, good, compassionate, just, hopeful, appreciative people ready to lead a resilient life. This is a quality place (school and community). Hold on to your unique small town characteristics while simultaneously growing into your future.
Charles D. Cheney, Interim Superintendent Welcome to West Central Area Community Education
There have been a lot of changes in our district over the last year, but I am proud to say our strong summer rec programming has stayed constant. We encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new this summer. Along with some of our changes comes a new way of registration. Some of you may have received our digital registration through Constant Contact. This has allowed us to keep paper registrations to a minimum. Once you click on the course of your choice you will be redirected to a Google Form page. Fill in all of the required fields and then submit. You will then have a choice to pay electronically or to pay with check or cash. If paying by cash or check, please place it in a sealed envelope labeled with the child’s name, the class they are registering for, and the amount enclosed. Thank you again for choosing West Central Area Community Education. If you have any questions please contact:
Jon Moore
Phone: 218-685-7502 or 320-965-7602 Email: jmoore@isd2342.org
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Girls going into grades 1st, 2nd and 3rd are invited to attend Sarah’s Summer Slam Volleyball Camp. Camp participants will have 4 days with lead instructor Sarah Nelson to work on fundamentals, play games, scrimmage and win prizes and awards. Dates: June 19th - 22nd Location: WCA Secondary School, Barrett Times: Grade 1 1-2 pm and Grades 2nd and 3rd 1:00- 3:00pm Cost: $25 1st Grade $35 2nd-3rd Grade
Take wrestling to the next level with this fun and exciting camp! Develop and build on your wrestling skills with instruction by WCA-A-BE Head Coach Brandon Gruchow. Dates: July 24th and 25th Location: WCA Secondary School Wrestling Room, Barrett Times: Grade Pre K-6th (2016-2017 school year) 8:00 - 4:00 pm Cost: $40 per Wrestler T-shirts, food, and awards are included in cost! (Please register early so there is enough for everyone)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To Register Online at www.westcentralareaschool.net Click on the Community Ed Tab In Person – Bring to District Office in Barrett By Mail – WCA Community Education, 301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN 56311 By Phone: West Central Area Schools 218-685-7502 or 320-965-7602 ask for Jon Moore By Email: Jon Moore @ jmoore@isd2342.org
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In cooperation with the Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA, WCA Community Education is happy to provide swim lessons for kids ages 3-13. All lessons are American Red Cross Certified Curriculum taught by trained American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors. Instructors will not have very much time between lessons, so swimmers are asked to be ready to begin their lesson immediately at their start time. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch lessons. If parents leave the swimming area during lessons, they are asked to be back promptly at the end of the lesson. Instructors will not be able to supervise swimmers in the water who are not in a lesson. Swimming lessons meet regardless of weather. If it is unsafe to swim due to weather, safety skills will be taught in the shelter located near the beach. Dates: July 17th - 27th Monday -Thursday Location: Fairhaven Beach and Elk Lake Times: 30 minutes (Actual Time Varies for each level and location) Cost: $50 per swimmer Class sizes are limited—first come, first served! Must Be Registered Before June 1st! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To Register Online at www.westcentralareaschool.net Click on the Community Ed Tab In Person – Bring to District Office in Barrett By Mail – WCA Community Education, 301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN 56311 By Phone: West Central Area Schools 218-685-7502 or 320-965-7602 ask for Jon Moore By Email: Jon Moore @ jmoore@isd2342.org
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SWIMMING LEVELS
PreK—Prekindergarten—Approximate ages 3-4 Fairhaven: 10:00 - 10:30 am Elk Lake: 11:45 - 12:15 pm
LEVEL 1—Introduction to Water Skills—Approximate ages 5-7 This level is ideal for children that have not had previous swim instruction or are unable or uncomfortable with putting their entire face in the water. The purpose of this level is for students to become more comfortable in the water. Students will become proficient in skills such as: entering and exiting the water safely, submerging entire face, using a life jacket and beginning front and back float. Fairhaven: 10:00 - 10:30 am Elk Lake: 12:20 - 12:50 pm LEVEL 2—Fundamental Aquatic Skills—Approximate ages 7-8 This level is ideal for children that are able to put their face in the water but are unable to independently float on their front and back. The purpose of this level is for students to begin to develop fundamental water skills. In this level, students will learn to swim unaided 15 feet on either their front or back as well as entering the water by jumping or stepping from the side, treading water, roll over from back-to-front and front-to-back. Fairhaven: 10:00 - 10:30 am Elk Lake: 12:55 - 1:25 pm LEVEL 3—Stroke Development—Approximate ages 8-9 In this level, students will continue to build on the fundamentals learned in the previous levels. The skills mastered in this level include: rotary breathing, front and back crawl, butterfly kick and body motion, standing or kneeling dive, survival float, tread water for 30 seconds, as well as emergency situation Check—Call—Care. Fairhaven: 10:30 - 11:00 am Elk Lake: 1:30 - 2:00 pm LEVEL 4—Stroke Improvement—Approximate ages 9-10 In this level, students will develop confidence in the skills learned in previous levels as well as improve other aquatic skills. The skills mastered in this level include: swimming 25 yards of front and back crawl as well as 15 yards of butterfly, breaststroke and elementary backstroke. In addition to these skills, water safety will also be implemented through the learning of a throwing assist, safe diving rules and how to care for a choking victim. Fairhaven: 10:30 - 11:00 am Elk Lake: 2:00 - 2:30 pm LEVEL 5—Stroke Refinement—Approximate ages 9-12 In this level, students will further coordinate and refine skills they have learned in past levels. Students will master the following skills: standing dive, pike and tuck surface dives, front and back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, shallow dive, front flip turn and elementary backstroke. Fairhaven: 10:30 - 11:00 am Elk Lake: 2:00 -2:30 pm LEVEL 6—Swimming and Skill Proficiency—Approximate ages 11-13 In this level, students will focus on endurance and stroke technique. The purpose of this level is for students to refine strokes and be able to swim with ease, efficiency, power and effectiveness over great distances. Some skills for lifeguarding and fitness will be taught. Fairhaven: 10:30 - 11:00 am Elk Lake: 2:00 -2:30 pm
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Thorson Memorial Library 117 Central Ave N. ~ P.O. Box 1040 Elbow Lake, MN 56531 218-685-6850 library@runestone.net www.elbowlakepubliclibrary.org Special Ralph Covert Concert on June 29th at 6:30
Hours: M-W-F 9am-5pm T & TH 12pm-8pm Sat 9am-2pm Summer Reading: June 8th through July 13th Thursdays at 2:00 & 6:30
Checkout our “Ready to Learn” backpacks designed to promote pre-school & kindergarten readiness & social emotional development skills. Avoid summer reading loss by reading throughout the summer. Help ensure that children return to school in the fall ready to learn by spending time exploring books at the library during the summer.
Come join us this summer when a professional staff of three will cast and produce a revival of PFCT's popular "Tom Sawyer". The one week camp will culminate in three performances at West Central Area High School in Barrett. Anyone age 7 to 18 is eligible. All registrants are guaranteed a part in the play and participation in the workshop schedule. Registration is held on a first come, first served basis. Please note that camp registration fills up quickly. Dates: -July 31 - August 3 (From 12:00 - 5:00 pm) Location: WCA North Elementary School Cafeteria Times: 12:00 - 5:00 pm Practice Performance: Friday - Sunday, August 4 - 6 Cost: $120 per participant $100 for past camp participants Out of town campers whose housing is found through Prairie Fire add $30. Out of town campers are also responsible for a $75 meal/transportation payment to the host family. To Register: Just complete the registration form found at http://www.prairiefirechildrenstheatre.com and send it along with the appropriate fees. Checks or money orders should be made out to Prairie Fire Children's Theatre Camp, PO Box 82, Barrett, MN 56311-0082. Questions? Please call (615) 518-9077.
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Join St. Cloud State Huskies Head Coach Chad Braegelmann for WCA’s Summer Volleyball Camp Camp participants will have two days with Coach Braegelmann and one extra day with the WCA’s Varsity coaching staff to work on fundamentals, play games, and have fun. Don’t miss out this summer on this great opportunity…. Sign up Today All Participants will receive a t-shirt. Please indicate size on registration form. Dates: July 24-26 Location: WCA Secondary School, Barrett Times: July 24: Grades 4-8 1-3 pm and Grades 9-12 3:00-5:30 pm July 25: Grades 4-8 8:30-10:00 am and Grades 9-12 10:00 - 12:00 pm July 26: Grades 4-8 8:30-10:00 am and Grades 9-12 10:00 - 12:00 pm Cost: $35 for 4th-8th Graders $45 for -9th-12th
Boys and girls going into 2nd through 12th grade are invited to attend this summer’s Gallery on the Go. With different paintings each month, Jolene Haller will walk your child step by step through a painting they can be proud of. Your child will be surprised at what they can create in this hour and a half session. (No experience necessary / All materials will be provided) Dates: Monday June 26th, Thursday July 27th, Wednesday August 16th Location: WCA Secondary School (Art Room) Times: 3:30 - 5:00 pm Cost: $23 per class
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To Register Online at www.westcentralareaschool.net Click on the Community Ed Tab In Person – Bring to District Office in Barrett By Mail – WCA Community Education, 301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN 56311 By Phone: West Central Area Schools 218-685-7502 or 320-965-7602 ask for Jon Moore By Email: Jon Moore @ jmoore@isd2342.org
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Boys and girls in Pre-K through 8th grade are invited to join us for WCA’s Summer Rec Ball programs. Regardless of your age or your experience, there is a program for you! Fastpitch Softball, Dwarf & PeeWee Baseball will be played with the philosophy of equal effort, equal playing time. To play in a game, the ball player is expected to be at practices, have a good attitude, work hard and is accountable for his/her behavior. (Shirts and hats are available for purchase)
Dates: June 5th Start Date (schedules will be handed out on the first day) Location: Elbow Lake, Barrett, Hoffman, and Kensington ball fields (specific fields will depend on program) Times: 4 and 5 year olds - 9:00 - 10:00 am Grades K-8th 9:00 - 10:45 am Cost: $30 (Fastpitch, Dwarf, PeeWee, T-ball) or $15 (Pre-School T-Ball)
Transportation
South: 8:30 a.m. Bus leaves Barrett from bus garage & community center for Hoffman. Drops off PreK Tball, T-Ball, Girls Toss in Hoffman. 8:40 a.m. Picks up Boys Toss, Dwarfs & PeeWees in Hoffman. 8:50 am drops off Boys toss at Kensington ball park. Picks up Prek, T-ball & Girls Toss for Hoffman Fields and GSB, DW, & PW for Barrett Field. Bus Returns from Barrett @ 10:45 with GSB, DW & PW. 10:55 drops players off and picks up players in Hoffman, PreK Tball, Tball & Girls toss. 11:05 Drops off K-Town Players. Picks up Boys Toss players for Hoffman and Barrett Drop off.
North: 8:45 a.m. Bus Leaves Wendell for Elbow Lake & Drops Off Players in PreK Tball, Tball, Girl’s Toss and Boys Toss @ EL Fields. 9 a.m. Picks up Girls Softball, Dwarf and PeeWee Players from Elbow Lake Fields for Barrett. Return Trip—Bus leaves Barrett at 10:45 a.m. for Elbow Lake and from Elbow Lake back to Wendell 11 a.m.
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Ball Program Practice Schedules and Locations
Teams Practicing In Hoffman
Teams Practicing In Kensington
T-Ball Who: Girls and Boys, Grades K - 1st When:Monday - Thursday: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Teams Practicing In Elbow Lake
PreSchool T-Ball Who:Girls and Boys 4 to 5 years old When: Mon&Wed - June Only 9:00 - 10:00 am
Girl’s Tossball Who: Girls Grades 2-4 (Travel for games) When: Monday-Thursday: 9:00-10:45 am
Teams Practicing In Barrett PeeWee Baseball Who: Boys Grades 6th-8th (Travel for games) When: Mon - Thurs 9:10 - 10:40 am
Dwarfs Baseball Who: Boys, Grades 4th - 5th (Travel for games) When: Monday - Thursday: 9:10 - 10:40 am
Boys Tossball Who:Boys Grades 2nd -3rd (Travel for games) When: Mon - Thurs 9:00 - 10:45 am
PreSchool T-Ball Who:Girls and Boys 4 to 5 years old When: Mon&Wed - June Only 9:00 - 10:00 am T-Ball Who:Girls and Boys, Grades K - 1st (Travel for games) When:Monday - Thursday: 9:00 - 10:00 am Girl’s Tossball Who: Girls grades 2-4 (Travel for games) When: Monday-Thursday: 9:00-10:45 am Boy’s Tossball Who: Girls Grades 2nd-3rd (Travel for games) When: Monday-Thursday: 9:00-10:45 am
Girls Fast Pitch Softball Who: Girls Grades 5th-8th (Travel for games) When: Monday-Thursday: 9:00-10:45 am
To Register Online at www.westcentralareaschool.net Click on the Community Ed Tab In Person – Bring to District Office in Barrett By Mail – WCA Community Education, 301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN 56311 By Phone: West Central Area Schools 218-685-7502 or 320-965-7602 ask for Jon Moore By Email: Jon Moore @ jmoore@isd2342.org
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Join Concordia College soccer player Karsen Granning as she puts on this years Mighty Knights Soccer Camp. Participants will learn various soccer skills to help them have success on and off the field while also having fun. Dates: June 5th, June 7th, June 9th Location: Barrett Secondary School Football Field Times: 1st-3rd grades: 5:00-6:00 pm 4th -6th grades: 6:00-7:00 pm Cost: $25 All girls and boys in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome to come and learn about the game of golf. Golf lessons will include instruction on proper grip; set up; full swing; chipping; putting; and rules and etiquette. During lessons, students will have access to the putting green and range. Instructors: Jody Brasel, Megan Amundson Dates: August 1st, 2nd, 3rd Location: Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course Times: K-2 - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 3rd - 6th 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Cost: $30 To Register Online at www.westcentralareaschool.net Click on the Community Ed Tab In Person – Bring to District Office in Barrett By Mail – WCA Community Education, 301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN 56311 By Phone: West Central Area Schools 218-685-7502 or 320-965-7602 ask for Jon Moore By Email: Jon Moore @ jmoore@isd2342.org
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Boys and girls going into Kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to attend this summer’s Little Knights Football Camp. Players will learn the fundamentals of offensive and defensive positions, play games like 7 on 7, and have a Punt, Pass, Kick Competition, and Obstacle Course Race Challenge. (awards will be given to winners of competitions)
All Participants will receive a Camp T-Shirt Dates: July 10th-12th Location: WCA Secondary School Football Field, Barrett (will be rescheduled if there is lightning) Times: Grades K-4th - 9:30 - 10:45 am Grades 5th-8th 11:00 - 12:30 pm Cost: $35 per individual or $55 per family (t-shirts and awards are included in cost)
Boys and Girls going into grades 1st through 9th Grade are invited to attend this summer’s Knights Basketball Camp. Participants will focus on age appropriate fundamentals and learn about hard work, positive attitude, and making basketball fun! 1st - 3rd Grade Camp will focus on fundamentals and a lot of games such as lightning, dribble tag, relays 4th-6th Grade Camp will focus on passing, ball handling, shooting, ball movement, post play, rebounding, and individual defense. 7th-9th Grade Camp will focus on all the fundamentals of basketball including the ones mentioned in the youth camps. This camp will bring everything together to put together a package of skills you can use next season. (The first 100 registered campers will receive a FREE BASKETBALL) Dates: June 5th-7th Location: WCA Secondary School, Barrett Times: Grade 1st-3rd 12:30- 1:30 pm Grades 4th-6th 1:30- 3:00pm Grades 7th-9th 3:00- 4:30pm Cost: $30 per individual or $50 per family
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Put the work in now and see the gains next season by joining this year's K.A.T Program! Both session 1 and 2: will include plyometric work of either upper or lower body, and other anaerobic work of either speed or agility. The program will start off teaching proper mechanics and then develop them over the summer. Competitions will be held Friday. Session 1: is designed for a slightly more experienced lifter. There will be an emphasis on powerlifting and overall strength and speed gains. This session will also include some direct football technique work as well. Session 2: is geared towards junior high and high school boys and girls that are focussing on general athletic gains. Workouts will be a slightly more basic, based on the assumption that there is less experience, and slightly less focused on maximum power. Session 3: Will be ran in the evenings for students who are unable to make it in the morning. Coach Elliot will have handouts for you to use while you are there. (All Participants will receive a Camp T-Shirt or shorts) Dates: Starts June -July Monday, Wednesday and Fridays (Off the week of the 4th) Location: WCA Secondary School Weight Room Times: Session 1 - 6:30 - 8:00 am Session 2 8:00 - 9:00 am Session 3 7:00 - 8:00 pm Cost: $75 per individual or $100 per family --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To Register Online at www.westcentralareaschool.net Click on the Community Ed Tab In Person – Bring to District Office in Barrett By Mail – WCA Community Education, 301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN 56311 By Phone: West Central Area Schools 218-685-7502 or 320-965-7602 ask for Jon Moore By Email: Jon Moore @ jmoore@isd2342.org
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Enjoy 4 hours on the water with Brandon Gruchow as he takes students on a guided fishing trip. No experience or equipment required. Please call or email Brandon to set up dates and times. Phone: 218-770-8979 Email: bgruchow@isd2342.org Dates: May - August Location: Area Lakes (TBD by instructor) Times: Schedule directly with instructor Cost: $75 for 1 student, $100 for 2 students, $125 for 3 students
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All students going into 1st through 5th grade are invited to Summer Steam Camp At STEAM Camp, you don’t just learn science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. You make it. You create it. You build it. Join us to open a new door into your creative side... Dates: June 13th 14th and 15th Location: WCA North Elementary School Cafeteria Times: 10:30-12:00 Cost: $25 WEST CENTRAL AREA SCHOOLS 301 County Road 2 Barrett, MN 56311
POSTAL PERMIT NO. 6 BARRETT MN 56311 POSTAL PATRON