Community Catalog Summer 2012

Saint Paul Public Schools

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Community Education Online registration begins May 4, 2012

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Phone, Mail and Walk-In Registration begins May 7, 2012 Find Additional Registration Information on page 78

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Learn Grow Connect www.commed.spps.org Adult Basic Education 651-290-4822

Discovery Club (School-Age Child Care) 651-632-3793

Adults with Special Needs 651-293-5272

Driver Education 651-744-5094

Aquatics 651-744-5094 Community Programs Offices (Enrichment) C.E. East Office 651-744-3072 C.E. North Office 651-487-7383 C.E. South Office 651-744-5557 C.E. West Office 651-744-5505 Rondo 651-325-2672

Early Childhood Family Education 651-793-5410 SEED 651-228-3655 Service Learning 651-325-2675 21st Century Community Learning Centers 651-325-2672 Youth Program 651-487-7383

How to Use this Catalog Beginning Calligraphy Classes are assigned a Course Number (#).

Refer to this number and class title when registering.

Class is held at this location.

Addresses are listed on page 77.

Learn the art of beautiful lettering. We will study informal italic for creating cards, invitations and gifts. A supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor. No class July 3.

Instructor: J. Michalski Course# 3225-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 6:30p-8:30p 7 $56

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a = a.m. p = p.m.

Number of times the class meets.

Checks payable to ISD# 625 Beginning date.

To register in person or by mail, please refer to the name of the site and telephone number listed. This is the site that is taking the registration but may or may not be where the class is held.

Community Education Office addresses are listed on page 76.

Note: Registration for Parks and Recreation activities is accepted upon receipt of this catalog. You may register for Parks and Recreation activities by telephone, in person or online at www.stpaul.gov/parks.

Check with the recreation center offering the activity. The best time to contact most recreation centers is weekdays after 3 p.m.

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Contents Online Registration at www.commed.spps.org To create a new account: Click on View My Account above and follow the prompts to set up your new account.

Some of our classes may not be available for online registration. Any of our offices (listed on page 76) are happy to help you with these classes.

Community Education Programs Adult Enrichment Programs

Youth and Teen Programs

Arts......................................................................................... 3-5 Business................................................................................. 7-8 Technology............................................................................. 8-9 Performing Arts................................................................. 10-12 Fitness................................................................................ 13-16 Yoga........................................................................................16 Health................................................................................. 17-19 Driver Education 18+.............................................................19 Home.................................................................................................... 20-21 Communication.........................................................................22-24 Growth......................................................................................25 Family................................................................................. 26-27 Seniors............................................................................... 29-32 Driving Classes 55+...............................................................30 Travel.................................................................................. 33-36 Aquatics............................................................................. 38-46

Teens 15 and over are welcome to participate in adult classes.

Youth14 and under must have instructor permission to participate in adult classes.

Aquatics............................................................................. 38-46 Gymnastics........................................................................ 48-50 Youth.................................................................................. 51-63 YOUniversity & T(w)een Programs.................................... 61-63 Driver Education................................................................ 72-73 Saint Paul Alternative Learning Programs.............................74

Family Programs Discovery Club.........................................................................28 Early Childhood Family Education..........................................28 Pre-Kindergarten Program......................................................28

Adult Learning Special Needs..........................................................................47 ABE/Hubbs Center...................................................................47

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

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Summer Camps.................................................................. 66-71 Youth/Teen/Family Activities....................................................71

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School Calendar.......................................................................... 75 Community Education Offices................................................... 76 Location Addresses.................................................................... 77 Registration Information............................................................ 78 Registration Forms..................................................................... 79 Administration............................................................................ 80

Community Education Mission Statement

Community Education seeks to improve the quality of life by providing lifelong learning opportunities for all members of the community. Lifelong learning is based on the belief that people are learners at every age and are entitled to pursue educational opportunities that are meaningful to them.

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Registration

Phone: 651-744-3072 Mail: C.E. East Office Harding Senior High School 1540 E. Sixth St. St. Paul, MN 55106 Additional registration information on page 78.

Drawing and Painting Art at ramsey Art at Ramsey is a well-established, highly-acclaimed art fair. This juried show features original fine arts and fine crafts made by the exhibiting artists. It is held in conjunction with Grand Meander, the Grand Avenue Business Association’s holiday promotion. Art at Ramsey is sponsored by Ramsey Junior High School, Community Education and Artists’ Circle.

Saturday, December 1, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ramsey Junior High School 1700 Summit Ave.

Free Admission Applications will be available May 1.

Send self-addressed envelope to: C.E. South Office Humboldt Secondary School 30 E. Baker St. St. Paul, MN 55107 Applications are also available at www.artistscircle.info and must be received by July 1.

For information, call the C.E. South Office at 651-744-5557.

Beginning and Intermediate Drawing

Acrylics Basic and Beyond with Oil Option

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Drawing skills are paramount to most art forms; it is relaxing and teaches observation. This series will cover a range of subject matter, drawing materials, shading techniques and perspectives. A supply fee of $6 is payable to the instructor for use of materials, or a supply list is available. No class July 4.

Instructor: H. Nelson Course# 3145-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec W Jun 20 1:00p-3:00p 5 $54 Course# 3145-SuSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec W Aug 1 1:00p-3:00p 4 $43

Learn the basics of working with this creamy, fast-drying and versatile paint medium (regular acrylics) in a methodical way with step-by-step demonstrations. Students interested in working in oil are also welcome. Gain confidence with lots of personal help and a variety of subject matter. A supply fee of $18 (plus canvas cost) is payable to the instructor for use of materials, or a supply list is available. No class July 4.

Instructor: H. Nelson Course# 3156-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec W Jun 20 6:00p-8:00p 5 $54 Course# 3156-SuSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec W Aug 1 6:00p-8:00p 4 $43

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Arts Crafts l Hobbies l Textiles Register online at www.commed.spps.org or call the C.E. East Office at 651-744-3072.

Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor

Learn to paint in watercolor. Taught in a methodical way with step-by-step demonstrations, practice, then application painting, students work with a limited number of pigments to learn characteristics of each. A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor for use of materials, or a supply list is available.

No class July 4.

Instructor: H. Nelson Course# 3143-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec W Jun 20 3:30p-5:30p 5 $54 Course# 3143-SuSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec W Aug 1 3:30p-5:30p 4 $43

Watercolor Painting on Location

Paint some of the beautiful sites of St. Paul while learning the basics of material and techniques. Practice strokes and gain confidence with a brush. Understand dark and light by painting in one color. Learn 2-D design basics. No experience necessary. The first two sessions are held in a classroom, and the remaining sessions we’ll travel around the city. A supply list is provided at the first class. Supplies cost approximately $20. No class July 4.

Instructor: C. Olson Course# 3019-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 20 6:30p-8:30p 6 $71

Glass Art

Adult Programs

Brighten your home with a stained glass window! Learn to cut patterns and glass, and assemble the pieces using lead came and a soldering iron. Beginners will be provided with a pattern; experienced window makers can bring their own. A materials list, a thumbnail sketch of the pattern, and a list of glass suppliers will be provided. Glass costs are separate and vary depending on the number of colors chosen. A supply fee of $40 is payable to instructor and includes the use of tools, solder, lead and zinc came.

Instructor: B. Calton Course# 3210-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Bob Calton Studio, M Jun 18 6:30p-9:00p 4 $80 300 Broadway St., Studio 208, 55101 Lowertown, downtown St. Paul (one block south of the Farmers’ Market at the corner of Kellogg Blvd. and Broadway St. Free parking is available across Kellogg Blvd.) = Daytime/senior-friendly class n

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Is Beekeeping for You?

Why do honeybees need our help? Why are bees so important for gardens? What does it take to become a beekeeper? Get answers to these and other bee questions and find out if becoming a beekeeper is right for you.

Instructor: J. Sabin Course# 3196-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 11 6:00p-9:00p 1 $21

50 Common Birds

Enjoy spotting some of the birds you are most likely to see nesting in the Twin Cities area during the late spring and early summer.

Instructor: R. Holtz Course# 3050-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 20 6:30p-7:30p 1 $15

Beginning Calligraphy

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Learn the art of beautiful lettering. We will study informal italic for creating cards, invitations and gifts. A supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor. No class July 3.

Instructor: J. Michalski Course# 3225-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 6:30p-8:30p 7 $56

Furniture – No Wood Twig Making Furniture

You've wanted to take the Twig Furniture class for years but couldn't do the travel? Let us bring the woods to you! Spend a day creating a whimsical twig chair. Bring along a friend and create a chair together for an additional fee of $15. A list of tools to bring will be provided. A box lunch is included in your registration.

Instructor: B. McNeely Course# 3047-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS

Tu Jul 24 9:00a-5:00p 1 $152

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Action Origami

Discover easy origami that moves and can be fun to play with! Frogs that hop, birds with wings that flap, forms that tumble and flexigons like the “spiked bagle” all out of folded paper! Adults and children will create together! Ideal for the school-aged child with good dexterity. Materials and a small snack will be provided. Fee includes one adult and one child; $10 per additional child. Limit two children per adult.

Please call 651-744-3072 to register; not available for online registration.

Instructor: K. Sheridan, Wet Paint Course# 3049-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Merriam Park Library, W Jun 27 1:00p-4:00p 1 $25 1831 Marshall Ave., 55104 Course# 3049-SuEB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Merriam Park Library, Sa Jun 30 1:00p-4:00p 1 $25 1831 Marshall Ave., 55104

Beginning Origami

Discover origami's calming and focusing effects while stimulating creativity. Origami, Japanese Paper Folding, has endless possibilities and myriad applications; from traditional (the legendary cranes) to useful (boxes and envelopes), to decorative (beautiful paper stars). Learn for the first time or refresh your skills.

Instructor: K. Sheridan, Wet Paint Course# 3048-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Merriam Park Library, M Jun 25 6:00p-8:00p 3 $35 1831 Marshall Ave., 55104

Photography

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SLR Photography Part 1 – Getting to Know Your Digital SLR Camera

Explore the basic functions of the digital SLR camera including mode and manual settings, flash, and other functions. Bring your camera to class for a hands-on learning experience.

Instructor: E. Monroy Course# 3157-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 20 6:00p-9:00p 1 $31

SLR Photography Part 2 – Improve Your Photographs

For students who have taken Part 1, or are comfortable with the functions of a digital SLR camera, this class will explore ways to improve your photographs utilizing your camera's mode settings, arranging the composition of your photograph, and understanding how to work with natural light or use a flash. Bring your camera to class for a hands-on learning experience.

Instructor: E. Monroy Course# 3158-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 11 6:00p-9:00p 1 $31

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Adult Programs

Canning is a great way to preserve locally grown produce at its peak. In the first session, we'll cover safety and technical information and you'll see how to can pickles. In the second session, you'll get to experience canning for yourself and go home with your finished product! It's easier than you think.

Instructor: L. McMann Course# 3321-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 20 6:00p-9:00p 2 $55

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Looking for Youth classes offered by The Art Academy, Inc.?

See Youth, page 64.

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Registration

Phone: 651-744-3072 Mail: C.E. East Office Harding Senior High School 1540 E. Sixth St. St. Paul, MN 55106 Additional registration information on page 78.

Business/Career Accounting/Bookkeeping – The Basics

Tackling the bad economy by starting your own business?

Looking to brush up on your accounting/bookkeeping skills to bolster your résumé? This class will provide you with a basic overview of accounting and bookkeeping for use in office support and the business world.

Instructor: A. Suri Course# 2874-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 11 6:30p-8:30p 4 $41

Finance Understanding the Stock Market

Understand the basic definition of stocks and bonds. We will look at a company's income statement and balance sheet, among other pieces of information, to learn how to make educated investment decisions. This class is designed for the beginner who wants to learn the basics of investing.

Instructor: G. Naylor Course# 2867-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 20 6:30p-8:30p 1 $23

Estate Planning Estate Planning – Wills and Trusts

Home Stretch

Become an informed, prepared consumer! Home Stretch workshops cover, start-to-finish, the entire home buying process and offers objective, practical information to help you get on the path to homeownership. Completion of this course results in a Home Stretch certificate. Offered in partnership with the Neighborhood Development Alliance. Fee is $35 per household.

Instructor: Neighborhood Development Alliance Course# 2812-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Harding HS W Jul 11 5:30p-8:30p 3

Home Buying Made Easy

Learn what every person should know before buying a house in today’s market. Explore how to prepare, what to avoid, and how to get the best deals.

Instructor: B. Carion Course# 6006-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 25 6:30p-8:30p 1 $19

Preparing and Staging Your House for Resale

Increase the odds of selling your house. Learn answers to many questions including: health of the local real estate market, competitive pricing, staging your space, and choosing an agent. What can you expect when the house is on the market? Bring your questions and other family members who may be involved, and we will do our best to help everyone make a plan. Fee is $10 per household.

Instructor: J. Erickson Course# 2879-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Conway Rec Tu Jun 26 10:00a-11:30a 1 Course# 2879-SuSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Harding HS W Jun 27 6:00p-7:30p 1

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Discover what everyone should know about a will and/ or trust and the pros and cons for both. Explore options to protect your assets from federal estate tax (varies from 33% to 55%). Participants will also be instructed on probate, procedures dealing with courts, power of attorney and health care declaration (living will).

Instructor: C. Stanton Course# 2875-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 25 7:00p-9:00p 1 $23

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Phone: 651-744-3072 Mail: C.E. East Office Harding Senior High School 1540 E. Sixth St. St. Paul, MN 55106 Additional registration information on page 78.

Refinancing Your Home

Harp 1, Harp 2, FHA Streamline… Are you confused by the new government-sponsored refinancing programs? This class will provide a summary of the options and clarify enough details to see if you may benefit from one of these refinance programs.

Instructor: E. Otterness Course# 6046-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 20 7:00p-8:30p 1 $19

Landlording Made Easy!

Learn how to effectively find and screen tenants, advertise for rent, write leases, learn your rights and how to evict tenants.

Instructed by an experienced landlord and Realtor.

Instructor: D. Baltzer Course# 2891-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 27 6:00p-9:00p 1 $19

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Computer

Computer 101

Computer 201

Unravel the mysteries of this popular machine known as a computer. In this five-week course, we will cover the basics of all things computer from the keyboard to the Internet to emailing. Newbies are encouraged to attend!

Instructor: M. Hogan Course# 2704-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rice Street Library F Jun 1 10:15a-12:15p 5 $70

If you have enjoyed our popular Computer 101 series, we have added a next level. This class will cover information on computer file organization, how to burn CDs, how to load files onto a thumb drive, intermediate Internet, intermediate email and intermediate Word.

Prerequisite: Computer 101.

Instructor: M. Hogan Course# 2718-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rice Street Library F Jul 20 10:15a-12:15p 5 $70

Technology Digital Pictures – Picasa and Online Photo Sharing

Have you always wanted to organize your digital pictures in a way that makes sense so they are easy to find? Would you like to be able to edit your digital photos but are unsure how?

We will be using Picasa (a free downloadable program from Google) and going through basic organization techniques as well as editing of photos. We will cover the basics of sharing photos across the wires. Bring a CD or a thumb drive with some pictures on it if you have them.

Keyboard and mouse skills required.

Instructor: M. Hogan Course# 2669-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 20 6:00p-8:00p 2 $35

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Picasa 2

Have you got the basics down of photo organization and basic editing in Picasa? Review and refresh your current skills and then learn how to make slideshows, solidify your understanding of photo organization and get your questions answered. Bring a CD or a thumb drive with some pictures on it if you have them.

Keyboard and mouse skills required.

Instructor: M. Hogan Course# 2723-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 11 6:00p-8:00p 2 $35

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Phone: 651-744-5557 Mail: C.E. South Office Humboldt Secondary School 30 E. Baker St. St. Paul, MN 55107 Additional registration information on page 78.

Dance Ballet at Saint Paul City Ballet 1680 Grand Ave., 55105 (Enter on Cambridge St.)

Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education in cooperation with Saint Paul City Ballet.

To register, call the C.E. South Office at 651-744-5557. • Call for dress code information.

No class July 2-8.

Open Ballet

This class is designed for the adult who has had at least two years of experience in classical ballet. These classes incorporate the Russian style of ballet.

If you danced as a child and would like to begin again, or wanted to dance and never had the chance, this program is for Course# 3510-SuHA you. These classes incorporate the Russian style of ballet.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Saint Paul City Ballet Th Jun 21

6:00p-7:30p 8 Course# 3511-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course#3510-SuHB Saint Paul City Ballet W Jun 20 6:00p-7:30p 8 $90 Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Saint Paul City Ballet Sa Jun 23 10:00a-11:30a 8

Beginning Ballet 1

Beginning Ballet 2

Full-length barre and center work with accompanist. This class requires a minimum of one year of experience in classical ballet, or participation in two sessions of Saint Paul City Ballet's Adult Beginning Ballet program.

Course# 3512-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Saint Paul City Ballet Tu Jun 19 6:00p-7:30p 8 $90 Course# 3512-SuHB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Saint Paul City Ballet Sa Jun 23 8:30a-10:00a 8 $90

Adult Programs

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Belly dancing is an ancient art form that is a fun and exciting way to express yourself and get a workout at the same time.

You will learn dance techniques, rhythms and music of the Mideast. Wear comfortable clothing. For women only please.

No class July 4.

Instructor: Y. Gubash Course# 3515-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 20 6:00p-7:30p 7 $49

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Advanced Open Ballet with Pointe

This class is designed for the adult who has had at least three years of experience in classical ballet. These classes incorporate the Russian style of ballet.

Course# 3516-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Saint Paul City Ballet M Jun 18 6:00p-8:00p 8 $100 Course# 3516-SuHB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Saint Paul City Ballet Su Jun 24 6:00p-8:00p 8 $100

Beginning Chicago-Style Steppin'

Smooth moves, rhythm and blues hits and the elegance of ballroom dancing equal an exciting evening of Chicago-Style Steppin'! This upbeat 8-count rhythmic dance technique takes mainstream swing dance to the next level. No partner necessary. No class July 4.

Instructors: D. Halliburton/T. Jackson Course# 3720-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS W Jun 20 6:30p-8:30p 6 $40

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Latin Dance Sampler

This is a crash course in Latin dances. Dances may include merengue, cha-cha and rhumba. You will be taught leadfollow techniques, partnering skills and moves to help you feel comfortable and have fun on the social dance floor.

Instructor: S. Butler Course# 3702-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Th Jul 26 6:30p-9:00p 1 $17

Music

Soul Line Dancing

Learn the latest line dances that are being performed at night clubs, weddings and family reunions around the country.

These are fun individual dances for men and women. No partner necessary.

Instructor: T. Jackson Course# 3721-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M Jun 18 7:00p-9:00p 6 $40

Beginning Tap

Ages 15 and up. Learn the basic steps and movement in this high-energy style of dance. Step combinations to music, rhythm and clarity of sound will be stressed. Tap shoes may be purchased from the instructor.

Instructor: K. Callahan Course# 3710-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Tu Jun 19 6:00p-6:55p 7 $56

Advanced Beginning Tap

Ages 15 and up. This course is designed for the adult who knows or once knew the basic steps and wants to dance in creative combinations. Rhythm, clarity of sound and fun will be stressed. Tap shoes may be purchased from the instructor.

Instructor: K. Callahan Course# 3711-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Tu Jun 19 7:00p-7:55p 7 $56

Wedding Sampler Crash Course

Ages 12 and up. These are individual half-hour lessons; indicate time preference. Bring your own guitar. Online registration not available; call 651-744-5557 to register.

Instructor: P. Storms Course# 3940-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 5:00p-9:00p 6 $126

Harmonica/Blues Harp – All Skill Levels

Ages 16 and up. No previous musical experience necessary.

Students need their own ten-hole standard harmonica in the key of C. These are individual half-hour lessons; indicate time preference. Online registration not available; call 651-7445557 to register. No class July 4.

Instructor: J. Plattes Course# 3950-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 20 5:00p-9:00p 7 $126

Piano – Introduction to Blues Using Chords and Playing by Ear Learn to play the piano without taking years of lessons! At this seminar you will learn about chords, bass lines, swing, rock, pop music and a chord progression so powerful that thousands of tunes have been written on it. A supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor.

Instructor: C. Wyser Course# 3933-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Sa Jun 23 8:30a-10:30a 1 $16

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Learn to be comfortable dancing in any social situation with these easily adaptable party dances. We will cover the waltz and fox-trot, the merengue, basic swing steps, and then some fad dances including the twist and pony to get you through any wedding!

Instructor: S. Butler Course# 3706-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Th Jun 21 6:30p-8:30p 2 $30

Beginning and Intermediate Guitar

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Piano Lessons for Beginners

Ages 5 and up. Adult beginners welcome. Learn or review the basics of reading notes, rhythm, technique and chord symbols. Bring your own music or the instructor will suggest music for you to purchase. Students need a piano or keyboard to practice at home. These are individual half-hour lessons; indicate time preference. Online registration not available; call 651-744-5557 to register. No class July 4.

Instructor: M. Romstad Course# 3960-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR M Jun 18 6:00p-9:00p 6 $128 Course# 3960-SuHB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 20 6:00p-9:00p 6 $128 Course# 3960-SuHC Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Sa Jun 23 8:30a-11:00a 6 $128

Beginning and Intermediate Violin

Adults and children, ages 6 and up. Students must provide their own violin. Students in grades 1 and 2 must be accompanied by an adult. Students may be required to purchase a music book (approx. $8) and shoulder rest (approx. $4). These are individual half-hour lessons; indicate time preference. Online registration not available; call 651744-5557 to register. No class July 2.

Instructor: M. Hellem Course# 3970-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR M Jun 18 5:30p-8:30p 6 $128

Adult Programs

Aztec Dance and Drum Circle See Family, page 26.

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Lex-Ham Community Arts Acting for Absolute Beginners

Through exercises, improvisation, and sharing energy and ideas, students will gain basic skills of moving and speaking in front of an audience, as well as having a good time exploring the imagination. No acting expereince necessary. No class July 4.

Instructor: J. Townsend Course# 3500-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 20 7:00p-9:00p 5 $56

Introduction to Community Band

This class is for adults who are learning to play a band instrument or re-starting after years of not playing and want a relaxed setting to play and practice band music with other beginning adults. You will need to provide your own instrument and supplies (i.e. mouthpieces, reeds). Band instruments include: flute/piccolo, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet/cornet, trombone, French horn, baritone/euphonium, tuba and percussion. People who play other instruments and all percussionists should contact the instructor before registering via Community Education at 651-744-5557. A fee of $10 for sheet music is payable to the instructor. This class is offered through a partnership with Lex-Ham Community Arts.

Instructor: J. Carvell Course# 2944-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Sa Jun 23 9:30a-11:00a 7 $35

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Registration

Phone: 651-744-5505 Mail: C.E. West Office Como Park Senior High School 740 W. Rose Ave. St. Paul, MN 55117 Additional registration information on page 78.

Low-Impact Aerobics

This workout will consist of a warm-up, 25 minutes of lowimpact cardiovascular conditioning, muscle toning, stretching and relaxation. Easy-to-follow moves will focus on increasing flexibility, balance and coordination. Canceled classes will not be rescheduled. No class July 4.

Instructor: C. Blakey Course# 5301-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M/W Jun 18 6:30p-7:30p 13 $39

Fishing – How to Fish Twin Cities Lakes

Learn how to select the best lake in all seasons. Use three magic words to consistently catch fish, choose the best lures and techniques for each species, and make a slip-bobber, rig a jig worm and a weedless plastic worm to take home.

Plus, door prizes, free maps, booklets and other fun items are included.

Instructor: S. Smith Course# 5048-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Tu Jun 26 6:30p-9:00p 1 $25

Fly-Fishing

Join certified casting instructors and other members of the Federation of Fly Fishers for fly-casting instruction, fly-tying, and a thorough introduction to the sport of fly-fishing. All equipment will be provided. Weather permitting, the last class will meet at a local lake to catch panfish from shore.

Instructor: L. Hartz Course# 5899-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR M/W/M 6:00p-8:30p 3 $65

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Jazzercise

Jazzercise is an exercise program that conditions your whole body through professional choreography. Jazzercise incorporates the use of dance and music to make the 60-minute program fun for all ages and fitness levels. Each certified instructor provides adequate warm-up, aerobics, strength training, stretching and cool-down to make the workout right for you. No class July 4, Aug. 14.

Instructor: S. Reinhold Course# 5305-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR M-Th Jun 18 5:45p-6:45p cont $35

Sa Jun 23 8:30a-9:30a cont Fee: $25 joiner's fee plus $35/EFT a month unlimited, $12 drop-in. Register at the door. No registrations taken by Community Education.

For information, call Sandy at 651-983-6807 or the C.E. West Office at 651-744-5505.

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Shaolin Kenpo Karate

Shaolin Kenpo karate is a modern martial art that traces its roots to the Shaolin Temple of ancient China. Its emphasis is on fast and efficient techniques in order to train the student to defend against multiple assailants. It is effective for men, women and children because it teaches the student to evade and counter attack rather than trying to meet force with force.

Instructor: D. Meyer Course# 5050-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Shaolin Kenpo Karate, M Jun 18 7:00p-8:00p 8 $61 905 Selby Ave., 55104

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Beginning Pilates-Based Mat Exercise

Pilates is a progressive series of controlled mat exercises that create strength, stability and suppleness in the spine while improving abdominal and back strength, posture and balance.

Pilates provides stress reduction while enhancing injury prevention. Bring a blanket and mat.

Course# 5690-SuCB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR M Jun 18 6:00p-7:00p 6 $49 Instructor: J. Dregni Course# 5690-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Tu Jun 19 7:00p-8:00p 6 $49 • No class July 4.

Instructor: A. Thompson

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Ages 14 and up. Students will start by learning essential rock climbing skills such as knot tying, belaying, bouldering, climbing commands, gear management, and risk management. Once they have mastered the art of the belay, students will maximize their climbing performance by learning basic and advanced techniques in balance, body position, and footwork. Students will have the chance to explore advanced techniques in climbing such as rappelling.

Emphasis will be placed on providing a safe and enjoyable experience in a comfortable, controlled setting.

Instructor: Vertical Endeavors Course# 5196-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Vertical Endeavors, Sa Jul 21 9:00a-1:00p 1 $50 845 Phalen Blvd., 55106

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Ages 13-18. In this one-day class you will get a great introduction to rowing. Start indoors on a rowing machine, then move into a rowing barge on the Mississippi River. If you'd like to continue rowing after the class, the coach can give you information about how to join the Minnesota Boat Club's high-school team. Classes meet at the Minnesota Boat Club located on Raspberry Island below the Wabasha Street Bridge in St. Paul.

Instructor: Minnesota Boat Club Course# 5062-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee MN Boat Club Sa Jun 2 11:00a-2:00p 1 $45 Course# 5062-SuCB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee MN Boat Club Sa Jun 9 11:00a-2:00p 1 $45

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Learn to Row

Ages 19 and up. If you’ve ever been curious about the sport of rowing, this is the class for you. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to challenge yourself with something new. This class will introduce you to rowing technique, terminology and equipment, and use all of your major muscle groups. Each session lasts two weeks. Students begin learning on an indoor rowing machine, then move to a rowing training barge on the Mississippi River. Classes meet at the Minnesota Boat Club located on Raspberry Island below the Wabasha Street Bridge in St. Paul.

Instructor: Minnesota Boat Club Course#5275-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Ses Fee MN Boat Club Tu/Th/Sa May 15 6 $195 • Class meets for two weeks: Tu/Th, 6:00p-7:30p and Sa, 10:00a-11:30a Course#5275-SuCB Location Day(s)/Date Ses Fee MN Boat Club Tu/Th/Sa May 29 6 $195 • Class meets for two weeks: Tu/Th, 6:00p-7:30p and Sa, 10:00a-11:30a Course#5275-SuCC Location Day(s)/Date Ses Fee MN Boat Club Tu/Th/Sa Jun 26 6 $195 • Class meets for two weeks: Tu/Th, 6:00p-7:30p and Sa, 10:00a-11:30a Course#5275-SuCD Location Day(s)/Date Ses Fee MN Boat Club Tu/Th/Sa Jul 17 6 $195 • Class meets for two weeks: Tu/Th, 6:00p-7:30p and Sa, 10:00a-11:30a Course#5275-SuCE Location Day(s)/Date Ses Fee MN Boat Club Tu/Th/Sa Jul 31 6 $195 • Class meets for two weeks: Tu/Th, 6:00p-7:30p and Sa, 10:00a-11:30a

To register online for most Community Education classes, visit: www.commed.spps.org

Running Your First 5K – From Sidelines to Finish Line

If you've always thought about running a 5K, this is the class to get you to your goal. The course will cover proper stretching techniques, overcoming mental challenges of running and get you on your way to running 3.1 miles. We will begin short-distance running on the first day, so wear appropriate clothing. All running will be outdoors, so dress for the weather.

Instructor: L. Staiger Course# 5112-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Como HS Tu Jun 19 6:00p-7:00p 6 $48

T'ai Chi Ch'uan

T'ai Chi Ch'uan offers significant health benefits including low-impact exercise, relaxation, stress-management, flexibility, serenity and balance. Each class consists of three segments: standing Chi Kung, seated Chi Kung, and the practice of T'ai Chi forms.

Instructor: Laughing Waters T’ai Chi Club Course# 5660-SuCB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR M Jun 18 6:30p-8:00p 8 $67 Course# 5660-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Sa Jun 23 8:30a-10:00a 8 $67

Zumba!

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Have a blast in one hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing movements. No dance experience necessary.

Course# 5300-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Homecroft M Jun 18 5:30p-6:30p 7 $55 Instructor: M. Pirela Course# 5300-SuCC Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR M Jun 18 7:15p-8:10p 6 $47 Instructor: A. Hodge Course# 5300-SuCB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Homecroft W Jun 20 5:30p-6:30p 6 $47 • No class July 4.

Instructor: M. Pirela Course# 5300-SuCD Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Sa Jun 23 10:00a-11:00a 6 $47 Instructor: J. Young

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Zumba Toning

Get ready for a fun, safe and effective sculpting workout with light weights. You can expect a thrilling combination of strength training, circuit work, and cardio. The Zumba Fitness Toning Sticks are 1.5 pounds each (recommended for beginners) at $25, and 2.5 pounds each (recommended for experienced participants) at $30, payable to the instructor.

Instructor: A. Hodge Course# 5893-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR M Jun 18 8:15p-9:00p 6 $45

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Yoga Core Yoga

This is a flow-style yoga in which breath is linked with movement in and out of asanas (postures). This physical practice builds strength, flexibility and body awareness while being accessible to all levels of practitioners. This class will have a faster flow and focus on core strength. You will be challenged with 10-15 minute abdominal workouts. This is a power yoga class. Previous yoga experience is helpful. Bring a yoga mat and water. No class July 4.

Instructor: C. Carroll Course# 5107-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS W Jun 20 6:00p-7:00p 6 $46

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Hatha Yoga

This course is for beginning and advanced beginning students and focuses on the basic principles of yoga in addition to teaching the poses in more detail. Please keep perfume/ scented lotion usage to a minimum. Canceled classes will not be rescheduled.

Instructor: J. Laine Course# 5874-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 7:55p-8:55p 6 $46 Course# 5874-SuCB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Sa Jun 23 8:00a-9:00a 6 $46

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This course is for students who have taken Beginning Hatha Yoga and are prepared for more physically demanding poses.

Wear loose clothing and bring two blankets, a yoga mat and belt. Please keep perfume/scented lotion usage to a minimum.

Canceled classes will not be rescheduled.

Instructor: J. Laine Course# 5876-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 5:15p-6:15p 6 $46 Course# 5876-SuCB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 20 7:55p-8:55p 5 $39 • No class July 4.

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Intermediate Hatha Yoga

Students are required to have completed Beginning and Advanced Beginning Yoga classes. Bring a blanket and yoga mat. Please keep perfume/scented lotion usage to a minimum. Canceled classes will not be rescheduled.

Instructor: J. Laine Course# 5877-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 6:20p-7:50p 6 $53 Course# 5877-SuCB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 20 6:20p-7:50p 5 $44. • No class July 4.

Advanced Hatha Yoga

For students who have completed one year of intermediate yoga or with permission of the instructor. Please keep perfume/scented lotion usage to a minimum. Canceled classes will not be rescheduled.

Instructor: J. Laine Course# 5878-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Sa Jun 23 9:05a-10:35a 6 $53

Intermediate Gentle Hatha Yoga

This intermediate class will explore the introductory poses in greater depth and focus on breathing practices. Please keep perfume/scented lotion usage to a minimum. Canceled classes will not be rescheduled. No class July 4.

Instructor: J. Laine Course# 5879-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 20 5:15p-6:15p 5 $39

Beginning and Intermediate Vinyasa Yoga

This is a gentle yoga class for all levels. Focus is on proper alignment, breathing and relaxation to calm your mind, warm your heart, and improve balance, strength, circulation and mobility. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and water bottle. No class July 4.

Instructor: C. Carroll Course# 5297-SuCA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS W Jun 20 7:00p-8:00p 6 $46

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Registration

Phone: 651-744-5557 Mail: C.E. South Office Humboldt Secondary School 30 E. Baker St. St. Paul, MN 55107 Additional registration information on page 78.

Health

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Take all three of Dr. O’Keefe’s classes for $50 or separately for $20 each.

Call the C.E. South Office at 651-744-5557 for the discount.

Overcoming Thyroid Conditions

Overcoming Arthritis

Arthritis is one of the most prevalent Learn how holistic treatments can treat conditions in medicine today. Thirty-two million Americans, almost 1 in 8, are thyroid conditions and other hormonal affected with arthritis. Arthritis is the disorders. This lecture will include leading cause of disability in the U.S. information on natural hormones, vitamins and mineral supplementation, Discover holistic approaches that are safe dietary changes and detoxification, and and effective in treating the underlying can resolve the underlying conditions of cause of the illness. chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, Graves' Instructor: Dr. S. O'Keefe disease, Hashimoto's disease and Course# 5674-SuHA hypothyroidism.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR T u Jul 10 6:30p- 1 $20 Instructor: Dr. S. O'Keefe

8:30p Course# 5676-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 6:30p- 1 $20

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Balancing Female Hormones Naturally

In this class we will talk about the different symptoms related to PMS, menopause and peri-menopause. There are hundreds of symptoms associated with these conditions including: depression, irritability, fatigue, anxiety, weight gain and insomnia. Compare and contrast standard and natural medical approaches for alleviation, balancing hormones, improving energy, detoxifying and achieving optimal health.

Instructor: Dr. S. O'Keefe Course# 5663-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR T u Aug 7 6:30p- 1 $20

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Blood Pressure Checks See Seniors, page 31.

Childbirth Preparation See Family, page 26.

Infant Massage – Birth to 6 Months See Family, page 27.

Adult Programs

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How to Eat to Lose Belly Fat

Learn what foods and how to eat in order to permanently lose belly fat, increase your metabolism, and trim your entire body without a gym membership or excessive exercise. Through interactive demonstration (including taste-testing), you will be shown quick, simple and satisfying meals for yourself and your family that will deliver fat-burning nutrition. You will also learn simple and effective exercise movements to jumpstart your disgestive system and help burn off more fat! A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor.

Instructor: J. Wingfield Course# 5661-SuHB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS W Jun 20 5:45p-6:45p 3 $30 • No class July 4.

Course# 5661-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Sa Jul 14 11:00a-12:00p 3 $30

The Food Connection to ADD/ADHD

Adult Programs

Inattentiveness, difficulty concentrating and managing time, inability to start or finish projects, and other symptoms of ADD affect increasing numbers of children and adults.

Fortunately, nutrition can help rebalance brain chemistry.

Even small dietary changes can improve focus and followthrough.

Instructor: Nutritional Weight & Wellness Course# 5681-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Th Jun 21 5:30p-7:30p 1 $35

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Nutrition for Young Adults

Young adults today are experiencing higher rates of obesity, diabetes, asthma and other health conditions than ever before.

Fast-paced lifestyles lead to fast food diets that result in increased health problems. Learn the nutrition connection to balancing moods, increasing energy, improving memory and focus for better grades, maintaining a healthy weight, treating and preventing acne, and improving stamina for sports. This class is intended for young adults, ages 17 and up, and for children, ages 12 to 16, who must be accompanied by an adult. Fee includes one adult and one child.

Instructor: Nutritional Weight & Wellness Course# 5669-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 18 5:30p-7:30p 1 $35

Nutritional Solutions for Osteoporosis

Concerned about preventing or correcting osteoporosis?

Real food provides the foundation for healthy bones: protein, healthy fats and a variety of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. Discover how soda and processed foods weaken your bones. Learn the importance of vitamin D and the best form of calcium for absorption.

Instructor: Nutritional Weight & Wellness Course# 5677-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Sa Jun 23 10:00a-12:00p 1 $35

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Safety CPR – Adult, Child, Infant & AED* Training

Learn CPR and obstructed airway procedures for adults, children and infants. Upon completion of this class, you will receive a one-year American Red Cross certification from the American Red Cross. *AED = Automated External Defibrillator Instructor: M. Waldorf Course# 5512-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Sa Jul 14 9:00a-1:00p 2 $75

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Adult Driver Education Class Adult Driver Education

This class is designed for people 18 years and older who need a comprehensive overview of the rules and regulations that are necessary to obtain a permit. The class is taught by a certified driver education instructor. Fee includes two hours of Behind-the-Wheel instruction.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 2504-SuDA Central Sr. HS W Jul 18 6:00p-8:00p 1 $150 275 N. Lexington Pkwy., 55104 To register, call the Driver Education Office at 651-744-5094.

First Aid Training

This class will cover First Aid training as offered by the American Red Cross. It will include practice, video demonstrations, discussion and a written test. When this clss is completed with satisfactory results, you wil be certified by the American Red Cross for two years.

Instructor: M. Waldorf Course# 5515-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Sa Jul 28 9:00a-1:00p 1 $75

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Home Maintenance l Mechanics l Remodeling

Home Maintenance l Mechanics l Remodeling Registration

Phone: 651-744-3072 Mail: C.E. East Office Harding Senior High School 1540 E. Sixth St. St. Paul, MN 55106 Additional registration information on page 78.

Maintenance

Gardening

Basic Home Repair

This is an introductory class for people who want to learn how to do basic home repairs. Emphasis will be focused on sinks, faucets, tubular drainage, toilet repairs and electrical repairs. Information will be presented on types of tools needed and their uses. There will be hands-on application in class. No class July 4.

Instructor: P. Schwartz Course# 6800-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 20 6:30p-8:30p 3 $43

Electrical Circuits

Learn to do basic home electrical wiring repairs. Students will learn about the different types of wire, circuit breakers, light switches and wall receptacles and how to replace them.

Experience hands-on exercises to wire three different types of circuits and how to test them.

Instructor: P. Schwartz Course# 6200-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 18 6:30p-8:30p 2 $34

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Planning a New Garden

Enjoy your yard this summer! Whether you are starting from scratch, or creating a new space in your already beautiful yard, this class will have you on your way to starting a new garden.

Instructor: J. Sabin, Dakota County Master Gardener Course# 6042-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 18 6:30p-8:00p 1 $21

Square Foot Gardening

Start a veggie garden in just a little bit of space! Learn the fundamentals of creating highly productive vegetable gardens in small spaces.

Instructor: J. Zweber, Dakota County Master Gardener Course# 6044-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 20 6:30p-8:00p 1 $21

Home Composting 101

Help your garden grow by composting at home! Pricey composters aren't necessary – come and learn how to compost easily and inexpensively at this hands-on workshop. Learn how to build a compost bin, get tips on how to compost effectively, and learn about the benefits for your garden and your world.

Instructor: S. Halvorson-Fried Course# 6041-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 27 6:00p-8:00p 1 $23

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Create an Illusion – Landscaping for Curb Appeal

Learn the basics of landscape design principles, from simplicity to repetition. Learn how to accentuate the front door, while de-emphasizing the garage. Using these simple techniques, everyone can have a front yard that is stress-free and inviting, and gives people entering your home the best first-impression possible.

Instructor: F. Appelquist, Dakota County Master Gardener Course# 6014-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 11 6:30p-8:00p 1 $21

New Kids on the Block – Underused Trees, Vines and Shrubs

Planting too many of one kind of tree can lead to catastrophe.

There are over 100 different tree, vine and shrub varieties that live in Minnesota. Learn about overlooked and oftenforgotten plants that can make your yard one-of-a-kind.

Instructor: F. Appelquist, Dakota County Master Gardener Course# 6017-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 25 6:30p-8:00p 1 $21

Mechanics Basic Auto Maintenance

This hands-on class will cover general maintenance, safety inspection and minor repairs for your specific make and model car, light truck or SUV. Bring your vehicle, safety glasses and questions. Start saving money by doing it yourself.

Instructor: D. Wilbanks Course# 6007-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Wilbur’s Auto Service, Tu Jul 10 6:30p-9:00p 4 $49 1138 Payne Ave., 55130

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Basic Bike Maintenance

Leran how to fix a flat, adjust your breaks and deraileurs, keep your bike clean and greased and more from a professional mechanic.

Instructor: Cycles for Change Course# 5243-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Cycles for Change, Th May 31 6:30p-9:00p 3 $40 712 University Ave. W., 55104

Bored to Death

Are your trees under threat by the emerald ash borer (EAB)?

Learn how to manage the ash trees on your property, where EAB is in the state, and what the best treatment options are for your specific situation.

Instructor: F. Appelquist, Dakota County Master Gardener Course# 6040-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 18 6:30p-8:00p 1 $21

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Communication ASL l Foreign Language l Writing

Communication ASL l Foreign Language l Writing Registration

Phone: 651-744-5557 Mail: C.E. South Office Humboldt Secondary School 30 E. Baker St. St. Paul, MN 55107 Additional registration information on page 78.

ASL Beginning American Sign Language

Learn to communicate with the deaf by using American Sign Language. Students learn basic vocabulary, sentence structure and are introduced to deaf culture. No class July 4.

Instructor: R. Chadwick Course# 4370-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 20 6:00p-7:25p 7 $48

Intermediate American Sign Language

This class is designed for students who have completed Beginning American Sign Language. No class July 4.

Instructor: R. Chadwick Course# 4371-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 20 7:30p-9:00p 7 $48

American Sign Language for Babies See Family, page 26.

Adult Programs

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Beginning Mandarin Chinese

In this introductory class to Modern Standard (Mandarin) Chinese, students will focus on basic conversational skills, while exploring the origin and history of the written language. Students will also be introduced to Chinese culture.

Recommended text: Barron’s Mandarin Chinese the Easy Way by Williams and Wu. No class July 4.

Instructor: J. Jiang Course# 4350-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 20 6:00p-7:30p 7 $48

Beginning French

This class is recommended for students with little to no experience with the French lanugage. Basic conversation, reading, listening and writing skills will be taught. Main conversation topics include: introducing oneself, talking about food, family, telling time, and different actions in the present and past tenses. Optional text: Complete Guide to Conjugating 12000 French Verbs (English Edition – hardcover) by Bescherelle.

Instructor: J. Kigin Course# 4000-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M Jun 18 6:00p-7:25p 7 $48

Beginning French 2

This class is ideal for students who have completed Beginning French or have basic knowledge of the French language. Learning objectives include: basic conversation, reading, listening and writing skills. Students will also learn regular verbs ending in "er" and "ir" as well as some irregular verbs. Present, past and future tenses, basic negations, questions and adjective usage are also part of the class.

Recommended text: Complete Guide to Conjugating 12000 French Verbs (English Edition – hardcover) by Bescherelle, and a basic French /English dictionary.

Instructor: J. Kigin Course# 4003-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M Jun 18 7:30p-9:00p 7 $48 To register online for most Community Education classes, visit: www.commed.spps.org

French for Fun and Travel

Intermediate French

The primary objective of this course is to help students further develop proficiency in communicating in French.

Students will learn reflexive verbs, the present perfect, the preterit, comparatifs and superlatifs. Main conversation topics include daily routine, telling time, leisure activities and more. Required text: Le Petit Prince (French Edition)

by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Recommended text: Complete Guide to Conjugating 12000 French Verbs (English Edition – hardcover) by Bescherelle, and a basic French/English dictionary.

Instructor: J.Kigin Course# 4004-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Tu Jun 19 6:00p-7:25p 7 $48

Intermediate French 2

This class is intended for students who have completed beginning- or intermediate-level classes. The primary objective of this course is to help students further develop proficiency in communicating in French. Students will review and learn new vocabulary and develop their grammar structures. Oral expression is a big part of this class; students will use all they know to make this class as lively as a French café. Required text: Les Vacances du Petit Nicolas (French Edition) by Sempé-Goscinny. Recommended text: Complete Guide to Conjugating 12000 French Verbs (English Edition – hardcover) by Bescherelle, and a basic French/English dictionary.

Instructor: J. Kigin Course# 4005-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Tu Jun 19 7:30p-9:00p 7 $48

Bienvenue et bon voyage! Are you traveling to a Frenchspeaking country soon? Would you like to feel confident about your language skills as you check into your hotel, ask directions, shop and dine? You will learn and practice the basics of travel French in a fun and supportive environment.

Handouts and travel tips provided.

Instructor: P. Teefy Course# 4175-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu/Th Jun 19 7:30p-9:00p 4 $30

Beginning Japanese

Ideal for first-time students, this class will focus on basic conversation and expressions and will include an introduction to some aspects of Japanese culture.

Instructor: T. Shimano Course# 4340-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 6:00p-7:25p 7 $48

Intermediate Japanese

Students will concentrate on the use of verbs. Knowledge of the Japanese scripts hiragana and katakana is helpful but not required.

Instructor: T. Shimano Course# 4341-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 7:30p-9:00p 7 $48

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Advanced Japanese

This class is for students who have completed Intermediate Japanese.

Instructor: T. Shimano Course# 4342-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Th Jun 21 6:00p-7:30p 7 $48

Beginning Conversational Spanish

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Bienvenidos. This class contains an introduction to Spanish through vocabulary, pronunciation, verb tenses and helpful expressions. Activities include speaking, reading and listening. Required text: Spanish Verb Tenses by Dorothy Deveny Richmond. No class July 4.

Instructor: R. Arroyo Course# 4362-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 20 6:00p-7:25p 7 $48

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Intermediate Conversational Spanish

The Path to Getting Published

Spanish for Fun and Travel

Publish Your Own Book

This class is for those who have taken some Spanish and would like to increase their speaking ability. Required text: Spanish Verb Tenses by Dorothy Deveny Richmond. No class July 4.

Instructor: R. Arroyo Course# 4363-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 20 7:30p-9:00p 7 $48

In this two-week crash course, you will learn some of the most important words and phrases that you'll need on your next vacation to a Spanish-speaking destination. Need to find the restroom? Care to order yourself a beverage? This fun and resourceful class will get you prepared. Handouts and travel tips provided.

Instructor: P. Teefy Course# 4175-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu/Th Jun 19 6:00p-7:25p 4 $30

Writing

From manuscripts and publishing houses to the "dos and don'ts" of using an agent and everything in between, learn the steps to become a published author! A supply fee of $3 is payable to the instructor.

Instructor: P. Kester Course# 4410-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR M Jul 16 6:00p-8:00p 3 $35

Congratulations, you've written a book. Now what? Learn about every stage of the publishing process: creating, publishing, distributing, promoting/marketing and selling your book, combining both traditional and cutting-edge strategies. Every participant receives an extensive resource packet: worksheets to help you plan, organize and publish your book and a list of the best books, blogs, websites and tips to make the publishing route easier.

Instructor: S. Smith Course# 4520-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS W Jun 20 6:30p-8:30p 1 $25

The Power of Story

Storytelling is a powerful tool for getting a point across, teaching, engaging others and general entertainment. Hearing the right story at the right time can be life changing. Everyone has a story to tell and the exercises in this class will help you tell yours.

Instructor: S. Smith-Grier Course# 4405-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 6:00p-8:00p 2 $25

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The ebook market is exploding! It is predicted that ebook sales will outsell traditional books by 2016. Ebooks provide a format that makes it easier and more profitable for authors to successfully publish their work and make it visible to a worldwide audience. Topics include royalty rates, costs, processes, formats, promotion, sales, and the latest in e-reader devices, software and technology.

Instructor: S. Smith Course# 4510-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M Jun 25 6:30p-8:30p 1 $25

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Phone: 651-744-5557 Mail: C.E. South Office Humboldt Secondary School 30 E. Baker St. St. Paul, MN 55107 Additional registration information on page 78.

Beauty Products from Your Pantry

Save big money making your own moisturizing exfoliate body and facial scrubs and other beauty aids from natural and common household items found in your kitchen's pantry and refrigerator. Ideal for dry skin and cosmetic allergy sufferers.

Great for gifts, too! A supply fee of $10 is payable to the instructor.

Instructor: J. Wingfield Course# 5662-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Sa Jun 23 10:30a-11:30a 1 $18

Forgiveness – One Step at a Time

Explore the meaning of forgiveness while creating a framework for personal growth in defining what forgiveness means to you. Leave with a work plan of tools that support the journey to understanding, embracing and extending forgiveness, one step at a time.

Instructor: J. Jerabek Course# 4679-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR M Jul 23 6:00p-9:00p 1 $29

Get to Know Your Muslim Neighbor

In an increasingly multicultural society, this informative course brings to the community a window into their Muslim neighbors' culture, practices and beliefs. You will be introduced to basic terminology, demographics, differences between religion and culture and more.

Instructor: Islamic Resource Group Course# 4680-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR W Jun 27 7:00p-9:00p 1 $12

Israel and the Middle East – The Challenge of Peace

This lecture/discussion is a multimedia program on the topic of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Framed in history and geography, this course will give background facts as well as consider modern events. This course will consider important questions, such as: Why is peace so elusive? Is a just resolution possible? Gain context for understanding a story that is never far from the headlines. A question-and-answer session will follow the program. This discussion represents the Jewish Community Relations Council's perspective on this topic. We welcome all to participate in this dialogue.

Instructor: S. Abrams Course# 4850-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 26 6:30p-8:30p 1 $10

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Judaism 101

Have you ever wondered what makes a kosher pickle kosher? Or why Hanukkah sometimes falls on Christmas, but sometimes doesn't? Learn this and much more. Questions are encouraged.

Instructor: S. Abrams Course# 4855-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 6:30p-8:30p 1 $10

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Phone: 651-744-5557 Mail: C.E. South Office Humboldt Secondary School 30 E. Baker St. St. Paul, MN 55107 Additional registration information on page 78.

American Sign Language for Babies

In this one-day workshop for adults, learn 38 basic signs to use at breakfast and bath time. Research shows teaching an infant sign language will help baby communicate wants and needs, will facilitate speech and may even raise your child's IQ. Learn the signs and build your sign language skills. This class is for parents expecting a baby, new parents, grandparents and caregivers working with non-verbal children of any age. The Mom's Choice Award-winning book, Come Sign With Us, by instructor Marsha Peterson, may be purchased at class for $25. Learn more at www.talkingwithbaby.com.

Instructor: M. Peterson Course# 21-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Sa Jun 30 9:00a-11:00a 1 $23

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Learn about one of the greatest and most advanced ancient civilizations: the Aztec-Mexica culture. Students will learn traditional dance, drum techniques and Aztec-Mexica culture passed down from generation to generation. All ages welcome. Monday evening class is Drum Circle only; Wednesday class also includes dance.

Instructor: Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli Course# 3942-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Homecroft M Jun 18 6:00p-7:00p 8 Free Course# 3942-SuHB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jun 20 6:00p-7:30p 7 Free • No class July 4.

Childbirth Preparation

This class is a more in-depth version of American Sign Language for Babies, structured for both caregivers and children to attend. Sign Language will be introduced by reading stories about everyday events. Because we will be sitting on the floor, please bring a blanket or bumbo seat for your child. Fee is per family. The Mom's Choice Awardwinning book, Come Sign With Us, by instructor Marsha Peterson, may be purchased at class for $25.

Instructor: M. Peterson Course# 16-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Sa Jul 14 9:00a-10:00a 3 $75

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Want to maximize your chances for a pleasant, healthy birth?

Join other prospective parents for comprehensive information that will empower you to prepare for a powerful, joyful birth experience that's right for your family. The course fee includes a partner of your choice who will also be at the birth.

Instructor: D. McCleery Course# 15-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Sa Jun 23 8:30a-11:30a 6 $75

Childhood Sensory Issues

There is a lot of buzz about children having "sensory challenges" these days and it can be very confusing for parents and caregivers. This class will explore what is simply normal adjustment for children as they learn to recognize and utilize their five senses and present some signs that your child may need further support in processing his/her world. This class is not meant to diagnose, but offers support in sorting through sensory issues in parenting literature today.

Instructor: J. Jerabek Course# 20-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Tu Jun 19 6:00p-9:00p 1 $29

To register online for most Community Education classes, visit: www.commed.spps.org

Crafty Diva Dollhouse

Adults and children, ages 8 and up. This fun, interactive class is designed to nurture our creative side with a project that can be done alone or as a family. No previous art training or experience necessary. We will build a “Dream House”themed room, scaled for 11.5” dolls. All materials are provided. The course fee of $35 includes one adult and up to two children. A supply fee of $20 per one adult and up to two children is payable to the instructor. Online registration not available; call 651-744-5557 to register.

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Ending Temper Tantrums

Uncover what leads to temper tantrums and explore a stepby-step method developed by nanny and parenting expert Jill Jerabek for calming and ending tantrums forever.

Instructor: J. Jerabek Course# 13-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS Tu Jul 17 6:00p-9:00p 1 $29

Infant Massage – Birth to 6 Months

Relax, unwind and learn to communicate with your infant through touch while nurturing their growth and development.

Massage promotes better sleep, helps digestion, relieves colic, boosts the immune system, enhances neurologic development and muscle control, and improves skin condition and body awareness. Bring a pillow and baby blanket for “nesting”, extra diapers, wipes, and snacks of your choice. Unscented organic massage oil will be provided. A supply fee of $15 is payable to the instructor.

Instructor: S. Burnett Course# 19-SuHA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS W Jul 11 6:30p-8:00p 4 $45

for people ages 2–102

Prenatal Water Exercise See Aquatics, pages 39, 41.

Family Programs

” Overnights ” Birthday Parties ” Home School Classes ” Family Classes ” Camps ” School & Group Programs ” Garden Club Programs ” Scout Programs ” Teacher Workshops ” Group Tours ” Adult Classes

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When families are more involved, children do better in school!

¡Cuándo las familias se envuelven en la escuela, los niños hacen mejor en ella!

Markay qoysaska aad isugu howlaan kana warqabaan, caruurtu way ku fiicnaadaan dugsiga!

Thaum tsev neeg koomtes, me nyuam kawm ntawv tau zoo tshaj!

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

Parent and early childhood education for families with children ages birth to kindergarten. ECFE provides quality classes and family activities that support parents as their children’s first and most important teachers.

The standard ECFE model has 3 components: Family time (parents & children together), parent’s time and children’s time. A variety of classes are offered mornings, afternoons and evenings, including mixed ages (birth to 5), age specific (infants and toddlers) and culturally specific. Family literacy and home visiting are also part of the program. Fees are based on ability to pay. No one is turned away. Limited transportation is provided as needed.

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Pre-Kindergarten Program

Preparing four-year-old children for school success.

Children need to be four by September 1 and live in Saint Paul. Most schools have admission priorities to serve children who are English Language Learners, qualify for free or reduced meals, or receive Early Childhood Special Education services. Classes are 5 days per week, 2.5 to 3 hours in the morning or afternoon. Parent education and support is available during this year-long transition to kindergarten. Transportation is provided where available. To apply for the program, call the Student Placement Center. In addition to the Pre-Kindergarten Program, J.J. Hill, Nokomis and Crossroads Montessori offer programming for four-year-olds.

For more information, call 651-632-3760 or visit www.prek.spps.org

Discovery Club

Year-round out-of-school-time child care for children enrolled in pre-K through 6th grade.

During Discovery Club time children participate in a wide variety of fun, engaging enrichment activities that provide them with hands-on opportunities to practice academic, social and physical skills. Children are supervised by educated, experienced adults who genuinely care about children. The program is fee-based; financial assistance is available to qualifying families.

Sites are open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; the Summer program is open June 13 August 17. Children must be enrolled in one of the Discovery Club host schools before enrolling in Discovery Club.

For more information, call 651-632-3793 or visit www.discoveryclub.spps.org

Registration

Phone: 651-744-3072 Mail: C.E. East Office Harding Senior High School 1540 E. Sixth St. St. Paul, MN 55106 Additional registration information on page 78.

Punch Cards:

Punch cards must be purchased to participate in Cards, Clubs, and select senior activities that are continuous.

The fee for the punch card is $10 for 10 sessions and is good for one year from the date of purchase.

Cards 500

Join us for a friendly game of 500 cards. You are welcome to bring a friend, but no partner necessary. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Course# 3171-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec Th Jun 7 1:00p-4:00p cont punch card

Hand and Foot

Hand and Foot is a North American game related to Canasta.

Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Course# 3170-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec W Jun 6 12:30p-3:00p cont punch card

Cribbage

= Daytime/senior-friendly class

Clubs Book Club

Do you enjoy reading and would like to discuss the books you read? Join a book club to discuss the chosen book of the month that will be selected by the group. Meets the fourth Monday of each month.

Course# 3174-SuSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rice Street Library M Jun 25 12:45p-2:15p cont punch card Course# 3174-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Sun Ray Library M Jun 25 1:00p-2:30p cont punch card

Knit and Crochet Club

Knit and crochet with us. Share patterns and learn new ideas.

Beginners are welcome.

Course# 3097-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Oxford Tu Jun 5 9:30a-12:00p cont punch Community Center card • No club in July.

Course# 3097-SuSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec Tu Jun 5 11:00a-1:00p cont punch card

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This is for those who already know how to play and would like to get together for a few games. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Course# 3173-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec Th Jun 7 1:00p-3:00p cont punch card

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Additional daytime classes are offered throughout other sections of the catalog.

Look for the sunshine icon!

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Driver Safety 8-Hour

Driver Improvement/Driver Safety Driver Improvement Program 8-Hour

This class will explore changes in traffic laws, the latest vehicle technology, and provide you with easy-to-use defensive driving tips. In addition, we will explore traffic safety and accident prevention. Completion of this course allows for a 10% reduction on automobile insurance premiums in Minnesota for ages 55 and over. Bring a snack/beverage if you wish.

Instructor: Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center Course# 5625-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rice Street Library Tu/W 12:30p-4:30p 2 $24

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Driver Improvement Program Refresher

Adult Programs

This 4-hour refresher course is for those who have completed the 8-hour Driver Improvement Program and need to be recertified. Bring a snack/beverage if you wish.

Instructor: Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center Course# 5626-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee MN Dept. of Health, W Jun 13 12:00p-4:00p 1 $20 1645 Energy Park Drive, 55108 Course# 5626-SuSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Cherokee Park United M Jul 23 4:30p-8:30p 1 $20 Church, 371 Baker St., 55107 Course# 5626-SuSC Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee MN Dept of Health, W Aug 29 9:00a-1:00p 1 $20 1645 Energy Park Drive, 55108

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This 8-hour course is intended to improve the driving skills of motorists 55-years-of-age and older. Completion of this course will produce lower insurance rates. Bring a snack/ beverage if you wish.

Instructor: AARP Driver Safety Program Course# 5627-SSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec Tu/W Jun 5/6 12:00p-4:00p 2 $18 Course# 5627-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec W Sep 26 12:00p-4:00p 2 $18

Driver Safety Refresher

This course is for those who have already completed the 8-hour Driver Safety course and need to be re-certified.

Certificates will be issued to those completing the course.

Bring a snack/beverage if you wish.

Instructor: AARP Driver Safety Program Course# 5628-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec Tu Jul 17 12:00p-4:00p 1 $18 Course# 5628-SuSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec Tu Aug 7 12:00p-4:00p 1 $18 Course# 5628-SuSC Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee First Lutheran Church, Tu Aug 21 12:00p-4:00p 1 $18 463 Maria Ave., 55106 Course# 5628-SuSD Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec Tu Sep 11 12:00p-4:00p 1 $18

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Fitness EnhanceFitness

EnhanceFitness sessions feature exercise techniques for older adults, including strength training and cardiovascular conditioning. Participants work at their own pace and receive personal attention from a trained instructor. We encourage you to participate two days a week. UCare for Seniors may attend at no charge. No class the week of July 4.

Instructor: J. Campbell Course# 5150-SuSB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec Tu/Th Jun 26 9:00a-10:00a 20 $55 Course# 5150-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec Tu/Th Jun 26 1 0:15a-11:15a 20 $55

Health Blood Pressure Checks

The first Thursday of each month. Sponsored by ConwayBattle Creek Living at Home Block Nurse Program. No appointment needed.

Course# 5570-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Conway Rec Th Jun 7 11:30a-12:45p cont Free

This clinic will help you with your personal foot care. The first and fourth Tuesday of each month. Fee is $24 per halfhour. Appointments are taken through Conway-Battle Creek Living at Home Block Nurse Program at 651-793-8190.

Course# 5672-SuSA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Conway Rec Tu Jun 5 9:30a-12:30p cont

Minnesota Summer Picnic, Cruise, Entertainment and Music

Tuesday, June 12 Course# 8500-SuSA Once again, Community Education Senior Program and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation’s Recreation for Adults 50+ Program will be teaming up for a summer day on Harriet Island. The day will include food, entertainment, prizes, and fun for all! (Harriet Island is located at Plato Blvd. and Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd.)

Schedule: 11:00a-1:30p – Picnic and entertainment 2:00p-3:30p – Cruise Fee Options: $17 – Lunch and entertainment only $34 – Lunch, entertainment and cruise $40 – All of the above with van transportation from the sites listed below: Conway Recreation Center, 2090 Conway St. Edgcumbe Recreation Center, 320 S. Griggs St. North Dale Recreation Center, 1414 N. St. Albans St. Pioneer Press Building, 345 Cedar St. To register, call the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation’s Recreation for Adults 50+ Program at 651-266-6447.

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KEYSTONE COMMUNITY SERVICES SENIOR PROGRAM & OLDER ADULTS Merriam Park Community Center

This is a year-round senior program that provides health & exercise programs, volunteer opportunities, social and active programming and Meals On Wheels.

Health Education Fitness Classes Light Weights, Walking & Exercise Foot Care Qigong II & Specialty Classes on anxiety, forgiveness & weight Krafters 8-Hour Defensive Driving Classes Driver Refresher Classes Line Dance Flu Shots Health Fair Blood Pressure Day Trips Parties & Potlucks T’ai Chi Chih Adult 55+ Card Playing

Senior Programs

Saint Paul Community Education Senior Program, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and other These programs and activities are collaborating organizations are advertised in our Senior Hi-Lites which working together to serve seniors, we send out five times per year. retirees and adults over 50 across Programs are held at Saint Paul.

Merriam Park Community Center Weekly Programming sites include: 2000 St. Anthony Ave., • Tuesday through Thursday at St. Paul, MN. ProgrAms & services Conway Recreation Center • Tuesdays at Wellstone Center For more information or if you would likeWest to receive the 7th Community Center’s • Wednesdays at Oxford Community Senior Hi-Lites, call 651-645-7424 or visit www.keystonecommunityservices.org.

Senior Services Program Center Enriching Lives for more than 30 years Activities include cards and games, exercise classes, art and craft classes, cooking classes, driver safety/ improvement classes, computer classes, health screening, social clubs and events, tours and much more!

Call 651-744-3072 to register or for more details!

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Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers classes/activities for Adults 50+.

For more information, call 651-266-6447.

To register or for more information, call the C.E. East Office at 651-744-3072.

Registration Information • Begins Monday, May 7, at 9:00 a.m.

• Phone registration only and continues until tours are full: 651-744-3072.

• Payment by credit card is preferred with registration.

• Payment by check is accepted if received within ten days of registration.

• No senior discount.

Make payment to: ISD# 625, write the trip number(s) on the noteline, and mail to: C.E. East Office Harding Senior High School 1540 East Sixth St. St. Paul, MN 55106 Pick-up Sites (vary by tour) Bridge View School, 360 Colborne St. Conway Recreation Center, 2090 Conway St. Oxford Community Center, 270 N. Lexington Pkwy.

Minnesota Twins vs.

Chicago White Sox at Target Field

Day Trips: • 25% of fee is due at time of registration.

• Balance is due three weeks prior to trip.

• Refunds minus a $5 processing fee will only be issued up to 15 business days prior to a scheduled day trip.

NO refunds will be issued less than 15 business days for a day trip.

NO refunds will be issued for individual cancellations due to inclement weather.

Overnight Trips: • 25% of fee is due at time of registration.

• Balance is due six weeks prior to trip.

• Refunds minus a $5 processing fee will only be issued up to 30 business days (six weeks) prior to a scheduled overnight trip.

NO refunds will be issued less than 30 business days (six weeks) prior to a scheduled overnight trip.

Any trip canceled by Community Education will be fully refunded.

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Thursday, August 30 Course# 8017-SuSB Cheer on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field for an afternoon game against the Seattle Mariners.

Guide: Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Fee: $45. Fee includes Skyline Deck seating, school bus transportation and guide.

• Registration for this tour is required by August 6.

To register for this tour, call the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation’s Recreation for Adults 50+ Program at 651-266-6447.

Pick-up Times and Sites: 11:00 a.m.

Conway Recreation Center, 2090 Conway St. 11:20 a.m.

Oxford Community Center, 270 N. Lexington Pkwy. (Please park on the east side of parking lot away from the building.)

4:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 26 Course# 8017-SuSA Cheer on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field for an evening game against the Chicago White Sox. Guide: S. Mansee Fee: $40. Fee includes Field Terrace seating on the first base side, school bus transportation and guide.

• Registration for this tour is required by June 4.

To register for this tour, call the C.E. Senior Program at 651-744-3072.

Pick-up Times and Sites: 5:15 p.m.

Conway Recreation Center, 2090 Conway St. 5:40 p.m.

Oxford Community Center, 270 N. Lexington Pkwy. (Please park on the east side of parking lot away from the building.)

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Cemetery Walking Tour

Wednesdays: July 11, 18 and 25 Course# 8001-SuEA A three-evening walking tour of some of the finest of Saint Paul’s wonderful cemeteries. Learn about the history of the City and also its sociology. Wear comfortable shoes. You must have your own transportation between cemeteries.

Guide: M.B. Hummel Fee: $27.

Meet Time and Site: 6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, July 12 Course# 8032-SuSA Be a “Human on a Stick”! Experience the history and architecture of Minneapolis, from the riverfront to the Sculpture Garden, without breaking a sweat. Let the Segway do the work as you cover several miles accompanied by a professional guide. Our excursion will have us stopping at different points of interest, including: Target Field, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Walker Art Center, Loring Park, and Nicollet Mall to name a few. Participants will receive training before embarking on the tour, and are required to wear a helmet and be over 18 years of age. Each Segway is limited to 280 pounds.

Bring a bag lunch to eat along the river or plan to visit a local restaurant on your own after the tour.

Guide: S. Mansee Fee: $95. Fee includes tour, school bus transportation and guide.

• Registration for this tour is required by June 27.

Pick-up Times and Sites: 8:15 a.m.

Conway Recreation Center, 2090 Conway St. 8:40 a.m.

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Experience Faribault

Friday, August 3 Course# 8052-SuSA Faribault offers a one-of-a-kind experience with several unique opportunities. We will start at the "The Cheese Cave", where Faribault Dairy makes award-winning bleu and gorgonzola cheese. How about a stop at the home of the TiltA-Whirl? The Paradise Center for the Arts, a restored theatre with Hollywood genre architecture, art gallery, art studios and more, is a source of community pride. No tour is complete without a stop at the Faribault Woolen Mill. We will round out the day for lunch at the Depot Bar and Grill, a renovated historic train depot. Come along with us as we see what makes Faribault a special place to live and visit.

Guide: S. Mansee Fee: $58. Fee includes coffee & roll stop, lunch, admissions, motorcoach transportation and guide.

• Registration for this tour is required by July 11.

Pick-up Times and Sites: 7:30 a.m.

Conway Recreation Center, 2090 Conway St. 7:50 a.m.

Oxford Community Center, 270 N. Lexington Pkwy. (Please park on the east side of parking lot away from the building.)

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Ely, Minnesota North Tour

Tuesday-Thursday, August 14-16 Course# 8051-SSA Venture into the scenic north woods of Minnesota to Ely. Stay at the Grand Ely Lodge, located on beautiful Shagawa Lake.

Tour the International Wolf Center, featuring the resident wolf pack, and the North American Bear Center, which gained worldwide attention when a webcam was installed in the den of a wild bear named Lily. Visit the Dorothy Molter Museum, a memorial to the legendary last resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Grand Ely Lodge also offers complimentary use of canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, bikes, walking trails and fishing gear to enjoy at your own pace. You will have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the amenities of the lodge, or do some shopping!

Guide: S. Mansee Fee: Single $689; Double $471.

Fee includes two nights lodging, five meals, admissions, luggage handling for one suitcase, travel insurance, motorcoach transportation and guide.

• Registration for this tour is required by May 23.

Pick-up Times and Sites: 7:00 a.m.

Bridge View School, 360 Colborne St. 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 16 Approximate Return Time

Gold Rush Days – Oronoco, Minnesota

Friday, August 17 Course# 8053-SuSA Catch the Fever – Gold Rush Fever! The Gold Rush Days Antique Show & Flea Market was rated as one of the nation's top 12 shows to attend in 2010 by Country Living Magazine.

Travel by motorcoach to this premiere show to look for treasures, have a pancake breakfast, maybe stop by the Fire Hall for some lunch, or cool off in the air-conditioned community center. We will be heartily welcomed as we help this hometown celebrate its 40th anniversary of Gold Rush Days.

Guide: S. Mansee Fee: $30. Fee includes motorcoach transportation and guide.

• Registration for this tour is required by August 8.

Pick-up Times and Sites: 8:00 a.m.

Conway Recreation Center, 2090 Conway St. 8:20 a.m.

Oxford Community Center, 270 N. Lexington Pkwy. (Please park on the east side of parking lot away from the building.)

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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Wednesday-Monday, October 3-8 Course# 8045-SSA Come along with us as we travel through the Rocky Mountains on into New Mexico's Land of Enchantment and the International Balloon Festival. We will fly into Denver and travel by deluxe motorcoach along the Front Range to Colorado Springs where we will visit Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods. Thursday afternoon we will continue our trip via Santa Fe, known as The City of the Holy Faith and the oldest and highest capital city in the country. We will enjoy a narrated tour aboard an open-air tram. Here at the end of the famed Santa Fe Trail is the Palace of the Governors and the Historic Plaza. Santa Fe is the second largest art market in the world after Paris and boasts many museums and galleries. Friday we're off to Albuquerque, sure to be the highlight of our trip. Saturday morning our spirits will soar as we attend the International Balloon Festival and witness wave after wave of these silent, colorful airships lift off into the early morning sky. See as many as 500 beautiful balloons at once posing aloft for the most photographed event in the world. Spend the morning amidst the activities and sights at the Fiesta Field. Then in the evening, witness the sight of hundreds of tethered balloons lit from within like giant holiday ornaments! Balloon Glow is perhaps the most spectacular single moment in all of Balloon Fiesta. This is followed by New Mexico's most spectacular fireworks display! Surely a tour to remember! A complete itinerary can be found at www.landmark-tours.com/spps.

Transportation to and from the airport is on your own.

Flight times to be determined.

Guides: S. Mansee and Landmark Tours Fee: Single $2195; Double $1795; Triple $1655.

Fee includes five nights lodging, air fare, eight meals, all included attractions, deluxe motorcoach transportation and guide. • Registration for this tour is required by August 15.

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Wednesday, June 20 Course# 6115-SuSA Up, up and away! The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico (October 3-8) is world famous. The excitement is building; get on-board! Be informed about the daily itinerary, get questions answered, and register. This tour is planned in partnership with Landmark Tours, a local operator (www.landmark-tours. com). Preregistration is appreciated, but not required.

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All pools Phone: 651-744-5094 will be Mail: Aquatics Office closed: Central Senior High School July 4, 5, 275 N. Lexington Pkwy.

August St. Paul, MN 55104 14 Additional registration information on page 78.

Lessons for tweens and teens, ages 11-14, with little or no previous swimming experience. (Similar to American Red Cross Levels 2 and 3.)

Competitive Swim Camp

Parents/guardians/participants must complete and sign the Emergency Contact Form and Waiver on the first day of class in order to participate in C.E. Aquatics.

Swimmers concentrate on swimming with more ease, efficiency, and power over greater distances with an emphasis on training techniques. Work on starts, turns, streamlining, and stroke drills. Swimmers must have Level 4 swimming skills or higher.

Summer Evening Session Dates

Water Games Camp

Learn about and have fun playing different games in the pool including water polo, sharks and minnows, and underwater hockey. Swimmers must have Level 4 swimming skills or higher.

June 11 – July 30 June 12 – July 31 June 13 – August 8 • No class July 4 June 14 – August 9 • No class July 5

Adult Beginning

Learn the basic strokes and proper breathing techniques.

(Similar to American Red Cross Levels 1-3.)

Adult Intermediate – Stroke Development

Summer Daytime Session Dates

Daytime classes meet Monday through Thursday for two weeks, unless otherwise noted.

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• Make-up classes are not available when students are unable to attend their scheduled class.

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For children ages 2-4 with a parent in the water. Learn water adjustment skills and have fun in the water. Child must wear plastic pants or swim diapers in the pool. No disposable diapers allowed.

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Swimmers work to improve front and back crawl and increase endurance. Focus will be on technique and stroke refinement. Swimmers will also be introduced to breaststroke and butterfly. Swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards (two lengths of the pool) without stopping.

Adult Intermediate – Endurance

Swimmers work on coordination and refinement of all strokes and increase their distances. Swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards (four lengths of the pool) without stopping.

Adult Advanced

Work on all strokes but emphasis will be on endurance and distance swimming (great for triathlon training). Swimmers must be able to swim 500 yards (20 lengths of the pool) without stopping.

Water Safety Aide (WSA) Training

Teach children and adults how to swim. Learn how to assist American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors in teaching swim lessons. Must demonstrate a strong sense of maturity and responsibility throughout the course and be competent swimmers. Candidates, 14 years and older, must possess Level 4 swimming skills or higher and pass a skills pre-test conducted on the first day. Participants unable to pass the skills pre-test will be refunded the course fee minus a $15 processing fee. After successful completion of the course, students are qualified to apply for employment.

Water Safety Aide (WSA) – Volunteer Training

Learn how to assist American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors in teaching swim lessons. Must demonstrate a strong sense of maturity and responsibility throughout the

To register online for most Community Education classes, visit: www.commed.spps.org

Lifeguard Training

Become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding for pools, First Aid, CPR and AED. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. Students must be 15 years or older by the last day of class and be able to pass a skills pre-test.

Participants who do not pass the pre-test will be issued a refund minus a $15 processing fee and will not be able to continue in the course. Certification will be issued after successful completion of written exams and skill tests; if participants do not pass the course, neither certification nor refund will be issued.

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For children 5 years and older. Learn basic personal water safety information and skills to help participants feel comfortable in the water. Included are supported floats, glides, and combined strokes on front and back.

Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills

Swimmers must be comfortable in the water and have completed Level 1 or have equivalent skills. Included are water safety skills and unsupported floats, glides, and combined strokes on front and back.

Level 3 – Stroke Development

Swimmers build on front and back crawl and are introduced to deep water skills. Included are water safety skills, survival floats, treading water, kneeling dives, dolphin kick, scissors kick, and elementary backstroke.

Level 4 – Stroke Improvement

Swimmers work to improve front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke, and increase endurance. Included are water safety skills, open turns, standing dives, breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke.

Swimmers work on coordination and refinement of all strokes (front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke) and increase their distances.

Included are water safety skills, shallow-angle dives, surface dives, sculling, and flip turns.

Level 6 – Personal Water Safety

Aqua Zumba

(Ladder entry/exit only) Aqua Zumba takes dance fitness into the swimming pool!

Get ready for an aquatics workout that will rock you to your core! This is a total-body workout with the added comfort and resistance of water. Water shoes are recommended.

Prenatal Water Exercise

(Ladder entry/exit only) Help alleviate pain and reduce stress and fatigue while strengthening postural muscles and building endurance in preparation for labor and delivery. Recommended for women at least 12 weeks pregnant. Doctor's approval required.

Swimnastics

This healthful and relaxing activity includes exercises for stretching, agility and a light aerobic workout that is done in shallow water.

Water Pilates

(Ladder entry/exit only) Combine Pilates and water aerobic movements in shoulderdepth water to strengthen abdominals and core muscles.

Water Walking

Experience a full range of functional walking-through-water exercises to encourage core stability, balance, and preventing falls.

Water Workout

(Ladder entry/exit only) Tone up your body and improve cardiovascular fitness while having fun exercising in the water to music. Toning will be emphasized.

Water Yoga

Discover ways to increase your coordination, flexibility and muscular endurance with innovative “yoga-like” moves in the water.

Synchronized Swimming St. Paul Stars

This is a nationally-ranked program, coached by conscientious and hard-working coaches. You will learn swim skills which include dance and acrobatic movements accomplished on the surface and underwater. Participation in this activity requires a placement tryout and acceptance to a team level of your ability.

For more information about the program and fees, call Vicky Knutsen at 651-470-3223, or visit their website at www.spssynchro.us.

Aquatics

Swimmers work to refine strokes so they can swim with more ease, efficiency, and power over greater distances. Included are water safety skills, turns for all strokes, surface dives, survival swimming, and self-rescue techniques while clothed.

(Ladder entry/exit only) Combine the basics of swimming, synchronized swimming, water polo, and deep water vertical exercises into a super calorie-burning workout. Participants must be able to tread water vertically in deep water with no floatation device.

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Level 3 – Stroke Development

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Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2102-SuAA Central HS M Jun 11 8:00p-8:50p

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Adult Advanced

Instructor: D. Boeyink Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2207-SuAA Central HS M Jun 11 5:00p-5:50p

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Ses Fee 8 $61 Ses Fee 8 $61

Ses Fee 8 $49

Prenatal Water Exercise

Instructor: D. Boeyink Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2208-SuAA Central HS M Jun 11 6:00p-6:50p

Ses Fee 8 $49

Water Pilates

Instructor: D. Boeyink Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2201-SuAA Central HS Tu Jun 12 5:30p-6:20p

Water Workout

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2200-SuAA Central HS M Jun 11 5:00p-5:50p

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M-Th Jul 9 10:00a-10:50a

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M-Th Jun 11 9:00a-9:50a

Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Location Course# 2008-SuAD Central HS Course# 2008-SuAE Central HS Course# 2008-SuAA Central HS Course# 2008-SuAH Central HS Course# 2008-SuAI Central HS

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Water Safety Aide (WSA) Training Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2300-SuAA Central HS M-Th Jul 9 8:30a-1:30p

Water Safety Aide (WSA) – Volunteer Training

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2309-SuAA Central HS Tu Aug 28 9:00a-2:00p Course# 2309-SuAB Central HS Sa Sep 8 9:00a-2:00p

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Saint Paul Public Schools www.spps.org Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education www.commed.spps.org

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2000-SuAC Como Elem W Jun 13 6:00p-6:25p • No class July 4.

Course# 2000-SuAD Como Elem W Jun 13 6:30p-6:55p • No class July 4.

Course# 2000-SuAE Como Elem Th Jun 14 5:30p-5:55p • No class July 5.

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Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2001-SuAD Como Elem W Jun 13 6:00p-6:25p • No class July 4.

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Course# 2001-SuAG Como Elem Th Jun 14 6:30p-6:55p • No class July 5.

Course# 2001-SuAH Como Elem Th Jun 14 7:00p-7:25p • No class July 5.

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Course# 2003-SuAD Como Elem W Jun 13 7:00p-7:25p • No class July 4.

Course# 2003-SuAE Como Elem Th Jun 14 6:00p-6:25p • No class July 5.

Course# 2003-SuAF Como Elem Th Jun 14 6:30p-6:55p • No class July 5.

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Course# 2004-SuAD Como Elem Th Jun 14 7:30p-8:20p • No class July 5.

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Water Walking

Ses Fee 8 $49

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 2005-SuAK Harding HS M-Th Jul 23 10:00a-10:50a 8 $63 Course# 2005-SuAL Harding HS M-Th Jul 23 12:00p-12:50p 8 $63

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Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 2006-SuAK Harding HS M-Th Jul 23 10:00a-10:50a 8 $63 Course# 2006-SuAL Harding HS M-Th Jul 23 12:00p-12:50p 8 $63

Level 4 – Stroke Improvement

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 2007-SuAK Harding HS M-Th Jul 23 9:00a-9:50a 8 $63 Course# 2007-SuAL Harding HS M-Th Jul 23 11:00a-11:50a 8 $63

Level 5 – Stroke Refinement

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 2008-SuAJ Harding HS M-Th Jul 23 9:00a-9:50a 8 $63 Course# 2008-SuAK Harding HS M-Th Jul 23 11:00a-11:50a 8 $63

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Level 3 – Stroke Development

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2006-SuAC Johnson HS Th Jun 14 6:30p-7:20p • No class July 5.

Level 4 – Stroke Improvement

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2007-SuAC Johnson HS Th Jun 14 7:30p-8:20p • No class July 5.

Level 5 – Stroke Refinement

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2008-SuAB Johnson HS Th Jun 14 7:30p-8:20p • No class July 5.

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Course# 2004-SuAI WTSS M-F Jun 25 9:00a-9:50a 7 $58 • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2004-SuAJ WTSS M-F Jun 25 11:00a-11:50a 7 $58 • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2004-SuAF WTSS M-Th Aug 13 6:30p-7:20p 7 $58 • No class Aug. 14.

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Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2005-SuAB WTSS W Jun 13 5:30p-6:20p • No class July 4.

Course# 2005-SuAG WTSS M-F Jun 25 10:00a-10:50a • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2005-SuAH WTSS M-F Jun 25 12:00p-12:50p • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2005-SuAD WTSS M-Th Aug 13 6:30p-7:20p • No class Aug.14.

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Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2006-SuAB WTSS W Jun 13 5:30p-6:20p • No class July 4.

Course# 2006-SuAG WTSS M-F Jun 25 10:00a-10:50a • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2006-SuAH WTSS M-F Jun 25 12:00p-12:50p • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2006-SuAD WTSS M-Th Aug 13 6:30p-7:20p • No class Aug. 14.

Ses Fee 8 $63

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Level 4 – Stroke Improvement

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 2007-SuAB WTSS W Jun 13 6:30p-7:20p 8 $63 • No class July 4.

Course# 2007-SuAG WTSS M-F Jun 25 9:00a-9:50a 7 $58 • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2007-SuAH WTSS M-F Jun 25 11:00a-11:50a 7 $58 • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2007-SuAD WTSS M-Th Aug 13 7:30p-8:20p 7 $58 • No class Aug. 14.

Level 5 – Stroke Refinement

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2009-SuAF WTSS M-F Jun 25 10:00a-10:50a • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2009-SuAG WTSS M-F Jun 25 12:00p-12:50p • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2009-SuAC WTSS M-Th Aug 13 7:30p-8:20p • No class Aug. 14.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 2008-SuAF WTSS M-F Jun 25 9:00a-9:50a 7 $58 • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2008-SuAG WTSS M-F Jun 25 11:00a-11:50a 7 $58 • Class meets M-F, June 25-29 and M/Tu, July 2, 3.

Course# 2008-SuAC WTSS M-Th Aug 13 7:30p-8:20p 7 $58 • No class Aug. 14.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2012-SuAA WTSS W Jun 13 6:30p-7:20p • No class July 4.

Ses Fee 7 $58

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Ses Fee 8 $61

Competitive Swim Camp

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 2403-SuAA WTSS M-F Aug 6 9:00a-10:15a 5 $55

Water Games Camp

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 2404-SuAA WTSS M-F Aug 6 10:30a-11:45a 5 $55

Adult Beginning

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2100-SuAA WTSS W Jun 13 6:30p-7:20p • No class July 4.

Ses Fee 8 $61

Aqua Zumba

Instructor: A. Hodge Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2209-SuAA WTSS W Jun 13 7:30p-8:20p • No class July 4.

Water Workout

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2200-SuAC WTSS M-Th Aug 13 5:30p-6:20p • No class Aug. 14.

Ses Fee 8 $49

Ses Fee 7 $49

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Aquatics Child l Adult l Fitness Advanced Synchronized Swimming at Humboldt Secondary School

In this nationally-ranked program you will learn swim skills which include dance and acrobatic movements on the surface and underwater. Participation in this activity requires a placement tryout and acceptance to a team level of competition. Call Vicky Knutsen with questions at 651-470-3223.

Instructor: V. Knutsen Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 2022-SAA 23 $175 M-F Jun 4-22 M-F Jun 4-8 5:00p-8:00p M-F Jun 11- 22 7:00a-12:00p M-F Jul 2-6 7:00a-12:00p • No class July 4.

M-Th Jul 9-12 7:00a-12:00p

Free!

Synchronized Swimming Introduction Session Come and try out synchronized swimming.

This four-day introduction session is for any swimmer, ages 6 and up, who can swim the width of the pool.

Monday-Thursday, August 27-30 6:00p-7:30p Humboldt Secondary School 30 E. Baker St., 55107 Call Vicky Knutsen with questions at 651-470-3223.

To register, call the Aquatics Office at 651-744-5094.

Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors (WSI) Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education
is currently hiring lifeguards and instructors.

Lifeguard

Aquatics

Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

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Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Responsible for teaching American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons, parent and child classes, and adult instructional classes.

Minimum Qualifications: Current certification in the following: n American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Current certification in the following is preferred: n American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED n Pre-emloyment testing of teaching skills and knowledge

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Community Cultural Center

Community Cultural Center We’ve moved!

We’ve moved!

CCC is now located at CCC is now located at Bridge School,360 360 Colborne Street.

BridgeView View School, Colborne Street.

Community Cultural provides andevents special The The Community Cultural CenterCenter provides activitiesactivities and special for events for adults with developmental disabilities.

Monthly calendars adults with developmental disabilities. Monthly calendars list a variety of list a variety of activities including Cooking, Crafts,Karaoke Bingo,and Karaoke activities including Cooking, Crafts, Bingo, Sports.and Sports.

Adult Learning

Adult Learning

Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Activitiesare areheld heldWednesdays Wednesdaysand andFridays, Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information, or to receive a calendar, call ForRiverside more information, or to receive a calendar, call Education Center at 651-293-5272.

Riverside Education Center at 651-293-5272.

SEED SEED

Supportive Experiential Education

Supportive Experiential Education

SEED classes provide an opportunity for adults who have SEED classes provide for adultscreative, who have experienced mental illnessantoopportunity develop intellectual, social and practical skills. Classes include Independent experienced mental illness to develop intellectual, creative, Living Expressive Arts, Classes Adult Basic and Continuing socialSkills, and practical skills. include Independent Education, and Physical Education.

Living Skills,Technology, ExpressiveScience Arts, Adult Basic and Continuing

Classes are held Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Education, Technology, Science and Physical Education.

at Riverside Albion Classes are heldEducation Monday Center, through900 Friday, 8:30Avenue. a.m.-2:30 p.m. more information, at RiversideFor Education Center, 900call Albion Avenue. the SEED Program at 651-228-3655.

For more information, call the SEED Program at 651-228-3655.

CLEAR CLEAR

Community, Leisure Education and Recreation

Community, Leisure Education and Recreation

CLEAR classes offer opportunities to meet with old and new friends, CLEAR classes offertalents opportunities meetskills withnecessary old and new share interests, explore and learntonew for afriends, rich and independent life in atalents congenial Classes include share interests, explore and environment. learn new skills necessary forArts a rich & and Crafts, Bingo, Computer, Cooking, environment.

Dance Exercise, Fashion, Games, independent life in a congenial Classes include Arts Needlework, and more. & Crafts,Music, Bingo,Movies, Computer, Cooking,Swimming Dance Exercise, Fashion, Games, Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Music, Movies, Needlework, Swimming and more.

at Bridge View School,and 360Thursdays, Colborne Street.

Classes are held Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. register or to receive360 a brochure, atToBridge View School, Colbornecall Street. the CLEAR Program at 651-293-5196.

To register or to receive a brochure, call the CLEAR Program at 651-293-5196.

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Gymnastics Beginners l Flips l Tumbling Our gymnastics programs are safe, supportive, engaging and fun. In class, children gain flexibility, leadership, strength and coordination. Our instructors enjoy working with youth of all ages and abilities.

We do end-of-session evaluations of students and inform families when your children are ready to progress. Observation is limited to the last day of class.

Parents/guardians must complete and sign a waiver on the first day of class in order for their child to participate in C.E. Gymnastics.

No class July 4.

To register, call the C.E. North Office at 651-487-7383.

Tumble Together

Ages 2-5 and adult. Learn gymnastics in a semi-structured class and develop balancing, jumping, rolling, climbing and hanging skills. We'll also practice following directions as well as gymnastics vocabulary. Each day we will do a group activity and a set of stations where participants and their adult can work on a skill at their own pace.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 201-SuYA Central HS Tu Jun 12 9:00a-9:30a 9 $49 Course# 201-SuYB Central HS Tu Jun 12 6:00p-6:30p 9 $49 Course# 201-SuYC Central HS Th Jun 14 9:30a-10:00a 9 $49 Course# 201-SuYD Central HS Th Jun 14 6:00p-6:30p 9 $49 Course# 201-SuYE Highland HS M Jun 18 9:00a-9:30a 9 $49 Course# 201-SuYF Highland HS M Jun 18 9:30a-10:00a 9 $49

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Ages 3-5. Learn basic gymnastic skills, body awareness, group activities, problem solving, following directions and gymnastic vocabulary. Child must be toilet trained and comfortable without a parent in the room.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 202-SuYA Central HS Tu Jun 12 9:30a-10:15a 9 $63 Course# 202-SuYB Central HS Tu Jun 12 6:30p-7:15p 9 $63 Course# 202-SuYC Central HS Th Jun 14 9:00a-9:45a 9 $63 Course# 202-SuYD Central HS Th Jun 14 6:00p-6:45p 9 $63 Course# 202-SuYE Highland HS M Jun 18 10:00a-10:45a 9 $63 Course# 202-SuYF Highland HS M Jun 18 4:00p-4:45p 9 $63

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Ages 5 and up with little or no previous gymnastic experience. Gymnasts will learn the basics of floor exercise, uneven bars, balance beam, vault and dance.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 203-SuYA Central HS Tu Jun 12 10:30a-11:30a 9 $68 Course# 203-SuYB Central HS Tu Jun 12 7:30p-8:30p 9 $68 Course# 203-SuYC Central HS W Jun 13 10:30a-11:30a 8 $60 Course# 203-SuYD Central HS Th Jun 14 6:00p-7:00p 9 $68 Course# 203-SuYE Highland HS M Jun 18 11:30a-12:30p 9 $68 Course# 203-SuYF Highland HS M Jun 18 5:30p-6:30p 9 $68

Advanced Beginners

Ages 6 and up. Coach approval required. Gymnasts who wish to progress more quickly may register for more than one class a week.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 204-SuYA Central HS Th Jun 14 10:00a-11:00a 9 $68 Course# 204-SuYB Central HS Th Jun 14 7:00p-8:00p 9 $68 Course# 204-SuYC Highland HS M Jun 18 11:30a-12:30p 9 $68 Course# 204-SuYD Highland HS M Jun 18 5:30p-6:30p 9 $68

To register online for most Community Education classes, visit: www.commed.spps.org

Boys Only

Participants work on vault, rings, pommel horse, high bar, parallel bars and floor.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 208-SuYA Central HS M Jun 11 9:30a-11:00a 9 $90 • Ages 7-13.

Course# 208-SuYB Central HS Tu Jun 12 10:30a-11:30a 9 $68 • Ages 4-6.

Course# 208-SuYC Central HS Tu Jun 12 6:30p-7:30p 9 $68 • Ages 4-6.

Course# 208-SuYD Central HS W Jun 13 9:30a-10:30a 8 $60 • Ages 4-6.

Course# 208-SuYE Central HS Th Jun 14 7:00p-8:30p 9 $90 • Ages 7-13.

Gymnastics & Dance Combination

Ages 5 and up. Gymnastics portion includes floor exercise, beam, bars and vault. Dance includes positions, turns, leaps, dance combinations and creative movement.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 209-SuYA Central HS Th Jun 14 10:00a-11:00a 9 $68

Ages 3-6. Coach approval required.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 205-SuYA Highland HS M Jun 18 10:45a-11:30a 9 $63 Course# 205-SuYB Highland HS M Jun 18 4:45p-5:30p 9 $63

Kinder Flips

Ages 4-6. Coach approval required.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 206-SuYA Highland HS M Jun 18 11:30a-12:30p 9 $68 Course# 206-SuYB Highland HS M Jun 18 5:30p-6:30p 9 $68

Ages 6 and up. Coach approval required.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 207-SuYA Central HS Th Jun 14 7:00p-8:30p 9 $90 Course# 207-SuYB Highland HS M Jun 18 11:00a-12:30p 9 $90 Course# 207-SuYC Highland HS M Jun 18 5:00p-6:30p 9 $90

Salto

Coach approval required.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 253-SuYA Central HS Tu Jun 12 5:30p-8:30p • Class ends Aug. 7.

Fee $90

Salto Petite

Coach approval required.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 254-SuYA Central HS M/W/F Jun 11 9 :00a-12:00p • Class ends Aug. 10.

Fee $230

Salto Elite

Coach approval required.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 255-SuYA Central HS M/W/F Jun 11 9 :00a-12:00p • Class ends Aug. 10.

Fee $230

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Mini Flips

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Lil' Sparks

Coach approval required.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 250-SuYA Highland HS Tu/Th Jun 12 8:00a-10:00a • Class ends Aug. 16.

Fee $120

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Fireflies

Coach approval required.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 251-SuYA Highland HS Tu-F Jun 12 8:00a-11:00a • Class ends Aug. 17.

Fee $350

Dragons

Coach approval required.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 252-SuYA Highland HS Tu-F Jun 12 8:00a-11:00a • Class ends Aug. 17.

High School

Fee $350

For high school competitors at the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. Strength and conditioning included.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 210-SuYA Highland HS Tu Jun 19 8:00a-11:00a 9 $90

Gymnastics Mini-Camp at Highland Senior High

Ages 5 and up. Flip, tumble and twist! Build your gymnastic skills and new friendships with other gymnasts.

This camp is appropriate for all skill levels. Participants will receive a metal gymnastics water bottle.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 211-SuYA Highland HS M-Th Jun 11 9:00a-12:00p 4 $80

Gymnastics Mini-Camp at Central Senior High

Ages 5 and up. Join us for four fun-filled days of gymnastics and other camp activities including swimming, cooking and outdoor games. Participants will receive a metal gymnastics water bottle. Bring a bag lunch, beverage and swim gear.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 212-SuYA Central HS M-Th Aug 13 9:00a-3:00p 4 $148

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Registration

Phone: 651-487-7383 Mail: C.E. North Office Washington Technology Secondary School 1495 Rice St. St. Paul, MN 55117 Additional registration information on page 78.

• Youth program discount of 15% available for youth who qualify for a free or reduced lunch. Youth program discount is not applicable for Aquatics, Gymnastics or Driver Education.

• Grades listed refer to the grade student is entering in Fall, 2012.

Studio and Performing Arts Aztec Dance and Drumming

Grades 1-6. Find out all about Mexican Aztec culture through dance, drumming and exploration of the Nahuatl language.

Instructor: Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli Course# 1027-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Jul 30 9:00a-12:00p 5 $75

Clay Camp

Grades 2-5. Explore clay work techniques from hand-built pottery and sculpture to beginning work on the wheel.

Student’s work will be fired and glazed for pick up the following week.

Course# 1963-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 30 9:00a-12:00p 5 $120

Dance Line

Explore various forms of dance including ballet and hip-hop.

Work together to create a performance for the last day.

Instructor: K. Waletzke Course# 1053-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Crossroads M-F Jun 4 4:15p-5:30p 5 $38 • Grades K-2.

Course# 1053-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO Tu Jun 19 10:00a-11:00a 7 $42 • Ages 4-6.

No class July 3.

Course# 1053-SuYC Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Crossroads M-F Jun 25 4:15p-5:30p 5 $38 • Grades K-2.

Course# 1053-SuYD Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee LNFI M-F Aug 13 9:00a-10:00a 5 $30 • Ages 4-6.

Draw a Tale

Grades 1-5. Discover the magic of illustrating a tale! Explore storytelling using different media and art techniques.

Instructor: Young Rembrandts Course# 1020-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Aug 6 12:00p-3:00p 5 $138

Youth and Teen Programs

Grades 3-6. Dance line is a style of dance with combinations of jazz and high kick. We'll also work on precision, formation changes, illusions, and team work.

Instructor: M. Gustafson Course# 1018-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Crossroads M-F Jun 4 4:15p-5:30p 5 $38 Course# 1018-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Crossroads M-F Jun 25 4:15p-5:30p 5 $38

Dancemania

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Global Arts Camp

Grades 1-6. Explore your own cultural heritage through an artistic perspective and get a chance to learn about many others. Each day we will create fabulous pieces of artwork and will work together on a large group piece. Scholarships available. Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: J. Macon Course# 1033-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee LNFI M-F Aug 13 9:00a-4:30p 5 $160

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Preschool – Musical Discoveries

Hogwarts Film School

Grades 1-5. All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Pick your favorite characters to star in your mini-movie and handle all aspects of your stop-motion feature! Final projects will be available online or you may bring a USB to the final class.

Student photography release must be signed for this class.

Instructor: Computer Explorers Course# 1023-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee SAP Elem M-F Jul 9 9:00a-12:00p 5 $138

Knit and Crochet Camp for Kids

Ages 9-12. Learn to dye yarn, knit, crochet, needle felt, and embellish your projects. All supplies are provided.

Instructor: The Yarnery Course# 343-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee The Yarnery, M-F Jul 16 9:00a-12:00p 5 $120 840 Grand Ave., 55105

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Grades 2-5. Paper maché combined with different types of paper will form a colorful exterior on vases, plates, bowls and picture frames. We'll also use cardboard to construct an animal, apply paper maché and paint the animal in the style of the Central American Oaxacan carved animals.

Instructor: S. Forbes Course# 1007-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Aug 6 1:00p-4:00p 5 $95

Piano – Individual Lessons

Ages 6-14. Students will learn basic piano skills including note reading, simple rhythms, primary chords and elementary technique. These are individual half-hour lessons; indicate time preference. Online registration not available; call 651487-7383 to register. No class July 3, 5.

Instructor: B. Wagner Course# 1101-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO Tu Jun 19 9:00a-12:00p 7 $126 Course# 1101-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO Th Jun 21 9:00a-12:00p 7 $126 n

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Ages 2-3. Discover music through fun, familiar themes.

Children and caregivers will explore new and traditional songs through rhythmic musical activities, instrument play and movement. Caregivers will learn to use music at home to continue to build key social and developmental skills.

Instructor: MacPhail Center for Music Course# 1857-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr Th Jun 21 10:00a-11:00a 7 $92 • No class July 5.

Course# 1857-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee LNFI M-F Aug 13 10:00a-11:00a 5 $81

Preschool – Musical Make Believe

Ages 3-4. Imagine music coming to life! Together with your child we will sing, move and create as we experience music.

No class July 3.

Instructor: MacPhail Center for Music Course# 1081-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO Tu Jun 19 9:00a-10:00a 7 $92

Preschool – Young Rembrandts

Ages 3-5. Grow listening and fine motor skills by drawing favorite objects like animals and toys. Use pictures, stories, touching and doing, to grow your artist mind and build social skills. No class July 5.

Instructor: Young Rembrandts Course# 1108-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr Th Jun 21 11:00a-11:45a 7 $70

Preschool Art – Messy Hands

Ages 3-5. Through different mediums, we will craft works of art with our little hands!

Instructor: V. Schmidt Course# 1014-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee SAP Elem M-F Jul 9 10:00a-11:00a 5 $35

Preschool Theatre – Click Clack Moo

Ages 3-5. Fun animals and funnier sounds are all around as we explore the books of author Doreen Cronin.

Instructor: V. Schmidt Course# 1017-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee SAP Elem M-F Jul 9 9:00a-10:00a 5 $30

To register online for most Community Education classes, visit: www.commed.spps.org

Grades listed refer to the grade student is entering in Fall, 2012.

Preschool Theatre – Horton the Elephant

Ages 3-5. Join us as Horton hatches an egg and hears a Who. We'll use this faithful elephant's stories to create art and play games, too!

Instructor: A. Lockwood Course# 1082-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee SAP Elem W Jun 20 11:00a-12:00p 2 $12

Preschool Theatre – Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Ages 3-5. Let's fly, drive and chug-a-chug chug through stories, games and crafts! No class July 3.

Instructor: A. Lockwood Course# 1083-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO Tu Jun 19 10:00a-11:00a 7 $42

Project Runway

Grades 3-6. Learn sewing basics on youth machines to create your own apron, satchel, doll clothes and more. Share your work at a final Project Runway Fashion Show!

Instructor: Youth Enrichment League Course# 1032-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Jul 30 9:00a-12:00p 5 $128

Sculpy Jewelry

Grades 2-5. Make fun pins, barrettes and necklaces using sculpy and other fun materials.

Instructor: S. Forbes Course# 1042-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 30 1:00p-3:30p 5 $90

Spectacular Cartoons

Grades 1-5. What is your super power? Dive into the stories of your favorite superheroes and supersheroes; then create your own! Create your identity, costume and story, and then work in small groups to make your own movies, comics or plays. Scholarships available. Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: E. Robinette Course# 1036-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Jul 23 9:00a-5:00p 5 $160

Theatre – Create a Play

Grades 2-5. Turn your favorite children's stories into plays created by your imagination! Become the characters from the story, create a script, make sets and costumes, and put on a final performance.

Instructor: D. Kilde Course# 1955-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Jul 16 9:00a-12:00p 5 $90

Theatre – Improv

Grades 3-6. Unlock your spontaneous side! We’ll practice our improv skills as we create stories and play games that teach us how be positive, take risks and work as a team.

Instructor: L. Avery Course# 1026-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Crossroads M-F Jul 23 4:15p-5:30p 5 $38

Youth and Teen Programs

Grades 1-6. Create amazing cartoons! Discover storytelling through pictures, while building artistic skills with step-bystep instructions.

Instructor: Young Rembrandts Course# 1114-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Crossroads M-F Jun 11 4:15p-5:30p 5 $60

Superheroes and Supersheroes!

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Tropical Celebration

Grades 1-6. Let’s celebrate Caribbean-style through art we can display, wear and use. Come and join the party! Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: S. Forbes Course# 1030-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Aug 13 9:00a-3:30p 5 $145

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What's Up? Theatre

Grades 1-5. Let your voice be heard! Build confidence and public speaking skills through theatre games and acting exercises. Create and perform sketches based on your own life experience.

Instructor: SOS Theatre Course# 1072-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Jul 23 12:30p-3:30p 5 $90

Wonka Art

Grades 1-3. Candy isn't for eating; it's for creating! We'll use our favorite sugary treats to make masterful works of art.

Instructor: S. Forbes Course# 1031-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Aug 6 9:00a-12:00p 5 $90

Cooking – Rainbow of Food

Grades 2-6. Prepare fabulous snacks and learn all about the food rainbow.

Instructor: K. Bronson Course# 1041-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Crossroads M-F Jun 11 4:15p-5:30p 5 $40

French Immersion Camp

Grades 1-5. Designed for students with a significant background in French; the camp will be conducted entirely in French. Activities will include cooking, singing, crafts, sports, games and cultural activities in an immersion setting.

Extended day option will include activities in French. Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: French Immersion staff Course# 325-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee LNFI M-F Aug 6 8:30a-3:00p 5 $170 Course# 325-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee LNFI M-F Aug 13 8:30a-3:00p 5 $170

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Designed for those entering kindergarten in Fall, 2012. Get ready for your first day of school! Join other kids who are also getting ready for their first day of kindergarten and practice the ins and outs of the school day including: walking in line, riding the bus and taking turns. And, of course, we will have lots of fun with games, songs and art projects.

Instructor: M. Ross Course# 323-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Aug 6 8:30a-11:30a 5 $85 Course# 323-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Aug 6 12:00p-3:00p 5 $85

Cooking – Food on a Stick

Grades 1-3. You don't need the Fair for fabulous foods on a stick! Prepare healthy snacks on a stick to make at home for your family.

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Designed for kindergarteners enrolled in L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion School beginning Fall, 2012. Activities will include singing, crafts, games and cultural activities.

Register for either morning or afternoon session. No lunch break provided. Extended day option for afternoon participants.

Instructor: French Immersion staff Course# 326-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee LNFI M-F Aug 6 8:30a-11:30a 5 $85 Course# 326-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee LNFI M-F Aug 6 12:00p-3:00p 5 $85 Course# 326-SuYC Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee LNFI M-F Aug 13 8:30a-11:30a 5 $85

French Immersion Camp – Extended Day Grades K-5. Extended day option. Includes activities in French.

Instructor: French Immersion staff Course# 325-SuYC Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses LNFI M-F Aug 6 3:00p-5:00p 5 Course# 325-SuYD Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses LNFI M-F Aug 13 3:00p-5:00p 5

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To register online for most Community Education classes, visit: www.commed.spps.org

Grades listed refer to the grade student is entering in Fall, 2012.

Give Back and Take the Lead

Grades 1-6. It's your life, take the lead! Join youth from all over the city who care about working together to make a difference in our communities. Play games that build teamwork skills, solve puzzling problems, tour the city, assess your own neighborhood, create a community mural and work with your new friends to create and execute community action plans! Scholarships available. Register for both weeks and save $25 off each week. Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: E. Robinette Course# 322-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Jul 30 9:00a-5:00p 5 $150 Course# 322-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Aug 6 9:00a-5:00p 5 $150

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Mandarin Immersion Camp

Grades 1-5. Designed for students with a significant background in Mandarin; the camp will be conducted entirely in Mandarin. Activities will include cooking, singing, crafts, sports, games and cultural activities in an immersion setting.

Extended day option will include activities in Mandarin.

Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: Mandarin Immersion staff Course# 1805-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Aug 6 8:30a-3:00p 5 $170

Designed for kindergarteners enrolled in Benjamin E. Mays International Mandarin Immersion Program beginning Fall, 2012. Activities will include singing, crafts, games and cultural activities in an immersion setting.

Instructor: Mandarin Immersion staff Course# 1806-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Aug 6 8:30a-11:30a 5 $85

Mandarin Immersion Camp – Extended Day

Grades K-5. Extended day option. Includes activities in Mandarin.

Instructor: Mandarin Immersion staff Course# 1805-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Aug 6 3:00p-5:00p 5 $50

Preschool – J'aime le français!

Ages 3-5. Bonjour les amis! Discover the French language through art, games and music. No class July 5.

Instructor: J. Kigin Course# 1702-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr Th Jun 21 9:00a-10:00a 7 $42

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Youth and Teen Programs

Grades 1-4. Join the adventures of your favorite movies through books! Jump inside amazing stories through reading, acting, games and art. Participants will help choose themes which may include: Participants will help choose themes which may include: Finding Nemo, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Ramona and Beezus, or Holes. Bring a bag lunch.

Course# 1034-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Jun 11 8:30a-4:00p 5 Free Course# 1034-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Aug 20 8:30a-4:00p 5 Free

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Ages 3-5. ¡Hola amigos! Discover the Spanish language through art, games and music. No class July 3.

Instructor: A. Lockwood Course# 1602-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO Tu Jun 19 9:00a-10:00a 7 $42

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Spanish Immersion Camp

Grades 1-5. Immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture! Activities include arts, crafts, cooking, games, dance and cultural activities in an immersion setting. Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: Spanish Immersion staff Course# 304-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Adams M-F Aug 6 8:30a-3:00p 5 $170

Spanish Immersion Camp for New Kindergarteners

Designed for kindergartners enrolled in Adams Spanish Immersion School beginning Fall, 2012. Activities include arts, crafts, dance and games in an immersion setting.

Instructor: Spanish Immersion staff Course# 305-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Adams M-F Aug 6 8:30a-11:30a 5 $85

Spanish Immersion Camp – Extended Day

Youth and Teen Programs

Grades K-5. Extended day option. Includes activities in Spanish.

Instructor: Spanish Immersion staff Course# 304-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Adams M-F Aug 6 3:00p-5:00p 5 $50

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Tour the Cities – Field Trip Week

Grades 1-6. Wrap up your summer with a week of field trips!

The adventure will begin each day at the course location (EXPO / Rondo Ed Ctr) where we will play group games, take on team challenges and make new friends. We will then take off on a new adventure by foot or by bus, and explore the awesome cities we live in. We will visit museums, parks, pools, movies and more. Scholarships available. Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: E. Robinette Course# 350-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Aug 13 9:00a-5:00p 5 $170 Course# 350-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Aug 20 9:00a-5:00p 5 $170 n

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Science and Technology 3D Video Programming

Grades 3-6. Design, discover, dream-up! Use Alice, an innovative 3D programming software to design animation for an interactive game, movie or story. Games created in class will be available online, or bring a USB drive on the last day of class.

Instructor: Computer Explorers Course# 1019-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Jul 23 9:00a-12:00p 5 $138

Amusement Park Engineering and Building Grades 1-6. Learn about the engineering behind thrilling amusement park rides! Work in teams and be challenged to build faster, stronger and more exciting rides using K'Nex dynamic, open-ended spatial building systems. There's no stopping the fun of learning in this fast-paced class!

Instructor: Computer Explorers Course# 1022-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee LNFI M-F Aug 13 9:00a-11:00a 5 $92

Crazy Science Camp

Grades 1-6. Build rockets, bridges, catapults and other fun contraptions. Work in groups and on your own to explore the mysteries of science through electricity, structures and more.

Scholarships available. Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: P. Courey Course# 1028-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Saint Paul M-F Jul 16 8:30a-4:00p 5 $140 Music Academy

To register online for most Community Education classes, visit: www.commed.spps.org

Grades listed refer to the grade student is entering in Fall, 2012.

Preschool – Basics to Building & Engineering

Grandmasters Chess Camp

Grades 1-6. Develop the brain-bending strategies of a brilliant and complex game! Beginners will learn piece movement, capturing, check, checkmate and castling. Intermediates will work on king rook checkmate and more. Advanced students will study queen sacrifices, back-rank mates and other advanced theory. There will be a tournament on the last day.

Bring a bag lunch if you are staying all day.

Instructor: Youth Enrichment League Course# 300-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Jul 16 9:00a-4:00p 5 $184 Course# 300-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Jul 16 9:00a-12:30p 5 $115 Course# 300-SuYC Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Jul 16 12:30p-4:00p 5 $115

LEGO NXT Robotics Camp

LEGO X Olympic Decathlon

Grades 1-5. Build a LEGO car and race your classmates!

Investigate basic engineering through daily challenges, including race car, marshmallow toss and monster of momentum.

Instructor: Youth Enrichment League Course# 1029-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee SAP Elem M-F Jun 25 9:00a-12:00p 5 $150

Preschool – Dino Explorers

Ages 3-5. Dinosaur ROAR! Find your inner dino, make dino tracks, dino homes, dino wings and build dino stories.

Instructor: E. Robinette Course# 1937-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee SAP Elem W Jun 20 9:00a-11:00a 1 $14

Robotics – Star Wars Battle Droids

Grades 3-6. Build robotic machines and droids, inspired by designs made a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

Experiment with robotic motors, light sensors and the LEGO Star Wars Robotic Mindstorms Droid Developer Kit to customize and bring your projects to life!

Instructor: Computer Explorers Course# 1078-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Jul 23 9:00a-12:00p 5 $138

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Grades 1-5. Program a NXT robot to complete a variety of basic and advanced behaviors including sensing light, objects and ultrasonic wave. Learn through hands-on construction, understanding NXT software, writing NXT code, testing, debugging, and competing in an ultimate challenge. Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: M. Mueller Course# 1990-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Jul 16 9:00a-3:00p 5 $170

Ages 3-5. Let's work together and learn about simple machines and gears! We'll go over basic concepts of science, math and engineering as our projects take shape. Each class focuses on a different aspect of engineering; see bullets.

Instructor: Computer Explorers Course# 1951-SuYC Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee SAP Elem W Jun 27 9:00a-11:00a 1 $26 • Levers Course# 1951-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Crossroads Tu/W Jul 10/11 4:15p-5:15p 2 $26 • Gears Course# 1951-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO Tu Aug 14 9:00a-11:00a 1 $26 • Gears Course# 1951-SuYD Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr Th Aug 16 9:00a-11:00a 1 $26 • Pulleys

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Science Explorers – Launches and Explosions

Grades 1-6. Explore the physics of launching and the chemistry of mini explosions.

Instructor: E. Robinette Course# 1024-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Crossroads M-F Jul 9 4:15p-5:30p 5 $36

Star Wars Movie Making

Grades 1-5. Bring Star Wars to life by working on a stopmotion animated LEGO Star Wars movie. Pick characters to star in your mini-movie and handle all of the technical details, including using a digital movie camera, stop-motion animation, special effects and more! Final projects will be available online or students may bring a USB jump drive on the last day to take home their films immediately. Student photography release must be signed for this class.

Instructor: Computer Explorers Course# 1077-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee EXPO M-F Aug 13 9:00a-12:00p 5 $138

Unleash the creative genius in your child! A hands-on science and creativity day camp so fun, they won’t even realize they’re learning!

Rondo Education Center

M-F, 9:00a-3:30p For students entering grades 1-6

August 6-10 – ENVISION Program Magnetropolis Ahoy! Set sail to the magnificent island of Magnetropolis and explore the power of magnetism. Build boats, buildings and towers!

To register: 1-800-968-4332 or www.campinvention.org Registration fee of $225 includes a camp T-shirt.

Financial aid available.

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Grades 2-4. Students will be working in the woodshop on age-appropriate projects. The projects selected will involve measuring, cutting, gluing and assembly using various wood shop tools. All materials for the project are provided.

Instructor: P. Schwartz Course# 306-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 9:00a-12:00p 5 $110

World of Creativity

Grades 2-5. Have you ever tried putting toothpaste back in the tube? Building a rope out of marshmallows? Creating a four-foot tower out of only newspaper and stickers? If you are saying this can't possibly be done, join us in the world called Creativity and see that anything is possible!

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EastSide KidVenture Entering grades 1-5. This program is a grant-funded collaboration and free for youth who live or attend school in the Dayton's Bluff or Payne/Phalen neighborhoods.

Bring a bag lunch.

Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center Monday-Friday June 18-August 10 10:30a-4:30p This program is not available for online registration.

To register, call the C.E. North Office at 651-487-7383.

To register online for most Community Education classes, visit: www.commed.spps.org

Grades listed refer to the grade student is entering in Fall, 2012.

Fencing Camp

Sports and Safety Baby-sitter's Training

Ages 11 and up. The SafeSitter,Inc. program is a medically accurate, hands-on program that teaches students how to handle emergencies when caring for young children.

Participants will learn how to handle life-threatening emergencies, how to keep themselves safe, when and how to call for help, and how to understand and deal with children of different ages. Participants will learn first aid information, procedures for rescue of an obstructed airway and CPR. Training is led by a SafeSitter, Inc.-certified instructor. Each student will receive a baby-sitting kit and certification. Bring a bag lunch.

Instructor: SafeSitter Inc. Course# 1910-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr Tu Jun 12 9:00a-4:15p 1 $90 Course# 1910-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr W Jun 13 9:00a-4:15p 1 $90 Course# 1910-SuYC Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr Th Jun 14 9:00a-4:15p 1 $90 Course# 1910-SuYD Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr W Jul 18 9:00a-4:15p 1 $90

Basketball Mini-Camp

Kids Ki-Aikido Class

Ages 7-12. Ki-Aikido is a non-violent martial art that teaches the posture, relaxation and positivity. Youth will develop natural confidence, self-discipline and learn to respond constructively to potential conflicts. Because Ki-Aikido is based on mind-body principles and not physical power, children of any size and strength can train together.

Instructor: The Center for Mind-Body Oneness Course# 1879-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee The Center Tu Jul 3 6:00p-7:00p 4 $40 for Mind-Body Oneness, 558 Vandalia St., #203, 55104

Little Knights Swim Clinic

Grades 3-7. Learn and improve competitive swim strokes, starts and turns, from Harding Senior High School's varsity athletes and coaches. Participants must be able to swim one length of the pool unassisted.

Instructor: Harding Varsity Athletes & Coaches Course# 1044-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS M-Th Jun 11 6:30a-7:15p 4 $15

Little Knights Track and Field Clinic

Grades 1-7. Learn sprints, relays, hurdles, long jump, shot put and discus, from Harding Senior High School's varsity track athletes and coaches.

Instructor: Harding Varsity Athletes & Coaches Course# 1025-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Harding HS M-Th Jun 11 5:00p-6:00p 4 $10

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Grades 1-6. This camp will include skill development and scrimmages.

Instructor: A. Errickson Course# 334-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Crossroads M-F Jul 23 4:15p-5:30p 5 $38

Grades 2-5. New and experienced students are invited.

Fencing classes improve dexterity, speed, quickness and focus. Get ready to face your foe in mano-a-mano matches that will test your strength, speed, discipline and desire. All equipment is provided.

Instructor: Youth Enrichment League Course# 321-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Highland HS M-F Jun 11 8:30a-11:30a 5 $130 Course# 321-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Aug 6 9:00a-12:00p 5 $130

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Mini Rock Climbing Camp

Ages 8-15. Give your child a fun and exciting introduction into rock climbing! Your child will leave the camp with a deeper knowledge and respect for safety in the popular sport of rock climbing and rappelling, as well as a feeling of accomplishment and self-reliance.

Instructor: Vertical Endeavors Course# 650-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Vertical Endeavors, Sa Jun 23 9:00a-1:00p 1 $55 845 Phalen Blvd., 55106 Course# 650-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Vertical Endeavors, Sa Jul 14 9:00a-1:00p 1 $55 845 Phalen Blvd., 55106

Self-Defense 1

Grades 5-8. Learn to read your surroundings, identify unsafe situations and how to react and escape an attacker. The skills you gain in this class will help increase confidence and train you to be prepared if you are in danger.

Instructor: P. McClintock Course# 1920-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Highland HS Tu Jun 12 1:00p-4:00p 1 $20

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Grades 2-5. This a fun basic beginning volleyball course.

Learn the proper way to pass, set, and serve. We will practice all week and play some scrimmages against our other classmates.

Instructor: E. Robinette Course# 301-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Crossroads M-F Jun 18 4:15p-5:30p 5 $38

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Youth Strength and Stretch

Ages 6-13. We’ll harness the strength-building power of bodyweight exercises and emphasize the importance of mobility training. Strong bodies and strong minds are built over time, and these moves can be a great springboard for continued fitness progress. Learn to work out without equipment and feel great when you're done! Bring a water bottle and towel.

Instructor: A. Hodge Course# 1961-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Jul 30 1:00p-1:45p 5 $23

Zumbatomic

It's Zumba for kids! This high-energy class will have your kids moving and grooving to hip-hop, cumbia and reggaeton beats while making fitness fun! Bring a water bottle and towel.

Instructor: A. Hodge Course# 1045-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Jul 30 12:30p-1:00p 5 $15 • Ages 4-7.

Course# 1045-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Rondo Ed Ctr M-F Jul 30 1:45p-2:30p 5 $23 • Ages 8-13.

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To register online for most Community Education classes, visit: www.commed.spps.org

Grades listed refer to the grade student is entering in Fall, 2012.

YOUniversity & T(w)een Programs

For youth entering grades 6-12.

YOUniversity features in-depth, unique classes especially for you. Stay between classes for games and competitions. Bring a bag lunch.

Register online at www.commed.spps.org or call the C.E. North Office at 651-487-7383.

Baking without Refined Sugar

Chemistry of Art

Bicycle Building

Cooking Delicious Healthy Meals

Grades 6-12. Explore your healthy sweet tooth and learn to make your favorite desserts healthier by replacing refined sugar with fruits and other sweeteners.

Instructor: K. Bronson Course# 347-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 12:30p-3:30p 5 $110

Grades 6-12. Use our tools and workbenches and learn how to work on bikes from an expert mechanic. Build your "newto-you" bike and keep it or donate it at the end of the week.

Class will be held at Cycles for Change (formerly the Sibley Bike Depot). Bring a water bottle and wear clothes you can get dirty.

Instructor: Cycles for Change Course# 313-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Cycles for Change, M-F Jun 11 9:00a-12:00p 5 $100 712 University Ave., 55104 Course# 313-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Cycles for Change, Tu/Th Jul 17 1:00p-4:30p 4 $100 712 University Ave., 55104

Ceramics on the Wheel

Grades 6-12. Discover how tasty healthy can be. We will cook full meals each day with different global themes.

Instructor: K. Bronson Course# 351-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 30 12:30p-3:30p 5 $110

Cooking – South American Cuisine

Grades 6-12. South American cuisine comes from a pot of converging cultures. We will focus on dishes from Venezuela and Colombia including: cachapas, arepas and empanadas.

Learn to use the unique ingredients and spices of South America to create your own masterpieces.

Instructor: A. Olarte Course# 1965-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 9:00a-12:00p 5 $110

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Grades 6-12. Learn beginning wheel throwing. This class includes an introduction to throwing techniques, creation of simple vessels, skill work on carving and stamping, and additive sculptural.

Course# 314-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 9:00a-12:00p 5 $120 Course# 314-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 30 12:30p-3:30p 5 $120

Grades 6-9. Experiment with the chemistry of art through fire writing, tie-dyeing, blueprinting and more. We will also take a trip to the Minnesota Center for Book Arts.

Instructor: A. Goyal Course# 348-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 30 9:00a-12:00p 5 $90

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Grades 6-12. Develop an eye for digital photography by studying quality images. Apply what you learn by taking lots of pictures and working with the images through basic photo editing. Leave with a portfolio of your work. Digital cameras provided.

Instructor: K. Larkin Course# 317-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 9:00a-12:00p 5 $70

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Embroidery and Crochet

Grades 6-12. Learn the arts of crochet and embroidery and take a trip to the Textile Center. All materials provided.

Instructor: A. Goyal Course# 349-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 30 12:30p-3:30p 5 $95

Extreme Battlebots

Grades 6-9. Use the NXT Intelligent Brick from LEGO and specialized LEGO technic engineering components to build extreme robots. Compete with each other and then modify your robots to make them even better, faster and stronger.

Instructor: Computer Explorers Course# 354-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 9:00a-12:00p 5 $138

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Grades 6-12. Gain strength, flexibility and new skills. This class will include yoga, basic Pilates, strength training and gymnastics, and is appropriate for intermediate and students new to gymnastics.

Instructor: M. Hays Course# 1954-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 12:30p-3:30p 5 $70

Grades 5-7. Let's explore great poems and stories and use them as inspiration to work on our own literary creations.

Instructor: K. Hines Course# 352-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 12:30p-3:30p 5 $80

Theatre for Change

Grades 6-12. Let your voice be heard! Build confidence and public speaking skills through theatre games and acting exercises and create and perform sketches based on your daily lives.

Instructor: SOS Theatre Course# 1072-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 12:30p-3:30p 5 $90

Triathlon Training

Grades 6-12. Find out why triathlon is one of the fastestgrowing sports in America and why it’s a great way to build strength and confidence. We will create training plans, work on conditioning, practice transitions, learn about equipment and train for swimming, biking and running. The last day, we will do a mini-indoor sprint triathlon. All abilities are welcome, but you must be able to swim one full lap without stopping. Students will bring a bike to class some days.

Instructor: B. Lee Course# 1957-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 30 9:00a-12:00p 5 $95

Jewelry Design

Grades 6-12. Use a variety of media including glass, stones, metal, fibers, wood and found objects to create your own necklaces, earrings and rings. Learn beginning and intermediate techniques from a jewelry artist with over 20 years of experience.

Instructor: S. Forbes Course# 333-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 30 9:00a-12:00p 5 $105

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Vocal Music and Opera

Introduction to Creative Writing

Creating Websites

Writing a College Essay

Grades 6-12. Build your vocal music abilities working in the Bel Canto voice method. With this technique you will not need a microphone; you will be able to create a sound that carries and does not strain your vocal cords. All levels of singers will learn to build their vocal instrument and increase stamina, range and volume.

Instructor: A. Olarte Course# 1966-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 12:30p-3:30p 5 $80

Grades 6-12. Create animated websites that will blow you away. Create your own sites like the pros, using both code (HTML and CSS) and Web services. Leave class with a stunning website designed by you.

Instructor: J. Illif Course# 355-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 30 9:00a-12:00p 5 $75

Beginning Woodshop

Grades 5-9. Do you have a story you'd love to tell? Characters who are begging to be fleshed out on the page? Maybe you'd like to create a whole new world, or explore your own world through poetry. Learn fun, effective techniques to bring your writing to life. No prior creative writing experience is required.

Instructor: H. Vanderhaar Course# 1992-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 30 12:30p-3:30p 5 $80

Youth Arts l Culture l Science l Sports

Youth Arts l Culture l Science l Sports

Grades 10-12. Learn what goes into writing a top-rated college essay. We'll prepare by working on various exercises to help improve your brainstorming, writing and composition skills; skills also important when writing any high school or college paper, or taking a written test. We'll conclude by working on college application essays.

Instructor: M. dePasquale Course# 309-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 9:00a-12:00p 5 $80

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Youth and Teen Programs

Grades 5-7. Work on a woodshop project that involves measuring, cutting with a jig/scroll saw, band saw, and use of other woodworking tools. All materials and project plans are provided.

Instructor: P. Schwartz Course# 307-SuYA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 23 12:30p-3:30p 5 $110

Intermediate Woodshop

Grades 7-9. Work on an intermediate woodshop project that involves measuring, cutting with a jig/scroll saw, band saw, and use of other woodworking tools. All materials and project plans are provided.

Instructor: P. Schwartz Course# 307-SuYB Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Central HS M-F Jul 30 12:30p-3:30p 5 $110

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CAMP TITLE Week of June 11 Art: Messy Fingers & Toes – Parent & Child Art: Hands-on Art & Swimming Camp Sampler Camp Sampler/Art & Swimming Sports: Soccer Sports: Softball Fastpitch Sports: Volleyball Sports: Volleyball Theatre & Art: Lions, Tigers & Bears Theatre & Art: Twist & Shout

2012 SUMMER CAMPS

LOCATION

PHONE #

DAYS TIME

FEE

AGES

ACTIVITY #

Hillcrest

651-695-3706

M-F

10-11a

$32

1-4

9425

Jimmy Lee Jimmy Lee Jimmy Lee Hillcrest Battle Creek Hillcrest Hillcrest Linwood Linwood

651-642-0650 651-642-0650 651-642-0650 651-695-3706 651-501-6347 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-298-5660 651-298-5660

M-F M-F M-F M-F Th-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

12:30-5p 8a-12p 8a-5p 9a-12p 9-11a 9a-12p 12:30-3:30p 9-10:25a 10:30a-12p

$70 $70 $140 $100 $15 $80 $80 $40 $40

6-12 6-12 6-12 6-8 8-12 8-12 13-17 3.5-6 3.5-6

3479 3478 3478 & 3479 4411 9272 3618 9247 3384 3410

651-695-3714 651-695-3711

M-F M-F

10a-12p 1-2p

$75 $45

6-12 1-4

9126 9424

651-695-3714 651-558-2329 651-558-2329 651-292-6508 651-292-6508 651-292-6508 651-298-5765 651-501-6350 651-695-3714 651-695-3714 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-695-3711 651-298-5765 651-793-6600 651-298-5813 651-642-0650 651-642-0650 651-695-3706

M-F M-W M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-Th M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-Th M-F M-Th M-F M-F M-F

1-3p 2-4p 11a-12p 8a-12p 8a-5p 12:30-5p 10:30a-12p 10a-12p 1-4p 1-4p 9a-12p 9a-12p 9a-12p 1:30-4:30p 1-4p 9a-12p 9-10a 10a-12p 9:30-11:30a

$45 $24 $35 $70 $140 $70 $85 $15 $99 $99 $99 $99 $75 $75 Free $75 $25 $45 $45

6-12 8-12 6-10 8-12 8-12 8-12 6-12 8-12 6-8 9-12 5-7 7-12 6-8 7-12 6-12 10-14 3.5-5 6-12 3.5-6

3471 3490 10098 3510 3510 & 3511 3511 3563 3567 9131 9132 3574 4095 3590 4414 4484 3834 3409 3624 3379

651-292-6508 651-298-5660 651-558-2329 651-695-3711 651-501-6347

M-F M-F M-F M-Th M-F

12:30-5p 9:30-11:30a 10a-12p 10a-12p 10-11a

$70 $75 $75 $99 $32

6-12 6-12 6-12 6-11 1-4

3525 3454 9395 3455 9423

651-292-6508

M-F

8a-12p

$85

10-14

3469

651-695-3706 651-558-2329 651-695-3706 651-298-5660 651-292-6508 651-292-6508

M-F M-F M-F M-Th M-F M-F

9:30-11:30a 1-3p 10a-12p 12-4p 8a-12p 8a-5p

$45 $45 $100 $150 $75 $145

3.5-6 6-12 9-15 10-14 6-12 6-12

3348 9319 3484 4244 3524 3524 & 3525

651-292-6508 651-292-6508 651-292-6508 651-298-5765 651-695-3711 651-642-0650 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-298-5766

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-Th

12:30-5p 8a-5p 8a-12p 9a-12p 1-4p 1-2:30p 9a-12p 12:30-3:30p 1-4p

$70 $145 $75 $60 $60 $75 $75 $75 $60

6-12 6-12 6-12 4-7 4-7 8-12 4-6 6-8 6-8

3540 3539 & 3540 3539 3350 10095 3561 9182 9183 3595

Week of June 18 Art: Clay Creations Groveland Art: Messy Fingers & Toes – Edgcumbe Parent & Child Art: Two-Dimensional Kids Art Groveland Cooking: Kidz Cupcakez North Dale Dance: Combination North Dale Outdoors: Birding Como Streetcar Outdoors: Birding/Discover the Outdoors Como Streetcar Outdoors: Discover the Outdoors & Swim Como Streetcar Science: Robotic Engineering Langford Sports: Basketball Hazel Park Sports: Basketball Groveland Sports: Basketball Groveland Sports: Flag Football Hillcrest Sports: Flag Football Hillcrest Sports: Multi-Sport Edgcumbe Sports: Soccer Langford Sports: Soccer Phalen Sports: Ultimate Frisbee Northwest Como Theatre: Fun with Music Jimmy Lee Theatre: Musical Theatre Jimmy Lee Theatre & Art: Dragons, Hillcrest Knights & Princesses Week of June 25 Art: Art with Nature Como Streetcar Art: Clay Creations Linwood Art: Clay Creations North Dale Art: Cool Girls Art School Edgcumbe Art: Messy Fingers & Toes – Battle Creek Parent & Child Art: Photography – The Sights SPNN of Downtown Art & Theatre: Pinkalicious Princesses Hillcrest Art: Two-Dimensional Kids Art North Dale Computer: Video Game Maker Hillcrest Outdoors: Boat Building Linwood Outdoors: Cooking Como Streetcar Outdoors: Cooking/ Como Streetcar Art with Nature & Swim Outdoors: Discover the Outdoors Newell Park Outdoors: Discover the Outdoors/Cooking Newell Park Outdoors: Outdoor Cooking/Science Newell Park Outdoors: Storytime Adventures Langford Outdoors: Storytime Adventures Edgcumbe Science: RC Robotics Jimmy Lee Sports: Multi-Sport Hillcrest Sports: Multi-Sport Hillcrest Sports: Multi-Sport Merriam Park n

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PHONE #

DAYS TIME

FEE

AGES

ACTIVITY #

Week of June 25 (continued) Sports: Multi-Sport Sports: Skateboarding – Beginner Sports: Skateboarding – Beginner Sports: Skateboarding – Intermediate Sports: Volleyball

Northwest Como Merriam Park Merriam Park Merriam Park Edgcumbe

651-298-5813 651-298-5766 651-298-5766 651-298-5766 651-695-3711

M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-F

$60 $55 $55 $55 $99

4-6 7-10 11-14 9-14 7-12

3597 4286 3429 3436 3617

9a-12p 9-10a 10-11a 11a-12p 1-4p

Week of July 2 Art: Bookmaking & Papermaking Hillcrest 651-695-3706 M/Tu/Th/F Theatre & Art: Dragons, North Dale 651-558-2329 M/Tu/Th/F Knights & Princesses Camp Sampler: Monday – Jimmy Lee 651-642-0650 M Outdoor Adventures Camp Sampler: Tuesday – Art Jimmy Lee 651-642-0650 Tu Camp Sampler: Thursday – Jimmy Lee 651-642-0650 Th Cooking/Science Camp Sampler: Friday – On The Go Jimmy Lee 651-642-0650 F * Register for activity #s 9321, 9322, 9323 & 9324 to make this a full week of camp

$40 $40

6-12 3.5-6

3649 3380

$30

6-12

9321

8a-5p 8a-5p

$30 $30

6-12 6-12

9322 9323

8a-5p

$30

6-12

9324

$45 $75 $99 $70 $70 $140 $150 $150 $150 $110 $60 $99 $75 $75 $99

3.5-6 6-12 6-11 6-12 6-12 6-12 10-14 6-12 6-12 7-12 9-12 5-8 4-6 6-8 6-12

3344 9396 9101 9399 9398 9398 & 9399 9402 3543 10104 9128 9404 3583 3359 3594 9122

Linwood Phalen Merriam Park Hillcrest Hillcrest Hillcrest Linwood Harriet Island Como Streetcar Groveland Hillcrest Groveland Edgcumbe Linwood Hillcrest

651-298-5660 651-793-6600 651-298-5766 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-298-5660 651-292-6508 651-292-6508 651-695-3714 651-695-3706 651-695-3714 651-695-3711 651-298-5660 651-695-3706

M-F M-F M-Th M-F M-F M-F M-Th M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

10:35a-12p 10a-12p 1-3p 12:30-5p 8a-12p 8a-5p 12-4p 8a-5p 8a-5p 9a-12p 10-11:30a 9a-12p 9a-12p 9a-12p 1-4p

Merriam Park Northwest Como Northwest Como Hillcrest Hillcrest West Minnehaha Newell Park

651-298-5766 651-298-5813 651-298-5813 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-298-5823 651-292-6508

M-Th M-Th M-Th M-F M-F M-Th M-F

1-4p $79 9a-12p $75 9a-12p $75 9-10:30a $69 10:45a-12:15p $69 10a-12p $15 8a-5p $140

4-6 5-7 8-12 4-6 6-8 8-14 6-12

10524 9257 4422 9123 9124 3623 3632

Linwood Jimmy Lee

651-298-5660 651-642-0650

M-F M-F

9-10:25a 8a-5p

$40 $140

3.5-6 6-12

3382 3633

651-695-3706 651-292-6508 651-292-6508 651-501-6347 651-642-0650 651-501-6347 651-298-5766 651-298-5766 651-558-2329 651-642-0650 651-642-0650 651-642-0650

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-Th M-Th M-F M-F M-F M-F

9:30-11:30a 8a-12p 8a-5p 10a-12p 8a-12p 1-3p 12:30-2:30p 10a-12p 11a-12p 1-2p 2-3:30p 3:30-5p

$45 $70 $140 $75 $85 $45 $82 $82 $35 $40 $40 $40

3.5-6 6-12 6-12 6-12 10-14 6-12 7-12 5-11 6-10 4-6 7-10 12-15

9416 3642 3642 & 3643 9273 9316 9317 9107 9105 10099 3740 3741 9832

Week of July 16 Art: 3D, Paint & Clay Hillcrest Art: Art with Nature Como Streetcar Art: Art with Nature/Outdoor Science Como Streetcar Art: Clay Creations Battle Creek Art: Photography On the Go Jimmy Lee Art: Two-Dimensional Kids Art Battle Creek Computer: 3D Video Game Programming Merriam Park Computer: Hogwarts Film School Merriam Park Dance: Combination North Dale Dance: Hip-Hop Jimmy Lee Dance: Hip-Hop Jimmy Lee Dance: Hip-Hop Jimmy Lee

Youth and Teen Programs

Week of July 9 Art: Clay Art: Clay Creations Art: Cool Girls Art School Art: One Block Parade Art: Outdoor Art Art: Outdoor Art/One Block Parade Outdoors: Boat Building Outdoors: River Camp Outdoors: Wilderness Skills & Swim Science: Secret Agent Science: Spy, Code & Alarm Club Sports: Golf – SNAG Sports: Multi-Sport Sports: Multi-Sport Sports: Multi – Tennis, Basketball & Volleyball Sports: Soccer Sports: Soccer Sports: Soccer Sports: Tennis Quickstart Sports: Tennis Quickstart Sports: Volleyball Theatre: Diary of a Wimpy Kid & Discover the Outdoors Theatre & Art: Super Hero – Super You Wizard Camp

1-3p 9:30- 11:30a 8a-5p

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CAMP TITLE Week of July 16 (continued) Field Trips: On The Go Outdoors: A Camping We Will Go Outdoors: Curious Kids/Nature in Your Backyard Outdoors: Curious Kids/Nature in Your Backyard Outdoors: Kayak Outdoors: Paddle Making Outdoors: Science & Swimming Sports: Game On Sports: Lacrosse Sports: Lacrosse Sports: Multi-Sport Sports: Multi-Sport Sports: Multi-Sport Sports: Skateboarding – Beginner Sports: Skateboarding – Beginner Sports: Skateboarding – Intermediate

2012 SUMMER CAMPS

LOCATION

PHONE #

DAYS TIME

FEE

AGES

ACTIVITY #

Linwood Langford Battle Creek

651-298-5660 651-298-5765 651-501-6347

M-F M-F M-F

8a-5p 10:30a-12p 9a-12p

$150 $40 $60

8-12 3.5-6 4-7

3505 3349 10096

Groveland

651-695-3714

M-F

1-4p

$60

4-7

10110

Phalen Lakeside Linwood Como Streetcar Northwest Como Groveland Groveland Edgcumbe Linwood Merriam Park Merriam Park Merriam Park Merriam Park

651-292-6508 651-298-5660 651-292-6508 651-298-5813 651-695-3714 651-695-3714 651-695-3711 651-298-5660 651-298-5766 651-298-5766 651-298-5766 651-298-5766

M-F M-Th M-F M-Th M-Th M-Th M-F M-F M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th

9a-12p 1-4p 12:30-5p 9-11a 9a-12p 9a-12p 9:15a-12:15p 9a-12p 1-4p 9-10a 10-11a 11a-12p

$85 $100 $70 $70 $80 $80 $99 $75 $60 $55 $55 $55

8-16 10-14 6-12 4-6 5-7 8-12 6-12 4-6 4-6 7-10 11-14 9-14

3420 10101 3643 3581 3588 9406 4266 3365 4265 4287 3430 3437

651-298-5660 651-695-3706 651-298-5766 651-298-5660 651-292-6508

M-F M-F M-Th M-F M-F

10a-12p 9:30-11a 1-3p 1-3p 8a-5p

$75 $40 $99 $45 $150

6-12 3-6 5-11 6-12 8-14

9394 3346 9103 3473 3412

651-292-6508 651-292-6508 651-695-3714

M-F M-F M-F

8a-12p 8a-5p 8a-5p

$75 $145 $140

6-12 6-12 6–12

3529 3529 & 3530 10233

651-292-6508 651-501-6347

M-F M-F

12:30–5p 8a-5p

$70 $150

6-12 6-12

3530 10103

651-695-3711 651-695-3706 651-298-5813 651-298-5677 651-298-5823 651-298-5766 651-695-3714 651-695-3706 651-298-5765 651-501-6347 651-789-3692 651-642-0650 651-695-3706 651-642-0650

M-Th M-F M-Th Tu/W M-W M-Th M-F M-F M-Th M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

10a-12p 12:30-5p 10a-12p 6-8p 6-8p 10a-12p 9a-12p 9a-12p 1:30-4:30p 9a-12p 1:30-4:30p 10a-12p 8a-12p 8a-5p

$99 $70 $60 Free Free $70 $75 $75 $60 Free Free $25 $70 $140

9-12 6-12 8-12 8-14 8-14 4-6 6-8 4-6 6-9 6-12 6-12 10-15 6-12 5-10

3548 9997 3578 3579 9125 9108 9129 9184 3593 4486 4485 9839 3630 3631

Linwood Merriam Park Hillcrest Edgcumbe Highland Pavilion Jimmy Lee Phalen Lakeside

651-298-5660 651-298-5766 651-695-3706 651-695-3711 651-292-6508 651-642-0650 651-292-6508

M-F M-Th M-F M-Th M-F M-F M-F

9a-12p 1-3p 12:30-5p 10a-12p 12:30-5p 8a-12p 8a-5p

$60 $99 $70 $99 $70 $75 $150

6-12 5-11 6-12 5-11 6-12 6-12 8-14

3450 9104 9834 3474 3637 3551 3516

Highland Pavilion Highland Pavilion

651-292-6508 651-292-6508

M-F M-F

8a-12p 8a-5p

$70 $140

6-12 6-12

3638 3637 & 3638

Week of July 23 Art: Clay Creations Linwood Art: Puppet Palooza – Parent & Child Hillcrest Art: Sparkle & Bling Art Merriam Park Art: Two-Dimensional Kids Art Linwood Outdoors: Canoe, Kayak & Phalen Lakeside Outdoor Adventures Outdoors: Cooking Highland Pavilion Outdoors: Cooking/Discover the Outdoors Highland Pavilion Outdoors: Curious Kids Discover Groveland the Outdoors/Let’s Put on a Play Outdoors: Discover the Outdoors & Swim Highland Pavilion Outdoors: Wilderness Skills Battle Creek & Swimming Science: Blow it Up Edgcumbe Science: Grossology Hillcrest Sports: Flag Football Northwest Como Sports: Football Palace Sports: Football Frogtown Mini Camp West Minnehaha Sports: Game On Merriam Park Sports: Multi-Sport Groveland Sports: Multi-Sport Hillcrest Sports: Multi-Sport Langford Sports: Soccer Battle Creek Sports: Soccer El Rio Vista Sports: Volleyball Jimmy Lee Theatre & Art: Magical Treasures Hillcrest Theatre & Art: Pirates Jimmy Lee Week of July 30 Art: Artastic Fun Art: Art-rageous Art: Bookmaking & Printmaking Art: More Star Wars Adventures Camp Sampler & Swimming Cooking: Cooking Outdoors: Canoe, Kayak & Outdoor Adventures Outdoors: Discover the Outdoors Outdoors: Discover the Outdoors/Camp Sampler

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LOCATION

PHONE #

DAYS TIME

FEE

AGES

ACTIVITY #

651-290-8695 651-695-3714 651-695-3714 651-298-5813 651-298-5660 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-642-0650 651-558-2171 651-298-5660 651-642-0650 651-642-0650 651-298-5765 651-695-3706 651-695-3706

M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-F M-F M-F M-Th M-Th M-F M-F M-Th M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

6-8p 9a-12p 9a-12p 9a-12p 9a-12p 9-10a 10:15-11:15a 5:30-6:30p 6:45-7:45p 9a-12p 1-4p 3:30-5:30p 12:30-5p 8a-5p 10:30a-12p 8a-12p 8a-5p

$20 $80 $80 $75 $75 $49 $49 $49 $49 $25 Free $45 $70 $145 $40 $70 $140

8-11 5-7 8-12 5-10 4-6 3.5-4 3.5-4 4-6 6-8 8-12 6-12 8-12 6-12 6-12 3.5-6 6-12 6-12

3569 3573 9405 9263 3366 10521 10522 10523 4413 4409 9168 3619 4263 3551 & 4263 9429 9407 9407 & 9834

Phalen Rec Hancock Como Streetcar

651-793-6600 651-298-4393 651-292-6508

M-F M-F M-F

9:30-11:30a 1:30-3:30p 12:30-5p

$45 $75 $70

3.5-6 6-12 6-12

9417 3453 3648

Hillcrest Edgcumbe Como Streetcar Como Streetcar

651-695-3706 651-695-3711 651-292-6508 651-292-6508

M-F M-Th M-F M-F

9:30-11:30a 10a-12p 8a-12p 8a-5p

$50 $99 $70 $140

10-14 3.5-6 6-12 6-12

3467 3335 3647 3647 & 3648

Week of July 30 (continued) Sports: Basketball – Shooting Stars Girls MLK Sports: Flag Football Groveland Sports: Flag Football Groveland Sports: Golf – SNAG Northwest Como Sports: Multi-Sport Linwood Sports: Soccer Hillcrest Sports: Soccer Hillcrest Sports: Soccer Hillcrest Sports: Soccer Hillcrest Sports: Soccer Jimmy Lee Sports: Soccer McDonough Sports: Volleyball Linwood Theatre: Let’s Put on a Show Jimmy Lee Theatre: Let’s Put on a Show/Cooking Jimmy Lee Theatre & Art: Super Hero Langford Wizard Camp Hillcrest Wizard Camp/Bookmaking & Hillcrest Printmaking

Linwood Langford Hillcrest Linwood Jimmy Lee Jimmy Lee Jimmy Lee Phalen Lakeside

651-298-5660 651-298-5765 651-695-3706 651-298-5660 651-642-0650 651-642-0650 651-642-0650 651-292-6508

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9-10:30a $40 10:30a-12:30p $45 1-3p $100 10a-12p $100 1-2p $40 2-3:30p $40 3:30-5p $40 8a-5p $150

3.5-6 6-12 8-12 5-11 4-6 7-10 11-15 8-14

10508 9318 3483 9400 9830 9831 9833 3413

Groveland Merriam Park MLK Merriam Park Langford Merriam Park Hillcrest Groveland Groveland Phalen Battle Creek Battle Creek Linwood Hillcrest

651-695-3714 651-298-5766 651-290-8695 651-298-5766 651-298-5765 651-298-5766 651-695-3706 651-695-3714 651-695-3714 651-793-6600 651-501-6347 651-501-6347 651-298-5660 651-695-3706

M-F M-Th M-F M-Th M-Th M-Th M-F M-F M-F M-F M-W M-W M-F M-F

10:30a -12p 1-3p 6-9p 9a-12p 1:30-4:30p 1-4p 9a-12p 9a-12p 9a-12p 1-4p 9a-12p 9-11a 10:30a-12p 9:30-11:30a

$40 $82 $20 $80 $80 $79 $75 $99 $99 Free $45 $40 $40 $45

4–7 8-12 12-16 4-8 6-10 5-8 6-8 4-7 7-12 6-12 12-14 8-11 3.5-6 3.5-6

9127 9106 3570 3352 3577 3585 9185 9133 9134 9169 3616 9408 3383 3381

Week of August 13 Art: Clay Art: Clay Creations Art: Two-Dimensional Kids Art Camp Sampler & Swimming Dance: Dance Dance: Dance

Langford Hillcrest Hillcrest Highland Pavilion Hillcrest Hillcrest

651-298-5765 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-292-6508 651-695-3706 651-695-3706

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

10:35a-12p 10a-12p 1-3p 12:30-5p 9-11a 11a-1p

$45 $75 $45 $70 $70 $70

3.5-6 6-12 6-12 6-12 4-6 7-12

9421 3452 3472 3535 3493 3501

Youth and Teen Programs

Week of August 6 Art: 3D, Paint & Clay Art: Clay Creations Art: Mosaics, Treasure Boxes & Wind Chimes Art: Photography – Intro to Digital Art: Princesses, Fairies & Pixie Dust Art: School of Wizards Art: School of Wizards/Mosaics, Treasure Boxes Art: Super Sloppy Fun Art: Two-Dimensional Kids Art Computer: Star Wars Jedi Movie Making Computer: Hogwarts Film School Dance: Hip-Hop Dance: Hip-Hop Dance: Hip-Hop Outdoors: Canoe, Kayak & Outdoor Adventures Science: Grossology Science: Extreme Battlebots Sports: Basketball – Shooting Stars Girls Sports: Cheerleading/Dance/Tumbling Sports: Flag Football Sports: Golf – SNAG Sports: Multi-Sport Sports: Soccer Sports: Soccer Sports: Soccer Sports: Volleyball Sports: Volleyball Theatre & Art: Fairy Land Theatre & Art: Pirates

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CAMP TITLE Week of August 13 (continued) Outdoors: Canoe Outdoors: Canoe/Outdoor Adventures Outdoors: Cooking Outdoors: Outdoor Adventures & Swimming Outdoors: Outdoor Cooking/ Camp Sampler Science: Crazy Robotic Contraptions Sports: Flag Football Sports: Flag Football Sports: Multi-Sport Sports: Skateboarding – Beginner Sports: Skateboarding – Beginner Sports: Skateboarding – Intermediate Sports: Sports Conditioning Sports: Soccer Sports: Soccer Sports: Volleyball Sports: Volleyball

Youth and Teen Programs

Week of August 20 Art: Art/School of Wizards & Swimming Art: Art Sampler Art: Magic of Painting & Swim Art: Photography – Intro to Digital Cooking: Cooking Cooking: Cooking/Art Sampler Dance: Combination Dance: Dance Dance: Dance School of Wizards Science: Get Set to Be a Vet Science: Spy, Code & Alarm Club Sports: Sports Conditioning Sports: Multi-Sport

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Week of August 27 Art: Let’s Just Make Some Art Dance: Dance Dance: Dance Dance: Dance Field Trips: On The Go Outdoors: River Camp Theatre: Musical Theatre Theatre & Art: Let’s Just Make Some Art/Musical Theatre

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Phalen Lakeside Phalen Lakeside Highland Pavilion Phalen Lakeside

651-292-6508 651-292-6508 651-292-6508 651-292-6508

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8a-12p 8a-5p 8a-12p 12:30-5p

$75 $150 $75 $75

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3418 3418 & 3419 3534 3419

Highland Pavilion

651-292-6508

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8a-5p

$145

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North Dale Hillcrest Hillcrest Jimmy Lee Merriam Park Merriam Park Merriam Park Hillcrest Edgcumbe Edgcumbe Edgcumbe North Dale

651-558-2329 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-642-0650 651-298-5766 651-298-5766 651-298-5766 651-695-3706 651-695-3711 651-695-3711 651-695-3711 651-558-2329

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10a-12p 9a-12p 9a-12p 9a-12p 9a-10a 10a-11a 11a-12p 1-3p 9:15-10:15a 10:30-11:30a 1-4p 11a-2p

$100 $99 $99 $75 $55 $55 $55 $70 $49 $49 $99 $25

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Jimmy Lee

651-642-0650

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Hillcrest Jimmy Lee Linwood Hillcrest Hillcrest North Dale Hillcrest Hillcrest Jimmy Lee Edgcumbe Langford Hillcrest Groveland

651-695-3706 651-642-0650 651-298-5660 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-558-2329 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-642-0650 651-695-3711 651-298-5765 651-695-3706 651-695-3714

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-Th M-F M-F M-F

12:30-5p 12:30-5p 9:30-11:30a 8a-12p 8-5p 11a-12p 9-11a 11a-1p 8a-12p 10a-12p 10:30a-12p 1-3p 9a-12p

$70 $70 $50 $75 $145 $35 $70 $70 $70 $99 $85 $70 $75

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Hillcrest Hillcrest Hillcrest Hillcrest Linwood Harriet Island Hillcrest Hillcrest

651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-695-3706 651-298-5660 651-292-6508 651-695-3706 651-695-3706

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8a-12p 9-11a 11a-1p 1-3p 8a-5p 8a-5p 12:30-5p 8a-5p

$70 $70 $70 $70 $150 $150 $70 $140

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Summer Food Service Program Sponsored by Saint Paul Public Schools, Nutrition Services A free summer food service program for youth, 18 years and under, will be offered at many Saint Paul recreation centers.

Sites may be serving breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner, or a combination of meals.

Most sites will offer meals Monday–Friday (beginning Tuesday), June 12-August 24.

For more information, call 651-292-6508.

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Register online at www.stpaul.gov/parks, call the number listed or 651-266-6400.

Roaming Rec

Roaming Rec is bringing outdoor fun to your neighborhood.

Children can participate in FREE arts & crafts and organized recreation activities. Snacks will be provided at each session.

Program is canceled when there is rain, thunder or lightning.

For more information, call 651-292-6508.

Program dates: June 11 – August 9 Afternoon Sites: 1-4 p.m.

Carty Park W/Th Lewis Park M/W/Th Lockwood Park Tu/Th Prosperity Rec M/W Ryan Park M/W/Th Torre San Miguel Tu/Th Weida Park Tu

Evening Sites: 5-7:30 p.m.

Aldine Tu Carty Park Tu Central Village Th Hamline-Hague M Highwood Hills M/Tu/W Lockwood Park W Lewis Park Tu Sibley Manor M/W/Th Weida Park W/Th Wilder M

Summer Blast

Summer Blast is a FREE afternoon program for youth who have completed grades 1-6.

Activities include crafts, art, tennis, cooking, swimming, gym games, water fun, outdoor play, kitchen science and more. Partnering with the Saint Paul Public Library, youth are encouraged to keep reading all summer through fun activities and programs. No program July 4.

Days: Mon.-Thur. Dates: June 18-August 23 Time: 1-4 p.m.

Jimmy Lee 651-642-0650 Langford 651-298-5765 Martin Luther King 651-290-8695 McDonough 651-558-2171 Palace 651-298-5677 Rice 651-558-2392 Scheffer 651-298-5820 West Minnehaha 651-298-5823

Night Moves

This popular teen program will be offering classes and activities at some recreation centers, Como High School and Harding High School. Teens, ages 13-18, are welcome to participate in a variety of athletic, art, cultural and drop-in activities.

For more information, call 651-292-6508.

Childcare S’more Fun is a childcare/recreation program for school-aged children in kindergarten through 6th grade (ages 6-12). We offer recreational, cultural, social and educational activities.

Our goal is for children to pursue their own interests, develop friendships, gain confidence and build independence in a safe, comfortable, trusting and fun atmosphere.

Days: Mon.-Fri. Fee: $150/week or $32/day Battle Creek Recreation Center.............................651-501-6388 June 13-August 24 • 6:30a-6:00p Groveland Recreation Center................................651-695-3715 June 13-August 24 • 7:15a-6:00p Hillcrest Recreation Center...................................651-695-3706 June 11-August 24 • 7:00a-6:00p Linwood Recreation Center..................................651-298-5660 June 11-August 24 • 7:00a-6:00p North Dale Recreation Center...............................651-558-2329 June 11-August 24 • 7:00a-6:00p Northwest Como Recreation Center.....................651-487-5626 June 11-August 24 • 7:00a-5:30p

Comcast Movies in the Park

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a FREE outdoor movie on the big screen. The movie will begin at dusk. Some sites have pre-movie activities. All children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

June 8 McDonough – Howl’s Moving Castle July 13 North Dale – The Smurfs July 20 NWC – The Muppets July 26 Hayden Heights – Happy Feet 2 July 27 Rice – Remember the Titans July 31 Edgcumbe – Happy Feet 2 Aug. 1 Hancock – Hugo Aug. 2 Langford – Puss in Boots Aug. 3 Palace – Rango Aug. 15 Groveland – The Adventures of Tintin Aug. 15 Duluth & Case – Kung Fu Panda 2 Aug. 16 Merriam Park – Kung Fu Panda 2 Aug. 17 MLK – Happy Feet 2 Aug. 24 Battle Creek – The Muppets Aug. 28 Como Lakeside Pavilion – Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Aug. 31 Raspberry Island – Back to the Future Sept. 7 Raspberry Island – Back to the Future II Sept.14 Raspberry Island – Back to the Future III

Youth and Teen Programs

Conway 651-501-6343 Dayton’s Bluff 651-793-3885 Duluth & Case 651-298-5709 Edgcumbe 651-695-3711 El Rio Vista 651-789-3692 Hancock 651-298-4393 Hayden Heights 651-298-5716 Hazel Park 651-501-6350

S’more Fun

Urban Tennis

St. Paul Urban Tennis offers youth, ages 5-18, daily tennis lessons, Monday-Friday, June 18-July 27, at 30 sites in St. Paul. Scholarships are available for any child receiving free or reduced lunch. Register online at www.sput.us by May 27. For more information, call 651-222-2879 or email at sputoffice@gmail.com.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation website: www.stpaul.gov/parks Register online at www.stpaul.gov/parks, call the number listed or 651-266-6400.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

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Driver Education Teen l Adult

Driver Education Teen l Adult Driver Education Office – 651-744-5094 Location Day(s)/Date Course# 2500-SuDE M-F Jul 9-20 Central Sr. HS 275 N. Lexington Pkwy.

St. Paul, MN 55104 Course# 2500-SuDF M-F Aug 6-17 Central Sr. HS

Time 2:15p-5:15p

8:30a-11:30a

C.E. West Office – 651-744-5505 Location Course# 2500-SuDB Como Park Sr. HS 740 W. Rose Avenue St. Paul, MN 55117

Day(s)/Date M-F Jun 18-29

Time 2:15p-5:15p

C.E. East Office – 651-744-3072 The Basics: • Students must be 15 years of age by the last day of class.

• This course consists of the State required 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of Behind the-Wheel. The classroom prepares the student for the written permit test.

Upon completion of the classroom and obtaining a driver’s permit, Behind-the Wheel education will be scheduled by the teachers with the individual students.

The Behind-the Wheel component prepares the student for the road test.

• A student is required to have their permit for six months and be 16 years of age before they are eligible to take the road test for their driver’s license.

• After successful completion of classroom instruction, the student has 18 months to finish the Behind-the Wheel portion of the program.

• A refund minus a fifty-dollar ($50) fee will be issued upon request for cancellation from the program. Refunds will not be issued after one year from the beginning date of classroom instruction.

Fee: $330 Payment plans: 1) Full payment with application or 2) $165 with application plus $165 before Enrollment Card is issued.

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Location Course# 2500-SuDC Harding Sr. HS 1540 E. Sixth Street St. Paul, MN 55106

Day(s)/Date M-F Jun 18-29

Time 2:15p-5:15p

C.E. South Office – 651-744-5557 Location Day(s)/Date Time Course# 2500-SuDD M-F Jun 18-29 2:10p-5:10p Focus Beyond * 340 Colborne Street * This Driver Education class location serves as a substitute for the Highland location for this summer.

• Registration accepted by C.E. South Office Humboldt Secondary School 30 E. Baker Street St. Paul, MN 55107

Driver Education Office – 651-744-5094 Location Course# 2500-SuDA Johnson Sr. HS 1349 Arcade Street St. Paul, MN 55106 • Registration accepted by Driver Education Office Central Sr. HS 275 N. Lexington Pkwy.

St. Paul, MN 55104

Day(s)/Date M-F Jun 11-22

Time 2:15p-5:15p

Evening Class Driver Education Office – 651-744-5094 Location Course# 2500-SuDG Ramsey Jr. HS 1700 Summit Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 • Registration accepted by Driver Education Office Central Sr. HS 275 N. Lexington Pkwy.

St. Paul, MN 55104

Day(s)/Date Tu/W/Th Jun 19-Jul 11 • No class July 4.

Time 5:30p-8:30p

Adult Driver Education Class Adult Driver Education

Driver Education Teen l Adult

Driver Education Teen l Adult

This class is designed for people 18 years and older who need a comprehensive overview of the rules and regulations that are necessary to obtain a permit. The class is taught by a certified driver education instructor. Fee includes two hours of Behind-the-Wheel instruction.

Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Course# 2504-SuDA W Jul 18 6:00p-8:00p 1 $150 Central Sr. HS 275 N. Lexington Pkwy., 55104 To register, call the Driver Education Office at 651-744-5094.

To receive an application or for more information regarding classes, call a Community Education office listed on these pages.

Visit our

websites Saint Paul Public Schools www.spps.org Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education www.commed.spps.org

Looking for Senior Driving Classes?

See Seniors, page 30.

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Saint Paul Alternative Learning Programs

Saint Paul Alternative Learning Programs Schools and Programs (ALC) Secondary Programs

Evening High School

1212 University Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104 651-744-1212 • Online: alc.spps.org

Eligibility

The Area Learning Center (ALC) serves learners at-risk of not graduating from high school.

The ALC is available to students who: n are behind in credits required for graduation n are below expected performance on a standardized achievement test n are pregnant or are a parent n have been assessed chemically dependent n have experienced mental health problems n have been physically or sexually abused n have been homeless within the past six months n speak English as a second language or have limited English skills n have been chronically truant or withdrawn from school n have been excluded or expelled n have been referred by district staff

AGAPE (Adolescent Girls and Parenting Education)

AGAPE secondary school serves students who are pregnant or currently parenting. This school is on a four period schedule and offers courses needed for graduation and additional skills for college and careers. Child care services are available on-site for eligible students.

1037 University Avenue, 55104 651-228-7746

Creative Arts High School

Creative Arts High School serves high school students who have a strong interest in the arts. This school offers an accredited academic curriculum and includes Advance Placement courses in ceramics, painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography, music, theater and creative writing.

65 Kellogg Blvd., 55101 651-292-3480

Schools and Programs (ALC)

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Saint Paul Public Schools’ Summer Sessions will be offered by the Saint Paul Public Schools’ Area Learning Center (ALC) and the Saint Paul Public Schools’ Special Education Department.

ALC Summer Session 2012 will be held June 18-July 10. (No school July 4.) Students will attend classes daily for six hours of academic instruction at various elementary, middle/junior, and senior high school sites. A list of sites and additional information is available at www.extendedday.spps.org.

A second summer session for high school credit recovery, including online classes, will be offered July 16-August 3, at Gordon Parks High School. Registration information can be obtained from the school counselors at each high school.

Special Education Summer Session 2012 will be held June 18-July 20. Students will attend classes daily for four hours per day. Students must have Extended School Year on their IEP to attend the Special Education Summer program. Additional information is available at www.specialed.spps.org.

For additional information or questions: ALC Summer Sessions (Elementary and Secondary): 651-744-8020 Website: www.extendedday.spps.org (under Summer Session K-12) Special Education Summer Sessions: 651-767-8321 Website: www.specialed.spps.org

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Evening High School offers evening classes and serves students 16-21 years old. Learners attend as a fulltime student to earn their high school diploma or as a dual-enrolled student to make up credits from a traditional high school.

Gordon Parks High School 1212 University Avenue, 55104 651-744-1210

Gordon Parks High School

Gordon Parks High School serves high school students who prefer an alternative curriculum and flexible schedule.

There are opportunities for students to earn credits through formal classroom, independent study, online learning, and work experience courses. Students can attend a morning or an afternoon session to earn their high school diploma or make up credits from a traditional high school.

1212 University Avenue, 55104 651-744-1212

LEAP High School (International Academy)

LEAP High School serves 9-12th grade students who are new arrivals to the U.S. and have limited English skills.

IA/LEAP helps students earn their high school diploma or transition to a traditional high school, post-secondary education, or career opportunities.

631 N. Albert Street, 55104 651-228-7706

CALENDAR FOR FAMILIES May-September 2012 No School for Students – All grades

Session begins or ends

If your child attends a year-round school, please check with your school for important dates and days off. Please check www.spps.org for calendar updates.

Summer Food Service Program

JULY 2012

A free summer food service program for youth, 18 years and under, will be offered at many Saint Paul recreation centers. Sites may be serving breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner, or a combination of meals.

Most sites will offer meals Monday–Friday (beginning Tuesday), June 12–August 24. For more information, call 651-292- 6508.

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Saint Paul Public Schools Summer School Session 2012

Offered by Saint Paul Area Learning Center (ALC) and Special Education. For more information, contact the following: Elementary and Secondary: 651- 744- 8020 www.extendedday.spps.org • Special Education: 651-767-8321 www.specialed.spps.org

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Driver Education Office and Aquatics Office Central Senior High School 275 N. Lexington Parkway, 55104 651-744-5094 Fax-651-312-9058 C.E. West Office Como Park Senior High School 740 W. Rose Ave., 55117 651-744-5505 Fax-651-293-5989 C.E. East Office, C.E. Senior Program, Home Improvement Program and Travel for Adults Harding Senior High School 1540 E. Sixth St., 55106 (Enter on Third Street) 651-744-3072 Fax-651-293-6562

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.E. North Office and C Youth Program Washington Technology Secondary School 1495 Rice St., 55117 651-487-7383 Fax-651-221-1474

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Administration Office 1780 Seventh Street West, 55116 651-767-8179 (*Please do not send registrations to this address.)

Community Education Web Site: www.commed.spps.org

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Program Locations

A symbol or number next to a location corresponds to its location on the map on page 76.

85 Adams 615 S. Chatsworth St. 47 Arlington Rec 665 E. Rose Ave. 651-298-5701 61 Baker Rec 209 W. Page St. 651-209-3519 58 Battle Creek Rec 75 S. Winthrop St. 651-501-6347 103 Bob Calton Studio 300 Broadway St. (downtown) St. Paul 66 Bridge View School 360 Colborne St. 127 Calvary Cemetery 753 Front Ave. 1 Central HS 275 N. Lexington Pkwy.

61 Cherokee Park United Church 371 Baker St. W. 27 Como Park Elem 780 W. Wheelock Pkwy.

2 Como Park HS 740 W. Rose Ave. 23 Como Park Zoo and Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Drive 27 Como Planetarium Como Park Elementary 780 W. Wheelock Pkwy.

55 Conway Rec 2090 Conway St. 651-501-6343 123 Cycles for Change 712 University Ave. W. 33 Crossroads 543 Front Ave. 50 Dayton’s Bluff Rec 800 Conway St. 651-793-3885 46 Duluth & Case Rec 1020 Duluth St. 651-298-5709 116 East Side YMCA 875 Arcade St. 14 Edgcumbe Rec 320 S. Griggs St. 651-695-3711 60 El Rio Vista Rec 179 Robie St. E. 651-789-2500

88 EXPO 540 Warwick St. 121 First Lutheran Church 463 Maria Ave. 66 Focus Beyond 340 Colborne St. 30 Gordon Parks HS 1212 University Ave. 10 Groveland Rec 2021 St. Clair Ave. 651-695-3714 5 Hancock Rec 1610 Hubbard Ave. 651-298-4393 3 Harding HS 1540 E. Sixth St. (Enter on Third Street) 80 Harriet Island Regional Park Plato Blvd. and Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd.

43 Hayden Hts Rec 1965 E. Hoyt Ave. 651-298-5716 45 Hazel Park Rec 945 N. Hazel Ave. 651-501-6350 12 Highland JR 975 S. Snelling Ave. (Enter parking lot from Montreal Avenue) 12 Highland HS 1015 S. Snelling Ave. (Enter parking lot from Edgcumbe Rd.) 11 Hillcrest Rec 1978 Ford Pkwy.

651-695-3706 38 Homecroft Early Learning Center 1845 Sheridan Ave. 20 Hubbs Center 1030 University Ave. W. 4 Humboldt Secondary School 30 E. Baker St. 18 Jimmy Lee Rec 270 N. Lexington Pkwy.

651-642-0650 57 Johnson HS 1349 Arcade St. 76 LNFI L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion 1363 Bush Ave.

3 Langford Rec 30 Langford Park 651-298-5765 15 Linwood Rec 860 St. Clair Ave. 651-298-5660 99 Mann Elem (Horace Mann) 2001 Eleanor Ave. 16 Martin Luther King Rec (MLK) 271 Mackubin St. 651-290-8695 39 McDonough Rec 1544 Timberlake Rd. 651-558-2171 7 Merriam Park Community Center (Keystone) 2000 St. Anthony Ave. 130 Merriam Park Library 1831 Marshall Ave. 7 Merriam Park Rec 2000 St. Anthony Ave. 651-298-5766 129 MN Dept. of Health 1645 Energy Park Drive 80 Minnesota Boat Club Raspberry Island (below Wabasha Street Bridge) 26 North Dale Rec 1414 N. St. Albans St. 651-558-2329 24 Northwest Como Rec 1550 N. Hamline Ave. 651-298-5813 18 Oxford Community Center 270 N. Lexington Pkwy.

68 Palace Rec 781 Palace Ave. 651-298-5677 40 Phalen Rec 1000 E. Wheelock Pkwy.

651-793-6600 63 Pioneer Press Building 345 Cedar St. 9 Ramsey JR 1700 Summit Ave. 36 Rice Rec 1041 Marion St. 651-558-2392 35 Rice Street Library 1011 Rice St.

13 Riverside Education Center 900 Albion Ave. 5 Rondo Ed Ctr 560 Concordia Ave. 2 SAP Elem (St. Anthony Park Elem) 2180 Knapp St. 30 Saint Paul Alternative Learning Programs 1212 University Ave. 9 Saint Paul City Ballet 1680 Grand Ave. (Enter on Cambridge St.) 111 Saint Paul Music Academy 27 E. Geranium Ave. 63 Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Administration 400 City Hall Annex 25 W. Fourth St. I SPPS District Administration Building 360 Colborne St. 31 Scheffer Rec 237 Thomas Ave. 651-298-5820 91 Shaolin Kenpo Karate 783 Raymond Ave. 82 Sun Ray Library 2105 Wilson Ave. 73 The Art Academy 515 So. Albert St. 100 The Center for Mind-Body Oneness 558 Vandalia St. 113 The Yarnery 840 Grand Ave. 51 Vertical Endeavors 845 Phalen Blvd.

60 Wellstone Center 179 Robie St. E. 67 W 7th Community Center 265 Oneida St. 29 West Minnehaha Rec 685 W. Minnehaha Ave. 651-298-5823 47 Wilber’s Auto Service 1138 Payne Ave. 6 WTSS Washington Technology Secondary School 1495 Rice St.

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Registration Information

Registration Information Online

at www.commed.spps.org To create a new account: Click on View My Account above and follow the prompts to set up your new account.

Some of our classes may not be available for online registration. Any of our offices (listed on page 76) are happy to help you with these classes.

By Phone with Credit Card ONLY (Visa, MasterCard or Discover)

Call the Community Education telephone number listed, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., weekdays. Please have your credit card number and expiration date ready when calling. Refer to both the class title and course number when registering.

By Mail

Complete a registration form (on page 79) and mail it with a check or credit card number (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) to the address of the Community Education Office that is taking registration for the class. See page 76 for Community Education Offices. If paying by check, your place is confirmed when payment is received (make checks payable to ISD# 625).

In Person

Visit any Community Education office 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. If paying with cash, please have exact amount. See page 76 for Community Education Offices.

No Confirmations:

Assume all classes will be held at the time and place indicated unless you are notified otherwise.

Please, no fax registrations.

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Cancellations

Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education reserves the right to cancel classes due to lack of enrollment or emergencies.

Refunds

• Refunds minus a $5 processing fee will only be issued if requested three (3) business days prior to the start of the first day of class. No refunds will be given after a class has started.

• For classes and tours that have a published cancellation deadline, no refunds or credits will be issued after the specified dates. (For tour refund policy, see page 33.)

• Full refunds or credits are issued if Community Education cancels a class or tour, or the class or tour is already filled.

Closings Due to Weather

In case of bad weather, tune in to local media – broadcast, print and online for information on school closures or check the district’s website at www.spps.org for the most current updates. Classes are not held when schools are closed due to the weather.

UCare Minnesota Discounts

All UCare Minnesota members may take up to a $15 discount per class on most classes offered in this catalog. If a class is less than $15, the member may take the class free of charge. UCare for Seniors is now limited to one class/event per year. Members will need to include their UCare ID number when registering. UCare registration is not available online.

Safety Disclaimer

There is an inherent risk of accident and injury in any activity. It is the responsibility of the participant to be aware that there are assumed risks in participation. Saint Paul Public Schools (ISD# 625) assumes no responsibility for injuries received during activities. Any changes in participants’ current physical activity level should be done under the approval and direction of their physician and/or health care provider(s).

Visit our

websites Saint Paul Public Schools www.spps.org Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education www.commed.spps.org

Need a Community Education Catalog?

Catalogs are mailed to every resident within the City of Saint Paul three (3) times a year. If you have a friend or know of anyone (outside of the City limits) who would like to receive our catalog, mail a postcard with their name and full address to: Community Education Administration Office 1780 Seventh Street West St. Paul, MN 55116 or call 651-767-8179 to be put on the mailing list.

Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education will not hold classes:

May 28, 2012 July 4, 2012 August 14, 2012, after 6:00 p.m.

September 3, 2012 = Daytime/senior-friendly class

Special Services

Persons with disabilities are welcome in any class or activity and may bring a helper at no extra charge in most cases (please call first). If you need a reasonable accommodation, contact the Community Education Office where you are registering.

Beginning Calligraphy Classes are assigned a Course Number (#).

Refer to this number and class title when registering.

Class is held at this location.

Addresses are listed on page 77.

Learn the art of beautiful lettering. We will study informal italic for creating cards, invitations and gifts. A supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor. No class July 3.

Instructor: J. Michalski Course# 3225-SuEA Location Day(s)/Date Time Ses Fee Ramsey JR Tu Jun 19 6:30p-8:30p 7 $56

a = a.m. p = p.m.

Number of times the class meets.

Checks payable to ISD# 625 Beginning date.

= Daytime/senior-friendly class

To register in person or by mail, please refer to the name of the site and telephone number listed. This is the site that is taking the registration but may or may not be where the class is held. Community Education Office addresses are listed on page 76.

Note: Registration for Parks and Recreation activities is accepted upon receipt of this catalog. You may register for Parks and Recreation activities by telephone, in person or online at www.stpaul.gov/parks.

Check with the recreation center offering the activity. The best time to contact most recreation centers is weekdays after 3 p.m.

Name:_ ____________________________________________

Name:_ ____________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________

City:_____________________________ Zip:_______________

City:_____________________________ Zip:_______________

Phone: work ____-____-____ Evening: cell ____-____-____

Phone: work ____-____-____ Evening: cell ____-____-____

E-mail:_____________________________________________

E-mail:_____________________________________________

Voluntary Information—check all that apply [ ] American Indian [ ] Male [ ] Asian or Pacific Islander [ ] Female [ ] Black or African American [ ] Hispanic or Latino [ ] Child 0-5 [ ] Native Hawaiian [ ] Youth 6-17 [ ] White [ ] Special Needs [ ] Other

Voluntary Information—check all that apply [ ] American Indian [ ] Male [ ] Asian or Pacific Islander [ ] Female [ ] Black or African American [ ] Hispanic or Latino [ ] Child 0-5 [ ] Native Hawaiian [ ] Youth 6-17 [ ] White [ ] Special Needs [ ] Other

Collecting this information helps us to provide programs and services for our community.

Collecting this information helps us to provide programs and services for our community.

Course#

Course#

Title

Begin Date

Time

Fee

Title

Begin Date

Time

Fee

Youth:_ ___Date of Birth: __/__/_________ Age:_____________

Grade:_ ___School:_ __________________________________

Grade:_ ___School:_ __________________________________

Parent Name:________________________________________

Parent Name:________________________________________

Payment: [ ] Cash [ ] Check [ ] Visa

Payment: [ ] Cash [ ] Check [ ] Visa

[ ] Discover

[ ] MasterCard

[ ] Discover

Credit card# __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Credit card# __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Expiration Date: __/____

Expiration Date: __/____

Card Holder Name:____________________________________

Card Holder Name:____________________________________

(Leave blank if same as registration)

(Leave blank if same as registration)

Registration Forms

Youth:_ ___Date of Birth: __/__/_________ Age:_____________

[ ] MasterCard

How to Use this Catalog

How to Use this Catalog

UCare ID#___________________ UCare discount $_________ UCare ID#___________________ UCare discount $_________

Total (minus discount) $_________

Total (minus discount) $_________

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Administration

Administration Independent School District #625 Administration

Board of Education

Valeria S. Silva Superintendent Kate Wilcox-Harris Chief Academic Officer Lynn Gallandat Director of Community Education

Jean O’Connell, Chair Elona Street-Stewart, Vice-Chair Mary Doran, Clerk Keith Hardy, Treasurer John Brodrick, Director Anne Carroll, Director Louise Seeba, Director

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation City Administrators

Community Education Citywide Advisory Council

Mike Hahm 651-266-6400 Director Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Kathy Korum 651-266-6400 Deputy Director Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

SAINT PAUL

The Saint Paul Community Education Advisory Council meets ten times per year. All meetings are open to the public. Most meetings are held at the Saint Paul Public Schools Administration Building, 360 Colborne Street. Call 651-7678179 to confirm the date, time and location for each meeting.

Paula Beiswenger Kathy Korum, Chair Catherine Penkert Sharla Scullen Erik Skold Frank Thissen

Saint Paul Public Schools www.spps.org Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education www.commed.spps.org Saint Paul Parks and Recreation www.stpaul.gov/parks

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SUMMER 2012

D’Ann Urbaniak Lesch Jackye Whitner Debbie Willms Darren Yerama Jody Yungers

Community Education has numerous Advisory Councils working with the different program areas. Community input is important to the Advisory Councils. Please share your comments, concerns and suggestions with any member. If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a member of any of the Community Education Advisory Councils, please contact the administration office at 651-767-8179.

Interested in teaching a class?

Community Education is always looking for talented instructors! If you are interested in teaching a community class, we are currently seeking qualified applicants for our Music, Language, Business and Technology programs.

Winter/Spring submissions are due September 1st Visit

www.commed.spps.org and click ‘Opportunities’

Explore the Universe at

Como Planetarium New public & school shows start Fall 2012 When you look up at the sky, what do you wonder about?

Join us in the Fall to discover planets, stars and much more!

780 W. Wheelock Pkwy St. Paul, MN 55117

planetarium.spps.org

Community Education Administration Office 1780 Seventh Street West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116 651-767-8179 www.commed.spps.org

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