Youth Activities
Winter/Spring 2014
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE
community education Where Learning is a Lifelong Adventure
Register online! www.SaukRapidsRiceOnline.org
Creativity and Fun
Artsy Craftsy
Kids Make It! (PV) Grades K-5
Join us for pizza and crafts! Learn how to paint, draw and create cool pieces with air dry clay. We will even make a duct tape accessory! Pizza and beverage is included at both classes and will be served from 5:30-6pm.
Julie Cariveau
Join us for arts and crafts and kid friendly baking! Each class will feature new crafts. We will be working with food, so if you have a food allergy please let us know. A peanut free snack will be provided for this class. Fee: $10 per class Held At: PV Elem, D149 Art #2495
Tue
Jan 14
2:15-4pm
#2496
Tue
Jan 28
2:15-4pm
#2497
Tue
Feb 11
2:15-4pm
#2498
Tue
Feb 25
#2499
Tue
Mar 11
#2500
Tue
Mar 25
#2501
Tue
Apr 8
2:15-4pm
#2502
Tue
Apr 22
2:15-4pm
#2503
Tue
May 13
2:15-4pm
Grades K-5
Abrakadoodle Art Education
Tuition includes pizza and materials. #2588 Thu $44 Jan 30 & Feb 6 SRR Middle School Door 4
5:30-7:30pm 2 sessions #469
2:15-4pm 2:15-4pm
2:15-4pm
If your child is being picked up, you will need to meet them inside the building at the classroom. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit and Discover cards. Register today!
Totally Crafty (MHES)
Grades K-5
Minecraft
Grades K-5
Jacki Oltz
Jamie Cardell
“Totally Crafty� classes are held once per month, for boys and girls in grades K-5. Classes average 3-5 projects based on a monthly theme.
Minecraft is the game phenomenon focused on creativity and building, allowing players to build environments out of textured cubes in a virtual 3D world. Using iPads and the Minecraft App, your child will learn, or expand, their knowledge of the game.
A peanut free snack will be provided for this class. Fee: $8 per class Held at: MH Elem, #742 January #2533
Tue
Jan 14
2:15-3:30pm
February #2534 Tue
Feb 11
2:15-3:30pm
March #2535
Tue
Mar 11
2:15-3:30pm
April #2536 Tue
Apr 15
2:15-3:30pm
May #2537
May 6
2:15-3:30pm
Tue
Fun With Jacki (MHES)
Grades K-5
Jacki Oltz
Each class will consist of activities, crafts and games all centered around a theme! iPads will also be provided for your child to explore. A peanut free snack will be provided for this class. Fee: $8 per class Held at: MH Elem, #742 January #2542 Tue
Jan 28
2:15-3:30pm
February #2543 Tue
Feb 25
2:15-3:30pm
March #2544
Tue
Mar 25
2:15-3:30pm
April #2545
Tue
Apr 22
2:15-3:30pm
May #2546
Tue
May 13
2:15-3:30pm
ATTENTION PARENTS!! When registering your child(ren), please indicate where they should
go afterwards, an emergency contact, and phone number on your registration form.
The course is full,
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the basics for beginners, and give tips and tricks for advanced players. An XBOX will also be available to experience the difference on a gaming system. Space is limited, register today! At MHES: #2622 Thu Jan 23-Feb 6 2:15-3:30pm $13 3 sessions MH Elem. Media At PV: #2623 Mon Jan 27-Feb 10 2:15-3:30pm $13 3 sessions PV Elem. Yellow Pod #4
Loom Band Bracelets
Grades K-5
Amy Gunderson
Have you joined the Loom Band movement yet? Learn how to make a rubber band bracelet without the use of a rainbow loom. The basic style of bracelets will be taught, along with additional patterns for the advanced bracelet maker. You will take home a decorated wooden block used for making bracelets, the bracelets you make, and extra bands! All supplies included in the fee. At MHES: #2619 Mon Feb 3 $12 MH Elem. #742
2:15-3:45pm
At PV: #2620 $12
2:15-3:45pm
Mon Feb 10 PV Elem. Art
Intro to Clay
Grades K-5
Ken Ferber
Enjoy learning the basics of creating a pot on the potters wheel! Class topics will include wedging, centering, and creating simple forms such as cups and bowls. All pieces will be glaze fired by the instructor, and returned to the Community Education within four weeks.The pieces you create are food, dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe. Dress for a mess! All materials included. #2635 Mon Mar 3-24 $68 4 sessions
5:45-7:15pm SRR Middle Sch.#902 Door 16- back of the building
SHOULD I ADD MY NAME TO THE WAIT LIST? YES! If someone cancels, we will contact you.
SHARE YOUR TALENTS!
Teach a class. Call 258-1577, today!
If your child is being picked up, you will need to meet them inside the building at the classroom. Register online www.SaukRapidsRiceOnline.org or call 258-1577
Lifestyle & Safety Babysitting Clinic
Grades 5-8
Sauk Rapids Women of Today
This hands-on clinic for students in grades 5-8, includes activities that focus on basic first aid, fire and weather safety, child development and parent expectations. Each participant will receive a certificate after successfully completing this two hour course. No discounts.
Family Fun Day! Grades K+
#2508 Sat $10
Jan 18 9-11am SRR Middle School #219 Door 1
#2509 Sat $10
Apr 26 9-11am SRR Middle School #219 Door 1
F.A.S.T. Kids, Ages 7-10
Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Ed
Looking for something fun to do with your family? Join us on a Saturday morning for a continental breakfast, gym games, and BINGO! All students and parents are welcome! Each student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Held at: SRR Middle School Enter Door 4 Fee: $5 per family
Emergency Outfitters Staff
First Aid and Safety Trained (F.A.S.T.) Kids is a 6-hour course for 7-10 year olds. Lessons cover basic first aid, water safety, vehicle safety, home emergencies, injury prevention, personal safety and healthy living. This course helps prepare children for staying at home alone. Students will receive a book and build a home first aid kit. All materials included in fee.
At PV: January #2590 #2637 Sat Jan 25 9-11am $39 February At MHES: #2638 Sat Feb 15 9-11am #2591 March $39 #2639 Sat Mar 8 9-11am
Mon & Wed 2 sessions
Apr 14 & 16 PV Elem
2:15-5:15pm Yellow Pod #4
Mon & Wed 2 sessions
Apr 28 & 30 MH Elem
2:15-5:15pm Media Center
April Beauty Bootcamp Girls Ages 10-14 #2640 Sat Apr 26 9-11am Trish Hendrickson
Magic: The Gathering Tournament, Gr. 4-12 Nathan Younkin
Are you ready for a challenge? Join us for Magic: The Gathering Tournament. Magic is the world’s premier trading card game. It was the first of its kind, and it is still the biggest and the best! No need to bring your own cards, as decks will be provided. You will also recieve a booster pack for playing! Pizza and beverages will be provided. Held at: SRR Middle School Room 219, Door 1
Boost your self esteem and take some time to honor yourself! Using upbeat techniques, Trish will teach age appropriate skin care, healthy lifestyle habits, and how to do your own manicures/pedicures. During this one day class we’ll cover the basics of becoming a young lady, while having fun and discovering the true beauty within. A supply list of items you have on hand will be sent prior to class.
#2616 Sat Feb 8 9am-3pm $24 SRR HS SW123 Door 23 - To the r ight of main entrance.
Fee: $14 per class #2626
Sat
Jan 25
#2627
Sat
Feb 22
10am-3pm
#2628
Sat
Mar 29
10am-3pm
#2629
Sat
Apr 12
10am-3pm
10am-3pm
INCLEMENT WEATHER Activities will not be held when school is closed or has been canceled during the day due to weather.
Visit www.isd47.org.
Announcements will also be made on local radio and TV stations.
If your child is being picked up, you will need to meet them inside the building at the classroom. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit and Discover cards. Register today!
Glam Girl Adult/Child, Age 4-Grade 3
Trish Hendrickson
If you want to learn to style your daughter’s hair for special occasions, or just for fun, you won’t want to miss this class. You’ll practice braiding, making a bun, or even an up-do. Feel free to bring in a photo of a hairstyle that you would like to do! Then you’ll paint nails together and learn about skin and nail care. A supply list of items you have on hand will be sent prior to class. #2617 Sat Mar 29 $11 SRR HS
10-11:30am SW123 Door 23 - To the right of main entrance.
Fitness Introduction Tae Kwon Do Grades K-5 Brandon Stein, Certified Black Belt Instructor of Evolution TKD
Fencing
Tae Kwon Do is a great way for children to learn confidence, leadership and discipline. In this introductory course, students will learn the basics of martial arts. Along with learning the foundation of the kicks, blocks and strikes, students will also learn focus and respect, all while having fun!
Youth Enrichment League
#2585 Mon & Wed* $20 4 sessions
Jan 13-27 NOT 1/20
6-7pm
Tae Kwon Do Beginner’s Class 1, Grades K-5 This class will review the basic kicks, blocks, strikes, and terminology, and will also work on coordination, balance and focus through understanding combinations of movements. Students will learn to work together as a team, but also develop their own individual style, helping to improve confidence, selfworth and become a stronger leader. #2586 Mon & Wed* $40 8 sessions
Feb 19-Mar 17
6-7pm
Tae Kwon Do - Beginner’s Class 2, Grades K-5 This class focuses on more difficult kicks, hand techniques, and a variety of combinations. Along with confidence, discipline and respect, there is an increase in reaction time and muscle memory. This allows for more speed, accuracy and power to be developed. Student must complete Class 1 before enrolling. #2587 Mon & Wed* $30 6 sessions
Mar 24-Apr 9 6-7pm
*All Tae Kwon Do classes held at: SRR Middle School #137 Door 1
ATTENTION PARENTS!! When registering your child(ren), please indicate where they should
go afterwards, an emergency contact, and phone number on your registration form.
Grades 2-5
Get ready to face your foe in mano-a-mano matches that will test your strength, speed, discipline and desire. New students will learn the basics of fencing, while returning students take it up a notch and hone their skills in preparation for local tournaments (TBA). During the spring session, you’ll get pumped and prepped for an optional, end-of-year tournament. Fencing classes improve dexterity, speed, quickness and focus. SAFETY is our first priority. We supply safety swords, protective masks and jackets, and a high-octane, inclusive environment. #2601 *Tue Jan 21-Mar 4 6-7pm $69 NOT 2/4 6 sessions #2602 *Tue Mar 18-May 6 6-7pm $89 8 sessions *both classes held at SRR Middle School E. Commons Door 4
Spanish, Grades K-5 Leanne Klett-Meinke
Join us for a Spanish learning adventure and help your child learn to love languages.This class features foundation vocabulary introduced through games and other fun activities. Students will be able to compound words and begin forming simple sentences. Early introduction increases the students ability to absorb rather than translate the language. Open to grades K-5 with, or without, previous Spanish experience. #2593 Thu $22
Feb 20-Mar 13 6-7pm 4 sessions SRR Middle School #102, Door 1
SHARE YOUR TALENTS!
Teach a class. Call 258-1577, today!
If your child is being picked up, you will need to meet them inside the building at the classroom. Register online www.SaukRapidsRiceOnline.org or call 258-1577
Pre-K LEGOS
Ages 4-5
Youth Enrichment League
Build a race-car, blender, see-saw and more! Using Duplo (large) Lego blocks and regular size Lego blocks, these projects will use basic engineering concepts and explain them so all ages can understand. Sign up today to ignite your child’s inner inventor! #2606 Tue $33
Jan 21-Feb 4 3 sessions
3:35-4:35pm MH Elem. Media
#2608 Tue $43
Mar 18-Apr 8 3 sessions
3:35-4:35pm MH Elem. Media
Extreme LEGO - Clowns
Grades K-3
Youth Enrichment League
You read it right. Build a clown face and use pulleys to rotate his facial expressions from happy, to sad, to knocked out. Build a crane and use it to hoist other LEGOS. Students build multiple LEGO projects and use those projects to investigate basic pulley concepts including: direction of rotation, increased speed, fixed pulleys, a movable pulley system, and compound pulleys. We may even try to build the world’s longest conveyor belt made of LEGOs at the last class! How cool is that? At MHES: #2605 Tue $43
Jan 21-Feb 11 4 sessions
2:20-3:20pm MH Elem. Media
At PV: #2609 Tue Feb 18-Mar 11 $43 4 sessions
2:20-3:20pm PV Elem. Yellow Pod #4
Extreme LEGO - Wheels & Axels
Grades K-3
Youth Enrichment League
ALL NEW CLASS! Learn to build the fastest racer on your block! Each class will build a different wheel and axle mechanism and investigate how to make them drive faster and for a longer distance. You will study elements of wheels and axles including: separate and single axles, large wheel base, more tread versus less, and much more! We incorporate fun races with classmates to keep every student engaged. Ladies and Gentleman, start your engines! #2607 Tue $43
Mar 18-Apr 8 4 sessions
2:20-3:20pm MH Elem. Media
INCLEMENT WEATHER Activities will not be held when school is closed or has been canceled during the day due to weather.
Visit www.isd47.org.
Announcements will also be made on local radio and TV stations.
Myth Busting 101
Grades K-5
Science Explorers
Mind-blowing myths or scientific facts? Join Science Explorers to confirm or bust strange myths and wacky urban legends. Ask crazy questions, develop hypotheses, then smash it, crash it, sink it or launch it! Then we’ll determine if the myth is confirmed, plausible or busted. At PV: #2613 Wed $36
Feb 26-Mar 12 3 sessions
2:15-3:30pm PV Elem. Art
At MHES: #2615 Wed $34
Apr 16 & 23 2 sessions
2:15-4pm MH Elem. Art
Forensics and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Ages 10+ Emergency Outfitters Staff
Where has my little dog gone? Little Buddy was dognapped! Now that the ransom has been paid and he is safely home, we will examine the evidence and catch the culprit. Students will perform several scientific and forensic experiments with the evidence to determine which of the 64 inhabitants of Newton took Buddy. #2592 Sat $27
Jan 18 9-11:30am SRR Middle School #202, Door 1
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If your child is being picked up, you will need to meet them inside the building at the classroom. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit and Discover cards. Register today!
Beginning Guitar Lessons Ages 6 and up Steve Cekalla, Steve’s Guitar & Music
Have fun while you learn the basics of playing a guitar. You might even become the next guitar hero! This session is for 3 lessons to be scheduled and held during each month. Guitar is required, however limited rentals are available. More information will be given at registration and Steve will contact you to set up lessons. No discounts. Held at: Steve’s Guitar 3333 W Division, St. Cloud
Music Guitar For Kids
Ages 5-12
Kevin Carlson, PMI Guitar School
Discover the love of music as you try your hand at these three introductory guitar classes. The Childbloom Guitar Program is designed for children 5-12 years of age. It’s a proven, innovative approach to music education with the guitar in a low pressure, fun environment taught by a professional educator.
#2594 February Session
$18
#2595 March Session
$18
#2596 April Session
$18
If you have not registered for a class this fall, you MUST Create a NEW Family Account Online!
You will receive 3 classes during the month scheduled at a time convenient for you. A parent/adult must attend with student.
The registration system for Community Education and Sauk Rapids Recreation has been updated, which means your previous family account is no longer available.
Contact information will be given at registration. Please bring a child sized, nylon string classical guitar.
To register for classes, you WILL need to set up a new family account.
No discounts. Held at: PMI Guitar School Paramount Theater, St. Cloud #2597 February Session
$18
#2598 March Session
$18
#2599 April Session
$18
If you have any problems logging into your account, please call 258-1577.
AM I REGISTERED? Yes! Unless you are notified, all classes will be held as scheduled.
ATTENTION PARENTS!! When registering your child(ren), please indicate where they should
go afterwards, an emergency contact, and phone number on your registration form.
The course is full, SHOULD I ADD MY NAME TO THE WAIT LIST? YES! If someone cancels, we will contact you. Please provide the best number to reach you, especially if it is the day of the class.
If your child is being picked up, you will need to meet them inside the building at the classroom. Register online www.SaukRapidsRiceOnline.org or call 258-1577
Youth Programs When Violence Becomes Entertainment Presented by Lt. Col. Grossmann
Tuesday, January 28th at River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud
To register go to www.resourcetraining.com or call 255-3236.
chool
rS Storm Afte
A program for middle school students at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. A place to interact with kids, build relationships, enjoy supervised activities, complete homework, develop personal skills and have fun!
Monday-Friday (School Days Only) 3:05-5:15pm It’s SAFE - Great Staff It’s FUN - Great Stuff It’s FREE - Great Price
How to Put the FUN Back Into Parenting With Love and Logic Peg Imholte, Parent Educator
Parenting can be fun if you know the right words to use. Learn to model the behavior you want your children to show. Pizza will be served from 6:00-6:30pm and childcare is available for ages 3-12 during the parenting presentation from 6:30-8:00pm. COST: $5 per family. (Scholarships available) Register in advance for childcare and to ensure we have pizza for your family. WHERE: Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. Enter Door 1
#2641
Monday
January 27
6-8pm
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Rice Kids C
Parent Connections Casi Olson, Clinical Psychologist
We’ll provide the pizza and childcare so YOU can connect with other parents about the joys and challenges of parenting that we all experience. Casi Olson will guide discussion as you learn from her and other parents. Get tips and explore ways families can spend quality time together. Casi has shared her expertise with many parents. Grandparents and professionals are also welcome. Pizza will be served from 6:00-6:30pm and childcare is available for ages 3-12 during the parenting presentation from 6:30-7:45pm.
RKC is a before and after schoolaged child care program at Rice Elementary.
Daily Hours: 6:30am-8:45am / 3:20-5:45pm Rates*:
$3.75/student per AM
$4.75/student per PM
$7.00/student per Late Start Days
*Reduced/Free Lunch rates do apply. RKC has learning and fun for all ages. We have organized group activities, craft projects, snack time, computer and homework time, along with many other fun activities.
COST: $5 per family, per date. (Scholarships available). Register in advance for childcare and to ensure we have pizza for your family. #2642
Tue
Jan 21
6:00-7:45pm
#2643
Tue
Feb 18
6:00-7:45pm
#2644
Tue
Mar 18
6:00-7:45pm
#2645
Tue
Apr 15
6:00-7:45pm
Parent Workshops are funded in part by Resource Training and Solutions.
contact
WHERE: Pleasantview Elementary School. Enter Door 2
Rich Spiczka 258-1573
Youth Programs Coordinator richard.spiczka@isd47.org
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit and Discover cards. Register today!
Look What’s Coming!
Stay Connected!
Watch for our Summer 2014 Program Guide arriving in your mailbox early April.
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Sauk Rapids-Rice COMMUNITY EDUCATION Registration Form Adult Name________________________________ Email_________________________________ Address_________________________________________ City, State, Zip___________________ Home Phone__________________________ Work_________________ Cell_________________ Student Name ___________________________________ Grade______ Birthdate_____________ Any special needs, allergies (food or other) or health issues the instructor should be aware of:____ ______________________________________________________________________________ After activity student will: o Parent/Guardian Pick-up o KIDSTOP/Kids Club (Rice only) Child’s school: o MH o PV o RICE o SRRMS o SRRHS Teacher:_____________________ CLASS/EVENT #___ CLASS TITLE__________________________________ FEE____________ ________________ ______________________________________________ _______________ ________________ ______________________________________________ _______________ ________________ ______________________________________________ _______________ TO PAY BY Name on Card:_______________________________________ TOTAL:________ CREDIT CARD
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