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Brain Builders Lights, Color, Action!
Grades K-5 (School Release Day) Exciting experiments blend a rainbow of colors to produce white light. Explore the color spectrum with prisms and diffraction glasses. Look through tinted lenses to experience color blindness. Build your own Technicolor Blender to continue experimenting at home. Instructor: Mad Science Kaposia Education Center Friday, Dec. 2 12:30-1:30 pm #4147-F16KEC 1 session-$12 Lincoln Center Elementary Friday, Dec. 2 12:30-1:30 pm #4147 -F16LC 1 session-$12
Schoolhouse Chess (Grades 1-5)
Chess is fun. Schoolhouse Chess camp is super fun! You will be captivated by our imaginative characters and learn chess with ease. Play a game with our gigantic chess set-the biggest you have ever seen! The camp covers all the rules,strategies and tactics and is appropriate for beginners through intermediate players. Instructor: Schoolhouse Chess Lincoln Center Elementary Wednesdays, Nov.9-Dec. 21 #4128-F16 (No class Nov. 23)
3-4:00 pm 6 sessions-$81
Minecraft Game Designer
(Grades 1-5) Don't just play Minecraft! Turn Minecraft from a game into a visual learning tool! This class will reinforce problem solving skills and spatial cognition through learning to create in-game puzzles, mazes, and obstacle courses. Student will learn basic game design skills while they collaborate to build Adventure maps, as well as some advanced features of Minecraft, such as Command Blocks. This class has a strong emphasis on creativity, exploration, and cooperative learning experiences. Students will be able to take their custom worlds home on a flash drive, and will be able to continue to develop these worlds on their home computers. Please bring a nut free snack and a beverage. Instructor: Computer Explorers Kaposia Education Center Monday, Nov. 14-28 3:40-5:10 pm #4145-F16KEC 3 sessions- $60 Lincoln Center Elementary Friday, Nov. 4-18 3-4:30 pm #4145-F16 LC 3 sessions- $60
If you bring a snack, make it NUT FREE!
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Techno-Connections
(Grades K-5) Join Mad Science as we connect with technology! Experience the basic forces that make technology possible: use Newton’s laws to make things move and convert potential energy into kinetic energy. Construct a taco battery and see the components of white light and make light from a liquid. Continue your exploration at home with your Catapult, Inertia Kit, Crank’n Shine Flashlight and Glow Sheet. Instructor: Mad Science Kaposia Education Center Friday, Sept. 30-Nov. 4 3:40-4:40 pm (No class Oct. 21 & 28) 4 sessions-$63 #4144-F16KEC Lincoln Center Elementary Thursday, Sept. 29-Nov. 3 (No class Oct. 20 & 27) #4144-F16LC
3-4:00 pm 4 sessions-$63
Wacky Water
(Grades K-5) (School Release Day) Investigate the concept of density, predict which object will sink and which will float. Simulate an oil spill and experiment with the different techniques available to contain it and clean it up! Learn about ocean waves, convection currents and buoyancy. Build your own Rescue Diver to take home. Instructor: Mad Science Kaposia Education Center Friday, Jan. 27 12:30-1:30 pm #4148-W17KEC 1 session-$12 Lincoln Center Elementary Friday, Jan. 27 12:30-1:30 pm #4148-W17LC 1 session-$12
Imagine & Design Beyond Pokémon Art Class with Kidcreate Studio
(Grades K-5 ) Is your child going crazy for Pokémon Go? In this class, your child will put their Pokémon Go skills to work as they create Pokémon inspired art. The kids will work with a variety of art materials as they make their own trading cards, Pokémon balls, a Pokémon inspired creature and a map of its habitat! Instructor: Kidcreate Studio Kaposia Education Center Tuesdays, Nov. 22-Dec.13 3:40-4:40 pm #4417-F16KEC 4 sessions-$56 Lincoln Center Elementary Tuesdays, Oct.18-Nov.15 (no class Nov.8) 3-4 pm #4417-F16LC 4 sessions-$56
3D Minecraft Masterpiece with Kidcreate Studio
(Grades K-5) Your Minecraft master will love this class! They will construct a 3D diorama of a Minecraft scene. The kids will create Minecraft characters to add to their diorama out of Model Magic clay. Instructor: Kidcreate Studio Kaposia Education Center Monday, Dec. 19 3:40-4:40 pm #4415-F16KEC 1 session-$17 Lincoln Center Elementary Friday, Dec.16 3-4:00 pm #4415-F16LC 1 session-$17
SCHOLARSHIPS
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Imagine & Design Holi-Dazzled Snow Globe with Kidcreate Studio
(Grades K-5) Join us as we create a Holi-Dazzled snow globe! You will get to design and create a dazzling snow globe! Instructor: Kidcreate Studio Kaposia Education Center Wednesday, Dec. 14 3:40-4:40 pm #4416-F16KEC 1 session-$17 Lincoln Center Elementary Monday, Dec. 19 3-4:00 pm #4416-F16LC 1 session-$17
Masters in Clay with Kidcreate Studio
(Grades K-5) Be inspired by art! We will create famous works of art like Monet's Water Lilies, Munch's The Scream, Oldenburg's Spoonbridge and Cherry and many others, all in clay. Make room to display these masterpieces! The projects your child creates in this class are going to be amazing! Instructor: Kidcreate Studio Kaposia Education Center Tuesdays, Oct. 11-Nov. 1 3:40-4:40 pm #4414-F16KEC 4 sessions-$56 Lincoln Center Elementary Mondays, Oct. 17-Nov. 14 (no class Oct. 31) 3-4 pm #4414-F16LC 4 sessions-$56
Kid’s Choice SAC available after class. Call 651-306-3631 for more information
Health & Safety One Day Class! Certified Babysitter’s Training
(Ages 11 and up) This course is designed to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Youth will learn skills in four core areas: leadership and professionalism,safety, basic care for infants and children and first aid. Babysitter’s Handbook is included with the fee. Please bring a nut free bag lunch and a beverage. Instructor: Deb G. or Allison C. Central Square Community Center Friday, Oct. 21 9 am-2:30 pm #4202-F16A 1 session-$80 Central Square Community Center Saturday, Dec.10 9 am-2:30 pm #4202-F16B 1 session-$80 IGH Middle School Thursday, Oct. 20 9 am-3 pm #3204-F16A 1 session-$80 IGH Middle School Friday, Dec. 2 #3204-F16B
9 am-3 pm 1 session-$80
Friendly Hills Middle School Saturday, Sept. 24 9 am-3 pm #7000-F16A 1 session-$80 Heritage Middle School Saturday, Nov. 5 #7000-F16B
9 am-3 pm 1 session-$80
SCHOLARSHIPS
are available for most classes. Please call 651-306-3631 for more information.
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Safekids 101-Preparing Kids to Stay Safe at Home or in the Community
(Ages 10 and up) Safe Kids 101 helps kids with the next step in independence and helps parents rest in the knowledge that this course will help their child stay safe at home and in the community. Topics Include: Responsibilities when staying home alone, how to decide whether to answer the door, simple first aid and identifying fire safety rules. Understanding safety in unfamiliar scenarios: around guns, online safety and near aggressive dogs. Knowing the truth about abuse, abduction and stranger danger. Instructor: Deb Gutzman Central Square Community Center Thursday, Oct. 27 9-11:30 am #4203-F16A 1 session-$30 Thursday, Dec. 29 #4203-F16B
9-11:30 am 1 session-$30
Field Trips Minnesota Zoo (Grades 1-7)
Join us as we visit the Minnesota Zoo and IMAX Theater(Wild Africa). Bring a nut free bag lunch and a beverage. Friday, October 21 $32 #4612-F16KEC - Check in at 9:30 am with Ms. Amy at the Kaposia Education Center Room S23 #4612-F16LC - Check in at 9:30 am with Mr. Dwain at Lincoln Center Cafeteria We will return at approximately 2:45 pm.
Sky Deck at the Mall of America
(Grades 1-7) (Lunch will be provided-Soda, Fries, Chicken Tenders or Mini Corndogs) $36 (includes bowling, game cards and lunch) Thursday, October 27 #4613-F16KEC - Check in at 9:30 am with Ms. Amy at the Kaposia Education Center Room S23 #4613-F16LC - Check in at 9:30 am with Mr. Dwain at Lincoln Center Cafeteria We will return at approximately 2:45 pm
Side Kick Theater “The Elves and the Shoemaker�
(Grades 1-7) An upbeat one hour whimsical musical about a troup of elves who help restore a poor cobbler to prosperity by making a pair of magical shoes! This heart-warming adaptation tells a tale not only of midnight enchantment, but also of generosity and virtue rewarded. Side Kick Theater is located at 407 West 15th Street, Mpls. MN Friday, December 23 - $32 #4611-F16 KEC - Check in at 10:45am with Ms. Amy at the Kaposia Education Center Room S23 #4611-F16LC - Check in at 10:45am with Mr. Dwain at Lincoln Center Elementary Cafeteria Bring a peanut free bag lunch to eat before we leave for the field trip. We will provide milk. We will return at approximately 2:30 pm.
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Family Classes
Sports & Recreation
Cookie Monsters for Kids (And Parents)
Designed for kids age 6 and up, you will create and take home 6 kinds of cookies. Rolled Sugar Thins will be ready for kids to paint original designs using food coloring and paint brushes. Kids and parents will also make the famous Peanut Butter Balls. Already mixed and ready for shaping will be three other types of cookies. A $14/group supply fee is payable in class to the instructor. Instructor: Laurel Severson So. St. Paul High School, SSP Saturday, Oct. 8 9 am -11 am #5108-F16 1 session - $35/pair
Disney on Ice: Passport to Adventure Discount tickets are available through Community Education. Shows take place at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Transportation is not provided. Children 2 years and older are required to have a ticket. Tickets must be ordered by Friday, November 18 and picked up the week of November 28 at the SSP Adult Basic Education Building, 517 Marie Avenue, South St. Paul. Please call 651-306-3631 for office hours. For a complete show description go to tridistrict. thatscommunityed.com. Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul Saturday, Dec. 3 11:00 am #5750-F16 1 session - $24.50
CheerAmerica
(Grades K-7) Cheer America is an exciting cheerleading and dance program. Students learn popular cheers, chants, jumps, leaps, choreographed pom pom/ dance routines, parade marching techniques and other skills involved in performances, competitions and school cheerleading team tryouts. The program also promotes improved coordination and physical fitness, personal esteem and working as a cooperative team member with other children on the cheerleading squad. Please call Jeff Wood at CheerAmerica for pricing on pom-poms and uniforms(optional) 952.997.7732 Instructor: CheerAmerica No class on Nov. 8 Kaposia Education Center (Ages 5-8) Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Dec.6 6-6:45 pm #4800-F16A 10 sessions-$71 (Ages 9-14) Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Dec.6 7-7:45 pm #4800-F16B 10 sessions-$71
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Kung Fu
(Ages 5 and up) Kung Fu is the art of fitness and self defense. Learn practical Kung Fu techniques that will benefit you throughout your life, through a skill building progressive training program for beginners through Black Belt. You will become more aware of self and surroundings, improve your self-esteem and confidence. This is a noncompetitive, full participation and fun class which will strengthen the mind and body, promote leadership, discipline, concentration, coordination and balance. Optional uniform and certificate for white to black belt are available. Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu No Class on October 17 and 31 Beginner-White Belt Lincoln Center Elementary Mondays, Oct. 3-Nov. 28 6:15-7:00 pm #4802-F16A 7 sessions-$81
Vertical Endeavors
(Ages 6-12) These half day camps offer kids the opportunity to learn proper climbing techniques in a controlled setting that is fun, safe and exciting! Activities may include top rope climbing, knot tying, rappelling and climbing games. Your child will leave camp with a renewed sense of self-reliance and accomplishment, as well as a deeper sense of respect for the rock climbing community. Please bring snack/lunch/beverage and water to the camp. *All participants need a waiver signed by a parent or a court-assigned legal guardian St.Paul Vertical Endeavors 855 Phalen Boulevard Friday, Oct. 21 9 am-1 pm #4804-F16A 1 session-$55 Saturday, Oct.22 #4804-F16B
9 am-1 pm 1 session-$55
Yellow-Black Belt Lincoln Center Elementary Mondays, Oct. 3-Nov. 28 7:00-7:45 pm #4802-F16B 7 sessions-$81
EXTRA CARE!
Your student(s) can now attend Kids’ Choice after class for only $12.60 a day. Call 651-306-3631 for more information 7
Performing Arts A.C.T. Awesome Childrens’ Theatre Presents: Cinderella (Grades 3-8)
This classic tale combines humorous characters with trickery, deceit and of course a little magic as Prince Phillip searches his kingdom for a bride. As the Prince prepares for a grand ball, Cinderella must help her stepmother and stepsisters prepare, all while relying on her Fairy Godmother to work her magic. When Cinderella’s slipper is left behind after the ball, The Prince must go on a gallant quest to discover its true owner. Director: Cassidy Hall 15 sessions-$100 Rehearsals: Oct. 17,18,19,24,25, Nov. 1,2,3,4,7 and 9 6:15-8:15 pm Kaposia Education Center Rehearsals: Wed. Oct. 26 6:15-8:15 pm Sat. Oct. 29 - 12:15-3:15 pm Central Square CC #4721-F16 Kaposia Education Center Performances: Thurs. Nov. 10 and Fri. Nov. 11 at 7 pm Advance tickets available after Oct.18 at Community Education, 517 Marie Ave. SSP (Hours M-F 8 am-3:30 pm) $4 in advance $5 at the door
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Grades 3-8)
written by Michele L. Vacca The Sheldon children can’t wait for Christmas, even when their Aunt arrives with her Scrooge-like ways. They can’t seem to liven her mood, and soon receive the surprise of a lifetime when a special visitor, joined by a handful of talking toys, shows up the night before Christmas! Directed by Cassidy Hall Monday-Friday, Nov. 21, 22, 23, 28, 30, Dec. 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 6-8 pm Performances*; Thursday, Dec. 15 & Friday, Dec. 16 at 7pm #3702F16 15 sessions-$100 Simley High School Performing Arts Center *Tickets will be sold beginning Nov. 21 at the Community Ed office and by the Director
South St. Paul Secondary School Theatre
South St. Paul Secondary School Theatre is proud to present it’s fall 2016 all-school Musical: Monty Python’s Spamalot. This hilariously campy musical is based on the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The movie was adapted as a Broadway musical by Eric Idle (and some other less famous people) where it won 3 Tony awards in 2005. Auditions will be open to SSP students in grades 6-12 and will be in early September. Performances will be on November 4th and 5th at 7:00pm, and November 6th at 2:00pm. Tickets are $7 for students and seniors, and $9 for adults and will be available online at www.showtix4u.com, by email at eholsen@sspps.org, or by phone at 651-457-9430. Tickets will also be available at the door for $1 more. 8 tridistrict.thatscommunityed.com
Glee Club
(Grades 2-5) If you like to sing and dance, join us as we sing and dance to fun and energetic songs. Our final class will be a performance for family and friends! Instructor: Sadie Benson Lincoln Center Elementary Thursdays,Oct. 6-Dec.15 3-4:00 pm (no class Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 24) 8 sessions-$50 #4706-F16
Group Piano Lessons Level 1 and 2
(Grade 2-5) Join us for piano lessons using Yamaha’s Music and Education Program. Piano is offered before school at Lincoln Center and Kaposia Education Center. We will provide the keyboards, instructions and music during class. The music book is included in the fee. Instructor: Lori Lencowski Kaposia Education Center Monday, Oct.17-Dec.5 7:50-8:50 am #4700-F16KEC 8 sessions-$79 Lincoln Center Elementary Tuesday, Oct.18-Dec.6 7:10-8:10 am #4700-F16LC 8 sessions-$79
Performing Arts Private Guitar Lessons
(8 years and older) One-on one weekly half hour guitar lessons. (electric or acoustic accepted) Suitable for students of any level. Content of class is geared to each student’s goals and interest. Students must bring their own instrument. Make-up lessons for missed lessons are to be arranged with the instructor. Instructor: Drew Druckrey
Thirty minute individual lesson times begin at 4 pm. To schedule a lesson time please call 651.306.3631 On-line registration is not available. (No lessons on Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 17 and 24) Kaposia Education Center Thursdays, Sept. 29-Dec. 15 #4708-F16 8 sessions-$130 (Thirty minute lessons)
TREASURE BOX SURPRISE
(Grades K-3) What's in the treasure chest today? A book...a prop...or surprise? Whatever it is, the surprise leads to an adventure in acting and imagination. Friends and family are invited to join us on the last day of class as we share what we learned. Instructor: Homeward Bound Theatre Company (No class at KEC on Nov. 23) Kaposia Education Center Wednesdays, Nov.2-Nov. 30 #4715-F16KEC
Lincoln Center Elementary Tuesdays, Nov.22-Dec.13 4715-F16LC
3:40-5:10 pm 4 sessions-$48 3-4:30 pm 4 sessions-$48
SCHOLARSHIPS
are available for most classes. Please call 651-306-3631 for more information.
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Becoming an Instructor is Kids’ Choice Preschool Care For 4 year olds
Kids’ Choice Preschool Care is offered before and after preschool for children enrolled in the SSP Community PreSchool program. Full day care is offered on non school days when Preschool is not in session. Engaging activities support learning through play and school readiness. Child care fees are in addition to preschool fees. Flexible scheduling is available.
EASY!
1. Have a skill or passion that you can teach others. • It could be anything - make it fun! • It doesn’t have to be educational. • Our categories include, Brain Builders, Imagine & Design, Health & Wellness, Performing Arts, Leadership and Sports & Recreation.
2. Talk with Community Education staff to help you get everything set up.
Kids’ Choice School-Age Care Grades K-5
Kids’ Choice is a before, after and non school day program offered at each of the elementary buildings. Kids’ Choice offers a variety of STEM activities, service learning, gym time, outdoor play, computer time and time to work on homework. A healthy afternoon snack is provided. Flexible scheduling is available.
Located in:
Kaposia Education Center and Lincoln Center
Hours:
• Let us do the hard work and you can do the fun work! • You pick the perimeters and we can help you figure out the details like dates, location and fees.
3. Fill out a course proposal form and submit it.
• You can find our course proposal online at www.tridistrictce.org under ‘About Us’ or we can email you one!
4. Wait for the class to fill and have fun teaching kids something you are passionate about! Contact Jeanne Zehnder to get your class started, 651-306-3634 or jzehnder@tridistrictce.org.
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