Elk River Spring-Summer 2019 Community Booklet

ELK RIVER communitySpring-Summer 2019 Quality educational, enrichment and recreation classes for preschool children, youth & adults in the Elk River community. www.728communityed.com 2

table of contents early childhood Featured Class: pages 2-6 Mud Day Early Childhood Family Education INTERNATIONAL MUD DAY ► AGE BIRTH- Discovery Learning Preschool KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Little Learners • Parenting Join us for a day of splashing, rolling, squishing, sliding and making youth, Pre K-12 mud pies in our mud kitchen. Bring a swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes and plan to get muddy! Rain or shine! Event is free, but pages 7-20 please pre-register at www.isd728.org/ECFE-MudDay2019. Visual & Performing Arts • Athletics Saturday Jun 29 | 1 session | 10:00am-12:00pm | $0 Academics • Music • Crescendo Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 High School • Aquatics • Little Learners Special Interest RSVP at www.isd728.org/ECFE-MudDay2019 recreation our mission page 21-27 To build community through citizen involvement and lifelong learning while Elk River Parks & Recreations programs educating, inspiring and empowering ALL of our learners across ISD 728. adult pages 28-37 Fitness • Trips • Arts • General Interest Hobby • Finance • Health & Safety Parenting • Technology • Adult Basic Education • GED • English as a Second Language Programs on pages 21-27 are brought to you directly by Elk River Parks and Recreation. Call 763.635.1150 or visit www.elkrivermn.gov/Register to register or for additional program info. 21 FSaplrlin2g012501•9 R•eRgeisgteisrteornolinelinaet awtwwww.7w2.87c28ocmommumnuitnyeitdye.cdo.cmom• 7•637-6234-12-4315-230520

early childhood BREASTFEEDING ► AGE BIRTH-12 MONTHS łłTODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS ► AGE 12 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY This class is designed for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their partners. Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, breastfeeding Children learn from one another as they play and interact. Join us in a basics, breast pump information, weaning, going back to work and growth opportunity for children to develop social, emotional, physical additional resources. The class is free, but please pre-register. This is a and cognitive skills in a mixed-age group setting. Parents will discuss non-separating class. ways to support developmental milestones, ways to make learning fun and discipline techniques. This is a separating class. Wednesday Apr 10 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $0 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #EEIFEED01P19 Fridays Apr 26-May 31 | 6 sessions | 9:00-10:30am | $42 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EETODDL02P19 łłINFANTS ► AGE BIRTH-12 MONTHS Fridays Apr 26-May 31 | 6 sessions| 10:45am-12:15pm | $42 Having a baby can mean major adjustments in every area of your life. Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EETODDL03P19 We are here to support you in this amazing and exciting transition. These relaxing and informative classes are led by a Parent Educator and offer łłTWOS ► AGE 24-36 MONTHS discussions on development, schedules and feeding. Come for some uninterrupted time with your infant and an opportunity to meet other Two-year-olds are growing at high speed! They require guidance and parents. This is a non-separating class. Class is free, but please register. limits as they try new things in their world. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, Tuesdays Apr 16-May 21 | 7 sessions | 11:00am-12:00pm | $0 create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize. Children gain Handke Center Rm 1 Door 5 | #EEINFAN04P19 confidence, trust and independence as their parents separate for their facilitator-led parent education that focuses on child development, łłONES ► AGE 12-24 MONTHS parenting and parent-child relationships. This is a separating class. Join us in our creative learning environment designed for curious, busy, Wednesdays Apr 17-May 22 | 7 sessions | 9:00-10:30am | $49 on-the-go toddlers. Engage with other parents and a parent educator Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EETWOS01P19 exploring toddler development, ways to expand learning at home, and encouraging language development. This is a non-separating class. Wednesdays Apr 17-May 22 | 7 sessions | 10:45am-12:15pm | $49 New families may join any time as space permits. Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EETWOS02P19 Wednesdays Apr 17-May 22 | 7 sessions | 10:30am-12:00pm | $49 łłTHREES, FOURS, FIVES ► AGE 36 MONTHS Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EETONES02P19 -KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Separating classes are classes where the parents This is a time of investigating and experimenting for your child. Explore with move to a different room for parent discussion and your preschool age child and discover the world of math, literacy and social play. Parents will discuss topics focused on Kindergarten preparation as children remain in their classroom for activities. well as topics selected by the group. This is a separating class. Non-separating classes are classes where the parent Mondays Apr 15-May 20 | 7 sessions | 10:45am-12:15pm | $49 discussion is in the room with the children. Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EEPTHRE01P19 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 2

early childhood PARTICIPANT CHILDCARE łłSTEAM ► AGE 12-36 MONTHS EDVENTURE CLUB PROGRAM PARTICIPANT CHILDCARE STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. This unique class helps children build science-related EdVenture Club offers on-site childcare for the children of program knowledge and offers creative ways for your children to express participants. This program is supervised by EdVenture Club staff themselves. This is a non-separating class for you and your child to specifically trained in Early Childhood best practices. Please note build connections and learning skills through the world of STEAM! the following important registration changes this year: Circle time is included. ►Program Participant Care is pre-pay only; you must pay when Wednesdays Apr 17-May 22 | 7 sessions | 9:00-10:00am | $49 scheduling care. Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #EETST1201P19 ►The registration deadline is 5pm the Monday prior to the week łłSTEAM ► AGE 36 MONTHS-KINDERGARTEN care is needed. ►Program Participant Care will be offered in blocks of time. These STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. This unique class helps children build science-related times will closely match all ECFE and Preschool class times. Sign knowledge and offers creative ways for your children to express up for the time block that covers your class time even if there is themselves. This is a non-separating class for you and your child to additional time included before/after your class time. build connections and learning skills through the world of STEAM! ►Fees are based on block times: Circle time is included. »» Blocks of time that are 2 hours or less = $3 per block »» Block of time more than 2 hours = $5 per block Wednesdays Apr 17-May 22 | 7 sessions | 10:30-11:45am | $49 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | #EEPST3601P19 HOW DO I REGISTER? Complete a registration calendar—calendars can be completed up DROP-IN PLAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN to 2 months in advance. Deadline for registering is 5pm the Monday ENTRY before the week care is needed. Registration is not available online, however you can find Participant Care registration calendars at the Looking for something fun and interactive to do with your child? Drop in following locations: at ECFE and play in one of the ECFE rooms, gym or playground (when ►ECFE office at Handke Center. available). First-come, first-served; space is limited to 25 total (adults ►Hallway entry areas at each of the ECFE/Discovery Learning and children). Family childcare providers must meet child-to-adult ratios for the children they bring. sites (Rogers Elem, Otsego Elem, Zimmerman Elem & the Handke Center) Pay at the door: ►Online at www.isd728.org/EdvPPC. $2.50/child without pass $10/child 5-day pass Mail, drop-off, fax or email your completed calendar & payment to the EdVenture Club office at the Handke Center. Thursdays Apr 18-May 23 | 9:30-11:00am Handke Center Rm 1 Door Care is available for classes that have the Program Participant Childcare program icon next to the title or class. GUARANTEE We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses and activities. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact the Community Education office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. 3 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

early childhood YOGA CALM® ► AGE 3-5 W/ADULT EARTH DAY ►AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Discover the five principles of Yoga Calm®and the tools needed to help Celebrate Earth Day by taking care of a piece of our earth! Let's work us stay calm and regulated in a stressful world! Both children and grown- together to clean up our Nature Explore Center! We will have fun ups will participate in the activities that include mindfulness, breath work, activities, create a healthy snack, plant and have time for playing. Dress and yoga-based movement. Yoga Calm® is a registered trademark of for the weather! Class will be held weather permitting. Class is free, but Still Moving Yoga, LLC. All rights reserved. Please bring a yoga mat or please pre-register at www.isd728.org/ECFE-EarthDay2019. blanket, if possible, and a comfort item for you and your child. Class may be held outside periodically, so come dressed for the weather. Monday Apr 22 | 1 session | 10:00-11:30am | $0 Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 Saturdays Apr 13-May 18 | 6 sessions | 10:00-11:30am | $15 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #EEPYOGA01P19 EXPERIENCE THIS! NATURE PLAY ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Dress for the elements and experience the wonder of nature. Experience our certified nature classroom by playing with our natural building materials, tree fort fabric, art materials, sandbox and more! Free admission. Mondays Apr 8-May 20 | 10:00-11:30am | $0 Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 STAR GAZING ► AGE BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Learn all about stars and our solar system while out on our Nature Explore Center. Activities will have children interacting and understanding our solar system. Come join the evening fun! Friday Mar 29 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $5 Family Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 | #EV1STAR01P19 INTERNATIONAL MUD DAY ► AGE BIRTH- KINDERGARTEN ENTRY Sell your unwanted children’s toys, clothes Join us for a day of splashing, rolling, squishing, sliding and books, movies, furniture and gear! making mud pies in our mud kitchen. Bring a swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes and plan to get muddy! Rain or shine! SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Event is free, but please pre-register at www.isd728.org/ECFE- MudDay2019. 9 am-1 pm Elk River High School Saturday Jun 29 | 1 session | 10:00am-12:00pm | $0 Handke Center Nature Explore Classroom Door 5 Vendor tags available online! Vendor registration & tags available online at www.isd728.org/ECFE-Kids-Sale 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 4

early childhood DISCOVER A PLACE WHERE 3S AND 4S PLUS CLASSES CHILDREN CAN EXPLORE, LEARN, LAUGH & GROW! We are excited to offer an additional option for your child! Our Plus classes are for children who are older in their age group. In the 4s Plus class, »» Classes begin mid-September and end classroom staff will focus on kindergarten readiness and provide differentiated early June. instruction for each child. Plus classes are designated by + symbol. *Please »» A $49 non-refundable deposit must be note: Children enrolling in 3s Plus must have been born before December 1, paid at registration. 2015 and 4s Plus must have been born before December 1, 2014. »» In the 3s classes, there is a parent/child day once/week; parents are required to attend these days. DISCOVERY LEARNING FIND MORE INFORMATION »» In the 4s classes, there is a parent orientation session in late PRESCHOOL 22001290 ONLINE! August and three parent education sessions throughout the year. »» Parent time provides time for parents to talk and learn with other For more details about Discovery Learning parents and the Parent Educator. Preschool visit: »» Optional busing is available. www.isd728.org/DiscoveryLearningPreschool. »» Students must be the correct age as of September 1, 2019. »» Class times may vary slightly from the published schedule. You will be notified of any changes. www.728communityed.com ELK RIVER 3s - Handke Center Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day 9:00-11:30am Mon/Tue Thursday 3 EPHDLP301F19 Mon/Tue/Thur 9:00-11:30am Wed/Fri Monday 6:00-7:30pm 3 EPHDLP302F19 Wed/Fri & Mon evening 1:00-3:00pm Tue/Wed Thursday + EPHDLP3P3F19 Tue/Wed/Thur ELK RIVER 4s - Handke Center Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement 4 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD EPHDLP401F19 Mon-Thurs 5 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD EPHDLP402F19 Mon-Fri 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD EPHDLP403F19 Tue-Fri 3 + EPHDLP4P4F19 Tue-Fri DISCOVERY LEARNING TUITION AND FEES Schedule Non-refundable Monthly Tuition Monthly Tuition w/ Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/ Deposit Transportation Transportation $228/month 3 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $176/month $159/month $1584 $2052 $49 $122/month $309/month 2 days/week; 2.5 hours/day + $1098 $1431 1 day/week; 1.5 hours/day 4 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $240/month $2160 $2781 5 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $298/month $384/month $2682 $3456 This symbol 3 designates full class; waitlist is available. This symbol + designates a plus class. 5 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

early childhood DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE PARENTING SOLO - THE HARDEST JOB YOU'LL FOR DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL EVER DO ALONE ► AGE BIRTH-12 YEARS If your home or day care address is within the ISD 728 boundaries, If you're parenting solo for any reason - military duty, work situations, you can choose transportation for your child to morning or afternoon separation, divorce, loss of spouse or single parenting - you're welcome preschool classes for an additional fee. Transportation is provided to attend! Bring your children and enjoy a meal together. Parents by Vision Transportation, the vendor for all district transportation. will meet together for parenting support and information while young Transportation registration forms will be emailed to you during children participate in early childhood activities. School-age children will the spring of 2019. All transportation registrations are processed meet in another classroom for activities and support. Join at any time! by the Early Childhood office - please do not send them to Vision Transportation. Mondays Sep 17-Jun 3* | 6:00-8:00pm | $0 Handke Center Blesener Community Rm Door 5 | #ECSPARE01F18 »» Transportation for Discovery Learning Preschool students requires *Not meeting Apr 1, May 27 hand to hand transfers of students. A Vision Transportation vehicle (bus or van) will stop at the end of the driveway at designated \"ECFE ON WHEELS” HOME VISITS pick-up time and location. You or another adult must escort your student to the vehicle. Discovery Learning Preschool staff will meet »» This program features visits to your home, or one-to-one visits at busses at school and bring students into the building. the ECFE center. »» After class, your child will be escorted to the bus by the classroom »» Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age-appropriate activities, staff. You or another adult is responsible for meeting the bus at as well as time to discuss children, family, ideas on child designated drop-off time and location. development, parenting and community resources. »» Specific pick-up and drop-off times and locations will be available »» Call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524 for more information. at the Discovery Learning Preschool Open House in September. »» There is no fee for home visits. Note: Reduced and sliding fee scale also applies to transportation BIG... BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIORS FOR costs. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club Childcare is not SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND AT HOME available. »» BIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers EDVENTURE CLUB-DISCOVERY LEARNING who are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement SCHOOL YEAR because of negative behaviors. With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, »» BIG works with parents, teachers and childcare providers to build EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning provides a quality program that positive behavior skills. complements the Discovery Learning Preschool curriculum and extends your child’s preschool experience. Childcare is available at most »» BIG is a Behavior Intervention Group including educators, Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. emotional health professionals and specialists to coordinate expertise and resources for success. For the 2018-19 school year, your child must be age 3 by September 1, 2018 and they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool »» For more information call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. Program. When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work »» BIG is funded by ISD 728 Family and Children's Collaborative, a best for your schedule. Registration is due on Monday the week prior to attendance. This program is eligible for county assistance. Sliding fee scale part of Wright County Family Service. does not apply to EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare fees. Your child is escorted between our childcare program and the Discovery Learning classroom by our staff. Snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon. Students will need to bring a lunch if they are attending during lunch or the full day. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club- Discovery Learning Childcare is not available. Families are responsible to transport when using EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare. If you have additional questions and to get fee information about the EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact the EdVenture Club office at 763-241-3544. Registration for 2019-2020 school year will open May 2019 at www.isd728.org/ EdVentureClubParentPortal. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 6

youth EDVENTURE CLUB ► GRADES K-5 CONVENIENT FUN AFFORDABLE SAFE MORE THAN CHILDCARE EdVenture Club is a unique program that combines fun enrichment activities with extended hours for your convenience! EdVenture Club provides a quality extended day experience that complements the school day and includes enrichment activities for reading and math, physical education, science, art and more for grades K-5. Morning Program: EDVENTURE CLUB - NON-SCHOOL DAYS Students attend between 6:00am and school starting time Monday Fun enrichment activities and outings are offered on days that school is not in session for grades K-5. Students are divided by grade levels for through Friday. A variety of games, cards, gym time, playground, and the planned activities, including art or science topics, physical education, games, academic-related activities and more. Students should bring a bag other choices are available. Enrichment activities are planned up to 3 lunch and beverage and wear appropriate clothing for planned activities. These activities, held 9:00am-3:00pm, are planned in a day camp format; times per week. Snack and juice are provided daily. the sites are open 6:00am-6:00pm. Please note: In the event of low or high enrollment, sites may be combined or additional sites opened. Afternoon Program: Students can attend after school until 6:00pm Monday-Friday. Each Monday Apr 1 | Let’s Recycle day includes enrichment activities as well as a snack and juice. See We will learn about recycling and make some fun crafts from recycled schedule at your site for weekly activities. items. REGISTRATION Tuesday Apr 2 | Spring Up Nature makes many changes in the springtime. See what’s popping or Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online using our parent portal hopping on this fine spring day. at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Wednesday Apr 3 | Playful Puppets 6:00am to School Start Time After School to 6:00pm Make some fun and silly puppets, then use them to perform in a puppet show you write yourself. 1 day/week $16 1 day/week $18 Thursday Apr 4 | Trees 2 days/week $25 2 days/week $30 Did you know there are more than 60,000 tree species? Learn more fun and interesting facts about trees while creating crafts along the way. 3 days/week $32 3 days/week $36 Friday Apr 5 | Engineering Challenges 4 days/week $38 4 days/week $42 How much will your bridge hold? How tall will your skyscraper be before it falls? Find the answers to these questions and more when you build 5 days/week $44 5 days/week $48 with everyday craft items to meet these engineering challenges. Sibling Discount REGISTRATION Additional students in a family profile will receive a 10% discount. Secure your child's spot TODAY! Register online using our parent portal LOCATIONS at www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. EDVENTURE CLUB-BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE Daily Fee: 6:00am-6:00pm | $40/first child; $34 additional child(ren) in family. Lincoln Elementary Meadowvale Elementary Parker Elementary Twin Lakes Elementary EDVENTURE CLUB-NON SCHOOL DAYS AND EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER Meadowvale Elementary Parker Elementary Twin Lakes Elementary 7 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth A FUN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR GRADES K-5 WELCOME TO EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! SITE LOCATIONS EdVenture Club-Summer is an exciting and engaging summer camp program for Otsego Elementary students who have completed Kindergarten Hassan & Rogers Elementary Meadowvale, Parker & Twin Lakes Elementary Zimmerman Elementary through fifth grade by June 2019. EdVenture Club-Summer provides weekly mini-camps www.728communityed.com | 763.241.3544 five days a week throughout the summer months and is conveniently located at: Meadowvale, Parker and Twin Lakes Elementary schools. EdVenture Club-Summer features both full-time WHAT WILL MY CHILD DO AT EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? and part-time options. Full-time allows your child to attend our program Each week features exciting new themes for students ranging from cooking, acting, music and more with students participating in academic five days a week from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Part-time allows you to and recreation activities on a daily basis. Free time is also available each day. Classes are divided by grade level at a 1:15 staff-to-student ratio. plan your child’s care around your schedule. Youth will experience fun projects, hands-on learning, a weekly field trip and recreational activities while strengthening relationships in a structured, caring environment. WHO CAN ATTEND EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? WHAT FIELD TRIPS ARE INCLUDED? Students in public or private schools, in-district or out-of-district... EdVenture Club-Summer provides weekly field trips throughout the Everyone is welcome! Children must have completed grades K, 1, 2, 3, summer. All students are automatically enrolled in weekly field trips if 4, or 5 by June 2019. they are scheduled to attend on the day of the field trip. Families not wanting to participate in a field trip can register their student to attend WHY EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER AND NOT DAYCARE? another site not going on a field trip for that day. Targeted Services and Special Ed-ESY students will not attend field trips as trip times The benefits of EdVenture Club-Summer include taking advantage of conflict with class times. For a full list of field trip destinations, dates and weekly field trips to exciting places, sharing time with friends of the locations, visit our website at www.728communityed.com. All field trip same age, new learning experiences, recreation activities and use of locations will be posted late spring. school facilities. The program also qualifies as a tax deduction. HOW MUCH DOES EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER COST? TELL ME ABOUT YOUR STAFF... Full-Time Part-Time Part-Time All of our staff are ISD 728 School District employees who have gone Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Mon-Fri through a comprehensive background check. They are CPR and First- 6:00am-6:00pm > 6 hours/day < 6 hours/day Aid trained and have received training on child development, social Weekly Rate: $150 skills, special-needs and more. Our staff are also selected because they Daily Rate: $36 Daily Rate: $25 truly enjoy working with children and are welcoming, caring individuals who encourage connections with other children as well as other staff. WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS? HOW DO I REGISTER FOR EDVENTURE CLUB-SUMMER? Please indicate on the Family Information Form or online student profile »» Request a paper registration form by calling 763-241-3544, or any special needs of your child such as health or medical concerns, email [email protected]. allergies, medications, etc., and if your child has an IEP or receives special services during school. (NOTE: As a District 728 program, our »» Register online to www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubSummer Community Education/EdVenture Club-Summer staff may share any necessary information with other District 728 staff that will assist staff in After receipt of your registration, additional materials will be mailed to you. providing the best experience for your child.) 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 8

youth BLOOMING INTO SPRING! ► AGE 2-5 W/PARENT EXPERIENCE THIS! Are you ready to shake off the winter? Celebrate spring as we explore LADYBUG MUSIC CLASS stories, games, art projects, and activities in this fun-filled class! You ► AGE INFANT-5 YEARS W/PARENT and your little one will have many hands-on opportunities to play, create, and discover while learning about flowers and spring! This fun class exposes families to wonderfully eclectic music in an environment that encourages participation and silliness through Thu Apr 11 | 1 session | 5:30-6:30pm | $9 singing, instruments, dance and more! Little ones will express Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | #YEEBLOM01P19 themselves and discover their creativity, linking their joy and excitement for music with a connection to their parents. A Ladybug NEW! MASSAGE THERAPY - GIVE YOUR CHILD A Music CD and digital downloads are included with the class. SUPERPOWER! ► AGE 3-5 W/PARENT Additional siblings may attend at half price; siblings 6 months and under are free! What if you could give your child a superpower to combat anxiety and growing pains? You can! Pediatric massage therapy can relieve Thursdays Apr 18-May 23 | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:10pm common childhood complaints while promoting positive development, $99 Parent/1 child; $148.50 Parent/2 children; boosting self-esteem, and establishing healthy boundaries. Discover $198 Parent & 3 children how pediatric massage therapy can connect kids and families while Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Ladybug Music | #YEMLADY01P19 helping them feel like superheroes! Parents and children attend together. Tuesdays Jun 11-Jul 23* | 6 sessions | 5:30-6:10pm $99 Parent/1 child; $148.50 Parent/2 children; Wednesday May 29 | 1 session | 5:30-6:00pm $198 Parent & 3 children $19 Parent & 1 child/$32 Parent & 2 children/$45 Parent & 3 children Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Ladybug Music | #YEMLADY01S19 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Prange | #YTMMTEC01P19 *Not meeting Jul 2 NEW! THE BEAT GOES ON ► AGE 3-5 DR. SEUSS AND ME ► AGE 3-5 Does your child enjoy music? Introduce them to the rhythmic side of Your little one will love using their creativity while they pretend to be music using rhythm instruments, hand clapping, musical games and characters and objects from favorite Dr. Seuss stories such as \"The Cat songs. This is a child-only class. Parents/Guardians are welcome to in the Hat\" or \"Green Eggs and Ham.\" Age-appropriate theatre games stay and observe or drop off and pick up their child. and movement activities will get them ready to have fun with stories and pretend play! This is a child-only class. Parents/Guardians are welcome Thursday May 30 | 1 session | 4:00-4:45pm | $15 to stay and observe or drop off and pick up. Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Homeward Bound Theatre Company #YEMBEAT01P19 Tue/Wed Aug 6 & 7 | 2 sessions | 9:00-9:45am | $29 Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Homeward Bound Theatre Company NEW! PAW PATROL AND FAVORITE PETS #YEASUSS01S19 ► AGE 4-6 Celebrate the summer with art and the Paw Patrol characters! Your little one will play with clay and paint as we practice fine motor and social skills. We'll have a great time printing, making collages, reading stories, playing games, singing songs and more with a Paw Patrol theme! Children need to be potty trained to attend. Please bring a beverage, a nut-free snack, and recess attire. Mon-Thu Jun 17-20 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-11:30am | $99 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YEAPAWP01S19 9 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth NEW! SHOPKINS D'LISH ART CLASS ► AGE 4-9 NEW! PIZZA AND CANVAS: MELTED CRAYON ART ► AGE 4+ W/PARENT Do Shopkins characters live at your house? Using step-by-step drawing and sculpting techniques, your Shopkins fan will create two of the most Grab the kids, grab a slice, and get creative! Share a pizza, then work deliciously cute art projects ever featuring Melonie Pips and D'lish together to glue crayons onto a 12\"x16\" canvas and melt them to produce Donut! Please send a nut-free snack and a beverage for your student. a colorful work of art. Choose between a silhouette of a person or animal This class is going to be d'lish! dancing under an umbrella. One adult and up to 2 children per registration. Wednesday Aug 28 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $45 Monday Mar 25 | 1 session | 6:00-7:30pm | $45 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate | #YAPSKNS01S19 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | KidzArt | #YAPCRYN01P19 NEW! LITTLE MESS-MAKERS ART CAMP ► AGE 3-6 NEW! END OF SUMMER BASH ► AGE 4-9 Let creativity loose and leave the mess to us! Your little mess-maker will Summer is coming to an end. Don't let it slip by without making some enjoy many artistic, mess-making moments as they create marvelously \"sweet\" art using frosting, gumdrops, marshmallows, and other candy messy masterpieces. We plan to paint, sculpt, scribble, and giggle our treats. Come create a summertime beach scene with \"sweet\" supplies. way to discovering mess-making at its very best. And we'll handle the Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage each day. clean-up! Children need to be potty trained to attend. Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage. Wednesday Aug 28 | 1 session | 1:00-4:00pm | $45 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Kidcreate | #YAPSBSH01S19 Mon-Thu Jul 15-18 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $139 Handke Center Rm 10 Door 5 | Kidcreate | #YEAMESS01S19 NEW! BIG SPARKLY CAMP OF UNICORNS ► AGE 5-10 MY LITTLE HORSE CAMP ► AGE 2-5 W/PARENT Unicorns are everywhere! Make some magic of your own in this creative This parent/child camp features horse safety, learning and fun! Learn and amazing camp. Design an adorable unicorn stuffie, a unicorn charm about different horse breeds, colors and sizes, then help feed, care for and even \"oopsie\" sparkly slime. Paint on canvas and fashion a whimsical and groom the horses. In addition, you will get to make your own horse collage. Bring a beverage, a nut-free snack and recess attire. treats and give them to the horses. Bring your camera to snap photos during pony rides. Proper attire includes sneakers or boots (closed toe Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 1 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $145 and heel), long pants and layers depending on weather. Bring a water Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPSPKL02S19 bottle. ASTM/SEI certified helmets provided. Please complete and submit the online Liability and Emergency Contact Form. LOCATION Saturday May 25 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $49 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHLITT01P19 Friday Jun 14 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $49 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHLITT01S19 Friday Jul 12 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $49 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHLITT02S19 Friday Aug 2 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $49 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHLITT03S19 Saturday Sep 14 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $49 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher | #YGHLITT04S19 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center 6612 189th Lane NW, Nowthen 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 10

youth CANVAS FUN: FIREWORKS ► GRADES 1-5 Create a colorful scene of fireworks shooting into the night sky using acrylic paints on an 8\"x10\" stretched canvas. Dress for mess and artistic success! Friday Jun 28 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $19 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | KidzArt | #YAPFRWK01S19 ART BLAST! ► AGE 5-10 CANVAS FUN: SUMMER EVENING ► GRADES K-5 Have a blast creating amazing projects with all sorts of art materials! Do you love to paint? Join your friends for a fun after school painting We'll draw, paint, mold and collage amazing take-home projects using event! Create a summer sky with dragonflies on an 8\"x10\" canvas using watercolors, pastels, clay, canvas and more. Animals, landscapes, acrylic paints. Dress for mess and artistic success! yummy food and funny characters are all part of this dynamite camp. Bring a beverage, a nut-free snack and recess attire. Wednesday May 1 | 1 session | 4:15-5:15pm | $19 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | KidzArt | #YAPSENG04P19 Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 1 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $145 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPATBT02S19 NEW! CELEBRATE OUR 10,000 LAKES ► GRADES K-5 CERAMICS WORKSHOP ► GRADES K-8 Celebrate Minnesota as you draw, paint and sculpt your way through Experiment with a variety of methods including hand building, coil, slab summer in our beautiful state! Create one-of-a-kind pieces of art to take and wheel throwing - techniques that guarantee success with your first home. Wear art-friendly clothing and dress for a mess, because paint, efforts. Complete your design with a variety of glazing techniques for the glitter and glue are SURE to end up on YOU! finishing touch. Projects can be functional, sculptural or decorative. Mondays Apr 29-May 20 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $55 Lincoln Elem Art Rm Door 2 | Knight | #YAPCLBT01P19 Thursdays May 2-23 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $55 Meadowvale Elem Art Rm Door 7 | Knight | #YAPCLBT04P19 grades K-4 GIRL'S FAVES CAMP ► GRADES K-4 Thursdays Mar 21-May 30* | 10 sessions | 5:00-6:00pm | $79 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Hauta | #YACCWKA03P19 Rainbows, hearts, kittens -- find your favorites in this girls-only camp! *Not meeting Apr 4 Paint on stretched canvas, create colorful papier-maché hearts, sculpt clay owls, draw cute cats, and make cool necklaces. Jam to some grades 5-8 music, glam up your nails and have a blast! Please bring a beverage Thursdays Mar 21-May 30* | 10 sessions | 6:00-7:00pm | $79 and a nut-free snack. Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Hauta | #YACCWKB03P19 *Not meeting Apr 4 Mon-Thu Jun 17-20 | 4 sessions | 12:30-3:30pm | $145 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Abrakadoodle | #YAPGLFV01S19 NEW! CUDDLY, CUTE, AND FUN TO CREATE ► GRADES K-5 ATTENTION! Create works of art that celebrate spring! Draw a friendly hedgehog, If attending an after school class, please paint a baby chick, use clay to create a colorful caterpillar and more. send permission to school informing staff You don't need to be a great artist to enjoy this five-week art series. Just come and create! that your student will be staying after. Students will check in with EdVenture Thursdays Mar 21-Apr 25* | 5 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $69 Club after school and be picked up Twin Lakes Elem Art Rm Door 3 | Knight | #YAPCDLY04P19 from EdVenture Club after the class. *Not meeting Apr 4 11 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth MARVELOUSLY MESSY ART CAMP ► GRADES 1-5 DR. SEUSS AND ME ► AGE 6-8 Creativity is messy! Let's get really creative! Explore, design and play Are you a Dr. Seuss fan? We will act out favorite Dr. Seuss stories such with paint, clay, papier-maché, and simply sloppy supplies. Dress for as \"The Cat in the Hat\" or \"Green Eggs and Ham\" for your family and getting messy! friends! You could be Sam-I-am, or Thing 1 or Thing 2! We'll also play fun warm-up games, and theatre and movement exercises to help us get Mon-Thu Jul 15-18 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $159 ready. Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | KidzArt | #YAPMSAT01S19 Tue/Wed Aug 6 & 7 | 2 sessions | 10:15-11:15am | $29 CRESCENDO MUSIC LESSONS Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Homeward Bound Theatre Company #YATSEUS01S19 The Crescendo Music Program, founded in 1991, provides individual music lessons to students of all ages -- school age through adult. EXPERIENCE THIS! Successfully running for over 25 years, we take the hassle and stress out of the student experience by providing all of the necessary tools for NEW! HOMEWARD BOUND THEATRE PRESENTS high quality lessons at a reasonable price. From recruiting instructors DOCTOR DOOLITTLE ► GRADES 4-8 to researching creative teaching methods, we deliver a pattern of consistency and continued growth to our students. Our instructors are We'll tell the story of Doctor Dolittle, a delightful animal doctor who highly qualified through education, training and experience. They are has the ability to communicate with animals. This extraordinary passionate about music education and are active, lifelong learners in ability leads to the most exciting adventures! We'll take the audience their own profession. From cello to piano, beginner to advanced, we on a journey to an enchanting world that results from the unique offer a well-rounded wealth of talent to teach musicians at any level. communication between the many colorful \"animals\" and their wonderful friend. Please pack a meal each day. Parents should To foster growth, we encourage students to commit to our school plan to stay until 4:30pm on the first day of rehearsals for program year-long program; however, registration is open year-round. information. No refunds for participant who auditions, receives a part Music is purchased for students as lessons progress. Performance and then withdraws from the production opportunities and an end-of-the-year recital are offered to showcase student achievement. Lessons are held in district facilities staffed with Mon-Fri Jul 29-Aug 16 | 13 sessions | $365 trained, background-checked professionals. For additional program Elk River HS Zabee Auditorium Door A information and to request lessons visit us online at www.isd728.org/ Homeward Bound Theatre Company CrescendoMusic or call 763-241-3520. **Registration is open all year. #YATHBDR01S19 Fee is payable in monthly payments of $79 (Sep-May). *Not meeting Aug 2, 9 INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE: Rehearsals: Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 15* | 4:00-8:00pm Guitar | Percussion | Piano | Strings | Voice | Ukulele *Not meeting Aug 2, 9 Mon-Thu Sep 17-May 20* | $79/month** Performances: Handke Center Music Rm Door 5 Friday Aug 16 | 10:00am *Not meeting Apr 1-4, May 15 Friday Aug 16 | 7:00pm CHORDS ARE KEY FOR GUITAR ► AGE 13+ Have you always wanted to learn to play the guitar but simply haven't found the time? In just a few hours, you can learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. Saturday Apr 20 | 1 session | 1:00-3:30pm | $65 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Wilson | #AAMGUTR01P19 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 12

youth SHAKESPEARE IN THE SUMMER ► GRADES 6-12 Come experience the magic of storytelling! You'll dive into classical Shakespeare works and discuss some infamous characters. We'll also audition, cast, rehearse, and perform an excerpt from one of William Shakespeare's most famous works. You are encouraged to bring pencils, highlighters, index cards, or notebooks for use throughout the week. Please wear comfortable clothes/shoes and bring a lunch, a water bottle and a snack each day. A pizza dinner will be provided on performance day. Mon-Fri Jun 24-28 | 5 sessions | $175 GRASP ► GRADES K-8 Elk River HS Zabee Auditorium Door A | Perry | #YATSHAK01S19 The 9-week GRASP program helps keep your student's reading/math skills Rehearsals: sharp during the summer months. Students submit lessons weekly to qualify Mon-Thu Jun 24-27 | 9:00am-4:00pm for end-of-summer rewards. Workbooks, answer sheets and envelopes Friday Jun 28 | 10:00am-7:00pm will either be mailed to students or distributed at their school at the end of the current school year. Please order your student's 2018-2019 grade; Performance: you may order a higher or lower grade if appropriate or recommended by Friday Jun 28 | 7:00-9:00pm your student's teacher. Returns or exchanges are limited. Deadline for registration is Apr 22. Online option available for grades 4-8. NEW! SUMMER DRAMA CAMP - THE MAGICAL PIED PIPER ► GRADES 3-8 Fees: $39 Math Only There is trouble in Hamelin Town! The village is overrun with rats and $39 Reading Only even the famous Kitty Cat Patrol cannot cope with the problem. Who will $69 Math & Reading take the mayor's offer of a great reward to rid Hamelin of its rodents? This play is faithful to the original legend of the Pied Piper, with the Grades K-3 | #YTGGRSP01P19 addition of new characters and songs. All students receive a part and Grades 4-8 | #YTGGRS401P19 t-shirt. Bring a lunch, water bottle, snacks and paint clothes. Tickets sold for the performance help offset the cost of this week-long experience. TUTORING ► GRADES K-8 Purchase general admission tickets online for $5 per ticket. Limited tickets are available at the door. ISD 728 Community Education partners with Academic All-Star Tutoring (AAST) to provide one-on-one tutoring sessions that are tailored to fit Mon-Thu Jul 15-18 | 4 sessions | $175 individual needs. Individual lessons encourage interactive learning and Mon-Wed Jul 15-17 | 9:00am-4:00pm student success. Help your student gain confidence and take control Thursday Jul 18 | 10:00am-7:00pm of their academic performance in a fun, encouraging environment with Elk River HS Little Theater Door H | Palashewski | #YATMGIC03S19 trained and highly-skilled professionals. Please complete the online *Performance is on Thursday Jul 18 at 7:00pm. Tutoring Information Form at www.isd728.org/CE-Tutoring. NEW! STUDY SKILLS SEMINAR ► GRADES 6-8 Jun 3-Aug 30 $349-6 Sessions Are you looking for the best way to study to increase your productivity, $649-12 Sessions time management, and test scores? Gain new insights into a variety of $939-18 Sessions topics that will give you an advantage over your peers in middle school, high school and college such as setting goals, taking notes, study ATTENTION! habits, memorization tips, test-taking strategies, writing, scheduling and improving reading speed. Please use grade completed as of June 2019 when registering for all summer Saturday Apr 13 | 1 session | 9:00am-1:00pm | $75 youth classes, camps and activities. Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 Sycamore Learning Company | #YTCSTDY02P19 13 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth INTRO TO VIDEO GAME DESIGN WITH NINTENDO CHARACTERS ► GRADES K-3 Today's young gamers have been exposed to video games most of their lives. Now they can create their own! Students will choose their own storyline starring Nintendo characters, add challenges and levels of difficulty, then share by email or post on the web to challenge family and friends. Using math, logic and programming, they'll put their video game talents to work in an animated flash format. Bring a jump drive to the last day of class, or files can be emailed to parents. Saturday Apr 27 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $55 NEW! 60 SECONDS OR LESS CAMP ► GRADES 5-8 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Tech Academy | #YTVNINT01P19 Channel your inner competitive spirit to complete 60-second challenges NEW! RATCHET MECHANICS ► GRADES 1-5 that reinforce specific STEM principles. From exploring energy conservation to understanding the power of air pressure, you will utilize Get ready to build, explore and play! You'll use LEGO® bricks to build a household items and micro-challenges to demonstrate the expansive hammer and fishing rod, and design your own hill-climbing car. Explore the world of STEM. As the challenges become progressively more difficult, engineering concepts of pawl, ratchet and cam, and see how they play a you will need to think fast, move quickly and apply the real-world part in each project. Modify your project, create extensions and have fun! principles you've learned. Please bring a snack and beverage daily. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Lincoln: Send permission to school for student Mon-Thu Jun 24-27 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $169 to stay after and go to EdVenture Club. Lincoln EdVenture Club staff will walk Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Engineering for Kids STEM students to Parker Elementary. Pick up student at Parker Elem. #YTS60SE01S19 Wednesdays Apr 10-May 1 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $59 SPANISH CAMP: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Meadowvale Elem Media Door 7 | Youth Enrichment League ► GRADES K-3 #YTSRATC03P19 Action and intrigue surround this Spanish camp! Campers will work Mondays Apr 15-May 6 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $59 together to crack codes, overcome obstacle courses and treasure-hunt Twin Lakes Elem Rm A106 Door 3 | Youth Enrichment League for clues before time runs out by using immersion strategies of games, #YTSRATC01P19 music, movement and teamwork to learn and practice Spanish while solving an international mystery. All language levels are welcome! Wednesday May 8-29 | 4 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $59 Parker Elem Media Door 3 | Youth Enrichment League Mon-Thu Jun 24-27 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $169 #YTSRATC04P19 Handke Center Rm 212 Door 5 | Concordia Language | #YTUMISS01S19 NEW! SPORTS SCIENCE CAMP ► GRADES K-3 NEW! T3 STEM SQUAD: BRICKS AND ROBOTS ► GRADES K-3 Are you ready for an action-packed learning experience? You'll investigate the mechanics of different movements and connect STEM Don't tell your kids, but science, technology, engineering and math concepts such as force, motion and gravity to body movement in sports. are everywhere -- even in their toys! They'll have a blast building cool What does friction have to do with soccer? Why would a football player machines using LEGO® bricks, learning coding with pocket-sized need to know about unbalanced forces? How would an Olympian do Ozobots, and more! Please pack a peanut-free snack and a beverage against a kangaroo in the long jump? We'll find these answers and more! each day. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies Please bring a snack and a beverage each day. which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Mon-Thu Jun 24-27 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $169 Mon-Thu Jul 22-25 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 Handke Center Rm 113 Door 5 | Engineering for Kids STEM Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | TechTacToe | #YTSBRKS01S19 #YTSSPRT01S19 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 14

youth JUNIOR STEM CAMP: THE GREAT OUTDOORS ► GRADES K-3 Pack your bags and lace up your hiking boots, engineers! At Camp Kelvin, we are engineering designs to help us explore the great outdoors. Construct a tent, engineer your own survival pack, make s'mores in your own solar oven and more! Join us for a week of fun and adventure where everyone goes home a happy camper! Mon-Thu Aug 12-15 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $169 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Engineering for Kids STEM #YTSGROD01S19 NEW! GLAM LAB - FUN SCIENCE FOR GIRLS! NEW! CODE CHAMPIONSHIP BOOTCAMP - ► GRADES 1-4 CODING COMPETITION ► AGE 8-15 Fizzy bath bombs, shimmering lip balm, shower dough, glam goo, and Explore the competitive coding world of Code Championship. After exfoliating salt scrub -- science meets glam! Concoct beauty and bath building a computer bot, groups will be formed based on age for products while you discover the science behind them. Add a pinch of competitive and fair play. No previous coding experience is required, but imagination and create super cool packages and ads for your personal please come knowing basic computer keyboarding and mouse control, take-home creations. Please wear quick-drying clothing, bring a towel, a and have a passion to work hard and have fun! You may bring your own peanut-free snack and a beverage. computer mouse if you'd like. Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 1 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $149 12U | age 8-12 Hassan Elem Art Rm Door 1 | TechTacToe | #YTSGLAM01S19 Mon-Thu Jul 15-18 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $145 VandenBerge MS Rm 137 Door N | AB Math | #YTSC12U01S19 ROBOTIC BUILDERS: BATTLEBOTS CAMP ► GRADES 1-5 15U | age 13-15 Mon-Thu Jul 15-18 | 4 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $145 It's battle time! Learn about simple machines, engineering, programming VandenBerge MS Rm 137 Door N | AB Math | #YTSC15U01S19 and more! Designed by experts at M.I.T., LEGO® WeDo Robotics' system will be used to construct robotic battle items such as a catapult, GRANDMASTERS OF CHESS ► GRADES K-5 ninja star, tank, battle axe, or crossbow. Please bring a beverage and snack daily. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies Did you know that playing chess can help you improve your grades and which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. increase your intelligence? You'll discover chess concepts and how to use them, practice using chess puzzles and play 20-30 minutes of Mon-Wed Aug 5-7 | 3 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $119 games each class. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Tech Academy the session. #YTSBATB01S19 Thursdays Apr 18-May 23 | 6 sessions | 4:15-5:15pm | $95 NEW! OCEAN EXPLORERS CAMP ► GRADES 3-6 Twin Lakes Elem Rm A106 Door 3 | Youth Enrichment League #YGHCHES01P19 Journey from the tropics to the poles, inspect arctic food webs, simulate coral reef adaptations and survey the great river deltas to the Mariana ATTENTION! Trench. Through action-packed activities, you'll discover the physical and geological sciences that are found in ocean life. Work to bring Please use grade completed as of June the California sea otter back from the brink of extinction, track great 2019 when registering for all summer white sharks across the ocean, and explore the oceans and different youth classes, camps and activities. ecosystems. Please bring a snack and a beverage daily. Mon-Thu Aug 12-15 | 4 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $169 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Engineering for Kids STEM #YTSOCEA01S19 15 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth CHESS CLUB ► GRADES 1-8 JUST FOR KIDS! ► AGE 5-10 Amaze your friends and impress your opponents! Increase your IQ while No parents allowed! These kids-only events are perfect for parents who having fun playing chess and competing for prizes. Learn from the Twin want to enjoy a night on their own. Students will have a fun evening with our Cities Chess Club instructors who have years of teaching experience. trained staff playing games in the gym, creating crafts based on the night's This is an excellent opportunity to develop or build your chess skills. theme, and having a snack. Please note any food allergies when registering. grades 1-5 Spy Kids Saturdays Apr 13-May 18 | 6 sessions | 10:00-11:00am | $69 Friday Mar 22 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $19 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Rybakova | #YGCCHS101PI9 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YGKJKID01P19 grades 6-8 Creative Arts Saturdays Apr 13-May 18 | 6 sessions | 10:00-11:00am | $69 Friday Apr 12 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $19 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Rybakova | #YGHCHS201P19 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YGKJKID02P19 CABELA'S SCHOOL OF FISH ► GRADES 3+ Star Wars Jedi Camp Friday May 3 | 1 session | 6:00-8:00pm | $19 Pro angler and television host Mike Frisch will show you how to tie a Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | #YGKJKID03P19 fishing knot and how to rig and use a slip-bobber setup. You'll go home with a rod and reel, a tackle box with tackle, a Cabela's $10 gift card, EXPERIENCE THIS! snacks, a fishing workbook and the knowledge and skills to enjoy fishing for a lifetime! One School of Fish graduate will be selected to be a guest on \"Fishing the Midwest\" TV! Bring a parent or grandparent to class for no additional charge. Saturday Apr 27 | 1 session | 1:00-3:30pm | $65 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Frisch | #YGFSCHF01P19 NEW! CAMPING AND SUMMER FOOD FAVORITES SPRING FLING BASH ► GRADES 5-6 ► GRADES 3-6 Join your friends for a night of games, dancing or just hanging There's more to this season than watermelon, lemonade and s'mores! In out! Concessions are available, so bring some spending money. this hands-on camp, you'll create a variety of foods and beverages that ID required at check-in: 5th grade students, bring your registration are perfect for camping and summer fun. From slushies and sweets to confirmation; 6th grade students, bring your student ID. Doors grab-and-go snacks, discover yummy treats you can make yourself! No open at 6:15pm. Please pick-up students at 8:30pm. Drop off and experience necessary. pick up at Door T. Volunteers are needed! Contact Becky Hanson at [email protected]. Free admission and concession Mon-Wed Jul 22-24 | 3 sessions | 1:00-4:00pm | $79 item for your student when you volunteer! VandenBerge MS Rm 244 Door N | #YGUSUMF02S19 Friday, Mar 22 | 1 session | 6:30-8:30pm | $5 NEW! MASSAGE THERAPY - GIVE YOUR CHILD A Salk MS Commons Door T | #YVPFLNG01P19 SUPERPOWER! ► AGE 6-8 W/PARENT What if you could give your child a superpower to combat anxiety and growing pains? You can! Pediatric massage therapy can relieve common childhood complaints while promoting positive development, boosting self-esteem, and establishing healthy boundaries. Discover how pediatric massage therapy can connect kids and families while helping them feel like superheroes! Parents and children attend together. Friday May 17 | 1 session | 6:00-6:45pm Pre-registration required; registration $19-Parent & 1 child/$32-Parent & 2 children/$45-Parent & 3 children deadline is Monday, Mar 18. Handke Center Stage Door 5 | Prange | #YHMMTEL01P19 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 16

youth HORSEBACK RIDING DAY CAMP ► GRADES K-12 HORSEBACK RIDING WEEK CAMP ► GRADES K-12 Spend the day riding, caring for and learning about horses! Learn Enjoy more time in the saddle with your special horse! Learn how balance and control in the saddle, how to groom, tack-up, lead, feed, do to work with horses, give baths, play horse tag and help feed, water in-hand work and more! Proper attire includes sneakers or boots (closed and care for horses. We'll also participate in fun crafts and activities. toe and heel), long pants and layers depending on weather. Bring Camps are held rain or shine (outdoor and indoor arena). Proper attire a water bottle, a nut-free bag lunch and snacks. ASTM/SEI certified includes sneakers or boots (closed toe and heel), long pants and layers helmets provided. Please complete and submit the online Liability and depending on weather. Bring bug spray, sunscreen, water bottle, a Emergency Contact Form online. nut-free bag lunch and snacks. ASTM/SEI-certified helmets provided. Please complete and submit the online Liability and Emergency Contact Friday Apr 19 | 1 session | 9:00-3:00pm | $99 Form. Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher #YGHDAYC01P19 Mon-Fri Jun 17-21 | 5 sessions | 9:00-3:00pm | $449 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher Tuesday Jun 11 | 1 session | 9:00-3:00pm | $99 #YGHWEKC01S19 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher #YGHDAYC01S19 Mon-Fri Jul 22-26 | 5 sessions | 9:00-3:00pm | $449 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher Wednesday Jun 12 | 1 session | 9:00-3:00pm | $99 #YGHWEKC02S19 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher #YGHDAYC02S19 Mon-Fri Aug 5-9 | 5 sessions | 9:00-3:00pm | $449 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher Thursday Jun 13 | 1 session | 9:00-3:00pm | $99 #YGHWEKC03S19 Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher #YGHDAYC03S19 NEW! WOODWORKING CAMP ► GRADES 3-6 Wednesday Jul 10 | 1 session | 9:00-3:00pm | $99 Learn to use basic woodworking tools and techniques to build a picture Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher frame, a race car, a catapult and a trophy display base. Safety is our #YGHDAYC04S19 first priority; no power tools will be used. We'll teach you to use a hammer, screwdriver, and other tools safely and correctly. You should be Thursday Jul 11 | 1 session | 9:00-3:00pm | $99 comfortable using a small saw and other hand tools. Wear clothes that Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher can get paint on them. #YGHDAYC05S19 Mon-Fri Aug 12-16 | 5 sessions | 9:00am-12:00pm | $205 Wednesday Jul 31 | 1 session | 9:00-3:00pm | $99 Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Youth Enrichment League Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher #YGWWOOD01S19 #YGHDAYC06S19 Thursday Aug 1 | 1 session | 9:00-3:00pm | $99 ATTENTION! Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher #YGHDAYC07S19 Please use grade completed as of June 2019 when registering for all summer Monday Aug 26 | 1 session | 9:00-3:00pm | $99 youth classes, camps and activities. Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center Nowthen | Keacher #YGHDAYC08S19 LOCATION Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center 6612 189th Lane NW, Nowthen 17 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth BE PREPARED, NOT SCARED! ► GRADES K-2 Elk Pride Youth 2019 Football Camps Young children who are taught basic emergency concepts can turn into heroes in emergency situations. Class topics include recognizing an grades 2-8 emergency and knowing what to do, calling 911, basic first aid techniques, personal safety tips, tricky people and fire safety. Students attend this class independently. Parents are encouraged to review the take-home information and discuss it with their child. Students can bring a snack. Thursday Jul 11 | 1 session | 12:00-2:00pm | $29 The Elks Football team will be Twin Lakes Elem Rm A106 Door 3 | Fairclough | #YHFBPRE02S19 back again in 2019 to provide a camp for students 2nd-8th grade. HOME ALONE BY INSPIRING YOUNG ABILITIES ► AGE 8+ Check out our website at www.elkriverfootball.com for exact Help your child develop the confidence and knowledge needed to feel dates, times and to register online. safe staying home alone! This workshop for children addresses several topics relating to being \"Home Alone\" including personal safety tips, tricky people, basic first aid, fire safety, handling the unexpected, internet safety, gun safety, dealing with loneliness and boredom, storm safety, and dealing with siblings as well as trust and honesty. Wednesday May 1 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $29 Contact Marv Johnson, Director of Football Operations at Parker Elem Media Door 3 | Fairclough | #YHHHOAL02P19 [email protected] with any questions. Monday May 20 | 1 session | 4:00-6:00pm | $29 MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK ► GRADES 6-8 Twin Lakes Elem Rm A106 Door 3 | Fairclough | #YHHHOAL03P19 Track offers something for everyone! You can race, hurdle, jump or Thursday Jul 11 | 1 session | 9:00-11:00am | $29 throw as part of the team. Schedule includes up to three meets per Twin Lakes Elem Rm A106 Door 3 | Fairclough | #YHHHOAL02S19 season with transportation provided for the away meets. Meets are weather-permitting and may or may not be rescheduled. Schedule will BABYSITTER TRAINING ► AGE 11+ be available the first week of practice. Are you new to babysitting or just need to polish up your skills? Gain Mon-Thu Apr 22-May 22 | 19 sessions | 3:00-5:00pm | $139 the knowledge every prepared babysitter should have. Develop safe, Salk MS Commons Door S | #YMTMSTR03P19 fun and educational activities while focusing on preventing accidents, learning to care for children of various ages and taking care of yourself. Mon-Thu Apr 22-May 22 | 19 sessions | 3:00-5:00pm | $139 Please bring a bag lunch. Parents are encouraged to participate in the VandenBerge MS Gym Door N | #YMTMSTR02P19 last 15 minutes of class. KARATE ► AGE 4-11 Saturday May 4 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Peterson Karate is a great way for students to increase their sense of #YHBBBST03P19 responsibility, build self-esteem and decrease their willingness to take foolish risks. Choose martial arts to supplement your student's education Tuesday Jun 11 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 and see how they benefit. Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Peterson | #YHBBBST01S19 age 4-6 Tuesday Jul 9 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 Tue/Thu Apr 9-25 | 6 sessions | 6:00-6:30pm | $45 Handke Center Rm 212 Door 5 | Peterson | #YHBBBST04S19 Twin Lakes Elem Music Rm Door 3 | Cornelius | #YMKKT4603P19 Tuesday Jul 30 | 1 session | 9:00am-4:00pm | $59 age 7-11 Handke Center Rm 212 Door 5 | Peterson | #YHBBBST07S19 Tue/Thu Apr 9-25 | 6 sessions | 7:05-7:35pm | $45 Twin Lakes Elem Music Rm Door 3 | Cornelius | #YMKKT7103P19 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 18

youth YOUTH STAND UP PADDLEBOARD ► AGE 10-17 Get in on the latest water craze and try Stand Up Paddleboarding! Learn balance and paddling technique, then move on to mini-exercises, obstacles and challenges. Wear appropriate water gear. Bring a life jacket if you have one; there will be a lifeguard on duty. Twin Lake is located on Halas St. NW in Nowthen. Tuesdays Jul 2-30 | 5 sessions| 6:00-6:45pm | $79 Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #QVSYSUP01S19 OPEN SWIM ► ALL AGES Grab your family and friends and head to the pool for some water fun! Play games, practice swim skills, or just splash around. Open swim is lifeguard-supervised for all ages. Children 6 and under who cannot swim 20 yards MUST be accompanied by an adult in the water. One to three children age 6 or under per adult in the water. All children wearing diapers must have swimming diapers. Groups of 10+, please call ahead: (763) 241-3520 weekdays only. Pay at the door: $5/person; $15/family (max 6 w/adult in water) Sundays Jun 9-Aug 4* | 2:00-4:00pm VandenBerge MS Pool Door M *Not meeting Jul 7 DISCOVER SCUBA ► AGE 10-14 Tue/Thu Jun 18-Aug 1* | 2:15-4:00pm VandenBerge MS Pool Door M There's nothing like breathing underwater for the very first time! It takes a little *Not meeting Jul 2 & 4 getting used to -- after all, human beings weren't designed to do that. But, after a few minutes of awestruck wonder, you'll see how easy scuba diving really is. EXPERIENCE THIS! Here's your chance to give it a try. You may not want to leave the water! Saturday May 4 | 1 session | 1:00-2:30pm | $39 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | Midwest School of Diving Staff #QVBSCBC01P19 DISCOVER SCUBA ► AGE 15+ In the land of 10,000 lakes, freshwater diving options are everywhere! Here's your chance to give scuba diving a try without committing to a certification course. Breathing underwater takes a little getting used to, but after a few minutes of awestruck wonder, you'll feel the excitement of underwater exploration in this quick and easy introduction to scuba diving. Saturday Apr 27 | 1 session | 1:00-2:30pm | $39 AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS VandenBerge MS Pool Door M | Midwest School of Diving Staff #QVBSCBA01P19 ISD 728 Community Education is proud to offer the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program, which combines the best in swim instruction with an even stronger emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety - ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the water safely, regardless of age, level, or skill. View available lessons online at www.728communityed.com. 19 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

youth ZAP THE ACT ► GRADES 10-12 DRIVER'S EDUCATION ► AGE 15+ ACT test scores are widely used in college admissions and scholarship Are you ready to earn your driver’s permit and learn to drive? Start by completing decisions. In this workshop, students will learn strategies for improving the 30 hours of classroom instruction required by the State of Minnesota in our in all four sub-tests, take shortened practice tests that mirror the interactive, engaging classroom. Once you have your permit, schedule Behind actual testing experience and get suggestions for individualized study. the Wheel training from our State-licensed and certified instructors. Students Seminars are designed to help students do their personal best on the must be 15 years old by the last day of classroom instruction. ACT. A study guide and practice test workouts are included. Students should bring a calculator and two pencils. WHY CHOOSE DRIVER’S EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION? Wed/Thu Mar 27 & 28 | 2 sessions | 6:30-9:00pm | $94 Elk River HS Rm 105 Door A | Doorway to College | #YACZACT03W19 »» Knowledgeable instructors who are licensed teachers with years of experience and training. They know the most effective ways to teach DRIVER EDUCATION POINT OF IMPACT students and will help meet the learning needs of individual students. INFORMATION NIGHT »» Multiple locations, dates and times that fit busy schedules. Do you have a teenager that will soon finish their driver education class »» Flexible registration and payment plan. (Please note: State law or has recently received their permit? Join us for this parent course to learn more about driving laws and the process of licensure, as well as requires students be registered for Behind the Wheel before they information to help you be the best driving mentor you can be. can take the permit test. To be fully registered, full payment for Behind the Wheel must be received by the last classroom day.) Tuesday May 7 | 1 session | 5:30-7:00pm | $0 »» Supportive and educational Parent Class offered multiple times and Elk River HS Rm 135 Door A | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN01P19 locations throughout the year. Monday Jul 22 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $0 Drivers under the age of 18 who complete Behind the Wheel instruction and Handke Center Rm 112 Door 5 | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN02S19 are testing for a provisional driver’s license must submit a supervised driving log. The driving log must show that the teen has completed at least 50 hours ISD 728 DRIVER EDUCATION INFO NIGHT FOR of supervised driving, 15 of which are nighttime hours. If a parent attends POTENTIAL STUDENTS a parent class, the required number of supervised driving hours decreases to 40, 15 of which are nighttime hours. Also, watch your email along with Do you have a teenager who is ready to drive? Our trained and state-licensed information sent home with your student, for important information regarding instructor will explain the process of taking a Drivers Education Course the Driving Log, the parent class and Behind the Wheel scheduling. through ISD 728 Community Education and how to register for Classroom instruction and Behind the Wheel. Learn about parent involvement, the Complete Training Package: $339 driving log, the permit and licensing process, and more. This class is for Payment plan available: $139 due at registration, $200 by last class potential students and parents. It is a free class, but please pre-register. Classroom instruction only: $100 Behind-the-Wheel training only: $280 (Call 763-241-3520 to register) Monday, Apr 15 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $0 Elk River HS Rm 105 Door A | Hudson | #AHIINFO01P19 Mon-Thu Apr 22-May 8* | 10 sessions | 2:30-5:30pm Elk River HS Rm 105 Door A | Hudson | #YHDDRIV02P19 Tuesday Jul 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $0 *Not meeting Apr 25 Handke Center Rm 112 Door 5 | Hudson | #AHIINFO02S19 Mon-Thu Apr 22-May 8* | 10 sessions | 6:00-9:00pm Elk River HS Rm 105 Door A | Hudson | #YHDDRIV03P19 *Not meeting Apr 25 Mon-Fri Jun 17-28 | 10 sessions | 8:30-11:30am Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Hudson | #YHDDRIV02S19 View the Spring/Summer Mon-Fri Jul 22-Aug 2 | 10 sessions | 8:30-11:30am brochure online at Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Hudson | #YHDDRIV04S19 www.728communityed.com or pick one up at your local school or business. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 20

recreation FAIRIES AND TROLLS ► AGE 3-5 µ Spread your creative wings in this whimsical camp that celebrates the magic and beauty of our favorite woodland creatures, fairies, and trolls. We will use our big imaginations to think small while crafting fairy worlds out of art supplies and objects found in nature. Mondays Jun 17-Aug 5 | 9:00-10:15am $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident Trott Brook Park Barn | #318311-1A *Not Meeting Jul 1 CRAFTY KIDDOS ► AGE 3-5 µ JUNIOR EINSTEINS ► AGE 3-5 µ Celebrate all things colorful as we decorate, design, and delight in art. Let us introduce your young scientist to foundational concepts from a variety Create artwork based on a new theme each day. Fee includes all art of scientific disciplines. Time is filled with exciting, hands-on activities and materials; remember to dress for the mess! experiments. Fee includes all materials for science experiments. Mondays Jun 17-Aug 5 | 10:30-11:45am Tuesdays Jun 18-Aug 6 | 10:30-11:45am $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident Trott Brook Park Barn | #318310-1A Trott Brook Park Barn | #318312-1A *Not Meeting Jul 1 *Not Meeting Jul 2 SUPER HERO CAMP ► AGE 3-5 µ LITTLE TYKE SITE ► AGE 3-5 µ Campers will come as a kid and leave as a Superhero! They will take Little Tyke Site will provide your younger children with a variety of part in a superhero training course to test their skills and powers. By activities to help them develop socially, mentally, and physically. It is full making their own capes and masks, they will bring to life their favorite of activities including storytime, games, arts & crafts, and much more. Superhero! When our powers combine, we change lives! Superheroes participate without parent. Wednesdays Jun 19-Aug 7 | 9:00-10:15am $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident Tuesdays Jun 18-Aug 6 | 9:00-10:15am Trott Brook Park Barn | #318313-1A $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident *Not Meeting Jul 3 Trott Brook Park Barn | #318307-1A *Not Meeting Jul 2  LITTLE ARTISTS PARK ► AGE 3-5 µ These programs are brought to you directly Young artists will explore different mediums while creating unique works by Elk River Parks and Recreation. of art! We will use everything from watercolors, acrylic, and even some everyday items. Call 763.635.1150 or visit www.elkrivermn.gov/Register Wednesdays Jun 19-Aug 7 | 10:30-11:45am to register or for additional program info. $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident Trott Brook Park Barn | #318314-1A NOTE: Outdoor classes will not meet in inclement *Not Meeting Jul 3 weather. If in doubt please call the Elk River Parks and Recreation weather hotline at 763.635.1160, MAD SCIENCE ► AGE 6-12 µ one hour prior to the start of the program. In this four-day camp participants will explore, experiment, think and question the many marvels of science as they gain knowledge and satisfy their curiosity! Fee includes materials for science experiments. Mon-Thu Jun 17-20 | 2:00-4:00pm $75 Elk River resident/$80 Non-resident Trott Brook Park Barn | #316103-1A  21 Spring 2019 • www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

recreation CAMP WHATCHAMACALLIT ► AGE 4-12 µ KRAFTY KIDZ CAMP ► AGE 4-12 µ What do you call a camp that has everything? Whatchamacallit of Trained recreation camp leaders will guide you through a fun-filled week course! Camp Whatchamacallit has something for everyone! Activities of hands-on art projects using a wide variety of materials. Each day include games, crafts, relay races, and more! Join our trained recreation begins with imagination building activities and age appropriate lessons leaders for a summer adventure. This is a four-day camp. to make the most of the artist within. Campers will also get Krafty and Creative with some playground games. This is a four-day camp. age 4-7 Mon-Thu Jun 17-20 | 9:00am-12:00pm age 4-7 $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident Mon-Thu Jul 8-11 | 1:00-4:00pm Orono Park Shelter 2 | #316214-1A $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident Orono Park Shelter 2 | #316211-1A age 8-12 Mon-Thu Jun 17-20 | 9:00am-12:00pm age 8-12 $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident Mon-Thu Jul 8-11 | 1:00-4:00pm Orono Park Shelter 2 | #316214-1B $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident Orono Park Shelter 2 | #316211-1B SUMMER DAZE ► AGE 4-12 µ This four-day Summer Daze camp will keep kids active and exploring new interests. Activities will include art, cooking, science, games, sports and more! age 4-7 Mon-Thu Jun 24-27 | 1:00-4:00pm $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident Trott Brook Park Barn | #316226-1A age 8-12 EXTREME ADVENTURES ► AGE 8-12 µ Mon-Thu Jun 24-27 | 1:00-4:00pm $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident Looking for fun and adventure? Then join us for this high-paced, event- Trott Brook Park Barn | #316226-1B filled week! We’ll keep you active and engaged in a variety of activities including obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, and team challenges. For LET’S BUILD SOMETHING CAMP ► AGE 4-12 µ location schedule and details regarding bringing a bike/helmet is online. Kids love to make things and be creative. It’s how they learn about the Mon-Thu Jun 24-27 | 9:00am-12:00pm world around them. They just need their imagination, some great materials, $40 Elk River resident/$45 Non-resident and a safe, encouraging environment. Build a birdhouse, games, etc. Fee Location Varies | #316218-1A includes all materials for building projects. This is a four-day camp.   age 4-7 Mon-Thu Jul 8-11 | 9:00am-12:00pm $40 Elk River resident/$45 Non-resident Orono Park Shelter 2 | #316216-1A age 8-12 These programs are brought to you directly Mon-Thu Jul 8-11 | 9:00am-12:00pm by Elk River Parks and Recreation. $40 Elk River resident/$45 Non-resident Call 763.635.1150 or visit Orono Park Shelter 2 | #316216-1B www.elkrivermn.gov/Register to register or for additional program info.   763-241-3520 • www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 22

recreation AMERICAN GIRL DOLL CAMP ► AGE 6-12 µ Campers, along with their dolls, will enjoy adventures that may include dancing, fashion shows, crafts, games, stories, walks in the park, and more! Enjoy daily doll time with all the fun! Fee includes all materials for camp. Note this is a four-day camp and will be held in the shelter area of Trott Brook Park. Mon-Thu Jul 22-25 | 9:00am-12:00pm $40 Elk River resident/$45 Non-resident Trott Brook Park Shelter | #316208-1A GIRL POWER ► AGE 4-12 µ XTREME BOREDOM BUSTERS ► AGE 4-12 µ Meet new friends while sharing experiences that will last a lifetime. Campers Each day of camp will transport you to an incredible destination of fun, will enjoy an hour of manicures and pedicures during the week along with excitement and of course ‘Xtreme Boredom Busters’! Games, sports, arts learning the art of jewelry making. Using a wide range a materials and & crafts, and science experiments are some of the activities you will enjoy. techniques, including beads, embroidery floss, yarns, noodles, etc. age 4-7 age 4-7 Mon-Thu Jul 22-25 | 1:00-4:00pm Mon-Thu Aug 5-8 | 1:00-4:00pm $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident Trott Brook Park Barn | #316209-1A Trott Brook Park Barn | #316101-1A age 8-12 age 8-12 Mon-Thu Jul 22-25 | 1:00-4:00pm Mon-Thu Aug 5-8 | 1:00-4:00pm $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident Trott Brook Park Barn | #316209-1B Trott Brook Park Barn | #316101-1B KAYAK/CANOE CAMP ► AGE 10-15 µ W.O.W CAMP ► AGE 4-12 µ This camp provides opportunities to develop friendships while learning World of Wonder Camp! Join this summer camp for a week of traditional leadership and teamwork skills all while learning how to kayak and summer camp fun and excitement. Campers will take part in summer canoe safely. Participants will kayak/canoe each day and will be taught camp activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports activities, and paddling techniques and kayak/canoe safety. Life jackets are required; other exciting events. limited supply available, we recommend you provide your own. age 4-7 Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 1 | 1:00-4:00pm Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 1 | 9:00am-12:00pm $100 Elk River resident/$110 Non-resident $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident Orono Shelter 2 | #316225-1A Orono Park Shelter 2 | #316217-1A NATUREMANIA ► AGE 8-12 µ age 8-12 Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 1 | 9:00am-12:00pm The outdoors is filled with adventure, owls, hawks, and eagles. Join us as $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident we explore the forest, prairie, and riverside discovering the secrets of the Orono Park Shelter 2 | #316217-1B majestic predators of the sky. Say “Cool!\" \"Gross!\" Or \"Ewww!” to all the things animals do. Follow tracks, find scat, and discover how animals defend These programs are brought to you directly themselves. Play camouflage and create your own bizarre and strange by Elk River Parks and Recreation. creature! This camp revolves around nature-related activities each day through hiking on trails and park exploration. Call 763.635.1150 or visit www.elkrivermn.gov/Register Mon-Thu Aug 5-8 | 10:00am-12:00pm to register or for additional program info. $33 Elk River resident/$38 Non-resident Bailey Point Nature Preserve| #316212-1A 23 Spring 2019 • www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

recreation SOCCER ► AGE 5-8 µ USTA QUICKSTART TENNIS ► AGE 6-17 µ Dribble, kick and score! Young players will develop the love and coordination QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new format for learning tennis. The for soccer along with the fundamentals of soccer positions, formations and court size, racket size, balls, scoring system and even the height of the rules. All players must wear shin guards. Please remove jewelry, including net are all tailored to the child's age and size. This program is designed earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Also, no baseball cleats allowed and to help children find success from the very first swing. QuickStart be sure spikes do not have a toe spike on the shoe. Fee includes program Tennis will also focus on the fun of tennis through instruction, lecture, T-shirt. Sign up with your buddies on the same team, five teams to choose exciting games, and playing time. Participants can sign up for multiple from! Full league information online at ElkRiverMN.gov/Register. sessions and must provide their own tennis racket. Note: Fridays are designated as make-up days for classes that may be cancelled age 5-6 during the week due to inclement weather. Mondays Jun 17-Aug 5 | 6:00-7:00pm $39 Elk River resident/$44 Non-resident age 6-9 Kliever Lake Fields | #313203-1A, #313203-1B, #313203-1C, Mon-Thu June 17-27 | 10:00-10:45am #313203-1D, #313203-1E, #313203-1F $25 Elk River resident/$30 Non-resident *Not Meeting Jul 1 Trott Brook Tennis Court | #317215-1A age 7-8 Mon-Thu July 8-18 | 10:00-10:45am Mondays Jun 17-Aug 5 | 7:15-8:15pm $25 Elk River resident/$30 Non-resident $39 Elk River resident/$44 Non-resident Trott Brook Tennis Court | #317215-2A Kliever Lake Fields | #313204-1A, #313204-1B, #313204-1C, #313204-1D, #313204-1E Mon-Thu July 22-Aug 1 | 10:00-10:45am *Not Meeting Jul 1 $25 Elk River resident/$30 Non-resident   Trott Brook Tennis Court | #317215-3A LACROSSE ► AGE 5-8 µ age 6-10 Tuesdays June 18-Aug 13 | 6:00-6:45pm Powered by nature! Invented by the Native Americans! The game of lacrosse $25 Elk River resident/$30 Non-resident is very similar to soccer, but instead of kicking a ball through a goal the object Trott Brook Tennis Court | #317215-4A is to throw a ball into a goal with a lacrosse stick. The power of developing *Not Meeting Jul 2 the game begins with the fundamentals of scoop, shoot, and score. This is a non-contact program that will leave kids with a smile as well as individual age 10-12 and team play lacrosse skills.. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for drills, Mon-Thu June 17-27 | 11:00am-12:00pm while the other 45 minutes will be game time. A lacrosse stick is necessary- a $25 Elk River resident/$30 Non-resident limited supply of Sticks will be available, but we recommend you provide your Trott Brook Tennis Court | #317215-1B own stick. Full league information online at ElkRiverMN.gov/Register Tuesdays June 18-Aug 13 | 7:00-8:00pm age 5-6 $25 Elk River resident/$30 Non-resident Wednesdays Jun 19-Aug 7 | 6:00-7:00pm Trott Brook Tennis Court | #317215-4B $50 Elk River resident/$55 Non-resident *Not Meeting Jul 2 Kliever Lake Fields | #313205-1A *Not Meeting Jul 3 Mon-Thu July 8-18 | 11:00am-12:00pm $25 Elk River resident/$30 Non-resident age 7-8 Trott Brook Tennis Court | #317215-2B Wednesdays Jun 19-Aug 7 | 7:15-8:15pm $50 Elk River resident/$55 Non-resident age 10-17 Kliever Lake Fields | #313206-1A Mon-Thu July 22-Aug 1 | 11:00am-12:00pm *Not Meeting Jul 3 $25 Elk River resident/$30 Non-resident Trott Brook Tennis Court | #317215-3B These programs are brought to you directly by Elk River Parks and Recreation. Call 763.635.1150 or visit www.elkrivermn.gov/Register to register or for additional program info. 763-241-3520 • www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 24

recreation TERMITE T-BALL ► AGE 3-4 µ YOUTH PARK RACES ► AGE 4-14 µ T-Ball is an entry level league to introduce young players to baseball This is a series of six running races held in different scenic Elk River and softball. Point, step, and throw your way into developing the basic parks each week. Register/Check-in at 6:00-6:30pm. Races begin fundamentals of t-ball. Sign up for the same team as your buddy by promptly at 6:35pm, with youngest age group starting first. Dates and each picking the same course number when registering! Full league locations along with age groups and distances are listed online. information listed online at ElkRiverMN.gov/Register. Tuesdays June 25-Aug 6 | 6:00-7:30pm Thursdays June 20-Aug 8 | 5:00-6:00pm $25 Elk River resident/$30 Non-resident $39 Elk River resident/$44 Non-resident Location Varies | #317117-1A Dave Anderson Athletic Complex | #313209-1A, #313209-1B, *Not Meeting Jul 2 #313209-1C, #313209-1D *Not Meeting Jul 4 BASKETBALL SPORTS CAMP ► AGE 6-12 µ Sundays June 23-Aug 11 | 5:00-6:00pm Jump into one of our most popular camps. This basketball camp will $39 Elk River resident/$44 Non-resident give students the chance to learn dribbling, shooting and passing just Dave Anderson Athletic Complex | #313210-1A, #313210-1B, like their favorite stars! Participants will have a great time meeting new #313210-1C, #313210-1D, #313210-1E friends and playing fun games. *Not Meeting Jul 7 Mon-Thu June 17-20 | 10:45am-12:15pm TRIPLE PLAY T-BALL ► AGE 4-6 µ $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident YMCA Gym | #317101-1A T-Ball is an entry level league to introduce young players to baseball and softball. Point, step, and throw your way into developing the basic VOLLEYBALL SPORTS CAMP ► AGE 6-12 µ fundamentals of t-ball. Sign up for the same team as your buddy by each picking the same course number when registering! Full league Volleyball is a summer tradition and in this camp, students will learn how information listed online at ElkRiverMN.gov/Register. to play as a team. Serving, passing and setting will be the focus of this camp. Each day there will be time for a game. After this camp is over, Thursdays June 20-Aug 8 | 6:00-7:00pm there will be a new best volleyball player in the family! $39 Elk River resident/$44 Non-resident Dave Anderson Athletic Complex | #313211-1A, #313211-1B, Mon-Thu June 17-20 | 9:00am-10:30am #313211-1C, #313211-1D $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident *Not Meeting Jul 4 YMCA Gym | #317104-1A Sundays June 23-Aug 11 | 6:00-7:00pm These programs are brought to you directly $39 Elk River resident/$44 Non-resident by Elk River Parks and Recreation. Dave Anderson Athletic Complex | #313212-1A, #313212-1B, #313212-1C, #313212-1D, 313212-1E Call 763.635.1150 or visit *Not Meeting Jul 7 www.elkrivermn.gov/Register to register or for additional program info. NOTE: Outdoor classes will not meet in inclement weather. If in doubt please call the Elk River Parks and Recreation weather hotline at 763.635.1160, one hour prior to the start of the program. 25 Spring 2019 • www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

recreation EAGER ELKS SPORTS ► AGE 3-6 µ Your child will come home with a smile on their face. Eager Elks sports are designed especially for the young child as a positive introductory experience to sports. Boys and girls learn basic skills and rules with low-key games that allow the children to have fun, be active, socialize, and learn sportsmanship. ALL SORTS OF SPORTS FLAG FOOTBALL ► AGE 3-5 µ SOCCER ► AGE 3-6 µ ► AGE 3-5 µ Tuesdays Jun 18-Aug 6 | 11:00-11:45am age 3-5 Mondays Jun 17-Aug 5 | 7:00-7:45pm $42 Elk River resident/$47 Non-resident Tuesdays Jun 18-Aug 6 | 10:00-10:45am $42 Elk River resident/$47 Non-resident Trott Brook Park | #318214-1A $42 Elk River resident/$47 Non-resident Lion John Weicht Park | #318211-1A *Not Meeting Jul 2 Trott Brook Park | #318210-2A *Not Meeting Jul 1 *Not Meeting Jul 2 PARENT & TOT SOCCER Wednesdays Jun 19-Aug 7 | 3:00-3:45pm ► AGE 3-4 µ Wednesdays Jun 19-Aug 7 | 2:00-2:45pm $42 Elk River resident/$47 Non-resident $42 Elk River resident/$47 Non-resident Lion John Weicht Park | #318211-1B Mondays Jun 17-Aug 5 | 6:00-6:45pm Lion John Weicht Park | #318210-3A *Not Meeting Jul 3 $42 Elk River resident/$47 Non-resident *Not Meeting Jul 3 Lion John Weicht Park | #318212-1A T-BALL ► AGE 3-5 µ *Not Meeting Jul 1 age 4-6 Mondays Jun 17-Aug 5 | 8:00-8:45pm Wednesdays Jun 19-Aug 7 | 1:00-1:45pm Tuesdays Jun 18-Aug 6 | 9:00-9:45am $42 Elk River resident/$47 Non-resident $42 Elk River resident/$47 Non-resident $42 Elk River resident/$47 Non-resident Lion John Weicht Park | #318210-1A Lion John Weicht Park | #318213-1A Trott Brook Park | #318212-2A *Not Meeting Jul 1 *Not Meeting Jul 3 *Not Meeting Jul 2 SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA ► AGE 6-12 µ GAME ON! 4 GIRLS ► AGE 6-12 µ This camp will give participants the opportunity to try out a variety of This camp will give girls the opportunity to try out a variety of different different sports. Classes may include, but are not limited to; basketball, sports. Classes may include, but are not limited to: tennis, volleyball, baseball, frisbee golf, lacrosse, soccer, and more. Join us at Lions Park! frisbee golf, lacrosse, soccer, badminton and more! Girls of all athletic abilities are invited to come play, make new friends, and develop a new Mon-Thu June 24-27 | 9:00am-12:00pm appreciation for sports. $45 Elk River resident/$50 Non-resident Lion John Weicht Park | #317114-1A Mondays July 8-Aug 12 | 9:00-10:15am $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident DODGEBALL/KICKBALL ULTIMATE SPORTS Trott Brook Park | #317115-1A CAMP ► AGE 6-12 µ FLAG FOOTBALL SPORTS CAMP ► AGE 6-12 µ This ultimate sports camp will give participants the opportunity to try out different versions of both dodgeball and kickball. Come and join us at Our flag football program will incorporate football with a little soccer. This Lions Park and get Powered by Nature! game is non-contact and focuses on the fundamentals of football while mixing in the fast-pace of soccer. Each participant will receive equal Mon-Thu July 8-11 | 9:00am-12:00pm playing time and be given the opportunity to play every position. $35 Elk River resident/$40 Non-resident Lion John Weicht Park | #317111-1A Mon-Thu July 15-18 | 9:00am-10:30am $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident Lion John Weicht Park | #317103-1A 763-241-3520 • www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 26

recreation BASEBALL SPORTS CAMP ► AGE 6-12 µ Proper instruction on fielding the ball, batting, and throwing will be taught. Participants are encouraged to bring their own glove and helmet if you have them. Games will be played following instruction. Mon-Thu July 15-18 | 10:45am-12:00pm $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident Lion John Weicht Park | #317105-1A FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER CAMP ► AGE 6-12 µ If you are looking for an introduction to track and field you have found it. Participants will have a great time as they refine their running, jumping, and throwing skills in a variety of traditional track and field events and more modern activities including Frisbee/disc golf. Please bring a water bottle each day. Mon-Thu July 22-25 | 9:00am-10:30am GAME ON 4 GIRLS & BOYS ► AGE 6-12 µ $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident Lion John Weicht Park | #317113-1A This camp will give girls and boys the opportunity to try out a variety of different sports. Classes may include, but not limited to: volleyball, HALF DAY HOOPS BASKETBALL ► AGE 6-12 µ Frisbee golf, lacrosse, soccer, badminton, and more. Girls and boys of all athletic abilities are invited to come play, make new friends, and Players will have a great time as they refine their passing, shooting, and develop a new appreciation for sports. dribbling skills. Join us at the YMCA! Mon-Thu June 24-27 | 1:00pm-4:00pm Mon-Thu July 22-25 | 10:45am-12:00pm $45 Elk River resident/$50 Non-resident $30 Elk River resident/$35 Non-resident YMCA Gym | #317112-1A Lion John Weicht Park | #317116-1A Mon-Thu July 29-Aug 1 | 9:00am-12:00pm FLINTSTONES AND JETSONS CAMP ► AGE 7-12 µ $45 Elk River resident/$50 Non-resident YMCA Gym | #317112-2A Looking for fun and intergenerational adventure? Flintstones and Jetsons summer camp is for grandparents and their 7-12-year-old grandchildren. The These programs are brought to you directly weekly cost is $20 per child, and each week will feature a fun, new theme for by Elk River Parks and Recreation. participants to enjoy. Themes will be “Nature Unleashed”, “Artistic Creations”, Call 763.635.1150 or visit “Food Frenzy”, and “Water, Water, Everywhere” Locations and theme details www.elkrivermn.gov/Register can be found online at www.elkrivermn.gov/Register. to register or for additional program info. Mondays Jul 15- Aug 5 | 1:00-3:00pm $20 Elk River resident/$20 Non-resident Location Varies | #350100-1A, #350100-2A, #350100-3A, #350100-4A NOTE: Outdoor classes will not meet in inclement weather. If in doubt please call the Elk River Parks and Recreation weather hotline at 763.635.1160, one hour prior to the start of the program. 27 Spring 2019 • www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult RESTORATIVE YOGA AND GUIDED MEDITATION SERIES FOR BEGINNERS Calm your body and mind. Be wholly present. Explore restorative yoga postures that gently center the breath and align the body. Some poses will use props to help you relax deeper while feeling supported. Guided meditation will help you understand different styles and approaches to meditation. Use what you learn to bring stillness and mindfulness to your busy life. Sundays Apr 7-May 19* | 5 sessions | 7:00-8:00pm | $29 Twin Lakes Elem Gym Door 3 | Walter | #AHHMEDI01P19 *Not meeting Apr 21, May 12 YOGA BASICS WITH GENEVA PADDLEFIT Are you interested in learning the basic poses, correct alignment and This fun and challenging class on the water will introduce you to the breathing techniques of yoga? No experience is necessary; all fitness world of PaddleFit. Benefits of training on the water include balance, levels are welcome! You can gain strength, stamina and balance as you endurance, strength, focus and fun! Class accommodates all skill and explore this popular activity. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an fitness levels, but some previous paddling or completion of the Intro to exercise mat, if possible. SUP class is required. Tuesdays Apr 9-May 7 | 5 sessions | 6:30-7:30pm | $29 Tuesday Jul 2-30 | 5 sessions | 7:00-8:00pm | $139 Twin Lakes Elem Gym Door 3 | Walter | #AFYGENE01P19 Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #AFFPAFT01S19 Mondays Jun 10-Jul 15 | 6 sessions | 6:30-7:30pm | $35 INTRODUCTION TO PADDLEFIT Twin Lakes Elem Gym Door 3 | Walter | #AFYGENE01S19 Our introductory class will focus on acquainting you with the sport of AIKIDO FOR THE BEGINNER AND BEYOND Stand Up Paddling (SUP) in a fun and safe manner. We will teach you the fundamentals of SUP as well as safety and SUP laws. No previous Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that has no tournaments experience is necessary, but you must be comfortable in the water and or competitions. Its focus is on mental and physical discipline through be able to swim. There will be a lifeguard on duty. When registering as a hand-to-hand, sword, and staff techniques, and is for people of all pair, enter Promo Code PAIR3 in Shopping Cart to apply $3 discount. abilities. Learn this art from a world-renowned instructor who studied in Japan, and who has trained with people from all over the globe. Tuesday Jun 25 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $29 Individual/$55 Pair Changing room access from 7-9:30pm. Twin Lake Nowthen | Sprague-Brenteson | #AFFPADF01S19 Thursday Apr 11-May 23* | 6 sessions | 7:30-9:00pm | $49 BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERS Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD01P19 *Not meeting Apr 18 Don't be a wallflower at weddings, parties and social events! Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Hustle and Polka to music commonly played at Thursday Jun 6-Jul 18* | 6 sessions | 7:30-9:00pm | $49 social gatherings. Get on your feet and dance! Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD01S19 *Not meeting Jul 4 Mondays Jun 3-24 | 4 sessions | 6:30-8:00pm | $65/person Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Constantine | #AFDBLRM01S19 Thursday Jul 25-Aug 29 | 6 sessions | 7:30-9:00pm | $49 Handke Center Gym Door 5 | Larson | #AFAAIKD02S19 LOCATION Twin Lake Halas Street, Nowthen 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 28

adult EXPERIENCE THIS! GROUP HYPNOSIS: STOP SMOKING Do you have the desire, but not the will power, to stop smoking? Using guided imagery, people can stop smoking after just one session and often with little, if any, withdrawal symptoms or cravings. Find your way out of the smoky haze! LAP SWIM ► AGE 18+ Monday Apr 1 | 1 session | 5:45-8:45pm New Participant (Stop Smoking only) $65 Get a great workout at the pool without having to pay club membership New Participant (Weight Loss & Stop Smoking) $109 fees! Lifetime Member $9 Rogers MS Media Center Door A | Fischer | #AHHHYSM01P19 Pay at Door Rate: $5/day or $40/10-day pass GROUP HYPNOSIS: WEIGHT LOSS Sundays Jan 6-May 12* | 7:30-9:00pm Did you know that there is a way to lose weight without diet pills or VandenBerge MS Pool Door M starvation? Group hypnosis includes suggestions that help you eat *Not meeting Mar 3, Mar 31, Apr 21 the type and quantity of foods that are beneficial in losing weight and maintaining your desired weight. Sundays Jun 9-Aug 4* | 7:45-9:15pm VandenBerge MS Pool Door M Monday Apr 1 | 1 session | 5:45-8:45pm *Not meeting Jul 7 New Participant (Weight Loss only) $65 New Participant (Weight Loss & Stop Smoking) $109 Tue/Thu Jun 18-Aug 1* | 6:00-8:00am Lifetime Member $9 VandenBerge MS Pool Door M Rogers MS Media Center Door A | Fischer | #AHHHYWL01P19 *Not meeting Jul 2, 4 Check in is at 5:45pm for both classes. At 6:00pm, PICKLEBALL there will be an introduction for all participants in the Smoking and Weight Loss classes. Pickleball is a combination of ping-pong and tennis and is perfect for adults who are young at heart. Using our equipment or your own, you can Weight loss will meet from 7:00-7:45pm, Smokers play against others who love some friendly competition. Don't know how will take a break while the Weight Loss class to play? Don't let it stop you -- the first 15 minutes of each session can be used to share rules, practice and warm up. Play will be first-come, first- meets. Smoking hypnosis will be from 7:50-8:45pm. served along with a rotation with others who show up to play. Pickleball is offered in partnership with Elk River Park and Recreation. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTSAVER FIRST AID Pay at the door: $3/day, $25/10-day pass or $35/15-day pass Be prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses Sundays Sep 30-May 12* | 4:00-6:00pm until advanced medical personnel arrive. Fee includes materials and Handke Center Gym Door 5 American Heart Association certification. *Not meeting Apr 21 Monday May 6 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $79 Wednesdays Oct 3-May 15 | 4:30-6:30pm Handke Center Rm 113 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHF1AID01P19 Handke Center Gym Door 5 Monday Jul 22 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $79 Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHF1AID01S19 29 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR/AED AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE ► 4-HOUR REFRESHER Could you save a life in an emergency? Being trained in CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator has the greatest impact on This refresher course, for drivers age 50+ who have completed an resuscitation over any other factor. Attend this class and leave knowing insurance-approved 8-hour certified driver course, includes new how to safely and effectively perform CPR and use an AED on adults, approaches and concepts. Course completion may qualify you for an children and infants. auto insurance discount. Check with your insurance company, as not all companies give discount starting at age 50. Bring driver's license and Monday Apr 8 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $75 AARP member number (if member) to class. Handke Center Rm 113 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHCCAED01P19 Monday Apr 22 | 1 session | 5:00-9:00pm Monday Jun 10 | 1 session | 6:00-10:00pm | $75 $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-Member Handke Center Rm 209 Door 5 | Neiss | #AHCCAED01S19 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Scott | #AHDAAR401P19 MHSRC DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Thursday May 16 | 1 session | 5:00-9:00pm ► 4-HOUR REFRESHER $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-Member Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR402P19 This driver improvement program is presented by the Minnesota Highway Safety Research Center. Topics include visual techniques, Monday Jun 17 | 1 session | 1:00-5:00pm habits, perception, attitude, communication, distracted drivers, new laws $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-Member and more. You must have completed the eight-hour program to take Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR401S19 this class. Check with your insurance provider to make sure this course qualifies for the discount. Friday Jul 19 | 1 session | 9:00am-1:00pm $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-Member Tuesday Apr 16 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $22 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR402S19 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI401P19 AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE ► 8-HOUR Monday May 13 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $22 INITIAL Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI402P19 Improve your skills and knowledge, and learn about the effects of aging Monday Jun 17 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $22 and medication on driving, along with suggestions for overcoming Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI401S19 limitations. Course completion may qualify you for insurance discounts; check with your insurance company, as not all insurance companies give Thursday Jul 18 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $22 the discount starting at age 50. Bring your driver's license and AARP Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI402S19 member number (if member) to class. No driving or tests. Tuesday Aug 20 | 1 session | 12:30-4:30pm | $22 Mon/Tue May 6 & 7 | 2 sessions | 5:00-9:00pm Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Sundeen | #AHDDRI403S19 $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-Member Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR801P19 GUARANTEE Thu/Fri Aug 15 & 16* | 2 sessions Thursday Aug 15 | 3:00-7:00pm We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses Friday Aug 16 | 9:00am-1:00pm and activities. If you are not satisfied with your $19 AARP Member/$25 Non-Member experience, please contact the Community Education Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Opificius | #AHDAAR801S19 office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood *Class times are different each day Family Education office at 763.241.3524. 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 30

adult EXPERIENCE THIS! CHORDS ARE KEY FOR GUITAR ► AGE 13+ Have you always wanted to learn to play the guitar but simply haven't found the time? In just a few hours, you can learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. METAL EMBOSSING 101 Saturday Apr 20 | 1 session | 1:00-3:30pm | $65 Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Wilson | #AAMGUTR01P19 Expand your jewelry-making repertoire with the use of a home version of a rolling mill machine. Make intricately-embossed designs to match your CHORDS ARE KEY FOR PIANO ► AGE 18+ unique style. Choose from at least ten decorative die options, with many placement possibilities on each die. You will be amazed at the images You don't need years of weekly lessons to learn to play the piano. on your pieces! All supplies are included. Learn the chords you'll need to play any song in any style and any key in just one session. Total beginners can download a free Saturday Apr 13 | 1 session | 10:00am-12:00pm | $35 pamphlet on reading the treble clef at justonceclasses.com. Fee Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Sherman | #AGRMETL01P19 includes an online book and online video instruction. DOUBLE BRAIDED BRACELET Saturday Apr 20 | 1 session | 9:00am-12:00pm | $65 Elk River HS Choir Rm Door A | Wilson | #AAMPINO01P19 Bracelets are so popular right now! Create a double braided bead bracelet that you will love. Customize to fit your unique style -- change SOUTHERN ITALIAN - UN'ESPERIENZA ECCELLENTE! the beads and change the whole look! You will need to purchase one bag of 6mm round beads (25-60 pieces), any color, and bring to class. Are you ready for \"an excellent experience?\" This culinary and social event will begin with preparing traditional manicotti stuffed with ricotta, Saturday Apr 13 | 1 session | 12:30-2:30pm | $35 mozzarella and parmesan cheese and baked in a delectable marinara Handke Center Art Rm Door 5 | Sherman | #AGRBRLT01P19 sauce. Then we'll prepare classic Italian-style bruschetta topped with fresh basil, roma tomatoes, sweet red onion, garlic and olive oil. Don't DOG OBEDIENCE, BASICS miss out on this delicious evening! Learn the basics of on-leash obedience, including commands such Tuesday Apr 16 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $29 as heel, sit, down, come, stand and stay. Handlers will learn to give Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Sandino | #AGCSOIT01P19 commands and use praise to reward proper behavior. Fee is per dog. Puppy must be at least three months old and have begun their shot FOODIE TOUR OF ASIA series. Bring a leash and dog treats. Discover the exotic flavors of Asia with dishes from several areas of the Mondays Apr 8-29 | 4 sessions | 8:00-9:00pm | $79 continent. Begin your journey in China with spicy Chicken Kung Pao stir Handke Center Cafeteria Door 5 | Mahr | #AGDDOGO01P19 fry on jasmine rice, then move on to make India's Pindi chana/chole with onion masala curry sauce. Next stop, explore Singapore's savory curry GUARANTEE noodles, and finish in Sri Lanka with coconut string hoppers served with sambal chutney and coconut milk sauce. We guarantee your satisfaction with our courses and activities. If you are not satisfied with your Wednesday May 15 | 1 session | 6:30-9:30pm | $69 experience, please contact the Community Education Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Seshadri | #AGCFTOA01P19 office at 763.241.3520, or the E arly Childhood Family Education office at 763.241.3524. 31 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult IN COD WE TRUST: LIVING THE NORWEGIAN DREAM Eric Dregni grew up in Norway's colony in America -- also known as Minnesota. As the recipient of a 2004 Fulbright Fellowship in Creative Writing, Dregni lived in Trondheim, Norway where he survived a dinner of rakfisk (fermented fish), took the \"meat bus\" to Sweden for cheap salami, and discovered his great-grandfather's house in the Lusterfjord...only to find it had been crushed by a boulder, then swept away by a river! Monday Apr 29 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $9 Handke Center Rm 112 Door 5 | Dregni | #AGHICWT01P19 THE ART OF SUSHI YOU'RE SENDING ME WHERE? DISPATCHES FROM SUMMER CAMP Are you a sushi lover? Or have you never tried it? We'll start with preparing sushi rice, then get to the real art of \"maki-sushi\" -- rolling the When, at age six, Eric Dregni had to be hauled kicking and screaming onto rice and various fillings in and around nori (dried seaweed sheets). We'll the bus bound for the Concordia Language Villages camp, he never imagined have a wide variety of fillings and accompaniments to try. Register with a the abundant pleasures of this uniquely American experience. Listen as he friend or partner for a fun evening! recalls funny stories of his camp adventures and reassures us that there's still a place in the woods where, unplugged from devices and screens, children of Friday May 17 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $29 all ages can connect with the natural world and with each other. Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Sandino | #AGCSUSH01P19 Monday Jun 3 | 1 session | 6:30-9:00pm | $9 ASIAN VEGETARIAN DELIGHT Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Dregni | #AGHYSMW01S19 Are you looking for ways to mix some healthy eating into your meal INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING plans? Try going vegetarian! Under Chef Anu's training, using unique recipes from Asia, you won't even miss meat in your meal! Explore a Are you finding yourself with extra time on your hands? A representative variety of meatless foods including tofu lettuce wraps from China, spicy from RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) will help you explore mee goreng from Indonesia, Punjabi choley and Thai iced tea. possibilities for volunteer service, including positions with a limited or flexible time commitment. Learn how your desire for service can be Wednesday Apr 17 | 1 session | 6:30-9:30pm | $69 matched with community needs. Find a rewarding experience that fits Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Seshadri | #AGCAVGD01P19 your life and your expertise. Class is free, but please register. EXPERIENCE CURRY AND NOODLES! Wednesday Apr 17 | 1 session | 10:00-11:00am | $0 Handke Center Rm 112 Door 5 | Strei | #AGIVOLU01P19 Explore an integral part of Southeast Asian cuisine by making Thailand's green chicken curry, Indonesia's peanut satay, India's vegetable korma View the Spring/Summer curry and Singapore's curried noodle stir fry. The spices used are brochure online at handpicked from the colors of the rainbow: gold from turmeric, the green www.728communityed. hues of green curry, and auburn from smokey spice powders. Bring a friend or make this a date night and share the experience! com or pick one up at your local school or business. Wednesday Jun 5 | 1 session | 6:30-9:30pm | $69 Elk River HS Rm 352 Door H | Seshadri | #AGCECAN01S19 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 32

adult JAMES C. CHURCH WWII HISTORY SERIES: I CLOSED TOO MANY EYES -- A WORLD WAR II MEDIC FINALLY TALKS Before World War II, Bayer Ross worked as a tailor in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. During World War II, he served as an Army medic and saw action in North Africa, Sicily, the D-Day invasion and even worked in a concentration camp. His brother-in-law, Paul Arneson, tells his story through letters, journal entries, and photos. Arneson's book, \"I Closed Too Many Eyes, A World War II Medic Finally Talks,\" may be purchased when you register. DAKOTA/CHIPPEWA CULTURE AND LANGUAGE 101 Sunday Jul 21 | 1 session | 12:30-2:00pm | $9 Adult/$5 Student Handke Center Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5 | Arneson Expand your knowledge of the rich history of the Dakota and Ojibwe #AGHCTME01S19 people, their culture and language. The first class includes discussion of Minnesota's version of \"The Trail of Tears\" and the absent narratives of JAMES C. CHURCH WWII HISTORY SERIES: the Dakota and Ojibwe people, their assimilation into American boarding OPERATION MARKET GARDEN -- THE BATTLE schools, and Dakota and Ojibwe stories and ceremonies. The second FOR NIJMEGEN, SEPTEMBER 1944 class will include an introduction to the languages, \"Grandfather's 7 Sacred Teachings,\" and the Medicine Wheel project. On September 17, 1944, the Allies launched the largest airborne assault in history hoping to end the World War II by Christmas. The plan was to Mondays Apr 8 & 15 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:00pm | $19 parachute behind enemy lines, capture a series of bridges and cross the Handke Center Rm 113 Door 5 | Blair | #AGHDCCL01P19 Rhine River and wreak havoc in the heart of industrial Germany. Listen as John Cox tells the story of this disastrous military operation. MINNESOTA'S GOLDEN LEGIONS - REMEMBRANCES AND MEMORIALIZATION OF Sunday Aug 4 | 1 session | 2:00-3:30pm | $9 Adult/$5 Student THE FALLEN OF THE GREAT WAR 1919-1939 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Cox | #AGHOMGN01S19 How are our WWI Veterans remembered? Find out in this two-part class PARENTING SOLO - THE HARDEST JOB YOU'LL that chronicles the various ways Minnesotans remembered and honored EVER DO ALONE ► AGE BIRTH-12 YEARS the sacrifices of veterans who died in the \"War to End All Wars.\" The second class will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, which was If you're parenting solo for any reason - military duty, work situations, established and dedicated in 1939. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to separation, divorce, loss of spouse or single parenting - you're welcome do some walking while at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery. to attend! Bring your children and enjoy a meal together. Parents will meet together for parenting support and information while young children Thursdays Apr 25 & May 2 | 2 sessions | 12:30-2:30pm | $19 participate in early childhood activities. School-age children will meet in Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Allert | #AGHMGLM01P19 another classroom for activities and support. Join at any time! JAMES C. CHURCH WWII HISTORY SERIES: D-DAY Mondays Sep 17-Jun 3* | 6:00-8:00pm | $0 - THE BATTLE FOR SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE Handke Center Blesener Community Rm Door 5 | #ECSPARE01F18 *Not meeting Apr 1, May 27 In the darkness before dawn on June 6, 1944, three Allied airborne divisions landed behind enemy lines to protect the Allied right flank at Utah PLEASE NOTE: Beach, to seize the village of Sainte-Mere-Eglise and hold the bridge over the Merderet River. All were critical objectives for the Allies' success on The decision on whether a class will run is D-Day. Join us for a commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day made 3-5 days before the class start date. through this discussion led by historian John Cox. Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel Sunday Apr 28 | 1 session | 1:00-3:00pm | $9 Adult/$5 Student a class you are hoping to take. Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Cox | #AGHBSME01P19 33 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult 7 COLLEGE PLANNING TIPS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT BUT SHOULD Families often know more about choosing their next appliance than about choosing and financing their child's college education. A national expert presents insider tips on understanding the college selection process, reducing anxiety, and helping position your child for success. Learn how to avoid mistakes, how financial aid really works, strategies to save thousands of dollars, and tips for working through the process with your teenager. This class is designed for families with college-bound students in grades 10 and 11. Wednesday Apr 10 | 1 session | 7:00-8:00pm | $19 Individual/$25 Family of 2-3 BASICS IN INSURANCE COVERAGE, WILLS AND Rogers MS Media Center Door A | Doorway To College Staff TRUSTS #ANCCOL701P19 Legal issues can be confusing. Expand your understanding of the basic ISD 728 DRIVER EDUCATION INFO NIGHT FOR concepts of personal injury law (insurance), wills and trusts. Led by POTENTIAL STUDENTS local attorneys, this class will include presentations, followed by time for questions and discussion. Do you have a teenager who is ready to drive? Our trained and state- licensed instructor will explain the process of taking a Drivers Education Tuesday May 7 | 1 session | 6:00-7:45pm | $9 Course through ISD 728 Community Education and how to register Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Martineau | #ANLBIWT01P19 for Classroom instruction and Behind the Wheel. Learn about parent involvement, the driving log, the permit and licensing process, and more. SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING This class is for potential students and parents. It is a free class, but please pre-register. The decisions baby boomers make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they receive in their lifetime. Topics Monday Apr 15 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $0 include a better understanding of the Social Security system including Elk River HS Rm 105 Door A | Hudson | #AHIINFO01P19 when to apply for benefits, checking your earnings record for accuracy, estimating benefits, minimizing taxes and coordinating benefits with Tuesday Jul 16 | 1 session | 6:00-7:00pm | $0 other sources of retirement income. When registering as a pair, enter Handke Center Rm 112 Door 5 | Hudson | #AHIINFO02S19 Promo Code PAIR3 in Shopping Cart to apply $3 discount. DRIVER EDUCATION POINT OF IMPACT Tuesday Apr 9 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $9 Individual/$12 Pair INFORMATION NIGHT Handke Center Rm 112 Door 5 | Ryther | #ANSPLAN01P19 Do you have a teenager that will soon finish their driver education class ESTATE PRESERVATION or has recently received their permit? Join us for this parent course to learn more about driving laws and the process of licensure, as well as Planning where your estate will go before you are gone may save your information to help you be the best driving mentor you can be. heirs extra legal fees and taxes. We'll discuss healthcare, power of attorney, living wills, trusts, probate expenses, what to do before you see Tuesday May 7 | 1 session | 5:30-7:00pm | $0 an attorney and the importance of planning for long-term health care. An Elk River HS Rm 135 Door A | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN01P19 estate audit planning form will be provided to help you start planning! Monday Jul 22 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $0 Tuesday Aug 20 | 1 session | 6:30-7:45pm | $15 Handke Center Rm 112 Door 5 | Willenbring | #YHPPOIN02S19 Handke Center Rm 111 Door 5 | Bigalke | #ANEPRES01S19 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 34

adult MEDICARE BASICS PARTS A-D Is Medicare in your near future? Do you have questions about what it covers? If you plan to enroll within the next year, this class has answers for you. Tuesday Apr 16 | 1 session | 6:30-8:00pm | $9 Rogers MS Media Center Door A | Pfeifer | #ANMMEDC01P19 MICROSOFT EXCEL PART 1 MASTERING COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE Explore the amazing world of Excel, a powerful tool that can help with calculations, charts and data analysis. Our focus will be on navigating the Must-have skills to succeed in the workplace include the ability to create, Excel environment, creating spreadsheets, editing and formatting, using edit and manage presentations in MS PowerPoint, documents in MS formulas and functions in calculations and setting up for perfect printing. Word, email and calendars in MS Outlook, and spreadsheets in MS Excel. Microsoft Office Suite of applications is the most used software Mon/Wed May 6 & 8 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:30pm | $55 tool in the world. Master the most common uses so that you can work Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Mills | #ATFEXL101P19 faster and more efficiently and can take your computer skills from plain and drab to exciting and engaging. Mon/Wed Jun 10 & 12 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:30pm | $55 Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Mills | #ATFEXL101S19 Apr 1-26 | Average hours 16 | $195 Online | Flanagan | #ATOCOSK01P19 MICROSOFT EXCEL PART 2 June 2-18 | Average hours 16 | $195 Dive a little deeper into Microsoft Excel and explore how to use range Online | Flanagan | #ATOCOSK01S19 names to navigate in large spreadsheets and perform functions on data. Examine built-in functions to perform calculations, create and use tables, INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING and sort/filter data within tables. 3D printing has been hailed as a solution to all manufacturing problems. Mon/Wed May 20 & 22 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:30pm | $55 Obviously that is an exaggeration, but what is it good for? Learn how Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Mills | #ATFEXL201P19 to separate the real promise of the technology from the hype, and understand a consumer-level 3D printer. You will become familiar with Mon/Wed Jun 24 & 26 | 2 sessions | 6:30-8:30pm | $55 some typical online databases of objects available to print, and get a Elk River HS Rm 331 Door H | Mills | #ATFEXL201S19 bit of experience with free or open-source software for all stages of the process. This class focuses on introducing you to the tools of the open QUICKBOOKS ONLINE FOR BEGINNERS 3D printer ecosystem, but the principles will apply to consumer 3D printers in general. Did you have to file an extension for your taxes? Do you need to learn QuickBooks Online fast? Or are you using QuickBooks Online and need Apr 1-26 | Average hours 16 | $195 help with accurate entry? Learn by hands-on entry and demonstrations Online | Horvath/Cameron | #ATO3DPR01P19 of the basics. Get back to working your business with confidence that your books will be in order for tax time. Bring your laptop. Jun 3-28 | Average hours 16 | $195 Online | Horvath/Cameron | #ATO3DPR01S19 Saturdays Apr 6-May 11* | 5 sessions | 9:00-10:30am | $69 Handke Center Rm 212 Door 5 | McCarty | #ATFQUIK01P19 PLEASE NOTE: *Not meeting Apr 20 The decision on whether a class will run is made 3-5 days before the class start date. Register Early to help insure we don’t cancel a class you are hoping to take. 35 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

adult ONLINE CLASSES ISD 728 Community Education offers a wide variety of online classes and certificates. Start your online training and add a new skill set to your resume today! Registering for a certificate program will automatically enroll you in the required courses and save you money. Classes included in certificate programs can also be taken individually. Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way INTRODUCTION TO GAME DESIGN to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. It’s easy. Discover resources for developing game design and identify the It’s fun. You can participate any time of day or evening. The mechanics and verbs used in different games. You will learn the different online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The activities that are part of game design, being able to flesh out a game content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are idea in order to increase the chances to having a successful game accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go design experience, and have a basic understanding of how to work with back and review again, at your convenience. game developers. This course is included in the Certificate in Basic Game Design course. After you register, login information will be sent to your email three days prior to the start of class. You will have a password Apr 1-26 | Average hours 16 | $245 and use your email address and password to gain access. Online | Wolfenstein | #ATOBGAD01P19 These pages highlight just a few of our online courses. Visit our Jun 3-28 | Average hours 16 | $245 online class website at http://www.yougotclass.org/catalog- Online | Wolfenstein | #ATOBGAD01S19 complete.cfm/Elkriver to view all online courses offered. INTERMEDIATE VIDEO GAME DESIGN CERTIFICATE IN BASIC GAME DESIGN Worldwide, video game sales including consoles, and online and mobile Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many games are projected to reach $111 billion this year. Mobile games are business purposes beyond entertainment. This certificate program the fastest-growing segment of the market as more and more people provides a general introduction to design and development of both video play casual games. Learn the basics of video game design processes, and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of the main video game genres, and use a game development application consumer entertainment. Registering for this certificate program will to begin your journey of creating games. This course is included in the automatically enroll you in the two required courses: Introduction to Certificate in Basic Game Design course. Game Design and Intermediate Video Game Design. Mar 4-29 | Average hours 16 | $245 Apr 1-May 31 | Average hours 32 | $395 Online | Haefner | #ATOIGAD01P19 Online | Wolfenstein/Haefner | #ATOCGAD01P19 May 6-31 | Average hours 16 | $245 Jun 3-Jul 26 | Average hours 32 | $395 Online | Haefner | #ATOIGAD02P19 Online | Wolfenstein/Haefner | #ATOCGAD01S19 Jul 1-26 | Average hours 16 | $245 Online | Haefner | #ATOIGAD01S19 763-241-3520 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • Spring 2019 36

adult IMPROVING EMAIL PROMOTIONS Discover new ways to improve your email promotions, including when and what to email, and testing email content. Find out how to analyze your email response rates, including getting the benchmarks for open and click-through rates. Learn how to improve your email promotion and responses with tracking and testing. Apr 1-26 | Average hours 16 | $195 Online | Bellhassen | #ATOEPRO01P19 CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL MARKETING Jun 3-28 | Average hours 16 | $195 Online | Bellhassen | #ATOEPRO01S19 Get a fundamental, yet advanced, introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your website traffic, optimizing your BOOSTING YOUR WEBSITE TRAFFIC presence on search engines, and successfully employing online advertising. This program is relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, Acquire the basic skills to boost your website traffic, including how to companies, non-profits and government agencies. No eMarketing analyze your visitor traffic, how to use search engine optimization to get experience or expertise is necessary. Instructors are experts and can greater visibility and exposure in Google searches, and how to redesign provide the latest, most advanced information, and will answer your toughest your website copy to increase your visitors and results. questions. Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: Improving Email Promotions, Mar 4-29 | Average hours 16 | $195 Boosting Your Website Traffic, and Online Advertising. Online | Bellhassen/Hurrell | #ATOBWST01P19 Apr 1-Jun 28 | Average hours 48 | $495 May 6-31 | Average hours 16 | $195 Online | Bellhassen/Hurrell | #ATOCDIM01P19 Online | Bellhassen/Hurrell | #ATOBWST02P19 Jun 3-Aug 30 | Average hours 48 | $495 Jul 1-26 | Average hours 16 | $195 Online | Bellhassen/Hurrell | #ATOCDIM01S19 Online | Bellhassen/Hurrell | #ATOBWST01S19 ONLINE ADVERTISING H.O.P.E. (HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EXCEL) Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your Our H.O.P.E. program provides, events, activities and classes designed specifically organization or company. See how pay-per-click advertising with Google for youth and adults with developmental disabilities and enables participants to have AdWords works. Find out how to test low budget AdWord campaigns. social, recreational and educational opportunities and experiences. Programs include Learn how you can target local audiences. Then discover Facebook day-trips, cooking, crafts, exercise, self-advocacy, personal care and independence, advertising and how you can determine the demographics and even the and making new friends. Community Education welcomes people of all abilities to number of people you want to reach. participate in any of these activities; however, participants are asked to bring staff or family members if personal care assistance is needed. Call us at 763-241-3520, or Apr 1-26 | Average hours 16 | $195 join our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CommunityEd.HOPE) to get on Online | Bellhassen/Hurrell | #ATOADVT01P19 our mailing list or to share ideas of what you’d like to see offered. Jun 3-28 | Average hours 16 | $195 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Online | Bellhassen/Hurrell | #ATOADVT01S19 Adult Basic Education offers FREE individualized instruction with basic Aug 5-30 | Average hours 16 | $195 skills review in math, writing and reading, College preparation, Job Online | Bellhassen/Hurrell | #ATOADVT02S19 preparation, Basic computer skills, GED and Adult High School Diploma. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Learn and improve your English skills in speaking , reading, grammar, listening and writing. We have classes for beginning, intermediate and transitional levels. For more information, call 763-241-3400 x5525. 37 Spring 2019 • Register online at www.728communityed.com • 763-241-3520

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