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Ballet, Tap & Jazz (Grades K-2)Kids ClassesLittle feet will love learning to dance in this fun and energetic dance class! Dancers will learn three original routines and perform them for friends and family on stage. Beginning ballet, tap, and jazz moves set to fun music will be taught each week. Although ballet slippers and tap shoes are preferred, they are not required. Dance recital Friday, November 16 @ OHS Auditorium at 6:00. Classes fill fast; please call Community Education for possible spots not filled online, 444-7900. 7 practice sessions and recital. Instructor: KT ThamertFall 2018
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FullBallet, Tap & Jazz for Little Feet (Ages 3-5 not attending Kindergarten)Kids ClassesPreschoolers will love learning to dance in this fun and energetic dance class! Dancers will learn three original routines and perform them for friends and family on stage. Beginning ballet, tap, and jazz moves set to fun music will be taught each week. Although ballet slippers and tap shoes are preferred, they are not required. Dance recital Friday, November 16 @ OHS Auditorium at 6:00. Classes fill fast; please call Community Education for possible spots not filled online, 444-7900. 7 practice sessions and recital. Instructor: KT ThamertFall 2018
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CABS- Child and Babysitting Safety (Grades 4-8)Kids ClassesLearn the responsibilities of being a babysitter.Topics include starting your own babysitting business, child development, proper feeding & diapering techniques, personal safety, medical emergencies, basic first aid care and fire safety.The CABS book (yours to keep) and the course were developed by the American Safety and Health Institute and approved by the American Pediatrics Association. Please bring a snack to class.About the instructor Lori HameisterAs the owner of Little Bit of Guidance, Lori Hameister brings many years of experience to the training and mentoring she provides in the Early Childhood community.She has worked as an independent trainer for 14 years and contracts with Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR), the Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC), Minnesota Association for the Education of the Young Child (MnAEYC), Minnesota School Age Childcare Association (MnSACA) and Eager-to-Learn Online.She provides a variety of youth and adult/family classes for the Rochester Public School District as well as several other surrounding school districts Community Education programs.She is an approved trainer with the Minnesota Center for Professional Development, a Certified Trainer for the American Safety and Health Institute, a Master and Credentialed Mentor and obtained her A.A.S. degree in Child Development at Rochester Community & Technical College (RCTC) in May, 2009. She operated her own family child care business for 20 years in Eyota, MN. For more information about the CABS: Child and Baby-sitting classes,contact Lori via email at lIttlebitmoo@gmailcom or give her a call at 507-288-1943.Check out the Little Bit of Guidance website: www.littlebitofguidance.comFall 2018
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Clay for Kids: Pottery Wheel 10yrs +Kids ClassesStarting SoonHow do you throw clay on the wheel? It’s not what it seems. Learn how to use the wheel to create three dimensional forms and vessels. Demonstrations will cover the basics of wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, and forming useable vessels. Beginners come and get your hands muddy! If you are accustomed to clay come fine tune your skills, learn a new technique, and challenge yourself with larger more complex forms. Dress for a mess and wear tennis shoes. Come to the first class with ideas, excitement and inspiration! Call instructor at 507-835-1192 or call the OAC 507-451-0533 if you have any questions. Instructor: Joan MooneyFall 2018
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Coding - Scratch® (Grades 2-5)Kids ClassesSTEM Coding Enrichment for the 21st Century learner. Each {YEL!} Coding class follows four basic components:•Teach It!…Students learn different story-telling and coding techniques (movement blocks, animation, dialogue, timing, etc.) •Code It!… Students use Scratch®* to code their own animated story lines: i.e. westerns, missions in space and even dance parties. •Explore It!…Students can write their own code, experiment with it and test new options. We foster a collaborative environment where students learn from each other’s creativity.•Keep It!…Students can keep their code online with Scratch® and can access it and expand upon it at anytime. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. Please provide parent e-mail so YEL can be in contact with family about user name/password information etc. Scratch® is an MIT created and monitored, kid-safe web interface. It uses a drag and drop programming interface to teach students of all levels coding practices. Your child will receive a Scratch user name and password so they can access their projects from any computer at anytime. Scratch® is not affiliated with {YEL!} nor does it endorse this program.Fall 2018
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Curling (Ages 10-18)Kids ClassesHave you ever been interested in the Olympic sport of Curling? What are they doing with those 'brooms'? And how does that help get the 'stone' to the 'house'? The Owatonna Curling Club has youth and adult leagues. Call if you're interested in either. The youth program is the cost for the season, and only equipment required is clean pair of shoes, warm clothing, and a positive attitude. Practices are weekdays, Monday through Fridays 3pm to 5pm (we can arrange for rides from the school to the club). The season starts first week of November, but you are welcomed to join anytime. We are located at the Steele county fairgrounds behind four seasons. Please call Jeremiah Kasten (certified Coach with the United States Curling Association) with questions, 507-210-8005Fall 2018
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PopularFencing (Grades 2-5)Kids ClassesJoin this fast growing Olympic sport. Each {YEL!} fencing class follows four basic components: •Teach It!…Hall of Fame Olympic Fencing Coach Ro Sobalvarro crafts our lessons and curriculum. •Practice It!…Students pair up and practice the fencing move or concept, rotate partners and repeat. •Move It!…Students then participate in fencing matches using only the moves taught so far. •Play It!…10-15 minutes each class students fence with multiple fencers at their skill level. All equipment provided. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.Fall 2018
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Fencing (Grades 6-12)Kids ClassesJoin this fast growing Olympic sport. Each {YEL!} fencing class follows four basic components: •Teach It!…Hall of Fame Olympic Fencing Coach Ro Sobalvarro crafts our lessons and curriculum. •Practice It!…Students pair up and practice the fencing move or concept, rotate partners and repeat. •Move It!…Students then participate in fencing matches using only the moves taught so far. •Play It!…10-15 minutes each class students fence with multiple fencers at their skill level. All equipment provided. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.Fall 2018
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Flag Football (Grades 2-5)Kids ClassesGet ready to dash to the end zone with our high-octane Flag Football course. Develop your basic passing, catching, defending, and teamwork skills. Safety and sportsmanship are emphasized. Each week we do basic skill-building exercises followed by action-packed games to cement those skills. Sure to energize young athletes!Fall 2018
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Starting SoonGrandmasters of Chess (Grades K-5)Kids ClassesNew and returning students invited. Each {YEL!} Chess class follows four basic components: •Teach It!…Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. •Practice It!…Students practice positions set by the coach to improve their understanding of the concept. •Puzzle It!… Students are given chess puzzles (constructed by WIM Serafima Sokolovskaya) and work with coach guidance to solve them. •Play It!…Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. Coaches often feature in-class tournaments during the session. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session (a $49 annual value). Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.Fall 2018
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Home Alone (Grades 3+)Kids ClassesJust mention the words “Home Alone,” and children think of the excitement depicted in the movies of the same name. The reality of being home alone can evoke fear and anxiety in many children. Whether left alone for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, children should feel comfortable being alone. This workshop for children will address several topics to relating to being “Home Alone”. Topics include personal safety tips, stranger danger, basic first aid, fire safety, handling the unexpected, internet safety, dealing with loneliness and boredom, storm safety, dealing with siblings as well as trust and honesty. Please bring a snack to class. Instructor: Lori HameisterFall 2018
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Hooty (Grades K-5)Kids ClassesHooty is back as promised! Join Sunshine and Roses to paint "Hooty"! Hooty has been very popular and well loved and we are very excited to offer him in a different setting. This painting is very pretty and we will be using a texture medium and glitter! Fun for all ages! Class is geared towards school age - adult. $24 per painter includes 11x14 canvas, all supplies and step by step instructions.For more information please visit www.sunshineandrosescanvaspainting.comFall 2018
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Intro to Polymer Clay (Ages 8+)Kids ClassesStudents will learn magical techniques with colorful oven baked clay. Roll, flatten, wrap and then slice to reveal amazing designs like stars, flowers and swirls. Then take your slices and cover anything you choose from the collection of objects including frames, jars, boxes, utensils and pins. Or make a creature like a frog or owl! You'll be amazed what you can do! The technique of millefiore is Layl's primary focus. She layers colored clay to create pictures of animals, flowers, and objects so that every time you slice the "cane" you get multiples of that same image. Her whimsical sculptures are covered with these tiny hidden images. A supply fee of $5 will be collected at class.Fall 2018
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Lever Developers (Grades 1-5)Kids ClassesSTEM Enrichment using LEGO® bricks for the 21st Century learner. Each {YEL!} STEM class follows four basic components. •Teach It!…Each class students are taught the basic STEM engineering concepts behind each project. •Build It!… Students use LEGO® bricks to build a dragster, balancing beam and design their own catapult. •Explore It!…Then they use that project to explore the basic engineering concepts - this session is focused on levers concepts. •Play It!…Finally they play with their project, modify it, create extensions and have fun working with it. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. For more details about {YEL!} STEM classes, visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.Fall 2018
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Lyrical and Hip Hop (Grades 6-8)Kids ClassesPopularThis class is for beginners and dancers with experience! Classical ballet technique will be paired with lyrical choreography. Hip hop is always exciting to practice and perform! Two original routines will be taught and rehearsed and then performed on stage the final night. Although ballet slippers and tap shoes are preferred, they are not required. Dance recital Friday, November 16 @ OHS Auditorium at 6:00. Classes fill fast; please call Community Education for possible spots not filled online, 444-7900. 7 practice sessions and recital. Instructor: KT ThamertFall 2018
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FullMartial Arts For Kids (Ages Kindergarten-12 years)Kids ClassesThese classes are designed to give children self-confidence, respect, perseverance, discipline, patience, courtesy and humility all while having fun. Physically, children will gain agility, strength, flexibility, and coordination. These classes are being held at the National Taekwondo Institute studio located at 212 West Bridge St. Instructor: Esmaeil TorabpourFall 2018
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Starting SoonMartial Arts for Kids (Ages 3-5yrs)Kids ClassesIt's good to know...Tae Kwon Do! Children will learn the importance of simple Tae Kwon Do techniques such as: punching, kicking, blocking, breaking boards, coordination, balance and much more all in a FUN setting! Social interaction and respect will be focus on learning these techniques. Please wear comfortable clothing and come ready for some FUN! Class will be held at the National Taekwondo Institute studio- 212 W. Bridge St. Instructor: Esmaeil TorabpourFall 2018
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Minecraft Game Designer: Dungeons (Grades 1-5)Kids ClassesNew Class! Don't just play Minecraft! Turn Minecraft from a game into a visual learning tool! This class will reinforce problem solving skills and spatial cognition through learning to create in-game Dungeons and Treasure Map. Student working in pairs will learn basic game design skills while they collaborate to build Adventure maps, as well as some other advanced features in Minecraft. This class has a strong emphasis on creativity, exploration, and cooperative learning experiences. Please bring a drink & lunch daily.Fall 2018
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Starting SoonPint Sized Picasso (Ages 3-5)Kids ClassesPint Sized Picasso Canvas Painting! We will be painting Sunny Sunshine! Sunny is super fun, bright and sparkles with glitter! All ages of kids are welcome, class is geared towards 3-5 year olds with the help of an adult. $ 24 per painter includes 11x14 canvas, glitter, all supplies and step by step instructions. This painting and experience will be something you will both look back on and smile. Instructor is Penni Kittelson Owner of Sunshine and Roses Traveling Art Studio - http://www.sunshineandrosescanvaspainting.comFall 2018
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FullSwim- Level 1Kids ClassesAll swim lessons will be located at OJHS. This level of swim is for students that are comfortable alone in the water, typically 4 years of age or older. Lessons will include water adjustment skills, safety information, and beginning swimming skills presented through songs and games.Fall 2018
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FullSwim- Level 2Kids ClassesAll swim classes will be at OMS.This level of swim teaches primary skills. Children must be a minimum of 48 inches tall, feel comfortable in the pool and be able to submerge their face in the water for 3 seconds. Lessons include primary skills, floating and kicking on front and back, rhythmic breathing, combined stroke on front and back crawl, turning over front to back and familiarity with rescue breathing.Fall 2018
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Yes, I can drive a stick (Grades K-5)Kids ClassesJoin Sunshine and Roses to paint "Yes, I can drive a stick". This painting is very fun and includes black glitter and optional gems. The painting will be pre-sketched or a student can sketch their own. No Art experience is needed! Class is geared towards school age- adult. $24 per painter includes 11x14 canvas, all supplies and step by step instructions.www.sunshineandrosescanvaspainting.comFall 2018
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Youth Fitness (Grades 5-6)Kids ClassesStarting SoonThis class focuses on strengthening your pre-teens growing bones through resistance training and getting them active through fun sport-like movement pattern and games.Fall 2018
