Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Services - Popular Courseshttp://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-28T17:23:23-05:00Level 5 (Stroke Refinement)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6975/summer-swim-lessons-2024/level-5-stroke-refinement2024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>A child who enrolls in <strong style="background-color: initial;">Level 5</strong> should meet the following requirements:</p><ul>
<li>Is usually older than 10 years old</li>
<li>Able to confidently perform front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards.</li>
<li>Able to confidently perform back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke for 15 yards</li>
</ul>Tadpoles (Ages 3+)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6966/summer-swim-lessons-2024/tadpoles-ages-32024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>A child who enrolls in <strong style="background-color: initial;">Tadpoles</strong> should meet the following requirements:</p><ul>
<li>Student must be 3 years old to sign up as parent will not be in the water. </li>
<li>Must be potty trained</li>
<li>Is usually between 3 and 5 years old.</li>
<li>Either has not received lessons previously and/or is uncomfortable in the water. Being uncomfortable means they are hesitant to put their face in the water </li>
<li>Is able to receive instruction and can adapt to a new environment without mom or dad within a few days of lessons beginning</li>
</ul>1st Beginners (Usually Ages 5-7)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6970/summer-swim-lessons-2024/1st-beginners-usually-ages-5-72024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>A child who enrolls in <strong style="background-color: initial;">1st Beginners</strong> should meet the following requirements:</p><ul>
<li>Is usually between 5 and 7 years old – taken lessons previously</li>
<li>No anxiety when getting in the water and submerges their whole body including their head for more than 10 seconds.</li>
<li>Able to kick and paddle on front for 10 feet by themselves</li>
<li>Able to kick and fin on back for 10 feet by themselves</li>
<li>Able to float on front and back on their own for at least 5 seconds</li>
</ul>Guppies (Ages 3+)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6968/summer-swim-lessons-2024/guppies-ages-32024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>A child who enrolls in <strong style="background-color: initial;">Guppies</strong> should meet the following requirements:</p><ul>
<li>Is usually between 3 and 6 years old</li>
<li>Must be potty trained</li>
<li>Relaxed and ready to learn in the water</li>
<li>Very little stranger anxiety</li>
<li>Puts whole head in easily, holding it in for at least 5 seconds</li>
</ul>Level 3 (Usually older than 9) Deep Water Coursehttp://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6972/summer-swim-lessons-2024/level-3-usually-older-than-9-deep-water-course2024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>A child who enrolls in <strong style="background-color: initial;">Level 3 </strong>should meet the following requirements:</p><ul>
<li>Is usually older than 9 years old</li>
<li>Able to perform all needed skills in water that is 10 feet deep. They should have the endurance to make from one end of the diving well to the other (30 feet) with only a minute or two break.</li>
<li>Able to tread water for at least 30 seconds in deep water.</li>
<li>Able to confidently perform the front crawl for 30 feet (the length of the diving well). This means that their arms are pulling past their swim suit then coming out of the water on the recovery, their legs are constantly kicking, and they are breathing to the side when they need a breath. Heads should not lift up when breathing.</li>
<li>Able to confidently perform the back crawl for 30 feet (the length of the diving well). This means their hand comes out of the water by their side, their arms remains straight as they recover (comes out of the water), and goes back in by their ear. There should be little hesitation before the other arm begins recovery and their legs should be constantly kicking. The head should be back with their ears in the water.</li>
</ul>Sparkle and Shine Dance Camp (Ages 5-9)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6908/ce-youth-summer-2024/sparkle-and-shine-dance-camp-ages-5-92024-01-26T12:00:00-06:00<p>You are a STAR! You SHINE BRIGHT! During this camp, your dancer will learn an upbeat routine, along with completing crafts and coloring sheets related to positive affirmations, all things glittery and sparkly (like lip gloss and body glitter), and even decorate their colorful tutu “costume” with rhinestones for our performance. Join us the last 15 minutes of class for an in person performance of our routine. No previous dance experience required. </p>Hogwarts Secret Magic Lab (Ages 6-11) - NEW!http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6868/ce-youth-summer-2024/hogwarts-secret-magic-lab-ages-6-11-new2024-01-26T00:00:00-06:00<p>This summer immerse yourself in the magic world of wizards as you join us in this one-of-a kind mix of STEAM (STEM and art projects) adventures. Create a magic light-up wand, mix up fun concoctions, engineer your own locomotive, create your very own Golden Snitch™ and many more fascinating projects. Your summer can’t get more magical!</p>Make & Take Spring Container with Sailer's Greenhousehttp://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6568/ce-adult-winter-spring-23-24/make-take-spring-container-with-sailer-s-greenhouse2023-10-05T00:00:00-05:00<p>Make and take a beautiful Spring container at Sailer’s Greenhouse. Brighten up your front step just in time for your spring celebrations. Sailer’s Greenhouse will supply everything you need to create a beautiful Spring container for your home. Their expert gardening staff will help you plant a colorful spring arrangement using pansies, cold tolerant annuals, perennials and more!</p>Goat Yoga (Ages 6+)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6547/ce-adult-winter-spring-23-24/goat-yoga-ages-62023-10-05T00:00:00-05:00<p>Do you love goats? Yoga? If so, this is for you! Goats are playful, loving, stress-relieving and therapeutic animals. Join us for a healthy mind and healthy body at this one of a kind class where you will learn and practice yoga, while falling in love with a goat! (Yoga mats provided) Please wear comfortable clothing. (Ages 6-13 must register with a paying adult)</p>Archery Camp (Ages 4-11) - NEW!http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6939/ce-youth-summer-2024/archery-camp-ages-4-11-new2024-01-26T00:00:00-06:00<p>Ready, Aim, Shoot! Learn the fundamentals of Archery, hitting various targets, in a fun and safe camp setting. No experience necessary. Campers learn and practice the fundamentals and end in friendly competitions. RevSports Archery uses age appropriate bows and arrows to learn the fundamentals including proper grip, posture, aiming, and releasing as they learn bow and arrow technique and safety, shooting for strength, accuracy and distance. Campers score a shirt and fun daily giveaways!</p>Tiny Tots (Ages 18-36 mos. with parent)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6967/summer-swim-lessons-2024/tiny-tots-ages-18-36-mos-with-parent2024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>A child who enrolls in <strong style="background-color: initial;">Tiny Tots</strong> should meet the following requirements:</p><ul> <li>Is between 18 months and 3 years old</li> <li>Has an adult able to attend lessons with them in the water</li>
</ul>Kitchen Bootcamp 101 (Ages 11-17)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6797/ce-youth-summer-2024/kitchen-bootcamp-101-ages-11-172024-01-26T00:00:00-06:00<p>Do you want to learn to cook beyond the boxed or frozen ready meals, hot dogs or pizza? Do you love cookies, pie or sweets? This in-depth camp will introduce and provide hands on experience in the basic skills of food and kitchen tool safety, food handling, chopping, sautéing and creating healthy meals for yourself and your families. Each morning, safety and nutrition topics will be introduced, skills will be practiced and a complete healthy meal made, which you will enjoy for lunch. The afternoon features all baked items and other homemade sweet creations that we love. On the final day you will bring home dinner and dessert for your family. Please pack a lunch for the final day as lunch will not be provided. If you took this class in the last year, the recipes have changed for this summer.</p>Engineer Your Escape: Space X Galactic Mission (Ages 6-9) - NEW!http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6856/ce-youth-summer-2024/engineer-your-escape-space-x-galactic-mission-ages-6-9-new2024-01-26T00:00:00-06:00<p>If you are looking for the most thrilling, out of this world adventure this summer, then this camp is totally for you! Imagine - your mission is stuck on a newly explored planet and you now need to figure out how to return to Earth! Your path back leads you to solve fun clues and STEAM challenges. Build a rower, design an extension arm, create a light up constellation map, and ultimately, once you collected all clues, launch your own rocket! Explore space like never before in this action packed camp! While fun clues need to be solved, please note that this is not a Mall-like Escape Room Experience. </p>Jr. NBA Basketball Camp (Ages 5-12)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6844/ce-youth-summer-2024/jr-nba-basketball-camp-ages-5-122024-01-26T00:00:00-06:00<p>DASH Sports Jr. NBA Summer basketball camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camp ends with scrimmages and games the final day where athletes can showcase their skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and a snack. Balls are provided. Each participant will receive a custom Jr. NBA Jersey of their favorite team with their name and number printed on the back to keep.</p><p>*Participants must register at least two weeks prior to receive a jersey the week of camp. Any registrations after will be notified when their jersey will be ready to be picked up.</p>Level 4B (Beginning Stroke Development)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6973/summer-swim-lessons-2024/level-4b-beginning-stroke-development2024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>A child who enrolls in <strong style="background-color: initial;">Level 4 Beginners</strong> should meet the following requirements:</p><ul>
<li>Is usually older than 9 years old</li>
<li>Able to confidently perform the front crawl for 15 yards with basic rotary breathing (breathing to the side, keeping the ear in the water). Arms should recover out of the water, legs should constantly kick with minimal knee bending, and together the stroke should be fairly smooth.</li>
<li>Able to perform the elementary backstroke (or chicken, airplane, soldier) for 15 yards. The student is lying on their back with their ears in the water. Arms start at side, slide up the sides to the armpits, extend outward until arms are straight and level with the shoulders, pull down to the sides with straight arms, then glide for 4 seconds. The legs are doing the whip kick simultaneously – legs start straight, knees bend and feet drop toward bottom of the pool (ankles and knees stay together), feet go out to the sides (knees stay together), knees come apart as feet whip in a circle until they are back together, then glide for 4 seconds.</li>
<li>Have an introduction to the sidestroke. Student is lying on side (whichever is more comfortable). The arm closest to the bottom of the pool is extended overhead and the ear is resting on it. The top arm is against the side. Legs are together. Student will bend knees, bringing their heels toward their buttocks. As they do this their top and bottom arm slide together and meet at their chest. The top leg then kicks forward as the bottom leg kicks back. As they to this the hands stay together but get ready to push back to their original positions. The legs then squeeze together (like scissors) and the arms push water so they end up with the bottom arm extended overhead and the top arm against the side. Glide for 4 seconds then repeat until the side is reached.</li>
<li>Introduction to diving headfirst from a kneeling position</li>
</ul>Intensive Etiquette (Ages 8-13) - NEW!http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6953/ce-youth-summer-2024/intensive-etiquette-ages-8-13-new2024-01-26T00:00:00-06:00<p>This camp will emphasize respect for others and will teach children manners and etiquette with fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Topics: Proper Behavior at the table, conversation skills, polite behavior in public, and public speaking. Snack demo included.</p>2nd Beginners (Usually Ages 6-8)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6971/summer-swim-lessons-2024/2nd-beginners-usually-ages-6-82024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>A child who enrolls in <strong style="background-color: initial;">2nd Beginners</strong> should meet the following requirements:</p><ul> <li>Is usually between 6 and 8 years old (could be older if they are severely afraid of deep water)</li> <li>Able to confidently perform the front crawl for 15 feet. This means their arms are coming out of the water and their legs are constantly kicking. Rotary breathing is not necessary but they should be able to take a breath or two as they go.</li> <li>Able to confidently perform the back crawl for 15 feet. This means their hand is coming out of the water by their side and going in with a straight arm behind their head.</li> <li>Able to float on front and back for at least 5 seconds</li>
</ul>End of the Year Choir Performance (Must be currently registered for Elementary Choir)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/7003/ce-youth-winter-spring-2024/end-of-the-year-choir-performance-must-be-currently-registered-for-elementary-choir2024-03-20T00:00:00-05:00<p>The elementary choir students have been asked to perform for the end of the school year gathering of district staff members! This is a very exciting opportunity for Elementary Choir Participants to performer at this event! We would love to pack the auditorium with our beautiful singers!</p><p>As this is outside of the school year and our original concert dates, this is an <strong>optional </strong>performance. If you are unable to attend, we understand. Students are required to wear this year’s choir shirt or a similar navy blue shirt.</p><p>YOU MUST BE A CURRENT PARTICIPANT IN ELEMENTARY CHOIR TO REGISTER.</p><p>Please drop your student off between 6:30-6:45 am at Hamilton Ridge Elementary. Buses will depart at 7:05 am. The anticipated return time is 10:15 am. Please pick-up your child on-time from Hamilton Ridge.</p>Level 4A (Advanced Stroke Development)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6974/summer-swim-lessons-2024/level-4a-advanced-stroke-development2024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>A child who enrolls in <strong style="background-color: initial;">Level 4 Advanced</strong> should meet the following requirements:</p><ul>
<li>Is usually older than 10 years old</li>
<li>Able to confidently swim the front and back crawl for 15 yards (over-water recovery, constant kicking, and rotary breathing for front crawl).</li>
<li>Able to confidently perform all of the kicks: flutter kick, whip kick on front and back, scissors kick, and dolphin kick (They will be adding the arms in level 4 advanced)</li>
<li>Flutter kick: starts at the hips, feet remain below surface (moderate splash okay), minimal bending of the knee</li>
<li>Whip kick on front and back: Legs bend at the knees with heels going toward buttocks, feet go out to the side, knees come apart as feet whip around, glide for 4 seconds</li>
<li>Scissors kick: lying on side with legs together, heels come up toward buttocks, top leg kicks out as bottom leg kicks back, legs squeeze together (like scissors), glide for 4 seconds.</li>
<li>Dolphin kick: Legs stay close together, body moves forward as legs kick down and chest pushes down. </li>
<li>Introduction to diving headfirst from a standing position</li>
</ul>Hamilton Ridge Dance Team (Gr. 2-5)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6692/ce-youth-winter-spring-2024/hamilton-ridge-dance-team-gr-2-52023-10-05T00:00:00-05:00<p>Calling all dancers! Work on a routine, play games that enhance your dance skills, and fine-tune your dance technique. No previous dance experience is required. You’ll show off your routine the last 30 minutes of class on the final day (families welcome to attend!) and perform for your classmates at an all-school meeting. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes or dance shoes to class, and bring a water bottle each day. Fee includes a t-shirt. Indicate T-shirt size at registration. Please wear black dance pants or leggings with your Dance Team t-shirt for the final performance. </p>