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Funny Cartoons (K - 5th Grade)Elementary Before & After SchoolFocus on the funny! Channel your humor to compliment your artistic skills. Personify inanimate objects and breathe life into the sun and moon, transforming them into funny cartoon characters. A humorous bird feeding sequence will teach visual and sequential story telling. Create drawings that feature colorful and expressive forest animals.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Getting to Know...Footloose (1st - 12th Grade)Elementary Nights & WeekendsWaitlistRen moves to a small farming community that doesn’t understand fun. The local pastor has convinced the rest of the town that parties and dancing are evil and have been outlawed. Ren, along with other kids, fight back to help the town see that life is meant to be lived to the fullest and parties and dancing are ways to do so. This is a 60-minute version of the original stage production with content suitable for young performers. Students are encouraged to learn a song from the show to sing for the audition on the first day. All students who register will participate in the show, but auditions will be held to determine main speaking parts. Additional fees are charged to attend performances.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Family Maple Syrup Tour (All Ages with Adult)Families & ParentsTap, sap, and boil! Tap a tree, collect sap, and boil it over a stove to make and enjoy real maple syrup. Sample a true taste of spring and learn the science behind the sweetness. Ages 15 and under must register with an adult.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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She-Chanic Girls Auto Clinic (Ages 16+) - NEW!Grades 6-12Are you a new driver? Is it coming with a sense of independence? Good, it should! But having a license and driving also comes with a lot of new responsibilities that all drivers need to be prepared for, and most must be taught. Learn from an expert mechanic and a member of local law enforcement, about how you can be prepared, and responsible, when you hit the road. Discussion and hands on presentations will address checking your car to ensure it is safe and operating properly. Class creates value in women’s lives to empower them to be confident drivers and smart consumers! Girls Auto Clinic is on a bold mission to educate and empower women through their cars. Become a She-CHANIC today!CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Cupcake Mania 2.0 (Ages 5+ with Adult)Families & ParentsIndulge yourself in this sweet adventure! Learn several new techniques for both frosting with frosting bags and tips and decorating cupcakes for various occasions. Learn the art of cupcake decorating. You’ll go home with 6 of your own decorated cupcake creations. All new amped up creations! All supplies are included but bring your own apron. For an additional fee there will be a gluten free option. Parents are encouraged to register too! Students 5-7 years old must register with an adult.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Rock Dance (Ages 3-12 with Adult) - NEW!Elementary Nights & WeekendsRock the night away at our first Rock Dance! Dress like your favorite rocker from any era, and jam with other VIP’s (almost) all night long. Activities include family friendly music and dancing, photo opportunities, tattoos, big hair stations, and more. Activities are most appropriate for ages 3-12. All youth must attend with an adult. Experience the peace, love, and Rock n’ Roll!CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Badminton (6 - 12th Grade)Grades 6-12Smash, serve and shoot! Learn correct swing mechanics, footwork, court knowledge, and game strategies. Improve your hand-eye coordination, strength, and speed. Practice new skills and techniques to expand and enhance your game. All levels are welcome. Please bring a graphite badminton racket, or purchase at class for the discounted rate of $50.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Ninja Warrior Clinic (Ages 4 - 12) - NEW!Elementary Nights & WeekendsAdvance your movement, strength and agility skills. Training uses similar obstacle concepts as seen on the show, modified to a gym setting, and a new 8-foot ninja training structure. Focus is on developing balance, speed and strength skills to accomplish the obstacles that make up the obstacle course challenge.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Intro to Coding with Scratch (1st - 3rd Grade)Elementary Nights & WeekendsCreate with code! Use MIT’s award-winning Scratch® to learn principles of object-oriented programming. Scratch® is a powerful yet simple block-based language. Learn to use Scratch® to create and program sprites, backgrounds, and interactive scripts.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Bake Shop: Cupcake and Cake Decorating (6th - 8th Grade) - NEW!Grades 6-12Frosting from a can? No ma’am! Cupcakes are no longer just tasty treats, they’re edible art. Come learn the tricks to make cupcakes that are (almost) too pretty to eat. Won’t that be sweet?CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Mystery under the Big Top (1st - 5th Grade)Elementary Before & After SchoolClowns, acrobats, jugglers and more! This show is filled with all sorts of characters ready to put on an amazing circus performance! While the performers practice their acts, someone tries to sabotage the whole show. What will these circus performers do to solve the mystery and put on a spectacular show? At the end of the sessions, join us as we present an Evening of Mystery under the Big Top with Drama Kids from throughout PLSAS.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Run for It! (1st - 5th Grade)Elementary Before & After SchoolRun for confidence, strength and a sense of working hard for something you can achieve! Being active helps all of us become more comfortable with ourselves, and more aware of the amazing things that our bodies do for us every day. Each session will include an activity related to character education, and a running related game or exercise. Cross the class finish line with a fun run and celebration activities the last day. Please wear tennis shoes and clothes that allow you to move freely. Bring hats, mittens, sunglasses, or sunscreen as needed. Fee includes a T-shirt.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Chess (6 - 8th Grade)Grades 6-12Amaze your friends and impress your opponents! Increase your IQ while having fun playing chess and competing for various prizes. Competitive chess tournaments are scheduled once a year and students can play for real chess trophies! Tournaments outside of class time are not sponsored by Community Education. All chess levels are welcome. A discounted rate for students in The Wave is available online.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Cuddly, Cute and Fun to Create (K - 5th Grade)Elementary Before & After SchoolDraw, paint and sculpt spring animals! Draw a friendly hedgehog, paint a baby chick, use clay to create a colorful caterpillar and more. Create works of art that celebrate spring!CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Chem-Mystery (1st - 5th Grade)Elementary Before & After SchoolHTHT brings the beakers, you bring the brains, and together we will explore the mysteries of chemistry. The fun learning never stops as you observe chemical reactions and create some ewwy gooey make and take projects-all with safe supplies you can find in your kitchen. Make and takes include gummy drops, chromatography creation, blow mud, and of course slime!CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Book Bunch: Ana Frank (3rd - 4th Grade) - NEW!Elementary Before & After SchoolJoin La ola del lago’s book club! In this class we will read the book Quien Fue Ana Frank? Discuss her life and experiences during this era. This book looks closely at Anne’s life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary. Illustrations, maps and diagrams provide historical and visual reference in a biography written in a way that is appropriate and accessible for younger readers. You will receive a copy of the book. This class is taught in Spanish and is ideal for students attending LODL, or other students who speak Spanish. LODL students will be escorted over to WestWood by a CE staff member.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Kid-Tastic Art (K - 5th Grade)Elementary Before & After SchoolWho’s got talent? Kids do! Discover featured young artists and create some fantastic artwork inspired by these creative kids. Paint and sculpt colorful fish, paint a colorful seascape on canvas and succeed at drawing a squirrel.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Family Chess (Ages 5+ with Adult)Families & ParentsFamilies that play together stay together! There are so many activities and games that our kids outgrow as they get older, but chess is a game you can play together throughout life! Adults and children, come together to learn and play chess. Come and learn from Twin Cities Chess Club instructors who have years of teaching experience. Compete for various prizes including trophies, medals, and chess sets! All chess levels are welcome.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Painting Party (4th - 5th Grade) - NEW!Elementary Before & After SchoolMake room for a masterpiece! Follow step by step instructions to paint a canvas of beautiful flying hearts. Works of art aren’t created in a day. Each week, work on developing your original. Everyone’s art will be similar but no two pieces will be the same. Each week your painting will come to life. Let the painting party begin!CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Puddle Stompers (Ages 3 - 5)Early LearnersKids grow quickly, and so do plants. Spring is the perfect to time to see this happen! Play outside, and have a licensed teacher help guide your exploration of plants, trees, grass, and critters that will be your toys and learning tools. Stomping in puddles and playing in the mud are encouraged in this class. Art, reading, science, and math collide in the natural world. Dress to be outside (rain boots, winter gear, etc)! Unless the weather is unsafe you will spend time outside each class.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Middle School Archery (6th - 8th Grade)Grades 6-12Target success! NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) trained instructors will guide you in learning how to safely shoot a compound bow. Shoot both long bows and recurve bows. Build your skills through interactive archery games and challenges. Safety, history, and proper shooting techniques will be covered. All equipment is provided. Unless weather is severe, this is a rain or shine, outside program. Dress for the weather. One way bus transportation is provided. The bus leaves from Twin Oaks Middle School (under the marquee) for Cleary Lake Regional Park at 2:15pm. Parents are responsible for pick up at the range at Cleary Lake Regional Park at 4:00pm in Prior Lake.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Advanced Cupcake Decorating (Ages 8+) - NEW!Elementary Nights & WeekendsTastier treats and sweeter sweets! Take your sweet treat adventure to the next level! Learn advanced methods of cake decorating using specialized cake decorating tools. Work with fondant and fill cupcakes, too! Participation in a previous cupcake decorating class or program is preferred. All supplies are included but bring your own apron. For an additional fee, there is a gluten free option. Parents are encouraged to register too! At the end of class, you’ll go home with 6 of your own decorated cupcake creations.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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Unicorn Sparkle Party (Ages 5+ with Adult) - NEW!Families & ParentsUnicorns unite! Celebrate National Unicorn Day with sprinkles, glitter, magic and sweet sugary treats that attract the kids and the kid in us. Make sprinkle filled treats that unicorns like. Then we will sit down and nibble on them or save them and share with your family and friends later. Menu will include 3 of the following: unicorn horns, magical rainbow- filled croissants, rainbow cookie dough truffles, unicorn popcorn mix and unicorn floats.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
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ZAPS ACT Seminar (11 - 12th Grade)Grades 6-12ZAPS test-preparation seminars are carefully designed to help you do your personal best on the ACT. Students who complete the ZAPS seminar—and practice the tips and strategies at home—typically raise their ACT scores by 2 or more points. You will be taught strategies for improving in all four subtests, take shortened practice tests that mirror the actual testing experience, and get suggestions for individualized study in the days leading up to the test. You will receive a comprehensive Study Guide and 24 practice tests with detailed answer explanations. Please bring a calculator and two pencils to the seminar.CE Youth Winter/Spring 18-19
