District 196 Community Education

Aging often involves transitioning to different housing. The process involves coordinating financial and physical health considerations and frequently downsizing a home. Explore alternatives to single-family living from buying and renting - subsidized and elderly waivers, market-rate apartments, 55+, CCRC, independent/assisted living age in place, memory care, cooperatives and condo/townhouses. Come with your questions to decide what will work best for you and what are your next steps.

Learn basic diving skills progressing from diving from the side of the pool to diving from the diving board using an approach and hurdle. Participants must be comfortable in deep water and able to swim 15 yards, or Level 4 equivalent. *** Introducción al salto en trampolín Aprende habilidades básicas de salto que van desde saltar desde el lateral de la piscina hasta saltar desde el trampolín utilizando la aproximación y una valla. Los estudiantes deben sentirse cómodos en aguas profundas y poder nadar 15 yardas o el equivalente al nivel 4.

Learn about sculpting, color-mixing and using tools to add texture to your sculpture. Use Model Magic® and air dry clay to make lots of fun creations including alligators, silly animals and more!

With tons of gears, LEGO® Technic pieces and moving parts, create a battle bot, rescue bot, racing car and more! Battle your friends and improve your design and test again.

Have a blast using LEGO® Technics engineering kits to explore the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a team-based environment. Explore new engineering principles, such as gears, wheels, levers and pulleys. Build working theme park rides and machines that reinforce concepts learned. Possible models include catapult games, crazy floors, merry-go-rounds, go-karts, moving clowns, popcorn carts and more.

Build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills to prepare for a future as a lifeguard.

Learn self-defense, discipline and respect in a fun and active martial arts environment. Feel good about your body with increased fitness levels, strength and flexibility. Become mentally tough and self-confident while improving focus and concentration. Uniform to be purchased. Instructor will provide information at class. Parents are welcome to attend for free.

Learn self-defense, discipline and respect in a fun and active martial arts environment. Feel good about your body with increased fitness levels, strength and flexibility. Become mentally tough and self-confident while improving focus and concentration. Uniform to be purchased. Instructor will provide information at class. Parents are welcome to attend for free.

Create kawaii-styled projects that are so cute they will make your friends go "Awww!" Use clay, paint and Model Magic® to make adorable masterpieces that emphasize the true quality of cuteness. Make a teeny tiny succulent garden, draw and paint a happy avocado and even make a teddy bear macaron that is just as cute as can be!

This workshop is for those looking to learn about land transfers and figuring out if keeping the cabin in the family is workable. Attendees learn about how taxes will affect the land, ideas of who to contact during this process and ways to distribute the family cabin/land and keeping it fair with the family.

Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? With friends, create cool gadgets to survive in the wild! From building a periscope to spying on your surroundings, harnessing the power of the sun to cook delicious marshmallows, creating a water filtration device and designing a sturdy shelter, this adventure will transform you into a "survival expert".

Learn about basic beliefs and practices of community members who practice the religion of Islam. Also, learn about the role of women and family, social justice, Shariah law and other topics. There is ample time for discussion and Q&A. Questions often come up due to the lifestyle of Muslims. There is curiosity, but no platform to ask and learn. This class strives to fill that gap.

More than kicking and punching, Kung Fu teaches awareness of self and surroundings and improves self-esteem and confidence. Join a fun, progressive, full participation class that focuses on helping students develop leadership, discipline, concentration and coordination skills for a healthy mind and body. Improve your strength, flexibility and endurance. Learn the lifelong benefits of Kung Fu for self defense and fitness from a Hong Kong champion. Uniform and White to Black Belt certification are optional at an additional cost payable to the instructor. Parents: Instead of waiting outside, sign up and participate with your child in class.

More than kicking and punching, Kung Fu teaches awareness of self and surroundings, and improves self-esteem and confidence. Join a fun, progressive, full participation class that focuses on helping students develop leadership, discipline, concentration and coordination skills for a healthy mind and body. Improve your strength, flexibility and endurance. Learn the lifelong benefits of Kung Fu for self defense and fitness from a Hong Kong champion. Uniform and White to Black Belt certification are optional at an additional cost payable to the instructor. Parents: Instead of waiting outside, sign up and participate with your child in class.

More than kicking and punching, Kung Fu teaches awareness of self and surroundings and improves self-esteem and confidence. Join a fun, progressive, full participation class that focuses on helping students develop leadership, discipline, concentration and coordination skills for a healthy mind and body. Improve your strength, flexibility and endurance. Learn the lifelong benefits of Kung Fu for self defense and fitness from a Hong Kong champion. Uniform and White to black belt certification are optional at an additional cost payable to the instructor. This class is for students ages 8+ that have a Yellow Belt or higher Belt in the National Treasure Kung Fu program. Parents: Instead of waiting outside, sign up and participate with your child in class.

More than kicking and punching, Kung Fu teaches awareness of self and surroundings and improves self-esteem and confidence. Join a fun, progressive, full participation class that focuses on helping students develop leadership, discipline, concentration and coordination skills for a healthy mind and body. Improve your strength, flexibility and endurance. Learn the lifelong benefits of Kung Fu for self defense and fitness from a Hong Kong champion. Uniform and white to black belt certification are optional at an additional cost payable to the instructor. Parents: Instead of waiting outside, sign up and participate with your child in class.

Be empowered through dance, games, activities and crafts. Use the leadership concepts of teamwork, growth mindset and positivity to create an empowering, exciting environment where you will feel confident working with others. A daily craft and t-shirt included. Register by May 18 to guarantee a t-shirt. Due to popular demand, LEAD Camp will be offered twice this summer with each week offering its own activities and dances (Week 1: 6/9-6/13; Week 2: 7/28-8/1). Lauren Wagner