District 196 Community Education

Put energy to good use and construct super launchers to fly mini-chicks into the sky. Create several types of catapults to fling pompom and marshmallow chickens in space! Learn mechanical engineering concepts and then put those skills to work building clothespin spoon flingers, craft stick catapults, swim noodle balloon launchers, yardstick stompers and mouse trap catapults. *** Pollos en el espacio Haz un buen uso de la energía y construye superlanzadores para hacer volar minipollitos hacia el cielo. ¡Crea varios tipos de catapultas para lanzar pollos de malvaviscos al espacio! Aprende conceptos de ingeniería mecánica y después pon esas habilidades en práctica construyendo lanzadores de cuchara con pinzas para la ropa, catapultas de palo artesanales, lanzadores de globos de agua, prensadores de varas de medir y catapultas de trampa para ratones.

Learn all about sculpting, color-mixing and decorative design. Make 3-D clay cupcakes, cool coil pots, air-dry clay owls with a bright oil pastel finish, a gentle giraffe, clay faces and more! Use air-dry and Model Magic® clay, unique materials and clay tools to create amazing sculptures.

Code is the language of electronics. Learn the fundamentals of coding and dive deeper by creating games, augmented reality experiences or learn the basics of making an app. Swift Playgrounds™ os a free app for iPad and Mac that teaches code through fun tutorials and puzzles.

Create amazing Minecraft creatures to then code and create a personalized Minecraft adventure game to share with friends. With friends, design a treasure map where your character needs to find a diamond trove, survive lava, get away from dangerous creatures and more!

Hack into the code of classic games! Learn Java coding skills while modifying games such as Asteroids, Tetris, Snake and more! Coding beginners and more experienced students will love this class.

Get together with friends over coffee and catch up on summer happenings and plans. We'll meet at McDonald's in Apple Valley to start off the day! Remember to bring money for coffee!

Learn the basics of the Rubik's® Cube mastering one layer at a time or elevate your cubing with speed solving techniques. Build cube mosaics, explore bluetooth cubes, a variety of twisty puzzles, build a cube solving robot, and compete for prizes! Cubes and detailed instructions are yours to keep!All skill levels welcome.

Give the gift of learning! Purchase a gift certificate for a friend or family member and share the love for learning! Gift certificates can be purchased in a variety of denominations and can be used for any aquatics, adult, youth or Early Childhood Family Services class. Call the Community Education office (651-423-7920) for more information. To purchase a gift card: 1. Select an amount from the drop down list. 2. Select YOUR NAME from the list when asked "Choose who is going to attend". 3. Enter the name of the recipient of the gift certification on the following screen. 4. Select your delivery method (email, U.S. mail or pick up)

Did you know that Ninja is one of the the fastest growing sports and cross-training sport? Be inspired by the tv show through warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more. Develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships and gain skills in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that athlete strive to improve. Learn the styles and techniques to develop your ninja skills with over 40 different obstacles! Rec Team members will participate in 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 4 and week 8).

Did you know that Ninja is one of the the fastest growing sports and cross-training sport? Be inspired by the tv show through warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more. Develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships and gain skills in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that athlete strive to improve. Learn the styles and techniques to develop your ninja skills with over 40 different obstacles! Rec Team members will participate in 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 4 and week 8).

Did you know that Ninja is one of the the fastest growing sports and cross-training sport? Be inspired by the tv show through warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more. Develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships and gain skills in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that athlete strive to improve. Learn the styles and techniques to develop your ninja skills with over 40 different obstacles! Rec Team members will participate in 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 4 and week 8).

Did you know that Ninja is one of the the fastest growing sports and cross-training sport? Be inspired by the tv show through warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more. Develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships and gain skills in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that athlete strive to improve. Learn the styles and techniques to develop your ninja skills with over 40 different obstacles! Rec Team members will participate in 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 4 and week 8).

Become a part of the American Ninja Warrior experience! Develop strength and agility by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles! Experience warped walls, angled steps, salmon ladders, cliff hangers, tilted ladders; everything you need to put your ninja skills to work! Camp transfers well into ninja levels testing or enhances other athletic performances. All camps are coached by an experienced Ninja trainer.

Did you know that Ninja is one of the the fastest growing sports and cross-training sport? Be inspired by the tv show through warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more. Develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships and gain skills in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that athlete strive to improve. Learn the styles and techniques to develop your ninja skills with over 40 different obstacles! Rec Team members will participate in 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 4 and week 8).

Did you know that Ninja is one of the the fastest growing sports and cross-training sport? Be inspired by the tv show through warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more. Develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships and gain skills in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that athlete strive to improve. Learn the styles and techniques to develop your ninja skills with over 40 different obstacles! Rec Team members will participate in 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 4 and week 8).

Continue on your Tae Kwon Do journey after you have completed the beginner program. Work through the belt rank curriculum and develop advanced Tae Kwon Do skills. A uniform is suggested to continue the martial arts tradition. Uniforms may be purchased through the instructor.