District 196 Community Education

This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend an in-school class, but still prefers the interaction with one of the Advantage Educational Programs' instructors. Improve your test-taking skills and overall test scores on college entrance exams. Focal points include diagnostic testing, vocabulary development, intensive mathematical review, reading comprehension improvement, science reasoning, concentration improvement, overcoming test anxiety and time management. Repeat this course at no extra charge! For further information or to repeat the course, please call Advantage Educational Programs at 612-222-5108. The instructors teach live via virtual classroom and are available to answer questions if needed. You will need reliable internet access on a computer, tablet or phone and a gmail account. Receive sign-on information via email at least two days before the start of your class.

Use paper-mâché, clay, canvas, paint and more to make some fabulous art! Create a colorful paper-mâché donut, sculpt some silly snails, learn how to make prints with a print plate, paint a canvas and more!

Explore alien technology and funky, gooey, gunky, gloppy slimes! Discover and explore the properties of different exciting alien slime every day. Concoct an "erupting" alien, engineer a hovercraft, create a planetary night lamp and much more.

Discover the power of acid-base chemistry. Make film canister rockets and launch them into the air using Alka-Seltzer® tablets for fuel. Great activity for family Fourth of July celebrations.

Join varsity players during their high tempo and competitive practice. Youth players will go through dynamic warm ups, learn skills for your individual positions, compete in odd man situations during competition time. Learn the Irish tactics during the full team tactics/scouting session of practice. Be paired with a varsity big brother or big sister during practice. End with Irish Fest competitions in which teams will compete 3 v 3 in mixed aged teams so everyone has a chance to be on a team with a varsity player. The coaches and varsity players would like all Rosemount youth players to attend. They want to have everyone together on the field at the same time to celebrate being a part of the Irish lacrosse family. Players registered after April 27 may not receive t-shirt or correct size as order as been placed.

Bring your toys to life by learning the elements of stop motion animation. Discover how movies like Coraline, The Nightmare before Christmas and Chicken Run are made. Feel free to bring posable action figures, cars, clay, brick blocks, or anything you want to bring to life. Some supplies provided.

Draw and color your favorite Pokémon and Anime characters! Learn how to evoke humor through exaggeration, breakdown the study of facial anatomy and proportions, and take a detailed look at facial expressions. Design your own characters, practice, and have fun!

Sky High Eagles Camp (Grades 3-9) Focus will be on fundamental skill development (offensive and defensive concepts) and skill application in shooting games and competitions. Eagle Vision - Eagle Mentality Camp (Grades 7-12) Prepare for the basketball season! Focus on advanced fundamental skill development and training.

Eagle vision Camp 4th – 6th Come learn the basic skills and fundamentals of Basketball. Campers will sharpen their skills through fun exciting drills and live 1v1, 3v3, 5v5 action! Elite Eagles Camp 7th -12th Elite Eagles camp is based on training to improve, building team chemistry, and becoming a better basketball player. Campers will learn improving individual skills, team defensive/offensive concepts, and compete in 1v1, 3v3, 5v5 games. .

Want to improve your soccer skills for the upcoming season? Learn through a variety of training methods. Emphasis will be on individualized ball and technical skills with advanced instruction on team systems. Develop agility, speed and quickness through team continuity and flow drills.

Help your child unlock their athletic potential this summer with our professionally developed speed and strength program. Designed for young athletes of all ages and skill levels, our program focuses on the fundamentals of exercise and enhancing strength, speed, and mobility. Your child will engage in structured workouts four days a week organized by our certified athletic trainers. Our trainers are committed to driving each athlete's performance using industry-best practices. Whether your child is just starting their fitness journey or striving to reach their peak performance, our program is the perfect platform to help them realize their true athletic potential. Girl Athletes should register for ASC-68G Boy Athletes should register for ASC-68B

Refine your volleyball skills! Join the Apple Valley High School coaching staff for a dynamic camp that will enhance your love of the sport. Focus on fundamental individual skills and enhance your team play. Build a foundation to reach your maximum potential. Emphasis is on enjoyment of the sport, physical fitness and team success. Receive a t-shirt. Grades 3-6, register for AVBALL-36 Grades 7-8, register for AVBALL-78 Grades 9-12, register for AVBALL-912

The Apple Valley High School Instrumental Music Program is pleased to provide summer lessons to students attending AVHS for the 2024-25 school year. These summer lessons are an extension of the Independent School District 196 Community Education Department. Individual lessons are a great way to further growth and development as an individual musician. Instruction is catered to the specific needs and desires of the individual student. Materials from school lessons are typically used for these summer lessons but may be supplemented by the instructor. These lessons are an ideal way for incoming 9th grade students to get to know the AVHS band directors prior to the start of school and a great way for 10th-12th grade students to continue advancing their skills. All lessons will be held in-person at Apple Valley High School. One make-up lesson at an alternate time can be arranged with the instructor if a conflict (family vacations, etc.) occurs with scheduling of the lessons. Financial discounts are available if your family is currently enrolled in the educational benefits program. Registration closes on Thursday, 5/30. Brass & Percussion Individual Lessons with Mr. Scalise Format: Three 25-minute individual lessons Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays Week 1 Dates: June 11-12 Week 2 Dates: June 18 Week 3 Dates: June 25-26 Times: 8am – 4pm Fee: $75 Location: AVHS Band Room, D170 Instructor: David Scalise Email: david.scalise@district196.org Woodwinds Individual Lessons with Ms. Mason Format: Three 25-minute individual lessons Week 1 Dates: August 1-2 Week 2 Dates: August 6-7 Week 3 Dates: August 13-14 Times: 9am – 4pm Fee: $75 Location: AVHS Band Room, D170 Instructor: Sarah Mason Email: david.scalise@district196.org(Mr. Scalise will pass along messages to Ms. Mason until she has a district email).

Learn how to properly shoot a bow or fine-tune your skills. Shoot straight with top-of-the-line equipment, including new compound bows. In addition to shooting techniques and safety, strengthen personal skills including responsibility, discipline, concentration and self-confidence. Both boys and girls are encouraged to enrich themselves through this National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) and stay on target for life, one arrow at a time. All equipment included.

Create cute clay animal sculptures, sleepy sloths decked out in adorable flower crowns and so much more. Even sculpt a cool candy scene complete with frosting, colorful candy and a fruit-flavored cereal rainbow!

Embark on an extraordinary journey to the world of AI and ML where computers can learn, make decisions and even think like humans! Discover what AI is all about and explore its various applications in today's world. Learn about AI and the fascinating possibilities it holds.

We will use acrylic paint on a canvas board. Paint a tree in its full fall colors. It will be bright and beautiful. Add details such as birds in the sky, pumpkins in the grass below or whatever autumn things you imagine.

Explore logic, pattern recognition and math concepts while building increasingly sophisticated designs. Develop basic programming techniques using custom-made programming blocks in PCs. Enjoy hands-on experience using gears, axles and connector blocks in robotic challenges.

Let's take a look at the world's big, medium and small parts. You will use a four inch square piece of paper as your tool to view items in a new way! There will be some coloring too as you learn in this interesting class.

Parents With Babies Only Non-Separating Babies sure bring big changes to every family! Join other parents of infants and learn how to make the adjustment to 'being a family.' This will be a relaxing and informative class. You can ask your questions, and we will share ideas with you about building a solid base for your family. We will also have time to sing songs and play some games.

Learn to be a responsible babysitter. Receive a babysitting guidebook and obtain valuable information on safety guidelines, healthy eating and indoor games. Receive a Community Education certificate when you successfully complete the required test. Bring a doll or stuffed animal to practice diapering, and a nut-free bag lunch.

Enjoy a magnificently, messy sensory encounter and art projects that celebrate the colors of the rainbow, shapes, ABCs and 1-2-3s!