District 196 Community Education

Learn strategies in competitive drills and match play experiences. This is intended for players that have experience in match play. Players will need to be able to rally consistently, serve and play at a faster pace.

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 athletes strive to improve. Learn the styles and techniques to develop your ninja skills with over 40 different obstacles!

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.

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.

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".

Join a lively discussion to learn about Islam and Muslims. Learn about the articles of faith, rituals and practices, and how they affect a Muslim’s daily life. This event will provide you with a safe room to ask any related questions about your Muslim neighbor. We look forward to seeing you in our journey to break through any stereotypes and misconceptions about each other and build a stronger community together.

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

Create a play in a week! Work collaboratively to develop the story, setting, characters, dialogue and staging. Throughout the creative process, play games and activities to hone your theatre skills. Perform your play for friends and family on the last day of class. Outer Space Adventure: June 16-20 (no class June 19) Mystery Unsolved: June 23-26 Pirates at Play: July 7-10 Journey to Mount Olympus: July 14-17 Fairy Tale Twisted: July 21-24 Under the Sea July 28-31 Witches, Wizards and Warlocks Oh My! Aug 4-7 Stars on Broadway: August 11-14

If you are unable to find a class to meet your needs, please call us at 952-431-8777 as we can frequently make adjustments to accommodate your requests. Introduction to Aquatic Skills Participants, ages 5 and up, become comfortable in the water learning basic skills. Skills: Enter and exit the water independently Submerge and explore underwater Glide on front and back Float on back Roll over: front to back/back to front Explore treading water Swim on front and back 5 yd each. Exit Skills: Enter unassisted, move at least 5 yd., bob 5 times and exit the water. Front glide 2 body lengths., roll to back and float 5 sec., recover to vertical. Safety topics: Basic water safety, healthy swimming, safe water entry, helping yourself and others in an emergency, use of lifejackets, safe weather conditions for swimming and waterpark safety. Course format: Group Classes: Run 45 minutes with 5 students per instructor. Semi-Private Classes: Run 30 minutes with 2 students per instructor. Private Classes: Run 30 minutes with 1 student per instructor. Registration tip: This level closely compares with our previous Beginner 1. Upon completion of required skills register for Level 2. *** Si no encuentra una clase que se ajuste a sus necesidades, llámenos al 952-431-8777, ya que con frecuencia podemos hacer ajustes para adaptarnos a sus peticiones. Introducción a las habilidades acuáticas Los participantes, a partir de 5 años, se sienten cómodos en el agua aprendiendo las habilidades básicas. Habilidades: Entrar y salir del agua de forma independiente. Sumergirse y explorar bajo el agua. Deslizarse de frente y de espaldas. Flotar de espaldas. Voltearse:de frente a espaldas, de espaldas al frente. Explorar flotando verticalmente. Nadar de frente y de espaldas 5 yardas cada uno. Habilidades de salida: Entrar sin ayuda, desplazarse al menos 5 yardas, realizar burbujas 5 veces y salir del agua. Deslizarse de frente hacia adentro 2 largos de cuerpo, girar de espaldas y flotar 5 segundos, recuperar la posición vertical. Temas de seguridad: seguridad básica en el agua, natación saludable, entrada segura en el agua, ayudarse a sí mismo y a los demás en caso de emergencia, uso de chalecos salvavidas, condiciones meteorológicas seguras para nadar y seguridad en los parques acuáticos.

If you are unable to find a class to meet your needs, please call us at 952-431-8777 as we can frequently make adjustments to accommodate your requests. Introduction to Aquatic Skills Participants, ages 5 and up, become comfortable in the water learning basic skills. Skills: Enter and exit the water independently Submerge and explore underwater Glide on front and back Float on back Roll over: front to back/back to front Explore treading water Swim on front and back 5 yd each. Exit Skills: Enter unassisted, move at least 5 yd., bob 5 times and exit the water. Front glide 2 body lengths., roll to back and float 5 sec., recover to vertical. Safety topics: Basic water safety, healthy swimming, safe water entry, helping yourself and others in an emergency, use of lifejackets, safe weather conditions for swimming and waterpark safety. Course format: Group Classes: Run 45 minutes with 5 students per instructor. Semi-Private Classes: Run 30 minutes with 2 students per instructor. Private Classes: Run 30 minutes with 1 student per instructor. Registration tip: This level closely compares with our previous Beginner 1. Upon completion of required skills register for Level 2. *** Si no encuentra una clase que se ajuste a sus necesidades, llámenos al 952-431-8777, ya que con frecuencia podemos hacer ajustes para adaptarnos a sus peticiones. Introducción a las habilidades acuáticas Los participantes, a partir de 5 años, se sienten cómodos en el agua aprendiendo las habilidades básicas. Habilidades: Entrar y salir del agua de forma independiente. Sumergirse y explorar bajo el agua. Deslizarse de frente y de espaldas. Flotar de espaldas. Voltearse:de frente a espaldas, de espaldas al frente. Explorar flotando verticalmente. Nadar de frente y de espaldas 5 yardas cada uno. Habilidades de salida: Entrar sin ayuda, desplazarse al menos 5 yardas, realizar burbujas 5 veces y salir del agua. Deslizarse de frente hacia adentro 2 largos de cuerpo, girar de espaldas y flotar 5 segundos, recuperar la posición vertical. Temas de seguridad: seguridad básica en el agua, natación saludable, entrada segura en el agua, ayudarse a sí mismo y a los demás en caso de emergencia, uso de chalecos salvavidas, condiciones meteorológicas seguras para nadar y seguridad en los parques acuáticos.

If you are unable to find a class to meet your needs, please call us at 952-431-8777 as we can frequently make adjustments to accommodate your requests. Introduction to Aquatic Skills Participants, ages 5 and up, become comfortable in the water learning basic skills. Skills: Enter and exit the water independently Submerge and explore underwater Glide on front and back Float on back Roll over: front to back/back to front Explore treading water Swim on front and back 5 yd each. Exit Skills: Enter unassisted, move at least 5 yd., bob 5 times and exit the water. Front glide 2 body lengths., roll to back and float 5 sec., recover to vertical. Safety topics: Basic water safety, healthy swimming, safe water entry, helping yourself and others in an emergency, use of lifejackets, safe weather conditions for swimming and waterpark safety. Course format: Group Classes: Run 45 minutes with 5 students per instructor. Semi-Private Classes: Run 30 minutes with 2 students per instructor. Private Classes: Run 30 minutes with 1 student per instructor. Registration tip: This level closely compares with our previous Beginner 1. Upon completion of required skills register for Level 2. *** Si no encuentra una clase que se ajuste a sus necesidades, llámenos al 952-431-8777, ya que con frecuencia podemos hacer ajustes para adaptarnos a sus peticiones. Introducción a las habilidades acuáticas Los participantes, a partir de 5 años, se sienten cómodos en el agua aprendiendo las habilidades básicas. Habilidades: Entrar y salir del agua de forma independiente. Sumergirse y explorar bajo el agua. Deslizarse de frente y de espaldas. Flotar de espaldas. Voltearse:de frente a espaldas, de espaldas al frente. Explorar flotando verticalmente. Nadar de frente y de espaldas 5 yardas cada uno. Habilidades de salida: Entrar sin ayuda, desplazarse al menos 5 yardas, realizar burbujas 5 veces y salir del agua. Deslizarse de frente hacia adentro 2 largos de cuerpo, girar de espaldas y flotar 5 segundos, recuperar la posición vertical. Temas de seguridad: seguridad básica en el agua, natación saludable, entrada segura en el agua, ayudarse a sí mismo y a los demás en caso de emergencia, uso de chalecos salvavidas, condiciones meteorológicas seguras para nadar y seguridad en los parques acuáticos.