District 196 Community Education

Dive into the world of watercolors and uncover exciting techniques that will elevate your artwork. Create breathtaking misty mountain landscapes, a garden of mushrooms and even some whimsical doodle flowers.

Improve your test-taking skills and overall test scores on college entrance exams. Focal points of this 12-hour program 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 Online ACT Prep Course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend in-school classes or for students who prefer to prepare for the ACT exam on their own and at their desired pace. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code via email. Students can make up any class they miss, and all courses may be repeated online at no additional charge. In order to access the class through Google Classroom, you will need a gmail account.

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.

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 May 5 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

The Apple Valley High School Instrumental Music Program is pleased to provide summer lessons. 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 May 30. Questions can be directed to Mr. David Scalise (david.scalise@district196.org). Format: Three 25-minute individual lessons