District 196 Community Education

Become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding for pools and waterparks, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Lifeguard. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. All courses are full in person courses, no online portion required. Age Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the last day of the class Skill Prerequisites: Prerequisite skills will be evaluated at the beginning of the first day. Those who do not meet the skill requirements will not be allowed to stay for the class and may choose to practice the swimming skills to be able to transfer to another class or cancel with a $25 cancellation fee. Endurance continuous swim: 150 yd. swim, 2 min. treading water using legs only followed by 50 yd. swim. Swimming must be either front crawl, breaststroke or any combination of these two strokes.. Timed skill sequence: 20 yd. swim, retrieval of a 10 lb. object from 7 ft. deep, swim 20 yd. carrying the object and exit the water within 1 min. and 40 sec. A Waterfront Lifeguarding Module will be offered for those that successfully complete this course and would like to earn the additional certification to work at a beach. There is an additional fee for this course. Call 952-431-8777 for more information or to register.

Lights, camera, action. Get ready for an epic, movie-inspired art adventure. Draw Stitch, make Toothless slime, sculpt Pudge from Lilo & Stitch and bring other favorite characters to life. Explore fun, creative techniques that make your art shine like a Hollywood blockbuster.

Come explore the mystery of death and dying. Learn about the growing trend to have a death doula by your side. Your instructor is a death doula who believes in the importance of restoring death to its sacred place in the beauty, mystery and celebration of life. Bring a comforting hot tea, coffee or water, and have a conversation about a topic that is often not talked about until it is upon us. Leave with information to spur these valuable conversations with loved ones.

Ready to buy your first home? Review the process of buying a home from A-Z and discuss unique funding that is only available to you - a first-time buyer. With one program, it is possible to buy a home using as little as $1,000 of your own funds. A first-time buyer is someone who has not owned a home in the past three years.

Let's meet for lunch and some socializing! It's a great time to enjoy lunch, see old friends and make some new friends. If you're available we hope you can join us! Remember to bring money for your meal.

A fixture of every 1970s home, macrame is making a comeback on the contemporary art scene. Learn a variety of knot-tying techniques to create a unique macrame wall hanging you'll be proud to display. All materials are included in this beginner-friendly project.

Discover the art of mandala rocks! Explore the history and meaning behind mandala designs and practice techniques to create your own patterns using dots. Take your skills home to paint your own beautiful mandala art on rocks.

Bring to life the fun, fast and colorful world of Mario. Design and customize your own high-speed cars inspired by Mario, Yoshi or Princess Peach. Create fun clay figures to race alongside your cars, make vehicles that “fly" and zoom up to 300 mph (at scale). Compete in a race car derby and take home your very own mini Mario Cart made of LEGO bricks and a cool Super Star mini night lamp!

Do not register here. Please click Register now! Get hands-on experience with the most widely used computer programs in the world, and take away the skills to create professional documents, presentations and spreadsheets. Whether you're looking to enhance your current career or launch a new one, this certificate program will equip you with the skills you need to succeed in today's digital world. Earn a certificate that demonstrates your mastery of computer skills for the workplace by taking all three classes in the series. Discover the power of Microsoft Excel to create, edit and manage spreadsheets, master the art of professional document creation with Microsoft Word and bring your proposals and presentations to life with Microsoft PowerPoint. Register now! Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and a very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. After you register, you will be given a web address with easy-to-follow instructions to go to get into your virtual classroom. You may participate any time of day or evening with online reading, listen and see presentations, and complete self-quizzes. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/International Learning Units (ILUs) 4.8 Length 48 Hours Price $495.00 Register Now!

Have a blast while exploring awesome watercolor techniques and make mom an epic masterpiece. This heartfelt painting will be the most cherished gift ever!

Chess is a sport? You bet it is! Are you an advanced player interested in tournament play, more challenging lessons and longer playing time? Are you one of the top players in your school or grade level? Have you been successful competing at tournaments? Are you interested in competing at a higher level at local, regional and natational USCF tournaments? If so, this club is for you. Coaches will lead advanced lessons for players interested in taking their chess skills as far as they go. Class taught by USCF National Master, Craig Heirigs

Join us for an exhilarating journey into the world of chess, and dive into engaging lessons, tackle thousands of challenging puzzles and test your skills in guided games. Climb the ranks in competitive ladders and showcase your strategic prowess in our exciting end-of-week tournaments, complete with fantastic prizes. Don’t let summer brain drain get the best of you. Sharpen your mind and elevate your game – sign up today for an unforgettable chess adventure! Class taught by USCF National Master, Craig Heirigs

Enjoy a low-impact, full-body workout that strengthens your core, improves posture and boosts flexibility. Using slow, controlled stretches and focused breathing, build strength and support better movement - for all ages and fitness levels.

Workouts will focus on improving individual fundamentals and shooting technique/preparation.

Medicare can be very confusing. Learn how to navigate the Medicare maze. Explore Medicare Parts A (Hospital), B (Clinic), and D (Drug plans). Learn how a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) or Medicare Supplement can help you cover the costs that Medicare does not. Review how to enroll, when to enroll, why to enroll and more. Question and answer session time included.

Enjoy Dirty Sodas by Made-4-More with fun flavors and toppings, test your Disney knowledge during family-friendly trivia and dress in your favorite Disney attire to add to the fun (optional). Enjoy Disney music, photo fun, and small prizes. Come sip, play and make magical memories together. At least one team member must be under the age of 15. What is a dirty soda? A dirty soda is a customizable soft drink made by mixing a soda base (like cola, lemon-lime, or root beer) with flavored syrups and a splash of cream or coconut cream. The result is a sweet, creamy drink with layered flavors—similar to a soda-shop specialty. Popular combinations include cola with lime and coconut or Dr Pepper with vanilla and cream.

Develop and produce your very own production of selections from a hit musical! This will culminate in a performance on the Apple Valley High School theater stage on Friday night! Selections from KPOP Demon Hunters! July 6-10, July 10 performance Selections from Mama Mia! July 20-24, July 24 performance, FULL Production of Little Mermaid Jr. Aug 3-7 and Aug 10-14, 15. (two performances, Aug 14 6:00 p.m. and Aug. 15, 1:00 p.m.)

Enter a journey where fun meets fitness. Develop gross motor skills, coordination and balance through playful and engaging activities. Master skills, celebrate acheivements and boost self-esteem. Watch your confidence soar.