District 196 Community Education

Express creativity while learning the basics of gymnastics. Learn tumbling, balance, safety and combination skills. Work on the balance beam, wedge, tumbling, bars, spring board and mini tramp. Wear leotards or comfortable clothing. Sorry, no early bird discount. Rosemount High School (RHS), 3335 142nd St. W., Rosemount

In this class you will paint, sculpt and draw your way through ancient times. You’ll make pyramids, mummies, jewels fit for a pharaoh, and you’ll even write your name in hieroglyphics! Please pack a nut free lunch & snack, and a drink for your child.

Soccer essentials are introduced in a fun and safe environment with lots of encouragement. Participate in games and activities to explore balance, body movement, hand eye coordination and skill development. Class meets outside, weather permitting, or in the gym on inclement days. Receive a merit award. Children must be toilet trained.

Hoop it up! Focus on passing, shooting and dribbling. Through fun, skill-based activities and games, learn the fundamentals of the sport. Receive a merit award.

Learn to pay attention, cooperate, follow instructions, show respect for yourself and others, and practice self-control and self-discipline. Discover basic martial arts skills, as well as stranger-danger and limited self-defense appropriate for this age group. T-shirt and a White Belt are included. Parents are encouraged to attend. After introductory class ends, you may continue classes through the instructor.

Dribble, shoot and score! Learn ball handling, shooting and concepts of the game. Enjoy fun, skill building drills, a new basketball concept of the day and conclude with a controlled scrimmage. Improve your basketball development, fitness and learn important life lessons. Receive t-shirt and merit award.

Develop the fundamental skills needed in the world's most popular sport. Using progressional curriculum, gain technical skills and sport knowledge required for that next step into soccer. Bring a water bottle and wear appropriate clothing and running shoes. Shin guards are recommended; cleats optional. Receive a t-shirt and merit award.

Are you looking for a positive step into athletics? Discover soccer, basketball and t-ball in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Through games and activities, explore balance, movement, hand eye coordination and skill development at your own pace. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 8:1. Receive a t-shirt and merit award.

Develop the fundamental skills needed in the world's most popular sport. Emphasis is placed on individual's soccer skills, ball control and concept of the game. Most weeks conclude with a controlled, small-sided scrimmage. 

Are you looking for a positive step into athletics? Discover T-ball, basketball and soccer in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Through games and activities, explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination and skill development at your own pace.  The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 8:1. 

Quickstart tennis was developed to create a successful learning environment for young players. Smaller courts and racquets, shorter nets and foam balls help players develop a love for the game. Learn rules and etiquette. Tennis racquet will be provided.

Share the joy of making music! Infants, toddlers and preschoolers participate at their own level, sharing songs, playing instruments, rhythmic rhymes and movement activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance-oriented setting. All children are musical, provided that their early environment supports such learning. Learn to sing in tune, keep a beat and participate with confidence. Receive an illustrated songbook filled with music-making ideas and two new CD's ... one for home and one for on-the-go. Register your child only; infants under eight months attend free with paid sibling. Sorry, no early bird discount. Location: Apple Valley Community Center (AVCC) 14603 Hayes Road, Apple Valley

Learn the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running, all in a fun, positive environment. Beginning and intermediate players learn baseball skills along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork and responsibility. Receive a t-shirt and merit award.  

If you are unable to find a class to meet your needs, please call us at 952-431-8777 as we can sometimes make adjustments to accommodate your requests.Preschoolers build on the skills learned in Preschool 2. Skills include: Jump into shoulder-deep water Holding hold breath under water, bobbing and rotary breathing Float and glide on front and back Tread water, 30 sec. Change direction while swimming Swim on front and back, 15 yd. Challenge skills: front crawl and elementary backstroke 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: Classes run 30 minutes with four students per instructor.Prerequisite: Students must have completed Preschool 2 or have equivalent skills.Registration tip: Children, ages 5 and up that complete Preschool 3, should register for Learn to Swim Level 2.

If you are unable to find a class to meet your needs, please call us at 952-431-8777 as we can sometimes make adjustments to accommodate your requests.Preschoolers build on the skills learned in Preschool 2. Skills include: Jump into shoulder-deep water Holding hold breath under water, bobbing and rotary breathing Float and glide on front and back Tread water, 30 sec. Change direction while swimming Swim on front and back, 15 yd. Challenge skills: front crawl and elementary backstroke 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: Classes run 30 minutes with four students per instructor.Prerequisite: Students must have completed Preschool 2 or have equivalent skills.Registration tip: Children, ages 5 and up that complete Preschool 3, should register for Learn to Swim Level 2.

If you are unable to find a class to meet your needs, please call us at 952-431-8777 as we can sometimes make adjustments to accommodate your requests.Preschoolers build on the skills learned in Preschool 2. Skills include: Jump into shoulder-deep water Holding hold breath under water, bobbing and rotary breathing Float and glide on front and back Tread water, 30 sec. Change direction while swimming Swim on front and back, 15 yd. Challenge skills: front crawl and elementary backstroke 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: Classes run 30 minutes with four students per instructor.Prerequisite: Students must have completed Preschool 2 or have equivalent skills.Registration tip: Children, ages 5 and up that complete Preschool 3, should register for Learn to Swim Level 2.

If you are unable to find a class to meet your needs, please call us at 952-431-8777 as we can sometimes make adjustments to accommodate your requests.Preschoolers build on the skills learned in Preschool 2. Skills include: Jump into shoulder-deep water Holding hold breath under water, bobbing and rotary breathing Float and glide on front and back Tread water, 30 sec. Change direction while swimming Swim on front and back, 15 yd. Challenge skills: front crawl and elementary backstroke 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: Classes run 30 minutes with four students per instructor.Prerequisite: Students must have completed Preschool 2 or have equivalent skills.Registration tip: Children, ages 5 and up that complete Preschool 3, should register for Learn to Swim Level 2.

If you are unable to find a class to meet your needs, please call us at 952-431-8777 as we can sometimes make adjustments to accommodate your requests.Preschoolers build on the skills learned in Preschool 2. Skills include: Jump into shoulder-deep water Holding hold breath under water, bobbing and rotary breathing Float and glide on front and back Tread water, 30 sec. Change direction while swimming Swim on front and back, 15 yd. Challenge skills: front crawl and elementary backstroke 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: Classes run 30 minutes with four students per instructor.Prerequisite: Students must have completed Preschool 2 or have equivalent skills.Registration tip: Children, ages 5 and up that complete Preschool 3, should register for Learn to Swim Level 2.