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Community Education

Lifelong Learning For All Agesstma.ce.eleyo.com 763-497-6550

20202020

St. Michael-Albertville

Spring & SummerSpring & Summer

YOUTH & ADULT

YOUTH & ADULT

ENRICHMENT BROCHURE

ENRICHMENT BROCHURE

YOUTH & ADULT

YOUTH & ADULT

ENRICHMENT BROCHURE

ENRICHMENT BROCHUREWe are excited to get back up and running this summer!Our class offerings have unfortunately been reduced but there are still many fun activities ahead!

Please register online at stma.ce.eleyo.com - all classes within this brochure are open at this time.

Ratios for most classes will be 9 students to 1 adult. We will be following all CDC recommendations for gatherings including social distancing as well as hand and surface stanitizing. Materials will be individual as much as possible.

If you have questions, please contact Heidi Dehmer at [email protected].

Our youth sports activities brochure will be modified and introduced in the upcoming days. We are awaiting more guidance on teams sports, swimming, and the activity center.

Thank you for your patience during this time! STMA Community Education 763-497-6550

4 YOUTH

Felt FrenzyGrades 1-4Do you like to spend your time creating projects? Have you ever tried working with felt? Spend the next three days making stuffed animals, pencil toppers, a felt taco and so much more! Bring a friend and let’s have some fun, Happy Felting!

Heather Blanchette

622U1 T-Th June 23-25 $49 9-10:30 am SE, Room TBD

4th of July JamboreeGrades 1-4Let’s start celebrating early and make some amazing decorations to put out for your 4th of July celebration! We will be making windsocks, sun catchers, wreaths and lots of fireworks! Wear your red, white and blue!

Heather Blanchette

622U2 M-W June 29-July 1 $49 9-10:30 am SE, Room TBD

Baubles & ThingamajigsGrades 1-4Do you like to find things and make something new with it? Well this class will be all about creating something new out of found materials. Are you up to the challenge? Dream catchers, wind chimes and more will be created in this crafting class!

Heather Blanchette

622U3 T-Th July 14-16 $49 9-10:30 am SE, Room TBD

PomPoms & PineapplesGrades 1-4This week we will be creating wacky pineapples and paintings as well as whimsical PomPom Trees and more. Come ready to have fun and show off your creativity!

Heather Blanchette

622U4 T-Th July 14-16 $49 10:30 am-Noon SE, Room TBD

Bottle BonanzaGrades 1-4You’ve got plenty of plastic bottles, what do you do with them? Create useable art crafted from upcycled plastic bottles, that’s what! We will be making succulent planters, bird feeders and more! Come ready to create masterpieces and feel good about the earth.

Heather Blanchette

622U6 T-Th July 21-23 $49 10:30 am-Noon SE, Room TBD

Summer Book ClubGrades 1-4Come and listen as we read a book together and do themed art projects along the way that complement the book we read.

Heather Blanchette

622U5 T-Th July 21-23 $49 9-10:30 am SE, Room TBD

Upcycled T-Shirt TreasuresGrades 1-4How do you save a treasured t-shirt? Make art from it, that’s what this class is all about. We will be taking old t-shirts and giving them a new purpose. Please bring a special memory shirt for the canvas project and one t-shirt with a print or pattern to make into a No Sew Tote Bag. We will also be making a t-shirt bracelet. If you have any old shirts you would like to donate for projects, we would appreciate it!Please bring a nut free snack and drink for class.

Heather Blanchette

622U7 W July 29 $35 9 am-Noon SE, Room TBD

Youth Enrichment

Karate for ChildrenGrades 1-4Learn respect, discipline and patience while gaining basic self-defense skills. Karate emphasizes stretching, strength and balance that benefits students in other physical activities. Includes uniform, patch and tattoo.

DOJO Karate

664U1 M-Th June 22-25 $40 10-11 am SE, Gym

664U2 M-Th July 27-30 $40 10-11 am SE, Gym

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Watercolor FlowersGrades K-3Learn about famous artist Gerogia O’Keefe and paint a beautiful watercolor flower that can be displayed in your home.Julie Baumen

435U1 M June 15 $20 9-11 am AP, Art Room

Beginner WeavingGrades K-3This introductory class will teach students the very basics of weaving. Different variations and matierials will allow kids to explore weaving at it’s best!

Julie Baumen

435U2 T/W June 16 & 17 $30 9-10:30 am AP, Art Room

Stuffed Emoji Paper PillowsGrades K-3Let’s have fun drawing, painting, cutting and stuffing your favorite emoji face.

Julie Baumen

435U3 T/W June 16 & 17 $30 10:30 am-Noon AP, Art Room

Sticks & StonesGrades K-3Come paint your very own hiking stick found on the shores of Lake Superior. Between steps we will get to paint some really cool rocks! This class is very popular, register early!

Julie Bauman

435U6 T-Th June 30-July 2 $49 9-10:30 am AP, Art Room

435U10 T-Th July 21-23 $49 9-10:30 am AP, Art Room

Monster PaintingGrades K-3Join us as we create and paint a poster sized monster head. We’ll use glitter tempra paint to give it an extra special sparkle!

Julie Bauman

435U8 T/W July 14 & 15 $30 9-10:30 am AP, Art Room

Melted CrayonsGrades K-3Learn how to make some cool, colorful chunky crayons that you will be able to take home!

Julie Bauman

435U9 T/W July 14 & 15 $30 10:30-Noon AP, Art Room

Paint, Paint & More PaintGrades K-3In this class, students will explore and create with watercolors, tempera, acrylic, and finger paints! Dress for a mess and let’s have some fun!Julie Bauman

435U11 T-Th July 21-23 $49 10:30 am-Noon AP, Art Room

Bleeding Tissue Heart CanvasGrades K-3We will use tissue paper and acrylic paint to create a beautiful piece of art you can take home and hang on a very special wall!

Julie Bauman

435U5 T/W June 23 & 24 $30 10:30 am-Noon AP, Art Room

City ScapesGrades K-3Come learn how to draw and paint City Scapes just like James Rizzo. You won’t want to miss this!

Julie Baumen

435U4 T/W June 23 & 24 $30 9-10:30 am AP, Art Room

Paper Mache MasksGrades K-3Come and design your own one-of-a-kind animal mask. We will build the mask the first day and bring out those creative juices to bring your animal to life.

Julie Bauman

435U7 T-Th June 30-July 2 $49 10:30-Noon AP, Art Room

Youth Enrichment

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Craft AttackGrades K-4Everyone can be a great artist with our foolproof, step-by-step process! Have fun making clay pinch pots, wooden projects, tie-dye and more! In this super fun camp, we’ll have a wonderful time creating amazing crafty projects like a picture wooden frame, a paper mache animal, and many other fun crafts. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and have a Craft Attack! Please bring a nut free snack and recess attire.

Abrakadoodle

911U2 M-Th July 13-16 $129 9 am-Noon SE, Room TBD

Art-ManiaGrades K-4If you love art, this is the ultimate camp for you! Join us at this one-of-a-kind art camp, and have a blast creating amazing projects with all sorts of art materials like watercolors, pastels, clay, canvas and more! We’ll draw, paint, mold and collage amazing things to take home. Animals, landscapes, cupcakes, and funny characters are part of this awesome camp. Please bring a nut free snack and recess attire.

Abrakadoodle

911U1 M-Th June 15-18 $129 9 am-Noon SE, Room TBD

Ultimate Messy Art Blast Grades K-5Join us at this amazingly exhilarating and messy camp and unleash your grubby side of art. Get ready to splatter, squirt, smear and more! We’ll have fun creating our own slime, splatter painting like Jackson Pollock, creating our own puffy paint ice cream, sculpting with clay and many other exciting and messy projects. Please bring a nut free snack and recess attire.

Abrakadoodle

911U3 M-Th August 3-6 $129 9 am-Noon SE, Room TBD

Monday Funday Preschoolers Ages 4-6Join Ms. Rachel from Bright Beginnings Preschool every Monday for a new adventure! Each week is seperately themed. Two time slots available each day.Register for all five or each seperately.

Rachel Gustafson

Princesses and Pirates M June 15 $10352U5 9-10 am 352U6 10:30-11:30 amCE, Room 202

Silly ScienceM June 22 $10352U7 9-10 am352U8 10:30-11:30 amCE, Room 202

Playground OlympicsM June 29 $10352U9 9-10 am 352U10 10:30-11:30 amCE, Room 202

Messy ArtM July 13 $10352U11 9-10 am 352U12 10:30-11:30 amCE, Room 202

Unicorns and LlamasM July 20 $10352U13 9-10 am 352U14 10:30-11:30 amCE, Room 202

ALL FIVE SESSIONSM June & July $45 352U15 9-10 am 352U16 10:30-11:30 amCE, Room 202

Youth Enrichment

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Summer Yarn Play Grades K-3Want to learn how to weave, sew, finger knit and crochet? We will weave a purse/bag, crochet chains, sew felt flowers, make pom poms, finger knit a scarf and create a pom pom creature!

Sign up for one, two or three days (or all 4-days and save!) See projects for each date below. No experience necessary. Supplies included!

Abbey Swanson, The Firefly Hook

July 13–16 10 am-Noon $29 per class/$95 for all 4 classesSE, Room TBD

678U1 M July 13 Weave Purse/Bag678U2 T July 14 Crochet Chains678U3 W July 15 Finger Knit Scarf678U4 Th July 16 Pom Pom Bunny678U5 M-Th July 13-16 All Four Projects

Summer Crochet ClubGrades 3-8Want to learn to crochet? Come learn how to crochet while making a scarf, stuffed animal, purse (or hat) and a coffee shop cozy! You will also learn how to make pom poms and felt decorations to add to your creations. Students will learn to crochet in the round, work in rows and in a tube and will master the single crochet stitch. Students who are ready to learn a new stitch can do so while making the same project as the rest of the class.

Sign up for one, two or three days (or the whole 4-day club and save!) See projects for each date below. No experience necessary. Supplies included!

Abbey Swanson, The Firefly Hook

July 13–16 1:30-4 pm $35 per class/$115 for all 4 classesME, Room TBD

678U6 M July 13 Scarf or Cowl678U7 T July 14 Amigurumi Creature678U8 W July 15 Purse or Hat 678U9 Th July 16 Coffee Shop Cozy 678U10 M-Th July 13-16 All Four Projects

Canvas Fun: Summer SandalsAges 6-12Grab your friends and join us for a fun morning of painting! We will use acrylic paints on an 11x14 stretched canvas to paint a colorful set of flip flops!

KidzArt

202U1 F June 26 $19 10-11 am SE, Art Room

Mastering Messy Summer Art CampAges 6-12This is your chance to explore the messier side of art in this hands-on-camp. Every day offers new projects and a variety of art materials to explore such as paint, clay, plaster, and chalk. These are not projects to tackle at home. We will be maximizing the mess to the max so dress for a messy FUN time! Please bring a nut free snack and drink.

KidzArt

202U2 M-Th July 20-23 $125 9 am-Noon SE, Art Room

Fairy GardensAges 6-12Have you ever wanted to create your very own miniature fairy garden? Come learn how to build a fairy garden! A fairy garden is a miniature garden that makes a perfect home for mischievous fairies, dragons, and garden gnomes. We will use Sculpey clay, paint, and found objects to build our imaginary scene. Please bring a nut free snack and drink.

KidzArt

202U3 F July 24 $55 9 am-Noon SE, Art Room

Youth Enrichment

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STMA Driver Education Summer SessionsFour Driver Education classes are offered during the summer. Classes are held at the High School, Room 2247 (enter Door A) of the STMA High School. Students must be 15 years of age or older by December 31, 2020 to register. Fee includes 31.5 classroom hours and six hours of Behind the Wheel training.Full course information available online!

Kevin Schmeling $360 HS, Room 2247

249U1 M-F June 15-26 10 am-1 pm

249U2 M-F June 15-26 1-4 pm

249U3 M-F July 6-17 10 am-1 pm

249U4 M-F July 6-17 1-4 pm

249U5 M-F Aug 3-14 12-3 pm

Babysitting 101 Grades 5-8This course follows the American Academy of Pediatrics – Babysitter Lessons And Safety Training (BLAST). Students learn current practices for safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants, how to handle behavior problems, and how to manage their babysitting business. Students receive a reference book, recipe, game handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit.

Emergency Outfitters

312U2 M-Th July 13-16 $65 9:30-11:30 am ME, Health Room

312U3 M-Th August 10-13 $65 9:30-11:30 am ME, Health Room

Math-by-MailGrades 5-9It’s Back! Keep young minds active with the locally developed Math-By-Mail curriculum. Math practice accompanied by enrichment activities for the upcoming summer months. Created by current middle school math teachers with 45+ years of combined experience! Minnesota State Standards, Math Frameworks MCA strands, and current Minnesota Benchmarks are the foundational basis for this curriculum. With creative problem solving, multiple choice, short answer and vocabulary embedded into an 8-week course of independent study, students will maintain or increase the level of their math understanding, in addition to reviewing the recommended targets suggested by grade level in the Minnesota School Academic Standards for mathematics. Each student will be given a pretest to assess the appropriate skill level necessary to strengthen their individual math needs, unlike other programs that are exclusively grade level driven. Students will receive an 8-lesson packet to complete at their own pace throughout the summer. As students finish packets, they are mailed back for feedback and then returned to the students. All packets are due back by August 10 in order to provide timely feedback before the 2020 school year begins.

Math-by-Mail

284U June 15-August 17 $90

Summer Music LessonsSTMA Community Education offers private 30 minute music lessons taught by qualified instructors who will help you develop your musical skills. Students provide their own instruments. Instructors will contact students to set up lesson times and dates based on student’s schedule.

6 Lessons $210 8 Lessons $280

Instrumental Lessons 396U1 Haneman (Grades 5-12) Percussion 396U3 Millar (Ages 6-Adult) Guitar396U4 Olson (Grades 5-8)All Instruments396U5 Penserga (Grades 5-8)All Instruments

Voice Lessons396U6 Berger (Grades 8-12)396U8 Palmquist (Grades 5-12)396U9 Tintes (Grades 8-12)

Middle and High School

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Learn to Crochet – Adult Beginner ClassWant to learn to crochet? We will make a spa basket with bulky yarn and a big hook – you’ll be surprised how quickly this project works up. Come after work for a fun night with friends! No experience necessary. Supplies included!

Abbey Swanson of The Firefly Hook

420U1 M July 13 $35 6-8:30 pm HS, Room 1684

Learn to Weave - Adult Beginner ClassCome learn to weave or grow your weaving skills and make a wall hanging with teacher Abbey Swanson of The Firefly Hook. We will weave with bulky yarn so you can take your completed project home with you. No experience necessary. Supplies included!

Abbey Swanson of The Firefly Hook

420U2 T July 14 $35 6-8:30 pm HS, Room 1684

Home Buyers WorkshopVisualize your journey toward owning a home. Everyone’s process is different. Learn how to personalize the home buying plan that fits you best. We’ll help you create a plan based on your goals, constraints, personal style, and the market in your desired area.The Jacob Olson Team – ROG

177U1 T June 16 $10 6:30-8:30 pm HS, Room 168

Sell Your Home WorkshopIf you are considering selling your home, this class will help you get the most out of it. Learn about current local market conditions, how to prepare your home to sell, marketing techniques, the importance of the initial list price, and real estate secrets to help you get top dollar!The Jacob Olson Team – ROG

177U2 T July 21 $10 6:30-8:30 pm HS, Room 1684

Securing & Preserving Your Retirement StrategyWork hard and plan for retirement. This workshop will help attendees find out how they can have teh retirement they’ve been dreaming of and leave a legacy.Lynne Lien, Thrivent Financial

979U2 T August 11 $10 6:30-7:30 pm CE, Room 307

Savvy Tax StrategiesThis workshop helps attendees learn how an effecient retirement tax strategy can help avoid mistakes - and help keep more of their hard-earned money.Justin Bettinger, Thrivent Financial

979U1 T July 14 $10 6:30-7:30 pm CE, Room 307

Dog ObedienceClasses are held at Monticello Pet

Hospital, 4134 School Blvd in Monticello and are taught by Cathy

Mahr. All participants must bring proof of vaccinations (per

veterinarian’s recommendations), collar and leash, along with treats.

For additional class offerings, please visit retrieversetc.com

Puppy KindergartenThis class is for puppies 9 weeks to 5 months old. Puppies learn needed social skills while meeting and playing with other puppies. They meet new people and learn about sitting for petting instead of jumping, as well as how to play without biting people. Basic dog obedience commands are taught including come, sit and down.

123U1 T Aug 3-24 $90 6-7 pm

Basic Dog ObedienceFor dogs 6 months and older. Work on basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, stay, come, stand and down. All training is done on leash and collar. Recommendations are made by the instructor based on each dog’s temperament.

123U2 T Aug 3-24 $90 7-8 pm

Adult Enrichment

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Stroller Shape UpThis new full-body stroller-based class is designed for moms with babies in tow. This class will incorporate a range of exercises including power walking (running optional), strength, flexibility, songs and activities. Moms get the workout while the kiddos enjoy the entertainment! Open to moms at all levels of exercise. Please bring your own water and mat. This class will be held outdoors at MSE when the weather is nice!

Amy Dalton

182U1 M/Th June 8-July 2. $40 4-5pm ME, Outside/Gym

182U2 M/Th August 3-27 $40 4-5pm ME, Outside/Gym

Hula for BeginnersHave you ever wanted to learn how to Hula Dance? Here is your chance! Come and learn from Amy Ellestad as she teaches the basics while having a great time. This is a fun class for friends to get together. Amy is a Hawaiian native and loves to share her culture!

Amy Ellestad, Certified Trainer

154U2 W July 8 $25 7:30-8:15 pm CE, Room 105

154U4 W August 12 $25 7:30-8:15 pm CE, Room 105

Early Bird TabataTabata is High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) and is the ultimate workout for cardio and fat burning. Tabata is an interval training circuit, which gets the body’s major muscle groups involved. With High Intensity exercise your body continues to burn fat long after your workout is complete. Each session consists of 20 seconds high intensity work, followed by 10 seconds rest. This pattern repeats for 4 minutes. There are 8 sessions per workout. Modifications for exercises and rest periods are offered, so it’s perfect for any fitness level. Please bring an exercise mat and medium weight dumbbells with you to class!Kristy Hegrenes AC Court 3

418U1 T/Th June 9-July 2 5:15-6:00 am $40

418U2 T/Th July 7-30 5:15-6:00 am $40

418U3 T/Th Aug 11-27 5:15-6:00 am $35 *We also offer a summertime Tabata pass for $80 that gives you access to all of the session’s classes! Contact the Activity Center for more information.

NEW CLASSES!

PoundRelease your inner rock star with POUND-Rockout. Workout - A full-body cardio jam session that combines conditioning and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using lightly-weighted exercise drumsticks, you’ll sweat, sculpt, and ROCK your body and mind. We will be outside, weather dependent. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle.Casey Smith 6:15-7 pm CE, Outside/Room 105

167U1 T June 9-30 $39167U2 T July 7-28 $39167U3 T Aug 4-18 $29

Body FusionCome work your whole body in this upbeat 45 minute class. You will work in stations helping with form and strength training. It will be like having your own personal trainer. Kettlebells, punching bags and more! Amy Ellestad is a certified trainer and all levels are welcome and exercises can be modified for your level of experience! Come see what it’s all about!*Bring a yoga mat and water. Be prepared to be outside (weather permitting)

Amy Ellestad, Certified Trainer

154U1 W June 10-July 1 $49 7:30-8:15 pm CE, Room 105

154U3 W July 15-Aug 5 $49 7:30-8:15 pm CE, Room 105

Adult Enrichment

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Mala Making WorkshopPlease join me for an evening of Mindfulness, Mala Making and Mantra Meditation. We will string our mala bracelets with powerful intentions (mantras) for each of the 7 energy center within our body, these are called chakras. Nicole Roddy will then guide you through a mini chakra aligning yoga flow, and then lead you into an extended Savasana. This workshop is a great way to begin or continue your yogic journey.

Nicole Roddy

517U1 M June 8 $45 6-8 pm CE, Room 105

Roddy’s Power FlowLet Nicole Roddy lead you through this powerfully energetic, challenging and playful course! We will focus on moving one breath to one movement, cultivatiing internal heat and intensifying the flow. Expanding on the foundations of yoga and inviting balance, power and inversion series into each class to push your body and challenge your mind. Whether you choose to make it to your mat to deepen self-awareness, to sculpt a healthier body, or to get a deep stretch in - this course will offer something to everyone. Please bring your own yoga mat and water to class. Yoga blocks and straps are supplied, if needed. Taking advantage of the summer months we will host this class outdoors. I look forward to meeting you on your mat, Namaste. Nicole Roddy

517U2 M July 13-Aug 24 $105 6-7 pm CE, Room 105 How to Fight Cancer

NaturallyIf you or a loved one has dealt with cancer or is currently dealing with cancer, then this course is for you. Join us as we explore the root cause of what cancer is and how to fight it naturally. The information contained in this course is based on scientific research and clinical experience of the instructor. Avoid costly and unnecessary drugs and surgery by adopting a solid strategy to take control of your health!

Dr. Dan McDonald, DC Infinite Wellness Natural Healing Center

104U1 Th May 14 $10 6-8 pm HS, Room 1684

104U2 Th July 23 $10 6-8 pm HS, Room 1684

Roddy’s Restorative YogaExperience the benefits of deep relaxation as you soften your body and slow the mind, allowing yourself to open and to heal. We will practice settling into yoga postures for longer holds, inviting a deep release to experience a new level of restoration and healing. Restorative poses help relieve the effects of chronic stress, including weakness and fatigue brought on by our daily fast-paced lifestyles. Join us as soft candlelight flickers and essential oils aromatically dance throughout the room. Students need to bring their own yoga mat, blanket for Savasana (if desired) and a water bottle. Yoga blocks and straps are supplied if needed.Nicole Roddy

517U3 M July 13-Aug 24 $105 7:15-8:15 pm CE, Room 105

Low Impact AerobicsHave a great time getting into shape with low impactaerobics. All levels of fitness welcome. Emphasis oncardiovascular fitness and muscle toning. Try this total bodyworkout. You’ll be glad you did! Please bring your own matand light weights to class. You may purchase a punch cardfrom the instructor at class.

Lori Schoenborn

BEGINNING JUNE 9th No classes on Th June 18, July 2, Sept 3, Sept 8$36 (Punch card for 12 classes) Paid at classtimeT & TH 6:30-7:30 pmAP, Cafeteria or Gym

Adult Enrichment