Cinderella Ages 7-12
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Instructor: Val Chellin
This telling of the traditional play “Cinderella” will teach stage directions, creating characters, and teaching projection and expression. There will be fun characters like Prince Charming, a fun mouse chorus, and those whiny step-sisters! There will be a free performance on the last day of the play.
Practices: April 29, May 2, May 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 & 16, 6:30-7:30 PM
Performance: Friday, May 17, 7:00 PM
Bernie Aaker Auditorium
Fee: $35.00
Fondant Cake Decorating
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Instructor: Charity Ross
Put your cake decorating skills to the test as you turn a basic cake into something spectacular. Charity will guide you through basic fondant techniques, while creating a one of a kind cake as the end result. Each participant will get a double layer, 6” round cake, frosting, fondant, and tools to make a unique cake. Bring an apron and turntable if you have them. Minimum age of 5 years old. Registration deadlines are one week prior to each class.
6:30-8:30 PM
HS RM 4306
Fee: $50.00/cake
Woodland/Enchanted Forest Cake:
Tuesday, April 9
Bumblebee Cake:
Tuesday, April 23
Dinosaurs Cake:
Tuesday, May 7
Betta Fish Bowl Cake:
Tuesday, May 21
GRASP Grades K-8 (2023-2024 School Year)
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Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program is a summer math and reading correspondence program that provides review exercises for children completing kindergarten through grade 8. Teachers and curriculum professionals developed this cost efficient substitute for traditional summer school that seeks to help students retain skills learned the past school year. Grades K-3 get a packet and grades 4-8 can choose between online or a packet. For more information visit www.grps.org/grasp.
Successfully complete (70% accuracy) and receive:
At least 7 lessons - certificate
All 9 lessons - certificate & medal
Fee: $38.00/one subject
$68.00/both math & reading
Registration deadline: 4/10
Virtual ACT Test Prep Course
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Grades 10-12 (‘23-’24 Grade)
Advantage Educational Programs
To help students prepare for the ACT test, Advantage Educational Programs, in cooperation with Litchfield Community Education, will offer their ACT prep courses to students from Litchfield High School. Are you uneasy about your test-taking skills or unsatisfied with previous ACT results? This may be the course for you. Two different course formats allow students to choose the one that best suits their learning styles and personal circumstances. Students are also able to make up any classes they miss, and all courses may be repeated online at no additional charge. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email.
Online ZOOM w/instructor:
Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18 & June 1
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Fee: $180.00
Online Course self-paced:
*Materials accessible at any time
Fee: $80.00
Tech Academy Virtual Classes
Tech Academy provides research-proven technology and STEM camps/classes for kids and teens ages 4-15. We believe learning should be fun, innovative, challenging and hands-on. Classes include Minecraft, Video Game Design, Programming, Engineering, Robotics, Computers and Film Making. Class links/information will be emailed approximately 1 week before the class start date.
Home Technical Requirements for all classes:
· Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM. Chromebooks, tablets and phones typically do not work.
· Internet: broadband internet
· Webcam
· Microphone and speakers
· ZOOM installed on computers
· Some classes have additional tech requirements.
Registration deadlines are 3 days before each class begins.
Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder Grades 1-5
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-Collaborate with fellow students to construct a city! Students will take home their completed world files at the end of class. Beginners and experienced Minecrafters alike will love this action-packed camp!
Saturdays, April 6 & 13
8:00-10:00 AM
Fee: $71.00
Virtual Reality Coding Grades 3-7
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-Design, develop, and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters to make your own 3D games and other virtual reality for kid’s projects on Metaverse’s new platform Hatch.
Saturdays, April 6 & 13
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Fee: $71.00
Hacking Java Games Grades 4-8
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-Hack into the code of classic games! Students will learn Java coding skills while modifying games. Coding beginners and more experienced students will love this class.
Saturday, April 20
9:00 AM - 12:00 PMFee: $56.00
Spring Flag Football Grades 2-6 (Current Grade)
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LHS Football Coaching Staff
This program will provide athletes with a basic understanding of the game of football while playing flag football. Kids will work on team play and sportsmanship. They will develop the following fundamental skills: throwing, catching, running, along with learning the strategies of offense and defense. Flags will be provided. No other equipment is needed. Baseball/football shoes with rubber cleats may be worn, however, tennis shoes work as well.
Tuesdays, April 16, 23, 30 & May 7
6:00-7:00 PM
HS Practice Field
Fee: $35.00
Spring Track & Field Grades 4-6
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Instructor: Tyler Storm
Have fun while learning about the wide range of Track & Field events including hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot put, relays and more! Participants will also compete in at least two Track & Field meets with surrounding communities! Every athlete will get a Track & Field t-shirt for signing up. Practice times and meet information will be updated and sent out in the spring. Parents are responsible for transportation to meets and practices.
Practices held at the High School Track
Fee: $30.00
Registration deadline: 4/16
ASA Girls Fastpitch Softball 10U-18U
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Work on learning and improving softball skills while you play competitive fastpitch this summer! The season runs May through July with games being played against area communities. Practice dates and times are determined by the coaches. Participants must have their own transportation to and from games and practices. If you are not interested in competitive softball, keep an eye out for our summer recreation softball opportunity.
Registration deadline: 4/1
Game Schedule: Date & Times TBD—June & July
Practice Schedule: Dates & Times TBD
10U Gr. 3 & 4 (‘23-’24 school year)
12U Gr. 5 & 6 (‘23-’24 school year)
14U Gr. 7 & 8 (‘23-’24 school year)
16U Gr. 9 & 10 (‘23-’24 school year)
18U Gr. 11 & 12 (‘23-’24 school year)
Fee: $100.00 ($25 jersey deposit is due at the informational meeting)
DC/L Youth Wrestling Gr. K-12
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Funk Academy Freestyle and Greco:
Learn and grow your wrestling abilities through Freestyle and Greco. T-shirt included.
Practices:
Litchfield Wrestling Room (Tuesdays) April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & May 7
DC Wrestling Room (Thursdays) April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 & 9
Fee: $40.00
Kindergarten-4th Grade
6:00-6:45pm
Grades 5-12
6:45-8:00pm
Youth Volleyball Clinic - NEW!!!
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Coached by Sjea Anderson, kids will learn the basic skills and rules of volleyball at this clinic. Players will be separated by age at the camp so that they’re with similar skill levels. The goal is to have fun while learning the fundamentals of volleyball!
Volleyball Clinic Option 1:
Saturday, April 20
Fee: $25.00
Volleyball Clinic Option 2:
Saturday, May 4
Fee: $25.00
Litchfield High School Gym
Grades K-3, 9:30-11:30am
Grades 4-6, 12:00-2:00pm
Unified Track & Field
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Unified Track & Field offers a wide range of events: hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot put, relays, and more! In addition to traditional events, athletes can participate in Unified Sports relay events. Please specify shirt size when registering (AS-AXL). Registration is required!
All Special Olympics Athletes and Unified Partners are required to fill out an application/consent form through Special Olympics Minnesota. Forms can be found online at specialolympicsminnesota.org or at Litchfield Community Education & Recreation. Participants must bring these forms to the first night of practice.
Practices:
Mondays, April 22-June 17
(No practice 5/27)
6:30-7:30 PM
HS Track & Field Complex
FREE
Social Club Simple: Adult Technology Classes
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Instructor: Nickie Welsh
Social Club Simple was created to help solve a need between technology and the user experience with social media. All classes are virtual ZOOM classes. Nickie is passionate about helping adults and seniors use technology to improve their lives in a positive way. She knows the best resources on using popular social media platforms, ride sharing apps, online safety, podcasts and more!
Please note that each class is taught live online from 12:00-1:00 PM. Community Education will send each participant the ZOOM link about 1 week prior to the class date. If a student is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded. The registration deadline is one week prior to each class start date.
Social Media for Business
Tuesday, May 7
Grow Your Business with Instagram
Thursday, May 9
Cell Phones & Parenting - Oh My!
Thursday, May 23
How To Create Your Own YouTube Channel
Tuesday, May 28
All classes:
Online through ZOOM
12:00-1:00pm
Fee: $28.00 per class
AARP Safe Driver Refresher Courses
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First time participants must complete the initial 8-hour course. The 4-hour refresher course is for certificate renewal. Some topics include: basic rules, common effects of aging, medications, license renewal process, traffic hazards, and accident prevention. Class includes video, lectures, and discussion, no driving or written test. Bring a pen and your AARP card if you have one. Registration deadlines are one week prior to the class.
Fee:
AARP Member: $30.00
Non-Member: $35.00
Call 320.693.2354 before mailing a registration.
Location:
Wagner Education Building
307 E 6th Street
Litchfield, MN 55355
4-Hour Refresher Courses:
Friday, April 19, 1:00-5:00 PM
Thrivent Financial Workshops
Instructors: Kyle Kalkbrenner & Jackie McGhee
All Workshops
7:00-8:00 PM
WEB RM 16
FREE
Prepare Wisely: Estate Strategy Essential
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-This workshop explores how having a strategy in place can make things easier for your family after you’re gone. Attendees will learn what documents they need so final wishes are known.
Monday, April 8
Registration deadline: 4/1
Will Your Taxes Affect Your Retirement
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-It’s critical to have a solid understanding of the tax status of investments to make informed decisions and avoid paying more than the fair share. In this seminar, attendees learn:
· How future tax changes may create the potential for higher taxes.
· Ways to create tax-free retirement income.
· How Social Security is taxed.
· How to work efficiently within current tax brackets.
Monday, April 22
Registration deadline: 4/15
Aging Loved Ones: How to Have the “Heart-to-Heart”
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-Aging and the changes that come with the need for additional caregiving can have a significant impact on your personal finances as well as your family relationships. This workshop reviews the considerations to make in planning for changes that arise as we age and provides tips for starting healthy conversations with family members that can lead to positive outcomes.
Monday, April 29
Registration deadline: 4/22
Beginner 1: Country Western Line Dancing
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Instructor: Sue Schwinghammer
In the Beginner Country Western Line Dancing class you will learn the top ten beginner dance steps. As an example: shuffle, lock step, vine, jazz box, rock recover, K-step, rocking chair, sailor step, coaster step and more. The music is a combination of old country and some rock ‘n’ roll. Some of the dances you will learn will be Cowboy Hustle, Cowboy Charleston, Lollipop, Wilber, Electric Slide, Boot Scootin' Boogie and even a waltz. I recommend a cowboy boot or a shoe with a leather sole, but tennis shoes will work. Registration deadline: 4/22
Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13 & 20
9:00-10:30 AM
Fee: $32.00
Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13 & 20
6:00-7:30 PM
Fee: $32.00
Intro to Karate Ages 18+
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Instructor: Hannibal Wolong
Karate is an Okinawan martial art whose physical aspects seek the development of defensive and counter attacking body movements. Intro to Karate is for those looking to improve their physical and mental health and is for all ages.
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24
6:00-6:50 PM
Lake Ripley Elementary
Fee: $43.00
Step Aerobics
Instructor: Melissa Lolley
Step up your workout routine with strength building and high intensity cardio without putting stress on your joints. Workouts involve stepping on and off a small platform. Modifications can be made for high and low impact options. Registration deadlines are one week prior to each class start date.
MONDAYS Session II (11 sessions):
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April 8-June 24
(no class 5/27)
5:30-6:15 AM
WEB Gym
Fee: $79.00
WEDNESDAYS Session II (11 sessions):
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April 10-June 26
(no class 6/19)
5:30-6:15 AM
WEB Gym
Fee: $79.00
Lap Swim Ages 16+
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The Litchfield High School Pool is open for lap swim on Monday evenings (January-May). Lap swimmers should swim at an intermediate level or above. The lap swim schedule is subject to change depending on attendance and scheduling of a lifeguard. Punch passes need to be purchased and picked up at the Community Education office. Punch passes cannot be purchased at the pool.
Mondays, January 22-May 20
(No lap swim 2/19, 3/25 & 5/27)
6:00-7:00 PM
High School Pool
Fee:
- 1 Day Pass: $6/person
- 5-Punch Pass: $25.00
- 10-Punch Pass: $48.00
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tour
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*Reminder: Rschools registration (old system), not ARUX (new system)
Thursday, May 16, 2024
A great way to tour the St Croix River. Your tour includes a narrated tour of the history and rock formations along the river! Since 1906, tourists by the thousands have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the world-famous Dalles of the St. Croix River by excursion boat. Our excursion boats include the Taylors Falls Queen and the Taylors Falls Princess. Both boats are enclosed on the lower level, with an open upper deck. Your licensed boat pilot and tour guide will point out the unique rock formations left behind as the glaciers retreated thousands of years ago in this beautiful area of Taylors Falls, MN. Among the most outstanding formations is the huge stone cross for which the St. Croix River was named. “St. Croix” means Holy Cross. Other sites that can be seen from the boats include the world’s largest glacial kettles or “potholes,” Lion’s Head, Turk’s Head, and the highlight of the boat tour, The Old Man of the Dalles – the most outstanding natural rock face you’ll ever see.
Included in our trip will be a box lunch of either a Turkey/Cheddar, Ham/Swiss, or Gluten Free Turkey/Cheddar sandwich with chips, cookie and a pickle (with mustard/mayo packets) prepared by the River Rock Patio staff. Soda, lemonade and other beverage options can be purchased on the boat. *All times are approximate and subject to change. No refunds after the registration deadline has passed unless we can find someone to take the spot.
Depart:
8:25 AM Load at ACGC - High School
8:45 AM Load at Litchfield - Civic Arena Parking Lot
9:10 AM Load at DC - PAC
9:30 AM Load at Howard Lake - MAWSECO 720 9th Ave.
11:30 AM - Arrive in Taylors Falls
12:00-1:30 PM - Lunch & River Cruise
1:30-2:30 PM - Explore shops in downtown Taylors Falls on your own
2:45 - Bus departs Taylors Falls
Return:
4:45 PM Unload in Howard Lake
5:05 PM Unload in DC
5:30 PM Unload in Litchfield
5:50 PM Unload in ACGC
Fee: $80.00
Registration deadline: 4/12
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Litchfield Community Education & Recreation receives donations from generous individuals and businesses in our community to provide scholarships for youth activities, helping to offset the cost. Scholarships are based on income eligibility. As you can imagine, families that are strained financially, eliminate items like recreation and enrichment opportunities that are non-essential. Funds remain in place until all dollars are utilized. If you are interested in donating, click HERE or scan the QR code to donate online. If you have any questions, contact Community Education at (320) 693-2354.
