North Branch Area Community Ed

January/February 2025 Highlights

Greetings from the Director

Dear Community Members,

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to focus on new goals, fresh opportunities, and making meaningful connections. Community Education is excited to offer a wide variety of classes and programs designed to inspire, energize, and help you grow. Whether you want to boost your health and wellness, learn a new skill, or unleash your creativity with hands-on experiences like crafting or cooking, we have something for everyone.

Explore our winter offerings and find the perfect class to kickstart your year with purpose and fun. We can’t wait to learn and grow with you!

Warm regards,

The Community Education Team at NBAPS

651-674-1025

Youth Enrichment

Book BINGO for Students in Grades 1-5 Jan 23 / 6-7:30 PM

T. Swift Era with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) Jan 29 / 3-4 PM

Nautical Painting - Jan 30 / 6:30 - 6:30 PM

Good Night Moon with Kidcreate Studio (18 months-6 years) Feb 5 / 5-6 PM

Middle School Art Club for 7th and 8th Graders Starts Feb 10 / 2:45-4:15 PM

Dino Discovery with Kidcreate Studio (18 months-6 years) Feb 26 / 5-6 PM

Early Childhood/Preschool & Parenting Classes

Winter semester starting the Week of January 6, but please feel free to join the class at any time this winter/spring! If you have questions or want to sign up for a class, call 651-674-1025.

ECFE for All Ages Mondays, 8-9:30 AM

ECFE for All Ages Mondays 9:45-11:15 AM

Infant ECFE Wednesdays 9-10:30 AM

Terrific Tots on the Move Fridays 9-10:30 AM

Tuesday Evenings - Drop In & Play - Join us for a FREE playtime in our spacious Move and Learn Room and Early Childhood Classroom - where fun and learning happen! 5-6:30 PM

No registration needed, just stop by for some fun together!

Feb 11 and 18

March 18

April 1, 8, 22 and 29

Tuesday Evening Topics: Sibling Smarts: Raising Lifelong Friends and Occasional Rivals Jan 28 / 5-6:30 PM

Tuesday Evening Topics: Connect Before you Correct: Strengthening Parent-Child Bonds Feb 25 / 5-6:30 PM

Youth Recreation

Little Stomper Beginner Clogging Class Ages 3-8 Starts Jan 23 / 4:45-5:15 PM

Beginners Clogging Ages 9 & Older Starts Jan 23 / 5:15-5:45 PM

Winter Tennis Camp - Grades 2-5 Starts Feb 4 / 2:45-4:15 PM

Winter Tennis Camp - Grade 6 Starts Feb 6 / 3-4:30 PM

Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing Feb 6 / 5:30-7:30 PM

Little Kickers Dance Camp Grades PreK-6 Starts Feb 24 / 2:45-4:30 PM

Drivers Education

Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts Feb 3 / 3-6 PM

Adult Enrichment

Medicare 101 Jan 28 / 6:30-8:30 PM

Navigating the Healthcare System Feb 3 / 6-8 PM

An Introduction to Voiceovers...Getting Started in Voice Acting Virtual Class Ages 18+

Social Security Facts and Strategies Feb 11 / 6:30-8 PM

Blueberries in Your Own Garden Feb 13 / 6-7 PM

Growing Vining Crops Feb 20 / 6-7:30 PM

Should I Stay or Should I Go: Steps to Review Your Housing Needs for Today and Tomorrow Feb 25 / 10-11:30 AM

Growing Sweet Potatoes in your Home Garden Feb 27 / 6-7:30 PM

Dine and Discover - Bringing Joy to Life - Rushseba Senior Living Feb 13 / 9-10:30 AM

Dine and Discover - Bringing Joy to Life - Zion Lutheran Church Feb 13 / 12-1:30 PM

Dine and Discover In Person - Bringing Joy to Life - North Branch Senior Center Feb 13 / 3:30-5 PM

Adult Recreation

Beginners Clogging Ages 9 & Older Starts Jan 23 / 5:15-5:45 PM

Pickleball Lessons Starts Feb 10 / 5-6:30 PM

Come and learn how to play Pickleball in a fun event. Peiwu has 8 years of Pickleball experience and will coach you on how to play. At the end of each training period we will have a mini round robin tournament where you will be able to showcase your newly acquired skills against players of equivalent skill levels. Bring your own racket or use one of ours.

Pickleball Lessons and Open Play Available

Come enjoy open play! We have six indoor courts at North Branch Area High School, North Gym. We will have courts set up for beginners and intermediate/advanced.

Cost: $5/day or $20 punch card for 5 punches (pay on site) or purchase in advance at the North Branch Area Education Center

Monday and Wednesday, 7 - 9:30 PM *Please note that if no one is present at 9 PM, courts will close for the night. Now - March 31, 2025

All equipment is provided. No street shoes in the gym please. Please enter in door #11.

Open Walking Club

This walking club is designed for those citizens who want to walk indoors. For security reasons, you need to wear a security badge when walking. Please stop by the Community Education office to purchase your walking badge. Walking Club is available Monday - Friday, 4-8pm when school is in session. Please enter in Door #11 at the high school for walking.

Cost: $3