Lakeville Area Community Education

Advantage Educational Programs gives students the option of preparing for the ACT exam in three different ways: the In-School ACT Preparatory Course, the Virtual ACT Preparatory Course, or the Online ACT Preparatory Course. All three courses are designed for students who want to maximize their ACT exam score, as well as those who feel uneasy about their test-taking skills or who have take the exam and aren't satisfied with their results. In-School ACT Preparatory Course This course consists of four, three-hour classes that meet one day each week. The course includes diagnostic testing, instruction in time management, overcoming test anxiety, science reasoning, English strategies and review, essay writing, reading comprehension, and math strategies and review. Students enrolled in these classes not only benefit from personal instruction taught by our experienced instructors, but also have free access to our online course. Fee: $180, includes all course materials Repeat this course online at no extra charge! Virtual ACT Preparatory Course This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend an in-school class, but still prefers the interaction with one of our Advantage instructors. The Virtual ACT Prep Course is the same as the In-School ACT Prep Course, but from the comfort of your own home. Our instructors teach live via our virtual classroom and are available to answer questions if needed. Fee: $180, must have internet connection and a computer/tablet/smartphone Repeat this course online at no extra charge! Online ACT Preparatory Course This course is designed for any student preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own schedule and at their own pace. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email and can access the course at any time. Fee: $80 Repeat this course online at no extra charge! For further information, please call Advantage Educational Programs at 612-222-5108, or visit their website at www.AdvantagePrep.net ACT exam dates for 2024/2025 school year:9/14, 10/28, 12/14, 2/08, 4/05, 6/14, 7/12. Register for exam at: ACTstudent.org

Join Community Education for specially designed classes for adaptive students and adults.

This class is for students age 18 months through adult with mild special needs, including neurological, developmental, and cognitive, who will benefit from one on one instruction. Instructor will work with the parent/guardian to determine student goals that will meet a variety of sensory challenges including visual, auditory, physical and movement, all while learning swimming skills. Ratio = 1:1.

Adaptive Lessons This class is for children with mild disabilities who may need one to one instruction. Students will follow the curriculum from one of our swim lessons levels with modifications to strokes and skills as necessary, in a safe environment. Additional times beyond those listed in our catalog or online will be determined by pool and instructor availability. Ratio = 1:1 *We also offer 4 day sessions of private, semi-private or adapted lessons only during the summer sessions.

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Advanced (Ages 5 and up) Participants learn advanced skills used in competitive swimming and lifeguarding, improve competency for strokes learned in Intermediate 2 and learn butterfly and sidestroke to basic standards of competency. Safety topics include 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. Skills: Shallow dive Head-first surface dive to 7 ft. and retrieve object Flip turn: Front crawl Flip turn: Back crawl Tread water, 2 min. using different kicks Front crawl, 50 yd. Back crawl, 50 yd. Breaststroke, 50 yd. Butterfly, 25 yd. Sidestroke, 25 yd. Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate 2 or have equivalent skills.

*All Summer Swim Lessons will take place at Kenwood Trail Middle School, located at 19455 Kenwood Trail Advanced (ages 5 and up) Participants learn advanced skills used in competitive swimming and lifeguarding, improve competency for strokes learned in Intermediate 2 and learn butterfly and sidestroke to basic standards of competency. Safety topics include 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. Skills: Shallow dive Head-first surface dive to 7 ft. and retrieve object Flip turn: Front crawl Flip turn: Back crawl Tread water, 2 min. using different kicks Front crawl, 50 yd. (2 lengths of the pool) Back crawl, 50 yd. (2 lengths of the pool) Breaststroke, 50 yd. (2 lengths of the pool) Butterfly, 25 yd. (1 length of the pool) Sidestroke, 25 yd. (1 length of the pool) Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate 2 or have equivalent skills. Unsure which level to register for? Took a class with another swim lesson program? CLICK HERE to see a comparison chart to find the best transition to Lakeville Area Community Ed Swim Lessons

Alphabet Adventures for students enrolled in Summer Wonder Zone Summer is a time to be creative, explore new worlds, develop new skills and have FUN! Students registered for Wonder Zone summer child care will attend Alphabet Adventures with Small Wonders on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Class sizes are limited to encourage a focused and dynamic learning environment. Children will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Children enrolled in Wonder Zone Child Care must be enrolled in Small Wonders Alphabet adventures. Small Wonders Summer fee is $755. For your convenience, the summer fee can be split into 3 separate payments. $251.67 is due at time of registration, with $251.67 on 7/1/24 and $251.67 on 8/1/24. Small Wonders Summer class is an am or a pm only. The only full day option is to also sign up for the Wonder Zone Child Care component. Please remember that Small Wonders and Wonder Zone are two separate programs. If you need child care you must sign up for both Small Wonders and Wonder Zone. This registration if for the Small Wonders Preschool portion only. Class Options for 3 year olds, 2 years before kindergarten Room B-26 254-04 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday June 10-August 14 $755 Class Options for 4 year olds, 1 year before KG and going into Kindergarten Children will be evenly divided into either an am (9:00 to 11:30) class or a pm (12:30-3:00) class in order to staff appropriately at both Small Wonders and Wonder Zone. Please indicate on your registration if your child will be attending afternoon swimming lessons. 254-05 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday June 10-August 14 $755

No age requirement, however, student must be able to perform successful compressions (2 inches in depth) on an adult manikin. Come learn from some of the best instructors in Minnesota! CPR Professionals has just celebrated its 19th year training and we are excited to move into the Lakeville area to offer classes. We customize these courses specifically to the group and have fun realistic scenarios to practice real life emergencies. First Aid classes start at 1:30 pm and take approximately 1.5 hours CPR classes start at 3 pm and take approximately 2 hours Choose from the following classes: BLS Provider: Medical level CPR class for medical professionals. 2 year AHA certificate included. All ages are covered including AED, ambu (artificial manual breathing unit) bag, oxygen, choking and changes for professional rescues. $98 Heartsaver CPR: Non medical CPR class for daycare providers or anyone needing a 2 year AHA certificate. All ages are covered including AED and choking. $86 Same class with no AHA certification (great for parents just wanting CPR knowledge): $63 Heartsaver First Aid: Non medical first aid. You can choose an adult certification or pediatric if you are a daycare provider or just want more information specific to children. We cover numerous scenarios from head injuries to heart attack to seizures to dehydration to so much more. $86 Same class with no AHA certification: $63 Heartsaver CPR/First Aid: Combination class of both gets you a discount price. $150 Same class with no AHA certification: $127

Aqua Kids 1 Without parent, ages 3 to 5 Participants become comfortable in the water learning basic swimming skills without a parent or guardian in the water with them. Safety topics include 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. Skills (may be performed with flotation or assistance): Enter the water independently Submerge head Bob underwater and blow bubbles, 3 times Front float, face in or out of water Front glide, face in or out of water Back float, ears in or out of water Back glide, ears in or out of water Roll over: front to back/back to front Paddle stroke on front, face in or out of water, 5 yd. Monkey, Tree, Soldier arms on back, ears in or out of water, 5 yd.

Aqua Kids 2 Ages 3 to 5 Participants continue to develop swimming skills and endurance to swim longer distances with floatation. Safety topics include 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. Skills (may be performed with flotation): Jump into chest-deep water and return to the edge of pool Bob underwater, blowing bubbles, 5 times Front float, face in water, 10 sec. Front glide, turn and swim back to the wall, face in water Back float, ears in water, 10 sec. Back glide, roll over, turn and swim back to the wall, ears in water Paddle stroke on front, face in/out of water, 5 yd. Monkey, Tree, Soldier arms, on back, ears in water, 5 yd. Prerequisite: Completion of Aqua Kids 1 or have equivalent skills.

Aqua Tots (Ages 6 months to 5 years with parent or guardian) Enjoy swimming with your child while building swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water for children ages 6 to 36 months old accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents learn to help their child adjust to the water and develop safety awareness. Participants become comfortable in the water learning basic swimming skills with assistance from a parent or guardian. Safety topics include 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. *Each child must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in the water during class. Skills (may be performed with flotation or assistance): Enter the water Submerge head Bob underwater and blow bubbles, 3 times Front float, face in or out of water, 3 sec. Front glide, face in or out of water Back float, ears in or out of water, 3 sec. Back glide, ears in or out of water Roll over: front to back/back to front Paddle stroke on front, face in or out of water, 5 yd. Finning stroke on back (back crawl arms or Monkey, Tree, Soldier arms), ears in water, 5 yd.

*All Summer Swim Lessons will take place at Kenwood Trail Middle School, located at 19455 Kenwood Trail Ages 9 months - 5 years (with parent or guardian) Enjoy swimming with your child while building swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents learn to help their child adjust to the water and develop safety awareness. Participants will become comfortable in the water learning basic swimming skills with assistance from a parent or guardian. *Each child must attend with a parent/guardian. Skills introduced include (may be performed with flotation or assistance): Enter the water Submerge head Front float, face in or out of water Back float, ears in water Paddle stroke on front, face in or out of water Unsure which level to register for? Took a class with another swim lesson program? CLICK HERE to see a comparison chart to find the best transition to Lakeville Area Community Ed Swim Lesson

Welcome to Community Education Aquatics The Community Education Aquatics and Safety program provides a wide range of swimming opportunities in the areas of instruction, recreation, fitness and safety certifications for infant through adult students in the Lakeville area and beyond. Our program offers year-round instruction to give you or your child a great experience in the water. Our American Red Cross (ARC) trained instructors typically teach throughout the year, so you can count on seeing the same high-quality instructor at each lesson and session. Click on the classes below to learn more and register! Spring-Summer 2025 Aquatics and Safety Classes Upcoming Session Registration Dates: Spring Registration Opens Wed, Mar 26 @ 8 am Summer Registration Opens Wed, May 28 @ 8 am

Combo Camp - Community Learning Center Grades 1-5 In this camp we will have fun using art materials and science to create some cool special effects. We’ll investigate the world of art and science. We’ll experiment with tinfoil, shaving cream, glow in the dark paint, chalk, glue, salt and watercolor to make interesting and colorful creations. We’ll make cupcakes on canvas with puffy shaving cream frosting, make art that glows, try our hand at foil embossing and more in this in this camp of art experiments. This is a “Pay Later” course! That means, you can register for this class and reserve your spot without paying today. Approximately one week before class (as indicated upon registration) the class will automatically be charged to your saved payment method, unless the class cancels. You can also choose to fully pay ahead of time. Please reach out with any questions you have, 952-232-2150.

Grades 1-8 Learn about a new medium and explore art history by studying different artists and their work. Create wonderful artwork while being inspired by Edvard Munch's The Scream, Pablo Picasso's Woman in Hat, Vincent Van Gogh's Chair, Wassily Kandinsky's Bavarian Market Square and Claude Monet's Regatta at Argenteuil. The daily results will be truly frame-able! This is a “Pay Later” course! That means, you can register for this class and reserve your spot without paying today. Approximately one week before class (as indicated upon registration) the class will automatically be charged to your saved payment method. You can also choose to fully pay ahead of time. Please reach out with any questions you have, 952-232-2150.