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  • Baby Animal Art Camp

    K-5 Embark on an enchanting journey through the diverse world of baby animals. Perfect for young artists eager to explore varied artistic styles while celebrating the charm of baby animals. Enroll today for a blend of creativity and cuteness! *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.
  • Babysitting 101

    Age 10 1/2-15 Gain the skills and confidence to be a great babysitter. This course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role plays and lively discussions. It teaches young people how to: Care for children and infants Handle emergencies Communicate effectively with parents Make good decisions, solve problems and stay safe Bring a peanut free snack and water to class.
  • Be a Better Writer 10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Writing Now - Online Course

    This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects, and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest.
  • Beginner 1

    Beginner 1 (Ages 5 and up) Participants become comfortable in the water learning basic swimming skills and building endurance to swim longer distances more independently. 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: Jump into chest-deep water Bob underwater, blowing bubbles, 3 times Front float, face in water, 3 sec. Front glide, face in water Back float, ears in water, 3 sec. Back glide, ears in water Roll over: Front to back/Back to front Paddle stroke on front, face in water, 5 yd. Monkey, Tree, Soldier arms, ears in water, 5 yd. Back crawl arms, ears in water, 5 yd. (with assistance) Prerequisite: Completion of Aqua Kids 2 or have equivalent skills.
  • Beginner 2

    Beginner 2 (Ages 5 and up) Participants learn to swim without flotation or assistance for longer distances. 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: Jump into chest-deep water and return to the edge of pool Bob underwater, blowing bubbles, 5 times Front float, 10 sec. Front glide, turn and swim back to the wall Back float, 10 sec. Back glide, roll over, turn and swim back to the wall Tread water, 10 sec. Paddle stroke on front, 15 yd. Elementary backstroke arms, 10 yd Back crawl, 5 yd. Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner 1 or have equivalent skills.
  • Beginner's Guide to Getting Published - Online Course

    This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop is for you. Learn to become a published writer overnight, submit manuscripts the correct way, find the right publisher for your work, write irresistible query letters, determine when and how to get an agent and 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer.
  • Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Free Blog - Online Course

    This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Online blogging is a great way to get the word out about you, your service, your product, or information you want to share! You will learn step-by-step how to: * start a FREE blog with WordPress * choose a blog template * emphasize your blog content with a creative name * use your unique voice to share your expertise * connect your domain/website You will also learn how to earn an income with your blog, including links to other websites and advertising on your blog, as well as increase your internet ranking. A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class.
  • Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers - Online Course

    This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Broadway Bound! Musical Theatre Camp

    Ages 11-16 Looking for a musical theatre activity for your child? Join the cast of the Broadway Bound summer camp! Students will work on musical theatre scenes and put on a free performance at the end of the week. Camp activities include scenework, developing acting skills, learning basic musical choreography, increasing singing confidence, and collaborating with other performers of the same age. No experience necessary. Location: Eastview High School (6200 140th St. W, Apple Valley, MN 55124)
  • Bubbles and Rainbows

    Camp Small Wonders is a summer school program filled with a variety of themes and adventures that will fill your summer full of memories. Come discover the “fun” in learning. Summer classes are held at the Crystal Lake Education Center, 16250 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville and are for preschool children ages 3-6 who can toilet independently. Bubbles and Rainbows Bubbles and a rainbow of colorful centers will make this a favorite summer camp! You might get a little messy as we experiment with bubbles and create rainbow sun catchers. The science is simple, the colors are vivid and the singing will be music to our ears! There will also be a colorful and bubbly collection of literature that will have you floating on air with excitement! 244-15 Wednesday July 10 9:00-11:30 B24 $31 For more program information call 952-232-3001.
  • Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

    Camp Small Wonders is a summer school program filled with a variety of themes and adventures that will fill your summer full of memories. Come discover the “fun” in learning. Summer classes are held at the Crystal Lake Education Center, 16250 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville and are for preschool children ages 3-6 who can toilet independently. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Buzz! Whirl! Zap! It sounds like summer has gone buggy! Be ready for some buggy activities as we are going to be busy as bees learning about big bugs, small bugs, green bugs, and ladybugs! Bring your imagination to create your own make-believe bugs! 244-28 Wednesday August 7 9-11:30 B24 $31 For more program information call 952-232-3001.
  • Busy Bodies

    15-30 mos. Join us as you and your toddler discover safe and age appropriate activities; including art, music and sensory play. This class provides opportunities for social-emotional connections and an environment to learn together. Parents will gain knowledge and support from a licensed parent educator and other parents during discussion time.
  • Busy Bodies

    15-30 mos. Join us as you and your toddler discover safe and age appropriate activities; including art, music and sensory play. Parents will gain knowledge and support from a licensed parent educator and other parents during discussion time.
  • Cartoons, Clay & Craft

    Ages 5-11 Do you like to make cool crafts? Sculpt with clay? Draw cartoons? Then you should join us for this creative camp. We’ll sculpt a pink piggie and a tiny turtle, learn to draw cartoons, create a comic strip, make cute cactus in painted clay pots, a paper mâché bowl, and have tons of fun. 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.
  • Castle Co Theater

    Community Education Children's Theater Partner
  • CastleCo Theatre - Frozen Jr Auditions

    CastleCo Theatre in partnership with Lakeville Area Community Education presents... This summer, CastleCo Theatre brings the magic of Disney's Frozen JR to the stage, with music, dance, puppets and special effects! Journey along with sisters Anna and Elsa as they navigate themes of friendship, leadership, control, and power. With new and familiar upbeat songs including; Love is an Open Door, In Summer, Hygge and Let it Go - this show is certain to bring a smile and sense of magic to audience members of every age! Disney's Frozen JR runs approx. 90 minutes in length, with a 15 minute intermission, making it a perfect show to introduce young children to live theatre! Tickets will be available online by late May at castleco.org/shows Auditions Actors Age 5 - 18 are required to audition on either May 6, 7 or 8 and are NOT guaranteed a role. Actors MUST register in order to audition. There are a limited number of audition spots available for each night, so early registration is recommended. Once all audition spots are filled, a waitlist will be formed. No prior stage experience is required but actors MUST be 5 by their audition date. (CCT occasionally allows actors age 4 to audition. If your actor will only be 4 years of age by the audition date, please email info@castleco.org for information. Auditions for actors under age 5 are not guaranteed.) This is a large-scale musical production with roles for approx. 150-200 participants. While many roles are available, most actors cast in the production will appear in ensemble roles. Additional audition information including role breakdowns can be found at castleco.org/auditions *Due to licensing restrictions from Music Theatre International, actors age 19+ cannot audition for this production. Auditions will be held May 6, 7 and 8 at the Lakeville North High School Auditorium. All actors must attend ONE audition night. Registration is required! Rehearsals Rehearsals will be held weeknight evenings and occasional Saturdays starting May 27 through July 21 at Lakeville South High School Auditorium as well as at CastleCo Theatre's rehearsal location in downtown Farmington. Most actors will rehearse 2-5 hours per week. Rehearsal schedules will be set after auditions. CCT will ask actors to fill out their availability on a calendar at, or prior to, their audition. Casting priority will be given to actors who have the most availability to rehearse. Actors who will be out of town and/or unable to rehearse between July 22 - August 4 should NOT audition without emailing info@castleco.orgahead of time. Performances Performances will be held July 26 - August 4. Actors will have the option to be considered for full-time or part-time roles. Part-time roles will only rehearse 1-2 days per week and will perform in half the show times listed below. (Performances for part-time roles follow an every-other schedule. Actors do NOT get to select which shows they will perform in.) Full-time actors will rehearse 1-6 days per week and will perform in all of the show times listed below. In order to allow as many actors a chance to participate as possible, at least half of those who are cast will be cast in part-time roles. Friday, July 26 at 7pm Saturday, July 27 at 2pm and 7pm Sunday, July 28 at 4pm Wednesday, July 31 at 7pm Thursday, August 1 at 7pm Friday, August 2 at 7pm Saturday, August 3 at 2pm and 7pm Sunday, August 4 at 4pm Participation Fees Registration fee (paid after casting): Ages 5-17 = $175 per actor (for the first two actors per family), $75 per each additional actor (actors who are age 4 will also pay a $175 fee if cast) Ages 18 = $0 *CCT wishes to make theatre accessible to everyone, including those with limited mobility, learning needs and those unable to pay the participation fee due to financial need. If you need accomodations in order to audition, please email info@castleco.org. Fee assistance will be available for those cast who are in need of financial assistance and can be applied for after production information is given out.
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  • Address:
    18610 Ipava Ave
    Lakeville, MN 55044
  • Century Middle School

    • The DEN
    • 2024 Summer
    The DEN is a summer middle school program for grades 6-8 that will offer your child the chance to build socialization skills, experience their local community, use their creative and academic brain throughout the summer and have fun in a safe welcoming environment. The DEN is open Mon. - Thurs. from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm beginning June 17 through August 8 (closed June 19 and the week of July 4) Don't Miss Out On: Open Swim at Blanchard Aquatic Center, every week! Field Trips Every Thursday!
  • Certification Classes

    For students who love water, children and are seeking employment as an assistant swim instructor or Lifeguard. These courses are designed to teach the necessary skills to become a Water Safety Assistant or Certified Lifeguard.
  • Cheer Open Gyms

    Open gyms are intended for both new and returning members interested in cheering during the 2024-2025 Season. This includes squads such as JV Comp, Varsity Comp, Varsity North Sideline, and Varsity South Sideline.
  • Cherry View

    • Kid Zone
    • 2023-24 School Year
    Kid Zone is a before and after school program offered at each elementary school, which provides care and enrichment opportunities to children in kindergarten through 5th grade.
  • Cherry View

    • Kid Zone
    • 2024-25 School Year
    Kid Zone is a before and after school program offered at each elementary school, which provides care and enrichment opportunities to children in kindergarten through 5th grade.