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Family Night Out

Family Night Out! Designed for the whole family Children ages birth-3rd grade Come for an hour of family fun. Let us do the planning and you do the playing. Whether you play, paint, read, or create; the investment of time is immeasurable! Register for one, two, three or all sessions! When you register, please let us know how many children you plan on bringing and their ages.

Mon, May 6 - May 20

Warrior Early Learning Center

8 yr. ^{11 m}

Football - Camps Gr 4-8

Gr 6-8 Big Man Football Camp: This camp is for players aspiring to be offensive and defensive linemen. Players will be instructed by grade level on the skills and techniques that go with becoming a successful football player in the Warrior football program. This camp is meant to be instructional, fun and competitive. Players will play 7 on 7 each night, as well as other lineman competitions. Participants will get a special t-shirt just for this camp. Gr 6-8 Football Positional Skills Camp: This camp is for players aspiring to play quarterback, wide receiver, running back or a skilled position on the defensive side of football. Players will be instructed by grade level on the skills and techniques that go with becoming a successful football player in the Warrior football program. This camp is meant to be instructional, fun and competitive. Players will play 7 on 7 each night, as well as other competitions. Participants will get a special t-shirt for this camp. Gr 6-8 Team Football Camp: This is a non-contact camp and does not require any equipment except cleats, t-shirt and shorts. The focus of the camp is to give middle school football players a jump start on their middle school season. Participants will be broken up by grade level to begin learning the basic offensive and defensive schemes for their upcoming school season, as well as have opportunities to compete and use what they learned at the Big Man and positional Skills Camps. The remainder of the camp will be dedicated toward fun competitive drills centered around football and learning the game. T-shirt given out at this camp for those who didn't get one at the Skills/Big Man Camps. Gr 4-5 Football Camp: Have fun learning the basics of Warrior football through fundamentals, drills and other football related activities. The camp will be led by varsity players and coaches from the middle and high school level. All campers will receive a Warrior football t-shirt. This is also an opportunity to get registered for the BYAA football program. For any questions regarding ALL camps contact Coach Freed at 218-454-5385 or jason.freed@isd181.org.

Mon/Thu, Aug 12 - Aug 15

Mon/Thu, Aug 12 - Aug 15

Mon, Tue, Aug 19 - Aug 20

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Football - Warrior Camps Grades 9-12

9th Grade Football Camp: Focus for this camp will be on individual techniques, skills, and implementing the varsity schemes for offense, defense, and special teams. Led by the varsity football staff and 9th-grade football staff, this is a non-contact camp and no equipment will be needed except cleats, t-shirt, and shorts. This camp is separate from the varsity camp. All camp participants will receive a camp t-shirt and a pair of Warrior football shorts. 10-12th Grade Football Camps: All camp participants will receive two camp shirts and two pairs of Warrior football shorts. Registration includes ALL of the dates listed. All equipment pre-issued. The focus will be on individual techniques and skills centered around Warrior football. A large emphasis of camp will be working on the Warrior football passing game and pass defense, along with drill work for the offensive and defensive linemen. This camp will also be used to prepare for our Team Camp in July at Bemidji State University (July 29-31). The remainder of the camp will be dedicated to fun competitive drills centered around football and learning the game. For questions regarding ALL camps contact Coach Freed at 218-454-5385 or jason.freed@isd181.org

Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Jul 25

Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Jul 25

10th - 12th

Future Problem Solvers - Immersion Camp Gr 4-8

See if FPS is right for you! Future Problem Solver students have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to real world challenges. Students will research real world challenges, and use their creative thinking skills to formulate solutions to solve problems related to the future scene in the framework of a 6-step process. Students will then take their best solution and develop it into an action plan and present it as a team skit. The topics for this year are Tourism and Urbanization for the practice problems, Antarctica for the regional competition and Autonomous Transportation for the state competition. This is a great opportunity to work on a team, learning about new challenges and using creativity and problem solving skills to address the future challenges we all face. To learn more about Future Problem Solvers, go to: https://www.fpspi.org/

Mon, Tue, Jun 3 - Jun 11

Forestview Middle School

Google Sheets for Awesome Beginners - ZOOM!

Expand your skills with Google Sheets and use this training for a lifetime! Whether it's for work or for play, this class will teach you comprehensive skills which will turn you from a Sheets novice into a Sheets expert. You will learn to enter, organize, refine, analyze and visualize your data using Google Sheets!

12:00 - 1:00 PM

ONLINE CLASS/ACTIVITY

Grow Your Business with Instagram - ZOOM!

What can you do on Instagram that can result in huge growth for your customer base and sales? We've got the answers you need in this fun beginner level class to grow your business with Instagram. You'll learn the key steps needed in order to improve your company bottom line and also gain more followers. Plus, you'll learn to make your content irresistible and have fun in the process!

12:00 - 1:00 PM

ONLINE CLASS/ACTIVITY

Guitar - Kids' Beginner Workshop - Gr 3-5

Strum into the world of musical magic with our "Kids' Beginner Guitar Workshop!" Designed for the mini maestros, this class turns aspiring guitarists into rock stars-in-the-making. From learning the basics of chords to crafting their own melodies, kids will embark on a musical journey that blends fun and skill-building. Our expert instructors make every chord and note an adventure, fostering a love for music that'll last a lifetime. So, let your young rock star shine and join us for a tuneful experience where every pluck brings a spark of stardust to their musical journey!

Mon, May 13 - Jun 17

Central Lakes Learning Center

Guitar Essentials for Adults!

Unlock the world of music with "Guitar Essentials," a beginner-friendly class tailored just for you. Dive into the basics of guitar playing from mastering chords to strumming with confidence. Our expert instructors make learning easy and enjoyable, providing a supportive environment where you can progress at your own pace. No musical experience required - just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll take care of the rest. Let's turn your musical dreams into reality, one chord at a time. Join us for an engaging journey into the world of guitar playing!

Mon, May 13 - Jun 17

Central Lakes Learning Center

Guitar for Middle School Maestros Gr 6-9

Unleash your musical journey in "Guitar for Middle School Maestros." Dive into the world of chords, riffs and melodies as you embark on a fun-filled adventure to master the art of playing the guitar. Our expert instructors will guide you step-by-step, ensuring that every strum brings you closer to musical excellence. No prior experience required - just bring your enthusiasm and let the chords resonate with your creativity!

Tue, May 14 - Jun 11

Central Lakes Learning Center

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Gymnastics - Tumbling Tots Birth-Age 6

**PLEASE NOTE: The dates in the SUMMER GUIDE ARE INCORRECT. THIS CLASS WILL MEET: JUNE 5 - JULY 24. **ALSO - the price in the guide is incorrect - the price is $40. Come enjoy this OPEN GYM with your littlest gymnast! This is not an instruction class. Parents are responsible for their own children during this class and MUST be with them at all times. Different stations and mats will be set up for your little one to explore and be introduced to gymnastics. Hang and swing on the low bar, jump in the foam pit, walk across the beam, tumble around on the floor and explore all that gymnastics has to offer.

Wed, Jun 5 - Jul 24

9:00 - 10:00 AM

6 yr. ^{11 m}

Wed, Jun 5 - Jul 24

10:00 - 11:00 AM

6 yr. ^{11 m}

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Gymnastics Beginners Gr 1+

**PLEASE NOTE: The dates in the SUMMER GUIDE ARE INCORRECT. THIS CLASS WILL MEET: Options #1 & 2: JUNE 4 - JULY 23 Options #3 & 4: JUNE 6 - JULY 25 This entry-level class will introduce floor skills such as: tuck, pike, straddle, hollow, madcat, lunge, finish body positions, forward and backward roll, cartwheel to lunge, tuck, split, straddle jumps, toe turns, and handstand to lunge. Vault skills such as: handstand to hollow into pit, proper run and hurdle step. Bar skills such as pull up, pike glide, tuck, pike, straddle holds, monkey tap swings and pullovers. Beam skills such as front support to straddle mount, walk, kick, straight jumps across beam, handstand on beam; cartwheel stick on low beam and round off dismount. To allow for the most people to benefit from the program, please only register for one session per level, per person. No gymnastics the week of July 4th.

Tue, Jun 4 - Jul 23

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Tue, Jun 4 - Jul 23

Thu, Jun 6 - Jul 25

12:00 - 1:00 PM

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Gymnastics Elites

Gymnasts must have mastered the Twisters level and received approval from the coaching staff, or reach out to Megan to assess if your gymnast is ready to join Elites, if they are not from Brainerd. Gymnasts will continue to improve and learn new skills from prior classes. They will begin to learn routines and what it would be like to compete. This will prepare them to join the high school team when they are asked. Current Twisters will be assessed at the end of the June session to determine if they are ready to move up. Please feel free to contact me for any questions. My email is megan.ostendorf@isd181.org.

Mon, Tue, Jun 3 - Jun 25

8:45 - 10:45 AM

Mon, Tue, Jul 8 - Jul 23

8:45 - 10:45 AM

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Gymnastics Little Rascals

**PLEASE NOTE: The dates in the SUMMER GUIDE ARE INCORRECT. THIS CLASS WILL MEET AS FOLLOWS: Session #1 JUNE 4 - JULY 23 & Session #2 JUNE 6 - JULY 25 Basic tumbling and apparatus skills will be taught in a fun environment! Parents are welcome to watch from the bleachers. When your gymnast is 6.5 years old (1st grade or older), we welcome you to register your gymnast for Beginners. To allow for the most people to benefit from the program, please only register for one session per level, per person.

Tue, Jun 4 - Jul 23

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages	4 yr. - 6 yr. ^{6 m}

Thu, Jun 6 - Jul 25

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages	4 yr. - 6 yr. ^{6 m}

Gymnastics Selects

Participants must have mastered the beginner level and received congratulations and approval slip from the coaching staff to participate. The following tumbling and apparatus skills will be mastered in this class. Floor skills: back and front walkover, handstand forward roll, backward roll to handstand, flight round off, twisting jumps of all shapes, split leaps, front handspring, and introduction to back handspring. Vault skills: handstand to hollow on raised port a pit, proper run and hurdle, handspring over vault table with spot, proper technique on side drills. Bars skills: pullover, hollow body cast, back hip circle, tap swings on low and high bar in hollow position, low bar squat, proper technique on side drills, and introduction to kips. Beam skills: connect jumps on all shapes, 1/2 toe turns, mastered beam routine with a cartwheel on high beam, and introduction to back walkovers and round offs. No gymnastics classes the week of July 4th.

Tue/Thu, Jun 4 - Jun 27

9:45 - 11:15 AM

Tue/Thu, Jul 9 - Jul 25

9:45 - 11:15 AM

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Gymnastics Twisters

Participants must have mastered the Selects level and received congratulations and approval slip from coaching staff to participate. Gymnasts will be introduced to advanced tumbling and intermediate apparatus skills. Floor skills: round off back handsprings and back tucks, front tuck, full-twisting jumps, switch leap, full handstand pirouette. Vault skills: front handspring over the vault table with very light spot and introduction to 1/2 ons. Bars skills: glide kip, back hip circle on low and high bars, big hollow-body casts, big tap swings on high bar, flyaway with spot and proper technique on side drills. Beam skills: stuck cartwheel on high beam, back walkover on high beam, split leaps, full turn, connected jumps, and introduction to round off and back handspring and back tuck dismount. These skills must be mastered before moving on to Elites.

Tue/Thu, Jun 4 - Jun 27

Tue/Thu, Jul 9 - Jul 25

Gymnastics-Warrior HS Team Summer Practice Gr 7-12

Practice for current members of the Brainerd High School Warrior Gymnastics team.

Mon-Thu, Jun 3 - Jun 27

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 25

How to Create Your Own YouTube Channel - Zoom!

In this fun beginner class, you will learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. Join the world's largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, instructions, gifts and more with the world and your audience! We'll walk you through a step-by-step process so that you can get started today!

12:00 - 1:00 PM

ONLINE CLASS/ACTIVITY

How to Pay for the Nursing Home: An Attorney's Perspective

ONLINE class using Zoom -- participants will need a computer. The biggest fear for most baby boomers is how to pay for the nursing home and still leave an inheritance for the next generation. How will I meet my nursing home goals? Is Long Term Care Insurance for me? What about home healthcare? Would I qualify for Medicaid? Does my current trust protect my assets and avoid the nursing home? What is the 60-month claw back? Get the answers to these questions and others!

Forestview Middle School

How to Present Social Media Analytics with Ease - ZOOM CLASS

Expand your skills as you learn the basics to discuss social media analytics from Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. This critical skill is a must for anyone of all ages, whether you're an employee, small business owner, volunteer, etc. You will learn a step-by-step process so that you can get started today and confidently present and discuss how a post performed on social media.

12:00 - 1:00 PM

ONLINE CLASS/ACTIVITY

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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - ONLINE

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration.

ONLINE CLASS/ACTIVITY

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People - ONLINE

ONLINE class using Zoom -- participants will need a computer. Learn to play piano the way professionals do using chords. This class is held via ZOOM, so all you need is your piano or keyboard. This course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, which will be sent to you from your instructor. This course is part lecture/demonstration and part hands on instruction!

ONLINE CLASS/ACTIVITY

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Intro to Comic Creation Gr 4-10 - NEW!!

Embark on a thrilling artistic adventure with "Intro to Comic Creation," an exciting and action-packed experience dedicated to discovering the secrets of comic creation! Designed as a crash course in the captivating world of comics, this camp is a great opportunity to unleash your inner storyteller. Delve into the essentials of comic design, where you will learn the art of paneling, character creation and storytelling. Whether you're a comic enthusiast or a newcomer, you're in for a one-of-a-kind experience as we guide you through the basics of bringing your stories to life on the page. Ignite your passion for visual storytelling at "Intro to Comic Creation." *Supervision is provided from 12-1pm for students who enroll in both Intro to Comic Creation and Battle Drones - you must provide your own cold lunch for this hour.

Mon-Wed, Jun 10 - Jun 12

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Forestview Middle School

It's Pouring! Ages 9-14

We will create abstract art pieces with the fluid acrylic pouring method. We will learn about the pour medium, as well as learn different pour techniques while making five small art pieces, and one large one. Please bring an old hairdryer if you have one. All materials included. *Supervision is provided from 12:30-1pm for students who enroll in both the Gourmet Gang and It's Pouring. If you need a lunch - please bring your own!

Forestview Middle School

Ages	9 yr. - 14 yr. ^{11 m}

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LaCrosse - Girls Summer Turf Time

Designated practice time for girls going into grades 9-12th. Come work on your skills and learn from the high school coaches.

Sun, Jun 9 - Jul 21

Brainerd High School