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Baseball Winter Workouts Gr 9-12SportsProspective baseball players will have hitting and throwing opportunities. There will be multiple batting cages and a large throwing space to prepare for the spring baseball season.Winter/Spring 2023
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PopularNguyen Hung Vu (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Chess Club Gr 5-8EnrichmentA tale of Kings, Queens and daring Knights! No, not a book, but a game! The timeless game of chess has captivated young and old since the 7th century. Whether you are a first time player or a borderline master, this club is a place for all who are interested in growing their skills and learning a game they can play for the rest of their lives. We look forward to having you join us! Meets on Mondays and Tuesdays after school. NO CHESS CLUB ON Feb 20, Mar 13 or 14.Winter/Spring 2023
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WaitlistDriver Education-YouthYouth AcademicOffered throughout the school year and summer by Brainerd Public Schools Community Education Taught by college-trained Department of Education certified instructors. Let our Brainerd teachers help you meet the State Driver Education requirements! To complete the classroom portion of the program DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, students will meet three times a week; Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for three hours each day. Students registered for one of our SUMMER SESSIONS will meet five times a week; Monday through Friday for three hours each day. Attendance each day is mandatory to gain the 30 hours of classroom training which is required by state law! Students must be 15 years old and provide proper identification specified in the Minnesota Driver’s Manual. The next four sessions will be on the simulator. All simulator classes are 2 hours. *Missed simulation classes result in the need for extra driving time to meet state requirements. If one class is missed, the student must pay for 1/2 hour of extra on-street driving at the cost of $30 in order to meet the requirements. Any remaining balance or additional charges incurred after the first date of the class must be paid by cash or credit card; no checks will be accepted. **Students will be allowed to register for behind the wheel dates at the end of simulation or drive at a later date. To ensure that this driver's education program is safe and appropriate, please indicate on the registration form whether the student has any special needs or requires any accommodations to be successful in this program. Class size is limited, so register early! Note Policy Change! In order to be reimbursed for canceling a class or to be moved to another section, you must notify the Community Education office at least seven business days prior to the start of class. After completing 30 hours of classroom, the student will spend eight hours in the simulator. Behind the wheel dates are made by appointment during the school year (an instructor will call). Most people will be done driving 3-6 weeks after simulation unless they choose to wait. Students will complete the entire course within one year of their first classroom session. A $60 fee will be assessed to those waiting longer than a year. Anyone waiting 18 months or longer will pay $90 and $5 per month thereafter. After eight hours of simulation, four hours of behind the wheel are required. Students who cancel or wish to move to another section with less than seven business days notice, prior to the class start date will forfeit $120 of their tuition. If a student withdraws from the program after beginning classroom they will forfeit $120 of their tuition. If a student withdraws from the program after beginning simulation, $210 will be forfeited. Students who don't show up for scheduled behind the wheel driving appointments will be charged $37. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the driving is scheduled. This agreement/contract constitutes an agreement/contract between the program and the student/parent and no verbal statements or promises will be recognized. NOTE: The 90-minute parent course we offer for the primary driving supervisor will be free of charge to parents whose students are registered through Brainerd Community Ed and whose tuition is paid in full. More information will be available at a later date.Fall 2022
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Gymnastics ElitesSportsGymnast must have mastered the Twisters level and receive approval from coaching staff, or reach out to Megan to assess if your gymnast is ready to join Elites. Gymnasts will continue to improve and learn new skills from prior classes. They will begin to learn routines and get an idea to what it would be like to compete. This will prepare them to join the high school team when they are of age. For questions, please email megan.ostendorf@isd181.orgWinter/Spring 2023
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Hacking Java Games Gr 4-8EnrichmentHack 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. This fun class is our staff and students' favorite coding class. We will be editing text files. No experience is necessary, but familiarity with common tasks using a computer operating system (text-editing and understanding directory structures) and good keyboarding skills are required. Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Google Meet Additional Technical Requirement: PC will not work on Chromebook, tablets or phones BlueJay - free download, Java Development Environment, will provide download instructions before classWinter/Spring 2023
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Starting SoonLearn to Bowl Ages 5+EnrichmentParticipate in this four-week class, taught by an accomplished bowling coach, and very soon you will be throwing a lot more strikes and spares than you may have ever thought was possible. Coaching and equipment provided.Winter/Spring 2023
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Starting SoonMinecraft Coding: Automations Gr 2-6EnrichmentLearn to use Redstone and command blocks to make automated machines in Minecraft Java Edition. Basic computer skills needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse). Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows XP or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Google Meet Additional Technical Requirement: PC will not work on Chromebook, tablets or phones Minecraft Java EditionWinter/Spring 2023
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Todd Blosser (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Parks and Rec 10U Softball - Grades 3 & 4SportsPlayers must be age 8-10 as of 5/1/23 (current 3rd and 4th grade). This league will build on improving the skills needed in the game of softball. This level of play will use player and coach pitch. The 10U players will play on Monday and Wednesday nights. We rely on parent coaches, to ensure a successful season for our players, please consider coaching. Register by May 1st to save $10 (discount will show upon checkout). Late registrants will be accepted on a space available basis only. Times listed in this description are general, a more exact schedule will be published once teams are formed. Watch your email regarding skills night dates - TBD.Winter/Spring 2023
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K.M. Klemencic (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Parks and Rec 12U Fastpitch Softball - Grades 5 & 6SportsPlayers must be age 11-12 as of 5/1/23 (current 5th and 6th grade). This league will focus on building the skills needed to play fastpitch softball. Players will pitch to batters in this league. Practices are scheduled at the discretion of the coaching staff. The 12U players will play on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Schedule is produced by Pequot Lakes Parks and Rec and will involve travel to nearby towns for games. We rely on parent coaches, to ensure a successful season for our players, please consider coaching. Register by May 1st to save $10 (discount will show upon checkout). Late registrants will be accepted on a space available basis only. Times listed in this description are general, a more exact schedule will be published once teams are formed. Watch your email regarding skills night dates - TBD.Winter/Spring 2023
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Larry Lamsa (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Parks and Rec 8U Softball - Grades 1 & 2SportsPlayers must be age 6-8 as of 5/1/23 (current 1st and 2nd grade). This league will be an introduction to the wonderful game of softball at our youngest level. Focus will be on the skill building basics of softball, along with playing in house games. This level of play will use coach pitch. The 8U players will play on Tuesday and Thursday nights. We rely on parent coaches, to ensure a successful season for our players, please consider coaching. Register by May 1st to save $10 (discount will show upon checkout). Late registrants will be accepted on a space available basis only. Times listed in this description are general, a more exact schedule will be published once teams are formed. Watch your email regarding skills night dates - TBD.Winter/Spring 2023
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Paul L Dineen (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Parks and Rec Bronco Baseball Ages 11-12SportsPlayers must be born on or after 5/1/10 and before 5/1/12. Bronco games & practices are played M & W evenings and will be split between fields in Brainerd and Baxter. First skills practice is 6pm on Monday, April 24th at Oscar Kristofferson Park. We will meet on April 26th in case of inclement weather on the 24th. Practice will start the first week of May (weather permitting). Space is limited on teams. Take advantage of our early bird rate and register your child BY April 10 to save $10 (discount will show upon checkout). Late registrants will be accepted on a space-available basis only. No baseball on Monday, May 29th (Memorial Day). Our goal is to establish fair teams, equal in ability and number of players. A coach will contact players once they are placed on a team. We rely on parent coaches. To ensure a successful season for our players, please consider coaching.Winter/Spring 2023
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Paul L Dineen (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Parks and Rec Mustang Baseball Ages 9-10SportsPlayers must be born on or after 5/1/12 and before 5/1/14. Mustang games & practices are played T & Th evenings and will be split between fields in Brainerd and Baxter. Skills nights will be Tuesday, April 25 & Thursday April 27 at 6:00pm at Oscar Kristofferson Park in Baxter. In case of inclement weather, we will meet at Forestview gymnasium at 7:15pm. Practice will start the first week in May (weather permitting). Space is limited on teams. Take advantage of our early bird rate and register your child BY April 10 to save $10 (discount will show upon checkout.) Late registrants will be accepted on a space-available basis only. Meeting times listed are simply guidelines and are subject to change. Our goal is to establish fair teams, equal in ability and number of players. A coach will contact players once they are placed on a team. We rely on parent coaches. To ensure a successful season for our players, please consider coaching.Winter/Spring 2023
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Baker County Tourism Travel Baker County (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Parks and Rec Slowpitch Junior Softball - Grades 5-7SportsOpen to youth ages 11-13 as of 5/1/23 (current 5th-7th grades). Players will learn the fundamentals of competitive softball taught by volunteer coaches. Players pitch to batters in this league. Games and practices will be played Monday and Wednesday evenings. We rely on parent coaches, to ensure a successful season for our players, please consider coaching. Register by May 1st to save $10 (discount will show upon checkout.) Late registrants will be accepted on a space available basis only. Times listed in this description are general, a more exact schedule will be published once teams are formed. Watch your email regarding skills night dates - TBD.Winter/Spring 2023
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PopularJamie Smed (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Parks and Rec Spring Soccer Ages 4-10SportsSpring Soccer is designed for boys and girls to learn fundamentals, sportsmanship and have fun playing the team sport of soccer. Players meet one weeknight and Saturday mornings for games and practices on the Baxter Southdale soccer fields. A parent meeting will be held in the Forestview Cafetorium on Monday, March 27. Parents of new players meet at 5:15pm, parents of returning players will meet from 6-7pm. It is very important to attend as you will receive team assignments, shirts and schedules at this meeting. Take advantage of our early bird rate, and register your child BEFORE March 20 to save $10 (discount will appear upon checkout). Ages 4-5 and 6-7 parents can select Monday or Thursday practice nights. Ages 8-10 meet on Thursday nights. *Start date and end date dependent on field conditions. We rely on parent coaches. To ensure a successful season for our players, please consider coaching. Practice times listed are simply estimates and will be fine tuned once we know how many teams we have at each level.Winter/Spring 2023
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PopularRyan Hyde (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Parks and Rec Spring Tennis Gr 3-4SportsPlayers will learn all of the tennis strokes and have an opportunity to learn singles and doubles during the program. Appropriately sized tennis rackets and red and orange ability level tennis balls are provided to maximize success.Participants will be given a schedule on the first day of class. Class size is limited. Register before April 27. Classes will be held at the Gregory Park tennis courts in Brainerd from 3:30-4:45pm on Wednesdays and 10:15-11:30am on Saturdays. Parents must provide transportation.Winter/Spring 2023
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K.M. Klemencic (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Parks and Rec Youth Slowpitch Senior Softball - Grades 8-12SportsOpen to youth ages 14-18 as of 5/1/23 (current 8-12th grades). This is a competitive slow pitch league. Advanced skills in offense and defense are taught by volunteer coaches. Games and practices will be played Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Buffalo Hills Park. We rely on parent coaches, to ensure a successful season for our players, please consider coaching. Register by May 1st to save $10 (discount will show upon checkout). Late registrants will be accepted on a space available basis only. Times listed in this description are general, a more exact schedule will be published once teams are formed. Watch your email regarding skills night dates - TBD.Winter/Spring 2023
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PopularSoccer Morning Adult & YouthSportsJoin us for morning indoor pickup soccer! We provide equipment, just bring suitable indoor shoes. We play from 6-7am. We will make teams from those that show up each morning. Open to ages 14 and up. If school is closed due to weather, we will not meet.Winter/Spring 2023
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sagesolar (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Theatrical Technician Training Program 3TPEnrichmentThis course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills of high school students, college students, and adult community members to help prepare them to pass the USITT’s (United States Institute of Theatre Technology) BACKstage exams under the eSET program (Essential Skills for Entertainment Technicians). Passing these exams would give students a CTE certification. Additionally, students who complete this course will have the knowledge to apply for the “over hire list” of qualified technicians who could be hired to staff events for the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts. Classes will include intensive study of stage rigging, lighting, sound, video, and other operational systems in the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts.Winter/Spring 2023
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PopularUltimate Frisbee Gr 5-12EnrichmentLooking for a new sport to try? Come try Ultimate Frisbee! This easy to pick-up game is one of the top 3 fastest growing sports in the world, and popular among multiple age groups. Come join your peers over a great game and some fun competition in the process. We look forward to seeing you there! **The first few weeks will be held in the gym at Lowell Elementary School. Once the weather gets nicer, students will play on the 5th and 6th grade soccer field at Forestview Middle School. Students can be dropped off in the north parking lot at Forestview once we start practicing there.Winter/Spring 2023
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Warrior Softball Open GymSportsAll softball players can register for this class! You will have the opportunity to hit balls in the batting cages, play catch with friends, and increase your skills with drills from guest instructors. Parents of younger children are encouraged to come with their child to pitch to them, play catch, or hit balls to them. Will not meet 11/27, 12/25, 28, 1/1, 2/5, 12 & 19th.Fall 2022
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Wrestling Grades K-4SportsPlease have your wrestler(s) dressed in shorts or sweatpants and a t-shirt. No jewelry should be worn during practice. There is no equipment necessary for practice. Wrestling singlets will be available for checkout for use in tournament competition. Parents are encouraged to participate with coaching. Registration fee includes t-shirt and free wrestler entry for the Brainerd Youth Wrestling Tournament on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Forestview Middle School.. Grade KG (aged 5-6); Meets Mondays & Tuesdays, Jan 9-Feb 7, 6-7:30pm, at BHS Wrestling Room - $30 Grades 1-4 Beginners Meets Mondays & Tuesdays, Dec 5-Feb 7, 6-7:30pm, at BHS Wrestling Room - $50 Grades 1-4 Advanced Meets Mondays & Tuesdays, Dec 5-March 28, 6-7:30pm, at BHS Wrestling Room - $65 Kindergarten (Ages 5 & 6): Basic wrestling skills and moves will be taught in a fun environment! Wrestlers will do a variety of tumbling and games to help master basic body control needed for wrestling. Wrestlers will be separated into age/ability groups. There will be a parent meeting on January 9, 2023. Class will not meet 1/16. Grades 1-4 Beginners: Entry level wrestling will introduce basic skills, stance motion, and positioning. Techniques such as penetration step, single leg and double leg takedown, snap-spin, front-head position, sprawl defense, half-nelson, sit-out, and standup will be taught. Entry level tumbling skills for basic body control will be taught along with games and drills to prepare for advanced wrestling. There will be a parent meeting on December 5, 2022. Class will not meet 12/26, 27 & 1/16. Grades 1-4 Advanced: Participants must have mastered the beginner level and receive a congratulations and approval slip from coaching staff to participate. Wrestlers will be introduced to advanced stance and motion drills, and advanced control ties and setups. They will work on single leg, double leg, hi c, low single, front headlock takedown, advanced defensive techniques from sprawl position, Granby roll, switch, stand-up (from bottom position), half nelson, arm bar, cross face cradle, and inside cradle (from the top position). Intermediate tumbling for body control will be taught along with games and drills. This group will have the opportunity to participate on the Brainerd Youth Traveling Team. There will be a parent meeting on December 5, 2022. Class will not meet 12/26, 27, 1/16, 2/20, 3/13 & 14.Fall 2022