TriDistrict Community Education

Invite your friends and come play some floor hockey on Tuesday evenings with former Somerset Physical Education Teacher Mr. Nilsen. Class is capped at 14 kids, 7 kids on each team. Register soon! **The last night is parents vs kids! Hockey sobre piso Invite a sus amigos y venga a jugar hockey sobre piso los miércoles por la noche con el ex maestro de educación física de Somerset, el Sr. Nilsen. La clase tiene un límite de 14 niños, 7 niños en cada equipo. ¡Regístrese pronto! ** ¡La última noche es padres contra niños!

We will use recycled paper, cans, bottles, boxes and cardboard to create art masterpieces! Taught by: Suzanne Downs-- a retired teacher and an artist who uses many types of materials, with a love repurposing recycled materials.

Start your bonsai journey today! In the Introduction to Bonsai course, you will learn about basic bonsai techniques from how to keep your tree alive to how you'll prune and maintain the art form of your tree through the years. You will learn a little about the history of bonsai, the pots and bonsai soil used, how to water your tree and how much sun it should get. You will also learn about how to wire your tree and the various bonsai styles and resources should you want to pursue this hobby further. All supplies provided. Taught by Two Rivers High School Peer Coach & Bonsai Enthusiast, Mr. Weiss

Come and learn the basics of crocheting. We will start with learning how to make a loop, move on to a chain and from then on, we will learn how to do a single crochet. This is what we need to know in order to make a scarf, pencil pouch or a small purse. All supplies provided! Class is limited to 10 students, register soon! Taught by Moreland ESL Teacher, Ms. Maldonado Ven y aprende los conceptos básicos de ganchillo. Empezaremos aprendiendo a hacer un lazo, pasaremos a una cadeneta y de ahí en adelante aprenderemos a hacer un punto bajo. Esto es lo que necesitamos saber para hacer una bufanda, un porta lápices o un monedero pequeño. Impartido por la maestra de ESL de Moreland Sara Maldonado

Soccer: DASH Sports soccer camps provide players a well-rounded soccer experience covering a broad range of soccer skills training (dribbling, passing, shooting, & defense) and skill-based games. Players will be challenged and grouped at an appropriate level while receiving instruction in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes and shin guards are optional). Balls are provided.

Spring is the best time of year at the farm! Each day, we'll meet different animals. From sheep to chickens and pigs with lots of babies mixed in, we'll have a blast exploring the barn! Come and join the fun on the farm! Location and time: All classes will start and end at Garlough where students will be checked in and checked out of the class. The Dodge Naturalist will leave from Garlough at 2:15 p.m. to walk students to the Nature Center where classes will be held at the Farm Education Building. At 3:15 p.m. the students will walk back with the Naturalist to Garlough where parents will pick them up by 3:30 p.m. or they will join SAC if enrolled in the program. Students should come dressed for the weather, with boots, warm clothes, or raincoats as needed.

Soccer: DASH Sports soccer camps provide players a well-rounded soccer experience covering a broad range of soccer skills training (dribbling, passing, shooting, & defense) and skill-based games. Players will be challenged and grouped at an appropriate level while receiving instruction in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes and shin guards are optional). Balls are provided.

Dive into your favorite STEAM lessons that don't come around often enough! This class will develop your student's science and engineering skills along with giving a place for their creativity and imagination to shine. We will build with dominoes, explore with magnets, code robots, mix potions, and other activities pulled from the most interesting things we do in STEAM class. Taught by Ms. Beattie Moreland STEAM Teacher

Learn kicking, punching, self-defense skills and build muscle, power, flexibility and agility. Improve your awareness, self-esteem and confidence. Join a FUN, progressive, full-participation class and learn skill building exercises that will strengthen the mind and body. Questions about class contents: call 952-898-3008 Parents: Instead of waiting outside, sign up and participate with your child in class! This is a great class to do together! Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director **Please note for the fall class, Nov 7 class will be at Pilot Knob (not Somerset).** Aprenda patadas, puñetazos, habilidades de defensa personal y desarrolle músculos, potencia, flexibilidad y agilidad. Mejora tu conciencia, autoestima y confianza. Únase a una clase DIVERTIDA, progresiva y de participación completa y aprenda ejercicios de desarrollo de habilidades que fortalecerán la mente y el cuerpo. Preguntas sobre el contenido de las clases: llamar al 952-898-3008 Padres: ¡En lugar de esperar afuera, regístrese y participe con su hijo en clase! Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director

Learn kicking, punching, self-defense skills and build muscle, power, flexibility and agility. Improve your awareness, self-esteem and confidence. Join a FUN, progressive, full-participation class and learn skill building exercises that will strengthen the mind and body. Parents: Instead of waiting outside, sign up and participate with your child in class! Optional uniform and certification from White to Black Belt are available. Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director **Please note for the fall class, Nov 7 class will be at Pilot Knob (not Somerset).** Instructor Bio: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., is directed by Si-Fu Al Lam - International Master, Temple-trained in China. Si-Fu Al Lam, a Hong Kong champion, has over 35 years of teaching experience with youths & adults. He was the instructor of the University of Minnesota Chinese Kung Fu Club for 13 years and was awarded “Instructor of the Year” by the U of M Recreational Sports Department. Aprende el arte marcial de Jackie Chan, Jet Li y Kung Fu Panda con el Campeón de Hong Kong Al Lam (Maestro-Templo Internacional formado en China, Kung Fu sobrino de “Mr. Han” de la película “Enter The Dragon” de Bruce Lee). Sifu Al Lam y su familia tienen más de 40 años de experiencia docente con jóvenes y adultos. Fue instructor del Club de Kung Fu Chino de la Universidad de Minnesota durante 13 años y fue galardonado como “Instructor del año” por el Departamento de Deportes Recreativos de la U of M. El uniforme opcional y la certificación de cinturón blanco a negro están disponibles. Aprenda patadas, puñetazos, habilidades de defensa personal y desarrolle músculos, potencia, flexibilidad y agilidad. Mejora tu conciencia, autoestima y confianza. Únase a una clase DIVERTIDA, progresiva y de participación completa y aprenda ejercicios de desarrollo de habilidades que fortalecerán la mente y el cuerpo. Preguntas sobre el contenido de las clases: llamar al 952-898-3008 Padres: ¡En lugar de esperar afuera, regístrese y participe con su hijo en clase! Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director

Learn kicking, punching, self-defense skills and build muscle, power, flexibility and agility. Improve your awareness, self-esteem and confidence. Join a FUN, progressive, full-participation class and learn skill building exercises that will strengthen the mind and body. Parents: Instead of waiting outside, sign up and participate with your child in class! This is a great parent/child class! Optional uniform and certification from White to Black Belt are available. Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director **Please note for the fall class, Nov 7 class will be at Pilot Knob (not Somerset).** Instructor Bio: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., is directed by Si-Fu Al Lam - International Master, Temple-trained in China. Si-Fu Al Lam, a Hong Kong champion, has over 35 years of teaching experience with youths & adults. He was the instructor of the University of Minnesota Chinese Kung Fu Club for 13 years and was awarded “Instructor of the Year” by the U of M Recreational Sports Department. Aprende el arte marcial de Jackie Chan, Jet Li y Kung Fu Panda con el Campeón de Hong Kong Al Lam (Maestro-Templo Internacional formado en China, Kung Fu sobrino de “Mr. Han” de la película “Enter The Dragon” de Bruce Lee). Sifu Al Lam y su familia tienen más de 40 años de experiencia docente con jóvenes y adultos. Fue instructor del Club de Kung Fu Chino de la Universidad de Minnesota durante 13 años y fue galardonado como “Instructor del año” por el Departamento de Deportes Recreativos de la U of M. El uniforme opcional y la certificación de cinturón blanco a negro están disponibles. Aprenda patadas, puñetazos, habilidades de defensa personal y desarrolle músculos, potencia, flexibilidad y agilidad. Mejora tu conciencia, autoestima y confianza. Únase a una clase DIVERTIDA, progresiva y de participación completa y aprenda ejercicios de desarrollo de habilidades que fortalecerán la mente y el cuerpo. Preguntas sobre el contenido de las clases: llamar al 952-898-3008 Padres: ¡En lugar de esperar afuera, regístrese y participe con su hijo en clase! Instructor: National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., Al Lam – Director

Join Us This Spring for Creative Crafting Adventures! Come along this spring to engage in exciting crafts, sculpt with clay, and explore weaving techniques. We'll be making a whimsical flying pig, crafting a beehive from bubble wrap, weaving with yarn on cups, and drawing a cheetah. Abrakadoodle is a leader in children's art education, inspiring over 1 million young artists. Abrakadoodle is the leader in children's art education bringing art programs to over 1 million students throughout the world! (4 sessions)

Soccer: DASH Sports soccer camps provide players a well-rounded soccer experience covering a broad range of soccer skills training (dribbling, passing, shooting, & defense) and skill-based games. Players will be challenged and grouped at an appropriate level while receiving instruction in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes and shin guards are optional). Balls are provided.

School District 197 Youth Enrichment is now partnering with Safeway Driving School to offer our Driver's Education classes. This is a virtual class offered via Zoom from 4pm-7pm. Please make sure your email is correct and is the email you want the link sent to for the class. Links will be sent out prior to class starting. Safeway has been graduating safe teen drivers in the Twin Cities for over 50 years. Safeway’s only focus is creating safe, responsible teen drivers. Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver while targeting to influence the invincible teen attitude. All of Safeway’s instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety. Parent involvement is required to produce safe, responsible teen drivers. It is critical that parents practice regularly with their student drivers. The state requires that students have a minimum of 50 hours of practice (15 hours at night). The practice time must be recorded on a state-approved Supervised Driving Log and presented at the road test. Parent Classes are offered monthly in person or by distance learning (via Zoom). This class is not required but qualifies the parent to receive a certificate that allows their student reduced practice time (from 50 to 40 hours). Parents can sign up for a Parent Class on Safeway’s website. At a minimum, Safeway strongly encourages parents to review its parent information and watch the online Parent Class Videos at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Cost of the teen package is $420 and includes the classroom, behind-the-wheel lessons and all materials. There are no hidden charges or additional fuel surcharges. Pay in full upon registration $420 or choose the payment plan: $250 at registration and $170 due the Friday before class starts. Students must be at least 14.5 years old to join the class. For parents, click HERE for more information. Classroom instructors and driving lessons are provided by Safeway Driving School. www.safewaydrivingschool.com. 651-351-9150

Join Us This Spring for Creative Crafting Adventures! Come along this spring to engage in exciting crafts, sculpt with clay, and explore weaving techniques. We'll be making a whimsical flying pig, crafting a beehive from bubble wrap, weaving with yarn on cups, and drawing a cheetah. Abrakadoodle is a leader in children's art education, inspiring over 1 million young artists. Abrakadoodle is the leader in children's art education bringing art programs to over 1 million students throughout the world! (4 sessions)

Get ready to mix, squish, and explore in the Fizzy, Fun & Slime Lab! In this hands-on class, you will make colorful fizz, exploding ice cream cone volcanoes, squishy water bead stress balls, and lots of gooey slime. It’s messy, exciting, and full of cool science experiments that make learning fun!

Discover the essential universal skills and techniques every babysitter should have. This one-day certification course teaches participants to take care of themselves and others by exploring basic care of infants and children, basic first aid, emergency protocols, home safety, child behavior, developmental milestones, age-appropriate activities, professionalism, leadership and more. We encourage both young men and women to attend this skill building course. Participants will receive a digital copy their Babysitter’s Training Certification and Babysitter’s Handbook via email the day before from Allison Curtis, please make sure your email is up-to-date. Please bring a nut free bag lunch and drink. Register Soon! Space is limited. An Emergency Medical Technician and former member of Red Cross’s Emergency First Responder Team, Instructor Allison Curtis is a passionate instructor of American Red Cross CPR and Babysitting with over 10 years of teaching experience. ¡Clase de un día! Entrenamiento de niñera/o (Grados: 4-8)! Este curso está diseñado para brindar a los jóvenes que planean cuidar niños el conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para cuidar de manera segura y responsable a niños y bebés. Este curso de certificación de un día enseña a los participantes a cuidarse a sí mismos y a los demás al explorar el cuidado básico de bebés y niños, primeros auxilios básicos, protocolos de emergencia, seguridad en el hogar, comportamiento infantil, hitos del desarrollo, actividades apropiadas para la edad, profesionalismo, liderazgo y más. . Los participantes recibirán su Certificación de Capacitación de Niñera y el Manual de Niñera. Traiga una bolsa de almuerzo libre de nueces y bebida.

Join School District 197 Youth Enrichment as we enter our third year offering a Middle School Girls Flag Football League! The primary objective of this program is to have fun!! The program has been designed to give girls an opportunity to learn the basics of football and develop an appreciation for the game of football. It is a great way to learn the skills of teamwork, sportsmanship, hand-eye coordination and communication. Flag Football is a NON-CONTACT sport. Flags are worn on a belt around the waist and pulled off for the “tackle”. Flags/belts, jerseys and shorts are provided. Mouthguards are required. Tennis shoes are required, cleats recommended. No experience is necessary and everyone will play. Coached by Ms. Amanda Mahlstedt & Amy Lombardi, FHMS Teachers Kids can take the activity bus home at 5:15pm or have a parent pick-up at the school at 5pm. Check activity bus routes HERE We hope to have enough players at both schools middle schools to scrimmage against each other and watch for information on possible games against other middle schools as Minnesota works to grow the Girl's Flag program.

Enroll in Our Exciting New Course! Are you on the hunt for your first job this summer? This course is designed to help you get hired! What You'll Learn: Discover which local businesses are open to hiring 14- and 15-year-olds. Master the art of completing online applications. Learn how to effectively market yourself. Prepare for your first interview. Sign up today and gain insights from local business leaders associated with the South Robert Street Business Association. Class is limited to 12 students--register soon! FHMS Teacher, Ms. McAllister will also be assisting with the course. Upon completion, you will earn a certificate for acquiring valuable career skills, and enjoy a celebration filled with food and fun!

Join us for the 35th Warrior Baseball Youth Clinic! Young players will learn: Infield & Outfield Skills Throwing Hitting Base Running These popular clinics are led by Warrior Baseball coaching staff, with assistance from Varsity players. Your child will improve baseball skills while having fun! Sign-up early to reserve your spot! Please have your child bring: bat, glove and a water bottle (please put names on items) If you have any questions on the registration please call us at 651-403-8520. If you have any questions about the camp email Greg Fehrman at Gregory.Fehrman@isd197.org Están invitados a la 35 clínica de béisbol para jóvenes Los jugadores jóvenes aprenderán: Habilidades de Infield y Outfield Tirar Batear Correr bases Estas clínicas populares son dirigidos por los entrenadores de Warrior Baseball, ayudados por jugadores del equipo Varsity. Su hijo/a mejorará sus habilidades en béisbol y va a pasarlo muy bien. ¡Inscríbese pronto! Por favor, haga que su hijo traiga: bate, guante de béisbol y una botella de agua (ponga nombres en los artículos) Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el registro, llámenos al 651-403-8520. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el campamento, envíe un correo electrónico a Greg Fehrman a Gregory.Fehrman@isd197.org