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Craziest Inventor's Lab! (Grades: 1-4)3: Camps Starting the Week of June 23Step into a world of weird, wacky, and mind-blowing creations in this ultra fun lab! Unleash your inner inventor as you design, experiment, and build the coolest gizmos and gadgets. From an amazing robotic arm to a thrilling slingshot rocket, get ready for endless fun with STEAM-powered projects that will blow your mind! Are you ready to invent the future? Taught by Tech Tac Toe Instructors197 Youth Enrichment Summer Camps 2025
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Create It with Cardboard (Grades: 4-6)1-Camps Starting the Week of June 9Join this fun and active class as students plan, design, create, and try out their cardboard creations! Build a foosball game, skee ball, putting green, marble maze, shield and sword, or any other creative idea! In this camp, students will have the opportunity to choose what they want to build and then have fun using it! Instructors: Kris Goldade and Steph Skelly197 Youth Enrichment Summer Camps 2025
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Starting SoonCreate with Colored Pencils groupCreative ArtsJoin this fun group and work on your latest pencil project. All levels welcome, from novice to skilled. Staying inside the lines is your decision, but laughter and camaraderie is mandatory in this creative process. There is no instructor, but sharing your techniques is welcome! Bring your own pencils and art equipment.Adult 55+ Sept 24-Aug 25
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Starting SoonCribbageCards & GamesStrategic games of all sorts are good exercise for your brain. Here, the fun is in pegging your way to victory! Join us for a couple of hours of fun!Adult 55+ Sept 24-Aug 25
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Daytime Drop-In Play-FRIDAYSECFE - SSD 6 (South St. Paul)Drop-In-Play - Fridays (9-11 am) $5.00 per family- No registration required Parent-Child playtime for children 0-5 years. Brush off those Winter Blues! Fun and relaxing time for your child to explore new toys activities and check out the muscle room to slide and climb. The Early Learning staff is there to answer questions about child development, class information and community resources. Please bring immunizations to first drop-in that you attend. Family Education Center 104 5th Ave S SSP Door 1 Fridays, Feb. 7 - June 6 (no class on Mar. 28, Apr. 25 ) 9:00 am to 11:00 am Family Education Center 104 5th Avenue South , SSP Door 1 651-457-9418ECFE SSP Winter/ Spring 25
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Dementia FriendsClassesDementia Friends Dementia Friends is led by a Dementia Friends Champion. This one hour session is a discussion led by Dementia Friends Champion. It is not a training session. You’ll learn what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. Everyone who attends is asked to turn their new understanding of dementia into practical action that can help someone living in your community. The action can be as big or as small as you choose-every action counts! Presenter: Colleen FitschAdult Enrichment 2024-25
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Dementia FriendsClassesDementia Friends Dementia Friends is led by a Dementia Friends Champion. This one hour session is a discussion led by Dementia Friends Champion. It is not a training session. You’ll learn what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. Everyone who attends is asked to turn their new understanding of dementia into practical action that can help someone living in your community. The action can be as big or as small as you choose-every action counts! Presenter: Colleen FitschAdult 55+ Sept 25-Aug 26
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Discover Your Roots: A Family Tree & Ancestry WorkshopLifelong LearningJoin us for a hands-on journey into your family history! Meet fellow genealogy enthusiasts, create your own family tree with large draft sheets, and explore online research tools. Learn about DNA testing, photo digitization, and ancestry websites. Bring your laptop if you research online. Coffee, tea, and friendly conversation included.Adult 55+ Sept 24-Aug 25
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Discover the Fascinating World of Crop ArtLifelong LearningExplore the history and creative process behind this unique art form, famously showcased at the MN State Fair. Learn how artists transform seeds into intricate designs while learning about the cultural significance of crop art. The presenter has been entering the crop art competition for 21 years, with a total of 29 pieces and 12 blue ribbons. Enjoy many slides illustrating the wild world of crop art. Perfect for art lovers, history buffs, and the creatively curious. Instructor: Teresa AndersonAdult 55+ Sept 24-Aug 25
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Donations to Thompson Park Activity Center '24-'25DonationsNestled in the midst of a beautiful Dakota County park, Thompson Park in West St. Paul is home to Thompson Park Activity Center, where we provide services and programs for adults of all ages and from all communities. TPAC is located at 1200 Stassen Lane, just off Butler Avenue and offers programming Monday - Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm. We welcome you, so visit us soon! Thompson Park Activity Center graciously accepts tax-deductible donations. If making a donation over $25, please indicate if you would like to have your name acknowledged in the Thompson Times publication.Adult 55+ Sept 24-Aug 25
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Drama Lab (Grades: 1-5)8: Camps Starting the Week of Aug 4Drama Lab is a creative haven where budding performers unleash their imagination and hone their acting skills. Led by experienced instructors, students explore the exciting world of theatre through engaging activities, improvisation games, character development, and scene work. The last day of class, families are invited to watch a short performance! If you have taken this before, come on back because our classes are never the same!197 Youth Enrichment Summer Camps 2025
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Drivers Safety55+ Driver Safety Courses The Driver Discount Program is a state approved accident prevention/insurance discount course that is open to the public. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor teaches this class. By utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field, participants will be provided the latest information in regards to driver and traffic safety, new laws, and vehicle technology. This class has something for everyone! Persons aged 55+ who complete the course qualify for an approximate 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First time participants must complete the initial eight hours of training, and the four hour refresher class every three years to maintain the 10% discount. Follow the link below for more information on the course and registration. Drivers Safety RegistrationCategory
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Drop-In-Play Punch CardsECFE - SSD 6 (South St. Paul)FullPurchase a $25 Drop-In-Play punch card at the Early Learning Office or during playtime. Pay for 5 Drop-In Play Sessions, get the 6th FREE!ECFE SSP Fall 24/25
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Drop-In-Play Punch CardsECFE - SSD 6 (South St. Paul)FullPurchase a $25 Drop-In-Play punch card at the Early Learning Office or during playtime. Pay for 5 Drop-In Play Sessions, get the 6th FREE!ECFE SSP Winter/ Spring 25
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ECFE - ISD 197 (WSP-MH-Eagan)ECFE is a program that offers parents and their children from birth to prekindergarten opportunities to grow and learn together in a supportive, stimulating environment. ECFE also supports families in learning to find time for one another, having fun together, being proud of who they are and knowing they are not alone!Category
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ECFE - ISD 199 (Inver Grove Heights)We hope you enjoy our ECFE offerings. Registration for fall classes opens August 10. Enrollment will be finalized in a lottery on August 27. Why a lottery? This helps to ensure everyone gets in at least one class. After August 27, you can enroll in additional classes if you wish. Baby Classes & Pop in Play are not included in the lottery. If you have any trouble registering, please call 651-306-7503. Leave your name, number and course you want to register for. You can also email ECFE@isd199.org. Thank you.Category
