SUMMER Brochure 2021

ASSURING LEARNING EXCELLENCE AND READINESS FOR A CHANGING WORLD BY PROVIDING PROGRAMMING TO REACH ALL, TEACH ALL, AND INCLUDE ALL .

STAY CONNECTED #CERMankato #FRESHSTART @man katocer www.facebook.com/mankatocer #SUMMERWITHUS! SUMMER 2021

Online Registration is quick & easy! TABLE OF CONTENTS Online registration continues to be the most Family Academy 3 convenient way to register. Early Learning 4 Visit our online brochure ACES- School Age Child Care 5 www.mankatocer.com, Youth Enrichment click on each course, and automatically Middle School After School 6 connect to registration. Personal Safety 7 Music 8 Skill Development 8-9 Science 9 Connect with US! Theater 10 Leisure & Recreational 11-12 www.mankatocer.com Recreation Youth Recreation 13-15 @mankatocer- Youth Camps 16-18 Mankato Community Ed & Rec Aquatics 19 Adult Recreation 20 507-387-5501 Adult Enrichment General Interest 21 110 Fulton Street, Mankato MN 56001 Creative You 21 Older Adult Trips 22-23 ACCESS 24 Adult Basic Education 25 Paid Advertising 26-28 Community Education & Recreation Building Key 29 Content Information 30 Registration & Participation Information 31 Summer Movies in the Park 32

STAY CONNECTED #CERMankato #FRESHSTART @man katocer www.facebook.com/mankatocer #SUMMERWITHUS!

2 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

DATE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 5:45-8 PM: Education Starts at Birth! An Overview of MAPS Early Learning Services Teaching Students to Bounce Back: Fostering Resiliency for a Brighter Future Assessment 101: What are the Assessments Students Take in MAPS? Learning Together: Indigenous History, Culture and Place

Family & Community Engagement 507-387-5501 [email protected]

To Register: Go to isd77.org and click on Connect and then on Family Academy or call 507-387-5501.

THANK YOU to all Mankato Area Public Schools volunteers during the 2020-21 school year! Community partners and individuals make us a stronger team! Thank you for your service and patience in helping us maneuver during this challenging year!

To Register, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or call 507-387-5501 3 Ready! For Kindergarten Ready! for Kindergarten is a parent education ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME! program whose goal is to honor the parent as the child's first and most influential teacher. Classes are held 3 times each year for parents Early Childhood Screening of children ages birth to school entrance. Best done at age 3 Parents/caregivers/grandparents register for Required in Minnesota before classes based on the year the child will enter entrance to public school kindergarten. kindergarten. Participants receive current Screening is FREE brain research, child development information and a set of learning tools for fun and learning The early childhood years are an important time of rapid learning at home. and growth. For registration information watch for the Fall Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is 2021 Brochure. Please call the Family Learning growing and developing, between the ages of 3 and 4. Screening Center if you have any questions can detect possible health or learning concerns so that children 507-625-4620 . can get help before they start school.

Information online at www.mankatoecfe.org

Questions? or to schedule an appointment call 507-387-2125. Help prepare your child for school and life. Register for Mankato Area Public Schools' Preschool. Mankato Area Public Schools' Preschool program can help children transition to kindergarten by providing a learning environment to help them succeed. The Program: has a four-star rating from *Parent Aware, which notes Mankato Area Public Schools' Preschool is committed to providing quality education for preparing children for kindergarten. aligns with Mankato Area Public Schools' practices. provides a high staff to student ratio. encourages parent involvement because it's an important part of the district's preschool program and is key to children's learning success. offers morning and afternoon classes at multiple sites.

*Parent Aware is a rating system through the Minnesota Department of Human Services in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Education.

Registration is easy. Simply register online at mankato.ce.eleyo.com; or go to Early Learning Office at The Family Learning Center; 820 Hubbell Avenue. For more information call 507-625-4620

4 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! We are a fun, educational & recreation environment. We offer the very best care, with a wide array of age appropriate activities. SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE

SUMMER PROGRAM Summer programming serves students entering Kindergarten through Fifth grade providing full day care at select locations.

Summer 2021 Locations: Eagle Lake, Kennedy, Jefferson & Hoover Program Dates: Thursday, June 10th through Friday, August 20 (closed July 5) Program Hours: 6:30 am - 6 pm, Monday through Friday at above locations

Programming from Monday, August 23rd - Friday, September 3rd is yet to be determined. More information on care options during those dates will be shared at a later date.

SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM ACES serves elementary students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade providing before and after school care at each elementary building. ACES also provides full day care on scheduled non school days.

Before school care: 6:30 am until school starts After school care: after school until 6 pm Non school day care: 6:30 am - 6 pm (at select locations)

To Register, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or call 507-387-5501 5 SUMMER MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 6-8 CLUBS MEET MONDAY - THURSDAY

JUNE 14-17 JUNE 21-24 JUNE 28-JULY 1 12:00 (NOON) - 2:00 PM 12:00 (NOON) - 2:00 PM 12:00 (NOON) - 2:00 PM MATH CLUB CARD PLAYING - POKER / BOOK CLUB POETRY-PROSE- DRAMA TEXAS HOLD EM' YOGA &MEDITATION (SOLO) PERFORMANCE SPANISH CLUB ART CLUB CLUB DND CLUB LEARN TO BABYSIT- ACTIVE GAMES CLUB BOOK CLUB CHILDCARE CLUB LOCATION: DMMS DND CLUB ACTIVE GAMES CLUB DND PRE-REGISTRATION ART CLUB 2:00 -4:00 PM 2:00 -4:00 PM REQUIRED 2:00 -4:00 PM FRIENDSHIP / SOCIAL ANIME CLUB SPACE IS LIMITED FRIENDSHIP / SOCIAL SUCCESS CLUB DND CLUB REGISTRATION SUCCESS CLUB GERMAN CLUB THEATER CLUB CLOSES JUNE 7 OR GERMAN CLUB DND CLUB ACTIVE GAMES CLUB WHEN CLUB(S) ARE DND CLUB THEATER CLUB FRIENDSHIP / SOCIAL FULL THEATER CLUB CHESS CLUB SUCCESS CLUB CHESS CLUB

JULY 19-22 JULY 26-29 AUGUST 2-5 12:00 (NOON) - 2:00 PM 12:00 (NOON) - 2:00 PM 12:00 (NOON) - 2:00 PM DEBATE CLUB ACTIVE GAMES CLUB DEBATE CLUB ANIME CLUB CREATIVE WRITING ANIME CLUB ACTIVE GAMES CLUB CLUB ACTIVE GAMES CLUB UKULELE CLUB DND UKULELE CLUB LOCATION: PWMS ART CLUB ART CLUB ART CLUB PRE-REGISTRATION 2:00 -4:00 PM SPANISH CLUB 2:00 -4:00 PM REQUIRED THEATER CLUB 2:00 -4:00 PM THEATER CLUB SPACE IS LIMITED DND CLUB BOOK CLUB DND CLUB REGISTRATION SOCIAL SUCCESS & CHESS CLUB SOCIAL SUCCESS & ART CLUB CLOSES JULY 7 OR FRIENDSHIP CLUB FRIENDSHIP CLUB YOGA & MEDITATION THEATER CLUB YOGA & MEDITATION WHEN CLUB(S) ARE CLUB CARD PLAYING - CLUB FULL CARD PLAYING - POKER / POKER / TEXAS HOLD BATTLE DRONES - TEXAS HOLD EM' CLUB EM' CLUB 1:00-4:00 PM - $99

FEES: $50 / PER CLUB / PER SESSION /PER WEEK

FEE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FROM CONNECTING KIDS. CONTACT JENNIFER AT 507-207-3042 OR EMAIL: [email protected] 6 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! PERSONAL SAFETY

BABYSITTING TRAINING Melanie Schmidt & Tia Dupont 1 Session - Ages 11 & up American Red Cross Babysitter Training will teach you how to provide the best care possible for those you will be looking after. With our two options, you can pick the amount of training you are ready for. Basic Babysitter Training will provide the latest information on childcare, offer tips, provide an overview of first aid and CPR, and will answer any questions you have to get your babysitter business started. Advanced Babysitter Training will HOME ALONE SAFETY provide you with all the Basic Babysitter Training Melanie Schmidt information and will provide you with Adult & Pediatric 1 Session – Grades 2–6 first aid, CPR, and AED certification. Staying home alone for the first time is an opportunity eagerly anticipated by most kids, but with opportunity Basic Babysitter Training 9 am - 12 pm + online content comes responsibility. This course covers a variety of COURSE #: 4800-1s $65 common scenarios and topics specific to boys and girls Tue, Jun 8; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Rm 157 preparing to stay home alone, or stay home with COURSE #: 4800-2s $65 younger siblings. Topics include, but are not limited to: Thu, Jun 10; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Rm 157 sibling conflict, stranger danger, healthy choices, COURSE #: 4800-3s $65 problem solving, and identifying emergencies. Each Wed, Jun 16; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Rm 157 child is encouraged to attend with 1 adult. COURSE #: 4800-4s $65 Tue, Jun 22; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Rm 157 COURSE #: 5107 -1 $15 COURSE #: 4800-5s $65 (per adult/child team) Thu, Jun 24; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Rm 157 Tue, Jun 8; 4:30-6 pm LCC-Aud COURSE #: 4800-6s $65 COURSE #: 5107- 2 $15 Wed, July 7; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Rm 157 (per adult/child team) COURSE #: 4800-7s $65 Wed, Jun 16; 4:30-6 pm LCC-Aud Wed, July 21; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Rm 157 COURSE #: 5107-3 $15 COURSE #: 4800-8s $65 (per adult/child team) Wed, Aug 11; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Rm 157 Wed, Jul 7; 4:30-6 pm LCC-Aud Advanced Babysitter Training COURSE #: 5107-4 $15 COURSE #: 4850-1s $110 (per adult/child team) Tue, Jun 8; 9 am - 3 pm LCC Rm 154 Wed, Aug 11; 6-7:30 pm LCC-Aud COURSE #: 4850-2s $110 Thu, Jun 10; 9 am - 3 pm LCC Rm 154 COURSE #: 4850-3s $110 STAY CONNECTED Wed, Jun 16; 9 am - 3 pm LCC Rm 154 www.mankatocer.com COURSE #: 4850-4s $110 or Tue, Jun 22; 9 am - 3 pm LCC Rm 154 www.facebook.com/mankatocer COURSE #: 4850-5s $110 Thu, Jun 24; 9 am - 3 pm LCC Rm 154

To Register, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or call 507-387-5501 7 MUSIC / SKILL DEVELOPMENT

GRASP – ACADEMIC SUMMER PROGRAM CER Staff 9 Sessions – Grades K–8 BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - GRASP is a correspondence workbook program designed GET A JUMP ON YOUR NEW INSTRUMENT to reinforce math and reading skills. Books will be MAPS Staff available for students to pick up, no later than 5 sessions Monday, June 14 from Lincoln Community Center. Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer GRASP Registration Deadline: Fri, Jun 4 lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2021. Emphasis will be on the COURSE #: 5252s Math ...... $30 beginning elements of playing your instrument and COURSE #: 5253s Reading ...... $30 learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only COURSE #: 5254s Math & Reading ...... $56 for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall. MATH BY MAIL Brent Lackas, Tanya Ravnholdt PWMS BAND 8 Sessions – Grades 5–9 COURSE #: 4721-PWMS $60 Keep young minds active with the Math-By-Mail Mon–Fri, Aug 23–27; 8 am - 1 pm PWMS Band Rm curriculum. Created by current middle school math PWMS ORCHESTRA teachers with 45+ years of combined experience! COURSE #: 4722-1 PWMS $60 Mon–Fri, Aug 23–27; 8 am - 10 am PWMS COURSE #: 4719-1s $98 Orchestra Rm Self-paced, Jun 7–Aug 6 Home Study PWMS ORCHESTRA COURSE #: 4722-2 PWMS $60 Mon–Fri, Aug 23–27; 5:30-7:30 pm PWMS Online Registration is quick & easy! Orchestra Rm DMMS BAND Online registration continues to be the most COURSE #: 4721-DMMS $60 convenient way to register. Mon–Fri, Aug 23–27; 8 am - 1 pm DMMS Band Rm Visit our online brochure DMMS ORCHESTRA www.mankatocer.com, COURSE #: 4722- DMMS $60 click on each course, and automatically Mon–Fri, Aug 23–27; 8 am - 1 pm DMMS connect to registration. Orchestra Rm

8 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! SKILL DEVELOPMENT / SCIENCE

YEL MACHINES & MATHEMAGIC YEL JUNIOR LEAGUE ROBOTICS YEL Staff YEL Staff 5 sessions Grades (entering) 1-5 5 sessions Grades (entering) 1-5 Build and race a motorized Race Car using LEGO® bricks. Build, program, learn, explore and play using LEGO® Challenge your creativity and intellect while learning Mindstorms WeDo software and LEGO® bricks. Visit engineering, problem solving and critical analysis. YELKids.com for more information. Compete for daily prizes! Visit YELKids.com for more LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies information. which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. COURSE #: 5392-1s $147 Mon–Fri, Jul 12–16; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Rm 154 COURSE #: 5390-1s $147 Mon–Fri, Jun 28–Jul 2; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Rm 154

YEL ROBOTICS 2.0 YEL Staff 5 sessions Grades (entering) 1-5 Build, program, learn, explore and play using LEGO® Bricks. Visit YELKids.com for more details. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or YEL CHESS SUMMER CAMP program. YEL Staff 5 sessions Grades (entering) 1-6 COURSE #: 4357-1s $147 All levels welcome. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice Mon–Fri, Jul 26–30; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Rm 154 It!...Play It! method keeps students progressing with ROCKETRY lessons, puzzles and games. As a bonus, students Paul Christianson receive a ChessKid.com membership. 4 Sessions – Grades (entering) 2–6 Build and launch your own rocket! Cost of class is $30 + COURSE #: 5292-1s $151 rocket. (Cost can range from $12–$30.) During the first Mon–Fri, Jul 19–23; 1-4 pm LCC Rm 154 class you will learn about purchase options.

COURSE #: 5360-1 WESTs $35 +$ Mon–Thu, Jul 12-15; 8-10 am WHS Art Rm 227 STAY CONNECTED COURSE #: 5360-2 WESTs $35 +$ www.mankatocer.com Mon-Thu, Jul 12-15; 10:30 am-12:30 pm WHS Art Rm 227 or COURSE #: 5360-3 LCCs $35 +$ www.facebook.com/mankatocer Mon–Thu, Jul 19-22; 8-10 am LCC Wood Shop COURSE #: 5360-4 LCCs $35 +$ Mon–Thu, Jul 19-22; 10:30 am-12:30 pm LCC Wood Shop

Rocket Launch Event - Each camp week ends with a Friday Rocket Launch at Rosa Parks Elementary

To Register, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or call 507-387-5501 9 THEATER

PRAIRIE FIRE CHILDREN’S THEATRE PFCT Tour Directors Wizard Of Oz Residency 5 sessions -Ages: 7-17 COURSE #: 5031-1s $50 Welcome Back! After more than a year, we have found Mon-Fri, Jul 19-23; 8 am -12:15 pm EHS - Auditorium the fire and are ready to reunite communities of Wizard of Oz Tech Crew $5 children, families & friends in joy filled song, dance and applause for our youth experiencing theater for the Peter Pan Residency first time or returning to the spotlight after a break. In COURSE #: 5031-2s $50 Summer 2021, we will host 2 residencies. The half day Mon-Fri, Aug 2-6; 8 am -12:15 pm EHS - Auditorium residencies will culminate in performances for family Peter Pan Tech Crew $5 and friends. The residency fee includes 4 tickets per family / per show. Additional Updates and details of the residency week will be kept tickets may be purchased at the door based on seating availability current on our website, located at mankatocer.com and guidelines at the time of the performance. Our anticipated show times will be Fridays at 5 and 7:30 pm.

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL JUSTICE THEATER DISNEY'S MOANA JR / SR HIGH MUSICAL FOR YOUTH THEATER PERFORMANCE Wilbur Neushwander- Frink Paul Christianson 5 Sessions - Grades 5-8 5 Sessions - Ages: 11-16 This camp is for students who want to learn how to use This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story the arts and theatre to highlight social justice issues, such follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across as environment, inclusion, bullying and so much more. the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth Together, we will brainstorm social justice themes and about her heritage. With empowering messages of learn the process of writing dramatic monologues that we bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out will combine with hand made, artistic masks and props. the hero within each of us. Youth cast in this show will This theatre opportunity will culminate in a performance participate in all aspects of play production from acting for family & friends. This camp is made possible through to set creation, costume and make up design. This generous grant support from Prairie Lakes Regional Arts drama experience is more consistent with what a young Council. actor would encounter in future high school or

community plays. We will be following COVID guidelines COURSE #: 4632-1s $30 for musical performances, so any change to the status Mon-Fri, Jul 19-23; 8:30-11 am LCC - Auditorium of this show will be communicated to registered COURSE#: 4632-2s $30 participants and to any guests attending shows. Mon-Fri, Aug 9-13; 1- 3:30 pm LCC - Auditorium

COURSE#: 4702-s $80 This activity is made possible by the voters Mon- Fri, Aug 2-14; 9 am - 3 pm WHS Auditorium of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, Performance Dates: Friday August 13 & Saturday August 14 at 7 pm thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

10 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! LEISURE & RECREATIONAL

ANIMAL SCIENCE 101 JERKY 101 (MEAT & FRUIT) Ethan Dado & Anna Buckentine Ethan Dado & Anna Buckentine 4 Sessions - Ages 8 & Up 1 Session - Ages 8 & Up We will learn some basic hands-on animal restraints, There are many ways to preserve food. One of them is by health care procedures (vaccinations, sutures, and nail removing the moisture and turning it into jerky. We will trimming), and some basics about animal nutrition and learn how to make jerky, the tools needed, and methods diets. used. The next day, you will be able to pick up the delicious jerky. COURSE #: 4002-1s $30 Mon-Thu, Aug 2-5; 9-10:30 am LCC Wood Shop COURSE #: 4003-1s $35 Mon, Jun 21; 1-3 pm LCC Rm 363

BUILD A FISHING POLE Ethan Dado & Anna Buckentine 4 Sessions - Ages 12 & Up Learn how to make a commercial quality fishing pole with your hands. Fishing pole sets are ordered through FLORAL DESIGN Mudhole Rod Building and Tackle Crafting. Cost is based Ethan Dado & Anna Buckentine per fishing pole, but parents, grandparents, or guardians 1 Session - Ages 8 & Up are welcome to come make their own or assist their We will learn the basic elements and principles of floral youth. Register by May 20. design and techniques as we design our own floral arrangements. This class will specifically focus on COURSE #: 4001-1s $55 making a symmetrical, triangular arrangement. Mon-Thu, Jun 14-17; 4-6 pm LCC Wood Shop

COURSE #: 4500-1s $30 ENGINE REPAIR Mon, Jun 21; 9-11 am LCC Wood Shop Ethan Dado & Anna Buckentine 4 Sessions - Ages 12 & Up Learn the basic engine parts and function through hands-on assembly and disassembly of a small gas engine. Some time will also be spent discussing common malfunction and basic engine repair.

COURSE #: 4701-1s $30 Mon-Thu, Aug 2-5; 1-2:30 pm LCC Wood Shop

To Register, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or call 507-387-5501 11 LEISURE & RECREATIONAL

BUILD A LADDER GARDEN HORSE CAMP Ethan Dado & Anna Buckentine Pinewood Stables Staff 4 Sessions - Ages 12 & Up 4 Sessions - Grades 2-8 With provided materials, we will build a garden ladder. Horse camps at Pinewood Stable are all about You will learn what else is needed to plant and care for a horsemanship, friends and fun. Our camps focus on garden. horse safety, proper care and handling of horses. Campers will learn how to groom and tack up their horse COURSE #: 4701-1s $60 and the basics of riding on our gentle lesson horses. Mon-Thu, May 17-20; 5-7 pm LCC Wood Shop They will complete their four days of camp with fun arts and crafts and horse-related educational activities. Pinewood Stable has been in operation for 20 years and giving riding lessons for about 15 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of our riding instruction in different disciplines and the quality and gentleness of our lesson horses.

COURSE #: 5576-1s $195 Mon-Thu, Jul 19-22; 8 am - 12 pm Pinewood Stable

MOONDOGS BASEBALL CAMP MoonDogs Coaches & Players 2 Sessions + Game – Ages 6–14 Skills and fun! Open to both beginners and more experienced players. Athletes will be divided into groups according to age and skill level. All campers will receive a ticket to attend a 2021 MoonDogs game.

COURSE #: 5520-1s $60 Mon & Tue, Jul 12 & 13; 8 am–12 pm ISG Field COURSE #: 5520-2s $60 YEL FENCING SUMMER CAMP Wed & Thu, Aug 11 & 12; 8 am–12 pm ISG Field Brian Combs 5 sessions - Grades (entering) 2-8 New and returning students are invited. Olympic Coach Ro Sobalvarro heads up {YEL!}’s curriculum, instructor training and tournament consultation. We supply the safety equipments and gear needed. Visit YELKids.com for more information

COURSE #: 4970-1s $175 Mon–Fri, Jul 19–23; 9 am - 12 pm LCC Upper Gym

12 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! TRACK & FIELD YOUTH RECREATION East & West Coaches 8 Sessions - Grades (entering) K-6 East and West High School Coaches offer your child a FUN and CHALLENGING track & field experience. Participants will compete in a meet and receive a track program T-shirt. Rain or threatening weather conditions cancel track.

K-2ND GRADE COURSE #: 8640-WHS1s $70 Mon-Fri, Jun 21-25, 28,29; 10-11:30 am WHS Track Mini meet- Jun 29; 11:30 am-12:30 pm COURSE #: 8640-EHS1s $70 Mon- Fri, Jun 21-25 ,28,29; 1-2:30 pm EHS Track Throw Back photos Mini meet- Jun 29; 2:30-3:30 pm from the 2018 Track & Field city wide meet. 3-6TH GRADE COURSE #: 8640-WHS2 $70 Mon-Fri, Jun 21-25, 28-30; 10-11:30 am WHS Track COURSE #: 8640-EHS2s $70 SATURDAY MORNING SPORTS Mon-Fri, Jun 21-25, 28-30; 1-2:30 pm EHS Track CER Staff City-Wide Meet for ALL 3-6th: 4 sessions - Grades (entering) K-4 Wed, Jun 30; 5 pm Saturday Morning Youth Sports sessions are one hour. East High School Rules and fundamentals are covered at the beginning of each session, followed by low-key competition. REC ON THE GO Everyone Plays! CER Staff Rec on the GO! Is a mobile recreation program coming to FLAG FOOTBALL a park near you! Rec on the GO! will offer a variety of Course #: 8508-1s $45 activities including: group games, arts & crafts, STEAM Sat, Sep 11-Oct 2; 9am-12pm RP Community activities, water days, sports and so much more! Our Fields recreation trailer is loaded with jump ropes, balls, bases, craft supplies, science supplies and fitness equipment. Check out our website at www.mankatocer.com to PICKLEBALL CLINIC see when Rec on the GO! Is coming to a park near you! CER Staff 3 Sessions - Grades (entering) 3-7 Pickleball is a cross between badminton, tennis, and ping- pong. Rules and basic fundamentals will be covered in a kid-friendly environment. No previous experience is needed and all equipment will be provided.

COURSE #: 8905-1s $25 Mon-Wed, Jul 12-14; 9-10 am Tourtellotte Park

To Register, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or call 507-387-5501 13 YOUTH RECREATION

MEET OUR U.S. KIDS GOLF COACH & FORESIGHT GC TECHNOLOGIST Heather Tentis is a Recreation Specialist for MAPS Community Education & Recreation Department. Heather has dedicated over 25 years to the game of golf. What she enjoys most about golf is the beautiful atmosphere it brings all while spending quality time with her family. Heather believes that golf is an excellent tool in helping individuals grow from within. She has worked with golfers of all ages and skill levels. Her enthusiastic coaching approach provides quality golf instruction in a fun, safe, and encouraging learning environment.

KATO MASHIES Heather Tentis 4 sessions-Ages 8-10 Learn basic skills and fundamentals through games. Our Kato Mashies program is designed to place more emphasize on the fundamentals. Key concepts include grip, stance, alignment, scoring, etiquette and important safety rules on the golf course. All equipment is provided, LITTLE KATO CHIPPERS but if you have your own set of clubs feel free to bring Heather Tentis them along. Hats & player pathway booklets are included. 4 sessions-Ages 6-7 Little Kato Chippers introduces the concepts of the grip, COURSE #: 8902-1s $65 stance and the swing while encouraging fun. Juniors will Mon, Jun 7-28; 9:45-10:45 am Minneopa Golf experience success because the equipment is Course developmentally appropriate and easy to use. All COURSE #: 8902-2s $65 equipment is provided. Please do not bring your own Mon, Jul 19,26, Aug 2, 9; 9:45-10:45 am Minneopa Golf equipment for this class. Course KATO NIBLICKS COURSE #: 8901-1s $45 Heather Tentis Mon, Jun 7-28; 8:30-9:30 am Minneopa Golf 4 sessions-Ages 11-14 Course Kato Niblicks focuses on advanced golfing fundamentals. COURSE #: 8901-2s $45 Each Kato Niblicks will have the option to schedule a short Mon, Jul 19,26, Aug 2, 9; 8:30-9:30 am Minneopa Golf session to receive a full video analysis in our Foresight golf Course simulator at LCC. All equipment is provided, but if you YOUTH GOLF SIMULATOR have your own set of clubs feel free to bring them along. PRIVATE LESSONS Hats & player pathway booklets are included. Lincoln Community Center- Rm 159 4 - 1 hour sessions : $120 COURSE #: 8903-1s $75 Each additional 1 hour session : $35 Mon, Jun 7-28; 11 am-12 pm Minneopa Golf Thursday nights June 17,24, July 8, 15 Course & LCC Receive a video analysis each session. COURSE #: 8903-2s $75 Call 507-387-5501 or email [email protected] Mon, Jul 19,26, Aug 2, 9; 11 am- 12 pm Minneopa Golf for more information. Course & LCC

14 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! YOUTH RECREATION

TENNIS IN THE PARKS ‘QUICKSTART’ Coach Doll 8 sessions - Entering Grades K- 1 Exciting new way for players to be introduced to the game of tennis through interactive games with modified court and equipment.

COURSE #: 8600s-AP $70 Mon- Thu, Jun 14-24; 2-2:50 pm Alexander Park COURSE #: 8600s-RE $70 Mon- Thu, Jul 12-22; 2-2:50 pm Ray Erlandson Park TENNIS IN THE PARKS COURSE #: 8600s-EHS $70 Coach Doll Mon- Thu, Aug 2-12; 8-8:50 am East High School 8 sessions - Entering Grades 4-6 COURSE #: 8600s-WHS $70 Players will work on topspin ground-strokes, volleys, Mon- Thu, Aug 2-12; 2-2:50 pm West High School overheads, and continental serves gaining the capacity for rally tennis and games. TENNIS IN THE PARKS Coach Doll COURSE #: 8602s-AP $70 8 sessions - Entering Grades 2-3 Mon-Thu, Jun 14-24; 4-4:55 pm Alexander Park Development of fundamental strokes will be the core of COURSE #:8602s-RE $70 this program along with group games and interactive Mon- Thu, Jul 12-22; 4-4:55 pm Ray Erlandson Park movement of feet and making contact to hit over net! COURSE #: 8602s-EHS $70 Mon- Thu, Aug 2-12; 10-10:55 am East High School COURSE #: 8601s-AP $70 COURSE #: 8602-WHS $70 Mon-Thu, Jun 14-24; 3-3:50 pm Alexander Park M on- Thu, Aug 2-12; 4-4:55 pm West High School COURSE #: 8601s-RE $70 Mon- Thu, Jul 12-22; 3-3:50 pm Ray Erlandson Park COURSE #: 8601s-EHS $70 Mon- Thu, Aug 2-12; 9-9:50 am East High School COURSE #:8601s-WHS $70 Mon- Thu, Aug 2-12; 3-3:30 pm West High School Online Registration is quick & easy! Online registration continues to be the most convenient way to register. STAY CONNECTED Visit our online brochure www.mankatocer.com, www.mankatocer.com or click on each course, and automatically www.facebook.com/mankatocer connect to registration.

To Register, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or call 507-387-5501 15 RECREATION CAMPS

COUGAR GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP East High School Coaching Staff 3 or 4 sessions - Entering Grades 1st-12th Learn how to play basketball the Cougar way from members of the Mankato East Girls Basketball team and coaching staff this summer. Emphasis on skill development, team play, and fun! MANKATO EAST BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP GRADES 5-6 East High School Coaching Staff COURSE #:8051-1s $50 3 sessions - Entering Grades 1-12 Mon-Thu, Aug 2- 5; 9-10:30 am PWMS “Basketball teams are made in the season; Basketball GRADES 3-4 Players are made during the off-season.” Each player will COURSE #: 8051-2s $50 receive individual instruction on a daily basis designed to Mon-Thu, Aug 2- 5; 10:30am-12 pm PWMS help correct and improve areas of weakness or GRADES 1-2 inexperience. Team concepts will also be taught. COURSE #: 8051-3s $50 Mon-Thu, Aug 2- 5; 12:30-1:45 pm PWMS GRADES 9-12 GRADES 7-12 COURSE #: 8056-1s $50 COURSE #: 8052-1s $55 Mon-Thu, Jun 7- Jul 29; 1-2:30pm PWMS/ EHS Mon, Wed, Thu, June 7-30; 9-11 am PWMS/ EHS GRADES 5-8 COURSE#: 8052-2s $55 COURSE #: 8056-2s $70 Mon, Wed, Thu, July 12-29; 9-11 am & Aug 2-5; 5-7 pm Mon-Thu, Aug 9- 12; 12-3 pm EHS PWMS/ EHS Grades 3-4 COURSE #:8056-3s $40 SUMMER SWISHERS- MANKATO WEST GIRLS Mon-Thu, Aug 9- 12; 6:15-7:30pm EHS BASKETBALL CAMP Grades 1-2 West High School Coaching Staff & players COURSE #:8056-4s $35 Grades K-8 Mon- Thu, Aug 9- 12; 5-6 pm EHS Through a variety of drills and competitions, athletes will learn and practice skills needed to be successful on the MANKATO WEST BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP court. Participants should wear athletic clothes & shoes West High School Coaching Staff & Players and bring a water bottle. 4 Sessions - Entering grades 4-9 Individual skills camp for athletes entering 4-9th grade. GRADES K-2 Will work on shooting, passing, ball handling, 3v3, 5v5, will COURSE #:8150-1s $50 be featured at camp. All athletes will receive a t-shirt. Mon-Thu, Jun 21-24; 9-10 am WHS Gym GRADES 3-5 GRADES 4-6 COURSE #: 8150-2s $50 COURSE #: 8117-1s $60 Mon-Thu, Jun 21-24; 10:30 am-12 pm WHS Gym Mon -Thu, Jul 26 - 29; 9 am - 12 pm WHS Gym GRADES 6-8 GRADES 7-9 COURSE #: 8150-3s $50 COURSE #: 8117-2s $60 Mon-Thu, Jun 21-24; 1-3 pm WHS Gym Mon -Thu, Jul 26 - 29; 1 - 4 pm WHS Gym

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MANKATO EAST YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP East High School Coaching Staff & Players 3 sessions - Entering Grades 3-9 Campers will receive instruction in fundamentals; older campers will be introduced to the Cougar Offense and Defense in preparation for fall season. Camp includes individual, team, and competitive 7-on-7 sessions. Participants should bring athletic shoes or cleats, along with shorts and a water bottle.

COURSE #: 8015-1s $65 MANKATO WEST YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP Mon-Wed; Aug 2-4; 6-8 pm EHS West High School Coaching Staff & Players 3 Sessions - Entering Grades 3-9 MANKATO EAST FOOTBALL SPEED AND STRENGTH TRAINING Offensive and defensive fundamentals will be highlighted at East High School Coaching Staff & Players this non-contact camp featuring individual teaching time, Summer Sessions - Entering Grades 8-12 along with team sessions that will culminate in competitive Participants from ANY sport are welcome to work on 7 on 7 game situations. Workout clothing will be required developing functional and core strength. Participants (shorts, t-shirt, and football shoes or other appropriate will be able to track their speed and strength gains footwear). No helmets or pads will be needed. throughout the summer. COURSE #: 8117-1s $75 COURSE #: 8020-1s $65 Mon - Wed, Jul 26 - 28; 6 -8 pm WHS Mon, Tue, Thu, Jun 7-Jul 29; 9-11 am EHS MANKATO WEST FOOTBALL STRENGTH, SPEED, (no workouts Jul 5 - 9) AND CONDITIONING MANKATO YOUTH CO-ED SOCCER CAMP West High School Coaching Staff West Coaching Staff Entering Grades 7-12 4 Sessions - 8-12 years old This program focuses on improving overall physical Sharpen your soccer skills and put your ball to your feet strength, core strength, linear/lateral speed, agility, and at the Mankato Soccer Skills Camp. You’ll learn training anaerobic fitness. Each athlete will receive a personalized techniques and tactical awareness that will expand your lifting sheet based on the current strength. The program game knowledge and help you grow as a player. No focuses on creating or enhancing explosiveness for all previous soccer experience required. We will teach you athletes in all sports at all levels. all that you need to know about soccer at this camp. COURSE #: 8115-1s $60 AGES 8-10 Mon - Thu, Jun 7 - Jul 29; 9-11am WHS COURSE #: 8127-1s $75 (no workouts Jul 5 - 9) Mon-Thu, July 26-30; 10 am-12 pm DMMS AGES 11-12 STAY CONNECTED COURSE #: 8127-2s $75 www.mankatocer.com Mon-Thu, July 26-30; 1- 3 pm DMMS or www.facebook.com/mankatocer

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MANKATO BOYS LACROSSE Mankato Boys High School Coaching Staff Grades 6-12 Lacrosse helps develop the multi-sport athlete. This camp is for new and returning athletes. Expert coaching and a high player to coach ratio ensures all MANKATO WEST VOLLEYBALL CAMP athletes will develop lacrosse specific skills. West High School Coaching Staff & Players 4 Sessions - Entering Grades 4-9 GRADES 6-8 First time and more advanced athletes will enhance COURSE #: 8017-1s $95 volleyball skills. Focus on fundamentals, teamwork, and Mon & Wed, Jun 21-Aug 4; 7-8:15 pm fun. Each student-athlete will participate in stations, no practice Jul 5,7 team drills, and competition. Thomas Anderson Athletic Fields - Kennedy Street GRADES 9-12 COURSE #: 8126-1s $50 COURSE #: 8017-2s $120 Mon - Thu, Jun 21 - 24; 3:30 - 7:30 pm WHS gym Tue & Sun, Jun 20 & July TBA no practice Jul 4,6 COUGAR VOLLEYBALL CAMP Thomas Anderson Athletic Fields - Kennedy Street East High School Coaching Staff 4 sessions- Entering Grades 5-12 Work on individual and team skills. Designed to help you become the best volleyball player you can be. Knee pads can be brought but not required. Bring a water bottle with athletes name on it. Register soon; space is limited.

GRADE 5-6 EAST’S SUMMER HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING COURSE #: 8025-1s $30 (H.I.T.) FOR FEMALE ATHLETES Mon-Thu, Jun 28-30 & Jul 1; 1-2 pm PWMS gym East High School Coaching Staff GRADE 7-8 Incoming 9th-12th Graders COURSE #: 8025-2s $40 The goal of this High Intensity Training program is to Mon-Thu, Jun 28-30 & Jul 1; 11 am-12:50 pm PWMS gym develop core body strength, speed, and agility for athletes GRADE 9-12 in any sport. Develop core strength and power. COURSE #: 8025-3s $50 Practice and work like a CHAMPION! Be a part of H.I.T. now! Mon-Thu, Jun 28-30 & Jul 1; 8- 10:50 am PWMS gym

COURSE #: 8021-1s $40 Mon, Wed, Fri, Jun 7- Aug 6; 3-4:15 pm EHS Weight Rm

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18 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! AQUATICS

GROUP SWIMMING LESSONS

PARENT & CHILD LESSONS PRESCHOOL LESSONS LEVELS 1 - 5 Ages 6 months - 2 Ages 3 - 5 Ages 6 and up

$40/SESSION $40/SESSION $70/SESSION

MONDAY - THURSDAY 40 minute lessons

PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS Individual and Small Group lessons available 30-minute sessions Individual $22/Lesson Ages 3 and up Small-Group $18/Lesson per participant Ages 6 and up Call 507-387-5501 to schedule

ADULT AQUATICS MASTERS SWIM WATER AEROBICS & LAP SWIM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday All abilities welcome for water aerobics! Mornings Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 5:15 - 6:45 am 6:30 - 8:00 pm July 12 - August 20 July 13 - August 19 $4 / PUNCH $4.50 / PUNCH

PUNCH CARDS AVAILABLE IN INCREMENTS OF 5, 10, 15, OR 20 NO ADULT AQUATICS PROGRAMS JULY 28 - AUGUST 3

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To Register, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or call 507-387-5501 19 ADULT RECREATION ADULT INTRO TO GOLF Heather Tentis HOOPERCISE 4 Sessions Heather Tentis & Sharon Dinsmore This a low-pressure environment to help you enjoy 4 Sessions your first golfing experience. Fee includes access to Popular high-energy class will help tone and strengthen the driving range, putting/chipping green, range balls your body, mind, and soul. Drills and exercises designed for and rental clubs. new learning and for experienced hoopers to strengthen hoop dance skills. COURSE #: 3462-1s $70 Mon, Jun 7-28; 6:30-7:30 pm Minneopa Golf COURSE #: 3333-1s $25 Course Thu, Jul 22- Aug 12; 6-7 pm Sibley Park COURSE #: 3462-2s $70 Amphitheatre Mon, Jul 19-Aug 9; 6:30-7:30 pm Minneopa Golf PICKLEBALL CLINIC Course Pickleball Association 1 Session RAINY DAY GOLF Participants will learn the game of Pickleball; includes Has rain put a damper on golf plans? Call to make rules, shots and scoring. All necessary equipment will be your tee-time and play one of our six courses or available to use during the clinics. practice on the range in our Foresight golf simulator. Weekdays $25/hour COURSE #: 3332-1s $5 Weekends $35/hour Mon, Jun 7, 7-8 pm Tourtellotte Park COURSE #: 3332-2s $5 INDOOR GOLF SIMULATOR MEMBERSHIP Thu, Jun 21, 7-8 pm Tourtellotte Park Lincoln Community Center COURSE #: 3332-3s $5 Single one year membership Mon, Jul 12, 7-8 pm Tourtellotte Park COURSE #: 3332-4s $5 COURSE #: 7351-1s Mon, Jul 19, 7-8 pm Tourtellotte Park Eagle Membership- 70 hours - $380 ADULT TENNIS- HITTING DRILLS & GAMES Birdie Membership- 50 hours - $320 Par Membership - 25 hours - $275 Adam Doll Hole-in-one Membership - 5 hours- $100 8 Session New and previous participants will walk away with increased knowledge of the game of tennis. If you are ADULT PRIVATE GOLF LESSONS looking for a great way to get in shape, burn some calories, Golf Simulator meet new people, and hit live tennis balls give this a try! Lincoln Community Center $45 an hour COURSE #: 1286-1s $70 Email [email protected] or call 507-387-5501 Mon, Jun 7- Aug 2; 6-6:50 pm EHS tennis courts No class Jul 5 ADULT FALL SOCCER- MEN'S & COREC COURSE #: 1286-2s $70 Wednesday Nights Wed, Jun 9- Aug 4; 7:10-8 pm EHS tennis courts ENTRY FEE $360 No class Jul 7th Team signup ends Tuesday August 4 COURSE #: 1286-3s $120 Entry form to be filled out online only at Both sessions EHS tennis courts www.mankatocer.com. League play begins Wednesday, September 8. 20 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! ONE ON ONE POTTERY Caitlin Heyer 1 to 2 Sessions Looking for more private, one-on-one instruction? Our pottery studio is now arranging private pottery lessons! GENERAL INTEREST/ Students will work with ceramic artist Caitlin Heyer on a CREATIVE YOU curriculum that is specific to their needs and desires. Dates must be arranged with Community Education, 55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 507-387-5501, at least one week prior to class Milo Dahlin beginning. Dates and frequency of sessions are variable 1 Session to each student, with sessions planned according to the student’s availability (1–2 classes a week recommended) Improvement Program (55+ DIP) is an approved Price will vary on days. Accident Prevention course by the MN Department of COURSE #: 1508s Public Safety. Participants who complete the course Dates must be arranged with Community Ed & Rec are eligible for a 10% discount on their personal automobile insurance premium. The 55+ DIP will give MONDAYS OPEN POTTERY participants a better understanding of vehicle and Julia Snelson traffic safety, new technology, physical changes and 10 Sessions increased driving risks as we age, changes to laws, and Open Pottery Studio is on Monday nights. Purchase a the decisions drivers can make to be safer on our punch card and clay coupon to use the Pottery Studio roadways. In order to receive the 10% automobile facilities: potter’s wheel, slab roller, extruder, glazes, insurance discount, participants must first take the 8- greenware storage, and NEW electric kilns. This is not an hour course. A 4-hour refresher course can be taken instructional class; previous experience required. The every three years to maintain the discount. studio manager will be present to help with technical Students need to register by calling 1-888-234-1294, or questions. online at www.mnsafetycenter.org under Driver COURSE #: 1520s 8-Punch Card $39 Discount Program. COURSE #: 1519s $25 Clay, Glaze, and Firing coupon per 25-lb bag (brown or white stoneware) 4-hour refresher classes (1 session) Mon, Jun 14, 21, 28, Jul 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16, & 23; 6-9 pm Mon, Jun 7; 5-9 pm $22 LCC Rm 153 LCC Rm 152

This activity is made possible by the voters Thu, Jun 24; 5-9 pm $22 of Minnesota through a grant from the LCC Rm 152 Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks Wed, Jul 7; 5-9 pm $22 to a legislative appropriation from the Arts LCC Rm 152 and Cultural Heritage Fund. Thu, Jul 22; 5-9 pm $22 EXTENDED OPEN POTTERY LCC Rm 152 Open Pottery Studio is available for 2 hour time slots. Each Mon, Aug 2; 5-9 pm $22 time slot is equal to one punch on your card. You must LCC Rm 152 sign up ahead of time in order to use the studio. It will be Thu, Aug 26; 5-9 pm $22 for one person only, who has been trained in using the LCC Rm 152 space. If you live in the same household, you may Thu, Sep 9; 5-9 pm $22 schedule at the same time but will all need a purchased LCC Rm 152 punch card. Pieces will be fired by studio staff when there Mon, Sep 13; 5-9 pm $22 is enough to load. You may bring your clay home as you LCC Rm 152 were able to before. You must contact the CER Office when you drop off pieces for firing. STAY CONNECTED www.mankatocer.com COURSE #: 1520s 8-Punch Card $39 or COURSE #: 1519s $25 Clay coupon www.facebook.com/mankatocer

To Register, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or call 507-387-5501 21 OLDER ADULT BUS TRIPS WITH VINE

A DAY AT THE MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM Enjoy a 4-hour day at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, winner of USA TODAY’S 10 Best Readers’ Choice contest as Best Botanical Garden. You can visit the 1,200 acres of beautiful gardens, landscapes, trees and plant collections, and many specialty displays. Includes a “Flowerpot Lunch,” a guided tram tour and a discount at the Gift & Garden Store. STILLWATER RIVERBOAT/LUNCH Welcome aboard! Create lasting memories and COURSE # 1271- s $69 experience the beauty of this National Parkway, the Wed, Aug 4; 8:30 am- 4:30 pm WOW! Zone scenic St. Croix River. Also, you will be able to enjoy our parking lot deli buffet of sliced meats and cheeses served with REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TUE, JUL 6 fresh bakery rolls, sandwich fixings, fresh fruit, seasonal salad and a warm entrée selection, and a gourmet cookie assortment.

COURSE #: 1266-1s $73 Wed, Jul 21; 8:45 am–4 pm WOW! Zone parking lot

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MON, JUNE 21

COURSE #: 1266-2s $73 Wed, Sep 22; 8:45 am–4 pm WOW! Zone parking lot REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MON, AUG 23 Online Registration is quick & easy! Online registration continues to be the most convenient way to register. Visit our online brochure HAPPY BUS TRIPS TO YOU! www.mankatocer.com, click on each course, and automatically connect to registration.

22 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! OLDER ADULT BUS TRIPS WITH VINE Travel Tips Register early to get your spot on the coach bus. Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure and locate travel companions. Monday-Saturday trips depart from WOW! Zone back parking lot, 2030 Adams St, Mankato TWINS GAME VS CLEVELAND INDIANS Take me out to the ball game! Come enjoy an afternoon of outdoor baseball by joining us for a trip to the Target Registration Tips Stadium to watch the Minnesota Twins play the Cleveland When paying with credit card it will show up Indians. The game starts at 12:10 pm. on your statement as Mankato Area Public COURSE #: 1260-s $64 Schools. Wed, Aug 18; 9:30 am-6:00 pm WOW! Zone NO REFUNDS can be given for trips after the parking lot registration deadline. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI, JULY 16

A DAY AT THE STEELE COUNTY FAIR Join us as we travel east on Highway 14 to Owatonna and the Steele County Free Fair, the largest county fair in Minnesota! Hundreds of thousands of visitors attend each year, and admission is free. Find more than 100 food stands, carnival rides, live music on the United Prairie Bank Stage, a livestock show and petting zoo, and a classic car show. We will be visiting on Senior Day.

COURSE # 1263-s $29 Thu, Aug 19; 10 am- 3:30 pm WOW! Zone parking lot REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MON, AUG 2 STAY CONNECTED www.mankatocer.com or www.facebook.com/mankatocer

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SEVERE WEATHER WISDOM ADAPTIVE GOLF PROGRAM Melanie Schmidt & Special Guest Heather Tentis 1 session 3 sessions As summer approaches, it is We have adopted the SNAG®(Starting New At Golf) timely to brush up on vocabulary program to teach exceptional golfers how to play this and safe action steps to take enjoyable lifelong sport. Our coaches understand the when threatening weather such importance of fundamentals of form in teaching as heavy rain, hail, tornadoes or swinging, putting, and body positioning. The SNAG thunderstorms enter our Mankato system uses modified equipment to implement the area. In this class we will practice curriculum developed by PGA professionals. The what to do and even hear from a Exceptional Grip is designed for players with physical special guest who is a "weather challenges holding on to traditional or original SNAG® golf expert." This class is total equipment. On the last day we will play virtual carnival participation. Come with a sunny golf in the simulator to celebrate everything we have attitude to chase away the clouds. learned!

COURSE:6000-s $15 Course #: 6020 $40 each adult athlete Tue, Jun 1; 5 -6:30 pm LCC Rm 152 Tue, Jul 13-27; 5-6 pm LCC Rm 159 & LCC Lower gym Coming Fall 2021!

WEDNESDAY FUNDAYS!

Students will develop arts & craft skills while socializing with teachers and peers. Our staff will Participation Guidelines provide individual help while creating a fun project All participants must: each Wednesday. You will have opportunities to • Be 16 years of age or older • Be able to manage explore a new craft skill while making fun projects • Be able to inform staff of personal behavior with friends. We will also be planning an ART SHOW wants & needs • If unable to meet these when Wednesday Funday ends for the students to • Have a basic understanding guidelines, please bring show off the wonderful art projects they have done. of personal safety staff to accommodate • Be able to care for your needs. personal hygiene

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LINCOLN COMMUNITY CENTER NEW ULM PUBLIC LIBRARY 110 FULTON STREET 17 N BROADWAY STREET MANKATO, MN 56001 NEW ULM, MN 56073 507-345-5222 507-779-5827

ABE classes at Lincoln Community Center, Mankato

GED/Adult Diploma (Distance or In-Person) June 8 - July 29 Morning 9:00 AM - Noon Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Evening 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Tuesday & Wednesday GED Math Lab (In Person) 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Tuesdays GED (Distance or In-Person) August 3 - Labor Day Morning 9:00 AM - Noon Tuesday/Wednesday Evening 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Wednesdays GED Math Lab (In Person) 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Tuesdays On-Ramp: Skills in Demand (In-Person) June 8 - July 29 (no school July 5th) Morning 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Monday through Thursday NorthStar Digital Literacy (In Person) June 8 - July 29 Morning 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Fridays ESL English as a Second Language July 6 - July 29 (no school July 5th) Morning - Levels 1 & 2 (In Person) 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Monday through Thursday Morning (Levels 3 & 4 - In Person) 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Monday through Thursday Morning (Levels 5 & 6 - In Person) 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Monday through Thursday Citizenship (Levels 3+ Distance) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Monday and Wednesday Evening Levels 1&2 (Distance) 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday and Tuesday Evening Levels 3&4 (Distance) 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Wednesday and Thursday Evening Levels 5&6 (Distance) 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Wednesday and Thursday Lev3+ ESL and GED Math Lab (In Person) 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Tuesdays Para Pro Preparation (Distance) June 15 - July 8 Afternoon 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Tuesday/Thursday

ABE Classes at VINE Building - Blue Earth County Employment Services

Ready to Work August 3,4,5,10,11 & 12 Afternoons 1 - 4 PM Tuesdays - Thursday

ABE classes at New Ulm Public Library

GED/Diploma/College Prep June 7 - Labor Day Distance or In-Person By Appointment Only ABE classes at South Central College, North Mankato

SCC Connects Healthcare Bridge Ongoing enrollment - anytime

SCC Connects Manufacturing Bridge July 21 - August 16 Afternoons 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Monday/Wednesday/Thursday

Please call to enroll! Mankato (507) 345-5222 New Ulm (507) 779-5827 A proud partner of the Am erican Job Center network.

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CONTACT LAURA CONN OR CALL 507-387-5501 FOR MORE INFORMATION

28 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! CONGRATULATIONS 2021 Spirit Of Youth Honorees Outstanding Youth Group MOFF "Moving Our Futures Forward" Mankato West High School Indya Campbell, Aspen Clarksean, Maya Englehorn, Elli Kim, Madelyn Vosburg, Jolee Slechta, Ronan Corley Outstandi ng Youth Evie Bottner Dakota Meadows Middle School Founder of Green Growth Outstandi ng Leaders Scott Hogen Mankato Area Public Schools MAPS Director of Facilities and Safety Tabatha Miller Franklin Elementary TOSA Mentor Coach Outstanding Y outh Advocate Kayla Vogelsang Roosevelt Elementary ELL Teacher Outstandi ng Teacher Melissa Larkin Washington Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher

MANKATO AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUILDING KEY B - Bridges Community School M - Monroe Elementary School EHS - Mankato East High School 320 Garfield Avenue, North Mankato 441 Monroe Avenue, North Mankato 2600 Hoffman Road, Mankato

EL - Eagle Lake Elementary School R - Roosevelt Elementary School WHS - Mankato West High School 500 Le Sueur Avenue, Eagle Lake 300 West Sixth Street, Mankato 1351 South Riverfront Drive, Mankato

F - Franklin Elementary School RP - Rosa Parks Elementary School LCC - Lincoln Community Center 1000 North Broad Street, Mankato 1001 Heron Drive, Mankato 110 Fulton Street, Mankato

H - Hoover Elementary School W - Washington Elementary School ECC - Early Childhood Center 1524 Hoover Drive, North Mankato 1100 Anderson Drive, Mankato 2077 Lookout Drive, North Mankato

J - Jefferson Elementary School DMMS - Dakota Meadows Middle School FLC - Family Learning Center 100 James Avenue, Mankato 1900 Howard Drive West, North 820 Hubbell Avenue, Mankato Mankato K - Kennedy Elementary School 2600 East Main Street, Mankato PWMS - Prairie Winds Middle School 1200 Prairie Winds Drive, Mankato

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STAFF DIRECTORY ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

DIRECTOR Jim Roy, Chair Jessica Hatanpa Audra Nissen Boyer [email protected] 2022 Appt. City of Mankato Laura Conn [email protected] Jeane McGraw Dana Niu ACCESS 2021 2022 Tia Dupont [email protected] Christina Shortall Lynn Schreiner Alisa Boswell [email protected] 2023 2022 ACES SCHOOL AGE CARE Colleen Landkamer Mollie Meyer Sam Schirmers [email protected] Appt. Blue Earth County Appt. ISD77 Administrator Amy Phares [email protected] Lynn Waterbury Ahmed (Jaffer) Mohamud ADULT BASIC EDUCATION 2023 2023 Karen Wolters [email protected] Kaitlin Carter Ryan Sanders Kelli Woelfel [email protected] 2021 Appt. City of Madison Lake ADULT ENRICHMENT Liz Ratcliff Beth Rohrich Alisa Boswell [email protected] Appt. ISD77 School Board Appt. City of Eagle Lake EARLY LEARNING Patrick Baker Katie Gag [email protected] 2021 Amanda Marss [email protected] PRESCHOOL SUPERVISOR Joan Morrison [email protected] EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING SCHOOL BOARD 2020-21 Ann Murray [email protected] FACILITIES RESERVATIONS Jodi Sapp, Chair Kristi Schuck Anne Richardson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/VOLUNTEER Term Ends Term Ends Alison Troldahl [email protected] December 31, 2022 December 31, 2022 RECREATION Kenneth A. Reid, Liz Ratcliff Tia Dupont [email protected] Vice Chair [email protected] Heather Tentis [email protected] [email protected] Term Ends YOUTH ENRICHMENT/DEVELOPMENT Term Ends December 31, 2024 Melanie Schmidt [email protected] December 31, 2024 Darren Wacker Erin Roberts, Chair [email protected] [email protected] Term Ends Term Ends December 31, 2022 December 31, 2024 Paul Peterson, Christopher Kind, Superintendent Treasurer [email protected] [email protected] Term Ends December 31, 2024

30 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US! REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION INFORMATION IN PERSON ONLINE PHONE Lincoln Community Center www.mankatocer.com 507-387-5501 110 Fulton Street MN RELAY SERVICES: V/TTY711 Mankato, MN 56001

PAYMENTS MAPS IMAGE RELEASE Community Education & Recreation collects payment Mankato Area Public Schools, 10 Civic Center Plaza, information at the time of registration. The payment Mankato, MN 56001 has the right to publish my or my will be processed in the week prior to start date. You child’s likeness, photograph, name, words and/or artistic will be emailed a payment reminder at that time. works; and/or my likeness, photograph, and the same to We accept VISA, MasterCard and Discover. Checks made be published in any form or medium (for example: print, payable to ISD 77 CER can be mailed or brought in electronic, video, social networking, etc.). To decline this person. **Payers will be charged an additional $30 fee permission for MAPS CER activities, written notice must for any returned check. Participation for all members of be provided in advance to our office at Lincoln the household will be suspended until the account is Community Center, 110 Fulton St. Mankato, MN 56001. brought up to date.** HEALTH & SAFETY ACCOUNT INFORMATION Mankato Community Education and Recreation is Please be sure to review and update all user information committed to providing a safe and healthy environment including payment information, payer and participant for participants, staff and the community we serve by names, address, phone numbers, emergency contacts following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of and email address. Health and Education. Participants not abiding by the guidelines may be asked to leave without reimbursement. REFUNDS Registrants wishing to withdraw their registration from TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS a course must do so no later than 4 business days prior Participants registering for online courses do so with the to the scheduled start of the activity* Refunds may expectation that they provide their own device and include a $5 processing fee. *NO refunds can be given internet/wi-fi connection to access course work and/or for trips or tours after the registration deadline. meeting platform(s). MAPS CER is not able to provide technical support to participants. CANCELLED CLASSES CER reserves the right to cancel any event, class or program. CER will make efforts to contact registrants Online Registration is quick & easy! before the scheduled start of the activity. Refunds (may Online registration continues to be the most include $5 processing fee) will be given if cancellation occurs. If Mankato Area Public Schools District 77 closes convenient way to register. school or releases students early due to weather Visit our online brochure concerns, CER activities will also be cancelled. For www.mankatocer.com, updated information, please check click on each course, and automatically www.mankatocer.com or Mankato Community connect to registration. Education & Recreation Facebook page.

To Register, visit us online at www.mankatocer.com or call 507-387-5501 31 Non Profit ISD77 COMMUNITY EDUCATION & US Postage RECREATION DEPARTMENT POSTAL PARTON Lincoln Community Center PAID 110 Fulton Street ECRWSS Mankato, MN Mankato, MN 56001 Permit No. 310

2 FREE Movies UNDER THE STARS THIS SUMMER!

MOVIE # 1 MOVIE # 2 FROZEN 2 STAR WARS FRIDAY, JUNE 11 FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 10 EAGLE LAKE EAGLE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Movies begin at dusk - times are approximate Come join us for a night of fun. Bring your family and friends. FREE family activities begin at 7 PM.

The movies will be shown on a large outdoor screen and are FREE to everyone. Bring chairs and blankets for seating. Free supper served at 7 PM (while supplies last). Families may bring their own snacks.

For more information, call Mankato Community Education and Recreation at 507-387-5501. For cancellation and makeup status, please call 507-387-5501 or visit our website at www.mankatocer.com