Winter 17 catalog - web ready

Youth Activities

Limited Financial Assistance is available for qualified Has ngs Public Schools families.
For informa on, contact Community Educa on at 651-480-7670.

How to Draw a Puppy NEW

For Ages 4-9 Years Old; Non-school Day!

Kidcreate Studio

Learn how to draw an adorable puppy using a simple step-by-step pro-
cess. The final project will be painted on a real canvas board! Register
early for this popular class! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for
your child. Min. 7/Max. 15

#595183A Fri Jan 27 12:30-3:30 pm Tilden Com Ctr, #167 $35-1 ses

Paint on Canvas - Minions! NEW

For Ages 4-9 Years Old During Spring Break!

Kidcreate Studio

Paint on a real canvas board! During this guided pain ng lesson, create
a mischievous Minion from the movie Despicable Me. Please pack a
nut free snack and drink for your child. Min. 7/Max. 15

#595184A Thu Mar 16 9 am-12 pm Tilden Com Ctr, #167 $35-1 ses

Sparkles & Butterflies NEW

For Ages 4-9 Years Old; Non-school Day! Kidcreate Studio

Get your sparkle on! Go crazy as you create mul ple projects with a sparkly bu erfly

theme. These masterpieces will shimmer and glimmer with sparkles and gli er! Please

pack a nut free snack and drink for your child. Min. 7/Max. 15

#595185A Thu Apr 13 12:30-3:30 pm Tilden Com Ctr, #167 $35-1 ses

Papier Mache Day NEW

For Ages 5-12 Years Old During Spring Break! Kidcreate Studio

It’s messy, sloppy and oh so much fun! Join us for a day full of papier mache. Create
bugs, bowls, and monsters, too. This class is going to be a messy good me, so please
have your child dress accordingly. This is a gluten free art class. Please pack a nut free
snack, lunch and drink for your child. Min. 7/Max. 20

#595189A Wed Mar 15 9 am-2 pm Tilden Com Ctr, #167 $69-1 ses

“Invest in a Student” Saturday, April 22!
Scholarship Fund
“Be Our Guest”
Your dona on helps a student with financial 5:00-7:30 pm
assistance to enroll in an a er-school enrich- Has ngs Middle School
ment or recrea onal class for which he or she
might not have been able to do without your Watch for more details to come
dona on! through the Friday Folders and on
www.Has ngsCommunityEd.com
Simply:
1) Contribute a dona on, or 51
2) Inquire about any fundraising programs

to help kids par cipate in a er-school,
evening or weekend classes.
For more informa on, call Community Educa-
on at 651-480-7670.

Youth Activities

Finding Dory! NEW

Art Class for Ages 4-9 Years; Non-school Day! Kidcreate Studio

Dive right into 3D art! Create a 3D ocean-themed diorama along with a 3D clay sculpture
of your favorite fish friend from Disney’s movie Finding Dory. Dory and Nemo would
love this class! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child. Min. 7/Max. 20

#595174A Mon Jan 16 9 am-12 pm Tilden Com Ctr, #165 $35-1 ses

Positively Pokémon NEW

Art Class for Ages 4-9 Years; Non-school Day! Kidcreate Studio

Is your child mad about Mudkip? Passionate about Pikachu? Then this is their class! Cre-
ate a bunch of clay projects with a Pokémon theme. Please pack a nut-free snack and
drink for your child. Min. 7/Max. 20

#595175A Mon Jan 16 1-4 pm Tilden Com Ctr, #165 $35-1 ses

3D Minecraft Masterpiece Art NEW

Ages 5-12 Years; Non-school Day! Kidcreate Studio

ALL NEW! Your Minecra ® master will love this class! They will
construct a 3D diorama of a Minecra scene. But that’s not all! The
kids will create Minecra characters to add to their diorama out of
Model Magic® clay. Steve would love this class! Please pack a nut
free snack and drink for your child. Min. 7/Max. 20

#595190A Fri Mar 3 8:30-11:30 am Tilden Com Ctr, #167 $35-1 ses

Glow-in-the-Dark Art

Ages 5-12 Years During Spring Break! Kidcreate Studio

ROCK your world long a er the lights go out at night. Everything we create will glow-in-

the-dark! How cool is that?! Work with a variety of different art supplies including clay,

paint, and other luminescent materials to create masterpieces to show off in the dark!

Please pack a nut free snack, lunch and drink for your child. Min. 7/Max. 20

#595193A Fri Mar 17 9 am-2 pm Tilden Com Ctr, #167 $69-1 ses

Private, One-on-One Music Lessons

Guitar • Viola • Violin • Vocal • Piano • Fiddle • Drums

Youth in grades 3 and up, including adults!

Choose from either a 30 or 60 minute lesson on Thursday eve-
nings between 3:00-8:30 pm for your private, one-to-one ses-
sion with our cer fied, Michelle Dunkirk, licensed music teacher.
Michelle has 20+ years experience performing and teaching in the music industry and
studied with teachers of the Julliard School of Music. (Skip dates 10/20, 11/24) Sec ons
offered are:

• Thursdays, Jan 12-Feb 16, 2017 LESSON LOCATION:
• Thursdays, Feb 23-Apr 6, 2017 (skip 3/16) Rainbow Music, 208-1/2 2nd St E
• Thursdays, Apr 13-May 18, 2017 downtown Has ngs (above Bathricks)

For further informa on, please contact Michelle Dunkirk at 612-222-6433.
Her full biography may be found on www.Has ngsCommunityEd.com. If
the noted schedules don’t work for you, Michelle will work with you to
find a be er me! Pick your meslot online or give us a call to secure your
spot! Watch for flyers through the school Friday Folders. To sign up, call
651-480-7670 or online: www.Has ngsCommunityEd.com.

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River Blades Skating School

Amanda Truax grew up in Has ngs and had her very first lesson at
the Has ngs Civic Arena. She’s won numerous compe ons around
the US in Figure Ska ng & Dance. She was a member of the NHL’s
Minnesota North Stars Dance Team, skated with Disney on Ice
(toured for 8 years) developing herself as a well-known Figure Ska ng
Choreographer within Disney on Ice. She is also the areas premier
hockey power ska ng coach. Get the edge on your ska ng skills!

Curriculum by the Ice Skating Institute
Hastings Civic Arena, located off Hwy 316 and Hwy 61, Hastings.

LEARN TO SKATE (ages 3-7 years)

Learn to Skate 1 - Beginner skaters ages 3-7; who have
never skated before. Skaters will play games and sing songs as
they develop skills needed to balance and move across the ice.
Beginner skaters who have minimal ska ng experience. Skat-
ers will learn the proper way to fall and get up, hopping and
how to make A’s and V’s. Sec. #595176A

Learn to Skate 2 - Beginner skaters ages 3-7 or skaters who have passed level 1.
Skaters will learn forward swizzles, two foot glides, backward wiggle and stops.
Sec. #595176B

Learn to Skate 3 - Skaters must have completed Level 2 ages 3-7. Skaters will learn
backward swizzles, hockey turns, forward slalom and a semi-spiral. Sec. #595176C

Learn to Skate 4 - Skaters must have completed Level 3. Skaters will learn back-
ward slalom, one foot glides, 3 step crossovers, backward glides (two feet) and pump
circles. Sec. #595176D

MINI-MITES LEARN TO SKATE (ages 4+)

Mini Mites 1 - Mini Mites 1 is designed to break down the basic
ska ng skills crucial to the success of your Hockey player. Basic
skills and technical posi ons are presented which create a solid
founda on for your skater. Balance and
edge control is an important skill that River
Blades develops for long term efficiency speed and power.
Sec. #595176E

LEARN TO SKATE (ages 8+)

Pre-Alpha
Beginning class for skaters 8 and up. Emphasis is on skills

* REQUIRED INFO * * SCHEDULE *

1) Birth Date 3) Email Address Students will be placed in 30-minute
lesson groups and 30-minute prac ce
2) Phone Number 4) Skill Level
mes within the stated me frames.
A CONFIRMATION EMAIL will be sent 10 Sessions. No lesson 3/18
to the email address you provided with
registra on one week before class begins. Sat Jan 14-Mar 25................. 10–11:30 am
***Be sure to visit the River Blades website
for informa on on what type of skates to Fee: $150 (A er 1/7, add $10)
purchase, clothing to wear, etc.
Pre-register with Has ngs
www.RiverBladesSka ng.com Community Educa on

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Youth Activities

Dance-Twirl Minnesota! NEW

For Children Ages 4-6 and 7-10 Years

Your child’s confidence will soar as she exclaims about how she
just caught the baton! And, your eyes will fill with tears of joy as
you see your beau ful daughter in a class that’s just perfect for
her. Your child will learn how to toss, twirl and spin a baton in
this amazing class. Combine our newest twirls with your child’s
favorite dance moves and music to make this an unforge able experience for your child!
(Skip 2/20, 3/13 and 4/17) Min. 4/Max. 10

#595178A: Ages 4-6 Yrs Mon Jan 30-Mar 20 5:30-6:15 pm Sr. High, 1st Floor B Area $45-6 ses

#595178B: Ages 7-10 Yrs Mon Jan 30-Mar 20 6:15-7 pm Sr. High, 1st Floor B Area $45-6 ses

#595178C: Ages 4-6 Yrs Mon Apr 3-May 15 5:30-6:15 pm Sr. High, 1st Floor B Area $45-6 ses

#595178D: Ages 7-10 Yrs Mon Apr 3-May 15 6:15-7 pm Sr. High, 1st Floor B Area $45-6 ses

Community Water

Safety Swim

Children Ages 3-10 Years (adult

does NOT go in water with child)

A collabora on between Has ngs Community
Educa on, Has ngs Area YMCA and Has ngs
Area Swim Team, this program offers
YMCA cer fied instruc on in learning how to be safe in and around different water
environments: from lakes and rivers to pools to water parks to basic boat safety! It is
designed to be an introduc on to the water, teaching the importance of personal water
safety. Classes include: Floa ng on front and back, basic alterna ng and symmetrical
beginner stroke, and safe entries into the water. At the conclusion of the session,
par cipants will receive an assessment and help to provide direc on to con nue their
aqua c educa on.

• LOCATION: Has ngs Area YMCA, 85 Pleasant Street, Has ngs, MN. (You do not need
to be a member of the YMCA or Has ngs Area Swim Team to par cipate.)

• Pre-registra on is required through Has ngs Community Educa on by calling 651-
480-7670 or go online to www.Has ngsCommunityEd.com (Skip 2/18)

#595111A Sat Jan 21-Mar 11 11:30 am-12:10 pm YMCA, Pool $49-7 ses

Little Kids T-Ball

For Ages 3 thru those not yet finished Kindergarten

Introduce your li le one to t-ball! Choose between the 9 am and 9:45 am class me.
You are responsible for providing a glove for your child. Coaches needed! (Coaches kids
par cipate free, as a thank you. Interested? Email Penny at ppeters2@presco .k12.
wi.us). This program is offered in partnership with Presco Community Educa on.
Loca on: Borner Street Fields, off Borner and St. Croix Street, near Presco Intermedi-
ate School (WI). (Skip date 5/27) Min. 1/Max. 8

#595157A Sat May 13-Jun 10 9 am start 30-40 minute lessons $10-4 ses

#595157B Sat May 13-Jun 10 9:45 am start 30-40 minute lessons $10-4 ses

Inclement Weather • School Closures

When school is closed for the day due to inclement weather or other emergency,
Has ngs Community Educa on programs are also closed. Every a empt

will be made to reschedule. Check the Has ngs Public Schools (www.Has ngs.
54 k12.mn.us) website and/or the www.Has ngsCommunityEd.com for updates.

Youth Activities

ZAPS Prepares Juniors Taking the ACT Test

College Entrance Exam Doorway to College

Register Today for a ZAPS Test Prep seminar that:

• Explains the most common ques on types and how to approach them

• Teaches effec ve strategies for approaching each subtest

• Provides authen c, med, tes ng prac ce

• Builds your student’s confidence and reduces test anxiety

• Includes extensive materials for home prac ce

• Improves test-taking skills for a life me

• And much more in only five hours!

TO REGISTER, go to: h ps://store.zaps.com/seminars (enter “55033” in search box)

#58520A Sat Apr 1 9 am-3 pm Sr. High, Lecture Hall #F253 $89-1 ses

Driver’s Education Ages 15+ Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel

This Driver’s Educa on program for youth ages

15+ is the ONLY local Driver’s Educa on Program

taught by experienced Has ngs School District

teachers Vicki Davis, Nate Neuman and Erik

Dietz. We offer one-on-one, behind-the-wheel

sessions allowing for personalized instruc on

and thorough parent communica on. No mul -

student behind the wheel in our cars! Behind-the-

Wheel appointments are scheduled according

to birth date; oldest first. Parents and students

can expect high-quality prepara on for the new

driver, with emphasis on mastery of material.

Students will take prac ce tests, including a

prac ce permit test to prepare them for the test

at the driver’s exam sta on. The road to your

driver’s permit and license begins with Has ngs

Community Educa on’s Driver’s Ed! Classroom

training with a Permit Test is on April 18th. In May, there will be a Parent Educa on class

- watch for more informa on.

#5071A Mar 27, 28, 29, Apr 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 17 5-8 pm Sr. High, #F253

Apr 18: Permit Test 2:30-4 pm $375

#5071B Jun 12-15, 19-22, 26-27 2-5 pm Sr. High, #F253

Jun 28: Permit Test 2:30-4 pm $375

If you’d like addi onal program informa on, please contact Community Educa on at
651-480-7670 or see h p://has ngscommunityed.com/k-12/drivers-educa on/ .

The Youth Impact Council (formerly Youth First Planning
Council) is a student organiza on of the Has ngs High School
that provides leadership training and service opportuni es
for high school students. Serve both in the school and the
community. Projects and ac vi es are brought to the group based on student interest
and community requests. Monthly mee ngs for Winter are held Jan 13, Feb 10, mar
10 and Apr 7, before school at 7:07 am and any student may a end. You can download
our calendar at www.Has ngsCommunityEd.com under the Youth Ac vi es and
Programs tab. This group is a great way to get involved and meet new people!

Interested or have questions? Contact us!

Sara Lawrence, Community Education | 651-480-7673 | [email protected] 55



HasƟngs Parks & RecreaƟon

920 W 10th Street, HasƟngs, MN 55033
Phone: (651) 480-6175
Hotline: (651) 480-2392
www.hasƟngsmn.gov

Adult Basketball Open Gym

Drop in at the Middle School and shoot around or play pick up games.

Ages: Adults 18 and older
Dates: Tuesdays, November 29 - February 28 (no open gym December 27)
Time: 7:30-9:30 PM
LocaƟon: HasƟngs Middle School, 1000 11th Street W
Fee: $2 per person, cash only

Ice Fishing with a Ranger

In celebraƟon of Take a Kid Fishing weekend, people 16 or older who take a child
15 or younger fishing do not need a license to fish the weekend of January 14 - 15.
Try Ice Fishing with a Ranger at Lake Rebecca! Poles, tackle, and bait provided by
the NaƟonal Parks Service.

Dates: Saturday, January 14
Time: 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
LocaƟon: Lake Rebecca, 415 Lock & Dam Road
Fee: Free

Too Cold to Skate Outside?

Skate inside at the HasƟngs Civic Arena! Check out the Arena’s Schedule of Events
at www.hasƟngsmn.gov by clicking on City Government - Parks & RecreaƟon -
HasƟngs Civic Arena to view the Master Arena Schedule or the Open SkaƟng
Calendar. Please call the Arena at 480-6195 with any quesƟons.

Adult SoŌball & Sand Volleyball Leagues

RegistraƟon for Adult SoŌball and Sand Volleyball Leagues begins February 1,
2017. Visit www.hasƟngsmn.gov for more informaƟon and a registraƟon packet.
Call 651-480-6181 or email at pvargas@hasƟngsmn.gov with any quesƟons.

Mark Your Calendars

Spring registraƟon for all HasƟngs Parks & RecreaƟon camps & classes is Monday,
April 3, 2017. Register online at www.hasƟngsmn.gov for swim lessons at the
HasƟngs Family AquaƟc Center, Safety Camp, and more! Spots fill fast so don’t
delay! Please call 651-480-6175 with any quesƟons.

“CreaƟng Community Through People, Parks, and Programs”

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Registration Information

Register online 24/7 at www.HastingsCommunityEd.com

OFFICE HOURS: M-F 8 am-4:30 pm About this catalog:
School year M-F 8 am-4 pm
Summer The Community Educa on program catalog
is published three mes a year and is mailed
OFFICE LOCATION: to all homes and businesses in the Has ngs
Tilden Community Center, 310 River Street, Hastings School District area. Copies are available
for pick up at numerous loca ons around
OFFICE NUMBERS: Has ngs. If interested in offering a class, or
Direct 651-480-7670 inser ng a paid adver sement, please call:
Fax 651-480-7680
Zena Stefani, Adult Enrichment,
See our website listed above for complete Recrea on and Marke ng Coordinator
registration information and policies. Tilden Community Center
310 River St, Has ngs, MN 55033
Direct: 651-480-7674
Email: zstefani@has ngs.k12.mn.us

ONLINE: www.HastingsCommunityEd.com CALL: 651-480-7670 M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm

Hastings Community Education - Registration Form
Return to: Tilden Community Center, 310 River St, Has ngs, MN 55033

Name (F-M-L) ______________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________________

Phone (H) ___________________________ (W)________________________________

(C) _________________________________ (Emergency #) _______________________

Email Address Required:______________________________________________________

Age: 6-18 yrs 19-54 yrs 55+ yrs Male Female

Registrant’s Date of Birth (if under 21 yrs) _______________________________________

If registrant is under 18, parent’s name__________________________________________

Does the registrant have any special needs where we might assist?

Yes No If yes, please explain on an addi onal sheet of paper.

UCare Member ID Number ________________________________________________

(Must be on UCare at the me of the class to receive discount. One discount per calendar
year for UCare for Seniors program.)

1. Class Name/Trip __________________________________________________________

Sec. ____________________ Date(s) __________________________ Fee $________
2. Class Name/Trip __________________________________________________________

Sec. ____________________ Date(s) __________________________ Fee $________

Make check payable to: Has ngs Community Educa on Check #:_____

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