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Agility Dog TrainingEnrichmentWant to teach your dog some new tricks. Try out this exciting class!Summer 2018
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An Introductin to Voiceovers...(Getting Started in Voice Acting)Enrichment“Wow, you have a great voice!” How many times have you heard that? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All. Discover current trends in the industry and how they make it easy and affordable for just about anyone to get involved. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting, and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo. 18 and over. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding job!Once registered for the class, you will be contacted by the instructor to set up a method of video chat including but not limited to Skype.. This is a personalized one-on-one video conference class. Once registered for the class, you will be contacted by the instructor to set up your training.Summer 2018
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PopularBabysitting 101 – Age 11 & upEnrichmentThis course follows the American Academy of Pediatrics – Babysitter Lessons And Safety Training (BLAST). Students learn current practices for safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants, how to handle behavior problems, and how to manage their babysitting business. Students receive a reference book, recipe and game handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit. Please bring a lunch.Summer 2018
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PopularBasic Dog ObedienceEnrichmentThis class is for dogs 4 months and older. Here we work on basic obedience commands such as heel, sit, stay, come, stand and down. All training is done on leash. Collar recommendations will be made by the instructor, based on each dog’s individual temperament.Summer 2018
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Basic Sign Language-Grades 2-5Summer Talent Development CampsHave you ever wanted to communicate using sign language? This is the perfect class to learn basic sign language. We will learn how to say different family members, animals, colors, numbers, etc. By the end of our class, you will be able to say a few complete sentences using all sign language. Your family will be amazed!Summer 2018
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Co-Ed Volleyball LeagueRecreationMonticello Community Education offers three of the most popular, competitive, and enjoyable volleyball leagues in Central Minnesota! With options for a Women's League, Men's League, and Co-Ed League, and two levels within each league, you are sure to find the perfect opportunity for your squad! Weekly matchups offer just the right mixture of fun and competition, and provide a perfect opportunity to exercise and socialize all at the same time. Gather your friends and sign up today! On Monday Sept. 10 at 7:30pm in the Monticello High School West Lecture Room, there will be an organizational meeting of team captains. Captains, please register your team before the meeting by calling 763-272-2034 or register online at monticello.ce.feepay.com. Please indicate your team’s level of play (A or B) and if you are in need of additional players. Email your roster to Brendan.labau@monticello.k12.mn.us or fax it to 763-272-2909. Roster sheets are available on our website. Players who are not presently on a team and would like to play, please call 763-272-2034 and have your name put on a "free agent" list. This league will fill on a first-come first-served basis. Games will be played at the Middle School Arena Gym on Wednesday evenings, Sep. 19th-Dec. 12th.Fall 2018
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Competition Dog ObedienceEnrichmentWant to show your dog? This is the class for you!Summer 2018
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Eastview Family and Senior Citizen Garden ClubNon-separatingPopularLike to garden? Want to teach young children about raising and eating healthy food? Parents and senior citizens, join Eastview Garden Club with your preschool and elementary children and grandchildren. We’ll have 6 classes offered both morning and evening times where we will design, plant and care for vegetable gardens, fruit trees, shrubs and more - spring through fall. We’ll harvest and cook the produce together throughout the season and plan weekly gatherings to tend the garden and walk together or have active playtime on the playground.The Eastview Garden Club classes will be taught by Cody Mastel of Land by Hand, a Permaculture design & education organization. ECFE staff will supervise the garden club sessions with families. Provided through an Allina Neighborhood Health Connection grant with Monticello ECFE and Eastview Education Center staff.Summer 2018
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Essential Oils for KidsEnrichmentUnsure about using essential oils on your babies and growing kids? We’ll talk about some tried and true oils that are as easy as 1, 2, 3 to incorporate into your routine! As parents, we continue to share wisdom on how to survive. Let us chat about how oils and oil infused products can help to support healthy behaviors, digestion, skin, immune systems, mood…and all things kids!Summer 2018
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WaitlistExploring Makers Space-Grades 2-5Summer Talent Development CampsEveryone is a maker! Find your passion during Genius Hour (open ended exploration) using Makers Space activities in arts and crafts, electricity, construction, coding, engineering and more. It’s hands-on learning. “The thing you make is evidence that you did something. There is also an entire process behind making that can be talked about and shared with others. Making is not just explaining the technical process; its also about the communication of what you’ve done. The goal is to not only give kids tools to build the things they can imagine, but to also imagine the world that they can build.” We will use these Makers Space activities (but not limited to): Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, K’nex, Straw Building, Finger Knitting, Jewelry making. Stretch your brain! Come join the fun for a fast paced week of creativity!Registration Notes:Summer Talent Development Camps are by invite only. All students are automatically placed on the wait list. Promotional code needs to be applied at the time of checkout to be accepted into the class. Class registrations without the promo code will not be accepted. Once you are accepted into the class, your form of payment will be charged.Summer 2018
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Growth Mindset--Say What?? (STEM Projects)-Grades 2-5Summer Talent Development CampsWaitlistSay WHAT... GROW MY BRAIN???? Each day we will learn about the Scientific Method by doing fun experiments and about the Engineering Design Process through building different types activities - from building bridges with a variety of materials and testing their strength with different amounts of weight. We will use problem solving strategies for solving math and logic problems that you will be able to use for years to come. We will stretch your brain and learn about taking risks and the rewards that can come from failing and trying again! Registration Notes:Summer Talent Development Camps are by invite only. All students are automatically placed on the wait list. Promotional code needs to be applied at the time of checkout to be accepted into the class. Class registrations without the promo code will not be accepted. Once you are accepted into the class, your form of payment will be charged.Summer 2018
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Starting SoonHaidong Gumdo Korean Sword Art - ages 10-80RecreationHaidong Gumdo is a Korean sword art that offers the student a complete sword training program. This art is suitable for ages 10-80 so children, parents and grandparents are welcome to join the class. Students will learn proper sword cutting techniques, forms, safe combative drills, stance drills and provides physical fitness, balance, focus and helps reduce stress. This low impact martial arts system allows students to achieve a black belt if that is your goal or join us for a new physical fitness program. Either way no prior martial arts is needed to join this group. Wear loose comfortable clothing to your first class. Wood swords are purchased the first day for $20.00. Rose Heisel is a 3rd Dan in Haidong Gumdo and has been in other martial art styles for 30 years. For questions you can call 763-682-3086 for questions.Summer 2018
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Intermediate Dog ObedienceEnrichmentThis class will help to improve everything that you have learned in your basic classes. You be working toward better on-leash as well as advancing toward off-leash work.Summer 2018
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PopularKoa Uhane Taekwondo Beginners grade 1+RecreationKoa Uhane Tae Kwon Do offers, through Monticello Community Education, training in the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do. The classes provide a comprehensive focus for students to learn Tae Kwon Do and other practical self-defense skills. The training is designed to foster increased hand-foot coordination, agility, flexibility, and provide cardiovascular exercise in a safe environment. Students will also work on their self-discipline, self-control, confidence as well as their ability to focus and concentrate in a positive setting. Classes are instructed by 5th degree Black Belt Master Christian Bagwell, who has over 30 years’ experience in martial arts and 20 years teaching under a 9th degree Black Belt Grand Master. Uniform will be provided to student after the 2nd month of attendance. Instructor: Christian Bagwell Assistants: Jadyn Nelson, Kyra Ryks, John Dial, Jackie Nelson and Kaelyn NelsonSummer 2018
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Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills-B 4Su Block 4: July 23-Aug 3Givers participants success with fundamental skills. Skills to be covered: front, jellyfish and tuck floats, recover from a front and back float or glide to a vertical position, change direction of travel while swimming on front or back, tread water using arm and leg actions, combined arm and leg actions on front and back.Day classes $39: Monday-Friday and Evening classes $32: Monday-ThursdaySummer 2018
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Men's Volleyball LeagueRecreationMonticello Community Education offers three of the most popular, competitive, and enjoyable volleyball leagues in Central Minnesota! With options for a Women's League, Men's League, and Co-Ed League, and two levels within each league, you are sure to find the perfect opportunity for your squad! Weekly matchups offer just the right mixture of fun and competition, and provide a perfect opportunity to exercise and socialize all at the same time. Gather your friends and sign up today! Register your team early by calling 763-272-2034 or register online at monticello.ce.feepay.com. Please indicate your team’s level of play (A or B) and if you are in need of additional players. Email your roster to Brendan.labau@monticello.k12.m.us. Men who are not presently on a team and would like to play, please call 763-272-2034 and have your name put on a free-agent list. This league will fill on a first-come first-served basis. Games will be played at the Middle School Arena Gym on Thursday evenings, Sept. 20th-Dec. 13th.Fall 2018
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Monticello Fall Performance Dance Team Gr. 7-12RecreationStarting SoonMonticello Fall Performance Dance Team Gr. 7-12If you have a child in Grades 7-12 that is interested in the sport of dance, consider signing them up for the Monticello Fall Performance Dance Team! This exciting activity will feature the opportunity for athletes to work on jazz skills and kick techniques while also improving their cardio and strength conditioning.The class will be extremely valuable to dancers that plan to perform with the Monticello Starettes this winter, but will also be a fun opportunity for those looking to get their feet wet with the sport! Dancers have the opportunity to develop friendships while learning new skills, and staying active. The season will consist of after school (3:30 to 5:30 p.m.) practice four days a week at Eastview Education Center, and will be highlighted by two performances at halftime of Magic varsity football games, on Sept. 14 and Oct. 5.Summer 2018
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PopularNFL Flag Football League-Grades 2-7RecreationNFL FLAG Football League Gr. 2-7 In flag football, boys and girls 2nd through 7th grade will enjoy learning the ins and outs of a national pastime just like Peyton and Eli Manning did as children. In this NFL sponsored league, kids will prepare with a half hour practice and then participate in a game, each Saturday starting August 25 and ending with a tournament on October 6th (No activities on Labor Day Weekend). All participants will receive an NFL identified reversible jersey, official NFL FLAG football belt and flags, and free USA football player membership. Interested parent volunteers will be asked to coach and will receive a jersey of their own. In accordance with official NFL FLAG football rules and regulation, all participants must wear a mouth guard and sign a waiver form. Football or soccer cleats are encouraged, however metal baseball cleats are not allowed. Deadline to register is August 16th.Saturdays, August 25th - October 6th High School athletic stadium & Little Mountain fieldsCost: $75S18-4312: Gr. 2 & 3 (Noon - 1:30pm) S18-4313: Gr. 4 & 5 (1:00pm - 2:30pm) S18-4314: Gr. 6 & 7 (2:00pm - 3:30pm)(All times are subject to change depending on enrollment)Summer 2018
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Pop-In & Play-All AgesOne-time ClassesPopularLooking for an educational, enriching, and fun time for you and your child? Don’t want the commitment of an ECFE class? Start your day with Pop-In & Play! Age appropriate activities are available to help your child explore the world around them and learn through play. A licensed early childhood teacher will be available to assist with activities and provide information to support you as you parent your growing little one. There will also be time to enjoy play in the gym! $50 Summer Pass (can be used at ALL Pop-in & Play sessions) or each session $3 per child (you may pay at the front office upon arrival).Summer 2018
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PopularPuppy KindergartenEnrichmentThis class is for puppies 9 weeks to 5 months old. Here, puppies learn needed social skills. They meet and play with other puppies. They meet new people and learn about sitting for petting, instead of jumping, as well as how to play without biting people. Basic obedience commands are taught, such as come, sit and down, as well as some cute tricks.Summer 2018
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Rally NoviceEnrichmentReady for the next step in dog training. Please join us and try Rally training.Summer 2018
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Recreational Open VolleyballRecreationThe Little Mountain Elementary Gym will be open for recreational volleyball. This program is for adults (18 and older) who would like to spend an enjoyable evening playing recreational volleyball. White-soled tennis shoes are required and must be carried in. This league runs for 13 weeks.Fall 2018
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PopularStand Up Paddleboard (SUP) 101RecreationIncludes on and off the water training! Participants will learn the basics of SUP, including equipment, launch technique as well as general safety instruction.There are two prices for this class: $25 instructor will provide all necessary equipment. $15 participant will provide all their own equipment.Participation waiver will be provided by instructor and signed day of class to participate.Class will meet at the Bertram boat landing on the south end of the lake.Summer 2018
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Standup Paddleboard (SUP) YogaRecreationDevelop better balance, strength, coordination and focus by linking breath to movement. This is an energizing Vinyasa class where your mat is a stand up paddle board and your studio is the water. Stand Up Paddleboard 101 or equivalent is recommended prior to participating.There are 2 prices for this class: $25 instructor will provide all the equipment or $15 participants will provide all their own equipment.Participation waiver will need to be signed that day in order to participate in the class.Class will meet at the Bertram boat landing on the south end of the lake.Summer 2018
