Waseca Community Education

Any boy or girl ages 12 and under Come out and join the fun! A great opportunity to learn and grown your game of tennis. League will run Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-5PM at the High School tennis courts. Match play will consist of 2 sets to 4. Staff will be on site to help with scoring.

This 2-night class is designed for anyone wanting to begin learning about acrylic as a medium; tips and techniques; basics on using color and what supplies would be needed. All supplies provided.

This 2-night class is designed for anyone wanting to begin learning about acrylic as a medium. A triatic color scheme is a color palette made of three primary colors or secondary colors. A triatic color scheme creates a harmonious and vibrant contrast; and is a powerful tool in creating visual art. All supplies provided.

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Explore 1,200 acres of professionally maintained gardens, rare plant collections and accessible trails. In 2019 USA Today names the Arboretum the best botanical garden in North America. You will be on your own to explore and enjoy the Arboretum. There is a guided tram ride available if you choose to independently purchase a ticket for that upon arrival; cost is $8. There is also an eatery on site that has sandwiches, salads, soups and beverages available for purchase as well. Price includes: Coach bus ride and entry fee. Sorry, no refunds. Registration deadline: June 4, 2024 Departure Time: 8:45AM at Target parking lot Owatonna Return Time: 3:10PM

Grades 6 & up Receive training to be a responsible babysitter. You will learn how to interview for a babysitting job; how to handle emergencies; select safe, age-appropriate activities; feed and dress infants and toddlers; perform basic first aid skills and use manikins to learn rescue breathing techniques. Participants will receive reference materials to take home and will earn a certificate upon completion of the entire session. Must attend both classes. Please bring a snack.

This class will learn the basics of tap and ballet dance techniques, learn fun combinations of movement set to music.

Join this 75-minute class to ease into starting your yoga practice with an introduction to yoga philosophy, poses, and breath work. Familiarize yourself with yoga vocabulary and different yoga styles for future classes. There will be more classes like this offered in the future so follow us on social media to stay connected!

The BlueJay Dance Program offers classes in a variety of different styles for anybody aged three and up. Included in the cost of every class is instruction, recital costume, and a group picture. For the fall session, the recital rehearsal night will be scheduled the week of June 3 and the Dance Recital is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 in the JHHS Performing Arts Center. If you are paying by credit card, the option of utilizing a payment plan is available. The option of paying in full at the time of registration still exists (check, cash, or card), but we are also able to offer the ability to spread payments out over the course of the Spring session. By choosing the payment plan, the first of five equal payments is charged to your card at time of registration, with the final four payments automatically charged to your card on Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 1, and May. 1. Once you register, you are committed to all five payments as they will automatically be charged on those dates. Also, if your student qualifies for free/reduced lunches and has a current application on file, they are eligible to receive the Larissa Androli Dance Scholarship. Please stop in to the community education office to fill out an application prior to registration. ***New This Year*** Dance With Me Parent/Child Class (Child 18 months - 3 year old, with a parent/caregiver): Introduction to dance class. Will work on basic locomotor skills and coordination, body awareness, fun songs, games, and props. We ill participate in the December recital with a fun Winter/Christmas dance! Ballet/Lyrical (Grades 5 - 12): This class is offered to students who are currently enrolled in a tap/jazz class. This class will be highly focused on the use of proper ballet placement, technique, and terminology while doing barre work, center floor work, and across the floor. For the Fall Session we will perform one ballet dance and a lyrical / contemporary dance. Students will be required to wear a leotard, tights, and pink ballet shoes to each class. Bitty Ballerinas (Preschool ages 3 - 5): This is an introduction to dance and creative movement. We will teach tap and ballet using basic concepts. We will explore movement and music, while we develop motor skills, social interaction and communication skills in a positive learning environment. Tap and Ballet shoes are required. Divas (Grades 9 - 12): This class will be taught tap and jazz. More advanced skills will be taught and introduced into combinations and choreography. Tap and Jazz shoes are required. Dream Team (Grades 7 - 8): This class will be taught tap and jazz. We will work towards new skills and tricks, as well as learning proper technique. We will incorporate new combinations into choreography. Tap and Jazz shoes required. Elementary Hip-Hop (Grades 2 - 3): Move and groove while learning the latest hip-hop dances. Dancers will learn age-appropriate hip-hop skills and choreography. Will need black sneakers used only for dance. Jammers (Grades 3 - 4): This class will be taught tap and jazz. We will work towards more challenging steps and combinations, as we develop our technique and musicality. Tap and Jazz shoes are required. Junior Hip Hop (Grades 4 - 6): Move and groove while learning the latest hip-hop dances. Dancers will learn age-appropriate hip-hop skills and choreography. Will need black sneakers used only for dance. Mini Hip-Hop (Grades K - 1): Move and groove while learning the latest hip-hop dances. Dancers will learn age-appropriate hip-hop skills and choreography. Will need black sneakers used only for dance. Rhythm Rockers (Grades 5 - 6): This class will be taught tap and jazz. We will work towards more challenging steps and combinations, as we develop our technique and musicality. Tap and Jazz shoes are required. Rising Stars (Grade 2): This class will be taught tap, jazz and ballet. They will learn new steps, combinations and terminology while we focus on developing rhythm and musicality. Tap and Jazz shoes are required. Senior Hip-Hop (Grades 7 - 12): Move and groove while learning the latest hip-hop dances. Dancers will learn age-appropriate hip-hop skills and choreography. Will need black sneakers used only for dance. Solo/Duet/Trio: This has to be approved by instructor and you must be enrolled in at least one other BlueJay Dance class. Schedule to be set up with the instructor. Tiny Tappers (Grades K - 1): Introduction to Tap, Ballet, and Jazz. Dancers will learn basic steps, terminology, and basic combinations, while we develop a sense of rhythm and spatial awareness in a positive learning environment. Tap and Ballet shoes are required.

Join the Waseca Youth Football Association in this football camp that promises to be a fun and productive week to help you get prepared for the upcoming season! Players will always be kept in groups according to their age and will be taught the fundamentals of offensive, defensive and special teams positions. The skills, schemes and techniques taught in this camp will be used by the players throughout their careers in Bluejay Football. This is a padded camp with shoulder pads, helmets and practice jerseys being used during this camp. Equipment Pickup-APPOINTMENT REQUIRED: July 30th: 6:00PM-8:00PM July 31st: 6:00PM- 7:00PM LOCATION: Central Building Equipment Room. Use door N14 to enter the equipment room on the north side of the building. No equipment will be handed out at the fields. To sign up for a time slot to pick up equipment, please go to the following website: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4DAAAD2FA5FC1-48241772-waseca

Note: This camp will follow whatever state guidelines are in place at the time, with the camp being adjusted and run accordingly. Join the Varsity and Junior High Bluejay coaches, along with Bluejay Alumni, in this football camp that promises to be a fun and productive week to help you get prepared for the upcoming season! Players will always be kept in groups according to their age and will be taught the fundamentals of offensive, defensive and special teams positions. The skills, schemes and techniques taught in this camp will be used by the players throughout their careers in Bluejay Football. This is a padded camp with shoulder pads, helmets and practice jerseys being used during this camp, equipment handout will be 1 hour prior to first night of camp.

Students will use the elements of art and principles of design in the projects they complete in class to take home. Includes a guided gallery visit!

Students will use the elements of art and principles of design in the projects they complete in class to take home. Includes a guided gallery visit!