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Mid Minnesota Swim Lessons
Develops competency in swimming, along with confidence and endurance. Children will advance to the next level when he/she can proficiently and safely perform the skills within his or her level.Full description of levels can be found online at www.paynesvillece.com.Levels are consistent to Red Cross Swim Levels.Students need to arrive dressed and ready for lessons.No one will be allowed to change after class.One guardian/spectator is allowed during class hours due to capacity limits Bring your own towel No Hot Tub No Kiddie Pool Do not enter pool until instructor gives permission Preschool Swim- (4 & 5 year olds). Classes will focus on basic water safety, entry, exit, blowing bubbles, submerging mouth, nose, eyes, and ears. Introduction to floats and stroke fundamentals using songs, games and play. Does not require parent in Pool.Level I- Water Exploration (Pre-Beginners) Level I is to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. Students start to develop good attitudes and safety practices around the water. Level I skills include: fully submerge face, buoyancy and breath control, supported float on front & back, blowing bubbles, water entry & exit, locomotion (walk through water safely) and supported kicking on front and back. *Child must be at least 3 feet tall and be able to stand in the pool independently. Level II- Primary Skills (Beginners) Level II gives students success with fundamental skills. Students learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills and adds to self-help and basic rescue skills. Level II skills include: hold breath and fully submerge head, retrieve objects, orientation to deep water, prone float of glide (unsupported), supine float of glide (unsupported), rhythmic breathing, step from the side into chest deep water, get out at side of pool, flutter kick on front and back, finning on back, back crawl arm action combined, stroke front , etc.Level III- Stroke Readiness (Beginners +) Level III is to build on the skills in Level II by providing additional guided practice. Level III skills include: coordinate the front & back crawl, elementary backstroke, fundamentals of treading water.
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Gem Dogs Gymnastics
School Aged Gymnastics Program Mobility through our school-aged program is based on ability testing using skill benchmarks. Tumble with Me-(Age 3-4)- A class for preschoolers with their 16+ chaperone to join along. Classes will include instruction on floor, beam, bars, vault, and mini-tramp. Students will work on large motor skill development, stretching and balance. Intro to Gymnastics- (Ages 5-12)-This class is for beginning gymnasts ages 5-12 who are NOT able to perform a cartwheel to a feet first landing. Gymnasts will work on vault, bars, beam and floor along with focusing on growing their strength and confidence. Tanzanite - (Age 5-12)-This class is for gymnasts age 5 & up who are able to perform a cartwheel to feet first landing and a straight-arm bridge. Gymnasts will work on vault, bars, beam and floor along with focusing on growing their strength and confidence. Emerald - (Age 6-12)-This class is for gymnasts ages 6 & up who are able to perform a 5 second straight arm bridge, a forward roll with legs together, backward roll, 3/4 handstand, levering cartwheel w/straight arms, bridge kick over from a mat & lightly spotted pullover, and forward, backward, sideways walks on medium beam and walk unassisted on high beam. Gymnasts will continue to gain strength and confidence while improving key gymnastics shapes and basic skills necessary for more advanced gymnastics. Ruby - (Age 6-12)-This class is for students ages 6 & up who are able to perform a vertical handstand on floor, levering cartwheel w/straight arms & legs, bridge kick-over w/straight legs on floor, round-off from panel mat, beginning back handspring shapes with spot, pull-over on bars, high toe walks on high beam, cartwheel on low beam and straight jump off springboard on mat. Gymnastics will continue to improve key gymnastics shapes and basic skills necessary for more advanced gymnastics. More emphasis will be placed on precision and mastery of key shapes and presentation. Diamond- (Age 6-12)-This class is for students ages 6 & up who are able to perform a forward roll, backward roll, levering cartwheel w/a lunge, handstand from lever, round-off, back limber, bridge kick-over from floor, pull-over on low bar, straight jump on medium beam and a stuck cartwheel on the low beam. Gymnasts will begin focusing on more advanced skills needed to move into the competitive gymnastics program. More emphasis will be placed on precision and mastery of key shapes and on presentation. This level will begin combing skills, along with the introduction of more dance elements. Recreational Gymnastics-(Ages 5-12)-This class is for students that would like to give gymnastics a try, and have a sampling of what the sport is about. High School Team-(Entering Grades 7-12)-Are you interested in being a part of the Paynesville/EVW Flying Bulldogs this next season? Then this is the program for you. Students will work with the varsity coaching staff on getting ready for the competitive season. Floor, Bars, Beam and Vault will be covered. 50% of the fee will be refunded to each gymnast at the completion of the season if they help setup the equipment and assist an average of 3 hours per week coaching the youth gymnasts.
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Battle Drones Gr 2nd-8th
Youth Enrichment
Battle Drones features an exciting combination of aerial acrobatics with an engineering design challenge that will teach students STEM concepts, teamwork, and how to skillfully fly a drone. In Battle Drones, teams of students will build robotic launchers designed to fling projectiles at their opponents’ drones. Students will be guided by experienced camp instructors in how to construct their launchers to maximize projectile speed and accuracy. The camp will culminate in an epic battle where students will need to pilot their drones to safety by dodging opponent projectiles while using their own launchers to take down opponent drones. The best drone pilots and launchers will emerge victorious!
Summer 2024
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Bulldog Band Camp
Youth Enrichment
(completed 5th grade) Here’s your chance to get a head start on learning your instrument before the school year even begins! We will meet for 5 days, where you will meet the other members of your section, and begin learning your instrument together. You will learn how to assemble your instrument, hold and take care of your instrument, and to play your very first notes. We will be working out of our method book so be sure to purchase all supplies before camp. *Exact times will be set once everyone is registered.*
Summer 2024
Girls Summer Volleyball
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Pass, serve, set, spike and team play! This is our summer volleyball camp for our younger players. They will get an introduction to volleyball and have lots of fun learning. Each participant will receive a Bulldog Volleyball T-Shirt.
Summer 2024
Great Theater
Youth Enrichment
GREAT Theater's celebrated summer theater camps are going on tour! Join us as we bring out popular play-in-a-week camp to your doorstep. Over the course of a week, youth will develop skills and experience the process of being in a play. This camp is open to a large range of ages to give youth a unique opportunity to learn and grow from each other. Students will get to use costumes, mics, and have a performance of the play (traditional play, non musical). Everyone auditions, everyone performs, everyone experiences the joy of theater. Camp runs Mon-Fri, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm daily in the PAHS Auditorium with a final performance at 3:00 pm on Friday.
Summer 2024
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Maker Monday
Youth Enrichment
Do you enjoy working with your hands, Tinkering, Making and Exploring? Then Maker Monday’s are just for you! This program is available for students in grade 2-5. Students will have the opportunity to explore, create and make with the following equipment/supplies: Glowforge Laser Engraver/Cutter to create keychains, jewelry, ornaments and more.. 3d printers, Cricut Vinyl cutters for stickers and t-shirt designs, Ozobot Challenges, Virtual Painter and more. Students will ride bus #71 to the HS. Parent pickup at HS Door #8.
Spring 2024
Minecraft Olympics Gr 2-8
Youth Enrichment
The "Minecraft Olympics" is a dynamic three-day summer camp designed to immerse participants in the thrilling world of Minecraft while fostering teamwork, creativity, and friendly competition. Campers will engage in daily Build Battles, showcasing their imaginative prowess in constructing awe-inspiring structures aligned with diverse themes. Through this immersive experience, participants not only deepen their understanding of Minecraft's gameplay but also cultivate camaraderie and problem-solving skills in a fun and supportive environment. The "Minecraft Olympics" promises a thrilling adventure for campers seeking to combine their love for Minecraft with a collaborative team experience that students won’t soon forget.
Summer 2024
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Worthwhile Wednesdays Grades 2-5
Youth Enrichment
Do you enjoy working with your hands, Tinkering, Making and Exploring? Then Maker Monday’s are just for you! This program is available for students in grade 2-5. Students will have the opportunity to explore, create and make with the following equipment/supplies: Glowforge Laser Engraver/Cutter to create keychains, jewelry, ornaments and more.. 3d printers, Cricut Vinyl cutters for stickers and t-shirt designs, Ozobot Challenges, Virtual Painter and more.
Summer 2024