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Spring Elementary Soccer

Players will have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills necessary to play the game of soccer. Each session will conclude with small sided games as players practice those skills in game situations. Coaches and players from the Chain of Lakes Soccer Club will lead the class but along with parent volunteers.

Sat, Apr 26 - May 17

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Summer of Service S.O.S. Grades 6-9 (entering)

Summer of Service (S.O.S.) Program (Entering Grades 6-9) Join us at Paynesville Area Community Education for a summer dedicated to service! Youth will be empowered to work together and serve others in their community by volunteering their time. This is an excellent opportunity for your gain real on-the-job training. Youth can work in a variety of our programs and will be supervised by Kris O’Brien, our Community Education Director. Examples of volunteer opportunities include coach’s assistant in our soccer and T-ball programs, helping in PAWS School Age Care Camps, live streaming sporting events, and volunteering at a community site. A mandatory volunteer meeting is on May 21 from 3:30-4:30 PM at the PACC. Please bring your summer calendars to the meeting, as volunteer positions will be assigned based on the student’s availability and preferred time commitment.

Paynesville Area Community Center

Girls Basketball

The camp will be focused on the 3 offensive skills of dribbling, shooting, and passing. Each day will start with fundamentals and build toward competitive play. Some advanced skills will be taught as well aimed towards scoring. The camp will be instructed by the Varsity Program coaching staff and players.

Tue/Thu, Fri, Jun 3 - Jun 6

Paynesville Area Community Center

St. Ben's Volleyball Team Camp Grades 5-11 (completed)

Amanda Anderson- St. Bens

Mon-Wed, Jun 9 - Jun 11

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon-Wed, Jun 9 - Jun 11

Boys Basketball

Daily skill building drills that will improve their ball handling, passing and shooting abilities.Session ends with fun and competitive games where the players will have the opportunity to utilize the skills they have practiced during the camp.

Mon-Wed, Jun 9 - Jun 11

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Mon-Wed, Jun 9 - Jun 11

10:30 - 11:30 AM

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. Just Tumble-(Ages 5-12)-This class is to help students work on their floor tumbling skills. *Students must be able to perform a roundoff to take this class. 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.

Mon, Tue, Jun 16 - Jul 29

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Ages	5 yr. - 13 yr. ^{6 m}

Mon, Tue, Jun 16 - Jul 29

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Ages	5 yr. - 13 yr. ^{6 m}

Mon, Tue, Jun 16 - Jul 29

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Ages	5 yr. - 13 yr. ^{6 m}

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Summer Youth Track and Field

Join us for our in house track and field program. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of track and field throwing, jumping and running events. Athletes will get to try events like shot put, discus, long jump, hurdles and the various running events.

Mon-Wed, Jun 16 - Jun 18

10:00 - 11:15 AM

Paynesville High School

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SUMMER FUN CAKE POPS (K- 8th)

Cake pops are made for kids, and now they can make their own! We’ll teach you how to combine just the right amount of cake crumbs and buttercream icing to create tasty cake pops in SUMMER FUN colors and HOT designs! You will learn to read a recipe & follow directions, how to melt candy melts and kitchen safety. At the end of this class you will bring home lots of beautifully decorated Cake Pops for your family!!

10:00 - 11:30 AM

Paynesville Middle School

KINETIC SAND CREATION - K - 8th

Come and explore your senses while you make your very own KINETIC SAND. Mold your imagination and let your creativity flow! We will be using regular household items to make this fascinating substance. It’s mesmerizing, it’s satisfying, and once in your hands you can’t put it down! Watch them explore, shape, slice, scoop, squish, smash and flow again and again!

10:00 - 11:30 AM

Paynesville Middle School

Great Theater-Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe

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, 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.

Mon-Fri, Jul 14 - Jul 18

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Paynesville High School

ICE CREAM SCIENCE K-8 Gr

This class is designed for youth to have FUN while learning some science concepts (inquiry based) - this is a STEM class. We will be using the simplest of techniques (freezer bags and ice) - An ice cream social is planned at the end of class with lots of flavored syrups and toppings to choose from. Come and have some fun with your friends!!

Paynesville Middle School

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Drone Racing

Students will learn how to fly like the pros in the Drone Racing League by training on a flight simulator. Once they learn the basics of flying, they’ll assemble their very own drone which they’ll get to keep after the camp. After learning drone safety and maintenance, students will take their drone to the skies and compete in numerous races and challenges. Led by experienced instructors, students will leave camp with the skills and knowledge to pilot their drones and keep them running. The drones used in camps have cameras, and are perfect for entry level pilots. Optional Upcharge: Students can choose to bring a drone home for an additional $40

Mon-Wed, Aug 11 - Aug 13

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Paynesville Middle School

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Intro to E-Sports

Turn your passion for video games into valuable life skills! We will introduce the world of Esports and teach students about the many opportunities available to them by getting involved. Students will get to play some of the most popular Esports games, compete with and against each other in tournaments, and learn important lessons along the way.

Mon-Wed, Aug 11 - Aug 13

Paynesville Middle School

Fall Soccer

Fall Soccer Grades 3-5 Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 at Ampe Field in Paynesville. Season will conclude around the first of October. Season includes the Soccer Fun Day in September, with several schools participating and one or two other games against other schools. Fall Soccer Grades 6-8 and 9-12 There are separate teams for each age group. Teams will play a ten-game season against other school and club teams. Both practice on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 PM (times change slightly near the end of September according to sunset.) Practices and home games are held at Ampe Field in Paynesville. Season ends with the last game around the first week in October.

Mon, Tue/Thu, Aug 11 - Oct 2

Tue/Thu, Aug 19 - Sep 30

Bulldog Band Camp

Calling All Future Musicians! Hey, incoming 6th graders – are you ready to kick off your band journey in the most exciting way possible? Join us for Beginning Band Camp at Paynesville Schools! When? August 18-22 Where? Paynesville Schools Band Room This special camp is designed to give you a head start before the school year begins, so when we start full band rehearsals, we can play together right away! Without band camp, it would take 2-3 weeks before we could make music as a whole group – and trust us, playing together is way more fun! What to Expect: Learn the basics of your instrument in small groups Gain confidence before the first full band rehearsal Have fun making music with new friends Wrap up the week with a special Show & Tell performance on Friday! Schedule for Monday-Wednesday (Small Group Instruction) Flutes: 9:00-9:50 Clarinets: 10:00-10:50 Saxophones: 11:00-11:50 Trumpets & French Horns: 1:00-1:50 Trombones, Baritones & Tubas: 2:00-2:50 Percussion: 3:00-3:50 Thursday & Friday – Full Band Together! 9:00-9:50 – Everyone plays as a full group! Friday at 10:00 – Show & Tell for family & friends in the band room! You will be amazed at what you can learn in just five short days! Come see the incredible progress these young musicians have made in just a week at our Show & Tell performance on Friday. You won’t believe how far they’ve come! No worries! If you have scheduling conflicts, email me at nflattum@isd741.org, and we’ll find a way to get you caught up. My primary focus is the success and fun we will have in band, so please let me know about any conflicts you can’t avoid for Beginning Band Camp. Together, we’ll make this band camp—and the school year—the best it possibly can be! Band Camp = More Fun & More Success! This camp has tremendously helped our band program by making sure everyone gets the instruction they need before the school year starts. Let’s make this the best year ever – sign up and get ready to play! See you at Band Camp!

Mon-Fri, Aug 18 - Aug 22

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Paynesville High School

Tackle Football Grades 5-6

We will stress teaching the safe teaching of fundamentals of football, which include safe techniques of blocking, tackling, throwing and catching. We try to make sure that all players are learning the fundamentals against players their own size and ability. The fee includes the use of all equipment needed to participate including shoulder pads, helmets, pants with pads, mouth guards, footballs and jerseys. Our goal is to get enough players to form two teams again this year. As always, we are looking for volunteers willing to coach. You don’t have to be a football expert to help out! This league is set up so all players can receive as close to equal playing time as possible.

Tue/Thu/Sat, Aug 19 - Oct 9

Paynesville High School

Flag Football

Come and join in the fun of the third and fourth grade flag football program. There will be drills and games to help you improve your football skills. This program will provide fun for all the participants while teaching them some football skills. A parent coach will play quarterback for part of the games to make sure every player gets a chance to catch some passes. We are looking for volunteer help with this fun activity. Each player will receive a Bulldog Football T-Shirt.

Sat, Sep 6 - Sep 27

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Paynesville High School