WATERTOWN MAYER COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD #111

ADVANTAGE PREPARATORY COURSES – ACT FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS The Advantage ACT Preparatory Course are designed for students who wish to improve their test–taking skills and their overall scores on the college entrance exams. The Advantage provides an introduction to the ACT a source of scholarships and grants that is given only once—in October of the junior year. Each class meets for 3 hours, once each week for four weeks, with make-up classes also available. Focal points of the program include diagnostic testing, vocabulary development, intensive mathematical review, reading comprehension improvement, science reasoning, concentration improvement, overcoming test anxiety, essay writing, and time management. Students may repeat the courses in future offerings— free of charge. All class materials are included in the tuition fee. In addition, the Minnesota Tax Credit for Learning Programs may offer a state tax deduction to parents with children who participate in this program. For more information, you should speak with your tax advisor. Students need to bring notebook paper, pencils, and a calculator to each class. For more information visit www.AdvantagePrep.net. For test site information for the ACT exam, visit the ACT website at www. ACTstudent.org. For more information on Advantage Educational Programs call 1-800-521-3177 or visit www.AdvantagePrep.net

ADVANTAGE PREPARATORY COURSES – ACT FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS The Advantage ACT Preparatory Course are designed for students who wish to improve their test–taking skills and their overall scores on the college entrance exams. The Advantage provides an introduction to the ACT a source of scholarships and grants that is given only once—in October of the junior year. Each class meets for 3 hours, once each week for four weeks, with make-up classes also available. Focal points of the program include diagnostic testing, vocabulary development, intensive mathematical review, reading comprehension improvement, science reasoning, concentration improvement, overcoming test anxiety, essay writing, and time management. Students may repeat the courses in future offerings— free of charge. All class materials are included in the tuition fee. In addition, the Minnesota Tax Credit for Learning Programs may offer a state tax deduction to parents with children who participate in this program. For more information, you should speak with your tax advisor. Students need to bring notebook paper, pencils, and a calculator to each class. For more information visit www.AdvantagePrep.net. For test site information for the ACT exam, visit the ACT website at www. ACTstudent.org. For more information on Advantage Educational Programs call 1-800-521-3177 or visit www.AdvantagePrep.net

After School Archery Series (Ages 8-14) This archery class is great for beginners and enthusiast alike! The first two weeks we will build basic skills at Lake Waconia Regional Park before heading to the Carver Park Archery Range for the last session. Utilizing the NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) curriculum and format, our instructors ensure that participants enhance their skills and consistency. Each lesson covers techniques, and form, shooting challenges and games to ensure a fun time! All equipment provided. This program is offered in partnership with Carver County Parks. Refund Deadline : Sept. 6

BABYSITTING SAFETY INSTRUCTION AGE 11 & UP Boys and girls age 11+ learn skill training and information necessary in caring for infants and children in the American Health and Safety Institute accredited program. This program will teach the importance of responsibility, recognizing an emergency, emergency action steps, personal safety, fire and water safety, infant/child basic care, responding to an unconscious victim, CPR, choking management, and basic first aid. Upon successful completion, participants will earn a babysitting safety certification card. Please bring a pen, paper, snack and beverage.

Bright Readers -- Individual Tutoring for Ages 5-12 If your child struggles with reading comprehension, reading slowly or inaccurately, or they have to guess at unknown words, this might be the right course for them. This is a sounds based approach that will establish a pathway for them to engage in reading. Each lesson is approximately 45 minutes in length. The lessons are highly interactive and use a multi-sensory approach. Catherine tutors using Barton Reading and Spelling System, a research-based approach that supports struggling readers. The Barton system is recognized as a quality system by the W-M school district. Students will need to participate in a 10-minute screening before the course begins. This screening is free of charge and does not require the student to do any reading. Register for the free screening appointment. For questions about the screening or the program contact Catherine Tutt, 612-760-4489 or email her at cltutt10@gmail.com REGISTRATION PROCESS 1. Contact the instructor Catherine Tutt to schedule a FREE Screening 2. Register to set up Tutoring Sessions Session Rates: Free Screening $40/ 1 session $200 / 5 sessions

Church Basement Ladies in Plowin’ Thru Tour The Church Basement Ladies are at it again! After an included lunch buffet at Q. Cumbers, which features a 50’ long salad bar, a variety of hot entrees, soup and ice cream/desert bar, we’re on our way to the Ames Center in Burnsville for the Church Basement Ladies in Plowin’ Thru.In the 9th installment of the highly successful series, the year is 1975 and all your favorite characters are back. All participants may need masks as well as proof of vaccination or a current negative test result.

Deposit of gifts and donations to Youth Enrichment

Deposit of gifts and donations to Adult Enrichment

Charcoal Drawing Au Plein Air 16+ Au Plein Air is a French phrase that refers to the practice of drawing and painting outside. Learn from an artist instructor how to draw from real life subjects out in the natural world in this fun, seasonal program. We will see a demonstration of observational drawing techniques from our instructor and then we will be invited to find an interesting flower, plant, or other object that we would like to sketch. Our instructor will then move around the group to provide one on one feedback on our work. This program will wrap up with 15 minutes at the end to gather once more and share our work with each other, helping build a sense of creative community and allow us to hear from our artist peers.

Pre-Recorded Crazy Chemistry (Gr 2-6) Registration Deadline August 1 Join Science Explorers in a virtual laboratory as we become crazy chemists! We will investigate the Periodic Table and learn about its families with fun and exciting experiments as we discover the science side of STEM. We will break some chemical bonds, get messy with polymers and much more. Our classes are hands-on...so be ready for a mess! Crazy Chemistry Kit contains an outline and much of the materials needed to complete this pre-recorded class. A 30-day link will be provided to access a private video on YouTube. Kit Includes: an outline to indicate supplies needed for each experiment blank Periodic Table pH color chart dropper and spoon 30ml measuring cup Magic Snow purple cabbage extract magnesium powder vinegar and citric acid powder baking soda, salt and rice liquid starch and glue iodine weakened with water storage bowl with lid shaving cream, travel size nail sand paper and more Materials Not Included with Kit: internet access Tablet or a laptop/computer to view the pre-recorded class. A person who can be available to help with any technical or experiment difficulties. A non-carpet workspace, near a sink, that can get messy (kitchen table). sink and water crayons or color pencils towel or paper towel for spills pitcher cups and bowls scissors plate 10 pennies old markers, optional tray, optional to help contain spills tape, optional Kit Warnings: WARNING--Items in this kit are for external use only. Do not eat or drink any substance contained in this kit. Keep out of eyes, nose, and mouth. WARNING-- This kit contain citric acid, which is a naturally occurring weak acid found in fruit. Wash hands after conducting experiments. If left on hands, can cause skin irritation. WARNING:SHARP POINT HAZARD--Toy contains functional sharp point. Not for children under 4 years of age.

Remembering Bobby Vee Our destination is the Ives Auditorium in Bloomington where we’ll begin with an included lunch of creamy chicken breast served with roasted red potatoes, glazed carrots, coleslaw, dinner roll, dessert and coffee or tea. (Special dietary meals are available by request ahead of time.) Then we’ll head for the theatre for Dancing Lessons. A professional dancer with a career-ending injury is thrown for a loop when a geoscientist shows up on her doorstep asking for a dance lesson. Offering her an absurd amount of money to teach him enough moves to avoid embarrassing himself at an awards dinner, these two mis-matched souls engage in a series of lessons that lead them both out of their comfort zone. As their relationship blossoms, they’re both caught off-guard by the hilarious and heartwarming discoveries they make about each other and about themselves. Charming, touching, funny and life-affirming, don’t miss this delightfully unpredictable romantic comedy. All participants may be required to have a mask and show proof of vaccination or Negative Covid Test.

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Easy Ways to Preserve your Harvest Want to learn how to preserve fruits, veggies, and herbs in easy and affordable ways? The class will focus on how to store, freeze, dry and preserve in economical and enjoyable ways. Bring a list of foods you wish to save and use over the winter and year round.

End of Summer Bash with Kidcreate Studio (4-9 years) Summer is coming to an end. Don’t let it slip by without creating some “sweet” art! Join us as we create art out of candy. You guessed it, our art materials will be frosting, gumdrops, marshmallows, and other candy treats. Come create a summertime beach scene with these “sweet” supplies. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child. Registration Deadline: July 28th (Minimum enrollment required)