WATERTOWN MAYER COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD #111

Advantage Preparatory Courses - ACT Advantage Educational Programs provide an introduction to the ACT format and strategies for answering questions as well as instruction for the specific subject areas to be tested on the ACT College Entrance Exam. This 12-hour prep course is designed for students who wish to improve their test-taking skills and overall score on the ACT. Focal points of the program include diagnostic testing, science reasoning, math review and strategies, reading comprehension improvement, English strategies, writing essays, overcoming test anxiety, and time management. In addition, students who register for this course may repeat the course in future offerings, at no additional charge. The tuition for the ACT prep course is $140. Please bring notebook paper, pencils, calculator, and a small 3-ring binder or folder to class.For further information, please call Advantage Educational Programs at 612-222-5108, or visit their website at www.AdvantagePrep.net to view a complete schedule of all classes in Minnesota. For test site information or to register for the ACT exam, visit the ACT website at www.ACTstudent.org or call (319) 337-1270. 

ALL STAR SPORTSAGE 2.5- 5 YEAR OLDSOur all-stars will go on a road trip across the US to play different sports in different states. We will learn skills and drills for soccer, t-ball, basketball, and volleyball

BABYSITTING & CHILD SAFETY INSTRUCTION AGE 11 & UPBoys 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 and emergency, emergency action steps, personal safety, fire and water safety, infant/child basic care, and also, responding to an unconscious victim, CPR, choking management, and basic first aid. Upon successful completion, participants will earn the American Health and Safety Institute Child and Babysitting Safety certification card. Please bring a pen, paper, snack and beverage.

FAMILY STAND – UP PADDLE BOARD LESSON AGE 8 +Join us on the lake to try this exciting adventure paddling sport! Born from Hawaiian surf culture, paddleboards can provide an excellent balance and core workout or they can just be a fun, relaxing and easy method of exploring the lake. This program is designed for beginner-level paddlers. Instruction will start on land with brief water safety, balance tips, and paddling strokes. Participants should come prepared for the possibility of getting in the water; secure sandals or water shoes are recommended. Offered in partnership with Carver County Parks. Youth must register with a participating adult.

FITNESS STARSAGE 2.5- 5 YEAR OLDSHit the road with energizing music and engaging props as we hop, skip, and jump across the nation visiting our National Parks! We will go on adventures with alligators in the Everglades, swim with ponies in the Chincoteague, ride a mule at the Grand Canyon, and SO MUCH more!

LOG ROLLING DAY AGE 6 +Experience Minnesota History firsthand! Hop on a log and get those feet moving for a fun exercise in balance, agility and core strength. Our Minnesota-made Key Logs are made of plastic, filled with water and have training equipment that help keep the roll-speed appropriate for people of all ages and abilities. Log rolling is sport that is growing in popularity and is great for kids and adults who want to try something new and splash in the water! Come prepared to get wet; water shoes or secure sandals recommended. This program is offered in partnership with Carver County Parks.

SAFE KIDS 101 PREPARING KIDS TO STAY SAFE AT HOME & IN THE COMMUNITY!Does your child ages 8 - 12 want to stay home alone after school?Get your children trained with SafeKids 101 and both of you will feel more confident about their safety at home and in the community. This program is chocked-full of important safety principles. This program teaches what all parents want their children to know about safety!Topics include: Staying home alone Answering the door or the telephoneBasic First Aid; burns, wounds & bandaging, poisonings, and choking emergenciesStorm and fire emergency trainingDog emergencies… Four steps to staying safe Stranger danger…straight talk with honest answersFun, safe activities to do while home alone Create fun, healthy – safe snacks! Please indicate any food allergies!10% discount on class fee if youth are signed up for W-M Kids Company Summer Session. Please contact W-M Kids Company to find out how to receive the discount.

SAFE KIDS 101 PREPARING KIDS TO STAY SAFE AT HOME & IN THE COMMUNITY!Does your child ages 8 - 12 want to stay home alone after school?Get your children trained with SafeKids 101 and both of you will feel more confident about their safety at home and in the community. This program is chocked-full of important safety principles. This program teaches what all parents want their children to know about safety!Topics include: Staying home alone Answering the door or the telephoneBasic First Aid; burns, wounds & bandaging, poisonings, and choking emergenciesStorm and fire emergency trainingDog emergencies… Four steps to staying safe Stranger danger…straight talk with honest answersFun, safe activities to do while home alone Create fun, healthy – safe snacks! Please indicate any food allergies!

TAE KWON DO – AGE 7 & UP (Advertise in youth and adult section if room)Participants of all ages can benefit from this traditional Korean martial art. This is a great class for parent and child. No previous athletic experience is required. Our class offers students a well rounded training program to develop mind, body and spirit. Along with the physical and mental benefits of training, students will learn effective self defense techniques, develop self confidence, discipline, fitness and total health. Please wear comfortable clothing. Uniforms and gear can be purchased through the instructor. The instructor is Brian Lyle. He is a 5th degree black belt in taekwondo and a first degree black belt in Hapkido. Master Lyle has been teaching and training for the last 15 years.

YOUTH ARCHERY & ATLATL AGE 8-15Students will be introduced to the basics of archery by trained Carver County Parks Department instructors. Through fun games and experiential learning, participants will learn range safety and proper techniques for stance, aim, and release to become consistent archers. Students will get the opportunity to shoot compound bows and throw atlatl at various target styles.

YOUTH TRAVELING ARCHERY SERIES AGE 8-14This archery class is an opportunity for all ages and abilities to try something new! This program meets at a different park for each session and utilizes the NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) curriculum and format. Participants can enhance their skills further if they’ve already been introduced to archery or begin their archery journey for the first time! Commands, signals, techniques and shooting challenges are all part of the program. This class will be taught by an instructor from Carver County Parks and all equipment will be provided. This program is offered in partnership with Carver County Parks.LOCATIONS:Lake Waconia Regional Park, W-M Primary School, & Baylor Park