Community Education Project Challenge Classes

SAMANTHA OVESON,

NANTHA VISWANATHAN, Specialist 320-370-8208

NATALIE STRASSBURG, Specialist 320-370-8212

natalie.strassburg@isd742.org

KIMBERLY SELL, Specialist 320-370-8237 • kimberly.sell@isd742.org

For Adult Enrichment inquiries, contact the Program Coordinator:

DANIEL STOTERAU, Coordinator 320-370-8203 • daniel.stoterau@isd742.org

For Project Challenge inquiries, contact the Program Coordinator:

SAMANTHA OVESON, Coordinator 320-370-8204

• samantha.sell@isd742.org

For Youth Enrichment inquiries, contact the Program Coordinator:

BLAIR LYERLY-SAMUELSON, Coordinator 320-370-8207

• blair.lyerly-samuelson@isd742.org

WELCOME!

As we celebrate warmer weather, we also look forward to new and exciting opportunities for continued lifelong learning. I believe that we have a wonderful lineup of enrichment classes – something for everyone in our community.

We have an array of new offerings. In addition, we’ll continue to offer favorites such as nature, wellness, technology, food, and art classes. It is an excellent time to try something new or take a favorite class. I look forward to seeing you there!

Adam Holm Executive Director, Community Education

Project Challenge: Arts & Crafts | Cooking

Adults With Disabilities

NEW! Crystal Sun Catcher

Project Challenge Staff

Join the fun and catch the sun! At this crafty class, you’ll create a sun catcher using large glass beads and a beautiful crystal to reflect rainbows that you can enjoy year-round. Tuition includes materials. Enter door 1.

Color Art Therapy

Project Challenge Staff

Are you a coloring enthusiast? Coloring for adults is a trend that is here to stay. Professional therapists recommend coloring activities while listening to soothing music to help alleviate anxiety and reduce stress. Continue your coloring creativity after class with your own take-home supplies. Tuition includes take-home coloring book and pack of colored pencils. Enter door 1.

NEW! Veggie Tray Flower Art

Project Challenge Staff

This one-of-a-kind creation is uniquely designed by you and celebrates the season of spring. Using acrylic paints and a variety of pretty pastel buttons, you’ll create a beautiful painting using a sectioned veggie tray. Tuition includes materials. Enter door 1.

NEW! Lilac Pinecone Bouquet

Peggy O’Shea

Let your creativity blossom with this unique craft! You’ll use paint and pinecones to create a beautiful and everlasting bouquet. Tuition includes materials. Enter door 1. course # day date

Quarryview Education Center-1-118 1 Session • $15

Open Craft Night

Project Challenge Staff

NEW! Pressed Flower Art

Project Challenge Staff

Design, create, and decorate your own stunning piece of floral artwork. This dried flower art looks beautiful displayed on a shelf or hung up on a wall. Tuition includes embellishments and favorite decorating supplies. Enter door 1.

Join us for a fun-filled craft night at Quarryview Education Center in Waite Park! At this creative class, you’ll be able to pick and choose from a variety of craft materials for a project of your choice. Whether you want to build a unique decoration for your home or a special gift for a friend, we’ll help you build a crafty creation that’s just right. Tuition includes materials. Enter door 1.

NEW! Fairy Garden

Peggy O’Shea

Use moss, small lights, with beautiful nature and fairy decorations to create a miniature fairy garden. This craft is the perfect way to bring the feel of summer indoors. Enter door 1.

NEW! Healthy Summer Snack Mix & Snow Cones

Project Challenge Staff

At this fun food class, you’ll choose from a variety of snack options to create your perfect summer mix, After mixing your perfect snack, you can cool off and enjoy a delicious snow cone. course

NEW! No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

Project Challenge Staff

No-bake peanut butter cookies are super simple to make. You’ll prepare this dessert in just over 30 minutes, but they’ll be gone in a snap. Join friends as you prepare and taste this tasty treat.

Enter door 1.

course # day date time

Quarryview

Project Challenge: Cooking | Just For Fun

NEW! Homemade Salsa

Project Challenge Staff

Learn how to bring your favorite garden vegetables and fresh ingredients together to make your very own homemade salsa. Choose to make it hot or keep it mild. Tuition includes materials. Enter Door 31.

Pizza, Pop & a Movie

Project Challenge Staff

This class provides an evening full of food, fun and friends. Enjoy the night socializing and eating pizza while watching a recent PG or PG-13 movie. Tuition includes food costs. Enter door 1.

Karaoke & Root Beer Floats

Pattie Gunderson

You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your singing skills at this interactive class. A karaoke machine will be set up just for your moment in the spotlight. Bring musical CDs or choose from the Project Challenge collection. Dancing shoes are optional. Afterward, singers will enjoy a root beer float. Enter door 1.

Baseball Bowling

John Johnson

Take me out to the bowling ballgame! Bowl your way around the “bases” with strikes and spares to score as many runs as you can for a chance at a prize. Have fun enjoying this activity with your friends. Tuition includes games of bowling, rental shoes, and prizes.

Adults With Disabilities notes

Games Galore

Project Challenge Staff

Enjoy a night of socializing with friends while playing games! This class also provides a fun opportunity to practice skills you can use in daily life including math and money management, taking turns, sportsmanship and teamwork. Games will be provided so no need to bring them from home. Enter door 1.

Coffee, Friends & UNO

Linda Hoon

USA Bowling

John Johnson

Project Challenge Staff

Go bowling cross country with bowling terms from your game. Each player will receive a card with bowling terms from around the country. Complete all the circles on the path and earn a prize. Tuition includes two games of bowling, shoes and prizes.

There is nothing better than relaxing on a Saturday morning with a cup of special blended coffee or hot chocolate! Add a pastry and a few friendly games of UNO with friends to complete the day. Tuition includes pastry and a hot drink. Enter door 3.

Bingo

Project Challenge Staff

Join friends for a lucky and exciting evening of socializing, laughter and great bingo prizes! You may play two cards to increase your chances of winning. Class meets at Tech High School. Enter door 1.

Bowling Bingo

John Johnson

Participants will enjoy an evening of fun in a class combining bowling with bingo! At the beginning of each game, participants receive a bingo card marked with bowling terms. As they bowl, items are crossed off the bingo card. A winning bingo card receives a prize. Tuition includes two games of bowling, shoes and prizes.

Firecracker Bowling

John Johnson

Have a blast creating a firecracker explosion with bowling pins in this exciting game! Earn a prize with two strikes in a row. Tuition includes two games of bowling, shoes and prizes.

Project Challenge: Just For Fun

Pizza & Bowling

Project Challenge Staff

Join us for a night of fun with friends, pizza, pop and bowling at Southway Bowl! Tuition includes shoe rental, pizza, pop and two games of bowling.

Tic-Tac-Toe Bowling

John Johnson

You’ll enjoy an evening of fun combining bowling with Tic-Tac-Toe! You and a friend will receive a card at the start of each game marked with bowling terms such as strike, spare, gutter, etc. As you bowl, items are crossed off the card. Be the first to get three in a row and win a prize! Tuition includes two games of bowling, shoes and prizes.

Open Bowling

John Johnson

Participants will enjoy an evening of classic bowling fun! Tuition includes two games of bowling and shoes.

NEW! Pop Bottle Bird Feeder

John Johnson

Do you love to watch or listen to the birds outdoors? You’ll learn how to repurpose a 2-liter pop bottle to make a bird feeder. Take home your creation to put outside and enjoy watching the birds feed all season long.

Project Challenge: Recreation & Fitness | Special Events

Adults With Disabilities

Wellness Beats

Krista Dotseth

Let loose your inner ROCK STAR in this drumming fitness class. Using an exercise ball, bucket, and drumsticks as workout equipment, you’ll experience a workout that combines a traditional program with music and rhythm. Following the exercise portion, you’ll learn about personal wellness techniques to help you be your best. Wheelchair accessible.

Enter door 1.

Walking & Rolling Club

Project Challenge Staff

Stay fit while visiting with friends and enjoying the warm evenings. Meet at the Whitney Recreation Center and walk the path outside. Participants walk inside at Whitney Recreation Center in the event of inclement weather. Wheelchair accessible.

Chair Fitness

Krista Dotseth

Chair Fitness is a comprehensive chair exercise program for those who want a seated workout. This program is designed to deliver a FUN and interactive workout that uplifts people while providing a total body workout. Equipment is provided.

Enter door 1.

1

NEW! Move & Groove Dance Class

Erika L Aschmann

Move to the music with this easy-tofollow dance class. Each class will offer a new routine along with dance instruction. Dance movement provides exercise that can be fun and good for you too! Enter door 1.

Dinner & a Movie

Heidi Larson

Come for a light supper at Zaffiro’s Pizza in Waite Park. The night includes a movie at the Marcus Parkwood Cinema attached to the restaurant. Pickup will be at the theater following the movie. Tuition includes movie admission. Bring to class (optional): spending money for your meal and snacks for the movie.

course # days dates time

5401-24S1 M May 20 5-9 PM

5401-24S2 M Jun 10 5-9 PM

5401-24S3 M Jul

Rox Baseball

Project Challenge Staff

Participants enjoy a night of fun and excitement cheering on the St. Cloud Rox Northwoods League Baseball Team as they play at Joe Faber Field located behind the St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex (MAC). Tuition includes admission, a hot dog, and a drink. Bring to class: additional spending money if you wish to make extra purchases.

Outdoor Games

Extravaganza

Project Challenge Staff

Enjoy a summer evening with a variety of outdoor games including bean bag toss, croquet, bocce ball, golf, ball toss and more. Games may also include a little friendly competition. Activities will move indoors in the event of inclement weather. Tuition includes refreshments. Enter door 1.

5203-24S1

Quarryview

$15

1

Go Twins!

Project Challenge Staff

Go Twins! Are you a baseball fan or know someone who is? You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see the Minnesota Twins on a giant screen at Buffalo Wild Wings. Bring to class: money for your meal and drink.

Dining at the Ranch

Project Challenge Staff

Enjoy great conversation with friends at Pizza Ranch in Waite Park for an allyou-can-eat buffet. A room is reserved just for us! Feast on a variety of different pizzas, chicken, potatoes, salads, soup and dessert. Bring to class: money for your meal and beverage (tuition covers cost of staff only).

Class limit 25. REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

24, 2024.

Rox Baseball - Assistant Fee

Any staff attending the Rox game with participants must register under this course in order to ensure the correct number of tickets is purchased. Assistant fee includes the ticket, a hot dog, and a beverage. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 24, 2024.

5400-24S1A • $16

Project Challenge: Special Events | Trips

Adults With Disabilities

Summer Dance

Project Challenge Staff

Spend a memorable summer evening outside! Join friends for a night of great music and dancing with music provided by a DJ. Pre-registration is preferred. Walk-ins must be accompanied by staff with full name, address, phone number and class fee to register on site. The Summer Dance is generously co-sponsored by Arc Minnesota and the Bette Pollreis Memorial Fund. Tuition includes pizza, beverage and entertainment.

Minnesota Twins Game Field Trip

Project Challenge Staff

Are you a fan of the great American sport of baseball? Travel to Target Field in Minneapolis via bus to see the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball (MLB) team play the Oakland Athletics. Tuition includes ticket, transportation, lunch, and beverages. After the game, you’ll return via bus to North Junior High for pickup. Please indicate if you need wheelchair seating at the time of registration. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2024, so tickets can be purchased.

Music in the Gardens

Project Challenge Staff

Participants will enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon with friends, listening to live music at Munsinger Gardens located on the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River. Meet at the gazebo in the lower park of Munsinger Gardens. Participants should be picked up at the gazebo following the concert. NOTE: getting to the gazebo may be difficult for people with mobility issues. Bring to class: chair or blanket for seating and money if you choose to purchase a root beer float!

Snacks & Self Advocacy Bingo

Arc Minnesota

Learn how to become a powerful, confident and kind leader with this fun BINGO twist. Join other self-advocates as they support you with learning about self-advocacy, how to make positive change and live your best life. Snacks and prizes included! Enter door 1.

Minnesota Twins Game Field TripAssistant Fee

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 24, 2024, so tickets can be purchased. Tuition includes ticket, transportation, lunch, and beverages.

5300-24S1A • $65

A Day at Valleyfair

Katy Sowada

Do you love the thrill of amusement park rides? Enjoy a day at ValleyFair with rides and live entertainment. Be sure to get your steps in walking throughout the park. Visit the Dinosaur Park, eat delicious park food or shop at the gift shop. Please stay with the class at all times for safety purposes. Bring to class: bag lunch to eat outside the park and money for an evening meal. Tuition includes admission and transportation. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2024.

Clearwater Rodeo

Linda Hoon

We’re headed back to the rodeo! See events such as calf roping, bull riding, saddle bronco riding, steer wrestling, steer roping and barrel racing. Meet at North Junior High School for group transportation to the rodeo. Tuition includes entrance fees and transportation. Bring to class: spending money for concessions. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 5, 2024. NOTE: Dial-aride will not be an option for this event.

Clearwater Rodeo - Assistant Fee

Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to departure to ensure enough time for boarding the bus. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 5, 2024. NOTE: Dial-aride will not be an option for this event.

5302-24S1A • $25

Como Park Zoo

Linda Hoon

Experience Fall at the Como Zoo! You’ll visit the Conservatory which houses a variety of beautiful flowers and explore animal exhibits. Bring to class: money for lunch in the park or bring a sack lunch and eat early upon arrival. Tuition includes transportation. Meet at North Junior High. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 2, 2024.

A Day at Valleyfair - Assistant Fee Tuition includes admission and transportation. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 22, 2024.

5301-24S1A • $40

Como Park Zoo - Assistant Fee

Tuition includes transportation. Meet at North Junior High.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 2, 2024.

5304-24S1A • $20

basketball watersports

trampoline

biking yard games

inline skating bubbles

chalk beach swimming

skateboarding

camping

grilling

fishing

hiking

golfing

baseball softball

WORD SCRAMBLE

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FAMILY CAMPING ESSENTIALS

Looking for a fun family vacation idea? Camping as a family is a great way to make lasting memories and start a new tradition.

Camping Trip Checklist

Tent

Cooler

Sunscreen

First aid kit

Sleeping Bags

Hand sanitizer

Insect repellent

Food and beverages

Flashlights and batteries

Camp soap & hygiene products

Cooking utensils or cookware

Clothes and shoes appropriate for the weather

Fun activities!

(outdoor games or a favorite card game or board game)

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DOTS & BOXES

Rules: Players take turns in drawing one line. If that line completes a box, the player writes their initial in the box and draws another line. Continue to play until all the dots have been connected. The player with the most boxes wins!

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Locations

DISTRICT LOCATIONS

Apollo High School

1000 N. 44th Ave.

St. Cloud, MN 56303

Door 31, South Side

Door 4, 7, North Side

Door 19, East Side

320-370-8650

Clearview Elementary School

7310 SE Highway 24

Clear Lake, MN 55319

Door 1, West Side

320-370-6510

Discovery Community School

700 7th St. S.

Waite Park, MN 56387

Door 1, North Side

320-370-6180

Kennedy Community School

1300 Jade Rd.

St. Joseph, MN 56374

Door 1, West Side

320-370-7430

Lincoln Elementary School

336 SE 5th Ave.

St. Cloud, MN 56304

Door 1, West Side

320-370-6660

Madison Elementary School

2805 N. 9th St.

St. Cloud, MN 56303

Door 8, North Side

320-370-6330

North Junior High School

1212 N. 29th Ave.

St. Cloud, MN 56303

Door 3, South Side

320-370-7000

Oak Hill Community School

2600 Cty. Rd. 136

St. Cloud, MN 56301

Door 1, West Side

320-370-6000

Quarryview Education Center

800 7th St. S.

Waite Park, MN 56387

Door 1, North Side

320-370-8200

South Junior High School

1120 15th Ave. S.

St. Cloud, MN 56301

Door 5, East Side (tennis courts)

320-370-7230

Talahi Community School

1321 University Dr. SE

St. Cloud, MN 56304

Door 1, South Side

320-370-7780

Tech High School

4200 S. 33rd St.

St. Cloud, MN 56301

Door 2, South Side

320-370-8350

Westwood Elementary School

5800 Ridgewood Rd.

St. Cloud, MN 56303

Door 5, South Side 320-370-7630

OUT OF DISTRICT LOCATIONS

Angushire Golf Club

224 Waite Ave. S.

St. Cloud, MN 56301

Bertram Lake (South Entrance)

9910 Briarwood Ave. NE

Monticello, MN 55362

Boulder Pointe Equestrian & Event Center, LLC

6612 189th Ln. NW.

Anoka, MN, 55303

Buffalo Wild Wings

3701 W. Division St. Ste. 111

St. Cloud, MN 56301

Calvary Community Church

1200 Roosevelt Rd.

St. Cloud, MN 56301

Dee Cheng Kung Fu

85 3rd St. NE.

Waite Park, MN 56387

Emotion in Motion

730 S. Benton Dr.

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Lower Spunk Lake (Public Water Access)

941 2nd St. NW.

Avon, MN 56310

Mathnasium Learning Center

388 3rd St. NE

Waite Park, MN 56387

Milk & Honey Ciders

11738 Co. Rd. 51

St. Joseph, MN 56374

Mississippi River City Park

41300 Co. Rd. 1

Rice, MN 56367

Nixon Lake (Loch Beach Parking Lot)

14451 Huber Ave. NW.

Annandale, MN 55302

Parkwood Theater

1533 Frontage Rd N.

Waite Park, MN 56387

Pineview Park BMX Track

6655 Saukview Dr.

St. Cloud, MN 56303

Pizza Ranch

110 2nd St. S. #119

Waite Park, MN 56387

Refreshing Perspectives Therapy

1521 Northway Dr.

St. Cloud, MN 56303

Sauk Rapids High School

1835 Osauka Rd. NE

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Shanti Yoga Center

2820 2nd St. S #150

St. Cloud, MN 56301

Southway Bowl

1222 33rd St. S.

St. Cloud, MN 56301

Spicer Music Studio

3623 Creekview Rd.

St. Cloud, MN, 56301

St. Cloud Boxing/Wrestling Club

220 7th Ave. S.

St. Cloud, MN 56301

St. Cloud Soo Bahk Do Karate 223 7th Ave. St. Cloud, MN 56301

St. John’s Prep School 2280 Water Town Rd. Collegeville, MN 56321

Skatin’ Place St. Cloud 3302 Southway Dr. St. Cloud, MN 56301

The Children’s Art Studio 310 Riverside Dr. NE. St. Cloud, MN 56304

Warner Lake County Park 1485 County Rd. 143 Clearwater, MN 55320

Make Lifelong Learning a Reality

Would you be willing to “sponsor a participant” who is unable to participate in a Community Education activity or class due to financial challenges? We invite you to take this opportunity to make a dollar donation or to be on a list of those who have committed to help when such a need arises so that we can connect with you.

For more information on the “Sponsor a participant” program, please contact Community Education at 320-370-8200, or email CommunityEd@isd742.org.

Donate online at isd742.ce.eleyo.com

WHEN TO REGISTER

Registration for classes is open upon receipt of the catalog. Online registration announcements will be made available at www.isd742.org/CommunityEd.

CLASS CONFIRMATION

Unless we contact you, assume the course is held at the time and place indicated and that you are registered.

CANCELLATIONS

• Complete refund is given if a class is canceled or filled.

• A $5 cancellation fee plus direct expenses (materials, transportation, ticket and/or other class costs) will be charged if participants cancel a class within five working days and up to 24 hours prior to class.

• Classes canceled less than 24 hours in advance will not be refunded.

• A $5/15 minute late pick-up fee is due upon pick-up.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

If participants are not 100% satisfied with a class, they can contact the Community Education Main Office at 320-370-8200 and we will gladly address your concerns.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

If school closes during the day due to bad weather, Community Education will cancel all activities. Announcements are made on the District 742 website and local radio stations.

BE AN INSTRUCTOR

District 742 Community Education instructors are employed because they have a special skill or expertise they are willing to share with the community. District 742 Community Education does not endorse the opinions or business affiliation of instructors.

TRIPS & OUTINGS

All pick up times listed indicate the time the bus/van leaves that location. It takes some time to board the bus and secure wheelchairs so we ask that you arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the departure time.

ACCOMMODATIONS

To facilitate your participation in a class/ activity, please call 320-370-8200.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If you are eligible to receive financial assistance, it will consist of 50% of each class fee up to $20 per catalog. You must be a resident of District 742 to qualify. Verification required. If you are a member of UCare Minnesota, contact Community Education for information regarding partial fee reimbursement.

5 Easy Ways to Register

1. ONLINE

www.isd742.org/CommunityEd

2. PHONE

320-370-8200. Please have credit card and course information ready.

3. MAIL

Complete the form and mail it with your check (payable to District 742 Community Education), money order or credit card number to:

District 742 Community Education

Quarryview Education Center 800 7th Street South Waite Park, MN 56387

2024-2025 Registration Form

4. FAX

Fill out the registration form including credit card number and fax to 320-370-8218.

5. IN PERSON

Community Education Main Office

Quarryview Education Center 800 7th Street South Waite Park, MN 56387

OFFICE HOURS

M-F • 7:30 am – 4 pm