Wishes middle summer 2014

W IS H ES

Middle School Summer Classes and Camps 2014 Register today!

Art Theater Dance Choir Computers Robotics Math Science and More!

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WISHES YOUTH ENRICHMENT SUMMER 2014 .............

Contents Arts & CraŌs ...................................................... 1-2 Computer & Technology.................................... 3-5 Dance, Theater & Performing Arts .................... 6-7 General & Miscellaneous ................................ 8-10 Music ...................................................................11 RecreaƟon ...........................................................11 Sports & Fitness ............................................ 12-13 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math .... 14-17 RegistraƟon InformaƟon ............................... 19-20

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elcome to the summer 2014 Middle School Youth Enrichment catalog. We are excited to offer a wide variety of enrichment classes to our middle school students this summer. Participation in the WISHES program is a great way to help your child build confidence and self-esteem, explore interests in greater depth and develop new hobbies and recreational interests. There is a handy chart on the inside back cover to help you plan your summer!

Please note the location of each class. Most Middle School classes will be held at West Middle School – 149 Barry Ave N, Wayzata. Transportation is NOT provided.

The registration forms and information are on the back pages. You may also register online at www.ceregistration.wayzata.k12.mn.us. Going online is the fastest and easiest way to register.

Your child’s grade classification is the GRADE JUST COMPLETED. Please register accordingly.

Registration questions call Diane at 763-745- 5213.

Programming questions call Deb at 763-745-5205.

WISHES Summer Catalog Deb Slomkowski, Editor and Cover Design • Jamie Smith, Inside Layout

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Graphic Design and Art Grades 6-8 Come to this art camp and have fun designing your very own retro cereal box, magazine ad and more. We’ll have a blast painting, drawing and sculpting with clay. We’ll even design and print our own t-shirt! Bring a white t-shirt for printing your own design. Please bring a nutfree snack and water each day. $145 for 4 classes; Abrakadoodle #GDA-S-14 Mon Jul 7 - Thu Jul 10 West Middle School - 108

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Teens on Canvas Grades 6-8 Join us as we explore the work of famous artists like Van Gogh, Klee and others. In this class you will learn about their painting techniques and create your own work of art in their styles, then finish up by creating your own masterpiece! We’ll paint on canvas and watercolor paper.

We’ll create astonishing pieces of art using different materials and mediums. Feel free to bring your favorite music. Also, bring a nut-free snack and water each day. $145 for 4 classes; Abrakadoodle #TOC-S-14 Mon Jul 14 - Thu Jul 17 9:00 am - 12:00 pm West Middle School – 108

Worth noting . . .

Register as soon as possible; certain classes fill up very quickly. Online registration will have priority. Mailed registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Registration information and forms are on pages 19 and 20.

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Project Runway ‘14 Grades 3-7 It’s all new and it’s all here! Summer 2014 promises to be our best Project Runway summer yet! A summer tank top, matching skirt (knee-length), head band, hair scrunchy---can we fit in anymore?!!? Students will make the aforementioned projects while learning sewing basics, including how to safely use a sewing machine, cutting patterns to size, hand-stitching techniques, fine needle work and accessorizing. When we’re done, invite your family; invite your friends. On Friday, we will dazzle the audience with a fashion show. Sign up for Project Runway ‘14 to put the sleek into tres chic! Bring a nut-free snack each day. $149 for 5 classes; Youth Enrichment League #RUNWAY-S-14 Mon Jul 14 - Fri Jul 18 1:00 - 4:00 pm Kimberly Lane Elementary - C11

Worth noting . . .

It’s easy to register for WISHES classes online 24/7. Using your Visa/MasterCard/ Discover, you can register immediately online at ceregistration.wayzata.k12.mn.us.

Registration information and forms are on pages 19 and 20.

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..........................................COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY

3D Virtual Game World Design

Advanced Minecrafting: Mods

Grades 6-8

Grades 5-7

Create and complete your own 3D Game World! Students will learn to use Platinum Arts “Sandbox Game Maker” software. This course is an introduction to basic techniques used to create 3D gaming environments.

Techniques include creating structures, buildings, tunnels, stairs, and outdoor terrains that include hills, mountains, valleys, and lakes. Students working in pairs will create rotating objects and characters and add visual and audio special effects and experiment with textures. We will explore scripting, and on the final day, students will use the skills learned along with their imagination and creativity to create a unique 3D game environment. Students will also be able to download the software at home.

(Windows only). Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $139 for 4 classes; Computer Explorers

Minecraft, one of the most popular video games in history, offers an amazing world of endless possibilities, limited only by your imagination. This class is for intermediate and advanced Minecrafters. Students will learn how to expand their world’s abilities using popular game-enhancing mods.

Participate in building challenges, using mods like BiblioCraft, BuildCraft, BukkitForge, Not Enough Items, Dynamic Mazes, Ender Storage, Industrial Craft, RobotStaff, and Zan’s Minimap. And we also explore creating our own mods using World Edit. Students will work on individual computers, and we are using the PC Version of Minecraft. Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $139 for 4 classes; Computer Explorers

#VIRTUAL-S-14 Mon Jun 16 - Thu Jun 19 West Middle School - 110 #VIRTUAL-S2-14 Mon Jul 21 - Thu Jul 24 West Middle School - 107

#MODS-S-14 Mon Jun 23 - Thu Jun 26 West Middle School - 108

12:30 - 3:00 pm

9:00 - 11:30 am 9:00 - 11:30 am

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Google 3D SketchUp Grades 5-7

Digital Film Making and Production - Middle School Grades 5-7 Become the writers, directors, actors, and special effects creators & editors of our own movie production. From storyboarding to filming, you will make all of the creative & technical decisions. Student teams will learn shooting and editing techniques. Create your own story, then write a script and make your idea come alive on film. Be the on-air reporter or producer of a news, weather or sports show! You devise the format, write the script, record video clips and add special effects. We will be using HD video cameras, while experiencing every stage of production, including planning, scripting, shooting, and editing. Student photography release must be signed by a parent on the first day of class.

Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $139 for 4 classes; Computer Explorers #DIGIM-S-14 Mon Jul 7 - Thu Jul 10 West Middle School - 110

12:30 - 3:00 pm

Extreme Robotics: Sumo-Battlebots Grades 5-7 Get ready to take ultimate control! Sumo Battle-Bots are a modern twist on the ancient Japanese sport of Sumo Wrestling.

Using the NXT Intelligent brick from LEGO®, servo motors, advanced ultrasonic, touch and light sensors, and specialized LEGO® technic engineering components, students will build sumo-bots that will compete against one another in a sumo ring. Students will then be challenged to morph their projects into better, stronger or faster sumo robots and take part in a double elimination sumo tournament. Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $109 for 3 classes; Computer Explorers #SUMO-S-14 Wed Jun 11 - Fri Jun 13 West Middle School - 110

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If you can dream it, you can build it in 3D! Model anything you can imagine. Redecorate your room. Invent a new piece of furniture.

There’s no limit to what you can create with SketchUp. Students working on individual computers will learn to use Trimble/Google SketchUp to build amazing 3D models such as: mansions and castles, race tracks, cities, skate parks or space ships. Get inside your model or animate it, to give your family & friends a virtual tour. Google SketchUp™ is an intuitive, yet very robust 3D modeling software application that is both educational and a lot of fun to create and experiment with. Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $139 for 4 classes; Computer Explorers #G3DS-S-14 Mon Jul 14 - Thu Jul 17 West Middle School - 107

9:00 - 11:30 am

Intro to Java Coding Grades 5-7 Students working on individual computers will learn about project design, objectoriented programming, console applications, graphics applications and many elements of the Java language. We will work through several detailed computer projects for students to build and try. These projects may include a number guessing game, a card game, Tic-Tac-Toe, a simple drawing program, and even a basic video game. No programming experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using a computer operating system (simple editing, file maintenance, understanding directory structures, and working on the Internet) is required. Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $125 for 3 classes; Computer Explorers #JAVA-S-14 Wed Jun 11 - Fri Jun 13 9:00 am - 12:00 pm West Middle School – 108

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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..........................................COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY Robotic Engineering with LEGO® EV3

Robotics: Star Wars Battle Droids

Grades 5-7

Build robotic machines and droids inspired by designs made a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Motorized sand crawlers, Drones, Battle-Droids galore and more. In this fun and exciting hands-on class students working in pairs will be using the LEGO® Star Wars Robotic Mindstorms Droid Developer kit to build and experiment with up to six different battle class droids. Learn about robotics and engineering as we build the base models, then customized your droid. Students experiment with robotic motors and advanced light sensors to make their projects come to life!

Possible models include the Super Battle Droid, Destroyer Droid, AT-AT, and a Stepper Droid Challenge. Students will get to take home a small LEGO® non-robotic droid or starship. Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $109 for 3 classes; Computer Explorers

Grades 6-8

The new LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 has arrived! Combining the versatility of the LEGO® building system with the most advanced technology LEGO® has ever developed, unleash the creative powers of the new LEGO® MINDSTORMS EV3 set to create and command robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine.

Working in small teams, students will learn how to use gears, beams, motors, sensors, and programming blocks to create sophisticated robots that can avoid obstacles, walk on two legs, and even demonstrate autonomous behavior. We will teach students math, engineering, and robotic concepts by working through step-by-step projects, and example programs, to create these amazing robots.

Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $125 for 4 classes; Computer Explorers #EV3-S-14 Mon Jun 16 - Thu Jun 19 West Middle School - 112

#DROID-S-14 Wed Jun 11 - Fri Jun 13 West Middle School - 107

12:30 - 3:00 pm

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Video Game Design Grades 5-7 Do you enjoy playing video games? This course will give you hands-on experience developing your own game. Students working in pairs will design, create, and edit their own two-dimensional arcade-style video game. Students work through increasingly challenging tutorials and class led projects leading them to finally take what they have learned to create their own games in the last session. You will design the action, create the characters, and edit the objectives and outcomes. Games created in class will be available online or students can bring in a USB drive for immediate access. Optional unlimited full version of the game creation software will be available for purchase online.

Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $139 for 4 classes; Computer Explorers #VGD-S-14 Mon Jul 7 - Thu Jul 10 West Middle School - 107 #VGD-S2-14 Mon Jul 14 - Thu Jul 17 West Middle School - 110

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9:00 - 11:30 am 12:30 - 3:00 pm

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DANCE, THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS ........................

Beauty and the Beat: Dance/Performance Camp Grades K-3 and 4-6 During this camp, dancers learn and perform a new dance production called Beauty and the Beat. Beauty and the Beat takes place at, fictional, Greenberg Jr. High; a school divided. The Beauties, as they have become known, are a quiet group of individuals who follow the rules, get good grades, and spread the beauty of ballet wherever they go. The Beats, are energetic, full of creativity, and leave an echo of hip-hop wherever they go. The two Greenberg groups clash until a new kid comes to school. “The Kid”, sees the value in both the beauty and the beat and tries to bring both groups together. When “The Kid” suddenly falls ill, the Beauties and the Beats decide the only cure is to collaborate an epic performance including every type of dance they know. No experience necessary! Dancers will be grouped according to age and dance experience. Please bring a water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day. This camp is a two week, Monday –Thursday camp. Dancers will perform their epic dance production on Thursday, June 26th from 1:00-2:00 pm. On June 26th, students will stay at camp until the 1:00 performance. Please bring a nut-free bag lunch and beverage on June 26th. $250 for 8 classes; Christa Anderson with CREO Arts and Dance Conservatory #BEAT-S-14 Mon-Thu, Jun 16 - Jun 25 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Thu, Jun 26 9:00 am – 2:00 pm West Middle School – Gym/Stage

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Hip Hop Dance Camp Ages 5-10 and Ages 11-14 Get into the Groove! Students will learn hip hop steps and dances to fun and upbeat music.

Come learn to leap, turn and shine. This class is not only fun but will improve posture, strength and flexibility in a positive and self-esteem building atmosphere. Please bring a nutfree snack and water daily. Friends and family are invited to observe the final 15 minutes of the final class. $119 for 5 classes; Mayer Arts Ages 5-10 #HIP-S-14 Mon Jul 14 - Fri Jul 18 10:00 am - 12:00 pm West Middle School - Gym 1

Ages 11-14 #HIP-S2-14 Mon Jul 14 - Fri Jul 18 West Middle School - Gym 1

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Summer Play: Super Hero Support Group Grades 6-8 Middle Schoolers! Sharpen your acting skills in our production of Super Hero Support Group in just one week. We will rehearse and polish this one-act play that centers on the problem of being different from other people - and asks how far you would go to eliminate what makes you different. Join us for a fast-paced session and perform for your family and friends on Friday. Costumes and materials provided. There will be a performance for family and friends on Friday, August 1, 2014 from 3 - 4 pm. $135 for 5 classes; Drama Kids #HERO-S-14 Mon Jul 28 - Fri Aug 1 1:00 - 4:00 pm West Middle School – Gym/Stage

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Babysitter Training Course - Red Cross Certified Ages 11-18 Students must be 11 years or older to take this course. This course is essential for any young person interested in babysitting! Students will learn about child development and handling emergencies, including rescue breathing, choking, first aid, preventing accidents, safety, feeding, diapering and more. Leadership and the responsibilities of the babysitter, as well as the expectations of parents and the business of babysitting are covered. Participants will receive a Red Cross certificate, a babysitter’s handbook, a CD and a handy emergency guide. Students must attend both classes in their entirety to receive certification. Students should bring a doll to class, along with a nut-free lunch, snack and beverage. $95 for 3 classes; Carol Solheid and Janis Larson #BABY-S1-14 Tue Jul 8 - Thu Jul 10 8:30 am - 12:00 pm West Middle School – 112

#BABY-S2-14 Tue Jul 15 - Thu Jul 17 West Middle School - 112

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Bicycle Repair and Rebuilding Grades 5-8 Students in this class will learn all aspects of repairing and rebuilding bikes including: gears, brakes, wheel truing and re-greasing.

Demonstrations will be done on bikes supplied by the instructor. Basic physics will be explained in the demonstration, including simple machines, gears, levers, and mechanical advantage. Students will then work on bikes donated by local police departments. Students will be able to keep the bikes and bring them home after class!

Instructor will provide all tools and cleaning materials. Some spare parts will be available for student use. If students wish to buy parts for their bikes, parents can purchase parts on their own or from the instructor at wholesale prices. Students will also receive a handwritten xeroxed instruction manual. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn an important life-long skill! $59 for classes; Dempsey, John #BIKE-MS-14 Mon Jun 16 - Thu Jun 19 10:00 am - 12:00 pm West Middle School – Cafeteria

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.........................................GENERAL & MISCELLANEOUS Mindful Kids Camp Grades K-5 and 6-8 Led by mindfulness practitioner, Dr. Debra Lindh, EdD, this unique week long, half-day summer program creatively introduces mindfulness to students. Through story-telling, music, art, movement and short mindfulness practices, we will explore themes such as compassion and empathy, intention and gratitude, present-moment awareness, thoughts-feelings-body awareness, and focusing attention. Students will learn creative ways to improve attention skills, enhance fitness, strength and flexibility, develop calming skills, and cultivate kindness and compassion for self and others. NOTE: Parents please provide a nut-free snack and bottle of water each day. $139 for 5 classes; Debra Lindh Grades K-5 #MIND-S-14 Mon Jul 7 - Fri Jul 11 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Kimberly Lane Elementary - C15

Grades 6-8 #MIND-S2-14 Mon Jul 14 - Fri Jul 18 West Middle School - 109

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Math By Mail for Middle School and High School Prep Grades 6-8 (and advanced 5th grade) It’s Here!! Keep young minds active with the locally developed Math-By-Mail curriculum. Math practice accompanied by enrichment activities for the upcoming summer months. Created by current middle school math teachers with 40+ years of combined experience!

Minnesota State Standards, Math Frameworks MCA strands, and current Minnesota Benchmarks are the foundational basis for this curriculum. With creative problem solving, multiple choice, short answer and vocabulary embedded into an 8 week course of independent study, students will maintain or increase the level of their math understanding in addition to reviewing the recommended targets suggested by grade level in the Minnesota School Academic Standards of mathematics.

Each student will receive a pre-test in mid-June to assess the appropriate skill level necessary to strengthen their individual math needs, unlike other programs that are exclusively grade level driven. Students will receive 8 packets to complete at their own pace throughout the summer. As students finish packets they are mailed back for feedback and then returned to the students. All packets are due back by August 14 in order to provide timely feedback before the 2014 school year begins. All students must be registered by June 30th. $85; Tanya Ravnholdt and Brent Lackas #MATH-6-8-S-14

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Try cooking like the Stars in these fun cooking camps!

Note: Dairy products and nuts may be used in these cooking classes.

Let’s Kick It Up a Notch with Emeril Lagasse Grades 4-8 Let’s “kick it up a notch” with Emeril Lagasse!

Known for his Louisiana influenced cuisine, his love of pork, “kicking it up a notch,” and, of course, his trademark phrase “BAM!!

BAM!! BAM!!, Emeril Lagasse is considered the father of the Food Network. This class teaches you to cook some lighter versions of Emeril’s favorites. You will be making a hurricane cocktail, Emeril’s famous Creole shrimp over linguini. You’ll learn how to create a Cajun jambalaya. Finish with a Louisiana peach crumble with vanilla ice cream. BAM!! $49 for 1 class; Anu Seshadri #EMERIL-S-14 Monday, Jul 21 9:00 am - 12:00 pm West Middle School - Family Consumer Science

Rachael Ray Grades 4-8 Rachael Ray is the queen of 30 minute meals. Learn how to cook like Rachael: All American cuisine with an Italian touch. You will make chicken frances with parmesan and lemony garlic sauce over warm linguini, roasted garlicky broccoli spears and the best Caesar salad ever. Finish the meal with a chocolate chip banana bread. You’ve got a full meal of Rachael Ray favorites you’ll know how to make. $49 for 1 class; Anu Seshadri #RAY-S-14 Tuesday, Jul 22 9:00 am - 12:00 pm West Middle School - Family Consumer Science

Culinary Rock Star Guy Fieri Grades 4-8 Culinary rock star Guy Fieri rose to stardom in the cooking world with his sushi, southern sauces and California spin on All- American cuisine. Learn to make simple, but gourmet fried mozzarella rolls, a made-from-scratch marinara sauce, and Guy’s meatball hero sandwich made from lean turkey and chicken on a hoagie. You’ll create Guy’s delicious mega chocolate floats: A sweet ending to an awesome meal! $49 for 1 class; Anu Seshadri #GUY-S-14 Wednesday, Jul 23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm West Middle School - Family Consumer Science

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Italian Celebrity Chef Giada Grades 4-8 Italian Celebrity Chef Giada is an Emmy Award winning chef. Giada dishes out Italian favorites with a California flair. You too can learn to cook like Giada when you make some tantalizing bruschetta, ravioli with chicken fillings and pesto fillings topped with marinara sauce, and a scrumptious eggplant parmesan. We won’t forget dessert when we make a true-to-Tuscany tiramisu for a sweet ending to our meal. $49 for 1 class; Anu Seshadri #GIADA-S-14 Thursday, Jul 24 9:00 am - 12:00 pm West Middle School - Family Consumer Science

Bobby Flay, Grilling and Chilling King Grades 4-8 Bobby Flay is the “Grilling and Chilling King.” Learn some of Bobby Flay’s grilled food specialties and impress your parents and friends. *Start with some southwest spiced rub chicken thighs in a sweet ‘n’ spicy chipotle glaze. Pair them with some amazing Asian barbecued chicken wings. Add Bobby’s signature summer fresh coleslaw, strawberry lemon compote with flavored whipped cream for dessert and you’ll be grilling and chilling with the best of them. $49 for 1 class; Anu Seshardi #FLAY-S-14 Friday, Jul 25 9:00 am - 12:00 pm West Middle School - Family Consumer Science

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........................................................................ MUSIC Bella Voce (Wayzata Summer Girls Choir) Grades 4-8 Do you love to sing? Would you like to make music with a group of singers as passionate as you? Look no further! Bella Voce (bella vo-chay; Beautiful Voice) is a non-auditioned, summer girls choir consisting of singers across the district entering 5th-9th grade. You can expect a week of emphasis on vocal technique, repertoire that is both challenging and yet engaging for singers at this age (types of music performed range from baroque, to multicultural, to pop), performance etiquette, and building strong, trusting friendships within the group. At the end of the week you will participate in a concert, featuring the music you’ve been introduced to and mastered within the week! Bella Voce is founded and directed by Katie Baker, who has been a middle school choir teacher in the Wayzata district for 12 years, has provided private vocal and piano instruction to students for 15 years, and has brought girls together across the district for the past 6 years to participate in Bella Voce. Girls in this group will not only grow in their vocal and performance skills, but they will experience a supportive team environment where they can make connections with students in other grade levels/buildings and with the music, as they can go deeper into the meaning, background, and context of each piece. Students should bring water and a nut-free snack to each rehearsal. All participants will receive a performance folder, music, t-shirt (if registration is received by the 23rd of May), practice tracks for each song (these will most likely be links to YouTube links that students can access at home). There will be a concert on the evening of Friday, June 20; location and time to be announced. Students will be asked to wear their camp t-shirt for the performance and will be responsible for having black pants/skirt that cover the knee and black dress shoes (open-toed and heels are accepted, as long as comfort and ability to walk have been considered) to wear. $199 for 5 classes; Katie Baker #BELLA-S-14 Mon Jun 16 - Fri Jun 20 8:30 - 11:30 am West Middle School – Choir Room

................................................................ RECREATION Fish Camp Grades 2-7 Fish Camp offers a great way for kids to learn the sport of fishing and they get their very own rod, reel and tackle box full of gear!

Join professional angler Dan Jasper and learn how to cast, tie fishing knots, rig lines and more. On the second day, kids meet at the dock at Head Waters Park on Grey’s Bay with their new fishing gear and receive hands-on instruction as they fish from shore. Learn more at www.jasperservices.com. $135 for 2 classes; Dan Jasper #FISH-S1-14 Jul 22 9:00 am - 12:00 pm West Middle School – Cafeteria Jul 24 9:00 am-12:00 pm Head Waters Park on Greys Bay

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Fencing Grades 1-7 New and experienced fencers invited.

Students will be grouped according to age and ability. Get ready to face your foe in mano-a-mano matches that will test your strength, speed, discipline and desire. Young student fencing classes improve dexterity, speed, quickness and focus. Safety is our first priority. We supply safety swords, protective masks and jackets, and a high-octane, inclusive environment. Are you ready to duel? $99 for 4 classes; Youth Enrichment League #FENCE-S1-14 Mon Jul 21 - Thu Jul 24 West Middle School - Gym 1

1:00 - 3:30 pm

Elementary Track Event Grades K-6 The Wayzata High School Track and Field Coaches are offering track meet events for boys and girls in grades K-6. Students will be divided by age group, with the youngest age groups starting first. Ribbons will be awarded to the first six placers. Participants need to bring running shoes and a water bottle. All participants registered by JUNE 1st will receive a track t-shirt on the first day of the meet. Events will be coordinated by WHS Track and Field Coaches, Assistant Coaches and volunteer high school track students. Parents are expected to stay for the entire event to supervise their children. For information on weather cancellations visit www.wayzatatrack.org. We are unable to offer a rain date. Refunds cannot be given for cancelled classes due to weather. Parents will be asked to review and acknowledge concussion management information during the online registration process. To obtain a copy of the concussion management information visit www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/6372. $15 for 4 classes; Aaron Berndt #TRACK-S-14 Wednesdays, Jun 4 - Jun 25 5:30 - 6:30 pm Central Middle School Track Stadium

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Skateboard Camps Provided By 3rd Lair Skate Park Ages 5-15 3rd Lair Skateboard Camps are designed for all ages and abilities. We teach the basics of skateboarding as well as help more advanced individuals take their skating to the next level.

Our professional instructors share their love of the sport in a fun and supportive environment designed to foster confidence and build skills. Skateboard Camps run from 9:00am to noon.

We provide any equipment and pads you need free of charge. Our camps provide small group instruction based on skill level so everyone feels comfortable, supported and challenged.

Location: 3rd Lair Skate Park, 850 Florida Avenue South, Golden Valley. $169 for 5 classes; 3rd Lair Skatepark #SKATE-S1-14 Mon Jun 9 - Fri Jun 13 #SKATE-S2-14 Mon Jun 23 - Fri Jun 27 #SKATE-S3-14 Mon Jul 7 - Fri Jul 11 #SKATE-S4-14 Mon Jul 14 - Fri Jul 18 #SKATE-S5-14 Mon Jul 21 - Fri Jul 25

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#SKATE-S6-14 Mon Jul 28 - Fri Aug 1 #SKATE-S7-14 Mon Aug 4 - Fri Aug 8 #SKATE-S8-14 Mon Aug 11 - Fri Aug 15 #SKATE-S9-14 Mon Aug 18 - Fri Aug 22

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9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH................

MN Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Program

Gateway Academy Engineering Summer Camp

Grades 2-5 and 6-8

This summertime camp experience prepares students for the rigors of high school science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes. The critical thinking, creative problem-solving and collaboration skills that campers learn at Gateway Academy will benefit them for a lifetime. This camp uses the Project Lead the Way project-based, hands on and real–world problem–solving approach to STEM learning that’s designed to nurture kids’ imaginations, inspire creativity and develop self-confidence.

Summer will be here sooner than you think.

So if your child is entering grade seven, eight, or nine during the upcoming school year, is curious about the way things work and is into having fun, learning something new and making new friends, then you’ll want to sign them up soon! Each student will create a t-shirt to take home and be provided with 2 snacks each day. Students may attend one camp session only. Please call Jean Rakun at 763-745-6806 or email at jean.rakun@ wayzata.k12.mn.us with any questions. $65 for 5 classes

Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) is offering the MN Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Program as a summer academic enrichment opportunity.

This educational program is for elementary and middle school students who want to excel in Math and Science. In this program, CAE combine lectures, projects and experiments to support learning, improve student’s math and science skills, and better the chances for success in numerous fields and also meet the demands of our future work force. We bring hours of fun projects and experiments to captivate children’s interest. As each Jr. Engineer/Scientist grabs their lab coat on the way in, the STEM adventure begins, allowing them to discover and engage in their learning. They dissect, explore, build and explode. Engaging handson engineering projects, and activities like quizzes, math puzzles, and Interactive Science Bowl formatted competitions, create an enriching opportunity for the students. The sessions keep your child’s math skills sharp during the summer break through daily practice drills. Using design and pattern association techniques, puzzles and games, students are taught to apply concepts. They will also learn how to code, create, and run programs using up-to-date child friendly programing tools including MIT’s graphical programming language and projects from code.org*. This program gives students a legup in their problem solving skills, which are essential for their MAP/standardized tests.

We are sure, after the program, students will return home transformed and energized to learn more of Science, Engineering, Computer Science and Math. We invite your child to take advantage of this one of a kind summer learning experience. *No previous programming skills are required to learn the nuances of computer sciences. Students are recommended to bring their own iPads/ Laptops. Material fee included. $99 for 4 classes; Center for Academic Excellence

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#GATE-S1-14 Mon Jun 23 - Fri Jun 27 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Wayzata High School - C106, C107 #GATE-S2-14 Mon Jul 21 - Fri Jul 25 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Wayzata High School - C106, C107

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Grades 2-5 #STEM-SE3-14 Mon Jun 16 - Thu Jun 19 12:30 - 3:00 pm Kimberly Lane Elementary - C18 Grades 6-8 #STEM-SM3-14 Mon Jun 23 - Fri Jun 27 9:00 - 11:30 am West Middle School - 110

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Advanced Engineering: Roller Coasters & Rides Grades 5-7 Learn about the science behind thrilling Rollercoaster Rides. What makes you feel that rush when you are diving down a steep hill or rounding a curve? Students working in teams will be using our K’Nex® dynamic, open-ended, spatial building system, students will build and experiment with action-packed working models, and then conduct engineering experiments.

Models include different rollercoaster ramps, different looping systems, gravity hills, and other amusement park thrill rides. On the last day we’ll build and experiment with one of our three foot tall Thriller-Roller Coasters models. Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $99 for 4 classes; Computer Explorers #RIDES-S-14 Mon Jun 23 - Thu Jun 26 West Middle School - 107

9:00 - 11:30 am

Civil & Earthquake Engineering Grades 5-7 Explore the principles of Earthquake & Structural Civil Engineering in this fun and exciting seismic class. Use an electronic earthquake simulator (shake table) to investigate and learn about the effects of earthquakes on steel and concrete buildings. Students will design and build towers and structures from K’Nex®, LEGOs® and Wood, and see the amazing effects that vibrations and movement have on their structures, and then test their structures to destruction.

We also work with the K’Nex® bridge building systems. Then test the bridges to their breaking point, using our bridge tester. Students will be challenged to build the tallest, longest, strongest and most interesting structures they can imagine. Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $95 for 3 classes; Computer Explorers #CIVIL-S-14 Mon Jun 30 - Wed Jul 2 West Middle School – 107

9:00 - 11:30 am

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Extreme Robotics: Sumo-Battlebots Grades 5-7 Get ready to take ultimate control! Sumo Battle-Bots are a modern twist on the ancient Japanese sport of Sumo Wrestling. Using the NXT Intelligent brick from LEGO®, servo motors, advanced ultrasonic, touch and light sensors, and specialized LEGO® technic engineering components, students will build sumo-bots that will compete against one another in a sumo ring. Students will then be challenged to morph their projects into better, stronger or faster sumo robots and take part in a double elimination sumo tournament. Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $109 for 3 classes; Computer Explorers #SUMO-S-14 Wed Jun 11 - Fri Jun 13 West Middle School - 110

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Advanced Robotics: Arduino Engineering Grades 5-7 For students who want to move past LEGO® robotics, then Robotics with Arduino is the camp for the serious roboticist. The Arduino is a programmable electronic prototyping platform that can be programmed from your computer. This class will introduce students to the Arduino Microcontroller – a powerful platform for developing hardware that interfaces with the physical world. The Arduino can be used in robotics, art installations, and other do-it-yourself electronics projects. We will learn about electronics, programming, robotics, and more. Please bring a nut-free snack each day. $125 for 4 classes; Computer Explorers #ARAE-S-14 Mon Jul 28 - Thu Jul 31 West Middle School - 107

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Engineering: Super-Charged LEGO® Launchers Grades 5-7 Build target launchers, hand-triggered contraptions, wind-up cars, and other incredibly fun inventions in this brand new class. It just may be impossible to exhaust the creative potential of LEGO® bricks. With an active imagination as your guide, there are endless possibilities. In this fun, action packed class, we will be building LEGO® projects that launch safe projectiles or themselves into action! Student working in pairs will learn about physics and engineering concepts such as Velocity, Projectiles, Trajectories, Force, Motion and more. Projects may include a candy catapult, hand-cranked dragster, ping-pong pitcher, LEGO® & rubber band launcher, paper plane launcher, bungee cars, straw rocket blaster, all made from common household materials and LEGOs®. Students will also be building a PVC marshmallow launcher and a small LEGO® Launcher to take home. Please bring a nut-free snack each day. $99 for 4 classes; Computer Explorers #SCLL-S-14 Mon Jul 28 - Thu Jul 31 West Middle School - 108

12:30 - 3:00 pm

9:00 - 11:30 am

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.................SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH Extreme Robo-Launchers Grades 5-7 New designs and builds! Take your engineering skills to a higher level. Using the NXT Intelligent brick from LEGO®, servo motors, advanced ultrasonic, touch and light sensors, and specialize LEGO® technic engineering components, students will build extreme robots, and use programs to experiment with them, and overcome challenges. Students working in small teams will control the robot with NXT programs, and then have the opportunity to experiment and modify the programs. Students will then be challenged to morph their projects in better, stronger or faster robots. Possible robotic projects include Ball Shooterbot, Robo-Catapult, Rattlesnake, Ball Kicker, Ball Turret, and Cannon. Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $95 for 3 classes; Computer Explorers #LAUNCH-S-14 Mon Jun 30 - Wed Jul 2 West Middle School - 108

12:30 - 3:00 pm

Robotic Engineering with LEGO® EV3 Grades 5-7 The new LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 has arrived! Combining the versatility of the LEGO® building system with the most advanced technology LEGO® has ever developed, unleash the creative powers of the new LEGO® MINDSTORMS EV3 set to create and command robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine.

Working in small teams, students will learn how to use gears, beams, motors, sensors, and programming blocks to create sophisticated robots that can avoid obstacles, walk on two legs, and even demonstrate autonomous behavior. We will teach students math, engineering, and robotic concepts by working through step-by-step projects, and example programs, to create these amazing robots.

Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $125 for 4 classes; Computer Explorers #EV3-S-14 Mon Jun 16 - Thu Jun 19 West Middle School - 112

12:30 - 3:00 pm

Solar, Hydro & Wind Powered Engineering

Robotics: Star Wars Battle Droids

Grades 5-7

Grades 6-8

Combine engineering and alternative energy (solar, hydro & wind)! Build cars, cranes, drawbridges, etc. from LEGO® kits and operate them using alternative energy sources.

Students working in teams will start with electricity and use a multimeter to measure continuity, resistance, and voltage. Adding concrete experiments with wind, water, and solar panels produces a high-powered and high-energy course! Building projects include: waterwheel, windmill, ferris wheel, and solar car. Students achieve an understanding of how energy is developed from the sun, wind, and water. Solar energy can be captured by the LEGO® solar cell and used to power their models. On the last day students will use the concepts they learned to design and create a test car to compete against their classmates.

Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $99 for 4 classes; Computer Explorers

Build robotic machines and droids inspired by designs made a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Motorized sand crawlers, Drones, Battle-Droids galore and more. In this fun and exciting hands-on class students working in pairs will be using the LEGO® Star Wars Robotic Mindstorms Droid Developer kit to build and experiment with up to six different battle class droids. Learn about robotics and engineering as we build the base models, then customized your droid.

Students experiment with robotic motors and advanced light sensors to make their projects come to life! Possible models include the Super Battle Droid, Destroyer Droid, AT-AT, and a Stepper Droid Challenge. Students will get to take home a small LEGO® non-robotic droid or starship. Please bring a nut-free snack daily. $109 for 3 classes; Computer Explorers

#SOLAR-S-14 Mon Jul 21 - Thu Jul 24 West Middle School – 108

12:30 - 3:00 pm

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#DROID-S-14 Wed Jun 11 - Fri Jun 13 West Middle School - 107

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES DIRECTORY ..............

Bob WiƩman, Director ................................................................................ 763-745-5202 Diane Robinson, Secretary .......................................................................... 763-745-5213 Adult Enrichment Program ......................................................................... 763-745-5213 Deb Slomkowski, Manager .......................................................................... 763-745-5205 Diane Robinson, Registrar ........................................................................... 763-745-5213 Adult Basic EducaƟon /ESL Cheryl Lubinski, Coordinator ....................................................................... 763-745-6034 Driver EducaƟon ......................................................................................... 763-745-5209 Kim Hilt, Coordinator................................................................................... 763-745-5216 Colleen Wier, Registrar ................................................................................ 763-745-5209 FaciliƟes Linda Vicary, Secretary ................................................................................ 763-745-5263 Sally Wheeler, FaciliƟes Manager ................................................................ 763-745-5224 Family Learning Center Marcia Treno, Coordinator .......................................................................... 763-745-5292 Cindy Browne, Secretary ............................................................................. 763-745-5290 Mary Eckberg, Early Childhood Family EducaƟon Manager ........................ 763-745-5295 Renée Lach, School Readiness Manager ..................................................... 763-745-5293 Joyce Heyer, Peppermint Fence Preschool Manager .................................. 763-745-5294 Home Base Lynn Zemlin, Coordinator ............................................................................ 763-745-5204 Karen Neiss, Home Base Billing ................................................................... 763-745-5201 Project SOAR Myra Wicklacz, Coordinator ........................................................................ 952-401-6898 Volunteers Charlene Barghini, Coordinator................................................................... 763-745-5208 Colleen Wier, Assistant ................................................................................ 763-745-5209 Brenda Badger, Coordinator Club Y.E.S. (Youth Extending Service) ............. 763-745-6807 Welcome Center Gayle Ortlip ................................................................................................. 763-745-5073 Becky Nelson ............................................................................................... 763-745-5214 WISHES Deb Slomkowski, Youth Enrichment Manager ............................................ 763-745-5205 Diane Robinson, Registrar ........................................................................... 763-745-5213 School District AdministraƟon .................................................................... 763-745-5000 City of Plymouth, AquaƟcs Program ........................................................... 763-509-5200 City of Plymouth, GymnasƟcs Program ....................................................... 763-509-5200

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......................................... REGISTRATION INFORMATION It’s easy to register for WISHES classes online 24/7.

Using your Visa/MasterCard/Discover, you can register immediately online at: www.ceregistration.wayzata.k12.mn.us Please note: Parents must register the child that is taking the class (the child’s name must show on the roster). Please do not register yourself. Make sure to note at which school the class is being held.

WISHES registrations may not be sent or dropped off at your child’s school or Home Base site. They are not permitted to accept them.

Mail: Fill out registration form and mail it with your check (payable to ISD 284) to: Wayzata Community Education WISHES Registration PO Box 47334 Plymouth, MN 55447 Call Diane at 763-745-5213 if you need assistance.

Register as soon as possible; certain classes fill up very quickly. Online registration will have priority. Mailed or dropped off (at Community Education) registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Be sure to note at which school the class is being held.

Confirmations/Waitlist You will receive an email confirmation ONLY if you provide an email address when you register online. Otherwise, assume you are in the class unless you hear from us. If you waitlist your child, you will be called ONLY if a spot becomes available.

Cancellations • You will receive a full refund if you cancel 3 business days (M-F) before the class starts.

• No refunds will be issued the day of the class or after the class starts.

• We reserve the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment.

By registering your child for a Community Education WISHES class, you are giving us permission to use your child’s photograph/video in future publications such as Community Education WISHES flyers, print publication, brochures, and web pages. If you do not wish your child’s photograph/video to be used, please contact Deb at 763-745-5205 or e-mail Deb.Slomkowski@wayzata.k12.mn.us

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION........................................

4 Ways to Register for a WISHES class 1. Online:

www.ceregistration.wayzata.k12.mn.us Be sure to note at which school the class is held.

2. Mail:

Please make checks payable to ISD 284 and mail the registration form to: Wayzata Community Education WISHES Registration PO Box 47334 Plymouth, MN 55447

3. In person:

Wayzata Community Education Central Middle School 305 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, MN

4. Phone:

Call Diane at 763-745-5213

• Classes fill quickly. Students will be registered on a first come, first serve basis.

• Email confirmation sent for online registration only if email address is provided. You will receive notification if the class is filled, canceled or changed.

• Cancellation of Classes: We reserve the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. You will be contacted and your fee will be refunded.

• Pick-up Policy: Please pick up students in their classroom promptly at the end of the class.

• Questions regarding registration should be directed to (763) 745-5213.

By registering your child for a Community Education WISHES class, you are giving us permission to use your child’s photograph/video in future publications such as Community Education WISHES flyers, print publication, brochures, and web pages. If you do not wish your child’s photograph/video to be used, please contact Deb at Deb.Slomkowski@wayzata. k12.mn.us or 763-745-5205.

WISHES Youth Enrichment Registration Form Student Name ___________________________________________________________________ School ______________________________ Grade _________ Birthdate ___________________ Allergies or Special Needs __________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________________ Zip ________________________ Phone __________________________________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name ___________________________Phone ___________________________ Who will pick up your child aŌer class? ________________________________________________ Class Code

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ප I have enclosed Check #________________. Please make checks payable to ISD 284.

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MAKE A PLAN!

COURSES 3D Virtual Game Design Advanced Engineering Advanced Minecraft Mods Babysitter Training Beauty and the Beat Dance Bella Voce Girls Choir Bicycle Repair and Rebuild Cooking Camp Bobby Flay Cooking Camp Guy Fieri Cooking Camp Chef Giada Cooking Camp Emeril Cooking Camp Rachael Ray Digital Film Making & Prod Engineering LEGO Launch Engineer:Civil & Earthquake Extreme Robot: Launchers Extreme Robot: Sumo Fencing Fish Camp Gateway Engineering Google 3D SketchUp Graphic Design and Art Hip Hop Dance Camp Intro to Java Coding Math By Mail for MS & HS Mindful Kids Camp MN (STEM) Program Project Runway '14 Robot Arduino Engineering Robot Engineer/LEGO EV3 Robot Star Wars Battle Skateboard Camps Solar, Hydro & Wind Summer Play: Super Hero Teens on Canvas Video Game Design

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WISHES Youth Enrichment

Wayzata Community Education Central Middle School 305 Vicksburg Lane P.O. Box 47334 Plymouth, MN 55447-3941