JCC Community Education
JCC Comm. Ed., PO Box 119, Jackson, MN 56143
507 -847-6627
Coordinator: Pam Grussing
[email protected]
** SUMMER 2009 **
Lorie Line Intimate Evening Series
is coming to
JCC Performing Arts Center
Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m.
ALL Tickets: $31.00 ~ Tickets on sale now
Tickets at: lorieline.com or Comm. Ed. office
Elementary Track and Field Program
The focus of the track and field program will allow children in grades K-6 to explore the options that track and
field offers to enhance skills. The first three sessions
will be practice in track and field events, with a meet
held on the fourth Tuesday. The shirts will be the same
as last year, so if it fits, you don‟t have to buy a new one.
Please tell what size shirt with registration.
Instructor: JCC Track Coaches and athletes
Date: Practices will be Tuesday, May 5, 12, & 19 with a
track meet on May 26
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: JCC High School Track
Fee: $22- includes a Huskies Track & Field shirt
$10 - without shirt
Register by: May 1
JCC Summer Gymnastics
Saturday, April 18 6:00-8:00 p.m.
JCC Performing Arts Center
Six Riverside 5th graders will be helping contestants from Jackson County answer questions to see
if they are “Smarter Than a 5th Grader!”
Commercials presented by Riverside students.
Free will donations accepted with proceeds going
to the Riverside Parent Teacher Organization.
Children’s Theatre Camp
“Bringing Fairy Tales to Life”
Week one: Learning about the theatre and learning theatre skills. Participants will learn about
characterization, vocalization, and listening skills.
You will also be involved with action and reaction
and many other fun activities that get you ready
to perform (this could include make-up, set designs, costumes and other realms of theatre),
plus auditions for the final show. All students
involved in the camp will get a part in the play.
Each student should bring a healthy snack each
day for break time. Drinks will be provided.
Week two: Working on staging and performing
the final play. Because we are doing Fairy Tales,
we will be doing several different stories/plays.
Two sessions offered: June & July
Register by: May 4
Public Performance: Friday, June 26, 7:00 p.m.
Preschool/Beginners - Mondays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jackson Area Children‟s Theatre
Date: June 15-19 and June 22-26
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Location: JCC Performing Arts Center
Cost: $25
Age of participants: 8-15 years old
Maximum number of participants: 50
Cost: $30.00 per session. (Must be 4 years old)
Will only accept 3 1/2 yr. olds if there is room.
Intermediates - Thursdays 5:00-6:30 p..m.
Cost: $40 per session.
Jr. Gymnastics Camp: July 10-12, Friday 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00-1:00, Sunday 9:00-12:00
Cost: $60 (Must be 5 years old)
Advanced Camp: June 25-28 (Club & HS Level)
If you would like to be added to the gymnastics email list for
information and reminders, send your email to: [email protected]
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Call 507-847-6627 for more information or to register for these classes.
TEAM ROSTERS AND SCHEDULES WILL BE AVAILABLE:
Soccer - April 15
Softball & Baseball - May 15
This information will be posted on the
JCC Comm. Ed. website and at three gyms.
JCC Girl’s Basketball Camp
JCC Boy’s Basketball Camp
(Grades entering fall of 2009)
(Grades entering fall of 2009)
Come and learn the fundamentals of basketball this
summer at camp. We will improve your passing, dribbling, defense, rebounding, and shooting. We will have
fun and competitive contests throughout the week for
all ages.
Come and learn the fundamentals of basketball this
summer at camp. We will improve your passing, dribbling, defense, rebounding, and shooting.
Instructor: Trent Sukalski
Date: June 8-12
Instructor: Stephanie Bot
Time:
Date: July 6-10
Time:
K-2 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
3-5 8:00-9:30 a.m.
6-8 9:30-11:00 a.m.
K-2 8:00-9:00 a.m.
3-6 9:00-10:30 a.m.
7-9 10:30-12:00
Location: JCC HS Main Gym
Fee: $40 (includes t-shirt if registered by May 26)
Location: JCC HS Main Gym
Register by: May 26 (You can sign up until first day of
camp, but there are no guarantees on getting a camp tshirt)
Fee: $30 (includes t-shirt if registered by June 22)
Register by: June 22 (You can sign up until first day of
camp, but there are no guarantees on getting a camp t-shirt)
“The Chute” shooting camp will be on July 8 & 9.
Contact Stephanie Bot for more information.
JCC Huskies Boy’s Basketball Program
JCC Huskies Girl’s Basketball Program
Boys will be sharpening their basketball skills in the gym
and weight training in the fitness center. “Let‟s Get better for Next Season!” This is for incoming grades 5-12.
Girls will be practicing basic fundamental drills, scrimmaging and getting ready for next season. This is for incoming
grades 9-12.
Instructors: Coaches Sukalski and Kocak will rotate days
of supervision.
Instructors: Coach Bot
Dates: June 8-July 31, Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
Dates: June 2-July 30, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 7:00-9:00 a.m.
Time: 7:00-8:00 a.m. - grades 9-12
Location: HS Aux. gym
8:00-9:00 a.m. - grades 5-8
Location: HS Main gym
Hoops for Christ
July 22-24
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Watch for more information.
Southwest Elite Wrestling Camp
(for Grades 2-12)
Clinicians: Several to be determined yet; and Nate
Hanson JCC Asst. Coach, State Champ, College AA an
MN West; Nate Baker Head Asst. at MSUMoorhead, 3x State Champ, Div. 2 National Champ,
Jr. National Champ; Travis Rutt True-Freshman
starter at Wisconsin, 2x State Champ, Jr. National
Champ,
Jayson
Ness
3X
Div.
1
All American at the U of MN, and Randy Baker Head
Coach at JCC High School.
Little Huskies Volleyball Camp
(Grades entering fall of 2009)
The purpose of our volleyball camp is to provide an
opportunity for fundamental skills development. In
addition to skills training campers in grades 5-11 will
be provided with position training in the following areas: setter, hitter, and libero. Our goal at JCC is to
have strong, enthusiastic, fundamental volleyball players. Hope to see you at camp!
Date: July 6-10
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: JCC High School Wrestling Room
Instructor: Teresa VanEpps, Katie Graves, Angie
Brinkman, and Deidre Fiel
Fee: $95 (includes a camp t-shirt)
Payable to: Southwest Elite Wrestling Camp
Contact Randy Baker for more information.
Date: July 8-10
Time:
K-2 9:30-10:30 a.m.
3-5 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
6-8 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Location: JCC HS Aux. Gym
Fee: $20 (includes t-shirt if registered by June 22)
Register by: June 22 (You can sign up until first day of
camp, but there are no guarantees on getting a camp t-shirt)
Watch for……….
JCC Community Education
Fall 2009 catalog/School
District Newsletter
the end of July!
Volleyball Camp (Grades 9-12)
A volleyball camp will be conducted by UND College
coaches on July 6 & 7 for all volleyball athletes in
grades 9-12 for fall of 2009.
Contact Teresa VanEpps for more information.
Speed - Strength - Agility (Gr. 9-12)
Watch for more information
about these sessions.
Sessions are tentatively
scheduled for:
June 15-August 14
JCC Football Camp
(Grades 9-12)
Get a jump on the season by attending this summer
camp!
Is there a hobby or skill that you would
Instructor: Tom Schuller and Wade Wacker
Date: July 27, 28, & 30 (Mon., Tues., & Thurs.)
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: at B squad baseball fields in Jackson
Fee: Free
like to learn more about?
Call 847-6627 or email
and a class can be arranged.
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Summer Swimming Lessons 2009 - Jackson
Swimming lessons will be held again this summer at the Jackson Indoor Pool. Water safety instructors will
teach all sessions under the American Red Cross guidelines. Each session includes nine 45 minute lessons and
one free day. If you do not remember what level your child took last year, you can call the pool at 847-5030.
Parents and other visitors wishing to watch lessons will only be allowed to watch on Fridays. No exceptions will be
made. No one is allowed on the pool deck at any time during lessons. Please pass this information to other
family members as well.
Cost: $30.00 per child
Registration for Summer Lessons Begins May 1st 2009.
We will be taking registrations for summer swimming lessons by mail only. To make things go faster
please mail your completed form to: Jackson Pool, P.O. Box 119, Jackson, MN 56143.
Do NOT send to Community Ed. Registrations received in the mail will be processed beginning May 1st.
Absolutely NO phone registrations will be accepted. Please complete a registration form for each student. Copies are acceptable. You can pick up extra forms at the pool.
*Please do not let your child bring goggles or nose plugs to class. These items are not acceptable for levels 1,2
or 3. Because the upper levels will be swimming laps they can bring goggles only.
As of January 2005, the pool will follow these guidelines for the different Levels of lessons:
1. Level I: Child must have had 5th birthday prior to the start of the lesson. All classes will be conducted in
the big pool.
2. Level II: Child must have passed Level I and be able to touch the bottom, in the shallow end of the big
pool.
3. Each additional level will require passing of the previous level.
TIME:
June 15th-26th
July 6th-17th_________________
8:00AM
LEVELS: 1,2,3,4
9:00AM
LEVELS:1,2,3,4,5
9:00AM
LEVELS: 1,2,3,4,5
10:00AM
LEVELS:1,2,3,4,5
10:00AM
LEVELS:1,2,3,4,5
11:00AM
LEVEL: 6
11:00AM
LEVELS: 1,2,3,4
Please mail this form to the pool accompanied with payment.
Summer Swimming Registration Form - Jackson Pool - 2009
Child‟s Name________________________________________ Child‟s Date of Birth ___/___/___
Address_______________________________________________ Session Date_____________
Parent‟s Name______________________________________________ Session Time__________
Home Phone____________________________ Level (please circle one)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Cost: $30 per student PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION
Cancellation Policy: In order to receive refund, cancellation must be received at least one week in advance.
Return this form to: Jackson Pool, P.O. Box 119, Jackson, MN 56143
$30.00 charge for NSF checks
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Lakefield Family Aquatic Center
662-6133 Opening Sat., June 6
Jackson Indoor Pool
847-5030
Hours: S, T, Th, F, S - 1-8 p.m.
M & W - 1-7 p.m. and Adult Lap Swim
& Water Aerobics 7-8 p.m.
Rates: $5 day/per swimmer
Family Season $130, Single Pass $75
Summer Hours:
Mon., Wed., Fri., 6-8 a.m.
Monday-Friday 1-6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Pool Rates: 0-15 yrs. $3,
16 & older $4
Summer Swimming Lessons 2009 - Lakefield
Swimming lessons will be held again this summer at the Lakefield Family Aquatic Center.
1st Session - June 29-July 10
2nd Session - July 20-July 31
Cost: $35 per child
Levels 1-6 will be taught at both sessions.
For more information and to register call: pool at 662-6133 (after June 1) or call City Hall at 662-5457.
Girls Swim Team (Gr. K-12)
If you like to swim we are looking for you to become a part of our growing, successful and fun swim
team. Swim Team is open to girls ages 5 to 18 and will run from June 1 to August 1 this summer.
(No swim meets will be scheduled the week of June 28 – July 4.)
Requirements for participation are as follows:
Girls must be able to swim 25 yards.
Practice will be Tuesday and Thursday at the Lakefield Pool from 8:30am to 10am.
Meets usually occur about once per week after the first couple weeks of practice.
Girls compete against other girls in their own age bracket.
Girls will receive swim caps.
Ribbons are earned at every meet.
Cost per girl is $60 if you are already signed up as a Girl Scout and $70 for non Girl Scouts. The
additional $10 registers you as a Girl Scout for insurance coverage purposes. This does not mean you will be
expected to participate in other Girl Scout events. Scholarships may be available.
For those needing rides to and from practice, you can contact the Western Community Action Bus
directly at 1-800-658-2480. We do expect to have bus transportation for meets as it appears that we will
have the 20 girls required for transportation services.
We will be holding a Parent/Swimmer Information Meeting on Monday, April 27 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
at the JCC Middle School. More detailed information on practice and meet dates, cost, team events, transportation, etc. will be provided at that time. This will be a good time to meet the coaches and parents who will
be helping with Swim Team this summer, get to know your fellow swimmers and have your questions answered.
Swimmers will also be voting on their team color and their “Team” T-Shirt design. Mark your calendar!
To register for the Parent/Swimmer Information Night or to register for the Swim team sponsored
by the Girl Scouts: Contact: Susan Pietz at 507-662-6309 or Melissa Brunk at 712-320-6786.
Lakefield
Jackson
Summerfest
Race Days
Parade
Parade
June 27
July 18
2:30 p.m.
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4:00 p.m.
BE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY
2009 summer library program
Children preschool age – 6th grade welcome!
June 24 -- CARNIVAL……Jackson 10 am & 2 pm
June 25 --CARNIVAL……Lakefield 10 am & 1 pm – Heron Lake
July 1 -- EXPLORE THE ARTS w/ Ramona Larson……Jackson 10 am & 2 pm
July 2 -- EXPLORE THE ARTS w/ Ramona Larson …..Lakefield 10 am & 1 pm – Heron Lake 3 pm
July 8 -- ZOOMAN Brent Mielke……Jackson 10 am, 2 pm & 7 pm
July 9 -- ZOOMAN Brent Mielke……Lakefield 10 am & 1 pm - Heron Lake 3 pm
July 15 -- IMAGINEERING SHOW w/ Robert Halbrook……Jackson 10 am, 2 pm & 7 pm
July 16 -- IMAGINEERING SHOW w/ Robert Halbrook……Lakefield 10 am & 1 pm - Heron Lake 4 pm
July 22 -- Treasure Village Performance of “RUMPELSTILTSKIN” (JCC Performing Arts Center) @ 2:30
Bus leaves Heron Lake library @ 1:15 pm, Okabena Park @ 1:30 pm, Lakefield library @ 1:45
July 29 -- FUN DAY @ THE LIBRARY……Jackson Library – 10 am & 2 pm
July 30 -- SWIMMING & HOT DOGS.……Lakefield pool – swimming 1-3 hot dogs @ 3 pm
ICE CREAM IN THE PARK…….Heron Lake Park– 4 pm
EARN PRIZES BY READING THIS SUMMER!! Booklogs available beginning June 24 th & 25th!
LUNCH BUNCH @ THE LIBRARY
CREATIVE CRAFT CORNER
Children, teens & families welcome!
*Bring a lunch
*Listen to stories
Children of all ages make a craft each week at their local library!
A craft table will be set up one day each week during the summer program with craft supplies and a sample craft. Children
and teens may come to the library during the hours mentioned
and make a craft on their own to take home. Supplies will be
provided. Registration is not needed.
*Make a craft
Jackson – Mondays, June 22 – July 27….…12 noon – 12:45 pm
Lakefield – Fridays, June 19 – July 31 .....12 noon – 12:45 pm
No lunch bunch on July 3rd
Lakefield – Wednesdays, June 24 – July 29 …………………..11 am - 4 pm
For more information, call your local library:
Jackson 847-4748, Lakefield 662-5782, Heron Lake 793-2641
Jackson – Thursdays, June 25 – July 30 …………..………..10 am - 4 pm
Heron Lake – Fridays, June 26 – July 31 …… ………………..1– 4 pm
EXPRESS YOURSELF @ THE LIBRARY ~ 2009 Teen Summer Library Program
Teens - Earn prizes by reading this summer! Keep track of minutes read and earn prizes for every 200
minutes of reading. Teens who complete their punch card (1200 total minutes read) will be eligible to
attend a pizza and game party! Punch cards available at your local library beginning June 22, 2009.
Jackson County Libraries
phone numbers:
www.plumcreeklibrary.org/jackson
Renew items
Jackson……………………………..847-4748
Lakefield………………………...662-5782
Heron Lake……………….……..793-2641
Search catalog
Place holds
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Student Classroom Driver’s Education
Jackson Circles of Support
Steps to getting your driver‟s license:
*Take 30 hours of classroom training.
Jackson Circles of Support meet every Tuesday
Night at the Western Community Action Hilltop Center
from 5:00 to 7:00 with a free meal and free childcare. This
is a fantastic opportunity to make Jackson a better place
for everyone!
Jackson Circles of Support will hold its second
annual “Donation Rummage Sale” on Friday, April 24th and
Saturday, April 25th. Donations of items will be accepted
beginning April 20th. Shoppers donate what they are able to
pay for items (donations).
Jackson Circles of Support is teaming up with
Windom Circles of Support and other community partners to
hold an intercultural festival at Island Park in Windom
(BARC in case of bad weather) on Tuesday, May 5 th (Cinco
De Mayo) from 5:00 to 7:00. Food from around the world
will be served, free of charge. World music and games will
also be part of this festival. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Jackson Circles of Support will be holding a
“Community Picnic” at Ashley Park on July 17th beginning at
5:00 just prior to the start of the Rhythm of the River
Event.
*Must be 15, take & pass permit test.
*Take six hours of behind the wheel training.
*Must by 16, take & pass driver‟s license exam.
*Must have permit for 6 months before taking driving exam.
Dates of next classes are:
May 18-June 2 (after school) class is full
Instructor: Steve Condon 662-6405 or 840-0986
June 22-26 & June 29-July 3 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Barb Egeland 847-5610 or 841-0671
Location: JCC High School, Room # 25
** 55 Alive Defensive Driving Refresher (4 hr)
Next CPR classes:
If you have previously taken an 8 hour defensive driving class three years or more ago, this class will enable you to renew or continue your 10% auto insurance
discount. A certificate of completion is awarded at
the end of the class. Coffee & cookie served.
Instructor: Jim Harner
Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: JCC Auditorium Conference Rm at JCC
High School (Park in upper south parking lot and enter Auditorium doors.)
Fee: $20
Register by: June 8
September 16 and November 4
7th Annual Jackson Women of Today
Shop and Crop Scrapbooking Fundraiser
Celebrate the Women of Today and Tomorrow!
Saturday, May 9
9am-5pm
Pike Auction Building, Hwy 86 (by Kozy Heat)
Lakefield, MN
Tickets: $35.00 in advance or $40.00 at the door
** 55 Alive Defensive Driving (8 hour)
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Pre-Registration fees due by April 30. Send payment
to: Jackson WOT, ATTN: Shop & Crop „09,
PO Box 243, Jackson, MN 56143
This course is for citizens 55 years of age and older.
Minnesota law requires all insurance companies to give
a 10% discount on auto insurance to anyone over 55
who completes a safe driving course such as this. A
certificate of completion is awarded at the end of
the class. Bring a sack lunch, coffee & cookie served.
Instructor: Jim Harner
Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: JCC Auditorium Conference Rm at JCC
High School (Park in upper south parking lot and enter Auditorium doors.)
Fee: $25
Register by: June 8
Include your name & phone # with pre-registration.
Space is limited!
All net proceeds support local & charitable
organizations through the Jackson Women of Today
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Spread the word…...Coming to JCC Performing Arts Center
Lorie Line-June 12 Go Fish-October 24
Tonic Solfa-December 9 Church Basement Ladies-January 12
Watch for more details in the Fall 2009 JCC Community Education catalog.
4-H Day Camps
Date
Location
Back up Location
Theme
Thursday, July 9
Community
Jackson
Fairgrounds
None needed
Racing
Wednesday, July 15
Lakefield
North City Park
Immanuel Activity Center
Music
Monday, July 20
County-wide
Sandy Point Park
Immanuel Activity Center
Bubbles
All 4-H day camps will be from Noon-5:00 p.m. and transportation is provided.
4-H and non 4-H members are welcome to attend
To register, contact the Extension Office at 662-5293, 1-800-552-4435 or email: [email protected]
Jackson County Fair
The highlight of the summer-the Jackson County Fair!
Join us at the fairgrounds in Jackson July 29-August 2. There will be activities for
kids plus lots to see-like animals, carnival rides and fun for the entire family!
Check out the fair website at http://www.jacksoncountyfairmn.com/index.html
PRE-SCHOOL TEE BALL 2009
(Children ages 4 and 5 who have not completed Kindergarten)
Children will learn the basics of baseball/softball by hitting off a tee. Every player hits the ball every inning.
Every child runs all the bases. There are no outs. Everyone is encouraged to have fun and enjoy ball!
When: Wednesdays, tentatively June 3-24
Time: tentatively 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. (depending on amount of teams)
Where: This league will travel between Lakefield and Jackson.
Fee: $15.00
Deadline: April 17
----------------------------------------------------Send to: JCC Community Ed., PO BOX 119, Jackson, MN 56143--------------------------------------------------------------
Name _________________________________________________________________ Age of Child________ Date of Birth____________________
Parents Name ___________________________________________________________Phone ___________________________________________
Address/City ______________________________________________________Circle Shirt size: Youth S
Youth Med
Youth L
Adult S
Volunteers are needed to coach. Will you be able to be a coach? We need all the help we can get, the more that sign up the better!
Yes ________ Shirt size ________
No ____
The undersigned parent/guardian of the above identified, a minor child, hereby consents to the participation of said child in the
JCC Community Education and does further agree to hold harmless the Jackson County Central Community Education, its officers, directors, members, agents and employees from any and all claims, actions, or demands arising out of or which occur by
reason of the participation of said minor in a league.
___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________
Parent/guardian signature
Date
Email address:________________________________________________________________________________________
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Bus Trips
Sponsored By: JCC Community Education
Register now, space is limited.
Valleyfair Family Amusement Park - Shakopee (Current grades 6-12)
A day of fun and excitement awaits you at Valleyfair! With over 75 rides and attractions
and their new wave pool, there is something for everyone! Students will be on buddy system and will meet for lunch at 1:00.
Date: Tues., June 2 Fee: $40 (includes ride, Subway picnic, entrance to park)
Deadline: May 22
Time: School bus leaves JCC Middle School front door at 7:00 a.m.,
JCC High School upper north parking lot at 7:20 a.m. At Valleyfair approx. 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Return back to area approx. 10:00 p.m.
Great Plains Zoo - Sioux Falls (Current grades K-5)
The Great Plains Zoo features over 850 animals from around the world. Their 45acre park features animals in simulated natural habitats, such as the Asian Cat
Habitat, Bear Canyon and their new African Savannah. Their popular Children‟s Zoo
gives visitors an up close and personal chance to interact with the animals. Groups
of ten kids per chaperone and will meet for lunch at noon.
Date: Wed., June 3 Fee: $15 (includes ride, Subway picnic, entrance into zoo)
Deadline: May 27
Time: School bus leaves JCC High School upper north parking lot at 8:00 a.m., pick
up at JCC Middle School front door at 8:20 a.m. At zoo approx. 10:00 a.m.-3:00
p.m. Return back to area approx. 4:30 p.m.
MN Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
JCC Community Education is sponsoring a trip to see the MN Twins in their final season at the HHH Metrodome. Youth 16 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Thurs., June 18
Fee: $50 (includes ride, lower seating, near 1st base, & hot dog/pop)
Deadline: June 11
$30 (includes ride, cheap seat, & hot dog/pop)
Time: Charter bus leaves JCC Middle School front door at 7:30 a.m., pick up at JCC High School upper north
parking lot at 7:50 a.m.
Send check with registration to reserve
your seat. If trip fee is reduced due to
area organization donations, your check will
be returned in exchange for lesser amount.
MN Twins vs. New York Yankees
JCC Community Education is sponsoring a trip to see the MN Twins in their final season at the HHH Metrodome. Youth 16 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Thurs., July 9
Fee: $55 (includes ride, lower seating, near 3rd base & hot dog/pop)
Deadline: July 2
$35 (includes ride, cheap seat, & hot dog/pop)
Time: Charter bus leaves JCC Middle School front door at 7:30 a.m., pick up at JCC High School upper north
parking lot at 7:50 a.m.
Watch for these upcoming bus trips in the Fall 2009 JCC Community Education catalog
Minnesota State Fair - The Great MN Get-together in August
Amish Tour - Harmony, MN in September
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PEBC Summer 2009 Programs
Programs take place at Sparks County Park unless otherwise noted. Sparks Park is located at 935 North Highway 86,
Lakefield, MN, 56150. Pre-registration is required for all programs at minimum of two business days prior to program.
Call 507-662-5064 to pre-register or send an email to: [email protected]. More summer programs and events
will be posted in addition to those listed here so be sure to check the Prairie Ecology Bus Center‟s website:
www.ecologybus.org. for a more detailed class description. Changes in programs and new programs will be posted on the
website under the “Programs” link. Program fees are listed and class fee is payable at the time of the program.
Wildflower Hike at Kilen Woods State Park
June 6, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Families & adults Cost: $3 members/$6 non-members What could be better than a casual
stroll through a state park to enjoy one of Mother Nature‟s works of art?
Fire at Wolf Lake
June 11, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Families & adults Cost: $3 members/$6 non-members Come join a PEBC naturalist at the Wolf
Lake Waterfowl Production Area (1/2 mile east of Windom on County Road 17) to observe the effects of the most powerful natural force that shaped the face of the Great Plains – fire!
Survivor Camp
June 9-11, 1:00–4:00 p.m. each day Youth gr. 3-6 Cost: $25 members/$40 non-members I will survive! Could you make
it on your own if left out in the “wilds” of southern Minnesota?
Minnesota Biomes
June 23, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Families & Adults Cost: $3 members/$6 non-members We live in one of the greatest states
of all. The land of 10,000 lakes, miles of rivers and, of course, definite changes in seasons - but Minnesota also has
something else.
Nature’s Explorers Camp
June 23-25, 9:30– 1:30 a.m. each day PreK-gr. 1 youth accompanied with parent/caregiver Cost: $25 members/$40 non
-members Let‟s go exploring! Each day of Nature Explorers Camp, we'll explore different nature themes while investigating the animals and habitats of Sparks Park.
Plant Power!
July 8, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Youth & Families Cost: $3 members/$6 non-members Days are getting longer and nature seems
to be coming back to life again.
Butterfly Hike
July 11, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Youth & Families Cost: $3 members/$6 non-members The land is painted with vibrant colors of
red, orange, purple, and yellow. Flowers of these colors attract one of the most favorite insects - the butterfly!
Stargazin
July 21, 8:30–10:00 p.m. Families & Adults Cost: $3 members/$6 non-members Star light, star bright, wish I may, wish
I might, have this wish I wish tonight.
Dragons & Damsels
July 25, 10:00 a.m–1:00 p.m. Ecology Bus Field Trip Families & Adults Cost: $8 members/$10 non-members Travel on
the Ecology Bus for an adventure to study southern Minnesota‟s Dragons and Damsels!
Dutch Oven Cooking
July 28, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Families & Adults Cost: $6 members/$10 non-members Pre-Registration required no later than
Friday, July 24. Expand your culinary prowess and learn about the ages-old method of cast iron cooking with a Dutch
oven.
Incredible Water Journeys
August 5, 6:30–8:00 p.m. Youth & Families Cost: $3 members/$6 non-members Imagine living life as a water drop –
what an amazing journey that would be!
Hooray for Herps!
August 11, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Families & Adults Cost: $3 members/$6 non-members Walking through the tall grasses, suddenly a slithering body catches your eye and you jump back!
On the Move! - Migratory Birds
August 22, 8:00-10:00 a.m. Families & Adults Cost: $3 members/$6 non-members Migrating birds face enough of a
challenge just covering the vast distances they sometimes fly from their breeding grounds to the places they spend winter.
Habitat Helpers
August 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Youth ages 8+ - adults Cost: $20 members/ $25 non-members Pre-Registration required no
later than Monday, August 17. Become part of the construction crew for nature with the Prairie Ecology Bus Center and
assemble a nest box kit.
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Self Defense
Fly Fishing (12 years - adult)
The material covered in this seminar can be learned in
a short period of time and can be very effective. This
seminar gives the students a foundation from which to
practice and get better at the learned techniques.
Throughout this seminar the students will learn various
sweeps, arm locks, kicks, and strikes which can be used
to defend against an attacker. Joint manipulation will
also be taught which will allow a smaller person to control and handle a larger attacker.
Instructor: Tim Bicknase
Date: Tuesdays, June 30 or July 7
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Main gym, Riverside
Fee: $15
Register by: June 23
Minimum: 10 students
A basic fly fishing class that covers equipment, casting, and fishing techniques. Bill will discuss
equipment and have hands-on experience in learning
the essentials of good fly casting techniques
on pond, lake, or river.
Tri For Health
The inaugural Sanford Kids Tri For Health will be
held at 9:00 a.m. July 18 on the campus of Jackson
County Central High School in Jackson. This will be a
fun event for kids of every skill level. Chip timing will
be provided by Pickle Events. By being an active kid,
you will be able to complete all levels of this triathlon.
Our goal is to make triathlons fun, and to keep kids
healthy.
Instructor: Bill Hinton
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Fee: $25
Register by: May 12
Minimum: 5 students, Maximum: 10 students
GIRLS………girls…...for High School girls only
Come have fun and make some easy, cute & useful
crafts out of things you would never think of!
Here is a list of a few things that we will be making: Bobby pin holder - Hair tie container - Recipe cards - Greeting cards - Bookmarks - Candle jars. Tell all your friends to sign up too!
What a great way to see them now that school is
out for summer! This class is for upcoming
grades 9-12.
Instructor: Angela Schlager
Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Fee: TBD
Register by: June 2
Upcoming events at the
JCC Performing Arts Center
Visit website: http://www.triforhealth.com/ for the
most up-to-date information and to get registration
information.
April 30-May 2 Nita‟s School of Dance Recital
May 2 Solo Ensemble
May 11 Parade of Bands
May 15 Riverside Concert
May 17 Choir Concert
May 20 Pleasantview Concert (at MSAud.)
June 12 Lorie Line Concert
June 26 “Bringing Fairy Tales to Life”
July 22 Treasure Village “Rumplestiltskin”
October 24 Go Fish Concert
December 9 Tonic Solfa
January 12“Church Basement Ladies” Musical
Children’s Chorus
Interest has been expressed for the class
offering of a Children‟s Chorus. This would
be a great singing opportunity for the children of our area. If there is enough interest expressed we will set up this class. Come and
celebrate together in song! Call or email Comm. Ed by
May 18 and let me know the age of your child if you
are interested.
Tennis Anyone? If you are looking for other people who play tennis in the JCC area, send your name, phone
#, and e-mail address to Donita Soucek at: [email protected] Please put “Jackson Tennis” in the
subject line. If you do not have e-mail, call 651-503-7158 and leave a message. A list will be prepared with
phone numbers and e-mail addresses and distributed to everyone.
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12th Annual
Family Fun Fair
Thursday, May 21st
3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Jackson County Resource Center
Family Activities Include:
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All children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE hotdog, glass of pop/milk and popcorn!!
Sponsored by Family Services Network & Jackson County Child Abuse Prevention Council
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Community Transit
Constantly on the go, don‟t know which way to turn? Maybe we can help!!!
The Community Transit Bus, administered by Western Community Action, Inc. is available to help you transport your children this summer. Our bus operates between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
throughout Jackson County. Once again, we will be offering the monthly unlimited ride passes to students
under the age of 18 yrs. Monthly unlimited ride passes can be purchased for $30.00 per student. Each pass
is only good for the month it is purchased for, June, July or August and for rides on the Community Transit
busses, within Jackson County. If you don‟t wish to purchase a monthly pass, other ride coupons are available
or rides can be paid for as needed. We can provide assistance with rides to and from swimming lessons, summer recreation activities, day care, visiting friends, jobs, golfing and other sport activities, etc. Please call
as soon as you know when activities are scheduled to ensure ride availability – a minimum of 24 hours notice is
required. For further information regarding rides, call Western Community Action, Community Transit at
847-2632 or 1-800-658-2480 ext. 1.
Public Transportation is for everyone all ages and income!
Community Education Offers Financial Help
Community Education Partners
with
*Do you have or know a child or adult that needs fiUCare Minnesota
nancial assistance in order to participate in any of the
Community Education activities?
UCare Minnesota members may take up to a $15 dis*Maybe you have several children and it is difficult to count per class on most classes. If a class is less than
$15, the member may take the class free of charge.
cover the cost for all of them to be in an activity.
Members must be on UCare at the time of registra*The Community Education Advisory Council has detion, and through the duration of the class. Members
veloped an “Opportunity Fund” to help cover costs of
will need to provide their UCare ID number when regparticipation.
istering.
*This fund is made possible by local service organization‟s donations.
Do you have an idea for a class?
*Request assistance from the Community Education
Would you like to teach a class this fall?
opportunity Fund by calling Community Education 8476627.
Classes and instructor information for the AugustDecember classes are due by June 15. Please call,
*There is an easy one page form to fill out. Applicaemail or stop by Community Education and we can help
tions can be found on the school website.
to arrange a class.
Jackson County Central Community Education Advisory Council
Meets four times a year to help with ideas for planning the Community
Education classes. Are you interested in serving on the Advisory Council?
Call 507-847-6627
(Next meeting is May 17)
Current Members: Todd Meyer Brenda Behrends Cec Handevidt
Barbara Swoboda-Donnelli Jeff Johnson Janelda Olson Mary Stegemann
Bonnie Traetow Carol Smith Anita Whisney Pam Grussing
School website: www.jccschools.com
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2009 Summer Planner of Activities & Events
29-July 10 Lakefield Swim Lessons–Session 1
29 Lunch Bunch @ the Jackson Library
30 Self Defense class
April 15 Soccer team rosters and schedules available
17 Registration deadline Pre-School Tee Ball
18 “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader” RS PTO Fundraiser
24-25 Jackson Circles of Support “Donation Rummage Sale”
27 Girls Swim Team Information Meeting
30 Registration deadline Jackson WOT Shop & Crop
July 1 Jackson Library-Summer Program–“Explore the Arts”
2 Lakefield Library-Summer Program – “Explore the Arts”
2 Registration deadline MN Twins vs. Yankees
3 Registration deadline Plant Power PEBC class
6 Lunch Bunch @ the Jackson Library
6-7 Volleyball Camp going into gr. 9-12 (by UND College)
6-10 Girls Basketball Camp (Chute Shooting Camp-8th & 9th)
6-10 SW Elite Wrestling Camp
6-17 Jackson Swim Lessons–Sessions 2
6-27 Preschool/Beginners Summer Gymnastics (Mondays in July)
7 Self Defense class
8 Jackson Library–Summer Program–Zooman
8 Plant Power PEBC class
8 Registration deadline Butterfly Hike PEBC class
8-10 Little Huskies Volleyball Camp grades K-8
9 MN Twins vs. New York Yankees bus trip
9 4-H Day Camp “Racing”
9 Lakefield Library-Summer Program–Zooman
10 Lunch Bunch @ the Lakefield Library
10-12 Jr. Gymnastics Camp
10-31 Intermediates Summer Gymnastics (Thursdays in July)
11 Butterfly Hike PEBC class
13 Lunch Bunch @ the Jackson Library
15 Jackson Library-Summer Program–Imagineering with Bob
15 4-H Day Camp “ Music”
16 Lakefield Library-Summer Program–Imagineering with Bob
16 Registration deadline Stargazin PEBC class
17 Lunch Bunch @ the Lakefield Library
17 Community Picnic & Rhythm of the River at Jackson Ashley Park
18 Jackson Race Days Parade at 4:00 p.m.
18 Sanford Tri for Health (Youth Triathalon)
20 Lunch Bunch @ the Jackson Library
20 4-H Day Camp “Bubbles”
20-31 Lakefield Swim Lessons–Session 2
21 Stargazin PEBC class
22 Registration deadline Dragons & Damsels PEBC class
22 Jackson County Library–Summer Program– “Rumplelstiltskin” 2:30 p.m.
22-24 Hoops for Christ
24 Lunch Bunch @ the Lakefield Library
24 Registration deadline Dutch Oven Cooking PEBC class
25 Dragons & Damsels PEBC class
27 Lunch Bunch @ the Jackson Library
27-30 JCC Football Camp
28 Dutch Oven Cooking PEBC class
29 Jackson Library–Summer Program–Fun Day
29-Aug. 2 Jackson County Fair
30 Lakefield Library-Summer Program–Swim Day
31 Lunch Bunch @ the Lakefield Library
31 Registration deadline Incredible Water Journeys PEBC class
Fall 2009 Community Ed brochure inserted in Livewire
May 1 Registration deadline Elementary Track & Field
1 Jackson Pool Swim Lesson registration begins
4 Registration deadline JCC Summer Gymnastics
5 Elementary Track & Field
5 Cinco De Mayo Intercultural Festival
9 Jackson WOT Shop & Crop Scrapbooking
11 Registration deadline Fly Fishing
12 Elementary Track & Field
15 Softball & Baseball team rosters and schedules available
16 Fly Fishing class
18 Registration deadline Children‟s Chorus
18-June 2 Student Classroom Driver‟s Education
19 Elementary Track & Field
21 Family Fun Fair
22 Registration deadline Valleyfair bus trip
26 Elementary Track & Field track meet
27 Registration deadline Sioux Falls Zoo bus trip
June 1-22 Preschool/Beginners Summer Gymnastics (Mondays in June)
2 Registration deadline Girls…girls…for HS girls only
2 Valleyfair bus trip
3 Registration deadline Wildflower Hike at Kilen Woods State Park PEBC
class
3-24 Pre-School Tee Ball (Wednesdays in June)
3 Sioux Falls Zoo bus trip
4-25 Intermediates Summer Gymnastics (Thursdays in June)
4 Registration deadline Survivor Camp by PEBC
6 Lakefield Aquatic Center opens
6 Wildflower Hike at Kilen Woods State Park PEBC class
8 Girls…girls…for HS girls only
8 Registration deadline 55 Alive Defensive Driving 4 & 8 hr. class
8 Registration deadline Fire at Wolf Lake PEBC class
8-12 Boys Basketball Camp
9-11 Survivor Class by PEBC
11 Fire at Wolf Lake PEBC class
11 55 Alive Defensive Driving class 4 hr & 8 hr
11 Registration deadline MN Twins vs. Pirates
12 Lorie Line concert
15 Comm. Ed. Aug.-Dec classes brochure deadline
15-26 Jackson Swim Lessons–Session 1
15-26 Children‟s Theatre Camp–“Bringing Fairy Tales to Life”
18 MN Twins vs. Pirates bus trip
18 Registration deadline Minnesota Biomes PEBC class
18 Registration deadline Nature‟s Explorers Camp PEBC class
19 Lunch Bunch @ the Lakefield Library
22 Express Yourself @ the Library – Teen reading program begins (Punch
card available)
22 Lunch Bunch @ the Jackson Library
22-July 3 Student Classroom Driver‟s Education
23 Registration deadline Self Defense
23 Minnesota Biomes PEBC class
23-25 Nature‟s Explorer‟s Camp PEBC class
24 Jackson Library–Summer Program – Carnival (Booklogs available)
25-28 Advanced Gymnastics Camp
25 Lakefield Library–Summer Program–Carnival (Booklogs available)
26 Lunch Bunch @ the Lakefield Library
26 “Bringing Fairy Tales to Life” Public Performance
27 Lakefield Summerfest parade at 2:30 p.m.
August 5 Incredible Water Journeys PEBC class
6 Registration deadline Hooray for Herps PEBC class
11 Hooray for Herps PEBC class
17 Registration deadline Habitat Helpers PEBC class
19 Registration deadline On the Move-Migratory Birds PEBC class
20 Habitat Helpers PEBC class
22 On the Move-Migratory Birds PEBC class
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REGISTRATION FORM ~ Summer 2009
Make checks payable & send to: JCC Community Education, PO Box 119, Jackson, MN 56143
**
** PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE CHECKS FOR EACH CLASS **
Name: ________________________________________ Phone#______________________________
Address:______________________________________ Cell # _______________________________
Email:______________________________________ UCare#________________________________
Student: Next years grade level: ________ Age: ________
_____Elementary Track & Field $22 with shirt size________, $10 without
by May 1
_____Children‟s Theatre Camp $25
by June 10
_____Girls Basketball Camp $30 Youth or Adult T-Shirt size ______
by June 22
_____Boys Basketball Camp $40 Youth or Adult T-Shirt size _______
by May 26
_____Little Huskies Volleyball Camp $20 Youth or Adult T-Shirt size ______
by June 22
_____55 Alive Def. Driving 4 hr. $20 Dr. Lic. #________________________________ by June 8
_____55 Alive Def. Driving 8 hr. $25 Dr. Lic. #________________________________ by June 8
_____Valleyfair Bus trip $40
Circle one: Ham or Turkey sandwich
by May 22
_____Great Plains Zoo $15 Circle one: Ham or Turkey sandwich
by May 27
_____MN Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates $50-lower lever or $30-cheap seat
by June 11
_____MN Twins vs. New York Yankees $55-lower level or $35-cheap seat
by July 9
_____Girls...girls...for HS girls only $TBD
by June 2
_____Fly Fishing $25
by May 12
_____Self Defense $15 circle one: June 30 or July 7 or either date
by June 23
_____I am interested in Children‟s Chorus
by May 18
Parent permission form (complete for each child participating in any class)
I, the undersigned parent/guardian of _____________________________, a minor child, hereby consents to the participation of said
child in the JCC Community Education and does further agree to hold harmless the Jackson County Central Community Education, its officers, directors, members, agents and employees from any and all claims, actions, or demands arising out of or which occur by reason of the
participation of said minor in a league.
________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Bus Trip Waiver (complete for each person registered for bus trip)
I understand that participation in JCC Community Education bus trip is voluntary. Therefore, any loss or injury suffered
by me or to my property because of my participation in any activity or use of equipment or facilities during this field trip,
whether sponsored or unsponsored, formal or informal, or shared alone, is my sole responsibility. The JCC Community Education, its Board of Directors, the field trip leader(s), and the field trip coordinator(s) will not be held liable for any such
loss or damage to my person or property.
I have read the above agreement, understand and accept its terms and consequences, and freely, voluntarily and knowingly
sign this waiver.
Print Name of participant:_______________________________________Date:_________________________
Signature of participant (or parent or guardian- MUST SIGN for a person who has not attained the age of legal majority.)
__________________________________________________________Date:_________________________
Pick up for bus trip at: Lakefield-Middle School front door OR Jackson-High School Upper North parking lot
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