Spring Lake Park Schools Community Ed

SLP Community Education is partnering with non-profit Elpis Enterprises to offer an adult/child DIY build-a-bird feeder workshop! This program is designed to help children (and their adults!) learn woodworking and tool-use skills to enhance their backyards for the birds! Both registered child and their adult will make a small bird feeder, complete with a bag of black oil sunflower seeds, that will be ready to be put up in a tree right after the workshop. 100% of the cedar wood used in the kits has been recycled from either a fence tear-out or a cut-off from a new fence project that was slated to go to a landfill. Registration fee for this program is for 1 adult and 1 child. Program is geared for children ages 3 and up. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register the adult who will be attending, name and age of the child will be asked later in the registration process. About Elpis Enterprises: Elpis Enterprises is a Saint Paul-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides job training, work experience and employment assistance for young people between ages 16 and 23 years of age who are experiencing homelessness. Every workshop booked, provides homeless or at-risk 16-23 year olds in our paid job training program valuable mechanical and youth outreach skills to prepare for a career in carpentry, manufacturing, childcare, education or other youth based programming. For more information about Elpis Enterprises please visit their website at https://elpisenterprises.org/

All levels welcome. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!...Play It! method keeps chess students progressing with 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games and an end-of-week in-class tournament. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Battle summer brain drain...sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info.

College Application bootcamp is for all seniors who plan to attend a tech school, 2-year or 4-year college after high school graduation. This camp is for all seniors but directed to those who have questions about applying to college and would like one-on-one help from counselors and other admissions professionals. Topics that will be covered during camp include: Finding the Right Fit Building your College List Getting Organized Naviance - why and how? Career Exploration Common app vs. College specific app Financial Aid and Scholarships Writing your college essay & personal statement Application fees Plus MUCH MORE! Also included for students: Camp is FREE to all SLP seniors, registration is to save your spot and ensure the appropriate number of staff are present to provide you the help you need. Students should still sign-up even if they can only attend part of the camp, all the information will be available online, counselors can work with students who have other obligations Questions? Contact Ms. Blaido, jblaid@district16.org, or Chris Lammers, clamme@district16.org

Public speaking is one of the top skills that employers look for, yet it is one of the most dreaded parts of required curriculum. But it doesn't have to be! Students who attend this camp will engage in activities that allow them to bulid confidence while simultaneously harnessing the strengths and interests they already have to hone their skills as a public speaker. Current members of the Spring Lake Park Speech Team and head coach Shannah Anderson will co-lead this four-day program where we will focus on effective speaking techniques as well as strengthening leadership skills. Participants will explore the 13 categories of MSHSL Speech (Creative Expression, Discussion, Duo Interpretation, Extemporaneous Reading, Extemporaneous Speaking, Great Speeches, Humorous Interpretation, Informative Speaking, Original Oratory, Serious Drama Interpretation, Serious Poetry Interpretation, Serious Prose Interpretation and Storytelling). Students will select a piece and focus on effective vocal tone, facial expression, and bodily gestures (blocking) and work towards a mini-showcase on Day 4.

SLPDT Summer Camps: JFK Dance Camp Prep - This workshop is intended for any SLP dance team member planning to attend this year's JFK dance camp. This workshop will go through technique, learn a home show routine, and create team cheers that will be used at camp. Dance Intensive Camps - This dance workshop is intended for any dancer (going into 7th grade thru 12th grade). The dancers will focus on dance technique and skills, team workouts, and learn various combinations and short routines.

Spring Lake Park Schools Community Education offers teen driver’s education in cooperation with Safeway Driving School. Safeway Driving School has been graduating teen drivers in the Twin Cities area for over 40 years and their instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The State of Minnesota requires that driver’s education distance learning be conducted in a face-to-face platform, which requires that students have a video camera and audio capabilities on their devices. Safeway has chosen a secure Zoom platform to conduct the class. Safeway will be emailing the classroom handouts and 2020 MN Driver’s Manual in pdf format for printing. Students will be required to be in front of the camera and interactive for the full three-hour class. Parents/guardians will be required to complete Safeway’s Account Verification. Safeway will be sending out an email before class begins that gives detailed information about how to login to the student’s Safeway account to verify and complete contact information and to review and acknowledge our Service Agreement. Safeway’s only focus is creating safe, responsible teen drivers. Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver while targeting to influence the invincible teen attitude. Full Course Fee of $390 is broken into 3 payments: $220 due at registration time $170 ($85 on first lesson and $85 on second lesson); checks made payable to Safeway Driving School or call Safeway before behind-the-wheel to pay by credit card

Safeway offers teen driver's education in cooperation with Spring Lake Park Schools Community Education. We will offer one ONLINE course as well as three in-person courses which will be at SLPHS. Teen Package: 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training In-person classroom on the following dates and times: June 26 - July 14 (no class July 3 - 7) from 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday July 17 - July 28 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday July 31 - August 11 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Student must be present for the entire class and attend all 10 classes to get their blue card (allows student to take permit test at a DMV location) Pricing for Teen Package: $390 full price (payment plan available) Payment plan consists of: $220 due when registering for the class through Spring Lake Park Schools Community Education $85 payable at the first behind-the-wheel lesson* $85 payable at the second behind-the-wheel lesson* *Cash or check payable to Safeway Driving School. To use VISA or MasterCard, call Safeway's office at 651-351-9150

This course is best suited for 10 to 13-year-olds interested in learning the current practices of caring for young children and how to manage their babysitting business. Students will learn safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants and how to handle behavior problems. Students receive a reference book, handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit.