Bloomington Community Education

New! Are you seeking opportunities to practice speaking Spanish? If so, this is the class for you! Instructors will engage participants each week with real-life conversation scenarios to encourage chatting and conversation. Conversation topics include: 'un poco de todo' a little of everything and everyday Spanish. In this dynamic and hands-on class, participants will practice useful Spanish vocabulary and conversation components that can be applied to the home, workplace, travel, leisure. etc. Start speaking Spanish today! Open to new and previous Spanish conversation participants for beginner level participants. Basic computer experience and the ability to access zoom is required.

New! Gr. K-3 You - are - the - lead scientist in charge of exploring alien technology and funky, gooey, gunky, glopping slimes! In your Lab you'll discover and explore the properties of different exciting alien slime every day! Continue your mission as you concoct an "erupting" alien, engineer a hovercraft, create your own planetary night lamp, and many more fun STEAM activities. Join us in this wacky, funfilled camp. Bring a nut-free snack and water bottle to class.

This course trains instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer courses. Age Prerequisite: Students must be 17 years old by the last day of the class. Certification Prerequisite: Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification. Skill Prerequisites: Successful completion of Lifeguarding swimming prerequisites, demonstration of competency with Lifeguarding skills, and demonstration of competency when responding to scenarios involving rescues and emergency care. Students must complete the online portion of the course (2-3 hours in length) before participating in the water skills sessions. Once registered, information for accessing the online portion of the course will be emailed to the student, approximately seven days before the class begins. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory, be prepared to be both in and out of the water each day.

This comprehensive course is designed to instruct participants in the skills and knowledge needed to become a lifeguard. Course candidates will learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond quickly to aquatic emergencies. The course also instructs participants in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid. Participants will receive certifications in the above - certifications will be presented upon completion of attending all class sessions, passing all written exams, water skills and test. Prerequisites: Participant must be 15 years of age or older. • Ability to pass pretest. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds: starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface dive, feet first or head first to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to surface and swim 20 yards on back with both hands holding object, exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Certifications received upon completion of course objectives and passing score of 80 percent correct on course final written exams. Lifeguard, CPR-PR with AED and First Aid are valid for 2 years. Will need to renew certifications every two years. * Blended Learning Class: a link will be emailed one week prior to class beginning with online class curriculum, email address required. *Bring your swim suit, towels, snacks, lunch, water bottle, writing utensil and paper. *A minimum of 5 participants will be needed to run this class.* Valley View Middle School Pool Class Fee: $275 (Opportunity for employment upon completion of class - contact Aquatics Program Coordinator for further information at 952-681-6134, if interested. Must be 16 years old.)

Gr. 5-9 Babysitting Basics walks campers through the Red Cross Babysitter Certification course, and with other supplemental materials, prepares campers to set up a successful babysitting business. Campers will learn skills to become a confident and self-reliant babysitter. American Red Cross manual is included in the camp price. Bring a water bottle and nut-free snack to camp.

Explore the craft of voiceovers! Discover current trends, opportunities, and tools you need to find success in this growing remote-working industry. Read a real script and receive coaching from your instructor, a professional voice actor, to improve your delivery. This is a one-time, 90 minute, one-on-one video chat class. You schedule the time and day to take the class! Participants will be contacted by Voices For All to schedule students’ availability on when to take the class.

Explore the voiceover industry! Discover current trends, opportunities, and tools you need to find success. Read a real script and receive coaching from the instructor who is a professional voice actor. Improve your delivery and get started in voice acting. This is a one-time, 90 minute, one-on-one video chat class. You schedule the time and day to take the class. Participants will be contacted by Voices For All to schedule students’ availability on when to take the class.

Newborns to 12 Months Come in comfortable clothes ready to sing and play with your baby. Our infant classroom is designed with you and your baby in mind. You will have the opportunity to meet other parents/caregivers with infants. A licensed parent educator will lead songs and games for you and baby as well as research based parenting topic discussions. Sleep, nutrition and self care are often discussed weekly. Families can join this class at anytime. This is a non-separating class. Learning goals for this class are: Adults will connect with their child and other families through play. Parents/Caregivers will gain knowledge, skills, and resources about raising infants. Please refer to the chart above to determine your level based on the size of your family and your income. You will be able to choose one of these levels during the registration process. All families are welcome. No one will be denied participation due to inability to pay.

Ages 10-15 Get a leg up on the competition with this babysitting class that prepares you for a wide variety of babysitting situations. Learn the care of young children, including safety and responsibility, age-appropriate activities, and first aid. Must be 10+ to participate. Your child should bring a nut-free snack, lunch, and water bottle to class. Class fee includes the $16.95 Red Cross training kit.

New! Gr. PK-4 Your wish is our command! Get ready, because we've taken our most popular and most requested projects and put them all together into one totally epic camp!! Come create cute clay animal sculptures, sleepy sloths decked out in adorable flower crowns, and so much more. We'll even tempt our sweet tooth while sculpting cool candy scenes, complete with frosting, colorful candy, and Fruit Loop rainbow! Come see why these awesome art projects are all back by popular demand! Please bring a nut-free snack and water bottle to camp daily.

Baklava is a traditional pastry dessert that is known for it sweet, rich flavor and flaky texture. Prepare flavorful and easy-to-learn Baklava to take home and bake yourself. Hands-on class with samples provided. $20 supply fee paid to instructor in class.

Ages 6-9 Looking for a more in-depth ballet class without losing creativity and fun? This class is your answer! We will use the Wish Upon a Ballet curriculum, but go even further into specific ballet technique. Your child will not only think it is fun, but they will improve posture, strength, and flexibility in a positive and self-esteem building atmosphere. Dance is proven to not only build strong bodies, but strong minds and self-esteem as well! This class is for beginners as well as students with previous dance experience. Friends and family are invited to a special performance at the end of the last day of the session. Ballet shoes are required.