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1/2 Day Rock Climbing Camp with Vertical Endeavors Bloomington
Ages 6-13 Vertical Endeavors Bloomington 1/2 Day Rock Climbing Camps offer children ages 6 - 13 the opportunity to explore the sport of rock climbing in a controlled setting that is fun and exciting for kids of all skill levels. No experience necessary. In addition to the focus on fun, all of our camps place a strong emphasis on risk management in the sport of rock climbing. Activities include cooperative games, top rope climbing, and climbing activities. Your child will leave camp with a deeper understanding and appreciation of rock climbing.Climbing equipment and instruction is provided by Vertical Endeavors.Your child needs to bring the following to camp:Facility Waiver (available online at www.verticalendeavors.com/bloomington/waivers),comfortable clothing,water bottle,peanut-free snack.Camp is at Vertical Endeavors in Bloomington, 9601 James Avenue South. -
Beginner's Archery Camp
Ages 6+ ARCHERY for BEGINNERS, with NASP (National Archery in Schools Program). Boys! Girls! Moms! Dads! Archery is among the top 5 fastest growing sports and NASP (National Archery in Schools Program) is the fast growing shooting sport in history! This beginner-level archery course will focus on fundamentals of archery! You will also learn eye dominance, stance, range rules, safety rules, and scoring. All Genesis Bow equipment is provided for class time. Have fun while learning this great sport that all ages can enjoy for a lifetime.Parents! What to register for this unique sport, too? Simply register for the same class section as your child.Meet in the Olson Middle School Gym.Gail Whitcomb is a Minnesota DNR Region 3 Trainer/Coordinator and NASP/USA Certified Archery Instructor. She is excited to bring this special NASP, National Archery in the Schools Program, to Bloomington! -
Bloomington Try Hockey for Free!
PK-Gr. 2 The Bloomington Try Hockey for Free! program is hosting 4 fall "Learn to Play" classes focused on PK - Grade 2 students who have an interest in ice hockey. These free classes are available to any Bloomington Preschooler, Kindergartner, First, and Second Grader (public, private, or home-schooled) who would like to hit the ice. Class will be held at the Bloomington Ice Gardens and the Richfield Ice Arena. Parents - please transport your children to the sites on the dates noted below. Arrive at least 15 minutes before class starts. There will be certified USA Hockey Coaches and Volunteers to help them get equipped and on the ice. This "Learn to Play" class will last one hour. Please pick up your child after the class. Note: You may sign up for all four sessions. Parents are responsible for transportation to the rink and back home. Parents may stay for the class.No equipment needed, however if your child has skates, please bring them. Dress appropriately for ice hockey - no shorts or short sleeves. -
FENCING! with Youth Enrichment League
Gr. 2-6 New and returning students are welcome! Join this fast-growing Olympic sport. Each fencing class follows four basic components: -Teach it!... Hall of Fame Olympic Fencing Coach Rob Sobalvarro crafts our lessons and curriculum. -Practice it!... Students pair up and practice the fencing move or concept, rotate partners and repeat. -Move it!...Students are then asked to mock-fence using only the moves taught so far. -Play it...10-15 minutes each class, students fence with multiple fencers at their skill level. Winter session includes an in-class tournament. All equipment provided. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with (YEL!) -
Junior Racquetball at Lifetime Fitness
Discover how fun and exciting the sport of racquetball can be! Focus will be on playing games and learning the fundamentals of the game. Players should wear comfortable gym clothing (e.g. shorts and t-shirt) with sneakers or court shoes. Racquets and goggles recommended, but can be provided.Grades 1 - 12. All abilities welcome....no experience needed! Free racquet for 1st time students. -
Kung Fu-Wu Shu
Ages 5+ Not just a punching, kicking, self-defense class. Kung Fu teaches awareness of self and surroundings, and improves self-esteem and confidence. Join a FUN, progressive, full participation class that focuses on helping students develop leadership, discipline, concentration and coordination skills for a healthy mind and body. Improve your strength, flexibility and endurance. Learn the lifelong benefits of Kung Fu, the Chinese art of self-defense and fitness from a Hong Kong champion. This is a skill-building, progressive training program for beginners through Black Belt. Optional uniform and certification from White to Black Belt are available. *Parents, don’t sit on the sidelines! Register and participate with your child! -
Lacrosse with Skyhawks Sports
New Class! Ages 7-9 Lacrosse combines the basic skills used in soccer, basketball, and hockey into one fast paced, high scoring game. Athletes will learn all the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting, all in a fun, non-checking environment. Skyhawks staff will ensure students not only learn the sport of lacrosse, but also important life skills such as respect, teamwork, and discipline. Every athlete will come away with a deep understanding of the game and its traditions. Equipment rental is available for those who don't have their own. -
Preschool Gymnastics, with Mayer Arts
Ages 3-6 Does your child like to jump and tumble? Then come join us while we stretch, hop and roll! We will use stories, parachutes, scarves and animals to bring out our creative side and add to the fun! Children will learn basic tumbling skills to develop strength, coordination and flexibility. Each session will review skills and introduce new skills to encourage motor development! Students should wear comfortable clothes for easy movement. Let's get moving! -
Safety-Awareness Self-Defense, American Kenpo Karate
Ages 5 and older. This Champion Youth self-defense program is designed to enhance self-esteem, safety awareness, and self-discipline, using a well-planned blend of basic karate moves, self-defense combinations and role-playing. This course emphasizes communication skills, and responsible citizenship, while promoting self-discipline and defense. -
Volleyball with Skyhawks Sports - *NOTE ROOM CHANGE FROM CATALOG*
Ages 6-12 Skyhawks Volleyball takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled camp. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serving. Two age levels: 6 - 8 year olds; 9 - 12 year olds. This co-ed program is designed for the beginner to intermediate player and will incorporate essential life-lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Skyhawks volleyball staff will assist each athlete in developing the fundamental skills of the game through game-based drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player. Class is now in Gym A at Oak Grove Middle School.The 5:30pm class is for children ages 6 - 8.The 6:45pm class is for children ages 9 -12.
