Bloomington Community Education

Ages 11-14 Players ages 11 to 14 will train in small focus groups of no more than 4 players with a professionally licensed soccer coach who will expand skills in dribbling, shooting and passing, along with improving overall fitness and agility.

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!

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 Oak Grove 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!

Ages 3-5 They’ll buzz around the athletic field learning how to fly. Success in every sport begins with the fundamentals. In a fun atmosphere your child will work on hand/eye coordination, footwork, agility, speed, and we’ll introduce sport specific activities that build confidence and motor skills. Our camp will give them a jump start and smooth transition into their favorite sports. Wear tennis shoes, sunscreen, and bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack to class. Parents are encouraged to stay at class with their children. Bring a lawn chair to stay and observe. Outdoor location to be determined. Indoor rainy day back up location is in the dance studio at the Jefferson Activity Center. Outdoor location to be determined. Indoor rainy day back up location is in the dance studio at the Jefferson Activity Center.

New Class! Ages 6-13 Ninja Obstacle Training is extremely popular with kids and is a fun, unique way to develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships! Sign up today to see how Ninja is easily one of the fastest growing sports today! Not only it is the fastest growing sport, but it is the fastest growing cross-training sport as well. Athletes benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve. Our Conquer Rec Team is designed for youth, ages 6-13 of all experience levels. During our weekly practice, our Rec Team will practice on real obstacles inspired by the TV show such as warped walls, salmon ladders, titling ladders and so much more! Rec Team members will learn the styles and techniques to develop their Ninja Skills with over 40 different obstacles! This 8 week long Rec Team consists of 6 practices and 2 non-sanctioned competitions (week 4 & week 8). Class is held at the Conquer Ninja Gyms in Eden Prairie, 7000 Washington Avenue South.

Ages 2-5 Soccer Shots is offering a day to try a free 15-minute demo, get a cool prize, meet some of our amazing coaches, and try out our Soccer Shots obstacle course! Our coaches are the best-trained in the business and love working with children. Our expert-approved curriculum aligns with Minnesota and Wisconsin early childhood education standards. And our exceptional communication helps parents stay connected to their child's learning. Come to this free demo and learn all about the Soccer Shots programming offered through Bloomington Community Education! Class will be held outdoors with the site to be decided. A rainy day back up will be held in the dance studio at the Jefferson Activity Center.

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!

Ages 5-7 Young Hitters - Start your kids off right with lessons from a USPTA certified tennis professional. In a fun and energetic atmosphere, your child will learn or improve upon stroke production, strategies of the game and play games using low compression, age-appropriate tennis balls. Bring your water bottle and age-appropriate sized tennis racquet.

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!

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!

Ages 4-12 Using our progressional curriculum and focusing on the whole player, we teach your child the skills they need for both on and off the court to be a better athlete. Our sport specific staff will focus on respect, teamwork and responsibility as they will start each class with a 'skill of the day' and progress in to drills and games making an unforgettable experience for your young athlete. After learning passing, shooting, dribbling and rebounding, you will see why this is one of our most popular programs. Two age classes: Ages 5-7 and Ages 8-10.

Ages 4-9 Skyhawks T Ball & Baseball takes the energy and excitement of this great all-American team sport and puts it all together into one 4-week class. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on pitching, hitting, and catching. Two age levels: 4-6 year olds for T-Ball; 7-9 year olds for Baseball. This co-ed program is designed for the beginner to intermediate player and will incorporate essential life-lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Skyhawks T-Ball and Baseball staff will assist each athlete in developing the fundamental skills of the game through game-based drills and daily play aimed at developing the whole player. The 6:15pm class is for children ages 4-6 and is a T-Ball Class. The 7:30pm class is for children ages 7-9 and is a Baseball Class.