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Caring for a Crying Baby: Managing Stress and Building ConfidenceWelcoming a BabyCaring for an infant who cries a lot or has periods of inconsolable crying can be stressful. The stress can lead to questioning oneself, negative feelings toward the infant, and parental anxiety. Of course, you want to be able to soothe your baby, but sometimes even your best efforts might not work. Join for an informational session on how to cope with caring for an infant that is a high crier to understand the why behind the crying and what caregivers can do when they start to feel frustrated or overwhelmed. This course is geared toward those who are pregnant or have recently welcomed a newborn. Infant crying is often heightened in newborns between 2-8 weeks of age. This one-time class will be held virtually, with packet information to be picked up at the Early Childhood Family Center a few days before the class. This class lasts roughly 45 minutes and is offered each month on the second Tuesday at 1pm. Virtual 900-31C-1 Tue 1-1:45 pm May 13 1 session $5/ Person 900-31C-2 Tue 1-1:45 pm June 10 1 session $5/ Person 900-31C-3 Tue 1-1:45 pm July 8 1 session $5/ Person 900-31C-4 Tue 1-1:45 pm August 12 1 session $5/ PersonSummer 2025
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Cascading Plant HangerCreate It!Create a simple, yet eye-catching plant hanger that displays three natural or artificial plants. Hang it on a porch or shed or enjoy it in your home office or sunroom. Perfect for indoors or outdoors. A variety of subtle, colorful and whimsical canvas fabrics will be available for you to choose from. Basic sewing skills recommended. Please bring the following supplies: Sewing machine, all-purpose thread, fabric scissors or rotary cutter and mat, ruler, seam ripper, universal sewing machine needle-size 14 or 16and pins. An additional $25 supply fee is due to the instructor at the first class.Winter 2025
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Chess Summer CampCourses YouthBattle summer brain and join our Chess camp! 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.Spring Summer 2025
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Chunky Knit BlanketsCreate It!Join us for this cozy DIY workshop! Create a Chunky Knit Blanket with step-by-step instruction. No knitting experience or tools needed! You will choose your yarn colors upon your arrival for this workshop. There is an additional $55 supply fee payable to the instructor (cash only). Children 13 and older are welcome to join the class with an adult. Each person must register separately.Spring Summer 2025
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Classes for AdultsVarious courses under the Adult Enrichment program.Category
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Classes for YouthVarious courses under the Youth Enrichment program.Category
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Classic French MacaronsLet's Get Cookin'In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make delicate and colorful French macarons from scratch. Using the French meringue method, you’ll mix, pipe, and bake light and airy macaron shells. While the shells set, you’ll prepare delicious fillings to complement them. As you assemble your macarons, we’ll discuss tips for achieving the perfect texture and how to store them to enjoy later. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, this class will give you the skills and confidence to create these elegant confections at home. The supply fee is included in the cost of the class.Winter 2025
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Clay ExplorationArts/CraftsLet’s explore clay together in this open-ended art camp! This series is about creativity, process, and using our imagination. We’ll explore using both earthen and air dry clay, and some of the different types of tools you can use when creating with clay.Spring Summer 2025
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WaitlistClayliciousArts/CraftsSculpt, slab, coil, and carve... roll up your sleeves, because this class is all clay, all the time! We'll sculpt silly puppies, fuzzy hedgehogs, a chocolate layer cake that looks good enough to eat, and more. This is your chance to use tons of air-dry clay, Model Magic®, and so much more as you have a totally claylicious time!Spring Summer 2025
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Climbing at Vertical EndeavorsGeneral InterestChannel your inner spider man or mountain goat and climb to new heights at Vertical Endeavors! Routes are available for all skill levels from first-timers to long-time climbers. We hope you'll join the fun! Bus Pick Up: SMS 12:00 OMS 12:15 Returns: OMS 3:30, SMS 3:45Spring Summer 2025
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Community Ed Online CoursesThese are courses that have been moved or created in an online format. Customers will receive log on information from the Program Coordinator or class instructor. Your email may need to be shared with the instructor.Category
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Conquer Ninja Rec TeamAthleticsTrain in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve. Practice on real obstacles inspired by the tv show such as warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and much more! Kids ages 6-13 of all experience levels will learn the styles and techniques to develop their ninja skills with over 40 different obstacles! This 8 week long course consists of six practices and two competitions (weeks 4 and 8). Class is located at the Conquer Ninja Gyms - Woodbury (707 Commerce Dr. Suite 120, Woodbury, MN 55125)Spring Summer 2025
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Courses AdultCategory
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Courses YouthCategory
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WaitlistCrazy Concoctions & Insane Inventions: The Ultimate Messy Science Lab!Science & TechnologyLove things that are messy, slimy, and sticky? Then this is the camp for you! Dive into a whirlwind of ooey-gooey fun as you explore wild chemical reactions and create crazy concoctions that bounce, stretch, and squish. From slimy experiments to wacky engineering challenges, this camp will keep you laughing and learning! Best of all, the mess stays at camp, but the fun memories and awesome inventions go home with you. Get ready to make a splash in the world of science!Spring Summer 2025
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Creative Kids: Art and Drama CampCourses YouthLet your creativity take center stage at our Mini Drama Camp! Campers will explore the exciting world of drama by crafting imaginative sets, creating unique props, and diving into fun drama-themed activities. Through hands-on projects and interactive games, kids will build confidence, teamwork skills, and their love for the arts. Perfect for young performers and crafters alike, this camp is a fantastic way to bring stories to life in a creative and supportive environment. Get ready to act, craft, and shine!Spring Summer 2025
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Crime Scene DetectivesCourses YouthExperience real-life application in Crime Scene Analysis. Become the center of the action as a CSI agent and conduct forensic science experiments. In the laboratory get ready to learn how to collect and perform analyses of evidence, record findings, and use critical thinking to find the culprit. Everyone will enjoy our interactive and amazing crime scene reproductions.Spring Summer 2025
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WaitlistCurtain Up! Disney's Alice in Wonderland, JRTheatreJoin us this summer for the timeless musical story of adventure, imagination, and pure fun - Alice in Wonderland JR! Disney's Alice In Wonderland JR. 60-Minute Version Step into the wacky world of Wonderland in this vibrant new retelling of a Disney classic! Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on a journey of self-discovery. This 60-minute stage adaptation of the classic Disney animated film and the Lewis Carroll stories makes a triumphant return to the Broadway Junior® catalogue, with an updated script and score made specifically for today’s young performers. When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts. Whether this is your first experience with Alice or your hundredth, you'll fall in love all over again with this timeless story of adventure, imagination, and pure fun! Alice in Wonderland JR. features Disney favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Painting the Roses Red” along with brand-new songs, including music from the 2010 live-action film. Tickets for the performances will go on sale June 17th.Spring Summer 2025
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Cyanotype Print MakingCreate It!In this workshop, you’ll craft three unique cyanotype prints with the magic of sunlight on watercolor paper, combining art and science for stunning, one-of-a-kind designs. There is an additional $25 supply fee payable to the instructor (cash only). Children 13 and older are welcome to join the class with an adult. Each person must register separately.Spring Summer 2025
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DIY - Moss ArtCourses YouthWelcome to the Moss Tree Art Class! In this creative course designed for artists of all levels, you will embark on a unique artistic journey inspired by the beauty of dry moss-covered trees. Supplies are included in the class price.Spring Summer 2025
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