Stillwater Community Education

CHEM stands for Character, Hand, Eye, and Mind. We teach your child accountability, making quick decisions to problem solve, positive attitude, and coping strategies for use on and off the court. Children learn a combination of hand-eye coordination and mental focus to improve and develop fundamentals of each sport. All equipment provided.

A band and orchestra summer enrichment opportunity for beginning instrumentalists entering 5th grade. Beginning a band or orchestra instrument in the Stillwater Area Schools this fall? Sign up for Instrument Explosion! The summer is a great time to start with few distractions. No prior experience or knowledge is necessary to join the band or orchestra. Students will receive a daily lesson and note reading instruction. What your child will need for Instrument Explosion: -Instrument (rental instruments will be delivered directly to camp) -Essential Elements 2000- Book 1 (also included with instrument rental) -A snack each day for break time

This is the perfect opportunity for Stillwater Area Public Schools students who are planning to continue playing their instrument in 6th grade. We will warm you up and get you ready for an exciting year of Middle School Band or Orchestra - plus, you will get to meet our Middle School teachers and get to know them a little before school begins. During Instrument Explosion 2.0, students will receive a small group lessons and music theory practice.

This is an off-season workout program offered to those gymnastics that compete under the MAGA (Midwest Amateur Gymnastics Association) rules. Development of advanced skills and competition are the focus of this group. Participation in this team requires the gymnast to have mastered a specific skill set, therefore all registrations must be approved by the lead coach.

Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will partner with Stillwater Community Education this summer to bring the story of Pinocchio! A team of two MCT Tour Actor/Directors will arrive with a set, lights, costumes, props, music, everything it takes to put on a show…except the cast! Kids can sign up to participate in this exciting and engaging experience during the week of August 12th-16th. Approximately 50-60 roles are available for kids in grades 3-7. There are also four Assistant Director positions available for kids ages 10+. Whether interested in an on-stage or backstage role, all kids must audition, and no advance preparation is necessary. Please note that rehearsal schedules will vary depending how your child is cast. They may not be called for each rehearsal. Children should only be in the building during their scheduled rehearsal times. Performances are scheduled for Friday, August 16th at 3:00 pm and 5:30pm at Rutherford Elementary School and are free for the public to attend. A bit more about the show: Geppetto fashioned the puppet in the image of a small boy. Even as the lonely and kind woodcarver worked far into the night, old Geppetto was not aware that the wood under the chisel had come from the trunk of an enchanted tree. But the Blue Fairy was aware, as she watched from afar and gave to that puppet the gift of life. Thus, begins the Missoula Children's Theatre adaptation of one of the most beloved of all children’s stories–PINOCCHIO. Join our wooden-head as he dances with Geppetto’s charming toys, travels the road to Pleasure Isle with Candlewick and his Crew, and is swindled by the unsavory Fox and Cat. After escaping the clutches of the evil puppet master, Stromboli, Pinocchio finds himself in trouble once more–this time swallowed by a monstrous whale. Very scary stuff! As Geppetto and the friendly Urchins spin their magical tale, we learn with Pinocchio that there are no shortcuts on the road to becoming a real, live boy.

Pony Camp (players entering grades 10-12) - $100 This camp includes six evening sessions and four morning sessions during the summer. All sessions will focus on technique and installation. The evenings are 90 minute practices. The four mornings begins with a 30-minute Pony Strength lift at 7:30 AM, and includes installation walk-throughs and practices to continue installation of the offense, defense, and special teams units. Evening Sessions: June 5, 12, 17*, 26 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (*No activities on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth) July 10, 17 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM End of July Sessions: July 22 - 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM July 23 - 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM July 24 - 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM July 25 - 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM Pony Camp (Grade 9) - $50 The 9th grade coaching staff initiates players to high school football practices in this three-day camp. The team will start installation of the offense and defense. Make sure you get this head start to the upcoming football season. July 22-24 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Pony Camp (Grade 6-8) - $50 The high school staff will conduct a three-day camp primarily focused on the skills, drills, and concepts they will use this fall and beyond. This camp will include some installation of offense and defense concepts. Make sure you get this head start to the upcoming football season. July 29 - July 31 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Pony Sling it Camp Camp (players entering grades 7-10) - $75 This camp includes seven morning sessions in June and July. All sessions will focus on quarterback footwork, throwing, decision making, and leadership while wide receivers work on footwork, route running, ball skills, and more. These sessions are essential to any athlete seeking to play quarterback for the Ponies and a great opportunity to develop play makers at wide receiver. The camp is led by Ponies Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Mike Puhrmann and assisted by other high school coaches and players. Wednesday Sessions from 9:00-10:00 AM at SAHS Turf Field 3: June 5, 12, 17*, 26 (*No activities on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth) July 10, 17, 31 Pony Line of Scrimmage Camp (players entering grades 7-10) - $75 This camp includes seven morning sessions in June and July. All sessions will focus on line of scrimmage play for offensive and defensive linemen. These sessions will focus on footwork, blocking technique, defeating blocks, and pass rush. The camp is led by Ponies Offensive Line Coach Darrell Salmi and assisted by other high school coaches and players. Wednesday Sessions from 9:00-10:00 AM at SAHS Turf Field 3: June 5, 12, 17*, 26 (*No activities on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth) July 10, 17, 31

This is a workout program emphasizing skill development and routine composition for Stillwater area gymnasts. Those planning to participate in the upcoming varsity or junior varsity gymnastics season are encouraged to sign up for this clinic.

Using our progression curriculum, your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for the next step into soccer. Designed for beginner and intermediate players, this camp focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, a snack, a water bottle, running shoes and sunscreen.

Do you enjoy playing volleyball? Then join The Spikers Volleyball League today! You'll practice once a week and play matches on Saturdays against teams from other area school districts. Matches take place mid-September to early-November between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at locations in the area. White Bear Lake HS, North St. Paul HS, Skyview MS, Stillwater HS. Match schedules are provided the first week of practice. Practices take place at Oak-Land Middle School, Stillwater Middle School, Rutherford Elementary or Brookview Elementary, and will be scheduled based on the number of teams within the published program time frame. Teams are led by volunteer coaches who decide teams and practice site and time. Please indicate if a day of the week does NOT work for you. The fee includes team t-shirts. If you have a volleyball (we suggest Baden or Tachikara) please bring it to each practice and make sure it is properly identified. This program fills fast!