October, November, December 2017

Age 8 years + Learn to fence, a sport that requires speed, accuracy, and stamina. You will learn about attacking, defense, timing, and tactics. All fencing equipment is provided. Fencers should come dressed comfortably for movement, including long sweat pants and running shoes. Children ages 8 and up welcome. MN Sword Play 600-1: 6 Sessions..........$75 S, 09/09-10/14...............10:30am-11:30am Fairview Community Center

SWORD PLAY Robotics: Star Wars Droid BuilderGrades 1-5 Bring Star Wars inspired inventions to life — with the Star Wars Lego Mindstorms Robotics Developer kit. We will start with a simple droid mechanism and then move on to more ambitious droids that move and walk. This modular building system lets student’s build using subassemblies, making it easy to create and customize the robotic droids. All these great robotic inventions are powered by the Micro Scout, the smallest LEGO microcomputer, equipped with light sensor, and six robotic programs to control our droid creations. Possible Models include Droid Vehicle, Trainer Droids, our version of R2D2 and more! We will experiment with robotic programs that avoid light, seek light, and are controlled by lights, act as alarms and more. Computer Explorers 995-FH: 3 Sessions.....................$65 Th, 10/5-10/26..........................3:20pm-5:00pm No class 10/19

Musketeers Fencing ClassAges 6-8 Become just like one of the Three Musketeers and learn the sport of fencing! You will learn how to move and the fundamentals of fencing in a friendly environment while improving your concentration. You'll have to make smart choices and move quickly if you want to win these matches! MN Sword Play 602-1: 6 Sessions..........$75 S, 09/09-10/14...............10:30am-11:30am Fairview Community Center

Breakfast Jammer's ClubGrades K-6 Breakfast Jammer's Club is all about learning easy cooking techniques to do at home with little or no help. We will be learning different ways to cook eggs, pancakes, and much more. By the end of club you won't be able to resist showing off your skills and making breakfast for others! Community Education Staff 941-FH: 4 Sessions......................$25 M, 10/09-10/30.....................7:30am-9:00am

Mad Science: Sense-ational ScienceGrades 1-5 Experience the sensational world of science with Mad Science®. Light up your imagination as you blend and separate light, and trick your eyes with mirrors and optical illusions. Discover how to manipulate sound, harness the power of air, heat and static electricity. Explore food science as you practice chemistry in the kitchen and figure out how to build the perfect meal. And of course, get a great signature Mad Science take-home every day!Class content varies depending on series length. Visit mn.madscience.org for class syllabus at your location. Mad Science 451-FH: 6 Sessions.....................$99 Tu, 10/03-11/07..............................3:20pm-4:30pm

Grades 3-6 In Around the World Camp we'll beexploring different cultural traditions and learning about similarities and differences. The group will cook foods and create art from around the world. Youth will also have the opportunity to share some of their own family traditions. Community Education Staff 940-FH: 4 Sessions..........$25 Tu, 10/10-10/31...............3:15pm-4:30pm

Around the World Camp Babysitter Training 11+Ages 11+ Learn to: interview for a babysitting job, supervise children, handle an emergency or illness, perform first aid, handle life-threatening emergencies, feed infants, and market yourself safely. Take home a babysitters handbook, first aid bag, and certification card to show potential clients. Bring a bag lunch and snacks to class. Annie Matzke - American Red Cross 807-FV: 1 Sessions.....................$95 F, 10/20.............................9:00am-4:00pm Fairview Community Center

Math Chef : Food on a Stick Edition

Grades 1-6 Math and cooking go together just like peanut butter and jelly! Get a handle on measuring, following a recipe, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and of course TASTING. During Food on a Stick Edition we will be creating some of our favorite recipes from the MN State Fair! Sweet Martha’s Cookies, lemonade, corn dogs, and much more! Whether you’re a beginner or expert join us and become a Math Chef!Jaclyn O'Brien 128-FH: 5 Sessions..........$65 M, 10/09-11/06...................3:20pm-5:00pm

Crayon CreationsGrades K-2 In Crayon Creations we will doing lots of crafts with crayons such as crayon melting on canvass and creating our own colors of crayons. We will be doing crayon experiments and crayon portraits. We will be learning how to shade with using only crayons! Community Education Staff 942-FH: 3 Sessions......................$19 Th, 10/05-10/26...................3:15pm-4:30pm No class 10/19

Afton Apple Orchard Field TripGrades K-6 Join us for a fun field trip to Afton Apple Orchard. We will take a wagon ride, pick apples, and play on the playground! Community Education Staff 949-FH: 1 Session....................$29Th, 10/19.....................12:00pm-5:00pm

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Grades K-6 STANDOUT With SPANISH! Give your child a skill for life…SPANISH! Our five-year, dynamic theme-based Spanish program ensures that your child falls in love with the language. Using songs, games, and hands-on activities, this eight-week class will teach your children to describe and ask questions about their families, talk about likes and dislikes, as well as how to discuss their school days. Each and every day will be filled with fun and learning in this Vamos con la familia y Vamos con la música class. (Let’s go with family and Let’s go with music). Get a language head start today! (Space is limited.)" Futura Language Professionals 122-FH1: 7 Sessions..........$139 W, 10/18-12/06...............3:20pm-4:35pm 122-FH: 16 Sessions..........$245 W, 10/18-04/11...............3:20pm-4:35pm No class 11/22, 12/13-02/07, 03/07

Spanish iVamos! Schoolhouse Chess for Success - Pages LevelGrades 1-5 The Pages Level of Schoolhouse Chess is designed for the beginner with no chess knowledge. Learn how the pieces move and capture, check and checkmate, castling, and material value. Learning chess helps children develop math skills, self-confidence, critical thinking, and creative problem solving. In Schoolhouse Chess for Success your child will be continually learning new skills on the road to becoming your family’s chess champion! Mad Science’s unique learning method uses comic books and engaging characters to bring chess pieces (and personalities) to life. Learn chess in a fun, kid-friendly way. Schoolhouse Chess 407-FH: 7 Sessions.....................$105 F, 10/13-12/15..............................3:20pm-4:30pm No class 10/20, 11/24, 12/01

Kids YogaAges 6-8 Yoga helps you build concentration and increase confidence and a positive self image. Join us as we learn new poses. 945-FH: 4 Sessions..........$25 Tu, 11/07-11/28...............7:15am-9:00am

Care Kits for Childrens HospitalGrades K-6 Help us plan, fund raise for MN Children's Hospitals! We will be creating reading kits for patients and finding ways to help out our community. Community Education Staff 947-FH: 4 Sessions......................FREE W, 11/01-11/29.....................3:20pm-5:00pm No class 11/22

Watch Me Draw: Fall Art Blast!Grades K-6 Brush, dabble, splatter, and smear with mediums from acrylics to clay! Create frame- worthy art each week as you learn the secrets of drawing, sculpting and painting like a pro! Paint a pumpkin on canvas in the style of Romero Britto, use beautiful fall colored pastels in your scaredy cat drawing, sculpt with clay to make a cat and mouse 3-D display and more! Watch Me Draw 127-FH: 4 Sessions....................$55 Th, 11/09-12/07.......................3:20pm-4:30pm No class 11/23

Grades 3-6 Learn the history and mystery of fairies as you learn how to make your own fairy house and garden. We will each create our own fairy world to take home! Community Education Staff 946-FH: 1 Session..........$25 M, 11/16...............3:20pm-5:00pm

Fairy Houses Watch Me Draw: Frozen Art Lab!Grades K-5 Create one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations that you will love to share! We'll get your crafty creativity flowing as we make personalized gifts with paint, clay and crafts. Wrap up a glittery reindeer on canvas, a jeweled ornament, and a clay snowman sculpture on canvas. Frame it, gift it, love it! Watch Me Draw 127-FH1: 2 Sessions.....................$35 Th, 12/12-12/21............................3:20pm-4:30pm

Math Chef : Sweet Escape EditionGrades 1-6 Math and cooking go together just like peanut butter and jelly! Get a handle on measuring, following a recipe, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and of course TASTING. During Sweet Escape Edition we will be creating some of our favorite recipes from Around the World! Every week we will explore a new continent and discover a new flavor. Whether you’re a beginner or expert join us and become a Math Chef! Jaclyn O'Brien 128-FH1: 4 Sessions..........$55 M, 11/20-12/11...............3:20pm-5:00pm

Winter Craft ClubGrades K-6 With winter upon us it's time to get started on some indoor projects. Participants will make paper snow flakes, beanie babies, and so much more! In addition to crafts the group will also make warm treats to enjoy and take home. Community Education Staff 944-FH: 3 Sessions......................$25 Tu, 12/05-12/19.....................3:20pm-4:30pm

Grilled Cheese ClubGrades 3-6 Can't get enough of ooey gooey grilled cheese? Join us as we make new and exciting grilled sandwiches. We will try new ingredients every week until we make the perfect combo! YUMMY Community Education Staff 948-FH: 3 Sessions....................$25Tu, 12/05-12/19.......................3:20pm-4:30pm

Dodge Ball ClubGrades 3-6 Love dodge ball? Then you won't want to miss this club! The group will play individual and team dodge ball games, games with classic and new rules, and even make up a new game. Community Education 943-FH: 3 Sessions..........................$19Th, 12/07-12/21........................7:30am-9:00am