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Adaptive Golf ProgramAdults with DisabilitiesWe have adopted the SNAG®(Starting New At Golf) program to teach all golfers how to play this enjoyable lifelong sport. Our coaches understand the importance of fundamentals of form in teaching swinging, putting, and body positioning. The SNAG system uses modified equipment to implement the curriculum developed by PGA professionals. The Exceptional Grip is designed for players with physical challenges holding on to traditional or original SNAG® golf equipment. All are welcome! Participation Guidelines All participants must: Be 16 years of age or older Be able to inform staff of wants & needs Have a basic understanding of personal safety Be able to care for personal hygiene Be able to manage personal behavior If unable to meet these guidelines, please bring staff to accommodate your needs. Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education.Summer 2023
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Adult Golf- Instruction for beginnersSportsThere are many great reasons to take up golf. Walking miles and burning hundreds of calories on a beautifully landscaped golf course is a great way to stay in shape. Golf is a great way to meet people, to spend quality time with family and friends, and build professional relationships. We will provide all the tools you need. Included in the total fee is access to the driving range, putting/chipping green, range balls and rental clubs! Our adult golf program has been designed to create a low-pressured environment so you can enjoy your first golfing experience. Key concepts include grip, stance, alignment, scoring, etiquette and important safety rules on the golf course. Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education.Summer 2023
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Adult Tennis - Hitting Drills & GamesSportsAdult tennis drills and games have become a worldwide, fun group activity for adults featuring tennis drills to give players of ALL abilities an ultimate, high-energy workout while improving their tennis ability. The session includes a warmup, hitting drill technique sequence, and group games/match play to end each session. This program will elevate a person’s heart rate into the aerobic zone and burn some calories too! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! The instructor will accommodate all ability levels – this includes beginners! New and previous participants will walk away with increased knowledge of the game of tennis. If you are looking for a great way to get in shape, burn some calories, meet new people, and hit live tennis balls give this a try! Send a text to 81010 for weather cancelations from Coach Adam Doll.Summer 2023
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AeroponicsScience & TechnologyAeroponics is a method of producing plants without using soil and can easily be done in an apartment, town home, your garage, or house. We will be constructing our own aeroponics system that could be used to grow leafy greens, herbs, and a limited number of vegetable plants. Once constructed, we will learn the basic of caring for our aeroponics systems to ensure years of fresh, local produce!Summer 2023
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Animal Science 101Science & TechnologyWaitlistPets are a major component of most families in our community and across the country. The pet industry is a $72 billion industry in the United States and offers a variety of careers from a veterinarian to nutritionist, breeder, or care giver. In this course, we will learn some basic hands-on animal restraints, health care procedures (vaccinations, sutures, and nail trimming), and some basics about animal nutrition and diets. Instructor bio: Robin Tidd is one of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource teachers at Mankato Area Public Schools. She received her degree in Agriculture Education from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. At Mankato Area Public Schools she teaches courses relating to animal science, plant science, food science and natural resources.Summer 2023
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Beading BonanzaHobbiesCome down and make some beads with us! Using air dry clay you can make your own beads! For bracelets, necklaces, charms and more.Summer 2023
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Beauty & The Beast Jr - Jr / Sr High (Musical) Play Residency & PerformanceTheaterBEAUTY & THE BEAST JR Ages 11-16 Directed By Paul Christianson 2 week residency 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Daily) The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Youth cast in this show will participate in all aspects of play production from acting to set creation, costume and makeup design. This drama experience is more consistent with the experience a young actor would encounter in future high school or community plays. Rehearsals - Mankato West HS Auditorium (Stage) - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (daily) Monday - Friday - June 19-July 1, 2023 Show Dates: Friday, June 30 & Saturday, July 1 at 7:00 pm. Tickets go on sale at the door, 1 hour before each performance.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" O Your New Instrument- Saxophone (DMMS)MusicSAXOPHONE - DAKOTA MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Clarinet (DMMS)MusicPopularCLARINET - DAKOTA MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - GET A JUMP ON YOUR NEW INSTRUMENT MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra at Prairie Winds or Dakota Meadows Middle Schools. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Flute (PWMS)MusicFLUTE - 8:00 - 8:50 AM (MONDAY - FRIDAY) - PRAIRIE WINDS MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND ROOM BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - GET A JUMP ON YOUR NEW INSTRUMENT MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Percussion (DMMS)MusicPERCUSSION - DAKOTA MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - GET A JUMP ON YOUR NEW INSTRUMENT MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra at Prairie Winds or Dakota Meadows Middle Schools. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Percussion (PWMS)MusicPERCUSSION 1:00-1:50 PM (MONDAY - FRIDAY) - PRAIRIE WINDS MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND ROOM BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - GET A JUMP ON YOUR NEW INSTRUMENT MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Saxophone (PWMS)MusicSAXOPHONE - 10:00-10:50 AM (MONDAY - FRIDAY) - PRAIRIE WINDS MIDDLE SCHOOL BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Trombone (DMMS)MusicTROMBONE - DAKOTA MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - GET A JUMP ON ON YOUR NEW INSTRUMENT MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Trumpet (DMMS)MusicTRUMPET - DAKOTA MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND ROOM MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get A Jump On Your New Instrument- Clarinet (PWMS)MusicCLARINET - 9:00- 9:50 AM (MONDAY - FRIDAY) - PRAIRIE WINDS MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND ROOM BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - GET A JUMP ON YOUR NEW INSTRUMENT MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra at Prairie Winds or Dakota Meadows Middle Schools. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get A Jump On Your New Instrument- Trumpet (PWMS)MusicTRUMPET - 11:00 - 11:50 AM (MONDAY - FRIDAY) - PRAIRIE WINDS MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND ROOM BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra at Prairie Winds or Dakota Meadows Middle School. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get a "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Flute (DMMS)MusicFLUTE - DAKOTA MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra at Prairie Winds or Dakota Meadows Middle Schools. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Band Lesson Week- Get a "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Trombone (PWMS)MusicTROMBONE - 12:00 - 12:50 PM (MONDAY - FRIDAY) - PRAIRIE WINDS MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND ROOM BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Orchesra Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Cello (DMMS)MusicCELLO- 9:00 - 9:50 AM (MONDAY - FRIDAY) - DAKOTA MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA ROOM MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra at Prairie Winds or Dakota Meadows Middle Schools. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Orchestra Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Bass (DMMS)MusicBASS- 10:00 - 10:50 AM (MONDAY - FRIDAY) - DAKOTA MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA ROOM MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra at Prairie Winds or Dakota Meadows Middle Schools. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Orchestra Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Group Lesson In Viola, Cello, Bass & Violin- Evening (PWMS)MusicBEGINNING ORCHESTRA PWMS ALL INSTRUMENTS (VIOLIN, CELLO, BASS, VIOLA -5:30-7:30 PM (MONDAY - FRIDAY) - PRAIRIE WINDS MIDDLE SCHOOL ORHESTRA ROOM BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra at Prairie Winds or Dakota Meadows Middle Schools. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Orchestra Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Viola (DMMS)MusicVIOLA - 11:00 - 11:50 AM (MONDAY - FRIDAY) - DAKOTA MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra at Dakota Meadows or Prairie Winds Middle Schools. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023
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Beginning Orchestra Lesson Week- Get A "Jump" On Your New Instrument- Viola, Cello, Base, Violin- Morning (PWMS)MusicALL ORCHESTRA STUDENTS - 8:00 - 10:00 AM (MONDAY - FRIDAY) - PRAIRIE WINDS MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA ROOM (MORNING SESSION) BEGINNING BAND & BEGINNING ORCHESTRA - GET A JUMP ON YOUR NEW INSTRUMENT MAPS Staff 5 sessions Get a jump start on your new instrument. Parents are strongly encouraged to reserve this week for summer lessons if you plan on enrolling your student in band, orchestra or both in Fall 2023. Emphasis will be on the beginning elements of playing your instrument and learning how to care for it properly. Lesson week is only for students enrolled in MAPS Beginning Band or Orchestra at Dakota Meadows or Prairie Winds Middle Schools. Attend lesson week at the school you are attending this Fall.Summer 2023