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Whether your child enjoys sports, art, science, music, horses and more, Cambridge-Isanti Community Education has what you are looking for!

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Gymnastics-Junior Jackets (Girls in grades 2-9)
Youth Enrichment & Recreation

Wendy Rooney, Lead Instructor; Assisted by current and former Bluejacket gymnasts. Classes are filled on a first-come, first served basis. Registrations are not accepted at the gym. Register your child based on his/her most recent skill evaluation. Instructors may move a student from one skill level to another. If your child is school age and has no previous experience, please register him/her for BEGINNERS. If your child has previous gymnastics experience but is a first time gymnast with our program, please email Wendy Rooney to schedule a skill evaluation at wendymrooney@hotmail.com. The Specifics: This class is for young gymnasts who have passed the Advanced level and want to learn more difficult skills to prepare for a future as a competitive high school gymnast. Instructor permission is required. COVID Safety Precautions: 1. Gymnasts must wear face masks upon entering the building until class starts. At that time, masks can be removed. Masks must be worn again immediately upon the conclusion of class. If a gymnast needs to use the locker room or bathroom, a mask must be worn into those areas. 2. Gymnasts need to bring their own water bottle with a tight lid. Water fountains are not available. 3. Gymnasts will wash hands prior to entering the gymnastics studio. Hand sanitizer will be used as gymnasts rotate from one event to another. 4. To decrease the chance of exposure to COVID, parents will not be allowed to stay and watch class. 5. Please keep your daughter home if she is not feeling well or has a fever. 6. Gymnasts in the Intermediate, Advanced, Junior Jackets and High School levels will need to provide their own container for chalk, which they will be given at the start of the session.

Young Americans-Schools of Self Defense - Beginner (Ages 5 & up)
Youth Enrichment & Recreation

Students are instructed in non-aggressive, self-defense techniques and safety awareness. Personal esteem, respect for others, self-discipline and physical fitness are promoted. At the conclusion of class, students will be eligible to earn a certified belt. Returning students can earn a higher rank belt. Every child will receive a number of participation awards. Students should wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing such as sweat pants or shorts and a T-shirt. Uniforms are optional and can be purchased from the instructor. Beginner Level To get the most out of this class and not distract others, students should be able to pay attention for 40 minutes. COVID Safety Precautions: Face masks are required to be worn into the facility. They can be removed once class begins. However, if a participant leaves the classroom for use of the restroom or at the conclusion of class, a mask is required again. Participants must use hand sanitizer or wash hands prior to entering the classroom. Only the participant is allowed into the school building. Parents (with a face mask on) of young children can bring their child to the cafeteria for class, but will not be allowed to enter the cafeteria space. Immediately after dropping the child off, the parent will have to exit the building. Participants will social distance during class a minimum of 6 feet. If you or your child is sick and experiencing any COVID symptoms, please do not attend class.

Home Alone & Safe (Ages 7 - 10)
Youth Enrichment & Recreation

Will your child be home alone for short periods of time this school year? If so, this class is a MUST. The instructor will focus on safety issues dealing with answering the telephone and door, stranger safety, where to keep keys and emergency information, basic first aid including choking, bleeding, burns and CPR. Students will receive a participation certificate and instructional book. Students attend this class independently. Parents are encouraged to review the take home information and discuss it with their child. COVID Safety Precautions: Face masks are required. Participants must use hand sanitizer or wash hands prior to entering the classroom. Only the participant is allowed into the school building. Parents (with a face mask on) can bring their child to the room, but will need to leave the building after dropping the child off for class. Participants will social distance during class a minimum of 6 feet. If you or your child is sick and experiencing any COVID symptoms, please do not attend class.

Gymnastics-Beginners (Grades K - 7)
Youth Enrichment & Recreation

Wendy Rooney, Lead Instructor; assisted by current and former Bluejacket gymnasts. Please register at least one week prior to the class start date. Classes are filled on a first-come, first served basis. Registrations are not accepted at the gym. The Specifics: For boys and girls who have no previous experience or is not proficient in front roll, back roll, straight-arm bridge, handstand, or cartwheel. Gymnast will also work on the beam, bars and vault. COVID Safety Precautions: 1. Gymnasts must wear face masks upon entering the building until class starts. At that time, masks can be removed. Masks must be worn again immediately upon the conclusion of class. If a gymnast needs to use the locker room or bathroom, a mask must be worn into those areas. 2. Gymnasts need to bring their own water bottle with a tight lid. Water fountains are not available. 3. Gymnasts will wash hands prior to entering the gymnastics studio. Hand sanitizer will be used as gymnasts rotate from one event to another. 4. To decrease the chance of exposure to COVID, parents will not be allowed to stay and watch class. 5. Please keep your daughter home if she is not feeling well or has a fever. 6. Gymnasts in the Intermediate, Advanced, Junior Jackets and High School levels will need to provide their own container for chalk, which they will be given at the start of the session.

Gymnastics- Advanced Beginners (Girls grades K-7)
Youth Enrichment & Recreation

Wendy Rooney, Lead Instructor; Assisted by current and former Bluejacket Gymnasts Classes are filled on a first-come, first served basis. Registrations are not accepted at the gym. Register your child based on his/her most recent skill evaluation. Instructors may move a student from one skill level to another. If your child is school age and has no previous experience, please register him/her for BEGINNERS. If your child has previous gymnastics experience but is a first time gymnast with our program, please email Wendy Rooney to schedule a skill evaluation at wendymrooney@hotmail.com. The specifics: Gymnasts must be able to do all Beginner Floor Skills. Students will learn handstand roll-downs, one armed cartwheels, back bend kick-overs, pull-over on bars, cartwheels and handstands on low beam. Gymnasts will continue to work progressions on the vault. COVID Safety Precautions: 1. Gymnasts must wear face masks upon entering the building until class starts. At that time, masks can be removed. Masks must be worn again immediately upon the conclusion of class. If a gymnast needs to use the locker room or bathroom, a mask must be worn into those areas. 2. Gymnasts need to bring their own water bottle with a tight lid. Water fountains are not available. 3. Gymnasts will wash hands prior to entering the gymnastics studio. Hand sanitizer will be used as gymnasts rotate from one event to another. 4. To decrease the chance of exposure to COVID, parents will not be allowed to stay and watch class. 5. Please keep your daughter home if she is not feeling well or has a fever. 6. Gymnasts in the Intermediate, Advanced, Junior Jackets and High School levels will need to provide their own container for chalk, which they will be given at the start of the session.

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