1. family and parenting
2. children
3. daycare and preschool

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Building a Community
for Life-Long Learning
Rockford Area Schools
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
6051 Ash Street
Rockford, MN 55373
763-477-4563
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
www.rockford.k12.mn.us
Camps, Lessons & Open Tennis
Building a Community
for Life-Long Learning
Rockford Area Schools
Postal Patron
ECRWSS
Tennis is Here!
Summer
Summer
2015
Tennis
Court
Hours May 8 – Oct 15*
Sunday
7am – 8pm
Monday
5am – 8 pm
Tuesday
5am – 8 pm
Eight new tennis courts are ready for use
this summer!
Wednesday
5am – 8 pm
Thursday
5am – 8 pm
Tennis Court Use:
Friday
5am – 8 pm
The public is welcome to use these courts at no cost
but are required in advance to complete a one-time
waiver form obtained at the RCC front desk.
Keep our courts beautiful!! DO NOT use skateboards, roller blades,
strollers, or anything that could damage the courts.
Saturday7am – 8pm
* Inclement weather could cause closure of the tennis courts.
Start planning this summer by checking out our
Summer Camp Calendar on page 23!
www.rockford.k12.mn.us
2015
Spring Classes & Events
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Early Childhood
Welcome!
2015 Summer Catalog
June/July/August
Introducing the newly redesigned
Community Education catalog.
We hope you find this catalog easy
to navigate with new color coded
sections, tables and more!
763-477-5294
www.rockford.k12.mn.us
About Early Childhood 4
The Launching Pad Preschool
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ECFE Summer Class
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Screening7
Registration8
Youth
Youth Enrichment
Youth Sports & Recreation
Rocket Gymnastics Club
High School
Summer Camps Calendar
Galaxy Kids Summer Program
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Spring
June 2015
Spring Catalog Term: June 1 – August 31
Adults
Adult Enrichment
Adult Recreation
Adult Health and Fitness
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Seniors
Senior Enrichment
Senior Citizen Information
Senior Recreation
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Community Organizations
Community Organizations
Community Resources
Social Groups
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Community Ed
Community Center/RCC Membership
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About Community Education
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Registration42
Facilities Map
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Summer
Summer Calendar
Table of
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August 2015
Summer
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RCC Change in hours or closed, see detailed list below.
June 2-3
June 4
June 28 – July 5
RCC Fieldhouse closed
RCC closed
RCC closed
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June
July
August
Rockford Farmers Market
Butterfly Release
Rockford River Days
August 14 & 15
June – October
Saturday, July 25
August 7, 8, & 9
Fridays 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockford Mall
Join us at the Fourth Annual
Dede Stevens Butterfly Release
Nothing says summertime like carnivals,
community fun & good food! So grab your friends
and come join us for Rockford River Days. We’ve
got 3 days packed full of fun activities for all ages.
Live music, midway rides, volleyball, 5K run, Texas
Hold ‘em poker, food vendors, corn hole toss,
fireworks and a grand parade.
Join us for our Free Family Day event Saturday
11am-5pm. Many free activities including pony
rides, inflatable bounce houses, games, trout
fishing, softball tournament, food & beer, handcrafted/home-grown “Country Store”, benefit
volleyball tournament and more! Live music in the
park under the big top both nights!!
8900 Walnut Street
In the parking lot along Hwy 55
Fresh produce in season
Honey, eggs, salsa
Baked goods
Candy
Lotions, soaps
Tupperware
Jewelry
Painted glass
Plants
And more!
www.rockfordmarket.weebly.com
Looking for a few more vendors!
Call Nancy at 763-202-0024
Rockford City Wide
Garage Sale
June 11 – June 13
Call City Hall at 763-477-6565 to have your address
added to the City Wide Garage Sale list. A list of
garage sale addresses and a city map are available
at City Hall and Casey’s.
July 25th at 10:00am
Ames-Florida Stork House
Purchase a butterfly in memory of your loved
one. Each butterfly is $20 and proceeds go to the
RiverWorks Food Shelf. Purchase your butterfly
at riverworksonline.org.
Caribbean Art Adventure Fun in the Sun
July 20-23 for Grades K-5
Where the sun is always shining, the sand is warm
and the water is just right....Take a dip and come
on in! Have fun using many different art materials
to make drawings the easy KidzArt way. We will
even use the sun to create a piece of art! Learn
how to do 3-D projects and painting too. See you
there! KidzArt
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: July 20 - 23
TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PLACE: REAMS Rm 300
$60
Min 6
Max 18
Friday, August 7th
Beer Garden, 5:00 pm - Midnight
Lion’s dinner, 5:00 pm
Live music, 8:00 pm - Midnight
Midway rides, 5:00 pm - Midnight
Saturday, August 8th
Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 - 10:30 am
5K Run USATF Certified Run, 8:30 am
Volleyball Tournament, 9:00 am
River Days Craft & Business Market, 10am - 5pm
Meet the Candidates for Rockford River Days
Ambassadors, 10:00 am
Bounce House, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Corn Hole Tournament, 11:00 am
Texas Hold ‘em, 1:00 pm
Bingo, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Duck Drop, 3:15 pm
Lion’s Pork Chop Dinner, 4:00 pm
Fire Fighter’s Water Ball, 4:00 pm
Sell Out Stereo, 8:00 pm - Midnight
Fireworks at dusk
Sunday, August 9th
Volleyball, 8:00 am
River Days Craft & Business Market, 10am - 5pm
Lion’s Sandwiches, 11:00 am
Grand Parade, 12:00/Noon
Rockford River Days Ambassador Coronation,
3:00 pm
Check this out!
Summer Camps Calendar
See page 23 for a list of all the camps available this summer.
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Movie in the Park
Movie in the Park
Friday, June 26th
Friday, July 24th
at Riverside Park – 8220 Elm Street
at Riverside Park – 8220 Elm Street
Get more info: www.cityofrockford.org
To volunteer: email Audra, audrae@cityofrockford.org
Get more info: www.cityofrockford.org
To volunteer: email Audra, audrae@cityofrockford.org
For details, please go to this site
www.rockfordriverdays.weebly.com.
Movie in the Park
Friday, August 28th
at Riverside Park – 8220 Elm Street
Get more info: www.cityofrockford.org
To volunteer: email Audra, audrae@cityofrockford.org
12th Annual Corcoran
Country Daze
Summer
Summer
Just for Summer – Classes & Events
Friday, August 14th ….Maiden Dixie 7:30, Saturday,
August 15th....Shane Martin 7:30. Free entry with
food shelf donations (non-perishable food items or
cash only) Fireworks at dark Saturday night cap
off the event.
Schedule and activities subject to change. Check
out event website closer to event date for latest
info: www.countrydaze.org. Event hosted by NW
Area JC’s, our athletes, and “run for gold”.
Mark Luhmann Sand
Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, August 22
Join us for a fun day playing volleyball in memory
of Mark Luhmann! All proceeds will go towards the
Rockford STRIVE mentorship program supporting
high school seniors.
Saturday, August 22 at 9:00 am
Rockford Riverside Park
Co-Ed 4s, $80 per team
Register your team online:
www.rockfordsandvb.weebly.com
Don’t play volleyball, but want to help?
Contact Kelly Grimm, grimmdesignLLC@gmail.com
Youth Fishing Day Trip
at Lake Pulaski
Grades 2-7
Fishing Klinics for Kids introduces kids to the
joys of fishing. Students will learn about fishing
equipment, casting, identifying fish, bait, safety,
and more. After lunch, we head to Buffalo to fish.
Thank you to the Rockford Lions Club for their
support of the Fishing Klinics for Kids Program!
Get more information on page 15!
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Early Childhood Family Education
(ECFE) is a program for all Minnesota families with
children between the ages of birth to kindergarten.
The program is offered through Minnesota public
school districts.
ECFE offers parents hands-on learning experiences
that will nourish a lifetime of teachable moments.
All ECFE classes are taught by licensed early
childhood teachers and parent educators to provide
the quality education parents are
looking for.
Together, parents and children, newborn to
kindergarten age, participate in activities and
experiences that foster children’s social, emotional,
cognitive, physical, and language skills.
A typical ECFE Class includes:
Together Time
Parent and child together enjoy a classroom
filled with developmentally appropriate
learning activities.
About Early Childhood
Programs
What is ECFE?
Resources
Preschool
If you have recently had a new baby, or have moved to our school
district and have children ages birth through five, it is important that
they are included in the school census. This ensures that you receive
notification about early childhood classes, early childhood screening,
kindergarten round-up and other school-related information. If you
are not sure whether your children are listed on the school census,
please contact the Early Childhood Office at 763-477-7500, or fill out
a census form located on our web site at
early-childhood.district.rockford.k12.mn.us.
ECFE on Wheels Home Visits
A program that comes to you and is designed just for you. The
program features visits to your home or one-on-one visits at the
ECFE center. Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age-appropriate
activities, as well as time to discuss questions about child
development. Information and ideas on parenting and community
resources are also available. Call the ECFE office at 763-477-7500 to
set up a home visit. There is no fee for home visits.
Early Childhood Advisory Council
Want to get involved? The Early Childhood Parent Advisory Council
meets three to four times a year to plan ECFE and preschool classes
and to discuss fees, class sizes, outreach, legislative issues, school
district topics and more. Free childcare is available for children during
the meetings. Please call 763-477-7500 to join!
Parents’ Time
Resources
Parents separate from their children and join
together for a discussion group facilitated by a
Parent Educator.
Children’s Time
While parents are in discussion, children participate
in activities facilitated by an Early Childhood
Teacher.
The Launching Pad Preschool
Wright County Family Planning Program
This program promotes healthy pregnancy and provides regular
check-ups and testing that can help protect a person’s ability to have
children in the future.
This program is for women and men of any age who don’t have
insurance to pay for family planning. Services are no cost and are
strictly confidential.
ECFE
ECFE Summer Class - Play ‘N Learn
• Free pregnancy testing and counseling
• Medical exam and screening for infections
• Full range of birth control methods
Screening
ECFE Registration
Have you recently moved or had a baby?
Our classes are
affordable to all
Class fees are based on a sliding
fee schedule according to income
and family size. No family who
meets scholarship requirements
will be turned away for inability
to pay, dependent on availability
of class enrollment openings.
Family fee applies to members of
immediate family only.
Nondiscrimination
Federal and state laws prohibit
discrimination in education based
on sex/gender, sexual orientation,
race, color, creed, national origin,
religion, disability, receipt of public
assistance, marital status and age.
Early Childhood
Staff
Coordinator:
Tiffany Reinhard
763-477-7500
Teachers:
About Early Childhood Programs
ECFE
What is ECFE?
Terry Schroeder - preschool
Amelia Harren - preschool
Michelle Anderson - preschool
Tracy Meier - ECFE
Parent Education Teacher:
Dana Schrempp
Classroom Assistants:
Marie Walton - preschool
Melanie DeWolfe - preschool
Becky Bills - preschool
Shadow Felknor - presch/ECFE
Call Wright County Health and Human Services at 763-682-8424.
ECFE/Preschool
Location
Wellness on Wheels (WOW)
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School
7650 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
The WOW Van, a public health service through Wright County Health
and Human Services, is staffed by Registered Nurses and offers many
services, including:
More information
Immunizations*, Healthy Adult Program, Healthy Family Program, Dental Wellness Program,
Fluoride Treatment*, Well Child Check*, Car Seat Check*, Community Resources, and Take
Heart Minnesota*. It also offers screenings, including: Blood pressure, Cholesterol*, Diabetes,
Pregnancy, Hemoglobin, Lead*, Mantoux Test, Radon Test Kit, Well Testing Kit.
Tiffany Reinhard, Coordinator
763-477-7500
Please call 763-682-7516 for questions or to schedule an appointment.
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*Appointment needed
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ECFE Summer Class
The Launching Pad
Preschool
Play ‘N Learn
Ages 3 to 5 years
The Launching Pad Preschool provides an outstanding
and unique public preschool experience for your child.
We embrace a Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy and
Creative Curriculum.
The Reggio-inspired approach encourages exploration,
discovery and critical thinking. Our Creative Curriculum
is research based, and aligned with the Minnesota Early
Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs).
Our program is founded on the belief that all children
have great potential, are curious, and are interested
in constructing their learning. Learning activities are
exciting, creative, and developmentally appropriate.
We focus on some of these key elements that
encourage children’s growth
and learning:
ECFE
Preschool
Preschool
Mixed Ages: Birth – 5 years
4-star Parent Aware rated program.
This reflects our commitment to high quality programming
using research-based best practices, while preparing
children for success in kindergarten and beyond.
The first half of the class you and your child will
explore a variety of learning stations that make
this time together relaxing, special and fun. After
a short group activity with music and movement,
parents leave the classroom and meet to discuss
parenting issues with a licensed parent educator.
Children remain with the early childhood teacher
and assistant enjoying activities together. As the
class ends, parents join their children for a brief
time to say good-bye to their friends.
Instructors: Tracy/Dana
2015-16
Preschool
Registration
is open!
Wednesdays
SESSIONS: 5
DATE: June 10 – July 15
No class July 1
TIME: 9:30 - 11:00 AM
PLACE: REAMS Room 213
$35/1 child
$48/2 children
$61/3 children
Out of district + $5
Project-based learning: Stresses individual and
small group investigation of topics that are of interest
to the children. Teachers integrate skills acquisition
within the project work.
Screening
Inquiry-based learning: Emphasizes thinking
and problem solving, and is a natural progression
for students as they move into kindergarten and the
primary grades.
Authentic Art: Helps children find expression
through authentic art experiences and have the
opportunity to explore materials and processes.
Launching Pad Preschool offers:
Full Day Programs: 2 or 3 days per week
Half Day Programs: 2, 3 or 5 days per week
Please call us at 763-477-7500, or visit us at
www.early-childhood.district.rockford.k12.mn.us,
for more information, including busing and
tuition schedules.
Scholarship/financial
assistance is available
for qualified families.
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State law requirement
Early Childhood Health & Developmental Screening
Required before Kindergarten
State law requires all children to participate in
Early Childhood Screening before they may enter
public kindergarten.
Identifying possible concerns early is the best way
to prevent serious problems later. The ideal time to
screen children is at age 3 to 4.
Early Childhood Screening provides an opportunity
for parents to discuss and find out about resources
in the school and community.
Screening Appointments
District 883 offers many screening opportunities
throughout the school year. Appointments are
needed and letters are sent to families with ageeligible children. If you have a child in this age
group and do not receive a letter, please call the
Early Childhood Programs office, 763-477-7500.
Make your appointment by
calling 763-477-7500
The Screening Process
Screening includes a health history, immunization
assessment, height and weight assessment,
interview with parents and screening in the
following areas:
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Hearing & vision
Speech & developmental
Fine & gross motor skills
Social-emotional
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Ways to Register
Age Designation
Submit your completed registration form,
immunization form and payment:
ONLINE early-childhood.district.rockford.k12.mn.us
MAIL
ECFE
Procedures
7650 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
Some classes are designated for a specific age
group. Parents may not bring younger or older
children to these classes unless they have made
arrangements with us for sibling care. Infants
(6 months and younger) are the exception; they
can attend it they remain with the parent during
parent discussion time, excluding gym class.
PHONE 763-477-7500, Fax 763-477-5025
Immunization Records
Make checks payable to ECFE or pay online
via e-check or credit card through PaySchools.
Visit www.rockford.k12.mn.us and click on the
PaySchools link under the Parents tab.
As required by state law, updated immunization
records MUST be provided for all children. You
must submit an updated immunization form when
registering for ECFE classes. This form will be kept
on file for the school year. Please bring in or have
your child’s clinic fax immunization records to 763477-5025 (Attn: ECFE)
Cancellations and Refunds
If you need to cancel your registration and it is five or
more days prior to the beginning of class, you will be
refunded the fee minus a $5 processing fee.
You will be notified ONLY if a class
has been cancelled.
Our classes are affordable to all
Class fees are based on a sliding fee schedule according to income and family size. No family who meets
scholarship requirements will be turned away for inability to pay, dependent on availability of class enrollment
openings. Family fee applies to members of immediate family only.
Sliding Fee
Scale
Family Size
A
B
C
D
Annual income equal to or less than:
E
Full Fee
Missed Classes Please call the ECFE office at
763-477-7500 when you are unable to attend
class.
ECFE Registration
ADULT CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Address
City
Zip
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Behavior Staff will immediately respond to
Email
children engaged in unsafe play whether or
not a parent is present. Staff will assist parents
with appropriate guidance when necessary.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Health Procedures We have a designated
area to put all toys that come into contact
with a child’s mouth; these are sterilized
daily. A child who has a fever of 100 degrees
or more, or has vomited within the past 24
hours should not attend classes. Children
should be kept home if they exhibit a sore
throat, diarrhea, thick mucous from the nose,
undiagnosed rash, inflamed or mattery eyes,
infected sores, or persistent itching of body
or scalp. If a child comes to school with these
conditions, we will request the parent and
child to leave and return when symptoms have
disappeared.
Weather Related School Closings
When school is cancelled due to weather
or other emergencies, ECFE classes and
trips are also cancelled. When school has
a late start, morning ECFE classes will be
cancelled. Please listen to WCCO 830 or
KRWC 1360 radio, KARE 11 or WCCO 4 TV,
or check the Rockford Area Schools website
for late start or closing information.
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$11,770.00
$14,712.50
$17,655.00
$20,597.50
$23,540.00+
2
$15,930.00
$19,912.50
$23,895.00
$27,877.50
$31,860.00+
3
$20,090.00
$25,112.50
$30,135.00
$35,157.50
$40,180.00+
4
$24,250.00
$30,312.50
$36,375.00
$42,237.50
$48,500.00+
5
$28,410.00
$35,512.50
$42,615.00
$49,717.50
$56,820.00+
6
$32,570.00
$40,712.50
$48,855.00
$56,997.50
$65,140.00+
7
$36,730.00
$45,912.50
$55,095.00
$64,277.50
$73,460.00+
8
$40,890.00
$51,112.50
$61,335.00
$71,557.50
$81,780.00+
Both receive $10 Off a Class Fee
PAYMENT DUE
No Class Fee
1/4 Class Fee
1/2 Class Fee
3/4 Class Fee
Full Class Fee
Refer someone new to the Rockford
Area ECFE Program and both receive
$10 off one multi-session class fee.
More than 8 family members - each additional member, add $4,160.00
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Children are our future. We value humanity,
the strength of families and celebrate
differences and we are committed to
promoting the value of families in our society.
To accomplish our goals in the fairest way
possible, we must adhere to the following
procedures:
ECFE Registration
ECFE Registration
ECFE Class & Event Registration
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
Class/Event
Fee
$
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
Class/Event
Fee
$
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
Class/Event
Fee
$
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Total $
COUPON
Refer a Friend
Sliding Fee application required.
Your Name:
Application can be found at www.early-childhood.district.rockford.k12.mn.us, in the EC Program Information box. Download
and return completed form with your registration or call 763-477-7500.
Friend’s Name:
Check #
Mail to: ECFE, 7650 County Road 50, Rockford, MN 55373
Date paid on PaySchools
www.rockford.k12.mn.us - click on the
PaySchools link under Parents tab.
AGREEMENT
I have read and agree to all ECFE policies.
Parent/Guardian Signature
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SMART
Grades PK-4
SMART (Summer Math and Reading Tutorial)
is an “at home” tutoring program available for
students to help keep up on critical skills in reading
and math in a fun way over the summer months.
Students can enroll in reading, math or both
subjects areas.
The program continues to accommodate current
Minnesota State Standards and the REAMS
Reading and Math Curriculum. Students will be
paid in SMART dollars for the work they complete
and can spend their dollars earned at the SMART
store, which is open during SMART program hours.
All participants will receive a SMART program
t-shirt!
Youth Enrichment
SMART (Summer Math & Reading Tutorial)
First Person 3D Game World Design
Robotic Engineering with Lego EV3
Minecraft Movie Making
Princess for a Week
Engineering: Extreme Logo Machines
Caribbean Art Adventure - Fun in the Sun
Chess Camp
Registration deadline is June 5, 2015. SMART is led
by Jennifer Sprague and Tamara Hedeen. A parent
informational meeting for all registered SMART
participants will take place in the REAMS Band
Room on June 9 from 5-6 pm.
SESSIONS: 8 program days, Wednesdays
DATES: June 17 - Aug 12
TIME: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
PLACE: REAMS Rooms 401 & 506
FEE: $55 Math or Reading
$90 Both Programs
Youth Sports & Recreation
Dance & Music
Taekwondo
Summer Track Event
Volleyball
Boys & Girls Basketball
Rocket Power Strength Program
Youth Fishing Day Trip
Junior Golf League & School
Soccer
Tennis
Gymnastics
High School
Classroom Drivers Education
Kickin the 5K
EXPLORE Dance Workshop
Rockford Girls Basketball Camp
Moore Volleyball Camps
RHS Soccer Camp (Co-Ed)
Summer Camps Calendar
Galaxy Kids Summer Program
First Person 3D Game
World Design
Grades 4-8
New Version & Projects! Move mountains, part
the seas, create a lava world or a city in the sky
- it is all up to you, it’s your Sandbox. Students
will exploit the newest aspects of Platinum
Arts Sandbox Water Wars as they create 3D
environments in independent groups and in
class wide cooperative LAN design projects.
Additionally student groups will compete in 3D
Team Water Wars, Capture the Flag & Drench
Matches. We will be creating First Person shooter
games with water guns and water cannons.
Students will also be able to download the free
software at home. Bring a USB drive on the last
day. (Windows only). Please bring a drink and
snack daily.
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATE: June 15 - 18
TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
PLACE: RCC
$85
Min 8
Max 24
Robotic Engineering with
Lego EV3
Engineering:
Extreme Lego Machines
Grades 3-8
Grades 1-5
NEW LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 has arrived!
Combining the versatility of the LEGO building
system with the most advanced technology Lego
has ever developed, unleash the creative powers
of the new LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 set to create
and command robots that walk, talk, think and do
anything you can imagine. We will teach students
math, engineering, and robotic concepts by working
through step-by-step building projects, and example
programs, to create these amazing robots. Please
bring a drink & snack daily.
New Class! Build target launchers, hand-triggered
contraptions, and other LEGO machines that spin,
swing, pivot, roll, lift, and drop. Each machine
alone is awesome, but put them together and
you get incredible chain reactions. With an active
imagination as your guide, there are endless
possibilities. In this fun, action packed class, we
will be building Lego projects that launch safe
projectiles or themselves into action, while learning
the physics behind the fun. Students working in
pairs will learn about engineering concepts such
as Velocity, Projectiles, Trajectories, Force, Motion
and more. Students will also be building a PVC
Marshmallow Launcher to take home.
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: June 22 - 25
TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
PLACE: RCC
$77
Min 8
Max 24
Minecraft Movie Making
Grades 1-5
Minecraft is the game phenomenon focused on
creativity and building, allowing players to build
environments out of textured cubes in a virtual
3D world. Working in groups, students will
be introduced to Minecraft in real life with our
customized Legos, and finally film a stop motion
movie using Minecraft-inspired Lego creations.
The focus will be on creating Minecraft-inspired
Lego worlds, and filming. Students will take home
2 Lego Micro figs, and an animated movie to show
off their creations. Please bring a drink and
snack daily.
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATE: July 6 - 9
TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
PLACE: RCC
$77
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATE: July 13 - 16
TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
PLACE: RCC
Youth Enrichment
Youth
Youth Enrichment
$69
Min 8
Max 24
Caribbean Art Adventure Fun in the Sun
Grades K-5
Where the sun is always shining, the sand is warm
and the water is just right....Take a dip and come
on in! Have fun using many different art materials
to make drawings the easy KidzArt way. We will
even use the sun to create a piece of art! Learn
how to do 3-D projects and painting too. See you
there! KidzArt
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: July 20 - 23
TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PLACE: REAMS Rm 300 (Art Room)
Min 8
Max 24
$60
Min 6
Max 18
Chess Camp
Princess for a Week
Grades K-6
Grades K-2
We have all the FUN things little girls love …art,
games, pretend, music, dress up, a tea party and
princess stories. We will make princess accessories
including a lace tiara, fancy gloves and a ring.
Princess-themed art projects will keep your young
princess engaged and learning how to draw with fun
art materials in a safe and supportive environment.
KidzArt
Want to amaze your friends and impress your
opponents? Want to increase your IQ and compete
for prizes? Join the fun and develop the brainbending game of chess! Students will learn piece
movements and basic checkmate patterns. Twins
Cities Chess Club and Coach Terry have years
of teaching experience. Join us for an excellent
opportunity to develop or build your chess skills
over the summer.
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: July 13 - 16
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
PLACE: REAMS Room 300
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: July 20 - 23
TIME: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PLACE: REAMS Room 305
$80
Min 6
Max 16
$109
Min 7
11
Taekwondo
MEET DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Melonie Robran
Melonie has been dancing since the age of
3 and has over 20 years of combined dance
experience in tap, jazz, kick and ballet.
Melonie brings versatility and quality into
the studio through her attention to detail in
technique without forgetting to have fun!
She has the ability to reach a diverse range of
students combining her knowledge of dance
with practical descriptions working to instill
the love of dance in all. Melonie continues to
stay active in the dance community by taking
class, performing with a holiday jazz/high kick
line, and sharing her love of dance through
teaching. Although her teaching began in
Southern MN, in the metro area she has
taught for Dance Endeavors (Bloomington),
Just for Kix (Medina) and West Metro Dance
(Maple Plain). She is excited to be teaching
in Rockford!
Rock Star Camp!
Grades K-4
$50
Grades 5-12
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: July 6 – 9
TIME: 1:00 - 3:30 PM
PLACE: RCC Dance Studio/Rm 801
Jazz & Kick for Grades 4-6
Grades K-8
Join us for an informative, enjoyable 4-day
dance camp! Participants will learn beginning/
intermediate dance skills. Students will develop
poise, strength and flexibility. This class will teach
proper technique, terminology, and an appreciation
for dance. Participants will learn skills and play
games related to dance. Please wear fitted clothing
- tanks and leggings are preferable. Instructed
by Coach Heather Holasek and members of the
Rockford Dance Team.
This class will take your child through the
beginning steps of a sport that will teach them not
only physical strength, but also the five principles
of taekwondo: courtesy, integrity, patience, selfdiscipline, and indomitable spirit. They will learn
that hard work can also be fun and rewarding
while developing a skill that will be a means of
self-defense and fitness throughout their lives.
The class will be taught by Marc Thibodeaux.
Marc has 30+ years of experience, and has
developed a very practical approach to teaching
the martial arts.
Jazz Camp
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: July 6 – 9
TIME: 9:30 - 12:00 PM
PLACE: RCC Dance Studio/Rm 801
$50
Min 10
$40
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: August 10 - 13
TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
PLACE: RCC Dance Studio/Rm 801
Kick Camp
DAYS: M/W
TIME: 4:00 - 4:50 PM
PLACE: RCC Room 801
$40
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: August 17 - 20
TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
PLACE: RCC Dance Studio/Rm 801
$50
Join us for royal dancing fun! We’ll try not to
freeze summer while we enjoy dancing and
crafting with a Frozen twist! Ballet shoes and
dance attire preferred. Bring a nut-free snack and
water bottle each day. Family and friends are
invited to watch our dance 11:30pm on Thursday!
Note: must be independent bathroom users!
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: July 13 – 16
TIME: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
PLACE: RCC Dance Studio/Rm 801
Min 10
$50
Min 10
Musical Theatre Dance Camp!
Dance Team Camp!
Ages 6-10
More dance classes coming this fall!
Guitar Lessons
Beginner/Intermediate, All Ages
Learn the basics of your instrument such as chords,
rhythm and basic music theory. After you learn
the very basics, you’ll learn other basic techniques
through playing the songs that you like to listen
to. This way, you’ll learn by having fun playing
the classical, country, folk or rock songs that you
enjoy! All ages!
Want to be a Rocket Power Dancer? Join us to
work on your flexibility and sharpen your skills
to become a better dancer. We will work on
turns, leaps and kicks – learn a short routine and
perform it at our mock-tryouts! Current Rocket
Power Dancers will join us to lend their advice
and expertise. Family and friends are welcome to
come Thursday 3:00 to watch our performance.
Act, sing & dance your heart out! Have fun
learning songs from a variety of musicals with
movement and make simple props. If you want to
try your turn on the stage, you’ll want to join us for
this fun summer camp! Wear comfortable clothes
you can move in and tennis shoes or dance shoes
(no sandals). Bring a nut-free snack and water
bottle each day. Family and friends are invited to
watch our performance 3:00 on Thursday!
Half hour lessons are $15 and are available
3:30-6:30 Mondays and Thursdays at REAMS.
Participants will need to provide their own
equipment. Lessons are taught by Nick
Herringshaw. A registration form will need to be
filled out and lessons can be scheduled through
the Community Education office at 763-477-4563.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations within 24
hours of your lesson will result in a forfeit of your
lessons fee.
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: June 15 – 18
TIME: 1:00 - 3:30 PM
PLACE: RCC Dance Studio/Rm 801
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: July 13 – 16
TIME: 1:00 - 3:30 PM
PLACE: RCC Dance Studio/Rm 801
TO SCHEDULE LESSONS:
Call 763-477-4563
DAYS/TIMES: Vary
PLACE: RCC
Grades 4-6
$50
Min 10
$0
Included with
Family
Membership
Community Center Family Membership required.
See page 38 for membership info.
Little Kickers Taekwondo
Ages 4-8
Learn fun dance moves to your favorite music
artists, Taylor Swift, One Direction and more!
Dance styles will include mostly jazz funk/hip-hop.
Activities include hair styling and making rockin’
T-shirts! Jazz shoes preferred (no sandals).
Bring a nut-free snack and water bottle each day.
Dancers will perform for family and friends at 11:30
on Thursday.
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Boys & girls of any experience level welcome,
from beginner to advanced! Learn about various
styles of music and dance, choreograph your own
routine and get a feel for what you like best – jazz
funk/hip-hop, tap, ballet/lyrical, kick and musical
theatre. Appropriate dance shoes preferred but
not required. Wear clothing that you can move
in. Bring a water bottle and nut-free snack each
day. Family and friends are welcome to watch our
performance on the final day!
Dragons Taekwondo
August Dance Camps
Frozen Dance Camp!
Grades K-5
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: June 15 – 18
TIME: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
PLACE: RCC Dance Studio/Rm 801
EXPLORE Dance Workshop!
Youth Sports & Recreation
Youth Sports & Recreation
Dance & Music
$50
Min 10
Ages 3-5
Lil’ Kickers is a program with your three to five
year old in mind. In this class we work on listening,
focus, balance, coordination, and following
directions. This class will prepare them not only
for getting into our regular TaeKwonDo classes,
but more importantly to gain real life skills they
can use in school, daycare, and everyday life!
DAYS: T/TH
TIME: 11:00 - 11:50 AM
PLACE: RCC Room 801
$0
Included with
Family
Membership
Community Center Family Membership required.
See page 38 for membership info.
$15
30 minute
lesson
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Summer Track Event
Grades K-6
The Rockford High School Track and Field
Coaches are offering track meet events for
elementary age boys and girls. Students will be
divided by age group, with the youngsters starting
first. Ribbons will be awarded to the 1st six
placers. Participants need to bring running shoes
and a water bottle. All participants registered by
JUNE 1st will receive a track T-shirt on the first
day of the meet. Events will be coordinated by
RHS Track and Field Coaches, Assistant Coaches
and volunteer high school track students. Parents
are expected to stay for the entire event to
surprise their children.
SESSIONS: 4, Wednesdays
DATES: June 3, 10, 17, 24
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Track
$15
Min 10
No Max
Rockford Volleyball Camp
Grades 3-6
Rockford High School Volleyball Coaches and
Players assist students in improving their volleyball
skills and techniques in this fun week-long camp.
Camp includes contests and inter-squad play.
Parents are welcome to stay and learn.
T-Shirt included.
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: June 22 - June 25
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PLACE: RCC Fieldhouse
$55
Rocket Power, Fishing & Golf
Rockford Boys
Basketball Camp
Rocket Power Strength
Program
Junior Golf League
at Pioneer Creek
Grades 3-10
Grades 7 - 12
Ages 6-17
The Rockford Boys Basketball coaches and players
share their secrets to success in this basketball
camp for boys, grades 3-10, based on fall 2015
grade level. This camp will stress Fundamentals
of basketball. Participants will be involved in a
number of games, contests and fun activities.
Awards, T-shirts, hot dog feed and prizes included.
Registration deadline is
5 days prior to camp.
Training at Rocket Power provides you and your
peers with an excellent opportunity to train with
teammates in a sport/activity specific program.
The Rocket Power staff ensures proper technique
and instruction in all phases of training. How hard
you work will be determined by how far you and
your teammates wish to go; Rocket Power works
for you!
SESSIONS: 5 Day Camp (M-F)
DATES: June 8 - June 12
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PLACE: RCC Fieldhouse/RHS Gym
7-12 (2015-2016 school year) who are attending
Rockford Area Schools.
Open to all levels, from beginners to advanced,
boys and girls. League offers junior golfers a
chance to play up to 9 holes of golf and learn the
fundamentals of the golf swing. On each league
day, the golfers will get a putting lesson, chipping
lesson, and full swing instruction. The league will
also cover the rules and etiquette of golf. Half of
the daily league time will be spent with lessons
and half the time will be on the course play.
T-shirt included. Junior Golf League takes place
at Pioneer Golf Course in Maple Plain.
$75
Rockford Girls
Basketball Camp
Grades 2-9
The Rockford Girls Basketball coaches and players
are conducting a basketball camp for girl’s grades
2-9, based on fall 2015 grade level. Girls will
learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun and
energetic environment. It will be a great weeks of
hoops! T-shirt, awards and pizza party included.
Registration deadline is 5 days prior to the first
day camp.
SESSIONS: 4 Day Camp (M-Th)
DATES: June 15 - June 18
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PLACE: RCC Fieldhouse
$60
Moore Volleyball Camps
Moore Volleyball Camps are designed to improve
you as a High School player. This is a high
intensity camp. If you are motivated to improve
your skills and willing to work hard, this is the
Volleyball Camp for you. Emphasis is placed on
individual skills, as well as team concepts, to allow
for maximum improvements. Moore Volleyball
Camps provide you an opportunity to perform
in a competitive atmosphere. All drills and
competitions are structured so each player will get
sound instruction with maximum repetition.
Dates of camp: August 3 - 6 Time: 1pm - 4pm.
Cost: $90.00. Grades 7 -12 as of Fall 2015
Go to www.moorevolleyballcamps.com, and
download the registration form.
Rockford CE does not take this registration.
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More Opportunities in Sports
RAAA Softball & Football
See page 33
Delano Youth Hockey
See page 32
Participation: Open to students in grades
Registration Information: A current student
Community Education is not responsible for transportation
to/from Pioneer Creek
membership ($20 fee per month) must be in
place at the Rockford Community Center and
registration paperwork must be on file ate the
Rockford Community Center before a student
may participate in the Rocket Power After-School
Strength Program.
SESSIONS: Mondays
DATES: June 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27
TIME: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PLACE: Pioneer Creek Golf Course,
Maple Plain
SESSIONS: Mondays – Thursdays
DATES: All Summer
9th -12th: 8:00 - 10:00 AM
7th - 8th: 10:00 - Noon
Afternoon Option: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
PLACE: RCC Fitness Center
Student
Membership
$20/mo
Max 15
Junior Golf School
at Pioneer Creek
Ages 6-17
Open to all levels from beginners to advanced
boys and girls ages 6-17.
Youth Fishing Day Trip
at Lake Pulaski
Grades 2-7
Fishing Klinics for Kids introduces kids to the
joys of fishing. Students will learn about fishing
equipment, casting, identifying fish, bait, safety,
and more. After lunch, we head to Buffalo to fish.
Please bring a bag lunch, water bottle, sunscreen,
and wear appropriate clothing. If you have a life
jacket and rod and reel, you may bring them to
class; if you do not have these items, they will be
provided. Transportation to Lake Pulaski in Buffalo
is provided. Pick up and drop off is at Rockford
Community Center. The classroom portion will
take place on the date listed regardless of the
weather. Please note the alternate date for the
afternoon fishing session in case of bad weather.
Thank you to the Rockford Lions Club for their
support of the Fishing Klinics for Kids Program!
SESSIONS: 1, Wednesday
DATES: August 12
Alt date: Friday, August 14
TIME: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PLACE: RCC and Lake Pulaski
$155
Youth Sports & Recreation
Youth Sports & Recreation
Track, Basketball & Volleyball
$20
This four week program will teach the full swing
as well as the short game (chipping, pitching and
putting). Range balls are included and clubs are
available if needed.
Community Education is not responsible for transportation
to/from Pioneer Creek
SESSIONS: 4 Day Sessions, Wednesdays
PLACE: Pioneer Creek Golf Course,
Maple Plain
$90
Max 10
6 - 9 year old golfers
8:00 - 9:00 AM Session 1A:June 10, 17, 24, July 1
Session 2A:July 8, 15, 22, 29
10 - 11 year old golfers
9:00 - 10:00 AM Session 1B: June 10, 17, 24, July 1
Session 2B:July 8, 15, 22, 29
13 - 17 year old golfers
10:00 - 11:00 AM Session 1C: June 10, 17, 24, July 1
Session 2C:July 8, 15, 22, 29
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Tennis
RACER Summer
Soccer League
Players have fun learning skills, refining techniques
and playing games. Each day will have a theme,
30 minutes of skills/drills, and 30 minutes of
small sided games. The summer soccer league
is conducted at the RHS Soccer Fields. T-shirt
included. Players must play within their age group
(based on fall 2015 grade level). Please bring shin
guards and water. If you decide to bring your
own ball, please make sure your name is written
on it. The season will end with a participation
award and ice cream social.
4 year olds – Kindergarten
$59
SESSIONS: Tues/Thurs
DATES: July 14 – August 6
TIME: 6:00 - 6:45 PM
PLACE: RHS Soccer Fields
Grades 1 - 2
$59
SESSIONS: Tues/Thurs
DATES: July 14 – August 6
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Soccer Fields
Grades 3 - 4
$59
SESSIONS: Mon/Wed
DATES: July 13 – August 5
TIME: 5:45 - 7:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Soccer Fields
Grades 5 - 6
Tennis for Everyone
Grades K-6
Tuesday Lessons
Come join Girl’s Varsity coach Abbey Lantz and
future C squad coach Melissa Joseph for an
exciting, fun, and skill filled week that will prove
to be a blast! Each camper will have the chance
each day to participate in drills to enhance their
technique, fun games to help with balance and
agility, and end with small sided games to help
with tactics of the game. Don’t miss out on this
great opportunity that will prepare the kids for our
RACER summer soccer program that starts the
next week! Players need to supply their own shin
guards, water, and snack. Balls will be provided
during camp, but bringing their own with their
name on it is always encouraged.
Learn the basics of tennis and have some fun!
Max 10 per session.
SESSIONS: 4
DATES: July 7-10
TIME: 8:30 - 11:30 AM
PLACE: RHS Soccer Fields
Consider volunteering... soccer coaches needed
and we provide training!
Tennis Camp
for Kids and Adults
Bring a racket and a water bottle.
Instructors: Steve & Carrie Agre
Beginners, Ages 5-8 yrs
$60
SESSIONS: 6, Tuesdays
DATES: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23
(Rain date is June 30)
TIME: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Tennis Courts
Advanced Beginner/
Intermediate, Ages 8-11 yrs
Adult Lessons
Come join Girl’s Varsity coach Abbey Lantz and
former college soccer coach Melissa Joseph for
an intense week of soccer camp! This camp
is designed to help each student prepare for
the rigors of a competitive high school soccer
program. Students will learn technique, skills,
and tactics of the game through drills and games.
Players must provide their own shin guards and
bring their own water. Camp will take place at the
HS soccer grass and turf fields.
August 10, 11, & 12
Join us for a 3 night tennis camp on August 10th,
11th and 12th. Learn the basics of tennis and have
some fun. Max 10 per session.
Rain date is August 13th.
Bring a racket and a water bottle.
Beginners, Ages 5-8 yrs
$35
DATE: August 10, 11 & 12 (3-Day Camp)
TIME: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Tennis Courts
$60
SESSIONS: 6, Tuesdays
DATES: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23
(Rain date is June 30)
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Tennis Courts
Grades 7-12
Adv. Beg/Interm, Ages 8-11 yrs
$35
DATE: August 10, 11 & 12 (3-Day Camp)
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Tennis Courts
Adults
$35
DATE: August 10, 11 & 12 (3-Day Camp)
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Tennis Courts
$60
SESSIONS: 6, Tuesdays
DATES: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23
(Rain date is June 30)
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Tennis Courts
See back cover for details about
tennis court public use and hours.
Play tennis with your kids
5-9 year olds with an adult
Learn some games and strategies to get your kids
interested in playing tennis.
**Bring a racket and a water bottle
SESSIONS: 1
DATES: Monday, June 1
(Rain date is June 8)
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Tennis Courts
$50
FREE
Registration
Required
Limit:
10 kids
10 adults
Tennis Levels
Beginners, Ages 5-8 years
$59
To access the soccer fields and upper parking
area, enter at Corcoran pass and continue behind
the elementary school to the upper parking lot.
$50
Rockford High School
Soccer Camp (Co-Ed)
SESSIONS: 4
DATES: August 10 - 13
TIME: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
PLACE: RHS soccer grass & turf fields
SESSIONS: Mon/Wed
DATES: July 13 – August 5
TIME: 7:15 - 8:30 PM
PLACE: RHS Soccer Fields
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Rockford Youth Soccer Camp
Youth Sports & Recreation
Youth Sports & Recreation
Soccer
Kids with no/or limited tennis experience. Volleys and groundstrokes
are introduced and practice through a variety of fun games.
Adult Soccer
Sundays and Thursdays
See page 27
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 8-11 years
Kids have taken lessons for 1-3 years and have the basics of volleys
and groundstrokes. Kids will refine their tennis strokes through a
variety of games/drills and be introduced to the serve.
Adults
Learn the basics of tennis through a variety of drills and games.
Beginners and adults with some tennis experience are encouraged
to join us.
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Level Training
Beginner 1 hour
Intermediate 1.5 hours
Advanced I 2 hours
Advanced II 2.5 hours (Coach approved)
Rockford Community Education offers gymnastics training through its Rocket Gymnastics Club.
We are pleased to offer lots of new activities this summer, please read about them on the following pages.
This 11-week summer session runs June 8, 2015 – August 27, 2015. No regular classes August 3-6. During
this time we will hold our week long summer camp. Please call us at 763-477-9165 or 612-708-7487 for
further information.
High School Training
Off Season for 7th – 12th Grade
Summer Schedule June 8 – August 27, 2015
Classes for high school competitors will be offered
with Mike Erickson, two nights per week during
the allowed weeks of instruction from the MSHSL;
June 8 – July 31 (no class July 6-10). This is a
good time for high school gymnasts to train in the
off season.
The Grid below lists the days and times classes are offered. The full payment amount is the amount for
each day of class. If you would sign up for more than one day, you would pay that amount for each day of
class registered for, (except MAGA team training, the price is for the entire session and each day.)
11-week schedule
except where noted
Full
Payment
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
High School Dance/Flex
Technique Classes
Moonbeams
45 min
$65.00
11:00am
5:30pm
Shining Stars
1 hour
$75.00
4:00pm
11:00am
6:15pm
Boys I
1 hour
$75.00
3:00pm
Boys II
1.5 hours
$105.00
4:00pm
1 hour
$75.00
3:00pm
6:30pm
5:30pm
11:30am
Intermediate
1.5 hours
$105.00
5:00pm
6:30pm
12:30pm
Advanced I
2 hours
$140.00
12:00pm
Advanced II
2.5 hours
$175.00
2:00pm
Hot Shot
1.5 hours
$105.00
1:30pm
MAGA Team
Weekly
9 Hrs
$380.00
1:00pm
High School Training
7 Weeks, June 8-July 31
no class July 6-10
2 hours
$56.00
High School Flex/Dance
1.5 hours
$105.00
Flex & Conditioning
1.5 hours
$105.00
1 hour
$30 (1:1)
$15 (2:1)
Beginner
Private Lessons
(appointment only)
Open Gym
2 hours
$5 each
For High School Competitors
3:30pm
5:00pm
2:00pm
1:00pm
1:00pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
12:00pm
10:00am
by appt.
by appt.
by appt.
by appt.
12:00pm
2:00pm
Registration
All registrations are accepted on-line at www.rockford.k12.mn.us; community education; using the
youth athletic registration form. The following classes require registration via email: Private Lessons,
Choreography, Mommy & Daddy Morning Off, and PNO. Email: rocketgymclub@rockford.k12.mn.us.
No pre-registration needed for open gym.
Payment: Payschools or send a check to the district office at 6051 Ash St., Rockford, MN 55373.
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Gymnastics
Gymnastics
Rocket Gymnastics Club
Moonbeams Ages 3-4
Shining Stars Ages 4-5
Preschool Classes
This is a fun and exciting program to introduce
gymnastics skills. Participants will develop body
awareness, coordination, strong attitude, listening,
sharing, taking turns, self-esteem and confidence.
Moonbeams - 45 minutes, Shining Stars - 1 hour
(6:1 Ratio)
Boys I
Boys ages 6+
Tumble/Trampoline/High Bar
Learn the basics to boy’s gymnastics on Floor,
Vault, High bar, and Trampoline, focusing on
strength and flexibility. Must be able to listen and
has prior experience in a structured class setting.
For boys 6 years old or coach approved.
(8:1 Ratio) 1 hour
Boys II Boys ages 6+
Tumble/Trampoline/High Bar
Boys will develop higher level skills on Floor, High
Bar, Vault, and Trampoline. Participants must have
completed Boys I and have coach approval.
(8:1 Ratio) 1.5 hours
New this summer, this class is geared towards
high school gymnasts who want to improve their
start values by adding a higher difficulty of dance
combos and improve form. Class will last 1.5 hours
a week and will focus 30 minutes of flexibility and
the last hour to utilize our equipment to work
dance skills for beam and floor.
Flexibility/Conditioning
For Dance Students and
Competitive Club Gymnasts:
This is a great opportunity for dance students
or competitive gymnasts who are not yet in
high school. Dance students can work on aerial
skills using our safe equipment as a progression.
Competitive gymnasts can ramp up those routines
next year to improve form, dance combinations
and learn how to show it off! 30 minutes will
focus on flexibility work, followed by 30 minutes
of conditioning and then 30 minutes of dance
skill training.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for individualized
training. Private lessons are $30.00 for one hour.
Two students can split the one hour cost at
$15.00 each. Private Lesson sign up is done by
appointment only.
Open Gym
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Open gym is for enrolled students in beginner,
intermediate, advanced, MAGA, Boys, and High
School. The cost is $5.00 per time. You can also
purchase a punch card to keep at the gym: $25.00
for 5 punches, $50.00 for 10 punches.
No prior registration for open gym needed.
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Gymnastics Camps & Events
Pre-Registration
JUNE
Tuesday
June 16
Mommy and Daddy Morning Off
10:00am - 12:00pm
Friday
June 19
Day Camp #1 – Interm/Advanced/Team
9:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday
June 20
Birthday Party Openings
1:00 - 2:30pm
3:00 - 4:30pm
Saturday
June 20
Parent Night Out
5:00 - 9:00pm
Wednesday
June 23
Preschool Open Gym
10:00 - 11:00am
JULY
Tuesday
July 14
Mommy and Daddy Morning Off
10:00am - 12:00pm
Friday
July 17
Day Camp #2 – Interm/Advanced/Team
9:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday
July 18
Birthday Party Openings
1:00 - 2:30pm
3:00 - 4:30pm
Saturday
July 18
Parent Night Out
5:00 - 9:00pm
Tuesday
July 21
Preschool Open Gym
10:00 - 11:00am
Friday
July 31
Day Camp #3 – Interm/Advanced/Team
9:00am - 1:00pm
AUGUST
Mon-Thur
August 3 - 6
Summer Week Camp – Shining St/Beg
9:00 - 11:00am
Mon-Thur
August 3 - 6
Summer Week Camp – Int/Adv/Team
11:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday
August 11
Mommy and Daddy Morning Off
10:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday
August 15
Birthday Party Openings
1:00 - 2:30pm
3:00 - 4:30pm
Saturday
August 15
Parent Night Out
5:00 - 9:00pm
Tuesday
August 18
Preschool Open Gym
10:00 - 11:00am
Birthday Parties!!!
We are excited to introduce the opportunity to host your
child’s birthday party at the Rocket Gymnastics Center!!
Only six spots available this summer - Reserve today!
Party Openings:
Saturday, June 20th: 1:00-2:30, 3:00-4:30
Saturday, July 18th:
1:00-2:30, 3:00-4:30
Saturday, August 15th: 1:00-2:30, 3:00-4:30
Party Package:
• Ages 4+
• Party includes 1.5 hours of fun activities, led by qualified
gymnastics coaches
• $100 for a party of up to 10 kids
• Separate eating area
• Gift opening assistance from staff
Food and beverages NOT included.
A $50.00 down payment will reserve your date and time.
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For more information
& to reserve your party:
763-477-9165, extension: 4006
(cell) 612-708-7487
rocketclubgym@rockford.k12.mn.us.
rocketclubgym@rockford.k12.mn.us
Pay at the door
Mommy & Daddy Morning Off
Ages 3 - 6 years
Need the morning off? Or need to run errands on
your own? Drop off your little tots the gym for a
fun morning filled with gymnastics activities, crafts
and snacks! This class is designed for preschool
students only. Tell your friends and bring them
in! Your child does not have to be a Rocket
Gymnastics Club member to attend.
Tuesdays, 6/16, 7/14, and 8/11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $10 per time. Must Pre-register.
Preschool Open Gym
Parent & Child (18 mo. - 5 yrs)
This is a great time to interact with your child
and have them show you their favorite things to
do in the gym. This class promotes interaction
with peers, exercise, and trying the sport of
gymnastics! Child must be accompanied by a
parent. Your child does not have to be a Rocket
Gymnastics Club member to attend.
Tuesdays, 6/23, 7/21, and 8/18, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Cost: $5.00/child. Must Pre-register.
Parent Night Out (PNO)
Ages 3 years and up
Kids will enjoy games, crafts, gymnastics open
time and snacks with our experienced instructors.
Each PNO will be a different theme. Snacks will be
provided. Please bring a water bottle. Your child
does not have to be a Rocket Gymnastics Club
member to attend. Must be potty trained.
Saturday Nights, 6/20, 7/18th & 8/15, 5:00-9:00pm.
Cost: 1 child: $12 2 siblings: $17, 3+ siblings: $20.
Must Pre-register.
Choreography for
Gymnastics Routines
(Beam and Floor)
Getting ready of the upcoming gymnastics
season? Get your routine here!
Gymnastics
Gymnastics
Gymnastics Camps & Events
Floor Routine Only: Includes 20 minute premeeting to review skill range and music.
1 hour lesson to teach routine. Cost: $70.00
Floor and Beam Routine: Includes 30 minute premeeting to review skill range and music.
1.5 hour lesson to teach routine. Cost: $90.00
Please email: rocketgymclub@rockford.k12.mn.us
to schedule an appointment.
1-Day Camps - Fridays
for Intermediate/Advanced/Team
This is an intense camp for specific skill training:
tumbling, kips, dismounts, beam confidence and
drill training for vault. Gymnasts are to bring a
snack and a water bottle each day.
Fridays, 6/19, 7/17 and 7/31, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $40.00 per time. Must Pre-register.
Summer Week Long Camps
August 3 – 6 (Monday – Thursday)
Morning Session: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Ages: 4 yrs. – 6 yrs. old
Afternoon Session: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ages: 7 and up
Camp will include games, skill training, and
crafts, with a different theme each day.
An open house, award ceremony and ice
cream social will be held on the last day.
Midwest Amateur Gymnastics Association MAGA
The Rockford Gymnastics Club offers competitive gymnastics through Midwest Amateur
Gymnastics Association. Gymnasts will begin preseason training this summer. The session is
9 hours per week. The MAGA class is open to all current MAGA competitive gymnasts, and
for those interested in competing in the future, must be coach approved to join the classes.
Classes will focus on specific training areas. A parent handbook for the MAGA team will be
distributed the first week of class. The MAGA competitive season runs from November through
February, the team(s) compete both at home and at away locations on either Saturdays or
Sundays. There is additional cost for entry fees to meets and to purchase competition wear.
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Summer Camps Calendar
Kickin’ the 5K
JUNE 8-12
Ages 15 and up
Rockford Boys Basketball Camp
5 Day Camp
M-F
9:00am - 12:00pm
Grades 3-10
First Person 3D Game World Design
4 Day Camp
M-Th
9:00 - 11:00am
Grades 4-8
Rock Star Dance Camp
4 Day Camp
M-Th
9:30am - 12:00pm
Grades K-5
There’s no denying that one of the best ways to
achieve good health is by participating in a fun
and effective cardiorespiratory activity such as
walking, jogging and running. And it’s even better
when you can share your fitness adventure
with friends!
Dance Team Camp
4 Day Camp
M-Th
1:00 - 3:30pm
Grades 4-6
Rockford Girls Basketball Camp
4 Day Camp
M-Th
9:00am - 12:00pm
Grades 2-9
Robotic Engineering with Lego EV3
4 Day Camp
M-Th
9:00 - 11:00am
Grades 3-8
Come join the fun with a great group of new
and returning runners as we journey together to
our first or best 5K at the Rockford River Days
5K! We guarantee fun runs, great company and
helpful information.
Rockford Volleyball Camp
4 Day Camp
M-Th
9:00am - 12:00pm
Grades 3-6
Minecraft Movie Making
4 Day Camp
M-Th
9:00 - 11:00am
Grades 1-5
EXPLORE Dance Workshop
4 Day Camp
M-Th
9:30am - 12:00pm
Grades K-4
EXPLORE Dance Workshop
4 Day Camp
M-Th
1:00 - 3:30pm
Grades 5-12
Rockford Youth Soccer Camp
4 Day Camp
T-F
8:30 - 11:30am
Grades K-6
Princess for a Week
4 Day Camp
M-Th
1:00 - 3:00pm
Grades K-2
Engineering: Extreme Lego Machines
4 Day Camp
M-Th
9:00 - 11:00am
Grades 1-5
Frozen Dance Camp
4 Day Camp
M-Th
9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 4-8
Musical Theatre Dance Camp
4 Day Camp
M-Th
1:00 - 3:30pm
Ages 6-10
Caribbean Art Adventure
4 Day Camp
M-Th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Grades K-5
Chess Camp
4 Day Camp
M-Th
8:00am - 12:00pm
Grades K-6
Moore Volleyball Camps
4 Day Camp
M-Th
1:00 - 4:00pm
Grades 7-12
Gymnastics Summer Week Camp
4 Day Camp
M-Th
9:00 - 11:00am
Ages 4-6
Gymnastics Summer Week Camp
4 Day Camp
M-Th
11:00am - 4:00pm
Ages 7+
9 week training program to your first 5K!
(or first in a while)
JUNE 15-19
Target event: Rockford River Days 5K
(Saturday, August 8th)
Classroom Driver Education
We are offering Classroom Driver Education to
Rockford and surrounding areas for the low price
of $130. This class will prepare students for the
instructional permit test and fulfills the 30 hours
of classroom training required by the state of
Minnesota to operate a motor vehicle
(not including Behind the Wheel time). Included
in our classroom portion is a Safe Communities
session. The session informs participants about
dangerous conditions that exist on our roads,
inattentive driving, drinking, drugs, police stops
and more. Attendance with a parent at this
session is required. Students will take a practice
test on the last day of class.
Session 1 - June
SESSIONS: 10 Days of Class
DATES: June 8 - 19
TIME: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
PLACE: REAMS Room 804
Safe Communities Night - TBD
• 9 week training plan that will get you to the
finish line of the Rockford River Days 5K
• Saturday morning weekly group training runs
• Training session on foam rolling and how it can
help you stay injury free
• Training session on strength, balance and
stability for runners
$130
• Information on how to make nutrition work
for you
• Rockford River Days 5K Registration Fee
Min 10
Session 2 - July
SESSIONS: 10 Days of Class
DATES: July 6 - 17
TIME: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
PLACE: REAMS Room 804
Safe Communities Night - TBD
Participation fee includes:
$130
Min 10
SESSIONS: Saturday Mornings
DATES: June 6 – August 8
(No class July 4th)
TIME: 8:00 AM
PLACE: Rockford Community Center
$40
More for high school...
EXPLORE Dance Workshop
Behind the Wheel
A+ Driving School
Rockford Community Education is pleased to
announce that our Board of Education approved
a new partnership with A+ Driving School. This
exciting partnership will offer your students
extended driving hours and availability all without
leaving Rockford. For more information about A+
Driving School, visit www.aplusdrivingschool.net.
To register and pay for Behind the Wheel:
visit www.aplusdrivingschool.net
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JUNE 22-26
JULY 6-10
JULY 13-17
JULY 20-24
AUGUST 3-7
August 10-14
See class on page 12
RHS Soccer Camp (Co-Ed)
4 Day Camp
M-Th
5:00 - 8:00pm
Grades 7-12
Rockford Girls Basketball Camp
Jazz Dance Camp
4 Day Camp
M-Th
5:30 - 7:30pm
Grades 4-6
See class on page 14
Tennis Camp for Kids - Beginners
3 Day Camp
M-W
5:00 - 6:00pm
Ages 5-8
Moore Volleyball Camps
Tennis Camp for Kids - Beg/Interm
3 Day Camp
M-W
6:00 - 7:00pm
Ages 8-11
See class on page 14
Tennis Camp for Adults
3 Day Camp
M-W
7:00 - 8:00pm
Adult
4 Day Camp
M-Th
5:30 - 7:30pm
Grades 4-6
RHS Soccer Camp (Co-Ed)
See class on page 16
Summer Camps Calendar
High School
High School
August 17-20
Kick Dance Camp
Adult Soccer (Ages 15+)
See class on page 27
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Galaxy Kids Program offers students going into Preschool through 6th grade a variety of
structured activities in a fun and safe learning environment. The program provides care
from 6:00am – 6:00pm with flexible care options that are sure to fit your work schedule.
A blend of fun & creativity
all summer long!
Flexible care to fit your
work schedule!
•No minimum days per week
required
•Drop-in care available
•UNLIMITED VACATION DAYS
with 10 business days notice!
Students from other area
schools are welcome to the
Galaxy Summer Program!
Field Trips
• Old Log Theater (Charlotte’s Web)
• Cascade Bay
• Huikkos Entertainment Center
• New! Skatin’ Place (3-6th Grades only)
• New! Twins Field Tour
• New! Eveland Family Farm
Activities
• Water Day
• Bike Day
• Access to Community Ed classes
• Community Service
Enrichment
• Math and Reading enrichment (SMART)
• Arts & Math Games
• Computer Lab & Cooperative Games
• Weekly trips to the Rockford Library
• Interests groups:
Spanish
Science
Gardening
Art
• Take-A-Bow Music and Creative
Drama workshop (A Legacy funded
event provided through partnership with the
Rockford Public Library)
Galaxy Kids Location
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School
7650 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
2015 Summer Program Fees
Registration Deadlines & Fees
Registration forms are available on our website.
Visit http://galaxy-kids.district.rockford.k12.mn.us
for more information and to print your
registration forms.
Please Register by May 15
$30.00 per child / $60.00 per family
non-refundable registration fee applies to
completed registration forms and ensures
your child’s spot in the program.
After May 15
We will contact you with a date that your child
can begin the program based on staff and
space availability.
Summer Rates
WEEKLY RATE
$132.00 per week
$142.00 per week - field trip week
6:00am – 6:00pm
DAILY (FULL DAY)
$31.00 per day
$41.00 per day - field trip day
6:00am – 6:00pm
Galaxy Kids - Summer Program
Galaxy Kids – Summer Program
Galaxy Kids Summer Program
PARTIAL DAY
$21.00 per day
5.5 hours or less per day
& cannot be on a field trip day
*Drop-in care is available
Community Ed Classes
Parents are responsible for registration and
payment for all Community Ed classes and
camps. Galaxy staff will bring your child to their
class/camp and pick them up when their class/
camp is over.
*Students must be at least 3 years old, potty
trained, and registered to attend a preschool
program in the fall.
Pick Up and Drop Off
You may drop off and pick up your child at Galaxy
Kids from 6 am – 6 pm.
More information
Call: 763-477-7555
Email: galaxy@rockford.k12.mn.us
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Adult Enrichment
Palette Up!
Poppies in Watercolor
Adult Soccer
Kickin’ the 5K
Ages 15 and up
Ages 15 and up
New watercolor painting! Our step-by-step
approach will help you create this beautiful
watercolor painting. No previous experience is
necessary. Learn a few watercolor techniques
along the way and leave with a piece of fine art
ready to be framed. We bring all the supplies.
Art Innovators.
Come join your fellow adults and play some
soccer! All levels are invited to come play as it
will be open play. Game length and teams will be
based on the number of people that show each
night. Come feel like you are part of the World
Cup and show your skills... or more realistically,
come have fun and enjoy meeting others that love
the game.
9 week training program to your first 5K!
(or first in a while)
DATE: June 24
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Rm 104 (Art Room)
$20
Min 6
Max 15
Palette Up!
Boat on the Beach
Adult Enrichment
Palette Up! Poppies in Watercolor
Palette Up! Boat on the Beach
Silk Scarf Painting
Guitar Lessons
Recreation for Adults
Adult Soccer
Adult Tennis
Rockford Area Bike Club
Sand Volleyball Tournament
Kickin’ the 5K
Adult Health & Fitness
FREE with RCC Membership!
Cross Training
Beginner Weight Training
Cardio Sculpt
Toning Aerobics
Socialize, relax and recharge with an Art Soiree.
No art experience necessary to have fun and
enjoy. Grab a friend and join us for an evening
of unrestrained imagination with step-by-step
instruction. Share an unforgettable evening of
art with friends, family and new acquaintances.
You will complete a painting of a boat on the
beach landscape using acrylic paints on stretched
canvas. Everyone will take home an original art
piece they will want to hang on their walls.
Art Innovators
DATE: July 16
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Rm 104 (Art Room)
Min 6
Max 15
Learn the French Serti technique of silk painting
while creating a beautiful scarf. No art experience
necessary, create your own design as simple or
complex as you would like. It’s easy, it’s clean, it’s
fun, and you get startlingly beautiful results.
Check out these scarf ideas www.pinterest.com/kidzartmn/silk-scarf-painting-ideas/
Art Innovators
DATE: August 5
TIME: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Rm 104 (Art Room)
$30
Min 6
Max 15
SESSIONS: Sundays and Thursdays
DATES: June 11 - 25, July 9 - 23
TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
PLACE: RHS Turf Field
Guitar Lessons
$15
Learn the basics of tennis through a variety of
drills and games. Beginners and adults with some
tennis experience are encouraged to join us.
Bring a racket and a water bottle.
Instructors: Steve & Carrie Agre
SESSIONS: 6, Tuesdays
DATES: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23
(Rain date is June 30)
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
PLACE: RHS Tennis Courts
Target event: Rockford River Days 5K
(Saturday, August 8th )
There’s no denying that one of the best ways to
achieve good health is by participating in a fun
and effective cardiorespiratory activity such as
walking, jogging and running. And it’s even better
when you can share your fitness adventure with
friends!
Come join the fun with a great group of new
and returning runners as we journey together to
our first or best 5K at the Rockford River Days
5K! We guarantee fun runs, great company and
helpful information.
Adult Tennis Lessons
$60
Participation fee includes:
• 9 week training plan that will get you to the
finish line of the Rockford River Days 5K
• Saturday morning weekly group training runs
• Training session on foam rolling and how it can
help you stay injury free
• Training session on strength, balance and
stability for runners
• Information on how to make nutrition work
for you
• Rockford River Days 5K Registration Fee
3-Day Tennis Camp
Join us for a 3 night tennis camp on August 10th,
11th and 12th. Learn the basics of tennis and have
some fun. Max 10/session. Rain date is August 13th.
Bring a racket and a water bottle.
Instructors: Steve & Carrie Agre
SESSIONS: 3 Day Camp (M-W)
DATES: August 10, 11 & 12
(Rain date is August 13)
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM (Adult Session)
PLACE: RHS Tennis Courts
Great for all adult ages!
All Ages
Mark Luhmann Sand
Volleyball Tournament
See page 13 for details
Saturday, August 22
See page 3 for details
SESSIONS: Saturday Mornings
DATES: June 6 – August 8
(No class July 4th)
TIME: 8:00 AM
PLACE: Rockford Community Center
$40
$35
Rockford Area Bike Club
See page 31 for details
Kickboxing
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$20
Silk Scarf Painting
Senior Core/Fitness
Yoga Workshops
Recreation for Adults, 18+
Adult Recreation
Adults
Community
Organizations
Colleen Prudhomme, CPT
Kickin’ the 5K will be led by Certified Personal
Trainer Colleen Prudhomme.
Colleen has raced many 5Ks, 10Ks, Half
Marathons, Marathons
and even a 50K trail race.
She brings her experience
and passion for running
as well as a love for her
community to this 5K
training group. All you
need to bring is a willing
spirit. Together, we’ll take
it to the finish line!
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Senior Core/Fitness
All classes are now included in your monthly membership fee.
Cross Training
Beginner Weight Training
NEW hybrid class combining multiple forms of
strength training and cardio exercises designed to
push your fitness to the next level.
Class is instructed by Marc Thibodeaux.
Have you ever considered weightlifting?...If so,
now’s the time to get started! Weight lifting
adds lean muscle to your body which boosts
metabolism and increases body fat burn. In this
class, you’ll learn basic strength training principles
including body weight movements, compound
exercises using dumbbells and barbells, and
proper technique. Whether you’re new to strength
training or need a refresher, this class is great for
both men and women!
Class is instructed by Marc Thibodeaux.
DAYS: T/Th
TIME: 6:00 - 6:50 PM
PLACE: RCC
$0
Included with
Membership
Fitness Classes
FREE with RCC Membership!
Community Center
Summer Hours
June 1 – August 31
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
5:00 am - 8:00 pm
5:00 am - 8:00 pm
5:00 am - 8:00 pm
5:00 am - 8:00 pm
5:00 am - 8:00 pm
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
*Check calendar for closed days or
special hours.
Front Desk
763-477-5294
RCC Amenities
with membership
• Cardio equipment
• Strength training machines
• Bathroom/showers
• Fitness Classes included with membership
fees
• Rocket Power Strength Program included
in student membership
Non-members can get a daily pass for $5 or
take a class for $5 each
See page 38 for
Membership Fees
DAYS: T/Th
TIME: 7:00 - 7:50 PM
PLACE: RCC
$0
Included with
Membership
Cardio Sculpt
Join us for a great total body workout with
bursts of intense cardio between full body
strength training moves. This protocol of high
intensity cardio with active recovery in the form
of weightlifting is proven to be most effective at
burning fat and sculpting lean muscle. All levels
and ages welcome, moves can be modified to
meet all needs. Please bring your own fitness mat.
Class is taught by Megan Leipholtz, certified group
fitness instructor and personal trainer.
DAYS: M/W/F
TIME: 9:00 - 9:50 AM
PLACE: RCC
$0
Included with
Membership
We are combining Senior Core and Senior Fitness
Fun into a functional senior workout! During the
first half hour seniors will use an exercise ball to
strengthen and tone core muscles. The second
half hour will focus on flexibility, strength and
balance. Bring your exercise mat and pick up
an exercise ball from our fitness room. You will
progress at your own pace through a variety of
fun routines. All ability levels welcome. Class is
taught by Barb Johnson.
DAYS: T/Th
TIME: 7:30 - 8:30 AM
PLACE: RCC rooms 801
$0
Included with
Membership
Taught by Julie Stoltman-Kubes, CMT, CPT, RYT
Learn to Breathe:
Yoga Breathing for Everyday Life
In this workshop, we’ll address the mechanics
of the breath, and how we can utilize Yogastyle breathing to reach better health & wellbeing. This class will be both Lecture and
Practical based. This class is for anyone who
BREATHES. (Which means YOU!)
Please wear loose comfortable clothing
and feel free to bring along material for
note taking.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing brings you into the world of martial
arts and fitness in a new and exciting program!
In a round-by-round progression, this class
incorporates use of a heavy bag and focus mitts
for impact kicking and punching, and concludes
with a variety of body toning techniques. In
between rounds, be prepared to develop your
core! No matter your fitness level, this workout
was designed to push you forward. Class is taught
by Marc Thibodeaux, certified personal trainer
and Mixed Martial Arts specialist.
DAYS: M/W
TIME: 6:30 - 7:20 PM
PLACE: RCC Room 801
Yoga Workshops
Summer 2015
$0
Included with
Membership
*$20 charge for
hand wraps and
gloves that you
get to keep!
SESSION: Single Class
DAYS: Tuesday, June 23
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
PLACE: RCC Rooms 805/806
$10
Min 5
Yoga for Balance & Strength
In this workshop, we will focus on the
importance of balance, and the underlying
strength that comes from this focus.
Physical postures will be our main focus with
some lecturing. All abilities welcome. This
class is for anyone who wants to increase their
balance, build strength and just
STAND UP BETTER!
Membership Health & Fitness
Membership Health & Fitness
Community Center Classes
Please wear loose comfortable clothing.
SESSION: Single Class
DAYS: Thursday, July 23
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
PLACE: RCC Rooms 805/806
$10
Min 5
Yoga for Neck & Shoulders
Toning Aerobics
In this workshop, we will focus on the area
that plagues most of us – the NECK &
SHOULDERS. In an ever increasing word
of looking at computers, smartphones,
electronics, driving, etc, we are head-forward
A LOT. We will work through yoga posturing,
stretches, and breath work that will work in
this crucial area. All abilities welcome.
Stay toned throughout summer! Break a sweat
with this fast-paced, circuit style aerobics class
that incorporates strength movements, cardio
exercises, and core work to accelerate fat burn
and increase muscle definition. Class is taught by
Marc Thibodeaux.
DAYS: M/W
TIME: 5:30 - 6:20 PM
PLACE: RCC
$0
Included with
Membership
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SESSION: Single Class
DAYS: Tuesday, August 18
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
PLACE: RCC Rooms 805/806
$10
Min 5
Registration open until the Friday prior to *
each class. Please register early, there will be limited spots due to space & materials.
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Senior Enrichment
55+ Driver Improvement
Program - 4 Hour Refresher
Rockford Area Bike Club
Senior Core/Fitness
Great for all adult ages!
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center offers 55+
Driver Improvement Courses to help adults brush
up on driver safety. Confidence and comfort
are enhanced by utilizing the most up-to-date
research in the field, including the latest visual
scanning and steering techniques, anti-lock
braking skills, road rage, traffic laws and vehicle
technology.
Want to get out and bike more often? Want to
meet other adults who enjoy the trails? Want to
experience a variety of trails in and around the
Twin Cities? Then welcome to the Rockford Area
Bike Club.
We are combining Senior Core and Senior Fitness
Fun into a functional senior workout! During the
first half hour seniors will use an exercise ball to
strengthen and tone core muscles. The second
half hour will focus on flexibility, strength and
balance. Bring your exercise mat and pick up
an exercise ball from our fitness room. You will
progress at your own pace through a variety of
fun routines. All ability levels welcome. Class is
taught by Barb Johnson.
To register for class today, please call
1-888-234-1294. Persons age 55 and older who
complete the course will qualify for a 10% discount
on auto insurance premiums for three years.
Class is taught by certified driver improvement
instructor, Dave Kummer, from the Minnesota
Highway Safety Center.
Senior Enrichment
55+ Driver Improvement Program
Rockford Senior Citizens Club
Rockford Township Senior Citizens Club
Corcoran Senior Citizens Club
Greenfield Seniors
Hanover Senior Citizens Club
Delano Senior Center
Senior Recreation
Rockford Area Bike Club
Senior Core/Fitness
Walking Passes
Senior Recreation
How does it work?
• Rides are scheduled each Wednesday morning
from mid-May to mid-September.
• Bikers meet at the designated trailhead at 9AM.
• Rides are usually 15-20 miles in length.
Scheduled rides will be posted on the Community
Education website. Schedules are also available at
the first meeting in mid-May.
Must have completed an 8 hour initial course
before attending a 4 hour refresher course.
A FREE Rockford Bike Club bike jersey will be
given to each rider who completes a minimum of
3 rides during the summer!
$20
$0
Included with
Membership
There’s no cost and no commitment from week
to week: just join us when it works with your
schedule.
Please remember to register and pay directly
with the Minnesota Highway Safety Center at
1-888-234-1294, not through Rockford Community
Education!
DATES: June 13
TIME: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PLACE: RCC Room 804/805
DAYS: T/Th
TIME: 7:30 - 8:30 AM
PLACE: RCC rooms 801
Seniors
Seniors
Email Gail Swanson at dgswan00@msn.com to get
on the mailing list.
Hope to see YOU at the trailhead!
Rockford Area Bike Club
Rockford Senior Citizens Club
Some of the many trails...
Bonnie Pool, 763-477-4468
2nd Monday of each month at Rockford Lions
building/Riverside Park
Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling State Park,
Baker, Rebecca, Elm Creek, and Carver
Parks, Luce Line, Dakota Rail Regional,
Gateway, Minnesota River Bluffs, Lake
Minnetonka Regional, Lake Independence
Regional, Rush Creek Regional Trails,
Coon Rapids Dam, Minneapolis Lakes,
Boom Island, and Murphy’s Landing.
Rockford Township Senior
Citizens Club
Judith Saewert, 763-972-2887
1st Thursday of each month at
Rockford Township Hall
Corcoran Senior Citizens Club
Bill Grabski, 763-422-4818
1st Monday of each month at Corcoran City Hall
Greenfield Seniors
763-477-6464
Call for information and meeting dates
Hanover Senior Citizens Club
Elizabeth Loeffler,763-241-0094
1st Tuesday of each month at Hanover City Hall
Delano Senior Center
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763-972-0574, 234 2nd Street N, Delano
Free Walking Passes for
Senior Citizens!
Visit the Rockford Community Center
for more information at 7600 Co. Rd. 50
(Rebecca Park Trail) Rockford, MN
or call 763-477-5294 for details.
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Community Organizations
Rocket Boosters
Delano Area Youth Hockey
Rockford Area Athletic Association
Rockford Education Foundation
Great River Area Library
Rockford Area Historical Society
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Community Resources
RiverWorks
Wright County Public Health
Special Olympics Shoe Drive
Free GED Classes
Social Groups
RG Chamber of Commerce
Rockford Lions Club
NW Area Jaycees
Greenfield It’s Just Coffee
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Golf Event - Friday, August 21
The Rocket Boosters will be having their annual
Golf event on August 21! We are looking forward
to a fun-filled day on the course with dinner
and door prizes to follow. Thanks to all for your
past support. The funds raised for the event go
towards grades 7-12 activities. Information on the
event coming your way soon.
Rockford Area Athletic
Association (RAAA)
Join ROCKFORD BOOSTERS! Its a great way
to support Rockford students who participate
in athletics and/or fine arts. Meetings are held
the first Monday of every month at the RCC
from 6-7:30 p.m. Everyone involved in Rockford
Boosters sincerely appreciates your support and
looks forward to your assistance.
RAAA is the local athletic body that sponsors
youth Baseball, Softball, T-ball, Basketball, Tackle
Football, JO Volleyball, and Wrestling. RAAA is a
non-profit organization dedicated to community
growth and high quality sporting programs for
the Rockford Area School District. Events and
fundraisers organized by RAAA, in combination
with youth sport registration fees, help pay
for uniforms, facility improvements, sporting
equipment, team tournaments, and many other
needs within the local athletic community. For
more information about RAAA, its programs,
or how you can volunteer, please visit www.
rockfordball.com.
We are all about promoting school spirit!
Upcoming Registrations:
Rocket Boosters is a volunteer, non-profit
organization that supports and promotes all
extracurricular activities of the Rockford Schools.
New members are always welcome and needed,
please check our calendar for monthly meetings
and events. Please feel free to contact Brian
Stetter Rocket Boosters President at 612-2801460 with questions. Becoming a member of the
Rocket Boosters can be what you want it to be.
Your involvement is your choice to make and we
welcome all.
All Softball July 15 - August 1
Football
Watch for registration to open in July at www.rockfordball.com
Delano Area Youth Hockey
Delano and Rockford High Schools have been
combined for boys’ hockey since the 1991-1992
hockey season. During this tenure the team has
won three conference titles, played in two section
finals, propelled 13 players to the collegiate level
and has been consistently ranked in the top 20 of
MSHSL Class A hockey.
We are proud to offer a summer skills clinic for
any boys/girls interested in learning more about
hockey! Clinics start in June and are available to
ages 8-15. Registration for the upcoming hockey
season will be posted to the website in early
August (for ages 4-15). Contact Stacie Nelson with
questions stacienelson@frontiernet.net.
www.datigers.com
Basketball September 1 - September 30
Ladies’ Rising Rockets
300 Hour Club (RAAA)
Rising Rockets Basketball Club is an exciting way
to make a commitment to stay active throughout
the summer and actively engaged in basketball.
You and your team will benefit!
Here is how it works:
Track your hours of practice, improve your game
and win cool prizes and recognition!
Hours Valid 4/1/15 to 9/1/15.
Track the date and the hours of basketball played
on that day.
• Additional 10 hours for any basketball camps
attended
• Additional hour for any WNBA game watched
(GO LYNX!) -List teams playing
• Additional 10 hours for any spring or summer
league (3 on 3 included)
• Additional hour for every 100 free throw shots
Celebrating
10 Years!
Rockford Education
Foundation
Save the Date!
Fall Fundraiser
Friday, October 30, 2015
Medina Ballroom
Like us on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/
rockfordeducationfoundation
The Write Stuff School Supply
Fundraiser
Community Organizations
Community
Organizations
Rocket Boosters
Grades K-8: Order school supplies online
starting May 15th!
Save time! Save the hassle!
School supplies will be waiting on your child’s
desk at the start of school. A percentage of the
proceeds goes right back to our classrooms.
Go to our website for ordering instructions www.rockfordfoundation.org
Deadline is June 30th!
Rockford High School Alumni
If you are a graduate of Rockford High School, we
invite you to connect with the Rockford Education
Foundation. The Foundation is working with the
All-Class Reunion coordinators to be the official
organization, collecting data to better inform all
classes of upcoming class reunions and events.
Add your name to the alumni list
www.rockfordfoundation.org/alumni
Class Reunion Information
• (7th grade and above) Additional hour for
www.rockfordfoundation.org/alumni/reunions
Mid-summer update, email your mid-summer
hours to stedman@rockfordball.com on or before
July 31st for an additional 2 hours.
To make a donation:
every hour spent in the weight room
Final Hour totals need to be emailed or handed in
by September 18th, 2015
Make sure one of your parents or coaches initial
the grid after you have recorded your hours.
Honesty is Key!!
Online donations: www.rockfordfoundation.org
Mail Checks to:
Rockford Education Foundation
P.O. Box 283, Rockford, MN 55373
The Rockford Education Foundation is a non-profit
501(c)(3) and your donation is tax deductible.
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Great River Regional Library - Rockford
763-477-4216
8220 Cedar Street, Rockford
www.griver.org
Library Hours:
Monday 2-8pm
Tuesday 2-8pm
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 3-8pm
Friday 3-6pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
Summer Reading Program - Ages 0-18
Sign up for the summer reading program, meet
Rockford Royalty, enjoy an ice cream treat and
work on a craft. Monday, June 8, 3:00 to 6:00pm
Battle of the Books
Are you up for the challenge of the Battle of the
Books? This is the day for trivia and fun. Sign
up for the Battle of the Books Challenge June 8
through August 10 and pick up the reading list.
Registration required. Limit of 20. Ages 8-13
Thursday, August 6, 4:00 to 5:00pm
Celebrate Summer Reading with
musician Paul Spring!
Join singer/songwriter Paul Spring in a celebration
to start the Summer Reading Program. NPR called
his album ‘Home of Song’ “an ode to books and
stories, and to the families who nurture them.”
Parents and children of all ages will enjoy his
guitar-driven story songs. Recommended for ages
3-12. Legacy funded. No need to Register.
Wednesday, June 10, 2:00 to 3:00pm
Tween and Teen Friday Afternoon Movie
Join Friends for pizza, popcorn and a movie
to celebrate the start of summer. Registration
Required. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Rockford Library Teen Group.
Friday, June 19, 1:00 to 3:00pm
Recycled Robots with Jen Anfinson
Using ALL recycled materials, we will design and
construct a robot. Think tin cans, paper clips and
the like. Limit 12. Registration Required. Ages 5-12.
Legacy Funded. Thursday, June 18, 4:00 - 5:00pm
Professor Marvel’s Musical Magic Show
Professor Marvel is back again for the 2015
Summer Reading Program with his amazing new
Musical Magic Show! All Ages. Legacy Funded.
No Need To Register.
Monday, June 22, 3:00 to 3:45pm
YoYo with Britton Pankratz
Britton Pankratz is a remarkable and awardwinning yo-yo artist and showman. Britton
has put together a yo-yo show in which he
demonstrates many different tricks using a variety
of yo-yos and music to create a show that you
can’t take your eyes off. All ages. No limit.
No registration. Funded by Rockford Library Gift
Funds. Tuesday, July 7, 3:00 to 3:45pm
Annual Balloon Twisting class
with Naomi Binsfeld
Create balloon animals, flowers and other fun
creations. All materials provided. Ages 8 and up.
Registration Required. Limit of 15. Sponsored by
Friends of the Rockford Library.
Thursday, July 9, 4:00 to 5:30pm
Make a Paracord Survival Bracelet
Step by step instructions and materials to create
a paracord bracelet. Ages 10-18. Registration
required. Funded by Friends of the Rockford
Library. Monday, July 13, 4:00 to 5:00pm
Rockford Area
Historical Society
The Rockford Area Historical Society was formed
in 1986 to manage the Ames-Florida-Stork House,
a historic house museum listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Built in 1861 and used
as a residence until approximately 1983, the
Ames-Florida-Stork House preserves and
interprets the stories of the three families that
made the house their home. The organization also
actively collects and interprets Rockford’s diverse
and ever-changing history. The structure is at
once a historic house museum, office and research
center, exhibit hall, educational programming room
and collections storage area for the Rockford Area
Historical Society.
Please call 763-477-5383 for more information or
visit our website, www.rockfordmnhistory.org.
Ames-Florida-Stork House
Summer Hours
& Tours
Rockford Royalty Storytime
Rockford royalty ambassadors share stories, songs
and crafts with the community. Join us for this
annual community event! All ages welcome. Dress
as your favorite prince or princess. No registration
required. Wednesday, July 22, 2:00 to 3:00pm
Drawing Basic Human Anatomy with
Shayann Hoffer
Learn basic drawing techniques including line,
blending, composition, and scale of human
anatomy Portraiture and facial anatomy will be
covered. Ages teen-adult. Registration Required.
Limit 20. Legacy funded.
Monday, August 3, 4:00 to 5:00pm
Rockford Area Historical Society
Ames-Florida
STORK
HOUSE
Tuesday – Thursday
10am - 5pm
or by appointment
Stories of Living in a
Minnesota Milling Town
Volunteer Opportunities
• Become a Docent (adult) or Junior Docent (12+)
to provide tours of the Ames-Florida-Stork
House. Call to sign up for training.
Raptor Center
• Gardening - help manage the gardens on the
Owl. Hawks Falcons. What makes these birds
Raptors? Come see the live birds and find out.
Children and Families. No registration required.
Funded by Rockford Library Gift Fund Donations.
Wednesday, August 5, 2:00 to 2:45pm
William Hatch Blog
Additional Programs Find more info at www.giver.org
• Rockford Book Club
• Rockford Writers Group
• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
• Once Upon a Reader Moo! Storywalk
• The Clown Arounds Present Storytime!
• Professor Marvel’s Musical Magic Show
• Shel Silverstein Poetry Program
• Music Bingo and Games
• Preschoolers can Sing, Play and Learn with
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts is available for boys in grades K-5:
Members experience a wide range of social
activities and award requirements that develop
their self-responsibility, confidence, and service
ethic as well as strengthening the ability to get
along with other boys and respect other people.
Cub Scouts learn to be helpful and to do one’s
best. Neighborhood and family centered, Cub
Scouts meet monthly in small groups (dens)
in homes or other community locations led by
volunteer den leaders, and monthly in pack
meetings with families and all other dens. They
work on award requirements (advancements)
at meetings and with their families, as well as
take part in pack/den field trips and special Cub
Camps. Get connected with more information at
www.pack490mn.org/.
Girl Scouts
Rockford area Girl Scouts has something for every
girl. Events for this program year include camping,
crafting, community service projects and of course,
COOKIES! Girls will discover new abilities, connect
with friends and take action to improve their
communities. Girl Scouts develops tomorrows’
leaders today who have the courage, confidence
and character, whether through large events or
individual service. Girl Scouts work to make the
world a better place. Open to girls of all ages K-12.
Want to be an adult volunteer? Adults – female
and male — can also join Girl Scouts. Serve as a
mentor, speak at a Girl Scout event, volunteer in a
troop or just show that you support the Girl Scout
mission. More information at our web site
https://sites.google.com/site/rockfordgirlscouts/.
Community Organizations
Community Organizations
Rockford Public Library
Programs & Events
grounds of the Ames-Florida-Stork House by
planting, weeding, and doing seasonal clean-up.
You can also adopt a section of the garden!
Follow the 1901 journey of Mr. Hatch through
England, Holland, Germany, and France. Hatch
was the husband of Nellie (Florida) Hatch and
wrote home almost daily during his three months
traveling Europe. Included in the blog will be a
map detailing his route, information regarding the
places he visited, and examples of some of the
journal passages he recorded.
Starting June 1st, you can follow this blog!
Visit: rahsmn.wordpress.com
MacPhail Music
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Wright County Public Health
Family Planning in Wright County Program
promotes healthy pregnancy and helps parents
plan for pregnancy. We serve people of any age
who don’t have insurance to pay for this service.
Strictly confidential and low or no cost.
RiverWorks Community Development’s theme
“Community Helping Community” continues to live
itself out through the following programs:
RiverWorks Food Shelf open –
Monday and Thursday 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, 9:00 - 11:00 am
RiverWorks Thrift Store open –
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Volunteer
Most of what we do would not get done without
volunteers. If you are looking for a place to plug
in, come join us!
Visit www.riverworksonline.org for more
information or email Denise at dkesanen@
riverworksonline.org.
• Free pregnancy testing and counseling
• Medical exam
• Full range of birth control methods
Contact Shannon at Wright County
Public Health: 763-684-8424
Rockford Special Olympics
Shoe Drive
Rockford Special Olympics are looking for
new or used athletic shoes, any style or condition.
Drop of sites are located at the Rockford
Elementary Arts Magnet School, Rockford Middle
School - Center for Environmental Studies and
Rockford Great River Regional Library. Contact
Connie Bolduc with questions at 763-498-8746.
Social Groups
Rockford-Greenfield
Chamber of Commerce
The Rockford-Greenfield Area Chamber of
Commerce is a voluntary organization of people
with business, professional, and educational
interests working together towards enhancing
and improving the economic, civic, and cultural
interests of our communities.
Join us!
If you are interested in joining, seeking financial
assistance or want to contribute, contact
rockfordlions@gmail.com.
Chamber Luncheons
Northwest Area Jaycees
Thursday, July 9
Thursday, September 10
Thursday, November 12
Location (unless noted): Wright-Hennepin Electric,
6800 Electric Drive, Rockford
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
(Registration is 11:30am - Noon)
Meeting cost: $15 Chamber Member and
$20 Non-Member per person
includes lunch, RSVP to inquire@rgchamber.org
Chamber Coffees
Butterfly Release
Thursday, June 11
Thursday, August 13
Thursday, October 8
Join us at the Fourth Annual Dede Stevens
Butterfly Release! Purchase a butterfly in memory
of your loved one. Each butterfly is $20 and
proceeds go to the RiverWorks Food Shelf.
Purchase your butterfly at riverworksonline.org.
FREE GED Classes
Work with a teacher at your own pace as we
expand your knowledge or writing, literature and
the arts, social studies, science and mathematics.
Rockford GED classes are taught by Cindy Wood
and meet at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays in Rockford
High School Room 109. Come join the FREE GED
classes. For more information, contact Rockford
Community Education at 763-477-4563.
Location: BankWest, 5921 Main Street, Rockford
Time: 7:30 am to 8:30 am
Meeting cost: free to members and visitors, RSVP
to inquire@rgchamber.org
Visit www.rgchamber.com to learn more!
New RG Chamber members
Lake Sarah Dental
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Rockford Lions serve the Rockford and Greenfield
communities and beyond. Our members
are people of good will and care about their
community. They are interested in its welfare, its
health, its standards and its progress. Rockford
Lions belong to a much larger and global
organization, Lions Clubs International, all of which
are bound together by friendship, cooperation and
understanding.
The Chamber holds monthly meetings with
alternating schedules and locations. Please see
below for the schedule and agenda for each type
of meeting.
Special Events
July 25th at 10:00am
Ames-Florida Stork House
Rockford Lions Club
The Northwest Area Jaycees (NW Area JC’s)
are a 501c-4 non-profit volunteer organization
serving Corcoran and surrounding communities…
Established in 1980, they have given over a quarter
of a million in scholarship money, as well as hosted
numerous free community events such as their
annual Egg Hunt & Santa Visit plus most recently
establishing Corcoran’s city festival Corcoran
Country Daze - celebrating its 12th year in 2015.
The volunteers work to raise money through
fundraisers and charitable gambling for the needs
of the community and its people. They are always
looking for new members eager to give back to the
community, check them out a www.facebook.com/
nwareajaycees.
Community Organizations
Community Organizations
Community Resources
Greenfield It’s Just Coffee
Come meet your Greenfield neighbors; share a
cup of coffee and treats! “It’s just Coffee” meets
once a month at 9:30 am on the last Tuesday of
the month at Our Father’s Lutheran Church in
Rockford off Highway 55.
Memories of Greenfield history are always welcome
as this is also the home of the Greenfield Historical
Society. Many articles and family histories are
already collected and stored in a new space in
Greenfield City Hall. We encourage Greenfield
families to come and contribute family histories,
pictures and items to store for future posterity.
Copies can be made and the originals returned to
you. If you are interested in joining the Greenfield
Historical Society, Contact Al Moen at 763-4793040 or Karlene Jendro at 763-498-7328.
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RCC Fitness Classes
All monthly memberships include RCC
fitness classes at no additional charge.
Plan a visit to the Rockford Community Center
– we would love to meet you and give you a
tour of the NEW Rocket Power Center. Our
goal is to make everyone feel comfortable and
motivated – we can help you achieve your health
and fitness goals. We have fitness professionals,
NEW equipment and fitness classes included
in your membership to support and coach you
as you improve your health. We have a clean,
comfortable and safe environment with no long
term contract hassles. Call or stop in at the RCC
front desk today for more information or to
sign up!
RCC Membership Rates
Automatic withdrawal required
June 1 – August 31
Sunday11am – 5 pm
Monday
5am – 8 pm
Tuesday
5am – 8 pm
Wednesday 5am – 8 pm
Thursday
5am – 8 pm
Friday
5am – 8 pm
Saturday7am – 1pm
Front Desk
763- 477-5294
RCC Amenities
with membership
•Fieldhouse usage (track & courts)
•Rocket Power Fitness Center
•Fitness Classes
•Rocket Power Strength Program
included in student membership
•Bathroom/showers/lockers
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Adult Monthly
Includes: RCC fitness classes and access
to fieldhouse and Rocket Power Center
$30
Student Monthly
Includes: Rocket Power after-school
program for students in Grades 7-12. Valid
HS or College ID MUST be present when
joining.
$20
Senior Monthly (65 and over)
Includes: RCC fitness classes and access
to fieldhouse and Rocket Power Center
$20
No pre-registration is needed, however, we
encourage all participants to arrive 15 minutes
before the class begins.
Simply swipe your membership card and sign in
upon arrival.
Go to page 28 for class offerings
Insurance Memberships
Insurance Memberships available for:
Medica • Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health Partners • Preferred One
Contact your insurance provider to see if you are
eligible. Stop by the RCC Front Desk or call
763-477-5294 for more information.
Rocket Power Center
The RCC also has a fitness center with
cardiovascular equipment such as elliptical,
treadmill and stair climber machines. In addition
the RCC has a Freemotion cable cross machine,
free weights and Cybex weight machines.
No one under the age of 12 is allowed in the
Rocket Power Center. Ages 12-14 must be
supervised unless they completed Rocket Power
Strength & Conditioning class.
Rocket Power Personal Trainers
Megan Leipholtz
Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness
Instructor
Free walking passes
(Walking passes do not include the use of
the Rocket Power Center).
Family Monthly
Includes: RCC fitness classes and access
to fieldhouse and Rocket Power Center
How it works:
The RCC is pleased to offer Senior Citizens
(age 65+) FREE annual walking passes!
Stop by the RCC for more information,
or call 763-477-5294!
Entry FREE with Membership
Fill out a Membership Registration form and a
monthly fee will be automatically deducted.
Community Center
Summer Hours
Fees may be required for some equipment.
FREE Walking Passes for
Senior Citizens at the RCC!
Community Center
Community
Center
RCC Membership
Marc Thibodeaux
Certified Personal Trainer and Mixed Marital Arts
Specialist
$40
Call 763-477-5294 for information and pricing.
Trainers are not included in Membership and are
an additional fee.
(Does not include Rocket Power program,
must have student membership for that
program).
Annual Walking Pass
Seniors 65 and over receive FREE
walking passes in the fieldhouse.
$35
Day Pass
Daily fee for Rocket Power Center and
Fieldhouse use OR one fitness class.
$5
Did you know?
Try one class or get a
daily pass into the
Rocket Power Center
for $5.
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Building a Community
for Life-Long Learning
Rockford Area Schools
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
Office Location
Rockford Community Center
7600 County Road 50
(Rebecca Park Trail)
Rockford, MN 55373
Community Ed
Staff Directory
About Rockford Community Education
It is the mission of the Rockford Community Education Department to; Encourage
parent and community involvement in public education, to promote activities that
address community needs, to facilitate the use of district assets for the greater
good of the community.
Community Education Program
Administrator
Superintendent Paul Durand
763-477-4563, option 3
durandp@rockford.k12.mn.us
Share your feedback
Advisory Council
Community Education and Facilities
Coordinator
Melissa Joseph
763-477-4563
josephm@rockford.k12.mn.us
Thank you for attending our classes and activities.
Please feel free to contact us regarding your
experience during your class or activity; we
welcome your feedback. You may email us at
josephm@rockford.k12.mn.us, call us at
763-477-4563 or fax your comments to
763-477-4286.
The community Education Advisory Council is
the driving force behind Rockford Community
Education. The Council functions in an advisory
capacity to coordinate community activities and
services, develop understanding and support,
encourage informed citizen participation and
develop cooperative action.
Nondiscrimination
We are looking for new members from
various areas of the district, business, religious
organizations, service groups, government
agencies and residents. Please call Rockford
Community Education at 763-477-4563 if you are
interested in serving.
Early Childhood Programs
Tiffany Reinhard
763-477-7500, option 2
reinhardt@rockford.k12.mn.us
Galaxy Kids Program
Jessica Peters
763-477-7555
galaxy@rockford.k12.mn.us
Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination
in education based on sex/gender, sexual
orientation, race, color, creed, national origin,
religion, disability, receipt of public assistance,
marital status and age.
Community Education
Community
Education
Do you have program ideas?
Do you have an idea for a community ed class
that you’d like to take or teach? We welcome your
program and class ideas. Please contact the office
at 763-477-4563.
Office Hours
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Thursday
For Information
Contact Melissa Joseph
Community Education Coordinator
josephm@rockford.k12.mn.us
763-477-4563
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Got talent?
Interested in teaching a class?
Rockford Community Education
Advisory Council Members
Todd Faber (Chair)
Becky Bills
Sara Duane
Kelly Eickholt
Rick Fuglie
Kelly Grimm
Dawn Rund
Kathy Smith
NeGail Torborg
Chuck Tryon
We are always looking for local
instructors who can share their
talent with our community members.
All instructors are paid.
Please contact
Melissa Joseph at 763-477-4563
or josephm@rockford.k12.mn.us
Art, Crafts & Textiles
Computers & Technology
Cooking
Dance
Defensive Driving
Finance & Business
Fitness
Health & Wellness
History & Cultural Awareness
Hobbies & Special Interests
Music
Sports & Fitness
World Language
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3 Ways to Register
Community Education Registration
form-3/2015
To register – mail, fax or drop off payment and this completed form to:
ONLINE
Rockford Community Education, 6051 Ash Street, Rockford, MN 55373 • Phone 9763) 477-4563 • Fax (763) 477-5833
Credit Card or E-Check using PaySchools
1. Complete online registration form
www.community-education.rockfordschools.
schoolfusion.us
Building a Community
for Life-Long Learning
Rockford Area Schools
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
2. Payment
Visit www.rockford.k12.mn.us
Click on the Community Ed tab (at the top)
Click on PaySchools tab (on the left)
Login or Sign up into your PaySchool account
Select the Category to find classes.
3.
Both steps 1 & 2 must be completed to finalize
registration and participate in the class.
ADULT CONTACT INFORMATION
• ECFE registration: use ECFE form
• RACER youth sports: see last box below.
Name
Address
City
BY MAIL OR IN PERSON
Registration
FAX
If paid by PaySchools, you can fax the completed
registration from to 763-477-5833.
Home Phone
Last Name
Cell Phone
Course Name
Date(s)
Emergency Phone
Primary Email
Time
Secondary Email
Fee
$
Last Name
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Course Name
Date(s)
Total Fees $
Cash
Time
Fee
Check payable to RCE
$
Date paid on PaySchools
First Name
www.rockford.k12.mn.us - click on the
PaySchools link under Parents tab.
Last Name
Course Name
Date(s)
Time
Assume you are in the class for which
your registered unless you hear
from us. All classes will meet at the
scheduled time and place.
Zip
First Name
First Name
Mail or drop of your registration form along
with a check or PaySchools information at the
Community Ed office at the Rockford Area
Schools District Office.
Classes are filled on a first-come, firstserved basis. The class fee must be
paid at the time of registration.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Registration Form
Class
Registration
Fee
CONFIRMATION
$
RACER Youth Sports
Please complete if registration requires age, grade
and/or t-shirt size.
No confirmation will be sent. Mark your calendar and
consider yourself registered unless otherwise notified.
We will contact you if the class is canceled or any
additional information is needed.
First Name
Registration Questions
763-477-5294
Last Name
Cancellation Policy
If a class is cancelled due to insufficient
enrollment, you will be notified and your fee
refunded in full. If you need to cancel, you will
receive a refund minus a $5 processing fee if you
cancel at least five days before the start of class.
No refunds will be issued if you cancel after that
time.
Weather Cancellation
Community Ed classes will not meet when
Rockford Area Schools are closed during the day
due to bad weather.
AGREEMENT
Activity
Name
Fee
$
2014-15 Grade: K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Child’s Gender:
Child’s Birth Date:
/
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Female
Male
I hereby agree to allow myself or my child to participate
in the named RCE activity. In consideration of accepting
this registration, I hereby, for myself and heirs, waive any
and all rights and claims for damages I may have
against the Rockford School District ISD #883 and its
representatives, for any and all injuries from whatever
cause suffered by the listed participant(s) in the
indicated activity.
Child’s T-Shirt Size: Youth Sizes: S(6-8) M(10-12) L(14-16)
Adult Sizes: S M L XL
YES! I am interested in coaching!
Please contact me to discuss this volunteer position.
Parent/Guardian Signature
Name
Phone
42
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RHS Athletic Fields Upper Sports Complex
Facilities Map
Facilities Map
Rockford Area Schools Facilities
7650 County Road 50, Rockford, MN 55373
8 Rockets Multi-Use Stadium/Olympic Size Track
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Rockford High School
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7600 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
763-477-5846
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9 Varsity Baseball Field -under construction 2015
6051 Ash Street
Rockford, MN 55373
763-477-9165
Rockford Middle School
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Center for Environmental Studies
6051 Ash Street
Rockford, MN 55373
763-477-5831
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District Office
10 Varsity Softball Pinwheel
Community Education
7600 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
763-477-4563
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Rockford Elementary
Arts Magnet School
(REAMS)
7650 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
763-477-5837
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11 Football/Soccer Practice Fields
12 Tennis Courts
13 Soccer Practice Fields -under construction 2015
Community Center
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7600 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
763-477-5294
RMS Athletic Fields
Facility
Scheduling
Under Construction in 2015
Behind Rockford Middle School
Contact Melissa Joseph,
Transportation Center
7700 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
763-477-6100
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Facilities Coordinator
Corcoran Complex
763-477-4563
9 miles east of Rockford High School on County Road 50
practice
football/soccer fields
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Rocket Gymnastics Center
(enter Door 5)
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