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Spring 2015
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Spring 2015 Catalog
LOCATION and HOURS
520 W. South St. Hastings, MI 49058 Adjacent to Hastings High School
Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Front Desk: 269-948-4414
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Spring / April to June/ 2015
Table of Contents
Community Education Classes
CPR Certification – May 18th
First Aid – May 14th
Hoop Dance – April 22nd to May 13th - Wednesdays
Lifeguard Certification Course – Dates to be Determined
Tabata Boot Camp – April 13th to June 8th – Mondays & Wednesdays
Yoga – Ongoing - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Zumba – Ongoing – Tuesdays and Saturdays
Water Activities
Splash I and II –- April 18th to May 30th (No Class May 23rd) - Saturdays
Swimming Lessons – April 18th to May 30th (No Class May 23rd) - Saturdays
Water Aerobics - April 18th to May 30th (No Class May 23rd) – Saturdays
Master Swim Program (Barry County Swim Club) – Ongoing – Tuesdays & Thursdays
Youth Classes
Animal Appreciation – April 16th to April 30th - Thursdays
Arts & Crafts for Kids – April 13th to April 27th - Mondays
Jewelry Design for Kids – April 22nd to May 6th - Wednesdays
Warrior Tae Kwon Do – March 31st to June 23rd - Tuesdays
Yoga for Kids – April 2nd to April 30th (No class April 9th) and May 7th to May 28th - Thursdays
Registration Information & Forms
Hall Walking
For: All Ages (children must be with an adult)
Dates: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: CERC | High School Hallways
Cost: Free
Note – Many of our classes require a minimum number of registrations in order to be held.
Please register prior to a class starting so we can prepare!
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Water Activities
Kids & Pre-school - Water Exploration
Splash 1: 8:55 a.m. – 9:25 a.m.| 6 months and older,
not comfortable with face in the water
Splash 2: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.| 2 years and older,
comfortable with face in the water
This class is great for both kids who love bath time and
those kids who are nervous about water in their faces.
By singing songs and playing games in the pool,
students will explore their faces in the water, but they
never are forced. Some of the basic skills are: water
adjustment, breath control, balance, and personal pool
safety. We also practice boating safety and basic first
aid by the water. Students are fitted with a Coast Guard
approved lifejacket before going in the small inflatable
boat. The CERC is a wonderful place to meet new
friends and learn basic water skills.
For: 6 months – 8 year old and adult (or trusted teen
14 and older)
Dates: April 18th to May 30th | Saturdays
(No Class May 23rd)
Location: CERC | Pool
Cost: $25
Instructor: Kim Domke
Water Aerobics
For: Adults
Dates: April 18th to May 30th | Saturdays
(No Class May 23rd)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Location: CERC | Pool
Cost: $35 ($5 for drop in)
Instructor: Kim Domke
Water Aerobics is a fun way to work
out, great for your heart, builds stronger muscles,
improves posture, and allows meeting new people.
Routines are in a musical and aquatic environment. No
swimming skills are needed. This class is great for
adults of all ages.
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Swimming Lessons
For: 4 years and Up
Dates: April 18th to May 30th | Saturdays
(No Class May 23rd)
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Location – CERC | Pool
Cost: $45
The YMCA of Barry
County and the Hasting
Area School System’s
Community Education
program are cosponsoring swimming
lessons on Saturday
mornings at the
Community Education
and Recreation Center.
The class levels are listed below and classes may be
combined depending on the number of students
enrolled. All classes will be supervised by a
certified instructor.
Please use the descriptions listed below to choose
the level for which to register the student.
Registration can be done through the YMCA
(checks payable to YMCA) or at the Community
Education (checks payable to CERC)
Polliwog I – Introduction to swimming, little or no
skill level. Students will be introduced to basic
swimming skills and increase their comfort in the
water.
Polliwog II – Has taken Polliwog I and/or is
comfortable in shallow and deep water with a
personal floatation device (PFD). Students should
be able to put face into the water.
Guppy – Must know front crawl, as well as front
and back float.
The classes are filled on a first come, first served
basis, and all students must be pre-registered for
the swim lessons!
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Masters Swimming
Tabata Boot Camp
For: 18 years and older
Dates: Ongoing | Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Cost: $35
Location: CERC | Pool
Instructor: Bobbie Taffee
For: Adults
Dates: April 13th to June 8th | Mondays & Wednesdays
Start Up Meeting – March 30th – 6:30 p.m.
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $90
Location: CERC
Instructor: Tina Keesman
The Community Education program is offering a
coached swimming fitness program that is affiliated
with the U.S. Masters Swimming organization. USMS is
a national organization that provides workout
information, competitions, clinics, and
workshops. This program is open to individuals 18
years of age and older who want to train for open
water swimming, as triathletes, or for competition, or
who like challenging swimming workouts for
the exercise benefit.
As part of the U.S. Masters Swimming program you can
try the class for one month at no charge. Please contact
instructor Bobbie Taffee for more information. (269838-7587)
Pool Information
Lap Swim – Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Open Swim – Saturdays – 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Open Swim – Monday through Friday – 6:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.
(Subject to change due to swim practices)
Cost - $4 for adults & $2 for seniors and students
Community Education Classes
First Aid
For: Adults
Date: May 14th
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 or $50 for both the CPR
and First Aid Class
Location: CERC | Classroom
Instructor: Ardie Reid
The first aid class covers basic
bandaging, splinting, burns, and
medical emergencies such as bee stings, shock, diabetic,
heart and stroke. There will be hands on practice with
splinting and bandaging and epi-pen trainer.
This class requires a minimum of three people to
participate. Please register in advance.
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This exciting boot camp offers an all-around package
of fitness instruction, nutrition, recipes, support, and
online access to many resources. It incorporates Tabata
and a HIIT type workout in 20-10 second intervals. It
is 20 seconds of intense workout, followed by 10
seconds of rest. This HIIT type of work out helps your
body burn more calories even after exercise is done.
The class includes meeting twice a week with Tina to go
over fitness goals, lifestyle choices, how to use gym
equipment; receive a Tabata workout, and instructions
on exercise and nutrition.
Participants are required to create an account at
www.tabatabootcamp.com. There is a small fee to
create this account (less than $10). With this you
receive access to online exercise videos, recipes,
nutrition, and much more. Please plan on meeting with
Tina on March 30th at 6:30 p.m. to help get your
program set up.
It's perfect for the beginner exerciser that is looking for
direction of where to start.
This class does require a minimum of four people to
participate. Please pre-register for this class so we can
plan properly to run this class.
Zumba
For: Adults
Dates: Ongoing
Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location: CERC | Fitness Room
Cost: $3 walk in, $12 once a week, $24 for twice a
week (6 week sessions)
See the CERC front desk for current session dates
Instructor: Jess Galusha
Zumba is a fast paced dance class type workout.
The workouts are fun and energizing, set to
modern music. All fitness levels are welcome.
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Hoop Dance
YOGA
For: Adults
Dates: Ongoing - Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sessions Available
Tuesday Mornings – 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Thursday Mornings – 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Thursday Evenings – 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: CERC | Fitness Room
Rates
Monthly Pass - $40 - unlimited classes
Choose One Class (i.e. Thursday
Morning) - $20 per month
Walk in Rate - $7.00
Instructors: Diana Wilson/Brittany
Rose
Yoga is a form of exercise that involves
combining posture, breathing, and meditation into
poses. This course is suitable for beginners and
seasoned yoga students.
For: Ages 13 and Up
Dates: April 22nd to May 13th | Wednesdays
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $30
Location: CERC | Fitness Room
Instructor: Maiya Merrick
Have you ever picked up a hula hoop at the store, but
were unable to make it work? With the right hoop and
a few pointers you can be hoop dancing in no time!
This low impact, upbeat, aerobic workout allows you to
have fun while burning calories. Hoop dance
strengthens core muscles, tones the entire body,
reduces stress, and creates a feeling of joy and
laughter. This class is geared for beginners and
intermediate hoopers who are excited about fitness and
want to learn a new trick or two.
Hoops will be provided but you may purchase your
own. Information will be available on purchasing
hoops.
Please feel free to contact Diana at
Prasadyoga@aol.com or Brittany at
b.skye.rose0511@gmail.com with any questions.
CPR
For: Adults
Date: May 18th
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $30
or $50 for both the CPR and First Aid Class
Location: CERC | Classroom
Instructor – Ardie Reid
This class will cover how to perform CPR on adults and
children. It also will cover how to operate
AED machines (automated external defibrillation). All
participants will receive a certification card upon
completion. Learn how to save a life!
Youth Classes
Yoga for Kids
For: Ages 4 to 8 years old (parents are welcome)
Dates: April 2nd to April 30th (no class April 9th)and
May 7th to May 28th | Thursdays
Time: 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Cost: $20 for each session (April or May)
Location: CERC | Fitness Room
Instructor: Brittany Rose
This class requires a minimum of three people to
participate. Please register in advance.
Yoga is a wonderful activity for children to explore
self-awareness. This class will help your child discover
the power in both action and stillness.
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Jewelry Design for Kids
Animal Appreciation for Kids
For: 3rd to 5th Grade Students
Dates: April 22nd to May 6th | Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Central School art room
Cost: $25
Instructor: Natasha
Offerman
For: Ages 8 – 12 year olds
Dates: April 16th to April 30th | Thursdays
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Barry County Animal Shelter
Cost: $10
Instructor: Diana Newman, Director of the Barry
County Animal Shelter
This five week class taught
by Ms. Offerman, Central’s
and Southeastern’s elementary art teacher is an
introduction to jewelry making class.
The Animal Appreciation Class will teach the
responsibility of owning
an animal, the
importance of
spay/neuter, vet care,
and the adoption
process. Information
regarding volunteer
programs such as the
Litter Program, Senior
Program, and Spay Day is also given. This class
lets the children spend lots of hands on time with
the animals. It is a great class for any child who
has a pet, wants a pet, or just loves animals.
In this class students will make and take home a few
different necklaces and bracelets that exceed the
rainbow loom ideas. They will learn how to tie on a
clasp and thread beads onto a string in various different
ways to create wonderful gifts.
Warrior Tae Kwon Do
Arts & Crafts for Kids
For: Ages 8 and up
Dates: March 31st to June 23rd | Tuesdays
(No class April 7th)
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: CERC | Fitness room
Cost: $60 for the session or $5 for a drop in class
Instructor: Nicole Sayer
For: Ages 3 to 7 years old
Dates: April 13th to April 27th | Mondays
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: CERC Classroom
Cost: $20
Instructor: Shannon Rose
In this class, children will explore different mediums of
art, crafts and hands-on activities in class, while
learning and interacting with story books and
examples. We want the students to see many options
and types of artistic styles to help them become
confident in the unique art that they can create!
Come and join us in learning this martial arts training.
Feel free to come and check out what this is all about
with a drop rate of just $5.00. Parents of new students
need to meet with the instructor to discuss class
information. Nicole will be available at the CERC
before classes start and immediately following class
each Tuesday.
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Lifeguard Certification Class
For: 15 years and Up
Dates: To Be Determined
Location: CERC Classroom & Pool
Cost: $215
Lifeguard course Prerequisites:
Must be able to successfully complete the following:
Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath
control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using
the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both
but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim
goggles may be used.
Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. You
should place your hands under your armpits.
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl
or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10
pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards
on your back to return to the starting point with both
hands holding the object while keeping your face at or
near the surface so you are able to get a breath. You
should not swim the distance under water. Exit the pool
without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute 40
seconds.
Don’t forget to bring your suit and a picture ID.
Please register at the CERC Front desk. Class size is
limited.
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Registration
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Note – Please register prior to a class starting so we can make the appropriate arrangements
for the correct number of students.
Thank you!
CERC Policies and Information: You will receive a full refund if you cancel three days prior to the start of the first day
of the class or workshop. If the minimum number of students does not enroll, you will receive a full refund.
Wait List Policy: After the maximum number of students enrolls, you will be placed on a waiting list and will be
contacted when an opening is available.
Weather and Facility Cancellation Hotlines: CERC programs may be cancelled when a severe weather or tornado
warning has been issued. Whenever the Hastings Area School System closes, CERC programs may be cancelled as
well. Please call (269) 948-4414 to determine the status of the program
Scholarship Program: Fee waivers (scholarships) are available under certain circumstances. Please contact 269-9456167 for additional information.
Senior Adult Discounts: Residents of the Hastings Area School System age 65 and older are eligible for a 50% discount
on one class per season.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Access to programs and facilities is intended to be non-discriminatory. Please call at
least two weeks in advance of a class or activity if you are requesting a special accommodation.
Allergies: If a participant has any severe allergies or medical conditions, please indicate on the registration form so
that an action plan can be developed.
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Spring 2015 Registration Form
#1 Participant Information
Name__________________________________________________________
Email Address____________________________________________________
Contact Phone___________________________________________________
U.S. Mail Address ____________________________________________________
Emergency contact________________________________________ Phone ________________
Allergies and/or medications _____________________________________________________
#2 Participant Information
Name__________________________________________________________
Email Address___________________________________________________
Contact Phone___________________________________________________
U.S. Mail Address ________________________________________________________
Emergency contact________________________________________ Phone ________________
Allergies and/or medications _____________________________________________________
CLASS REQUEST
TITLE
COST
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PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:
I hereby authorize the director of this activity to act accordingly if a medical emergency takes place. By signing this, I
will not hold the Community Education and Recreation Center, its staff or the Hastings Area School System responsible
for any possible injuries incurred during class or activity.
Signature ______________________________________________________________
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Payer Name
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Email Address________________________________________________________
Contact Phone_______________________________________________________
U.S. Mail Address ________________________________________________________
Payment Method:
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Total Fee $____________
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THANK YOU! SEE YOU SOON!
MISSION:
In a safe, caring and
collaborative environment, we
provide excellent education
opportunities for all students
through a rigorous curriculum
and relevant programs.
VISION:
Personalizing education
so that people are
inspired to achieve and
empowered to succeed.
Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Statement:
Th Hastings Area School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age,
religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, gentic information, or any other legally
protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment
opporturnties.
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