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Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People - Online ClassAdultAges 13-AdultIn just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and additional follow up online video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. Students can also access monthly question and answer sessions at no additional cost. The course is part lecture/demonstration and part hands-on instruction.Course topics include: How chords work in a song. • How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it. • How to form the three main types of chords. • How to handle different keys and time signatures. • How to avoid "counting". • How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords. Course requirements: Piano or electric keyboard, internet connected device (laptop or tablet is preferred)Fall 2025
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Jazz Band - Middle SchoolClasses/ActivitiesGrades 6-8Do you love jazz and rock music? Looking to join a vibrant music ensemble? Explore this exciting middle school extracurricular activity!Participants are expected to attend 95% of rehearsals. Performances include the 7th & 8th grade band & choir concerts on December 16 and May 5, as well as the Annual DC Jazz Fest in the spring.High School Band Room (ENTER HIGH SCHOOL DOOR G)Fall 2024
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PopularJump Into PreschoolECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAge 3 by 9/1/2025 through Age 5Your child will meet new friends and gain preschool experience. The class schedule will include circle time, free play, snack and large motor play. Caregivers will bring their child, help them find their locker, participate together in morning circle time (about 20 minutes), and then leave while the students stay to enjoy classroom time with friends. Caregivers will return to pick up their child at 10:30.2024-2025
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Lap SwimFitnessThe Dassel-Cokato High School Pool is available for lap swimming:THROUGH AUGUST: Thursday Mornings • 6:00-7:00 amBEGINNING SEPTEMBER 4:Monday & Wednesday Evenings • 6:30-7:30 PM (Enter PAC Door)Tuesday & Thursday Mornings • 6:00-7:00 AM (Enter High School Door G)(No lap 9/2, 9/3,10/17, 11/28) No need to pre-register. Payments can be made at the pool.Fee per time: $4/youth; $6/adult10-punch passes: $32/youth; $48/adult; $42/ages 62+For the most up to date pool calendar please check the Google Pool Calendar and check back for updates..Fall 2024
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Lap SwimFitnessThe Dassel-Cokato High School Pool is available for lap swimming: SCHEDULE THROUGH MAY:Monday & Wednesday Evenings 6:30-7:30 PMEVENINGS Enter PACTuesday & Thursday Mornings 6:00-7:00 AMMORNINGS Enter Main High School DOOR GSUMMER:Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 3-July 31 (No lap June 19)Thursdays, August 14-286:00-7:00 amHS PoolSUMMER Enter PAC Door No need to pre-register. Payments can be made at the pool.Fee per time: $4/youth; $6/adult10-punch passes: $32/youth; $48/adult; $42/ages 62+For the most up to date pool calendar please check the Google Pool Calendar and check back for updates.Summer 2025
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Late Start/Early Release/School ClosureChargers Childcare✨Find more details on rates, schedules, and locations by visiting the Chargers Kids Club and Little Chargers Childcare webpage.✨ CHARGER KIDS CLUB • School-Age Childcare Program Charger Kids Club is a school-age childcare program for preschool through 5th-grade children. We operate before and after school, non-school days, and weekdays in the summer. We understand the privilege and importance of providing care for your children. Each child is unique and special, and we provide programming focusing on social, emotional, and creative development. We are thrilled you have chosen Charger Kids Club as a partner in your child’s early years. Our caring staff offers a wide variety of programming, like arts and crafts, physical education, outdoor games, and so much more! •🕰️Open: 6:00 am-6:00 pm • School Year Location: Both Dassel and Cokato Elementary Schools • Summer Location: Community Education/Early Childhood Center LITTLE CHARGERS CHILDCARE • Preschool Wraparound Care Little Chargers Childcare offers childcare provides care for enrolled Dassel-Cokato Play and Learn preschool students. Our program is a balanced, high-quality opportunity that provides recreation, social skill development, basic skills reinforcement, and academic enrichment. Our dedicated staff provides a nurturing and fun environment for Little Charger Childcare students. While this program is not an extension of preschool, there are supporting theme-based activities. Plenty of time will be dedicated to child-directed play, including input from the children on activities available. Although children must be enrolled in Play and Learn Preschool to be eligible for care, preschoolers on a waitlist for a full preschool section can participate in full-time Little Chargers Childcare while waiting for a preschool class spot to come available Full-time OR preschool days only care is available. Families seeking full-time care will receive registration priority. Rest time is provided daily. If your child does not nap, we recommend registering for an afternoon preschool class. Students must be fully potty trained. TWO Little Chargers Childcare Locations 🏫 🏫 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (Ages 3/4/5) Providing care for preschoolers enrolled in the Play and Learn Preschool Early Childhood Center 3/4 and 3/4/5 class sections. Preschoolers remain at this location for wraparound care The wraparound childcare classroom is a separate space from the preschool room. Indoor and outdoor play spaces. 🕰️Open 7:00 am-5:00 pm 🏫 COKATO ELEMENTARY (Dassel & Cokato Ages 4/5) Children attending preschool at either Dassel or Cokato elementary will receive wraparound care at Cokato Elementary. Dassel preschool students will be transported to/from Cokato Elementary on dedicated transportation at no additional cost. Staff load the students and meet them curbside each direction. Students may ride the PreK-Gr. 12 bus in the morning and depart on school buses in the afternoon. Dassel students may use afternoon LCC transportation back to Dassel Elementary to catch the PreK-Gr.12 bus home or to attend after-school Charger Kids Club at Dassel Elementary. Dassel parents may also choose to drop off/pick up your child at Cokato Elementary. Care is provided in the dedicated Charger Kids Club/Little Chargers Childcare classroom. Indoor and outdoor play spaces. 🕰️Open 6:00 am-6:00 pm ✨✨ Find RATE, Schedule and Location information on the Charger Kids Club and Little Chargers Childcare website.✨✨ ✅REGISTRATION INFORMATION How to register or make updates to a current contract First gather the following information: Desired care schedule Emergency contacts (other than parents/guardians) & Authorized Pick-ups Health and medication information Electronic payment method (credit card or ACH) Select your desired care section below ➡️ Enroll Now CREATING A NEW CONTRACT: Scroll to the "New Contract" section. (Making Changes to a Current Contract: Scroll to "Current and Upcoming Contracts" and select the contract. Find the child you are registering and follow the prompts. (Note: You will complete this process over for each additional child.) Verify your child's information: name, birthdate, grade, and school. Verify emergency contacts and authorized pick-up contacts. Note: Please provide the names and contact information for two emergency contacts in addition to the parent(s). To Designate Emergency contacts: Log into your Arux Childcare account. Navigate to the "Manage Authorized Pickups" section. Indicate contact order by adding #1, #2, #3, etc., in the "Description" or "Notes" area next to their phone number. If the person listed in not an emergency contact, leave the "Description" or "Notes" area blank. This effectively prioritize and organize contacts for emergency situations. Authorized pick-up persons do NOT need their address included.FALL- Charger Kids Club 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR CKC & LCC Site
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Late Start/Early Release/School ClosureChargers Childcare✨Find more details on rates, schedules, and locations by visiting the Chargers Kids Club and Little Chargers Childcare webpage.✨ CHARGER KIDS CLUB • School-Age Childcare Program Charger Kids Club is a school-age childcare program for preschool through 5th-grade children. We operate before and after school, non-school days, and weekdays in the summer. We understand the privilege and importance of providing care for your children. Each child is unique and special, and we provide programming focusing on social, emotional, and creative development. We are thrilled you have chosen Charger Kids Club as a partner in your child’s early years. Our caring staff offers a wide variety of programming, like arts and crafts, physical education, outdoor games, and so much more! •🕰️Open: 6:00 am-6:00 pm • School Year Location: Both Dassel and Cokato Elementary Schools • Summer Location: Community Education/Early Childhood Center LITTLE CHARGERS CHILDCARE • Preschool Wraparound Care Little Chargers Childcare offers childcare provides care for enrolled Dassel-Cokato Play and Learn preschool students. Our program is a balanced, high-quality opportunity that provides recreation, social skill development, basic skills reinforcement, and academic enrichment. Our dedicated staff provides a nurturing and fun environment for Little Charger Childcare students. While this program is not an extension of preschool, there are supporting theme-based activities. Plenty of time will be dedicated to child-directed play, including input from the children on activities available. Although children must be enrolled in Play and Learn Preschool to be eligible for care, preschoolers on a waitlist for a full preschool section can participate in full-time Little Chargers Childcare while waiting for a preschool class spot to come available Full-time OR preschool days only care is available. Families seeking full-time care will receive registration priority. Rest time is provided daily. If your child does not nap, we recommend registering for an afternoon preschool class. Students must be fully potty trained. TWO Little Chargers Childcare Locations 🏫 🏫 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (Ages 3/4/5) Providing care for preschoolers enrolled in the Play and Learn Preschool Early Childhood Center 3/4 and 3/4/5 class sections. Preschoolers remain at this location for wraparound care The wraparound childcare classroom is a separate space from the preschool room. Indoor and outdoor play spaces. 🕰️Open 7:00 am-5:00 pm 🏫 COKATO ELEMENTARY (Dassel & Cokato Ages 4/5) Children attending preschool at either Dassel or Cokato elementary will receive wraparound care at Cokato Elementary. Dassel preschool students will be transported to/from Cokato Elementary on dedicated transportation at no additional cost. Staff load the students and meet them curbside each direction. Students may ride the PreK-Gr. 12 bus in the morning and depart on school buses in the afternoon. Dassel students may use afternoon LCC transportation back to Dassel Elementary to catch the PreK-Gr.12 bus home or to attend after-school Charger Kids Club at Dassel Elementary. Dassel parents may also choose to drop off/pick up your child at Cokato Elementary. Care is provided in the dedicated Charger Kids Club/Little Chargers Childcare classroom. Indoor and outdoor play spaces. 🕰️Open 6:00 am-6:00 pm ✨✨ Find RATE, Schedule and Location information on the Charger Kids Club and Little Chargers Childcare website.✨✨ ✅REGISTRATION INFORMATION How to register or make updates to a current contract First gather the following information: Desired care schedule Emergency contacts (other than parents/guardians) & Authorized Pick-ups Health and medication information Electronic payment method (credit card or ACH) Select your desired care section below ➡️ Enroll Now CREATING A NEW CONTRACT: Scroll to the "New Contract" section. (Making Changes to a Current Contract: Scroll to "Current and Upcoming Contracts" and select the contract. Find the child you are registering and follow the prompts. (Note: You will complete this process over for each additional child.) Verify your child's information: name, birthdate, grade, and school. Verify emergency contacts and authorized pick-up contacts. Note: Please provide the names and contact information for two emergency contacts in addition to the parent(s). To Designate Emergency contacts: Log into your Arux Childcare account. Navigate to the "Manage Authorized Pickups" section. Indicate contact order by adding #1, #2, #3, etc., in the "Description" or "Notes" area next to their phone number. If the person listed in not an emergency contact, leave the "Description" or "Notes" area blank. This effectively prioritize and organize contacts for emergency situations. Authorized pick-up persons do NOT need their address included.FALL-Little Chargers Childcare: 2025-2026 School Year CKC & LCC Site
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Learn To Play Piano By EarAdultLearn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant Piano” class that is offered and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom.Spring 2025
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PopularLevel 1 Swim LessonsSwimming LessonsAge 6+ Students need to be at least 6 years old at class completion. Participants will work on: • Open eyes underwater, pick up submerged item • Swim on front & back using arm and leg actions • Glide & float on front & back, recover to vertical position. • Tread water, using arm and hand actions • Back float independently, 5 seconds To successfully complete level 1 student MUST: • Lay comfortably on their back and be able to relax • Put their face in the water and blow bubbles • Put head all the way underwater doing a full bob • Jump off the side of the pool and keep head above water • Jump off diving board • Back float (5 seconds independently)Summer 2025
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Level 2 Swim LessonsSwimming LessonsParticipants will work on: • Rotary breathing • Swim on front & back using combined arm & leg actions, 5 body lengths • Back float, 15 seconds • Front, jellyfish & tuck floats, 10 seconds • Change direction of travel while on front or backSummer 2025
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Level 2B Swim LessonsSwimming LessonsParticipants will work on:: • Tread water, 30 seconds • Back float, 30 seconds • Rotary breathing • Intro to flutter, scissors, breaststroke & dolphin kicks • Change from horizontal to vertical position on front & back • Front & back crawl & elem. backstrokeSummer 2025
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PopularLevel 3 Swim LessonsSwimming LessonsParticipants will work on: • Dive from kneeling or seated position • Use rotary breathing in horizontal position • Perform front & back crawl & elem. backstroke • Flutter, scissors, breaststroke & dolphin kicks • Tread water, 1 minute • Floats: Back, 1 minute; Survival, 30 secondsSummer 2025
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PopularLevel 4 Swim LessonsSwimming LessonsParticipants will work on: • Head first entry in compact and stride positions • Perform front and back crawl, sidestroke • Perform open turns on front & back • Swim underwater, 3-5 body lengths • Swim breaststroke, butterfly & elem. backstroke • Flutter & dolphin kicks on back • Survival swim, 1 minute • Perform feet-first surface dive • Tread water using 2 different kicksSummer 2025
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Level 5/6 Combo Swim LessonSwimming LessonsIn this COMBO Level 5 and Level 6 Fitness Swimmer class, Level 5 students are working on the skills below and Level 6 Fitness Swimmers will be challenged further with stroke refinement and swim endurance for longer distances. Level 6 will promote swimming with ease, power, and distance.Perform a shallow-angle dive into deep waterTuck-surface divePike-surface diveTread water for 5 minutesScullingFront Crawl for 50 yardsElementary backstroke for 50 yardsBreaststroke for 25 yardsBack Crawl for 25 yardsButterfly for 25 yardsSidestroke for 25 yardsFront and back flip turnsWater SafetySummer 2025
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WaitlistLevel A Swim LessonsSwimming LessonsAges 4-5 In this level your child is introduced to basic skills that will lay the foundation for future skill development of swim strokes. Participants will work on: • Enter & exit water on own & swim 5 yds • Submerge mouth and blow bubbles for 3 sec. • Glide on front for at least 2 body lengths • Roll to back and float for 3 seconds • Roll from front to back and back to front To successfully complete Level A student MUST: • Lay comfortably on their back and be able to relax • Put their face in the water and blow bubblesSpring 2025
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PopularLevel A Swim LessonsSwimming LessonsAges 4-5 (Min. age 4 by the end of class.) In this level your child is introduced to basic skills that will lay the foundation for future skill development of swim strokes. Participants will work on: • Enter & exit water on own & swim 5 yds • Submerge mouth and blow bubbles for 3 sec. • Glide on front for at least 2 body lengths • Roll to back and float for 3 seconds • Roll from front to back and back to front To successfully complete Level A, student MUST: • Lay comfortably on their back and be able to relax • Put their face in the water and blow bubblesSummer 2025
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PopularLevel B Swim LessonsSwimming LessonsAges 4-5 (age 4 by the end of class) This class builds on and improves skills learned in Level A. This course is for those students who are not afraid in the water and have had swim lessons on their own before. Participants will work on: • Step into shoulder-deep water with aid • Bobbing • Front float, 3 sec.; back float, 15 sec. with aid • Recover from front & back float or glide to a vertical position • Tread water with aid, 15 seconds To successfully complete Level B student MUST: • Lay comfortably on their back and be able to relax • Put their face in the water and blow bubbles • Put head all the way underwater doing a full bobSummer 2025
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Level C Swim LessonsSwimming LessonsAge 4-5 ( Age 4 by the end of the session.) This class increases proficiency and builds on the basic skills learned in Level A & B. This course is for those students who are not afraid in the water and have had swim lessons on their own before. Participants will work on:: • Jump into shoulder-deep water with aid • Tread water with aid, 30 seconds • Change direction of travel while on front or back • Front, jellyfish & tuck floats, & recover to vertical position. • Swim on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float 15 sec., roll to front, swim for 5 body lengths. To successfully complete Level C student MUST: • Lay comfortably on their back and be able to relax • Put their face in the water and blow bubbles • Put head all the way underwater doing a full bob • Jump off the side of the pool and keep head above waterSummer 2025
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Ma's Sweet Shoppe: Sizzle & Drizzle: BBQ-Themed Cookie Decorating, Ages 10-AdultAdultHave you ever wanted to decorate sugar cookies like a pro? This class is perfect for beginners—no experience needed! In this two-hour session, you'll learn essential decorating techniques, from basic piping and filling to intricate details that bring your cookies to life.Your class includes six undecorated cookies, three to four icing colors, and any necessary sprinkles or embellishments to complete your set. You'll also have access to decorating tools such as scissors, trays, and tweezers (provided by the instructor), plus a box to take home your beautifully decorated cookies.Summer 2025
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Ma's Sweet Shoppe: Sweet Bloom Bouquet: Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating, Ages 10-AdultAdultHave you ever wanted to decorate sugar cookies like a pro? This class is perfect for beginners—no experience needed! In this two-hour session, you'll learn essential decorating techniques, from basic piping and filling to intricate details that bring your cookies to life.Your class includes six undecorated cookies, three to four icing colors, and any necessary sprinkles or embellishments to complete your set. You'll also have access to decorating tools such as scissors, trays, and tweezers (provided by the instructor), plus a box to take home your beautifully decorated cookies.Summer 2025
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Ma's Sweet Shoppe: Sweet Succulents: Plant-Themed Cookie Decorating, Ages 10-AdultAdultHave you ever wanted to decorate sugar cookies like a pro? This class is perfect for beginners—no experience needed! In this two-hour session, you'll learn essential decorating techniques, from basic piping and filling to intricate details that bring your cookies to life.Your class includes six undecorated cookies, three to four icing colors, and any necessary sprinkles or embellishments to complete your set. You'll also have access to decorating tools such as scissors, trays, and tweezers (provided by the instructor), plus a box to take home your beautifully decorated cookies.Summer 2025
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Ma's Sweet Shoppe: Under the Sea: Ocean-Themed Cookie Decorating, Ages 10-AdultAdultHave you ever wanted to decorate sugar cookies like a pro? This class is perfect for beginners—no experience needed! In this two-hour session, you'll learn essential decorating techniques, from basic piping and filling to intricate details that bring your cookies to life.Your class includes six undecorated cookies, three to four icing colors, and any necessary sprinkles or embellishments to complete your set. You'll also have access to decorating tools such as scissors, trays, and tweezers (provided by the instructor), plus a box to take home your beautifully decorated cookies.Summer 2025
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PopularOutdoor EveningsECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges Birth-PreK with adultSeparating Class: Midway through class parents will move to a separate room for parent discussion while the children remain in the classroom to play and explore. Ages 0-12 months remain with a parent during separation time. Ages 1+ must be able to sit and eat snack independently to separate.Join us for a dynamic class where children and caregivers will engage in outdoor activities and stations during the first half. After an interactive outdoor circle time, parents and caregivers will have dedicated discussion time while the children continue their outdoor exploration. In case of bad weather, the class will relocate indoors to the classroom.2024-2025
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