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Intro to Game CodingClasses/ActivitiesGrades 1-3 Don’t just play games, create them! Learn to modify and build our arcade-style games using Scratch. Scratch is a programming language developed by MIT. Basic computer skills are required. Additional Technical Requirements: Scratch Website Scratch Account (Free, sign-up information will be provided before class) Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirement: TinkerCAD Website (Free, login information is provided during class) TinkerCAD Website (Free, login information is provided during class)Fall 2025
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NewJazz 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 15 and May 4, as well as the Annual DC Jazz Fest on April 25.High School Band Room (ENTER Main HIGH SCHOOL)Fall 2025
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Jump Into PreschoolECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesYour child will have the chance to make new friends and gain preschool experience in this engaging class. The schedule includes a welcoming morning circle time, free play, snack, and large motor activities to support social, emotional, and physical development. Caregivers will bring their child to class, help them find their locker, and participate together in the 20-minute morning circle. After circle time, caregivers will say goodbye as children stay to enjoy classroom activities with their peers, fostering independence and confidence. Caregivers will return at 9:30 AM to pick up their child, wrapping up a fun and learning filled morning. Age 3 by 9/1/2026 through Age 52025-2026
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Lap SwimFitnessThe Dassel-Cokato High School Pool is available for lap swimming: SCHEDULE THROUGH MAY 29: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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Lap SwimFitnessLap swimming allows swimmers to build endurance, improve fitness, and enjoy a low-impact, full-body workout. Participants should be comfortable swimming continuous laps and have basic proficiency in at least the freestyle. Whether you're swimming for exercise, training, or rehabilitation, lap swimming provides an effective way to stay active in the water. For the most up to date pool calendar please check the Google Pool Calendar and check back frequently for any changes. SCHEDULE THROUGH AUGUSTThursday Mornings 6:00-7:00 AMEnter PAC door.BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 3Tuesdays & Thursdays Mornings 6:00-7:00 AMMornings: Enter Main High School SOUTH doorMonday & Wednesday Evenings 6:30-7:30 PMEvenings: Enter EAST PAC Door Dassel-Cokato High School PoolNo 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 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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Leave It, Move It, Roll It, Take It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan OptionsAdultInstructor: Mike Meyer, AAMS An educational program designed to help participants learn how to handle their 401(k), pension or other employer-sponsored retirement plan when they leave a job. Participants will learn about: The most common distribution options How to avoid having the IRS withhold 20% of your retirement distribution How taxes, penalties, and investment options factor into your decisionFall 2025
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Level 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)Fall 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 backFall 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. backstrokeFall 2025
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Level 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 secondsFall 2025
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Level 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 kicksFall 2025
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Level 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 bubblesFall 2025
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Level B Swim LessonsSwimming LessonsAges 4-5 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 bobFall 2025
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Level C Swim LessonsSwimming LessonsAge 4-5 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 waterFall 2025
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Lunch BunchECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges 2-5 (with an adult)Sibling Childcare Available: Ages Birth-23 months Enjoy a lively ECFE class designed for families to learn, play, and connect together. The session includes hands-on activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and early learning skills for children and parents alike. Midway through the class, children will have a special time to sit down and enjoy their packed bag lunches together in a relaxed and social environment. After lunch, children will continue to explore and engage in activities with our early childhood teacher and paraprofessional, while parents gather for a guided discussion with our parenting educator—offering a supportive space to share experiences, ask questions, and explore topics relevant to parenting. Parents are also welcome to bring a packed lunch to enjoy during parent discussion time. Join us for a warm, welcoming space to build relationships, share parenting insights, and support your child’s growth—one bite and one activity at a time!2025-2026
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Mardi Gras Meet Halloween! Muffuletta, King Cake & Beignets!Online CoursesFlavors of Mardi Gras to life! Participants will be guided through the step-by-step process of making fresh Muffuletta bread, making a vibrant olive and veggie giardiniera-style condiment, before assembling this iconic, flavor-packed colossal sandwich. In addition, you will be absorbed in the process of how to make a full flavored, colorful King Cake, complete with festive flair & filling, and a surprise inside, and the making of warm, powdered sugar—dusted beignets as the instructor demonstrates the making of these two beloved New Orleans sweets. Perfect for families and food lovers alike, this cook-along class is all about celebration, bold flavors, and letting the good times roll... NOLA style! Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.Fall 2025
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Mediterranean Holiday Elegance: Greek Dolmathes in Avgolemono Sauce & Crusty Artisan BreadOnline CoursesExperience the warmth and elegance of Greek cuisine in this one-of-a-kind cook-along experience with instructor Tess, who brings generations of culinary tradition straight to the table. Tess will guide participants in the step-by-step process of making Dolmáthes—tender grape leaves delicately filled with savory rice and seasoned meat filling, then gently simmered and finished with a luxurious velvety avgolemono sauce, a classic emulsion of fresh lemon juice and egg. To complete the meal, participants will also bake a loaf of crusty artisan bread—perfect for savoring the bright, savory essence of the rich lemony sauce. Cherished at holiday gatherings and family feasts throughout Greece and beyond, Dolmáthes are more than a meal—they’re a tradition. Join in an evening of soulful cooking, rich flavor, and timeless technique as you learn to craft this classic from scratch with guidance rooted in generations of experience. Whether you're new to Mediterranean cooking or simply craving authentic comfort food, this cook-along experience is an invitation to slow down, savor the goodness, and cook with heart. Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.Fall 2025
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Music and MoreECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesTapping, clapping, bouncing, and dancing—come sing and move with us as we celebrate the joy of music! This energetic class combines fun songs with movement activities that support your child’s physical, social, and cognitive development. Through music and motion, children build both fine and large motor skills, strengthen bonds with caregivers and peers, and expand their communication and imagination. It’s a joyful way to encourage healthy growth while having a blast! Join us for a rhythmic adventure that will get everyone moving and smiling! Ages Birth-PreK with an adult • Non-Separating Class2025-2026
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National Diabetes Month: The Art of Carbohydrate CountingOnline CoursesJoin Taylor Cain, MS, RDN and take the guesswork out of managing your carbohydrates with Registered Dietitian, Taylor Cain, MS, RDN! Whether you are diagnosed with diabetes or looking to eat more mindfully, this session will help build your confidence around counting carbs. Leave knowing why carbs matter, how to decipher nutrition labels, appropriate portion sizes, and tools that make counting easier.Fall 2025
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Navigate with Uber: Achieve Transportation FreedomOnline CoursesDo you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. Learn to use Uber at major airports so that you can travel with confidence and without having to ask a friend for a ride, as well as other appointments and errands. Open up your travel options with this fun and engaging class!Fall 2025
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Night OwlsECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges Birth-PreK with an adult Looking for a way to reconnect with your child after a long day? Night Owls offers a wonder opportunity to connect with your child(ren) after a long day! This evening class is designed for parents and children to share quality time through play, creative activities, and exploration. Each session begins with parent-child interaction time, where you’ll participate in hands-on learning experiences—sensory play, music, art, and more—all designed to support your child’s development in a fun and playful setting. Midway through the class, children continue to explore and engage with early childhood teacher and para in a safe and stimulating environment while parents gather nearby for a facilitated discussion with our parent educator. Topics could include: routines, child development milestones, and strategies for managing the ups and downs of parenting—all shaped by the needs and interests of the group. Whether you're a working parent, a caregiver looking for community, or just seeking a fun end to the day, Night Owls provides a supportive space for learning, laughter, and connection—for both children and parents/caregivers. Separating Class: Midway through class, parents will move to a separate room for a guided discussion led by our parent educator—focusing on the joys, challenges, and milestones of this age group. Meanwhile, children will stay in the classroom to play, explore, and enjoy a snack with early childhood staff. • Children ages 0–12 months remain with their parent during separation time. • Children ages 1 and up must be able to sit and eat snack independently in order to separate.2025-2026
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No Paint Brushes AllowedECFE: Early Childhood Family Education ClassesAges 2-PreK with an adult Unleash your child’s imagination in this hands-on class where creativity takes center stage—no paintbrush required! Together, you and your child will discover exciting ways to create art using everyday objects and natural materials found in the world around us. From sponges and sticks to leaves and found treasures, each session invites curiosity, experimentation, and joyful mess-making. Midway through class, children will continue their creative exploration under the guidance of our early childhood teacher, while adults gather for meaningful conversation on parenting topics such as connection, routines, and fostering independence with our parenting educator. Join us for a unique blend of art, play, and parenting support that’s sure to inspire both kids and caregivers alike. Optional Childcare Available for siblings ages Birth-23 months Separating 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.2025-2026