BUFFALO LAKE– HECTOR– STEWART

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

2018 SUMMER RECREATION

PROGRAM

Welcome!Welcome to another summer of fun, enrichment, instruction and recreation! This brochure offers activities, lessons, events and trips for all. Let BLHS Community Ed Summer Recreation help crate your children’s summer fun and memories of playing with friends, learning new things, warm days, laughter and fun! Participants will receive a T-shirt so please include your child’s t-shirt size on the registration! Please note some activities require volunteers and/or chaperones, if we want to offer these events and trips your help is needed!

Andrea Plaisance and Assistants

BLHS Community Education Summer Recreation will begin Monday June 4, 2018. Please go to http://www.blhsd.org Community Education page for updates to this brochure, added activities or changes to the program Please contact Andrea Plaisance at aplaisance@blh.k12.mn.us with any questions or activity suggestions. Please register by the date listed on the activity or event, if no date is listed registration is due May 25, if after registration due date, please contact Andrea for approval, there will be a $5 late fee assessed for late registrations. Note there are some activities and events that require a minimum number of participants, if we do not get the required number of participants the activity will be cancelled. Where a grade is indicated use the grade the child will be entering going into this fall unless otherwise stated. Be sure to include a phone number and email on the registration for so we can contact you if necessary. For cancellations or changes to registered events and email and/or text message will be sent with the notification. In case of inclement weather please check our Facebook change for updates. Follow our page BLHS Mustangs for updates.

Community Wide Garage Sales:

For more information contact the News- Mirror 848-2248, toll-free 888-325-0196, after business hours 848-2111

Summer Enrichment ProgramsProgram #1: Summer Adventures, Exploring the Treasures of 4-HSponsored by Renville County 4-HDates: June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18 (No Class Week of July 4th)Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AMCost: $20Location: Buffalo Lake Community Center (subject to chain)Description: Would you like to find hidden treasure? Treasures like friends, projects, activities, & FUN! 4-H can help you explore yourself, your family, & your community. Join use for hands on 'learn by doing' activities. Don't worry, you don't have to be enrolled in 4-H to participate! 5 weeks of fun!Grade: K-5There is a minimum of 7 participants for this program.

Program #2: Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre (participants must be at least 7 years old)Dates: Auditions July 9th

Time: 4:00 PMShow Times: Friday July 13@ 7:00 PM, Saturday July 14@7:00 PMCost: $25 Audition Fee per participantLocation: Palace Theatre in HectorDescription: Join us for our product of Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs! Auditionees must be present for 2 hours following auditions. A rehearsal schedule will be given out the day of auditions. Registration Due: June 15th, 2018

Program #3: Coding for KidsDates: June 4, 5, 6Time: 10:30-11:30 AMCost: $15Location: TBD

Description: Students will practice coding on various websites, students can then create a game to play and share with other participants, Grades: K-8

Program #4: Summer Reading ProgramDates: June 11, 25, July 9, 23, August 6Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PMLocation: Buffalo Lake Elementary LibraryDescription: Come enjoy story time, crafts, fun and check books in and out! Keep up on your reading skills over the summer!Fee: Free will donation for craft supplies

Program #5: School Readiness Summer Program/Kindergarten Jump StartDate: August 6th-17th (Monday – Friday)Time: 8:00 AM-11:00 AMFee: $100 (Made out to ECFE) and can be paid at once or in 2 paymentsLocation: Buffalo Lake Elementary SchoolDescription: We will be working on Kindergarten Readiness skills as we explore, creast and have fun. The Kindergarten teachers, Miss Meinert and Mrs. McLain will be running the program. Jody Weispfenning will be sending out registration materials. If you don’t get a form, please call her at (320)833-5311 ext 204

Camps & ClinicsActivity #1: Pacesetter Basketball Camp Date: June 18, 19, 20Time: Grades 7-12: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Grades 4-6: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, Grades K-3: 3:00-4:00 PMFee: Grades 7-12: $80, Grades 4-6: $60, Grades K-3: $40Location: Hector School GymnasiumDescription: Learn basketball skills from coaches from Pacesetter camps, see formGrades: K-12

Activity #2: Volleyball Camp Date: June 11, 12, 13Time: Grades 7-12: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM, Grades 4-6(or 7&8 that have not played Volleyball (school or JO) before 10:15 AM-11:45 AM, Grades K-3 9:00 AM–10:00 AMFee: Grades 7-12: $50, Grades 4-6: $40, Grades K-3: $30Location: Hector School GymnasiumDescription: Come learn various aspects of volleyball from the Head Coach at BLHS Lael Dornseif.

Activity #3: Wrestling CampDate: July 24, 25, 26Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMFee: $30 per participantLocation: Hutchinson Middle SchoolDescription: Participants will learn basic skills with the rules, strategy and scoring in the sport. BLHS Elementary wrestlers are strongly encouraged to attend. Please register through Hutch Parks and Rec at ci.hutchinson.mn.usa

Activity #4: Football Youth Camp (BLHS Students Only)Date: July 23-26Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PMFee: $35Location: Hector Practice FieldDescription: Learn the fundamentals of football from the BLHS coaching staff! Be sure to include a T-shirt size on the registrationMinimum of 10 participants!

Summer ActivitiesActivity #1 Girls SoftballDates: June 4, 5, 6Time: 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM

Fee: $20Location: Buffalo Lake Softball FieldDescription: Come enjoy softball, practice your skills and be sure to bring your glove if you have oneGrades: 2-6

Activity #2 Soccer (Boys & Girls)Dates: Tuesdays June 5th – July 10 (No Soccer week of July 4th)Time: 7:00 PM- 8:00 PMFee: $15Location: Hector High School Practice FieldDescription: Come learn the basics of soccer, teamwork and sportsmanshipGrades: 1-5

Activity #3 Kickball (Boys & Girls)Dates: Tuesday Nights June 5th- July 10th (No Kickball week of July 4th)Time: 6:00 PM- 7:00 PMFee: $15Location: Hector High School Practice FieldDescription: Participants play Kickball, learn safety, scoring, courtesy and sportsmanshipGrades: 1-5

Activity #4 Slowpitch (Boys & Girls)Dates: Mondays June 4th-June 25thTime: 6:00 PM- 7:00 PMFee: $10Location: Hector High School Practice FieldDescription: Participants will learn how to hit a pitched ball and strengthen their throwing and catching skills. Students should bring a glove if they have one.Grades: Grade 2

Activity #5 T-Ball (Boys & Girls)Dates: Thursdays June 7th- July 12 (No T-Ball week of July 4th)Time: 6:00 PM- 7:00 PMFee: $15Location: Buffalo Lake Ball ParkDescription: Learn the fundamentals of T-Ball, make memories and friends! Bring your glove if you have one!Grades: K-1

Activity #6: Art in the Stewart ParkDates: July 16th & July 18thTime: 3:00 PM- 4:30 PMFee: $10Location: Stewart Park (In case of inclement weather, Stewart Community Center)Description: Come create a variety of activities, crafts and other things. Bring your own white t-shirt!Grades: 1-8

Outdoor GamesOutdoor Games #1Dates: June 4,5,6, 11, 12, 13Time: 9:00 AM- 10:30 AMFee: $15Location: Buffalo Lake Playground near the Elementary School, if inclement weather Buffalo Lake School GymDescription: Come play outdoors with friends, various games and activitiesGrades: K-5

Outdoor Games #2Dates: June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27Time: 9:00 AM-10:30 AMFee: $15

Location: Stewart City Park, Stewart Community Center if inclement weatherDescription: Come play outdoors with friends, various games and activitiesGrades: K-5

Activity #8Dates: July 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25Time: 9:00 AM-10:30 AMFee: $15Location: Hector Practice Field, Hector school Gymnasium if inclement weatherDescription: Come play outdoors with friends, various games and activitiesGrades: K-5

WATER ADVENTURES **All Ages – All children Kindergarten and younger must be accompanied by an adult for all the water adventures;. Some of these water adventures leave shortly after another activity, if your child is in an activity right before the bus leaves they can leave from the town their first activity is and bring their bags/lunches with them to the first activity. CHILD MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM ON THEIR OWN.

Water Adventure #1: Redwood Aquatic CenterDate: July 17Time: 1:30-4:30 SwimmingFee: $10Description: A fun exciting experience for all ages! Includes a zero depth, a diving area, an aquaclimb climbing wall, a plunge area consisting of 2 slides, and more! Bring money for snacks if you please there are short breaks and a concession stand available. Transportation: Bus will leave Cactus Jacks in Stewart at 12:00 PM, BLHS Elementary School in Buffalo Lake at 12:15 PM, Hector High

School at 12:30. Returning to Hector High School at 5:15, Buffalo Lake Elementary School at 5:30 and Cactus Jacks in Stewart at 5:45

Water Adventure #2 Gaylord Aquatic CenterDate: August 15thTime: Swimming 1:00 PM- 4:00 PMFee: $10Description: Fun, exciting water park, includes 2 slides, climbing wall, open swim, zero depth entrance pool, and more! Bring money for concessions if you wish. Transportation: Bus will leave BLHS High School in Hector at 11:30 AM, West Side of BLHS Elementary in Buffalo Lake at 11:45 AM, Cactus Jacks in Stewart at 12:00 PM. Returning to Cactus Jacks in Stewart at 4:45 PM, Elementary School in Buffalo Lake at 5:00 PM and the High School in Hector at 5:15 PM

Water Adventure #3 Hutchinson Aquatic CenterDate: June 14thTime: 1:00 PM-4:30 PMFee: $10Description: New facility includes zero depth entry pool with a small slide, 3 large water slides, lazy river, lap pool, climbing wall, diving boards and more! Fun for all agesTransportation: Bus will leave BLHS High School in Hector at 11:30 AM, West Side of BLHS Elementary in Buffalo Lake at 11:45 AM, Cactus Jacks in Stewart at 12:00 PM. Returning to Cactus Jacks in Stewart at 4:45 PM, Elementary School in Buffalo Lake at 5:00 PM and the High School in Hector at 5:15 PM

Water Adventure #4 Pool Party at the Hector PoolDates and Times TBD

Water Adventure #5 Transportation to Swimming Lessons at Hector Pool

Youth, from Buffalo Lake or Stewart, who are interested in taking swimming lessons at the Hector Pool may sign-up to ride a bus for the 12:00 NOON lessons during Session 2 (July 5- July 18) and Session 3 (July 23- August 3) This is the only session that transportation will be available. If interested, fill-out the regular form that is sent out by Duane Hauer for the actual swimming lessons. This form is also on the BLHS website. Register for the bus transportation on the summer recreation registration form. A BLHS van or bus will pick-up at the Stewart City Park at 11:30 am and pick-up at the BLHS Elementary School in Buffalo Lake at 11:45 am. It will leave Hector at 12:45 pm for the return trip to Buffalo Lake and Stewart. Cost of all 10 rides: $15 total per participant, with a maximum of $30 per family. Note that this is only the cost of the transportation. You must sign-up separately for the lessons. The Swimming Pool is financed by the City of Hector and the transportation is provided by BLHS Community Education

TOURS & TRIPS(FYI: Most Trips will be with a school bus to help keep the prices down) Trip #1 Como Zoo & Conservatory All AgesDate: June 22nd

Time: All DayFee: $10 for transportation, free will donation at the zooDescription: The zoo features a seal island, a large cat exhibit, a variety of aquatic life, primates, birds, African hoofed animals and a world-class polar bear exhibit. The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is a half-acre indoor and outdoor facility with a number of different wings dedicated to a variety of plant life including bonsai trees, ferns, orchids, and seasonal flowers. Spending money for food, souvenirs and treats is needed if you would like any of that while there. Transportation: Leaving Olivia Municipal Parking Lot at 7:30 am, Bird Island (Broaster) at 7:45, High School parking lot in Hector at 8:00 am, Buffalo Lake Elementary at 8:15 am, and Cactus Jacks II in Stewart at 8:30 am. Bring a bag lunch that is labeled with your name. Coolers will be provided to keep food cool. We will return around 5:30 pm.

Children under 14 must be chaperoned by an adult.

Trip #2 Valleyfair All AgesDate: July 19thTime: All DayFee: $45 for transporation and admissionDescription: Prepare to feel the presence that will make your senses come alive with excitement - a presence that goes beyond breathtaking views, beyond hair-raising adventures, soak city waterpark, beyond the thrilling rides like Wild Thing and Renegade. From the moment you enter enchantment begins and fun never endsTransportation: Leaving Olivia Municipal Parking Lot at 7:30 am, Bird Island (Broaster) at 7:45, High School parking lot in Hector at 8:00 am, Buffalo Lake Elementary at 8:15 am, and Cactus Jacks II in Stewart at 8:30 am. Will load bus around 4:00 pm to leave Valley Fair for home. Children under 14 must be chaperoned by an adult

Trip #3 Mall of America & Nickelodeon UniverseDate: July 27thTime: All DayFee: $10 Description: As one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, Mall of America features - 520 stores, 50 restaurants and attractions galore, including Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation's largest indoor theme park, and the new American Girl store. Plus, there's no sales tax on clothing or shoes!Transportation: Leaving High School parking lot in Hector at 9:00 am, Buffalo Lake Elementary at 9:15 am, and Cactus Jacks II in Stewart at 9:30 am. Children under 14 must be chaperoned by an adult.

MOTORCOACH TOURS To sign-up for the motorcoach trips, please use the individual forms attached and note the deadline date for each. No refunds unless you find your own replacement. Other pick-up spots will be scheduled, if needed.

Trip #4 Minnesota State Fair All Ages

Date: August 27thTime: All DayFee: $45Description: Arrives at the fair at 9:00 am. Here is your chance to enjoy a day out with the family to the Great Minnesota State Fair! End your summer with a fun-filled family experience! All children (under 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, grandparent, or aunt/uncle. Please indicate where you will be picked up! Registration Deadline is Friday, August 10th.Transporation: Motorcoach

Miscellaneous ActivitiesActivity #1 Open GymDates: Wednesdays June 19th – August 15th

Time: 6:30 PM-8:00 PMLocation: Hector School Gym

Activity #2 Drivers TrainingDates: July 9-13, July 16-20Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AMFee: $340Description: Drivers training for students needing their permitFill out form and return to Buffalo Lake Community Education by July 3rd.

Junior Golf: Contact Oakdale directly DO NOT register with

Community Ed.

General Rules For Students1. Encourage students to leave valuables at home. The Community Education Department and Recreation Staff are not responsible for any lost or stolen valuables.

2. In case of inclement weather, call the school

activity line for cancellations. Phone Number: 320-848-2233 and upon connecting press 401 for the student activities line.

3. Bring a personal water bottle with your name on it – participants will not be going in the school for drinks.

4. Except as part of official BLHS activities, no rides will be given by the BLHS Summer Recreation Staff.

If there are not enough participants for an activity, we will let you know and your money will be refunded. Scholarships are available for some activities, if needed. Email aplaisance@blh.k12.mn.us, for more information.