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Dexter Community Education
        WINTER 2020 CATALOG

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION                                                                                                                  LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES..........................................................................19
DCS BOOSTER GROUPS.............................................................................17                                         www.facebook.com/DexterCommEd/
DEXTER SENIOR CENTER & NUTRITION PROGRAM...............................16
FACILITY RENTALS.......................................................................................16
FARM TO SCHOOL........................................................................................13
                                                                                                                                    FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
INFO ABOUT YOUTH PROGRAMMING.........................................................7                                                                      @DexterCommEd
KINDERGARTEN AND YOUNG 5 ROUNDUP INFO.......................................5
WE ARE HIRING!...........................................................................................18

                                                                                                                       POOL INFORMATION
CHILD CARE INFORMATION                                                                                                 POOL HOURS AND FEES ..............................................................................4
AFTER-SCHOOL CARE .................................................................................7
EARLY CHILDHOOD & PRESCHOOL ............................................................6
                                                                                                                       YOUTH DANCE
                                                                                                                       BALLET & JAZZ.............................................................................................10
YOUTH ENRICHMENT                                                                                                       CREATIVE DANCE........................................................................................10
ART AFTERSCHOOL ......................................................................................9                JUNIOR DANCE CLINIC .................................................................................4
BRICKS 4 KIDZ ...............................................................................................9         JUNIOR CHEERLEADING CLINIC .................................................................4
CHILD AND BABYSITTER SAFETY CLASS ..................................................9
COMIC BOOK WORKSHOP ...........................................................................9
COOKING AFTER SCHOOL............................................................................8                      ADULT ENRICHMENT
COOKING HOLIDAY TREATS.........................................................................8                       CERAMICS ....................................................................................................15
MAD SCIENCE.................................................................................................8          CROCHET .....................................................................................................15
LITTLE BANDS..............................................................................................10           DOG TRAINING ............................................................................................15
SAT 1600..........................................................................................................8    MAKE IT-TAKE IT JOURNAL WORKSHOP ..................................................15
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD......................................................................................8                SET UP YOUR SMARTPHONE/IPAD ...........................................................15
THEATER AFTER SCHOOL............................................................................9

YOUTH RECREATION & SPORTS                                                                                              ADULT RECREATION
                                                                                                                       BASKETBALL: MEN’S & WOMEN’S REC.....................................................14
AFTERSCHOOL VOLLEYBALL .................................................................... 11
                                                                                                                       BOATER SAFETY..........................................................................................15
FIELD HOCKEY ............................................................................................ 11
                                                                                                                       BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU...................................................................................14
GIRLS ON THE RUN..................................................................................... 11
                                                                                                                       GENTLE YOGA/ YOGA FOR ANY BODY......................................................14
KAIZEN KARATE .......................................................................................... 11
                                                                                                                       KAIZEN KARATE-DO ....................................................................................14
KIDS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ......................................................................... 11
LACROSSE.................................................................................................... 11
SOCCER .................................................................................................12, 13
TABLE TENNIS CLUB.................................................................................... 11               SPECIAL EVENTS
WINTER BASKETBALL ................................................................................12                   DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE .......................................................................17
YOGA GRADES 5-6 ......................................................................................13               JUNIOR DANCE CLINIC .................................................................................4
YOUNG YOGIS .............................................................................................13            JUNIOR CHEERLEADING CLINIC .................................................................4

                                                      DEXTER COMMUNITY EDUCATION
     Director David Teddy                                                                         ext. 1401           Dexter Community Education Office
                                                                                                                      2704 Baker Rd. Dexter Michigan 48130
     Department Secretary Jill Breitag 		                                                         ext. 1410           (in the Bates School building)
        Registration, Rentals, Billing                                                                                Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm
                                                                                                                      Phone: (734) 424-4180        Fax: (734) 426-9515
     Program Coordinator Jon Keith                                                               ext. 1302
     Course Proposals, Instructor Assistance

                                                                                                                      Jenkins Early Childhood Learning Center
     Aquatics Manager               		                                                            ext. 1409
                                                                                                                      2801 Baker Rd. (734) 424-4180
        Pool Parties, Lifeguard Scheduling, Classes
                                                                                                                      Front Office      option 5
                                                                                                                      Attendance Line option 1
     Schoolage Care Manager Paula Staebler                                                        ext. 1303

     Website: www.dextercommunityed.com                                                                                 PLEASE NOTE: THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICES
                                                                                                                                         WILL BE CLOSED
                                                                                                                           December 23- January 3; January 20, February 17
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION                                                                                                               3
                               VISIT US ONLINE: WWW.DEXTERCOMMUNITYED.COM
REGISTER ONLINE STARTING                             SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
DECEMBER 9th:                                        D e x t e r C o m m u n i t y E d ucation offers                PLEASE REGISTER EARLY.
Log In:                                              students need-based scholarships for most of                  Registration closes when classes
  • Click on the “Log In/Sign Up” link, follow       our programs to Dexter School District Families.              are full. Unless otherwise noted,
     prompts as appropriate.                         We offer one per child per catalog. Generally,              classes without adequate enrollment
Find Your Course(s):                                 students who qualify for free lunch through the
                                                                                                                      will be cancelled one week
  • Browse all courses by using the tabs             schools qualify for a scholarship of up to $100
                                                     for one class; students who qualify for reduced                     prior to the start date.
     to select desired category, scroll to the
     bottom and click on the courses to read         lunch may be eligible for a partial scholarship.                 ACCOUNT INFORMATION:
     more.                                           We may also offer scholarships for families with
                                                     special circumstances on a case-by-case basis.                Please ensure that your account
  • If you already know the course number,
     type it in the course “search by number”        We are not able to offer scholarships for programs          includes your correct email address
     box. If you don’t know the number,              that are not run by Community Education, nor for            and the best phone number to reach
     search by keyword.                              classes that do not meet minimum enrollments.                 you with last-minute information.
Select Course:                                       All scholarships require the Director’s approval.
  • Course descriptions appear at the very           If you register for a class using a scholarship
     bottom of the page. Select “add to cart”        and cancel less than one week prior to start
     to enroll.                                      date, you will forfeit your scholarship for that
  • The program will prompt you for shirt            semester. Additional scholarship funds are also           AMERICANS WITH
     size & notes, if applicable.                    available through Faith in Action of Dexter and           DISABILITIES ACT
  • Once the course options are complete,            are determined on a case-by-case basis.                   Dexter Community Education
     click on either “checkout” or “continue                                                                   welcomes the participation of everyone. To help
     shopping.”                                      To apply for a Community Education                        us effectively support your involvement, please
Pay:                                                 scholarship, fill out the scholarship application         identify your needs for assistance and request
  • Pay for courses online using Discover,           form (available from our office and on our                accommodations by calling us at 424-4180. For
     Mastercard, American Express, or Visa.          website) and return it to our office as soon as           appropriate assistance by the start of the activity,
     Enrollment is not complete without              you know you are interested. We will confirm              please contact us at least one week in advance.
     payment.                                        your eligibility, but hold registration until the class
                                                     meets minimum enrollment to run. Your “place              SCHOOL SPORTS PAY-TO-
                                                     in line” for registration is reserved. When the
REGISTER IN PERSON, BY MAIL,                         class meets the minimum, we will register your            PARTICIPATE FEES
OR BY FAX:                                           child and send you confirmation of enrollment.            Parents of middle and high school athletes may
  • Complete the registration form on the                                                                      pay team fees through our website. Phone and
    back of this catalog or pick one up in our                                                                 walk-in high school registrations go through
    lobby.                                                                                                     the High School Athletics Office by phone:
  • Pay by cash, check, or credit card.                                                                        424-4170 or fax 424-4251.

                                                     REFUNDS                                                   PHOTOS
REGISTRATION DEADLINES                               If a class is cancelled for lack of enrollment,
Classes are filled on a first come, first-served                                                               Community Education often takes photos
                                                     we issue full refunds. Refunds for dropping a
basis. Unless otherwise specified, the deadline to                                                             or short video of students in our programs.
                                                     class must be requested at least one week
register for class is one week before the course                                                               We use these photos in catalogs, brochures,
                                                     before class begins.There is a $5.00 per class
start date. We may accept late registrations on                                                                and other Community Education or Dexter
                                                     processing fee for refund requests. There is no
a space available basis, please call.                                                                          Community Schools promotional materials.
                                                     refund, credit, or reduction of fees for any class
                                                                                                               We may also post photos on our website, or
                                                     missed by a student, including late registration.
                                                                                                               social media. We never identify children with
                                                     A class cancelled by Community Education
INCLEMENT WEATHER                                    because of weather, instructor illness, etc. will be
                                                                                                               more than their first name, if we identify them
If Dexter Schools are closed for the day or                                                                    at all. Enrollment in our programs constitutes
                                                     rescheduled if possible. If a swim class cannot
dismissed early due to weather, all Community                                                                  acceptance of this policy, unless you inform us
                                                     be rescheduled a swim pass will be issued as
Education classes and facility rentals are usually                                                             in writing that you would like to opt out. Contact
                                                     compensation.
cancelled for the day.                                                                                         keithj@dexterschools.org to do so.

  CLASS LOCATIONS: All Community Education classes are held in Dexter school buildings unless otherwise noted.
  Anchor Elementary, 7480 Dan Hoey Road Bldg. A 		           Mill Creek Middle School, 7305 Dexter-Ann Arbor Road
  Beacon Elementary, 7480 Dan Hoey Road Bldg. B 		           Dexter High School, 2200 N. Parker Road
  Wylie Elementary, 3060 Kensington Street		                 Bates School, 2704 Baker Road Jenkins ECLC 2801 Baker Road
  Creekside Intermediate School, 2615 Baker Road (use south entrance)
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4                               DEXTER COMMUNITY POOL
                 Located at 3060 Kensington Street, adjoining Wylie Elementary School

                                                                                     SWIMMING FEES
                  WINTER POOL HOURS                                                      • Residents: $3 person, $15 family (5+ people)
                                                                                         • Non-Residents: $3.50 person, $18 family (5+ people)
                            Adult Lap Swim
                                                                                         • All Seniors (55 and older): $1 per person
             Mon thru Fri 6am-8am; M/W/F 8:30am-9:30am
                                                                                     QUARTERLY SWIMMING PASSES
                 Senior Swim M/W/F 8:30am-9:30am                                     Value passes may be purchased through the Dexter Community Education
                                                                                     office. You’ll receive a key fob to indicate you’ve paid (we can look up family
                                                                                     members). Passes are prorated once we are halfway through the quarter.
                                Open Swim
                    Saturday and Sundays 12pm-4pm                                        Group           Residents/Non-Residents
                                                                                         Seniors         $30.00/$30.00
                                                                                         Individual      $40.00/$75.00
 PLEASE NOTE: UPDATED OPEN SWIM SCHEDULES AND                                            Family          $50.00/$90.00
 POOL CLOSURES WILL BE POSTED ON THE COMMUNITY                                       POOL RULES
 EDUCATION WEBSITE UNDER “POOL INFORMATION” AND                                         • Children under age 14 must be accompanied by a responsible
 ON THE DEXTER COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND DEXTER                                             individual 18 years of age or older.
 COMMUNITY POOL FACEBOOK PAGES.                                                         • All swimmers must shower before entering the pool. Lockers are
                                                                                          available, but please bring your own lock.
                                                                                        • Food, pop and glass containers are not allowed on deck or in the
                                                                                          locker room; plastic water bottles are permitted. Street shoes are
SWIM LESSONS                                                                              not allowed on deck but you may bring pool shoes if you wish.
  • At this time there are no winter swim lessons scheduled. We are                     • Infants or children still in diapers must wear cloth (not paper)
    in the process of hiring a new Aquatics Manager, and will resume                      diapers and tight fitting rubber pants or “Swim Diapers” and are
    swim lessons when that position is filled.                                            encouraged to use the wading pool.

                                                          SPECIAL EVENTS
               JUNIOR DANCE CLINIC                                                       JUNIOR CHEERLEADING CLINIC
Boys and Girls Grades K-6                                                           Boys and Girls Grades K-8
Instructor: DHS Varsity Dance/Pom Team                                              Instructor: DHS Varsity Cheer Team
Learn basic dance/pom techniques (leaps, turns, and kicks) and a short              Learn basic dance/pom techniques (leaps, turns, and kicks) and a short
routine taught by the DHS Varsity Dance/Pom Team under the supervision              routine taught by the DHS Varsity Cheerleaders under the supervision
of the Dance Team coach. The clinics are offered twice a year; one during           of the Cheer Team coach. The clinics are offered twice a year; one
football season in the fall and one during basketball season in the winter.         during football season in the fall and one during basketball season in
Each clinic includes two practices and one performance at halftime at a             the winter. Each clinic includes two practices and one performance at
DHS home game.                                                                      a DHS home game.

Registration includes a t-shirt. Registrations after 9:30am on Jan 30th are         Registration includes a t-shirt (registrations after 9:30am 1/22 are not
not guaranteed a shirt. Participants will wear their junior dance t-shirts to the   guaranteed a shirt). Participants will wear their junior cheer t-shirts to
game, which will get them free admission into the stadium or gym. Family            the game, which will get them free admission into the stadium or gym.
                                                                                    Family members pay regular admission. Fee: $55.
members pay regular admission. Fee: $55.
                                                                                    Course code: #4016-W20
Course code: #4017-W20
                                                                                                            Practices Tues 1/28 & Wed 1/29
Practices Tues 2/4 and Thurs 2/6                                                                            6:00pm-7:00pm at Bates
6:15pm-7:30pm at Mill Creek Cafeteria
                                                                                                            Performance Friday 1/31 at halftime
Performance Friday 2/7 at DHS Gym                                                                           (game starts at 7:00pm) at DHS Gym

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YOUNG 5 AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION                                                                                                                 5
          EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO REGISTER FOR FALL 2020 Y5 & KG
On Feburary 25th, the Y5-2 principals will host building tours from 6:00pm-
7:00pm, followed by an information session. This is the perfect opportunity to ask
questions about curriculum, school readiness, and to help you decide whether young
5 or kindergarten would be a better fit for your child. This event is for adults only.

On March 1st, we will open online pre-registration for fall 2020. Families
can complete the registration information online using the registration gateway at
this link: registration.dexterschools.org. PLEASE NOTE: Completing online
registration does not guarantee placement for Young 5 -or- for schools of
choice students. You must line up on the designated day of roundup for
your group. The schools of choice application window dates will be posted on
our website in January, 2019. The first window will be complete prior to Roundup.

March 25th and 26th, we will have kindergarten and young 5 roundup at the
elementary buildings. Young 5 registration is first-come, first-served, and you
must attend round-up in order to get a number on the list for available spots.
Dexter residents line up for young five spots on March 25th*; schools of choice
students and remaining Dexter students line up for available young 5 spots on IMPORTANT: Bring your child’s original birth certificate and proof of residence
March 26th.** Families should complete their online registration prior to this roundup. to this meeting to complete registration. We will make copies.

                                      REGISTRATION TIMELINE:
                                                                                                                        RECEIVE BUILDING
                    ATTEND                                                                     ROUND UP                 ASSIGNMENTS BY
                    MEETING                                                                    PAPERWORK
                                                                                                                           JUNE 30th
                                              starting MARCH 1st                                                       CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
                                        registration.dexterschools.org                                                  approx. AUG. 20th

                 FEB 25th                                                            March 25th 12pm-6pm*
              6:00pm-7:00pm                                                         March 26th 7:30am-12pm**
              TOUR BUILDINGS                                                                                                     OPEN HOUSE
                                                          REGISTER               LINE UP FOR YOUNG 5 SPOTS                        LATE AUG/
              7:00pm-8:00pm
                                                           ONLINE                   RETURN PAPERWORK                             EARLY SEPT
                INFO NIGHT
                                                                                         for Y5 & KG

Students must be five by September 1, 2020 in order      Families who do not live in the Dexter School District   *Register online starting March 1st.
to enroll. Families of children who turn five between    will have the opportunity to apply for schools of        *Bring original birth certificate and proof
September 2nd and December 1st may request a             choice status in early March, 2020. Exact dates of       of residence to Roundup March 25th &
waiver after consulting with one of our principals.      the application window will be posted in January.        26th. If you bring your own copy to
                                                         First priority for young 5 spots goes to current         save time, we must still see originals.
Students who turn five between August 1st and            Dexter residents who line up March 25th. To learn        *Building placement will be determined
December 1st are eligible to enroll in our young 5       more about the Schools of Choice program, visit          in June for families who register by 6/1
program, based on development readiness. Space           www.dexterschools.org/choice or contact the              *Class placement will be determined in
in our half-day young five classroom is extremely        DCS main office at 734-424-4102. For questions           August.
limited. Interested parents will receive numbers         about kindergarten or young 5 enrollment, please         *Summer registrations go through the
in line for the half-day spots at the Roundup. See       contact the school offices. Call 734-424-4120 or         district office at Bates, call 424-4100.
note above about schools of choice young 5 spots.        734-424-4130.

          more info: www.dexterschools.org/KGY5
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6                             EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Dexter Community Education has been providing programs for young                         JENKINS ECLC 2019-20 CALENDAR
children for many years. We offer year-round, full-day programs for
infants up to kindergarten aged children, and school year programs for           Full-Day Program:
half-day preschoolers.                                                           August 26th, 2019- August 21st, 2020
                                                                                 Closed 9/2, 11/28-29, 12/23-1/1/2020, 1/20, 2/17, 5/25, 6/29 - 7/3
Jenkins Mission Statement: Together with parents, we provide a                   Full Day Programs are open on days Dexter Schools are closed.
safe, nurturing environment that encourages independence and growth
through active learning. All of our lead teachers are trained and meet           Half-Day Program:
Michigan licensing qualifications.                                               September 3rd, 2019-May 29th, 2020
                                                                                 Closed as above, plus any days that Dexter Community Schools
FULL-DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS                                                are scheduled to be closed, as well as any days that Dexter
We offer full-day care for children ages 6 weeks through five years              Schools are closed for weather. The DCS 2019-2020 calendar is
old. Parents may choose between two, three, and five days of                     available at www.dexterschools.org/calendar.
care per week. A full day is up to ten hours between 7am and 6pm;
schedules must be determined in advance. No drop-in care or
switching days. All our programs follow the HighScope curriculum.
For more information about care for a particular age group, as well as
policies, fees, and calendar info, visit www.dextercommunityed.com.
Full-day programs open 8/26/2019 for the 2019-2020 school year.

Age Groups:
Infants (0-1)         Older Infants         Toddlers
Young 3s		            Preschool 3            Preschool 4
Full-day programs run year-round and are located at Jenkins ECLC.
We offer ten-month or twelve-month schedules in our full-day programs.

HALF-DAY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Our half-day programs for three- and four-year-olds include part-time
and full-time (five half days) as well as morning or afternoon options.
Our half-day programs follow the Dexter Community Schools calendar
and are closed whenever the schools are closed for weather. For               HOW TO ENROLL IN JENKINS ECLC
more information about care for a particular age group, as well as            We enroll children in our year-round programs on a rolling basis
policies, fees, and calendar info, visit www.dextercommunityed.com.           as space becomes available. If you are expecting an infant or will
Half-day programs are located at Bates School, 2704 Baker Road.               be moving to the area, we recommend that you contact us as soon
                                                                              as possible in order to determine whether we will have space for your
GSRP PRESCHOOL
                                                                              child(ren). Enrollment Priority for all our programs is as follows:
The Great Start Readiness Program serves eligible four-year old
                                                                              currently enrolled families, then Dexter Community Schools staff, then
children with high-quality preschool. This is a state of Michigan grant
                                                                              the general public. Currently enrolled school-year families’ spots are not
funded preschool program. Eligibility is based on family income and
                                                                              guaranteed outside of the enrollment period. All openings are filled on a
school readiness risk factors. To see if you qualify please visit www.
                                                                              first come, first served basis within the priority list.
washtenawpreschool.org and fill out an online form. For the 2019/2020
school year our GSRP class runs Monday through Friday from 12:30 to
                                                                              EARLY CHILDHOOD INFORMATION NIGHT FOR NEW FAMILIES
3:30 and follows the Dexter school calendar.
                                                                              Tuesday March 3rd, 6:30pm-7:30pm at Jenkins ECLC

FEES                                                                          2020-2021 PROGRAM ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE
Our fees are published on our website. Jenkins ECLC offers current              • Curently Enrolled Families only: 3/2-3/6
Dexter Community Schools staff a discount on regular tuition rates.             • Dexter Schools Staff: 3/9-3/13
Please inquire at our office for those rates if you are a DCS staff member.     • General Public: 3/16 and beyond

                                                                              After the school year has started, we enroll children in our year-
         Jenkins E.C.L.C. 2801 Baker Rd. Dexter MI 48130                      round programs on a rolling basis as space becomes available. If
               (734) 424-4180 option 5 for front desk                         you are expecting an infant or will be moving to the area, we recommend
                  Director David Teddy - ext. 1414                            that you contact us as soon as possible in order to determine enrollment
            Assistant Director Gina Benson - ext. 1413                        options for your child.
                Secretary Carla WIlson - ext. 1411
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SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE                                                                                                                       7
               AFTER SCHOOL CARE                                                                NO-SCHOOL DAY PROGRAMS
Dexter Community Education Child Care is a support service provided                         Dexter Community Education offers child care on most of the District’s
for working families which includes after school care and non-school day                    scheduled no school days for Young Five through the sixth grade. Age-
special programs. We specialize in “out-of school time” enrichment and                      appropriate activities are planned including: indoor or outdoor group
recreation programs for Young Five to Grade 6. Our child care services are                  games, off-site field trips, in-house presentations, craft projects, movies
licensed by the state and we employ qualified, experienced, caring staff                    and lots of other fun! The program is located at Bates School. Half day
to offer fun activities specifically designed for each grade level. Children                participants from Anchor, Beacon, and Wylie will be escorted to Bates by
participate in age-appropriate activities, games, projects, and indoor &                    Care Staff. Creekside students ride the bus to the hub and walk around
outdoor play. They will have time for reading and homework by choice,                       to the Bates entrance. On full days, all students are dropped off at Bates.
as well as free time to build social skills and share interests and talents.
                                                                                            If your student is not already enrolled in After Care, or has not already
We follow District policies and procedures. We maintain a safe, nurturing,
                                                                                            enrolled in one of the no school day programs since this school year began,
warm and welcoming environment in all centers. For complete info on our                     go to the homepage, click on Download CARE forms and complete/return
Child Care programs, policies, and fees, please visit:                                      pages 6-8. Please submit forms for each child. Space is limited. We
                        www.dextercommunityed.com                                           recommend early registration.
After School Care Program: Effective fall 2019, our after care program                      REGISTRATION: Go to our Registration page, and click on the Child
is located at Bates School at 2704 Baker Road. The elementary school                        Care tab to select program dates. Additional forms are required (Child
after school care program is open until 6pm. Parents may choose from                        Info Record & Health Form) if your child is not currently registered with
2-5 days of care per week. Space is limited. We strongly recommend                          our Child Care Program. If a trip is planned a Student Trip Permission
early registration.                                                                         Form is also required. All forms can be found on our website under
                                                                                            Departments>Community Education. Fill out one form for each child.
To participate in After School Care, please contact Program Manager REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Registration forms & applicable paperwork
Paula Staebler at 734-424-4180, extension 1303.                     must be received one week prior to date of program. Late registrations
                                                                    accepted on a space available basis.

    ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE ON FILE                                                             No-School Day Programs for Winter 2020:
             PRIOR TO START DATE.                                                                           Half Days 1/16, 1/17, 2/14, 3/13

                                     INFORMATION ABOUT YOUTH PROGRAMMING
CONTACT INFORMATION                                                                         LOST AND FOUND
Please update your family contact information every time you register for a course.         If your child leaves an item at an afterschool class, please check with that build-
Pay special attention to your primary phone number and email address. These are             ing’s office first. If the item isn’t there, feel free to call our office to check on it.
the main ways we contact parents with updates including cancellations, location
changes, or other timely information.                                                       LATE PICKUPS
                                                                                            In the event that a parent does not arrive on time to pick up a child from a Community
CHANGES IN PLANS
                                                                                            Education class, the instructors will wait with the student for five minutes before
If your child will not attend a Community Education class as scheduled, please notify
                                                                                            parents/guardians will be contacted. Students will be watched by DCS Staff while
our office in advance by calling 424-4180. Schools do not notify us when students
                                                                                            our program coordinator locates the parent/guardian.
go home sick or are scheduled for vacation. Absence notification is especially
important with afterschool classes because our staff take attendance to make
                                                                                            If you know you will be late, please contact our office ASAP by calling 424-4180,
sure all students arrive safely from their buildings. If a student doesn’t arrive as
                                                                                            ext. 1302. In the event that a child is not picked up within 60 minutes of class
planned, we have to contact the buses and parents to find them.
                                                                                            ending without any contact from parents, we must contact the sheriff’s department
LAST-MINUTE CANCELLATIONS                                                                   per State of MI policy.
In the event that we must cancel a class with short notice, we notify buildings so the
office can make an announcement for staff and students. We also call and email                                 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
parents of children in the class. Families should have a back-up plan in place prior
to this happening so the student knows whether to take the bus or go home with                              www.facebook.com/DexterCommEd/
a friend, etc. In the event that a child is left at school after a cancellation, district                    FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
staff will watch them while we try to contact parents and emergency contacts.                                             @DexterCommEd

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8                                             YOUTH ENRICHMENT
SAT 1600                                                                                                               ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
High School Juniors                                                                                                    OLYMPIAD
Instructors: Tamara Schirmir and Jill Fyke                                                                             Grades 2-5
                                                                                                                       Coordinators: Lori Page & Kimberly Grimes
The College Board’s SAT exam for high school juniors                                                                   Join Dexter’s Elementary Science Olympiad! SO is
is part of the required MME. SAT scores are used for                                                                   a competitive science program that offers a variety
college and university admission, course placement,                                                                    of team events designed to foster students’ interest
NCAA eligibility and scholarships.                                                                                     in science while supporting student curiosity and
                                                                                                                       exploration. Each event-specific team works with a
Experienced instructors teach point-producing of-           MAD SCIENCE                                                coach in a hands-on cooperative learning environment
fensive and defensive strategies to navigate difficult      Grades K-2 and Grades 3-4                                  to specialize and gain expertise in their event.
items. Participants will learn how to think like the test   Instructor: Mad Science
maker, how to eliminate incorrect choices, how to an-       Mad Lab!                                                   Nov 5 - All interested parents should plan to attend
swer items quickly, and how to maximize their scores.       Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you           a kick-off meeting
                                                            Mad Science Presents: Mad Lab! You can encounter           Dec 9 - Registration begins and runs through Feb 1st.
Classes are offered at DHS from February to April           science anywhere! The world is your laboratory!            Jan 28 - Introduction of the event teams
each year. The 20-hour, 8-week class will conclude          Whether you’re in the kitchen, outside, or watching a      Jan 31 - Sign up begins for event teams
just before the MME. Students choose between a              movie - there is science going on behind the scenes.       Feb 10 - Event team practices begin this week and
weekday evening or Saturday morning class option            Join us for 6 weeks of amazing fun science that also       continue meeting once per week for about an hour until:
and make up on the alternate day in case of an              includes detective science, insects, and the science       May 9 - Science Olympiad Tournament at Ann Arbor
absence. No class 3/24, 3/28, 3/31, 4/4. Fee: $360.         of toys! Details on the six individual lessons this term   Pioneer HS.
Location: DHS                                               are on our website.
                                                                                                                       Practice dates/times will be announced in early
Tu 2/4-4/7 6:00pm-8:15pm   #3003-W201                       K-2 Classes - Students from Anchor and Beacon              February. Learn more including a listing of events
Sa 2/8-4/11 9:30am-11:45am #3003-W202                       schools are invited to participate in a class offered at   at: https://dexterscienceolympiad.com/
                                                            either school. However, students must be able to get
                                                            to class on their own. Parents may want to practice        The program relies on parent volunteer coaches.
COOKING AFTER SCHOOL                                        walking to the class location before the class begins.     Please indicate at registration if you’re available to
Grades: 5-6                                                 No class 2/14, 3/13, 4/1. Six weeks. Fee: $120             coach! Fee: $55
Instructor: Gina Benson                                                                                                Location: TBD
Students will learn basic kitchen skills while trying       (K-2) Wednesdays at Anchor, Room 7
out simple new recipes. This is a hands on cooking          W 2/5-3/11 3:15pm-4:15pm         #3004-W201                Second Grade
class. One new recipe each day. New recipes each            (3-4) Fridays at Wylie, Room TBD                           2/1-5/1 days/times TBA                  #3008-W202
term. All ingredients are included. Students will bring     F 2/7-3/27 3:15pm-4:15pm         #3004-W202
home a sample and recipe each week. Please indicate         (K-6) Wednesdays at Bates Room 304                         Third Grade
any food allergies at time of registration. Fee: $80        W 2/26-4/8 3:45pm-4:45pm         #3004-W203                2/1-5/1 days/times TBA                  #3008-W203
Location: Creekside Room 211 (Life Skills)
                                                                                                                       Fourth Grade
W 1/15-2/5       3:00pm-4:30pm              #3025-W20                                                                  2/1-5/1 days/times TBA                  #3008-W204

                                                            COOKING – HOLIDAY TREATS                                   Fifth Grade
                                                            Grades: 5-6                                                2/1-5/1 days/times TBA                 #3008-W2095
                                                            Instructor: Gina Benson
                                                            This one-and-done cooking class will get your student
                                                            ready for some holiday-themed fun. We will be making
                                                            three tasty treats and all ingredients are included.        IMPORTANT REGISTRATION
                                                            Students will bring home a plate of samples and the                 INFO:
                                                            recipes. Please indicate any food allergies at time of             Please register early.
                                                            registration. Fee: $30.                                       Classes fill on a first come, first
                                                            Location: Creekside Room 211 (Life Skills)                             served basis.

                                                            Th 2/13     3:00pm-4:30pm                 #3026-W20

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YOUTH ENRICHMENT                                                                                                                 9
THEATER AFTER SCHOOL                                     ART AFTER SCHOOL                                               BRICKS4KIDZ
Grades 3-6 (boys and girls)                              Grades K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8                                      Grades K-2 and 3-4
Instructor: Jenn Bachman                                 Instructor: Flipside Art Studio                                Instructor: Bricks for Kidz
Does your student enjoy play-acting? Do you think they                                                                  How do LEGO brick model-designers come up with
might want to learn what goes into putting on a play?    Winter 2020 Session 1: Out Of This World Art                   their ideas? Where do they begin, and how do the
We’ll teach them about costumes, scenery, learning       The night sky is not just a topic for the scientist, but for   ideas go from concept to completion? This class
lines, blocking, improv games and exercises. We’ll       the artist, too! The beauty of outer space is so great,        will explore the creative process of model design.
even do a performance for family and friends on the      and to think there’s so much more we haven’t seen!             Students will learn the function of different LEGO
last day of the program. Six-week class. No meeting      Let’s capture a tiny bit of this beauty – by making art.       components and discover how those components can
1/17 or 2/14. Performance at last class. Fee: $83        The four classes will include: Watercolor Planets,             work together to create all kinds of solid structures and
Location: Wylie*                                         Baking Soda Eruption Prints, Pastel Resist Space               moving parts. Bring your creative ideas, creations,
                                                         and Outer Space Painting. No class 1/20. Fees below            and LEGO inventions to this class. Your student could
F 1/10-2/28 3:15pm-5:00pm                #3027-W20                                                                      be the next LEGO model designer! No class 2/17. Six
*Creekside students ride the bus to the Hub and enter    (K-6) Mondays at Bates Room 304          $53                   weeks. Fee: $85
the back door at Wylie.                                  1/13-2/10 3:45pm-4:45pm           #3031-W201
                                                         (K-2) Tuesdays at Anchor Art Room        $53                   K-2 Classes - Students from Anchor and Beacon
                                                         1/14-2/4 3:15pm-4:15pm            #3031-W202                   schools are invited to participate in a class offered at
                                                         (5-6) Wednesdays at Creekside Room 309 $53                     either school. However, students must be able to get
                                                         1/15-2/5 3:05pm-4:05pm            #3031-W203                   to class on their own. Parents may want to practice
                                                         (3-4) Thursdays at Wylie Art Room        $53                   walking to the class location before the class begins.
                                                         1/23-2/13 3:15pm-4:15pm           #3031-W204
                                                                                                                        (3-4) Wednesdays at Wylie Room TBD
                                                         Winter 2020 Session 2: Art All Around the World!               W 1/22-2/26     3:15pm-4:15pm #3009-W201
                                                         Get ready to discover art from around the world!               (K-2) Mondays at Beacon, Room 30
                                                         Children will come to appreciate the commonalities             M 1/27-3/9 3:15pm-4:15pm         #3009-W202
                                                         between various cultures while creating fine art using         (K-6) Tuesdays at Bates Room 304
                                                         a variety of mediums and materials. From Africa to             Tu 1/28-3/3 3:45pm-4:45pm        #3009-W203
                                                         Egypt to South America to Australia to Japan, your
                                                         students will gain much from exploring these cultures
                                                         through art as they make cool multicultural creations
                                                         while learning about the world around them!

                                                         (K-2) Tuesdays at Anchor Art Room        $66
                                                         2/18-3/17 3:15pm-4:15pm           #3031-W205
                                                         (5-6) Wednesdays at Creekside Room 309 $66                     CHILD AND BABYSITTER SAFETY
                                                         2/19-3/18 3:05pm-4:05pm           #3031-W206                   CLASS - CABS
                                                         (3-4) Thursdays at Wylie Art Room        $53                   Age: 11 and older (boys and girls)
CPTN SRSLY COMIC BOOK                                    2/27-3/19 3:15pm-4:15pm           #3031-W207                   Instructor: Amy Ticknor
WORKSHOP                                                 (K-6) Mondays at Bates Room 304          $53                   There are a lot of young children in Dexter which means
Grades 5-6                                               3/2-3/23 3:45pm-4:45pm            #3031-W208                   there are lots of opportunities to get paid to babysit.
Instructor: Aaron Polk w/Jerzy Drozd                                                                                    Our instructor will teach leadership, safety, basic care,
Join Aaron Polk, cartoonist for the CPTN SRSLY and                                                                      first aid and professionalism. To enroll, students must
Super Master Sentinels Comic Book Series as he                                                                          be at least 11 years old by class start date and must
teaches you how to create your own comic. At the                                                                        attend all hours to receive the certification. American
end of the workshop, the comics you create will be                                                                      Red Cross student books and DVD included in class
professionally printed into a CPTN SRSLY anthology!                                                                     fee. Students may bring snack to class. This class
Space is limited to 25 students. Eight-week course.                                                                     typically fills quickly. Space is limited. Two-class
Fee: $10                                                                                                                course. Fee: $106
Location: Creekside Innovation Room (311)                                                                                Location: Creekside Media Center

Th 1/23-3/12    3:00pm-5:00pm            #3050-W20                                                                      Tu 2/4 & 2/11 3:05pm-6:05pm                 #3006-W20

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10 YOUTH ENRICHMENT & RECREATION
LITTLE BANDS
Grades K-2 and 3-4
Instructor:Little Bands

In the Little Bands Music School, each student will
learn to sing and play fun songs on piano, ukulele
and drums. What sets Little Bands apart from other
programs is...each student learns to play every song
on every instrument. Little Bands provides the
microphones and instruments and a minimum of

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two instructors at each one-hour class. Students fol-
low a detailed curriculum of songs and create their
own songs as well. At the end of each session, the
students perform for their parents. Join us to start on
a lifelong musical journey that boosts confidence in
each participant. Seven weeks. Fee: $168

(3-4) Wednesdays at Wylie Music Room
W 1/22-3/4    3:15pm-4:15pm #3052-W201

(K-2) Thursdays at Beacon Room 37
Th 1/23-3/5 3:15pm-4:15pm        #3052-W202

                                                              DANCE
CREATIVE DANCE
Ages: 3-4
Instructor: Rhonda Kendzicky, Member National Cecchetti Council of America
Preschool girls and boys will learn about dance and movement through play. Run, jump, turn,
gallop and have fun while enjoying music, improving coordination, and developing social skills.
Two semesters offered. There is an optional recital at the end of the second semester each year.
A costume fee for the recital is extra. The 2020 rehearsal and recital dates are TBD. No class
2/18, 3/31. 4/7. Fee: $156
Location: Beacon Gym

Tu 1/14-4/28 3:45pm-4:15pm                 #4002-W20

BALLET & JAZZ
Ages: 5-8
Instructor: Rhonda Kendzicky, Member
National Cecchetti Council of America
This class is for new and returning students. Learn and improve basic ballet positions and move-
ments with center “barre” and explore some quicker jazz steps such as pivots, jumps, and turns
with more upbeat music. Dance is a great way to improve strength, balance and coordination for
all sports. Two semesters offered. There is an optional recital at the end of the second semester
each year. A costume fee for the recital is extra. The 2020 rehearsal and recital dates are TBD.
No class 2/18, 3/31. 4/7. Fee: $156			                                  Location: Beacon Gym

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Tu 1/14-4/28 3:15pm-3:45pm                  				                                     #4001-W20
YOUTH SPORTS & RECREATION                                                                                                                  11
TABLE TENNIS CLUB                                           VOLLEYBALL AFTERSCHOOL                                      KAIZEN KARATE
Grades 5-8                                                  Grades: 3-4 and 5-6                                         Ages: 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-14, and 15+
Instructor: Elmo Morales                                    Instructor: Angela Scott(5-6) & D’Ann Dunn (3-4)            Instructor: Master Lockman Black Belt Academy
 Playing table tennis is a great way to develop fine        The after school volleyball program is suitable for new     Our positive approach to teaching will help some
motor skills, quick reactions and mental acuity!            or returning players and is a great opportunity to begin    children to channel aggression while encouraging
Join us for 45 minutes, one day a week. Beginners           playing volleyball or improve your serving, passing,        others to be more assertive. Through their training,
will develop basic serve, forehand and backhand.            setting and hitting skills. Each week will include drills   children can expect to get regular exercise, improve
Advanced beginners will learn topspin, backspin             and games in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Participants        coordination and motor skills, while learning effective
and strategies for offensive and defensive play. If         should wear court shoes and comfortable clothing.           self-defense skills, and non-violent problem solving
possible, players will be grouped according to ability      Creekside students should ride the bus to the bus hub       techniques. Through our program it’s common that
and all will experience a fun, supportive learning          and enter the back doors at Wylie.Fee: $75                  children reach higher levels of academic achievement,
environment. Fee: $48                                       Location: Wylie                                             develop good manners, and learn the value of respect.
Location: Creekside Cafeteria                                                                                           Fee includes complimentary uniform for new
                                                            Grades 5-6                                                  students. No class 2/25 and 2/27. Fee: $130/$156*
Tu 1/14-3/3        3:05pm-3:50pm           #4042-W20        Wed 2/12-3/18 3:20pm-4:50pm               #7037-W201        Location: 8110 Main St. Dexter, 48130
                                                            Grades 3-4
                                                            Th 2/13-3/19 3:20pm-4:50pm                #7037-W202        Session 1: Tu -AND- Th 1/7-2/6     #4009-W201
KIDS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU                                                                                                *Session 2: Tu -AND- Th 2/11-3/26 #4009-W202
Ages:7-13                                                                                                                          Ages 3-4      4:45pm-5:15pm
Instructor: Master Lockman Black Belt Academy               LACROSSE
                                                                                                                                   Ages 5-6      5:15pm-6:00pm
Kids will gain confidence, improve coordination,            Girls Grades: 5-8
                                                                                                                                   Ages 7-9      6:00pm-6:45pm
become stronger, and learn self-defense with Brazilian      Instructor: Brad Skinner & Samantha Bremmer
                                                                                                                                   Ages 10-14 6:45pm-7:30pm
Jiu-Jitsu. In this class students learn how to use          For new and experienced players to learn the game
                                                                                                                                   Ages 15+      6:45pm-7:45pm
leverage and proper technique to be able to defend          and improve the basic skills of cradling, passing,
themselves and control a stronger and/or larger             catching and shooting. All skill levels are invited to
opponent on the ground. The techniques taught in            participate within a fun and supportive environment.
the class are based on joint locks, arm bars, body          Equipment needed: stick, goggles and mouthguard.
positioning, and many different holds. Students will        Some equipment available for loan. Eight weeks. No
learn self-control - they will learn how to stay calm and   meeting 2/16. Fee: $45
think as opposed to panicking and reacting improperly       Location: Creekside Gym
while in uncomfortable situations. All of the techniques
are based on Jiu-Jitsu (The Gentle Art) or grappling,       Sun 1/12-3/8 3:00pm-4:00pm                 #7010-W20
there is no punching, kicking or striking involved in
this training method. In a nutshell, this program is a      LACROSSE                                                    FIELD HOCKEY SKILLS CLINIC
great way to get in shape and learn self-defense! Fee       Boys & Girls U8-U10                                         Girls Grades 3-5 and 6-8
includes complimentary uniform/Gi for new students.         Instructor: Jason Willard                                   Coordinator: Keely Tamer
Registration deadline is Jan. 6th (we need enough           During the winter term, we offer Learn to Play Lacrosse     Interested in field hockey? Join us for this skills clinic
time to order uniform).                                     for U8 and U10 beginners only. Players will learn the       to learn the fundamentals of field hockey or keep your
Fee: $139                                                   basic lacrosse skills, be introduced to team themes and     skills sharp during the off season. We’ll focus on
Location: 8110 Main St. Dexter, 48130                       play some fun games. Lacrosse stick provided. No            skill development and getting ready for the outdoor
                                                            other equipment necessary. T-shirt included in the fee.     season. Great for beginners and returning athletes.
M & W 1/13-2/26 5:00pm-5:45pm              #4047-W20        Lacrosse U8 - U8 players must be 6 or 7 years of            Two four-week sessions offered for each group.
                                                            age on August 31, 2019. Lacrosse U10 - U10 players          Fee: $50
GIRLS ON THE RUN                                            must be 8 or 9 years of age on August 31, 2019. Six         Location: Wylie Gym
Grades 3-6                                                  weeks. No meeting 2/16. Fee: $70
Coordinator: Lisa Gizzi                                     Location: Wylie                                             Gr. 3-5 Session 1
This ten-week life skills/empowerment and fitness                                                                       Tu 1/14-2/4 3:20pm-4:20pm                  #7024-W201
program is run by volunteer coaches. Meets twice            U8                                                          Gr 3-5 Session 2
weekly (ninety minutes each session) March 9th - May        Sun 1/12-2/23 11:00am-12:00pm             #7059-W201        Tu 2/18-3/10 3:20pm-4:20pm                 #7024-W202
22nd. Culminates in a non-competitive 5k Sunday,            U10                                                         Gr. 6-8 Session 1
5/17. Program registration opens January. To register       Sun 1/12-2/23 11:00am-12:00pm             #7059-W202        Tu 1/14-2/4 4:20pm-5:20pm                  #7025-W201
participants and/or coaches, learn more about the                                                                       Gr 6-8 Session 2
program, or apply for financial assistance, please                                                                      Tu 2/18-3/10 4:20pm-5:20pm                 #7025-W202
visit www.girlsontherunsemi.org.

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12                             YOUTH SPORTS & RECREATION
WINTER BASKETBALL
Boys and Girls Grades 1-6
The Community Ed basketball program is a developmental activity designed to teach basic basketball skills
to boys and girls in grades 1-6. The program is coordinated by Mike Bavineau, longtime DHS Women’s
Varsity Basketball Coach and the games are officiated by DHS varsity basketball players. The 8-week pro-
gram is offered mid-January through early March. The registration fee includes a t-shirt and ticket to a DHS
basketball game. Volunteer parent coaches are an important part of the program. If you’re interested in
coaching, please include your contact info in the registration notes. The Coordinator will contact you if you’re
needed. A coaches meeting will be scheduled in November, date TBA. Fee: $100/$125/$135 (after 12/15)
                                                                                                                           BASKETBALL
SKILLS CLINIC & EVALUATION: Saturday December 14
                                                                          y Bird                                           CLASS CODES
Girls at Mill Creek			                Boys at Creekside          $100 Earl Fee
Grades 5-6: 8am-9:15am 		             Grades 5-6: 8am-9:15am 		Registration
                                                                           ec. 1.
Grades 3-4: 9:30am-10:45am		          Grades 3-4: 9:30am-10:45am   ended D                                             Boys grades 1-2 code: #7011-F19
                                                                             ular
Grades 1-2: 11am-12pm		               Grades 1-2: 11am-12pm         $125 Reg                                           Boys grades 3-4 code: #7013-F19
                                                                                                    on
                                                                                          registrati 5.                Boys grades 5-6 code: #7015-F19
                                                                                                  . -1
                                                                                                   2
PRACTICES: one evening per week M, T, W, Th                                             from Dec
starting the week of January 6                                                                                         Girls grades 1-2 code: #7012-F19
(days and times determined by team) at Wylie Gym                                                                       Girls grades 3-4 code: #7014-F19
GAMES: Saturdays at Creekside and Mill Creek; 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29 (No games 2/15.)                        Girls grades 5-6: code: #7016-F19
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 15

MICHIGAN THUNDER FC ACADEMY
Director: Sean Myint
Ages: 3-5 and 5-10

Little Bolts is for children ages 3-5. The program aims to develop
soccer-specific skills such as basic motor skills, balance, coordination,
foot-eye coordination and ball skills. This program builds strong
fundamental foundations for physical skills, promotes teamwork and
inspires confidence at a young age in a successful atmosphere where
learning is fun. A professional coaching staff will deliver this high-energy
experience. We provide a perfect introduction to the game of soccer while
focusing on independence and enhancing your child’s overall growth and                   What to Bring: All players should bring a size 3 or 4 soccer ball to all
well-being. You will see happy, confident children who are eager to learn                sessions. Players should wear shin guards, soccer shoes or sneakers
and come back for more. Five-year-olds may choose either Little Bolts                    and bring a water bottle.
or Thunder Strikers.
                                                                                         Shirts: All participants are expected to have a Michigan Thunder shirt.
The Thunder Strikers program for ages 5-10 is designed to support                        If you bought a shirt since spring 2018, you don’t have to buy another.
and guide emerging young soccer players and parents into a formalized,
structured and developmental soccer environment. The program provides                    Location: Wylie Gym
technical training for ALL players who have a strong desire to develop
their technical skill level, increase their knowledge, and foster a love for             Strikers Fee: $105 without shirt, $115 with shirt
the game of soccer. With professional coaching provided by Michigan                      Tu 1/14-2/18                5:30pm-6:30pm                  #7002-W201
Thunder FCstaff, the players are exposed to professional training and                    plus Saturday games at 10am or 11am (no games 2/15)
appropriate competitive levels. Training will focus on developing technical              W 1/15-2/19                 5:30pm-6:30pm                  #7002-W202
skills like First Touch, Dribbling, Passing and Receiving, Shooting and                  plus Saturday games at 10am or 11am (no games 2/15)
Attacking Skill Moves. The program places a strong emphasis on fun,
teamwork, sportsmanship and skills that are vital components of soccer.                  Bolts     Fee: $52 without shirt, $62 with shirt
Thunder Strikers practice Monday OR Wednesday plus have Saturday                         Sa 1/18-2/29 (no class 2/15) 9:00am-9:45am                 #7002-W203
games between 10:00am-12:00pm.

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TRAVEL SOCCER MICHIGAN                                      YOUNG YOGIS
THUNDER                                                     Boys & Girls Grades K-2 and 3-4
Director: Sean Myint                                        Instructor: Young Yogis
Ages: 5-10                                                  Develop strong bodies and calm minds - this
                                                            energizing class introduces children to the many
The Thunder Strikers program for ages 5-10 is de-           benefits of yoga and lays the foundation for developing
signed to support and guide emerging young soccer           a lifelong practice for ongoing well-being. Through
players and parents into a formalized, structured and       creative flowing sequences, playful yoga games
developmental soccer environment. With professional         and soothing relaxation techniques, children will
coaching provided by Michigan Thunder FC Direc-             build balance, flexibility and self-esteem in a non-
tor of Academy Sean Myint and his coaching staff,           competitive setting, which in turn promotes a valuable     YOGA GRADES 5-6
training will focus on developing technical skills like     sense of community and compassion toward others.           Instructor:Young Yogis
first touch, dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting and    Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Seven-week class.       Developing strong bodies and calm minds - this
attacking skill moves.                                      No class 2/17. Fees below.                                 energizing class introduces young people to the many
                                                                                                                       benefits of yoga and lays the foundation for developing
Spring 2020: This program includes practice in Dexter       Grades K-2 at Anchor Gym                    Fee: $84       a lifelong practice for ongoing well-being. Through
on a weekday (beginning in April) with the MI Thunder       M 1/27-3/16 3:15pm-4:00pm                #4040-W201        creative flowing sequences and soothing relaxation
Academy program and playing games as a Dexter               Grades 3-4 at Wylie Music Room              Fee: $91       techniques, participants will build balance, flexibility
team in Ann Arbor Rec/Ed League on Sat or Sun,              M 1/27-3/16 3:15pm-4:15pm                #4040-W202        and self-esteem in a non-competitive setting, which
April-May. Registration for Ann Arbor Rec/Ed spring                                                                    in turn promotes a valuable sense of community and
soccer begins in Jan, with a Feb deadline and the           K-2 Classes - Students from Anchor and Beacon              compassion toward others. One-hour classes. Bring
games start in early April. The fee includes the cost       schools are invited to participate in a class offered at   your own yoga mat and water bottle. Fee: $91
of play in Ann Arbor. Parents would be responsible for      either school. However, students must be able to get       Location: Creekside Room 210
transportation to/from games and a parent volunteer         to class on their own. Parents may want to practice
to serve as the coach at games. During registration,        walking to the class location before the class begins.     Tu 1/28-3/10 3:05pm-4:05pm                #4041-W20
you may indicate your student’s grade, your preference
for Sat or Sun games and whether you’re willing to
serve as a volunteer coach for games. We would
have to register a minimum number of participants             Dexter Farm to School is part of a nationwide movement to connect students and schools
in similar age groups and secure a volunteer coach            to local farmers and agriculture. This includes students visiting farms on a field trips, having
for each team in order to implement this option. If           farmers come visit classrooms, growing food and flowers in a school garden, eating locally
we’re unable to place your student on a team, you             grown food in our cafeterias, and learning to prepare healthful foods.
will receive a full refund.
                                                              Dexter Farm to School is made possible by funding from the Dexter Wellness Coalition and 5
What to Bring: Players should wear shin guards,               Healthy Towns, and relies on volunteers to run. We are looking for help with the following
soccer shoes or sneakers, bring a water bottle and            roles: Creekside kitchen classroom volunteer, grant writing, plant sale planning, data
a size 3 or 4 soccer ball to all sessions.                    collecting, photography and photo organization, recipe organization, fundraising/donations.
                                                              Organizational and digital tasks can be done remotely. Want to get involved? Please let us
Shirts: All participants are expected to complete a           know! Email: dexterfarmtoschool@gmail.com
one-time purchase of a Michigan Thunder shirt. If
you’ve already bought a shirt, you don’t have to buy          Connect with us on Facebook: Search for @DexterFarmtoSchool
another. All will be asked to indicate shirt size at time     Visit our website: dexterfarmtoschool.org
of registration but your payment amount will indicate
who is buying a shirt and who isn’t.
Fee: $112 no shirt, $122 shirt
Location: TBD

M or W practice w/Thunder Academy

Season: 4/1-6/1 5:30pm-6:30pm             #7004-W201
Games Sat or Sun TBD
14                                            ADULT RECREATION
                                                          ADULT KAIZEN KARATE-DO                                       WOMEN’S REC BASKETBALL
         TEACH FOR                                        Instructor: Black Belt Academy Staff                         Come join us for loosely organized, no referee pick-up
                                                          Our Adult classes are based on our instructors’              games. A great way to keep active and fit. You must
       COMMUNITY ED!                                                                                                   register in advance. No drop-ins allowed. No meeting
                                                          certifications and experience in several martial arts
                                                          including Choi Kwang-Do, Tae Kwon Do and Brazilian           2/17. Fees below
      WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR
                                                          Jui-Jitsu. Our style of teaching is an exciting and          Location: Mill Creek Middle School Gym
         NEW COURSE CONTENT,
       AS WELL AS EXPERIENCED                             innovative approach to martial arts that combines all
                                                                                                                       Session 1 - Fee $52
           SWIM INSTRUCTORS.                              of the positive aspects of traditional martial arts - such
                                                                                                                       M 1/6-2/24 8:00pm-9:30pm                #2007-W201
          THE PROPOSAL FORM                               as character development and positive mental attitude
                                                                                                                       Session 2 - Fee $30
           IS ON OUR WEBSITE.                             - with a training system that is pure innovation! Our        M 3/2-3/23 8:00pm-9:30pm                #2007-W202
                                                          system provides the most effective martial arts system
            CONTACT JON KEITH,                            for today’s modern society that is easy to learn - yet
          PROGRAM COORDINATOR
             424-4180 EXT. 1302
                                                          provides a complete health system for both body
                                                          and mind. Please indicate your choice of Tuesday
                                                                                                                             YOGA CLASSES
                                                          or Thursday class in registration notes at checkout.
                                                                                                                        Instructor: Kimberly Purnell
                                                          Two sessions. No class 2/25 & 2/27. Fees below
                                                                                                                        Anusara-Inspired      E-RYT, 500
                                                          Location: Master Lockman’s Black Belt
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU                                       Academy, 8110 Main St. Dexter, 48130
                                                                                                                        GENTLE/RESTORATIVE YOGA
Instructor: Black Belt Academy Staff                                                                                    Excellent for beginning students, or those looking
Our positive approach to teaching will help some          Session 1 Fee: $65
                                                                                                                        for a very mellow class. Slow-paced and instruc-
channel aggression while encouraging others to be         T or Th 1/7-2/6   6:30pm-7:30pm #2009-W201
                                                                                                                        tive. Relax and renew with steady and conscious
more assertive. Through the training, participants can    Session 2 Fee: $78
                                                                                                                        transitions. The use of chairs and props make this
expect to get regular exercise, improve coordination      T or Th 2/11-3/26 6:30pm-7:30pm #2009-W202                    class accessible to most students. Bring mat to
and motor skills, while learning effective self-defense                                                                 class, other props provided by instructor.
skills, and non-violent problem solving techniques.                                                                     Fees below
Fee includes complimentary uniform/Gi for new                                                                           Location: Anchor Gym
students. Fee $139
Location: Master Lockman’s Black Belt                                                                                   Session 1: $68
Academy, 8110 Main St. Dexter, 48130                                                                                    Tu 1/7-2/4     6:45pm-7:45pm #2001-W201
                                                                                                                        Session 2: $81
M, W 1/13-2/26 5:45pm-6:45pm              #2022-W20                                                                     Tu 2/18-3/24    6:45pm-7:45pm #2001-W202

                                                                                                                        YOGA FOR ANY “BODY” LEVEL
                                                                                                                        Experience the profoundly therapeutic and deeply
                                                                                                                        strengthening Universal Principles of Alignment
                                                                                                                        of Anusara Yoga. Level I is for all new students.
                                                                                                                        Level II is for those who have yoga experience
                                                                                                                        and who are looking to refine or go deeper into
                                                                                                                        their practice. Bring mat to class. No class 2/11,
                                                                                                                        2/13. Fee: $81 ($68*)
                                                          MEN’S REC BASKETBALL                                          Location: Anchor Gym
                                                          Join us for pick up games organized each week with
                                                          no referees.This is a great way to be active and stay
                                                                                                                        Tu (level II) 1/7-2/4   5:45pm-6:45pm*
                                                          fit.You must register in advance. No drop-ins allowed.
                                                                                                                                                        #2002-W201
                                                          Bring a dark shirt and a white shirt each week. Fee: $45
                                                                                                                        Th (level I) 1/9-2/6 6:00pm-7:00pm*
                                                          Location: Mill Creek Gym
                                                                                                                                                        #2002-W202
                                                                                                                        Tu (level II) 2/18-3/24 5:45pm-6:45pm
                                                          Session 1
                                                                                                                                                        #2002-W203
                                                          W 1/8-2/12 8:00pm-9:30pm                   #2008-W201
                                                                                                                        Th (level I) 2/20-3/26 6:00pm-7:00pm
                                                          Session 2
                                                                                                                                                        #2002-W204
                                                          W 2/19-3/25 8:00pm-9:30pm                  #2008-W202

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ADULT ENRICHMENT                                                                                                     15
FAMILY DOG TRAINING                                                                                                    CERAMICS
FUNDAMENTALS                                                                                                           Instructor: Stacey Wing
Instructor: Maggie Ouillette, KPA-CTP, Level 2                                                                         Beginners: Learn the basics of working with clay
TAG teacher                                                                                                            by hand-building with tools, coils, and slabs, as well
                                                                                                                       as basic glazing. This class does not use a pottery
                                                                                                                       wheel. All materials are included (bring your own apron)
This class will teach you how to have a dog you’ll love
                                                                                                                       and there is no limit on the number of projects you
to live with! Lessons will focus on using force-free
                                                                                                                       may complete. Instructor will fire the pieces that you
methods to train your dog. You will learn the basics
                                                                                                                       make and glaze. Additional Open Studio hours will
of positive reinforcement training to teach your dog to:
                                                                                                                       be available each week at no extra cost.
sit/lie down, greet people politely, come when called,
wait at doorways, walk nicely on leash, go to their                                                                    Non-Beginners: If you are comfortable working on
bed or crate and remain there calmly. Instruction will                                                                 your own, and just need a space and materials, this
include discussion of dog behavior and preventing                                                                      is the class for you! Work at your own pace, on your
                                                           CROCHET                                                     own projects, in a collaborative environment. Clay,
common problems like counter surfing, nuisance
                                                           Instructor: Stacey Wing                                     glazes, and tools are provided. You may bring your
barking, inappropriate chewing and digging. This
                                                           Beginners: Learn techniques for holding your hook           own tools as well. No outside clay or glazes allowed.
class is intended for dogs/puppies ten weeks of age
and older. All dogs that attend must be comfortable        and yarn, several different stitches, and how to crochet    Instructor will fire the pieces that you make and glaze.
around people and other dogs. The first week of            in rows and in the round.                                   Additional open studio hours may be available on
class is an orientation for humans only. No class          Intermediates: For those who are comfortable with           weekends at no extra cost.
2/17. Fee: $135                                            single and double crochet, this class will build on         Fee: $225 beginners/$275 non-beginners
Location: Bates Cafeteria                                  your foundation, as well as cover new techniques.           Location: Wing Farms Studio
                                                           Supplies needed: contact instructor at wingcrafts@          5335 Dexter Ann Arbor Road
M 1/27-3/9 6:00pm-7:00pm                   #1010-W20       gmail.com. Fee: $70
                                                           Location: Wing Farms Studio, 5335 Dexter Ann                Beginners
                                                           Arbor Road                                                  M 1/6-3/16 6:00pm-8:30pm                 #1021-W201
                                                                                                                       Non-Beginners
           PLEASE REGISTER                                 Beginner                                                    W 1/8-3/18 6:00pm-8:30pm                 #1021-W202
                EARLY.                                     Tu 1/14-2/18 6:00pm-7:30pm               #1019-W201
         CLASSES ARE FILLED                                Intermediate
        ON A FIRST COME, FIRST                             Th 1/16-2/20 6:00pm-7:30pm               #1019-W202
            SERVED BASIS

                                                           BOATER SAFETY CLASS
                                                           Instructor: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
                                                        This eight-hour course will provide you with the info
 SET UP YOUR SMARTPHONE OR                              necessary to safely operate a variety of boats and
 IPAD - GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT!                             personal watercraft (PWC). Learn navigation rules,
 Instructor: Hope Vestergaard                           boat & PWC operation, maintenance and specific laws           MAKE IT-TAKE IT
 So you finally got a smartphone or iPad but you’d like & regulations to legally operate watercraft in Michigan.      JOURNAL WORKSHOP
 a little help getting started? This small-group class
                                                                                                                      Instructor: Hope Vestergaard
 with a knowledgeable and patient instructor will help Upon successful completion you will receive a State
                                                                                                                      Make it Take it : Engaging one-class art workshops
 you program your smartphone or iPad to make life of MI Boater’s Safety Certificate required for legal
                                                                                                                      for adults - these projects make great gifts!
 easier: set-up email, contacts, photos, calendar, and operation of any type of personal watercraft (including
 reminders, as well as backing up. Bring your charged jet skis) for all persons born after 12/31/1978. Persons        Journal Workshop
 phone or iPad, user name and password for your under 14 years of age may not legally operate a                       Customize your very own writing or art journal with
 Apple account, Google account, Facebook and/or personal watercraft. Bring lunch, drinks & snack.                     artwork, tabs and prompts! The fee includes materials.
 any email you want to use on the device. More than Fee: $10                                                          Fee: $20
 one account is okay. Fee: $10                                                                                        Location: Bates Conference Room
 Location: Wylie Pool Lobby                                Date & Location: TBD
 W 2/5 9:45am-10:45am                       #1020-W20      Course code: #1014-W20                                     Tu 1/28 10:00am-11:30am                  #1022-W201

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