Minnesota Virtual Academy - K-8th Registration Due Today!

Minnesota Virtual Academy 2010/11 school year enrollment deadlines:


Kindergarten – 8th grade: August 10th, 2010
High School – September 7th, 2010.

For more informaation visit www.k12.com/mnva or contact jhoughton@k12.com

Toddler Time @ House of Bounce

Toddler Time, Monday through Thursday, 9am to Noon. Children must be age 6 and under. Cost is $3 per person bouncing. www.rochesterhouseofbounce.com • 6301 Bandel Rd NW • 292-0372.

SNAP Bus @ Soldiers Field Park

The S.N.A.P. Bus, sponsored by Child Care Resource and Referral, offers free, fun summer activities. On the bus there are books available for the children to read with their parent(s) or with one of the SOS volunteers. The bus also carries paint and easels for those that would like to paint. There's lots of different craft supplies (glitter, popsicle stick, tissue paper, sequins, foam shapes) for those that like to glue stuff to paper to create their pictures. For the sports fan, there are balls on the bus, which can be used for a game of kick ball. The SOS volunteers are there to help get the game going and to guide them during their game.

A caregiver must accompany children under 5 years of age. If the weather looks questionable, or if you'd like more information, call Natalie at 287-2009 Ext:259.

The S.N.A.P. activity days, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for this summer are:

June 22, Elton Hills Park
June 29, Quarry Hill Park
July 6, Goose Egg Park
July 13, Soldiers Field Park
July 20, Homestead Park
July 27, Silver Lake Park
Aug. 3, Elton Hills Park
Aug. 10, Soldiers Field Park

Parent/Child Class @ Prairie Walls Climbing Gym

Learning to rock climb with your children is a great family activity. In climbing, the challenges and rewards are essentially the same for children and adults, creating a unique family experience. In this two-hour introductory climbing class parents and children 12 and older will learn the basic safety skills required for climbing at Prairie Walls. Including how to put on a climbing harness, tie the rope into the harness, safety checks, top rope belaying, basic vertical movement and bouldering. You learn by doing and we will have you on the wall in no time. Children 11 and under will climb while the parents belay them. Upon successful completion of this class parents and children 12 and older will have the skills required to climb at Prairie Walls on your own. Saturdays 2:00 to 4:00. Tuesdays 6:00 to 8:00. $35.00 for each adult or child 12 and older. $18.00 per child 11 years and younger. The price includes all required rental equipment. Each participant receives a coupon for a free day pass, valid within two weeks of completing the class. With the instructors approval you may stay and climb after class. Reservations requested. www.prairiewalls.com/?page_id=195

Circle of Parents Support Group Mtg.

"Parenting is a tough job, and other parents understand.” Circle of Parents is a free community-based parenting support group that meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8p.m., year round and helps parents improve their parenting skills. Call to register. Free child care available. 287-2020 www.c2r2.org.