Battle Ground Public Schools

Battle Ground Community Education & Recreation • August 2015 • Page 3 Battle Ground Community eduCation Sign up now online at http://bgce.battlegroundps.org Refund Policy • Because instructor salaries are paid by the fees collected and because students are denied enrollment when the class maximum is met, we must limit our refund policy. A refund will only be issued if received in writing 7 working days prior to the beginning of class, camp or recreation program. All customer initiated refunds are subject to a $12 administrative fee. • Refunds based on special circumstances must be requested in writing and will be considered but not guaranteed. All customer initiated refunds are subject to a $12 administrative fee. Address refund correspondence to: Ba le Ground Community Education Refund Request P.O. Box 200 Ba le Ground, WA 98685 Or email blocker.jude@ ba legroundps.org Inclement Weather Policy Ba le Ground Community Education adheres to the Ba le Ground School District's decision as to whether or not classes should be held. Please listen to your favorite TV or radio station for Ba le Ground School District information. • If school is canceled, ALL a ernoon and evening Community Education classes and activities will be canceled and participants will be notified at a later date about the reschedule. • If school is dismissed early ALL a ernoon and evening Community Education classes and activities will be canceled and participants will be notified at a later date about the reschedule. • If inclement weather happens on a weekend the Community Education office phone, 885-6584, message will be changed to reflect the cancellation. Instructors, class participants, game supervisors, officials and coaches should call for the latest closure update. Participants will be notified of the reschedule as soon as possible. WHERE'S MY CLASS? Most classes are held in Ba le Ground School District buildings and grounds. The course listing shows the location of most classes. When registering online specific directions are readily available for your class location by clicking on the location site and will also appear on your receipt when printed. Please ask for directions when registering in person. 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm 6 sessions starting September 3, 2015 6 sessions starting October 22, 2015 beginning & intermediate guitar Ages 10 and up 350216 This class will cover technique, chords progressions, note reading skills. This class is designed to progressively enable you to confidently play the guitar. If you follow the lesson plan in this class and practice regularly provided from the lessons from the book, you will develop a solid foundation and good habits that will give you all the skills you will need to enjoy playing the guitar. Battle Ground High School, D11 22038 $100.00 Monday 6 pm – 7 pm 6 sessions starting September 14, 2015 6 sessions starting November 2, 2015 History of rock n' roll Ages 14 and up 350216 The Chronology of Rock history. We will experience Rock in Roll in the order it happened, decade by decade, year by year, month by month. Vintage band photo's important events in music history and how it affected social politics. This class will have films, listening, and archive photos presented. Battle Ground High School, D11 22043 $120.00 Monday 5 pm – 6 pm 8 sessions starting October 5, 2015 CHEEr Stunt and Conditioning Ages 10-14 440001 Learn Basic to elite stunting for cheer. Develop core skills to strengthen and tone. Learn the fundamentals of stunting and jumps to excel in the activity of cheerleading. Lewisville Campus, Gym 21867 $25 Monday 7 pm – 8 pm 3 sessions starting September 14, 2015 4 sessions starting October 5, 2015 4 sessions starting November 2, 2015 3 sessions starting November 30, 2015 dAnCE Preschool dance- ballet, Tap and Tumbling Ages 3 – 5 350164 This class will introduce young students, ages 3 to 5, to the world of dance. They will develop their gross motor skills and imagination through creative movement. Tap dance, stretching, and basic ballet terms will be included. Class will end on a fun note with some basic tumbling. Lewisville Campus, Stage. 22146 $54.00 Monday 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm 6 sessions starting September 14, 2015 6 sessions starting October 26, 2015 beginning ballet Ages 5 – 7 350164 Dancers will develop grace, strength, flexibility, coordination and balance while learning ballet terms and practicing classical ballet technique in this fun class with a strong focus on positive reinforcement and engaging the student's imagination. Dancers will learn ballet routines to their favorite music. Class will include some tumbling. Lewisville Campus, Stage. 22147 $54.00 Monday 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm 6 sessions starting September 14, 2015 6 sessions starting October 26, 2015 beginning Tap Ages 5 – 7 350164 In this fun class where we use music from popular musicals, students will become musicians as they play the shoes. Tappers will build their repertoire of tap steps and put them together to create fun dance routines to their favorite music. Class will include some tumbling. Lewisville Campus, Stage. 22148 $54.00 Monday 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm 6 sessions starting September 14, 2015 6 sessions starting October 26, 2015 intermediate ballet Ages 7 – 12 350164 Dancers continue to develop their skills in this class which includes classical ballet technique at the barre and center floor. Dancers will learn ballet routines to fun music. Class will include some tumbling. Lewisville Campus, Stage. 22149 $54.00 Monday 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm 6 sessions starting September 14, 2015 6 sessions starting October 26, 2015 intermediate Tap Ages 7 – 12 350164 Tappers will continue to build their repertoire of tap steps and learn fun routines to their favorite music. Class will include some tumbling. Lewisville Campus, Stage. 22150 $54.00 Monday 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm 6 sessions starting September 14, 2015 6 sessions starting October 26, 2015 Teen & Adult Tap Ages 13 and up 350164 Tappers will learn progressive warm-ups and practice a series of technique routines to develop their repertoire of tap steps and increase their skill. They will then put them together to create fun dances. Music will range from Jazz/Big Band to Contemporary. Lewisville Campus, Stage. 222151 $54.00 Monday 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm 6 sessions starting September 14, 2015 6 sessions starting October 26, 2015 irish dance Ages 6 - 12 350211 Irish céili dancing is for anyone who enjoys moving to music and doesn't mind the fiddle. A popularized form of folk dancing in Ireland, céili dancing is a social group dance similar in form to square dance, but similar in style to the popular Riverdance. The class is designed to be as low or high impact as any individual would want, offering a good aerobic workout or simply a fun time. (Prefer parental supervision to children under ten). Captain Strong Primary, Gym. 21896 $42.00 Wednesdays 5 pm – 6 pm 6 sessions starting September 16, 2015 6 sessions starting October 28, 2015 Hip Hop/Jazz dance basics Ages 6 – 10 350219 Dancers will learn mostly hip hop and some jazz steps to fun and upbeat music. Come learn to leap, turn and shine. This class is not only fun but will improve posture, strength and flexibility in a positive and self-esteem building atmosphere. All levels welcome. No experience is necessary! Students will learn very basic techniques, body awareness, and an appreciation for sound and movement. Our goal is that students will not only experience dance as an art but also build healthy physical habits and self-esteem, and most importantly, have fun! Battle Ground $60.00 Schedule coming soon! MArTiAl ArTS Karate Ages 8 – 99 033409 Beginners and Advanced students learn Kata and Kumite with an emphasis on self-discipline and self-improvement from instructor Paul Hittle, affiliated with the Japan Karate Federation, USA-NKF and Oregon Amateur Union. Lewisville Campus, Gym Tuesday and Thursdays Beginners meet from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Advanced meets from 8:00 – 9:-00 pm 22001 $50.00 September 1, 2015 – November 24, 2015 *This course offers family discounts for signing up two or more family members. Call Battle Ground Community Education to receive your discount. Community Martial Arts Academy Ages 6 - 18 340133 1st - 12th graders! Pung Mul Kwan is an offshoot of an ancient Korean Martial Art. It combines linear and circular movements, joint locks, throws, falling techniques and grappling. Your child will learn this and discipline, patience and control. Captain Strong Elementary, Small Gym $42.00 per month Tuesday & Thursdays, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM September session begins September 3, 2015 October session begins October 1, 2015 November session beings November 3, 2015 olympic Taekwondo Ages 6 – 99 340091 Experience the exciting sport of Taekwondo from three-time National and World Champion Darrell Kirkpatrick, Certified World Taekwondo Federation 6th degree Black Belt Master Instructor. Learn self-defense skills and dynamic kicks while improving flexibility, stamina, coordination and motor skills. Self- discipline and quality character traits are emphasized towards earning black belt. Choose from two days a week or three. Laurin Middle School, Gym Two days a week Tuesday and Thursday $68.00 4:30PM – 5:15 PM, 5:30PM – 6:15 PM Session Terms 12 sessions starting September 8, 2015 12 sessions starting October 20, 2015 SPorTS Middle School - Fall volleyball league Youth Co-Ed Inter-District Volleyball League 5th/6th Grade Division and 7th/8th Grade Division BUMP, SET and SERVE! Boys and girls will increase their volleyball skills and abilities through team play. This is a fun volleyball league where players will learn basic skills and rules for playing the game of volleyball. Practices are during the week and games are on Saturdays in Vancouver at Pleasant Valley Middle School. The season begins on Sept. 12th with the mandatory Kick-off Event which includes a free player clinic and coaches meeting. Games How do I sign up? • The easiest way to sign up is Online at h p://bgce.ba legroundps. org, browse courses and add your choices to your shopping cart. • Or Phone-in with VISA, MasterCard, or Discover at (360) 885- 6584, Office Hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. • Or Mail, PO Box 200, Ba le Ground WA 98604-0200 or Fax (360) 885-6597 a completed registration form with a check (by mail only) or VISA, MasterCard information. • You can also Walk-in to the Community Education office at 406 NW 5th Avenue, Ba le Ground, WA, Office Hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. A Drop box is available 24/7 to the right of the Community Education office front doors for registration and payment by check or credit card during off hours. All registrations are subject to a $2.00 Registration Processing fee to offset banking and online registration costs. $30.00 Lewisville Campus Saturdays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Classes should start in October- Schedule Coming Soon Safe Sitter ® Ages 11 – 16 350153 Safe Sitter ® is a medically accurate, competency-based, highly structured babysitting preparation course designed for young adolescents (no younger than 11). The course prepares young adolescents for the profound responsibilities of nurturing and protecting children. Participants learn about babysitting as a business, success on the job, child care essentials, safety for the sitter, injury management, preventing problem behavior, care of choking infant, and care of choking child. It introduces Preventing Injuries and Behavior Management. (6 ½-hour curriculum written by pediatrician Patricia A. Keener, M.D). $75.00 Lewisville Campus Saturday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Classes should start in October- Schedule Coming Soon Medic First Aid, CPr, AEd for Adults, Children, & infants Ages 18 and older 400062 The goal of this training is to help students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to manage a medical emergency until more advanced help is available. This course will cover adult/child/infant CPR, AED, and Basic Emergency First Aid, such as choking, control of bleeding, and managing shock. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certification card that is valid for 2 years. Ask about group discount rates! Lewisville Campus, C20 $49.00 Thursday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 1 session starting September 17, 2015 1 session starting October 22, 2015 1 session starting November 19, 2015 MuSiC beginning & intermediate Piano Ages 6 and up 350216 The student objective will cover basic music skills. Left and right hand technique, oblique, parallel, contrary motion. Learning to read bass and treble clef, chord accompaniment and short songs. Lessons offered for beginner and intermediate players. Players will need lesson books for class; you can pick up your books from Music World in Battle Ground. Call to schedule your lesson. Lewisville, Media Center $100.00 – beginner 30 minute lessons 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm $145.00 – intermediate 45 minute lessons

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