Farmington Area Community Education

{YEL!} WOODWORKING | 2.0 For students entering 4 – 7th grades Build a paddle boat, a bird house, trophy stand and garden tote. Builders will learn to measure, cut, sand, paint and then take home each project they build. This Youth Enrichment League (YEL) class educates students on the use of basic tools (hammers, nails, screwdriver, measuring tape, t-square and more). SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY. No power tools will be used in class. NOTE: Participants should be comfortable cutting using a small saw as well as using other hand tools. Students should wear clothes that can get paint on them.

Cornerstone on the Vermillion Instructor: Michelle Michaud Ages 4-17 Do you love horses? Welcome to the world of horses. Grooming, leading, horse training, horseback riding and more..... Equestrian Club is best suited for beginner riders and those with no experience with horses. Owner and Operator of Cornerstone on the Vermillion Horse Boarding and Training Stable Voted Best of Hastings – Business Hall of Fame 3 Consecutive Years (2017–2019) Voted Best Horse Boarding and Training 2021 for the 5th year in a row!

Cornerstone on the Vermillion Instructor: Michelle Michaud Ages 4-17 Do you love horses? Our camps are all horses, all the time! Spend time bonding with some incredible show horses. All abilities are welcome to join us for an action packed camp and learn western, English, and bareback riding, horsemanship, groundwork, and training. Participants begin their days with horsemanship skill development, followed by horse training. There will be a one hour lunch break to let the horses rest, and the youth! During this time youth can eat their lunch and enjoy free play with board games, books, and activity sheets. Connecting & partnering with the horses is emphasized throughout each day. Riding multiple horses throughout camp with emphasis on rider safety, core, seat and legs. Each day refreshing all skills learned the previous day. Our camps are coached to develop skills, connection & understanding of these magnificent animals. Please bring a bicycle helmet if you have one, otherwise riding helmets are provided. Participants should bring a bag lunch, water bottle, and snacks. The indoor riding facility is unheated, please dress accordingly. Owner and Operator of Cornerstone on the Vermillion Horse Boarding and Training Stable Voted Best of Hastings – Business Hall of Fame 2024. Voted Best Horse Boarding and Training 2024 for the 8th year in a row!

Basketball Tykes Camp Ages 2- 5 DASH Sports Basketball Tykes camps provide players an introductory experience to the great game of basketball through fun skill-based drills and mini-games. Players will be taught how to properly dribble, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Balls are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3 year old group and recommended when needed for the 4-5 year old group.

DASH Sports Incoming Ages 2-6 DASH Sports summer baseball camps provide players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and baserunning will be taught and practiced, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with a scrimmage the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle, snack, and a baseball glove (spikes and bats are optional). Baseballs and bats are provided. DASH Sports Developing Athletes Sports Hub Offering communities & families well organized, structured, and fun sports programs for kids Our Pillars: 'Respect, Hustle, Pride' A local, MN company led by people with a passion for youth sports development Over 25 years experience and over 20,000 coaching hours logged www.dashsports.us

Eco Elsa Bees, Butterflies Hummingbirds, and more! Join a naturalist from EcoElsa to learn about different pollinators and how they help the environment by helping plants and other things. Class includes tactile learning activities, exploration time, games, and art to help kids engage and connect with their natural space. We will do a wide variety of outdoor activities that are great for preschoolers to get their minds and bodies moving!

DASH Sports Ages 2-5 DASH Sports Soccer Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the game of soccer. Key elements of dribbling, passing, and shooting will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes (spikes and shin guards optional). Soccer balls are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group. DASH Sports is a local, MN sports training company whose mission is to: "Offer communities and families well organized, structured, and fun skill-based sports programs for kids." Led by people with a passion for youth sports development with over 25,000 hours of coaching experience.

DASH Sports Ages 2-5 DASH Sports Flag Football Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the great game of football in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes (spikes/cleats are optional). Footballs and flag belts are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group. DASH Sports is a local, MN sports training company whose mission is to: "Offer communities and families well organized, structured, and fun skill-based sports programs for kids." Led by people with a passion for youth sports development with over 25,000 hours of coaching experience.

Eco Elsa Join EcoElsa to explore nature and learn about the plants and animals that call it home. Class includes tactile learning activities, exploration time, games, and art to help kids engage and connect with their natural space. We will do a wide variety of outdoor activities that are great for preschoolers to get their minds and bodies moving!

Ages 2-5 DASH Sports Sampler camps provide players an introductory experience to sports. This camp includes instruction in Basketball and Phys. Ed Games. Little athletes will learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot, as well as learn and compete in fun Phys Ed Games such as Kickball, Dodgeball, and more. Participants should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes. All other equipment is provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.