Delano Community Education

Online ( Zoom Link) Acupressure is an ancient healing art that can offer great relief, with no side effects, from symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, headaches, irritability, nausea, insomnia, anxiety and even weight gain. Learn which points balance hormone levels naturally, including thyroid hormones. Acupressure is a wonderful self-help tool that will help you feel your best. We will discuss breathing techniques, nutritional musts, and more. ~ Janice Novak

> Boys entering grades 6-9 Are you ready to take your tennis game to the next level? This six-week program is geared toward players with some experience and looking to improve their game. Through drills, games, and match scenarios, players will work to refine their strokes and develop a deeper understanding of strategy & court positioning. Timothy Arnold Program Prerequisites: Participants must be able to follow a series of directions, demonstrate hand-eye coordination to hold and throw a tennis ball, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, run, shuffle side-to-side, and hold and swing a tennis racket.

Information Meeting: April 15, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, at the Delano High School in the Auditorium. Competition Cheer is a competitive twist on the classic sport of cheerleading. Athletes will learn a combination of skills and work together to build a two-and-a-half-minute routine. Participants will put in the work to perfect the routine and develop skills during practice. They will perform their routine at a variety of local competitions in Minnesota. No experience is required. Uniforms and props will be provided. Athletes will need to buy a team warm up, shoes, spandex, socks and a bow. Participants will be taught all stunt, jump, cheer, and dance skills needed to become successful competitive cheerleaders. Practices will be two days a week during the season. We expect to compete in five to six-weekend competitions November through January. The Competition Cheer Team is open to boys and girls in grades 7-12. Athletes do not need to attend Delano Schools but must be willing to commute to practice and represent Delano at competitions. All participants will need to pay an additional camp fee, up to $150. The final additional camp fee will be determined after registration closes. Mandatory Camp Dates: August 25th, September 21st, and September 22nd. Kate Hansen Dates: August 6, 2024 - February 2025 Times: Sundays (Time TBD), Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm (Days/Times may change) Delano Elementary School: Cafeteria (Location may vary within Delano campus) Program Prerequisites: Participants must be able to run, skip, balance on one foot, jump, clap, spin 360 degrees, memorize cheers, follow two-to-three-step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

> girls, grades 5 & 6 Dance Team Prep is a great opportunity that gives young athletes the chance to prepare to be a member of the Delano Tiger Dance Team. During this program, athletes will work with the winter competitive season coaches! Through this experience, participants will have a better understanding of what the dance team has to offer. Participants can expect to refine existing skills while also learning new skills. Coach Koch, Coach Mickschl, Coach Celandar Program Prerequisites: Participants must be able to jump, hop on one foot, kick their leg into the air, balance on one foot, spin in a circle, follow two-to-three step directions, learn dance routines, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and be able to work as a team with their peers.

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Delano Boys Basketball High School Camp (Grades are for the 2024-25 school year) The Delano Boys Basketball High School Camp will focus on improving individual basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding, along with incorporating offensive and defensive team concepts that players will use during the season. Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach Terry Techam and Staff Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 11 - July 25 (no camp July 2, 4, 9, and 18) Entering grade 12 and players who dressed varsity this past season #6631-S1 | 7:00-8:30a | Courts: Tuesdays, TAC Courts 3, 4, 5 (Min: 8) Thursdays, TAC Courts 1 & 2 Entering grades 9, 10, and 11 #6631-S2 | 8:30-10:00a Courts: TAC Wood 1, 2, Synthetic 3 Program Prerequisites: Participants must have a moderate to high understanding of and ability to demonstrate dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. Participants must be able to run, follow a series of directions, jump, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

Delano High School Boys Summer Soccer Camp > boys entering grades 7-12 (DHS Boys Soccer Players) The Delano Boys Summer Soccer Camp is designed to help boys entering grades 7-12 prepare for the upcoming high school season and tryouts. The camp will focus on improving technical ability in high-repetition, high-intensity settings that will challenge the players to perform effectively. The Camp will also focus on tactical decision-making skills in small-sided and full-sided games. We will work with new formations and defensive and offensive tactics that players will utilize this fall. Participants are required to bring their own water bottles and cleats. Please refer any questions to Coach Griffin at Tristeng42@yahoo.com Sundays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 Monday-Thursday, July 15 - 18 & 22 - 25 Monday-Wednesday, July 29 - 31 7:00-9:00p Turf Field 1 (Upper Turf/Elementary) Program Prerequisites: Participants should be able to run, kick a soccer ball, balance on one foot, follow two-to-three-step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

Delano Intermediate Boys Summer Soccer Camp >Boys entering grades 4-6 Boys in grades 4-6 will come to camp to be coached by Varsity Boys soccer team players and enjoy some small-sided games. Learn who the coaches and players are and get to know the varsity team’s style of play. Join us on the pitch, and have some fun playing Soccer this summer! Monday-Thursday, July 22-25 5:30-6:45 p.m. Turf Field 1 (Upper Turf/Elementary) Program Prerequisites: Participants should be able to run, kick a soccer ball, balance on one foot, follow two-to-three-step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

> entering grades 1 - 4 (Fall of 2024) Delano Junior Tigers Flag Football program aims to teach students in grades 1 - 4 about the game of football in a fun and encouraging environment to develop their interest in the sport. The Delano Junior Tigers Flag Football program seeks parent volunteers to coach their child’s team. Parent volunteers are needed for a successful program. We are asking parents to consider volunteering, no matter their background in the sport of football. Without enough volunteers, participation in the program may be limited on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact Chris at Community Education (612-224-5958 Call/text, or chris.runke@delanoschools.org) if you are interested in helping or indicate this on your child’s registration form. **A coach’s meeting for all coaches will be held the week before the season starts. The coordinator will email coaches the meeting date, time, and location in August. Parents must sign a participant waiver, linked here: 2024 Delano CE Football Waiver Link (Click Here) Program Prerequisites: Participants should be able to run, jump, make lateral movements, throw and catch a football, follow 2-3 step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.