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ABC's (Arts, Baking & Crafts)NLS ABC's (arts, crafts, and Baking) are offered throughout the year and the summer!Category
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Additional Recreation CoursesWe offer a variety of recreational programming through community education in the summer and throughout the school year at NLS!Category
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Adult Basic Education (ABE)If you are looking for free online and personal classes for English Prep, Basic Computer Skills and English, please contact our consortium. They can be reached via email: adulteducation@willmar.k12.mn.us or by phone: 320-231-8480. The goal of the Glacial Lakes Consortium and our partnership with them at NLS is to engage, equip and empower.Category
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NewAfter School Archery Club (Grades 4 & Up)Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center (PWELC)The first session will be learning and practicing the skill of archery with compound bows. Eachsession after we will play games, shoot 3-d targets, and learn about shooting from an elevatedposition and a ground blind. (meet at the Farm site)Fall 2025
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Starting SoonArt in the Park (Completing K-5)ABC's (Arts, Baking & Crafts)Join us for one or all classes of artsy fun. Each day we will have a different creation to make and take home. Meet at the shelter pavilion @ Wildcat Cove ParkSpring/Summer 2025
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BaseballWe offer baseball through community education and recreation in the summer months!Category
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BasketballAt NLS we offer basketball programs throughout the school year and the summer!Category
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Basketball - 2nd-3rd Grade Basketball ProgramBasketballAll participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball and learn how to apply those fundamentals in scrimmage formats. The idea of this program is to introduce the youngest wildcats to the foundation of basketball and prepare them for our travel basketball programs (4th - 6th grade). Each participant will receive a T-shirtFall 2025
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Basketball - K-1st Grade Basketball ProgramBasketballAll participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball and learn how to apply those fundamentals in scrimmage formats. The idea of this program is to introduce the youngest wildcats to the foundation of basketball and prepare them for our travel basketball programs. Each participant will receive a T-shirtFall 2025
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Stephen (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Basketball Camp - Precision (Entering Grades 3/4)BasketballProgram Vision Precision Basketball Camp provides opportunities for players to develop their fundamental skills, understanding of team concepts, and mental approach to the game of basketball. We will provide an enjoyable atmosphere where players can gain self-confidence through development and maximizing potential as an individual and teammate. Camp Focus Points: Our philosophy of teaching focuses on a few key mental and physical elements. Proper Technique - Practice with Purpose - Work Ethic - Enjoyment...Camp Owner/Director, Forrest Witt, has 20 plus years of experience directing and operating basketball camps throughout the Midwest, as well as 20 years of coaching experience at the collegiate and high school levels. Forrest brings energy and passion for teaching the game of basketball, while focusing on offensive and defensive fundamentals, components of becoming a valuable teammate, and other intangible elements that will give you a competitive edge as a basketball player. Playing Career: 1995-1998 – Morris Area High School, 1998-2003 – St. Cloud State University Coaching Career, 2004-2008 – Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Concordia University, St. Paul, 2008-current – Head Boys Basketball Coach at Alexandria Area High School, Any questions can be directed to Forrest Witt via telephone or email Phone – 320-224-5962 (cell), Email – precisionbball@gmail.com Website – precisionbball.comFall 2025
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Stephen (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Basketball Camp - Precision (Entering Grades 5/6)BasketballProgram Vision Precision Basketball Camp provides opportunities for players to develop their fundamental skills, understanding of team concepts, and mental approach to the game of basketball. We will provide an enjoyable atmosphere where players can gain self-confidence through development and maximizing potential as an individual and teammate.Fall 2025
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Stephen (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Basketball Camp - Precision (Entering Grades 7/8)BasketballProgram Vision Precision Basketball Camp provides opportunities for players to develop their fundamental skills, understanding of team concepts, and mental approach to the game of basketball. We will provide an enjoyable atmosphere where players can gain self-confidence through development and maximizing potential as an individual and teammate. Camp Focus Points Our philosophy of teaching focuses on a few key mental and physical elements. Proper Technique - Practice with Purpose - Work Ethic - Enjoyment Camp Owner/Director, Forrest Witt, has 20 plus years of experience directing and operating basketball camps throughout the Midwest, as well as 20 years of coaching experience at the collegiate and high school levels. Forrest brings energy and passion for teaching the game of basketball, while focusing on offensive and defensive fundamentals, components of becoming a valuable teammate, and other intangible elements that will give you a competitive edge as a basketball player. Playing Career: 1995-1998 – Morris Area High School 1998-2003 – St. Cloud State University Coaching Career 2004-2008 – Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Concordia University, St. Paul 2008-current – Head Boys Basketball Coach at Alexandria Area High School Any questions can be directed to Forrest Witt via telephone or email Phone – 320-224-5962 (cell) Email – precisionbball@gmail.com Website – precisionbball.comFall 2025
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Basketball League (3rd - 12th grade 2025-2026) NLS 3 on 3 Youth FallBasketballBoys & Girls Teams WelcomeEntering 3rd-12th Grade 3-6 players per team (register as a team). NO COACHES. Get a team together and register today. We try to keep team members to their specific gender/grade levels but divisions are based on registrations received and teams may be mixed with other grades. If a team has multiple grade level players they must play at the oldest players grade level. For players to be eligible for the last "playoff" week of games they have to have been rostered before the 3rd week of play. Please note that team division will be bracketed based on appropriate numbers/registrations. Divisions may be of mixed grades based on registrations received. If divisions require mixed grades with different basketball sizes, the bigger basketball will be used. 4 Week Season. Teams will play 2 games scheduled close together each week Includes t-shirt must be used when playing Early Bird Registration Deadline: Friday, August 21st unless fills priorFall 2025
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Behind the WheelBehind the Wheel Instruction for obtaining your Driver’s LicenseIf you took the driver's ed classroom thru New London-Spicer you are automatically registered for behind the wheel instruction.If you did not take the classroom portion through NL-S you must register to be on the call list. Contact the Community Ed Office at 320-354-1406 to find out what is needed to register. Once you register we will call close to your 16th birthday to complete this portion of training before your driving test. Students who take the Classroom at NLS (automatically registered) **Prior to October 1, 2025 Registration Fee: $20 (included in classroom fee) with balance of $260 prior to instruction starting. **After October 1, 2025 Registration Fee: $100 (included in classroom fee) with balance of $180 prior to instruction starting. Students with certificate of completion/Non NLS Classroom Students **Non NLS Classroom Students Registration Fee: $120 with balance of $230 due when instruction starts. **Registration Fees are Non-Refundable We encourage students to drive several hours per week with their parents to make them morecomfortable behind the wheel.Category
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Bowling Club (Grades K-4)Additional Recreation CoursesJoin us at Alley on Ash each month for some fun on the lanes. We will have a chance to bowl 2 games each time and have fun with our friends. Fee includes 2 games, shoe rental, a chaperone on site, a slice of pizza and juice. Parents pick up at 5pm at the bowling alley. Students should have a note to ride the shuttle bus #37 to the Alley on Ash. (First bus in line at Prairie Woods by the flag pole) Students will meet in the Prairie Woods Gym and then go to the bus.Fall 2025
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CABS (Child and Babysitting Course) Ages: 11+EnrichmentThe Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and HealthInstitute gives everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The YouTube “vlogger” style presentation of the video brings a youthful and high-energy spirit to the program content, and the colorful magazine format of the student book makes learning fun. From getting started with your business, to working with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, CABS will help set you up for babysitting success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete achievement of the core learning objectives to receive certification valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen.Fall 2025
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Cats Arts & Crafts Club (Grades 2-4)ABC's (Arts, Baking & Crafts)2nd, 3rd & 4th graders join us at Cats Arts & Crafts Club to try out your artistic abilities and have lots of fun! There will be a different hands on project each time. Students can go directly to the Prairie Woods Art Room. Parents pick up at the flag pole doors at 4pm.Fall 2025
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ClassroomDrivers Education, both classroom and behind the wheel are conducted through the Community Education/Youth Service Office at NLS.Category
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Cub Kids PreschoolCub Kids serves children ages 3–5 years old and aims to prepare them for Kindergarten. Cub Kids is an inclusion-based preschool program. Cub Kids is a fee-based preschool which is open from 8:15am - 3:00pm on school days following the New London-Spicer district calendar*. Cub Kids is billed monthly (on the 15th of the month). Families do have the option to pre-pay prior to being invoiced, if they do not want to commit to one large monthly payment. Before and After school care is available by registering for our Lil' PALS program. Hours for our Lil' PALS program Before school is 7:30-8:15am and costs $4/day. The After school hours for Lil' PALS is 3:00-5:30pm and costs $7/day. The mission of the Cub Kids program is to ensure that no child starts behind; and that every child is ready to enter Kindergarten as a confident and capable student. Our goals are to teach children in a developmentally appropriate environment that encourages growth for children socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. We believe that all children deserve a safe place to grow to their fullest potential. Our staff members strive to provide program activities that are based on the uniqueness within each group of children. *Cub Kids follows the NLS district calendar, with the exception of Election Day. There is no school for Cub Kids on this day.Child Care Program
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Defensive DrivingCategory
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Driver's EducationAt NLS we offer both Driver's Training Classroom (For MN Drivers Permit/License) and Behind the Wheel Training throughout the school year and summer.Category
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NewDriver's Education ClassroomClassroomThis class will be done in person. Attendance on ALL days for the entire time is mandatory to receive your blue cards.Registration will be open to those who are 14 1/2 years old by end of class date If you are soon to be 15 years of age or older and needing to meet the requirements from the State of Minnesota for classroom instruction before taking your permit test this class is for you. The State of Minnesota requires that you successfully complete this mandatory class and be registered for a Behind the Wheel Training Instruction in order to obtain your blue card making you eligible to take your permit test at your local DMV office when you reach the minimum age of 15. Attendance on ALL days for the entire time is mandatory to receive your blue cards. Before signing up for a session make sure your calendar is clear to attend all sessions for their entire length. We encourage students to take the class within six months or less of their 15th birthday. Priority will be given to those students who are within 6 months of their birthday. (Any changes to attending a session once registered will be charged $20 and any cancelations once registered will be charged a $40 cancellation fee – so please plan ahead) Once you have completed the course, reached a minimum of age 15 and passed your permit test you have to drive with parent or guardian for a minimum of 50 hours over a period of no less than 6 months and keep a driving log (15 hours of night driving), complete a six hour Behind the Wheel course and reach age 16 before taking your driver’s test for licensure. Class Fee includes a $20 non-refundable registration fee towards your Behind the Wheel Training and your Behind the Wheel Training will be $260.00 due at time that training starts. (Closer to your 16th birthday) Parent Classroom Portion: Parents attend a 1 1/2 hour classroom to learn more about the parents role in teen driving, tips on teaching your teen to be a better driver, new Minnesota laws and safety information. Parents attendance at class will reduce the minimum number of mandatory logged driving hours to 40 hours over a period of not less than 6 months. Parent will receive a certificate for completing the class. Typically the parent class is offered in November of each year. If your child misses any time during the session they are registered for you may be subject to a rescheduling fee up to $50If your child misses any time during the session they are registered for you may be subject to a losing your entire class fee. Cancellations less than 7 days in advance may result in the total fee being forfeited. If you know of any conflicts for your child and they won't be able to attend please contact the Community Ed Office as soon as possible at 320-354-1406. Any changes to attending a session once registered will be charged $20 and any cancelations once registered will be charged a $40 cancelation fee – so please plan aheadSpring/Summer 2025
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Drumming Club (Grades 4-6)EnrichmentCome join Ms Bellman in the PW Music room and enjoy drumming! Build on the skills you’ve learned already, sing and play new drumming songs and add more instruments to the mix. Prairie Woods students can report directly to the Prairie Woods Music Room after school. Middle School students should ride the shuttle bus to Prairie Woods and report to the music room. Parents pick up at the flagpole doors at 4:30pmFall 2025