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PALS Childcare (NLS K-4th Grade)PALS Summer Child Care is for all enrolled NLS Students who have completed K-4th Grade Summer Hours: 7:30-5:30pm @ Peace Lutheran Church (100 4th Ave SW. New London, MN) Phone 320-354-2252 ext. 2627 Looking for a safe and structured environment for your child(ren) this summer? PALS is the place to be! We have daily activities to choose from where we incorporate STEAM, gross and fine motor skills, arts and crafts, gym and outside time, plus field trips! Activities are geared to excite and extend your child's interest and learning development, while providing a safe and fun environment. Snacks are included in the daily routine. We offer a morning and afternoon snack! PALS kids are required to bring their own lunch in summer. PALS Summer Rates are: $45 per day, per child. The weekly rate is $180 for each child enrolled in PALS. Please note: You may make changes to your schedule throughout the month. All changes to a calendar will need to be made 5 days before the day you are requesting in order to avoid PALS fees. No drop-ins are available in Summer. Please notify the PALS line directly (320-354-2252x 2627) with any changes you make online or if your child is sick. *Field Trips and Movies may have additional costsChild Care Program
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PALS Summer 2025PALS Childcare (NLS K-4th Grade)PALS Summer Child Care is for all enrolled NLS Students who have completed K-4th Grade Summer Hours: 7:30-5:30pm @ Peace Lutheran Church (100 4th Ave SW. New London, MN) Phone 320-354-2252 ext. 2627 Looking for a safe and structured environment for your child(ren) this summer? PALS is the place to be! We have daily activities to choose from where we incorporate STEAM, gross and fine motor skills, arts and crafts, gym and outside time, plus field trips! Activities are geared to excite and extend your child's interest and learning development, while providing a safe and fun environment. Snacks are included in the daily routine. We offer a morning and afternoon snack! PALS kids are required to bring their own lunch in summer. PALS Summer Rates are: $45 per day, per child. The weekly rate is $180 for each child enrolled in PALS. Please note: You may make changes to your schedule throughout the month. All changes to a calendar will need to be made 5 days before the day you are requesting in order to avoid PALS fees. No drop-ins are available in Summer. Please notify the PALS line directly (320-354-2252x 2627) with any changes you make online or if your child is sick. *Field Trips and Movies may have additional costsSummer 2025 PALS Site
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Pepsi LeagueThis is an annual "Invitational" league only. No teams register without prior approval. Coaches are responsible for their team rosters. Contact Tricia Lilleberg or Lee Gauer for more information. Bernick's Pepsi/Q102 game shirts are provided and required for all games. No games on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.Category
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Performing Arts Center (PAC)Our Performing Arts Center seats 650 people. It houses an orchestra pit, a state of the art sound/lighting system, a combination of 32 electric and manual operation stations, a 50 foot fly loft, a green room, large make-up/dressing room(s), a set design workshop, and features a custom-designed, removable orchestra shell. Our spacious lobby has a ticket booth and mounted monitors for our guests' viewing pleasure.Category
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Starting SoonPickleball - Youth Grades 2 and upAdditional Recreation CoursesWhether your child is a seasoned athlete or new to sports, pickleball is accessible to all skill levels. The rules are simple to understand, and the game can be adapted to suit beginners or advanced players. This inclusivity makes it a great sport for youth. Many sports require months of lessons and practice to learn the basics, which can be tough for many kids. Pickleball offers a sporting experience that is fun, engaging, and beneficial for children. From improving their physical fitness to developing strategic thinking, these are just a few of the reasons to get your kids into the game. Meet at the High School Tennis Courts. If raining meet at the Prairie Woods Gym. Bring your own pickleball paddle if you have one.Spring/Summer 2025
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Prairie Meadows Learning CenterCub 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.School Year 2025 - 2026 Cub Kids Site
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Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center (PWELC)Throughout the school year and summer, NLS partners with Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center to bring you exceptional offsite programming. Please note that transportation is not provided to PWELC in the summer and only to PWELC in the school year.Category
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Pre-K ClassesThis is your quick link to finding Pre-K community education summer recreation programming!Category
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STEMNLS Community Education offers many STEM classes throughout the school year and summer for our K-6th grade students!Category
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Ski Club6 Week Package Option Available Member, Lift, Ski Rental & Bus Member, Lift, Snowboard & Bus Member Lift & Bus ** Helmet rental available for the season - Class Code 23Helmet6 **Lessons for first 3 weeks of Ski Club also available - Class Code 23SkiLess6 6 Week Membership Package plus Bonus Week (Bonus Week Feb 9th) Package may be subject to change based on current COVID19 requirements – full refunds may not be available Please click here and fill out and return the attachment to complete your registration for Ski Club. Please click here for Powder Ridge Ski release form or click here for Snowboard release form Form must be returned to the Community Ed Office before December 1st to attend Ski Club on Friday, December 8th. **NLS Ski Club Memberships that include equipment rental — your equipment rental is good for the entire Powder Ridge ski season (lift ticket is not included on non-ski club dates) Fridays in 2023/2024 -- December 8th, 15th, January 5,19, 26, February 2 Bonus week: Feb 9th Rental Equipment -- the rental package purchased in the 6x program will be a seasonal rental. All 6x renters will receive Free Rentals anytime they are at Powder Ridge. Free rental will begin AFTER the first trip date. (A $10 fee will be charged to anyone wanting to change their equipment from a ski package to snowboard package for vice versa or for losing their rental card.) Participants may forget their rental card TWICE during the season. After the second time, the participant must have a new card printed. TIMES for ALL Packages: Check in 7:50-8:10am each week HS Student Center Lobby **3:05-3:20pm Load Bus at HS Gym Doors (Distance Learners report directly to buses upon arrival) **9:30pm Return to HS Gym Doors · WALK ONS: May NOT be available this year – dependent on bussing numbers Rules of the Club · Students grades 5-12 · NO changing of packages once purchased · Memberships are not transferable or refundable (written note required if injury related) · NO students are allowed to drive. Everyone MUST ride the bus to and from Powder Ridge (unless written notice is received for student to ride with a parent) · Students must be picked up by 9:45pm at HS Gym Doors (If student is not picked up they will not be able to attend the next week.) · This is a school function—all participants must adhere to the no tobacco or alcohol policies NLS reserves the right to refuse anyone the right to participate with the club. Removal from the club will result due to behavior problems, not following NLS Code of Conduct, removal from school, smoking, alcohol, drugs, or leaving the premises. Parents will be asked to pick students up at Kimball and no refunds will be given for missed evenings.Category
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SoftballYouth Fastpitch SoftballCategory
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WaitlistSoftball Summer U10 (DOB between 9/1/2013 - 8/31/2015)SoftballThe Wildcats Summer Softball program is designed to provide athletes with a fun and competitive environment to develop their skills. Our 10U-14U teams will be parent-coached, focusing on skill-building, teamwork, and competition. 10U and 12U are joining a new league this year. We are creating a league with Willmar, Atwater, NLS, Paynesville, hopefully BBE, Litchfield and BOLD. 14U/HS will be joining the Crow River League. 📅 Practices Start: May 5th (Weather Permitting) in the evening with parents Game & Practice Schedule: Games will start June 2nd - July 18th GAME SCHEDULE: 10U Games: Thursday Nights 12U Games: Tuesday Nights PRACTICE SCHEDULE: 10U & 12U: Monday Night Practices Parent-Coached Evening Practices Bring a water bottle, glove, helmet, and a bat if you have one. Please have black pants, a black belt and black socks for games. A face guard is optional/encouraged.Spring/Summer 2025
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WaitlistSoftball Summer U12 (DOB Between 9/1/11-8/31/13)SoftballThe Wildcats Summer Softball program is designed to provide athletes with a fun and competitive environment to develop their skills. Our 10U-14U teams will be parent-coached, focusing on skill-building, teamwork, and competition. 10U and 12U are joining a new league this year. We are creating a league with Willmar, Atwater, NLS, Paynesville, MACCRAY, and possibly others. 14U/HS will be joining the Crow River League. 📅 Practices Start: May 5th (Weather Permitting) in the evening with parents Game & Practice Schedule: Games will start June 2nd - July 18th GAME SCHEDULE: 10U Games: Thursday Nights 12U Games: Tuesday Nights PRACTICE SCHEDULE: 10U & 12U: Monday Night Practices Parent-Coached Evening Practices Bring a water bottle, glove, helmet, and a bat if you have one. Please have black pants, a black belt and black socks for games. A face guard is optional/encouraged.Spring/Summer 2025
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PopularSoftball Summer U14 (DOB Between 9/1/09 - 8/31/11)SoftballWILDCATS SUMMER SOFTBALL INFORMATION The Wildcats Summer Softball program is designed to provide athletes with a fun and competitive environment to develop their skills. Our 10U-14U teams will be parent-coached, focusing on skill-building, teamwork, and competition. 14U/HS will be joining the Crow River League. Game & Practice Schedule: U14 will start practice after the school season is complete. Games will start June 2nd - July 18th GAME SCHEDULE: 14U/High School: 20 Games (10 Nights) Monday and ThursdaySpring/Summer 2025
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Softball Summer U16/High School/Legion (DOB Before 9/1/2009)SoftballWILDCATS SUMMER SOFTBALL INFORMATION The Wildcats Summer Softball program is designed to provide athletes with a fun and competitive environment to develop their skills. 16U/High School will be joining the Crow River League. Game & Practice Schedule: 16U/High School will start practice after the school season is complete. Games will start June 2nd - July 18th GAME SCHEDULE: 16U/High School: 20 Games (10 Nights) Monday and Thursday Bring a water bottle, glove, helmet and bat if you have one. A face guard is optional/encouraged.Spring/Summer 2025
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Special EventsThroughout the school year, we offer special events through ECFE or our Preschool.Category
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Stop By and PlayDo your kids need to burn off some energy? Join us for some play time in the gym. The gym at Prairie Meadows will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Fridays when school is in session (gym will be closed when there is no school). Children must be supervised by a parent/adult at all times. Gym toys are provided.Category
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VolleyballCategory
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NewVolleyballerz Spring Clinic 4th - 8th GradeVolleyballCoached by Sjea Anderson, former D1 beach volleyball player at Cal Poly for Coach Todd Rogers, our 2008 gold medalist in men's beach volleyball, kids will learn the skills and rules of volleyball. Players will be separated by age at the camp so that they're with similar skill levels. The goal is to have fun while learning the fundamentals of volleyball! Bring tennis shoes, knee pads and a water bottleSpring/Summer 2025
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NewVolleyballerz Spring Clinic K-3rd GradeVolleyballCoached by Sjea Anderson, former D1 beach volleyball player at Cal Poly for Coach Todd Rogers, our 2008 gold medalist in men's beach volleyball, kids will learn the skills and rules of volleyball. Players will be separated by age at the camp so that they're with similar skill levels. The goal is to have fun while learning the fundamentals of volleyball! Bring tennis shoes, knee pads and a water bottleSpring/Summer 2025
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Wildcat Strength & ConditioningAt NLS we use the Teambuildr app for our summer and school year weightlifting programming. This allows our registered participants to have individualized programming both on and offsite.Category
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WrestlingIncluded with the registration fee: Wildcat wrestling T-shirt with last name on back A Singlet to be used for the season’s tournaments Coaching for the season Entry Fee for 4 individual tournaments (to be outlined at beginning of season)Category
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Youth ActivitiesThere are many classes available for youth of all ages. They include Tae Kwon Do, ACT Prep classes, firearm safety, snowmobile training, arts/theater/cooking, drivers education, recreation, trips/special events, STEM Classes, and other activities.Category