New Ulm Public School

Babysitter Training 3.5-Hour Class Artist/Instructor: Kirsten Dean Date: Tuesday, July 14 Time: 9:30am–1:00pm Ages: 10+ Years Course Overview Learn the essentials of being a responsible babysitter, including fun activities, phone safety, first aid, and good decision-making. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion. Please bring a doll or stuffed animal and a sack lunch. Location New Ulm Area Community Education Room 234 – Main level of the Washington Learning Center 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials Please bring a doll or stuffed animal and a sack lunch.

Bricktopia Master Builders Camp 3-Hour, 4 Day Summer Camp Artist/Instructor: YEL! Youth Enrichment League Dates: Monday-Thursday, July 13, 14, 15, 16 Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm Grades: Entering Grades 1 - Grades 5 Course Overview Are you up for a LEGO® Brick challenge? Do you have what it takes to be a Master Builder? If so, you are in the right place. We’ve saved our most challenging engineering projects (a robotic dog, motorized bug, race cars and more) for this camp. Battle summer brain drain. Sign up today! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Location New Ulm Area Community Education Room 104 – Lower level of the Washington Learning Center 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials All materials provided Webpage for Additional Information https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/brick-builders-engineering-for-kids/

Chess Summer Camp 3-Hour, 4 Day Chess Summer Camp Artist/Instructor: YEL! Youth Enrichment League Dates: Monday-Thursday, June 15, 16, 17, 18 Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm Grades: Entering Grades 1 - Grades 5 Course Overview All levels of play welcome The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!...Play It! method keeps chess students progressing with 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games and an end-of-week in-class tournament. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Battle summer brain drain...sign up today. Location New Ulm Area Community Education Room 104 – Lower level of the Washington Learning Center 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials All materials provided Webpage for Additional Information https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/chess-classes-for-kids/

Fencing Summer Camp 3-Hour, 4 Day Fencing Summer Camp Artist/Instructor: YEL! Youth Enrichment League June Camp: Dates: Monday-Thursday, June 15, 16, 17, 18 Time: 9:00am–12:00pm July Camp: Dates: Monday-Thursday, July 27, 28, 29, 30 Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm Grades: Entering Grades 2 - Grades 12 Course Overview New and returning students invited. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and, of course, your favorite fencing games and arm bands. Safety is our first priority. We supply safety swords, protective masks, chest plates and jackets, in a high-octane, inclusive environment. Sign up today to join this sport deemed the “sport of the intellectual athlete!” Location New Ulm Area Community Education Gym – Main level of the Washington Learning Center 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials All materials provided Webpage for Additional Information https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/fencing/

Home Alone 1.5-Hour Class Artist/Instructor: Kirsten Dean Date: Tuesday, July 14 Time: 1:30pm–3:00pm Ages: 8+ Years Course Overview Participants will learn the basics of staying safe and responsible when home alone. Topics include coming and going safely, appliance use, house rules, basic first aid, and more. The class also includes a Q&A session and take-home materials to help build confidence and independence. Location New Ulm Area Community Education Room 234 – Main level of the Washington Learning Center 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials All Materials will be provided by instructor

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Ages 13+ In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. Topics Include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Ages 13+ In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes.Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Topics Include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

New Ulm Athlete Summer Speed & Strength Program – SUMMER 2026 Coaches: Derek Lieser & Hunter Rodriguez Session Times: ⏰ 6:30–8:00 AM (Students entering grades 9–12) ⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM (Students entering grades 7–12) Dates: Mondays–Thursdays June 8, 9, 10, 11 June 15, 16, 17, 18 June 22, 23, 24, 25 June 29, 30, July 1, 2 July 13, 14, 15, 16 July 20, 21, 22, 23 July 27, 28, 29, 30 Take your game to the next level this summer! This comprehensive Strength & Conditioning program is designed to help New Ulm athletes build strength, increase speed, and improve overall performance—while reducing the risk of injury. What to expect: ✔️ Strength, power, and speed development ✔️ Agility and mobility training ✔️ Injury prevention focus ✔️ Confidence & mental toughness building ✔️ Emphasis on recovery and overall wellness Who can join: Students entering grades 7–12. Students entering grades 7 & 8 should only register for the 8:00–9:00 AM session. Where: New Ulm High School - 1600 Oak Street, New Ulm (Weight Room, Multipurpose Room & Stadium/Track) Build strength. Increase speed. Train with purpose Both sessions will include a t-shirt.

New Ulm Eagles Summer Golf Camp Coach: Andrew Aukes Session Times: ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Students entering grades 2–4) ⏰ 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM (Students entering grades 5–7) Dates: Monday-Wednesday, July 13, 14, & 15 Get Ready to Tee Off with the New Ulm Eagles! Looking for a fun way to keep your kids active this summer? The New Ulm Eagles Summer Golf Camp is the perfect opportunity for youth entering grades 2–6 to learn the game, build confidence, and have a blast outdoors! Whether your child is brand new to golf or ready to level up their skills, this camp is packed with fun drills, exciting games, and tons of energy! Who can join: Students entering grades 2–7 Where: New Ulm High School - 1600 Oak Street, New Ulm (Soccer Fields off of Highland Avenue)

Robotics Scout 'Bots Summer Camp 3-Hour, 4 Day Summer Camp Artist/Instructor: YEL! Youth Enrichment League Dates: Monday-Thursday, July 27, 28, 29, 30 Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm Grades: Entering Grades 1 - Grades 5 Course Overview Build and code space rovers to scout out Mars, the moon, and other extraterrestrial environments. Also, create a dragster and volcano alarm to learn basic computer programming while having fun! Let’s go! Location New Ulm Area Community Education Room 104 – Lower level of the Washington Learning Center 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials All materials provided Webpage for Additional Information https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/robotics-classes-for-kids/

"Smart Cookies" - Back to School Cookie Decorating for Kids 2-Hour Cookie Decorating Class Artist/Instructor: Sammy's Sweets Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm No Experience Required Course Overview Join Sammy’s Sweets for a “Smart Cookies” Decorating Class. Young decorators will learn how to create adorable, school-themed cookies using colorful icing and creative techniques—all while having a blast. Perfect for budding bakers and crafty kids, this hands-on class encourages creativity, builds confidence, and sends everyone home with delicious, decorated treats to enjoy! Location New Ulm Area Community Education Room 104 – Lower level of the Washington Learning Center 910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073 Materials All supplies are provided by the instructor.

Spanish Sports & Games Summer Camp: Vamos a Ganar! (Let’s Win!) Grades 1st-5th Get ready to play, compete, and celebrate en español! In this dynamic camp, kids explore the world of sports, games, and the Olympics while learning Spanish through interactive activities, songs, and teamwork. Campers will build vocabulary, practice mini conversations, and discover games and athletes from across the Spanish- speaking world — all in a fun, high-energy environment. By the end of camp, every camper will have earned their spot on Team Español — with stronger language skills, new friendships, and memories that last far beyond the finish line. Ready, set… ¡Vamos a Ganar! No sports experience required! Online portal resources and practice tools included with tuition.

Monday, July 6th - Saturday, July 11th, 2026 Pearl has it all in the depths of the ocean. As the youngest daughter of King Triton and Queen Scylla she should be perfectly content…. but she dreams about the surface world. She wonders what it would be like to walk on the land and be amongst its people. When she saves a young rock star from sleeping with the fishes, she realizes she will do whatever it takes to leave the underwater kingdom behind. When he parents tell her that she can’t go ashore, all hope seems lost…until she remembers that he Uncle Caliban used to tell her stories about walking on land. But King Triton banished Caliban from his underwater kingdom. Uncle Caliban and his gang of underwater henchmen agree to help Pearl, but only if she can get up on land and win the beach part dance competition. If she fails to win the competition and the heart of her rock star crush, she will turn into one of Caliban’s eels and live under his control forever! But Pearl has never walked on two feet before and is finding it rather difficult to find her land legs. Plus, everyone isn’t as nice on land as they are beneath the sea. Will Pearl be able to dance her way into the rock star’s heart, or will sinister Uncle Caliban find a way to take control of the sea from his brother? Casting Roles: Pearl, King Triton, Queen Scylla, Caspian and the Beach Bums, Ryan Seashore, the Royal Daughters, the Sea Creatures, the School of Fish, the Eels, and the Beach Buddies. Cast Total: up to 73 students All rehearsals and performances will take place at the New Ulm High School Auditorium. Auditions for specific parts will take place Monday, July 6th from 8:00am to 10:00am, with rehearsal following 10:00am-12:15pm. Rehearsal times will fall between 8:00am and 12:15pm Monday, July 6th through Thursday, July 9th. Rehearsal times may vary depending on the the part your child is cast, so flexibility for pick-up/drop-off times is needed. On Friday, July 10th, rehearsal will begin late afternoon and will run right up until show time. Bring a snack and water bottle to each session! Performances are Friday, July 10th at 7:00pm and Saturday, July 11th at 11:00am. You must attend ALL rehearsals to participate. All costumes, music, and scenery are provided, and are included in the $25.00 registration fee. Ticket for the performance can be purchased at the door right before the performance and prices are as follows: Adult - $5.00 Students K-12 $3.00 Pre-School & Under - Free

Twinkle Spark Camp - 6 Session Introductory Violin Camp Instructor: New Ulm Suzuki School or Music Date: Tuesdays - June 30, July 7, 14, 21, August 4, 11 Time: 8:00–8:50 am Cost: $150.00 per child (6 week session) For: Children Ages 4-6 Location: Oakwood Methodist Church (1630 Oakwood Avenue, New Ulm) CLASS DESCRIPTION SUZUKI SPARK — 6‑Session Introductory Violin Course (Ages 4–8) Ignite your child’s musical journey with this playful, ear‑first course that teaches posture, bow hold, basic rhythms, and a first solo through listening, imitation, and short daily practice. Parents receive a resource list to support progress at home, while children build confidence, musical memory, and healthy practice habits in a joyful, supportive group setting. An adult is required to attend each session with their child COURSE PHILOSOPHY Suzuki Method Foundation: Children learn music as they learn language — through listening, imitation, repetition, and loving encouragement. Parents are active partners in daily practice and in creating a listeningrich home environment. Ear-First Learning: Emphasize listening to repertoire and teacher demonstrations before attempting new skills. Repetition and small, achievable goals build tone, intonation, and musical memory. Positive Reinforcement: Celebrate effort and progress; use short, consistent practice sessions to build confidence. Early Violin Habits: Introduce primary rhythms using rhythm instruments, posture, bow hold, violin hold, and parts of the instrument, and through playful, teacher-led modeling and parent-supported home practice. Family Partnership: Provide reading materials, clear, simple home practice tasks and listening assignments so families can support steady progress. SESSION BY SESSION TEACHER GUIDE Session 1 Welcome to Listening and the Violin Focus: Listening, rhythm imitation, and parent orientation including concept of note taking during lesson In-class Activities: Group listening: play Twinkle Variations from Suzuki Book 1 and invite children to move or breathe with the music. Make Foot Charts with “Rest Position” and “Playing Position” Feet on one side and “Violin Hand” and “Bow Hand” on the opposite side. In addition the basic Twinkle Rhythms are written out on the foot chart. Practice “growing” their trees using their bodies. Learning the basic Twinkle Rhythms using song, rhythm sticks, and drums. Home Practice: Daily listening to Suzuki recordings, parents practice clapping the 5 rhythm variations with child, and parents begin reading the assigned books. Materials: Links to Suzuki Book 1 recordings, copies of “Nurtured by Love” and “Ability Development from Age Zero” by Dr. Suzuki, foot charts Session 2 Posture, Bow Hold, and Listening Games Focus: Review of previous activities, posture, bow hold basics, continued listening. In-class Activities: Review activities from last session. Practice basic rhythms using “secret” handshake and “washing” arm. Learn to make “bunny rabbit” shape for bow hold Bow hold introduction using “stick bow” Home Practice: continue practicing rest position/playing position feet, basic rhythms, handshake and arm washing, bunny rabbit nose formation and bow hold exercises with parent support. Continue listening assignments and reading. Materials: Stick bows. Session 3 Review of previous exercises and additional bowing practice Focus: Development of flexible bow hand and reinforce rhythm exercises In-class Activities: Review all previous exercises using drums, rhythm sticks, foot charts, stick bows, etc. Continue developing bow skills by “playing” the rhythms on the shoulder Introduce box violin and how to hold the instrument using song Home Practice: Continue reinforcing previous skills; e.g., rest position/playing position, clapping rhythms, making bunny rabbit noses, secret handshake, washing arm, bow hold, rhythms on shoulder, placing violin on shoulder, etc., continued listening and continued reading Materials: Box violins Session 4 Rhythm, Repetition, and Simple Repertoire Focus: Continued review and repetition of previous skills In-class Activities: Review all previous activities. Name parts of the violin and bow. Play listening games (Go Tell Aunt Rhody pitch game, hide the frog, etc.) Discuss with parents ideal practice routines. Home Practice: Reinforce all skills introduced so far and continued listening. Finish reading books. Materials: No new materials Session 5 Individual Turns and Group Repertoire Focus: Reinforce previous skills In-class Activities: Review and reinforce all previous activities. Introduce foam violin Each child has a turn at performing a “solo” such as “Up Like a Rocket”. Home Practice: Review all skills introduced so far emphasizing importance of repetition and continued home listening Materials: No new materials Session 6 Sharing, Celebration, and Next Steps Focus: Culminating sharing, reinforcing home routine, and setting goals In-class Activities: Review all previous skills. Teacher-led demonstration of next Suzuki steps and what families can expect after the course. Family reflection time: invite parents to share observations and ask questions about continuing Suzuki study. Students get to open their box violins to reveal a “treat”. Home Practice: Continue daily listening and short practice routines; teacher provides a clear next-step practice plan. Materials: Violins, certificates, take-home practice plan, Suzuki Book 1 listening list. MATERIALS AND TEACHER PREPARATION Teacher Supplies: Box violins and stick bows, child-sized foam violins in appropriate sizes, shoulder rests, Links to Suzuki Book 1 recordings, “Nurtured by Love” and “Ability Development from Age Zero” by Shinichi Suzuki, parent handouts, and practice journals. Classroom Setup: Comfortable seating, clear demonstration area, quiet listening space, visible practice routine chart. Parent Resources: One-page practice guides, listening playlists, demonstrations of posture and bow hold, contact info for follow-up questions. TEACHER INSTRUCTION STYLE Model First: Demonstrate every skill slowly and clearly before asking children to imitate. Use Ear-Based Language: Encourage listening first — “Listen, then try.” Keep Practice Tiny and Frequent: Recommend 3–10 minutes daily, broken into very small goals. Engage Parents as Partners: Give parents simple scripts and cues to use at home; coach them to be encouraging observers and practice partners. Celebrate Effort: Focus praise on persistence, correct habits, and musical listening rather than perfection. HOME PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR FAMILIES Daily Listening: Play assigned Suzuki recordings during routine times (meals, car rides) to build musical memory. Short Practice Sessions: 3–10 minutes daily; split into posture/bow-hold warm-up and one focused musical task. Mirror and Model: Parents mirror teacher demonstrations and use the same language and cues. Practice Journal: Note what was practiced and one positive observation each day. End on a High Note: Stop while the child is still engaged to keep practice joyful.