NEW! Summer preschool programming designed to help children be ready for kindergarten entry in the Fall of 2021. These three-hour sessions will include learning activities for children with an emphasis on literacy and mathematics, as well as social-emotional learning and self-help skills embedded into regular classroom school routines. There is one extended-day session in August at the Handke location only.

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June 14-24, 2021, HC Rm 9 Door 5
June 14-24, 2021, RE Rm E106 Door 8
June 14-24, 2021, ZE Rm E106 Door 2
July 12-22, 2021, HC Rm 9 Door 5
July 12-22, 2021, RE Rm E106 Door 8
July 12-22, 2021, ZE Rm E106 Door 2
August 2-12, 2021, HC Rm 9 Door 5
August 2-12, 2021, HC Rm 9 Door 5
August 2-12, 2021, RE Rm E106 Door 8
August 2-12, 2021, ZE Rm E106 Door 2

Are you looking for some engaging preschool activities that your child can do while at home? Select this option to have access to hands-on preschool activities that you and your child can participate in at your convenience.

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December 1, 2020 to May 28, 2021, Online Only

Our online preschool option will feature learning activities that are done at home. The learning activities will be curriculum based, and will include digital/technology-based learning as well as hands-on activities.

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September 14, 2020 to June 9, 2021, Online Only
September 1, 2021 to September 12, 2022, Online Only

Discovery Learning Preschool is offered through ISD 728's Early Childhood Family Education program. Children must be 4 by September 1, 2021 for the Fours classes. Our classes are conveniently located throughout the district. Classes listed are for the 2021-22 school year. Please click title above for additional information.

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September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, M-Th | 9:00-11:30am | Handke
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, M-F | 9:00-11:30am | Handke
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, T-F | 1:00-3:30pm | Handke
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, T-F | 9:00am-3:30pm | Handke
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, T-F | 1:00-3:30pm | Handke | 4s Plus
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, M-F | 8:50-11:20am | Otsego Elem
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, T-F | 12:50-3:20pm | Otsego Elem
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, M-F | 9:00-11:30am | Prairie View
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, T-F | 1:00-3:30pm | Prairie View
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, M-F | 9:15-11:45am | Rogers
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, M-Th | 9:15-11:45am | Rogers
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, T-F | 1:15-3:45pm | Rogers
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, T-F | 9:15am-3:45pm | Rogers
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, M-F | 8:30-11:00am | Zimmerman
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, M-Th | 8:30-11:00am | Zimmerman
September 1, 2021 to June 2, 2022, T-F | 12:45-3:15pm | Zimmerman

Discovery Learning Preschool is offered through ISD 728's Early Childhood Family Education program. Children must be 3 by September 1st, 2021 for the Threes classes. Our classes are conveniently located throughout the district. Classes listed are for the 2021-22 school year. Please click title above for additional information.

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September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, W/F & M eve | 9:00-11:30am | Handke
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, M/W & Th eve | 9:00-11:30am | Prairie View
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, T/Th & W eve | 9:15-11:45am | Rogers
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, M/W/F | 9:15-11:45am | Rogers
September 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022, M/Th & T eve | 8:30-11:00am | Zimmerman
September 1, 2021 to June 3, 2022, T/W/F | 8:30-11:00am | Zimmerman
September 2, 2021 to May 31, 2022, M/T/Th | 9:00-11:30am | Handke
September 2, 2021 to May 31, 2022, T/Th/F | 9:00-11:30am | Prairie View

Enjoy time with your child and be creative, engage in active play and share in circle time activities. Parenting time will be in the child's classroom in a non-separating atmosphere. This class is free for children under 12 months (select waived fee when registering.)

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January 12, 2021 to May 25, 2021, RE Rm E106 Door 8
January 13, 2021 to May 26, 2021, ZE Rm E104 Door 2
January 14, 2021 to May 27, 2021, RE Rm E106 Door 8
January 15, 2021 to May 28, 2021, Prairie Center Activity Room

Come join us in our creative learning environment designed for curious, busy, on-the-go toddlers. Engage with other parents and a parent educator exploring toddler development, ways to expand learning at home, and encouraging language development. This is a non-separating class. New families may join any time as space permits.

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September 29, 2020 to May 25, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5
January 11, 2021 to May 24, 2021, HC Rm 1 Door 5

Two-year-olds are growing at high speed! They require guidance and limits as they set out to try new things in their world. Our classrooms are set up to allow children to engage all of their senses as they sing, dance, create, build, problem solve, communicate and socialize.

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January 13, 2021 to May 26, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5
April 7, 2021 to May 26, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5

This is a time of investigating and experimenting for your child. Explore with your preschool age child and discover the world of math, literacy and social play.

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January 14, 2021 to May 27, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5

Children learn from one another as they play and interact. Join us in a growth opportunity for children to develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills in a mixed-age group setting.

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January 11, 2021 to May 24, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5
January 12, 2021 to May 25, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5
January 12, 2021 to May 25, 2021, RE Rm E106 Door 8
January 13, 2021 to May 26, 2021, ZE Rm E104 Door 2
January 14, 2021 to May 27, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5
January 14, 2021 to May 27, 2021, RE Rm E106 Door 8
April 9, 2021 to May 28, 2021, Prairie Center Activity Room

Exactly like our Toddlers and Preschoolers Class, but from your home!! Activities will be mailed to your home, plus you'll have circle time with an Early Childhood teacher, as well as parent discussion time, via Google Meet.

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January 11, 2021 to May 24, 2021, Online Only

If you're parenting solo for any reason - military duty, work situations (distance, shifts), separation, divorce, loss of spouse or single parenting - you're welcome to attend! Bring your children and enjoy a meal together.

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Do you have parenting questions? Or you just need to touch base with someone about your child's development? One of our licensed Parent Educators will be available to meet with you virtually by Google Meet.

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January 13, 2021 to May 26, 2021, Online Only

Utilize the movements of sports to help your little athlete meet, master and exceed their motor development milestones.

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June 15, 2021 to July 13, 2021, HE Field 1
July 20, 2021 to August 17, 2021, HE Field 1

Utilize the movements of sports to help your little athlete meet, master and exceed their motor development milestones.

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June 15, 2021 to July 13, 2021, HE Field 1
July 20, 2021 to August 17, 2021, HE Field 1

Physical activity and learning go hand-in-hand for the littlest of athletes. Each class combines fitness, learning and fun centered around one of four sports.

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June 15, 2021 to July 13, 2021, HE Field 1
July 20, 2021 to August 17, 2021, HE Field 1

Diggers, loaders and dump trucks -- there's nothing better than big machines for moving dirt! Let's make our own clay construction zone art project, complete with mounds of dirt, orange construction cones and a toy truck to drive through the clay, just like the big guys!

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021, HC Art Rm Door 5

Let's make stuff! We'll spend time building, inventing, and creating in this active class.

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June 8-22, 2021, RE Rm E106 Door 8

Let's camp! Everything from bears to bugs! We'll explore the great outdoors inside the classroom and outside as well! Children must be potty-trained to attend.

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June 15-17, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5

Explore fundamental classic ballet and tap movement skills in an atmosphere of discovery and fun.

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January 25, 2021 to May 17, 2021, HC Stage Door 5
June 23, 2021 to August 18, 2021, HC Stage Door 5

Have FUN while learning the fundamentals of hip hop and jazz!

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February 2, 2021 to May 18, 2021, HC Stage Door 5

Bond with your little one as we explore fundamental classic ballet and tap movement skills in an atmosphere of discovery and fun.

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March 19, 2021 to May 14, 2021, HC Stage Door 5
June 23, 2021 to August 18, 2021, HC Stage Door 5

Bond with your little one as we explore fundamental classic ballet and tap movement skills in an atmosphere of discovery and fun.

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March 19, 2021 to May 14, 2021, HC Stage Door 5

Celebrate Earth Day by taking care of a piece of our earth! Let's work together to clean up our Nature Explore Center! Click the title ABOVE for details!

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Looking for some mid-summer outdoor fun? Join us for a morning of games, prizes, face painting, bounce house and more!

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Friday, July 23, 2021, NCP Park

The love of tennis starts here! Mini-nets, a smaller court, and specially-designed red tennis balls are perfect for the youngest beginning players!

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June 7-28, 2021, RH Tennis Courts
June 16-30, 2021, RH Tennis Courts
July 5-26, 2021, RH Tennis Courts
July 7, 2021 to August 4, 2021, RH Tennis Courts
August 2-23, 2021, RH Tennis Courts

This class is designed especially for preschoolers and their important grandparents! Spend time together playing, reading, and creating arts and crafts projects as we celebrate the important role grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren! Class will meet for one hour indoors, then head to the Nature Explore Classroom for one hour of outdoor play.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5
Wednesday, July 21, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5

Explore Woodland Trail, located right here in Elk River! We will meet at this fabulous local park and experience how to support our child's interest in the outdoors.

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Join us June 29th for a day of splashing, rolling, squishing, sliding and making mud pies in our mud kitchen. Click title ABOVE for details!

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021, HC Nature Explore Classroom Door 5

Introduce your little one to the sports of soccer and T-ball. Your little athlete will learn the basics of the sports while playing fun and active games.

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June 21, 2021 to July 12, 2021, RE Rogers Elem Field 12
July 19, 2021 to August 9, 2021, RE Rogers Elem Field 12

Is your soon-to-be-Kindergartner nervous to start school this fall, or are they so excited they can't wait? In this camp, they will brush up on their academic and social skills to help them feel confident about starting school. They will take part in engaging activities in a welcoming, structured environment. This camp is for children entering Kindergarten in the immediate fall semester.

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August 17-20, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5
August 17-20, 2021, ZE Rm E105 Door 2

Take time to explore with your child. Explore what? We'll provide indoor and outdoor exploration of messy art, science activities, bubbles and even some cooking! Available at two locations!

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June 2-16, 2021, HC Rm 1 Door 5
June 2-16, 2021, ZE Rm E104 Door 2

Let creativity loose and leave the mess to us! Your little mess-maker will enjoy many artistic, mess-making moments as they create marvelously messy masterpieces.

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June 22-25, 2021, ZE Rm E105 Door 2

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a magical pink unicorn who loved going to art class! Fantasy and art come together in this enchanting class. Your student will work with air-dry clay and paint to create a delightful unicorn sculpture.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021, HC Blesener Cmty Rm Door 5

Help your little soccer player discover teamwork! Even the youngest kickers can learn the basics of soccer while performing drills and playing mini games.

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July 12, 2021 to August 4, 2021, HE Field 1
July 13, 2021 to August 5, 2021, RE Rogers Elem Field 12

Is your little athlete ready give a couple of sports a try? Pass, shoot, and score with the Mini Royals starter kit. Your sports kit will include a junior-size basketball, soccer ball, cones and a t-shirt.

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Play Ball! Introduce your child to the basics of T-ball. Sessions will focus on learning the basic skills of hitting, throwing and fielding, with mini games later in the season.

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June 7-30, 2021, HE Field 1
June 8, 2021 to July 1, 2021, RE Rogers Elem Field 12

Love music? Bring your child and experience music and movement with us! We'll create and enjoy instruments and works of art in this musical event!

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Thursday, June 3, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5

Everything from "Baby shark, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo" to shaker eggs! Come learn through music as we sing, create instruments, and play instruments, all based on a theme children and families can relate to.

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January 15, 2021 to May 28, 2021, HC Rm 10 Door 5

Campers will get to ride a real horse, meet and learn about the different horses at Boulder Pointe and learn how to groom the horses -- all with a focus on safety! In addition, campers will create an art project and have an opportunity to make horse treats to feed their new four-legged friends!

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Saturday, May 22, 2021, Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center
Monday, June 14, 2021, Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center
Friday, July 9, 2021, Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center
Friday, August 6, 2021, Boulder Pointe Equestrian Center

Dress for the elements and experience the wonder of nature. Click course title ABOVE for more details!

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April 5, 2021 to May 24, 2021, HC Nature Explore Classroom Door 5
June 7-28, 2021, HC Nature Explore Classroom Door 5

Looking for something fun to do on a Friday morning? Join us for an hour of play, activities, songs and stories all about our theme each week!

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Friday, May 14, 2021, ZE Rm E104 Door 2
Friday, May 21, 2021, ZE Rm E104 Door 2

Roll out of bed and come to camp in your jammies! Why? Because everyone is just a little more creative while wearing their slippers! We'll create turtles, trees, masks, and magnificent masterpieces designed to educate and inspire you. We will sculpt, collage, print, paint, and (of course) create a huge mess as we explore basic art concepts - all while in our PJ's.

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August 9-10, 2021, HC Art Rm Door 5

Meet us at the Rogers Early Childhood Center or at Otsego Prairie Park for playground and outdoor activities, a time to touch base with other families and a parent educator.

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June 4-25, 2021, Prairie Center Activity Room
June 9-23, 2021, RE Rm E106 Door 8

Give your young athlete a positive first step into athletics! Students explore soccer, t-ball and basketball in a safe, structured environment with a lot of encouragement while focusing on fun.

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June 28, 2021 to July 1, 2021, RM Gym Door A
July 26-29, 2021, PV Gym Door 1
August 16-19, 2021, PV Gym Door 1

Research shows that spirited kids are wired to be "more" -- by temperament, they are more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and uncomfortable with change than the average child. This online book class will look at the book, Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinca.

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January 11, 2021 to May 24, 2021, Online Only

Sports Adventure is the perfect class for your young sports fan! They'll try a new sport each week in a fun, encouraging and active environment. Games and activities will focus on soccer, football, baseball and more!

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June 21, 2021 to July 12, 2021, RE Rogers Elem Field 12
July 19, 2021 to August 9, 2021, RE Rogers Elem Field 12

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. This unique class helps children build science-related knowledge and offers creative ways for your children to express themselves.

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April 20, 2021 to May 25, 2021, HC Art Rm Door 5

Join us in a virtual preschool classroom as we investigate a tropical rainforest and its layers while learning about the unique animals that live there. Examine the three states of matter in our environment (solid, liquid, gas) with fun and exciting experiments. Discover what force is and what it does. Your kit will be mailed directly to your home and contains an outline and much of the materials needed to complete the pre-recorded class.

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December 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021, Online Only

"All science" is the theme of this day! Art, music, and sensory items will all be used to explore the wonderful world of science!

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Thursday, June 17, 2021, HC Rm 1 Door 5

Let's read a story together and enjoy activities related to it! We'll make crafts, use puppets, go on scavenger hunts, and more! Children attending must be potty-trained.

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Monday, June 28, 2021, ZE Rm E105 Door 2
Monday, July 19, 2021, ZE Rm E105 Door 2
Monday, August 9, 2021, ZE Rm E105 Door 2

Come together virtually to share the joys and challenges of caring for a new baby.

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January 13, 2021 to May 26, 2021, Online Only

Parent/Child Level 1 familiarizes children with the water and teaches swimming readiness skills.

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June 13, 2021 to August 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-24, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-24, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-29, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-29, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-12, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-12, 2021, VM Pool Door M

Parent/Child Level 2 improves skills learned in Level 1 and teaches more advanced skills while continuing to build on water safety knowledge.

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June 13, 2021 to August 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-24, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-29, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-12, 2021, VM Pool Door M

Preschool A orients participants to the aquatic environment to help them gain rudimentary basic aquatic skills.

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June 13, 2021 to August 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 13, 2021 to August 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 13, 2021 to August 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-24, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-24, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-24, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-29, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-29, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-29, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-12, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-12, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-12, 2021, VM Pool Door M

Preschool B builds and improves skills learned in Preschool A while increasing water knowledge and safety topics.

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June 13, 2021 to August 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-24, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-24, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-24, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-29, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-29, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-29, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-12, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-12, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-12, 2021, VM Pool Door M

Preschool C increases proficiency and builds on the basic aquatic skills learned in Preschool A and B while reinforcing water safety skills learned earlier and introducing additional water safety topics.

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June 13, 2021 to August 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-24, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-24, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 15, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-29, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-29, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-12, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-12, 2021, VM Pool Door M

These lessons are for students who need more individual attention in order to learn to swim and/or improve their skills to pass to the next level of swim lessons.

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June 13, 2021 to August 1, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-23, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-23, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 14, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 14, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-28, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-28, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-11, 2021, VM Pool Door M

These lessons are for students who need more individual attention in order to learn to swim and/or improve their skills to pass to the next level of swim lessons.

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June 13, 2021 to August 1, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-23, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 14-23, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 14, 2021, VM Pool Door M
June 28, 2021 to July 14, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-28, 2021, VM Pool Door M
July 19-28, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-11, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-11, 2021, VM Pool Door M
August 2-11, 2021, VM Pool Door M