Forms for Community Learning Services programs--

All Summer Long-WPRA Tickets! Purchase Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association attraction tickets from Columbus recreation at the Pool. Attractions include Chula Vista indoor and outdoor water parks, Noahís Ark, Pirateís Cove Adventure Golf, Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park, Milwaukee County Zoo, Wisconsin Ducks, Six Flags, Green Bay Packers Hall of Game. Purchase tickets from Megan or Loren. For more information contact Megan Sommerhalder at (920) 623-5936 or recreation@columbuswi.us

6/7/11  Teen Advisory Board for 7^th-12^th graders encouraged to attend this meeting from 7:30-8:30 p.m. to make Summer Reading Program t-shirts. For more information about this and other library programs please call Melissa Potter, Children's Librarian, at 920-623-5910.

6/13/11 Columbus Public Library Summer Storytime Session begins. Themes include South America, Europe, Asia, Antarctica, and Australia. Preschool story time  Monday and Wednesday at 10 am and are for children ages 3-6. Family Story Time is Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm and is for children of all ages. For more information about this and other library programs please call Melissa Potter, Children's Librarian, at 920-623-5910.

6/13/11 Summer Reading Game-- Columbus Public Library Summer Reading Program kicks off on MONDAY JUNE 13! Children ages 0-18 can sign up to read for some great prizes! Food coupons from area restaurants, movie tickets, Waterpark passes, pool parties, and a bounce house for a day, Ice cream for a Year and much more can be won just by reading! For more information about this and other library programs please call Melissa Potter, Children's Librarian, at 920-623-5910.

6/13/11 Family Program-International Folkdance with Mark Helpsmeet at the Senior Center.  Meets at 3:30 p.m. For more information about this and other library programs please call Melissa Potter, Children's Librarian, at 920-623-5910.

6/13/11 Teen Program-Drum Circle at the Senior Center. Seventh through 12^th graders are invited to participate in this free program.  Elmore Lawson  will demonstrate the Djembe drum and other percussions and teach the basics of drumming in a drum circle, including rhythms, chants, call and responses, and solo phrases.  Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information about this and other library programs please call Melissa Potter, Children's Librarian, at 920-623-5910.

6/14/-8/16/11 Junior Golf Lessons-Ages 8-17 are encouraged to  come to Columbus Country Club to learn how to play golf.  Junior Golf lessons are from 9-11 a.m. at Columbus Country Club.  To register, contract Tim or Connie at the Couuntry Clubó(920) 623-5880.

6/16, 6/23, 6/30/11  Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing 1-Structured, educational drawing classes for kids ages 3 Ψ to 6 who love to draw in a fun, nurturing environment.  Minimum class size is 5.  Meets at St. Jeromeís school from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Cost is $27 for a 3 week session.  To enroll, go to www.youngrembrandts.com or call James at 608-444-3213

6/16, 6/23, 6/30/11  Young Rembrandtís Cartooning 1 -Structured, educational and fun class teaches the basics of cartooning for ages 6-12. Minimum class size is 5.  Meets at St. Jeromeís school from 12-1:15 p.m. Cost is $28.50 for a 3 week session.  To enroll, go to www.youngrembrandts.com or call James at 608-444-3213

6/16, 6/23, 6/30/11  Young Rembrandtís Elementary Drawing - Structured, educational and fun class teaches the basics of drawing for ages 6-12 . Minimum class size is 5.  Meets at St. Jeromeís School from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Cost is $27.00 for a 3 week session. To enroll, go to www.youngrembrandts.com or call James at 608-444-3213

6/16/11-7/28/11 Teen Time- 7-12^th graders can come to the Columbus Recreation Center  from 1-4:00 p.m. on Thursdays to play Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and board games. Bring your own equipment, food and skills. For more information contact Megan Sommerhalder at (920) 623-5936 or recreation@columbuswi.us 

6/21/11 Family Program-One World , Many Stories Craft Extravaganza-Weave baskets and make Gyotaku fish. Meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more information about this and other library programs please call Melissa Potter, Children's Librarian, at 920-623-5910.

6/22/11-6/27/11  Intro to Sports-This class introduces children to the basic skills of football, soccer, golf and more.  Ages 3-4 meet from 9:15-10:15 am., and ages 5-6 meet from 10:30-11:30 a.m.on Wednesdays.  Minimum of 8, maximum of 12.  Cost is $22 for residents, and $32 for non-residents. For more information contact Megan Sommerhalder at (920) 623-5936 or recreation@columbuswi.us 

6/27-8/10/11  Pee Wee TennisóThis is a great class for 5-7 year olds to learn the exciting game of tennis.  Students need a 21î racquet, and should bring a full water bottle to each class.  Session 1 meets from 9-10 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Session 2 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Minimum of 4, maximum of 8. Cost is $30 for residents, $40 for non residents. For more information contact Megan Sommerhalder at (920) 623-5936 or recreation@columbuswi.us 

6/27-8/10/11  Jump Into Tennis-Classes for 8-10 year olds that stress the importance of play and team competition.  Session 1 meets from 10-11:00 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Session 2 meets from 2-3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Minimum of 4, maximum of 8. Cost is $30 for residents, $40 for non residents. For more information contact Megan Sommerhalder at (920) 623-5936 or recreation@columbuswi.us 

6/27-8/10/11  Youth Tennis Lessons-Students age 11-15 will improve basic tennis strokes. Session 1 meets from 11-12:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Session 2 meets from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays .   Cost is $30 for residents,  $40 for non residents. For more information contact Megan Sommerhalder at (920) 623-5936 or recreation@columbuswi.us 

6/28/11 Family Program-Music Makes the World Go Round with Diane Michaels- Meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more information about this and other library programs please call Melissa Potter, Children's Librarian, at 920-623-5910.

7/5/11 Group Piano Lessons with Mrs. Hellpap!  The summer piano sessions are on Tuesdays starting on July 5th through August 23rd.  The lessons will last for 30 minutes. Chose from three 30 minute  sessions, 1:00-1:30, 1:30-2:00, 2:00-2:30. Books are provided and the total cost is $8.00 a lesson totaling $64.00 for the summer.  Please Contact Katy Kraemer at  Community Learning Services for registration  at (920) 623-6204 ext. 3923 or Mrs. Hellpap for questions at 623-5952  X1111.

7/5/11  Family Program--  Remnants of the Rainforest- Nature's Niche meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.  For more information about this and other library programs, please call Melissa Potter, Childrenís Librarian, at (920) 623-5910.

7/5/11  Teen Advisory Board for 7^th-12^th graders encouraged to attend this meeting from 7:30-8:30 p.m. to pick up trash at the Firemanís Park Pavilion. For more information about this and other library programs please call Melissa Potter, Children's Librarian, at 920-623-5910.

7/7/11  Teen Program-Henna  Learn the art of Henna Tattoos. Participants will tattoo themselves with henna paste in intricate, Indian designs that will last up to a week.  Free program meets from 6-8:00p.m. at Columbus Public Library.  PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! For more information about this and other library programs please call Melissa Potter, Children's Librarian, at 920-623-5910.

7/11/11 British Soccer Camp --The largest and most popular camp program in the USA and Canada is back! Join us for our 2^nd British Soccer Camp! Program will be held at Meister Park July 11-15.. Register online at www.challengersports.com or stop by the Community Center for a registration form. First Kicks: ages 3-4, 9-10am, $73, Mini Soccer 1.5 hr: ages 4-6, 10:30am-12pm, $85, Half Day: ages 6-14, 1-4pm, $110. For more information contact Megan Sommerhalder at (920) 623-5936 or recreation@columbuswi.us 

7/12/11 Family Program-Global AdventuresóSadarri and Co. meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.  For more information about this and other library programs, please call Melissa Potter, Childrenís Librarian, at (920) 623-5910.

7/14/11 Princess Day! Come and have a day of Princess Fun! Fice to 10 year olds will make crowns and wands, and play games.  Meets at the pool from 1-2:30 p.m. Minimum of 8, maximum of 12. $10 for residents, $20 for non-residents. Registration deadline is 6/30/11. For more information contact Megan Sommerhalder at (920) 623-5936 or recreation@columbuswi.us

7/14, 7/21, 7/28/11  Young Rembrandtís Cartooning 2 -Structured, educational and fun class teaches the basics of cartooning for ages 6-12. Minimum class size is 5.  Meets at St. Jeromeís school from 12-1:15 p.m. Cost is $28.50 for a 3 week session.  To enroll, go to www.youngrembrandts.com or call James at 608-444-3213

7/14, 7/21, 7/28/11  Young Rembrandt-s Elementary Drawing 2 -Structured, educational and fun class teaches the basics of drawing for ages 6-12 . Minimum class size is 5.  Meets at St. Jeromeís School from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Cost is $27.00 for a 3 week session. To enroll, go to www.youngrembrandts.com or call James at 608-444-3213

7/14/11 Say it Right-First through sixth graders can practice their speech skills by learning and performing Readerís Theater on Thursdays in July at Columbus Public Library from 2-4p.m. , with a Performance at 6:30 p.m. on 7/28.  Registration is required, so call Melissa at (920) 623-5910 to sign up.

7/21/11  Nascar Day--  Come and have a day of Nascar Fun! Five to 10 year olds will make fun racing items and play exciting games at the pool.  Meets from 1:00-2:30p.m. Minimum of 8, Maximum of 12. Cost is $10 for residents, and $20 non-residents. For more information contact Megan Sommerhalder at (920) 623-5936 or recreation@columbuswi.us

8/2/11  Teen Advisory Board for 7^th-12^th graders encouraged to attend this meeting from 7:30-8:30 p.m. to make Food Crafts. For more information about this and other library programs please call Melissa Potter, Children's Librarian, at 920-623-5910.

8/4/11  Zoo to You!  Create your own stuff-n-fluff zoo animal.  Four-12 year olds will be stuffing monkeys, lions, and giraffes. After the animal stuffing, kids will play games, have a snack and read a story.  Zoo animals include a certificate and star filled with wishes.  Meets from 1-3:00p.m. at the pool. Minimum of 8, maximum of 12. Cost is $15 for residents, and $25 for non-residents. Registration deadline is 7/21/11. For more information contact Megan Sommerhalder at (920) 623-5936 or recreation@columbuswi.us

8/9/11  CMS Registration and Collaboration Resource Fair--  One stop shopping for parents and community! Parents can register for classes at CMS, sign up for City Rec sports, register their child for Clubhouse, and learn more about resources and services in the community.  For more information, contact Katy at (920) 623-6204 ext. 3923

8/10/11 Club Scrub-- Kids going into grades 7 and 8 can experience a variety of Healthcare related careers, check out an operating room, learn to do stitches and try out the fitness center.  Free! 9:00-3:00 p.m. Advanced registration required-call Chris at (920) 623-1276 to sign up or for more information.

This sheet is not all-inclusive---keep your eye on the District Newsletter, Community Cable Channel, flyers in your childís book bag, and Columbus Journal for more Community Learning Center events!

• Is there a workshop that you'd love to attend, but we haven't offered it?  Give us a call with any suggestions, questions, or comments.  If you have a special talent that you'd like to share with others, let us know!
  
• We're always looking for volunteers!- To tutor, mentor, bake cookies, or help with events, please give us a call!
  
• It is the policy of Community Learning Services that no child be denied service because of an inability to pay program fees.  Fee waivers can be obtained by contacting Community Learning Services at (920) 623-6204 ext. 3923
  
• Community Learning Services offers many programs to the community by community experts in their area.  Columbus School District and Community Learning Services do not endorse any information, services or products mentioned in these presentations-in the true spirit of community education, we provide a vehicle for the community to share resources and engage in lifelong learning opportunities.
  
  
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