Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education

1541-SU25A: entering grade 7 1541-SU25B: entering grade 8 Middle School Soccer is a recreational league that focuses on skill development including dribbling with both feet, trapping, passing, receiving, while also leaning more in depth about game play positioning, offensive/defensive techniques and rules. Soccer will meet Monday-Thursday on school days from 2:30-4:30pm at the Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS) athletic fields. Students will experience practice and game play in this time frame as well as two to four games against other local middle school teams, these games will be 3:45-5:45pm at FLAMS. We will also have additional in house games (planned games with officials) once to twice a week versus our own teams starting the second week of our season. These games would be played from 3:15-4:30pm. Game uniforms will be provided. Important dates and times: Mon-Thu 2:30-4:30pm (unless playing a game - game schedules will be finalized during the first week of the season) Tentative Dates are: Sep 9-Oct 10. Location: FLAMS Athletic Fields If you have any questions, please contact Melanie at 651-982-8392 or mhaas@flaschools.org

1542-SU25A: Entering Grade 7 1542-SU25B: Entering Grade 8 Middle School Soccer is a recreational league that focuses on skill development including dribbling with both feet, trapping, passing, receiving, while also leaning more in depth about game play positioning, offensive/defensive techniques and rules. Soccer will meet Monday-Thursday on school days from 2:30-4:30pm at the Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS) athletic fields. Students will experience practice and game play in this time frame as well as two to four games against other local middle school teams, these games will be 3:45-5:45pm at FLAMS. We will also have additional in house games (planned games with officials) once to twice a week versus our own teams starting the second week of our season. These games would be played from 3:15-4:30pm. Game uniforms will be provided. Important dates and times: Mon-Thu 2:30-4:30pm (unless playing a game - game schedules will be finalized during the first week of the season) Tentative Dates are: Sep 8-Oct 10. Location: FLAMS Athletic Fields If you have any questions, please contact Melanie at 651-982-8392 or mhaas@flaschools.org

The Forest Lake Marching Band & Flag Corps is growing and we need you! We will rehearse, perform in area parades and at community events and have an end of season celebration. A polo shirt is included in the registration fee, with a reduced fee available for those who have their shirt from previous years. Use section A to register for Marching Band & Flag Corps and select if you need a polo shirt or if you have a polo shirt. Use section B to purchase additional shirts for yourself or family members for $31-$33 each. Shirts are available in men's and women's styles in sizes XS-XXXL. Flag Corps - you can choose if you need gloves and/or a skirt during registration. These items are optional. You can choose to wear your own black shorts, pants, or skirt if you prefer. Registration deadline is May 13. Late registrants may not get their polo shirt in time for band photos and the first parade. Size charts for polo shirts, gloves and skirts. Click here for details about practice and parades.

Summer is a great opportunity for percussionists of all ages to improve their ability to play their instrument. Whether starting your first year of percussion or working to improve and refine your skills, these 30-minute lessons are ideal! Mr. Condon will be provided with your contact information and will contact you to schedule the lessons. If you need to cancel and reschedule a lesson, please contact Mr. Condon by email at least 24 hours in advance. Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours notice will not be rescheduled.

Gain New Perspectives * Give Back * Create Connections This is an awesome opportunity for Forest Lake Area High School students who want to make a difference in our community. Participate in leadership development and learn about opportunities for students to get connected with volunteer projects. Students will have the opportunity to achieve a varsity letter in volunteerism and community service. Meeting schedule for the 2024-2025 school year is to be determined. Please contact Janet at jnutter@flaschools.org for information on meeting dates. Accomplish Something * Help Others * College Admissions

This class listing is informational only. Please register on the A+ Driving School website at www.APlusDrivingSchool.net This 30-hour program will be conducted by a certified instructor from A+ Driving School and will fulfill the state driver’s education requirement. The course will address the “how to” and “whys” of safe driving. In person, fully online and Zoom teleconference learning options are available. After completion of the program, students will be able to set up and participate in behind the wheel sessions to meet the six hour state requirement. All fees are payable to A+ Driving School.

Middle School track is an introduction to what students will experience at the high school track & field level. Advanced skills in the areas of sprints, high, triple and long jumps, shot and discus throwing, distance running and hurdles will be focused on throughout the season. Students will be encouraged to choose three events in the areas of their choice. Track & Field Meets will be held with other local middle schools. Practices and meets will be held at Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS) unless there is a meet held at another local middle school. Transportation to the away games is provided and will return to FLAMS. Families must provide transportation home from FLAMS after practices and meets. Rain day practices will be held in FLAMS Gym D. All Middle Schools Sports dates are finalized once the league schedule has been received. The projected start date can be adjusted up to one week before or after due to this. You will receive more information from our office a month prior to the tentative start date. A Track & Field top will be provided for meets. Important dates and times: Mon-Thu 2:30-4:30pm Tentative Dates are April 8-May 22 FLAMS Track & Grounds - FLAMS Gym D If you have any questions, please contact Melanie at 651-982-8392 or mhaas@flaschools.org

Middle School track is an introduction to what students will experience at the high school track level. Advanced skills in the areas of sprints, high, triple and long jumps, shot and discus throwing, distance running and hurdles will be focused on throughout the season. Students will be encouraged to choose three events in the areas of their choice. Track & Field Meets will be held with other local middle schools. Practices and meets will be held at Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS) unless there is a meet held at another local middle school. Transportation to the away games is provided and will return to FLAMS. Families must provide transportation home from FLAMS after practices and meets. Rain day practices will be held in FLAMS Gym D. All Middle Schools Sports dates are finalized once the league schedule has been received. The projected start date can be adjusted up to one week before or after due to this. You will receive more information from our office a month prior to the tentative start date. A Track & Field top will be provided for meets. Important dates and times: Mon-Thu 2:30-4:30pm Tentative Dates are April 8-May 22 FLAMS Track & Grounds - FLAMS Gym D If you have any questions, please contact Melanie at 651-982-8392 or mhaas@flaschools.org

In this fun and creative class, young sewing enthusiasts will learn how to make their very own mini messenger bag! Learn basic sewing skills including fabric cutting, pinning and straight stitching. By the end of the class, each participant will leave with a stylish and functional bag they made themselves. A supply fee of $30 is due at class. Prerequisite for this class is Sewing - Getting Started Ages 8-16.

Prerequisite: Participants must be able to swim 25 continuous yards of front crawl and backstroke or passed Level 4. The purpose of this swimming program is to train the athlete (both novice & advanced) to swim efficiently and fast. In addition, the coaching staff will encourage physical fitness, motivation, foster self-discipline, reinforce self-esteem, build self-confidence and provide an environment where the athlete can achieve their highest potential through a challenging and fun atmosphere. The workouts will be adjusted to benefit all swimming abilities.

The best Water Safety Instructors (WSI) start out as Water Safety Aides (WSA). This course is designed for students who have passed Level 6 and may be interested in working at an aquatic facility as a Water Safety Aide and eventually add the certification to become a Water Safety Instructor. Students will be asked to practice-teach with a Water Safety Instructor to see first hand how to teach a swimming class from start to finish. The Turtle, Bobber, Little Swimmers and Levels 1-3 are the classes available for the practice-teaching part of the class.

Has your child been curious about sewing or wanted to make fun creations? Even if they’ve never used a sewing machine before, this is a great opportunity to learn the craft. They’ll learn how to thread a sewing machine and sew a straight line as well as techniques for machine handling that are frustrating to figure out on their own. They are welcome to and may find it helpful to bring their own sewing machine if it is in good working order. This class will be required before attending other sewing classes.

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Prerequisites: *Must be 15 years old on or before the final session of this course. Age will be verified. *Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence: 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Goggles are allowed. Maintain position at the surface of water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. *Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (the face may be in or out of the water - goggles are not allowed) Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 feet to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface of the water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Please bring a packed lunch each day to class.

The Forest Lake Area High School Gymnastics team is offering this summer boot camp for athletes interested in joining the high school team! Work with FLHS Gymnastics Team coaches to work on new skills, combinations and conditioning so you feel prepared for the next competition season. This class is designed for gymnasts entering Grades 7-12 (Fall of 2025) who are members of the FLHS Gymnastics team, or have competitive gymnastics experience and are interested in trying out for the team this upcoming Fall. It is a great opportunity to get to know the coaches and bond with other team members! Registrations will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis, so please register early! Cost: $375 for 4x/week $225 for 2x/week