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"Disco Fever" at the Ives Auditorium in BloomingtonTrips / Effortless ExcursionsIn the late 1970’s, Disco Fever infected the country and quickly become one of our most beloved cultural phenomenons. Now, Sidekick Theatre is bringing back the party! This show features the greatest hits from the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, ABBA, Diana Ross, KC and The Sunshine, Kool and The Gang, Gloria Gaynor and more. DISCO FEVER features a spectacular band and vocalists all dressed up in vintage costumes and performing retro dance moves to such hits as “That’s the Way (I Like It)”, “It’s Raining Men”, “We Are Family”, “I Will Survive”, “Stayin’ Alive” and “Hot Stuff”. It’s fun for all generations. Whether you are revisiting your era or enjoying it for the first time, you won’t be immune to DISCO FEVER! Lunch will be served at the Masonic Heritage Center. Trip date changed to Wed, Aug 17. COVID Protocol for Ives Auditorium/Masonic Heritage Center: * PLEASE NOTE: Stay safe plan remains in effect: face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated individuals but are required for unvaccinated individuals to ensure our patrons and staff remain safe. * Fee includes coach transportation, lunch (Spinach Artichoke Chicken, Roasted Red Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, cold salad – Chef’s Choice, dinner roll, dessert, and coffee/tea/milk), and theater ticket. * 10 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 5 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Jul 15 * Fee: $992022 Adult Winter Spring
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"Joe Sir Presents: The Elvis Show" at The Ives Auditorium in BloomingtonTrips / Effortless ExcursionsPerformer Joe Sir captures the legendary essence of Elvis Presley from his edgy, rich voice to his looks and moves. This tribute to Elvis is much deeper than just entertainment – it tells a story. Showcasing songs from all the different periods of Elvis’s career including his ‘50s hits, songs from his movies, and his record-breaking years in Las Vegas, The Elvis Show pays tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century. Audiences agree, “This is the best Elvis Tribute Show around” and they leave feeling like they’ve experienced rock n’ roll history for the very first time! Stay safe plan remains in effect: face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated individuals but are required for unvaccinated individuals to ensure our patrons and staff remain safe. * Fee includes coach transportation, lunch (BBQ chicken & BBQ ribs, beer cheese mac, southern style green beans, house coleslaw, biscuit w/ honey butter, dessert, and coffee/water/hot tea) at the Masonic Heritage Center, and theatre ticket. * 11 AM Depart Northrop Parking Lot * 5:30 PM approximate return * No refunds after Aug 20 Fee: $992022 Adult Winter Spring
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"Sounds of the Seventies" at the Ives Auditorium in BloomingtonTrips / Effortless ExcursionsAs the exciting new sound of FM radio emerged in Southern California, so too came a fresh, sun-kissed style of rock music that became a genre unto itself. Known for evocative lyrics, catchy guitar licks, and luxuriant harmonies, “Sounds of the Seventies” evokes memories of those carefree, open-road, bell-bottomed denim years through the music of Fleetwood Mac, America, the Eagles, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, the Doobie Brothers, and more! And as you’d expect from every Sidekick concert, dazzling musicianship abounds! * Stay safe plan remains in effect: face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated individuals but are required for unvaccinated individuals to ensure our patrons and staff remain safe * Fee includes coach bus transportation, lunch (meatloaf served with mashed potatoes, vegetable du jour, cold salad – chef’s choice, dinner rolls, assorted dessert - chef’s choice, coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot tea) at the Masonic Heritage Center, and theater ticket. * 10 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 5 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Aug 22 Fee: $992022 Adult Winter Spring
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Waitlist"Wicked” at the OrpheumTrips / Effortless ExcursionsSo much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.” Time Magazine cheers, “if every musical had the brain, the heart, and the courage of Wicked, Broadway really would be a magical place.” Masks will be required inside the theatre and on the coach transportation. All vaccine-eligible guests aged 12 and over will be required to provide proof of full vaccination. Children 11 and younger will not be required to show proof of a negative test. A guest is considered fully vaccinated, with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine, meaning their last dose must have been administered at least 14 days before attending the event. The vaccinated guest must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination with a physical vaccination card or a photograph of the card, or a digital vaccination record stored on a phone or electronic device. Proof must include the name of the person vaccinated, type of vaccine and date of the last dose administered. Self-reported vaccination records not verified by a third party health care provider are not acceptable. A matching photo ID is required with a valid ticket for the event. Guests younger than age 18 without ID must be accompanied by an adult with proper identification. Guests 12 and over who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to the performance or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to the performance. Proof must include the name of the person tested, type of test performed and date of negative test result. Self-reported negative test records not verified by a third party health care provider are not acceptable. * Fee includes coach transportation and theatre ticket * 4 PM Depart Northrop-Parking Lot * 11:30 PM Approximate return arrival at Northrop * No refunds after Apr 232022 Adult Winter Spring
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2021-2022 Mailing ListMailing ListSign up for our Catalogs and Effortless Excursions for all ages! Adult Catalogs are mailed twice a year, roughly in August and January. Adult Effortless Excursion Flyers are mailed twice a year, roughly in July and December. Adults with Exceptional Abilities are mailed three times a year, August, November, and March. Preschool and ECFE/PAIIR Catalogs are mailed three times a year, July, November, and February. Youth Catalogs are mailed three times a year, August, December and March.2021-22 Mailing Lists
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2022 Summer of Service (SOS) Session 1 (Gr 5-12)Youth VolunteerSOS is back! Summer of Service is a service based summer program for youth entering grades 5-12. During each two-week session students will work in teams to provide help in and around our community performing a variety of service and volunteer based learning projects. Fridays are designated for Fun Friday activities where we will celebrate our work! Participants must wear an SOS t-Shirt each day. One t-shirt is included with your registration tuition. Returning participants may wear previous years t-shirts as well. Additional SOS t-shirts may be purchased upon registration. A parent/guardian handbook will be emailed to all participants prior to each session start date. Join SOS for two weeks of fun today! SOS prides itself on providing high impact and meaningful service learning opportunities in and around our community. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our volunteer and partnership opportunities are limited. In order to continue to provide the most meaningful opportunities available, SOS has transitioned to a half-day camp for 2022. The AM camp will run from 8:00-11:00 AM and the PM camp will run from 12:00-3:00 PM. Students may register for the AM or PM option or may register for both. Students registering for both AM & PM will remain on site under staff supervision between sessions. A bag lunch will be provided to all participants in both AM & PM sessions. Students are encouraged and welcome to register for multiple 2-week sessions if desired but may be repeating similar service work projects. Thank you for your understanding of this year’s changes and thank you for supporting Summer of Service! *All current COVID-19 Prevention Standards under the guidance of Minnesota Departments of Health and Education and the Centers for Disease Control to minimize exposure to the novel coronavirus will be followed. Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up- Supervision and building access will not be available for students prior to or after the scheduled drop-off and pick-up times. We kindly ask all parents/guardians to respect these times to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. AM Session Drop-Off-7:30-8:00 AM Students may NOT be dropped off prior to 7:30 AM AM Session Pick-Up-11:00-11:30 AM All student MUST be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the AM Session. *Students attending both the AM and PM session will remain on site* PM Session Drop-Off-11:30 AM-12:00 PM Students may NOT be dropped off prior to 11:30 AM PM Session Pick-Up-3:00-3:30 PM All student MUST be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the PM Session2022 Summer Youth
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2022 Summer of Service (SOS) Session 2 (Gr 5-12)Youth VolunteerSOS is back! Summer of Service is a service based summer program for youth entering grades 5-12. During each two-week session students will work in teams to provide help in and around our community performing a variety of service and volunteer based learning projects. Fridays are designated for Fun Friday activities where we will celebrate our work! Participants must wear an SOS t-Shirt each day. One t-shirt is included with your registration tuition. Returning participants may wear previous years t-shirts as well. Additional SOS t-shirts may be purchased upon registration. A parent/guardian handbook will be emailed to all participants prior to each session start date. Join SOS for two weeks of fun today! SOS prides itself on providing high impact and meaningful service learning opportunities in and around our community. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our volunteer and partnership opportunities are limited. In order to continue to provide the most meaningful opportunities available, SOS has transitioned to a half-day camp for 2022. The AM camp will run from 8:00-11:00 AM and the PM camp will run from 12:00-3:00 PM. Students may register for the AM or PM option or may register for both. Students registering for both AM & PM will remain on site under staff supervision between sessions. A bag lunch will be provided to all participants in both AM & PM sessions. Students are encouraged and welcome to register for multiple 2-week sessions if desired but may be repeating similar service work projects. Thank you for your understanding of this year’s changes and thank you for supporting Summer of Service! *All current COVID-19 Prevention Standards under the guidance of Minnesota Departments of Health and Education and the Centers for Disease Control to minimize exposure to the novel coronavirus will be followed. Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up- Supervision and building access will not be available for students prior to or after the scheduled drop-off and pick-up times. We kindly ask all parents/guardians to respect these times to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. AM Session Drop-Off-7:30-8:00 AM Students may NOT be dropped off prior to 7:30 AM AM Session Pick-Up-11:00-11:30 AM All student MUST be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the AM Session. *Students attending both the AM and PM session will remain on site* PM Session Drop-Off-11:30 AM-12:00 PM Students may NOT be dropped off prior to 11:30 AM PM Session Pick-Up-3:00-3:30 PM All student MUST be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the PM Session2022 Summer Youth
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2022 Summer of Service (SOS) Session 3 (Gr 5-12)Youth VolunteerSOS is back! Summer of Service is a service based summer program for youth entering grades 5-12. During each two-week session students will work in teams to provide help in and around our community performing a variety of service and volunteer based learning projects. Fridays are designated for Fun Friday activities where we will celebrate our work! Participants must wear an SOS t-Shirt each day. One t-shirt is included with your registration tuition. Returning participants may wear previous years t-shirts as well. Additional SOS t-shirts may be purchased upon registration. A parent/guardian handbook will be emailed to all participants prior to each session start date. Join SOS for two weeks of fun today! SOS prides itself on providing high impact and meaningful service learning opportunities in and around our community. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our volunteer and partnership opportunities are limited. In order to continue to provide the most meaningful opportunities available, SOS has transitioned to a half-day camp for 2022. The AM camp will run from 8:00-11:00 AM and the PM camp will run from 12:00-3:00 PM. Students may register for the AM or PM option or may register for both. Students registering for both AM & PM will remain on site under staff supervision between sessions. A bag lunch will be provided to all participants in both AM & PM sessions. Students are encouraged and welcome to register for multiple 2-week sessions if desired but may be repeating similar service work projects. Thank you for your understanding of this year’s changes and thank you for supporting Summer of Service! *All current COVID-19 Prevention Standards under the guidance of Minnesota Departments of Health and Education and the Centers for Disease Control to minimize exposure to the novel coronavirus will be followed. Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up- Supervision and building access will not be available for students prior to or after the scheduled drop-off and pick-up times. We kindly ask all parents/guardians to respect these times to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. AM Session Drop-Off-7:30-8:00 AM Students may NOT be dropped off prior to 7:30 AM AM Session Pick-Up-11:00-11:30 AM All student MUST be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the AM Session. *Students attending both the AM and PM session will remain on site* PM Session Drop-Off-11:30 AM-12:00 PM Students may NOT be dropped off prior to 11:30 AM PM Session Pick-Up-3:00-3:30 PM All student MUST be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the PM Session2022 Summer Youth
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Waitlist4Kicks Family Taekwondo (Ages 4-7)Recreation & SportsTaekwondo is a fun family activity and great for students of all ages! Under the instruction of Patricia Young with the American Taekwondo Association, students will improve their coordination, balance, strength, and agility, while adults will benefit from improved memory, balance, and flexibility. One adult may attend and participate with the child at no extra charge. Classes are held at 4Kicks Family Taekwondo, 4915 Hwy 52 NW, west frontage road on the north side of the Slumberland building. Driveway entrance is between Slumberland and State Farm.2022 Summer Youth
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4Kicks Family Taekwondo (Ages 8 & Up)Recreation & SportsTaekwondo is a fun family activity and great for students of all ages! Under the instruction of Patricia Young with the American Taekwondo Association, students will improve their coordination, balance, strength, and agility, while adults will benefit from improved memory, balance, and flexibility. Training for students ages 8 and up includes training in bully prevention, advanced self-defense, use of nunchuk, escrima, board breaks, and other advanced concepts. Students may attend one or two nights per week for the same fee. One adult may attend and participate with the child at no extra charge. Classes are held at 4Kicks Family Taekwondo, 4915 Hwy 52 NW, west frontage road on the north side of the Slumberland building. Driveway entrance is between Slumberland and State Farm.2022 Summer Youth
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A Geek Retreat! (Gr. 1-6)Arts & CraftsExperience a week of awesome geekiness, with different themes and activities each day. This camp is for all who love to "geek out" with amazing books, movies, and video games! Dressing up in costumes is encouraged for each day’s theme. Please bring a bag lunch and personal water bottle each day. An afternoon snack will be provided. Daily camp themes: Monday: Great Gaming Adventures, Tuesday: Time and Space Travelers, Wednesday: Wizarding Wonders, Thursday: Fantasy Creatures2022 Summer Youth
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A Messy Day of Play (Gr. K-5)Arts & CraftsSlime, magic sand, play dough, and more! Students will spend the day exploring science during this messy day of play! Join us as we make a mess, create some goodies, and have loads of fun! Students should wear clothes that can get messy. Please bring a bag lunch and personal water bottle to class. An afternoon snack will be provided.2022 Summer Youth
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Abrakadoodle: Art Explosion Camp (Ages 5-11)Arts & CraftsDetonate your imagination this summer. This camp is exploding with fun and creative art projects. Sculpt cute chameleons and sassy sea turtles, create colorful fireworks in a night sky, make a papier mâché mouse, paint a colorful canvas, and more. Bring a beverage and a nut free snack.2022 Summer Youth
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Abrakadoodle: Art Madness Steam Camp (Ages 5-11)Arts & CraftsArt is everywhere! So many wacky and wonderful things can be created when you set your imagination free. You can find art while digging in the dirt, looking up at the sky, watching storms and while relaxing at the beach! Everything we make is fun: sunset silhouettes, Aboriginal dot art, beach drawings, sculptures and 3D art. Join us and explore a variety of art techniques while we make connections with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts. Bring a beverage and a nut free snack.2022 Summer Youth
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Abrakadoodle: Colorful Kids Art Camp (Ages 5-11)Arts & CraftsThis class is for kids that love to create colorful art. Create super cool and colorful creations from papier mâché puppies to remarkable racoons on canvas. We’ll sculpt, paint on canvas, weave, play with papier mâché and more. This camp is filled with fabulous creations. Bring a beverage and a nut free snack.2022 Summer Youth
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WaitlistAbrakadoodle: Dynamic Drawing Art Camp (Ages 6-11)Arts & CraftsWant to take your drawing skills to the next level? Then this is the camp for you. Students will develop drawing skills that they will be able to apply to all sorts of projects. Kids will learn line drawing, perspective, shading and other drawing techniques. Using a step by step method, students learn how to draw animals, people, 3D shapes and cartoons using easily recognizable shapes. If you love to draw this is the camp for you. Bring a beverage and a nut free snack.2022 Summer Youth
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WaitlistAbrakadoodle: Summer Sculpt Art Camp (Ages 5-11)Arts & CraftsIf you love clay this is the camp for you. Learn all about sculpting, color-mixing, and decorative design. In this fun camp, we'll make clay sea creatures, funny frogs, beautiful birds, coil pots, and more. We'll use air dry and model magic clay, unique materials, and clay tools to create sculptures. Please bring a beverage and nut-free snack.2022 Summer Youth
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WaitlistAbrakadoodle: Ultimate Sharks and Sea Creatures Camp (Ages 5-11)Arts & CraftsMake a big splash and dive into this fun camp. Learn about sharks and other creatures who live under the sea. We’ll use our imagination to sculpt crazy sea creatures and sharks, create a translucent jellyfish, draw some of our favorite sharks, create a colorful octopus using oil pastels and more. Bring a beverage and nut free snack.2022 Summer Youth
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Acupressure to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia and More - OnlineWellnessAcupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain, learn the Nine Master Pressure Points which are the most helpful and most frequently prescribed to help and assist every system in your body.2022 Adult Summer
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20090926-DSM7395 -- Doo Ho Kim (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Advanced Gymnastics (Gr. 2-8)Recreation & SportsThe Advance Gymnastics class is open to all girls grades 2-8 who have mastered the beginner and intermediate gymnastic skills and are interested in advancing their gymnastic ability. This class is form focused while introducing and working on back extensions, aerials, front and back handsprings, on floor, kips and hop ups on bars, full turns, jumps, leaps and dismounts on beam and inverted vaults. Classes are held at Gage East, 930 40th ST NW.2022 Summer Youth
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Advantage ACT Test Preparation (Gr. 10-12) Self-Paced Online CourseACT PrepThe Online ACT Prep Course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend in-person classes or for students who prefer to prepare for the ACT exam at their own desired pace. Pre-recorded slides and videos from Advantage instructors guide students through strategies, techniques, drills, and intensive subject matter reviews that help increase scores on the ACT. Once enrolled, students will be sent an access code for their class via email. This code will allow them to access course material anytime. Students may also repeat this course at no extra charge. Please use your Google email account as the primary email address when registering. Participants will receive more information regarding class access in their course registration confirmation.2022 Winter/Spring Youth
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Advantage ACT Test Preparation (Gr. 10-12) Self-Paced Online CourseACT PrepThe Online ACT Prep Course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend in-person classes or for students who prefer to prepare for the ACT exam at their own desired pace. Pre-recorded slides and videos from Advantage instructors guide students through strategies, techniques, drills, and intensive subject matter reviews that help increase scores on the ACT. Once enrolled, students will be sent an access code for their class via email. This code will allow them to access course material anytime. Students may also repeat this course at no extra charge. This self-paced online class is available any day and any time. Please use your Google email account as the primary email address when registering. Participants will receive more information regarding class access in their course registration confirmation.2022 Fall Youth
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Advantage ACT Test Preparation Virtual Online Course (Gr. 10-12)ACT PrepAdvantage Educational Programs provide an introduction to the ACT format and strategies for answering questions as well as instruction for the specific subject areas to be tested. This course is designed for students who wish to improve their test-taking skills and overall score on the ACT college entrance exam. This course is intended primarily for students in 10th through 12th grade, however, students in other grades may still register. Focal points of the program include: diagnostic testing, science reasoning, intensive mathematical review, reasoning comprehension improvement, concentration improvement, overcoming test anxiety, and time management. This virtual classroom meets for 3 hours, one day each week for four weeks and is taught live, via Zoom by an Advantage instructor who provides instruction and interaction with the students. Internet connection and access to a computer or laptop is required. Class recordings are available for students who need to make up a class.2022 Fall Youth
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Applying Clay SlipHobbiesThis class will include a demonstration on ‘How to make your own slip’, followed by three techniques to apply and use clay slip on your pieces. Applying clay-slip on to your piece adds depth and texture to your artwork. Requirement to participate: 1 - med-leather-hard piece (cup, jar, vase, etc.)2022 Adult Summer