Provides entry-level participants 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 EMS personnel take over. This class will have material that can be started before the class starts. Participants are responsible for downloading the manual on an electronic device and bringing it to class. Participants must attend all in person classes. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 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, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.

Basketball welcomes players of all ages and abilities, from young players learning to handle the ball and keeping it under control while dribbling, to older more experienced players who have the moves and know more advanced strategies. Registration should be done online or in person through Litchfield Community Education. All athletes are required to fill out an application/consent form for Special Olympics MN. Forms can be found at specialolympicsminnesota.org. Participants must bring these forms to the first night of practice. Game jerseys will be provided.

Sponsor-A-Child Scholarship (SACS) is a scholarship program for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. It helps offset the cost of Community Education & Recreation activities. Each $50.00 donation will allow 1 child to register for an activity they might not otherwise be able to afford.

Everyone is encouraged to wear tropical themed attire (sunglasses, sun hat, shorts, Hawaiian shirts, etc.) as we work on a craft, eat snacks, and play games that all entail our tropical theme!

Join Val Chellin for 3 afterschool dates of spring-themed crafts and painting activities.

Step up your workout routine with strength building and high intensity cardio without putting stress on your joints. Workouts involve stepping on and off a small platform. Modifications can be made for high and low impact options. Registration deadlines are one week prior to each class start date.

Step up your workout routine with strength building and high intensity cardio without putting stress on your joints. Workouts involve stepping on and off a small platform. Modifications can be made for high and low impact options. Registration deadlines are one week prior to each class start date.

Tech Academy provides research-proven technology and STEM camps/classes for kids and teens ages 4-15. We believe learning should be fun, innovative, challenging and hands-on. Classes include Minecraft, Video Game Design, Programming, Engineering, Robotics, Computers and Film Making. Tech Academy’s virtual camps feature engaging interactive instruction in a collaborative learning environment. For each session, students will also be given access to the online classroom, which will feature recordings of the lessons and a curriculum guide with all the steps covered in class, along with instructions for project extensions. An email with class information will be sent out to each student about one week prior class. This email will contain all the information students need to prepare for our Virtual Camps. Home technical requirements for all classes are a computer (PC Windows 7 or later or Mac OSX with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM), internet (Broadband), webcam, microphone/speakers, and ZOOM installed on the computer. Home Technical Requirements for all classes: · Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM. Chromebooks, tablets and phones typically do not work. · Internet: broadband internet · Webcam · Microphone and speakers · ZOOM installed on computers · Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard. Registration deadlines are 1 week before each class start date. Multiplayer Minecraft: Survival Challenge Survival Challenge in Minecraft: Team up & Survive in our multiplayer world. Explore the unknown and join other Survival enthusiasts to overcome challenges, complete quests on our server. Additional Technical Requirement:  Minecraft Java Edition  PC (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones Extreme Coding: Artificial Intelligence Dive into more advanced computer science topics, including augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Computers are getting smarter every day due to advances in machine learning algorithms. Coders can teach computers to recognize faces, play games, and find patterns. In our class, we will create a chatbot, Rock Paper Scissors game, and more. Additional Technical Requirement:  Scratch and scratch account- Instructions will be emailed  PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. Learn the fundamentals of coding with Scratch by creating a Nintendo-themed game. Inspire your student to pursue today’s most exciting technologies. Scratch uses colorful, visual blocks that fit together like Legos. Multiplayer Minecraft: Block Hunter Join us in this new multiplayer Minecraft class as we play this hide-and-seek game. Hunters will work together to find the hidden blocks and animals on our new adventure map. Get ideas to create your own mini-game. Additional Technical Requirement:  Minecraft Java Edition  PC (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones Pokemon Game Coding In this class, we introduce students to programming concepts using Scratch. Learn to create an interactive 2D video game using your FAVORITE Pokémon characters. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Additional Technical Requirement:  Scratch and scratch account- Instructions will be emailed  PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.

*For students currently enrolled in grades 10-12 Advantage Educational Programs To help students prepare for the ACT test, Advantage Educational Programs, in cooperation with Litchfield Community Education, will offer their ACT prep courses to students from Litchfield High School. Are you uneasy about your test-taking skills or unsatisfied with previous ACT results? This may be the course for you. Two different course formats allow students to choose the one that best suits their learning styles and personal circumstances. Students are also able to make up any classes they miss, and all courses may be repeated online at no additional charge. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class start date. Option 1: Online ZOOM w/instructor: Saturdays, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Fee: $180.00 Option 2: Online Course self-paced: Materials accessible at any time Fee: $80.00