Travel Soccer 14U Coaches: Felipe Lopez & Manny Jasso 14U Soccer Age Requirements > Birthdates between 8/1/2012 - 1/1/2015 Registration deadline: July 31st Youth competitive travel soccer team is for young athletes with talent and passion for the sport, offering a higher level of competition than recreational soccer. It provides opportunities to develop skills, compete in tournaments, and travel for matches, promoting teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Training and Practice: Teams practice a minimum of 2 times a week in Litchfield starting in August, focusing on technical skills, tactical understanding, physical conditioning, and teamwork. Games/Tournaments: Fall season typically has 6 games on weekends and can participate in tournaments, often requiring travel. We do not have a home field in Litchfield in the fall. The Litchfield team's "home" games will take place in Hutchinson.

Girls Basketball Skills Development Grades 1-12 (use 2026-2027 Grade) LHS Basketball Coaching Staff: Eric Hulterstrum & Zack Piepenburg Grades 1-3: This class will focus on the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, defense and game play. We will be able to lower the hoops so that we are not sacrificing shooting form. We will play a game at the end of every session to learn how to play the game the right way. Grades 4-6: This program will be about skill development and understanding the game play of basketball. We will work everyday on footwork, ball handling, and scoring in many ways. This is a great extension of Legion Basketball. Grades 7-12: This program will be about expanding players' individual skills and preparing them for their winter season. We will work on strengthening, footwork, ball handling, scoring, team offense, and team defense. We encourage ALL athletes that plan to commit to the winter season be a part of our Summer Skills Development.

Ages 8+ Motivating and Inspiring Minds—Ariane Bromberg Is your child ready for the independence of being home alone? Parents need to be sure their children have the skills and maturity to handle the responsibility safely. Whether for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, being trusted to be home alone can be a positive experience for a mature and well-prepared child. This class for children will address several topics relating to being “Home Alone,” including age guidelines, safe habits, house rules, after-school routines, phone calls and door knocks, dog emergencies, personal safety, handling the unexpected, gun safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and basic first aid tips. Students attend this class independently, and parents are encouraged to review the information and discuss it with their child/children after class. Registration deadline is one week prior to class date. No refunds after the registration deadline.

The first day of kindergarten can be an anxious moment for both parent and child. This class can help eliminate anxiety by giving your child an introduction to the places, activities, and people involved in kindergarten. Parents/guardians will be given the opportunity to participate on the last day. Child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026 to enter kindergarten this fall. Snack will be provided. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class start date. Monday-Thursday, 1:00-3:00pm Friday, 9:00-11:00am

Litchfield Weight & Speed/Agility Training is lead by several of our High School team coaches. High School Grades 9-12 ('26-'27 Grade): Litchfield Weight & Agility Training is designed to provide total body conditioning. Athletes who devote their time and give full effort will see improvement in the following areas: Strength and Explosiveness, Quickness and Agility, Speed and Vertical Jump, Flexibility and Balance. Activities will include: running form and sprinting, plyo-metric agility, ladder/hurdle workouts, explosive weight lifting with light weights, core workouts, agility circuit training and proper warm up techniques. Athletes will be taught proper technique when lifting and how to lift safely. Athletes going into grades 9-12 will be challenged to perform at their own highest level, through a series of test outs, circuit challenges, and time trials. All participants will get a t-shirt. *HS athletes - As long as HS students are registered for one of the following sessions, they can attend any of the other HS sessions times to fit their schedule. Middle School Grades 7-8 ('26-'27 Grade): Litchfield Weight & Agility Training is designed to provide total body conditioning. Athletes that choose to participate will be taught proper running and sprinting form, plyo-metric agility, ladder/hurdle workouts, explosive weight lifting with light weights, core workouts, agility circuit training and proper warm up techniques. If the athlete devotes their time and effort into this program they are going to see an improvement in all areas of fitness. Athletes at this level are taught how to properly spot other athletes as well as starting to add some weight to the bars. Students going into 7th or 8th grade will be challenged athletically and will participate in fun activities to keep developing as an athlete. All participants will get a t-shirt. Middle School Grades 5-6 ('26-'27 Grade): Litchfield Weight & Agility Training is designed to provide total body conditioning. Athletes that choose to participate will be taught proper running form, plyo-metric agility, ladder/hurdle workouts, explosive weight lifting with light weights, core workouts, agility circuit training and proper warm up techniques. If the athlete devotes their time and effort into this program they are going to see an improvement in all areas of fitness. Athletes at this age will be offered some fitness activities that will bring a sense of fun all while learning the foundations of athletic movement. All participants will get a t-shirt.

*Due to high demand, a 2nd class option has been added. The dates will be the same but practice times will be from 1-2pm with a 2-2:30pm performance on the last day of class. Little Actors: The Little Mermaid Ages 5-9 (Must have completed Kindergarten) Val Chellin Dive into an unforgettable undersea adventure! From the magical ocean kingdom of mermaids to a mysterious shipwreck and the grand halls of Prince Eric’s castle, the excitement never stops. Join Ariel, Prince Eric, Ursula, King Triton, Sebastian, Flounder, and many more beloved characters as this classic story comes to life on stage. Throughout the program, young actors will explore the world of theater while learning basic stage directions, building confidence in their dramatic expressions, and strengthening their projection skills. Participants will rehearse scenes, develop their characters, and work together as a cast to bring the story to life. The adventure concludes with a magical 30-minute performance on the final day, where friends and family are invited to watch the cast shine on stage!

Here is your first grader's opportunity to take part in a weeklong first grade experience. We will talk all about classroom routines, expectations, and teachers. You and your child will get a chance to answer any questions before the school year begins. We will have a parent event on Friday at 10:30am to show parents a little snapshot of what we do in first grade and provide time to ask any questions. Participants must be entering 1st grade for the 2026-2027 school year. A daily snack will be provided. Monday-Thursday, 1-3pm Friday, 9-11am *Registration deadline one week prior to class start date.

Welcome to Little Einstein's Lab, where curiosity bubbles over and science fizzes to life! In this hands-on, high-energy course, young scientists will explore the wonders of chemistry using the scientific method to guide their wild investigations. This session transforms ordinary household items—like baking soda, vinegar, milk, soap, and food coloring—into spectacular experiments that pop, fizz, foam, and surprise.

Sponsor-A-Child Scholarship (SACS) is a scholarship program for students who qualify for the free or reduced price program. 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. Funds remain in place until all dollars are utilized.

*If classes are FULL, make sure to register for the waitlist. We may add additional classes if there is enough interest. Sara Holmgren & Litchfield High School Gymnastics Coaching Staff All participants should wear comfortable clothing and have their hair pulled back. Coaching staff reserves the right to recommend or require movement from/into leveled groups as they see appropriate for each gymnast's skill level. Location: Litchfield National Guard Armory THIS IS A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. IT IS NOT PART OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, THE MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD OR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS AND NO OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT IS IMPLIED. Preschool Gymnastics Ages 4-6: This is an introduction to gymnastics for boys and girls. This class will focus on introducing each of the four events to boys and girls between ages 4-6. Beginner Gymnastics Ages 5-10: We will work on beginning gymnastics skills on each of the four events. Boys and girls will have fun while learning new gymnastics skills. Intermediate Gymnastics Ages 6-11: This class is designed for girls and boys who have participated in gymnastics in the past. Participants should be able to do a backbend on their own in order to sign up for this class. Gymnasts will focus on learning and building skills on each of the four events. Advanced Gymnastics Ages 9-12: This class is designed for girls who are interested in participating in the middle or high school gymnastics team in the future. Girls should have previous gymnastics experience. We will work on skills needed for high school gymnastics. HS/MS Gymnastics Grades 7-12: This class is for all gymnasts in grades 7-12 during the 2026-2027 school year. Private Lessons Ages 6-14 (Instructor: Olivia Holmgren): These lessons will be set up individually with the coach. Must contact Community Education at 320-693-2354 to register for private lessons. These private lessons will only be offered in June. Three, on-hour individual lessons for $90 or three, one-hour semi-private (2 gymnasts) lessons for $145.

Join our Fall volleyball league for our 5th and 6th grade Dragons (use 2026-2027 school year grade)! This league will give our young Dragons and opportunity to participate in practices to continue developing the necessary skills to be successful in volleyball. We will also participate in Saturday Tournaments/Playdates with other area communities. If you are looking for another opportunity to compete and improve as a player, this is the perfect Fall option for you. Competition Dates (about 9am-1pm): August 29thSeptember 12thSeptember 26thOctober 3rdOctober 10thOctober 24thTBD - End of season tournament (possibly 10/31) Practice schedule - TBD Coaching - This activity requires 1-2 volunteer coaches for each team. If you are interested in coaching, please reach out to Community Education.Registration deadline: July 31st

Please register for the grade the student will be entering for the 2026-2027 school year. Work off the rust and improve your overall volleyball skills. This is an opportunity to work on skills and play competitive games. Half of the time will be working on skill development and the other half will be playing a variety of competitive games. Please wear tennis shoes and athletic clothing.