STMA Ski Club Location: Powder Ridge, Kimball, MN Grades: STMA students grades 6-12. Time: Busses will depart after school (around 3:20pm) and will return to STMA High School around 9:30pm. Dates: Thursdays, Dec. 10, Dec. 17, Jan. 7, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28 Powder Ridge Bonus Day: Thursday, Feb. 4 This bonus day is given to us by Powder Ridge. No transportation will be provided. Students will be given a lift ticket during their final session (Jan. 28) and can head up to Powder Ridge on their own on Feb. 4. Rental cards provide students with rentals year round, not just ski club days. What your enrollment fee provides: Transportation Season-long rental equipment (if selected) 7 days of skiing (6 Ski Club days + 1 Bonus Day) Free donut day & free hot chocolate day Chance to enter into 3 separate merchandise raffles Free senior dinner (Seniors only) Lifelong memories! REGISTRATION DEADLINES Due to the planning and coordination required between Community Ed and Powder Ridge, deadlines and strict and no exceptions will be made if the deadline is missed. Early registration period: August 12th (12:00am) - November 12th (4:00pm) Late registration period (addition $50 cost for enrollment): November 12th (4:00pm) - November 18th (11:59pm). No registrations accepted after November 18th. PARENT MEETING The Ski Club parent meeting will take place on Thursday, November 5th at 6:00pm. This will be at the Community Ed gymnasium. This is open to anyone whether registered or not. It is a great way for parents who want to learn more about Ski Club to hear about the details and ask any questions they may have prior to getting registered. It is recommended all parents attend, but for parents who have participated in Ski Club before, operations will be very similar to last year. If you cannot make the parent meeting a Ski Club informational newsletter will be sent out to families which will cover major information. SKI CLUB NOTES: Ski Club registration is non-refundable after November 25th @4:00pm. Parents should be conscious of other school events that may result in your student missing Ski Club, as no refunds will be given for those days. The only refunds that will be provided are prorated refunds as a result of a documented injury. All skiers and chaperones are required to wear a helmet. If you do not own a helmet, helmet rental registration can be found below. Lessons are optional but must be registered for before the deadline. Lessons are non-refundable and consist of sessions at the beginning of the first two days of ski club. Registration is separate and can be found below. Students are not allowed to drive themselves to Powder Ridge. Any student who drives themselves will not be allowed to participate. All busses return to the STMA High School, participants must be picked up by 9:30pm (or when the bus arrives). Ensure ARUX text notifications are turned on. Community Ed will notify families of the bus ETA via text. If students are picked up late they will not be allowed to participate the following week and no refund will be issued. Assistant chaperones needed: Chaperones are not required to attend each of the six days. They will be an extra set of eyes and supervision. They will receive a free lift ticket for themselves on the days they attend. Chaperones are required to ride the buses with the students to and from the ski hill. Chaperones will not be allowed to drive themselves and their student. More in-depth information regarding Ski Club will be provided at the parent meeting and via the online newsletter that will get sent out prior to Ski Club beginning. Questions? Contact Ben McNaboe via email (benjaminmc@mystma.org) or phone (763.497.6550 x 6). Single Day Ski Trip at Wild Mountain *Please note: Wild Mountain is open to ANYONE in 6th-12th grade. You do not have to be enrolled in Powder Ridge Ski Club to participate in the Wild Mountain day. Everyone is welcome! Date: Saturday, February 20th Registration for Wild Mountain can be found here.

Want to drive RC Cars on a track? Join us and you can test your driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars. Participants can use RC Cars provided or use their own on approval. Participants can bring their own RC Cars on approval. Note: Any student in K/1st grade is required to have a parent present during class.

Explore controlled, targeted exercises designed to support pelvic mobility, stability, and alignment. This short course offers practical movement techniques to help manage pelvic and SI joint tension, hip tightness, and lower back discomfort. Please bring a yoga mat.

The Foxtailers’ Snowmobile Club is offering youth snowmobile safety training to students 11-15 years of age. Upon completion of this course they will be certified to receive their Minnesota snowmobile certificate. The certificate becomes valid at age 12. This class will begin at 9:00am and end upon completion of the outdoor driving course (approx. 1:30pm). Lunch will be provided. Students need to dress for cold weather with proper snowmobile gear, i.e. hat, gloves, and boots. Please bring a helmet if you have one. Course Prerequisite: The student must complete the online course at www.snowmobilecourse.com and provide the course completion document when they arrive for class! A parent/guardian must accompany their youth to sign a release form and bring proof of age (birth certificate) of student. Upon completion of the course the certificate can be purchased on the MNDNR website for $5.

Soccer Stars soccer camp offers a super fun, age-specific curriculum that is crafted to improve soccer skills, build self-confidence, and develop socialization skills.

Learn to make Swedish meatballs with rich cream sauce and homemade Spaetzle (egg noodles) from scratch. A comforting, holiday-ready meal that’s fun and flavorful, satisfying, and surprisingly easier to make than you think! The week of class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link . A few days after the class you will receive an additional email with the instructors copyrighted recipes used during the class that are only shared with registered participants. Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional.

Students will create a collection of wild and wonderful nature art including a bold harvest sunflower drawing, a glowing neon platypus and baby, a vibrant butterfly, and a whimsical mouse on a toadstool mushroom. Along the way, artists will experiment with exciting materials like neon liquid watercolor, tempera sticks, markers, and Model Magic to bring their creations to life. Each class is packed with creativity, color, and fun!

Location: Wild Mountain, Taylors Falls, MNTime: Busses depart from the High School at 9:00am and will leave Wild Mountain around 3:30pm.Ski Date: Saturday, February 20th All Students will meet at STMA High School and leave for Wild Mountain at 9:00 am. Transportation is provided. Students will ski until 3:00 pm and head back to the High School around 3:30 pm. The bus will arrive at the High School around 4:45 pm. A text will be sent out to families on bus ETA once the group is on the road. Be sure to enable text notifications to receive this message. The registration fee will include a voucher for one meal at the Eagles Nest Restaurant at Wild Mountain. Students are encouraged to still bring some extra snacks with them as well. Registration will close Monday, February 8th at 11:59pm. No enrollments will be accepted after this date. Because of the coordination required between Community Education and Wild Mountain, no refunds will be issued after Friday, February 12th at 8:00am. *Please note: Wild Mountain is open to ANYONE 6th-12th grade. You do not have to be enrolled in Powder Ridge Ski Club to participate in the Wild Mountain day. Everyone is welcome!