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  • "Try Tennis" Clinic by Tenicity Tennis Program (ages 5-14)

    In celebration of National Tennis Month, we invite participants ages 5-14 to try tennis and bring along their friends to the Middle School Tennis Courts! Participants will learn tennis skills, play games, and gain encouragement to play the sport. Event is free, but pre-registration required (friend must register as well).
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  • Advanced Conquer Ninja Rec Team (ages 6-13)

    Ninja Obstacle Training is extremely popular with kids and is a fun, unique way to develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships! Sign up today to see how Ninjas is easily one of the fastest growing sports today, as well as a great cross-training sport!. Not only is it the fastest growing sport, but it is the fastest growing cross-training sport as well. Athletes benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve. Our Conquer Advanced Ninja Rec Team is designed for youth ages 6-13 who have already done Rec Team before and are past the beginner level. NO basics are taught, this is a more advanced team with more advanced competitions. This 12 weeklong Rec Team consists of 9 practices and 3 competitions (week 4, 8 and 12). Registration is Non-Refundable or Changeable within 2 weeks of start date!
  • Advanced Gymnastics

    Classes are by invitation only, or contact us if you believe you may be eligible. Gymnasts invited to this class will be required to have advanced skills on most events (floor tumbling, beam, uneven bars), have a strong work ethic, and desire to excel at a faster pace.
  • After School Youth Soccer (gr. K-5)

    For the purposes of safety and security, students must register for after school classes ONLY at the elementary school in which they are enrolled. Join high school players and/or retired varsity head coach for a fun after-school soccer program. Lessons will work on fundamentals through skills and drills. We'll focus on having fun and being active. Scrimmages will take place as well. K-2 will meet in the gym, Gr. 3-5 will meet outside weather permitting. Please bring a water bottle and shin guards. K-2: tennis shoes. Gr. 3-5: tennis shoes are needed if class held inside, or soccer cleats are fine if class is outside.
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  • Anime Sketchbook (age 8+)

    Level up your art skills in this action-packed Anime Intensive! Dive deep into the world of Japanese illustration and learn to draw everything from the adorable Kawaii and Chibi styles to the modern, vibrant styles we see today; all in your own sketchbook. You’ll master the art of expression, learn to sketch gravity-defying hairstyles, and bring characters to life with dynamic imagery. From facial anatomy to expert layering with professional materials, you’ll leave with the tools to create your own iconic characters.
  • Battle Drones (entering gr. 3-9)

    Battle Drones features an exciting combination of aerial acrobatics with an engineering design challenge that will teach participants STEM concepts, teamwork, and how to skillfully fly a drone. In Battle Drones, teams will build robotic launchers designed to fling projectiles at their opponents’ drones. Participants will be guided by experienced camp instructors in how to construct their launchers to maximize projectile speed and accuracy. The camp will culminate in an epic battle where participants will need to pilot their drones to safety by dodging opponent projectiles while using their own launchers to take down opponent drones. The best drone pilots and launchers will emerge victoriously. Participants can purchase a drone (UFO 4000) for an additional $40. Select price at checkout.
  • Beauty & the Beast Musical Theater Class (ages 5-8)

    Tale as old as time! Choose a character, learn music and choreography, and create your own musical. Everyone will learn to put together a professional show from start to finish. Learn how to properly speak lines, block a scene, develop a character and much more. We'll also play fun creative games. No experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and lightweight tennis or dance shoes. Please bring a nut-free snack and labeled water bottle. Friends and family are invited to observe a special performance beginning the final 30 minutes of the final class.
  • Blastball (ages 3-5 with parent)

    Discover this fun game that teaches the fundamentals of baseball and softball. Hitting, running, throwing, and fielding will be covered. A parent/guardian is required to be on the field participating with their child. Teamwork, sportsmanship and safety will be emphasized. Each session includes instruction time and then the last session there will be game play. Blastbase honks when you jump on it adding to the excitement to make it to first base. Bring a baseball glove and water bottle. Participants will receive a drawstring bag.
  • Boys & Girls Basketball Open Gym (entering gr. 4-12)

    Preregistration required to attend - no walk ups! The CHS/West Gyms will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7-9 pm for basketball players to practice their skills. A gym supervisor will be onsite for the duration of the open gym. High School coaches may be present on occasion to offer assistance; however, this is not an instructional program - just a chance for athletes to work on their game. Participants will check in each night with the supervisor. Those who are enrolled in Summer Boys Basketball Camp (Course #6154) or Summer Girls Basketball Camp (Course #6105) can register at the reduced rate of $75.
  • Celebration Cakes 101 (entering gr. 6-8)

    The Joyful Crumb is coming to share their expertise! Unlock your creativity and learn to bake and decorate stunning cakes in this practical course. Gain hands-on experience with everything from selecting ingredients and mastering baking techniques to leveling, filling, and frosting cakes with a flawless finish. Discover the secrets to working with buttercream and ganache drip, and practice essential decorating skills such as piping, applying sprinkle decoration, and adding the perfect finishing touches. By the end of this course, you'll be able to design, bake, and decorate custom cakes, perfect for celebrations or simply enjoying the sweet rewards of your skills. Each participant will leave the course with a 6" round cake!
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  • Centennial Bowling Club (entering gr. 5-12)

    Bowling Club is a fall co-ed sport. Bowlers of all skill experience levels are welcome! New bowlers may attend up to two practices before committing to join. Fee includes practices, coaching by skilled instructors, and regular season competitions. 5th and 6th graders are eligible for practice only. Practices will be held at Bowlero Blaine, our sponsoring bowling center for the Centennial High School bowling team, on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 4-5:30 pm. Bowlers must provide their own transportation to practices and meets. The team manager can help arrange carpooling for those that are interested. Conference meets will take place one day per week on Friday afternoons at bowling centers in Arden Hills and Mounds View from early September through mid-November (skipping MEA). The club end dates are estimates and will depend on the meet schedule. Students are welcome to join at any time. No equipment is needed and a Centennial bowling t-shirt is included. You can learn more about Minnesota High School Bowling at GoBowlingMinnesota.com or on Facebook in the "Minnesota High School Bowling" group.
  • Centennial Centurion LEGO Robotics (entering gr. 3-8)

    The Centennial robotics team, the Centurions, will teach participants STEM skills by designing, building, and programming robots. Leaders from the Centurions will share their knowledge in a fun and supportive environment. Work with 2-3 participants and a LEGO® kit. Develop mechanical, electrical, and programming skills. Put these skills to the test in a fun and supportive robot competition. Parents are welcome to join at 11:30 on the second day for a demonstration. Similar skills will be covered in each class, but you can register for multiple classes if you would like. Beginners and all levels welcome, previous experience not required.
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    Chess Summer Camp (entering gr. 1-5)

    All levels welcome. Youth Enrichment League's Teach It, Practice It, Play It method keeps chess players progressing with 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles, as well as guided games and an end-of-the-week, in-class tournament. Battle summer brain drain.
  • Coach-Pitch Baseball (ages 6-10)

    Coach-pitch baseball is for ages 6-10 who are a little more advanced than t-ball. If registration numbers allow, we will group players based on age. The coaches will pitch the ball to the batters overhand, instead of hitting off a tee. Players need a glove and helmet. Fee includes a t-shirt and hat. We do need volunteer coaches, 2 per team. Coaches will receive a refund on one child's registration fees, a free team t-shirt and hat. We are using fields at Golden Lake and Centerville Elementary. Please indicate your preferred location during registration. We will do our best to honor your location preference, but we will group by age first. Teams will practice and play games at one of those two locations or both if we combine locations. Approximate times will be 6-7 pm or 7-8 pm. Practices on Tuesdays will share fields and green spaces. Coaches will call their own games on Thursdays, no umpires. We will try and honor one friend request per player - please note this at time of registration, and they must be reciprocated by the other party. Each location will have 4 teams, with a max of 12 players per team. Deadline to register is Friday, May 22. No refunds after this date.
  • Comic Book Creation (age 9+)

    Join us for a deep dive into the fundamentals of sequential art. Participants will explore character design through geometric shapes and personality theory, study facial anatomy to convey a variety of emotions, and apply linear perspective to create immersive worlds. By focusing on dynamic page layouts and visual pacing, every artist will graduate with a polished, finished graphic narrative to share with their friends and family.
  • Confident Home Alone (Ages 8-11)

    Learn skills to be more comfortable home alone. Discover personal strengths and challenges as they relate to being unsupervised. We’ll focus on awareness of your surroundings both in and outside the house. Prepare for potential emergency situations for yourself and others who may be in your care. Basic First Aid will be covered. Discussions and demonstrations provide an overview on topics like: cooking, emergency preparation and plans, weather emergencies (what to have on hand and what to be aware of), hazardous materials and their storage, strangers, spending time with friends, etc. Bring a snack with beverage. Cost is $45.
  • Confident Sitter (ages 11+)

    Learn skills to be a confident babysitter. Prepare for potential emergency situations with an overview of choking and basic first aid specific to infants and children. Discover personal strengths and challenges as they relate to caring for children. Discussions and demonstrations provide an overview on how to interact positively with children, manage challenging behaviors, prepare meals and snacks, diaper and bottle feeding. Bring a lunch with beverage and a doll. Cost $78, price includes bag and manual. If you have an interest in taking this course, please add participant to the waitlist to receive additional communications once specifics are known. Class will run sometime between December and April.
  • Confident Sitter (ages 11+)

    Learn skills to be a confident babysitter. Prepare for potential emergency situations with an overview of choking and basic first aid specific to infants and children. Discover personal strengths and challenges as they relate to caring for children. Discussions and demonstrations provide an overview on how to interact positively with children, manage challenging behaviors, prepare meals and snacks, diaper and bottle feeding. Bring a lunch with beverage and a doll. Cost $78, price includes bag and manual.
  • Confident Sitter First Aid, CPR & AED Course (ages 11+)

    (prerequisite: Completion of Confident Sitter or basic babysitting knowledge) Take basic child care a step further in this small class featuring individual attention for each participant’s review and demonstration of skills. Successful completion will certify students in basic first aid, CPR and AED for infants, children, and adults - an important asset for a babysitter. Learn to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies including cardiac arrest, broken bones, bleeding, choking, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, etc. Must be committed to taking the topics seriously in order to receive certification indicating mastery of skills. Receive a Heartsaver CPR AED Completion Ecard and student workbook (a $25 value). Bring a lunch with beverage. Price $88 If you have an interest in taking this course, please add participant to the waitlist and you'll receive notification when a class date becomes available for enrollment. Class will run sometime between December and April.
  • Conquer Beginner Ninja Rec Team (Ages 6-13)

    Ninja Obstacle Training is extremely popular with kids and is a fun, unique way to develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships! Sign up today to see how Ninja is easily one of the fastest growing sports today, as well as a great cross-training sport! Athletes benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve. Beginner Rec Team practices will primarily all be on the small side of the gym (also on warped wall and area of the large side), specifically set up for the beginner level with competitions being on the big side. Once you've mastered the basic techniques and challenges, you can move up to the Advanced Rec Team, which is all on the big side of the gym. Our Conquer Rec Team is designed for youth ages 6-13 of all experience levels. Our Rec Team will practice on real obstacles inspired by the TV show such as warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders, and so much more during their weekly practice. Rec Team members will learn the styles and techniques to develop their Ninja Skills with over 40 different obstacles! The 8 weeklong Rec Team consists of 9 practices and 3 competitions (week 4, 8 and 12). Registration is Non-Refundable or Changeable within 2 weeks of start date!
  • Cookies & Canvas (gr. 6-8)

    Do you enjoy painting? Are you interested in learning to paint? Come join our "Paint Party" atmosphere and learn to paint with acrylic paints on a 16" x 20" canvas or two 8" x 10" canvases using the step-by-step method or come with your own idea in mind! We take a cookie break while layers are drying and listen to music, creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Beginner and advanced students are welcome to join! All have the option of an "Open Paint Studio." Students can be picked up or ride an activity bus home at 4:40 pm.
  • Cougar Boys Basketball Camp (entering gr. 1-12)

    Time to grab your shoes and hit the court for this beginning basketball camp. Players will work with the high school coaching staff and players to learn the fundamentals of basketball. There is lots of instruction centered around creating a fun, comfortable environment for all involved. Camp includes t-shirt. Please bring clean/dry tennis shoes.
  • Cougar Football Camp (entering gr. 2-6)

    Designed for TACKLE football players. This camp features offensive instruction including technique play for quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and linemen. Defensive instruction includes technique play for interior linemen, linebackers, ends and defensive backs. Kicking game skills will also be covered. Participants will be divided into groups according to age. Come in comfortable athletic clothing and tennis shoes. Helmet and other equipment not needed. Bring a labeled water bottle. Camp includes a t-shirt and instruction by high school football coaches and players. Players who signed up with CYFA for fall 2026 TACKLE football can attend camp for free; however, must register. Otherwise, the camp fee is $65. Please select the session that correlates with your child's grade level they will be entering in the fall. Registrations received after July 13 cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt.
  • Cougar Football Camp (entering gr. 7-8)

    Learn the Cougar offense, a few new wrinkles, and the 4-2-5 Defense used at all levels of play in the high school. The camp will help players get a head start on the season. Camp includes a t-shirt. Players who are signed up with CYFA for fall 2026 TACKLE football can attend camp for free, but must register. Those not registered with CYFA can attend - camp fee $79. Registrations received after July 13 cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt.