New Prague Area Community Education

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

With the growing season starting up, it is time to learn the basics of home garden preservation. Homemade jams, spicy salsas, fresh beans, fermented cabbage and more can all be enjoyed during the cold winter months. Home canning of fresh food provides a number of benefits, including: lower grocery bills, sustainable lifestyles, and better nutrition through control of the ingredients that go into your food. Once you know the basics, home canning and preservation is really quite easy. This class will introduce you to the tools/equipment, food safety, and produce/ingredient selection needed to successfully preserve this season and for many years to come.

Ninjas develop strength and agility during these 4 weeklong courses by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles! We have warped walls, angled steps, salmon ladders, cliff hangers, tilted ladders; all Ninja inspired obstacles! Increase flexibility, coordination, and self-esteem that can be transferred into ninja levels testing or enhance other athletic performances. All classes are coached by an experienced Ninja Trainer.

In this two-hour session, beginner archers will learn the basics of shooting and safety while practicing and competing in a fun shooting game to improve accuracy. Must wear closed-toed shoes. Equipment is provided. Youth ages 8-10 need an adult present for the duration of the session.

Adults 18 and up “Wow, you have a great voice!” Have you heard that more times than you can count? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? If so, then you could have what it takes to begin working as a professional Voiceover Artist. Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices For All, in a one-on-one, personalized, video chat setting. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. In this one-time, 90-minute, introductory class, you’ll also learn about the different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will record you as you read a real script, then offer you some coaching so you can improve your delivery. Your instructor will take notes on your performance and create a professional voiceover evaluation delivered to you in a follow up call. After the class, you will have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something you’d like to pursue. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.

Is your child interested in hockey, but you are not sure where to start? Or maybe you're a family member who loves the sport but are hesitant to make a full commitment. The Junior Trojans program is designed to introduce girls and boys ages 4-8 to skating and basic hockey skills. Each sessions will include an off-ice and on-ice instructional portion. Participants are required to wear a bike/helmet on ice. Skate rental will be available. Hockey sticks and gear and not required, but are welcomed. We will have a limited amount of equipment to try.

Girls Entering Kindergarten - 2nd Grade in Fall 2024 Join our fun-filled Girls Basketball camp designed just for you! Come play with us as we learn the basics of shooting, passing, rebounding, and moving our feet. Our varsity coaches will teach you how to stand strong on defense too! Get ready for lots of games and activities that will help you become a super awesome basketball player. We'll have so much fun together as we practice and play throughout the week!

Take your watercolor painting skills to new heights with our thrilling advanced art class! Dive into the world of watercolors and uncover exciting techniques that will truly elevate your artwork. This class is tailor-made for students who are ready to take their skills to the next level. As you explore different watercolor techniques, you'll have the opportunity to create breathtaking misty mountain landscapes, and a garden of mushrooms, and even unleash your inner creativity with whimsical doodle flowers. Please pack a nut free snack, lunch and a drink for your child.

Your wish is our command! Get ready, because we’ve taken our most popular and most requested projects and put them all together into one totally epic class!! Come create cute clay animal sculptures, sleepy sloths decked out in adorable flower crowns, and so much more. We’ll even tempt our sweet tooths while sculpting cool candy scenes, complete with frosting, colorful candy, and a Fruit Loop rainbow! Come see why these awesome art projects are all back by popular demand! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Creating with clay and painting on canvas- it just doesn’t get any better than that! In this camp, your child will get to experiment with many different types of art while learning simple step-by-step painting and clay techniques. They will make 3D bears, owls that glow-in-the-dark, a scratchboard painting of a cat and so much more! What a great way for your child to explore the incredible world of art! Please pack a nut free snack, lunch and a drink for your child.

Take a break and go “AFK” (away from keyboard) while exploring your favorite games in a brand new way! In this camp, we’ll draw, sculpt, paint, and more as we create projects inspired by some of our favorite video games. Design your own avatar on a real canvas board, sculpt your favorite Among Us Crewmate, create Sonic the Hedgehog and so much more! This camp covers some of the hottest new games plus awesome throwback classics, too. Come get your game on! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Calling all doodlers! Are you ready to take your drawings to the next level? We’ve got the perfect class for you! In this advanced class designed specifically for older artists, we’ll learn and master a simple step-by-step method to truly fantastic drawings. From cute koalas to radiant sunsets to a lighthouse that really glow-in-the-dark, we’ll hone our drawing skills as we create unique masterpieces any burgeoning artist would be proud of! Please pack a nut free snack, lunch and drink for your child.

We’ll paint with plaster, tie-dye, make papier mâché birds and fling paint like Jackson Pollock. We will even learn some art terms along the way. These are not projects to tackle at home- leave the mess with us. After all, art can be a mega messy good time! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

What’s one thing all great artists have in common? They make a mess, of course! In this camp, we’ll create stunning masterpieces while using some of the coolest, messiest art techniques ever. From Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Salvador Dali and more, each messy masterpiece will be inspired by a different master artist. Kids, you better roll up your sleeves, because no masterpiece was ever made without first making a mess! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

If you love glitter, we have got the perfect camp for you! We’re upping our glam game so artists can make unicorns that shimmer, butterflies that sparkle, and other dazzling works of art! We’ll use clay, paint, real canvas boards, and so much more, but the best part is, each masterpiece will be covered in glitter! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Every kid dreams of owning a hamster or a dog or maybe a kitty! In this critter-filled camp, their dream will come true . . . sort of! The kids will create pets galore!. At this camp we will work with clay, paint and draw too! No trips to the pet store are required! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Is your child passionate about pink or positively possessed by purple? Then this camp is for them! We'll create all things pink, purple, and as cute as can be like cupcakes piled high with pink frosting, a basket full of lovely lavender, a butterfly surrounded by fushia flowers, and so much more. We/ll paint, draw, and sculpt our way through every shade of pink and purple. The kids will be tickled pink by the projects in this camp! Not so crazy about pink and purple? Just love art and still want to take the camp? No problem! We'll have other color options available for those who aren't so tinkled pink.

Welcome to our magical art class where we will be exploring the world of reveal candles! We will be crafting unique candles, infused with your favorite scents, colors, and hidden surprises. With the addition of delightful charms into the warm wax, your child's reveal candle will transform into a stunning masterpiece as the flame slowly burns down and reveals the secret treasures waiting to be discovered within. The possibilities are endless, from sparkling jewels and glittery gems to adorable animals! At the end of this class, your child will have a one-of-a-kind candle!

Calling all smarty-pants! Get ready to explore S.T.E.A.M concepts in totally rad and creative ways that will result in cool creations you’ll be proud to brag about - from your very own pinball machine, a creative Venus flytrap, a colorful kaleidoscope and magic ink that will light up a cityscape, plus loads of experiential learning and messy fun along the way! Let's get our science on like never before with this one-of-a-kind S(mart) T(alented) E(xperimental) A(Awesome!) M(Magnificent) camp experience! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Get ready, Disney® fans! This slime-tastic activity is the perfect way to create a memory that's sure to stick. "Hey there," "Hi there" and last but not least, 'Ho There!' - be prepared for your mini Mouseketeer to have some ooey gooey fun as they make their own Mickey or Minnie Mouse slime with a themed jar to hold it all together.

In this class, we will do an in-depth walkthrough of an actual Minnesota Probate Estate from the filing of the application for probate to the final accounts - and all the steps in between. Class participants will learn the entire process with current forms, court and filing requirements, accounting and procedural steps, as well as the procedures for the sale and distribution of estate assets. We will also discuss the roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of a person who is appointed as the executor/personal representative. The class will be filled with real-life examples and solutions to the multitude of issues involving a typical (or not typical) Minnesota probate estate. This class encourages questions: Is there a “reading of the will”? What about personal items? Does the executor get paid? What about estate bills and creditors? We will provide the answers!