New Prague Area Community Education

DASH Sports Basketball Tykes camps provide players an introductory experience to the great game of basketball through fun skill-based drills and mini-games. Players will be taught how to properly dribble, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Balls are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3 year old group and recommended when needed for the 4-5 year old group.

DASH Sports Summer Floor Hockey camps provide players a well-rounded hockey experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly stickhandle, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle and a snack. Sticks and pucks are provided

DASH Sports Jr. NBA basketball skills camps provide players a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camps end with scrimmages/games on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Balls are provided. This camp includes a customized Jr. NBA jersey. Players will select their favorite NBA Team when registering as well as their name and number they'd like on their jersey.

DASH Sports soccer Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the game of soccer. Key elements of dribbling, passing, and shooting will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothing & shoes (spikes and shin guards optional). Soccer balls are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.

Are you a daycare provider in the New Prague Area School District? Our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program has an opportunity just for you called Daycare Express. Providers register for a 45 minute visit from a licensed Early Childhood Teacher. The visit will include a circle time with singing, Mr. Bear’s clue bag, a story, and activities designed around the theme of the book. Providers will receive one CEU certificate for the visit and each family will receive a newsletter with ideas to use at home. Providers can register for one visit or up to nine visits during the school year (once a month maximum). If you have any questions or need more information please contact TaraLund at tlund@isd721.org

New Prague Area Community Education provides both classroom and behind-the-wheel driver's education instruction for students ages 14 and older. This Online class meets the 30-hour requirement to prepare for an instruction permit (learner's permit). Class curriculum includes presentations, videos, discussion, worksheets and interactive software. For the virtual classroom series, you must attend by logging in to the live broadcast at class time each day on a device that has the ability to be seen as well as heard for the entire class time. Please provide participant's email address during the registration process to send the meeting invite. This email needs to be accessible from the device being used. Payment covers the 30-hour Online Classroom fee and holds a place for a Behind-the-Wheel registration (you will still need to register for a specific time/date in the program as information becomes available). If you have to miss a classroom session, make-up dates will be made available to you at the first class period and can be attended for an additional fee of $29.00 per date. Students must be present at the first session. PLEASE NOTE: State law requires 30 hours of classroom to obtain your blue card. If you are unable to attend all 30 hours, please consider a different session.

The district preschool classes will provide an opportunity for your child to attend school independently, make their first real friendships, build emerging literacy and math skills while also expanding social emotional skills. Students will develop a love of lifelong learning and the confidence in school readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten at New Prague Area Schools. There are a variety of full-day and half-day class schedule options to provide your family choices that work best for your child. All of these classes can be combined with PreK-WRAP Childcare to provide your family with a schedule that works best for you. Most classes are held at the Early Learning Center at the Central Education Campus in New Prague. The Monday through Thursday full-day classes at Falcon Ridge Elementary and Eagle View Elementary follow the same strong tradition of the preschool classes that are held at the Early Learning Center located at the CEC. Warm and welcoming environment where children build peer friendships. The students will become a community of learners as they spend the day together. Families will have the option to have a free school lunch provided or families can also provide a daily home lunch, and they will eat together in the classroom. Child-centered approach to learning Play-based learning throughout the classroom instructional day. Playground time will be with similar-aged peers or at a time dedicated just for their class. Research-based curriculum Inclusive classrooms Family involvement is encouraged Licensed early childhood teachers and highly trained paraprofessionals A nature-based classroom is also available. This class will meet three afternoons a week. The preschool years are when children’s brains develop more quickly than any other time. Play-based education in an outdoor learning environment allows children to explore the world around them while developing their whole selves. It provides an authentic experience that promotes creativity, attention span, and enjoyment in learning. Our nature-based classroom will have the goal of being outside a minimum of 50% of the time throughout the school year, reserving indoor time for extreme weather conditions. The class will meet each day at Falcon Ridge Elementary. This will allow an opportunity to use an indoor classroom when necessary to set the stage for learning, but the majority of the time each day will be held in the outdoor nature center at Falcon Ridge Elementary. Monthly field trips to Cedar Lake Farm on outside class days and busing cost for off site adventures are included in this class. Pre-K and Play Welcome to "Pre-K and Play," where learning and fun go hand in hand! This class combines the best of childcare and preschool education to create a dynamic and enriching experience for children who are at least 4 years old by September 1. With a roster of 20 consistent children, our class is a hub of creativity, exploration, and growth. The class follows the district preschool calendar with the option to add non-school childcare days throughout the school year and summer. Children are able to be at school during the hours of 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. While this is a full-day program,it is not recommended that children attend for the entire 11 hours each day. “Pre-K and Play” begins with a morning childcare session, allowing children to ease into their day in a nurturing environment. Our dedicated caregivers offer personalized attention, fostering strong connections with each child to create a sense of security and belonging. Through imaginative play, sensory activities, and hands-on exploration, children embark on exciting adventures while developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills. After lunch, our focus shifts onto our structured preschool education. Led by a licensed early childhood teacher, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and build a strong foundation for future academic success. Through engaging lessons, interactive projects, and collaborative play, children will delve into subjects like literacy, numeracy, science, and more. Whether they're building friendships or exploring new ideas, children in "Pre-K and Play" are empowered to embrace the joy of learning every step of the way. 2024-2025 School Year Classes

The district preschool classes will provide an opportunity for your child to attend school independently, make their first real friendships, build emerging literacy and math skills while also expanding social emotional skills. Students will develop a love of lifelong learning and the confidence in school readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten at New Prague Area Schools. There are a variety of full-day and half-day class schedule options to provide your family choices that work best for your child. All of these classes can be combined with PreK-WRAP Childcare to provide your family with a schedule that works best for you. Most classes are held at the Early Learning Center at the Central Education Campus in New Prague. The Monday through Thursday full-day classes at Falcon Ridge Elementary and Eagle View Elementary follow the same strong tradition of the preschool classes that are held at the Early Learning Center located at the CEC. Warm and welcoming environment where children build peer friendships. The students will become a community of learners as they spend the day together. Families will have the option to have a free school lunch provided or families can also provide a daily home lunch, and they will eat together in the classroom. Child-centered approach to learning Play-based learning throughout the classroom instructional day. Playground time will be with similar-aged peers or at a time dedicated just for their class. Research-based curriculum Inclusive classrooms Family involvement is encouraged Licensed early childhood teachers and highly trained paraprofessionals A nature-based classroom is also available. This class will meet three afternoons a week. The preschool years are when children’s brains develop more quickly than any other time. Play-based education in an outdoor learning environment allows children to explore the world around them while developing their whole selves. It provides an authentic experience that promotes creativity, attention span, and enjoyment in learning. Our nature-based classroom will have the goal of being outside a minimum of 50% of the time throughout the school year, reserving indoor time for extreme weather conditions. The class will meet each day at Falcon Ridge Elementary. This will allow an opportunity to use an indoor classroom when necessary to set the stage for learning, but the majority of the time each day will be held in the outdoor nature center at Falcon Ridge Elementary. Monthly field trips to Cedar Lake Farm on outside class days and busing cost for off site adventures are included in this class. Pre-K and Play Welcome to "Pre-K and Play," where learning and fun go hand in hand! This class combines the best of childcare and preschool education to create a dynamic and enriching experience for children who are at least 4 years old by September 1. With a roster of 20 consistent children, our class is a hub of creativity, exploration, and growth. The class follows the district preschool calendar with the option to add non-school childcare days throughout the school year and summer. Children are able to be at school during the hours of 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. While this is a full-day program,it is not recommended that children attend for the entire 11 hours each day. “Pre-K and Play” begins with a morning childcare session, allowing children to ease into their day in a nurturing environment. Our dedicated caregivers offer personalized attention, fostering strong connections with each child to create a sense of security and belonging. Through imaginative play, sensory activities, and hands-on exploration, children embark on exciting adventures while developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills. After lunch, our focus shifts onto our structured preschool education. Led by a licensed early childhood teacher, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and build a strong foundation for future academic success. Through engaging lessons, interactive projects, and collaborative play, children will delve into subjects like literacy, numeracy, science, and more. Whether they're building friendships or exploring new ideas, children in "Pre-K and Play" are empowered to embrace the joy of learning every step of the way. 2024-2025 School Year Classes

The district preschool classes will provide an opportunity for your child to attend school independently, make their first real friendships, build emerging literacy and math skills while also expanding social emotional skills. Students will develop a love of lifelong learning and the confidence in school readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten at New Prague Area Schools. There are a variety of full-day and half-day class schedule options to provide your family choices that work best for your child. All of these classes can be combined with PreK-WRAP Childcare to provide your family with a schedule that works best for you. Most classes are held at the Early Learning Center at the Central Education Campus in New Prague. The Monday through Thursday full-day classes at Falcon Ridge Elementary and Eagle View Elementary follow the same strong tradition of the preschool classes that are held at the Early Learning Center located at the CEC. Warm and welcoming environment where children build peer friendships. The students will become a community of learners as they spend the day together. Families will have the option to have a free school lunch provided or families can also provide a daily home lunch, and they will eat together in the classroom. Child-centered approach to learning Play-based learning throughout the classroom instructional day. Playground time will be with similar-aged peers or at a time dedicated just for their class. Research-based curriculum Inclusive classrooms Family involvement is encouraged Licensed early childhood teachers and highly trained paraprofessionals A nature-based classroom is also available. This class will meet three afternoons a week. The preschool years are when children’s brains develop more quickly than any other time. Play-based education in an outdoor learning environment allows children to explore the world around them while developing their whole selves. It provides an authentic experience that promotes creativity, attention span, and enjoyment in learning. Our nature-based classroom will have the goal of being outside a minimum of 50% of the time throughout the school year, reserving indoor time for extreme weather conditions. The class will meet each day at Falcon Ridge Elementary. This will allow an opportunity to use an indoor classroom when necessary to set the stage for learning, but the majority of the time each day will be held in the outdoor nature center at Falcon Ridge Elementary. Monthly field trips to Cedar Lake Farm on outside class days and busing cost for off site adventures are included in this class. Pre-K and Play Welcome to "Pre-K and Play," where learning and fun go hand in hand! This class combines the best of childcare and preschool education to create a dynamic and enriching experience for children who are at least 4 years old by September 1. With a roster of 20 consistent children, our class is a hub of creativity, exploration, and growth. The class follows the district preschool calendar with the option to add non-school childcare days throughout the school year and summer. Children are able to be at school during the hours of 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. While this is a full-day program,it is not recommended that children attend for the entire 11 hours each day. “Pre-K and Play” begins with a morning childcare session, allowing children to ease into their day in a nurturing environment. Our dedicated caregivers offer personalized attention, fostering strong connections with each child to create a sense of security and belonging. Through imaginative play, sensory activities, and hands-on exploration, children embark on exciting adventures while developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills. After lunch, our focus shifts onto our structured preschool education. Led by a licensed early childhood teacher, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and build a strong foundation for future academic success. Through engaging lessons, interactive projects, and collaborative play, children will delve into subjects like literacy, numeracy, science, and more. Whether they're building friendships or exploring new ideas, children in "Pre-K and Play" are empowered to embrace the joy of learning every step of the way. 2024-2025 School Year Classes

The district preschool classes will provide an opportunity for your child to attend school independently, make their first real friendships, build emerging literacy and math skills while also expanding social emotional skills. Students will develop a love of lifelong learning and the confidence in school readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten at New Prague Area Schools. There are a variety of full-day and half-day class schedule options to provide your family choices that work best for your child. All of these classes can be combined with PreK-WRAP Childcare to provide your family with a schedule that works best for you. Most classes are held at the Early Learning Center at the Central Education Campus in New Prague. The Monday through Thursday full-day classes at Falcon Ridge Elementary and Eagle View Elementary follow the same strong tradition of the preschool classes that are held at the Early Learning Center located at the CEC. Warm and welcoming environment where children build peer friendships. The students will become a community of learners as they spend the day together. Families will have the option to have a free school lunch provided or families can also provide a daily home lunch, and they will eat together in the classroom. Child-centered approach to learning Play-based learning throughout the classroom instructional day. Playground time will be with similar-aged peers or at a time dedicated just for their class. Research-based curriculum Inclusive classrooms Family involvement is encouraged Licensed early childhood teachers and highly trained paraprofessionals A nature-based classroom is also available. This class will meet three afternoons a week. The preschool years are when children’s brains develop more quickly than any other time. Play-based education in an outdoor learning environment allows children to explore the world around them while developing their whole selves. It provides an authentic experience that promotes creativity, attention span, and enjoyment in learning. Our nature-based classroom will have the goal of being outside a minimum of 50% of the time throughout the school year, reserving indoor time for extreme weather conditions. The class will meet each day at Falcon Ridge Elementary. This will allow an opportunity to use an indoor classroom when necessary to set the stage for learning, but the majority of the time each day will be held in the outdoor nature center at Falcon Ridge Elementary. Monthly field trips to Cedar Lake Farm on outside class days and busing cost for off site adventures are included in this class. Pre-K and Play Welcome to "Pre-K and Play," where learning and fun go hand in hand! This class combines the best of childcare and preschool education to create a dynamic and enriching experience for children who are at least 4 years old by September 1. With a roster of 20 consistent children, our class is a hub of creativity, exploration, and growth. The class follows the district preschool calendar with the option to add non-school childcare days throughout the school year and summer. Children are able to be at school during the hours of 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. While this is a full-day program,it is not recommended that children attend for the entire 11 hours each day. “Pre-K and Play” begins with a morning childcare session, allowing children to ease into their day in a nurturing environment. Our dedicated caregivers offer personalized attention, fostering strong connections with each child to create a sense of security and belonging. Through imaginative play, sensory activities, and hands-on exploration, children embark on exciting adventures while developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills. After lunch, our focus shifts onto our structured preschool education. Led by a licensed early childhood teacher, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and build a strong foundation for future academic success. Through engaging lessons, interactive projects, and collaborative play, children will delve into subjects like literacy, numeracy, science, and more. Whether they're building friendships or exploring new ideas, children in "Pre-K and Play" are empowered to embrace the joy of learning every step of the way. 2024-2025 School Year Classes

The district preschool classes will provide an opportunity for your child to attend school independently, make their first real friendships, build emerging literacy and math skills while also expanding social emotional skills. Students will develop a love of lifelong learning and the confidence in school readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten at New Prague Area Schools. There are a variety of full-day and half-day class schedule options to provide your family choices that work best for your child. All of these classes can be combined with PreK-WRAP Childcare to provide your family with a schedule that works best for you. Most classes are held at the Early Learning Center at the Central Education Campus in New Prague. The Monday through Thursday full-day classes at Falcon Ridge Elementary and Eagle View Elementary follow the same strong tradition of the preschool classes that are held at the Early Learning Center located at the CEC. Warm and welcoming environment where children build peer friendships. The students will become a community of learners as they spend the day together. Families will have the option to have a free school lunch provided or families can also provide a daily home lunch, and they will eat together in the classroom. Child-centered approach to learning Play-based learning throughout the classroom instructional day. Playground time will be with similar-aged peers or at a time dedicated just for their class. Research-based curriculum Inclusive classrooms Family involvement is encouraged Licensed early childhood teachers and highly trained paraprofessionals A nature-based classroom is also available. This class will meet three afternoons a week. The preschool years are when children’s brains develop more quickly than any other time. Play-based education in an outdoor learning environment allows children to explore the world around them while developing their whole selves. It provides an authentic experience that promotes creativity, attention span, and enjoyment in learning. Our nature-based classroom will have the goal of being outside a minimum of 50% of the time throughout the school year, reserving indoor time for extreme weather conditions. The class will meet each day at Falcon Ridge Elementary. This will allow an opportunity to use an indoor classroom when necessary to set the stage for learning, but the majority of the time each day will be held in the outdoor nature center at Falcon Ridge Elementary. Monthly field trips to Cedar Lake Farm on outside class days and busing cost for off site adventures are included in this class. Pre-K and Play Welcome to "Pre-K and Play," where learning and fun go hand in hand! This class combines the best of childcare and preschool education to create a dynamic and enriching experience for children who are at least 4 years old by September 1. With a roster of 20 consistent children, our class is a hub of creativity, exploration, and growth. The class follows the district preschool calendar with the option to add non-school childcare days throughout the school year and summer. Children are able to be at school during the hours of 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. While this is a full-day program,it is not recommended that children attend for the entire 11 hours each day. “Pre-K and Play” begins with a morning childcare session, allowing children to ease into their day in a nurturing environment. Our dedicated caregivers offer personalized attention, fostering strong connections with each child to create a sense of security and belonging. Through imaginative play, sensory activities, and hands-on exploration, children embark on exciting adventures while developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills. After lunch, our focus shifts onto our structured preschool education. Led by a licensed early childhood teacher, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and build a strong foundation for future academic success. Through engaging lessons, interactive projects, and collaborative play, children will delve into subjects like literacy, numeracy, science, and more. Whether they're building friendships or exploring new ideas, children in "Pre-K and Play" are empowered to embrace the joy of learning every step of the way. 2024-2025 School Year Classes

The district preschool classes will provide an opportunity for your child to attend school independently, make their first real friendships, build emerging literacy and math skills while also expanding social emotional skills. Students will develop a love of lifelong learning and the confidence in school readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten at New Prague Area Schools. There are a variety of full-day and half-day class schedule options to provide your family choices that work best for your child. All of these classes can be combined with PreK-WRAP Childcare to provide your family with a schedule that works best for you. Most classes are held at the Early Learning Center at the Central Education Campus in New Prague. The Monday through Thursday full-day classes at Falcon Ridge Elementary and Eagle View Elementary follow the same strong tradition of the preschool classes that are held at the Early Learning Center located at the CEC. Warm and welcoming environment where children build peer friendships. The students will become a community of learners as they spend the day together. Families will have the option to have a free school lunch provided or families can also provide a daily home lunch, and they will eat together in the classroom. Child-centered approach to learning Play-based learning throughout the classroom instructional day. Playground time will be with similar-aged peers or at a time dedicated just for their class. Research-based curriculum Inclusive classrooms Family involvement is encouraged Licensed early childhood teachers and highly trained paraprofessionals A nature-based classroom is also available. This class will meet three afternoons a week. The preschool years are when children’s brains develop more quickly than any other time. Play-based education in an outdoor learning environment allows children to explore the world around them while developing their whole selves. It provides an authentic experience that promotes creativity, attention span, and enjoyment in learning. Our nature-based classroom will have the goal of being outside a minimum of 50% of the time throughout the school year, reserving indoor time for extreme weather conditions. The class will meet each day at Falcon Ridge Elementary. This will allow an opportunity to use an indoor classroom when necessary to set the stage for learning, but the majority of the time each day will be held in the outdoor nature center at Falcon Ridge Elementary. Monthly field trips to Cedar Lake Farm on outside class days and busing cost for off site adventures are included in this class. Pre-K and Play Welcome to "Pre-K and Play," where learning and fun go hand in hand! This class combines the best of childcare and preschool education to create a dynamic and enriching experience for children who are at least 4 years old by September 1. With a roster of 20 consistent children, our class is a hub of creativity, exploration, and growth. The class follows the district preschool calendar with the option to add non-school childcare days throughout the school year and summer. Children are able to be at school during the hours of 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. While this is a full-day program,it is not recommended that children attend for the entire 11 hours each day. “Pre-K and Play” begins with a morning childcare session, allowing children to ease into their day in a nurturing environment. Our dedicated caregivers offer personalized attention, fostering strong connections with each child to create a sense of security and belonging. Through imaginative play, sensory activities, and hands-on exploration, children embark on exciting adventures while developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills. After lunch, our focus shifts onto our structured preschool education. Led by a licensed early childhood teacher, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and build a strong foundation for future academic success. Through engaging lessons, interactive projects, and collaborative play, children will delve into subjects like literacy, numeracy, science, and more. Whether they're building friendships or exploring new ideas, children in "Pre-K and Play" are empowered to embrace the joy of learning every step of the way. 2024-2025 School Year Classes

Eagle View Elementary