Northfield Community Education

Designed for beginner players, this fun, no contact program will expose you to basic lacrosse rules and fundamentals through drills, skill work, and individual repetition of lacrosse technique. You will learn to use your lacrosse stick to catch, throw, cradle and scoop, and will be introduced to age appropriate offensive and defensive lacrosse maneuvers. Lacrosse sticks are provided. Mouth guards recommended. Pads optional.

Join the fastest game on two feet! Learn to play lacrosse in a practice and game format. 5 and 6 year olds will learn the basics and fundamentals of lacrosse, and be able to show off their skills in inter-mural games and weekly challenges. Come out and see what you’re missing.

Skills, drills and match play! This program combines drill work and a focus on skill development, with match play opportunities. Designed for the more advanced player, this program will enhance technique and tennis playing ability. If you play tennis at the middle school or high school level, or have had experience with match play, this program is for you!

This new class will engage your child in the beginner or intermediate skills of scootering. The staff team from Northside Boards will teach your child the importance of safety while scootering at home and the park, general maintenance, ramp skills, and will also introduce some level appropriate tricks. Participants will be grouped by ability. This is a great opportunity for your child to develop skills and participate in one of the fastest-growing youth activities of our time.

Receive instructional sessions from the high school boys basketball coaching staff. Tuesday mornings there will be a concentration on shooting, footwork, ball handling, and skills development. Thursday's will consist of learning team fundamentals and concepts, and applying those to competitive game play. Grades 10 - 12 enrollment includes 5 nights of league play (10 games total) in the South of the River League on Tuesday Nights throughout June and July.

Hit the sandy court this summer and set yourself up for a bumpin' good time! This sand volleyball program will teach you the basic techniques of volleyball, help to develop your athleticism and skill, and will strengthen your knowledge of the game through fun and engaging sand war scrimmages. Communication, determination, respect, and teamwork are also ideals that will be a focus of the program. Age appropriate nets and equipment will be used. See you on the court! Accessing the court from 5th Street is much closer than parking in the lot at Old Memorial Pool.

Summer Concert Series Free concerts, community, lawn games, and the library bookmobile in Northfield parks this summer! All ages welcome. All shows on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Storytime and bookmobile open at 5:30 p.m. All performances are held at Way Park June 12 - Salsa Del Soul June 26 - Val Son July 3 - Aaron & The Undergroove July 10 - Mark Joseph July 17 - Kash And Khary July 24 - Ryan Picone Quartet July 31 - Patchouli And Terra Guitarra Performances are subject to change based on grant funding availability. Rain site is Northfield High School auditorium https://www.facebook.com/northfieldpubliclibrary/

Dive into the excitement of football with Skyhawks Flag Football. Guided by a curriculum crafted by USA Football experts, our coaches impart essential skills — passing, receiving, and flag pulling. In our fun and positive environment, participants not only gain confidence, but also absorb valuable life lessons. The week ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl, giving your child a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron. Get ready for a thrilling journey into the world of flag football!

New and returning students invited. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and, of course, your favorite fencing games and arm bands. Safety is our first priority. We supply safety swords, protective masks, chest plates and jackets, in a high-octane, inclusive environment. Visit YELKids.com for more info. Sign up today to join this sport deemed the “sport of the intellectual athlete!”

Skyhawks Tennis is developed for beginning to intermediate level athletes. This program will improve their game and help them get more enjoyment from tennis. Our tennis programs focus on skill refinement, as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well‐rounded tennis players. Skyhawks staff also instill positive life skills such as respect and sportsmanship.

This program is designed to provide beginner and intermediate level players with the fundamental skills of a sport that is growing in popularity. Participants are taught proper grip, footwork, ground- strokes, volleys, overheads and serves. We will also cover the basic rules and etiquette of the game. Children will be divided by age and skill level. Please bring sunscreen, water bottle, snack, and appropriate dress.

Get ready to groove at our first ever dance camp! Curated to give your young one an entry level look at what makes dance so exciting; dancers will learn proper dance technique vocabulary, how to execute skills such as kicks and pirouettes, and have the opportunity to perform a fun, upbeat jazz style routine for friends and family at the end of camp! From learning proper body alignment to understanding different dance terms, this camp is designed to help you build a foundation in dance while having a ton of fun. So, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to shine on the dance floor!

Your child will learn rules, sportsmanship, and the fundamental skills of floor hockey using small group activities, scrimmages and fun games. Floor hockey combines the stick handling, passing and shooting skills of the game of ice hockey. The speed and excitement of the sport assures that the experience will be one a child will not soon forget. Children will be divided by age and skill level. Sports Unlimited will provide hockey sticks. Staff to camper ratio 10:1 Please bring a water bottle and a snack.

Kickball is all about the FUN! You will kick, catch, throw and dodge an 8" playground ball, meaning that anyone can join in and have a great time. Dodgeball: Played with soft nerf balls, this is a playground favorite. Variations include: Trench ball, Bombardment, Dodge Football, Ga-Ga ball, and Mushrooms and Aliens. Campers will be divided by age and skill level. Staff to camper ratio 10:1. Participants will receive a Sports Unlimited water bottle. Please bring sunscreen, water bottle, snack, and appropriate dress.

Your race time begins at the time of registration/payment, so plan accordingly! Adventure into Northfield city parks on a quest to find coveted checkpoints, leading to your team's final destination. If you love deciphering clues, racing against time, and are up for a challenge, you will enjoy the thrill of this experience. Your race will begin at the time you submit your registration with payment, and will end after completing the instructions found within the final QR code. If you've raced before, you will find this race a notch easier, and you'll be able to complete it in a shorter amount of time. You may start and finish your race on any given day between June 1 - August 1. Individuals, couples, or families are encouraged to participate. The first clue will be unveiled in your registration confirmation email, sent directly after registration is complete (check your junk mail too). Clue one will lead you to a Northfield park where a QR code will be located on a 1/2 sheet of laminated white cardstock paper. When you find the QR code, scan it. You will see the clue for finding the next park, but at the bottom there will be an instruction for completing an individual/team challenge at that particular park. Complete the challenge, and then get to work deciphering the clue, and so on. All participants will earn a free day pass to the Northfield Outdoor Pool, and the winning person or team of the race will win one $50 Community Education voucher to be used toward a future program. The winner will be announced early August. Participants will be mailed the pool pass shortly after completing the race. Important to Note! 1. You must have a QR reader downloaded on your smartphone in order to scan the QR codes throughout the race. The camera scan on your smartphone will likely not work appropriately. 2. There are 10 total clues (1 in confirmation email and 9 after scanning a QR code). 3. You must keep an orderly record of the parks where you've scanned a QR code. 4. You will be asked to complete a challenge at each park. To the best of your ability, please video those challenges. After completing the instructions found within the final QR code, a reply will come within 24 hours, asking you to send in a specific video from ONE of your challenges to verify your participation. 5. QR codes will be found in Northfield City Parks only. 6. Northfield Community Education and the City of Northfield are not responsible for any injury or accident occurring from the race. The QR codes are placed with safety in mind. Please closely monitor young children on your team to maintain an injury free, successful race. 7. QR code readers can be finicky. Most people make the mistake of trying to scan too close to the code. Be patient. Sometimes the glare of the sun, a bent or creased code etc. requires you to scan from a different angle. Try downloading a couple different code readers prior to the race. All race codes have been scanned over 5 times with a couple free code readers to ensure a successful scanning experience. (Kaspersky QR Scanner for Android and iPhone AND QR Code Reader for iPhone are the two I found to work the best). 8. Text 612-282-3069 or 651-270-4945 with QR code issues. 9. Come prepared with tennis shoes and a water bottle. 10. The race will not require anyone to climb or dig. Codes will be visible to the eye (with some looking around), and easily scannable.

St. Olaf Tennis Day Camp, led by Head Coach Joey Kronzer ‘16, is an elite, co-ed tennis camp, meticulously crafted for ambitious players eager to elevate their game to new heights. The program integrates a dynamic on-court curriculum, instant impact strategies, video analysis, and mental training to foster comprehensive player development. With a focus on creating a holistic learning experience, participants will gain insights into both singles and doubles tactics, supported by in-depth analyses of college and professional match footage. Join us on the journey to unlock your full potential on the court. Camp is ideal for players with a UTR of 2 or higher or currently plays high school varsity tennis. Lunch is provided. More information will be available in your email confirmation and from St. Olaf prior to the camp.

The Eagle Bluff overnight program offers engaging classes in an outdoor setting. This three-day experience promotes learning in a manner that dovetails academic and social needs. The trip to Eagle Bluff will foster a sense of respect for the community, provide positive outdoor experiences, impart life skills such as teamwork and problem solving, increase environmental awareness and science literacy, and spark an interest in and appreciation for the natural world. For the Summer 2024 trip, the bus will leave by 8:30am on Monday, July 15, from the Northfield Middle School and will return at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, to the Middle School. A packing list will be provided several weeks prior to the trip. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis until the trip is full. Scholarships are available. Parent meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 6-7 p.m., NCEC Cafeteria.

Elevate your athlete's soccer game with Skyhawks Soccer, honing technical skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. Beyond the field, they'll cultivate teamwork and sportsmanship. By the program's end, expect improved soccer skills, new friendships, and valuable life lessons. Northfield Middle School SOUTH Soccer Field

Practice all the basic volleyball skills with the high school volleyball coaches and players! At this camp you will work on all skills, play games, compete in camp contests, make new friends, and have fun! Each camper receives a Northfield Volleyball T-Shirt!!