Get ready for fun, teamwork, and football! In this non-contact 5-on-5 flag football program, kids will learn the basics of the game in a positive and active environment. The first half of each session focuses on fundamental skills like throwing, catching, teamwork, and understanding the rules. During the second half, players will put those skills into action with friendly scrimmages. It’s a great way to stay active, build confidence and have fun with friends! Softshell helmet and mouth guard recommended.

Nickie Welsh, Social Club Made Simple Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This one-hour workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half. Please note that each class is taught live online via Zoom, but the recording is also sent out for you to watch later if needed. If a participant is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded. Zoom link will be sent with the class registration confirmation email.

Do you have a child ages 3 years 7 months and 4 years old? Is your child 4 years old and has not yet had an Early Childhood Screening? If so, it is your time to schedule your student's Early Childhood Screening. The screening will take place at the Albany Area Early Learning Center (300 3rd Ave, Albany), will take approximately one hour and will include: Hearing & Vision Screening Developmental Screening Summary Interview This screening is offered at no cost to you and is required by the State of Minnesota to attend Kindergarten. If you do not see a screening available, please call 320-845-5101 ext. 2 for other screening opportunities.

Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness and drive engagement across major social media platforms. Please note that each class is taught live online via Zoom, but the recording is also sent out for you to watch later if needed. If a participant is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded. Zoom link will be sent with the class registration confirmation email.

Age as of 9/1/25 (so the beginning of this past school year)-As of now we are only opening U10 up to current 5th graders (not current 4th graders.) Join Albany Summer Softball and have fun, enjoy being part of a team, learn the fundamentals of the game and compete against other Central Minnesota teams. The league tries to keep all travel within one hour; however, this is not always possible. Practices will be held one week night per week (based on coach and field availability) with double header games 45 min each game) Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm. Please note-Elementary Softball and U10 Travel Softball both have game nights on Thursdays, so you can only be in one or the other. Parent coaches are needed and receive free registration! Required Equipment: Defensive Fielders Mask. Please register based on age chart: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CSTUDyxWvmCPMFtFhKj5u5b5L_j0v4vV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101168592511518869891&rtpof=true&sd=true Participants in this course will have a date of birth between 9/1/14-8/31/15. Registration Deadline is April 17, 2026 at 12 PM.

Join Albany Summer Softball and have fun, enjoy being part of a team, learn the fundamentals of the game and compete against other Central Minnesota teams. The league tries to keep all travel within one hour; however, this is not always possible. Practices will be held one week night per week (based on coach and field availability) with double header games (65 min each game) Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm. Parent coaches are needed and receive free registration! Required Equipment: Defensive Fielders Mask. Please register based on age chart: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CSTUDyxWvmCPMFtFhKj5u5b5L_j0v4vV/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=101168592511518869891&rtpof=true&sd=true Participants in this course will have a date of birth between 9/1/12-8/31/14. Registration Deadline is April 17, 2026 at 12 PM.

Join Albany Summer Softball and have fun, enjoy being part of a team, learn the fundamentals of the game and compete against other Central Minnesota teams. The league tries to keep all travel within one hour; however, this is not always possible. Practices will be held one week night per week (based on coach and field availability) with double header games (max of 70 min each game) Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm. Parent coaches are needed and receive free registration! Required Equipment: Defensive Fielders Mask. Please register based on age chart: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CSTUDyxWvmCPMFtFhKj5u5b5L_j0v4vV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101168592511518869891&rtpof=true&sd=true Participants in this course will have a date of birth between 9/1/10-8/31/12. Registration Deadline is April 17, 2026 at 12 PM.

Join Amy from Amy's Homestead Goods for a delightful baking class where you'll learn to make two of her popular treats: English Muffin Bread and Fudge! Amy will share her secrets to creating her famous English Muffin Bread, and while the bread is rising, she'll guide you through making a batch of delicious fudge to take home. Get ready to bake, learn, and enjoy some sweet rewards! PCA/Staff Free

Denise Croatt, Avon Pickleball Club Member Are all of your friends and neighbors playing pickleball and you’re feeling left out? Never tried it but wondering what all the hype is about? Join us for an introductory class to learn all about the equipment, court, scoring, and rules and soon you will understand why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US! This sport is a combination of ping-pong, badminton and tennis and is much easier to learn than any of those three. We will get you up to speed in no time so you can feel confident to start playing the game with friends, family, and even complete strangers (not for long!). Paddles and balls will be provided! Limit of 14 participants. If class fills, an additional class will be offered at 7:45 pm.

Voices for All Receive a comprehensive introduction into the voiceover industry from a working voice actor. Read a script and receive coaching while your instructor creates a professional voiceover evaluation. Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a time of your convenience. Individual 90 min session to be scheduled with instructor. Visit: https://www.voicesforall.com/ for more information

MN Vikings 5-on-5 Flag Football (Gr 10-12) Join us as one of the new MN Vikings Flag Football leagues across the state! No experience necessary—just a positive attitude and a desire to learn and have fun. The Minnesota Vikings are funding some of our program as part of their initiative to grow the sport. You’ll be part of something special as we grow this new sport for girls in Minnesota. We have 3 specific goals for the upcoming season: Have fun learning to play flag football! We will teach you offensive and defensive schemes, terminology, and work on skill development that transfers to higher quality game play! Include as many girls as possible - We are hoping to play both a varsity & JV schedule so all athletes can play! If space doesn’t fill with Gr. 10-12, we will open it up to 9th graders. Complete a full season in the Minnesota Girls Football League! **Interest Meeting April 1st at 2:25 PM in Coach Ellingson’s classroom. Enrolling in this program should not interfere with your Spring Sports. You must provide your own transportation to and from practice and games. More details to come! Questions contact coach, Mike Ellingson, mellingson@district745.org

Tech Academy Join us in this new multi-player Minecraft class as we play this hide-and-seek game. Hunters will work together to find the hidden blocks and animals on our new adventure map. *Additional Technology Required: Minecraft Java Edition. Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM. Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirements: Minecraft Java Edition ($30, more information will be provided before class)

Social Club Simple, Nickie Welsh Are you overwhelmed or running out of storage with all of the photos just sitting on your phone? In our live online workshop, learn to delete the clutter, create printed photo books and protect your precious memories forever. In just one hour, you'll transform your chaotic photo collection into an organized library you can actually navigate, plus learn maintenance habits that take only minutes each week, without any confusing tech jargon. Please note that each class is taught live online via Zoom, but the recording is also sent out for you to watch later if needed. If a participant is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded. Zoom link will be sent with the class registration confirmation email.

Char Bzdok Get ready to mix science with splatter in this high-energy, hands-on course where creativity meets chemistry! STEM Exploding Paint Bomb Art invites students to explore the explosive reactions behind color and motion while designing vibrant works of art. Through safe, guided experiments, students will learn the basics of chemical reactions and pressure dynamics- all while launching paint bombs that create stunning abstract masterpieces. Perfect for curious minds who love to get messy and think outside the box, this course is a blast-literally!

Coach Schneider Love the water? Here's your chance to learn to be a competitive swimmer! This camp will give you an introduction to all four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly), teach you corresponding turns for each, and show the proper technique for racing starts off the blocks. The last day of class will include a fun mini-meet. Must be able to swim 25 yards of front crawl without stopping. Register by April 2 to guarantee a t-shirt. All participants will need to enter and exit Door 18, which is by the West Staff parking lot.

Join us for a heart-filled evening of creativity, sweetness and fun! In this Valentine’s themed youth class, kids will roll up their sleeves and dive into the delicious world of dessert decorating. First we’ll design and decorate festive sugar cookies bursting with love and color. Then, after a tasty dinner break generously provided by our instructor Ms. B, we’ll get back to the fun by crafting adorable Cupid-Inspired cake pops.

Get Outdoors MN Parents - enjoy time to yourselves while your child has fun in the great outdoors! Our licensed staff will facilitate learning experiences using a play-based learning approach. Park Play Camps are committed to offering the balance of self-directed and self-driven learning through inquiry, play, and freedoms to design & create. Campers can expect to engage in healthy risk-taking and “soft”/”essential”/”life” skills (i.e. the interpersonal attributes of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creation). (Child must be toilet trained to attend.) As the date approaches, you will be emailed specific information such as the address of the park, the location in the park to drop off the camper, what to pack, and what to expect.