
North Branch Community Education
August 2023 Highlights
Greetings from the Director
I hope this finds you well and enjoying the summer days that seem to be rushing past us so quickly! You still have some great opportunities to enjoy gathering as a community during the month of August! Night to Unite will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Central Park starting at 6 p.m. At this event, you will find a school bus we hope to STUFF with SCHOOL SUPPLIES to support our local students in need.
We also have three more concerts in the park upcoming, wrapping up on August 22. This will be a special night brought to you by the North Branch Area Education Foundation. Local favorite band, Next Door Down, will perform. During this event, we will honor the memory of Brett Carlson, former Early Learning & Community Education Director at NBAPS. Brett was a much loved colleague and friend whose life was cut short by cancer in late 2022. Join us for a sweet treat in his memory and enjoy music Brett loved!
Until I see you again, take care and keep soaking up that summer sun!
Youth Enrichment
Awesome Art with Kidscreate Studio Ages 5-12 - Aug 7-9 / 1-4 p.m.
Canvas & Clay with Kidcreate Studio Ages 5-12 - Aug 7 / 9 am - 12pm
3D Printing & CAD Students entering grades 3-8 - Aug 11 / 9am-2pm
Cat & Pumpkin Painted Wooden Decoration Ages 12 and older - Sept 19 / 6:30-8:30pm
Baby Café - Wednesdays 10-11:30 am
Youth Recreation
Gymnastics Open Gym for High School Gymnasts - Aug 7 / 9-11am
Gymnastics Open Gym for High School Gymnasts - Aug 8 / 5-8pm
Gymnastics Open Gym for High School Gymnasts - Aug 11 / 9-11am
Gymnastics Open Gym for High School Gymnasts - Aug 21 / 9-11am
Gymnastics Open Gym for High School Gymnast's - Aug 24 / 9-11am
Flag Football Grades 2 and 3 - Sept 25, Oct 2 and Oct 9 / 5:45-6:45pm
Move & Learn Room for Ages 3 and Younger - FREE
Come and play in our indoor play area for ages 3 and younger in our Move & Learn Room located in the North Branch Area Education Center. Parents must accompany and supervise children throughout the visit.
Summer Hours
August 1-31 / Monday - Friday 10:30 am - 12 pm
Creative Arts
Barnyard Sunrise Painting - August 17 / 5:30-7:30pm
Fall Acrylic Painting Ages 16 and older - Sept 12 / 6:30-8:30pm
Flowers and Rocks Painting on Canvas Ages 15 and older - Sept 14 / 6:30-8:30 pm
Cat & Pumpkin Painted Wooden Decoration Ages 12 and older - Sept 19 / 6:30-8:30pm
Driver's Education
North Branch Area Community Education is pleased to partner with Right Away Driving School to offer a convenient teen driver education program in our school. Summer options for in-person, virtual and hybrid classes are open for registration now. Register today!
Adult Recreation/Enrichment
Salsa and Tomato Products - August 22 / 4:00-7:30pm
Zumba - Starts Sept 6 / 7 pm classes
Zumba is a total body workout, combining all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. This class involves dance and aerobic movements to energetic music such as salsa, merengue and mamba to names a few. We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low and high intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie burning dance fitness party! No experience necessary, just follow Molly's lead, and enjoy the music! Bring a towel, water bottle and wear comfy and supportive shoes with low tread. Walk-in $7/day or purchase a punch card for 10 sessions for $58. Punch cards may be purchased from the Community Ed office.