Bemidji Community Education
Youth Programming
 
2008 Winter/Spring Youth Sports
The Youth Enrichment activities and programs are designed to create a safe, non-competitive, fun and caring environment in which youth can enhance their physical, emotional and intellectual development.

BOYS BASKETBALL
Grades: 4-5
Begins: Jan. 22-March 1
Practices: Tue. & Thurs 3:00-5:00 PM
*Saturday game days: Feb. 16, 23 & March 1 @
Bemidji Middle School & Lincoln Elementary
~Game schedules will be available after program begins.
Cost: $45.00—Includes T-shirt, Photo & Instruction
The Basketball Program provides an enjoyable learning atmosphere as the children work on basic fundamentals of the game.
GIRLS SOFTBALL
Softball
Grades: 1-5
Tuesday & Thursday
1st-3rd Grade: 5:30-6:30 PM
4th-5th Grade: 6:30-7:30 PM
*Apr. 15-May 15
*Softball will now begin Thursday April 17, due to the snow!
Cost: $45 – Includes T-shirt & Photo

Community Education’s Girls Softball program is designed to give youth practice and fun while learning the basic skills of softball. Registration information will be sent home from school.
Please contact Barry or John with any questions about Community Education Youth Programs. Call (218) 333-3100 Ext. 305, 306 or 310
Co-Ed Saturday Basketball
Girls Basketball
Grades: 2-3
Saturday
Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2 & 9
Bemidji Middle School North Gym
Second Grade – 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM
Third Grade -- 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
$35, includes T-shirt and Jr. basketball

Students will be instructed in the basics of basketball and have scrimmage time. This is a great opportunity for youngsters to be introduced to the game under the supervision of experienced coaches. Students must wear appropriate gym shoes.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION BUENA VISTA SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB
WHERE: Buena Vista Ski Area
GRADES: 4th-8th
WHEN: (FRIDAYS) January 11,18,25 (1 hour lessons on these 3 days from 4:30-5:30 PM) February 1, 8, 15
TIME: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
COST: (3 packages available below)

Package #1- Lift ticket & lessons package
$55.00
(For children with access to skis or a snowboard. Snowboard must have metal edges)

Package #2- Lift ticket, lessons & ski rental $80.00

Package #3- Lift ticket, lessons & snowboard rental $105.00
(In case of snowboard damage, parents must leave a credit card or license # with the Buena Vista front desk) Please do this on the first day of the program.

* Parents and guardians are encouraged to chaperone on these evenings. It is Bargain Night on Fridays from 4-8pm at Buena Vista. If you have questions please call Liz at 243-2231.
*PLEASE CALL BARRY OLSON AT COMMUNITY EDUCATION WITH QUESTIONS
(218) 333-3100 Ext. 305
COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPEN GYM & OPEN POOL
Cost: $3.00/person - Single Session
    $10.00/family - Single Session
Location: Bemidji Middle School Pool & Gym
Dates: To Be Announced
*Please call Community Education for dates & times
(218) 333-3100 Ext. 305
If you are interested in working as a coach in any of the Community Education Youth Sports Programs, please contact John D. Buckanaga, Barry Olson or J. McRae at 333-3100 Ext. 305
Additional information on youth organizations
 • America's Promise
 • Respect Sports
 • AmeriCorps