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WaitlistAM Swim/Lap SwimAdult EnrichmentMorning Lap swim is a great way to start your day. Lifeguard will be on duty. Please enter through door 7, it will be open from 5:55-6:10 a.m.Winter/Spring 2021
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AM Swim/Lap SwimAdult EnrichmentMorning Lap swim is a great way to start your day. Lifeguard will be on duty. For the summer, please enter at door 13A please. The locker rooms will not be open, so please come in your swim suit.Summer 2021
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BUILD24Summer RecreationFor students entering grades 7-12 in the upcoming school year. Get ready for weightlifting, core work, agility, quickness, and explosive training. Build24 is also about the 24 hours in each day, and what you do to supplement your training with nutrition, self-care and sleep. Bonus - Yoga Fridays! Friday mornings, come into the Yoga Melrose studio for a 45-minute recovery/deep stretch style yoga class. No charge for this class, but you must sign up with Sandy in the Dutchmen Performance Center.Summer 2021
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Backyard Habitat - Spring EditionAdult EnrichmentPlant it, build it, modify it and they will come….the birds, bees, and butterflies that is. Come learn about how to attract more pollinators and songbirds to your backyards by making some simple changes and additions. Participants will be able to schedule one-on-one virtual conferencing to work on their specific property after the initial class. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.Winter/Spring 2021
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PopularBasketball CampSummer RecreationBasketball Camp for young athletes to learn the fundamentals of basketball, improve their basketball skills, and further develop their on-court athleticism in a fun & engaging environment. Camp focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and more.Summer 2021
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PopularCompetitive Swim CampSummer RecreationThe competitive swim camp will focus on both technique as well as developing a fitness base and sprint skills. This program is not swimming lessons.Summer 2021
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WaitlistEarly Childhood ScreeningEarly Childhood ScreeningMelrose Public Schools Early Childhood Screening is a check on how your child is growing and developing. Early Childhood Screening helps you: Find out how your child is doing. Connect you and your child to early childhood programs and other community services. Answer your parenting questions. What happens during Screening? Trained professionals will check your child’s: Vision & Hearing Health History Immunization Records Height/Weight/Growth Skills in Thinking Communication & Language Large/Small Muscles Social/Emotional Development All of this information is important for your child’s continued learning and readiness for future school success. After the screening, you will be given a full report of your child’s learning and growth. Information to support your job as a parent will also be available. Screening is required for entrance into kindergarten. La evaluación de la primera infancia de las Escuelas Públicas de Melrose es una verificación de cómo su hijo está creciendo y desarrollándose. La evaluación de la primera infancia lo ayuda a: Averigüe cómo está su hijo. Conectarlo a usted y a su hijo con programas para la primera infancia y otros servicios comunitarios. Responda sus preguntas de crianza. ¿Qué sucede durante la detección? Profesionales capacitados verificarán lo siguiente: Visión y audición Historia de salud Registros de inmunización Estatura / Peso / Crecimiento Habilidades para pensar Comunicación e idioma Músculos grandes / pequeños Desarrollo Social / emocional Toda Esta información es importante para el aprendizaje continuo y la preparación de su hijo para el futuro éxito escolar. Después de la evaluación, se le dará un informe completo del aprendizaje y el crecimiento de su hijo. La información para apoyar su trabajo como padre también estará disponible. Se requiere evaluación para ingresar al jardín de infantes.Fall 2020
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PopularElementary GymnasticsSummer RecreationIn this Gymnastics program, younger students will be introduced to tumbling, gymnastics equipment, obstacle courses, bouncing, and balancing. More advanced classes will focus on all areas of gymnastics: floor, beam, bars and vault, and improving skills and strength. This program is for girls who live in the Melrose School District, or those who attend Melrose Public Schools. Classes Offered: Tiny Tumblers: 3 & 4 Year Old Class - Must be 3 by May 1, and potty trained Beginners: Girls who have not done gymnastics before, or who have not passed Beginners class Levels 1 & 2 and Levels 3 & 4 If you are unsure which class your daughter should be in, please contact Katie Masog at 320-493-0444 or katiemasog@hotmail.comSummer 2021
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Hall WalkingAdult EnrichmentReady to WALK? 1. Must wear a mask over nose and mouth 2. Open 6:00-7:00 a.m. and 5:30-9 p.m. on school days. 3. Please enter at door 7. 4. Hallwalking is free, but please register here so we can track who is in our building.Winter/Spring 2021
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PopularIntro to Baseball, Grades 1-3, 2021-22T-Ball and Intro to BaseballThis baseball program for boys and girls will focus on the baseball skills, teamwork and having fun. Parents are invited to help our coaches with this program! In case of rain, the program will be held in the Elementary Gymnasiums. A special thank you to Kyle Hoium, American Family Insurance, for sponsoring t-shirts for this program! Please register by May 28 to guarantee a t-shirt.Summer 2021
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Lifeguard ClassSummer RecreationLearn how to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies with the American Red Cross lifeguard training. Our courses are designed to arm you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a variety of scenarios in and around the water. With our lifeguard training, you will learn how quick response times and effective preparation are vital to being a lifeguard while also understanding the crucial elements in helping to prevent drownings and injuries. Students must be 15 years old by the last day of class. Class Dates and Times: Friday, May 14: 5:30-9:30 PM Saturday, May 15: 8 AM-6 PM Sunday, May 16: 8 AM-6 PMSummer 2021
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Native Plants for Shade & WoodlandsAdult EnrichmentDo you have a dark and damp corner of your property that you want to bring out of the shadows with blooms and bunchgrasses? Let’s go beyond hostas and the humbugs of traditional green foliage for these tricky shade areas. There are lots of woodland treasures that will add a nice glow to the shadiest swaths. Participants will receive a free native plant book and there will be several gift certificates from local nurseries given away as door prizes.Winter/Spring 2021
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Native Plants for Small Places & ContainersAdult EnrichmentSmall spaces don’t need to limit your gardening possibilities! Do you have small garden space, patio, or containers and you want to add color, texture, and plants? Don’t overlook using native plants that can attract the birds, bees, and butterflies. We will look at using some of the smaller and better behaved native perennials to you garden spaces. Participants will receive a free native plant book and there will be several gift certificates from local nurseries given away as door prizesWinter/Spring 2021
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Native Plants for Sun & SandAdult EnrichmentDo you have a hot garden spot that normally bakes and dries out with the summer sun? Are you tired of watering day after day to keep your garden healthy and growing? There is a wide variety of native prairie plants that thrive in the full sun and dry soils. Let’s look at some of these great growers to add to your gardens and landscaping. Participants will receive a free native plant book and there will be several gift certificates from local nurseries given away as door prizes.Winter/Spring 2021
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Native Plants for Wet GroundAdult EnrichmentDo you have a ditch, shoreline, or wetland on your property you want to spruce up beyond cattails and swamp grass? Do you have an area of yard where the grass just won’t grow because it is wet most of the time? There are lots of varieties of natives and non-native perennials that can be used to add color, texture, and eye-appeal that don’t mind having wet toes. Let’s figure out how to add an aesthetic splash into that soggy site. Participants will receive a free native plant book and there will be several gift certificates from local nurseries given away as door prizes.Winter/Spring 2021
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Spring Lawn CareAdult EnrichmentOnce the snow melts, let’s get that lawn perked up and growing! When to dethatch, fertilize, seed, and treat those pesky weeds will be discussed, plus a ton more. Learn some simple tips and techniques that can help you get the best performance out of your yard while saving some cash and preventing pollution. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.Winter/Spring 2021
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Summer Dutchmen Explorers' Club Field Trip FeeSummer RecreationPopularFee for all summer field trips with the Dutchmen Explorers' ClubSummer 2021
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PopularSummer T-BallT-Ball and Intro to BaseballThe summer T-Ball program will be a great time for kids to learn the basic skills of throwing, catching, fielding, running bases, and hitting a ball. The program is for boys and girls, ages 4-6, who have not completed kindergarten. Emphasis will be placed on having fun and getting exercise. Parents, you are welcome to help our coaches with this group of little ones! In case of rain the program will be held in the Elementary gyms. A special thank you to Kyle Hoium, American Family Insurance, for sponsoring t-ball t-shirts! Please register by May 28 to guarantee a t-shirt.Summer 2021
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PopularTennis CampSummer RecreationTennis camp will focus on teaching tennis techniques and strategies, building strength and endurance, improving agility and enhancing players' coordination and speed. If a student is interested in learning to play tennis, or considering joining the tennis team, this will be a great time to learn and start training.Summer 2021
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PopularVolleyball CampSummer RecreationEnjoy working on volleyball skills in a fun atmosphere! All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serving. This program essential life-lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. *Thank you to Freeport Screen Print for being a t-shirt sponsor for Crush Volleyball!Summer 2021