Moorhead Community Education

Indigenous dream catchers can be made and appreciated by all participants from ages six through adult. Made from beautiful red willow and sinew, learn how to hand make this special item which is an Indigenous good luck symbol.

It's been your dream to make a video game of your own, but where to start? We'll show you how! Learn the building blocks of game design by creating your very own role-playing game! Awesome heroes? You bet! Sinister monsters? Absolutely! Programming epic quests taking you across the world you made? Hiding treasures in dungeons you build with puzzles you've coded? Crafting your own items to heal yourself and dish out damage to the bad guys? You got it! We'll show you how. In this class, students will create their own maps, their heroes, their enemies, their special moves, their story, their quest, and much more! And NO previous experience is required! Best of all, you get to take your game home when you're done to show off to your family and friends!

Focused on team Building and fine tuning advanced lifting and speed/agility/quickness techniques.

The Shift Cowl by Andrea Mowry is the perfect, easy to wear accessory. Join Liz creating this fun and engaging knit with shifting colors. Using one color per row, it's much easier than it looks. Prerequisite: Ability to knit, purl, cast on and bind off. Materials Needed (not included in course fee): 3 colors of sport weight yarn, 200 yards each US5 24” circular needle Scissors Tapestry needle Row counter Materials are to be purchased at Prairie Fiber Arts Center

Focused on presenting skills that are developmentally appropriate for each individual's skill set. Introduction and advancement of resistance training as well as speed, agility and quickness techniques.

Students enrolled in summer band will learn and practice the three foundations of becoming a successful instrumentalist. 1) Producing a characteristic sound, 2) Reading and playing music, 3) Proper assembly and care of their band instrument. The summer band curriculum covers in one week what usually takes one month for a beginning band student. Accelerate your student’s musical experience and join us this summer. This is a class for beginners only. Please enroll in only one session for your instrument.

Students have the opportunity to learn wrestling technique from the Moorhead High School Wrestling coaching staff. They will provided the opportunity to improve their bottom, top, and neutral positioning with technique that helps athletes to focus on their technique as well as their overall athleticism. Materials Needed: T-shirt, shorts, Water bottle, wrestling socks or shoes and headgear (optional).

Become your own Hands-Off Bodyworker with the MELT METHOD, a revolutionary self treatment technique that can help you feel better in your body and mind. Using a MELT soft body roller and small MELT hand and foot treatment balls, discover how to rehydrate connective tissue and allow the body to release long held tension. Through practice you will learn how to identify stuck stress in your body, effortlessly find greater balance, experience more mobility and ease of motion, relieve chronic pain, reduce inflammation, improve alignment, support immune function, sleep better, reduce stress and anxiety, enhance daily living performance and keep your whole body feeling great. This class offers something for you in the six pillars of health; Sleep, Hydration, Meditation, Movement, Healthy Emotions, and Nourishment.

Painting portraits and landscapes is so cool! In this class students will be introduced to acrylic painting methods and practices, as they paint multiple works of art.

Summer Orchestra Camp for students who have completed 7th grade.

Gymnastics can provide many cognitive and psychological benefits that will continue to benefit your child throughout their life. They learn social interaction, discipline, improved mental focus and concentration, flexibility and coordination. Gymnasts will improve overall fitness, strength, balance and body control at class. Your child may be at a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level of gymnastics to be eligible. The coaches will strive to provide a fun and challenging environment for your gymnasts as they practice appropriate skills on the vault, bars, beam and floor. Girls must wear a leotard and workout shorts. Beginners - First time gymnast, or intermediate skills Advanced - Student is able to preform a back walkover and a round off High School - Gymnasts committed to competing for the Moorhead Spuds High School Gymnastics team. Focus on all four events working to improve skill level and strength. Sessions coached by Spud coaches.

This course is designed for those who have not had a chance to be around horses and are longing for an opportunity. We specialize in helping you conquer fears and obtain answers to all the questions you have been afraid to ask. Our class is taught from a holistic point of view with compassion for both the horses and the students. You will learn how to be comfortable in the presence of horses, grooming, equipment, leading and riding.

If you are interested in learning the basics of American Sign Language, join us in class- ask questions, get involved, and leave knowing the start of a new language.

Turn your passion for video games into valuable life skills! We will introduce the world of Esports and teach students about the many opportunities available to them by getting involved. Students will get to play some of the most popular Esports games, compete with and against each other in tournaments, and learn important lessons along the way.

Ninjas develop strength and agility during this 8 weeklong course by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles! We have warped walls, angled steps, salmon ladders, cliff hangers, tilted ladders; all Ninja inspired obstacles! Increase flexibility, problem-solving, and coordination that can be transferred into ninja levels testing or enhance other athletic performances. All classes are coached by an experienced Ninja Trainer.

Focused on presenting skills that are developmentally appropriate for each individual's skill set. Introduction and advancement of resistance training as well as speed, agility and quickness techniques.

A camp designed for all skill levels of basketball. Come have fun learning more about this game! Learn skills and have fun at Boys basketball camp. We will be following MDH, MDE, and CDC guidelines related to COVID-19. Sanitizing of shared equipment will take place between sessions. Masks are optional. Social Distancing will be encouraged and enforced. Drop off and pick up will take place in the North parking lot at Horizon West. Contact Moorhead Community Education at 218-284-3400 with any questions you may have. Materials Needed: A filled water bottle and their own basketball.

You’ve been wanting to draw something but you can’t! Not to worry, In this class students will be introduced to the elements of art, composition, techniques and the tools that they will need to draw everything they have ever dreamed of!

The teen years can bring challenges that are difficult to navigate with growing expectations academically and socially that can lead to stress and negative coping strategies. Yoga provides tools to calm the nervous system and restore your energy so that you can feel your best in whatever you do. You do not need any prior experience with yoga and you do not need to be flexible. Come as you are and learn how to use an ancient philosophy to handle the modern day world.

Students enrolled in summer band will learn and practice the three foundations of becoming a successful instrumentalist. 1) Producing a characteristic sound, 2) Reading and playing music, 3) Proper assembly and care of their band instrument. The summer band curriculum covers in one week what usually takes one month for a beginning band student. Accelerate your student’s musical experience and join us this summer. This class is for beginners only. Please enroll in only one session for your instrument.