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The Community Education Classes are offered on a first come basis. All classes require pre-registration prior to the start date.  Payment is required at time of enrollment. Community Education is located at 6633 Lake Michigan Drive in the New Options High School Building.  Call 892-5575 to enroll, stop by, or mail in your enrollment form.  Visit the Registration page for more information.

• Adult Enrichment

• Cancellation Policy

Yo-Yo Class - 4th - 8th graders, Monday, May 21st from 6:30 - 8:30. This class will provide a good quality competition Yo-Yo, that's great for the beginners to perform advanced tricks. Students will be taught Yo Yo maintenance, basic tricks, the trapeze and baby cradle. Come learn a fun hobby that people of all ages will enjoy watching.  Cost $22.00 (includes Yo-Yo).

Broadway Boot Camp is a fun experience to build self confidence and focus energy in a creative manner. Come play acting games, and sing and dance to musical numbers from Broadway shows!  It is great practice for anyone who may want to audition for a play or musical in the future, or just wants to have fun singing and dancing on stage! 

Pom Poms  - This is not your typical dance class! Pom Poms is a high energy class that combines jazz and hip hop choreography to form shapes, illusions, and designs using the performer's body and their poms. Do not miss this fantastic opportunity to learn a pom routine that will really entertain your audience! 

Advanced Karate  -  Okinawan-style karate and self-defense. Class runs 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the New Options Building, 6633 Lake Michigan Drive.  This class is for those (youth and adults) that have advanced out of the Beginners class or have karate experience. Spring class begins May 1, 2012. Cost: $100.00.

After School Golf – Attention children grades 1st - 5th.  Learn the skills of golf from an experienced youth instructor. Curriculum includes: explanation of the game, grip, stance & swing, and which clubs to use. All equipment is supplied for this class. Class runs one day per week after school from 3:50 - 4:50 for 4 weeks.  Thursdays, October 11,18, 25 & Nov.1 at the Springview gym.

Babysitting Clinic - This class will give your youth a clear overview of what he or she needs to know about babysitting techniques. The do’s and don'ts, what to do in case of, and other responsibilities that go along with the job. CPR and first aid will also be taught at this class. Ages 11-up. Evergreen, Rm #107.  Cost: $28.00   Monday, May 14, 2012.

1st graders - up,  Beginner Karate - Get a kick out of fitness with Brad. The focus of this class will be to introduce participants to Okinawan-style karate and self-defense. Classes are co-ed and meet on Tuesday evenings. Class time is 6:00 pm and runs for 6 weeks. The beginner class range from 1st graders - adults. Class meets at the New Options building, 6633 Lake Michigan Drive. Spring class begins April 24, 2012. Cost: $40.00 for one, bring a friend for 1/2 price.

Dance Classes  -  The Dance Classes range from age 4 yrs - 5th grade.  Looking to learn how to Dance? Come join Nicole's dance lessons. Classes will be a lot of fun as we prepare for an ending performance.  Learn jazz with a touch of hip hop as well as ballet.  Leaps, turns and basic dance steps will be taught.  Please have children attend class in stretch pants or shorts, along with socks and clean tennis shoes. Dance shoes are allowed but not required. Please no jeans or jean shorts. Tuesdays, October 9 - November 20. No class 11/ 6 due to conferences. Beginners 1st - 5th grade, 3:50-4:40.   Advanced Beginners, 1st - 5th grade, 4:50 - 5:40 (have completed two or more dance sessions.)   4's & 5's for Preschool, KDG & DK, 5:50-6:40. $52.00  All classes held at Springview Gym. 

Guitar for Beginners –  Ages 10 through adult. This course covers tuning and basic guitar chords. Students need to provide their own instrument. Class runs 6 weeks, one night per week at the Middle School. Mondays, 7-8:00 pm. 

Hunters Safety - This course is for youth age 9 through adult. Our DNR instructor offers class twice a year in Allendale. Class runs three evenings, pre-registration taken ahead, no enrollment at the door. You must attend all three classes to be certified.  Call in August for the Fall class dates. Due to the limited amount of space, class fills quickly. Enrollment will be closed once the class fills. All no shows forfeit their spot in the class, no rollovers into the next Hunters Safety class. Be sure to double check your calendar/schedule before you enroll.  Cost:$10.00  5:30-9:00 pm  Class held at AHS.

Snowmobile Safety – This course is designed to educate the operator in the safe operation of a snowmobile. Manual provided at time of enrollment. Ages 12 and up. Cost:  $10.  Held at Allendale High School in December, from 6-9:00 pm.  Stop by the Community Education office to enroll and pick up your manual.  No enrollment at the door please. No rollovers into the next scheduled class if you are a no show.

Spring Boaters Safety – This course is for young people between the ages of 12 and 16. Manual provided at time of enrollment.  Class is held at Allendale High School,  2 evenings, 6-9:00 pm.  You must attend both classes to be certified.  April 16 & 19.  Cost: $10. No registration at door. If you are a no show there are no rollovers into the next scheduled class.

Spring ORV Safety – Class Full - This course is designed to educate the operator in the safe operation of ORV’s. Students enrolled must be able to read and understand the materials given. Students are required to take a written test at the end of the class. ORV study manual given at time of enrollment. Class held May 10 from 6:00-9:00 pm at Allendale High School. Cost $10.00. No registration at door. No rollovers if you are a no show.  Call to have name added to waiting list.

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ADULT ENRICHMENT

Getting Paid to Talk - Could you be the voice for Audio Books, Animation and Gaming, Training Material, Documentaries, Movie Trailers, Audio Web Content, Commercials, and more? With advances in recording technology, growth of the internet, and increasing demand for training and educational material, the voice over field is expanding dramatically. Learn how ordinary people with good communication skills are finding tremendous success and enjoyment in this growing field. Class participants will even have a chance to record a commercial script under the direction of our Voicecoaches.com producer.  Join us November 14, from 6:30-9:00 at AHS.  Cost: $30.00.

Excel – Learn your way around the Excel spreadsheet! Likely topics to be covered include: entering data, editing cells, calculations, and more advanced calculations. Class runs Monday evenings. Class held at Allendale Twp. Library.

Advanced Karate  -  Okinawan-style karate and self-defense. Class runs 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the New Options Building, 6633 Lake Michigan Drive.  This class is for those (youth and adults) that have advanced out of the Beginners class or have karate experience. Spring class begins May 1, 2012. Cost: $100.00.

Zumba – Ditch the workout, join the party! This class combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow Zumba participants to dance away their worries. The routines feature interval training sessions, where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba class! Zumba means to move fast and have fun, so if you are not a dancer, it doesn't matter!   Springview Gym on Tues. & Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Enter at door "H" by back loading dock.  Cost: $5.00 walk-in or $50.00 punch card.  Zumba - Summer class - beginning wk. of May 14, Tuesday class only until Fall.

Step Aerobics - Try the ultimate body-shaping, fat-burning fitness class - Step Aerobics! Burn 60% more calories than floor aerobics, and have a blast at the same time! Whether you're new to exercise, or more advanced, this workout can be adjusted for all fitness levels. Reshape your body, while giving your heart a great cardio workout! The only things you will need to bring to class are water, and a yoga mat or beach towel for a 3-5 minute cooldown stretch. Don't wait...reserve your Step NOW, and get ready to torch some calories!  Fall 2012, Monday evenings 6:15 - 7:00 at Evergreen. Begins Oct. 8.

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Cancellation policy

Community Education reserves the right to cancel any class where there is insufficient enrollment. A full refund will be issued if a class is cancelled by Community Education. For cancellations due to weather, please call the Center. The cancellations will also be listed on WZZM 13.

To Cancel and Receive a refund: A refund will be issued (minus $5.00 processing fee) if the participant cancels at least 48 hrs. (two business days) prior to the start of the class. If you cancel the day before or the day of class, there will be no refund. No refunds made after the class has started, regardless of attendance. All no shows will not be rolled over into the next upcoming class.

Fees: A service charge of $30.00 will be assessed for returned/insufficient funds.

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