Wayzata Community Education

NOTE LOCATION: Central Middle School Small GymNew and returning students invited. New students will learn fencing basics: advance, retreat, thrust, lunge, etc. Returning students will work on: economy of motion, setup attacks, combination attacks and adding new moves to their skill set. All students will work towards arm-band advancement. Fencing equipment is provided. Please visit www.youthenrichmentleague.com for more fencing details.

This class is a continuation of the Kung Fu Wu Shu Green to 2nd Purple Belt class. Optional certification is available for an additional fee. Instruction is supervised by, but may not be delivered directly by Al Lam.

Not just a punching, kicking, self-defense class. Kung Fu teaches awareness of self and surroundings and improves self-esteem and confidence. Join a fun, full participation class that focuses on helping students develop leadership, discipline, concentration and coordination skills for a healthy mind and body. Improve your coordination, strength, flexibility and endurance. Learn the lifelong benefits of Kung Fu, the Chinese art of self-defense and fitness, from a Hong Kong champion. Class is designed for youth beginners ages 5 and older and adults. Parents, don't just sit on the sideline. Register and participate with your child in class. Wear loose comfortable clothing to class. Optional uniforms and certification for white to black belt available at class for additional fee. Instruction is supervised, but may not be delivered directly by Al Lam. 

This class is a continuation of the Kung Fu Wu Shu Beginner to Orange Belt class. Optional certification is available for an additional fee. Instruction is supervised by, but may not be delivered directly by Al Lam.

All levels welcome!  Open to Birchview 4th and 5th graders and alumni.  Join us for winter fun at Powder Ridge!  Ski and Snowboard Club will take 4 trips per session to Powder Ridge this winter.  Session 1:Fridays,  January 4, 8, 11 and Thursday, January 24 (no school on Friday)Session 2:Fridays, February 1, 8,15, and 22All four trips per session are included in the session price.  We cannot separate into individual weeks.  You may sign up for both sessions  or only one sessions. Buses will leave by 4:10 pm from the back parking lot at Birchview and travel to Powder Ridge in Kimball MN.  Price includes ski or snowboard equipment rental, lessons and busing.  Buses will return to Birchview at approximately 10:00 pm.  Students will need to bring money to purchase dinner, or pack dinner from home.  Limited scholarships available to qualifying families.  Call 763-745-5265 for an application.  

Like adrenaline? Like adventure?Join the Co-Ed Wayzata Mountain Bike Team.  It's open to students entering 7-12th grade. Beginners through advanced mountain bikers are welcome. Pre-season fun rides held in June and July. Regular season practices start the week of August 1st, and run T/Th/Sat. Weeknight practices at Gleason Lake Elementary/Luce Line Trail, 6-8pm. Saturday training rides at local trailhead. A cross-country mountain bike and helmet is required.  Team racers compete in 5 races throughout the area in Sept. and Oct.  Participants provide own bike, helmet and transportation. New participants need to purchase a Wayzata team jersey for competitions (Approx. $50).  Minnesota High School Cycling League membership and insurance are required, for an additional fee of approximately $50.  Race series fees are also additional (5 races at approx. $45 each). Check out the website Wayzata Mountain Bike TeamAfter registering with Wayzata Community Education, students will receive an email invitation from the Coach to register with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). Registering with NICA and signing the waiver is a requirement of team participation.  Families will also receive an email invitation to join Team Snap.  Joining Team Snap and keeping your information updated is important, as this is the primary way that coaches communicate with families. Coaches will contact families after registration with schedules and information. Questions call 763-745-5205.