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Chelsea School District Community Education
Community
Connections
Spring &
Summer 2021
Infant &
Toddler
Programs
9
Preschool
Programs
8
Sports
10
Swimming
Programs
9
Youth Camps
4
Youth
Enrichment
7
“Dedicated to Educating & Enriching the Community”
Welcome to Chelsea School District Community Education!
Chelsea Community Education programs support learning by providing educational opportunities that extend
learning after school, on the weekend, and in the summer for learners of all ages. Many of our programs are
supported by a combination of state aid, tuition, grants, and fees. Contact information is listed below.
Enrichment & Sports Programs
Chelsea Community Education
Scott Theisen, Supervisor Andrew Thomson..........(734) 433-2208, ext. 6074
Washington Street Education Center Cameron Pool
500 Washington Street
Chelsea, MI 48118 Pool Supervisor ............(734) 433-2200, ext. 2061
Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Facilities Use Coordinator
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(late June through mid-August) Judee Lonnemo ............(734) 433-2200, ext. 4094
In addition to our school district Community Education Registration
programs, you will find information from other non-profit
community organizations in this brochure. Working Andrew Thomson......... (734) 433-2208, ext. 6074
together, we are able to provide a broad range of
opportunities for the people in and around the Chelsea area. First Steps Washtenaw/Michigan
Assurance of Non-Discrimination Elisabeth Seymour ... eseymour@chelsea.k12.mi.us
Chelsea Community Education does not discriminate on the basis of race,
national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, marital status,
Preschool Information
veteran status, height, or weight in admission, access, treatment, or Lisa Nickel...................... (734) 433-2208, ext. 6083
employment for any of its programs, activities, or policies.
Partnering
The Chelsea Community Education and Recreation together to offer
Department reserves the right to make any program programming:
changes or cancellations which become necessary per the
state guidelines from the state Governor’s office due to the
Coronavirus pandemic. It should also be noted that, while
we adhere to the guidelines issued by the Governor, we
will also follow all of the safety protocols and procedures
required by the Chelsea School District.
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Table of Contents
Camps Share What You Know with Others!
Beach Band Camp................................................................ Pg. 5
Bricks 4 Kidz Camps............................................................. Pg. 4 Instructors Needed! We are looking for knowledgeable individuals
to lead students of all ages in a variety of classes and subject areas.
Camp Gabika.......................................................................... Pg. 4
Whether you are an experienced teacher in the community or a very
Chelsea Area Players Theater Workshop........................ Pg. 6 dedicated hobbyist ready to share your ideas for success we would like
Fiddle Camp........................................................................... Pg. 5 to speak with you! Please note that we choose classes based on many
Safety Town............................................................................ Pg. 5 different factors including space availability, current trends, and past
W.R.A.P. Camp........................................................................ Pg. 5 topic performance. We would like to work with you to create the best
possible program for our community members!
Youth Enrichment To submit your course ideas please call, mail, fax or Email:
Boating Safety....................................................................... Pg. 7 Andrew Thomson
Chess Scholars (Virtual) ..................................................... Pg. 7 Community Education
Coding-STEM (Virtual)......................................................... Pg. 7 500 Washington St., Chelsea, MI 48118
Daddy Daughter Dance....................................................Pg. 13 (734) 433-2208, ext. 6074, FAX: (734) 433-2218
GRASP...................................................................................... Pg. 7 Email: athomson@chelsea.k12.mi.us
Gymnastics............................................................................. Pg. 7
Youth Sports
Bulldog Soccer School.......................................................Pg. 11
Challenger Soccer Camp...................................................Pg. 12
Coach Pitch Baseball/Softball.........................................Pg. 11
Intermediate Baseball.......................................................Pg. 11
Tee Ball...................................................................................Pg. 11
Tennis Camp.........................................................................Pg. 12
Tot, Iddy Biddy, Exploration, & Schoolage Sports.....Pg. 10
Youth Cross Country..........................................................Pg. 11
Early Childhood Education
Chelsea Community Preschool......................................Pg. 8-9
Swimming Program
Open Swim/Lap Swim......................................................... Pg. 9
Swim Lessons......................................................................... Pg. 9
Community Advertising Registration Information
Adaptive Dance – Ballet Chelsea...................................Pg. 14 see pg. 15
Ballet Chelsea.......................................................................Pg. 14 (734) 433-2208 FAX (734) 433-2218
Chelsea Field Hockey.........................................................Pg. 13 www.chelsea.k12.mi.us
SRSLY......................................................................................Pg. 14
Chelsea Community Education programs are listed on pages 4 – 19.
Registration for other programs listed after those pages have information
specific to their registration listed on their individual pages.
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Youth Camps
Camp Gabika Young Leaders
(entering Gr. 7 – 9)
Young Leaders is the Camp Gabika program for
students entering 7th, 8th or 9th grades who are
Camp Gabika (entering Gr. 1 – 6) interested in building leadership skills and bettering
themselves and the world around them. Join us for
Jack Smith, Director fun activities designed to increase self-awareness,
independence, compassion and courage as campers
Monday – Friday participate in self-designed service projects, team-
6/14 – 8/20 (camp closed 7/5) building activities, nature hikes, cooking, arts and
crafts, self-planned community involvement and
7:15 – 9:00 a.m. (Before Care) volunteering, games, self-reflection, swimming,
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Camp Activities) weekly field trips and so much more!
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. (After Care) There are a VERY LIMITED number of spaces available
$220/week or $60/day for the Young Leaders program, and an application
(early bird registration is $195/week when MUST be submitted and approved in order to attend.
registered by May 1) Leadership qualities and hard work are expected. Pre-
application has begun so if you have interest, please
Children going into first through sixth grades get ready contact the Community Education office.
for Camp Gabika’s fun-filled summer weeks! Camp Gabika is Chelsea’s affordable summer
day camp, where campers keep minds and bodies healthy, build social skills, and develop independence and
creativity. We do all of this while participating in weekly activities, sports and games, arts and crafts, trips Bricks 4 Kidz Camp
around Chelsea, indoor and outdoor fun, and weekly field trips to awesome destinations! Eugene Blair, owner of Bricks 4 Kidz
Campers will participate throughout the summer in many community-based activities including: building Ann Arbor area
relationships with our partners at the Chelsea Senior Center through cooking or gardening, studying team-
building skills with SRSLY, enjoying events with the Chelsea District Library,
Monday – Friday
practicing mindfulness with Breath Yoga, learning confidence with ATA Martial 8/2 – 8/6
Arts, strengthening creativity and critical thinking skills with Lego Club, going 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
bowling, meeting community members, and so much more! WSEC/Room 100
We are working again in partnership with the Chelsea Wellness Coalition and $224
5 Healthy Towns Foundation to encourage campers to move more, eat better,
avoid unhealthy substances and connect with others. Our staff will lead Building is Awesome Camp
campers through our summer of fun camp activities and games. Do you think building is awesome? How about
building with Emmet and Lucy? Then you won’t
Registration is open for all ten weeks, and discounts are available for early bird, want to miss the Bricks 4 Kidz Building Is Awesome
multi-week, and sibling registrations. PLEASE NOTE: All sibling discounts, payment plans, and scholarship Camp! Join Emmet, Lucy, Unicorn Kitty and Benny
requests must be completed through the Community Education office. on a journey to stop Bad Cop and Lord Business
from super-gluing the world. Campers will put their
Full week registration is available online or at the Community Education office. Early bird rates are only engineering skills to work as they build motorized
available for full week registrations through May 1, 2021. models, 3D figure models and mosaics. They’ll love
these awesome models based on The LEGO® Movie
Daily registration is available by contacting the Community Education office. You will be able to complete daily and its sequel. Whether you take an imaginary ride
registration online up until one week before the start. on Metal Beard’s ship or Emmet’s double-decker
couch, be sure to get on over to Bricks 4 Kidz where
The cost of registration is
building is awesome!
inclusive of all camp costs,
including trips/activities
and snacks. Our trips this Monday – Friday
year will be TBA, as we work 8/9 – 8/13
with many sites to schedule 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
visits. Campers will need WSEC/Room 100
to bring their own lunch
and comfortable, closed- $224
toe shoes each day.
Coding Camp
The ability to code is a key component of
technology education today. Our coding program
will teach students important strategies to enhance
their logic and problem-solving skills, as well as
help them work toward becoming technological
innovators of tomorrow. Our program offers a skill
level progression of coding concepts. Students will
be introduced to basic coding with a fun, user-
friendly coding software.
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Youth Camps
Safety Town W.R.A.P. Camp W.R.A.P. Grads Leadership
Melissa Struk and Community
Education Staff July 12 – July 16 Exploration
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday Friday: 8:30 a.m. – Noon July 12 – July 16
6/21 – 6/25 Students completing grades K-5 Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
AM Session: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Early Bird registration before May 8: $180 Friday: 8:30 a.m. – Noon
PM Session: 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. After May 8: $190 Students completing grades 6 and 7
North Creek Elementary WRAP CAMP 2021 MAY NOT BE HELD AT Cost: $100
$70 THE DISCOVERY CENTER. WE STILL PLAN TO WRAP CAMP 2021 MAY NOT BE HELD AT
OFFER THIS CAMP DURING SUMMER 2021. THE DISCOVERY CENTER. WE STILL PLAN TO
Safety Town is a safety education
OFFER THIS CAMP DURING SUMMER 2021.
program that teaches various areas of (Includes transportation by bus from the Washington
personal safety to children Street Educational Center or entry to the Discovery WRAP Grads is designed specifically for students
starting Young 5s or Center for parent drop-off) finishing sixth or seventh grade: the WRAP Camp
kindergarten in the
WRAP Camp is designed to help children develop a professionals! These students will participate in
fall. Children will learn
lifetime interest in and an appreciation for the natural in-depth projects, presentations or activities in the
traffic and bus safety
world. It is educational, hands-on and fun! This program morning, and will then assist the younger grades
as well as fire, seat belt,
is a Chelsea School District Day Camp at the Gerald E. in the afternoon. Children need to bring their own
stranger, water, gun, poison
Eddy Discovery Center in the Waterloo Recreation Area. lunch each day. A 2021 WRAP Camp T-shirt will
and electrical safety. Your
Each summer students from Chelsea and surrounding be provided for those registering for camp on or
child will learn about these
communities gather for the adventure of discovering before June 25. Please indicate size when registering.
important topics from special
nature first-hand. WRAP Camp campers are stimulated Shirts cannot be guaranteed to be available after June
visitors, stories, projects, songs,
and challenged with outdoor programs and creative 25. There are only a limited number of spaces in this
games, movies and taking a bus
fun. Students learn about nature through interactive group!
ride. A ‘mock city’ equipped with
games, hands-on activities, and exciting presentations.
cars (tricycles), street signs and real
traffic lights help make learning fun.
Daily activities for all grades focus on nature and
ecology experiences. WRAP Camp instructors are Fiddle Camp
certified teachers and advanced students or recent Nathan Peters
FOR 2021 ONLY! graduates in elementary education. Children need
to bring their own lunch each day. A 2021 WRAP AT TIME OF PUBLICATION, FIDDLE CAMP
Safety Town: Take Two Camp T-shirt will be provided for those registering
for camp on or before June 25. Please indicate size
HAS NOT BEEN FINALIZED. IF WE ARE
when registering. Shirts cannot be guaranteed to be ABLE TO OFFER THE CAMP, IT WILL BE
Monday – Thursday available after June 25. POSTED ON THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION
6/28 – 7/1 WEBSITE AT www.chelsea.k12.mi.us
8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
North Creek Elementary Beach Band Camp It’s summer time and this popular
camp is back! Violin, viola, cello and
$55 Katy Steklac bass students will develop their
AT TIME OF PUBLICATION, BAND CAMP playing skills while learning fiddle
Being offered for Summer 2021 only, Safety Town: Take
tunes in a relaxed environment.
Two is a modified program just for those students who HAS NOT BEEN FINALIZED. IF WE ARE This camp is an excellent preparation
have completed their first year at North Creek in the ABLE TO OFFER THE CAMP, IT WILL BE for playing in the Beach Middle
2020-21 school year, but missed out on the chance to
attend safety town in 2020. We will still teach various POSTED ON THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION School Fiddle Club or the Chelsea
WEBSITE AT www.chelsea.k12.mi.us House Orchestra. This camp
areas of personal safety and children will reinforce
is for students who have
traffic and bus safety as well as fire, seat belt, stranger,
Beach Band Camp is open to all members of the Chelsea COMPLETED fifth through
water, gun, poison and electrical safety. Your child
Beach Middle School Band program going into sixth, eighth grade with a year’s
will learn about these
seventh and eighth grades in fall of 2021. We will play a playing experience. Please
important topics from large selection of music from popular repertoire, movie provide t-shirt size with your
special visitors, stories, themes and jazz. We will work in large ensemble and registration.
projects, songs, games, small group settings with Ms. Steklac and students from
movies and taking a the Pride of Chelsea, the Chelsea High School Marching Nathan Peters is the
bus ride. A ‘mock city’ Band! There will be a snack provided each day. Come orchestra teacher at South
equipped with cars join us for a week at the Beach making music! Meadows Elementary
(tricycles), street signs Katy Steklac is the Director of Bands for Beach Middle and Beach Middle School
and real traffic lights School and South Meadows Elementary and has been teaching in
help make learning Chelsea for over 20 years.
fun.
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Youth Enrichment
GRASP - Grand Rapids Gymnastics (K-4 Gr.) Virtual Chess Scholars (K-8 Gr.)
Academic Summer Program Jamie Krol, Gym America on Wheels Afterschool Enrichment Solutions
Students completing kindergarten Tuesdays Kindergarten & 1st Grade
through eighth grade Session 1: 4/13 – 5/4 Thursdays or Tuesdays
Registrations are due to Community Session 2: 5/11 – 6/1 Session 1: 4/22 – 5/20
Education by Friday, April 30 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Session 2: 5/4 – 6/1
by mail: 500 Washington St., Chelsea, MI Washington St. Education Center 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
48118 $55
2nd & 3rd Grade
or online: chelsea.k12.mi.us
It’s Spring 2021 and Gym America Mondays or Fridays
(Departments, Community Education)
gymnastics is back! Miss Jamie has Session 1: 4/19 – 5/17
$36 for one subject (reading or math) missed seeing all her Chelsea friends, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
$65 for both subjects and the time has come to get back to
the business of having fun! This class
Session 2: 5/7 – 6/4
The Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program is offers a positive and fun environment 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
a nine-week correspondence summer program where students will be instructed on
in math and reading designed for children who all of the Olympic events: vaults, 4th – 8th Grade
have completed kindergarten through eighth bars, balance beam, tumbling and Wednesdays or Fridays
grade. Children will receive a packet of materials trampoline with special emphasis Session 1: 4/21 – 5/19
containing all nine lessons for the summer. The offered on self-esteem, strength and 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
lessons are scored, results recorded and returned to coordination. Please send your child
the children. A certificate of achievement is given at
Session 2: 5/7 – 6/4
with a leotard or shorts and a
the conclusion of a successful program. t-shirt that are not too loose 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In order to register for GRASP, please return your fitting – a bottle of water is a good idea too! Please Virtual Platform
completed registration to the Community Education note: Transportation is not available...students $65
office by Friday, April 30. Any registrations after this will need to be transported to WSEC after school.
date will have to register independently and pay a Develop your child’s intellect through the royal
higher registration fee directly through the GRASP
office. Materials will be distributed to schools no
Virtual STEM (K-8 Gr.) game of chess! Current research has shown a strong
link between chess and academic performance
later than Friday, June 4 for students to take home. Afterschool Enrichment Solutions in a variety of areas, including mathematics and
Each curriculum packet contains instructions for language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance
completion of lessons (about 1 hour each week) and K – 3rd Grade children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social
how to return them for scoring. Wednesdays or Friday skills, and creativity.
Session 1: 4/21 – 5/19 Each 60 minute online class will consist of a fun,
Boating Safety Session 2: 5/7 – 6/4 interactive teaching period with a live instructor
and guided practice time where students can play
Marine Division – Washtenaw County 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
remotely against other Chess Scholars students.
Sheriff Dept. 4th – 8th Grade Both beginner and experienced players are welcome
and will learn under the guidance of an experienced
Mondays Chess Scholars coach. No previous knowledge of
AT TIME OF PUBLICATION, IN-PERSON Session 1: 4/19 – 5/17 chess is necessary.
BOATING SAFETY WILL NOT BE OFFERED. 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
IF WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER A CLASS, IT This program will be offered virtually only during
Virtual Platform the Spring 2021 sessions with students from around
WILL BE POSTED ON THE COMMUNITY $60 Washtenaw County.
EDUCATION WEBSITE AT www.chelsea.
k12.mi.us This online class takes a hands-on approach to
science, engineering and computer programming,
Whether your interest is in fishing, sailing, canoeing allowing students to explore a variety of fun and
or water-skiing, boating education is essential. educational activities using common household
This eight-hour course is designed for those 12 materials. Under the guidance of a live instructor
years of age or older and covers topics including during each 45 minute session, students will improve
legal requirements, how to operate craft safely their problem solving, math, and physics skills –
and environmental protection information. After all while engaging in exciting science and coding
studying the course material and taking an exam, projects! This class also includes video lessons to
students who pass will receive their official boater guide students through the creation of additional
education certification. This certificate is required by projects outside of class time!
law for many to operate personal watercraft and may This program will be offered virtually only during
even save you money on your insurance premiums. the Spring 2021 sessions with other students from
Anyone involved in boating activities is strongly Washtenaw County.
encouraged to attend this class.
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Chelsea Community Preschool
Chelsea School District See pg. 2 for
Coronavirus
Early Childhood Program guidelines
Lisa Nickel, Director
WSEC Early Childhood Center, 500 Washington Street, Chelsea
• Half-day preschool
Each classroom offers a hands-on learning approach to explore emergent literacy
program for children math, science, social studies, art, music, and also emphasizes life skills such as conflict
ages 3, 4 and 5 resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Full-day preschool Great Start Readiness Program
for Great Start Great Start Readiness Program is a tuition-free,
state grant funded preschool program
Readiness Program for at-risk four-year-old students from
8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. low and medium income fami-
lies. The program requires chil-
(see GSRP paragraph dren to be age four by Sept. 1
and reside within Washtenaw
for information). County. Interested parents should
• State certified teachers, apply at www.washtenawpreschool.org or call
1-800-777-2861. For more information, call the Commu-
specializing in Early nity Education office at 734-433-2208, ext. 6083 or visit the website at www.chelsea.k12.mi.us.
Childhood Early On Michigan (Birth – Age 3)
• HighScope curriculum If you have questions about how your child is developing, or if you think that your child
might be delayed, you are entitled to a free evaluation through Early On (age 0-3) or
which emphasizes Project find (age 3+). Place an Early On referral (age 0-3) by completing an online form at
learning through play www.1800EarlyOn.org or call 1-800-Early-On (1-800-327-5966). Place a Project find referral
(age 3+) by calling 734-994-8100, ext. 1832. After placing a referral, you can expect to
across the content be contacted within two weeks. If you have not been contacted within two weeks, call
areas. Alicia Kruk at 734-994-8100, ext. 1272.
The Chelsea School District Early Childhood Program will be offering the
• Planned family activities following classes for Fall 2021 contingent upon enrollment:
Tue./Thurs. a.m. .................................................. 3-Year-Olds
• Access to early Tue./Thurs. p.m. ................................................... 3, 4 & 5-Year Olds
intervention specialists Mon./Wed./Fri. a.m............................................. 4-Year-Olds
Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. a.m.............................. 4 & 5-Year-Olds
• Visit us on Facebook! Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. .................................... 4-Year-Olds
GSRP All-day program
(See GSRP paragraph above for qualifying factors)
For information
Child must be age three or four by September 1
on programs and Registration for Fall 2021 is open
Download registration form: www.chelsea.k12.mi.us
availability please (Community Education Early Childhood)
call Community
Education
(734) 433-2208
ext. 6083
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First Steps Washtenaw –
This program is for families and caregivers with young children
ages prenatal to 5 years. All school districts in Washtenaw County
offer parent child education programs;
together they are called First Steps Washtenaw.
The following components are included in an 8 week session:
• 60 minute playgroups led by Parent Educator
• Ongoing special events and parent group meetings
• Developmental screening focused on normal child development
• Community resource network
WHERE Washington Street Educational Center at 500 Washington St. Early Childhood Center
WHEN Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
COST $95 for an eight-week session; $55 for one-visit per week for all eight weeks;
REGISTRATION Registration is required for new and returning families through the Community
Education Office at the Washington Street Educational Center Administration offices, 500 Wash-
ington St. Pre-registration for each session is required.
CONTACT Email Elisabeth Seymour, eseymour@chelsea.k12.mi.us. Facebook page; First Steps
Washtenaw-Chelsea@firststeps.chelsea
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE to families with a demonstrating need or a student eligible for the
Early On program.
Pool Programs Spring 2021
Charles S. Cameron Pool • Beach Middle School Pool Supervisor (734) 433-2200, ext. 2061
Public Swim Information Schedule and information (734) 433-2260
When the facility is permitted to reopen, we may add limited lap swim hours.
Please monitor the website for updated information:
https://www.chelsea.k12.mi.us/community-education/cameron-pool
Pool Rental Information
There will be no pool rentals available for Spring/Summer 2021
Swim Lessons (5 weeks, choose day)
Mondays: 4/19 – 5/17
Wednesdays: 4/21 – 5/19
Polliwog (Parent/Tot)................................................................ NOT OFFERED THIS SPRING
Mudpuppy.............................................................................................................4:00-4:25 p.m.
Mudpuppy.............................................................................................................4:30-4:55 p.m.
Turtle/Dolphin......................................................................................................3:30-3:55 p.m.
Fee: $35
— Summer 2021 —
We regret that the pool will undergo scheduled maintenance and
repairs during the summer. The pool will not offer public
swims, lessons programs, or rentals. We apologize
for this convenience and look forward to a
return of programs next school year.
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Sports
Tot Sports Sports Exploration
(Ages 18 mos.–3 Years) (Ages 5–6)
Jeremy Hodges (Coach Jeremy) Coach Jeremy
Mondays Mondays
Session 1: 4/19 – 5/10 (Sampler) Session 1: 4/19 – 5/10 (Sampler)
Session 2: 5/17 – 6/14, Session 2: 5/17 – 6/14,
no class 5/31 (Basketball) no class 5/31 (Basketball)
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
South Meadows/Gym South Meadows/Gym
$44 $44
Tuesdays Tuesdays
Session 3: 6/22 – 7/20, no class 7/6 (Soccer) Session 3: 6/22 – 7/20, no class 7/6 (Soccer)
Session 4: 7/27 – 8/17 (Tee Ball) Session 4: 7/27 – 8/17 (Tee Ball)
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
South Meadows/Gym South Meadows/Gym
$44 $44
Coach Jeremy and Community Education are pleased Coach Jeremy will be continuing to offer this exciting
to present Tot Sports! Tot Sports features fun and sports experience for those boys and girls who
engaging activities that will encourage skills to be are ages 5 and 6. Sports Exploration will have a
used in a variety of sports. Each four-week session will focus on learning many of those fundamental skills
show the participants some of the basic techniques,
like dribbling a ball or throwing and catching, and Iddy Biddy Sports needed before players move into a structured team
environment. What is the best part about learning
help produce a life-long love of sports and recreation
in a fun-based, play-centric atmosphere. Parents will (Ages 3–5) the basics with Coach Jeremy? Children will learn in a
low stress, fun environment! A parent should plan to
learn with their child so that they can work together Coach Jeremy attend each class with their child.
outside of class as well. A parent must attend each
class with their child. Mondays
Jeremy Hodges (Coach Jeremy) has been working Session 1: 4/19 – 5/10 (Sampler) Schoolage Sports (1–5 Gr. )
with youth in Chelsea for over 10 years, teaching Session 2: 5/17 – 6/14, Coach Jeremy
fundamentals and growing a love for sports at all ages. no class 5/31 (Basketball)
He was Assistant Rec. Director for six years, is a Certified
Parks and Recreation Professional, and a Certified Youth
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Mondays
Sports Administrator. He also has two sons of his own! South Meadows/Gym Session 1: 4/19 – 5/10 (Sampler)
$44 Session 2: 5/17 – 6/14,
no class 5/31 (Basketball)
Tuesdays 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Session 3: 6/22 – 7/20, no class 7/6 (Soccer) South Meadows/Gym
Session 4: 7/27 – 8/17 (Tee Ball) $44
6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
If you are interested in being
South Meadows/Gym Tuesdays
a head coach, we need your
$44 Session 3: 6/22 – 7/20, no class 7/6 (Soccer)
help! Head coaches receive
credit for a full registration. Session 4: 7/27 – 8/17 (Tee Ball)
Coach Jeremy is continuing a full offering of Iddy 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
If you would like to be a Biddy sports with Community Education this season!
head coach, please call the Iddy Biddy is an instructional program for children South Meadows/Gym
Community Education office ages 3-5, where participants get to learn the basics $44
of a sport all while having fun in a non-competitive
(734) 433-2208 Ext. 6074. setting. Each four-week session will prepare children Check out this awesome Coach Jeremy program! We
You should not register online in a specific sport with drills and techniques. will dive into the finer points of sport in a smaller
if you would like to be a Parents will learn with their child so that they can clinic-based format. Participants will learn specific
head coach. Upcoming work together outside of class as well. Iddy Biddy skills that apply to the given sport and will grow both
programs will help develop skills and confidence their skill and confidence in the game! The best part
sports include Spring Soccer of learning with Coach Jeremy? Tons of fun in a low-
in a non-competitive, fun learning environment. A
and Field Hockey, as well as parent must attend each class with their child. stress environment!
Little League Baseball, Softball
and Tee Ball.
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Minor League Tee Ball (Ages 4-5) Bulldog Soccer School
Baseball & Softball Mondays and Wednesdays (Ages 4-10)
4/26 – 6/23
Coach Pitch/Intermediate Practice and game schedule to be Saturdays
Baseball (Ages 5-8), posted at chelsea.k12.mi.us, ‘Community 4/17 – 5/15 (rain date 5/22)
Education’ Department 4 & 5 Year Olds – 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Coach Pitch Softball (Ages 5-7) Pierce/Tee Ball Fields 6 & 7 Year Olds – 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
$62 – includes team shirt and hat 8, 9 & 10 Year Olds – 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Intermediate: Tuesday/Thursday evenings Registration deadline is April 10
Coach Pitch: Monday/Wednesday evenings Pierce Lake/Soccer Fields
4/19 – 6/24 Community Education presents an introduction to 4 & 5 Year Olds – $62)
Practice and game schedule to be posted America’s pastime again this summer! Boys and 6 – 10 Year Olds – $72
at chelsea.k12.mi.us, ‘Community girls will play together on these teams. Practices Registration deadline is Friday, April 9
and games will be intermixed during this nine-week
Education’ Department program. Most practices and games will take place Welcome back to the Bulldog Soccer School! This
Various Fields on the Pierce Lake field at the corner of Freer Rd. and spring, Coach Mario and the crew from Chelsea
$77 – includes team shirt and hat Old U.S. 12. Your registration fee will include the cost Soccer Club and CHS soccer teams makes the much
Registration deadline is April 10 of your player’s team t-shirt and hat. anticipated return to the pitch. Youth will register by
their age (ages 4 through 10) and will then work on
All four-year-olds should plan to play tee ball, and
Are you ready for another season of America’s developing their soccer prowess for five Saturdays.
if you are a five year old you may choose to play a
pastime? Community Education will be fielding We will begin each week together as a whole group
second year of tee ball or register for coach pitch. If
numerous teams for all minors divisions of baseball working on our skill for the week before
you are a five year old and this is your first experience,
and softball. Baseball divisions will be Coach Pitch moving into small groups for
you should plan to play tee ball.
(ages 5 & 6), Intermediate (ages 7 & 8) and Player skills and drill work led by the
Pitch (ages 9 & 10). Softball divisions will be Coach We cannot run a successful program without the help coaches. The second half of
Pitch (ages 5-7) and Player Pitch (8-10). Five year olds of parent volunteers as coaches, and we will need a each session will be ‘small
will only be eligible for coach pitch if they played one head coach for each team. If you are interested side’ scrimmages.
year of tee ball. Skills day will be held for player pitch in being the head coach of a team, please call the
The benefits of this
divisions only. Community Education office at (734) 433-2208,
format include players
Ext. 6074 to complete registration. There will be a
Practices and games will be intermixed during this developing essential
coaches meeting prior to the start of the season.
ten-week season and will take place on various fields, coordination and motor
including South Meadows, Beach, WSEC, CHS and skills that will benefit
Dana fields. Your registration fee will include the cost Chelsea Youth Cross Country them in future athletic
endeavors. The ultimate
of your player’s team jersey and hat.
We cannot run a successful program without the help
(4-6 Gr.) goal is to provide as many
touches on the ball for each youth
of parent volunteers as coaches, and we will need a Sam Angus as possible.
head coach for each team. If you are interested
in being the head coach of a team, please call the Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays Each youth will need their own youth soccer
Community Education office at (734) 433-2208, ball. Shirts are provided with registration. When
4/26 – 6/3 purchasing your own soccer ball, size 3 will be used
Ext. 6074 to complete registration. There will be a
coaches meeting prior to the start of the season.
3:15 – 4:45 p.m. for ages 4 – 7 and size 4 will be used for ages 8 – 10.
Beach/Soccer Field Shin guards are recommended for the older ages,
$75 and cleats are not required.
While qualified coaching staff from the Chelsea
Coach Angus introduces the spring run club. This Soccer Club will be coordinating the youth soccer
group is a little more running-focused than its fall academy, as well as boys from the CHS soccer teams,
counterpart…runners will be expected to run 2-5 we still will need many parent volunteers to make
miles every day at practice. The focus of this group sure we are able to keep our skills groups small and
will be to prepare participants to run in multiple 5K insure great game play during our scrimmages. If you
races during the season. If you love running, this is are interested in being a head coach, you should not
for you! register online. Please call the Community Education
The cost of registration will include a team t-shirt, office at (734) 433-2208, Ext. 6074. A mandatory
which we will use as our uniform, as well as training session for these coaches will be held prior
participation in up to two races during the spring to the start of the season. This information will be
season. Runners will need their own shorts, shoes, posted and sent to all interested coaches once a date
etc. Some running experience will be necessary with and time are established.
this group.
www.chelsea.k12.mi.us | (734) 433-2208, ext. 6001 | FAX (734) 433-2218 11Sports
Summer Tennis Camps Challenger International
(1–5 Gr.) Soccer Camp Upcoming
Maddie Pedlow and Kyra Van Batavia
Jr. Smashers (1st-3rd grade) &
Challenger Sports
Monday – Friday
Fall 2021
Smashers (4th-5th grade)
Monday – Thursday
7/19 – 7/23
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (Tiny Tykes; ages 3-5)
Programs
Session 1: 6/14 – 6/17 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Half Day; ages 6-12)
Session 2: 6/21 – 6/24 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Half Day; ages 10-14) Keep your eyes peeled for
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (Jr. Smashers) Pierce Lake/Soccer Fields upcoming fall programs!
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Smashers) $105 (Tiny Tykes) or $158 (Half Day)
CHS/Tennis Courts Register: Visit www.challengersports.com
Even though school will still be
$60 (early bird registration is $50 when and search Chelsea Community Ed. out, we will begin rolling out
registered by Friday, May 1!)
International Soccer Camp is back for 2021!
registration for these programs:
Challenger Sports’ International Soccer Camp is the
Youth tennis camps are back for 2021! While Coach
Pedlow is on the sideline, Maddie Pedlow and Kyra most popular soccer camp in the country based • Flag Football (Gr. 1-6)
Van Batavia, who are CHS tennis grads, will be leading upon one of the most innovative approaches to registration opens August 1
the camps this year. Youth will be broken into two coaching youth soccer in the U.S. and Canada. The
different sessions: Jr. Smashers for grades 1-3 and experienced staff study the game at all levels and
we have identified the key techniques and skills that
• Fall Soccer (ages 4-10)
Smashers for grades 4-5. When registering, please
use the grade your student will be ENTERING in the your players need to work on and master to reach registration opens August 1
fall. their true potential.
Participants will work on skills and fun games during With programs for each age, the curriculum includes a • Fall Youth Volleyball (Gr. 3-6)
the week, all aimed at helping improve their tennis- variety of foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, registration opens August 1
playing abilities. In the event of inclement weather, freestyle soccer, small-sided games, coached
please save Friday of the week as a make-up date. scrimmages, and a mini tournament. Players also • Fall Field Hockey (Gr. 3-6)
Spots are limited for each session, so make sure to learn about our core values of respect, responsibility,
register early to avoid missing out! integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. registration opens August 1
Registration will be available for different sessions
Maddie Pedlow and Kyra Van Batavia are CHS
graduates and varsity letter winners with the CHS girls
depending on age. To register, you must visit • Fall Run Clubs (Gr. 1-6)
challengersports.com. There will be a $40 non-
tennis team. After years of attending summer tennis refundable deposit at the time of registration. No registration opens August 1
camp, then assisting with summer tennis camp, they refunds will be given for cancellations less than ten
are excited to host the summer tennis camps! days prior to the start of camp. • Iddy Biddy Sports
Adult Basketball, Pickleball,
and Volleyball
All the information will
be available on our website
at chelsea.k12.mi.us
as soon as possible!
12 www.chelsea.k12.mi.us | (734) 433-2208, ext. 6001 | FAX (734) 433-2218Whip-It Camp
Jun e 7 - 10 FREE PRESCHOOL
3rd - 12th graders
For four-yeal-olds who qualify
girls & boys Great Start Readiness Program
3 hours
Great Start Readiness Program is a tuition-free,
late afternoons
*Location TBD* state grant funded preschool program for
Skills, scrimmages & conditioning at-risk four-year-old students from low
and medium income families.
Register today! The program requires children to be
age four by September 1 and reside
Register by 5/31: $150
within Washtenaw County.
June 1: $160
Interested parents should apply at
CHS & BMS Informational Meeting www.washtenawpreschool.org .
* F a ll T e a m s * For more information, call the
May 18 Community Education office at
For youth and parents 7-8 p.m. 734.433.2208, ext. 6083 or visit the
7th - 12th graders in fall 2021 via Zoom website at www.chelsea.k12.mi.us
Register & zoom info at chelseafieldhockey.org
Daddy Daughter Dance 2021
Friday
5/21
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Washington Street Educational Center Stadium
Early Bird Registration by May 1, 2021:
$27 (one dad and daughter)
Fee after May 1: $35
Add’l Child Fee: $6
Registration deadline: May 17, 2021
The DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE is a special opportunity for dads to spend a
fun-filled evening with their favorite little girl(s). This special evening includes
dancing to the music of DJ Aaron Helber, a corsage for the daughters, a photo
to remember this special evening, cookies and punch. REMEMBER, if Dad can’t
come, maybe Grandpa, Uncle, big brother or step-dad can. If you have more
than one daughter, bring them all!
PLEASE: NO ADMITTANCE AT THE DOOR WITHOUT A PRE-SALE TICKET!
Please register early to avoid disappointment! (Corsages are ordered
ahead – your daughter may not get one if you do not pre-register!)
13the Conversation
A R T
ST about Mental Health
Steps to Approaching the Topic of Mental Health and Services:
1 Timing. It doesn’t have to be the 2 Validation. Make it clear you’re there 3 Offer the help THEY need.
perfect time, but a time that allows you to listen, without judgment, then move Offer reassurance, then ask how you
to speak freely with privacy. Then, ex- forward how they’re most comfortable. Let can best support them where they are.
press your concern. You can say some- them know what they feel is real, important Do they need more resources? Help
thing as simple as, “I’ve noticed you and worth talking about. connect them. Are they more comfort-
don’t seem like yourself lately, I wanted able talking to someone else? Help
to check in on how you’re doing.” them find someone.
*SAMHSA (2020). Supporting a loved one dealing with mental health and/or substance use disorders. https://tiny.cc/muk6tz.
Local Mental Health Resources:
For Mental Health Support: For Immediate Help:
Outpatient Counseling in our Area: Washtenaw CMH CARES ....................... (734) 544-3050
• Chelsea Outpatient National Suicide Prevention Lifeline... (800) 273-8255
Behavioral Health............................ (734) 593-5251
• Transformational Choices .............. (734) 559-3540
• Thriving Minds................................. (734) 433-5100
• U-M Depression Center For a list of more resources
at Rachel Upjohn............................. (734) 764-0231 scan the QR Code or visit us at:
To learn more about mental health: SRSLYchelsea.org/mentalhealth
• NAMI of Washtenaw County ...........(734) 994-6611
Funding provided by 5 Healthy Towns and this ad was developed, in part, under grant from the Office of National
• Substance Abuse & Drug Control Policy, Center for Disease Control, and Department of Health and Human Services. The views, policies,
Mental Health Services Admin. ........ (877) 726-4727 and opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of ONDCP, CDC, or DHHS.
14Register early! Avoid cancelled or closed classes due to class minimums and maximums!
Yes, sign me up!
Walk In Fax in
8 am to 4 pm
Monday through Fax to
Friday, Beginning (734) 433-2218
April 8, 2021 using your VISA or
Entrance 601 Mail in MasterCard
Chelsea Community Mail with check payable to:
Education Office Chelsea School District, 500
500 Washington St.,
Chelsea 48118 Washington Street. Chelsea,
Michigan 48118
Phone in
433-2208, ext 6042
Please provide the following
information: (l) Name, address, Click in
phone number; (2) Course
name (session); (3) Credit card www.chelsea.k12.mi.us
number and expiration (District Depts.,
date (VISA Community Education)
or MasterCard) Password Not all programs are
protected available for online
PhoneLine. registration
This registration form is for Community Education programs ONLY.
Mailed, faxed, and phone registrations will be confirmed by mail or email. Cancelled classes will be given
24 hour notice.
The Community Education
Department does not assess
Cancellation Policy or control online registration
Cancellations made 48 hours prior to the first class may receive a full refund, less a $10.00 service fee. Cancellations made
less than 48 hours prior to the first class may be given a 50% credit to your account. No refunds will be given after the
convenience fees.
date of the first class. Because of this, they are
100% non-refundable,
Weather Cancellation Policy regardless of an
When day school is cancelled for inclement weather, ONLY after-school classes are cancelled. A decision about all evening
programs will be determined by 3:00 pm and on our website at chelsea.k12.mi.us or call (734) 433-2208, ext. 6074.
activity’s status.
Registrant’s Name Course Session/Time Fee
Address____________________________________________________ City__________________________________ Zip________________
Phone_______________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________T-shirt size if applicable _________
School_________________________________________________________________________________ Grade___________
Payment Method: Check________________ Master Card_________________ Visa _________________
Card Number _________________________________________________________ Expiration Date___________ CVC Code ___________
Card Holder’s Signature_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chelsea Community Education, 500 Washington Street, Chelsea, Michigan 48118 Phone: (734) 433-2208 Fax: (734) 433-2218
Pre-registration is required for all classes!
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CHELSEA SCHOOLS
The Chelsea Community Education
Preschool Program focuses on the
development of each child as a total -
portunities to interact socially, to wonder, explore,
person in a child-centered, play-based
question, create, and pretend. Positive self-esteem is
classroom. Children are provided
promoted through a safe environment wherewith
children are
happily engaged in discovering the joy of learning.
many opportunities to interact socially,
to wonder, explore, question, create,
and pretend. Positive self-esteem is
promoted through a safe environment
where children are happily engaged in
discovering the joy of learning.
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