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Welcome! The VCS Community Education office is committed to capitalizing on boundless opportunities to address community issues and do great things to meet the challenges of our growing community. We are pleased to provide a wide variety of services year-round to the community. Please check the offerings listed below - there is something for everyone!
Questions? call 269-321-1022...
- Tonya K. Nash, Community Education Director
- Carrie Harris, Program Coordinator
- Sue Opalewski, Community Education Secretary
Please scroll down to the link(s) below for complete class offerings and details!
You may view/download registration information for most of our programs from our site (Adobe Acrobat Reader required - free download on our site's home page)! Just scroll down to the appropriate area(s) of interest and, if available, click on the registration information for the desired class(es).
You may then register by mail or in person at the Vicksburg Community Education Office located at 301 S. Kalamazoo Avenue (Old Elementary School), PO Box 158, Vicksburg MI 49097 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Friday till 4:00 p.m. Please send/bring your payment (payable to Vicksburg Community Schools) along with your registration form or simply include your name, address, daytime phone, and desired class(es) on a separate piece of paper.
Payment must be received before your registration is accepted. Please come to first class on scheduled class date as no confirmation calls are made. You will only be notified if a class is canceled (due to low enrollment) or filled. Minimum enrollments are necessary to cover expenses. No refunds after the second class has been held.
NOTE: No classes are held during holiday breaks or when Vicksburg Schools are closed due to inclement weather, etc. If the weather turns questionable during the day but school is not cancelled, our classes MAY still be held. In such circumstances, and if we have cancelled classes, you may call 321-1022 for a recorded message to that effect. INDIVIDUAL CALLS WILL NOT BE MADE.
Please click on the following link to view all the programs we offer and approximate dates to look for registration information or fliers!
Class Offerings
2008-09 Dance/Tumbling Classes
First session classes will begin the week of September 15 and are held at the Vicksburg Administration Building. Please click on the following link for complete details!
2008-09 Dance/Tumbling Registration Information - 2007-08 Participants
2008-09 Dance/Tumbling Registration Information - New Dance Program Students
Busy Bodies (Aerobics)
A safe and effective exercise program. Classes are designed to accommodate the needs of exercisers of all ages from beginners through advanced. Classes begin with a warm-up period and end with a stretching segment. The Busy Bodies "C"ombination class offers a 50/50 combination of aerobic exercise and body sculpting. It's a great balance of the three basic components of overall fitness: aerobic movement, muscle conditioning and stretching. A monthly newsletter on fitness and health tips is included in the registration fee.
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Tobey Elementary
See days/dates by clicking on Busy Bodies Registration Information (below)
6:00-7:00 p.m.
$72 (9 weeks)
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We have also provided registration information here for download/viewing online (Adobe Acrobat Reader required - free download on our site's home page).
Busy Bodies Registration Information
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Sanchin Ryu Karate
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Indian Lake Elementary Gym
Monday
See dates and fees by clicking on Karate Registration Information (below)
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Children's Safety (5-13 years) Gain life skills while learning how to deal with bullies! Class topics include a range of personal safety strategies from how to handle a bully without fighting, to how to identify and protect yourself from a stranger. Each week a personal safety topic is covered and specific techniques are practiced. These classes provide your child with the necessary techniques to enable, broaden and advance their personal safety strategies. Tremendous self-confidence is achieved!
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The art of self-defense (Sanchin-Ryu) is taught, which provides great exercise, entertainment and encourages each person to develop a greater level of discipline in his or her lives.
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Program is in a positive, structured class environment.
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Parents are encouraged to attend.
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Adult and Family Sanchin-Ryu/Advanced Youth Sanchin-Ryu (all ages)
The art of Sanchin-Ryu is taught in a way that allows adult students to grow and learn at their own pace. We've found that this builds self-confidence, helps understand stress management and increases composure and self-defense awareness. This program is also a great family activity! Common sense self-defense ideas and techniques are examined and instructed. The Advanced Youth Sanchin-Ryu program is held in conjunction with this program. Youth students ranking Green Belt (2nd level) and above continue their Sanchin-Ryu training.
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6-7 p.m.
$24 (8 weeks)
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7-9 p.m.
$40 or $80* (8 weeks)
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* Pay for the first two members of the family ($70) and other family members are free during this time period only. Family fee* applies to two or more registrants living in the same household.
We have also provided registration information here for download/viewing online (Adobe Acrobat Reader required - free download on our site's home page).
Sanchin Ryu Registration Information
Facility Usage and Rentals
Need a spot to hold a meeting or activity? After Vicksburg Community Schools events have been scheduled, school facilities are available for use by community groups, individuals, and organizations. For availability and scheduling procedures, please call 321-1022.
Kids Klub Before and After School Childcare and K Wrap Program
The Kids Klub Before and After School Child Care program is in full swing at all three elementary schools. The cost for this program is only $5 per session or $50.00 per week for full time care. Program times are from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. and 3:35 to 6:00 p.m. each day. The program emphasizes a warm, safe, and comfortable atmosphere with lots of quality activity choices for participants. Space is limited. To enroll, please call Carrie in the Community Education office at 321-1021.
The Kindergarten Wrap-Around Child Care program provides care for the second half of your kindergartener's day. Cost for this program is $10.00 per session. The program includes the opportunity to purchase a hot nutritional lunch and enrichment activities for the children. Class sizes are limited. For further information, please call 321-1021.
Volunteer Community Service
The Vicksburg Community Schools S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Volunteer Program is in its 21st year of operation. During the 2006-07 school year, we logged over 10,000 hours in our elementary schools, middle school, and high school.
Volunteer Coordinators in each building organize the volunteers and activities. Without their hard work and dedication, the volunteer program, as we know it, would cease to function.
The goal of the Vicksburg Volunteer Program is to increase parent, citizen, and student involvement to improve the quality of education. Thank you to everyone who is helping, or has helped, us meet and exceed this goal.
For information on how you can become a volunteer, please call the Community Education office at 321-1021. For your convenience, we have provided volunteer forms here for download/viewing online (Adobe Acrobat Reader required - free download on our site's home page). When you have completed the form, please return it to Carrie Harris at Vicksburg Community Education, 301 S. Kalamazoo Ave., Vicksburg MI 49097 or stop in between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
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