St. Francis Area Schools

If it has strings, Paul Imholte probably plays it. Paul performs traditional American, Celtic, and original music on a nearly a dozen folk instruments. For the Lunch Bunch Show in March, he’ll play primarily traditional Irish music and throw in some of his original songs and instrumentals. A featured instrument of Paul is the hammered dulcimer. The hammered dulcimer is a trapezoid-shaped, string instrument. The strings of the instrument are struck with light hammers producing an enchanting sound. Paul also sings and plays fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, cello, mountain dulcimer, autoharp, harmonica, jaw harp, and spoons. Paul’s music reflects growing up in rural Minnesota. He sings songs about about farms, small towns, and the people that make their living on the land. He has released twelve CDs of hammered dulcimer instrumentals and his original songs. Paul makes his home in St. Cloud, Minnesota and tours throughout the United States performing at festivals, schools, and concerts.

Experience a mini-week long camp! Campers will get to experience everyday life at a barn! Life in the barn will include activities such as daily riding, learning how to braid manes and tails with ribbon, groom and care for the horses (including bathing) and feed them at the end of the day. This is a great time for campers to spend time outdoors and build lasting friendships with fellow horse lovers in a structured and positive environment. Campers are broken into smaller groups of similar riding experience, which is perfect for both the new and more experienced riders. Please note that riding takes about 1 hour per day in an arena, no trails and consist of learning to how to steer, stop, turn, and walk/trot on their own. Campers will spend time on the ground with horses throughout the rest of the day. WHAT DO CAMPERS NEED TO BRING? ●Long pants, closed toe shoes, appropriate clothes for weather inside and outside of barn. ●No flip flops. ●Sunscreen/hat/bug spray ●Water bottle/drinks/snacks and a lunch (lunch only for day camps) ●Treats for the horses if you want ●Helmets are provided. Camps are held rain or shine, as we have an indoor barn and arena. Sorry we do not allow parents to stay for the day. Parents are required to drop off and pick up.

Is sparkle your child’s favorite color? If so, they will love this camp! They’ll make brilliant, sparkly masterpieces including a portrait of a pony, a trinket box and a painting of a butterfly. The kids will learn different art terms and techniques as they get messy with Model Magic®, plaster of Paris, and more spectacularly sparkly supplies. The projects your child crafts in this camp will glitter, gleam, sparkle and shine. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. This is a two day camp.

Age 4+ (or coach referral) This program is perfect for young athletes ready to take their steps into the world of gymnastics. This class offers gymnasts a time to become familiar with equipment, learn fundamental skills while moving in structured rotations. Please enter in the back of the High School at Door 25. Required: Leotard and hair pulled up in a ponytail.

St. Francis Community Education is proud to partner with A+ Driving School for FULLY ONLINE CLASSES! This fully online class platform, Cruise-control Education, was designed with the Minnesota student in mind and utilizes proven teaching methods that will keep the student engaged throughout the learning process. Once you have registered please email angela.westbrook@isd15.org to receive the website link and the coupon code to get started. Key Benefits are: – Start classes anytime and take at your own pace up to 3 hours per day – Classes are available On-Demand! – Entertaining “Live” classroom setting – Minimal reading for students – Free Study Guide to all students – Closed Captioning options – “Hands On” activities to reinforce information and get parents involved – 24/7 Instructor Support – Made specifically for MINNESOTA STUDENTS by Minnesota Driving Instructors! – Our program is fully approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

A beloved fixture at Oktoberfest's and German-themed celebrations across the Midwest, Bill Koncar brings high-energy entertainment with his lively strolling accordion performances. Dressed in traditional Bavarian attire, Bill delights audiences with a rich repertoire of polkas, waltzes, classic German favorites, and crowd-pleasing sing-alongs. Whether weaving through festival crowds or leading a toast with a rousing "Ein Prosit," his charm and musical talent make every event unforgettable. Perfect for creating that authentic Oktoberfest atmosphere—prost!