Albany Area Community Education

CSB/SJU Computer Science Club & Patty Peschel, Albany Area Schools Teacher Do you enjoy a good puzzle? Are you creative, and love to tackle problems in many different ways? Do you want to learn what Computer Science is all about and become a better problem solver along the way? CS Club is open to all students in grades 6-8. In CS Club, you will learn about coding and so much more. You will get to solve puzzles, learn how computers store information and communicate and practice working in a team. You will even get to program a real robot using Scratch! To start, we will come up with creative solutions for puzzles and challenges, and by the end of the 6-week program, we will be using our coding skills to help robots solve problems in the real world. Creativity is key, and no two solutions are ever quite the same!

Albany Area Community Education is proud to offer the National Archery in the Schools Program. Both new and returning archery students are welcome! Our trained instructors will focus on teaching proper skills and safety for the sport of archery. All necessary equipment for participation is provided. Only NASP approved equipment is permitted to be used in practice or at tournaments (personal Genesis Bows will be allowed but must be approved by coaching staff prior to use). Practices will be held on Sunday evenings in the BECC. Additional practices may be added, depending on gym and coach availability. New archery team members will be required to do safety training the first evening of class. Layout for practices will be a little different this year: First 3 Practices: Separated by Beginners or Returning Sun Dec 7, 14, 21 Beginners (First Time in NASP or first time was this past summer): 5:00-6:00 pm Returning (In NASP Last Season): 6:00-7:00 pm Remaining Practices: Choose Your Time Preference Sun Jan 4-Mar 29 (No Class 12/28, 1/25, 3/8, or 3/22) The last practice will be the banquet which is included in this cost. Session 1: 5:00-6:00 pm OR Session 2: 6:00-7:00 pm You will select your preference for practice time in Eleyo upon registration. We will do our best to accommodate your preference. Please be checking your emails as we send out lots of updates in this program. Archery is coached by volunteer coaches that have gone through training and background checks. We could not do this program without their commitment, so please make sure to thank them and be respectful of their time. Parents are asked to be quiet during practices and to keep other children at home if possible. No food or drink should be brought into the BECC. Tournaments will be held on Saturdays at the below locations. Everyone will be registered for the Albany Huskie Archery Tournament on February 21, 2026. All other tournament registrations are optional and will be an additional fee of $10 per tournament. Tournament registration and deadlines to register will be shared as they are made available. Parents will be responsible for transporting their students to tournaments. Team members participating in tournaments will be assigned a one-hour flight slot and they will be free to leave after their flight. You must participate in 2 tournaments in order to be eligible at the state tournament. Possible Regional Tournaments: Melrose Invite - January 24, 2026 Sauk Centre Invite - February 14, 2026 Albany Invite - February 21, 2026 Brandon/Evansville- February 28, 2026 Alexandria Invite - March 7, 2026 Osakis - tbd State Tournament ($35 Fee) - tbd

Albany Dance Team Coaches & Athletes You are invited to dance with the Albany Huskies Dance Team! We will learn skills that the Huskies use during winter season, play fun dance activities, as well as learn and perform a routine at the halftime of the Varsity Football Game. A meal will be provided. Participants will need to be picked up immediately following the halftime show by the outdoor stairs near the BECC. Please register before September 19th to guarantee a t-shirt.

Anne Hoeschen, Yoga Melrose & Albany Area Schools Teacher Join Anne Hoeschen, Yoga Melrose, for a beginner-friendly kids’ yoga class that blends movement, music and mindfulness as we unwind from the school day. Children will learn simple yoga poses while exploring calming and mindful moments. Designed to build focus, kindness and confidence from the inside out--this class invites kids to move their bodies, quiet their minds and shine their light. Mats provided, no experience needed.

Patty Peschel, Albany Area Schools Teacher Knowledge Bowl is a series of interdisciplinary academic competitions. During the competition, teams of students compete in written and oral rounds by answering questions related to all areas of learning typical of elementary or secondary educational programs. Questions test students' recall, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Practice will be held twice a week on M/T from 3:15-4:15 pm, beginning October 14. Each team will have the opportunity to compete in meets this fall. Teams will leave for meets around 3:00 pm and will return around 8:00 pm. More information on meets will come once it's available. Transportation is included in the price of this class. Meet dates tbd.

Char Bzdok This Culinary STEM class is designed for kids to learn some Biology/Chemistry concepts as well as learn cooking techniques. We will be making two edible crafts: Edible DNA & Wintery Popcorn. Let’s have some fun while we cook, eat and learn about DNA, Genetics and Popcorn Chemistry!

Char Bzdok Join us for a Squishmallow Adventure! Your favorite Squishmallow is needed to partner up with you for lots of games and relays, so make sure to bring it from home on the day of class! Snack will be provided and students will leave with prizes and a very special gift from Ms. B. Please make note of any food allergies when you register.

Steve Bates & ABC Staff Our youth bowling program is a great way to have fun and stay fit. Bowling promotes learning of math skills by calculating scores, figuring averages and learning mathematical systems to adjust to lane conditions and spare shooting. In addition, organized bowling programs provide life skills such as time management and understanding winning and losing. There are no barriers to participation and no one sits on the bench in bowling. Enjoy three games of fun each session and free use of bowling shoes. Pick your price - $189 with a new ball or other bowling accessory or $149 without. Students will bowl right after school at 12:30 pm on Early Release Days and at 3:30 pm on Non-School Days and At-Home Learning Days. Transportation for this program is not available through Albany Area Schools district transportation. There may be a transportation option available through the Albany Bowling Center. To contact them, please call Steve or Wally at 320-845-4732. Any student being picked up at school by an alternate pick up must send a parent note to school stating who will be picking up their child. ***Transportation will not be provided by the Albany Bowling Center on Early Release Days, Non-School Days and At-Home Learning Days.