Free Summer Tutoring for Minnesota Students

Reading Corps and Math Corps are offering free  virtual tutoring this summer! Students in need of extra  practice and skill building will be matched with a tutor  who will provide daily tutoring via Zoom.

All tutors are trained in evidence-based methods  proven to help students improve their skills and get  up to grade level. Powered by AmeriCorps, there is  never a fee for families who receive tutoring for their  students. 

Requesting Tutoring for Your Student(s) 

Step One (Now): Complete an interest form letting us  know you would like tutoring for your student(s) — this  form helps us ensure we will have tutors available.  

Step Two (Mid-May): Schedule your tutoring timeslots  — our team will reach out using your preferred contact  method to provide instructions.

Dates: June 6 – August 20, 2022 

Schedule 
30 Minutes Daily 
Monday – Friday between  hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. 

Eligible Grades 
Reading: Kindergarten - 3rd  Math:
Kindergarten - 8th (Based on grade level during  the 2021-22 school year.) 

Availability 
Due to high demand for  services, families are  encouraged to submit a  request for tutoring  by Friday, May 13. 

Request tutoring for your student(s) at ReadingandMath.org/Summer-Tutoring

Questions? Call 612-286-0083 or email summertutoring@ampact.us

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Les Voyageurs, Inc.

A non-profit, 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization which exists to serve young males and females ages sixteen – eighteen.

We currently have spots available for both our male and female crews for 2022. If you are interested in participating in our expeditions for 2022, please contact Program Director, Zach Fritz. zach@les-voyageurs.org or 320-250-2045
Zach will pass along more information regarding cost, logistics, timeline, life on trail, and much more. 

Who: The minimum age of participants is men and women who have completed the tenth grade (current sophomores - seniors). Each date has a limited number of openings, so reserve a spot for your desired information meeting as soon as possible. 
Dates: The following dates are tentative at this point and are subject to modification by a few days in either direction. The average trip length will be 30 days. 
Session 1: June 19- July 18
Session 2: July 16 - August 14

The center piece of our program, Expeditions North, provides young people with an extensive outdoor leadership program that includes an expedition of approximately 30 days into remote regions of central and northern Manitoba and/or Ontario (200-400 miles North of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area). Each crew consists of seven young people (tenth grade or above) and one or two experienced guides.

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2022 Community Education days at PineView Park BMX.

These are free days to try out BMX racing. 

Bikes and helmets are not required, we have those to use if needed. Long pants, long sleeved shirt and closed toed shoes are however required.

All times are Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. and are weather dependent.
May 10
May 17
June 28
July 5
August 9
August 16

We also have our New Rider Race league again like last year. 

Begins with
Coached Lessons: May 24, 6:00–7:30 pm
Coached Lessons: May 11, 6:00–7:30 pm
Race: June 2, 6:00 pm registration
Race: June 6, 6:00 pm registration
Coached Lessons: May 7, 6:00–7:30 pm
Race: June 9, 6:00 pm registration
Race: June 13, 6:00 pm registration
Coached Lessons: May 14, 6:00–7:30 pm
Race: June 16, 6:00 pm registration
Final Race for Race League June 20, 6:00 pm registration

Registration for this can be on our website at pineviewparkbmx.com.

Register online today for KIDSTOP

Registration for summer & school year 2022-23 KIDSTOP opens online  February 1, 2022.

www.bgcmn.org/kidstop

There is a $10 registration processing fee, and the daily fee for summer KIDSTOP is $28. Children are eligible to attend KIDSTOP the summer before they start kindergarten. Registration for fall KIDSTOP is $20, and the daily fee will be $11.50. Remember: you only pay for the days your child actually attends. County child care assistance & scholarships are available. For more information, visit www.bgcmn.org or call us at 320-252-7616.

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Be The Change. Give your time as a tutor.

The Reading Corps/Math Corps in the Sauk Rapids-Rice school district is looking for tutors for the upcoming school year. 

• Hillside Early Childhood Center
• Mississippi Heights Elementary
• Pleasantview Elementary
• Rice Early Childhood 
• Rice Elementary 

Full–time or part–time opportunities available.  

• Help students build reading or math skills.
• Get paid a stipend every two weeks.
• Earn up to $4,400 for college tuition or student loans.
• Tutors 55 and older may gift the award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child.
• Receive excellent training and support - no teaching experience necessary.
• Tutors may also be eligible for child care assistance and free health insurance! 

Learn more and apply at ReadingAndMath.net or Contact Mickey Morstad 

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Save Receipts For Your Child's Education Expenses If you're buying school supplies for your children in kindergarten through 12th grade, you may qualify for one or both of these tax benefits: 

• K-12 Education Subtraction
• K-12 Education Credit

Save your receipts, because both benefits can help lower your taxes and may provide a larger refund when filing your Minnesota income tax return. Last year, more than 33,000 families received the K-12 Education Credit and saved an average of $250. Nearly 190,000 families received the K-12 Education Subtraction.

Common Expenses That Qualify: 

• School supplies (pencils, paper, calculators)
• Educational computer hardware and software
• Tutoring K-12 curriculum by a qualified instructor
• Rental or purchase of musical instruments used during school

Expenses That Do Not Qualify: 

• School supplies not used in education (backpacks, tissues, organizers)
• Internet service and access fees Clothing, including school uniforms (except required gym clothes)
• School lunches Family trips

Do I qualify? To qualify for either the credit or subtraction, both of these must be true:

• You purchased educational services or materials to assist with your child's education
• Your child is attending kindergarten through 12th grade at a public, private, or home school

Income limits for Each Program K-12 Education Subtraction:
There are no income limits for the education subtraction.
K-12 Education Credit: Your household income (taxable and nontaxable income) must be below the levels shown here. If you qualify for the credit, you must file a Minnesota return to claim a refund.

Number of qualifying children in K-12:             Household income must be less than:
1 or 2............................................................................................$37,500 
3.....................................................................................................$39,500 
4 or more.....................................................................................Add $2,000 for each additional child

For more information on these benefits and other valuable tax information, visit www.revenue.state.mn.us and enter K12 into the Search box, or call us at 651-296-3781 or 1-800-652-9094. 

Storm After School is a safe place for middle school students after school, with professional youth development leadership. New this year, The Boys & Girls Club will provide national  evidence-based programs, combined with  locally developed programs, that will enhance the after-school experience.

A club membership is only $10.00 per year and includes membership to Storm After School plus access to all of the Boys & Girls Club locations and opportunities.

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The Great River Regional Library located in Royalton has a list of family fun events planned for the month of June. 

• Crystal Growing Project, During Open Hours  Printable Flyer 
• Flower Pot Mother's Day Card, During Open Hours Printable Flyer
• Paper Plains, Wednesday, May 4; 5:00–8:00 p.m. Printable Flyer
• Nature Storytime, Thursday, May 19; 10:30–11:15 a.m. Printable Flyer
• Friends of the Library Book Sale, Saturday, May 21; 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Printable Flyer

For more information about the Great River Regional Library visit https://griver.org/

For more information see there website at srrfsa.org or email them at stromsrrfsa@gmail.com

Sauk Rapids-Rice FASTPITCH SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

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Established in 1981, Central Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (CMYSA) is a community and volunteer-driven soccer program that provides for the growth and development of players, coaches and referees. We work to promote a fun, fair, and safe environment that maximizes participation and improves players' skills while developing sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Visit CMYSA website

Sauk RapidsYouth Hockey (SRYHA) provides organized hockey for boys and girls ages 4 to 15. The primary objective of this site is to serve the SRYHA membership and improve communications. Our association seeks to provide a community and volunteer-driven program to promote the growth and development of all youth hockey players. Our Association works to promote a fun, fair, and safe environment that maximizes participation and improves players' skills while developing sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Visit the SRYHA website

The purpose of Sauk Rapids Rice Youth Basketball Organization (SRRYBO) is to provide boys and girls in grades 3–8 who reside in or attend ISD 47 a fun, developmentally-enriching and competitive travel basketball experience.  

Visit the SRRYBO website

For more information about youth wrestling please complete the form below 

Sauk Rapids-Rice Booster Club Information Request

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Catholic Charities

Salvation Army

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St. Cloud Area Therapists

Therapists - Lutheran Social Services

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center

Catholic Charities - Behavioral Health

St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

Catholic Charities Transitional Housing

Place of Hope

Salvation Army

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Tri-County Action Program (Tri-Cap)

Metro Bus

Metro Bus - Dial-a-Ride

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We have exciting news! There are FREE tutoring opportunities available for Sauk Rapids-Rice School District students.

An initiative of the United Way called Around Cloud is partnering with a number of other area organizations to provide digital academic support for students in the St. Cloud area free of charge.
Visit Around Cloud Tutors for more information. around Cloud Printable Flyer

Scholar Squad is an online tutoring program through Reading and Math Corps that also provides virtual, one-on-one skills-building opportunities.

Visit University of Minnesota Extension - Benton County

Whether you're a parent of an elementary, intermediate or high school aged child, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved with the Boy Scouts of America.

Visit the Boys Scouts of America Website

Printable Flyer for Cub scouts - Pleasantview

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Central MN Art Journal Facebook Page

stcloudzinefest@gmail.com for more information 

Visite Central MN Youth Ski Club

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) is Minnesota’s name for EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment), a federal program that provides well-child health care for children under the age of 21 enrolled in Medicaid.

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Visit ST Cloud Park & Recreation 

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Girl Scouts is an activity that can continue with virtual interactions. Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines has created a variety of online programming so girls can take part at no cost to learn new skills, virtually interact with girls from across the globe and participate in service projects that support those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit LAkes and Pines Virtual PRograming

Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines website 

At St Cloud Area - MN Just For Kix, kids shine.
In St Cloud Area - MN we celebrate the achievements of every student, at any skill level. Our dance classes provide young dancers a learning environment focused on team work, proven dance technique and confidence building. Committed to youth dancers advancement through performance, we believe in every student. Backed by 35 years of experience, our dedication to enabling dancers to shine creates a learning environment like no other.

DANCE with St Cloud Area - MN Just For Kix. On a stage all our own.

Visit ST Cloud YMCA

Visit Soo Bahk Do Karate

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Whether you have students just starting out in elementary school, ready to graduate or just a willingness to make a difference in our schools, we encourage you to consider volunteering. The volunteer program is an integral part of the educational setting and your work with staff, students, parents and community members makes a difference for all students. Right now, however, due to COVID-19, our district has very limited access to buildings and volunteer opportunities. These may expand in the future, so please reach out if you would like more information about volunteering at a later time.

While volunteering may not be possible right now, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools always welcomes applications for substitutes in various positions. Find out more.