The Bear Bike ride and fundraiser started in 2020, focusing on granting all youth access to sports and activities. The money raised is donated to the White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Education and Recreation Department, specifically used for families to waive or support youth sports and activity fees. Bear Bike 2026 will take place on Sunday, October 4thThe ride will begin in the White Bear Lake High School Parking Lot off Bald Eagle Avenue. 10-mile route begins at 11:00 AMFor our young riders! A kid and family-fun ride around the WBLAS High School and Central Middle School campuses will start at 11:45 AM.Immediately following the ride stay for homecoming festivities to kick off homecoming week. FOR RIDERS Click Enroll Now under "CE-950 Registration." Each route has a suggested donation of $25 for registration, with additional donation options available to support youth sports and activities. Donations are suggested, but not required to participate in the bike ride. However, to receive a long-sleeve shirt from the event a rider must donate a minimum of $25. If you order a t-shirt you must register by September 24th to be guaranteed your t-shirt on the day of the ride. Registrations with a t-shirt received after this date will receive their order at a date to be determined after the event. Riders under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. FOR THOSE NOT RIDING, BUT WANT TO DONATE Click enroll now under "CE-951 Donation." This donation contributes to financial assistance for students’ sports and activity fees as funds are available. The founders of Bear Bike strongly believe all kids deserve access to sports and activities for social engagement and physical activity. We thank you for your support in helping the community grow stronger together.

Experience the excitement of football without contact. Develop your passing, catching, route running, and game strategy skills while enjoying competitive games that emphasize agility, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a supportive setting. This is a co-ed camp.No prior experience is required, but fun is mandatory.

Learn the fundamentals of flag football including passing, catching, route running, and defensive positioning. Families work together through fun drills, skill-building activities, and friendly games that promote teamwork, communication, and physical activity. No prior experience is necessary, but fun is mandatory.

In this Pilates class, you will move through a series of gentle yet effective exercises designed to help you feel stronger, more balanced, and more connected in your body. Using controlled, breath-centered movements, you will strengthen your core, improve mobility, and build stability throughout the entire body. Each exercise is performed with intention and focus, helping you improve posture, flexibility, and overall body awareness. You will practice movements on a mat while using steady breathing to guide and support each exercise. The class emphasizes slow, controlled movements rather than fast-paced exercise, allowing you to safely build strength, tone muscles, and support joint health. As you continue practicing, you may notice greater ease in movement, relief from everyday aches and pains, improved balance, and increased openness in the hips and spine. Please Note: Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and comfortable clothing suitable for movement. Sessions begin promptly, so plan to arrive a few minutes early to get settled._________ Joseph Pilates is often quoted: “In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you'll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body.”

This two-mile guided nature walk will allow you to experience habitats found within the three biomes of our state. A Minnesota Master Naturalist will guide you through a tamarack bog, oak woodland and restored prairie and describe the plant communities, creatures and ecological processes present. You will set up a trail camera and learn how to age trees. Stop to rest, listen and look for birds as well as other animals living in this forest. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring water, snacks and binoculars, if you have them. Please park at the lot on the north end of the forest: Linwood School Forest & Community Park, 6256 227th Ave NE, Stacy, MN Look for this sign: 6335-SP24 No restrooms on-site. There is a Linwood Country Store Gas Station on Viking Blvd with public restrooms. See Map: https://bit.ly/3wiN55o

Join one of the fastest-growing sports in America! Learn, play, and connect in this friendly yet competitive pickleball game suitable for all skill levels. Pickleball is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. Players use paddles and a wiffle-style ball on a smaller court, making it easy to learn for beginners while still providing exciting challenges for more experienced players. The lessons will focus on proper grip, stroke technique, serving, scoring, and basic strategies, with plenty of guided play to help participants build confidence and enjoy the game. Whether new to the sport or looking to sharpen skills, pickleball is a fantastic way to stay active and connect with others. BRING TO CLASS: a racket, tennis shoes, water. Beginner LessonsDesigned for those who are new to pickleball, these lessons introduce the basic rules, equipment, scoring, and fundamental skills such as serving, returning, and positioning. Each session includes guided practice and fun drills to build confidence and prepare players for game play. Intermediate LessonsFor players who already have some experience, the focus will be on refining techniques, improving consistency, and learning advanced strategies. Sessions will include drills and match play to sharpen skills in a more competitive setting.

Join Power Yoga for a dynamic, athletic style of yoga that links breath with movement, creating a fast-paced, strength-building workout that elevates your heart rate for cardiovascular benefits. All skills are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and water.

Tai Chi is a Chinese exercise discipline that utilizes a series of slow, graceful, low impact body movements, and specialized breathing techniques, to improve balance, health, and relaxation. Join us and see for yourself how Tai Chi can enhance your fitness, increase your sense of tranquility, and elevate you to new levels of vitality and well being. The 24 form Yang style of Tai Chi will be the focus of our class. The Yang style is the most widely practiced style in the world, and affords students and practitioners innumerable health, wellness, and vitality benefits. This style can be learned in eight weeks of training and instruction. This accessibility makes the style appealing to a broad range of practitioners, allowing individuals of all skill levels to engage and benefit from its continued practice without the pressure of advancing through multiple levels. This can foster a more inclusive environment, encouraging personal growth and enjoyment of the art form.

Whole Body Vinyasa is designed to increase both your strength and flexibility and is suitable for all ages and body types. The breath is incorporated into each exercise and is designed to relieve stress and anxiety. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Each pose will be described in detail for beginners as well as modifications offered for more advanced students. Improve the health of your body, mind and soul through yoga! Remember to bring a water bottle and yoga mat.$15 drops are welcomed! ___________________________ September / October class will be at Bellaire Beach as long as the weather stay nice. If we need to be inside due to rain or extreme heat, we will meet at: Sunrise Park District Service CenterRoom: Cafeteria2399 Cedar Ave, White Bear Lake From Cedar turn north to Cranbrook Dr. The entrance is off of Cranbrook & Roth Rd by the Tennis Courts. Walk through both sets of glass doors Down the hall to the Cafeteria