South Washington County Schools Community Education

You – are – the - lead scientist in charge of exploring alien technology and funky, gooey, gunky, gloppy slimes! In your Lab, you’ll discover and explore the properties of different exciting alien slime every day! Continue your mission as you concoct an “erupting” alien, engineer a hovercraft, create your own planetary night lamp, and many more fun STEAM activities. Join us in this wacky, fun-filled camp.

If you have love for all things Manga and Fashion, sign up for this class. We’ll be drawing and coloring all things ANIME! Each day students will complete multiple pieces of artwork like manga hairstyles, school uniforms, fantasy costumes and more ARTastic drawings. Sign up today!

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) is a community-based recreational exercise program developed by the Arthritis Foundation. Trained instructors cover a variety of range-of-motion and endurance-building activities, relaxation techniques, and health education topics. The program’s demonstrated benefits include improved functional ability, decreased depression, and increased confidence. Designed for people living with arthritis or anyone interested in becoming more physically active. No prior experience is necessary, and all ability levels are welcome. This class will be taught by Nationally Certified Personal Trainer Jose.

What is the definition of attachment and infant mental health? What are the primary components of bonding that promote a healthy attachment with babies? Learn practical ways to nurture little ones during those critical developmental years of birth to 5; you'll build in a sense of safety and connection that will last a lifetime.

Using the latest WeDo® 2.0 system that LEGO® has to offer, ignite the STEM spark in your child with this amazing camp. We are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and want to instill this in your child too. Fostering their natural curiosity, kids, working in pairs, will explore logic, pattern recognition, and math concepts as they are challenged to build increasingly sophisticated designs. As they do so, they’ll also develop basic programming techniques using custom-made programming blocks in PCs. They will have hands-on experience effectively using gears, axles, and connector blocks in the robotic challenges. (No LEGO® is taken home). "LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site"

Taught by a certified instructor, this course offers leadership, safety, basic care, and the business of babysitting, first aid for breathing and bleeding emergencies. This course is a must for novice and experienced babysitters. Students must attend all 6 hours of instruction. Class is open to both boys and girls. Cost includes handbook. Minimum age is 10.5 years.

We are off to Waconia to explore Barn Quilts of Carver County MN. made for barns, not beds, "barn quilts" are quilt patterns, drawn to scale and painted on. wooden panels that are hung on exterior walls of historic barns. Measuring 8' x 8', they are impressive in size, appropriate for the front or side of a barn. We will also make a stop at a quilt shop. Fee includes: Transportation, lunch, tax, tip and tour. Registration Deadline: May 10. Plan to board the luxury bus at the District Program Center at 8:00 for an 8:15 a.m. departure. The bus returns at approx. 5:15 p.m.

Battle Drones features an exciting combination of aerial acrobatics with an engineering design challenge that will teach students STEM concepts, teamwork, and how to skillfully fly a drone. In Battle Drones, teams of students will build robotic launchers designed to fling projectiles at their opponents’ drones. Students will be guided by experienced camp instructors in how to construct their launchers to maximize projectile speed and accuracy. The camp will culminate in an epic battle where students will need to pilot their drones to safety by dodging opponent projectiles while using their own launchers to take down opponent drones. The best drone pilots and launchers will emerge victorious!

September 24-26, 2024 This three day motor coach tour is $785 per person (2 per room) or $970 per person (1 per room). Travel with Community Education as we head to one of the most beautiful places around! You'll enjoy a narrated Apostle Island cruise, a tour of Madeline island and a stop at Bayfield Winery. You'll also be treated to a special Victorian luncheon at the Old Rittenhourse Inn in Bayfield. Enjoy the rich history and extraordinary natural scenery on majestic Lake Superior. Trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, lodging for 2 nights, meals (two breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners) and tickets for the attractions. A $125 per person deposit is due by Friday, August 2, 2024. Final payment is due Friday, August 16, 2024. Payments are not refundable after deadline. Plan to board the bus on Tuesday, Sept. 24th at 6:30 a.m. for a 6:45 a.m. departure from the District Program Center, 8400 E. Point Douglas Rd. So., Cottage Grove. Bus is estimated to return early evening on Thursday, September 26.

The soundtrack of a generation inspired this BROADWAY SMASH HIT! For six years, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical thrilled Broadway audiences with the inspiring story of Carole King's remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll hall of Fame music legend. As a woman in the music industry, King broke barriers and became one of the most prolific songwriters of our time! Fee includes: Transportation, lunch (choose from a list of entrees), tax, tip and show. Extra charge for pop, adult beverage and dessert. Reservation deadline is June 5, 2024. Plan to arrive ready to board the bus at the District Program Center at 10:00 a.m. for a 10:15 a.m. departure. You will return at approx. 4:45 p.m.

This class is for children graduating from our Intro to Beginner 1 class. New students to the program are age 6-10 and are not swimming independently on the surface of the water. Supported floats, glides, and beginning front and back stroke work is covered. Safety practices and becoming comfortable in the water is emphasized. Children age 4-5 must have received indication from their previous class that they qualified to register for this class. If your child is underage and you need to register for this class please call 425-6600 to make arrangements. Registration due 1 week in advance. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends.

This class is for children graduating from the Beginner 1 class. New students to our program must be able to float on their front with their face in the water, float on their back with ears in the water, and swim a very basic stroke on front and back with forward motion. Those children age 4-5 that have received approval to register for this class need to call 425-6600 for class access. Registration is due 1 week in advance of class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends.