Embark on an enchanting journey through the diverse world of baby animals. Perfect for young artists eager to explore varied artistic styles while celebrating the charm of baby animals.
Grades K-5
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Community Education plays a key role in supporting youth through focused programs and opportunities. We provide more than just education and enrichment, we help contribute to a sound and thriving community by providing young people with engaging activities that help them grow.
Scroll down to view our latest enrichment and athletic activities for youth. Or click a program below to learn more.
Providing fun activities and learning opportunities for children year-round; after-school, in the evenings and on the weekends; to enhance your child's academic and social experiences while out of school.
Elementary and middle school athletic programs are supervised and led by certified coaches, licensed teachers or knowledgeable staff who emphasize skill development, participation, teamwork, and respect for others. Community Education also offers camps and clinics to help students gear up for the athletic programs offered at South Washington County high schools.
Kids Club (grades K-3) and Upgrade (grades 4-5) is the school district school-age child care program, open to all South Washington County Schools students and provided at all elementary school sites throughout the district. Out-of-School Time (OST) care is available before and after school and all day on school release days, including winter, spring and summer breaks.
Swimming and water safety is a skill that your children will use for life! SoWashCo Schools Community Education offers swimming lessons to support youth with a wide range of skill levels.
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) offers activities and classes for youth through SoWashCo Community Education. Activities and classes are conveniently offered at your child's school, partner locations within our community and online.
Click on the course title to view more information including times, dates and locations. Select a tab to view courses appropriate for your child's current grade level.
To see our full list of current offerings visit sowashco.ce.eleyo.com. Course offerings vary per session.
Embark on an enchanting journey through the diverse world of baby animals. Perfect for young artists eager to explore varied artistic styles while celebrating the charm of baby animals.
Grades K-5
Design, build and customize easy-to-assemble solar-powered cars. Explore solar energy, problem-solving and stretch your imagination.
Grades K-5
Use a slab roller, extruder, electric pottery wheel and glaze to make a variety of projects.
Age 8+
Youth/Elementary: Designed for elementary school girls interested in or new to wrestling. We'll introduce wrestling including different positions, scoring, and what to expect during their first youth tournament. A couple of high school varsity girl wrestlers will help.
Middle and High School: Designed for middle or high school girls interested in or new to wrestling. We'll introduce wrestling including different positions, scoring, and what to expect during practice and dual meets. A couple of high school varsity girl wrestlers will help.
Focus on skill development and team play while learning the fundamentals of basketball. Participate in games within the SoWashCo Schools district. Transportation is not provided.
Grades 6-8
Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while designing a droid. Designs will be printed and mailed home.
Grades 3-7
Use Scratch, a drag-and-drop creative coding platform, to create Mario Kart-style game. Then pick custom characters and track to personalize your game.
Grades 3-6
Embark on a unique artistic journey inspired by the beauty of dry moss-covered trees. All art supplies are provided, including 12" x 16" canvas and acrylic colors, moss and sand.
Grades 5-9
Please join us for snuggly winter story time as we read The Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson & illustrated by Jane Chapman, along with pretend play, flannel board games, a painting sensory experience and craft. Please bring your favorite Teddy Bear or stuffed animal for story time and dress in old clothes for painting.
Ages 3-5
Indulge in some holiday cheer and creative expressions. Join us to construct and decorate your very own gingerbread house. Customize your masterpiece with an array of delectable treats and decorations.
Ages 4-9
Learn all aspects of volleyball through drills and exercises focused on bumping, setting, spiking, blocking and serving—through engaging drills and exercises. Tailored for advanced players, we go beyond the court, emphasizing critical life skills and teamwork.
Ages 8-10
Art and poetry go hand in hand and provide students with the perfect outlet for creative expression! Each participant should wear clothes that can get messy.
Age 5-10
Learn to create an interactive 2D video game using your FAVORITE Minecraft characters. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Basic computer skills needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse).
Grades 2-4
A chance for kids to play games and also meet new friends in a fun after-school environment! The Intramural program is offered to students in grades 2-5 and runs for eight sessions for four weeks (2 days per week).
Grades 2-5
Beginner, Ages 5-7: Athletes will focus on the fundamental positions, movements, and a select few moves from each position in wrestling.
Intermediate and Advanced, Grades 3-6: Wrestlers will learn intermediate and advanced techniques from a former college wrestler and will have opportunities to compete in weekend tournaments.
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 E Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Personalized, private lessons for beginning to advanced guitar (acoustic or electric) and beginning banjo. 30-minute time slots are available from 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Grades 4-12
Get one-on-one instruction to improve your trumpet-playing skills! 30-minute time slots are available 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Ages 8.5+
Learn the ins and outs of 3D design with Tinkercad. Students will design a custom D&D D4 (4-sided die) and D10 (10-sided die). Dies will be printed and mailed home.
Grades 3-7
Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while creating a Deathly Hallow model, then creating you own magical pendant. Students will be able to pick one design to be printed and mailed home.
Grades 3-5
Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while creating your own Pokemon, which will be printed and mailed home.
Grades 2-5
Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while designing a droid. Designs will be printed and mailed home.
Grades 3-7
Use a slab roller, extruder, electric pottery wheel and glaze to make a variety of projects.
Age 8+
Discover the magic of sign language! ASL for Me is an engaging & interactive ASL class which combines learning with fun games, empowering them to express themselves through signing! Learn basic greetings, the alphabet, colors, emotions, pets and more! Early exposure to ASL not only creates cultural understanding & empathy, but opens new communication/language skills, career opportunities and more!
Grades K-4
Sketch, paint, sculpt and more to create iconic characters like Jigglypuff and Magikarp.
Age 5-12
Your child will learn about transmissions, Power and Speed Gears and Elastic energy. During the class, they will build independently or in pairs working robotic models of Rescue Helicopter, Airplane, Forklift, Unloading truck and other.
Grades 1-6
Join the chess club to meet and play with other players in your school. Learn the basics and strategies of chess. Tournament play is encouraged but not mandatory. Perfect for beginners and intermediates.
Grades 1-5
Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Perfect for first-time and seasoned competitors to explore the world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience is necessary.
Grades 3-9
Develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships with a fun, unique sport! This course consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions.
Ages 6-13
Art comes alive with the power of scent! Create masterpieces that engage your senses like a tempting birthday cake sculpture and an ocean scene with a refreshing breeze.
Ages 5-12
Make your own adventure. Learn story structure, character building and acting skills to create your own Magic Treehouse play.
Grades 1-5
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 E Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Personalized, private lessons for beginning to advanced guitar (acoustic or electric) and beginning banjo. 30-minute time slots are available from 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Grades 4-12
Get one-on-one instruction to improve your trumpet-playing skills! 30-minute time slots are available 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Ages 8.5+
Learn the ins and outs of 3D design with Tinkercad. Students will design a custom D&D D4 (4-sided die) and D10 (10-sided die). Dies will be printed and mailed home.
Grades 3-7
Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while designing a droid. Designs will be printed and mailed home.
Grades 3-7
Use a slab roller, extruder, electric pottery wheel and glaze to make a variety of projects.
Age 8+
Your child will learn about transmissions, Power and Speed Gears and Elastic energy. During the class, they will build independently or in pairs working robotic models of Rescue Helicopter, Airplane, Forklift, Unloading truck and other.
Grades 1-6
Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Perfect for first-time and seasoned competitors to explore the world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience is necessary.
Grades 3-9
Develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships with a fun, unique sport! This course consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions.
Ages 6-13
Art comes alive with the power of scent! Create masterpieces that engage your senses like a tempting birthday cake sculpture and an ocean scene with a refreshing breeze.
Ages 5-12
Learn to sew, including basic sewing techniques, tools, a variety of stitches and practice with a sewing machine. Create new projects each month.
Ages 8-12
Embark on a unique artistic journey inspired by the beauty of dry moss-covered trees. All art supplies are provided, including 12" x 16" canvas and acrylic colors, moss and sand.
Grades 5-9
Explore the wonders of space and improve your drawing skills while creating illustrations inspired by space shuttles, moon landings and intrepid astronauts
Grades 3-6
Go on an epic adventure for all ages and experience levels. D&D is a timeless roleplaying game that helps kids develop math skills, storytelling, and collaboration skills. Work in small groups of 4-7 students to complete this one-shot campaign.
Grades 3-6
Beginner, Ages 5-7: Athletes will focus on the fundamental positions, movements, and a select few moves from each position in wrestling.
Intermediate and Advanced, Grades 3-6: Wrestlers will learn intermediate and advanced techniques from a former college wrestler and will have opportunities to compete in weekend tournaments.
Create a chatbot, Rock Paper Scissors game and more! Explore computer science concepts, including augmented reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Grades 3-6
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 E Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Use a slab roller, extruder, electric pottery wheel and glaze to make a variety of projects.
Age 8+
Youth/Elementary: Designed for elementary school girls interested in or new to wrestling. We'll introduce wrestling including different positions, scoring, and what to expect during their first youth tournament. A couple of high school varsity girl wrestlers will help.
Middle and High School: Designed for middle or high school girls interested in or new to wrestling. We'll introduce wrestling including different positions, scoring, and what to expect during practice and dual meets. A couple of high school varsity girl wrestlers will help.
Embark on a unique artistic journey inspired by the beauty of dry moss-covered trees. All art supplies are provided, including 12" x 16" canvas and acrylic colors, moss and sand.
Grades 5-9
Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Perfect for first-time and seasoned competitors to explore the world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience is necessary.
Grades 3-9
Improve your performance, Learn a variety of techniques through play, body communication and movement to train your perception, expression and connection with yourself, peers and surroundings.
Grades 6-12
Personalized, private lessons for beginning to advanced guitar (acoustic or electric) and beginning banjo. 30-minute time slots are available from 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Grades 4-12
Get one-on-one instruction to improve your trumpet-playing skills! 30-minute time slots are available 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Ages 8.5+
Unlock your college dreams with College Bootcamp! Take career assessments, build your college list, navigate the Common Application, and learn about financial aid. Includes guidebook and 1:1 planning session.
Grades 11-12
Why settle for two wheels when one will do? Unicycling is an awesome individual or family activity that gets everyone moving and having fun! All skill levels are welcome. Unicycles are provided.
Age 6+
Compete at a higher tactical level. Players of all grade levels will meet online for instruction and fun competitive play. Expert coaching will be provided at tournaments. Perfect for students looking for a challenge beyond their school club.
Grades 1-12
Improve test-taking skills and overall ACT scores. Including an introduction to ACT format, subject ara instruction, test strategies, overcoming test anxiety and time management.
Grades 9-12
Take strategy gaming to the next level! Develop analysis, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills while playing challenging and popular games like Catan, Pandemic, 7 Wonders, Splendor, Evolution, and Godsforge.
Grades 6-8
Community Education offers teen driver’s education in partnership with Safeway Driving School. Learn to be a safe and skillful driver.
Ages 14.5-18
A distance learning option with the same content as our in-person course. Classroom instruction is conducted through a secure Zoom platform.
Ages 14.5-18
Take control of your present and future by understanding personal finance. Topics include: stock market data and trading, IPO’s, cryptocurrency markets, mutual funds, credit, banking, and navigating employment.
Grades 6-12
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 E Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.