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Challenge Academy 2026 (Gr. 3-9 as of Fall 2026)Challenge AcademyThe Challenge Academy for high potential students who will enter grades 3-9 Fall 2025, is sponsored by Alexandria Public Schools, Community Education and supported by surrounding school district administrators. It is a unique, intensive and exciting program designed to address the special needs of the high potential learner. Class sizes are limited to 10-16 students, are highly interdisciplinary, and offer opportunities not found in the standard curriculum or other community programs. If your student received a brochure/invite, register here, if not, please call 320-762-3310 Ext 4276.Youth Summer 2026 - Spring 2027
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Child CareCommunity Education's child care programs are dedicated to providing a warm, relaxed and caring environment where children have the opportunity to pursue their own interests, develop friendships and grow in confidence, independence and respect for themselves and others through a variety of activities and experiences. Parent Handbook, Invoice Schedules, Parent How To Guide and much more can be found on our Community Education Homepage We follow Alexandria Public School District Calendar Summer registration is March 1st at 9:00 AM (Summer Compass serves students who attend school within the Alexandria School District and reside in the district as their primary place of residence or are open-enrolled.) School Year registration is July 1st at 9:00 AMChild Care Program -
Coaches Legacy Girls Camps (Gr. 1-6)RecreationCamps will feature an energized environment of learning and repetition of skills and drills necessary to be successful individually and as a team in basketball. Come and learn from coaches with over 75 combined years of experience at the Varsity level who understand the developmental progression of youth. Positive reinforcement, fun and instruction will focus on improving all facets of the game. Coach Kohler is the winningest female coach in Girls Basketball in Minnesota along with Julie Wrobel who has multiple accolades at the High School level and proven success as well.Youth Summer 2026 - Spring 2027 -
Cooking Up Spanish: A Taste of Spanish Through Food - OnlineEnrichmentSpice up your Spanish skills in this fun and interactive class centered around food and cooking! You’ll build practical vocabulary and conversational confidence through learning food and drink vocabulary and practicing kitchen conversations to following recipes and cooking together. Along the way, discover traditional Hispanic dishes and the rich culinary culture behind them. Perfect for food lovers looking to bring flavor to their Spanish. Open to new and previous Spanish conversation participants. While the class is open to all levels, basic Spanish skills will be helpful. Online portal resources and practice tools included with tuition.Zoom link will be emailed to participants 24-48 hours before first class. Basic computer experience and the ability to access zoom is required.Adult Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 -
Create-A-Pet Workshop - (Gr. K-6)EnrichmentJoin us for some fun as you 'Stuff & Fluff' your way to a new best friend! Hand-stuff your own furry companion (no sewing required), make a wish on a heart, and tuck it safely inside. The excitement continues as you name your animal, fill out a birth certificate, and take your new friend home. Choose from over 30 animals, including cats, dogs, unicorns, dinosaurs, and more—you'll recognize your perfect pet as soon as you see it!Youth Summer 2026 - Spring 2027 -
Cut, Snip, Arrange and Glue: Let's Collage!EnrichmentThis class is an opportunity to explore and learn the dynamic of designing and making collages.The collage process can be inherently unpredictable, with a lot of trial and error. Sometimes everything goes as planned, sometimes the results are even cooler than you expected! Collage techniques involve assembling various materials like paper and photos onto a surface. You will use methods such as cutting, tearing, layering, and mixing media like paint or drawings over elements for depth. Each week you will create at least one collage following a weekly demonstration. A sense of adventure, patience and willingness to experiment is essential. You are guaranteed to have fun! The supply list will be provided in the confirmation email you will receive after registration.Adult Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 -
Starting SoonDesigning and Planting Effective Baskets and PlantersEnrichmentJoin us for a hands-on class for designing effective planters and hanging baskets. Go beyond the centered spike and geranium planter to incorporate new plants that integrate height, length, texture, growth habits, and light requirements. Discover new flowers, vegetables and herbs to use for attractive plantings that will thrive from spring through fall! All participants will plant and bring home a 10" hanging basket or planter which is included in the registration fee. Larger options can be requested on site for an additional fee. Location: Miltona Greenhouse, 19960 Noble Lane NW, Parkers Prairie.Adult Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 -
Discovery (Gr. 4-6)Child CareCommunity Education's child care programs are dedicated to providing a warm, relaxed and caring environment where children have the opportunity to pursue their own interests, develop friendships and grow in confidence, independence and respect for themselves and others through a variety of activities and experiences. Parent Handbook, Invoice Schedules, Parent How To Guide and much more can be found on our Community Education Homepage We follow Alexandria Public School District Calendar Summer registration is March 1st at 9:00 AM (Summer Compass serves students who attend school within the Alexandria School District and reside in the district as their primary place of residence or are open-enrolled.) School Year registration is July 1st at 9:00 AMSummer 2026 Child Care Site
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Diving Clinic (Grade 6-12)AquaticsLearn basic skills, build your core strength and work toward dives for competition from all categories. Video replay system will be used. For youth in grades 6th-12th (2025-2026 School Year). Previous diving experience of any kind is preferred. The first 20 minutes of practice will be dry land workouts, followed by water diving training. Call for a discounted price of $170 if registering for both sessions. Instructor: Aaron Rooney (8-time Coach of the Year recipient)Youth Summer 2026 - Spring 2027 -
Dog ObedienceEnrichmentThis is a basic obedience course that will be held outdoors for dogs 12 weeks of age and older. The commands covered will be Heel, Sit, Stay, Come and No. But more importantly, it will teach you about dog behavior and training basics so you can continue with your training long after this class is over. The first class is for you only, no need to bring your dog. Your dog will join you for the last four classes. Class size is limited, so register today!Adult Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 -
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Early Education Center - 3 Year Old PreschoolAlexandria Public Schools PreschoolHighly trained educators nurture your child as they develop their love for learning in a play-filled, stimulating and academically rich environment. Your child will prepare for Kindergarten with this closely aligned program. What are the benefits of Alexandria Public Schools Preschool? Variety of full and half day options to suit your family's needs and schedule Warm, caring, supportive and highly-trained teachers and staff Individualized attention and learning goals Outdoor and indoor spaces designed for exploration, movement, and fun Wrap Around Child Care available Monday-Friday 6:30-5:30 pm On-site before and after school care through Compass, register separately. Three location options in your very own neighborhood Curriculum and structure is designed to align to Kindergarten experience 2026-27 Preschool Registration Opens Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM for current preschool families Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM for the Public 2026-2027 Preschool Brochure.pdf SY 202627 Cardinal Care Handbook.pdf District Calendars Call 320-762-3305 for more details!Preschool School Year 2026-2027 APS Preschool Site -
Early Education Center - 4 Year Old PreschoolAlexandria Public Schools PreschoolHighly trained educators nurture your child as they develop their love for learning in a play-filled, stimulating and academically rich environment. Your child will prepare for Kindergarten with this closely aligned program. What are the benefits of Alexandria Public Schools Preschool? Variety of full and half day options to suit your family's needs and schedule Warm, caring, supportive and highly-trained teachers and staff Individualized attention and learning goals Outdoor and indoor spaces designed for exploration, movement, and fun Wrap Around Child Care available Monday-Friday 6:30-5:30 pm On-site before and after school care through Compass, register separately. Three location options in your very own neighborhood Curriculum and structure is designed to align to Kindergarten experience 2026-27 Preschool Registration Opens Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM for current preschool families Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM for the Public 2026-2027 Preschool Brochure.pdf SY 202627 Cardinal Care Handbook.pdf District Calendars Call 320-762-3305 for more details!Preschool School Year 2026-2027 APS Preschool Site
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EnrichmentSummer programs are for grades going into the upcoming school year.Category -
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Estate PlanningRetirement and BeyondYou work hard to care for others and to take care of yourself. When you are not able to do so, who will? How will they? How can you protect and provide for those you care for, yourself and causes you value? How can you be best assured of the implementation of your plans in a timely and cost efficient manner? What needs to be done after incapacity or death when implementing the plan? Learn about Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Wills, Trusts and related advanced planning tools. Understand what exposure your estate has to taxes, long term nursing care costs, other liabilities or expenses and how to minimize that exposure. Questions are encouraged and individually addressed where possible.Adult Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 -
Eureka Engineering (Gr. 3-9)EnrichmentStudents will explore the fundamentals of robotics and STEM through engaging, hands-on activities. Working in small groups, they will design, build, and program robots using Lego Mindstorms kits that feature both electrical and mechanical components. Guided by experienced and enthusiastic instructors, students will develop problem-solving, teamwork, and engineering skills. Parents are invited to watch their child’s creations come to life during exciting and friendly competitions such as drag racing, dueling robots, and more.Youth Summer 2026 - Spring 2027 -
FIRST Lego League Robotics Camp (Gr. 3-5)EnrichmentThe high school FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), 3313 Mechatronics Team invites you to learn robotics by designing, building, and programming with EV3/Spike Prime kits. Students will develop critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while performing missions. Develop your skills in engineering, programming, problem-solving, and collaboration, while promoting a passion for science and technology.Youth Summer 2026 - Spring 2027 -
FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Camp (Gr. 6-8)EnrichmentThe high school FIRST Tech Competition (FRC), 3313 Mechatronics Team invites you to learn robotics by designing, building, and programming with Tetrix FTC robot kits. Students will develop critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while performing missions. Develop your skills in engineering, programming, problem-solving, and collaboration, while promoting a passion for science and technology.Youth Summer 2026 - Spring 2027 -
Starting SoonFeet, Knees and Ankles - OnlineEnrichmentHave you taken a good look at your feet, ankles or knees lately? They support the weight of your entire body. Take off your shoes and socks, roll up your pants and look in a mirror. Do your ankles roll in? Are your arches flat? Do you have bunions or calluses? Are your toes straight or do they bend in? Does your big toe pull in towards the other toes? Do your knees lock back? Do your kneecaps turn in or pull outward? In this workshop, you will learn simple things to help correct these common problems. This class is being held online, interactive through Zoom. You can choose to enable your camera and audio or just view the live content.Adult Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 -
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Fishing Excursions (ages 18+)Adults & Students with DisabilitiesExperience the joy of fishing on Lake Victoria with the crew from Let’s Go Fishing (Alexandria Lakes Area). The Let’s Go Fishing crew will supply everything you need to fish and life jackets so you and your friends can relax and enjoy the beautiful views! Registration for both participant and staff is required to ensure that we have an accurate count for the pontoon and all the supplies needed for an enjoyable experience. Please note if you require a wheelchair.Adult Fall 2025 - Summer 2026