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.
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Enrichment
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.
Athletics
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
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
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.
Youth Activities
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.
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- Bailey Elementary
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- Hillside Elementary
- Kidcreate Studio
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- Liberty Ridge Elementary
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
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- Oltman Middle School
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- Park Grove Bowl
- Park High School
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Lessons will be held at Red Rock on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning at 3 p.m. through 8 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Ages 8+
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
Create two projects from scratch while gaining basic sewing knowledge including hand and machine sewing techniques.
Grades 4-8
- Create
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
This camp will emphasize respect for others and teach children manners and etiquette with a fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Lunch demo last day.
Ages 8-12.5
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Offers the same experience as the DASH Sports Basketball Camp but includes a Jr. NBA jersey customized with your choice of NBA Team, name and number.
Grades K-5
- Baseball
- Elementary School
- Youth Athletics
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
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
Come out and play! Learn communication skills, self-confidence and respect towards other’s ideas while playing improv games and learning theater basics.
Grades 3-9
- Create
- Elementary
- Improv
- Middle School
- Theater
- Youth Enrichment
Learn to sew, including basic sewing techniques, sewing tools, different types of stitches and practice with a sewing machine. Create new projects each month.
Ages 8-12
- Create
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
Improve your test-taking skills and overall scores. Since 1988, on average, students who finish the course increase their scores significantly on the ACT (36 pt. total).
Grades 9-12
- ACT Prep
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Chess
- Elementary School
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Spark your imagination as you recreate masterpieces by renowned artists like Banksy, Van Gogh and Da Vinci.
Ages 5-12
- Create
- Elementary School
- Youth Enrichment
Explore the colors of the rainbow as we use sprinkles, Fruit Loops, marshmallows, frosting, and more to create a colorful candy scene complete with a 3D rainbow. Sweet!
Ages 4-9
- Create
- Elementary School
- Youth Enrichment
Be inspired by colorful confetti cakes as we fill our soft, stretchy handmade slime with real rainbow sprinkles- what fun! This is the sweet, sweet slime time you’ve been waiting for.
Ages 4-9
- Create
- Elementary School
- Youth Enrichment
Develop strength and agility while learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles!
Ages 6-13
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Recreation
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Whip up a flurry of projects full of frosty fun. From making your own snow globe to designing your own winter wonderland scenes, the possibilities are endless.
Ages 4-9
- Create
- Elementary School
- Youth Enrichment
Spare, split, strike! Learn the skills and techniques of bowling including how to keep score, proper etiquette and more. No experience necessary. Join us to learn more about bowling and met new friends.
Grades 1-7
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Recreation
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Elementary
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- Bailey Elementary
- Conquer Ninja Gym
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Elementary
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- Crestview Elementary
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Kidcreate Studio
- Lake Middle School
- Liberty Ridge Elementary
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oakdale
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park Grove Bowl
- Park High School
- Pine Hill Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
- Royal Oaks Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- St. Paul Park
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury Elementary
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
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- ACT Prep
- Aquatics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boys Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Create
- Driver Education
- Elementary
- Elementary School
- Flag Football
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Horse Riding
- Improv
- Middle School
- Music
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Online
- Preschool
- Recreation
- Robotics
- Skills and Development
- Soccer
- S.T.E.M.
- Swimming
- Theater
- World Language
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Lessons will be held at Red Rock on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning at 3 p.m. through 8 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Ages 8+
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
All new drawing lessons, including a vibrant pop art dog and a powerful unicorn. Students will improve their drawing skills while exploring different styles, art history, proper technique and color selection.
Grades K-5
- Create
- Elementary School
- Youth Enrichment
Learn leadership, safety, basic care, the business of babysitting, and first aid for breathing and bleeding emergencies from a certified instructor.
Students must attend all 6 hours of instruction.
Ages 10+
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Spare, split, strike! Learn the skills and techniques of bowling including how to keep score, proper etiquette and more. No experience necessary. Join us to learn more about bowling and met new friends.
Grades 1-7
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Recreation
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Chess
- Elementary School
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Be inspired by colorful confetti cakes as we fill our soft, stretchy handmade slime with real rainbow sprinkles- what fun! This is the sweet, sweet slime time you’ve been waiting for.
Ages 4-9
- Create
- Elementary School
- Youth Enrichment
Develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships with a fun, unique sport! This course consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions.
Ages 6-13
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Recreation
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Learn to sew, including basic sewing techniques, sewing tools, different types of stitches and practice with a sewing machine. Create new projects each month.
Ages 8-12
- Create
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
Get a well-rounded basketball experience through skills training and skill-based games. Learn to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense. End the camp with fun scrimmages and games.
Grades K-5
- Basketball
- Elementary School
- Youth Athletics
Offers the same experience as the DASH Sports Basketball Camp but includes a Jr. NBA jersey customized with your choice of NBA Team, name and number.
Grades K-5
- Baseball
- Elementary School
- Youth Athletics
No school? No problem! DASH Sports offers full-day camps on select non-school days. Students practice fun instructor-led skill-based activities and games in three sports: Soccer, Basketball, and Flag Football.
Grades K-5
- Basketball
- Elementary School
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Youth Athletics
Your child will learn about gravity force, renewal energy, transmissions mechanics like gears and pulleys.
Grades 1-5
- Elementary
- Robotics
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Learn foundational skills in programming. Create your own detailed, personalized game to share and play!
Grades 3-5
- Elementary School
- S.T.E.M.
Learn practical conversation skills and vocabulary related to the home, community, health, sports and pastimes. As well as, the cultural and daily life of a small town in Mexico and the bustling city of Madrid, Spain.
Grades K-5
- Elementary School
- Skills and Development
- World Language
- Youth Enrichment
Whip up a flurry of projects full of frosty fun. From making your own snow globe to designing your own winter wonderland scenes, the possibilities are endless.
Ages 4-9
- Create
- Elementary School
- Youth Enrichment
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Middle School
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Filter by Location
- All
- Bailey Elementary
- Conquer Ninja Gym
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Elementary
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- Crestview Elementary
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Kidcreate Studio
- Lake Middle School
- Liberty Ridge Elementary
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oakdale
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park Grove Bowl
- Park High School
- Pine Hill Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
- Royal Oaks Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- St. Paul Park
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury Elementary
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
Filter by Category
- All
- ACT Prep
- Aquatics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boys Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Create
- Driver Education
- Elementary
- Elementary School
- Flag Football
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Horse Riding
- Improv
- Middle School
- Music
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Online
- Preschool
- Recreation
- Robotics
- Skills and Development
- Soccer
- S.T.E.M.
- Swimming
- Theater
- World Language
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Lessons will be held at Red Rock on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning at 3 p.m. through 8 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Ages 8+
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
Learn leadership, safety, basic care, the business of babysitting, and first aid for breathing and bleeding emergencies from a certified instructor.
Students must attend all 6 hours of instruction.
Ages 10+
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Spare, split, strike! Learn the skills and techniques of bowling including how to keep score, proper etiquette and more. No experience necessary. Join us to learn more about bowling and met new friends.
Grades 1-7
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Recreation
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships with a fun, unique sport! This course consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions.
Ages 6-13
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Recreation
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Learn to sew, including basic sewing techniques, sewing tools, different types of stitches and practice with a sewing machine. Create new projects each month.
Ages 8-12
- Create
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
We offer classes for girls and boys ages 18 months-18 years old.
- Elementary School
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Youth Athletics
Come out and play! Learn communication skills, self-confidence and respect towards other’s ideas while playing improv games and learning theater basics.
Grades 3-9
- Create
- Elementary
- Improv
- Middle School
- Theater
- Youth Enrichment
This camp will emphasize respect for others and teach children manners and etiquette with a fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Lunch demo last day.
Ages 8-12.5
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Create two projects from scratch while gaining basic sewing knowledge including hand and machine sewing techniques.
Grades 4-8
- Create
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
Ninjas develop strength and agility during this 8 weeklong course by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles! Increase flexibility, problem-solving, and coordination.
Ages 5-13
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Recreation
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
The Junior High / Middle School competition cheerleading team is a 5th - 8th grade cheer team (for incoming 5th through 8th graders). We stunt, tumble, jump and perform a 2-minute routine at local competitions from November through January. You must have made this team during tryouts in order to register for this class.
Grades 5-8
- Cheerleading
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
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 7-8
- Basketball
- Boys Basketball
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
Gain a competitive edge on your opponents! This program will develop athletes’ speed, power, strength, mobility, agility and conditioning.
Grades 6-8
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
This camp will emphasize respect for others and teach children manners and etiquette with a fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Lunch demo last day.
Ages 7.5+
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
High School
Filter
Filter by Location
- All
- Bailey Elementary
- Conquer Ninja Gym
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Elementary
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- Crestview Elementary
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Kidcreate Studio
- Lake Middle School
- Liberty Ridge Elementary
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oakdale
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park Grove Bowl
- Park High School
- Pine Hill Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
- Royal Oaks Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- St. Paul Park
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury Elementary
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
Filter by Category
- All
- ACT Prep
- Aquatics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boys Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Create
- Driver Education
- Elementary
- Elementary School
- Flag Football
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Horse Riding
- Improv
- Middle School
- Music
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Online
- Preschool
- Recreation
- Robotics
- Skills and Development
- Soccer
- S.T.E.M.
- Swimming
- Theater
- World Language
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Lessons will be held at Red Rock on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning at 3 p.m. through 8 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Ages 8+
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
Improve your test-taking skills and overall scores. Since 1988, on average, students who finish the course increase their scores significantly on the ACT (36 pt. total).
Grades 9-12
- ACT Prep
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Fencers learn new skills in each class. Then practice those skills in kid-friendly fencing games and fencing bouts.
Grades 2-12
- Chess
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Driver Education
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Driver Education
- High School
- Online
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Swimming lessons, specialty classes, fitness and recreational opportunities for adults and children as young as 12 months.
- Aquatics
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Swimming
- Youth Athletics
We offer classes for girls and boys ages 18 months-18 years old.
- Elementary School
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Youth Athletics
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.