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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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
- Create
- Elementary School
- Youth Enrichment
Design, build and customize easy-to-assemble solar-powered cars. Explore solar energy, problem-solving and stretch your imagination.
Grades K-5
- Elementary School
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Use a slab roller, extruder, electric pottery wheel and glaze to make a variety of projects.
Age 8+
- Adult and Child
- Create
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
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.
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Wrestling
- 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 6-8
- Basketball
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while designing a droid. Designs will be printed and mailed home.
Grades 3-7
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
- 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.
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
- Create
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Create
- Elementary School
- Preschool
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Create
- Elementary School
- Preschool
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Elementary School
- Volleyball
- Youth Athletics
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
- Create
- Elementary School
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
- Elementary School
- S.T.E.M.
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
- Elementary
- Floor Hockey
- Intramural
- Youth Athletics
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.
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Wrestling
- Youth Athletics
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
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.
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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
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
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+
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
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
- Elementary School
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while creating your own Pokemon, which will be printed and mailed home.
Grades 2-5
- Elementary School
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while designing a droid. Designs will be printed and mailed home.
Grades 3-7
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Use a slab roller, extruder, electric pottery wheel and glaze to make a variety of projects.
Age 8+
- Adult and Child
- Create
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
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
- Elementary School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Sketch, paint, sculpt and more to create iconic characters like Jigglypuff and Magikarp.
Age 5-12
- Create
- Elementary School
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Robotics
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Learn the basics of cartooning to create your own characters! Including creating characteristics, features, exaggeration, action and personification.
Grades 3-6
- Create
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- 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
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
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
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
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
- Create
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
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.
Middle School
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- All Saints Lutheran
- Armstrong Elementary
- Bailey Elementary
- Conquer Ninja Gym
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Elementary
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- Craig Seath's Pottery Studio
- Crestview Elementary
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Hudson
- Lake Middle School
- Liberty Ridge Elementary
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Newport
- Newport Elementary
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oakdale
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park High School
- Pine Hill Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
- Royal Oaks Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- St. Paul Park
- Stillwater
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- Woodbury
- Woodbury Elementary
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- Online
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- Preschool
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- Skills and Development
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- World Language
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- Youth Enrichment
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
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
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+
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while designing a droid. Designs will be printed and mailed home.
Grades 3-7
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Use a slab roller, extruder, electric pottery wheel and glaze to make a variety of projects.
Age 8+
- Adult and Child
- Create
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
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
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Robotics
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Learn the basics of cartooning to create your own characters! Including creating characteristics, features, exaggeration, action and personification.
Grades 3-6
- Create
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
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
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
- Create
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Create
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Create
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Create
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
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.
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Wrestling
- Youth Athletics
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
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.
High School
Filter
Filter by Location
- All
- All Saints Lutheran
- Armstrong Elementary
- Bailey Elementary
- Conquer Ninja Gym
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Elementary
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- Craig Seath's Pottery Studio
- Crestview Elementary
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Hudson
- Lake Middle School
- Liberty Ridge Elementary
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Newport
- Newport Elementary
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oakdale
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- 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
- Adult and Child
- Aquatics
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- College Applications
- Create
- Driver Education
- Elementary
- Elementary School
- Fencing
- Flag Football
- Floor Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Horse Riding
- Intramural
- Middle School
- Music
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Non-School Day
- Online
- Performing Arts
- Pickleball
- Preschool
- Recreation
- Robotics
- Skills and Development
- Soccer
- S.T.E.M.
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- World Language
- Wrestling
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Use a slab roller, extruder, electric pottery wheel and glaze to make a variety of projects.
Age 8+
- Adult and Child
- Create
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
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.
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Wrestling
- Youth Athletics
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
- Create
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
Fencers learn new skills in each class. Then practice those skills in kid-friendly fencing games and fencing bouts.
Grades 2-12
- Elementary School
- Fencing
- High School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Create
- High School
- Middle School
- Performing Arts
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
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+
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
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
- College Applications
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
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+
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Recreation
- Youth Enrichment
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
- Chess
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
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
- ACT Prep
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
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
- High School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
- 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
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
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.