Community interest classes in the areas of 'Fitness', 'Feel Great', 'Cook', 'Create', 'Gain Skills', 'Raise Great Kids', 'Manage Your Money', and Ed2Go - online learning available 24/7.
Swimming lessons, open swim, lap swim, certifications and safety, water exercise, lifeguard training, pool rentals, diving lessons, events and more.
On-site parent/child classes from birth-5 as well as home based services and support.
To see all available appointments, please click "Starting Soon". Early Childhood screening is a free and simple check of how your child is growing, developing and learning.
High quality care programs before and after school, full day during release days and throughout the summer for students grades K-5.
Located in most elementary schools and the District Program Center. Educational classes for ages 3-4 in math, language, literacy, music, art and science.
We offer classes after school, in evenings and on non-school days for students ages 3-18 in a variety of subject areas, as well as sports and recreation offerings.
Create classes for Adults - Paint Your Pet
Card playing
Create classes for Youth
We offer classes for girls and boys ages 18 months -18 years old. It is our goal to teach in a positive, fun and safe environment.
Music, Theater and more
Located in most elementary schools, Central Park, and the District Program Center (DPC). Educational classes for ages 3-5 in math, language, literacy, music, art and science. Tuition based on a sliding fee scale.
Join CNC Naturalist for a guided spring hike observing birds, plants and other seasonal spring changes. This hike will cover about 1 mile of paved trail at Carpenter Nature Center’s Minnesota Campus. Dress for the weather, hike will be held rain or shine.
Sarah Germscheid is Carpenter Nature Center’s Director of Education and Visitor Services and has been with CNC since January 2023. After getting her start in environmental education as an intern at CNC back in the summer of 2014, Sarah has worked at Dakota County Parks, Eastman Nature Center and has been a preschool teacher at a private preschool. Sarah grew up in west central WI on a dairy farm and loves sharing her passion for nature through outdoor recreation experiences.
Carpenter Nature Center
