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 us to see some beautiful fall colors by train! Start by visiting the St. Paul Jackson Street Roundhouse Transportation Museum for a private tour before heading to Dresser, WI for a full buffet lunch(lunch, tax, & tip included) at Village Pizzeria. Less than 10 minutes away we will meet our train at the depot for a 90 minute ride on the Osceola & St. Croix railway to enjoy the beautiful fall colors before heading back home. Reservation deadline is Friday, September 19, 2025. Plan to arrive ready to board the bus at the District Program Center(by Applebee's) 8400 East Pt Douglas Rd S Cottage Grove, MN 55016 at 8:30 a.m. for a 8:45 a.m. departure. You will return at approx. 4:30 p.m. to Cottage Grove District Program Center. Questions? Please call Angela at 651-425-6668.
Buffet lunch menu:
*Menu subject to change
Activity level difficulty: low-a little walking required at the museum. Walkers, canes welcome. Please let us know if you will be bringing a wheelchair ahead of time. There is a lift for one of the train cars but would be limited to staying in that car. Room for walkers and wheelchairs in the luggage area of the bus. Those added to the waitlist when full will be called if we have a cancellation.
A minimum of 30 people required for trip to go. A full refund will be issued if trip does not fill and participants will be notified.
