South Washington County Schools Community Education

Activity Centers are located at Park High School and Woodbury High School. Activities offered to the public include basketball, volleyball, badminton, and an indoor track. See https://ce.sowashco.org/community/activity_centers and click on Community Tab and then click on Activity Centers for a current list of scheduled activities and times. We also offer basketball and hallway walking on Saturday and Sunday at Cottage Grove Middle School and Lake Middle School. Schedules and court sports are subject to change due to school events, conferences, and elections. The Activity Centers also will relocate to Cottage Grove Middle School and Lake Middle School weekday evenings for 4 weeks in the Spring to accommodate high school athletics. District 833 staff with current and valid staff ID enter for FREE. Questions, call Darbie Johnson at 651-425-6611

Wish Upon a Ballet is a dance program for children that incorporates popular children’s stories as well as ballet stories to create a dance class that is more than ballet steps. Using musical instruments, parachutes and scarves we will create a complete fairy tale experience while we skip, leap, jump and spin. This way, an introduction to the movements and vocabulary of ballet are taught in a fun and creative manner. Stories and songs are always entertaining and preschool friendly. Children will learn an appreciation for dance and music while developing strength and flexibility. Parents, family and friends will be invited to observe a special performance at the end of each session. Come join the fun! Girls and boys will need ballet shoes. Girls should wear a leotard and tights. Boys should wear comfortable clothes they can move around in. Shoes will be available to order at the first day of class for an extra fee.

This is a well structured program stressing practical self-defense. It is designed to enhance self-esteem, self-discipline, and safety awareness. Returning students progress to yellow belts and higher. Parent participation is encouraged. Belt testing is included. Instructor Josh Bickler is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate with 9 years of experience teaching youths and adults.

This is a well structured program stressing practical self-defense. It is designed to enhance self-esteem, self-discipline, and safety awareness. Returning students progress to yellow belts and higher. Parent participation is encouraged. Belt testing is included. Instructor Josh Bickler is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate with 9 years of experience teaching youths and adults.

Does your child love to dance and jump around. This class will encourage your little mover to dance and sing along with you! Using musical instruments, parachutes and scarves we will create a movement experience while we jump and spin! An introduction to the movements and vocabulary of jazz and ballet are taught in a fun and creative manner. Children will learn an appreciation for dance and music while developing strength and flexibility. An adult is required to be with each child for this class. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}

This is a well structured program stressing practical self-defense. It is designed to enhance self-esteem, self-discipline, and safety awareness. Returning students progress to yellow belts and higher. Parent participation is encouraged. Belt testing is included. Instructor Josh Bickler is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate with 9 years of experience teaching youths and adults.

Young Ninjas develop strength and agility during this course by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles! Increase flexibility, problem-solving, and coordination that can be transferred into ninja levels testing or enhance other athletic performances. This course includes unlimited open gyms so you can practice what you learned during your class!All classes are coached by an experienced Ninja Trainer.

Happy Feet offers age-appropriate child fitness soccer programs that are great fun for kids. Our team of experienced youth soccer coaches come to your school once a week, delivering convenience, safety, savings and enjoyment for families. Captivate & entertain, teach creative soccer technique, enhance motor development develop social skills & self esteem. Includes a t-shirt. Little Toes: 2-3 years The little toes program uses a story tie with soccer ball approach to stimulate your children imagination while learning advance soccer skill development. This unique concept keeps kids captivated and entertained for every second of every happy feet class. Your child will love being the zookeepers, and showing the animals their soccer skills; blasting off to outer space with their Bobs and visiting all the planets; traveling around the world to visit countries and meeting new friends along the way. Every class is just as educational as it is fun. Big Toes: 4-5 years In this stage we introduce your child to key concepts & new skills, cooperation, & goal setting. Your child learns valuable lesson for all areas of life. All children have a soccer ball for maximum skill development. We make use of fun props & play more advanced games. The kids learn some of the most difficult skills & moves in soccer while having a blast. Your child will have fun & develop motor skills in a non-competitive way.

Join this fast growing Olympic sport. Each {YEL!} fencing class follows four basic components: •Teach It!…Hall of Fame Olympic Fencing Coach Ro Sobalvarro crafts our lessons and curriculum. •Practice It!…Students pair up and practice the fencing move or concept, rotate partners and repeat. •Move It!…Students then participate in fencing matches using only the moves taught so far. •Play It!…10-15 minutes each class students fence with multiple fencers at their skill level. All equipment provided. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.

Join this fast growing Olympic sport. Each {YEL!} fencing class follows four basic components: •Teach It!…Hall of Fame Olympic Fencing Coach Ro Sobalvarro crafts our lessons and curriculum. •Practice It!…Students pair up and practice the fencing move or concept, rotate partners and repeat. •Move It!…Students then participate in fencing matches using only the moves taught so far. •Play It!…10-15 minutes each class students fence with multiple fencers at their skill level. All equipment provided. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.

It’s time to learn how to act, dance, sing, audition, perform and let your inner star shine! Whether your child has that natural “shine” personality or you would just like for them to explore something new and gain confidence, this workshop is for them! Participants will be opened up to all of the various areas of the performing arts, discuss auditioning and much more! No experience necessary so come take the stage!

Why settle for two wheels when one will do? Ages 7-97 can learn the basics of riding a unicycle! Unicycling is an awesome individual or family activity that gets everyone moving and having fun! All skill levels are welcome at this class. Instruction is provided by members of the Twin Cities Unicycle Club. The club is the oldest is the area and the largest in the country, holding over 30 national titles and over 15 world championships. Classes meet in the gym and unicycles are provided. Note: If the class member is a minor child, parents or guardians are required to stay with them during class. 6:30-7:30 pm is the beginner unicycle class with instruction open to all ages. 7:30-8:30 pm is open gym for unicycle practice

Does your child love to dance and jump around. This class will encourage your little mover to dance and sing along with you! Using musical instruments, parachutes and scarves we will create a movement experience while we jump and spin! An introduction to the movements and vocabulary of jazz and ballet are taught in a fun and creative manner. Children will learn an appreciation for dance and music while developing strength and flexibility. An adult is required to be with each child for this class.

Wish Upon a Ballet is a dance program for children that incorporates popular children’s stories as well as ballet stories to create a dance class that is more than ballet steps. Using musical instruments, parachutes and scarves we will create a complete fairy tale experience while we skip, leap, jump and spin. This way, an introduction to the movements and vocabulary of ballet are taught in a fun and creative manner. Stories and songs are always entertaining and preschool friendly. Children will learn an appreciation for dance and music while developing strength and flexibility. Parents, family and friends will be invited to observe a special performance at the end of each session. Come join the fun! Girls and boys will need ballet shoes. Girls should wear a leotard and tights. Boys should wear comfortable clothes they can move around in. Shoes will be available to order at the first day of class for an extra fee.