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PopularLonnie Morken Volleyball Camp (Grades 4 -6)VolleyballCome and learn from one of the best high school coaches in Minnesota history, Lonnie Morken. He has coached for over 30 years, is in the coaches Hall of Fame, has an impressive win to loss record and is currently the Mabel-Canton Head VB Coach. In this highly instructive volleyball camp, players will gain skills and polish their techniques in a fun and encouraging environment. An opportunity that you definitely don’t want to miss!Spring / Summer 2025
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PopularLonnie Morken Volleyball Camp (Grades 7 - 8)VolleyballCome and learn from one of the best high school coaches in Minnesota history, Lonnie Morken. He has coached for over 30 years, is in the coaches Hall of Fame, has an impressive win to loss record and is currently the Mabel-Canton Head VB Coach. In this highly instructive volleyball camp, players will gain skills and polish their techniques in a fun and encouraging environment. An opportunity that you definitely don’t want to miss!Spring / Summer 2025
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PopularLonnie Morken Volleyball Camp (Grades 9 - 12)VolleyballCome and learn from one of the best high school coaches in Minnesota history, Lonnie Morken. He has coached for over 30 years, is in the coaches Hall of Fame, has an impressive win to loss record and is currently the Mabel-Canton Head VB Coach. In this highly instructive volleyball camp, players will gain skills and polish their techniques in a fun and encouraging environment. An opportunity that you definitely don’t want to miss!Spring / Summer 2025
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Memorable Summer Sweet Treats LIVE OnlineCooking & BakingMemorable Summer Sweet Treats LIVE Online The hallmark of any summer celebration is, undoubtedly, the dessert. Whether you are looking for something memorable to create for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or beyond, look no further. The instructor will guide you through the process of creating three exceptionally yummy confectionary creations: a Classic French Fruit Tart, a version of a Greek Phyllo Pastry Tart called “Bougatsa” and … Cakesicles, a sweet treat that is the latest craze of cake-on-a-stick! Choose to bake along or just watch. Supply list will be sent out prior to the class.Winter 2025
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PopularMiddle Level Patriot GSP Fitness (Grades 5 - 7)FitnessStudents will be provided with training techniques and opportunities to improve their speed, strength, agility, acceleration skills, first step quickness, vertical, flexibility and anaerobic / aerobic fitness relative to their sport. ISD 186 Students onlyWinter 2025
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Music & TheaterWe offer a variety of theater and music experiences for all ages! Join us for Storybook Theater each spring, theater workshops in the summer, and independent, online guitar and piano classes throughout the year.Category
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Music & TheaterLearn to play piano or guitar online. Or take our technical theater class and become involved in local theater.Category
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Wis Empire State (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)New York City Holiday TripTravelDecember 5 - 9, 2025 Highlights: 4 Nights in Manhattan, Rockettes Holiday Show, Broadway Show, One World Observatory, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral. Includes airfare, ground transportation, 6 meals, all admissions, and accommodations. For more information or to register, call 218-568-9200.Winter 2025
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Paint a Colorful Bear (Ages 8 & Up)Arts & CraftsPaint a Colorful Bear (Ages 8 & Up) Bears are fierce, strong, nurturing and caring. Paint your own colorful bear in the colors you like best. Paintings will be uniquely beautiful and something to be proud to showcase. All supplies included. Students from ISD 186 can ride the bus to the Crosslake Community Center (CLCC); parents are responsible for picking up at the CLCC after class.Winter 2025
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Patriot TutoringEnrichmentPequot Lakes Community Education offers year-round tutoring for students who need homework help or support building their academic skills. Tutoring can help students build confidence, motivation, knowledge, achievement, and excellence. Our program strives to support students' understanding of core subject areas, as well as improve on study habits. This private tutoring will accommodate individual learning styles, create a supportive learning environment, and move at your child's pace. The one-on-one attention will keep your child excited about learning! Tutors use a variety of learning strategies that boost each child's potential to succeed. Each tutor has a passion for learning and a deep understanding of how to build trust in a one-on-one relationship. Tutoring is scheduled based on the needs of the child and the availability of the parent/child and tutor. All tutoring takes place within district buildings. Each tutoring session is 60 minutes in length. Tutoring can be purchased in a variety of sessions, ranging from 1 time to 4 times. There is no limit on how many times a student can register. Upon registration, your child will be paired with a tutor. The tutor will be given your information to set up the tutoring days and times. If a child needs to miss a scheduled session, the tutor must be notified in advance so the session can be rescheduled.Winter 2025
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PopularPony Pals (Ages 5 & Up with Adult)EnrichmentCome and play with horses! This is a fun equine experience for an adult and child to enjoy together. Each pair will learn how to catch, halter, groom and saddle their horse. Then, the adult will lead the horse as we take a ride through the wildflower trail and over a few obstacles in the arena. We’ll be taking photos to send to each pair so you just enjoy the experience! This will take place rain or shine!Winter 2025
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Preschool ScreeningThe early childhood years from birth to the start of kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning and growth. Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how children are doing. It identifies, at an early stage, possible learning or health concerns so that children can get needed help before starting school. Screening includes a developmental assessment, vision and hearing tests, height and weight measurements and an immunization and health history review. Early childhood screening is offered for FREE throughout the year to all children ages three to five year olds. The state of Minnesota recommends screening at age 3 and requires this for kindergarten entrance.Category
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Purchase a Gift Certificate!Gift CertificatesThink outside the box and give the gift of choice! Gift certificates are good for Patriot Store merchandise, GLAPA Productions, and Community Ed classes & events. Gift certificates make great teacher gifts, are a good gift choice for grandparents buying for a picky child, and as a birthday gift for even our youngest patriots. Gift certificates are available in amounts of $10, $20, $30, $40, $50, $60, or $100.Spring / Summer 2025
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RecreationOur youth recreation activities are fun for everyone! Little Tikes open gym is offered from October to April on Sunday afternoons, and a variety of other fun activities geared toward youth are offered throughout the year.Category
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RecreationCommunity Education is the perfect place to connect with other community members and have some fun! We offer pickleball and open gym as great options for staying active.Category
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RunningIf you love running, this is the spot for you! We offer cross country and track & field, but you can also join to run just for fun!Category
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STEMScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics are gateways to a bright future. Give your kids a great start with community education camps, such as drone programming, building gaming PCs, coding, 3D printing, and more.Category
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SY24-25 Indoor Walking - Halls & Indoor TrackFacility WalkingSY24-25 Indoor Walking Use the Pequot Lakes Public High School facility and get some exercise! Our climate controlled facilities are a great option for walking/running, regardless of the weather or temperature. Both our halls and walking track are available to the public. Walking is available M-F, both before and after school, except on building closed days. Due to increased security measures at school, our morning hall walkers will need a background check and an access fob to enter the building. The fee for this background check is built into the registration cost for walking our facilities. The door access fob will be given out after successful completion of a background check, which will be emailed to participants after registering. Below are the locations and times available for walking: Pequot Lakes High School Halls: M - F | 6:15 - 7:30 AM AND 3:30 - 9:00 PM Pequot Lakes High School Indoor Track: 5:30 - 9:00 PM - *Please note, when JV/Varsity events are held in the gymnasium you must purchase a ticket to the event in order to use the track. In the mornings, please enter the building through door # 1 by fob access. In the afternoon, please enter the building through door # 4.Winter 2025
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Salsa & Bruschetta Patio Planter WorkshopEnrichmentSalsa & Bruschetta Patio Planter Workshop Create the ultimate patio planter designed for fresh, flavorful hors d’oeuvres! This large planter includes all the essentials to grow ingredients for delicious salsa and bruschetta—perfect for summer gatherings or enjoying a simple, fresh snack at home. Turn your patio into an hors d’oeuvre haven! With this functional and beautiful planter, you’ll have fresh ingredients at your fingertips, ready to whip up crowd-pleasing bites in no time.Spring / Summer 2025
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School Readiness (4 & 5 year olds)A drop-off preschool program for children ages 4 & 5 years old that prepares children to enter school with the necessary skills, behaviors and stability they need to progress and flourish. *Please note, we reserve the right to move a child from one class to another to accommodate classroom needs. *When you are registering, there will be a one time registration fee of $30; you will also need to be prepared to provide (upload) copies of: Child’s birth certificate Child's immunization records Proof of income for any reduced payment request Examples of proof of income to upload: Most current Income Tax Statement for all adults in household (page with line 9 on the 1040 form) Most recent past 2 months pay stubs When you submit your registration, you will receive an email notifying you that your contract is waiting for staff approval. Your child is NOT registered for preschool until you receive a second email stating your contract has been accepted. At that time, your card will be charged the $30 registration fee. * Failure to upload the correct documentation will delay your child's registration. Only registrations with the correct information will have a secured spot in the class. SY24-25 School Readiness Information (class schedules, sliding fee scale, etc) Registration for SY25-26 School Readiness will open on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM SY25-26 School Readiness Information (class schedules, sliding fee scale, etc)Child Care Program
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School Readiness Section 3 (4 Half Days) M - Th | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMSchool Readiness (4 & 5 year olds)A drop-off preschool program for children ages 4 & 5 years old that prepares children to enter school with the necessary skills, behaviors and stability they need to progress and flourish. *Please note, we reserve the right to move a child from one class to another to accommodate classroom needs. *When you are registering, there will be a one time registration fee of $30; you will also need to be prepared to provide (upload) copies of: Child’s birth certificate Child's immunization records Proof of income for any reduced payment request Examples of proof of income to upload: Most current Income Tax Statement for all adults in household (page with line 9 on the 1040 form) Most recent past 2 months pay stubs When you submit your registration, you will receive an email notifying you that your contract is waiting for staff approval. Your child is NOT registered for preschool until you receive a second email stating your contract has been accepted. At that time, your card will be charged the $30 registration fee. * Failure to upload the correct documentation will delay your child's registration. Only registrations with the correct information will have a secured spot in the class. SY24-25 School Readiness Information (class schedules, sliding fee scale, etc) Registration for SY25-26 School Readiness will open on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM SY25-26 School Readiness Information (class schedules, sliding fee scale, etc)School Readiness SY25-26 SR Site
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School Readiness Section 4 (4 Half Days) M - Th | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMSchool Readiness (4 & 5 year olds)A drop-off preschool program for children ages 4 & 5 years old that prepares children to enter school with the necessary skills, behaviors and stability they need to progress and flourish. *Please note, we reserve the right to move a child from one class to another to accommodate classroom needs. *When you are registering, there will be a one time registration fee of $30; you will also need to be prepared to provide (upload) copies of: Child’s birth certificate Child's immunization records Proof of income for any reduced payment request Examples of proof of income to upload: Most current Income Tax Statement for all adults in household (page with line 9 on the 1040 form) Most recent past 2 months pay stubs When you submit your registration, you will receive an email notifying you that your contract is waiting for staff approval. Your child is NOT registered for preschool until you receive a second email stating your contract has been accepted. At that time, your card will be charged the $30 registration fee. * Failure to upload the correct documentation will delay your child's registration. Only registrations with the correct information will have a secured spot in the class. SY24-25 School Readiness Information (class schedules, sliding fee scale, etc) Registration for SY25-26 School Readiness will open on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM SY25-26 School Readiness Information (class schedules, sliding fee scale, etc)School Readiness SY25-26 SR Site
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SoccerLearn soccer skills in our indoor or outdoor soccer camps. Have fun while playing one of the most popular sports in the world.Category
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Soil Health Micro ConferenceEnrichmentSoil Health Micro Conference Unlock the secrets to a thriving garden by understanding the foundation of success: healthy soil. This conference covers essential topics like no-till practices to support microbiology growth, balancing soil nutrients, and optimizing water pH. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, you’ll leave with actionable insights to enhance your garden’s productivity. Healthy soil is the key to vibrant plants and abundant harvests. Join us to deepen your knowledge and learn practical techniques to transform your garden.Spring / Summer 2025