"I Love My Mom as Much as Vegetables" Kids Planting Class (Ages 6 - 12) Give your kids the chance to create something special this Mother’s Day! In this fun, hands-on planting class, children will grow their very own veggie basket, featuring radishes, basil, strawberries, lettuce, and carrots. Not only is it an exciting way to learn about fruits and vegetables, but it also makes the perfect heartfelt gift for Mom. All materials will be provided, including dirt, organic fertilizer, seeds, and containers. Spaces fill quickly, so reserve your spot today! Parents can either drop children off, or stay & watch.

Beginner Gymnastics (Ages 2 - 4) Gymnastics is an excellent way to teach children basic body control and awareness, gross and fine motor coordination, balance, both mental and physical strength as well as creative movement. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, hair should be pulled back, no jewelry. Class size is limited, register early.

Beginner Gymnastics (Ages 5- 6) Gymnastics is an excellent way to teach children basic body control and awareness, gross and fine motor coordination, balance, both mental and physical strength as well as creative movement. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, hair should be pulled back, no jewelry. Class size is limited, register early.

Recommended for students entering grades 6-8, students will be provided with training techniques and opportunities to improve in the areas of speed, strength, agility, acceleration skills, first step quickness, vertical, flexibility and anaerobic / aerobic fitness relative to their sport. Coach’s discretion applies. If an 8th grade student is deemed ready for the more advanced class option, parents will be contacted and charged the difference.

Community Education has partnered with Mille Lacs Driving School to offer Behind the Wheel instruction. Students can be picked up at home, or at school, or another location of their choosing. This registration is to sign up for Behind the Wheel training & receive the Blue Card. Student must have completed the 30 hour classroom portion and have received a copy of the Certificate of Completion before they can register for Behind the Wheel (Certificate of Completion must be provided (uploaded) when signing up). 1. Student has completed 30 hour classroom instruction and received Certificate of Completion 2. Please go online or stop by the Community Education office (open 9-4, Monday - Thursday) to sign up for Behind the Wheel with Mille Lacs Driving School. 3. Please bring in a copy of the Certificate of Completion when registering with Community Ed. 4. Once the student is signed up, Mille Lacs Driving School will contact the student to set up the contract, receive payment and issue the blue card. 5. Take written permit exam at an exam location (must present Blue Card, 2 forms of ID ... typically Certified Copy of Birth Certificate and Social Security Card). The permit exam is $10. Mille Lacs Driving School offers the permit test in Brainerd (Mille Lacs Driving Permit Test Schedule) 6. Go to the DMV to get your Driving Permit, you must bring 2 forms of ID (see above), Blue Card and proof of passing the knowledge permit test. Fee: $29.50 7. Line up Behind the Wheel training with Mille Lacs Driving School (6 hours). It is suggested that students have at least 15 hours of driving with parent before scheduling the first session of Behind the Wheel.

Yes, you read that right! Your canvas is a real life horse! This is a fun activity to get creative on a large, living canvas. We’ll use non-toxic washable paints to create living works of art. The horses love the “grooming” (painting) while the humans create and experience the peace and enjoyment of spending time around these amazing animals. A fun activity for both kids and adults. Sign up for one or more dates.

Origami: Spring Animals (Ages 8 & Up) Origami is the art of folding paper into objects. Learn how to create amazing unique two & three dimensional spring creators including rabbits, butterflies, jumping frogs, goldfish, fox. All materials included.

Paint 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.

Pequot 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.

Come 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!

Your child will become a better swimmer and more comfortable around water. Children will get more individualized lessons. An adult must be in the water with any child under the age of 3. Max of 4 family members per private time slot. We have staggered registration “opening” time for each session of lessons: WI25-1 = Opens December 19 @ 6:00 AM WI25-2 = Opens February 13 @ 6:00 AM WI25-3 = Opens April 3 @ 6:00 AM

Spring Cake Pops (Grades K - 6) Cake pops are made for kids & now they can make their own! Learn to read a recipe, follow directions, melt candy melts, kitchen safety, and how to combine just the right amount of cake crumbs and buttercream icing to create tasty cake pops in a fun spring design! Everyone brings home some yummy, beautifully decorated cake pops to share with the whole family.

Storybook Theatre: Hansel & Gretel (Ages 7 & Up) Back by popular demand! You won’t want to miss out on this action packed adventure filled with fun creatures and candy! Hansel and Gretel are like any brother and sister… they fight all the time! When their parents sign them up to be Adventure Scouts, they have no idea what they are in for! The brother-sister pair go on a camping trip with their troupe and their Scout leader tells a story about a witch and her house made of candy. Excited by the prospect of all that sugar, Hansel takes off into the forest after everyone has gone to sleep and Gretel goes after him! Along the way, they meet some forest creatures and flowers, but as they get deeper into the forest, they meet some of the witch's creations. Will they ever get back home again? No experience necessary. Everyone who auditions will receive a part. Auditions : Tu | April 22 | 3:30 - 5:30 PM Rehearsals: Tu | April 22 | 5:30 - 7:45 PM / W & Th | April 23 - April 24 | 3:30 - 7:45 PM / F | April 25 | 8:30 - 12:00 PM | Rehearsal * Specific rehearsal schedule will be given out after auditions. Schedules will vary based on character role. Performances F | April 25 | 1:00 PM | School Performance (tickets not available to the general public) F | April 25 | 7:00 PM | Performance Sa | April 26 | 10:00 AM | Performance