Youth Activities
Community Education plays a key role in supporting youth through focused programs and opportunities. We provide more than just education and enrichment, we help contribute to a sound and thriving community by providing young people with engaging activities that help them grow.
Scroll down to view our latest enrichment and athletic activities for youth. Or click a program below to learn more.
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Enrichment
Providing fun activities and learning opportunities for children year-round; after-school, in the evenings and on the weekends; to enhance your child's academic and social experiences while out of school.
Athletics
Elementary and middle school athletic programs are supervised and led by certified coaches, licensed teachers or knowledgeable staff who emphasize skill development, participation, teamwork, and respect for others. Community Education also offers camps and clinics to help students gear up for the athletic programs offered at South Washington County high schools.
Kids Club
Kids Club (grades K-3) and Upgrade (grades 4-5) is the school district school-age child care program, open to all South Washington County Schools students and provided at all elementary school sites throughout the district. Out-of-School Time (OST) care is available before and after school and all day on school release days, including winter, spring and summer breaks.
Swimming
Swimming and water safety is a skill that your children will use for life! SoWashCo Schools Community Education offers swimming lessons to support youth with a wide range of skill levels.
Youth Activities
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) offers activities and classes for youth through SoWashCo Community Education. Activities and classes are conveniently offered at your child's school, partner locations within our community and online.
Click on the course title to view more information including times, dates and locations. Select a tab to view courses appropriate for your child's current grade level.
To see our full list of current offerings visit sowashco.ce.eleyo.com. Course offerings vary per session.
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Join this co-ed program designed for beginning and intermediate players. Campers will develop fundamental volleyball skills through game-speed drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player.
Ages 6-12
- Elementary
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Volleyball
- Youth Athletics
Learn what is needed to get into a college theatre program such as building resumes, audition tips, and exploring different programs. For those who want to continue their theatre career after high school or for those who are wanting to take on more mature and challenging roles.
Auditions are required.
Grades 9-12.
- Create
- High School
- Performing Arts
- Youth Enrichment
Come out and play! Learn communications skills, self-confidence and respect towards others’ ideas while playing improv games and learning theater basics.
Grades 3-9
- Create
- Elementary
- Improv
- Middle School
- Theater
- Youth Enrichment
Paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make papier mache birds and fling paint like Jackson Pollock - then leave the mess with us!
Grades 1-4
Register
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
New and returning students are invited. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and your favorite fencing games and armbands.
Grades 2-12
- Chess
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Gain a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camps end with scrimmages/games on the final day.
Ages 5-12
- Baseball
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
Create amazing Minecraft creatures and code and create your personalized Minecraft adventure game. In small teams, create a treasure map where your character needs to find a diamond trove, survive lava, get away from dangerous creatures and more.
Grades 1-4
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
Explore the world of robotics by building your own teleoperated robotic arm. Learn about robotic systems like sensors, mobility and manipulation by building and programming a LEGO Mindstorm robot.
Grades 2-6
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
Designed for beginner coders. In small teams, create your own universe of magical pokemon creatures to escape an adventure map, code a catch-pokemon game and create a game to duel against friends.
Grades 1-4
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
A hands-on product design class emphasizing creative thinking and problem-solving. Explore options to find, modify, and prepare 3D files to be brought to life using a 3D printer.
Grades 4-8
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
DASH Sports baseball tykes camp introduces players to key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and baserunning. On the final day athletes will showcase their skills in a game environment.
Ages 2-5
- Baseball
- Elementary
- Preschool
- Youth Athletics
Your team will be challenged to create cool gadgets to “survive” in the Wild! Harness the power of the sun, cook (marshmallows!-yummy), engineer a cool periscope, a device for drinkable water, a shelter and more!
Grades 1-4
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Use clay, paint, glitter, and more as we sculpt our very own enchanted fairy gardens. These adorable little fairy retreats will have sparkling streams, colorful flowers, a fairy swing, and more!
Ages 4-9
Register
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Learn basic knowledge about sewing and create two projects from scratch. We will be using hand and machine sewing techniques. All materials are provided.
Grades 4-8
- Create
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
This camp will emphasize respect for others and teach children manners and etiquette with a fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Lunch demo last day.
Ages 8-12.5
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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- All Saints Lutheran
- Conquer Ninja Gym
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Middle School
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- District Program Center
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- Hillside Elementary
- Lake Middle School
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oakdale
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- Serenity Farm
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- Online
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- Preschool
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- Skills and Development
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- Youth Enrichment
Personalized, private lessons for beginning to advanced guitar (acoustic or electric) and beginning banjo. 30-minute time slots are available 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Grades 4-12
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
The ancient craft of jewelry making is brought to the modern world using TinkerCad and 3D printers. Design and print two projects: a pair of earrings, a ring or a pendant.
Grades 4-8
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
A hands-on product design class emphasizing creative thinking and problem-solving. Explore options to find, modify, and prepare 3D files to be brought to life using a 3D printer.
Grades 4-8
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Draw and color all things ANIME! Each day students will complete multiple pieces of artwork like customized faces, animals, sugoi action and more.
Grades K-5
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make papier mache birds and fling paint like Jackson Pollock - then leave the mess with us!
Grades 1-4
Register
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Designed for beginner coders. In small teams, create your own universe of magical pokemon creatures to escape an adventure map, code a catch-pokemon game and create a game to duel against friends.
Grades 1-4
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
Your child will enjoy sensory experiences as they create enormous works of art. Paint, sculpt, scribble, and giggle their way to discovering a grander scale of art.
Ages 3.5-6
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Learn boating fundamentals in this in-depth boating safety course for the whole family. Gain the knowledge needed to obtain a MN or WI boating certificate.
- Elementary
- Family Event
- High School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
A fun filled musical theatre camp where students will learn songs and scenes from various Broadway shows. Performance on the last day!
Ages 7-12
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Explore the world of robotics by building your own teleoperated robotic arm. Learn about robotic systems like sensors, mobility and manipulation by building and programming a LEGO Mindstorm robot.
Grades 2-6
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
Learn about the science and chemistry of food and STEAM concepts as we mix up gummy bears, edible slime, and so much more! Then design packaging for your creations.
Grades K-4
- Create
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Create amazing Minecraft creatures and code and create your personalized Minecraft adventure game. In small teams, create a treasure map where your character needs to find a diamond trove, survive lava, get away from dangerous creatures and more.
Grades 1-4
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
Build your young artist’s self-esteem as they gain new skills, make new friends, and create 3D art, get messy with fingerpaint and use a spin-art technique.
Ages 3.5-6
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Make cool decorative bowls, jewelry, giant hot air balloons, tissue pom flowers, a fairy tale castle, painted rocks, drawings, sculptures with model magic, and many more fun projects!
Grades 1-5
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Learn to sew, including basic sewing techniques, sewing tools, different types of stitches and practice with a sewing machine. Students can work at their own pace and create new projects during each monthly session.
Ages 8-12
- Create
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Middle School
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Filter by Location
- All
- All Saints Lutheran
- Conquer Ninja Gym
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- Crestview Elementary
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Lake Middle School
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oakdale
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park High School
- Pullman Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
Filter by Category
- All
- ACT Prep
- Aquatics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Chess
- Create
- Dancing
- Driver Education
- Elementary
- Elementary School
- Family Event
- Flag Football
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Horse Riding
- Improv
- Inclusive
- Middle School
- Multi-Sport
- Music
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Non-School Day
- Online
- Parent and Child
- Performing Arts
- Preschool
- Recreation
- Robotics
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Soccer
- Spanish Immersion
- Swimming
- T-Ball
- Tennis
- Theater
- Volleyball
- World Language
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Personalized, private lessons for beginning to advanced guitar (acoustic or electric) and beginning banjo. 30-minute time slots are available 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Grades 4-12
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
Join Woodbury High School (WHS) swim and dive coaches Megan and Liz to increase your potential, build a strong foundation physically, mentally and emotionally for the 2023 fall season. Sign up for all 6 weeks or a single month for $20.
Grades 7-12
- Aquatics
- High School
- Middle School
- Swimming
- Youth Athletics
This camp will emphasize respect for others and teach children manners and etiquette with a fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Lunch demo last day.
Ages 8-12.5
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Learn boating fundamentals in this in-depth boating safety course for the whole family. Gain the knowledge needed to obtain a MN or WI boating certificate.
- Elementary
- Family Event
- High School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Join local high school coaches Amanda (PHS) and Liz (WHS) for stellar summer swim training. Increase your speed potential in the water and create a strong foundation for your middle or high school season. Sign up per week or for all 6 weeks. Skill level questions, please email seaturtlesMN@gmail.com.
Ages 9-18
- Aquatics
- High School
- Middle School
- Swimming
- Youth Athletics
Learn to sew, including basic sewing techniques, sewing tools, different types of stitches and practice with a sewing machine. Students can work at their own pace and create new projects during each monthly session.
Ages 8-12
- Create
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
Gain a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camps end with scrimmages/games on the final day.
Ages 5-12
- Baseball
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
Open to all Varsity/JV/C Squad Boys players at East Ridge High School (ERHS) or any boys looking to play tennis at ERHS this spring.
Must live in the East Ridge attendance boundaries.
Grade 7-12
- High School
- Middle School
- Tennis
- Youth Athletics
Open to all Varsity/JV/C Squad Girls players at East Ridge High School (ERHS) or any girls looking to play tennis at ERHS this spring.
Must live in the East Ridge attendance boundaries.
Grade 7-12
- High School
- Middle School
- Tennis
- Youth Athletics
Open gym volleyball for middle school and high school girls. Girls will be expected to self start and initiate play with others. Assisted and supervised by a ERHS Summer program staff member.
Grades 7-12
- High School
- Middle School
- Volleyball
- Youth Athletics
Led by the East Ridge coaching staff. A typical session will consist of skill development drills, 1-on-1, 3-on-3, 5-on-5 games with a focus on improving individual fundamentals and building program chemistry!
Grade 3-8
Grades 8-11
- Basketball
- Elementary
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
Focus on fundamental skills and techniques required to be an exceptional receiver and back-row defender. Open to High School Volleyball B-Squad, JV, and Varsity players.
Grades 7-12
- High School
- Middle School
- Volleyball
- Youth Athletics
Focus on fundamental skills and techniques required to be an exceptional receiver and back-row defender. Open to High School Volleyball B-Squad, JV, and Varsity players.
Grades 7-12
- High School
- Middle School
- Volleyball
- Youth Athletics
We offer classes for girls and boys ages 18 months-18 years old.
- Elementary
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Youth Athletics
Come out and play! Learn communications skills, self-confidence and respect towards others’ ideas while playing improv games and learning theater basics.
Grades 3-9
- Create
- Elementary
- Improv
- Middle School
- Theater
- Youth Enrichment
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
High School
Filter
Filter by Location
- All
- All Saints Lutheran
- Conquer Ninja Gym
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- Crestview Elementary
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Lake Middle School
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oakdale
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park High School
- Pullman Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
Filter by Category
- All
- ACT Prep
- Aquatics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Chess
- Create
- Dancing
- Driver Education
- Elementary
- Elementary School
- Family Event
- Flag Football
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Horse Riding
- Improv
- Inclusive
- Middle School
- Multi-Sport
- Music
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Non-School Day
- Online
- Parent and Child
- Performing Arts
- Preschool
- Recreation
- Robotics
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Soccer
- Spanish Immersion
- Swimming
- T-Ball
- Tennis
- Theater
- Volleyball
- World Language
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Learn what is needed to get into a college theatre program such as building resumes, audition tips, and exploring different programs. For those who want to continue their theatre career after high school or for those who are wanting to take on more mature and challenging roles.
Auditions are required.
Grades 9-12.
- Create
- High School
- Performing Arts
- Youth Enrichment
New and returning students are invited. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and your favorite fencing games and armbands.
Grades 2-12
- Chess
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Learn boating fundamentals in this in-depth boating safety course for the whole family. Gain the knowledge needed to obtain a MN or WI boating certificate.
- Elementary
- Family Event
- High School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Join Woodbury High School (WHS) swim and dive coaches Megan and Liz to increase your potential, build a strong foundation physically, mentally and emotionally for the 2023 fall season. Sign up for all 6 weeks or a single month for $20.
Grades 7-12
- Aquatics
- High School
- Middle School
- Swimming
- Youth Athletics
Personalized, private lessons for beginning to advanced guitar (acoustic or electric) and beginning banjo. 30-minute time slots are available 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Grades 4-12
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
This skills and drills camp will focus on fundamentals and tools to develop a better basketball player in preparation for next-level play. Camp will also include practice routines.
Grade 9-12
- Basketball
- High School
- Youth Athletics
Camp will cover all aspects of athletic development. The first half of the day will be spent on sprint mechanics, speed development, and change of direction. The second half of the session will focus on strength training as it pertains to middle and high school athletes.
Grade 7-12
- High School
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
Join Coach Stephanie Tolkinen and the PHS Girls Basketball staff to improve individual basketball skills in a fun, challenging atmosphere.
Grade K-12
- Basketball
- Elementary
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
For current middle and high school tennis players and first-year players that want more intense training to prepare for the upcoming season. We will focus on advanced technique and fundamentals, drill patterns, and tactical situations involved with singles and doubles.
Grade 7-12
- High School
- Middle School
- Tennis
- Youth Athletics
Focus on fundamental skills and techniques required to be an exceptional receiver and back-row defender. Open to High School Volleyball B-Squad, JV, and Varsity players.
Grades 7-12
- High School
- Middle School
- Volleyball
- Youth Athletics
Open gym volleyball for middle school and high school girls. Girls will be expected to self start and initiate play with others. Assisted and supervised by a ERHS Summer program staff member.
Grades 7-12
- High School
- Middle School
- Volleyball
- Youth Athletics
Develop all elements of sport performance including strength, speed, power, conditioning, and mobility as well as to reduce the risk of injury. Led by Coach Colvard and Training HAUS strength and performance coaches.
Grade 7-8
- Basketball
- Football
- High School
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
A distance learning option with the same content as our in-person course. Classroom instruction is conducted through a secure Zoom platform.
Ages 14.5-18
- Driver Education
- High School
- Online
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Community Education offers teen driver’s education in partnership with Safeway Driving School. Learn to be a safe and skillful driver.
Ages 14.5-18
- Driver Education
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Focus on fundamental skills and techniques required to be an exceptional receiver and back-row defender. Open to High School Volleyball B-Squad, JV, and Varsity players.
Grades 7-12
- High School
- Middle School
- Volleyball
- Youth Athletics
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.