Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Licensed teachers will prepare engaging activities for children and adults. Parents will see how play can be an effective way to support their child’s growth while having fun together, then separating for a discussion with the Parent Educator to discover how every experience is an opportunity for learning to happen.

Lego bricks are great for more than just building! In this printmaking class, artists will explore the many creative uses of brick tiles and dive into the "art" part of STEAM. Join us in making wall art prints or artist trading cards using Lego tiles as stamps!

A beloved coming-of-age drama. Jo March desperately wants to be a writer — an unusual dream for a teenage girl in 1860s Massachusetts. With her father away during the Civil War, Jo and sisters Meg, Beth and Amy, at home with their mother Marmee, remain joyful and dutiful despite their modest circumstances. As time passes, the women in the family grow ever closer as they navigate love, loss and new beginnings. Yearning for independence, Jo is emboldened by her sisters to channel her angst into her stories, eventually finding her place in the world as a published author. This new adaptation of the beloved classic celebrates the wonderful and trying transition from girlhood to adulthood. * Fee includes coach transportation, lunch at The Local (choice of Local fish & chips, Shepherd’s Pie, or Mac & Cheese served with a beverage and dessert), and theatre ticket in the McGuire Proscenium Stage Theater. * 9:30 AM Depart Northrop Parking Lot * 6 PM Approximate return * No refunds after February 1 * Fee: $115

Did you know Earth is not the only place with volcanoes in our Solar System? Join our adventure as we visit volcanoes on Earth — and on other planets and moons! Suggested ages 10+.

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a meeting of planets, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions are discussed. Suggested ages 8+.

The lessons in this workshop provide an overview of Medicare program basics, including Part A (Hospital Insurance), Part B (Medical Insurance), Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policies, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage), the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, and additional programs and resources for individuals with limited income and assets. This training module was developed and approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance Marketplace. www.Thrivent.com

Join our 'Messy Hands Art Class' for preschoolers ages 3-6! Let your little ones explore their creativity without the worry of cleanup. It's the perfect opportunity to try something new and brighten up those winter days as we eagerly welcome the arrival of spring. Sign up now for a mess-free artistic adventure!

GSA is a safe and welcoming environment for all LGBTQ+ students and allies. GSA focuses on education, advocacy, and support for LGBTQ+ students. Participants can expect to play games, learn about LGBTQ+ history, plan for LGBTQ+ related events, get creative with art projects, and most importantly spend time with accepting and welcoming peers. Registration is not required. Drop-ins are welcome.

Rochester Youth Fencers (RYF), a local volunteer-operated fencing club, invites you to join and learn a competitive sport that lasts a lifetime! We are offering this opportunity for you to master the skills and techniques at your pace. It is designed to accommodate all levels of experience and skill level. Focus will be on learning the fundamentals and rules of Fencing, teamwork, sportsmanship, and most of all, having fun! All equipment is provided. PRACTICE - Players will report to practice immediately following dismissal from school on their team’s scheduled days. All practices will take place at your home school. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – Saturday, December 6th, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Willow Creek Middle School. After all classes have completed, you will represent your home school to compete in the Middle School Championship. Medals will be awarded and a trophy will be awarded to the home school that has the most wins on a point assignment basis. Roster is limited to minimum and maximum of 3 to 15 players respectively for each home schools. Registration will be taken on a first come first serve basis not ability level. All players must pre-register in order to participate and will not be allowed to participate until registration has been received. Parent is required to sign a waiver form before student starts practice. There will be a limited route late bus service available for students who need transportation home after practice. Health and Safety Fencing is an extremely safe sport. Protective gear - All equipment provided meet standards required by United States Fencing Association (USFA), which is the governing body of Fencing sport in the U.S.A. Jacket, plastic chest protector, head mask are provided. Student is responsible to bring a glove for hand protection. Students are required to have all body part covered by clothing, i.e. no skin exposure. Fencing instrument – Students learn to use the most common instrument, “foil”, for combat purpose. Foil are protected at the tip with rubber point or metal switch for electric scoring machine. Foil is made of a special type of steel, that allows flexible bending and if broken, the blade will break cleanly with no sharp edges to cause any bodily harm. Foil will only be used during sparing between two fencers in a bout when head masks are deployed. At all other time, the foil will be strictly controlled. Face mask – Due to the nature of the sport, fencers are trying to get away from the opponent to avoid hit, that makes Fencing a low to medium risk sport. RYF has been operated for over 25+ years under Rochester Community Education program and we never had a single incident that is caused by equipment failure or staff negligence. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun environment for all interested student to learn a new competitive sport. Financial Assistance Families with financial need can request that the fee be waived for Community Education after-school activities. Save Your Place in Line If our online registration website prompts you to join a waitlist, please still register for the activity! There are often openings available. We may need extra time to communicate with instructors and students. There is no charge for being on the waitlist.

Time to switch out your fall decorations and hang this saucy scarecrow on your door.

Get ready to turn your kitchen into a science lab! In this hands-on class, young scientists will explore the wonders of chemistry and physics using everyday ingredients. Through fun, safe, and colorful experiments, kids will learn about chemical reactions, density, states of matter, and more—no fancy lab required! Each activity is designed to spark curiosity and teach basic science concepts in an engaging and memorable way.