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  • Crazy Action Contraptions

    Unleash your imagination as you journey through the wide-ranging world of LEGO® building. Students working in pairs will build models and discuss the engineering science behind each. This fun, hands-on class shows students how engineering can be fun and silly yet still educational. Possible models include the never-look-back machine, skittletops, do-nothing machine, coat hanger daredevil, trapdoor cable car parachute machine, rubber band racer, balloon-powered car, and other crazy action contraptions.
    Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Jul 25
    1:00 - 4:00 PM
    Stillwater Area High School
    Grades
    1st - 3rd
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    Create with Clay

    This class is for those who love to create things with their hands. Students will learn how to mold a variety of decorative out of clay (pinch pot, picture frame, etc) as well as use pottery wheels. We’ll also experiment with different colored glazes. Dress in clothes that can get dirty.. Please bring a drink and snack daily.
    Mon-Thu, Jun 10 - Jun 13
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Grades
    3rd - 6th
    Mon-Thu, Jun 10 - Jun 13
    1:00 - 3:30 PM
    Grades
    3rd - 6th
    Mon, Tue/Thu, Fri, Jun 17 - Jun 21
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Grades
    3rd - 6th
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  • Crystal Cave

    Need a break from the summer sun? Come discover the wonders of Crystal Cave. Explore the passage more than 70 feet below ground on a one hour walking tour. Learn about the history, geology, and bats of Wisconsin's longest cave! There will also be options for gem panning and mini-golf. We will eat lunch when we arrive, so please pack a bagged lunch and a drink.The cave can be cold and has a rough terrain, please wear good walking shoes and bring a warm layer. Bus Pick Up: SMS 9:15, OMS 9:30 Returns: OMS 4:00, SMS 4:15
    Thu, Aug 8
    9:15 AM - 4:15 PM
    Crystal Cave
    Grades
    6th - 8th
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    Curtain Up! Frozen Jr

    We are excited for you to join us this summer for the musical theatre production of FROZEN JR.! A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Actors entering 2nd grade - 9th grade should register, auditions will be held to determine roles, but all students will receive a part. There is not a student tech team for this performance.
    Sun-Sat, Jun 3 - Jun 23
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Stillwater Area High School
    Grades
    2nd - 9th
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  • Destination Mars- Rocketry Course

    Launch and watch your very own rocket speed 300 feet into the air! Then it is yours to take home! Students will make and take home multiple rockets of varying difficulty throughout this session. We will use these rockets and airplanes to investigate basic aeronautical concepts including; propulsion, thrust, lift, drag and more. We will also hypothesize about travel in outer space, how to get a United States astronaut to Mars and life on Mars. Participants will be asked to contribute two empty liter soda bottles for experiments.
    Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Jul 25
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Stillwater Area High School
    Grades
    3rd - 6th
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  • Dog Training: Hey Rover, Come Here

    Does your canine friend ignore you when you call them? Are you frustrated or worried that the moment something interesting catches their eye, they’ll leave you behind? For dogs of all ages. This course you and your dog will learn: Understand why your dog does not come How to enhance your dog’s desire to return to you How to focus on you when called Games to set your dog up for success instead of failure Fast returns to you How to handle distractions What to do when he does not come when called
    Thu, Jun 13 - Jun 27
    6:00 - 7:00 PM
    Brookview Elementary
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  • Dog Training: Puppy Life Skills

    The whole family is encouraged to participate. This course will focus on teaching life skills and concepts like positive introductions to novel things and experiences, structured interaction play, and for your pup to love being handled. We will also work on basic skills like name recognition, impulse control games, and calming strategies. For puppies under 5 months old.
    Tue, Jun 11 - Jul 2
    6:00 - 7:00 PM
    Brookview Elementary
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    Doubles Pickleball Strategy Clinic

    Good pickleball teams are active shot oriented rather than reactive to a shot. They know where to hit the ball, the type of ball shot to hit, where to hit their serve, where to place their return, where to stand on the court, when to hit a drop or hit the drive on the third shot, and when to attack. They learn how to move as a team. The X doctrine will be taught as an important strategy. It is the simple things that good teams do to win their games. Participants can bring thier own paddle or borrow one from the PAC. One registration is needed per couple. Prerequisites: Understands the rules of pickleball Gets in at least half of all serve attempts Gets at least half of return of serves deep and to middle of opponent's court
    Wed, Aug 7 - Aug 21
    7:00 - 8:30 PM
    Stillwater Area High School and Stillwater Middle School
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    Driver Education

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    Driver Education

    Stillwater Community Education has a partnership with Safeway Driving School to offer a convenient teen driver education program in our schools. All instructors are licensed through the Minnesota Dept of Public Safety. The program is divided into two phases: Classroom Phase: This phase includes the required 30 hours of classroom instruction that prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and to take on the responsibility of driving. After-school classes are offered at Stillwater Area High School. Make-up lessons can be completed in any other Stillwater Community Education class or Safeway classroom session. Students can take class at age 14½ but cannot take their permit test until age 15. Behind-the-Wheel Phase: After students pass the permit test, they are required to complete six hours of driving lessons. The lessons are provided in three, two-hour lessons. Lessons can be scheduled online at www.safewaydrivingschool.com Parent Involvement: It is critical that parents plan to practice regularly with their newly permitted drivers. Safeway offers detailed information on its web site to assist parents with understanding MN laws and requirements for student drivers. There is also a bi-monthly Parent Class offered at Safeway’s Stillwater classroom. Safeway strongly encourages all parents to review its Parent Information section at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Fee: $424 We have two options for payment. You can pay in full up front (includes classroom instruction, materials and behind-the-wheel training). Or, you can pay $244 to secure your spot in the classroom portion. Later, $180 is due to Safeway before your student does their behind-the-wheel lessons. The fee for the program includes classroom instruction, materials and behind-the-wheel training. Permit and road exam fees are not included. Fee assistance may be available for those who qualify for Education Benefits (free/reduced lunch) through the local non-profit organization, Youth Advantage. Call the Community Education at 651-351-8300 for more details.
    Mon-Fri, Jun 3 - Jun 14
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Min Age
    14 yr. 6 m
    Mon-Fri, Jun 3 - Jun 14
    1:00 - 4:00 PM
    Min Age
    14 yr. 6 m
    Mon-Fri, Jul 8 - Jul 19
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Min Age
    14 yr. 6 m
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    Driver Education Zoom Course

    Stillwater Community Education has a partnership with Safeway Driving School to offer a convenient teen driver education program in our schools. All instructors are licensed through the Minnesota Dept of Public Safety. The program is divided into two phases: Drivers education distance learning will be conducted virtually and students will be required to have a video camera and audio capabilities on their devices. Students will be expected to be in front of the camera and interactive for the full three hour class. Safeway will be emailing the classroom handouts and 2024 MN Driver’s Manual in pdf format for printing. Materials can be printed out at home or picked up from the Central Services Building located 1875 Greeley St in Stillwater. Safeway will be sending out an email before class begins that gives detailed information about how to login to the student's Safeway account to verify and complete contact information and to review and acknowledge our Service Agreement. Classroom Phase: This phase includes the required 30 hours of classroom instruction that prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and to take on the responsibility of driving. After-school classes are offered at Stillwater Area High School. Make-up lessons can be completed in any other Stillwater Community Education class or Safeway classroom session. Students can take class at age 14½ but cannot take their permit test until age 15. Behind-the-Wheel Phase: After students pass the permit test, they are required to complete six hours of driving lessons. The lessons are provided in three, two-hour lessons. Lessons can be scheduled online at www.safewaydrivingschool.com Parent Involvement: It is critical that parents plan to practice regularly with their newly permitted drivers. Safeway offers detailed information on its web site to assist parents with understanding MN laws and requirements for student drivers. There is also a bi-monthly Parent Class offered at Safeway’s Stillwater classroom. Safeway strongly encourages all parents to review its Parent Information section at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Fee: $424 We have two options for payment. You can pay in full up front (includes classroom instruction, materials and behind-the-wheel training). Or, you can pay $244 to secure your spot in the classroom portion. Later, $180 is due to Safeway before your student does their behind-the-wheel lessons. The fee for the program includes classroom instruction, materials and behind-the-wheel training. Permit and road exam fees are not included. Fee assistance may be available for those who qualify for Education Benefits (free/reduced lunch) through the local non-profit organization, Youth Advantage. Call the Community Education at 651-351-8300 for more details.
    Mon-Fri, Jun 3 - Jun 14
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Min Age
    14 yr. 6 m
    Mon-Fri, Jun 3 - Jun 14
    1:00 - 4:00 PM
    Min Age
    14 yr. 6 m
    Mon-Fri, Aug 5 - Aug 16
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Min Age
    14 yr. 6 m
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  • Drone Racing and Rocket Launching

    Get your adrenaline running this summer with this super exciting camp. Are you intrigued by Drones? Would you like to learn more about this amazing technology? What about learning to fly them and participate in aerial races? Then is camp is for you! Learn the science behind flight. Not only will you race drones against your friends, you’ll also learn about model rocketry and how to shoot rockets up to 300 feet into “space”!
    Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Jul 25
    1:00 - 4:00 PM
    Stillwater Area High School
    Grades
    3rd - 5th
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  • Dungeons and Dragons STEAM Camp

    Explore the awesome world of Dungeons & Dragons! Learn about the game, create your own character, and embark on a short one-shot adventure. Participate in D&D-related STEAM activities, like creating your own D&D-inspired video game. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Students should have basic reading skills (ie: reading and identifying sight words).
    Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Jul 25
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Stillwater Area High School
    Grades
    3rd - 5th
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  • ECFE Park Picnic and Playdate

    Baskin the gentle glow of early evening during a delightful picnic and playdate at two local parks. As the sun begins its descent, bring your dinner, a cozy blanket and watch as your little one embraces the magic of the transition from spring to summer. Cherish the moments of free play as well as fostering friendships amidst the backdrop of a painted sky transitioning from day to night. Time: 5:45pm-7:00pm Ages-0-5 years and a caregiver Fee: $15/Family session Barkers Alps, Bayport- 900-12C- Friday May 24th Brown's Creek Park, Stillwater - 900-13C- Wednesday May 29th
    Fri, May 24
    5:45 - 7:00 PM
    Barkers Alps Park
    Wed, May 29
    5:45 - 7:00 PM
    Browns Creek Park
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  • ECFE Park Playdates

    Join our ECFE Park Playdates for a blend of outdoor exploration and family camaraderie! These playdates offer a relaxed setting for parents and children to connect. Engage in imaginative play on the swings, explore nature's wonders, and build friendships. With laughter echoing through the par, these play dates provide not only a space for children to play but also an opportunity for parents to share experiences and insights. Embrace the joy of sunny mornings, fostering both social connections and a love for outdoor adventures. Bring a blanket pack some snacks, and let the ECFE Park Playdates be a highlight of your family's week! Time: 10:00am-11:15a Ages: 0-5 years and a caregiver Fee: $15.00/Family/Session Lakeside Park, Bayport Washington, Stillwater Valley View, Oak Park Heights
    Tue, May 21
    10:00 - 11:15 AM
    Lakeside Park - Bayport
    Thu, May 30
    10:00 - 11:15 AM
    Washington Square Park
    Wed, Jun 5
    10:00 - 11:15 AM
    Valley View Park
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  • ECFE Pop- up Class

    Dive into a sun-kissed adventure with our Early Childhood Family Education Class! Join us for a season of exploration and joy, where, where out young learners and parents alike engage in a blend of educational play, outdoor activities and shared discovery. Build connections with others families while fostering your child's social, emotional development. Embrace the sunny days of summer with purposeful learning, laughter, and memories that will linger long after the season fades. Enroll in our ECFE Pop-up Class and make this summer a tie of growth and connection for your family. A portion of this class includes a parent discussion time in a separate space from the children led by a licensed early childhood educator and education assistant. Ages 18mo-5 years and a caregiver Location: Early Childhood Family Center 800-12C, Tuesdays (6 sessions), 9-10:30am - Jun11-Jul 23rd. ( No Session July 2nd) $75/child
    Tue, Jun 11 - Jul 23
    9:00 - 10:30 AM
    Early Childhood Family Center
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  • Early Childhood Enrichment

    Various courses under the Early Childhood Education & Enrichment program.
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  • Early Childhood Family Center

    Address:
    1111 S Holcombe St
    Stillwater, MN 55082
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  • Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

    First, are you on the Stillwater School district database (Census)? If not, it is very important to us that we maintain accurate and up-to-date census files on all households located within our district boundaries. This includes households with newborns and preschool age children, those who attend our schools and those that have children being home schooled or attending a non-public school. The information you provide will be used to make enrollment projections, program planning, determine staffing and classroom space needs and more. Please fill out this form HERE Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a unique program that offers parents the opportunity to go to school and learn along with their child! Parents are their children's first and most important teachers. It has been proven that children whose parents are involved in their early education are more successful in school. ECFE classes provide support, information and education for parents and their children, ages birth to 5. Parents and children attend weekly classes together. Most ECFE classes provide time for parent/child interaction as well as a separation time when parents enjoy a group discussion regarding child development and parenting issues. During this time, children continue activities in the classroom with their early childhood teachers. Participant fees for most classes are based on a sliding fee scale. Classes are charged on a sliding fee scale based on income. No Minnesota family is excluded for inability to pay. Wisconsin fees reflect a non-resident rate. Your child's age on Sept. 1st, 2024 is the age guideline for classes.
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  • Early Entrance Application Fee

    Children are eligible to be assessed for early entrance of Kindergarten if their birth date falls between September 2 and October 31. You have already completed the questionnaire and sent a copy of your child's birth certificate, now all you have left is the payment of $125 through Eleyo. Deadline for applications is May 1. If you decide not to have your child assessed, you may request a refund of $100 ($25 non refundable). Any questions , contact Dawn Lueck, Director of Schools- 1875 South Greeley Street, Stillwater, MN 55082
    Min Age
    4 yr.
    101
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  • Emergency Care- COVID-19

    First responder/medical/law enforcement professionals are needed now more than ever. Stillwater Area Public Schools will support this effort by providing child care for health care workers and first responders. Please note, in an effort to maintain smaller circles of contact -- if you have the option turn to those alternatives. This care is solely to be used while performing essential work. Keeping emergency childcare sites small and spread out will help us keep them as safe as possible for those children whose families cannot find another child care alternative. The list of employees eligible for child care can be found at this LINK. At this time, we will be approving essential staff at the Tier One level. After we see where numbers are at, we will open up to Tier 2 starting April 1 on a first come, first serve basis as space is available. Before your childcare contract is accepted, you will be asked to verify your employment. If you have already sent us a letter and your employment has been confirmed, we will accept your registration right away. If you still need to verify employment eligibility, please send us a letter from your employer on the company’s letterhead which includes the following information: Your name (first and last) Your title Hours and days you are required to work Name, title, contact information and signature of the person creating the letter This can be sent to Alexa Hansen at hansenalexa@stillwaterschools.org Emergency Childcare Sites are: Rutherford Elementary School: Hours are 6:00 am- 6:00 pm (primarily students from Rutherford, Stonebridge, Lake Elmo) Lily Lake Elementary School: Hours are 7:00 am- 6:00 pm (primarily students from Lily Lake and ECFC) Afton-Lakeland Elementary School: Hours are 7:00 am- 6:00 pm (primarily students from Andersen, Afton-Lakeland, Lake Elmo, Brookview) This childcare service is free to those who qualify. Breakfast and lunch are provided Transportation is provided if you are attending only the school hours of 8:40 and 3:15. If you indicate that you need busing upon registration, transportation will contact you.
    Child Care Program
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