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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- Bailey Elementary
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Elementary
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- Crestview Elementary
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Lake Middle School
- Liberty Ridge Elementary
- Middleton Elementary
- Newport
- Newport Elementary
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park High School
- Pullman Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
- Royal Oaks Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- St. Paul Park
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
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All Sports Camp is open to young people entering grades 1-8 to provide them with a positive multi-sport experience.
Grades 1-8
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
Learn leadership, safety, basic care, the business of babysitting, and first aid for breathing and bleeding emergencies from a certified instructor.
Students must attend all 6 hours of instruction.
Ages 10.5+
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
DASH Sports track and field tykes camp introduces players to track and field events, including how to correctly run, jump and throw. All physical activities, drills and games are tailored to enhance overall athletic ability and performance.
Age 2-6
- Elementary School
- Preschool
- Track and Field
- Youth Athletics
Serve, swing and score big! Play tennis and golf while learning new skills, making friends and having a great time.
Age 7-12
- Elementary
- Golf
- Tennis
- Youth Athletics
This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend in-school classes or a student preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own and at their desired pace. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email.
Grades 9-12
- ACT Prep
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Learn throwing, catching, batting and baserunning. Final day is "Game Day" to showcase skills. Baseballs and bats are provided.
Ages 4-7
- Elementary School
- T-Ball
- Youth Athletics
Play soccer, basketball and flag football while building skills in dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. Plus, enjoy fun games like Dodgeball, kickball and Capture the Flag!
Ages 5-12
- Basketball
- Elementary School
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Youth Athletics
Practice sprinting, throwing, relay running, jumping and distance running. Emphasis is on technique and proper form. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, and games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall track and field performance.
Grades K-5
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Track and Field
- Youth Athletics
Develop tennis and pickleball skills while building focus, confidence and resilience. Coach brings pro-level experience to help players excel on and off the court.
Grades 2-8
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Pickleball
- Tennis
- Youth Athletics
Hit the courts for an exciting mix of pickleball and tennis! Learn skills, play games and have tons of fun!
Age 7-12
- Elementary
- Pickleball
- Tennis
- Youth Athletics
Spark Equestrian’s day camps at Serenity Farm teach kids the basics of horse care, grooming, and riding.
Ages 6-12
- Elementary School
- Horse Riding
- Middle School
- Recreation
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
TGA (Teach. Grow. Achieve.) provides golf instruction, making it convenient and affordable to learn golf in a fun and safe environment. Kid-friendly instructors help your child learn how to hold a club, swing and play games that make golf fun and easy. Top-notch equipment and training materials are provided, allowing all skill levels the chance to come out and play with TGA!
Ages 4-6
- Elementary School
- Golf
- Youth Athletics
Level up your pickleball game with fun lessons, friendly matches and new strategies to improve your skills!
Grades 6-8
- Middle School
- Pickleball
- Youth Athletics
An excellent alternative for any student unable to attend an in-person class, but still prefers interaction with an experienced instructor. Instructors teach live via virtual classroom and can answer questions when needed.
Grades 9-12
- ACT Prep
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Develop golf skills and knowledge through full swing, chipping, and putting stations. Top-notch equipment and training materials are provided, allowing all skill levels the chance to come out and play with TGA!
Grades K-5
- Elementary School
- Golf
- Youth Athletics
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 E Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Elementary
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- Bailey Elementary
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Elementary
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- Crestview Elementary
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Lake Middle School
- Liberty Ridge Elementary
- Middleton Elementary
- Newport
- Newport Elementary
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park High School
- Pullman Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
- Royal Oaks Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- St. Paul Park
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
Filter by Category
All Sports Camp is open to young people entering grades 1-8 to provide them with a positive multi-sport experience.
Grades 1-8
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
Learn leadership, safety, basic care, the business of babysitting, and first aid for breathing and bleeding emergencies from a certified instructor.
Students must attend all 6 hours of instruction.
Ages 10.5+
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Develop tennis and pickleball skills while building focus, confidence and resilience. Coach brings pro-level experience to help players excel on and off the court.
Grades 2-8
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Pickleball
- Tennis
- Youth Athletics
Play soccer, basketball and flag football while building skills in dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. Plus, enjoy fun games like Dodgeball, kickball and Capture the Flag!
Ages 5-12
- Basketball
- Elementary School
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Youth Athletics
Learn throwing, catching, batting and baserunning. Final day is "Game Day" to showcase skills. Baseballs and bats are provided.
Ages 4-7
- Elementary School
- T-Ball
- Youth Athletics
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 2-6
- Elementary School
- Preschool
- T-Ball
- Youth Athletics
Practice sprinting, throwing, relay running, jumping and distance running. Emphasis is on technique and proper form. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, and games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall track and field performance.
Grades K-5
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Track and Field
- Youth Athletics
DASH Sports track and field tykes camp introduces players to track and field events, including how to correctly run, jump and throw. All physical activities, drills and games are tailored to enhance overall athletic ability and performance.
Age 2-6
- Elementary School
- Preschool
- Track and Field
- Youth Athletics
We offer classes for girls and boys ages 18 months-18 years old.
- Elementary School
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Youth Athletics
Coaches use imaginative play and play-to-learn concepts to teach real deceptive dribbling skills on the move.
Ages 2-7
- Elementary School
- Preschool
- Soccer
- Youth Athletics
This camp is for all 5th-7th grade students in the Park High School boundaries, that are not already on the Park Tennis team. It's designed to teach the fundamentals of tennis along with fun games! This camp is intended to get more students introduced and excited to this wonderful sport and hoping that they will join Park Tennis as a 7th grader.
Grade 5-7
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Tennis
- Youth Athletics
Learn CPR/First aid, how to handle home and medical emergencies and address problems in unexpected situations from Red Cross instructor. Get a home safety checklist and what your parents expect checklist.
Ages 7.5+
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Spark Equestrian’s day camps at Serenity Farm teach kids the basics of horse care, grooming, and riding.
Ages 6-12
- Elementary School
- Horse Riding
- Middle School
- Recreation
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Soccer Shots offers a high-energy, fun, and age-appropriate introduction to the game of soccer. Each session provides an opportunity for kids to be challenged through fun games and team competitions.
Ages 2-8
- Elementary School
- Preschool
- Soccer
- Youth Athletics
Swimming lessons, specialty classes, fitness and recreational opportunities for adults and children as young as 12 months.
- Aquatics
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Swimming
- Youth Athletics
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 E Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Middle School
Filter
Filter by Location
- All
- Bailey Elementary
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Elementary
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- Crestview Elementary
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Lake Middle School
- Liberty Ridge Elementary
- Middleton Elementary
- Newport
- Newport Elementary
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park High School
- Pullman Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
- Royal Oaks Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- St. Paul Park
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
Filter by Category
All Sports Camp is open to young people entering grades 1-8 to provide them with a positive multi-sport experience.
Grades 1-8
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
Learn leadership, safety, basic care, the business of babysitting, and first aid for breathing and bleeding emergencies from a certified instructor.
Students must attend all 6 hours of instruction.
Ages 10.5+
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Develop tennis and pickleball skills while building focus, confidence and resilience. Coach brings pro-level experience to help players excel on and off the court.
Grades 2-8
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Pickleball
- Tennis
- Youth Athletics
Practice sprinting, throwing, relay running, jumping and distance running. Emphasis is on technique and proper form. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills, and games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall track and field performance.
Grades K-5
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Track and Field
- Youth Athletics
We offer classes for girls and boys ages 18 months-18 years old.
- Elementary School
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Youth Athletics
This camp is for all 5th-7th grade students in the Park High School boundaries, that are not already on the Park Tennis team. It's designed to teach the fundamentals of tennis along with fun games! This camp is intended to get more students introduced and excited to this wonderful sport and hoping that they will join Park Tennis as a 7th grader.
Grade 5-7
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Tennis
- Youth Athletics
Learn CPR/First aid, how to handle home and medical emergencies and address problems in unexpected situations from Red Cross instructor. Get a home safety checklist and what your parents expect checklist.
Ages 7.5+
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Spark Equestrian’s day camps at Serenity Farm teach kids the basics of horse care, grooming, and riding.
Ages 6-12
- Elementary School
- Horse Riding
- Middle School
- Recreation
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Swimming lessons, specialty classes, fitness and recreational opportunities for adults and children as young as 12 months.
- Aquatics
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Swimming
- Youth Athletics
Level up your pickleball game with fun lessons, friendly matches and new strategies to improve your skills!
Grades 6-8
- Middle School
- Pickleball
- Youth Athletics
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 E 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
- Bailey Elementary
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Elementary
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- Crestview Elementary
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Lake Middle School
- Liberty Ridge Elementary
- Middleton Elementary
- Newport
- Newport Elementary
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park High School
- Pullman Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
- Royal Oaks Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- St. Paul Park
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
Filter by Category
This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend in-school classes or a student preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own and at their desired pace. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email.
Grades 9-12
- ACT Prep
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
An excellent alternative for any student unable to attend an in-person class, but still prefers interaction with an experienced instructor. Instructors teach live via virtual classroom and can answer questions when needed.
Grades 9-12
- ACT Prep
- High School
- 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
Improve test-taking skills and overall ACT scores. Including an introduction to ACT format, subject ara instruction, test strategies, overcoming test anxiety and time management.
Grades 9-12
- ACT Prep
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
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
Swimming lessons, specialty classes, fitness and recreational opportunities for adults and children as young as 12 months.
- Aquatics
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Swimming
- Youth Athletics
We offer classes for girls and boys ages 18 months-18 years old.
- Elementary School
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Youth Athletics
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 E Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.