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WaitlistDiscovery Time - Ages 1-5Parent & Child ClassesDiscovery Time 1 - 5 years old Parents and children will have fun with a variety of activities-art, learning games, reading, science, pretend play and more. Parent connection time will include discussions about child development, parenting techniques and issues concerning families today. (Bring along any “security” item to make your child feel more comfortable during separation time.) Parent discussion time will take place first, you will take your child to the ECFE classroom and get them settled in and then parents will proceed to the parent discussion room. Parent/child interaction time will take place during the second half of class. Registration is by Family - Please select all family members attending in your drop down selection.Fall 2026 -
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Dungeons & Dragons ClubYouth STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)Dungeons & Dragons Club Grades 5 - 12 A club for students to gather and create epic stories together. Students will create and role-play their characters, coordinate their group, find creative solutions to problems, and work as a team. You can sign up for one, two or all three sessions! Dates: Session 1: 585DD1 Tuesdays, Nov 3 - Dec 22 Session 2: 585DD2 Tuesdays, - Jan 12 - Mar 16 Session 3: 558DD3 Tuesdays - Apr 6 - May 18 Session 1, 2 & 3: 585DD-ALL3 All three sessions: $220 (Save $20 by signing up for all sessions!)WM Comm Ed 26/27 -
ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)What is Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) ECFE is a unique parent-child education program for ALL families with children ages birth to kindergarten. Weekly classes have three parts: Learning Together In the children’s classroom, parents and children have time to play and learn together. You can choose from many planned activities designed just for you and your child. Learn new ideas for activities to do at home. (This time together is planned by a licensed early childhood teacher.) Purposeful Play for Children Children enjoy learning activities planned by a licensed early childhood teacher. Activities are designed for children to learn through play with their peers. The goal is to help children develop a healthy self-concept and a love for learning. Connecting With Others While children are learning with their teachers, parents join together in an informal group setting for a discussion time led by a parent educator. The group discusses current family topics; they share ideas, learn more about their child’s development and benefit from feeling connected to their parents. Please call Community Education to learn more about ECFE at 952-955-0280Category -
ECFE Open House and Vehicle FairSpecial Events & ActivitiesECFE Open House + Vehicle Fair All ages - Free Event Welcome back to a new school year! Bring your friends to explore your favorite vehicles, check out the ECFE classrooms, and meet the early childhood staff. Fun for the whole family! Parents are responsible for their own child’s supervision. In case of bad weather, the Vehicle Fair will be canceled but the ECFE classrooms will be open!Fall 2026 -
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Early Bird Lap SwimOpen Pool ActivitiesEarly Bird Lap Swimming 16+ Lap swimming is available Monday-Friday from 6 am to 7:30 am daily, with the exception of school holidays and closures. The pool is open to adults. Exact change is required to purchase at the pool from the lifeguards. If you would like to pay by credit card, please call the Community Ed Office to process payment at 952-955-0280. Days: Mon-Fri Time: 6-7:30 am Fees Drop In - $6 10 Sessions- $50 20 Sessions- $80 Annual July 2026 - June 2027 - $360WM Comm Ed 26/27 -
Early Childhood Classes Ages 2-5What is Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) ECFE is a unique parent-child education program for ALL families with children ages birth to kindergarten. Weekly classes have three parts: Learning Together In the children’s classroom, parents and children have time to play and learn together. You can choose from many planned activities designed just for you and your child. Learn new ideas for activities to do at home. (This time together is planned by a licensed early childhood teacher.) Purposeful Play for Children Children enjoy learning activities planned by a licensed early childhood teacher. Activities are designed for children to learn through play with their peers. The goal is to help children develop a healthy self-concept and a love for learning. Connecting With Others While children are learning with their teachers, parents join together in an informal group setting for a discussion time led by a parent educator. The group discusses current family topics; they share ideas, learn more about their child’s development and benefit from feeling cCategory -
Early Childhood ScreeningScreening is held at the WM Community Learning Center, and is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. At your child's screening we will check your child's: vision hearing height and weight immunization status large and small muscles cognitive skills language skills social and emotional development An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Kristy Phipps kristy.phipps@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. For questions about children under age three please call 952.933.GROW (HELP ME GROW) Early Childhood Screening Parent Video 2026-2027 Screening Dates August 21, 2026 September 18, 2026 November 6, 2026 December 11, 2026 January 15, 2027 February 12, 2027 March 12, 2027 April 23, 2027 May 7, 2027Category -
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Early Childhood Screening - April 23, 2027Early Childhood ScreeningEarly Childhood Screening Ages 3 1/2 - Kindergarten Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Kristy Phipps (Kristy.Phipps@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201) Complete the Health & Development SurveyEarly Childhood Screening 26-27 -
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Early Childhood Screening - December 11, 2026Early Childhood ScreeningEarly Childhood Screening Ages 3 1/2 - Kindergarten Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Kristy Phipps (Kristy.Phipps@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201) Complete the Health & Development SurveyEarly Childhood Screening 26-27
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Early Childhood Screening - February 12, 2027Early Childhood ScreeningEarly Childhood Screening Ages 3 1/2 - Kindergarten Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Kristy Phipps (Kristy.Phipps@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201) Complete the Health & Development SurveyEarly Childhood Screening 26-27
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Early Childhood Screening - January 15, 2027Early Childhood ScreeningEarly Childhood Screening Ages 3 1/2 - Kindergarten Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Kristy Phipps (Kristy.Phipps@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201) Complete the Health & Development SurveyEarly Childhood Screening 26-27
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Early Childhood Screening - March 12, 2027Early Childhood ScreeningEarly Childhood Screening Ages 3 1/2 - Kindergarten Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Kristy Phipps (Kristy.Phipps@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201) Complete the Health & Development SurveyEarly Childhood Screening 26-27
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Early Childhood Screening - May 7, 2027Early Childhood ScreeningEarly Childhood Screening Ages 3 1/2 - Kindergarten Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Kristy Phipps (Kristy.Phipps@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201) Complete the Health & Development SurveyEarly Childhood Screening 26-27
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Early Childhood Screening - November 6, 2026Early Childhood ScreeningEarly Childhood Screening Ages 3 1/2 - Kindergarten Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Kristy Phipps (Kristy.Phipps@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201) Complete the Health & Development SurveyEarly Childhood Screening 26-27
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WaitlistQuinn Dombrowski (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Early Childhood Screening- August 21st, 2026Early Childhood ScreeningEarly Childhood Screening Ages 3 1/2 - Kindergarten Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Kristy Phipps (Kristy.Phipps@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201) Complete the Health & Development Survey 2026-2027 Screening Dates August 21, 2026 September 18, 2026 November 6, 2026 December 11, 2026 January 15, 2027 February 12, 2027 March 12, 2027 April 23, 2027 May 7, 2027Early Childhood Screening 26-27
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Early Childhood Screening- September 18, 2026Early Childhood ScreeningEarly Childhood Screening Ages 3 1/2 - Kindergarten Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten. An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened. For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Kristy Phipps (Kristy.Phipps@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280. You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening. Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process. Birth Certificate Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201) Complete the Health & Development SurveyEarly Childhood Screening 26-27
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Easy Partner DancingEnrichmentEasy Partner Dancing Looking for a fun way to move, connect, and try something new? This easygoing class is perfect for couples who want to enjoy dancing together —whether it’s for an upcoming event or simply for a unique date. You’ll learn simple patterns and turns based on classic ballroom moves, all set to your favorite music—from old-school tunes to today’s top hits. No pressure, no stress—just a relaxed, supportive environment where everyone can have a great time. Think you have two left feet? You’re in the right place! This class is beginner-friendly and designed to make dancing fun and easy for everyone. Couples stay partnered. Wear something comfortable and come ready for a fun time with your special person! For more information, visit www.ConstantineDance.comFall 2026 -
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Essential Oil 106 - ESSENTIAL OILS FOR USE ON INFANTS & CHILDRENEnrichmentEssential Oil 106 - ESSENTIAL OILS FOR USE ON INFANTS & CHILDREN Many people have learned that it is important to build up the immune system from birth, prevention is the best medicine! These wildcrafted oils & organic products promote wellness, relaxation & sleep, alleviate pain & discomfort and provide protection from many immune challenges we face today. Essential Oils are much safer for your child than antibiotics with all the extra synthetic ingredients & side effects that are very hard on the body. Safety and use of the oils will also be discussed. Come join me to see how these oils & oil products have benefitted me & my family over the course of the last 16 years. Class will be held at the WM CLC - Please enter door #1 upon arrival.Fall 2026 -
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Essential Oil 108 - ESSENTIAL OILS FOR COLD AND FLU PREVENTIONEnrichmentEssential Oil 108 - ESSENTIAL OILS FOR COLD AND FLU PREVENTION Feel a cold or flu coming on or are you tired of getting sick winter after winter? Try using oils early and often! Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways and some of these ways that work for my family of 6 will be discussed in this class. Simple tricks that really boost the immune system, detoxify the body, purify the air, and apply topically to ward off infectious bugs are just a few examples. We will cover the most commonly used essential oils that many people including our family have been using for several years now. This is a great extension to the basics class. Welcome! Class will be held at the WM CLC - Please enter door # 1 off of State Street NW.Fall 2026 -
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Fairy Dust SlimeYouth STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)Fairy Dust Slime Ages 4-9 KidCreate Spark creativity in this enchanting class! Young artists will make shimmering fairy dust slime and design whimsical storage jars adorned with moss, flowers, and tiny mushrooms, creating their own fairy garden magic. A hands-on adventure where little imaginations truly shine! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child. **Please take note that parents and guardians are not permitted in the classroom during this class. This is for the safety of all of the children in the class. Thank you for your cooperation!Fall 2026 -
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Fall Harvest PartySpecial Events & ActivitiesFall Harvest Party Free for all ages! Spend the morning playing games, enjoying arts and crafts, and connecting with friends. All activities will be held in the ECFE and Young Royals classrooms. You may wear your costume. This event is being planned and sponsored by the Early Childhood Advisory Council.Fall 2026