Early Childhood Screening: Litchfield School District offers FREE screening to families of children 3-5 years old. Scoring is based on the child's age at the time of screening. If your child has not been screened and will be attending preschool, they need to be screened prior or shortly after starting, but will not be prohibited from registering. Screening includes vision, hearing, height, weight, speech, language, large and small motor skills, as well as social and emotional development. Immediately following your child's screening, there will be a discussion time where you review the results and can ask questions. Screening supports children's readiness for kindergarten and promotes health and development. Your child will have the chance to participate in activities that show how they are developing. The activities are designed to be fun and familiar. Activities will include things like building with blocks and drawing shapes. You will receive a postcard around the time your child is 3.5 years old. If you haven't received information on screening, are new to the district, or have moved, contact Community Education to update your information. We ask that only one adult comes with the child to the screening appointment. Appointments take approximately 60 minutes. Please enter using Door 10 which is on the North side of the Wagner Education Building.

Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program is a summer math and reading correspondence program that provides review exercises for children completing kindergarten through grade 8 (use 2025-2026 school year grade). Teachers and curriculum professionals developed this cost efficient substitute for traditional summer school that seeks to help students retain skills learned the past school year. Grades K-3 get a packet and grades 4-8 can choose between online or a packet. For more information visit www.grps.org/grasp. If your child goes to Lake Ripley Elementary or St. Philip's School in Litchfield, we will send home your materials through your child's school. If your child goes to school outside of Litchfield, you will be able to pick up the materials at our office (307 E 6th street, Litchfield). Successfully complete (70% accuracy) and receive: At least 7 lessons - certificate All 9 lessons - certificate & medal Fee: $41.00/one subject $61.00/both math & reading Registration Deadline: April 16

NEW ACTIVITY This program offers Litchfield-area youth the chance to develop, strengthen, and showcase their gymnastics skills in a positive and encouraging team environment. Gymnasts build confidence, improve technique, and prepare for their next steps - whether that's joining a club team or transitioning into high school gymnastics. PROGRAM GOALS: To foster confidence in each gymnast by celebrating progress, encouraging them to take on new challenges and develop a strong belief in their abilities both on and off the equipment. Instill proper technique and form in all gymnasts by emphasizing body alignment, control and precision in every skill. Through consistent practice, individualized feedback, and focused drills, athletes will develop a strong foundation of correct form that enhances performance and reduces risk of injury. SPECIFICATIONS: Who can join? Open to girls in grades 3–6. Program Highlights: Grades 3–4 will focus on strengthening their form in basic skills and will move onto more challenging skills as the year goes forward. They will learn routines on: bars, beam and floor according to their abilities for the mock meet at the end of the season. Grades 5–6 will focus on preparing for high school gymnastics. They will work on the skills required for each of the four apparatus on the high school level. They will learn routines on bars, beam and floor that can be adapted for competition when they begin on the high school team. Each coach will conduct a skills assessment to determine a starting point and develop goals for their respective teams. All gymnasts participate in an end-of-season mock meet. Optional additional purchase: A leotard for participants to wear at the mock meet. Program Fee: $105 per month. *You will be charged $105 for the first month (January) at time of registration. Then charged $105 on 2/1, 3/1, 4/1 & 5/1. Registration Deadline: 12/29/2025 THIS IS A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. IT IS NOT PART OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, THE MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD OR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS AND NO OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT IS IMPLIED.

Course Description: HeartCode BLS (Healthcare Providers) is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the BLS Course. HeartCode blended learning delivers quality resuscitation education regardless of where providers are located and gives them more control to complete the course at their own pace. Providers first complete the online portion of HeartCode BLS and then complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA BLS Instructor or on a simulation station. This course is intended for healthcare providers. First Aid and CPR blended learning class requirements. Register for and complete the online training through the American Heart Association. Complete the course survey at the end of the training and print off the certificate of completion to be submitted prior to your skills assessment. Register for and attend a skills assessment through Community Education. Provide the certificate of completion from the online training. Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Please read the directions below on how to complete your online coursework. Directions for Blended Learning Part 1: Online course can be purchased and completed by visiting www.heart.org and searching for course #20-3553. Upon completion of the course, complete the course survey and print the course completion card to be presented to your instructor during your hands-on skills session. This AHA certification is valid for two years. (Minimum age for certification is 11 years old). HeartCode BLS- Registration Link-Cost $36

Course Description: The Heartsaver® CPR AED Online course is taught in a blended learning format. Students must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on skills session conducted by an American Heart Association Training Center instructor. Students who successfully complete the online course and skills session (sold separately), will receive a Heartsaver CPR AED Course Completion card, valid for two years. First Aid and CPR blended learning class requirements. Register for and complete the online training through the American Heart Association. Complete the course survey at the end of the training and print off the certificate of completion to be submitted prior to your skills assessment. Register for and attend a skills assessment through Community Education. Provide the certificate of completion from the online training. Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Please read the directions below on how to complete your online coursework. Directions for Blended Learning Part 1: Heartsaver CPR AED Course provides the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR and how to use an AED. The course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community. Online course can be purchased and completed by visiting www.heart.org and searching for course # 20-1401. Upon completion of the course, complete the course survey and print the course completion card to be presented to your instructor during your hands-on skills session. This AHA certification is valid for two years. (Minimum age for certification is 11 years old). Heartsaver CPR AED- Registration Link

Course Description: Heartsaver First Aid is geared towards anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course. First Aid and CPR blended learning class requirements. Register for and complete the online training through the American Heart Association. Complete the course survey at the end of the training and print off the certificate of completion to be submitted prior to your skills assessment. Register for and attend a skills assessment through Community Education. Provide the certificate of completion from the online training. Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Please read the directions below on how to complete your online coursework. Directions for Blended Learning Part 1: Heartsaver First Aid Online is the eLearning portion of the Heartsaver First Aid Blended Learning Course and teaches information needed for first aid training. Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor. Online course can be purchased and completed by visiting www.heart.org and searching for course # 20-1402. Upon completion of the course, complete the course survey and print the course completion card to be presented to your instructor during your hands-on skills session. This AHA certification is valid for two years. (Minimum age for certification is 11 years old).Heartsaver First Aid course registration link.

Course Description: Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Online offers the convenience of digital learning. The eLearning portion of the Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED blended learning course is designed to teach students the cognitive information needed for pediatric first aid, CPR, and AED training. Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete a hands-on skills session (sold separately) with an AHA BLS or Heartsaver Instructor. The AHA’s Heartsaver Pediatric course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid and/or CPR training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency. The course is intended for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This audience includes childcare workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, youth organizations, and coaches for children’s sports organizations. This course is also ideal for parents, grandparents, extended family, babysitters, and guardians. First Aid and CPR blended learning class requirements. Register for and complete the online training through the American Heart Association. Complete the course survey at the end of the training and print off the certificate of completion to be submitted prior to your skills assessment. Register for and attend a skills assessment through Community Education. Provide the certificate of completion from the online training. Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Please read the directions below on how to complete your online coursework. Directions for Blended Learning Part 1: Online course can be purchased and completed by visiting www.heart.org and searching for course #20-1404. Upon completion of the course, complete the course survey and print the course completion card to be presented to your instructor during your hands-on skills session. This AHA certification is valid for two years. (Minimum age for certification is 11 years old). Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED - Registration Link-Cost $21

Course Description: The Heartsaver Total course path of the Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Online course is taught in a blended learning format. Students must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on skills session conducted by an American Heart Association Training Center Instructor. Students who successfully complete the online course and skills session (sold separately), will receive a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course Completion card, valid for two years. Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community. The Heartsaver Total – Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online is a comprehensive course path designed for those requiring training to meet OSHA or other regulatory agency requirements. First Aid and CPR blended learning class requirements. Register for and complete the online training through the American Heart Association. Complete the course survey at the end of the training and print off the certificate of completion to be submitted prior to your skills assessment. Register for and attend a skills assessment through Community Education. Provide the certificate of completion from the online training. Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Please read the directions below on how to complete your online coursework. Directions for Blended Learning Part 1: Online course can be purchased and completed by visiting www.heart.org and searching for course #20-1440. Upon completion of the course, complete the course survey and print the course completion card to be presented to your instructor during your hands-on skills session. This AHA certification is valid for two years. (Minimum age for certification is 11 years old). Heartsaver Total First Aid CPR AED - Registration Link

The start date for session 1 is subject to change as there is currently work being done on the pool. Session 1: February 2nd - February 26th (Cancelled due to pool work delay) Session 2: March 2nd-March 26th Session 3: April 6th-April 30th Session 4: May 4th-May 28th (No practice Memorial Day) *For previous existing High Tides or Waves swimmers. Athlete must have passed at least a level four in swimming lessons. If your athlete has not previously been a High Tides or Waves swimmer, a skills test may be required to determine appropriateness of the program. *If interested, but have not previously participated in competitive swimming, please reach out to community education for further information. Groups: White/Silver: For athletes looking to improve their swimming strokes, techniques, and skills in preparation for competitive swim meets. Practice Times: Mondays, Tuesday & Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm Price: $70 per session *The White/Silver group only takes place during sessions 3 & 4. If interested, check out the WAVES afterschool swim program which takes place in February & March. Senior/Maintenance: For athletes who have previously competed in meets, looking to refine their strokes/skills, and looking to prepare for their upcoming high school sports season. Practice Times: Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm Price: $110 per session

Ages 8+ Motivating and Inspiring Minds—Ariane Bromberg Is your child ready for the independence of being home alone? Parents need to be sure their children have the skills and maturity to handle the responsibility safely. Whether for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, being trusted to be home alone can be a positive experience for a mature and well-prepared child. This class for children will address several topics relating to being “Home Alone,” including age guidelines, safe habits, house rules, after-school routines, phone calls and door knocks, dog emergencies, personal safety, handling the unexpected, gun safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and basic first aid tips. Students attend this class independently, and parents are encouraged to review the information and discuss it with their child/children after class. Registration deadline is one week prior to class date. No refunds after the registration deadline.

Join us at LARC this winter for casual, friendly pick-up soccer. Grades 5 and up, and parents are welcome too. Great for skill-building, fitness, and fun—every week! Please note: This activity will take place at the LARC. Access to LARC facilities is restricted to members; non-members may use only the reserved soccer courts. To avoid disrupting LARC members, please do not bring unregistered participants to the LARC during this activity.

Move your daily walking routine inside for September-May! We have morning indoor walking at Cornerstone Church and evening walking at Lake Ripley Elementary. Please pick up your walking pass at Litchfield Community Education! Lake Ripley Schedule - follows the school year calendar. No walking when school is not in session, conference nights, or when school is canceled due to inclement weather. Cornerstone Schedule - this schedule varies from week to week depending on the activities happening at Cornerstone, please refer to the online schedule/reminders for morning indoor walking. Cornerstone NOT available for walkers on the following days: September 1 September 11 September 12 October 9 October 10 October 31 November 6 November 7 November 27 November 28 December 24 December 25 December 26 December 29 December 30 December 31 January 1 January 2 January 8 January 9 February 12 February 13 April 6 May 7 May 8 May 25

Great Lakes Combatives Staff Intro To Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Youth: If you’ve ever seen kids instinctively grab, hold, and try to topple each other while playing, you’ve already seen the beginnings of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). In this 8-session beginner course, students learn how to channel those natural instincts into the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, structured environment. Classes focus on balance, movement, and simple techniques that teach control, leverage, and basic self-defense skills while building confidence and coordination. No experience required. Intro to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Teen: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is often called “human chess.” Like wrestling, it’s a form of grappling—but where wrestling emphasizes speed and takedowns, BJJ focuses on control, leverage, and strategy. In this 8-session beginner course, teens learn core positions, escapes, and basic techniques while improving mobility, strength, and focus. Classes are beginner-friendly and designed to challenge students while helping them build real skills and confidence on the mat. No prior experience required. greatlakescombatives.com/

On Ice Coaches: Luke Hugget & other LDC youth coaches There will be a spring hockey camp available to all players who are eligible to play high school hockey next season. (Anyone in grades 7-11) Camp will be held in Hutchinson over three different weekends. There will be a total of 9 hours of ice and will be focused on skills and small area games.