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Heartsaver Total First Aid/CPR/AEDAmerican Heart Association Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED OptionsCourse 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 LinkSummer 2026 -
Heartsaver Total First Aid/CPR/AEDAmerican Heart Association Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED OptionsCourse 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 LinkSummer 2026 -
High Tides Competitive Swim ClubYouth Swim ClubHIGH TIDES SUMMER 2026 Session 1: June 1-30 Session 2: July 1-August 7 No Practice 6/19, 7/3 & 7/6-7/10 *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 Groups (Ages 12 & Under): For athletes looking to improve their swimming strokes, techniques, and skills in preparation for competitive swim meets. Mondays-Thursdays 7:00-8:30am Fees: Mondays-Thursdays (4 days per week): $80 per session NEW!!! Mondays & Wednesdays (2 days per week) $50 per session Senior & Maintenance Groups (Ages 13 & over): 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. Mondays-Fridays 6:30-8:30am Fee: $120 per session High Tides Website: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/mnhht/page/homeSummer 2026 -
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Home Alone!Youth Enrichment ClassesAges 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.Summer 2026 -
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Honors Theater Ages 10-14Youth Enrichment Classes*Changes to schedule as of 5/1. No class on 6/17 & 6/18. Practice times extended to 1-4pm each day. Ages 10-14 Sara Dollerschell Learn the fundamentals of acting, stage movement, and character development through acting exercises, improvisation, and rehearsal. A 45-minute performance for family and friends will take place the last day at 3:00PM. Former stage experience is not required. Registration deadline: 6/11Summer 2026 -
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Indoor WalkingIndoor WalkingMove 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 25Winter/Spring 2026 -
Instant Piano & Guitar ClassesAdult EnrichmentInstant Piano Ages 13+: In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do--using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using ZOOM and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. Registered participants will receive a ZOOM link from Community Education about a week prior to class. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class. Instant Guitar Ages 13+: In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using ZOOM and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. Registered participants will receive a ZOOM link from Community Education about a week prior to class. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class.Summer 2026 -
Starting SoonIntro to Boxing Ages 6-19Martial ArtsGreat Lakes Combatives Staff LHS Wrestling Room Intro to Boxing - Youth: Kids have energy. A lot of it. Let's channel that energy productively and meaningfully. In this 8-session beginner boxing course, students learn the basics of stance, footwork, balance, and simple punching combinations in a safe, structured environment. Along the way they build coordination, confidence, and focus while staying active and having fun. No experience required—just a willingness to learn. Intro to Boxing - Teen: Boxing is one of the best ways to build confidence, fitness, and real skills. In this 8-session beginner boxing course, teens learn the fundamentals of stance, footwork, punching combinations, and defensive movement while getting a challenging workout. Classes are beginner-friendly and structured so students can improve week by week while learning the basics of a sport practiced around the world. No experience required. greatlakescombatives.com/Summer 2026 -
Intro to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Ages 6-19Martial ArtsGreat 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/Summer 2026 -
Intro to Karate Ages 14+ Interest Waiting ListGroup FitnessInstructor: Hannibal Wolong Karate is an Okinawan martial art whose physical aspects seek the development of defensive and counter attacking body movements. Intro to Karate is for those looking to improve their physical and mental health and is for all ages. Good news — we have an instructor ready to teach this class! To run the course we need at least five participants. If you’re interested, please add your name to the waitlist. A Community Ed staff member will contact everyone as soon as we reach the minimum to confirm details.Summer 2026 -
Kindergarten Readiness Ages 5-6Youth Enrichment ClassesThe first day of kindergarten can be an anxious moment for both parent and child. This class can help eliminate anxiety by giving your child an introduction to the places, activities, and people involved in kindergarten. Parents/guardians will be given the opportunity to participate on the last day. Child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026 to enter kindergarten this fall. Snack will be provided. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class start date. Monday-Thursday, 1:00-3:00pm Friday, 9:00-11:00amSummer 2026 -
LDC Girls Charging Dragons Youth Summer Hockey Camp 2026 (8U-12U)HockeyJoin the Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato Girls Varsity Coaching Staff and Players in June and July to keep your game improving and sharp for the upcoming season. Camp participants will work on skating skills and edge work, skill stations, offensive and defensive positioning, shooting and scoring, and hockey sense using small area games. This camp requires a minimum of 20 skaters in order to run this activity. Location: Burich Ice Arena (Hutchinson, MN) Time: Friday Mornings from 9:45-10:45am starting Friday, June 8th and running through Friday, July 31st. (Please note that there will be no ice times on 6/19 and during the week of 7/3-7/12 due to the 4th of July Holiday)Summer 2026 -
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Lake Ripley ElementaryDragon Kids Club2025-26 Dragon Kids Club School Year Care Information Dragon Kids Club is ISD #465 Community Education & Recreation’s school-age childcare program for children entering grades K-4 for the 2025-2026 school year. We have a professional and caring staff, a variety of enrichment programs, engaging recreational choices, outdoor play, and large and small group games. Join us for some fun at Dragon Kids Club! Call 320.693.2354 for more information. September 4-May 29 Mondays-Fridays, 6:30-7:45am & 2:45-6:00pm Location: Lake Ripley Elementary Community Ed Office: 320-693-2354 (Call CommEd with any questions) DKC Cell Phone: 320-699-0041 Closed Dates: 11/27, 11/28, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1, 3/13, 4/3 & 5/25 Scheduled Early Release (12:15-6pm) will be $20 for the afternoon. This does not include weather related early releases. Summer 2026 Dragon Kids Club Information *Summer registration opens on May 1st. We offer childcare for Kindergarten through 5th grade students (use 2026-2027 school year grade), Monday-Friday, from 6:30am-6:00pm during the summer months. Kindergarten age students MUST be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year in order to attend DKC. We are located at the Wagner Education Building (enter door 10) and children are walked to any of their summer Community Education activities on the LMS/LHS Campus. We take several walking and bus field trips during the summer. Past field trips have been to the Splash Pad, A Maze'n Farmyard, Ecumen, LHS Pool, Litchfield Library and Little Red Schoolhouse. During the summer, we participate in the Summer Food Program when available, allowing children to receive free lunch while the program is running. Families will have to provide their own lunches when the Summer Food Program is not running. DKC provides an afternoon snack each day. Breakfast is not provided.For DKC policies, click here to download the Family Handbook. Open Mondays-Fridays, June 3 -August 28 Closed Dates: 6/19 & 7/3 6:30am-6:00pm Wagner Education Building (307 E 6th Street) Registration fee: $45 per childSchool Year 25-26 DKC Site -
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Lap Swim Ages 16+FitnessThe LHS Pool is scheduled to reopen for lap swim on Sunday, February 15th. The Litchfield High School Pool is open for lap swim. Lap swimmers should swim at an intermediate level or above. The lap swim schedule is subject to change depending on attendance and scheduling of a lifeguard. Punch passes can be purchased online but need to be picked up at the Community Education office before attending lap swim. Lifeguards DO NOT sell lap swim passes at the pool. Enter using door 11 in between the middle school and high school to access the pool. Follow the red signs to the pool. *Lap swim fees will be increasing on May 1, 2026. This is due to the wage increases for our lifeguards.Summer 2026 -
Les Miserables (Paramount Theatre, St. Cloud) & Coyote Moon Grille Lunch BuffetAdult TripsHighway 12 Adult Day Trip: Paramount Theatre: St. Cloud Thursday, October 29, 2026 An epic story of redemption and revolution where one act of mercy changes everything. Bold Revolution. Unbreakable Spirit. Relentless Hope. Set against the turbulent streets of 19th-century France, Les Misérables follows Jean Valjean’s journey from prisoner to protector as he searches for redemption in a society that refuses to forget his past. As students rise at the barricades and dreams collide with harsh reality, soaring anthems and intimate confessions unfold on a breathtaking scale. From quiet acts of mercy to thunderous cries for revolution, this global phenomenon balances the deeply personal with the epic. Featuring some of the most powerful music ever written for the stage and gripping storytelling that has captivated audiences for decades, Les Misérables is a stirring reminder that even in the darkest times the human spirit prevails. The lunch includes: Caesear Salad, Soup, Popovers with Honey Butter, Potato, Vegetable, 3 Chef Choice Hot Entrée’s, Assorted Dessert and Non-Alcoholic Beverage. **Included in our trip will be the lunch buffet, show ticket, and charter bus fees. There are no refunds after the registration deadline has passed. Times are approximate and subject to change. Registration deadline: 9/25 Depart: 9:50am - Load at Dassel-Cokato: PAC 10:15am - Load at Litchfield: Civic Arena (North Parking Lot) 11:30am-12:30pm - Lunch Buffet - Coyote Moon Grille 1:30-4:30pm - Matinee performance (approximately 2.5-3 hours) Return: 5:40pm - Unload in Litchfield 6:05pm - Unload in Dassel-Cokato *All times are approximate and subject to change.Fall 2026 -
Litchfield Boys Basketball Camp Grades 3-12BasketballLitchfield Boys Basketball Camp Grades 3-12 (2026-2027 Grade) LHS Basketball Coaching Staff: Matt Draeger, Justin Wittrock, Dylan Koll & Varsity Boys Basketball Team Fundamental skills, the core of any good basketball player, is the focus of this camp. Varsity boys’ basketball players and coaches teach the importance of teamwork, fundamentals, and sportsmanship. Activities include passing drills, shooting drills, dribbling drills, contests, 3 on 3, 4 on 4, and 5 on 5 games. Activities are level appropriate. Indicate shirt size when registering.Summer 2026 -
Litchfield Dance Team Summer CampDanceJoin us in June for the LDT Summer Camp, designed for incoming 7th–12th graders who are interested in being part of the Litchfield Dance Team! This camp is a great opportunity to build skills, gain confidence, and get a feel for the team environment. Dancers will focus on technique and musicality, while also working on strength and flexibility to improve overall ability. Led by Head Coach Mollee Duffield, participants will experience structured practices, skill-building drills, and a supportive team atmosphere in a fun and encouraging environment. Whether you’re new to dance or looking to take your skills to the next level, this camp is the perfect way to prepare for the upcoming season! Group A - Dancers that were on Varsity Jazz last season. Group B - Dancers that were on JV Jazz last season and new dancers. Athletes may switch groups as abilities change and is under coach's discretion.Summer 2026 -
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Litchfield PreschoolLitchfield Public Schools Preschool is an on-site, all early childhood service combined in the pre-k-grade 3 continuum with Lake Ripley School. We have early childhood licensed teachers and use curriculum and assessment tools approved by the Department of Education. We are a 4-Star Parent Aware program and have beautiful facilities for learning that include a playground and gymnasium at the Wagner Education Building. All preschoolers must be potty-trained prior to attending. Busing Information: Transportation to and from preschool needs to be set up by the parents/guardians of the preschooler. We have a partnership with the Central Community Transit (CCT) to be able to offer busing before and after class for our preschool families for a fee. Our hope is that by providing this convenience it will be easier for families to participate in high quality learning experiences. There are only preschoolers on the bus. If you are interested in more information regarding busing and/or fees for busing, contact CCT or visit https://www.cctbus.org/. Scholarships: There is tuition assistance available to help pay for your child’s tuition if your family financially qualifies. To be considered for a scholarship we need the School’s Educational Benefits Application filled out and returned to the office. There are a limited number of scholarships available. Applying for scholarships is highly encouraged. 2026-2027 School Year Rates: Ms. Teresa - 4 Mornings (ages 4 & 5 by September 1, 2026) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1/2 day, 8:15-10:45am $170.00/month Ms. Teresa - 4 Afternoons 1/2 day (ages 4 & 5 by September 1, 2026) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1/2 day, 12:00-2:30pm $170.00/month Ms. Aimee - 2 Mornings 1/2 day (ages 3 & 4 by September 1, 2026) Mondays & Wednesdays 1/2 day, 8:15-10:45am $135.00/month Ms. Aimee - 2 Mornings 1/2 day (ages 3 & 4 by September 1, 2026) Tuesdays & Fridays 1/2 day, 8:15-10:45am $135.00/month *Registration for the 2026-27 school year opened on Monday, February 2, 2026.Child Care Program -
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Litchfield Weight & Speed/Agility TrainingSummer Weight Room Grades 5-12Litchfield Weight & Speed/Agility Training is lead by several of our High School team coaches. High School Grades 9-12 ('26-'27 Grade): Litchfield Weight & Agility Training is designed to provide total body conditioning. Athletes who devote their time and give full effort will see improvement in the following areas: Strength and Explosiveness, Quickness and Agility, Speed and Vertical Jump, Flexibility and Balance. Activities will include: running form and sprinting, plyo-metric agility, ladder/hurdle workouts, explosive weight lifting with light weights, core workouts, agility circuit training and proper warm up techniques. Athletes will be taught proper technique when lifting and how to lift safely. Athletes going into grades 9-12 will be challenged to perform at their own highest level, through a series of test outs, circuit challenges, and time trials. All participants will get a t-shirt. *HS athletes - As long as HS students are registered for one of the following sessions, they can attend any of the other HS sessions times to fit their schedule. Middle School Grades 7-8 ('26-'27 Grade): Litchfield Weight & Agility Training is designed to provide total body conditioning. Athletes that choose to participate will be taught proper running and sprinting form, plyo-metric agility, ladder/hurdle workouts, explosive weight lifting with light weights, core workouts, agility circuit training and proper warm up techniques. If the athlete devotes their time and effort into this program they are going to see an improvement in all areas of fitness. Athletes at this level are taught how to properly spot other athletes as well as starting to add some weight to the bars. Students going into 7th or 8th grade will be challenged athletically and will participate in fun activities to keep developing as an athlete. All participants will get a t-shirt. Middle School Grades 5-6 ('26-'27 Grade): Litchfield Weight & Agility Training is designed to provide total body conditioning. Athletes that choose to participate will be taught proper running form, plyo-metric agility, ladder/hurdle workouts, explosive weight lifting with light weights, core workouts, agility circuit training and proper warm up techniques. If the athlete devotes their time and effort into this program they are going to see an improvement in all areas of fitness. Athletes at this age will be offered some fitness activities that will bring a sense of fun all while learning the foundations of athletic movement. All participants will get a t-shirt.Summer 2026