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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- Nena's Designs
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Come out and play! Learn communications skills, self-confidence and respect towards others’ ideas while playing improv games and learning theater basics.
Grades 3-9
- Create
- Elementary
- Improv
- Middle School
- Theater
- Youth Enrichment
Paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make papier mache birds and fling paint like Jackson Pollock - then leave the mess with us!
Grades 1-4
Register
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
New and returning students are invited. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and your favorite fencing games and armbands.
Grades 2-12
- Chess
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Gain a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camps end with scrimmages/games on the final day.
Ages 5-12
- Baseball
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
Create amazing Minecraft creatures and code and create your personalized Minecraft adventure game. In small teams, create a treasure map where your character needs to find a diamond trove, survive lava, get away from dangerous creatures and more.
Grades 1-4
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
Explore the world of robotics by building your own teleoperated robotic arm. Learn about robotic systems like sensors, mobility and manipulation by building and programming a LEGO Mindstorm robot.
Grades 2-6
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
Designed for beginner coders. In small teams, create your own universe of magical pokemon creatures to escape an adventure map, code a catch-pokemon game and create a game to duel against friends.
Grades 1-4
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
A hands-on product design class emphasizing creative thinking and problem-solving. Explore options to find, modify, and prepare 3D files to be brought to life using a 3D printer.
Grades 4-8
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
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 2-5
- Baseball
- Elementary
- Preschool
- Youth Athletics
Use clay, paint, glitter, and more as we sculpt our very own enchanted fairy gardens. These adorable little fairy retreats will have sparkling streams, colorful flowers, a fairy swing, and more!
Ages 4-9
Register
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Learn basic knowledge about sewing and create two projects from scratch. We will be using hand and machine sewing techniques. All materials are provided.
Grades 4-8
- Create
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
This camp will emphasize respect for others and teach children manners and etiquette with a fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Lunch demo last day.
Ages 8-12.5
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Learn cool facts about our extinct friends and create fantastic works of dino art, including fossils, dino eggs, dioramas and more!
Ages 3.5-6
Register
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Camp provides players with a well-rounded experience in a fun environment. Key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and baserunning will be taught and practiced. Camp ends with scrimmages and games on the final day.
Ages 5-7
- Elementary
- T-Ball
- Youth Athletics
Camp introduces players to Soccer, Flag Football, and T-ball. Little athletes will learn how to run, throw, catch, kick, and more! Camp ends with fun scrimmages and games during the final two days. Parent participation is required for the 2-3-year-old group and recommended when needed for the 4-5-year-old group.
Ages 2-6
- Elementary
- Flag Football
- Preschool
- Soccer
- T-Ball
- Youth Athletics
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Elementary
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- All
- All Saints Lutheran
- Conquer Ninja Gym
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Lake Middle School
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oakdale
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park High School
- Pullman Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
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- ACT Prep
- Aquatics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Chess
- Create
- Dancing
- Driver Education
- Elementary
- Family Event
- Flag Football
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Horse Riding
- Improv
- Inclusive
- Middle School
- Multi-Sport
- Music
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Non-School Day
- Online
- Parent and Child
- Preschool
- Recreation
- Robotics
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Soccer
- Spanish Immersion
- Swimming
- T-Ball
- Theater
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Personalized, private lessons for beginning to advanced guitar (acoustic or electric) and beginning banjo. 30-minute time slots are available 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Grades 4-12
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
Lessons will be held at Red Rock on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each half hour beginning at 3 p.m. through 8 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Ages 8+
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
The ancient craft of jewelry making is brought to the modern world using TinkerCad and 3D printers. Design and print two projects: a pair of earrings, a ring or a pendant.
Grades 4-8
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
A hands-on product design class emphasizing creative thinking and problem-solving. Explore options to find, modify, and prepare 3D files to be brought to life using a 3D printer.
Grades 4-8
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make papier mache birds and fling paint like Jackson Pollock - then leave the mess with us!
Grades 1-4
Register
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Designed for beginner coders. In small teams, create your own universe of magical pokemon creatures to escape an adventure map, code a catch-pokemon game and create a game to duel against friends.
Grades 1-4
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
Your child will enjoy sensory experiences as they create enormous works of art. Paint, sculpt, scribble, and giggle their way to discovering a grander scale of art.
Ages 3.5-6
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Learn boating fundamentals in this in-depth boating safety course for the whole family. Gain the knowledge needed to obtain a MN or WI boating certificate.
- Elementary
- Family Event
- High School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
A fun filled musical theatre camp where students will learn songs and scenes from various Broadway shows. Performance on the last day!
Ages 7-12
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Explore the world of robotics by building your own teleoperated robotic arm. Learn about robotic systems like sensors, mobility and manipulation by building and programming a LEGO Mindstorm robot.
Grades 2-6
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
Learn about the science and chemistry of food and STEAM concepts as we mix up gummy bears, edible slime, and so much more! Then design packaging for your creations.
Grades K-4
- Create
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Create amazing Minecraft creatures and code and create your personalized Minecraft adventure game. In small teams, create a treasure map where your character needs to find a diamond trove, survive lava, get away from dangerous creatures and more.
Grades 1-4
- Elementary
- S.T.E.M.
Build your young artist’s self-esteem as they gain new skills, make new friends, and create 3D art, get messy with fingerpaint and use a spin-art technique.
Ages 3.5-6
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Make cool decorative bowls, jewelry, giant hot air balloons, tissue pom flowers, a fairy tale castle, painted rocks, drawings, sculptures with model magic, and many more fun projects!
Grades 1-5
- Create
- Elementary
- Youth Enrichment
Learn to sew, including basic sewing techniques, sewing tools, different types of stitches and practice with a sewing machine. Students can work at their own pace and create new projects during each monthly session.
Ages 8-12
- Create
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East 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
- All Saints Lutheran
- Conquer Ninja Gym
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Lake Middle School
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oakdale
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park High School
- Pullman Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
Filter by Category
- All
- ACT Prep
- Aquatics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Chess
- Create
- Dancing
- Driver Education
- Elementary
- Family Event
- Flag Football
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Horse Riding
- Improv
- Inclusive
- Middle School
- Multi-Sport
- Music
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Non-School Day
- Online
- Parent and Child
- Preschool
- Recreation
- Robotics
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Soccer
- Spanish Immersion
- Swimming
- T-Ball
- Theater
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Personalized, private lessons for beginning to advanced guitar (acoustic or electric) and beginning banjo. 30-minute time slots are available 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Grades 4-12
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
Lessons will be held at Red Rock on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each half hour beginning at 3 p.m. through 8 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Ages 8+
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
Join Woodbury High School (WHS) swim and dive coaches Megan and Liz to increase your potential, build a strong foundation physically, mentally and emotionally for the 2023 fall season. Sign up for all 6 weeks or a single month for $20.
Grades 7-12
- Aquatics
- High School
- Middle School
- Swimming
- Youth Athletics
This camp will emphasize respect for others and teach children manners and etiquette with a fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Lunch demo last day.
Ages 8-12.5
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Learn boating fundamentals in this in-depth boating safety course for the whole family. Gain the knowledge needed to obtain a MN or WI boating certificate.
- Elementary
- Family Event
- High School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Join local high school coaches Amanda (PHS) and Liz (WHS) for stellar summer swim training. Increase your speed potential in the water and create a strong foundation for your middle or high school season. Sign up per week or for all 6 weeks. Skill level questions, please email seaturtlesMN@gmail.com.
Ages 9-18
- Aquatics
- High School
- Middle School
- Swimming
- Youth Athletics
Learn to sew, including basic sewing techniques, sewing tools, different types of stitches and practice with a sewing machine. Students can work at their own pace and create new projects during each monthly session.
Ages 8-12
- Create
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
Gain a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camps end with scrimmages/games on the final day.
Ages 5-12
- Baseball
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
We offer classes for girls and boys ages 18 months-18 years old.
- Elementary
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Youth Athletics
Come out and play! Learn communications skills, self-confidence and respect towards others’ ideas while playing improv games and learning theater basics.
Grades 3-9
- Create
- Elementary
- Improv
- Middle School
- Theater
- Youth Enrichment
This camp will emphasize respect for others and teach children manners and etiquette with a fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Lunch demo last day.
Ages 8-12.5
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Learn basic knowledge about sewing and create two projects from scratch. We will be using hand and machine sewing techniques. All materials are provided.
Grades 4-8
- Create
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Youth Enrichment
Ninjas develop strength and agility during this 8 weeklong course by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles! Increase flexibility, problem-solving, and coordination.
Ages 5-13
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Recreation
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Give your child an American Ninja Warrior Experience! Young Ninjas develop strength and agility during this camp by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles.
Ages 6-13
- Elementary
- Middle School
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Recreation
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
Designed for both parents and kids to get moving and have fun together. You and your ninja will work together to learn how to tackle ninja obstacles, problem-solve courses, and build self-esteem!
Ages 5+ with a guardian
- Elementary
- Family Event
- Middle School
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Recreation
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East 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
- All Saints Lutheran
- Conquer Ninja Gym
- Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove Middle School
- District Program Center
- East Ridge High School
- Grey Cloud Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Lake Middle School
- Middleton Elementary
- Nena's Designs
- Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- Oakdale
- Oltman Middle School
- Online
- Park High School
- Pullman Elementary
- Red Rock Elementary
- Serenity Farm
- Stillwater
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury
- Woodbury High School
- Woodbury Middle School
Filter by Category
- All
- ACT Prep
- Aquatics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Chess
- Create
- Dancing
- Driver Education
- Elementary
- Family Event
- Flag Football
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- High School
- Horse Riding
- Improv
- Inclusive
- Middle School
- Multi-Sport
- Music
- Ninja Obstacle Course
- Non-School Day
- Online
- Parent and Child
- Preschool
- Recreation
- Robotics
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Soccer
- Spanish Immersion
- Swimming
- T-Ball
- Theater
- Youth Athletics
- Youth Enrichment
New and returning students are invited. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and your favorite fencing games and armbands.
Grades 2-12
- Chess
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- S.T.E.M.
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Learn boating fundamentals in this in-depth boating safety course for the whole family. Gain the knowledge needed to obtain a MN or WI boating certificate.
- Elementary
- Family Event
- High School
- Middle School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Join Woodbury High School (WHS) swim and dive coaches Megan and Liz to increase your potential, build a strong foundation physically, mentally and emotionally for the 2023 fall season. Sign up for all 6 weeks or a single month for $20.
Grades 7-12
- Aquatics
- High School
- Middle School
- Swimming
- Youth Athletics
Personalized, private lessons for beginning to advanced guitar (acoustic or electric) and beginning banjo. 30-minute time slots are available 4 p.m. through 6 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Grades 4-12
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
Develop all elements of sport performance including strength, speed, power, conditioning, and mobility as well as to reduce the risk of injury. Led by Coach Colvard and Training HAUS strength and performance coaches.
Grade 7-8
- Basketball
- Football
- High School
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
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
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
This training program focuses on the development of speed, strength, agility, and explosiveness for athletes in all sports. Led by ETS personnel. ETS is the leading training program for elite athletes-in the Twin Cities Metro Area.
Grades 2-12
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Youth Athletics
Join local high school coaches Amanda (PHS) and Liz (WHS) for stellar summer swim training. Increase your speed potential in the water and create a strong foundation for your middle or high school season. Sign up per week or for all 6 weeks. Skill level questions, please email seaturtlesMN@gmail.com.
Ages 9-18
- Aquatics
- High School
- Middle School
- Swimming
- 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 are available to answer questions when needed.
Grades 9-12
- ACT Prep
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
Improve your test-taking skills and overall scores. Since 1988, on average, students who finish the course increase their scores significantly on the ACT (36 pt. total).
Grades 9-12
- ACT Prep
- High School
- Skills and Development
- Youth Enrichment
This new class will be taught primarily in Spanish, with English being offered only when necessary for easy understanding. Cost for this five-week course is $45 for adults, an additional $35 to add a partner and just $15 per child. Singles welcome too!
For adults and families with kids ages 7 and up
- Dancing
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Parent and Child
- Recreation
- Skills and Development
- Spanish Immersion
- Youth Enrichment
Lessons will be held at Red Rock on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each half hour beginning at 3 p.m. through 8 p.m. Register for the time slot that best fits your schedule.
Ages 8+
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Music
- Youth Enrichment
Immerse yourself in the world of robotics while you program, build and automate a collaborative robot. Get a taste of careers in engineering and computing while building critical team skills.
Grades 9-12
- High School
- S.T.E.M.
- Youth Enrichment
Swimming lessons, specialty classes, fitness and recreational opportunities for adults and children as young as 12 months.
- Aquatics
- Elementary
- High School
- Middle School
- Preschool
- Swimming
- Youth Athletics
SoWashCo Schools Community Education
Main Office
651-425-6600
communityeducation@sowashco.org
8400 East Point Douglas Rd. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Office Hours
7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.