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  • Afterschool STEM Club

    Calling all 3rd to 6th graders interested in science, technology, engineering and math-- join us as we inspire curiosity and innovation in the exciting world of STEM! Youth will experience a science session, a technology session using robots, and our final sesssion will be an engineering competition! March class registration deadline: February 26 April class registration deadline: April 1
  • Child and Babysitting Safety

    The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute provides everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The YouTube “vlogger” style presentation brings a youthful, high-energy spirit to the program content and the colorful magazine format of the student book makes learning fun. From getting started with your business, working with parents and children, key safety caregiving and first aid tips, CABS will set you up for babysitting success. Students must be present for the entire class and successfully complete the core learning objectives to receive certification valid for two years. Students attend class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen.
  • Code Championship Tournament Series: Virtual Computer Coding Competition

    Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Whether this is your first Code Championship event or if you've been competing for years, this is the perfect way to explore the competitive coding world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience necessary. This Code Championship Series is a series of four tournaments in four weeks (it's ok to miss one or two). These tournaments are hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship website. If you have a browser like Chrome or Firefox, no additional download is required. Please come knowing how to navigate the internet with basic typing and mouse control skills. The link to the Google Meet event will be emailed two days before the tournament.
  • Driver's Education: Behind the Wheel Training

    Registration is not full; must be done in person at Jefferson Learning Center. About Driver's Education To register for Behind The Wheel (BTW) with Willmar Community Education, students must have successfully completed 30 hours of Driver’s Education Classroom training. The Certificate of Completion from the classroom course must be provided at the Community Education office along with a $300 fee in order to register and receive a blue card. A blue card is required for students to take the permit test at the Driver’s License Exam Station. Once you receive a valid permit, please call 320-231-8492, ext. 6335 to schedule your six hours of BTW instruction. We strongly recommend students drive 5-10 hours with a parent/guardian before their first BTW driving session. BTW registration fee is non-refundable. BTW driving lessons must be completed within six months of receiving your blue card. Missed or cancelled driving lesson will incur a $50 fee and require rescheduling that driving lesson. Unused BTW driving lessons are non-transferable. We offer a driver training program approved by the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Our instructor is a licensed school teacher with special certification in driver education from the state of Minnesota. How To Get Your Driver License (ages 15-17) Classroom Instruction: Students are eligible to register and attend the classroom portion of the training program. You must attend all 30 hours of the training to be eligible for the next step of training. The Blue Card: After completing 30 hours of classroom training, you will receive a certificate of completion that you must provide when registering for Behind the Wheel (BTW) instruction. You must be registered for a BTW program in order to receive the blue card. Get Your Driving Permit: Arrange for the permit test independently at a Minnesota Drivers and Vehicle Services location. You will need the blue card, appropriate ID, your social security number, corrective lenses (if needed), and payment for the permit test fee. Schedule BTW: After receiving your permit, schedule six hours of BTW training by notifying the Community Education office when you are ready to begin the training. Complete BTW Instruction: BTW consists of one instructor and one or two students in a school district vehicle. After completion of the required six hours, you will receive a white card necessary for the license test. Practice: You will need to practice driving for six months. Minnesota law requires a student to have a permit for six months and maintain a driving log. The driving log must be submitted at the time of the road test. Road Test: Schedule the road test at a Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services location. Students must be 16 years old to take the road test. Bring your white card, proof of insurance, fee, permit, social security number, and corrective lenses (if needed).
  • Earth Day Celebration

    Come celebrate Earth Day at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center with a fun and educational experience for the whole family! Booths, exhibits, and activities offer information about water quality, energy efficiency, land management, and much more. Enjoy entertainment, kid activities, and information about "greening" your life. Visit Prairie Woods ELC's website and Facebook page for additional information.
  • Home Alone

    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 it is 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 child who is mature and well prepared. 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, door knocks, dog emergencies, personal safety, handling the unexpected, gun safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and first aid tips. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen. Parents are encouraged to review the take home information and discuss it with their child.
  • Kids DIY: Mason Jar Vase

    What's better than recycling? Upcycling! We'll start with a glass mason jar, add a little paint and decoration, and presto: you have a pencil holder, or a great spot to stash your favorite rocks, or maybe even a vase to gift a friend!
  • Spring Cookie Decorating

    Beautiful pastels! Come and have fun with your friends while you enjoy spring cookie decorating! At the end of this class, you will bring home beautifully decorated spring cookies to share with your family! A fun class activity is also planned while the cookies are drying.