Learn to Sew, Organize Your Photos, Design Video Games, Train Your Dog, Speak a New Language—Explore It All!
Adult sports leagues, strength & fitness and more!
Classroom and Behind the Wheel training for students ages 15-18.
ECFE is a statewide program that provides parent/child classes to all families with children birth to kindergarten. Classes are designed for your child's development and to support you as parents and caregivers.
Screening is free and includes a quick check your child's health and development. Screening is completed by an Early Childhood Professional and is tailored for your child's age, there is no pass or fail!
Early Ventures Learning Center is a Minnesota Department of Human Services licensed childcare center for children ages 6 weeks until kindergarten entrance located at the Northfield Community Education Center.
We offer classes for children ages 3-5 with morning, afternoon and all-day options to attend 2,3,4 or 5 days per week. We are 4 star rated from the state of Minnesota!
Kid Ventures is a school-age care program through Northfield Public Schools Community Education. Kid Ventures operates before and after school, during the summer, and on most non-school days.
Programming for adults with disabilities.
Make learning and FUN possible for all kids by donating to our scholarship fund! Your gift will directly sponsor a local child for a youth class or activity offered by Northfield Community Education.
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Explore, Learn & Grow – Classes for K–12 Students
Basketball, Flag Football, Tennis, Soccer, Lacrosse, Skating and more for students Pre-K to 12th grade.
Refresh or gain the skills and certification necessary to apply first aid, administer CPR, use and AED, and perform lifesaving techniques.
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens online on April 3rd at 8 am.
Thank you for your interest in the Kid Ventures program. By submitting a registration, you are creating a pending contract. Contracts must be approved in order to be considered officially registered. You will receive a confirmation email once your contract has been approved or you will receive notification that you have been placed on the waitlist. There is a $35/child registration fee if registering before April 30th, 2026. The registration fee increases to $45/child if registering after April 30th, 2026.
2026-2027 School Year Rates
Children must be registered for a minimum of 2 days per week, unless only registering for Wednesday mornings before school. Registrations are approved on a first come, first served basis. Registration will remain open until August 1st OR we reach our staffing capacity, whichever comes first. Registrations received after August 1st or after we reach capacity will be placed on the wait list.
*Drop-Ins are ONLY for children with an established KV contract (Ex. child attends T/Th afternoons and needs to add a random Wed). Drop-Ins will be approved as space and staffing allow. There is NOT a drop-in only contract.
Registration for Summer 2026 opened online on March 5th.
The summer program will be located at Spring Creek and will run M-F from Monday, June 15th-Friday, Wednesday, August 26th. KV will be closed June 19th, and July 3rd. Hours are 6:30 am-6:00 pm. There is a $30/child registration fee if registering before Friday, March 20th. The registration fee increases to $40/child if registering after March 20th, 2026.
Summer 2026 Rates
KV 2026 Summer Themes and Field Trips:
Kid Ventures is currently WAITLIST only for the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you for considering the Kid Ventures program at Bridgewater, Greenvale Park, or Spring Creek. Unfortunately, Kid Ventures is currently at its staffing capacity at all three locations. By submitting a registration, you are registering for the waitlist. We will let you know if anything becomes available to accommodate care.
Kid Ventures is a school-age care program operated through Community Education with Northfield Public Schools. The mission of Kid Ventures is to provide care for school-age children in a safe, enriching environment that supports the individual needs of children and families while building positive relationships. Throughout Kid Ventures, children will participate in a variety of hands-on activities that build social, emotional, physical, and academic development. Kid Ventures is offered at all elementary schools from 6:30 am- school start and until 6:00 pm after school ends, Monday through Friday. Kid Ventures is also open at one location in the summer and on most non-school days.
Kid Ventures summer registration opens in March and school year registration opens in April.
