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.
Find programs canceled due to weather here
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.
Classes for Middle and High School students.
26-27 Registration opens for new families at 8:00 a.m on Thursday, March 5th. We welcome you to our open house on Thursday, February 26th from 5:45-7:15 pm at the NCEC, 700 Lincoln Parkway. Can't make it that night? Call to set up a tour!
Why should your family choose Hand in Hand Preschool? We help prepare students for school success! We have a team of licensed teachers and support staff who make early childhood their priority. We have co-taught classrooms with smaller class limits, bilingual staff, and consultation with district speech, social work, physical and occupational therapists on a daily basis. Our classrooms are integrated, meaning we serve all children with many different backgrounds, abilities and interests. Hand in Hand uses district-aligned curriculum and assessment that is research based and child focused. Our program has strong partnerships with local schools, colleges, Early Learning Corps, local care centers, the Northfield Library and more! There is also financial assistance, transportation and extended day for our 5 full day students available.
2026-2027 Hand in Hand Rates: (*Unless receiving a scholarship)
**$60 registration fee holds your spot
2 day am classes: $179 per month
3 day am and pm classes: $249 per month
4 day pm classes: $325 per month
5 day am class: $409 per month
5 day full day class: $965 per month
*Extended day is offered for full day classes from 7:45-9:00 ($93.75 per month) and 3:45-4:45 ($93.75 per month) unless receiving scholarship
Monthly transportation fees are $50 for 2 days, $63 for 3 days, $74 for 4 days or $86 for 5 days unless receiving scholarship
**There will also be a yearly snack/milk fee.
Classes start September 14th and follow the K-12 school calendar. AM classes run 9-11:45 am, PM classes run 1-3:45 pm and All-day classes run M,T,TH,F 9-3:45 and W 9:45-3:45. Each week on Wednesday AM classes run 9:45-12:00 and PM classes run 1:15-3:45 pm for Professional Learning Communities (PLC's).
