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.
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.
Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Northfield! Get to know constellations like the Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and many more. You’ll hear many fun stories about how some of these constellations found their way to the heavens. There will be giant telescopes aimed at Saturn, star clusters, galaxies, and more. New video telescopes will display live images of distant celestial treasures in amazing color! You'll also get a great handout package of star maps, constellation charts as well as great web sites and app recommendations. Also included is a practical telescope buying guide.
Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and has been hosting star parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 50 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.” Books will be available for purchase at the program. Select Mike Lynch celestial photos, and super cool glow-in-the-dark star shirts will also be available for sale.
The Great Night Sky is Waiting! Enrollment is limited to 60 people to ensure a great experience for everyone. The event is geared towards adults, however children as young as 6 years are welcome to register alongside an adult.
Bring lawn chairs and dress for the weather.
Mike Lynch
