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.
Get ready for hands-on fun in the kitchen! Smart Snacks Thursday is a series of one-hour children’s cooking classes led by local holistic nutritionist Jackie Mart. Each class focuses on creating kid-approved, healthier snack recipes using wholesome ingredients. Kids will mix, assemble, taste, and learn while building confidence and independence in the kitchen.
Each class features different recipes so families can choose one class or several throughout the summer. All supplies are included, and students will enjoy making snacks they can recreate at home.
Perfect for curious kids who love to create, taste, and snack smart!
Sign up for all 3 classes on one day...save over 20%. Please send a quiet activity for your student to use between classes while the instructor prepares for the next session.
Fruitopia: On the menu: Turtles, Fish, and Octopuses!
Cookie Dough: On the Menu: Brownie Batter & Fun Fetti Sugar Cookie
Backyard Bug Snacks: On the Menu: Caterpillar, Butterfly & Ladybug snacks
Stars and Stripes Spectacular: On the Menu: Fireworks Parfait & Watermelon Pizza
Donuts for Days: On the Menu: Apple Fruit “Donuts” and No Bake Snickerdoodle Donut Holes
Marvelous Munchies: Trail Mixes On the Menu: Sweet ‘N’ Salty, Monster Cookie, Brain-Boosting
Sweet Summertime: On the Menu: Raspberry Lemonade Slushie & No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake
Go Bananas: On the Menu: Banana Split Bites & Peanut Butter Banana Milkshakes
Stellar Stamps: We will be turning everyday ingredients in your kitchen like potatoes, celery, citrus fruits, carrots, corn, and peppers into homemade stamps! Come and create colorful, unique collages!
A minimum enrollment is required for this class. Please register at least 10 days before the start date to help ensure the class runs.