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  • Camp Invention Grades K-6

    Camp Invention’s new program, Illuminate, provides opportunities for hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Campers take on exhilarating activities each day, have fun collaborating with friends, think creatively and invent their own solutions to real-world challenges. During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators will: Develop their own sports ball and customize a light-up game with a unique brand and logo as they explore athletics, design and innovation. Discover the science of light through illuminating inventions and fluorescent animals, then build a one-of-a-kind Glow Box using circuitry and ultraviolet light. Embark on an epic global operation to tackle water challenges around the world, learning the role that water plays with the help of a robotic lab-on-wheels. Star as a contestant on a prototyping game show, molding and shaping ideas into awesome inventions using everyday items and a DIY toolbox. Extended day options are available from 8am-5pm. Register at Invent.org before March 27 and save $25 with the code FUN25. Those with a financial need can apply for a scholarship that is supported by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Complete the form and scholarships will be awarded June 3 and you will be contacted regarding the status of your application.
  • Canning Food at Home - Intro

    Are you looking for a way to preserve the harvest from your garden, save money on groceries or make wonderful gifts? Learn about the process to safely can food at home. We’ll cover different types of canning, the full process to can food and some hints to ensure success.
  • Cartoons, Clay and Crafts Ages 5-11

    Do you like to make cool crafts? Sculpt with clay? Draw cartoons? Then you should join us for this creative camp. We’ll sculpt a pink piggie and a tiny turtle, learn to draw cartoons, create a comic strip, make cute cactus in painted clay pots, a paper mâché bowl and have tons of fun. Bring a beverage and a nut-free snack.
  • Cheer Camp Grades 1-4

    Campers will learn several cheers with focus on body control, jumping and proper hand movements in this introduction to cheerleading. Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship, teamwork and a positive attitude! This camp also includes fun games which focus on teamwork and competitiveness and poms that the participants will keep. Campers should bring a water bottle and snack and wear sunscreen, athletic clothing and shoes.
  • Chess Summer Camp Ages 6-12

    The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It! classroom method keeps chess students progressing with 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles, as well as guided games and an end-of-week in-class tournament. All levels are welcome. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session ($49 annual value). Bring a beverage and a nut free snack.
  • Address:
    5530 206th St N
    Forest Lake, MN 55025
  • Co-Ed Soccer League Entering Kindergarten

    Soccer League will focus on improving the basic skills of dribbling, trapping, passing, receiving, game positions and offensive/defensive techniques. For an example of game schedules from previous years, click here. Kindergarten Co-Ed Soccer League will practice on Tuesdays and play games on Thursdays starting July 11. Games will start at either 6:15pm or 7:15pm and be played at Columbus Elementary. The first week will be practices only and the second will be a practice and game. Students must be registered by their current grade, no exceptions. All participants will receive a game t-shirt if registered by the deadline. Please indicate your student’s t-shirt size when registering. Volunteer coaches are needed! Open to all levels of experience, this program is dependent on volunteer coaches so please click here for more information on coaching. Friend Requests - we will do our best to honor one friend request per player. Both players must have each other listed to be honored as well as the same school and same grade selected. All practices and games will take place at Columbus Elementary Green Space. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fees will increase after the deadline of June 11 from $109 to $129. Coaches Meeting: TBD Practices are on Tuesdays and set to begin July 9. Games are on Thursdays and set to begin July 18. Tentative Schedule is July 9 - August 22. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Suloff at ksuloff@flaschools.org or 651-982-8392.
  • Columbus

    • SAC & Sonic
    • 2023-2024 SAC/Sonic
    Season Registration Deadlines: School Year deadline is August 1 Summer deadline is May 1 Completed registrations will be put on a "pending approval status" in the order the registration is received until Community Education staff can review it, all required paperwork is completed and adequate staff is available. Once you are approved, you will receive an email confirmation and your credit card will be charged the registration fee. We begin accepting summer registrations in April and school year registrations in July. Registrations received after the season deadline may not be able to start the first week of care and you will be notified when an opening becomes available. School Age Care - Grades K-3 SAC is a before and after school childcare program where your child will engage in a variety of fun, enriching opportunities in a safe and caring environment. Before and after preschool childcare for Little Rangers preschool is offered only on days that Little Rangers preschool is in session. Sonic - Grades 4-6 Our Sonic before and after school childcare program provides activities that encourage students to develop new skills and pursue interests while providing a place to hang out with friends in a fun environment. 2024 Summer Fees 2023-24 SAC/Sonic Fees Authorization for Administration of Medication at School Behavior Contract Family Handbook Health Assessment Forms
  • Columbus

    • SAC & Sonic
    • 2024-2025 SAC/Sonic
    Season Registration Deadlines: School Year deadline is August 1 Summer deadline is May 1 Completed registrations will be put on a "pending approval status" in the order the registration is received until Community Education staff can review it, all required paperwork is completed and adequate staff is available. Once you are approved, you will receive an email confirmation and your credit card will be charged the registration fee. We begin accepting summer registrations in April and school year registrations in July. Registrations received after the season deadline may not be able to start the first week of care and you will be notified when an opening becomes available. School Age Care - Grades K-3 SAC is a before and after school childcare program where your child will engage in a variety of fun, enriching opportunities in a safe and caring environment. Before and after preschool childcare for Little Rangers preschool is offered only on days that Little Rangers preschool is in session. Sonic - Grades 4-6 Our Sonic before and after school childcare program provides activities that encourage students to develop new skills and pursue interests while providing a place to hang out with friends in a fun environment. 2024 Summer Fees 2023-24 SAC/Sonic Fees Authorization for Administration of Medication at School Behavior Contract Family Handbook Health Assessment Forms
  • Columbus Age 3 Half Day

    • Little Rangers Preschool Half Day
    • 24-25 Little Rangers Preschool-Half Day
    Half Day Preschool: Half Day Preschool is offered at six locations throughout the district for three, four and five-year-old children. Half Day Preschool is a School Readiness program that is funded by various sources: parent fees, state aid and levy funding. Little Rangers Preschools is a program for students to explore and learn through play-based curriculum and social-emotional teaching. For more information on Little Rangers Preschool visit Early Childhood preschool registration. 2024-2025 Registration Details: Once you complete the online registration in Eleyo you will be put on a "pending approval status" in the order the registration is received until Early Childhood Programs staff can review it, and enough registrations are received to run the class. Your credit card will not be charged for the registration fee until your child is confirmed in the program. Once you are approved, you will receive an email confirmation and your credit card will be charged. Following your accepted contract, you will receive an email to set up a ParentVue account, where you will complete the registrations process, including attaching required forms. Required Forms: A list of all required forms can be found online at www.flaschools.org/ecforms and are due before your child may start preschool. 2023-2024 Registration Details: Once you complete the online registration you will be put on a "pending approval status" in the order the registration is received until Early Childhood Programs staff can review it, and enough registrations are received to run the class. Your credit card will not be charged for the registration fee until your child is confirmed in the program. Once you are approved, you will receive an email confirmation and your credit card will be charged. Students may register for more than one class. Required Forms: All required forms can be found online at www.flaschools.org/ecforms and are due before your child may start preschool. Financial Assistance: Information on financial assistance can be found online at www.flaschools.org/preschool. Fees: 2023-2024 Little Rangers Preschool Half Day Fee Schedule 2024-2025 Little Rangers Preschool Half Day Fee Schedule Calendar: Little Rangers Preschool follows the district calendar here.
  • Columbus Ages 4-5 Full Day

    • Little Rangers Preschool Full Day
    • 24-25 Little Rangers Preschool-Full Day
    Full Day Preschool: Full Day Preschool is offered at seven elementary locations throughout the district for four and five-year-old children. Since the Full Day program does not receive any state funding, the program relies on parent fees to offer high-quality programming for our students. Little Rangers Preschools is a program for students to explore and learn through play-based curriculum and social-emotional teaching. For more information on Little Rangers Preschool visit Early Childhood preschool 2024-2025 Registration Details: Once you complete the online registration in Eleyo you will be put on a "pending approval status" in the order the registration is received until Early Childhood Programs staff can review it, and enough registrations are received to run the class. Your credit card will not be charged for the registration fee until your child is confirmed in the program. Once you are approved, you will receive an email confirmation and your credit card will be charged. Following your accepted contract, you will receive an email to set up a ParentVue account, where you will complete the registrations process, including attaching required forms. Required Forms: A list of all required forms can be found online at www.flaschools.org/ecforms and are due before your child may start preschool. 2023-2024 Registration Details: Once you complete the online registration you will be put on a "pending approval status" in the order the registration is received until Early Childhood Programs staff can review it, and enough registrations are received to run the class. Your credit card will not be charged for the registration fee until your child is confirmed in the program. Once you are approved, you will receive an email confirmation and your credit card will be charged. Students may register for more than one class. Required Forms: All required forms can be found online at www.flaschools.org/ecforms and are due before your child may start preschool. Financial Assistance: Information on financial assistance can be found online at www.flaschools.org/preschool. Fees: 2023-2024 Little Rangers Preschool Full Day Fee Schedule 2024-2025 Little Rangers Preschool Full Day Fee Schedule Calendar: Little Rangers Preschool follows the district calendar here.
  • Address:
    17345 Notre Dame Street Northeast
    Forest Lake, MN 55025
  • Community Education Ice Show

    Join us for a fun Sunday Afternoon at the Community Education Winter Ice Show (1:00pm start time). Some of our Community Education Ice Skating students will be showing us their skating skills and performing their final routines. Afterwards, we’ll get together for a bit of fun and a treat! The Forest Lake Sports Center is at 5530 206th St N Forest Lake MN. Registration deadline is is Wednesday May 15.
  • Cooking - Baklava

    Baklava is a traditional pastry dessert that is known for its sweet, rich flavor and flaky texture. Join us in this hands-on interactive class where you will cook virtually with Instructor Mimi, who is passionate about cooking. You will learn how to prepare a flavorful but easy Baklava dessert and you get to bake it in your own oven following your instructor’s guidelines. You will be provided an ingredient list and a link prior to class.
  • Cooking - Chicken Pad Thai

    In this fun, hands-on class, you will be guided step-by-step in cooking this classic dish known for its diverse flavor profile. Learn to properly prepare and build the flavor profile of an authentic sweet, salty, sour and spicy Pad Thai sauce. Perfect for entertaining; Wow your friends and family with a new found signature dish at your next dinner party! You will be provided an ingredient list and a link prior to class.
  • Cooking - Homemade Egg Rolls & Samosas

    Restaurant quality egg rolls and samosas can be made right in your own kitchen. These appetizers are jammed with flavors from around the world and can be a quick way to incorporate leftovers into something new and fun to eat. Make a variety of egg rolls, samosas and dipping sauces in class. You will be provided an ingredient list and a link prior to class.
  • Cooking - Homemade Pasta with Alfredo and Tomato Sauce

    Mimi will teach you the time-honored art of making pasta from scratch. You'll also learn to make a creamy alfredo sauce and tomato sauce to smother your freshly made noodles and create a rich and satisfying homemade dish. Pair it with a fresh garden salad to balance out the meal. You will be provided an ingredient list and a link prior to class.
  • Dance - Beginning Ballet Ages 5-6

    Children will learn ballet movements and creative expression for beginners. The emphasis is on basic locomotor development, rhythm and creative expression. Our dancers learn dance in a playful, imaginative and non-competitive environment.
  • Dance - Little Cirque Circus Ages 6-12

    Our Little Cirque Circus class is a fun, circuit-style class to learn basic circus skills. Learn to juggle, practice some basic tumbling skills and learn how to hang on the silk and make some fun shapes and poses while hanging in the air!