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6th Grade Cross Country CampSport CampsGive your student a head start on middle school athletics! This fun, high-energy camp introduces 6th graders to the sport of distance running, offering a true sneak peek into what official practices and meets are like. Camp Highlights: Real Race Experience: Compete in two official cross country meets at East and West. Participants will run the same route and can see their improvements over the course of the camp! Skill & Endurance: Learn proper running technique, pacing strategies, and conditioning. Team Building: Connect and train with potential future teammates before 7th grade.Fall 2026
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Chess ClubHobbiesLearn the game of chess and practice strategy with instructors who love the game. Beginners and advanced players welcome!Fall 2026 -
Fall Chess Tournament + Costume PartySkills DevelopmentBack by popular demand! Our regional chess tourneys are fun, competitive, and an all around good time. It's the season of costume fun! Dress up and play a friendly game. We will award medals and ribbons to grade level and division champions. Costume awards, too! Check in begins at 8:30 am, first round is at 9:00 am. Awards presented at 12:00 pm. This event is co-sponsored by South Central Service Cooperative and Mankato Community Education.Fall 2026 -
FutsalSportsFutsal is a smaller, faster-paced version of soccer played on a hard-court surface like a gym floor. It uses a smaller, heavier, low-bounce ball that helps players develop exceptional foot skills, coordination, passing accuracy, and quick, tactical thinking. This 5-week course incorporates these elements in a fun, skill-building, and confidence-boosting environment. Open to players of all experience levels aged 8 - 10 years old, this program is a great way to stay active and sharpen soccer skills during the off-season. Please wear indoor athletic shoes and bring a water bottle and shin guards with socks over top.Fall 2026
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Great Gifts: Make + Take for KidsHobbiesJust in time for the holidays! Kids can make personalized gifts for all of their favorite people! From BBQ rub to sugar scrub, rock games to tote bags, kids will create something to share. A card making station will be part of each class! Sign up for the entire series, or just one session! Psst, grown ups: Drop off your kiddos and work on your own shopping! Rocks + Rubs Towels + Totes Sugar Scrub + Body ButterFall 2026 -
Hands on Clay: Youth HandbuildingHobbiesYouth will learn handbuilding techniques while creating imaginative functional and sculptural clay projects, finished with colorful, personalized glazes. Session 1: In this fun and creative youth ceramics handbuilding class, students will learn how to build with clay using slab construction techniques while creating their own unique ceramic treasures! Young artists will design and build a decorative cake box with a lid, perfect for storing keepsakes or treats, along with a whimsical mushroom house or spooky haunted house sculpture. Students will explore texture, shaping, and assembly while developing foundational ceramic skills in a supportive studio environment. Students will paint and personalize their creations with colorful glazes to make each project truly one-of-a-kind. Session 2: In this imaginative youth handbuilding ceramics class, students will create two exciting clay projects: a handmade mug and a dragon’s eye sculpture. Young artists will learn basic handbuilding techniques such as shaping, attaching, and adding texture while designing a functional mug full of personality. They will also create a detailed dragon’s eye piece inspired by fantasy and mythical creatures, exploring texture, scales, and creative surface design. After firing, students will glaze and paint their creations to make them truly unique. Perfect for beginners and returning clay artists alike!Fall 2026 -
Hands on Clay: Youth Wheel ThrowingHobbiesDiscover the magic of the throwing wheel by turning a lump of clay into vessels to share! Build on skills each week as you practice and grow strength. Learn about various types of glaze to turn you creations into shining showpieces. This course is taught by Pottery Studio mentors who are skilled in wheel work.Fall 2026 -
Home Alone SafetyLeisureHOME ALONE SAFETY Melanie Schmidt (Instructor) Grades 2-6 & parent 1 Session Staying home alone for the first time is an opportunity eagerly anticipated by most kids; but with opportunity comes responsibility. This course covers a variety of common scenarios and topics specific to boys and girls preparing to stay home alone, or stay home with younger siblings. Topics include, but are not limited to: sibling conflict, stranger danger, healthy choices, problem solving, and identifying emergencies. Each child is encouraged to attend with 1 adult.Fall 2026
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Junior Cougar Boys Basketball CampSport CampsThe emphasis of the clinic will be placed on ball handling, dribbling, pivoting, passing, and one-on-one moves, perimeter shots, and free throws. The entire objective of the program is to introduce the boys to the correct fundamentals used in the game of basketball. The clinic offers little opportunity in playing real games. In the time allotted for the program, our coaching staff feels it is more important to spend the time teaching proper individual techniques. Members of the Cougar coaching staff will be present at the sessions with the varsity and junior varsity players demonstrating and teaching. We look forward to helping your son get a healthy introduction or progressing further in his current understanding of basketball and love of the game.Fall 2026
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Kids K - 1K Race for 3rd - 5th GradersSportsJoin us prior to the Mankato East High School Cross Country Invitational at Benson Park for a fun 1K race along the course! Students will have the chance to enjoy a run on a portion of the same path that high school athletes will compete on. Students in 3rd -5th grade can enjoy an introductory experience of a cross country race. The race begins at 5:15 PM, with check-in starting at 5:00 PM so students can pick up their bibs and get briefed on the course. All participants will receive a goodie bag at the finish line and get to keep their race bib as a keepsake. This is a free event, and parents or another adult must provide transportation to and from the race. Families are encouraged to stay, cheer on their runner, and stick around afterward to support the Mankato Cross Country teams during this invitational! What to bring: water bottle, tennis shoes, and weather-appropriate athletic wear.Fall 2026
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Learn to Lancer: Color Guard Flags, Rifles, + Poms PerformanceClassesLearn to Lancer is a program for youth in grades 2-10, who would like to learn the artistry of dance, movement, and twirling with Color Guard Flags, Rifles, and Poms. Participation in this course is introductory and will give youth the opportunity to learn skills that will lead to future success in the 77 Lancers Color Guard as well as our OWN performance opportunities at local events such as high school sports and regional competitions. Dates and times of local and regional events will be announced at a later date. Bus transportation to regional events is included in the registration fee. Learn To Lancer fee is for program participation and use of program equipment. Costumes, hair, makeup, and shoes are purchased by families and are personal property of the child / family at the completion of the program.Fall 2026
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Learn to Lancer: Mini CampClassesLearn to Lancer is an exciting and fun activity with local and regional performance opportunities for youth in grades 2-10. If you are unsure if this is an activity for you, we want to give you a chance to try the program before you commit. If you are already committed to the Learn to Lancer season starting in January, you do not need to sign up for this mini camp.Fall 2026
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Lifeguard Training - Blended LearningAquaticsBecome a certified lifeguard through the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course, offered in a blended learning format. This course combines online learning with in-person skills sessions to provide a flexible and comprehensive training experience. Participants will complete online coursework at their own pace before attending scheduled in-person sessions to practice water rescue techniques, CPR, AED use, and first aid. Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course and pass a swimming skills evaluation, which includes a swim-tread-swim sequence and a timed retrieval of a 10-pound object from a depth of 7-10 feet. Certification Requirements: To earn certification, participants must complete all online coursework, attend all in-person sessions, demonstrate competency in required skills, and pass the final written and practical exams. Note: Please bring a swimsuit and towel to in-person sessions. Detailed instructions for accessing the online portion will be provided 1 week prior to the first in-person session.Fall 2026
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WaitlistLincoln Adventure DaysClassesAdventure Days At Lincoln Community Center It is the end of summer but the adventure continues! Mankato Area Public Schools Community Education is hosting 2 full weeks of summer fun for youth in grades K-5. Each week will feature a mix of active play, STEM activities, Art, off site field trips and plenty of fun with friends. Sign up for the whole week or only specific days. Don’t delay! Adventure is in demand and space is limited. For more information, contact Mankato Community Education at 507-387-5501 Location - Lincoln Community Center (110 Fulton Street, Mankato) Week 1 - Monday - Friday, August 24 - 28 Week 2 - Monday - Friday, August 31 - September 4 Cost per week (per student) - $200 Daily rate (per student) - $45 Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (daily) Please Bring / Wear Daily Bag Lunch & Water Bottle Clothing suitable for active play & messy fun! Athletic style shoes, suitable for playSummer 2026 -
MEA Spooky Spectacular!HobbiesGet ready for fall on your day off! Bring a friend and join us for a fun-filled Friday of crafts and snacks. Ghost stories will be shared and potions will be stirred! Paint clay bats, build scarecrows to share, make some Spider Slime, and decorate Cobweb Cookies! Snacks can be created allergen-friendly.Fall 2026 -
Master Brickit BuildersScience + TechnologyAre you the LEGO Master? Join fellow builders to create and compete in LEGO building challenges using the Brickit app. Test your speed, creativity, and engineering skills while having fun with LEGOs!Fall 2026 -
Mini Cougar Volleyball CampSport CampsJoin us for a fun, skill-building volleyball camp at Mankato East High School! Players will learn the fundamentals of the game, improve their techniques, and enjoy game play with friends in a supportive environment. The camp includes four Monday evening sessions in September, plus a special skill session during a Mankato East home match on Tuesday, October 6. Campers will also receive a camp t-shirt as part of their registration.Fall 2026
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Rec On The SNOW!Rec On The GoWinter fun just went REC! Join us for Rec On The SNOW Pop Up events throughout the winter and spring! Be sure to sign up! By signing up, you will be given at least 24 hours notice of an upcoming Rec On The SNOW Pop Up event happening in our area. As always, it's FREE! Activities include sledding, broom ball, frozen science, ice art, and many other frozen adventures. Bring your friends for Rec On The SNOW! Please dress appropriately for the events, as there won't necessarily be a warming house. City restrooms will not be available. Grown ups are not required to attend, but highly encouraged to stay for two hours of fun!Fall 2026 -
Red Cross Advanced Babysitter TrainingHealth + SafetyThe American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course provides youth ages 11–15 with the information and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for children. Participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid. Class fee includes the Babysitter Training manual. Participants earn certification in pediatric first aid, CPR, and AED. Participants should bring a water bottle and a cold lunch.Fall 2026 -
STEAM on SaturdaysScience + TechnologyRock and Roll with science! Grab your friends to spend your Saturday mornings constructing experiments and learning about our world. Get a little messy while you create, play, and learn! Choose the whole camp or only one session. Week 1: Moonbeam Ice Cream Week 2: Ice Ice Baby Week 3: Rainbow Connection Week 4: Mr. RobotoFall 2026 -
Saturday CrafterdayHobbiesSaturdays are for crafts! Make wearable and shareable art using tools and techniques that you can recreate at home. We have the items, you bring the imagination! Sign up for all four weeks or just choose your favorite projects. Week 1: Plates + Spoons Week 2: Keepsake Keychains Week 3: Animal Masks Week 4: Wire WordsFall 2026 -
Send Me an Email When The After School Club Catalog Opens For RegistrationYouthThank you for your interest in Middle School After School! Please share your student's name and your preferred email address. When Clubs are ready for registration at Prairie Winds Middle School and Dakota Meadows we will send you a link!Middle School After School (MSAS) 2026-2027
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Skating School - AlphaSkating SchoolPrerequisite - completion of Pre-Alpha. Skating classes are offered and will follow the model of the Ice Sports Industry (ISI) for recreational skaters at all levels. No make-up dates available. For questions, contact Debbie Radzak at dradza1@isd77.org.Fall 2026
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Skating School - Beginner 1.1 (Ages 3 - 5)Skating SchoolSkating classes are offered and will follow the model of the Ice Sports Industry (ISI) for recreational skaters at all levels. No make-up dates available. For questions, contact Debbie Radzak at dradza1@isd77.org.Fall 2026