Instructor: Becker County 4-H AstroQuest is meant to spark curiosity and inspire innovation in youth through a dynamic four-session series exploring the wonders of the Sun and stars, the science of rockets, the creativity of robotics, the design of futuristic habitats, and the growth of plants in space. Designed for youth in grades 6-8, this program combines hands-on activities, teamwork, and STEM learning to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong passion for discovery.

Instructor: Mary Johnson (Now offered as an all-inclusive in-person training) This in-person training will cover both the on-line portion of the B.E.S.T. training and the hands-on portion at one session. Minnesota law requires all child care providers and foster care providers that are licensed by the Department of Human Services attend and complete this training before transporting children under the age of nine. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for the on-line portion and an In-person Evaluation form. Certification is valid for 5 years.

Instructor: Mary Johnson (Now offered as an all-inclusive in-person training) This in-person training will cover both the on-line portion of the B.E.S.T. training and the hands-on portion at one session. Minnesota law requires all child care providers and foster care providers that are licensed by the Department of Human Services attend and complete this training before transporting children under the age of nine. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for the on-line portion and an In-person Evaluation form. Certification is valid for 5 years.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) drivers use some very large snow plows to keep the highways free of snow. Come explore these giant rigs as they wait in the garage for next big snow! Meet at the MNDOT/DVS visitor door, 1000 Hwy 10 W. Detroit Lakes. Guests can park within the first fence and we will drive together through the gate to the second fenced area. If plows need to be out for a big snow, watch for a reschedule date.

ATTENTION: Class has been relocated to: the Laker Transition Building located at 1104 West River Road Instructor: Aryn Lill, The Blue Fox Grab your friends and family and gather to create a beautiful barn quilt pattern on a 14" x14" reclaimed wood pallet. Locally sourced by craftsman and farmer, Josh Reinitz of East Henderson Farm. Each paller has a unique quality. The wood is truly reclaimed, meaning each pallet will be completely individual and will have flaws, such as nail holes and small dings. The wood has been carefully selected, pre-sanded and assembled. All supplies included for chosen design. Choose one of the 7 designs when registering.PinwheelFlagFaded StarFriendship StarMarigoldHidden CrossBlue Cross To see photos of the 7 options, please go to the website below; https://www.thebluefoxclasses....

Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Whether this is your first Code Championship event, or if you've been competing for years, this is the perfect way to explore the competitive coding world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience necessary. The Code Championship Series is a series of four tournaments in four weeks (it's ok to miss one or two). These tournaments will be hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship website. If you have a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox, no additional download is required. Players must be able to navigate the internet: basic typing and mouse control. The Google Meet link will be emailed two days before the tournament. Promotional Videos/Pictures: https://www.codechampionship.com/gallery/

Presenters: Rebecca Lynn Petersen and Rick Schara. West Central Initiative (WCI) presents “The Great Transfer of Wealth – Partnering with Local Philanthropy for Better Communities.” If you love your community, this class is for you! Learn about WCI’s financial planning tools, the upcoming “Great Transfer of Wealth” and why communities across the nation are having this conversation about generosity. Attendees receive an endorsed estate planning guide.

Cars have changed and so have the traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers, age 55-plus, have never looked back since they got their first driver’s license, but even the most experienced benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. You can expect to learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll learn adjustments to accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. This course meets the requirements for a discount from your insurance company. COURSE REQUIREMENT UPDATE: As of July 1, 2024, the 8-hour initial course for the 55 + Alive program in Minnesota has been reduced to a 4-hour course. The eight-hour course is no longer required for first-time participants. The class is held at the Laker Transition Building (1104 West River Road). Please enter the main doors located on the south side of the building.

Cars have changed and so have the traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers, age 55-plus, have never looked back since they got their first driver’s license, but even the most experienced benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. You can expect to learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll learn adjustments to accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. This course meets the requirements for a discount from your insurance company. COURSE REQUIREMENT UPDATE: As of July 1, 2024, the 8-hour initial course for the 55 + Alive program in Minnesota has been reduced to a 4-hour course. The eight-hour course is no longer required for first-time participants. The class is held at the Laker Transition Building (1104 West River Road). Please enter the main doors located on the south side of the building.

Program Information Tuition is $325 and due at the time of registration. Tuition includes 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of behind the wheel training. It is recommended students wait until they are 15 years old to take driver education. You must be at least 14½ before the start of class to register. When registering for drivers education, please DO NOT use your student's email. We must have the parent/guardian email attached to the registration. Attendance to all class meeting times is mandated by state law. If your student misses class, he/she will have to make up the day(s) missed, on our next available session. Entry of the e-card will not be submitted until classes are made up. Behind-the-wheel training is typically scheduled 6-8 weeks before a student plans to take their driving test. BTW training is scheduled directly with the instructors to fit student and instructor schedules. Students who do not show up for a scheduled BTW appointment will be charged $60. Cancellations must be made at least 12 hours before the scheduled driving time or you may be charged an additional $30. Below is a copy of the parent/student agreement for your reference. Driver Education Parent/Student Program Agreement 30 hours of classroom attendance is mandated by state law. If you feel you will not be able to attend all classes in this session, please let our office know and we will schedule you for a future session. Community Education reserves the right to charge $32 per hour for make-up of missed classroom time. Students who withdraw from the classroom session after class has started will forfeit $75 of their tuition. New e-Card System: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has launched an e-Card system for driver's education, replacing the physical "blue" and "white cards". Students and parents will no longer need to track paper cards. Once students have completed the classroom time, including attendance to all hours and coursework, they will be added to the e-Card system showing they have completed the class and be eligible to take a learner’s permit test. . Students are eligible to take their driving test at age 16, after holding their learner’s permit for at least 6 months, completing a supervised driving log, and completing 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Behind-the-wheel training is typically scheduled 4–6 weeks before a student plans to take their driving test. BTW training is scheduled directly with the instructor to fit student and instructor schedules. When ready to schedule with an instructor, please call Carrie at 218-847-4418, #6102. Students who do not show up for a scheduled BTW appointment will be charged $32. Cancellations must be made at least 12 hours before the scheduled driving time or you may be charged an additional $32. Discipline PolicyWe expect all students to be courteous and respectful of others and to maintain a positive attitude towards self, teachers and fellow classmates. If students are being disruptive or off-task (that includes internet searches not related to driver education); 1st offense; verbal warning from the instructor. 2nd offense; the student's parent will be contacted, (via text message) and the parent must respond. 3rd offense; student will be dropped from the class permanently. All cell phones MUST be placed in the cell phone caddy. Students will receive it back at the end of class. What if I took the 30-hour classroom instruction elsewhere, and not with Detroit Lakes Community Education?Families who did not register and pay for the classroom training directly through Detroit Lakes Community Education can enroll in our behind-the-wheel program to be eligible to take their learners permit. If your child completed the 30 hours driving training in another community or an approved online organization, families can complete the behind-the-wheel with us. We know that option doesn’t work for everyone. If your family wishes to receive the behind-the-wheel locally with us, you can do so by providing a copy of the Letter of Completion to our office indicating the training has successfully been completed. Enrolling in our behind-the-wheel program applies only to those families who did not register and pay for the classroom training directly through Detroit Lakes Community Education.

Program Information Tuition is $325 and due at the time of registration. Tuition includes 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of behind the wheel training. MN law states students must be at least 14 years old to enroll in Driver's Education. However, it is recommended that students be at least 14½ to take the 30-hour classroom instruction to help ensure they retain the material before taking the permit (knowledge) test at the age of 15. When registering for drivers education, please DO NOT use your student's email. We must have the parent/guardian email attached to the registration. Attendance to all class meeting times is mandated by state law. If your student misses class, he/she will have to make up the day(s) missed, on our next available session. Entry of the e-card will not be submitted until classes are made up. Behind-the-wheel training is typically scheduled 6-8 weeks before a student plans to take their driving test. BTW training is scheduled directly with the instructors to fit student and instructor schedules. Students who do not show up for a scheduled BTW appointment will be charged $60. Cancellations must be made at least 12 hours before the scheduled driving time or you may be charged an additional $30. Below is a copy of the parent/student agreement for your reference. Driver Education Parent/Student Program Agreement 30 hours of classroom attendance is mandated by state law. If you feel you will not be able to attend all classes in this session, please let our office know and we will schedule you for a future session. Community Education reserves the right to charge $32 per hour for make-up of missed classroom time. Students who withdraw from the classroom session after class has started will forfeit $75 of their tuition. New e-Card System: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has launched an e-Card system for driver's education, replacing the physical "blue" and "white cards". Students and parents will no longer need to track paper cards. Once students have completed the classroom time, including attendance to all hours and coursework, they will be added to the e-Card system showing they have completed the class and be eligible to take a learner’s permit test. . Students are eligible to take their driving test at age 16, after holding their learner’s permit for at least 6 months, completing a supervised driving log, and completing 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Behind-the-wheel training is typically scheduled 4–6 weeks before a student plans to take their driving test. BTW training is scheduled directly with the instructor to fit student and instructor schedules. When ready to schedule with an instructor, please call Carrie at 218-847-4418, #6102. Students who do not show up for a scheduled BTW appointment will be charged $32. Cancellations must be made at least 12 hours before the scheduled driving time or you may be charged an additional $32. Discipline PolicyWe expect all students to be courteous and respectful of others and to maintain a positive attitude towards self, teachers and fellow classmates. If students are being disruptive or off-task (that includes internet searches not related to driver education); 1st offense; verbal warning from the instructor. 2nd offense; the student's parent will be contacted, (via text message) and the parent must respond. 3rd offense; student will be dropped from the class permanently. All cell phones MUST be placed in the cell phone caddy. Students will receive it back at the end of class. What if I took the 30-hour classroom instruction elsewhere, and not with Detroit Lakes Community Education?Families who did not register and pay for the classroom training directly through Detroit Lakes Community Education can enroll in our behind-the-wheel program to be eligible to take their learners permit. If your child completed the 30 hours driving training in another community or an approved online organization, families can complete the behind-the-wheel with us. We know that option doesn’t work for everyone. If your family wishes to receive the behind-the-wheel locally with us, you can do so by providing a copy of the Letter of Completion to our office indicating the training has successfully been completed. Enrolling in our behind-the-wheel program applies only to those families who did not register and pay for the classroom training directly through Detroit Lakes Community Education.

Come join us! No Fee! No pre-registration! Visit the Detroit Lakes Public Library for a night of stories and fun with the youth services librarian, Eliza, and staff from ECFE. Listen to stories, explore our kids' area, sign up for a library card, learn about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, and more. Great for caregivers and families. Ages 0-6.

With Merry Melody Music Academy! (infant, toddler, preschool) Musical Immersion and Exploration! Music, movement, instruments, self-expression, children's museum areas, and family connections! In partnership with Merry Melody Music, Becker County Museum, and Early Childhood Initiative of Becker County.

(Infant, Toddler, Preschool) Whether you are feeling cooped up or just want a place for you and your little ones to move, connect with us for Open Gym at the Boys and Girls Club gym! This is a fun, informal play time. Throw and bounce balls, jump through hula hoops, navigate cones, and more opportunities for moving. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver who will supervise and play. To protect the gym floor, children and adults wil need to switch from boots/street shoes into non-skid footwear for the gym. No stroller wheels in B & G gym. We will meet up at the Boy's & Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes! Use the entrance to the right as you face the building. 150 Richwood Road, DL

(Infant, Toddler, Preschool) Whether you are feeling cooped up or just want a place for you and your little ones to move, connect with us for Open Gym at the Boys and Girls Club gym! This is a fun, informal play time. Throw and bounce balls, jump through hula hoops, navigate cones, and more opportunities for moving. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver who will supervise and play. To protect the gym floor, children and adults wil need to switch from boots/street shoes into non-skid footwear for the gym. No stroller wheels in B & G gym. We will meet up at the Boy's & Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes! Use the entrance to the right as you face the building. 150 Richwood Road, DL

Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of how bakes goods are made. Observe equipment like mixers and ovens, learn about ingredients that are transformed to the finished products, baking tools, and ask questions to stimulate curiosity about the baking process. Wrap up the tour with a sweet hands-on activity decorating your own donut!

Explore the health and wellness activities that The Center has to offer for families who have young children! Climb and crawl in the Backyard (socks needed), bounce basketballs in the Youth Gym, stroll the indoor walking lanes (bring indoor shoes), join activities in the Fieldhouse, hangout in the kidzone childcare room playing with toys or coloring, and enjoy pizza in the Backyard Party Room! (The Aquatic Center is not open during this event as it is undergoing exciting major renovations). DLCCC staff will be available to answer questions about the center. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Pizza will be served at 5:30 pm.