Miss Jenny Come explore! Classes are designed for you and your child to spend time together enjoying activities to enhance learning, whether it is with children the same age as your child or with a group of mixed-age children. Mixed-age classes also give families with multiple children the opportunity to attend class together, at the same time. Parents will receive handouts from the Parent Educator and continue interactions with their child(ren). Registration required. Please enroll parent/adult, and each child (including infants) who will attend.

The Detroit Lakes Community Education is happy to be partnering with the A+ Driving School. A+ Driving School has designed their own fully online class platform made specifically for MINNESOTA STUDENTS. Their program is approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and utilizes proven teaching methods that keep the student engaged throughout the learning process. Key Benefits: Start classes anytime and take at your own pace. Classes are available On-Demand! Entertaining "Live" classroom setting, minimal reading for students. Free Study Guide to all students. "Hands On" activities to reinforce information and get parents involved. 24/7 instructor support. The fee includes 30 hours of online classroom instruction and 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel with a certified instructor. Students will pay a $20 activation fee at the start of the course. *Students have 6 months to complete the online classroom program from the enrollment date. Reminder: 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. If you do not receive an email with a code/link to begin the online course, please call Andrew Lesch at 218-847-4418, #6101. Community Education offers limited In-Person Classes. Please go to www.DLCommunityEd.com or call our office for future offerings.

The Detroit Lakes Community Education is happy to be partnering with the A+ Driving School. A+ Driving School has designed their own fully online class platform made specifically for MINNESOTA STUDENTS. Their program is approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and utilizes proven teaching methods that keep the student engaged throughout the learning process. Key Benefits: Start classes anytime and take at your own pace. Classes are available On-Demand! Entertaining "Live" classroom setting, minimal reading for students. Free Study Guide to all students. "Hands On" activities to reinforce information and get parents involved. 24/7 instructor support. The fee includes 30 hours of online classroom instruction and 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel with a certified instructor. Students will pay a $20 activation fee at the start of the course. Reminder: 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. If you do not receive an email with a code/link to begin the online course, please call Andrew Lesch at 218-847-4418, #6101. Community Education offers limited In-Person Classes. Please call our office for future offerings.

Instructor: Mary Johnson The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course meets the training needs of child care providers in almost all U.S. states and meets the Minnesota Department of Human Services Rule 3 requirement while also being a comprehensive resource for parents, grandparents, teachers, babysitters, or anyone responsible for the safety of children. Combining classroom and hands-on skill components, child care providers and parents learn critical first aid skills, ranging from how to create a safe environment to prevent injuries to lifesaving CPR. Course content also includes illnesses and injuries, bleeding and bandaging, allergic reactions, how to use an epinephrine pen, asthma, bites and stings, and burns. This class does not include adult CPR/AED.

Thu. Feb 5, 5:30-6:45 pm Fri. Feb 6, 10 am - 11:15 am Come join us! No fee! No pre-registration! (Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers)In partnership with Polar Fest 2026 A yearly favorite! Explore and create with wintery activities your family will enjoy! Enjoy a slice of pizza, sponsored by Papa Murphy's and make your own hot chocolate!

Thu. Apr 23, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Fri. Apr 24, 10 - 11:15 am Come join us at MState in our ECFE space (#F109) No fee! No pre-registration! (Infant, Toddler, Preschool) We believe that we all hold superpowers and positive powers! We would also like to emphasize to our children, how important everyone is and what amazing superpowers they have. Parents, grandparents, family members & siblings may join us. Community heroes! Activities! Snacks! Painting! Vehicles! Feel free to wear your own Superhero costumes to the party! Free will donation.

Instructor: Mary Johnson This Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Abusive Head Trauma training is required by caregivers and foster care parents. This course give caregivers information about how to prevent SUID, such as laying infants on their backs and not smoking around children. AHT occurs when a baby or toddler is shaken violently, and the brain is battered within the skull, causing severe brain damage or death. Participants will leave with a certificate of attendance.

School Readiness Preschool Classes Link to view options and tuition costs here The school readiness preschool program is a 4 Star Parent Aware rated program for children ages 3-5 and all income levels. The teachers are licensed in education and early childhood. Applications are taken on-going. Watch for acceptance and enrollment information. Waitlists will be updated regularly. If you do not get accepted into your first-choice class please note you will automatically be placed on the waiting list.

Instructor: Gary Thompson (Tri-State Diving)Enjoy the beauty of our underwater world! Certification is complete when you pass your open water exam (exam fees are NOT included). Minimum age to enroll is 12. Your fee includes the use of all necessary SCUBA equipment.Limit 10. Classes are held at the DLHS (Please enter Door E11, on the east side). Please call Tri-State diving 218-847-4868 to register for a session directly with the instructor (Tri State Diving 28300 Little Floyd Lake Road.) Fee: $500

(Toddler/Preschool) Shake off those winter blues! Get out and have fun moving during some of the typically coldest days of the year! We’ll supply the space, music, and equipment. You bring the energy and shoes for the gym! Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Pre-register for one or all three sessions

Instructor: Kelli Hanninen Tuesdays are just too much fun! Take another 45 minutes for exploration and creation! Each afternoon we will explore a concept and use that concept to create a fun project. Concepts include: Sound, Gratitude, Morse Code, and Watercolor. Bring your friends for all the fun! 4 class series Grades K-5

Instructor: Kelli Hanninen Tuesdays are just too much fun! Take another 45 minutes for exploration and creation! Each afternoon we will explore a concept and use that concept to create a fun project. Each session is different! We do experiments, create art, build and play games, bring books to life, make crafts and more! Bring your friends for all the fun! 4 class series Grades K-5

We can't wait to celebrate the Week of the Young Child in April! April is designated as Month of the Young Child and one week is focused on bringing attention to the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Plans are in the works for ways to join the celebration! Watch for a complete list of events and activities at lakesfamilies.com!

(expectant, infants, toddlers) Being pregnant or having an infant or toddler is both exciting and challenging! Feeding, soothing, sleeping, child development, safety, child and parent health, and additional discussions will be customized to questions and needs of families, along with time to play and explore. Specially trained nurses from public health and guest facilitators will join ECFE. Staff for parenting support and guidance in healthy decision making and effective parenting through the joys and challenges of being a parent or caregiver. In partnership with Becker County Public Health

(expectant, infants, toddlers) Being pregnant or having an infant or toddler is both exciting and challenging! Feeding, soothing, sleeping, child development, safety, child and parent health, and additional discussions will be customized to questions and needs of families, along with time to play and explore. Specially trained nurses from public health and guest facilitators will join ECFE. Staff for parenting support and guidance in healthy decision making and effective parenting through the joys and challenges of being a parent or caregiver. In partnership with Becker County Public Health

Instructor: Kelli Hanninen Expand your yoga practice with our Yoga Beginner class, perfect for those who have never taken a yoga class or those who have a basic understanding of yoga and wish to further their skills. This class is designed to help you build confidence, increase flexibility, and deepen your connection to your body and mind. Join us and take your first or next step in your yoga journey towards greater strength, flexibility, and inner peace.

Instructor: Kent Reisenauer & Ultra Snowmobile Club, United Lakes Trail Association, 218-841-3730Snowmobiling provides great opportunities for family recreation during the winter months in Minnesota. The purpose of DNR snowmobile safety training is to expose new users to basic snowmobile safety, responsibilities, ethics, laws and mechanical functions. Students will be driving a snowmobile (which will be provided), so wear proper cold weather clothing and bring a safety helmet. Students will leave the class with knowledge of proper snowmobile safety and a temporary certificate of completion. Each student will also pay an on-line DNR fee of $5.00 upon completion of the course. The official DNR certificate can be printed at home. Completed paperwork will be sent home with the students with the required information to be entered on the DNR website.Please bring appropriate clothes/snowmobile gear for the outdoor practice time which will be towards the end of the class period and a helmet if you have one. You do not need to bring your own snowmobile. We will have those provided for you. CLASS WILL RUN WITH OR WITHOUT SNOW! Requirements: Must be 11 years of age before class start date listed above in order to be eligible to take this class. Certificate becomes valid at age 12.Reminder: Prior to the field day, all students need to have completed the online snowmobile course and bring the printed certificate of completion to class.Info for ONLINE COURSEhttps://www.dnr.state.mn.us/sa...Youth ages 11-15Complete one of the online courses: Student attends a one day class room review and riding performance course*Lead by trained volunteer instructors Certificate becomes valid at age 12.