Chisago Lakes Community Education

Bird Houses and Feeders – the perfect craft activity to inspire a love for nature and creativity in children! This activity is a way for children to make a positive impact on the world around them while having fun and expressing their creativity.

Completed Grades 4 - 7 (2023-2024) The Wildcat Varsity Boys Basketball coaches and players will lead sessions throughout June and July where campers will participate in film sessions, skill instruction, and competitions. Please make sure to mark your T-Shirt Size. Meet at 10:30 am in the WCC Courts for each session. Questions: contact Coach Holmquist at mholmquist@isd2144.org

Completed Grades K-3 (2023-2024) The Wildcat Varsity Boys Basketball coaches and players will lead sessions that include skill instruction and competition. Please make sure to mark your T-Shirt Size. Questions: contact Coach Holmquist at mholmquist@isd2144.org

Chisago Lakes welcomes "Camp Invention." Open to next year's K through 6th graders, Camp Invention will help your child explore learn and grow as they attend "Base Camp." Camp Invention’s new program, Illuminate, is an inspiring, weeklong summer experience that provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Campers take on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, have fun collaborating with friends, think creatively and invent their own solutions to real-world challenges. The all-new 2024 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation and unforgettable discoveries! During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators will learn skills to make their own creative mark on the world.

Train with the Pro's! That is how you improve your game and reach the top level. Not someone who uses Youtube videos and played a little themselves, Catalyst Basketball Training is the best around. Professional basketball playing careers and NBA training experience makes them different. With a client list consisting of Pro players, College and High School programs you can not go wrong. In this camp with professional skills trainer Jared Berggren, players will receive detailed instruction on footwork, ball handling, finishing around the rim, and perimeter scoring moves. Players will have a chance to compete in shooting contests and live play drills where they will apply new skills against live defenders.

Gather together with local parents of children with special needs to connect, discuss your experiences, share your knowledge and learn from one another. The discussion will be led by Chisago Lakes School District's Nora Boyle, a Lakeside Elementary Special Education Teacher who has benefitted from similar groups as a parent herself. No childcare provided at initial free meeting.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of this amazing group of people! By joining C.L.P, you'll be supporting the growing sport of pickleball in our community and meeting players of all levels. You'll have use of pickleballs and beginner paddles, first aid supplies and many opportunities to play pickleball with people of all ages and abilities through our GroupMe App. CLP will help to improve amenities at our courts, offer leagues, classes, tournaments etc. We'll also have an end of the summer picnic where you can socialize outside of pickleball, too. Be a part of the voice of pickleball in Chisago Lakes!

We are excited to announce the addition of an elementary competition team to our cheerleading program! The team will include kids who attend elementary school in the Chisago Lakes (2144) school district and in grades 1st through 5th during the 2024-2025 school year. Cheerleaders will learn all the fundamentals of cheering and stunting, learn a full routine and compete in MCCA approved competitions. Cheerleading promotes physical activity, fosters teamwork, teaches discipline and time management, encourages leadership skill all while having fun with peers! Practices will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45pm at the High School starting in October and end the last week of January. Three Saturday competitions will be required. An initial payment at registration of $250 includes Uniforms, poms poms and competition fees. An additional fee of $100 will be required at the beginning of the season for music/choreography/bows.

We are excited to announce the addition of a middle school competition team to our cheerleading program! The team will include kids who attend middle school in the Chisago Lakes (2144) school district and in grades 6th - 8th during the 2024-2025 school year. Cheerleaders will learn all the fundamentals of cheering and stunting, learn a full routine and compete in MCCA approved competitions. Cheerleading promotes physical activity, fosters teamwork, teaches discipline and time management, encourages leadership skill all while having fun with peers! Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:45pm at the High School starting in October and end the last week of January. Three Saturday competitions will be required. An initial payment at registration of $250 includes Uniforms, poms poms and competition fees. An additional fee of $100 will be required at the beginning of the season for music/choreography/bows.

In this course, participants will learn a variety of popular country line dances, from classic favorites to the latest hits. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the steps, helping you build confidence and rhythm on the dance floor. Each session will focus on different dances, ensuring a well-rounded experience for all participants. Beginner-Friendly: No previous dance experience required. We welcome individuals of all ages and skill levels. Social Atmosphere: Enjoy a supportive and social atmosphere as you dance with fellow enthusiasts. It's a great way to make new friends and stay active! Join us for a toe-tapping good time in our Country Line Dance class. Let the music and the moves transport you to the heart of country living. Yeehaw!

Show yourself a little self-love by making some natural gifts for yourself! Here are the items we will be making during this 2-hour workshop. All the products contain few ingredients and are completely NATURAL (using ingredients from the food co-op and essential oils) All supplies are included. What you will be making: Chocolate Mint Lip Balm, Contouring/Blush Powder, Peppermint Bath Salts, Makeup Remover, Lavender Eyelash Growth Serum, Coconut Oil Deodorant & Activated Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste

This diving program is for athletes who have had previous experience on the high school team or have diving team experience elsewhere. This session is led by Coach Hattie Opdahl. The main focus of this summer program is to work on upgrading and perfecting dives! It includes drill work, to work on both board work and technique.

Ages 14+ Most perennial plants need to be divided every 3 to 5 years to rejuvenate the plant. It is also an opportunity to expand the plant material available for your gardens without spending a dime. This course reviews the when, how, why and potential dangers associated with dividing plants. The course also identifies the optimum time for division of various plants and includes information on which plants should never be divided.

Chisago Lakes Community Education and Right Away Driving School are teaming up to provide the service in greater detail to the Chisago Lakes Area. The class will be held right here on the CLHS campus in the Lecture Hall. Here are the parameters of the course. 30 HOURS OF CLASS: Students under 18 must complete 30 hours of in class instruction before they are able to take the permit test. Once the 30 hours of classroom is complete RAD will issue a “Blue card”. Students will take the blue card to the DMV as proof of course completion in order to take the permit test. Once your child passes the permit test at the DMV they can drive with someone over the age of 21. WHAT IS THE TYPICAL CLASS LIKE? WHAT IS NEEDED?: Monday- Friday. 3 hours each day. Our maximum amount of students in a class is 55. Students will need a highlighter, notebook, and writing utensil for class. We provide manuals. Usually class starts with review. The remainder of class incorporates chapter reading, worksheets, group activity, and chapter testing. WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS TO MISS A DAY?: Your child can join the same day they missed in the next Right Away class session. *Cost includes behind the wheel time with Right Away Driving school. Please be sure and schedule your time with Right Away. Any further questions, please direct them to Right Away Driving School at the contact listed below. RIGHT AWAY DRIVING MAIN OFFICE: 255 HIGHWAY 97 FOREST LAKE, MN 55025 PHONE: 651-253-7977 EMAIL: INFO@RIGHTAWAYDRIVINGSCHOOL.COM WEBSITE: WWW.RIGHTAWAYDRIVINGSCHOOL.COM Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 10:30am-3:30pm Friday: 10:30am-2:00pm Saturdays & Sundays: Closed

No matter your fitness level or gym experience, Dynamic Strength class has a place for you. The workout will consist of basic and advanced strength movements in combination with dynamic body weighted movements. Every class will end with a 10-15 minute flexibility and recovery session. Modify or progress as needed. This energetic class is designed to maximize positive changes in your body.

No matter your fitness level or gym experience, Dynamic Strength class has a place for you. The workout will consist of basic and advanced strength movements in combination with dynamic body weighted movements. Every class will end with a 10-15 minute flexibility and recovery session. Modify or progress as needed. This energetic class is designed to maximize positive changes in your body.

Chisago Lakes Early Childhood invites you and your little ones to attend our FREE end of the year Ice Cream Social. All families of Little Wildcats Preschool, Preschool Plus Parents, and ECFE classes are welcome to attend. Everyone can enjoy and ice cream treat, play on the playground, and celebrate a successful completion of the school year!

Resin Is an amazing art medium that is so much fun to create pieces with! In this course you will learn how to correctly mix and tint your resin and create beautiful wearable art pieces. You will be able to create one of a kind, unique resin jewelry pendants, rings, bracelets or a plaque. Learn how to use the tools and equipment, apply basic principles, processes and methods to create sample pieces with conventional and experimental techniques. Building on the basic skills you will develop your own designs, learn how to create and experiment with different colour ways.

“Having an estate plan is among the most important things you can do for your loved ones. If there is one thing we can recommend, it is that it is never too early to start planning." Forbes Magazine Attorney's Summer Young and Lauren Peavehouse will lead you through key factors to drafting and personalizing wills, a power of attorney, and preparing health care directives, as well as explaining important tax law issues as it surrounds your estate. The first meeting will be an overview of your will, some key tax laws you should know and the second meeting will address the very important health care directive and power of attorney documents. There will be templates available for everyone to utilize if they would like.

This is a parent & child class to explore, interact, and see how common items you have at home can be turned into creative, imaginative, and fun learning experiences! Use of natural materials and everyday objects will be used for art, science, fine motor, math, sensory, and play learning throughout the room! *Chokable pieces will be used

PRICE IS PER FAMILY - PLEASE ONLY ENROLL ONE USER/ADULT DURING REGISTRATION. Register online for $5 per family/per date or buy a $25 punch card for 6 visits - adult supervision required. Great opportunity for parents, grandparents, or homeschool teachers to bring students in for activities in our facilities. Gymnastics room will be open with stations set up and the full room ready to explore! Drop-ins are welcome.