Chisago Lakes Community Education

ECFE welcomes you and your baby to share your joys and concerns with fellow new parents. Learn about your baby's emotional, social, and physical development through discussions focused on the interest of the group. Your time spent together in the class is meant for purposeful, interactive playtime together. All baby classes have an ongoing enrollment throughout the year, so you can join at any time - and bring a friend! All ECFE classes use a sliding fee scale. Fees are due monthly.

Learn about your child's emotional, social, and physical development through discussions focused on the interests of the group. You may join baby classes at any time throughout the school year!

15 years old and up are welcome to join us for the bear in the woods acrylic painting. This is a step by step class, so you will be learning how to blend colors and painting techniques

Beginner to Intermediate Tennis Class: Grades 7th through 12th (Register by grade going into on September 1st of 2024) Our Beginner to Intermediate Tennis Class will be a combo class that will give anyone in grades 7th through 12th the opportunity to either learn the great game of tennis in the first place or continue to hone their tennis skills! For beginners: Emphasis will be placed on learning and reinforcing good tennis mechanics. Participants will learn how to properly hold a racket, perform drills that can help with their eye-hand coordination, and swing the racket properly for groundstrokes and volleys. For intermediate players: This class will focus on the continual progression of their skills. Adding to all of the things listed for beginners will be: rotation of grips for groundstrokes, footwork drills, further focus on volleys, and an intro to proper half-volley and serve techniques. All players will be given personal attention and taught through repetition in an enjoyable way. Videoing will take place during the class to give students immediate feedback on how they are doing. (*Players will need to have their own racket.) * Optional: Shirts are for sale for $14.00. Click here to order shirts directly through Goldstar. *If you have any questions concerning what racket to acquire, etc.; don't hesitate to contact: Coach Ron Ingalls @651-271-8075 or ingallsrontennis@gmail.com

Hey 10-15 year olds! Have you been hearing about pickleball and wanting to learn more? Here's your chance!

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!

Explore your child's creativity!

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.