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  • 3 years - 5 years

    Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a fun and supportive program designed for parents and their children from birth through third grade. ECFE classes provide a welcoming and relaxed environment for families to connect, learn, and engage in thoughtful discussion with the guidance of a parent educator. Simultaneously, children will participate in developmentally appropriate activities across various domains, including art, literacy, mathematics, science, and gross motor skills. While classes are geared towards specific ages, siblings are welcome to attend as long as they are registered. New to ECFE? Your first session is FREE! ___________________________________________________________________ This class is geared toward raising children from 3 - 5 years of age.
  • ACT Prep Class

    ACT Prep Classes Advantage Educational Programs Grades 10-12 The ACT Preparatory Courses are designed for those who wish to improve their test-taking skills and their overall scores on the college entrance exams. The course includes diagnostic testing, strategies for answering questions in all testing areas, instruction in time management, essay writing, and more. Youth can choose to attend classes located at Farmington High School, online, or at other area schools. In-School Course Students preferring the traditional teaching format with an in-person instructor should choose this course. It consists of four, three-hour classes, meeting at a specific location, one day a week. Students who miss a class will be provided with access to recorded virtual online instruction. Tuition for the 12-hour ACT in-person course is $180, with all class materials included. Students can make up any class they miss at other available class locations and may also REPEAT any of the ACT prep courses by requesting the Self-Paced ACT Prep Course at no additional charge. To enroll at Farmington High School - YW25-ACT426 To enroll in an ACT course at another site - please visit https://advantageprep.net/ Once you are registered, you will be contacted by email or phone with your classroom assignment approximately 7-10 days before classes begin. Virtual Course This course is designed for students who prefer to prep for the ACT in a virtual classroom. Four, three-hour classes are taught live via zoom by an Advantage instructor. Tuition for this course is $180. Internet connection and a computer or tablet is required. Students can make up any class they miss at other available class locations and may also REPEAT any of the ACT prep courses by requesting the Self-Paced ACT Prep Course at no additional charge. To enroll for the virtual course - select YW25-ACTVirtual930, or YS25-ACTVirtual931 Self-Paced Online Course This course is designed for students preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own schedule and at their own pace. Instruction is pre-recorded and provided online using videos and slides. Once enrolled, students may use the access code they receive to navigate through the course on their own timeline throughout the year. Tuition for this course is $80. To enroll for the online course - select YW25-ACTONLINE888. **Please note, students need a gmail account to access course information. School-issued email addresses are blocked. To create a free account click here. Once enrolled, students are sent an access code for their class via email and can begin preparing. Participants will receive more information regarding class access in their course registration confirmation. Online course materials are available at any time and are accessible for a full year, however, you can re-enroll to access the course again, free of charge.
  • AQAD-Adaptive Swim Lessons

    This program provides a safe learning environment for students with mild disabilities. Most of the students we help are neurodivergent or are on the autism spectrum and/or have an IEP with their school district. While students follow the outlines from one of our swimming levels, modifications are made to strokes and skills as necessary. A specially designed hydraulic lift is available if necessary. Please contact the Aquatics Coordinator to discuss your child's special needs. This helps us prepare to teach the safest and most appropriate lessons possible.
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  • AQAK-Aqua Kids (parent & child)

    Aqua Kids is intended for 2, 3, and 4 year-olds that are new to swim lessons AND need to have an adult in the water with them. This class does not teach the children how to swim on their own. Its purpose is to familiarize participants with the water and teach some swimming readiness skills. It is intended to get the children comfortable in a swimming pool atmosphere and get them interested and excited about coming to lessons on their own. Parents will learn some holding and support techniques and learn how and when to use cueing techniques. Other skills range from water adjustment to movement in the water with support to some independent movement. Guided sessions help students (parent & child) learn some elementary skills including: water entry and exit; bubble blowing; bobbing; opening eyes under water; front and back floats; front and back glides; rolling over with assistance from the parent; arm & leg actions on their front; arm & leg actions on their back; life jackets; and more. An adult must be in the water with each student.
  • AQBP-Bobbers / Preschool

    This course is intended for 2, 3, and 4 year-olds that are new to swim lessons. This class is quite similar to Aqua Kids but is for children that are able to participate without the assistance from an adult. Skills Include: water entry and exit; bubble blowing; floats; glides; kicking; rolling over; life jackets; and more. Exit Skills Assessment:- 1. Enter independently using the steps or side; travel 5 yards; submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for 3-5 seconds; then safely exit the water. 2. While in shallow water, glide on front 2-3 body lengths then roll on back and float on back for 3-5 seconds; then recover to a vertical position. Prerequisites: ages 2 to 4 and comfortable in the water without assistance from an adult.
  • AQL1-Level 1

    Level-1: Introduction to Water Skills- Orients students to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills. It helps students begin to develop positive attitudes, effective swimming habits, and safe practices in and around the water. Most skills are done with some support from either the instructor or some equipment. This class is basically the same as Bobbers-2 but is intended for children 5 and older. Most skills are done with some support from either the instructor or or some equipment. Skills Include: water entry and exit; bobbing, open eyes underwater and retrieve objects; floats; glides; roll over from front to back and back to front; combined stroke on front and back; life jackets; and more. Exit Skills Assessments:- 1. Enter independently using the steps or side; travel 5+ yards; bob 5 times; then safely exit the water. 2. Glide on front 2-3 body lengths; roll to a back float for 15 seconds; then recover to a vertical position. 3. Glide on back 2-3 body lengths; roll to front; then recover to a vertical position. 4. Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3+ body lengths; roll onto back and float for 15 seconds; roll back onto front and continue swimming on front for 3+ body lengths. Prerequisites: comfortable in the water without assistance from an adult.
  • AQL2-Level 2

    This course helps increase comfort and movement in the water with less support. Skills Include: jump into shoulder-deep water; floats; glides; recover from floats and glides to a vertical position; change direction while swimming; rotary breathing; tread water 15 seconds; and more. Exit Skills Assessments:- 1. Step from side into chest-deep water; tread water for 15 seconds; swim on front or back for 5 body lengths; then exit the water. 2. Move into a back float for 15-20 seconds; roll to front; then recover to a vertical position. 3. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths; roll onto back and float for 15-20 seconds; roll back onto front and continue swimming on front for 5 body lengths. Prerequisites: Successfully demonstrate Level-1 skills.
  • AQL2.5-Level 2.5

    NEW COURSE This in-house developed course is a bridging course between Level-2 and Level-3. This Level-2.5 course is for those that "passed" Level-2 but need to build up some strength and endurance to be better able to participate in Level-3 Skills Include: treading water with arms and legs; front glide and add arms & legs; back glide and add arms & legs; swim on front with arms out of the water; swim on back with arms out of the water; whip kick; and more. Strokes Include: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and introduction to breaststroke. Exit Skills Assessments:- 1. Jump into deep water from the side and recover to the surface; tread or float for 45 seconds; level off and swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke 15 yards; then exit the water. 2. Push off in a streamlined position and swim front crawl 10 yards; change position and direction as necessary and swim elementary backstroke 10 yards; then exit the water. Prerequisites: Successfully demonstrate Level-2 skills. ~Please bring goggles~
  • AQL3-Level 3

    Skills Include: kneeling dive from the side of the pool; treading water; survival float; change from vertical position to front and back float and glide; while vertical- rotate one full turn; breaststroke, sidestroke and dolphin kicks; and more. Strokes Include: front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke. Exit Skills Assessments:- 1. Jump into deep water from the side and recover to the surface; tread or float for 60 seconds; level off and swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke 25 yards; then exit the water. 2. Push off in a streamlined position; swim front crawl for 15 yards; change position and direction as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards; then exit the water. Prerequisites: Successfully demonstrate Level-2 or Level-2.5 skills. ~Please bring goggles~
  • AQL4-Level 4

    Skills Include: compact and stride dives from the side of the pool; swim under water; feet-first surface dive and retrieve an object; open turns on front and back; tread water 2 minutes; survival swimming 1 minute; dolphin kick; and more. Strokes Include: front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Exit Skills Assessments:- 1. Perform a feet-first entry into deep water and swim front crawl for 25 yards and then swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards. 2. Swim breaststroke for 15 yards and then swim back crawl for 15 yards. 3. Submerge and swim a distance of 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilating; return to the surface; then exit the water. Prerequisites: Successfully demonstrate Level-3 skills. ~Please bring goggles~
  • AQL5-Level 5

    Skills Include: long shallow-angle dive from the side of the pool; head-first surface dives and retrieve objects; front and back crawl flip turns; tread water 5 minutes; sculling; and more. Strokes include: front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly. Exit Skills Assessments:- 1. Perform a shallow-angle dive into deep water; swim front crawl for 50 yards and then swim elementary backstroke 50 yards. 2. Swim breaststroke for 50 yards and then swim back crawl for 50 yards. Prerequisites: Successfully demonstrate Level-4 skills. ~Please bring goggles~
  • AQSP-Semi Private Lessons

    Students (from Bobbers through Level-6) learn skills and strokes in smaller groups (typically just 1-2 per instructor). Participants will work towards earning a passing certificate once their level has been determined: usually on the first or second day. Please call the pool office at (651) 460-1515 with questions. Please bring goggles if Level-3 or higher.
  • Academic Tutoring

    Lori Wilson Grades K-5 Does your child need one-on-one academic or homework help, with hands-on learning a part of the mix? Do you just want to make sure your child is getting reading time in each day? Sign-up for Academic Tutoring! Academic Tutoring is a convenient and personalized tutoring program, designed to fit the needs and interests of each student. Students can receive instruction in reading skills (phonics, spelling, comprehension strategies, knowledge-building, vocabulary), writing skills, and math, while learning about social studies and science topics. Instruction will tailor appropriate strategies and engaging activities to each student. Academic Tutoring offers private 30 minute sessions. Please complete the registration to fill out your preferences, and a Community Education staff member will reach out to you directly regarding placement. Placement will begin based on enrollment size. Locations of tutoring will be determined based on the demand. Tuition for Academic Tutoring is $25 per session. Participants can customize their schedule with their desired number of sessions. If students opt for a full school year of sessions, a payment plan will be created. Sessions will be offered on a continual weekly basis, and will follow the school district calendar. There will be no sessions on non-school days and conference days. If you would like to continue tutoring beyond your scheduled end date, please contact Community Education at least one month prior to the end of your session to secure your same time. If Community Education is not contacted, your date and time will become available to the next interested student. Please contact 651-460-3200 or youthenrichment@farmington.k12.mn.us with any questions. Lori Wilson holds her Tier 4 teaching licenses in Elementary Education (K-6) and Communication Arts/Literature (5-8). She has over 10 years of teaching experience, 5 years in Special Education, and 20+ years of paraprofessional and volunteer work. She has taught in districts 191, Minneapolis, 196, and 917. Lori has the UFLI materials that Farmington uses!
  • Adult Basketball Night

    Join us for Adult Basketball Night for men and women. Pick up a game or two with adults in your community! Registration required. Drop in available for $5/session!
  • Adult Conversational Spanish For Travelers

    Futura Language VIRTUAL COURSE Learn Spanish for travel from the comfort of home! This live, interactive course helps adults master essential phrases for greetings, dining, and directions. With Futura’s engaging approach, you’ll build confidence while having fun. Perfect for beginners and those with some experience. Zoom access and basic computer skills required.
  • Adult Conversational Spanish: Beginner Part 1

    Futura Language VIRTUAL COURSE Always wanted to learn or refresh your Spanish? This class focuses on building conversational skills through interactive practice. Topics include greetings, pronunciation, numbers, food, clothing, and basic grammar. You'll engage in small conversations and explore cultural insights like word origins and dialects. Zoom access and basic computer skills required.
  • Adult Conversational Spanish: Beginner Part 2

    Futura Language VIRTUAL COURSE Continue your Spanish journey in Beginner Spanish Part Two! Build on conversational skills for directions, restaurants, and everyday interactions. Learn vocabulary on food, weather, dates, family, and key verbs like ser and tener. Explore cultural topics on food, family, and friendships. Open to new and returning students. Zoom access and basic computer skills required.
  • Air Fryer Veggies

    Using an Air Fryer to cook vegetables is quick—and the healthy results are delicious! In this live online class Kirsten will demonstrate a variety of recipes using in-season local and/or commonly available vegetables including Lemon Pepper Broccoli, Miso Sesame Kale Chips, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Participants will receive an extensive handout along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards so you can cook along at your convenience. Instructor Kirsten: A champion of cookware who enjoys teaching Instant Pot/air fryer classes from her kitchen with dogs underfoot, Kirsten spends days creating beautiful food sustainably and helping fight food insecurity at Chowgirls Catering. She has been eating with local intention and sharing how to make the most of the farm share via her website Farm Fresh Feasts for more than 10 years.
  • Art Studio with Abrakadoodle

    Abrakadoodle Art Classes Abrakadoodle is all about creativity for kids. We have been delivering the best fun eye-popping art experiences to kids in the metro area for the last 18 years. We offer classes, summer art camps, holiday art camps, and art events. We provide well-trained teachers, who help inspire kids to immerse in learning and creating art. Our expansive art lesson plans are unrivaled, exceeding national standards for visual arts education. We believe in “process art” which encourages hands-on, active discovery and exploration in our art classes for kids. This encourages a love of art, learning and innovation! Voted best art program in the Twin Cities by GoCityKids.com and Minnesota Monthly. Art Studio class (grades K-5) Offered at Meadowview Elementary and North Trail Elementary on Tuesdays. Enrollees are welcome from all schools, transportation is the parent responsibility if coming from another location. Our Art Studio class is a place to create amazing art. We’ll pour out some love to create a colorful heart for Valentine’s Day, learn how to draw a bear, use clay to make a little lizard, create a collage with ripped papers, and more. Join us and warm up your winter with lots of colorful art. 5 sessions
  • Babysitter Training

    Sarah Erickson Babysitting Basics Course (Ages 11–15) Participants must be at least 11 years old by the date of the class. Gain the skills and confidence you need to become a trusted babysitter in your neighborhood! This fun, hands-on 4-hour course is designed for youth ages 11–15 and focuses on safety, responsibility, and professionalism. What you’ll learn: How to care for infants and children, including feeding, handling, and diapering Basic first aid and safety practices Understanding child behavior Fun and age-appropriate activity ideas Emergency procedures and how to respond Leadership and communication skills Tips on starting and growing your babysitting business Upon successful completion of the course, participants are awarded a Farmington Community Education Babysitter certificate. This certificate indicates that on the date of the class, our Community Education instructor verifies that the person met all of the course objectives and could demonstrate proficiency in the skills and topics covered in the class. Please bring a lunch, water bottle, and snacks.
  • Babysitter Training Summer

    Sarah Erickson Babysitting Basics Course (Ages 11–15) Participants must be at least 11 years old by the date of the class. Gain the skills and confidence you need to become a trusted babysitter in your neighborhood! This fun, hands-on 4-hour course is designed for youth ages 11–15 and focuses on safety, responsibility, and professionalism. What you’ll learn: How to care for infants and children, including feeding, handling, and diapering Basic first aid and safety practices Understanding child behavior Fun and age-appropriate activity ideas Emergency procedures and how to respond Leadership and communication skills Tips on starting and growing your babysitting business Upon successful completion of the course, participants are awarded a Farmington Community Education Babysitter certificate. This certificate indicates that on the date of the class, our Community Education instructor verifies that the person met all of the course objectives and could demonstrate proficiency in the skills and topics covered in the class. Please bring a lunch, water bottle, and snacks.
  • Band - Middle School Summer Semi-Private Lessons 2026

    For students entering grades 6 - 9 (26-27 school year) Lessons run for 8 weeks, June 9 - August 4, for $90.00. There are no lessons June 23. Students may select any 20 minute semi-private lesson slot. Sign up with friends or neighbors! If a private lesson is desired, please sign up for both spots in a timeslot. This includes students switching to a new instrument. Please have students bring the lesson book(s) they are currently using to lessons. Lessons with Mrs. Tara Michlitsch will take place at Dodge Middle School on Tuesdays. Please note, there is not time built into the schedule for missed lessons due to family vacations, illness, etc. This is a separate program from Middle School Pops & Jazz Band. For more information: https://tce.me/iZEY8C REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, May 22nd. Questions about Band Lessons? (Email preferred) Mrs. Tara Michlitsch at tmichlitsch@farmington.k12.mn.us or 651-460-1559
  • Basketball Camp

    Basketball Camp Ages 6-9 DASH Sports basketball camps provide players a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camps ends with scrimmages/games on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Balls are provided.