Community Education
🌟 Keep Learning, Keep Growing! 🌟
Community Education has something for everyone! With a sliding scale, people of all ages and backgrounds can explore hands-on classes that inspire, teach, and empower. From creative arts to practical skills, there’s a course waiting for you.
Check out what’s happening in your area and join the fun!
Welcome to LNCS Community Education After-School Programming
Spring Session 26'
March 23rd - May 14th 2026
No Classes March 30th - April 3rd 2026
We’re excited to offer a wide variety of classes designed to inspire students of all ages and interests. Whether someone loves art, storytelling, science, or hands-on creativity, we aim to provide something for everyone. And if there’s ever a class you’d love to see added, we truly welcome your suggestions—your ideas help us continue to grow and improve!
Wenonah Classes -
Arts & Crafts
Join our arts & crafts class where your student will build friendships and explore their creative side! This class is designed to bring out the big artists in our students! Our projects will help develop their artistic skills and experiment with a variety of materials. This class will offer a variety of art projects including painting, collages, drawing, and mixed media. Each activity provides your child with a hands-on creative experience and great work of art to take home. All artists are invited to join!
Mondays
PE with Active Solutions
Physical Education Teacher Mr. Pritchard has taken the best of Physical Education and created an after-school indoor physical education class your child will never forget! Activities include lifelong sport, recreation and fitness, most all individual and team sports, racket games, track and field, kickball, tag games, capture the flag, floor hockey, bowling, volleyball, lord of the rings, pin guard, tangle town, and many others! Walking field trips may include hiking along Minneapolis Park trails to Lake Nokomis. This class is perfect for the child that needs more movement in their lives! Lessons are designed to keep kids engaged in learning activities and to keep their heart rates elevated. Character building, cooperative skills, individual success, and safety are all emphasized. Get ready to shake off the winter chill and spring into fun gym activities!
Mondays
Jungle Explorers with The Children's Theater
From monkeys swinging in tall trees to the fearsome fish of the Amazon River, explore stories about the jungle with a teaching artist from the Children’s Theatre Company! You will bring the jungle to life onstage and create your favorite jungle animals with puppets and other projects.
Wednesdays
Pokemania
Come join Snapology in our fun Pokemania after-school class! Students will build and explore the world of Pokémon as they create their own gyms, battles, and even their very own generation of Pokémon. Children will also learn about real-world science as they learn about the habitats of the Pokémon. Your child will have a blast becoming the best Pokémon trainer ever.
Wednesdays
Slime and Art Squad
Calling all slime lovers and art enthusiasts! Each week, we'll create fun slime recipes and art projects where slime scientists and artists can get creative! We'll use our imagination to create glittery slime creations, textured canvas creations, DIY art projects and more! We'll explore colors, textures, and learn about the cool science that makes slime and art a fun mix! It's perfect for creators who love hands-on fun, bold colors, and aren't afraid to get a little sticky!
Wednesdays
Keewaydin Classes -
Lizzie Sanchez (Youth Programs Coordinator)
Hi there! My name is Lizzie, and I’m the Youth Programs Coordinator at Wenonah and Keewaydin, where I work with our after-school programs. I’m originally from Mexico and love sharing my culture with students. In my free time, I enjoy walking around the lakes, going on road trips, hiking, spending time with family, growing in my faith, and visiting coffee shops. I’m passionate about collaborating with Community Education staff and teachers to create a fun, welcoming after-school program for all students.