Mankato Area Public Schools Community Education & Recreation Department provides safe and engaging options for recreation and enrichment activities for all learners.
Enroll now, pay later. Save your spot by enrolling early. Payment will be processed in the week prior to course start date
ACES
School age child care program. Before/after school, non-school day and summer program.
ACCESS
Adults with disabilities programming & the Mankato Area Adaptive Ski Program.
Adult Enrichment
18+ Enrichment Courses & Trips.
Adult Recreation
18+ Recreation & Wellness programs.
Youth Recreation
K - 12th Grade Recreation
Aquatics
Youth swimming lessons, Master Swim & Aqua Aerobics.
Middle School After School
After school club based program for Middle School youth.
Youth Enrichment
K-12 Enrichment Courses.
Early Learning
Registration for Spring ECFE classes will begin on Monday, February 22nd. Click here
Classes will begin the week of March 22nd 2021
P: (507) 625-4620
Family Learning Center
820 Hubbell Avenue, Mankato
MAPS Preschool & Voluntary Pre Kindergarten
MAPS Preschool registration for 2021-22 will begin on January 25th for our 4-5 year old preschool sections and January 26th for our 3-4's sections. You may register online or return completed forms. Forms will not be accepted before the dates listed above.
MAPS Preschool Brochure 2021-22
MAPS Preschool Brochure 2021-22 (Spanish)
MAPS Preschool Brochure 2021-22 (Somali)
P: (507) 625-4620
Family Learning Center
820 Hubbell Avenue, Mankato
Mankato CER -
ACES Website
Find the ACES handbook, contract change and vacation request forms.
Mankato CER -
Early Childhood
Find the Early Learning brochure, preschool calendar and paper forms.
Mankato Area Public Schools Community Education & Recreation (CER) contracts with software providers to securely collect and maintain registration information. Data you provide is used only for the purposes of administering CER programs. This information is considered private and will be kept confidential, between CER and the registered account owner/payer. (Accounts can have multiple owners/payers.)
The Cafe
Fresh roasted coffee, exclusive teas
& light meals
