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    Potter's Slip 4 oz bottle

    A 4 oz bottle of Minnesota Clay Co. brand potter's slip. Comes in Black, Green, Terra Cotta, Blue, and Gold.
  • Preschool 3 years old (Center for Learning)

    • Mankato Area Public Schools Preschool
    • MAPS Preschool 2025-2026
    Where It All Begins! Exciting things are coming to the MAPS Preschool Program for the 2025-2026 school year! MAPS preschool is a fee based program that offers high quality programming and age appropriate learning for 3 and 4 year old children. For more information, please visit our MAPS preschool website and review the program guide. Sliding fee and Income based scholarship opportunities are available for eligible residents of the district. Voluntary Prekindergarten funding is available with updated criteria due to legislative changes. Eligibility will be determined from your preschool application. NEW PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR 2025-2026 3 years old by September 1st Preschool 3's (T/W/TH) 8:15 to 10:45 am at the Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary Preschools 3's (T/W/TH) 12:15 to 2:45 pm at the Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary Cost $185/month (there will be no transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's in 25-26) 4 years old by September 1st Preschool 4's (M-F) 8 am to 2:30 pm at the Center for Learning Cost $650/month includes breakfast and lunch Preschool Plus (M-F) 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Center for Learning (7:30 to 8 am early care, 8 am to 2:30 pm preschool, 2:30 to 5:30 pm late care) Cost $1,000/month flat fee includes preschool, extended care, breakfast and lunch There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee for an accepted application. You will not be charged a registration fee if the class is full. NOTE: Students with an active special education IEP and a district paid placement in preschool should complete the district registration through infinite campus. This ELEYO application is not needed unless you are requesting Preschool Plus. Preschool Plus is not guaranteed. January 29th Applications Open February 28th Round 1 Application Selection and Notification March - August Ongoing selection and notification May Scholarship Applications available July Scholarships Awarded Please reach out to our office if you need this information translated or need support with registration. Fadlan la xidhiidh xafiiskayaga haddii aad u baahan tahay in macluumaadkan la turjumo, ama aad u baahan tahay taageero luuqad kale oo diiwaan-gelin ah. Si usted necesita ayuda con la traducción de esta información en español o en otro idioma favor de llamar a nuestra oficina. Mankato Area Public Schools Early Learning- 507-625-4620
  • Preschool 3 years old (Eagle Lake)

    • Mankato Area Public Schools Preschool
    • MAPS Preschool 2025-2026
    Where It All Begins! Exciting things are coming to the MAPS Preschool Program for the 2025-2026 school year! MAPS preschool is a fee based program that offers high quality programming and age appropriate learning for 3 and 4 year old children. For more information, please visit our MAPS preschool website and review the program guide. Sliding fee and Income based scholarship opportunities are available for eligible residents of the district. Voluntary Prekindergarten funding is available with updated criteria due to legislative changes. Eligibility will be determined from your preschool application. NEW PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR 2025-2026 3 years old by September 1st Preschool 3's (T/W/TH) 8:15 to 10:45 am at the Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary Preschools 3's (T/W/TH) 12:15 to 2:45 pm at the Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary Cost $185/month (there will be no transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's in 25-26) 4 years old by September 1st Preschool 4's (M-F) 8 am to 2:30 pm at the Center for Learning Cost $650/month includes breakfast and lunch Preschool Plus (M-F) 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Center for Learning (7:30 to 8 am early care, 8 am to 2:30 pm preschool, 2:30 to 5:30 pm late care) Cost $1,000/month flat fee includes preschool, extended care, breakfast and lunch There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee for an accepted application. You will not be charged a registration fee if the class is full. NOTE: Students with an active special education IEP and a district paid placement in preschool should complete the district registration through infinite campus. This ELEYO application is not needed unless you are requesting Preschool Plus. Preschool Plus is not guaranteed. January 29th Applications Open February 28th Round 1 Application Selection and Notification March - August Ongoing selection and notification May Scholarship Applications available July Scholarships Awarded Please reach out to our office if you need this information translated or need support with registration. Fadlan la xidhiidh xafiiskayaga haddii aad u baahan tahay in macluumaadkan la turjumo, ama aad u baahan tahay taageero luuqad kale oo diiwaan-gelin ah. Si usted necesita ayuda con la traducción de esta información en español o en otro idioma favor de llamar a nuestra oficina. Mankato Area Public Schools Early Learning- 507-625-4620
  • Preschool 4 Years Old (Center for Learning)

    • Mankato Area Public Schools Preschool
    • MAPS Preschool 2025-2026
    Where It All Begins! Exciting things are coming to the MAPS Preschool Program for the 2025-2026 school year! MAPS preschool is a fee based program that offers high quality programming and age appropriate learning for 3 and 4 year old children. For more information, please visit our MAPS preschool website and review the program guide. Sliding fee and Income based scholarship opportunities are available for eligible residents of the district. Voluntary Prekindergarten funding is available with updated criteria due to legislative changes. Eligibility will be determined from your preschool application. NEW PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR 2025-2026 3 years old by September 1st Preschool 3's (T/W/TH) 8:15 to 10:45 am at the Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary Preschools 3's (T/W/TH) 12:15 to 2:45 pm at the Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary Cost $185/month (there will be no transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's in 25-26) 4 years old by September 1st Preschool 4's (M-F) 8 am to 2:30 pm at the Center for Learning Cost $650/month includes breakfast and lunch Preschool Plus (M-F) 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Center for Learning (7:30 to 8 am early care, 8 am to 2:30 pm preschool, 2:30 to 5:30 pm late care) Cost $1,000/month flat fee includes preschool, extended care, breakfast and lunch There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee for an accepted application. You will not be charged a registration fee if the class is full. NOTE: Students with an active special education IEP and a district paid placement in preschool should complete the district registration through infinite campus. This ELEYO application is not needed unless you are requesting Preschool Plus. Preschool Plus is not guaranteed. January 29th Applications Open February 28th Round 1 Application Selection and Notification March - August Ongoing selection and notification May Scholarship Applications available July Scholarships Awarded Please reach out to our office if you need this information translated or need support with registration. Fadlan la xidhiidh xafiiskayaga haddii aad u baahan tahay in macluumaadkan la turjumo, ama aad u baahan tahay taageero luuqad kale oo diiwaan-gelin ah. Si usted necesita ayuda con la traducción de esta información en español o en otro idioma favor de llamar a nuestra oficina. Mankato Area Public Schools Early Learning- 507-625-4620
  • Preschool Plus 4 Years Old (Center for Learning)

    • Mankato Area Public Schools Preschool
    • MAPS Preschool 2025-2026
    Where It All Begins! Exciting things are coming to the MAPS Preschool Program for the 2025-2026 school year! MAPS preschool is a fee based program that offers high quality programming and age appropriate learning for 3 and 4 year old children. For more information, please visit our MAPS preschool website and review the program guide. Sliding fee and Income based scholarship opportunities are available for eligible residents of the district. Voluntary Prekindergarten funding is available with updated criteria due to legislative changes. Eligibility will be determined from your preschool application. NEW PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR 2025-2026 3 years old by September 1st Preschool 3's (T/W/TH) 8:15 to 10:45 am at the Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary Preschools 3's (T/W/TH) 12:15 to 2:45 pm at the Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary Cost $185/month (there will be no transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's in 25-26) 4 years old by September 1st Preschool 4's (M-F) 8 am to 2:30 pm at the Center for Learning Cost $650/month includes breakfast and lunch Preschool Plus (M-F) 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Center for Learning (7:30 to 8 am early care, 8 am to 2:30 pm preschool, 2:30 to 5:30 pm late care) Cost $1,000/month flat fee includes preschool, extended care, breakfast and lunch There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee for an accepted application. You will not be charged a registration fee if the class is full. NOTE: Students with an active special education IEP and a district paid placement in preschool should complete the district registration through infinite campus. This ELEYO application is not needed unless you are requesting Preschool Plus. Preschool Plus is not guaranteed. January 29th Applications Open February 28th Round 1 Application Selection and Notification March - August Ongoing selection and notification May Scholarship Applications available July Scholarships Awarded Please reach out to our office if you need this information translated or need support with registration. Fadlan la xidhiidh xafiiskayaga haddii aad u baahan tahay in macluumaadkan la turjumo, ama aad u baahan tahay taageero luuqad kale oo diiwaan-gelin ah. Si usted necesita ayuda con la traducción de esta información en español o en otro idioma favor de llamar a nuestra oficina. Mankato Area Public Schools Early Learning- 507-625-4620
  • Private Studio Use for Working Artists

    Solo Studio Time For Artists at Lincoln’s Pottery Studio Are you a working artist who does not have a home studio and needs uninterrupted studio time to access equipment and complete work for your next deadline? We have just what you need at the Lincoln Community Center Pottery Studio. Packages give the artist exclusive access to the studio and equipment. No instructional guidance, facility use expectations enforced, skilled use of studio equipment required & thorough clean up after each use expected. Use Packages Available for $100 per month Includes: 5 hour studio sessions available (day & evening reservations available) Private use of studio and studio equipment Guaranteed 4 sessions per month (up to 5 hours per session) 1 day a week, for 5 consecutive weeks (unless holiday or building closed) Clay, glaze & firing sold separately ($30 per 25 lb block of clay) No outside clay or glaze allowed Contact Mel Schmidt to reserve and schedule your sessions. mschmi3@isd77.org or call 507-387-5501 and ask for Mel. Kilns fired every 2-3 weeks, giving artists the ability to complete work on deadline. Limited storage included with purchase of private studio use package. Clay and glaze sold separately from Lincoln Community Center. We do not allow the use of outside clay.
  • Private Swim Lessons

    Individual and small group private lessons available. Individual lessons are one-on-one instruction for those who desire individual instruction, or who just need to “catch up” their skills in order to join a standard class. Small group lessons are a small group (2 - 3 students) that you create, Community Education does not create small groups. Small group lessons are perfect for friends or siblings that are around the same swimming level. Classes are adapted and modified for each individual or small group. Each lesson is 30 minutes long. Enrollment Information: Each lesson will have its own section. You can sign up for as many or as few lessons as you would like. Please make sure to select the type of lesson (individual or small group) at checkout. Please note that small group lessons are limited to three participants. Due to this limited capacity, availability may fill quickly, impacting your ability to register for small group sessions. If one of your students is placed on the waiting list, please email Tia Dupont at tdupon1@isd77.org to coordinate the enrollment of both students. Aquatic programs are located at the Mankato East High School Pool. Please park in the far east parking lot, next to Thomas Park, and enter the building through Door 9, located on the northeast side of the building.
  • Professional Learning Series: Early Childhood Professionals Birth-5

    This professional learning services course is provided by MAPS Early Learning Licensed Professionals and introduces some practical applications to enhance your abilities in forming secure, calm and reliable relationships with the children in your care. Gain insight into new ways to understand challenging behaviors and explore strategies for responding to children's social emotional needs. Calm and reliable connection with an early care provider is the foundation for children's engagement and all learning in the classroom.
  • STEM 3-5 years

    Help your child explore the world using their senses. Join us as we explore, investigate, calculate, & experiment with hands-on math and science concepts. Learn with your child how fun, easy, and important it is to incorporate math and science into your everyday life. This is a non-separating class taught by an Early Childhood Teacher. Outdoor experiences will be provided weather permitting.
  • Sharing Nature Through Words

    In this one-day workshop, students will encounter nature and translate it to the page. This course is open for students aged 16+, unless accompanied by an adult. Weather permitting, we'll be outside for part of the class, but sights, sounds, and objects will be provided inside if there is rain or snow. We'll practice seeing, hearing, smelling, and touching the natural world, then work on finding ways to turn those experiences into words that inspire readers to slow down and take pleasure in creation. J. Anderson has taught composition and literature at the College of St. Catherine, The Loft, St. Louis Park Schools, and other schools and nonprofits. She worked in community relations for Barnes & Noble and was the director of the Westminster Town Hall Forum. She writes the "Smaller" column in the St. Peter Herald.
  • Skating School

    Skating classes are offered through the Ice skating Institute of America for recreational skaters at all levels. Classes are held Saturday mornings and are 30 minutes in length. For questions, contact Deb Radzak at dradza1@isd77.org
  • Sourdough for Beginners

    Students will learn the basics of sourdough baking. Topics covered: Starter care, how to make bread dough, how to fold and shape dough. Everyone will leave with their own starter and dough for 2 loaves! Instruction by Alyssa Shank, Lillies & Loaves
  • Sports

    Hosting a variety of individual and team activities to learn and practice skills, expand game/sport knowledge and grow as individuals and team players.
  • Sports

    Providing individual, group and team opportunities for fitness and fun
  • Spring Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk

    Join us for a beautiful experience at Rasmussen Woods! Plant walks are a great opportunity to become more connected with the plants all around you! These walks are interactive as we explore the plants to get to know them better through sight, touch, smell and taste. You will leave knowing ID as well as how to work with the plant and its benefits! These plant walks are designed for the beginner and the knowledgeable alike! Rasmussen Woods. Hike will begin at 5pm at (555 Stoltzman Rd, Mankato, MN 56001) Walk is led by Herbalist and Integrative Nutritionist, Kara Swenson of Thistle Patch Wellness. Kara Swenson, owner of Thistle Patch Wellness, is an herbalist and integrative nutritionist.
  • Spring Sampler

    Pick between a variety of enriching activities for adults with disabilities! Engage with community while developing your creative side and increasing your knowledge. March 11 - Lady Bug + Bumble Bee Craft - Transform paper rolls into adorable ladybugs and bumblebees with construction paper wings and googly eyes that bring these critters to life! March 18 - Pressed Flower Suncatcher - Capture nature's beauty by pressing flowers and sealing them between self-laminating sheets to make a colorful suncatcher. March 25 - Grass + Flower Hair Cups - Decorate a cup with a friendly face and watch as grass and flowers grow to become its wild, natural hairdo! April 1 - Coffee Filter Bouquet - Create stunning marbled flowers by coloring coffee filters, spraying them with water, and shaping them into a bouquet with pipe cleaner stems. April 8 - Rain Drop Suncatcher - Melt crayon shavings in various shades of blue and cut them into water droplet shapes to craft a beautiful raindrop suncatcher. April 15 - Mason Jar Wind Chime - Make a charming wind chime by decorating a mason jar and hanging colorful glass beads that create music in the breeze. April 22 - Spring Flower Wreath - Brighten up your space with a beautiful wreath made of colorful artificial flowers and a rustic burlap ribbon. April 29 - DIY Crystals - Conduct a fun science experiment that turns borax, food coloring, and pipe cleaners into stunning crystal-like creations.
  • TEEN CONNECT JOB & OPPORTUNITY FAIR

    Teen Connect is for MAPS students attending East, West & Central High Schools. This fair is for Employers offering paid employment opportunities , Volunteer Organizations offering unpaid engagement, and for Enrichment Programs offering camps and credentials for teens. MAPS youth ages 14 & up are encouraged to attend with their school. Teen Connect will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2015 from 8:45 am - 12:30 pm at Mankato West High School in Mankato, MN. The event will be held in the high school gymnasium.