Mankato Community Education

Take your athletic performance to the next level with the Mankato East Boys Speed & Strength Program! Designed to enhance overall athleticism, this program focuses on maximizing speed, building functional strength, and improving explosive power. Athletes will engage in a combination of sprint training, plyometric drills, and strength training to develop the skills needed for peak performance in any sport. With a focus on measurable progress, participants will have the opportunity to track their improvements throughout the program, pushing themselves to new personal bests. Whether you're preparing for the next season or simply looking to improve your strength and speed, this program will give you the edge you need. Train hard, compete strong, and level up your game!

Ages 18 and Up, Under 18 must be accompanied by adult Payment options - $40 monthly (Automatic payment on the 1st of each month of the session) $5 drop-in fee (Processed at the pool. Cash, credit, or check). Card payments can be saved to make future drop-in payments without a physical card. Designed swim workouts, not swimming lessons. Lanes are divided by ability, and workouts are scaled to each lane. Each workout varies in distance, swim strokes, drills, and speed. Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education. Aquatic programs are held at the Mankato East High School Pool. Please park in the far east parking lot near Thomas Park and enter the building through Door 9.

Ages 18 and Up, Under 18 must be accompanied by adult Looking to improve your endurance, technique, and overall fitness in the water? Our Masters Swim program offers structured swim workouts tailored to different skill levels. Lanes are divided by ability, ensuring workouts are appropriately scaled to challenge each swimmer. Expect a variety of distances, strokes, drills, and speeds to keep each session engaging and effective. Flexible Payment Options: ? $40 Monthly Membership – Automatic payment on the 1st of each month ? $5 Drop-In Fee – Pay at the pool via cash, credit, or check ? Save Your Card on File – For quick and easy future drop-in payments Join us for structured workouts designed to help you build strength, endurance, and efficiency in the water—no matter your experience level!

These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Tractors, corn dogs, cows, seed art, vendors, and more.....What’s your favorite part of the fair? Join us for a fun filled day at the Minnesota Fair. Don’t worry about parking or traffic. Our coach bus will drop you off at the COACH BUS entrance. There is a location to pick up scooters near this gate. We remind all guests that reserving and returning a scooter is a detail you will handle on your own on a need basis (but should be done in advance for best results). It’s guaranteed to be a full day, so wear your comfortable walking shoes! This trip has 2 pick up locations. We will pick up (and drop off) at both the Mankato WOW Zone and The St. Peter Community Center. Arrive at WOW Zone - 7:00 am Check IN Begins - Mankato WOW Zone - 7:15 am Leave Mankato WOW Zone - 7:30 am Arrive At St. Peter Community Center - 7:50 am Arrive At Fair: 9:30 am Report to the bus at the State Fair Grounds - 3:45 pm Leave Time (From Fair) 4:15 pm Drop Off - St Peter Community Center - 5:30 Arrive Home (WOW Zone) 6:00 pm Registration Deadline is July 26th!

Step up to the plate for an unforgettable baseball experience with the Mankato MoonDogs coaching staff and players! This camp is designed for beginners and experienced players alike, with athletes divided into groups based on age and skill level to ensure the best possible instruction and development. Campers will sharpen their fundamentals, build confidence, and most importantly—have fun on the field! Plus, all participants will receive a ticket to attend a MoonDogs game on the night of the second day of camp—the perfect way to see the pros in action! What to Bring: Glove Athletic/comfortable clothing Tennis shoes or rubber cleats (if available) – NO metal cleats allowed Join us for two days of skills, fun, and baseball excitement!

Purchase a punch card and clay coupon (each sold separately) to use the Pottery Studio facilities and supplies. Each visit counts as one use. Punch cards and clay/glaze card are valid for one year from the purchase date. To participate in studio activities, all users must purchase a Consumables Clay Card. This card covers 25 pounds of clay, access to studio glazes, and space in the kiln for firing. Our pottery lab is equipped with potter's wheels, slab roller, extruder, hand building tools, glazes, greenware storage, and electric kilns. This is not an instructional class. Artists should be able to use the studio and equipment independently, however a studio supervisor will be present for technical questions. In our studio, you pay based on use. We only allow clay sold by our studio. We know the products we use / sell to students are safe for our kilns and will produce a good quality product. The studio, managed by Mankato Community Education Leisure + Enrichment Program keeps in inventory high quality supplies and equipment for artist use. The studio and CE cannot be held responsible for work that in the process of drying or firing is damaged or broken. Our studio is available for independent artist use in part because of volunteers and funding provided by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Purchase a punch card and clay coupon (each sold separately) to use the Pottery Studio facilities and supplies. Each visit counts as one use. Punch cards and clay/glaze card are valid for one year from the purchase date. To participate in studio activities, all users must purchase a Consumables Clay Card. This card covers 25 pounds of clay, access to studio glazes, and space in the kiln for firing. Our pottery lab is equipped with potter's wheels, slab roller, extruder, hand building tools, glazes, greenware storage, and electric kilns. This is not an instructional class. Artists should be able to use the studio and equipment independently, however a studio supervisor will be present for technical questions. In our studio, you pay based on use. We only allow clay sold by our studio. We know the products we use / sell to students are safe for our kilns and will produce a good quality product. The studio, managed by Mankato Community Education Leisure + Enrichment Program keeps in inventory high quality supplies and equipment for artist use. The studio and CE cannot be held responsible for work that in the process of drying or firing is damaged or broken. Our studio is available for independent artist use in part because of volunteers and funding provided by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Pamper your pet by creating three different toys that will be fun for you and them! Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, you will love these activities.

A 4 oz bottle of Minnesota Clay Co. brand potter's slip. Comes in Black, Green, Terra Cotta, Blue, and Gold.

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 Cost $185/month (there will be no transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's in 25-26) Preschool 3's Morning Preschool (T/W/TH) 8:15 to 10:45 am at the Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary (The 3's morning class at the Center for Learning is currently full. Applicants will be placed on a waiting list. There are still openings in the morning 3's class at the Eagle Lake location.) Preschools 3's Afternoon Preschool (T/W/TH) 12:15 to 2:45 pm at the Center for Learning 4 years old by September 1st Preschool 4's Full Day Preschool (M-F) 8 am to 2:30 pm at the Center for Learning Cost $650/month includes breakfast and lunch Preschool Plus (4's Full Day Preschool PLUS extended care)- CLASS IS FULL- Applications will go on waitlist. (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 15th 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