Mankato Community Education

The Mankato West Volleyball program will be hosting the seventh annual Youth Volleyball Camp this summer. It is available for any female student entering into grades 4-9 for the 2024-2025 school year. This camp is a great opportunity for any student interested in learning more about the sport of volleyball. Our camp is for the first time athlete or for the more advanced athlete wanting to enhance her volleyball skills. This camp is also a great opportunity to prepare for the fall season as a West volleyball athlete. The camp will focus on teaching the fundamentals of volleyball, the meaning of teamwork, and having fun through competitive drills and new experiences. Each student-athlete will participate in stations, team drills, and competition. We will also be having guest speakers with a variety of college level volleyball experience.

It is Spring in Mankato and a good time to walk on the lush grass of Glenwood Cemetery and view the beautifully decorated stones of Mankato’s beloved. Join local Historian, Bryce Stenzel for a guided tour of several historical monuments, representing heroes of the Civil War, Betsy Tacy Society, local business leaders and many more. The tour will last 90 minutes and be filled with lively storytelling that brings Mankato’s past into the present. This is definitely a tour for the history lover. Plan to arrive at Glenwood Cemetery at 8:45 for check-in and instructions. Tour begins at 9:00 am and ends at 10:30 am. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Dress for the outdoors including bug spray. There are no restroom facilities on the cemetery grounds.

Intro to Music: Voice, Ukulele, and Guitar. Students will have 2-3 lessons on each: Voice, Ukulele, and Guitar Instruments provided for use while in club. MSAS offers a fun environment where students can gather after regular school hours to socialize and make new friends. Unlike skill-focused or competitive classes, the emphasis here is on creating a safe and welcoming space for students to unwind and connect. Our staff includes club leaders who share their passion and skills in a mentoring setting, and site supervisors who support club leaders, provide students a daily snack, and organize alternative programming when needed, such as games and art supplies. Each club meets after regular school hours, once a week. Parents will be informed of any schedule changes via text or email. During this school year, MSAS will be available for students in grades 6-8 at Prairie Winds and Dakota Meadows Middle Schools on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons from 3:25 to 5:00 pm, with no activities on Wednesday or Friday. Students must be picked up immediately at 5 pm, if students are allowed to walk home, staff must know ahead of time. Students should attend on the days their clubs meet, however they can also attend on other days for "Student Union" time, where they can do homework, play games, or hang out with friends. Only school approved games and content are allowed during MSAS. Students must be registered for at least one club to use the Student Union. Registration is through Community Education, not the middle school. Financial aid is available through Greater Mankato Area United Way Connecting Kids. www.connectingkidsmankato.org After school, students should go directly to the cafeteria with all their belongings. They'll receive a snack, and have time to talk with peers or do homework until clubs start at 3:45 pm. Parents must arrange transportation for pick-up at 5:00 pm. Students are expected to follow all school rules and guidelines. Refunds for club registrations are only available if requested at least four business days before the club starts. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information or to apply for financial assistance, contact Jennifer Stratton at Connecting Kids. You must complete the Application For Educational Benefits before applying for a scholarship.

Intro to Music: Voice, Piano, Percussion. Students will have 2-3 lessons on each: Piano, and Percussion Instruments provided for use while in club. MSAS offers a fun environment where students can gather after regular school hours to socialize and make new friends. Unlike skill-focused or competitive classes, the emphasis here is on creating a safe and welcoming space for students to unwind and connect. Our staff includes club leaders who share their passion and skills in a mentoring setting, and site supervisors who support club leaders, provide students a daily snack, and organize alternative programming when needed, such as games and art supplies. Each club meets after regular school hours, once a week. Parents will be informed of any schedule changes via text or email. During this school year, MSAS will be available for students in grades 6-8 at Prairie Winds and Dakota Meadows Middle Schools on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons from 3:25 to 5:00 pm, with no activities on Wednesday or Friday. Students must be picked up immediately at 5 pm, if students are allowed to walk home, staff must know ahead of time. Students should attend on the days their clubs meet, however they can also attend on other days for "Student Union" time, where they can do homework, play games, or hang out with friends. Only school approved games and content are allowed during MSAS. Students must be registered for at least one club to use the Student Union. Registration is through Community Education, not the middle school. Financial aid is available through Greater Mankato Area United Way Connecting Kids. www.connectingkidsmankato.org After school, students should go directly to the cafeteria with all their belongings. They'll receive a snack, and have time to talk with peers or do homework until clubs start at 3:45 pm. Parents must arrange transportation for pick-up at 5:00 pm. Students are expected to follow all school rules and guidelines. Refunds for club registrations are only available if requested at least four business days before the club starts. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information or to apply for financial assistance, contact Jennifer Stratton at Connecting Kids. You must complete the Application For Educational Benefits before applying for a scholarship.

Intro to Music: Voice, Piano, Percussion Students will have 2-3 lessons on each: Voice, Piano, and Percussion Instruments provided for use while in club. MSAS offers a fun environment where students can gather after regular school hours to socialize and make new friends. Unlike skill-focused or competitive classes, the emphasis here is on creating a safe and welcoming space for students to unwind and connect. Our staff includes club leaders who share their passion and skills in a mentoring setting, and site supervisors who support club leaders, provide students a daily snack, and organize alternative programming when needed, such as games and art supplies. Each club meets after regular school hours, once a week. Parents will be informed of any schedule changes via text or email. During this school year, MSAS will be available for students in grades 6-8 at Prairie Winds and Dakota Meadows Middle Schools on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons from 3:25 to 5:00 pm, with no activities on Wednesday or Friday. Students must be picked up immediately at 5 pm, if students are allowed to walk home, staff must know ahead of time. Students should attend on the days their clubs meet, however they can also attend on other days for "Student Union" time, where they can do homework, play games, or hang out with friends. Only school approved games and content are allowed during MSAS. Students must be registered for at least one club to use the Student Union. Registration is through Community Education, not the middle school. Financial aid is available through Greater Mankato Area United Way Connecting Kids. www.connectingkidsmankato.org After school, students should go directly to the cafeteria with all their belongings. They'll receive a snack, and have time to talk with peers or do homework until clubs start at 3:45 pm. Parents must arrange transportation for pick-up at 5:00 pm. Students are expected to follow all school rules and guidelines. Refunds for club registrations are only available if requested at least four business days before the club starts. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information or to apply for financial assistance, contact Jennifer Stratton at Connecting Kids. You must complete the Application For Educational Benefits before applying for a scholarship.

Intro to Music: Voice, Ukulele, and Guitar. Students will have 2-3 lessons on each: Voice, Ukulele, and Guitar Instruments provided for use while in club. MSAS offers a fun environment where students can gather after regular school hours to socialize and make new friends. Unlike skill-focused or competitive classes, the emphasis here is on creating a safe and welcoming space for students to unwind and connect. Our staff includes club leaders who share their passion and skills in a mentoring setting, and site supervisors who support club leaders, provide students a daily snack, and organize alternative programming when needed, such as games and art supplies. Each club meets after regular school hours, once a week. Parents will be informed of any schedule changes via text or email. During this school year, MSAS will be available for students in grades 6-8 at Prairie Winds and Dakota Meadows Middle Schools on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons from 3:25 to 5:00 pm, with no activities on Wednesday or Friday. Students must be picked up immediately at 5 pm, if students are allowed to walk home, staff must know ahead of time. Students should attend on the days their clubs meet, however they can also attend on other days for "Student Union" time, where they can do homework, play games, or hang out with friends. Only school approved games and content are allowed during MSAS. Students must be registered for at least one club to use the Student Union. Registration is through Community Education, not the middle school. Financial aid is available through Greater Mankato Area United Way Connecting Kids. www.connectingkidsmankato.org After school, students should go directly to the cafeteria with all their belongings. They'll receive a snack, and have time to talk with peers or do homework until clubs start at 3:45 pm. Parents must arrange transportation for pick-up at 5:00 pm. Students are expected to follow all school rules and guidelines. Refunds for club registrations are only available if requested at least four business days before the club starts. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information or to apply for financial assistance, contact Jennifer Stratton at Connecting Kids. You must complete the Application For Educational Benefits before applying for a scholarship.

Let's Dance! When you hear a great song do you just want to move? Join Molly for Music & Movement where you are able to dance and experience the creativity of selecting movements based on your ability. Enjoy the stimulation of music as well as the health and emotional benefits of being as active as your body will allow. We will also learn to stretch our bodies, breathe, and take a moment to take care of our bodies and ourselves.

Purchase a punch card and clay coupon (each sold separately) to use the Pottery Studio facilities and supplies. An 8- Punch Pottery Studio Use Card - $40 gives students access to 8 open studio sessions. Each day you come is 1 use. We are not a membership organization. You pay for 8 visits to our studio, before purchasing a new (studio use) card. Our potter studio has potter’s wheels, slab roller, extruder, hand tools, glazes, greenware storage, updated electric kilns and more. This is not an instructional class. Previous pottery experience is required. The studio manager will be present to help with technical questions. 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. The studio will be closed on days / evenings when Mankato Area Public School closes due to weather related closures. The Clay, Glaze & Firing Supply - $25 is sold separately and covers the consumable supplies of clay, various glazes and firing your projects. 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.

Parent and Child Aquatics A class for children ages 6 mo - 4 accompanied by a parent in the water. A brief list of skills taught in this class include: Skills taught to parents: Support and holding techniques and when to use them How to help children learn and practice skills appropriate for their age and ability level Basic water safety information and rescue skills Skills taught to children Increase comfort in the water How to enter and exit the water in a safe manner

This course is an open polymer clay workshop, where participants make whatever they feel inspired to create. The class consists of students creating one or more pieces of polymer clay art, which are baked in class. After the pieces cool, students will be able to glaze them (if they want, it's not a necessity, just an aesthetic preference), and we will then affix them to keychains, necklace chains, or just leave them as cute little shelf sculptures.