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Take a walk around the beautiful grounds of the former Minnesota State Public School (Orphanage) and Owatonna State School. Hear stories about what the grounds looked like and what took place there. Over 10,000 children lived there over the course of the years 1885-1945. Don't miss your chance to hear this incredible piece of Owatonna history!Please wear comfortable shoes. The tour will be led by Orphanage Museum Director, Anne Peterson, and local historian, Nancy Vaillancourt.
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Stuffa Squishie (Ages 3-7)
Join us for a fun and creative kids Stuffa Squishie class where young crafters will learn hands-on to make their own Squishmallow!
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TTh AM Little Learners
Little Learners Preschool
2025 - 26 preschool registration is now open! All district preschool classes for the 2025-26 school year will take place at the Owatonna Education Center. All are welcome to register. However, preschool contracts for current ECFE, Little Learners, and Bright Beginnings families, as well as district employees, will be prioritized and processed during the week of January 21-27. All other applications will be processed beginning on January 28. Come to our Open House to learn more: Tuesday, January 28, 4:00 - 6:00 Owatonna Education Center 338 East Main Street *Enter Door 2. Drop in at a time that is convenient for you! Little Learners preschool is for children who are 3 years old by September 1, 2025. Visit our Owatonna Preschool web site to learn more.
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TTh PM Little Learners
Little Learners Preschool
2025 - 26 preschool registration is now open! All district preschool classes for the 2025-26 school year will take place at the Owatonna Education Center. All are welcome to register. However, preschool contracts for current ECFE, Little Learners, and Bright Beginnings families, as well as district employees, will be prioritized and processed during the week of January 21-27. All other applications will be processed beginning on January 28. Come to our Open House to learn more: Tuesday, January 28, 4:00 - 6:00 Owatonna Education Center 338 East Main Street *Enter Door 2. Drop in at a time that is convenient for you! Little Learners preschool is for children who are 3 years old by September 1, 2025. Visit our Owatonna Preschool web site to learn more.
25-26 LL LL Site
Thrift Shop Hop
Trips-Tours
A secondhand Shopping Adventure! Join us for a fun-filled Thrift Shop Hop - a motorcoach bus trip designed for bargain hunters, vintage lovers, and treasure seekers! We'll visit a curated selection of the best thrift stores, consignment shops, and hidden gem boutiques in the area. Enjoy a hassle-free shopping day with friends without the driving or parking stress! Trip includes: motorcoach transportation. Lunch is on-your-own. Register by September 1, 2025. No refunds on trips.
Spring/Summer 2025
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Tonna Trailblazers Rock Climbing Club (Entering Grades 6-9)
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to traverse, climb, belay and more? Join the Tonna Trailblazers Rock Climbing Club! All students will need to sign a waiver, even if they have previously signed one for a PE class. A liability waiver will need to be signed and returned to Roosevelt Community School before class starts or brought to the first day of class in order for participation. Please click on this ROCK CLIMBING WAIVER link or stop at Roosevelt Community School to get a copy.
Spring/Summer 2025
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Unicorns and Dragons
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Unicorns and Dragons Unicorns and Dragons are magical! Children will enjoy creative play and stories about these elusive, yet mythical beings. We'll go exploring for these creatures in the great outdoors and around the classroom. Children are encouraged to come in costume. A parade to a nearby care facility will provide sharing and fun activities with senior residents.
Spring/Summer 2025
Video Game Design (Entering Grades 4-9)
Kids Classes
This course will give you hands-on experience developing your own game. Students will create their own version of asteroids using Construct 3, a visual coding platform that teaches students the basics and structure of programming. Bring a USB drive, lunch and drink.
Spring/Summer 2025
Video Production: YouTube Shorts, IG Reels & Tik Tok (Entering Grades 2-6)
Kids Classes
Unleash your creativity and become a content creator. Learn the art of producing video shorts for Tik Tok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. Edit the video, add motion graphics and special effects to your own video short, while practicing storytelling and film production techniques. Explore the art behind creating compelling short videos that resonate with audiences. Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB), lunch and a drink.
Spring/Summer 2025
Vinyasa Yoga
Adult Recreation
Looking to find balance in your body and mind? In Vinyasa Yoga you will find energy, calm the mind, build strength and improve flexibility! You will experience linking a constant flow of poses using the breath. During class you can expect to start close to the earth grounding your mind and body, flow up to hands and knees, make your way to your feet for standing poses, and end with a cool down and savasana. All levels are welcome, previous knowledge of yoga poses is helpful but not required.
Spring/Summer 2025
Vitamins & Herbs: Facts & Fallacies
Special Interest
Confusion abounds about vitamin supplements. Do you need them? Which ones are best? How do you choose? In this workshop, you will learn the 7 guidelines that determine if a supplement is well balanced or a waste of money. Your instructor does not sell any supplements but we'll discuss what current research says about antioxidants, phytochemicals, anti-aging nutrients, colloidal minerals, chelated minerals, sustained release formulas, as well as collagen, glucosamine chondroitin, melatonin, and echinacea.
Spring/Summer 2025
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Way Cool Cupcake Decorating School (Ages 4-7)
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Keep the kids active and entertained for the summer. Indulge in a fun-filled cupcake decorating experience! Kids will get to unleash their creativity with icing, candies, and toppings. They can create their own delicious masterpieces to take home in a convenient to go box.
Spring/Summer 2025
Wedding Dance Sampler
Adult Recreation
Get ready for that special day or just have a fun evening out! This class will teach you the basic steps in foxtrot, rumba, and swing. When you're finished, you will have the confidence you need to step out onto the dance floor. Couples and singles are welcome!
Spring/Summer 2025
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West Hills Guided Tour
General Interest
Take a walk around the beautiful grounds of the former Minnesota State Public School (Orphanage) and Owatonna State School. Hear stories about what the grounds looked like and what took place there. Over 10,000 children lived there over the course of the years 1885-1945. Don't miss your chance to hear this incredible piece of Owatonna history! Please wear comfortable shoes. The tour will be led by Orphanage Museum Director, Anne Peterson, and local historian, Nancy Vaillancourt.
Spring/Summer 2025
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Women's Strength Training
Adult Recreation
Strength training is a great way to improve your metabolism, tone your body, and improve everyday movement! Whether you are looking to lose weight, learn the ins and outs of a weight room, build confidence and strength, or join a community of strong women, this is the class for you! Learn the basic principles and proper techniques of strength training and understand the importance of breath support for pelvic floor and core foundation, all in a safe, encouraging community of women. All fitness abilities from beginner to intermediate are welcome! Sign up early as this class is popular and our class size is limited.
Spring/Summer 2025
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YEL! Advanced Chess Summer Camp (Entering Grades 1-5)
Kids Classes
We start in with advanced chess lessons right away. We will study opening theory, end game scenarios, and deeper strategic concepts. If you have previous experience with chess and want to take your game up a notch, this is the summer camp for you! Prerequisite: Previous chess classes, chess summer camps, or an 800+ ChessKid.com rating.
Spring/Summer 2025
YEL! Fencing Summer (Grades 2-12)
Kids Classes
New and returning students invited. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and, of course, your favorite fencing games and arm bands. Safety is our first priority. We supply safety swords, protective masks, chest plates and jackets, in a high-octane, inclusive environment. Visit YELKids.com for more info. Sign up today to join this sport deemed the “sport of the intellectual athlete!”
Spring/Summer 2025
YEL! Flag Football (Grades 2-5)
Kids Classes
Get ready to dash to the end zone with our high-octane, inclusive (everyone plays) Flag Football course. YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches players new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly games, and then encourages students to use those skills in non-contact flag football games. SAFETY & SPORTSMANSHIP are emphasized! We focus on basic skills development in passing, catching, defending, and teamwork. Sign up before the two minute warning!
Spring/Summer 2025
YEL! Grandmasters of Chess (Grades K-5)
Kids Classes
New and returning students invited! Our spring session focuses on intermediate and advanced concepts and features an end-of-year in-class tournament. The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps students progressing through 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info.
Spring/Summer 2025
YEL! Jumpstart Hoops Basketball (Grades K-3)
Kids Classes
Join this fast-paced, inclusive (everyone plays) class. YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches players new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly activities, and then encourages students to use those skills in introductory basketball games. Emphasis is placed on basic skills development of dribbling, shooting, passing, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Sign up soon...the shot-clock is running down!
Spring/Summer 2025
YEL! Project Runway (Entering Grades 4-8)
Kids Classes
New summer projects! A swimsuit coverup, mini messenger bag, ear bud case and your personalized sewer’s handbook. The {YEL!} Project Runway Sewing Camp follows four basic principles: •Teach It!…Students are taught multiple hand and machine sewing techniques; •Practice It!… Students practice those techniques on basic projects; •Sew It!…Students increase their skill and sew more complicated projects; •Own It!…Students showcase their projects on the last day of class (family and friends are invited), then take everything home with them to walk the runway of everyday life!
Spring/Summer 2025
YEL! Robotics Junior (Entering Grades 1-5)
Kids Classes
Build a fork lift, a boat, and more. Then program the fork lift to lift, the boat to chug, or design your own computer code to make them do...whatever you want. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM, teamwork, and problem solving.
Spring/Summer 2025
