Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Community Education responds to the needs of the community. We know that learning takes place at all ages, all levels, and across all socioeconomic and cultural sectors. We know our community embraces a wealth of resources, and Community Education is positioned to offer a variety of quality learning opportunities ranging from hobbies, passions, life-skills, professional development, and more!

Club Care is an optional, fee-based, before- and after-school child care program for students kindergarten through 5th grade. The program is in high demand due to its excellent quality, convenience and competitive fees. Enrollment in Club Care is not guaranteed, and each school has a limited enrollment capacity. Club Care curriculum is developed based on the needs and interests of students and with the philosophy that learning is a year-round process. During the summer months, activities and events are planned to include academic enrichment, social skill development and active play and recreation. Registration for the 26-27 school year opens on April 7th @ 8:00 AM.

We are currently accepting enrollments for the 2026-27 school year. At StormHawks Preschool, we provide an immersive classroom experience where creativity, imagination, and discovery thrive. Our inclusive classrooms are designed to inspire a love for learning in an engaging, stimulating, and academically rich environment. Children participate in fun, challenging, and creative activities while building friendships, learning routines, and gaining independence. We are committed to balancing social-emotional growth with academic learning, ensuring every child feels supported and empowered. Aligned with Eastern Carver County Schools’ K-12 curriculum and strategic plan, we work closely with special education and kindergarten teachers to facilitate a smooth transition to kindergarten. For more detailed information please visit our website at eccs.mn/preschool.

Limited spaces still available for the 2025-26 school year. At StormHawks Preschool, we provide an immersive classroom experience where creativity, imagination, and discovery thrive. Our inclusive classrooms are designed to inspire a love for learning in an engaging, stimulating, and academically rich environment. Children participate in fun, challenging, and creative activities while building friendships, learning routines, and gaining independence. We are committed to balancing social-emotional growth with academic learning, ensuring every child feels supported and empowered. Aligned with Eastern Carver County Schools’ K-12 curriculum and strategic plan, we work closely with special education and kindergarten teachers to facilitate a smooth transition to kindergarten. For more detailed information please visit our website at eccs.mn/preschool.

StormHawks Preschool provides an immersive classroom environment where creativity and imagination abound! Our inclusive classrooms help students discover a love for learning in an engaging, stimulating, and academically rich environment. Your child will interact in a learning environment filled with fun, challenging, and creative learning activities while making friends, learning educational routines, and becoming more independent. To complement the preschool day, we offer wrap around care on opposite ends of the day. StormHawks Wrap Around Care is an option-based childcare program including active play, hands-on experiential learning, and the option to choose from multiple activities that highlight a wide variety of interest areas. The childcare day focuses on social and emotional development as well as the needs and interests of children ages 3 years old to entering kindergarten.

Summer SMILES This program offers lower ratios and programming geared toward children ages 3 through entering 1st grade, with tailored activities and daily schedules for each age group. Children must be age 3 by 9/1/2025 in order to attend Summer 2026 programming. Summer Club Care This program provides a variety of supervised activities and experiences aimed at promoting social, physical, and intellectual development in a fun and engaging environment for students going into 1st - 5th grade. Summer PULSE This program is designed to meet the needs of entering 5th - 8th grade students as they grow into responsible teens. At times, young people will be outside of the direct supervision of adults with clear expectations about appropriate boundaries and rules. Different age groups will have different boundaries in terms of supervision. THE LINK The LINK is a dynamic summer program designed especially for students entering 5th grade who are ready for more independence while still benefiting from a supportive, staff-led environment. Serving as a bridge between Club Care and The PULSE, The LINK offers hands-on activities, creative projects, team challenges, and opportunities for leadership and choice. Participants will build confidence, strengthen friendships, and practice responsibility through engaging experiences that encourage curiosity, collaboration, and fun. Optional swim day each Friday at CMSE Pool.