Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Let’s turn the back-to-school season into an art-filled adventure! In Young Rembrandts, kids will dive into exciting drawing projects like a zany gumball machine, a video game-inspired still life, a spotted puppy tucked in for a cozy nap, and a glittering Egyptian headdress that takes them on a time-traveling journey. We’ll even explore color magic with a cozy fall illustration that introduces warm and cool color theory. Each week brings a new chance to imagine, create, and express—building confidence, creativity, and artistic skills in every stroke. Ready to make some magic? Sign up today and let the drawing fun begin!

Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until any imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We'll discuss concrete solutions (not tricks, not using your will power) for controlling appetite and cravings; simple things you can do every day to boost your metabolism; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain.

This archery class is an opportunity for students of all ability levels-experienced archers can enhance their skills further and novices can begin their archery journey for the first time! Commands, signals, techniques and shooting challenges are all part of the program. This class will be taught by an instructor from Carver County Parks. All equipment will be provided. This program is offered in partnership with Carver County Parks.

We’re looking for aspiring treasure hunters to join us on a quest for treasure—s’mores! After a brief training on the history and use of GPS navigation, participants use GPS units to seek out secret caches hidden throughout the park. Each cache contains s’more ingredients—marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate—which are enjoyed by the fire after the adventure is over. All equipment provided.This program is offered in partnership with Carver County Parks. All equipment provided. This program is offered in partnership with Carver County Parks.

In this class, students will learn the basic knowledge of sewing by creating projects from scratch. We will be using hand and sewing machine techniques. All materials included. Feel free to bring your own sewing machine if you prefer.

Eastern Carver County Schools is assembling a student delegation for Youth in Government (YIG) this fall! Open to students in grades 9–12, this hands-on civic experience lets you step into the roles of legislators, lawyers, judges, lobbyists, or cabinet members. You'll meet bi-weekly this fall to prepare for the four-day state model government conference in January 2026, where you'll debate real issues, pass your own laws, and lead with your values. YIG looks great on college applications and job resumes, builds leadership skills, and helps you learn how to create the change you want to see. There is a Delegation fee of $50; as well as a registration fee through the YMCA, that will be paid through a combination of grants, fundraising, and self-pay options.More information can be found on ECCS’ Community Ed website. Contact Sally Diehl – diehls@district112.org with any questions.

Zumba, perfect for everybody and every body. Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it out! It is a total workout combining cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and FUN! Ditch the workout and join the party!

This class is for anyone who owns an iPhone and wants to be more productive, do tasks more efficiently and have fun along the way. Bring your questions! Please bring your iPhone to class.

This class is for anyone who owns an iPhone and wants to understand how to help themselves in an emergency. We will cover calling 911, adding emergency contacts, making sure location services is turned on and putting your details into the Health app. Please bring your iPhone to class.