Do you know a student who would enjoy dancing with the Willmar Cardette Dance Team? Mini dance camp is a great way for kids to improve their technique, learn new choreography, and gain performance experience in a fun and supportive environment! During this session, kids will have 3 evenings of practice before showcasing their skills on the final day during halftime of the varsity football game! Dancers will be given a Cardettes t-shirt to wear to the performance. T-shirt orders need to be made early, so make sure to sign up right away! T-shirt registration deadline: Friday, September 4th at 9:00 AM.

Build a computer bot to compete against other coders! Whether you're new or experienced, this is the perfect way to explore competitive coding. No previous coding experience is necessary. The Code Championship Series is four online tournaments hosted on Google Meet. If you have a modern browser, no download is required. Players must be able to navigate the internet. The Google Meet link will be emailed two days before the tournament.

SUMMER SKILLS TRAININGKeep your skills sharp and continue progressing this summer with our Competitive Cheer Summer Skills Training program! Designed for athletes of all experience levels, these sessions focus on developing the fundamental and advanced skills needed for success in competitive cheer. Athletes will work with certified coaches to improve jumps, motions, stunting technique, tumbling fundamentals, flexibility, balance, and overall cheer performance. Training sessions provide individualized instruction and skill-building opportunities to help athletes gain confidence and prepare for the upcoming season. Whether you're new to competitive cheer or looking to take your abilities to the next level, Summer Skills Training is a great way to stay active, make progress, and be ready when the season begins. Come ready to learn, challenge yourself, and have fun with teammates and friends!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IN SEASON COMPETATIVE CHEEROur cheer program is divided into divisions. Divisions 1-4 are perfect for beginner to intermediate athletes ages 4 to 18 years old. Athletes ages 6 and up with perfect attendance are eligible to tryout for a higher division at the end of each season. Classes start at $10 a week for lower levels. Athletes attend practice once a week where they learn the fundamentals of cheerleading from certified coaches. Each semester, teams learn and perform at least one full routine for parents and at competitions. These events aren’t mandatory for beginner and intermediate classes, but they are a lot of fun! State competitions are open to all levels and qualifying teams have the chance to compete at national events.

In this hands-on, engaging, STEM class, we will be learning the chemistry behind Cotton Candy by heating and spinning flavored sugar and Jolly Ranchers. We will also be playing fun carnival style games for fun prizes. Every child will go home with Cotton Candy and lots of prizes! Come and have some fun with your friends and enjoy the carnival!

Registration is not full, it must be done in person at Jefferson Learning Center. Do not add yourself to the online waiting list, you must come to the Willmar Community Education office! About Driver's Education To register for Behind The Wheel (BTW) with Willmar Community Education, students must have successfully completed 30 hours of Driver’s Education Classroom training and provide the following information: legal name, date of birth, email address (not school or family member's account), and phone number. The Certificate of Completion from the classroom course must be provided at the Community Education office along with a $300 fee in order to register and receive an e-card. An e-card is required for students to take the permit test at the Driver’s License Exam Station. Upon passing the permit test, please call 320-231-8492, ext. 6335 to notify staff. BTW registration fee is non-refundable. BTW driving lessons must be completed within six months of receiving your blue/e-card. Starting and ending location for driving lessons is at Jefferson Learning Center. Missed or cancelled driving lesson will incur a $50 fee and require rescheduling that driving lesson. Unused BTW driving lessons are non-transferable. We offer a driver training program approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Our instructor is a licensed school teacher with special certification in driver education from the state of Minnesota. How To Get Your Driver License (ages 15-17) Classroom Instruction: Students are eligible to register and attend the classroom portion of the training program. You must attend all 30 hours of the training to be eligible for the next step of training. The Blue/E-Card: After completing 30 hours of classroom training, you will receive a certificate of completion that you must provide when registering for Behind the Wheel (BTW) instruction. You must be registered for a BTW program in order to receive the e-card. Get Your Driving Permit: Arrange for the permit test independently at a Minnesota Drivers and Vehicle Services location. You will need the blue/e-card, appropriate ID, your social security number, corrective lenses (if needed), and payment for the permit test fee. Complete BTW Instruction: BTW consists of one instructor and one or two students in a school district vehicle. After completion of the required six hours, you will receive a white/e-card necessary for the license test. Practice: You will need to practice driving for six months. Minnesota law requires a student to have a permit for six months and maintain a driving log. The driving log must be submitted at the time of the road test. Road Test: Schedule the road test at a Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services location. Students must be 16 years old to take the road test. Bring your white/e-card, proof of insurance, fee, permit, social security number, and corrective lenses (if needed).

This course is not full! Registration is open and must be completed with A+ Driving School per the instructions below. Do not add yourself to the online waiting list. Visit MNDE.CruiseControlEducation.com to sign up Register as a new student, be sure to write down your email address and password Enter the requested information along with Coupon Code: willmar2025 Pay the $100 payment to complete your sign up Begin Online Course A+ Driving School offers an online class platform through Willmar Community Education for Minnesota students. Benefits are: Start classes anytime and take at your own pace Classes are available on-demand Free Study Guide to all students “Hands On” activities to reinforce information and get parents involved 24/7 Instructor Support Approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone. No refunds are available for this course.

This course is not full! Registration is open and must be completed with A+ Driving School per the instructions below. Do not add yourself to the online waiting list. Visit MNDE.CruiseControlEducation.com to sign up Register as a new student, be sure to write down your email address and password Enter the requested information along with Coupon Code: willmar2025 Pay the $100 payment to complete your sign up Begin Online Course A+ Driving School offers an online class platform through Willmar Community Education for Minnesota students. Benefits are: Start classes anytime and take at your own pace Classes are available on-demand Free Study Guide to all students “Hands On” activities to reinforce information and get parents involved 24/7 Instructor Support Approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone. No refunds are available for this course.

Come and experience the joy of ECFE at the library! Join us for a delightful session where we'll read engaging stories, use props to enhance the experience, sing cheerful songs, and get creative with art activities. It's a perfect opportunity for families to bond, learn, and have fun together in a library setting. Registration is not necessary.

Celebrate the season in Spanish! In Vamos con las Tradiciones – a LIVE virtual class – students explore fall and winter vocabulary through songs, games, and festive cultural traditions. Kids practice simple conversations about greetings, colors, weather, clothing, emotions, and seasonal activities while discovering celebrations like Día de los Muertos and La Navidad. No prior Spanish experience required—just curiosity and a love of fun!