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Cardinal PlaceOur mission is to provide a safe, caring, and fun environment for children that meets social, physical, and emotional needs through a variety of experiences and activities. We will encourage children to make positive choices while promoting self-awareness, fostering creativity, and providing leadership opportunities. We offer homework help, crafts, activities, organized physical activities, outside time, social opportunities, computer lab, science experiments, cooking projects, and so much more! Once a month, we collaborate with 4-H/University of Minnesota Extension to offer a fun alternative to our regular programming. We are open holiday breaks, during late starts and early releases, and on days when school is cancelled. All non-school days must be registered for separately. Refunds will not be given for pre-registered non school days. Your child will need to bring a home lunch. Morning and afternoon snack is provided. School Year Pricing (Price based on number of days) 1 day/week 2 days/week 3 days/week 4 days/week 5 days/week Morning $8.25 $16.50 $24.75 $33.00 $38.50 Afternoon $10.75 $21.50 $32.25 $43.00 $51.00 Non School Day $40.50 per day Drop in rate: $10.00 before school, $15.00 after school Summer Pricing (Price based on number of days) 1 day/week 2 days/week 3 days/week 4 days/week 5 days/week Full Day Rate—$40.50/day Drop in rate: $45.00/day $40.50 $81.00 $121.50 $162.00 $202.50 Summer School Rate—$25/day $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 **A membership fee of $25.00 needs to be submitted with your registration form to guarantee a spot in Cardinal Place. Cardinal Place will submit vouchers to Kandiyohi County if you qualify for assistance. County co-payments are due bi-weekly on Thursday of the current county billing period. You will be considered self pay until we receive your contract. Family HandbookChild Care Program -
Cardinal Place Summer ClassesYouth ProgramsThese classes are exclusively available to Cardinal Place students. All activities are free of charge. However, children must be registered at Cardinal Place in order to participate in the activities.2026 Summer -
Ceramics at the Kraft KoopEnrichmentExercise your creative brain with some time at the Kraft Koop! Rachel will have a variety of ceramic pieces you may choose from to "paint" with glaze. Your item will then be fired in the kiln and available for you to bring home within a few weeks. Need a ride? Here's another option: Vanventure!2026 Summer -
ChatGPT Powerhouse: Advanced Tips!EnrichmentUnlock the full potential of ChatGPT in this dynamic one-hour masterclass designed for users ready to move beyond the basics. You'll discover advanced prompting techniques like system instructions, multi-shot examples, and chain-of-thought reasoning to get dramatically better results. Learn insider strategies for customizing outputs, managing context, and leveraging ChatGPT for complex tasks including analysis, creative projects, and professional workflows. Walk away with expert-level techniques to transform ChatGPT into a true powerhouse for your specific needs. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.2026 Summer
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Child and Babysitting SafetyEnrichmentThe Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from the American Safety and Health Institute provides everything you need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The students will receive their certification card and instructions to access a digital copy of the Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) Student book at the end of class. From getting started with your business to collaborating with parents and children to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, CABS will help set you up for babysitting success. Students must be present for the entire class and complete achievement of the core learning objectives to receive certification valid for two years. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen.2026 Summer -
Climate Change 101EnrichmentJoin a community-based presentation addressing climate change and its impacts. We will discuss the compelling scientific evidence, major causes, and the threats to health, nature and justice. Climate advocates Karen Kraemer and Cynthia Diessner will present this information in a simple and descriptive slide presentation. They will make it interactive and provide compelling solutions to how we can make our lives more sustainable.2026 Summer
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Cooking Up Spanish: A Taste of Spanish Through FoodEnrichmentSpice up your Spanish skills in this fun and interactive class centered around food and cooking! You’ll build practical vocabulary and conversational confidence through learning food and drink vocabulary and practicing kitchen conversations to following recipes and cooking together. Along the way, discover traditional Hispanic dishes and the rich culinary culture behind them. Perfect for food lovers looking to bring flavor to their Spanish. Open to new and previous Spanish conversation participants. While the class is open to all levels, basic Spanish skills will be helpful. Online portal resources and practice tools included with tuition. This virtual class will be held via Zoom. All participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities, such as a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, or a smartphone.2026 Summer -
Dad & MeEarly Childhood Family EducationOur Dad & Me class is a special time for kids and their dads (or father figures) to learn, play, and grow together! There will be a special project to make together and take home.2026 Summer -
Driver's EducationThese courses are not full, please click into the featured courses below for more information! To register for Behind The Wheel (BTW) with Willmar Community Education, students must have successfully completed 30 hours of Driver’s Education Classroom training. 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 a blue card. A blue/e-card is required for students to take the permit test at the Driver’s License Exam Station. Once you have passed the permit test, please call Pam at 320-231-8492, ext. 6335 to report your Driver ID #. Students must practice driving a minimum of 10 hours with a parent/guardian before their first BTW driving session. BTW registration fee is non-refundable. 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 State of 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 blue/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. Notify the Community Education office when you have received your permit. Practice: You will need to practice driving. 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. You must practice driving a minimum of 10 hours before your first BTW driving lesson with the instructor. 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. 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, driving log, proof of insurance, fee, permit, social security number, and corrective lenses (if needed).Category -
WaitlistDriver's Education: Behind the Wheel TrainingDriver's EducationRegistration 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).2026 Summer -
Driver's Education: Online ClassroomDriver's EducationThis 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.2026 Winter -
ECFE at the LibraryEarly Childhood Family EducationCome 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.2026 Summer -
Early Childhood Family EducationEarly Childhood Family Education (ECFE) recognizes that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. ECFE offers parents hands-on learning experiences that will nourish a lifetime of teachable moments. All ECFE classes are taught by licensed early childhood teachers and parent educators to provide the quality education parents are looking for. Together, parents and children, newborn to kindergarten age, participate in activities and experiences that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills.Category -
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Expectant ParentingEarly Childhood Family EducationAre you preparing for the arrival of a new baby? Join us for Expectant Parenting, a comprehensive class co-taught by Willmar Early Childhood Family Education and Public Health.2026 Winter -
Exploring Life Sciences: Frog and Worm DissectionEnrichmentDive into the fascinating world of biology through hands-on dissection, led by Middle School Science Teachers, Mr. Kuznik and Mrs. Wulftange! In this engaging life sciences class, students will explore the internal anatomy of both earthworms and frogs to gain a deeper understanding of how body systems function and interact. Starting with a simple invertebrate—the earthworm—students will identify major organs and systems before progressing to the more complex anatomy of a frog. This guided dissection experience will teach proper lab safety and dissection techniques while emphasizing respect for living organisms and scientific inquiry. Students will make observations, record findings, and compare the anatomical structures of different species to understand the diversity of life. Learning Objectives: Identify key internal and external structures of earthworms and frogs Understand how various body systems (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, etc.) work Develop skills in scientific observation, note-taking, and lab safety Explore the similarities and differences between invertebrate and vertebrate anatomy Materials Provided: Dissection specimens, lab kits, gloves, goggles, worksheets, and guided instructions. Note: Students will be expected to follow strict safety and hygiene guidelines. Cost: Frog dissection only - $9.00 ; Worm dissection only - $9.00 ; Both worm and frog dissection - $15.00 (Save $3.00!)2026 Summer -
Family Campfire at Prairie WoodsEnrichmentEnjoy a classic family evening outdoors with s’mores, campfire games, songs, and stories at Prairie Woods. Gather around the fire, have fun together, and soak up the sights and sounds of the great outdoors during this relaxed 2-hour family adventure. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult2026 Summer -
Fast-Track to Social Media Marketing for BusinessEnrichmentTake your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive engagement across major social media platforms. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.2026 Summer
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Starting SoonFirst AidHealth & WellnessWith the basic first aid you learn in this course, you could make a difference in the lives of others! This First Aid course uses Chain of Survival to teach the basics of first aid, including injury prevention and when to get help. Upon successful course completion, participants will receive First Aid certification through the American Heart Association.2026 Summer -
Fishing in the NeighborhoodEnrichmentLearn how to fish confidently right where you live. This beginner-friendly course takes place at Robbins Island on Foot Lake, offering a hands-on introduction to freshwater fishing in a real local setting. Participants will cover the basics, including how to choose and use fishing gear, tie essential knots, identify common Minnesota fish species, and understand state regulations and seasons. The course also teaches how to read the water, select effective bait and lures, and practice responsible, conservation-minded fishing. No prior experience is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear; limited equipment may be available if needed. Younger participants should be accompanied by an adult to assist during the class. Visit dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/fin/index.html for additional fishing resources!2026 Summer -
Flower Arranging with Seasonal BloomsEnrichmentJoin us for a fun, hands-on floral arrangement class where we will be working with a beautiful mix of seasonal flowers! Designed for all levels of flower lovers, this class is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of fresh blooms. All materials will be provided, just come ready to have fun and get creative.2026 Summer -
Flower Farm Guided TourEnrichmentJoin us for a farmer guided tour of over 2 acres of flower gardens! Please dress appropriately for an outdoor experience and wear shoes comfortable for walking in the gardens. All ages are welcome. Need a ride? Adults may register for the option with transportation here: arux.link/jmm5GI2026 Summer -
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Garden AdventuresEarly Childhood Family EducationLet the garden adventure begin! In this exciting one time class, children will discover the wonderful world of gardens and the tiny creatures that live there.2026 Summer