Willmar Community Education offers private or semi-private swimming instruction for all ages and ability levels. These lessons are 25 minutes in length and geared toward specific goals of each student.

Our 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 Handbook

Our 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 Handbook

Mini Sessions Adult + Child: ages 1-4 (child with parent/guardian) The purpose of this sesion is to provide a confidence-building experience while guiding adults in helping their child explore the aquatic environment through water play. Swim diapers are required in the pool for any children that are not yet potty trained. A parent, guardian, or household member (at least 15 years old) must accompany the child in the water. S26-SWIM-MINI-AD+CH Beginner- Introductory: ages 4+ Children will participate in a structured lesson with an emphasis on having a fun and fearless experience. They work on getting face wet, basic float techniques, rolling from front to back, and more. Safety skills include asking permission before entering the water and using a lifejacket. No prior swimming lessons required. S26-SWIM-MINI-BEG:INTRO Beginner- Confident: ages 4+ Students will work on the fundamentals of using a combined arm/leg motion and learn to achieve independent floats. The desired outcome is for the student to be comfortable with less instructor assistance. Safety skills include calling for help, throwing assists, and treading water. Prerequisite: Must be comfortable putting face in the water while doing assisted front float. S26-SWIM-MINI-BEG:CONF Beginner- Advanced: ages 5+ Students are practicing the front and back stroke, working toward swimming with face in the water and without assistance. Safety skills include treading water and survival float. Prerequisite: Independent front and back float. S26-SWIM-MINI-BEG:ADV Unsure of your child's swimming skill? Let us help you determine the appropriate swim level for your child in our program. Please call 320-231-8492 for more information. Registering for a wait listed class does not guarantee you a spot. Our summer swim lessons are held at the Willmar Senior High School pool. The pool will open 10 minutes prior to the lesson No food or glass in pool area Swimwear is required, no street clothes in the pool Swim diapers are required for all swimmers who are incontinent or not yet potty trained No swim masks that cover the nose or nose plugs, goggles that cover the eyes only are fine We reserve the right to adjust the length of classes, combine classes, or cancel classes with low enrollment Cancellations at least 5 business days prior to the first class will receive program refund less a $10 processing fee Cancellations fewer than 5 business days prior to the start will receive a refund for half the class cost less a $10 processing fee Full Sessions AquaTots: ages 1-4 (with parent/guardian) The purpose of this class is to provide a confidence-building experience while guiding adults in helping their child explore the aquatic environment through water play. Swim diapers are required in the pool for any children that are not yet potty trained. A parent, guardian, or household member (at least 15 years old) must accompany the child in the water. Tadpole: ages 4+ This class introduces a child to a structured lesson with an emphasis on having a fun and fearless experience. They work on getting face wet, basic float techniques, rolling from front to back, and more. Safety skills include asking permission before entering the water and using a lifejacket. No prior swimming lessons required. Octopus: ages 4+ Students will work on the fundamentals of the front and back stroke using a combined arm/leg motion and learn to achieve independent floats. The desired outcome is for the student to be comfortable with less instructor assistance. Safety skills include calling for help, throwing assists, and treading water. Prerequisite: Must be comfortable putting face in the water while doing assisted front float. Jellyfish: ages 5+ Students continue to work on the front and back stroke, working toward swimming 10 yards with face in the water and without assistance. Safety skills include treading water and survival float. Prerequisite: Independent front and back float. Seal: ages 5+ Students will work on freestyle and backstroke with an emphasis on rotary breathing, body roll, and arm extension. Safety skills include using a lifejacket. Prerequisite: Be able to swim 10 yards independently with face in the water (no doggy paddle). Sea Otter: ages 6+ Students continue to refine freestyle and backstroke for the full length of pool and butterfly is introduced. Safety skills include learning how to help others in an emergency. Swordfish: ages 6+ Students continue to refine freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly. The breaststroke, open and closed turns are introduced. Safety skills include water safety concepts, treading water, and survival float. Private Swim Lessons Private and Semi-Private swim lessons are available as staffing allows. Unsure of your child's swimming skill? Let us help you determine the appropriate swim level for your child in our program. Please call 320-231-8492 for more information. Registering for a wait listed class does not guarantee you a spot. Our summer 2026 swim lessons are held at the Willmar Senior High School pool. Cancellations at least 5 business days prior to the first class will receive program refund less a $10 processing fee. Cancellations fewer than 5 business days prior to the start will receive a refund for half the class cost less a $10 processing fee. We reserve the right to adjust the length of classes, combine classes, or cancel classes with low enrollment. The pool will open 10 minutes prior to the lesson. no food in pool area participants should wear a swimsuit no swim masks that cover the nose or nose plugs, goggles that cover the eyes only are fine