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Kennedy ElementaryCardinal 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 Handbook2025-2026 School Year CP Site -
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Kids TogetherThe goal of Kids Together is to provide children with a fun and enriching preschool program that will enable them to enter school with the necessary skills, behavior, family stability and support to progress and flourish. Kids Together curriculum supports a child's individual developmental stage of learning. We integrate opportunity for social, emotional, physical and intellectual development and enhancement with 2, 3, or 4 days per week options. Program runs September to May. Information and applications for Kids Together are available in the spring of each year. Scholarships are available for qualifying families.Child Care Program -
Lakeland ElementaryCardinal 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 Handbook2025-2026 School Year CP Site -
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Let's Propagate Plants!EnrichmentLooking to expand your plant collection? We're going to create new plants from existing plants! In this hands-on class we will propagate plants from established houseplants. Our winter classes will focus on vining and trailing plants.2026 Winter -
WaitlistLittle Cardinals Tuesday School Session 1Early Childhood Family EducationLearn and play with your little one each Tuesday! The day starts in our gym with bikes, playground equipment, and a climbing wall. Next we will head to our early childhood classroom for time to engage with age appropriate activities, art and sensory play. While children continue their play, parents go to the adjoining room for learning, support and fun. The session ends with a circle time.2026 Winter -
Little Cardinals Tuesday School Session 2Early Childhood Family EducationLearn and play with your little one each Tuesday! The day starts in our gym with bikes, playground equipment, and a climbing wall. Next we will head to our early childhood classroom for time to engage with age appropriate activities, art and sensory play. While children continue their play, parents go to the adjoining room for learning, support and fun. The session ends with a circle time.2026 Winter -
Little Explorers BoxEarly Childhood Family EducationEnjoy ECFE at home! Each month we will have a themed box with a book, art activities, science and so much more! This fall we will be exploring some favorite books as our themes. Everything will be included so all activities can be completed. After registering, arrangements will be made to pick up the box at Jefferson Learning Center. Winter Box: Sparking Snow Spring Box: Garden Crawlers2026 Winter
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Macramé: Plant HangerEnrichmentCreate using the art of macramé! Follow step-by-step guidance to craft a plant hanger. This beginner-friendly class covers essential macramé techniques and knotting patterns. All supplies are provided, no prior experience is necessary.2026 Winter
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Messy MagicEarly Childhood Family EducationGet ready for an hour of creativity, laughter, and MESSY fun! Art meets science and if there is a mess even better. Projects, circle time and literacy are all part of the day.2026 Winter -
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Middle School Knowledge BowlEnrichmentKnowledge Bowl is a fast-paced, team-based academic competition where students work together to answer questions across science, history, math, literature, and even pop culture. Practices are engaging and collaborative—students think critically, communicate, and problem-solve as a team in a positive social environment. The team will practice once a week on Tuesdays for 8 weeks and take part in 4 competitive meets during the season. It’s an excellent fit for students who enjoy learning, teamwork, and a friendly challenge. Along the way, they build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and stay mentally sharp in a fun, supportive setting. No prior experience required. Practices: -Tuesdays, December 2, 9, 16 ; January 6, 13, 20, 27 ; February 3 Competitions (Meets): -December 13th, 2025 @ Willmar -December 20th, 2025 @ New London/Spicer -January 10th, 2026 @ Dawson-Boyd -February 7th, 2026 @ GSL Encourage your student to join the Willmar Knowledge Bowl team and step into an exciting academic adventure!2025 Fall -
Middle School Spanish PrepEnrichmentIgnite Your Language Journey is a LIVE virtual 8-week Spanish class for middle school students, designed to build conversation skills, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will learn noun gender, verb conjugations, and restaurant vocabulary while exploring Spanish traditions, soccer, flamenco, and the Running of the Bulls. This engaging, fun course provides the building blocks for lifelong Spanish success—sign up today! (Online portal resources and practice tools included.)2026 Winter -
Mike Lynch's Minnesota StarwatchEnrichmentMake the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center! We’ll use large visual telescopes, among the largest mobile telescopes in Minnesota, for close-up views of Jupiter, Venus, star clusters, galaxies, and more. New nearly light pollution-proof astronomical photographic telescopes will also display live images of really distant celestial treasures in amazing color! Get to know constellations likeThe Big Bear, Orion the Hunter, Gemini the Twins, and others. Great constellation mythological stories will also be featured. Participants will receive a great handout package of star maps, constellation charts, as well as websites and app recommendations. Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for more than 50 years! He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.” Star Watch will be held at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center. Please park in the gravel lot below the main building and walk up the hill for the program; those with limited mobility are welcome to park in one of the few spots next to the main building. No cancellations/refunds after March 23.2026 Winter -
Misinformation, Disinformation, and the Freedom of SpeechEnrichmentHow do we manage and preserve “freedom of speech" amid the current epidemic of misinformation and disinformation? Review the First Amendment in the context of digital media, assaults on truth, facts, and science, and the notion of ‘alternative facts’. Presentation and discussion with newspaper journalist and author Forrest Peterson.2026 Winter
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Monarchs and MoreEnrichmentIn order to nourish pollinators throughout the entire growing season, it’s essential to create a habitat that supports them from reproduction to migration. Come learn about gardening for monarchs, and more!2026 Winter -
Mrs. B's Mad LabEnrichmentStep into Mrs. B's "Mad Lab" where curiosity fizzes and creativity explodes! In this high-energy, hands-on class, young scientists will dive into the exciting world of chemistry with Mrs. B as their guide. Using everyday household items like baking soda, vinegar, milk, and food coloring, kids will create amazing experiments that pop, foam, and fizz before their eyes. It’s messy, magical, and full of discovery—the perfect mix of learning and fun! All supplies and a snack are provided—just bring your curiosity and a love for science!2026 Winter -
Multi-AgeSpend quality time with your child participating in fun learning activities. Please note the age ranges in each class and register your child accordingly.Category -
Nonfiction Writing Essentials: Tell True Stories with PurposeEnrichmentReady to turn your real-life stories into unforgettable nonfiction? Whether you’re crafting a memoir, how-to guide, personal essay, or narrative article, this class is your launchpad to powerful, authentic writing. Discover how to pick compelling topics, unleash your unique voice, and organize your ideas with clarity and punch. Explore every nonfiction format—from blogs to books—and master techniques for crafting openings that hook, weaving in research seamlessly, and polishing your work for maximum impact. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.2026 Winter -
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Phone Photo Rescue Workshop for BeginnersEnrichmentAre you overwhelmed or running out of storage with all of the photos just sitting on your phone? In our live online workshop, learn to delete the clutter, create printed photo books and protect your precious memories forever. In just one hour, you'll transform your chaotic photo collection into an organized library you can actually navigate, plus learn maintenance habits that take only minutes each week, without any confusing tech jargon. This is a virtual class. Participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities such as a laptop, tablet, or a smartphone.2026 Winter
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WaitlistPolar Friends AdventureEarly Childhood Family EducationGet ready for some frosty fun! We’ll explore the world of polar bears, penguins, and other snowy friends through stories, songs, sensory play and art.2026 Winter