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Two young boys in swimming pool

New Prague adopts American Red Cross swim curriculum
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Preschool boys

Preschool registration is open!
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Fitness & Aquatic Center

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Welcome to Community Education

The Community Services Department supports the district’s mission and vision by providing learning opportunities for residents of all ages starting at birth through the senior years. Community members are encouraged to participate in classes and activities that build new skills, expand perspectives, strengthen personal networks, and improve their overall quality of life. All community education programs and services reflect the mission, vision, values and priorities of the New Prague Area Schools. 
Explore our programs
  • 500
    Youth Activities Annually
  • 1700
    Adult Class Participants
  • 4
    Year Round Childcare Sites
  • Over 125
    Early Learning Class Offerings
  • 642,000
    Facility Rental Hours Annually
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Register for fall classes

We offer growth opportunities for learners of all ages. Community Education is comprised of District Preschool, ECFE, Kids' Company, WRAP, Tiny Trojans, Early Childhood Screening, Adult Basic Education along with many other phenomenal youth and adult classes and recreation classes including aquatics.
 
We offer a wide variety of options for everyone both in-person and online. Browse our offerings and enroll in adult and youth enrichment and recreation classes, swimming lessons, District Preschool, ECFE and before and after school care for children Pre K-Grade 5.
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School News

Community Market

Community Market

Come support local makers of all ages from 5-7 pm on Monday, September 28.
Winter-A Swimming Lessons

Winter-A Swimming Lessons

Priority registration for district families will take place October 19-21. Registration will open to all families at 7 am on October 26.
55+ Scott County Expo

55+ Scott County Expo

Take a trip back to the 50s! Join us in Shakopee on October 16 for live music, learning sessions, vendor exhibits, and more.
Outdoor Story Walk

Early Learning (Birth-5)

Keep your little ones busy this fall! Drop in and play, enjoy a free outdoor story walk, or sign up for a non-spooky night of family fun.
Youth Dance Clinic

Youth Classes

Help your kids stay active with after-school sports, find fun classes happening over MEA, or claim an open behind-the-wheel spot.
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Community Education Calendar

Cribbage

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
Location: FAC Community Room
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Did you know?

  • Kids’ Company is a community education program that provides high quality childcare before school, after school, on non-school days, and during the summer for children ages preschool through Grade 5. 
  • You can rent district facility space including gyms, conference rooms, and the pool through the community education department. 
  • Youth and adult activities are held throughout the year to help you connect with others, gain knowledge or learn a new skill, or find your next passion!