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Opportunities for Learning and Recreation for All Ages

Northfield Public Schools’ Community Education Department supports the learning and participation of all members of our community. Through citizen involvement, access to school and community resources, and promotion of collaboration and partnerships, Community Education brings the community together. We offer programs that develop skills, inspire creativity and promote living healthfully.

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registration for our winter/spring 2026 classes is open!

View our WINTER/SPRING BROCHURE HERE.

Please use this link to view current CLASS CHANGES DUE TO WEATHER.


Our Programs

Community Education is pleased to offer a range of programs serving infants through adults in our community.

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Classes & Activities for Adults

Enrichment classes cover languages, technology, health, art and more. You can also choose to get out and get moving in a Community Education league, fitness class or open gym. Project ABLE offers activities for adults with disabilities and Adult Basic Education offers English and Secondary education.

Classes & Activities for Youth

The wide variety of youth enrichment classes include chess, art, theater and much more. Youth of all ages can participate in football, soccer, tennis and many other sports opportunities. Driver’s Education and a Middle School Youth Center are also operated by the Community Education Department.

Youth Support

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is for young people experiencing a mental health challenge, mental disorder or mental health crisis.

Early Ventures

Early Ventures is a child care center for infants, toddlers and preschoolers licensed by the Department of Human Services. We offer a variety of schedule options and are located at the NCEC. Kid Ventures is a certified school-age care program that offers a variety of enrichment and recreation activities.

Hand in Hand Preschool

Hand in Hand Preschool is a public-school preschool that supports and
nurtures young children as they grow, learn and develop. Our licensed
teachers prepare children, ages 3 to kindergarten entrance, for continued
success in the elementary years. Hand in Hand Preschool is located at the
Northfield Community Education Center, 700 Lincoln Parkway.

Kid Ventures

KidVentures is hosted at all elementary schools from 6:30 a.m. to school start and until 6 p.m. after school ends, Monday through Friday during the school year. Summer programming available Monday-Friday.

 

Generous Support

Recreation programs are financially supported by the City of Northfield and Northfield Public Schools Community Education.

Contact our main office at 507.664.3649 or email Director Erin Bailey at ebailey@northfieldschools.org to find out how you can support our programs and give back to the community.