North Branch Area Community Ed
May/June 2024 Highlights
Greetings from the Director
Dear Community Members,
As May unfolds, we are excited to present a bustling calendar filled with enriching opportunities for our community. Mark your calendars for two fantastic events: the Vehicle Fair on May 21 and the Teddy Bear Band on May 29. These engaging and family-friendly events are free of charge and will take place at the North Branch Area Education Center.
Looking ahead, our Summer Concerts in the Park series kicks off on June 18 and 25 at the Viking Plaza, adjacent to the high school football stadium. During July and August concerts will be hosted at Central Park in North Branch. These concerts promise delightful evenings of music, welcoming attendees of all ages, and as always, admission is free.
Join us as we embrace the warmth of summer and come together for memorable experiences in our vibrant community!
Erica Bjerketvedt
Director of Early Learning & Community Education
651-674-1225
Child care available for preschool - 6th grade children
Discover the convenience of Youth Connections' flexible child care services, designed to fit your schedule week by week! With us, you only pay for the care you require.
Exciting news! We are currently open for registrations for both summer and the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Take advantage of our early bird offer by registering for the 2024-25 school year before May 31st and pay only $20.
Ready to join us? Visit our website to access and download the Youth Connections registration forms. For any inquiries or to schedule a tour, feel free to reach out to our office at 651-674-1014. We're here to assist you!
Youth Enrichment
Vehicle Fair May 21 / 5:30 - 7:30 Free community event!
Teddy Bear Band Concert May 29 / 6:30-7:15 PM Free concert!
Baby Cafe Starts June 12 / 10:30-11:30 AM
Summer Book Club for Young Readers Completed Grades 1-3 June 11 / 9-10 AM
Summer Book Club for Young Readers Completed Grades 4-6 June 11 / 10-11 AM
ECFE Drop In and Play Starts June 18 / 9:30 - 11 AM
Child and Babysitting Safety Grades 4-8 June 18 / 9 AM - 12 PM
Home Alone Grades 3-6 June 18 / 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Sunrise Summer Sing Students Entering Grades 4 and 5 Starts June 18 / 3 - 4 PM
Extreme Robotics: Bionic Beasts Grades Entering 2-6 June 21 / 9 AM - 2 PM
Dungeons and Dragons Grades 6-1 June 25 / 11 AM - 1 PM
Youth Recreation
Viking Speed and Explosive Strength Program Entering Grades 7-12 Starts June 10 / 7-8:30 AM
Viking Speed and Explosive Strength Program Entering Grades 7-12 Starts June 10 / 8-9:30 AM
North Branch Varsity Football Team Camp Grades Entering 9-12 Starts June 10 / 10 AM - 12 PM
Girls Volleyball Camp Grades Entering 9-12 Starts June 17 / 9-11 AM
Girls Volleyball Camp Grades Entering 2-5 Starts June 17 / 12-1:30 PM
Girls Volleyball Camp Grades Entering 6-8 Starts June 17 / 1:30-3:30 PM
Girls Basketball Camp Completed Grades K-2 Starts June 24 / 8:30-9:45 AM
Girls Basketball Camp Completed Grades 3-6 Starts June 24 / 10-11:30 AM
Drivers Education
Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts June 10 / 8 -11 AM
Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts June 10 / 11 AM - 2 PM
Cooking Classes
Homemade Egg Rolls and Samosas May 8 / 6:30-8:30 PM
Summer Snacks and Sippers Virtual Class May 15 / 6:30-8:00 PM
Handmade Pasta and Creamy Alfredo Sauce May 20 / 6:30-8:30 PM
Jams, Jellies and Preserves June 27 / 4-6:30 PM
Adult Enrichment
Alumni Summer Theatre Show Sherlock Homes Ages 18-25 May 20 / 4 - 7 PM
Hips, Thighs and Otherwise Virtual Workshop May 20 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Pediatric/Adult CPR/AED and First Aid June 1 / 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Women, Weight and Hormones Virtual Workshop June 3 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED June 13 / 5:30 - 8 PM
ABE/GED Classes Starts June 13 / 12 - 3 PM
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse June 27 / 10 - 11:30 AM
Adult Recreation
ESSENTRICS: Restorative Fitness
The World Groove Movement May 8 / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
An Introduction to Voiceovers...Getting Started in Voice Acting Virtual Class Ages 18 and older
Mosaic Butterfly, Dragonfly or Lizard June 4 / 6 - 9 PM
ESSENTRICS: Restorative Fitness June 5 / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Zumba June 10 / 7 - 8 PM
Save the dates for Summer Concerts in the Park
Use this link to access our Community Education online registration page.