Join Princess Belle in her rare Christmas dress on Saturday, Dec 21 from 1:30 - 3:00pm for an enchanting afternoon! Your little princess(es) will have the chance to meet and take photos with princess Belle, create a craft, enjoy a light snack, and participate in a Christmas story-time and singalong with Belle!

This will be an open-house type setting where you can come and go at any time during the event! Please note: Belle will be doing story-time and singalong at approximately 2:15pm.

Princess dresses are encouraged!

Registration Closes Dec 20th @ 4:00pm

Don't miss out on the chance to connect with couples planning their big day and other industry experts. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot today!

For more information and to register, visit https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/.../2025-chisago-lakes... or contact us at 651-213-2600.

District Spelling Bee open to students in grades 5 through 8 currently enrolled in Chisago Lakes Public Schools. The Spelling Bee will be held at the Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and will be open to spectators. Three spellers will advance to the regional Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 13, 2025 with a Snow Day of Thursday, February 15th, 2025. Regional Spelling Bee will be held at Atwood Memorial Center at St. Cloud State University.

Calling All Child Care Providers!
This is YOUR day to grow, connect, and have some well-deserved fun! Join us for a full-day event dedicated to enhancing your skills and celebrating your incredible impact on our community.

When: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Where: North Branch Area High School

Early Bird Registration: $50 (ends 12/13/24)
Regular Registration: $60 (ends 1/15/25)

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, network, and recharge! Register online, or call North Branch Area Community Education at 651-674-1025 for more info.

Join former teammates, coaches, and friends for our rapidly-expanding 4th-Annual Wildcat Alumni Basketball Tournament from 8am-1pm on Saturday, January 4th! Go up-and-down with 4 decades of Wildcat Alumni, and see if your team has what it takes to beat last year's champions, "Jumpin Jangors". One captain should register your team (min of 5 players & max of 10 players), and provide teammates' names and ages. All proceeds will go to the Chisago Lakes Boys Basketball Coaches Association. Questions? Contact: Michael Holmquist at mholmquist@isd2144.org

*Limited to former Chisago Lakes Wildcat players, coaches, and managers.

We are excited to announce the schedule and registration details for our winter group swim lessons. The upcoming session will run for 6 classes, held on Sundays from January 5th through February 9th. We will offer four class times each Sunday: 12:30PM, 1:20PM, 2:10PM, and 3:00PM. Registration opens on Tuesday, December 17th at 8:00 AM. Full details, including class levels, dates, and times, are posted on our Aquatics page in Eleyo (https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/search?q=swim+lessons&redirected_yet=true). Classes aren't full as it may display - they are just not open yet for registration. For those who have participated in swim lessons before, please be sure to register your child for the level recommended by our instructors. This is important to ensure all swimmers are placed in the appropriate class. If you're new to the program or have any questions, please visit our website for more information or don’t hesitate to reach out to me (dbrooks@isd2144.org) directly.

Thank you for your continued interest in our swim lesson program!

Fit & Fabulous: Ready to build strength, confidence, and a deeper understanding of fitness? Join us for Fit & Fabulous, a 3-week class starting January 3rd, 2025, designed for adults of all fitness levels who want to enhance their well-being through education and hands-on training!

Mat Pilates: Perfect for all fitness levels, our Mat Pilates class will guide you through a series of low-impact exercises targeting key muscle groups to tone and sculpt your body while increasing flexibility. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll benefit from increased body awareness, improved muscular endurance, and a deep sense of relaxation.

Zumba Toning: If you want a heart-pumping workout that's also a lot of fun, Zumba® Toning might be just the class for you. Zumba® Toning incorporates weighted toning sticks or dumbbells, which come in 1-pound and 2.5-pound sizes, to the Zumba® workout that participants use almost like maracas.

• Dynamic Strength & Stretch: Basic and advanced strength movements in combination with dynamic body weighted movements for any fitness level

• Full Body Balance & Flexibility (55+): Live 2 B Healthy's trainers bring you a new class each week that will focus on improving balance, flexibility, and strength to prevent falls and increase independence

• POUND: You become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout

• Total Body: a 45-minute workout that incorporates basic strength training and cardio for any fitness level

• Tai Ji Quan, Moving for Better Balance: A research based balance training regimen designed for older adults at risk of falling and people with balance disorders

• Women & Weights: Learn to lift the right way and become comfortable with the weight rack

• Yoga: Improve your flexibility

Non-officiated women's league played throughout the fall and winter.

The CHISAGO LAKES BUSINESS SHOWCASE will be held on Saturday, March 01, 2025 from 9am to 4pm at the Wildcat Community Center.

Registration Opens October 1st:

https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/2586/winter-2025/2025-chisago-lakes-home-and-business-showcase

Join your friends at ski/snowboard club on Fridays this winter!! This club will provide transportation after school to Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls.

Open to 9th grade to join in on the ski/snowboard club!

Click HERE for more details and to register today.

Calling all High Schoolers! Come out and play pickleball with your friends. We're looking forward to some friendly (yet fierce) competition!

Soccer, Football, Dodgeball, Basketball, Wiffle Ball..... Name a game kids love to play and we are doing it in this class. Each class is just about having fun! All equipment provided.

Lakeside: Thursdays 3:45 - 5:00pm

Primary School K-1st: Wednesdays 3:40 - 4:40pm

Primary Preschool: Wednesdays 4:40 - 5:20pm

Tumble Tots ( age 1-3 yr): Focus on large muscle development for young children. Activities will seek to build strength, coordination & flexibility while learning basic gymnastics skills.

Tumble Cats ( age 3-5 yr): This class focuses on tumbling, balance and coordination. Activities will be used to teach fundamental gymnastics skills

Beginner 1 & 2 ( K - 3rd gr): This class is for the gymnast that is relatively new to the sport. The emphasis will be on tumbling, building strength, and developing balance on the beam.

Intermediate (K - 8th gr): Focus on improving form, building strength and working on more advanced skills like walkovers, round-offs and back handsprings.

Advanced (K - 8th gr): Focus on improving form, strength and conditioning, and working on more advanced skills like walkovers, aerials, and back handsprings

Embark on a captivating journey into nature with our certified naturalist-led after-school program! Students will get involved in the wonders of the natural world, discovering the secrets of tree identification, the art of seed harvesting and preservation. This curriculum evolves with the changing seasons, ensuring fresh experiences and discoveries with each passing month

Be sure to dress in weather-appropriate clothing and footwear, as we'll venture outdoors to fully immerse ourselves in the beauty and splendor of nature.

Taylors Falls: Mondays 3:30 - 5:00pm

Lakeside: Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:15pm

Primary: Thursdays 3:40 - 5:10pm

Chisago Lakes Teams in grades 2-6 are being formed to compete in the Forest Lake Basketball League. This league will focus on improving basic skills such as dribbling with both hands, shooting, passing, game positions and offensive/defensive techniques. Register for the grade the participant is entering in the fall. Games will be played at Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS), game times are at 6:15pm or 7:15 pm. Games are played beginning in late January, and go through February. This is intended for kids that are not in Traveling Basketball.

In addition to the one game night, the participant will have potentially one practice a week at a school located within the Chisago Lakes district. Practices will be planned and communicated by the volunteer coach after the coaches meeting. All players will receive a t-shirt if registered by the deadline, so please indicate size when registering.

Link to Register: https://lakesarearec.sportngin.com/register/form/182435184

Games will be on the following nights;

• Boys - Tuesday
• Girls - Thursday

Join us to help your son or daughter learn to be active and confident! On Wednesdays now in the gymnastics room at the Wildcat Community Center, Active and Confident class encourages parents of two to three year old's to participate and learn various skills. Your toddler will love this class! In this class children will learn new skills and abilities of the body! They will become more confident, develop coordination, flexibility, balance and more! They will have fun learning from playing games, running, jumping, climbing and let’s have fun!

Need child care this school year? Kids Club still has spot available!

Kids Club Child Care program provide high quality services that will grow with your child from preschool through grade five. Kids Club Child Care offers flexible scheduling options to meet the needs of your family!

Program Information:

Age: must be 3 on or before September 1, 2024

When: Open 9:00am - 12:50pm (Before Preschool) or 11:30am - 3:30pm (After Preschool)

Where: Conveniently located at Primary School & Taylors Falls Elementary

BONUS: All Day Care offered on days your child does not attend Preschool.

• Dec 23rd - Jan 3rd - Winter Break
• Jan 9th - Early Childhood Screening (By Appt Only)
• Jan 13th - Winter Family Fun Night @ Primary School 6:00-7:30pm
• Jan 20th - No School: Staff Development
• Thurs Jan 30th & Fri Jan 31st - No Little Wildcats Preschool or ECFE
• Thurs Jan 30th & Fri Jan 31st - Early Childhood Screening (By Appt Only)

Don't forget to join us for our Forever Young Club for the 2024-25 school year and summer! "We're planning many fun and educational events for the year, not to mention all of the wonderful friends you'll meet," said Betsy Sandgren, Forever Young Coordinator. Click to register today.

This course has been approved by the State Department of Public Safety. The course content will include physical and mental limitations, driving strategies, defensive driving and safety.

**Effective July 1, the new rule states that the course must be a total of at least 4 hours. This means that a first-time participant can take a 4-hour program as their initial training – the 8-hour will no longer be a requirement.

You will receive a certificate of completion. Check with your insurance agent for reduced rate information.

Course Dates: January 17th, February 11th, March 6th, April 23rd

Drop-in workshops 2024-25:

Are you having issues with your smart phone, tablet or computer? Drop in at one of hte dates below to get individual help from a capable volunteer or a high school student. We'd love to help you out! Each meeting will feature a topic plus time for individual help.

Location: Wildcat Community Center (enter through door 7).

Tuesdays @ 2.30pm

Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, Mar. 4, Mar. 18, Apr. 1, Apr. 15, Apr. 29, May 13, 2025.

Look for additional technology classes offered through Community Education on our CE site.

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Chisago Lakes Community Education to see what fun and interesting things we have going on down at the WCC to make sure you don't miss out on anything!

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