Anoka Community Education Programs: Lifelong Learning for Everyone

Anoka-Hennepin Community Education offers a wide range of programs and activities designed to enhance the lives of community members of all ages. From early childhood education to adult learning and enrichment, there are opportunities for everyone to learn, grow, and connect. Register for all community education programs in one spot.

Early Childhood Education

Anoka-Hennepin Community Education provides comprehensive early childhood programs, recognizing the critical importance of early learning experiences.

Preschool Programs

Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool offers preschool classes that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. These classes support children with experiences, skills, and knowledge for continual learning. The preschool curriculum is closely aligned with the Anoka-Hennepin Schools kindergarten curriculum, ensuring a smooth transition for young learners. These classrooms offer a supportive environment that includes children of all abilities and are led by a licensed teacher.

Early Childhood Screening

Screening is a no-cost early look at a child's development and begins as early as age three. The state of Minnesota requires screening for every child before kindergarten entry into a public school. This allows health and developmental concerns to be addressed at least one to two years before a child enters kindergarten.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

Age-specific classes are offered to help families learn about challenges and opportunities that come with parenting children at each age and stage. Do you ever wonder what ECFE is like, come take a look around and play in our amazing classrooms at each of our locations.

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School-Age Programs

Community Education extends its services to school-aged children, providing enriching experiences outside of regular school hours.

Adventures Plus School-Age Care

Adventures Plus school-age care is available for all families in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and provided at each elementary school. Care is available before- and after-school and on non-school days which may include winter, spring and summer breaks.

Youth Activities and Classes

Community Education provides a wide variety of athletic, academic, and enrichment programs at individual elementary, middle, and high schools to enhance your child's social, emotional, and physical growth while out of school.

Aquatics and Swimming Lessons

Community Education offers a wide range of aquatic opportunities for community members of all ages, including swimming lessons, water exercise, competitive swim training, American Red Cross certification courses, and recreational open swim opportunities at Roosevelt Community Pool in Blaine. Roosevelt Community Pool offers a variety of aquatic programs. During the year, we offer American Red Cross Certification Classes. This swim maintenance program is geared to swimmers ages 11-18. To familiarize young children (from ages 6 months to 3 years) to the water and prepare them to learn to swim in the American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics or Learn-to-Swim courses. To familiarize young children (from ages 3 to 4 years) to the water and prepare them to learn to swim in the American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics or Learn-to-Swim courses. Anoka-Hennepin Community Education offers learning and enrichment opportunities in the water for adults.

Adult Programs

Anoka-Hennepin Community Education recognizes the importance of lifelong learning and offers a variety of programs for adults.

Adult Activities and Classes

Anoka-Hennepin Community Education offers a wide variety of activities and classes for adults ages 18 and up, including technology, home improvement, recreation, athletics, fitness, arts, hobbies, and more.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a free program for adults who want to strengthen their education and professional skills. Anoka-Ramsey Community College partners with local ABE programs, Cambridge-Isanti Community Education and Metro North ABE to provide additional support in its classes at the Coon Rapids and Cambridge campuses. ABE programs also hold classes at their own locations. Adult education classes are for all adults who want to improve their reading, writing, math and English skills helping you develop and improve the skills necessary to be successful in college and the workplace. Having a diploma or degree does not disqualify you from enrolling. ABE classes are taught by licensed teachers. To enroll in an ABE class at one of our partner locations, you need to attend an orientation and intake session.

Adults with Special Needs (Project Power)

Specialized classes are available for adults with special needs ages 18 and up.

Parent Involvement

Anoka-Hennepin Parent Involvement promotes partnerships, based on the belief that parents are their children's most important teacher.

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