It's Administrative Professionals Day! Special shoutout to Ms. Sarah and Ms. Jilli for all their hard work keeping Early Learning and Community Education running smoothly. You are appreciated today and every day!
Special thanks to Ms. Ines, who works tirelessly to keep our Proctor Kids' Zone sites and Youth Driver Education programs running smoothly. You may also see her providing adult and youth enrichment classes to keep our communities engaged!
Mark your calendars for June 12! Join us for our Babysitter Training and Home Alone class. Whether your child wants to become a certified babysitter or learn important home safety skills, you can enroll in one or both classes. Sign up at ph.ce.eleyo.com
We continue After-School Professionals week by celebrating our Pike Lake Kids' Zone site! These dedicated and caring staff members make a difference in the lives of students daily.
Pike Lake Kids' Zone had a fantastic morning filled with laughter and joy as the kids engaged in a variety of fun activities! A heartfelt thank you to all our school-age care staff for creating such happy memories and making those smiles shine!
It's After-School Professionals week, and we want to start by celebrating Ms. Kaitlyn! Ms. Kaitlyn is the heart and soul of youth enrichment, and every day, she enriches the lives of our students personally by offering classes or creating new community partnerships to create impactful opportunities for our students!
Bay View Kids’ Zone had so much fun painting Easter eggs on paper! Check out their colorful creations!
The Pike Lake Kids’ Zone had a blast making paper Easter baskets! Check out these adorable creations!
Marble Painting at Pike Lake's Kids' Zone was a huge success! The kids had a blast getting creative and making colorful masterpieces!
Exciting news! Join the Carlton County Riders ATV Club for a Youth ATV Clinic on April 26th! Perfect for kids ages 10-15. Don’t miss out on the fun and learning!
B is for… bees, bubbles, and blooming brains!
We’re buzzing into spring with our best B-writing skills — and maybe a few bunny hops too!
Because when you’re a preschooler in spring, every B turns into a bouncy, brilliant, bee-autiful adventure!
Exciting news for our future kindergartners! Join our RailHawks Summer PreK Program designed for students entering kindergarten in Fall 2025. This is a great chance to enhance social-emotional skills and build confidence while exploring literacy, math, science, and more—mainly through nature! Don’t miss out, as registration is first come, first serve and closes on May 2nd. Sign up today!
https://ph.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/2262/early-learning-24-25/summer-nature-railhawks-to-kindergarten-connection
Join us for a fun-filled Cinco de Mayo Family Night with Ms. Elena at the Hermantown Community Learning Center! We'll be making papel picado, crafting maracas, singing Spanish songs, and so much more! Bring your family and celebrate culture together! Don’t miss out!
https://ph.ce.eleyo.com/course/2279/2024-2025/ecfe-family-nights
This summer is all about adventure! Join us as we explore the wonders of Duluth with Community Ed. We’ve planned a variety of exciting trips for youth to discover new places and make lasting memories. Don’t miss out—check out our summer lineup!
Big news for Fall 2025! We're introducing 'Step into PreK' for kids ages 2.5-3! This is a fantastic introduction to the classroom, focusing on social-emotional growth and sparking curiosity in math and literacy, all while making new friends! Enroll now and let your little ones shine!
https://ph.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/2596/early-learning-2025-2026/step-into-preschool-proctor
Rain, storms, and science—oh my!
Our preschoolers in Ms. Aili’s Nature Class have been exploring the wonders of weather, from gentle rain to booming storms. We even made our own ‘rain clouds’ in a jar using shaving cream and food coloring! One future meteorologist even declared they want to be a storm chaser—look out, Weather Channel!
We’re paws-itively impressed with our little veterinarians!
From bandaging stuffed bears to checking puppy heartbeats, our dramatic play vet clinic is full of care, compassion, and creativity. Through pretend play, kids build language, empathy, and problem-solving skills—no kitten around!
Attention parents! The Hermantown Fire Department is offering car seat check appointments to help ensure your child's safety. Schedule your FREE spot online and choose from a variety of available times. Don’t miss this crucial opportunity! Visit ph.ce.eleyo.com to reserve your appointment today!
Students had an incredible time at Bay View & Pike Lake Northern Outdoors Club learning how to make maple syrup last week! We drilled and tapped logs, and even learned how to start a fire using flint to replicate the boiling process that transforms sap into syrup. Tasting the results was the cherry on top of this sweet adventure!
Explore exciting summer opportunities with the Northern Outdoors Club for both adults and kids! Discover more about our programs at the link below: https://ph.ce.eleyo.com/course/2638/2024-2025/northern-outdoors—1
Messy kids, busy brains!
Mud pies, dirt trails, and squishy toes aren’t just fun—they’re foundations for learning! Playing in the dirt boosts immune systems, encourages creativity, builds motor skills, and helps little ones connect with nature. So go ahead—let them get muddy! That’s the good kind of mess!
