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Each elementary and middle school in the Anoka-Hennepin School District has a Community Schools office which coordinates a wide variety of courses, clubs, camps and clinics to enhance your child's academic and social experiences while away from school. Families are welcome to enroll in enrichment opportunities offered at their child's school or at any school, districtwide. Activities are offered after-school, in the evening and on the weekend.

The Community Schools program is dedicated to student success by providing quality programs year-round in safe, accessible environments to enhance the positive growth of youth.

Programs are available for children ages three to 18 years of age, including:

  • Arts and crafts
  • Athletics, sports and recreation
  • Aquatics, swimming lessons and open swim
  • Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
  • Language, culture and performing arts
  • Field trips
Youth 0 to 6 years old
Youth 6th to 8th grade
Youth K to 5th grade

Featured Courses

Elem - Martial Arts Fitness
Recreation and Games

This martial arts fitness class will introduce you to the basics of taekwondo. A Korean martial art and one of only two martial arts to be accepted into the Olympic Games, taekwondo is practiced by over 140 million people worldwide. This session will teach you the basic kicks, strikes and defenses we actively practice daily. You also will learn life lessons, practice goal setting, achieve fitness and build character through these classes. Presented by Minnesota Star Martial Arts.
Youth - Fall 2022

MS - Sweet Treats
Special Interest

Tis the season! Make and take edible gifts! Everyone is welcome.
Youth - Fall 2022
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MS - Sweet and Salty Snacks
Special Interest

Tis the season! Make and take edible gifts! Everyone is welcome.
Youth - Fall 2022

AT/Rec - Andover Youth Wrestling - Pre-School Tough Tumblers
Athletics

2022-2023 Andover Youth Wrestling - Pre School Tough Tumblers Connor Schlotfeldt and the Andover Huskies Youth Wrestling Association is offering a Pre-School age Tough Tumblers class that is open to all kids that are potty-trained through Kindergarten. Classes will be held in the Andover High School wrestling room, providing a fun and safe environment to develop gross motor skills and body control. Kids will learn how to forward/backward roll, how to move like animals, (duck walk, bear crawl, crab walk, seal slide), how to climb rope, and some basic non-contact movements that are used in wrestling as well as other sports. Class dates: Two 6 week sessions that will meet on Thursdays First session: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 Second Session: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 Where: Andover High School Wrestling Room Times: 6:00 to 6:45 pm Pricing - $50 for each session.
AT/Rec - Fall 2022
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MS - Ski/Snowboard Club
Recreation and Games

This club gives Anoka Hennepin School District Middle School students the opportunity to ski and snowboard as a group and develops their skills in these exhilarating sports. Ski/Snowboard Club strives to provide a venue for wholesome outdoor activity for our young people during the winter months. The club will visit Wild Mountain and Trollhaugen on scheduled Fridays in the months of December, January and February. Membership is open to Middle School students regardless of their skill level. Lessons and equipment rentals are also available at the ski hills. Students will be transported by bus to and from the ski hills. Please contact the Community Education Office at your middle school if you have a season pass at Wild Mountain and/or Trollhaugen.
Youth - Winter 2023
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