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ABC's (Arts, Baking & Crafts)NLS ABC's (arts, crafts, and Baking) are offered throughout the year and the summer!Category -
Additional Recreation CoursesWe offer a variety of recreational programming through community education in the summer and throughout the school year at NLS!Category -
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Adult Basic Education (ABE)If you are looking for free online and personal classes for English Prep, Basic Computer Skills and English, please contact our consortium. They can be reached via email: adulteducation@willmar.k12.mn.us or by phone: 320-231-8480. The goal of the Glacial Lakes Consortium and our partnership with them at NLS is to engage, equip and empower.Category -
BaseballWe offer baseball through community education and recreation in the summer months!Category -
BasketballAt NLS we offer basketball programs throughout the school year and the summer!Category -
Basketball - Open Gym (Boys & Girls Grades 7-12)BasketballOpen Gym fall basketball will be supervised by parent (Jamie Thompson, Steve Vick or Tom Spears) at the High School Gym on Tuesday y mornings and Sunday evenings for open gym/shooting. Join us 6:15-7:30am on Tuesdays mornings and Sunday evenings from 8-9:30pm.Fall 2025 -
Behind the WheelBehind the Wheel Instruction for obtaining your Driver’s LicenseIf you took the driver's ed classroom thru New London-Spicer you are automatically registered for behind the wheel instruction.If you did not take the classroom portion through NL-S you must register to be on the call list. Contact the Community Ed Office at 320-354-1406 to find out what is needed to register. Once you register we will call close to your 16th birthday to complete this portion of training before your driving test. Students who take the Classroom at NLS (automatically registered) **Prior to October 1, 2025 Registration Fee: $20 (included in classroom fee) with balance of $260 prior to instruction starting. **After October 1, 2025 Registration Fee: $100 (included in classroom fee) with balance of $180 prior to instruction starting. Students with certificate of completion/Non NLS Classroom Students **Non NLS Classroom Students Registration Fee: $120 with balance of $230 due when instruction starts. **Registration Fees are Non-Refundable We encourage students to drive several hours per week with their parents to make them morecomfortable behind the wheel.Category -
Bowling Club (Grades K-4)Additional Recreation CoursesJoin us at Alley on Ash each month for some fun on the lanes. We will have a chance to bowl 2 games each time and have fun with our friends. Fee includes 2 games, shoe rental, a chaperone on site, a slice of pizza and juice. Parents pick up at 5pm at the bowling alley. Students should have a note to ride the shuttle bus #37 to the Alley on Ash. (First bus in line at Prairie Woods by the flag pole) Students will meet in the Prairie Woods Gym and then go to the bus.Fall 2025 -
Starting SoonCats Arts & Crafts Club (Grades 2-4)ABC's (Arts, Baking & Crafts)2nd, 3rd & 4th graders join us at Cats Arts & Crafts Club to try out your artistic abilities and have lots of fun! There will be a different hands on project each time. Students can go directly to the Prairie Woods Art Room. Parents pick up at the flag pole doors at 4pm.Fall 2025 -
ClassroomDrivers Education, both classroom and behind the wheel are conducted through the Community Education/Youth Service Office at NLS.Category -
Cub Kids PreschoolCub Kids serves children ages 3–5 years old and aims to prepare them for Kindergarten. Cub Kids is an inclusion-based preschool program. Cub Kids is a fee-based preschool which is open from 8:15am - 3:00pm on school days following the New London-Spicer district calendar*. Cub Kids is billed monthly (on the 15th of the month). Families do have the option to pre-pay prior to being invoiced, if they do not want to commit to one large monthly payment. Before and After school care is available by registering for our Lil' PALS program. Hours for our Lil' PALS program Before school is 7:30-8:15am and costs $4/day. The After school hours for Lil' PALS is 3:00-5:30pm and costs $7/day. The mission of the Cub Kids program is to ensure that no child starts behind; and that every child is ready to enter Kindergarten as a confident and capable student. Our goals are to teach children in a developmentally appropriate environment that encourages growth for children socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. We believe that all children deserve a safe place to grow to their fullest potential. Our staff members strive to provide program activities that are based on the uniqueness within each group of children. *Cub Kids follows the NLS district calendar, with the exception of Election Day. There is no school for Cub Kids on this day.Child Care Program -
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Driver's EducationAt NLS we offer both Driver's Training Classroom (For MN Drivers Permit/License) and Behind the Wheel Training throughout the school year and summer.Category
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Drumming Club (Grades 4-6)EnrichmentCome join Ms Bellman in the PW Music room and enjoy drumming! Build on the skills you’ve learned already, sing and play new drumming songs and add more instruments to the mix. Prairie Woods students can report directly to the Prairie Woods Music Room after school. Middle School students should ride the shuttle bus to Prairie Woods and report to the music room. Parents pick up at the flagpole doors at 4:30pmFall 2025 -
ECFE ClassesEarly Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is for families with children birth-five years. ECFE offers: · A place for parents and children to spend time together · A place for children to interact with other children · Age-appropriate activities taught by early childhood teachers · Parent discussion groups led by licensed parent educators · Opportunities to build friendships – for children and for parents · Special family events & field trips · Family resources · Home Visits · Scholarships – no one is turned away for inability to pay!Category -
ECFE Special EventsThe Early Childhood Education Events proceeds go to Early Childhood scholarships helping NLS students attend preschool.Category -
EnrichmentAdult Enrichment classes at NLS include, but are not limited to, arts, theatre, cooking, CPR/First Aid/AED training and bus trips!Category -
EnrichmentNLS Enrichment classes are offered throughout the year for kids K-12th grade.Category -
Estate Planning SeminarEnrichmentJoin Adam Schrader as he covers the basics in estate planning. The 5 main components of estate planning are: Wills Trusts Power of Attorneys Health Care Directives Transfer on Death Deeds Enter at the District Office/Community Ed Doors and Follow SignsFall 2025
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Firearm Safety Classes (Must be 11 years old by test date)EnrichmentIf you are planning on hunting then this course is a must. Trained members from Izaak Walton League and the Community will spend 6 evenings with you and show you the correct and safe way to handle your hunting firearms. Pre-registration is required and attendance at all sessions. Plan ahead for your fall hunting!! This class is only offered in the winter/spring!! Participants must be 11 years old by time class finishes! You must pre-register. NLS students will receive the State/Parent permission form prior to classes starting and must fill out and return to the Community Ed Office before the 1st night of class. Non-NLS students will need to have a parent/guardian with the first night to fill out the permission form. No permission form returned/no classroom training! An additional fee will be due when you register online to receive your certificate. ALL classes must be attended. Range Testing: Saturday Location place and times TBD. More info will be sent home with the students prior to testing day. Parents must provide transportation to and from range. NO refunds once registered.Fall 2025 -
FootballAt NLS we offer football camps in the summer and we have programming for 1st-6th graders in the summer!Category -
Full Day Lil' PALS on Non School DaysLil' PALS Childcare (PreK Cub Kid Students)Prairie Woods ElementaryLil' PALS 2025-2026 Lil' PALS Non-School Day Site -
GymnasticsAt NLS we offer gymnastics courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced athletes throughout the school year and the summer!Category