Learn to speak English, study for the citizenship test, earn your GED or High School Diploma in these free classes!
Red Cross swim lessons, water aerobics classes, lifeguard training, and general pool use information.
St Peter Early Childhood Family Education
School Readiness is an education program under Saint Peter Public Schools’ Community & Family Education.
Saints Overtime is an after school care, summer care and enrichment program for kids K-6th grade.
4-hour in-person refresher courses from Minnesota Safety Council
Community members are welcome to campus and to attend these Gustavus events. Please visit gustavus.edu/calendar for more information.
Classes to inform, inspire, and connect. A venture of the Recreation & Leisure Services Department, the Senior Center, and Community & Family Education.
Summer group music lessons in St. Peter for beginners of all ages!
Junior Lifeguarding, Lifeguard training, and Water Safety Instruction classes at SPMS indoor pool.
Reserve the pool for a birthday party or any group activity. Call Community Education at 934-3048 ext. 1.
Offerings available at Drama Kids of Mankato.
Junior Lifeguarding
Ages 12–14. Learn what it takes to be a great lifeguard, from lifesaving and leadership skills to fitness and professional development. Start the foundation of aquatic and leadership knowledge, attitudes, and skills for future successful completion of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. No prerequisites. Upon successful completion of Junior Lifeguard, participants may be eligible for a full scholarship for a lifeguard training class at age 15 +. Min. 4, max. 12.
Sat., Dec. 2, 9, & 16, 9:00 a.m.–12 p.m., $54, Register by Nov. 27, SWM-W23
Lifeguard Training
For ages 15 years old and up on or during the course of the class. Learn all the skills required for being a lifeguard. Classes must be successfully completed, and none may be missed. This class has an online component and will be a blended learning course. Prior to the first class, participants will be responsible to view 10 hours of online instruction and videos through the Red Cross website (available only through Internet Explorer). Students will be certified for 3 years upon successful completion of rescue skills test, a CPR skills test, and a written test. Students with valid certificates are eligible to apply for open positions at area pools. If you successfully passed the Junior Lifeguarding course, you may be eligible for a full scholarship for this course. Min. 6, max. 14
Nicole Ruhland
Sat. & Sun., Oct. 28, 29, Nov. 11, 12, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., $133, Register by Oct. 23, SWM-F01
Water Safety Instruction
For ages 16 years old and up on or during the course of the class. This class has an online component and will be a blended learning course. Prior to the first class, participants will be responsible to view 10 hours of online instruction and videos through the Red Cross website (available only through Internet Explorer). A sound background in all six swimming strokes is required. Classes must be successfully completed and none may be missed. A 7-point written test and performance test will be given. Candidates will perform several teaching presentations to the class. Certification will be granted only upon successful completion of the course. Students with valid certificates are eligible to apply for open positions at area pools Min. 6, max. 14.
Sat. & Sun., Feb. 24, 25, Mar., 9, 10, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., $115, Register by Feb. 12.SWM-W24
