🎃Spooky Cuties! –Clay Polymer Class
(Grades 3 and up – Teen – Adult)
Create your own spooky-cute clay charms! Learn step-by-step techniques to make ghosties, jack-o’-lanterns, black cats, bats, or aliens, then let your creativity take over. 👻Your finished charms will be baked, glazed, and hung on a keychain. Register by October 6. Instructor: Jessica Peters (learn more about her work @GuilelessGreen on Instragram). Fee: $25.

Tuesday, October 13
3:15 – 4:45 pm
Middle School Room 302

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

4 days ago, BEA Community Education
Spooky Cuties
Volleyball Clinic
(Grades 4 – 6)
Bump-set-SPIKE! Take part in this fast-paced clinic and practice your volleyball skills. Focus on passing, setting, serving and proper footwork. Whether you are learning the game, or improving your game –you will be inspired to love the game! Register by October 12. Fee: $30.

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
(No practice Wednesday)
October 19, 20, 22, & 23
3:15-4:45 pm
BEA Pemberton Gym

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

10 days ago, BEA Community Education
Volleyball Clinic
🏀Boys Basketball—Shoot the Rock 3 on 3
(Grades 3 – 8)
Buccaneer Hoops wants you!
Achieve your basketball goals this fall, whether it’s to focus on shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, defense—or all of the above! Register by October 11. Coach: Colby Swanson & Boys Basketball Coaching Staff. Fee: $30.

⛹️3 Sundays
October 18, 25, & November 1
(Grades 3-6) 5:00 – 6:15 pm
(Grades 7-8) 6:30 – 7:45 pm
High School Gym

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

11 days ago, BEA Community Education
Boys basketball
K – 2 Book Club – Creepy Carrots Series
Aaron Reynolds' Creepy Carrots! books are the perfect blend of spooky and silly! Enjoy a tasty snack, make a fun Halloween-themed craft, and listen as Jasper Rabbit's creepy adventures unfold. It's frightfully fun without being too scary! Register by October 5. Instructor: Sandy Hanson. Fee: $15.

Monday, October 19
3:15 – 4:45 pm
Blue Earth Community Library

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

11 days ago, BEA Community Education
K-2 Book Club
Chess Club at Blue Earth Community Library
(Grades 4-6)
Whether you're brand-new to the game or already know your way around the board, this class is for you! We’ll learn the basics of chess, practice playing against other kids, pick up cool strategies used by champions, and even discover some fun and unusual chess facts. And yes—there will be a snack! Register by: March 12. Instructor: Heidi Schutt, Blue Earth Community Library Director. Fee: $10. Class limit of 12.

4 Tuesdays/Thursdays
October 8, 13, 20, & 22
3:15-4:30 pm
Blue Earth Community Library

Students may walk to the library independently; please contact the Community Ed office if you prefer to have a staff member escort your child.

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

12 days ago, BEA Community Education
Chess Club
Story Squad
(Grades 3-5 Book Club)
From quests to would-you-rather games, designing a shield to making friendship bracelets, kids will have so much fun they might forget these activities are actually all based on books! A snack will be provided. No need to have read the books. Registration deadline: 1 week before each class. Instructor: Heidi Schutt. Fee: $10/class.

Choose one or both classes to attend!

📖Monday, October 5: Percy Jackson & the Olympians

📖Monday, November 23: Baby-Sitter’s Club

3:15 - 4:30 pm
Blue Earth Community Library
Students will meet in the Community Ed office after school, and walk with a staff person to the library.
Parents, please pick up your child at the library after class.

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.



12 days ago, BEA Community Education
Story Squad
Story Squad
FALL-ing for 4-H!
(Grades K-3)
Celebrate the colors, sights, and flavors of fall with a fun-filled series of hands-on learning adventures! Youth will explore the wonders of autumn through exciting experiments and interactive activities. Discover the different parts of a leaf, use all five senses to investigate apples (yes, there will be tasting!), and enjoy a variety of seasonal challenges and crafts. There's something for everyone as we learn, create, and have fun together! Register by October 5. Instructor: Emily Ovrebo, Faribault County 4-H Extension educator. Fee: $25.

6 Sessions
October 5, 8, 12, 13, 20, 22
3:15 – 4:30 PM
Middle School Room J33

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

12 days ago, BEA Community Education
Falling for 4-H!
October is coming FAST! 🍂 We’ve got a busy month of fun youth classes coming up, so take a peek at what’s on the schedule and get registered before it sneaks up on you!

Sign up today! 👉 https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
13 days ago, BEA Community Education
Community Ed Calendar
Back to School Breakfast
(Grades 2-5)
Fuel up for a great school year! Kids will prepare and sample simple, delicious breakfast ideas that are quick to make and fun to eat. Instructor: Barbara Carlson. Fee: $15.

Tuesday, September 29
3:15 – 4:30 pm
Middle School FACS Room 302

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.


17 days ago, BEA Community Education
Back to School Breakfast Class
📣 Jump! Shout! Cheer! 📣 The annual Fall Cheer Clinic is coming up for grades 1–6! Spend two afternoons with the BEA Cheerleaders learning cheers, a dance and stunts, then perform at halftime under the Friday Night Lights on October 2!

💛 $35 includes a t-shirt, poms & plenty of Buc Pride!
📅 Register ahead of time (by September 23) to guarantee a t-shirt.

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.
19 days ago, BEA Community Education
Fall Cheer Clinic
🎹🎸🎶 Learn to play in just a few hours!

Our Instant Music Classes are online, hands-on crash courses designed for busy people who want to start playing without private lessons.
No time for lessons? No problem. Let’s get you playing! 🎶

🎹 Piano — Sept. 21 | 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 Guitar — Sept. 22 | 6:30–9:00 PM
🪕 Ukulele NEW! — Sept. 24 | 6:30–9:00 PM

💻 All classes are online via Zoom
💰 $59 each, including online book + follow-up video lessons
👥 Adults + youth ages 13 +

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.



21 days ago, BEA Community Education
Instant Piano
Instant Guitar
Instant Ukulele
Join our Team!

Community Education Program Coordinator

Blue Earth Area Schools (ISD 2860) is seeking a creative, organized, and community-minded individual to serve as our Community Education Program Coordinator. This role focuses on developing, managing, and promoting year-round enrichment programs, classes, and activities for community members of all ages across our district.

Learn more about this position here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wKvybaPekDOm53hWySmy66fTh0-y9rg3QK1Ilox1EQg/edit?usp=sharing

To apply, please download and complete the Application for Non-Teaching Employment from the Blue Earth Area School District Website. Submit your completed application, resume, and a short letter of interest directly to Community Education Director Shannon Swanson via email at sswanson@beas.blueearth.k12.mn.us or drop it off at the District Office (315 E. 6th Street, Blue Earth, MN).

Application for Non-Teaching Employment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQtGER6CxcaDg-qJI1Hjld4sT7kwCjGG/view
27 days ago, Blue Earth Area
Position Opening
Youth Soccer
(Grades K-2)
You’ve seen how passionate soccer fans are all over the world, now let Coaches Shannon & Colby Swanson share their passion for soccer and teach you some beginning fundamentals of this exciting, growing sport. Sign up for this 3-Wednesday class to learn basic skills, drills, and to catch soccer fever! Register ASAP! Fee: $25.

3 Wednesdays
September 16, 23 & 30
3:15 – 4:15 pm
Elementary playground field

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

about 1 month ago, BEA Community Education
Youth Soccer
🚗 55 Alive Senior Driving Improvement Class 🚗

Are you 55 or older? Keep your driving skills sharp and stay up to date with the latest in traffic safety!

The Minnesota Highway Safety Center’s 55 Alive course covers current crash data trends, defensive driving tips, changes in traffic laws, vehicle technology, and other important traffic safety information.

Bonus: Under Minnesota law, participants age 55+ who complete the initial 4-hour course qualify for a 10% discount on their auto insurance premium for three years. The discount can be maintained by completing a 4-hour refresher course every three years.

The class is taught by Minnesota Highway Safety Center-certified instructor, Al Cue.

📌 Registration is NOT taken through Community Ed.
Please register directly with the Minnesota Highway Safety Center:
www.mnsafetycenter.org
📞 1-888-234-1294
about 1 month ago, BEA Community Education
Senior Driving Classes
🏀🎾 Check it out! 🎲🏈

BEA MOMS has partnered with the Blue Earth Community Library, with help from Dawn Collins and the Parks & Recreation Committee, Muir Library in Winnebago, and the City of Elmore to offer activity equipment for the community to borrow and enjoy!

The collection includes a variety of sports balls, racquets, and yard games—perfect for getting outside and having some fun! ☀️

Equipment is available to check out during regular business hours at:
• Blue Earth Community Library
• Muir Library in Winnebago
• Elmore City Hall

⏰ Please return items within 24 hours or by the next business day, whichever comes first, so others can enjoy them too.

Minors will need to provide a guardian’s name and phone number on the sign-out form.

A big thank you to BEA MOMS, our local libraries, Dawn Collins, the Blue Earth Parks & Recreation Committee, and the City of Elmore for helping make this program possible! We hope it becomes a well-used resource that brings lots of fun to our community! 💛
about 1 month ago, BEA Community Education
Activity Equipment
Activity Equipment
Homecoming is coming up fast—and so is the Buccy Fun Run! 🏴‍☠️💛
Kick off Homecoming with some FUN before the Bucs take on JWP! Kids can run around the track and get ready to cheer on the Bucs!

👟 Distance options:
• Toddlers: 100 meters
• Preschool–Age 12: ¼ mile or ½ mile (1 or 2 laps)

📸 Photo ops with Buccy after the race!
🏆 Prizes for ALL kids!
💰 Just $5 to participate!

🎟️ Registration is OPEN! Sign up now on our Community Ed webstore: https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
about 1 month ago, BEA Community Education
Buccy Fun Run
🍂 Is there a better sign of fall than the Community Education booklet arriving in your mailbox?

Our Fall Community Education booklet is here, packed with classes and activities for kids, families, and adults—as well as a roundup of all the fun things happening around our community!

🎨 Discover what’s happening at our area libraries, the Faribault County Fitness Center, The 10 Talents Center for the Arts, and more.

📖 And be sure to flip the booklet over! You’ll find the BEA Briefing, featuring updates from our administrators and staff, plus a chance to get to know some of the newest members of the Blue Earth Area Schools team.

Here's a sneak peak, if you can't wait!
Fall 2026 Blue Earth Area Community Ed booklet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_j6ic9OQfnxF7FTBMZyNdWK_KVNPdXeJ/view?usp=sharing

Fall 2026 BEA Briefing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oeBmKTviRj1hzcwJ96zRJk3n_YFLfFvp/view?usp=sharing
about 1 month ago, BEA Community Education
Community Ed booklet
BEA Briefing
🎉 Calling all Kindergarten Bucs! 🎉

It’s never too early to get ready for Homecoming! 🏴‍☠️ Our newest Bucs can create their very own maroon & gold tie-dye spirit shirt at our Homecoming Spirit Tie-Dye Party!

⏰ Unfortunately, we have an early deadline to register: Please register by the end of the day September 4 so we have time to get shirts ordered for Homecoming!

📅 Tuesday, September 15
🕒 3:15–4:15 pm
📍 Middle School Room 302 (FACS)
💲 $20 | Kindergarten only
🎨 Instructor: Stacy Haase

💻 Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
📞 Or call Community Ed at 507-526-3172

Let’s get our littlest Bucs ready to show their spirit!
about 1 month ago, BEA Community Education
Tie-Dye Party
9.11K Memorial Bike Ride & 2.50 Mile Run/Walk
(Adults/Families)

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Honor the memory of those who lost their lives by participating in this special event. You may participate by either riding the 9.11K bike route, or run/walk the 2.50 mile route. Choose your t-shirt size when you register. Register by September 1 to guarantee a t-shirt.

Fee: $10/individual or $30/family.

📅Saturday, September 12
📍Veterans Memorial Building , Faribault County Fairgrounds
⏰9:00 am Arrive to check in
⏰ 9:46 am Bike Ride begins (at the time the first tower is hit)
⏰10:03 am 2.50 Mile Run/Walk begins (at the time the second tower is hit)
⏰~11/11:30* am Guest Speaker TBD

*The time of the guest speaker will be determined by the time the last runner/biker finishes—no later than 11:30.

💻Register online at https://blueeartharea.revtrak.net/rw-community-ed/
or
📞give us a call in the Community Ed office at 507-526-3172.

about 2 months ago, BEA Community Education
9/11 Memorial Bike Ride & Walk
📚 Free Adult Basic Education classes are available in the Blue Earth & Wells Region! ABE (Adult Basic Education), ESL (English as a Second Language) & GED support are available. Call 507-526-3172 to register!

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📚 ¡Clases gratuitas de Educación Básica para Adultos disponibles en Blue Earth! Ofrecemos apoyo para Educación Básica para Adultos (ABE), Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL) y preparación para el examen GED. ¡Llame al 507-526-3172 para inscribirse!
about 2 months ago, BEA Community Education
ABE Information
ABE Information