Duluth Community Education

Over two evenings we’ll cover topics such as backpacking trip preparation, Leave No Trace practices, gear choices, and food planning). Come with questions and connect with other adventurous people! The dates of this class have been changed since the time of catalog printing.

For self-identifying women and nonbinary folks. Over two evenings we’ll cover topics such as backpacking trip preparation, Leave No Trace practices, gear choices, and food planning. Come with questions and connect with other adventurous people!

Instructor: Mary Gavitt This class has been designed to complement your regular fitness routine. Classes include both cardio and Pilates workouts, with a focus on stretching and low impact floor exercises. A thorough warm-up and cool-down are incorporated into the class. All ages and fitness levels are welcome in this comfortable atmosphere. Bring a floor mat/ pad. No class days: 4/15, 4/18, 5/9, 5/14, 5/16, 5/27, 6/19, 7/4

COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW Instructor: Katrina Viegas Spouses have a choice about which legal process they go through to get divorced. So do unmarried parents who are living separately but raising children together. Collaborative divorce and the “collaborative process” started here in Minnesota several decades ago with values very similar to RFM. Parties generally have (and work alongside) attorneys in the collaborative process, adding neutral professionals to their team where additional expertise is needed.

Instructor: Jolane Sundstrom This class is intended to help adult children that are facing the reality of caring for their aging parents. You may also learn tips for caring for an elderly neighbor or friend. We will look at area services, the home environment, clothing, diet, adaptive devices, and various adjustments to make home a safer, enriching, and more comfortable place to live as one ages. Instructor was an YWCA Adaptive Recreation employee for five years, has taught Pre-CNA skills to adult students, and cared for her own elderly parents in her home and theirs over a ten year period. This old lost tradition is starting to return, as families realize financial benefits, and benefits to their loved ones by home care vs. institutional care. Previous students are invited to come and join the class discussion.

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you’ll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s Smartphone, and more! This class takes place online. You will be sent the meeting link before class begins.

Parent Education

Get ready for active summer afternoons at Summer Seven-O-Nine's Classic Gym Games camp. Each day, campers will participate in a variety of beloved gym class favorites. Our coaches will lead campers through these classic games emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship and physical fitness. This camp is perfect for active kids who love to run, jump and play. Sign up today to reserve your spot in this summer's most fun-filled, action-packed camp.

Get ready for active summer afternoons at Summer Seven-O-Nine's Classic Gym Games camp. Each day, campers will participate in a variety of beloved gym class favorites. Our coaches will lead campers through these classic games emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship and physical fitness. This camp is perfect for active kids who love to run, jump and play. Sign up today to reserve your spot in this summer's most fun-filled, action-packed camp.

Congdon Park Tech Club: 3D Printing Instructor: Mr. Cole Sterling Club meets: Fridays, April 26 - May 17 Students will use tinkercad to create 3D models with the intent to print them. This class will show students how to use 3D modeling software to draft out 3D objects that can then be printed into a real 3D object. Note: Due to the slow nature of 3D printing, prints are handed out after the class concludes. Class is open to 4th-5th graders enrolled at Congdon Park Elementary.

Growing your own vegetables is easy, fun and anyone can do it. Discover which varieties of your favorite vegetables grow well in a container and can thrive in our Northland climate. Students will receive a planting guide and a packet of seeds to take home and begin their own container garden. Please bring an additional $5 supply fee to the instructor at class which will benefit the Northern Lights Children's Foundation.