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NEW! Let Grow PLAY CLUBYouth EnrichmentNewGrades Kinder - 3rd The Let Grow PLAY CLUB - a new activity where kids make their own fun without adult organization - looks like "just plain fun." However, that "fun" is where children learn the important skills of focus, compromise, leadership, and empathy. At Let Grow PLAY CLUB, your kids will get the resilience-building playtime they need OUTSIDE with a multi-aged group (grades K-3). Though PLAY CLUB is supervised by adults, children will be given space for the creativity, dispute resolution, and social interaction they need to someday develop into empowered adults. And it's "just plain fun!" Play Club is nature-based and students will need to bring or wear appropriate clothing for the weather (e.g., closed-toed shoes, coats, hats for sun, etc.). Play Club participants will gather after school and go outside in a designated space near the Elementary School. (More instructions to be emailed after registration.) Parent pick up will occur at Door 7A (South side) of Delano Elementary School, between the Hockey Arena and DES at 4pm. Participation requirements: Students must agree and be able to abide by THREE Play Club Rules in order to participate: 1) I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 2) I will not leave the designated Play Club area without adult permission. 3) I agree to listen to the adults (who will only get involved when they need to, but then it's my job to listen). Students must be able to follow these three rules in order to participate in Play Club. Parents: The goal of Play Club is to provide children with the opportunity to create, socialize, explore, and solve problems without adult involvement. Parents understand that though most children experience only joy at Play Club, not all kids will be happy 100% of the time (as they work through challenges together). Parents understand that adults will not intervene on children's disagreements unless absolutely necessary. If a child deliberately hurts someone, they will need to take a break. Parents understand that this is a chance for children to become more resilient, resourcement, mature, and creative.2026 Winter-Spring
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Baby & Me | Morning Class (non-separating)ECFE ClassesBirth to 12 months Non-separating. Parent of a new baby? Come join other parents and become part of a community of support through the early stages of your baby’s infancy. This class will provide caregiver(s) with opportunities for topic-based conversations about relationships, feeding, sleeping, and other life adjustments. The class will provide your baby with an opportunity for parent-baby bonding, sensory experiences, language and literacy, and movement in a quiet, peaceful environment where your baby is also welcome to sleep! Baby classes often form permanent friendships2026 Winter - Spring -
Starting SoonCoffee Connection - FREE!ECFE ClassesFor Parents/Adults **This parent discussion time is for parents, adults, caregivers of children of all ages!** It’s time to relax, talk, and enjoy a cup of coffee with other parents! The goal of these classes is to improve parent-child relationships by working toward acceptance and encouragement. Activities will include parent education, games, hands-on activities, parent discussion, and parent sharing. A Parent & Family Educator guides the discussion while children enjoy childcare or you can enroll your older children in Practice Preschool. Sponsored by Delano ECFE/School Readiness, Wright County Human Services, and a Delano-Loretto United Way grant. Sibling care is available for children not yet in Kindergarten, sign-up during registration! Registration for childcare is required. Babies ages birth to 12 months are welcome to stay in the parent room with mom/dad/caregiver for parent discussion. Interested in our Practice Preschool class? This class takes place during Coffee Connection, as well as other dates, and is ecouraged for older siblings.(Sliding scale fee)2026 Winter - Spring -
Caregiver Connection (Monday Evenings): For parents raising neurodiverse children, children with BIG emotions, and/or unique needs.ECFE Parent ClassesFor parents raising neurodiverse children, children with BIG emotions, and/or unique needs. Adult only class co-hosted with Delano Elementary School. This class offers parents an opportunity to connect with one another in a safe and positive environment. Enjoy topic-based discussion focused on support and resource-sharing. Resources and expert information will be made available and parents are encouraged to share their own wisdom and experience. Caregiver Connection is open to parents of children of any age with a focus on early childhood and elementary years. Winter/Spring DATES & DISCUSSION TOPICs January 12th: Addressing tough social issues (friendships, peer pressure) February 9th: Caregiver self-care, self-compassion, and stress management March 9th: Relationships within the family (siblings, parent-child, and parent-parent) April 13th: Big feelings and regulation Although there are assigned topics for each class, there will be time for questions and concerns from participants. Where: Delano Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room/ Community Ed. Parent Ed Room - You are welcome to attend in-person or virtually via zoom. Time: 6:00-7:30 PM ** Please note, there is no childcare available2026 Winter - Spring