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OPPORTUNITIES
Cardinal Place Before/After School Program
Cardinal Place is a before/after school program designed for school-aged
children in Kindergarten through Sixth grade. Cardinal Place
is a non-profit organization administered through Willmar
Community Education & Recreation. This program is located at Kennedy, Jefferson, and Lincoln Elementary
schools. Cardinal Place is open from 6:30am to the start of
school, and after school until 6:00pm. Cardinal Place is also
open on non-school days as well as summer vacation and snow days.
Cardinal Place provides a caring and fun environment for children that meet social, physical, and emotional needs through a variety of experiences and activities. We encourage children to make positive choices while promoting self awareness, fostering creativity and providing leadership opportunities.
Cardinal Place offers enrichment, recreational and academic assistance through a variety of activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, clubs, service learning, foreign language, technology, journalism, drama, cooking and much more!!
Billing
- If you are currently enrolled in Cardinal Place and would like to view your billing statement click here.
Contact Information:
Danae Sischo, Coordinator
320-214-6680
sischod@willmar.k12.mn.us
Joanna Schrupp, Billing
320-231-8492 Ext. 7235
schruppj@willmar.k12.mn.us
Willmar Community Education and Recreation
325 Willmar Avenue SW
Willmar, MN 56201
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Youth Enrichment
Youth Enrichment Programs consist of both after school
programs, youth service learning, and leadership programs. Willmar Community
Education & Recreation partners with other organizations
to provide high quality youth enrichment opportunities.
Examples of these partnerships include Prairie Woods
Environmental Learning Center and providing two artist in residency programs with Prarie Fire Theater each year. Other enrichment opportunities include Rural Youth Leaders, Gifted and Talented Academy Camp and music lessons to name a few. Click here to view our current programs!
Contact Information:
Tammy Rudningen
320-231-8492, Ext. 7207
rudningent@willmar.k12.mn.us
325 SW Willmar Ave.
Willmar, MN 56201
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Youth Recreation
Youth leagues are organized year round for team sports
such as soccer, football, baseball, softball, wrestling,
and hockey. Leisure recreational opportunities also occur
such as tennis, basketball, golf, gymnastics, and much more. Click here to view our current programs!
Youth Baseball and Softball Schedules will be posted on this site (click link to access schedules).
Contact Information:
Rob Baumgarn
320-231-8492, Ext. 7206
baumgarnr@willmar.k12.mn.us
325 SW Willmar Ave.
Willmar MN 56201
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Driver's Education
Steps to Getting Your Driver's License:
1.Take 30 Hours of Classroom Training
2. Take and Pass Permit Test
3. Take Six Hours of Behind the Wheel Training
4. Take Driver's License Exam
For more Driver's Education information, call 320-231-8490.
Click here to register for Driver's Education
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Aquatics
Aquatic programs run year-round for youth. Opportunities include Swimming Lessons, Friday Night Swim, Life Guard Training, Water Safety Instructor Training (WSI), Robbin's Island Beach, Dorothy A. Olson Aquatic Center, Rice Park Wading Pool and more. Click here to view our current programs or view our aquatics page.
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Contact Information:
Casey Johnson
johnsonc@willmar.k12.mn.us
320-231-8492, ext 7232
325 SW Willmar Ave.
Willmar, MN 56201
Upcoming Youth Events:
British Soccer Camp: June 23-27, Roosevelt Soccer Complex - Programs for ages 4-14
Cardinal Soccer Camp: July 14-18, Roosevelt Soccer Complex - Ages 5-14
Baseball Camp: June 16-20, North Swansson Baseball Complex - Grades 3-6
Baseball & Softball Drills & Skills: T-Th, June 10-July 3, Swansson Fields - Grades 3-9
For more information or to register, call 231-8490
You can also register online by following this link and browsing to your desired program.
More information is also available in our summer brochure.
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