Choose from more than 10 levels in our Red Cross-inspired swim classes for ages 6 months to 18 years
Big Lake Community Education offers more than 50 classes throughout the year to our community's adults. Classes offer opportunities for adults to improve their knowledge base, explore new interests, gain new skills and make new connections!
Big Lake Community Education offers more than 100 classes throughout the year to our community's youth. Classes offer opportunities for students to improve academic and social skills, explore new interests, gain additional skills and make new friends!
Is the class showing full? Join our waitlist, we may add more spots closer to start date. Scholarships available for all courses! Email earlychildhood@biglakeschools.org or call 763-262-3233 for more information!
Choose from family to individual memberships ages 14+ for our Hornet Fitness Center.
Kids Club Child Care - School Year Before/After School for Grades K-5 and Full Day Summer Care for Grades K-6th.
An extension of our Little Learners Preschool...a wrap-around child care option for 3-5 year old children currently enrolled in our Little Learners Preschool Program and fully toilet trained.
From learning how to plan for retirement to tips for growing a garden, these adult enrichment classes offer a variety of options to gain knowledge and explore new interests
From Drivers Education to learning how to paint, these youth enrichment classes are aimed at improving academics, exploring new interests and more!
From parent/child toddler classes to high school competitive ones, our gymnastics program is top-notch and classes fill up very fast.
Learn to play t-ball, improve your basketball skills or just get your body moving in these youth recreation classes.
Early Childhood Screening begins at age 3!! In Minnesota, all children must be screened before entering Kindergarten. Early Childhood Screening is a free snapshot of how your preschooler is growing developing and learning.
Are you pregnant or have a child who hasn't started kindergarten yet? Are you looking for something fun to do with your child to wear off energy and talk with other adults? Register for a class today and experience the joy of ECFE!
Are you pregnant or have a child who hasn't started kindergarten yet? Are you looking for something fun to do with your child to wear off energy and talk with other adults? Register for a class today and experience the joy of ECFE.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 7:15 am-4:00 pm | $125 | Deadline: MONDAY, Oct. 13, 2025 - No refunds after this date!
7:15 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello. Load in parking lot.
7:30 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot In the front of the building.
9:45 a.m. Arrive at Mayowood Mansion. Visitors should be prepared to walk or stand for the duration of the 75-minute guided tour of the Maywood Mansion. There are 12 steps leading to the first floor.
10:00 a.m. “Christmas at Historic Maywood”
Take a guided tour of the former residence of Drs. Charles H. and Charles W. Mayo. A national historic landmark situated on a wooded hillside overlooking the Zumbro River Valley. There will be many rooms uniquely decorated by volunteers and merchants in Rochester. Each is personalized by those who contribute to the holiday spirit. The mansion has been recently restored to its full former elegant glory. As you walk through the mansion, notice the Steinway Conservatory Grand piano, a 1914 Acolian & Company player pipe organ, a Kerman pattern Persian rug, crystal chandeliers and leaded stained glass doors and windows.
11:15 a.m. Estimated conclusion of the guided tour.Take a few minutes to enjoy the setting.
11:35 a.m. Leave the Maywood Mansion.
11:45 a.m. Arrive at Victoria's Ristorante in downtown Rochester, featuring made-from-scratch dishes in a lovely atmosphere.
12:00 p.m. Have lunch in the dining room. Please select your choice when registering for this trip.
1. Baked Mostaccioli - Pasta baked with ricotta cheese, meat sauce, topped with mozzarella.
2. Walleye Sandwich - Fresh Canadian Walleye, breaded and deep-fried, served on special bread with Thousand Island dressing, onions, lettuce & tomatoes.
3. Chicken Honey Mustard Salad - Grilled Chicken, red and green leaf lettuce, feta Cheese, Roasted Sun Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil, Red Onions, Red Peppers & Scallions with honey mustard dressing.
1:30 p.m. Leave Rochester.
3:45 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael.
4:00 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello.
Monticello Community Education