
After School Professionals week isn't complete without a special thank you to our Hermantown Kids' Zone staff! Keep up the amazing work, and thank you for enriching the lives of our younger students! You are appreciated.



A special thank you to our Kids' Zone Bay View staff! Ms. Erin and Ms. Lynn lead our students and staff every day with a smile and a student-first mentality. Be sure to give them a high-five when you see them next!


We continue After-School Professionals week by celebrating our Pike Lake Kids' Zone site! These dedicated and caring staff members make a difference in the lives of students daily.


Join us this Saturday at the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day! We will be there sharing exciting youth summer opportunities and fun activities! Don't miss out—come say hi and discover all the ways to make this summer unforgettable for your family!


It's Administrative Professionals Day! Special shoutout to Ms. Sarah and Ms. Jilli for all their hard work keeping Early Learning and Community Education running smoothly. You are appreciated today and every day!

Special thanks to Ms. Ines, who works tirelessly to keep our Proctor Kids' Zone sites and Youth Driver Education programs running smoothly. You may also see her providing adult and youth enrichment classes to keep our communities engaged!


We continue After-School Professionals week by celebrating our Pike Lake Kids' Zone site! These dedicated and caring staff members make a difference in the lives of students daily.


Mark your calendars for June 12! Join us for our Babysitter Training and Home Alone class. Whether your child wants to become a certified babysitter or learn important home safety skills, you can enroll in one or both classes. Sign up at ph.ce.eleyo.com



Pike Lake Kids' Zone had a fantastic morning filled with laughter and joy as the kids engaged in a variety of fun activities! A heartfelt thank you to all our school-age care staff for creating such happy memories and making those smiles shine!




It's After-School Professionals week, and we want to start by celebrating Ms. Kaitlyn! Ms. Kaitlyn is the heart and soul of youth enrichment, and every day, she enriches the lives of our students personally by offering classes or creating new community partnerships to create impactful opportunities for our students!


The Pike Lake Kids’ Zone had a blast making paper Easter baskets! Check out these adorable creations!

Bay View Kids’ Zone had so much fun painting Easter eggs on paper! Check out their colorful creations!




Exciting news! Join the Carlton County Riders ATV Club for a Youth ATV Clinic on April 26th! Perfect for kids ages 10-15. Don’t miss out on the fun and learning!


Marble Painting at Pike Lake's Kids' Zone was a huge success! The kids had a blast getting creative and making colorful masterpieces!

B is for… bees, bubbles, and blooming brains!
We’re buzzing into spring with our best B-writing skills — and maybe a few bunny hops too!
Because when you’re a preschooler in spring, every B turns into a bouncy, brilliant, bee-autiful adventure!


Exciting news for our future kindergartners! Join our RailHawks Summer PreK Program designed for students entering kindergarten in Fall 2025. This is a great chance to enhance social-emotional skills and build confidence while exploring literacy, math, science, and more—mainly through nature! Don’t miss out, as registration is first come, first serve and closes on May 2nd. Sign up today!
https://ph.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/2262/early-learning-24-25/summer-nature-railhawks-to-kindergarten-connection


Join us for a fun-filled Cinco de Mayo Family Night with Ms. Elena at the Hermantown Community Learning Center! We'll be making papel picado, crafting maracas, singing Spanish songs, and so much more! Bring your family and celebrate culture together! Don’t miss out!
https://ph.ce.eleyo.com/course/2279/2024-2025/ecfe-family-nights


This summer is all about adventure! Join us as we explore the wonders of Duluth with Community Ed. We’ve planned a variety of exciting trips for youth to discover new places and make lasting memories. Don’t miss out—check out our summer lineup!






Rain, storms, and science—oh my!
Our preschoolers in Ms. Aili’s Nature Class have been exploring the wonders of weather, from gentle rain to booming storms. We even made our own ‘rain clouds’ in a jar using shaving cream and food coloring! One future meteorologist even declared they want to be a storm chaser—look out, Weather Channel!



Big news for Fall 2025! We're introducing 'Step into PreK' for kids ages 2.5-3! This is a fantastic introduction to the classroom, focusing on social-emotional growth and sparking curiosity in math and literacy, all while making new friends! Enroll now and let your little ones shine!
https://ph.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/2596/early-learning-2025-2026/step-into-preschool-proctor
