Youth Enrichment
Bloomington Community Education Youth Enrichment offers a variety of summer, school year, and evening enrichment, education and recreation opportunities for children of all ages.
Classes are available on an on-going basis at a variety of school locations throughout the school district in the areas of:
- creative, visual, and performing arts
- self-reliance and esteem building
- academic and recreational enrichment
- self-defense (including kung-fu and karate)
- recreational and educational sports
Ways to Register
- Online: bloomington.ce.eleyo.com
- In Person: 2575 W. 88th Street, Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 55431. Office hours are Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Phone: 952-681-6132
- Fax: 952-681-6101.
- Email: BloomingtonCe@isd271.org
- Mail: Community Education, 2575 W. 88th Street, Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 55431. Make check payable to ISD 271.
Fee Assistance
We're Here to Help You Explore! Fee Assistance Available for Bloomington Community Education
We believe everyone in Bloomington should have the opportunity to learn and grow through our Community Education programs. That's why we're delighted to offer fee assistance for Youth and Adult Enrichment classes, as well as Swim Lessons.
Who Qualifies?
Bloomington Residents: If you call Bloomington home, you're eligible! (Must have a Bloomington home address)
Bloomington Public School Youth: If your child is enrolled in Bloomington Public Schools and qualifies for the Educational Benefits Program (formerly Free and Reduced-Price Meals), they're eligible. You can find more details here: https://bit.ly/4idmhXd
Adults Experiencing Financial Hardship: We understand that sometimes finances can be challenging. If you're an adult facing financial hardship, you may qualify for assistance. Verification may be required. Please follow this link for more information: https://bit.ly/4hfgW04
Please Note: Fee assistance does not apply to Driver's Education fees or private swim or music lessons.
What Does Fee Assistance Offer?
We're happy to provide a 50% discount on the cost of eligible courses. Maximum assistance amounts apply per fiscal year (June 30, 2024 - July 1, 2025):
Youth Classes and Camps: Maximum of $200
Adult Classes: Maximum of $100
Swim Lessons: Maximum of $100
Ready to Get Started?
Simply complete the form provided, and our friendly team will contact you between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, to assist with registration and payment.
We're Here to Help!
If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Call our main registration line at 952-681-6132
Visit our website: https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/ce
We look forward to helping you discover new passions and achieve your goals!
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Cancellations
- Cancellations that are customer-initiated must be received within five or more business days in order to qualify for a full refund, minus a $10 processing fee, per person, for each class cancelled.
- Cancellations made less than 5 business days prior to the start of the class will not be eligible for a refund.
- There are no refunds issued after the class has begun.
- Community Education reserves the right to cancel a class that does not meet the minimum enrollment.
Summer of Laughs, Adventures, and More (SLAM) programs bring together a diverse list of enrichment opportunities over the summer for students entering grades K-8. The program is fee-based with a catalog that is sent home each spring. More than 100 camps are offered every summer.
SLAM camps are scheduled as four-day camps and are offered as a morning or afternoon option or a full-day option with a supervised lunch. All camps will be held at Valley View Middle School for summer 2025.
Online registration for 2025 SLAM Camps will open March 12, at 7:30 a.m.
Contact:
Lori Murphy
Youth Enrichment Coordinator
952-681-6108
lmurphy1@isd271.org
Youth Class Registration Clerk
952-681-6132
Summer Galaxy is a program for students entering 7th-8th grade in fall 2025. Students will be empowered to work together and serve others in the community through service learning projects, recreation, arts and crafts and other daily activities including field trips.
- Program dates/times are June 16-August 1 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (closed June 19 and June 30-July 4)
- Located at Valley View Middle School
- Financial assistance is available
Registration
Registration opens March 17 at 7:30 a.m.
Questions?
Mike Bornetun, mbornetun@isd271.org, 952-681-6589
Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program (GRASP) is a nine-week correspondence program for grades K-8 that helps students maintain reading and math skills while they are on summer vacation. Visit the GRASP website to register and receive materials.
Note: Registration for this program is no longer handled directly through Bloomington Community Education.
Bloomington Community Education partners with A+ Driving School to offer two options for Driver's Education programs. Check out our Winter classes In-Person and Online. View class schedules and register online at, bloomington.ce.eleyo.com
Note: Starting April 1, Community Education has a new drivers education partner, Safeway Driving School.
Click here to see late spring and summer Drivers Education options.
Questions? Call us 952-681-6108
Teach a Class
Now accepting Fall 2025 Youth & Adult class proposals. Due March 14.
Do you have a special skill, talent, or hobby that you would like to share with youth? We invite you to consider sharing it by teaching a class or camp. Please contact Lori Murphy, Enrichment Coordinator to discuss your great ideas!
Fall 2025 Youth & Adult class proposals are now being accepted through March 14.
Lori Murphy
952-681-6801
lmurphy1@isd271.org
