Rochester Community Education

Rochester Community Education Building Better Futures. Enriching lives from birth to career and beyond! Everyone Connects!

In Craftopia (Gr. 2-5), creativity knows no bounds! This four-day camp invites students to explore a wide variety of art...
06/03/2026

In Craftopia (Gr. 2-5), creativity knows no bounds! This four-day camp invites students to explore a wide variety of art materials and crafting techniques while creating projects they’ll be proud to take home. Join CE Youth Enrichment for a hands-on, imagination-filled experience. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-craftopia.

New class alert: Intro to Relief Wood Carving!Discover the art of relief carving in this relaxed, hands-on class. You’ll...
06/01/2026

New class alert: Intro to Relief Wood Carving!

Discover the art of relief carving in this relaxed, hands-on class. You’ll have access to all the tools you need as you learn the basics of carving with step-by-step guidance from the instructor. Practice a variety of cutting techniques on the back of your board, then create your own 10" x 12" work of art on the front.

With Kevin’s approachable teaching style and years of experience, you’ll find that learning to carve is both easy and fun!

🗓️ Sat, Jun 13 | 1-5 PM
📍 Tunnel Mill | $25 + $95 Supply Fee

Call 507.328.4000 or click here to register: bit.ly/rochce-relief-carving

05/29/2026

Did you know this afterschool opportunity is offered through community ed? We're so happy to partner with John Adams Middle School again this year and so proud of all they've accomplished with our partners' help.

At John Adams Middle School, students are taking to the skies! We're taking the saying "the sky is the limit" literally,...
05/29/2026

At John Adams Middle School, students are taking to the skies! We're taking the saying "the sky is the limit" literally, as students explore drone technology and aerial views.

Learn more about the drone club and what students have to say about their experience online: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2937668

Happening tonight! Discover the stories that helped shape our community. Join local author and historian Andre Crockett ...
05/28/2026

Happening tonight! Discover the stories that helped shape our community. Join local author and historian Andre Crockett Sr. at Willow Creek Middle School this evening for a special presentation on his new book, Rochester Black Legacy.

Andre will share the journey behind uncovering Rochester’s rich Black history, the historical detective work involved, and the meaningful lessons he learned along the way.

Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the history display Andre created based on his research, enjoy light refreshments, and get a signed copy from the author following the presentation.

Doors open at 6:00 PM
Presentation begins at 6:30 PM
Reception to follow

No registration necessary. We hope to see you tonight!

05/26/2026

Is your child ready for the independence of staying home alone? Whether it’s an hour after school or a few hours during the summer, this milestone can be a positive experience when kids are prepared.

Join CE Youth Enrichment at Hoover on June 15 for our Home Alone (Gr. 2 and Up) class. Students will build confidence and learn practical skills, including safe habits, house rules, after-school routines, handling phone calls and unexpected visitors, pet safety, personal safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and basic first aid. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-home-alone.

What stories make up the history of our community? Join Andre Crockett Sr. on May 28 at Willow Creek Middle School for a...
05/25/2026

What stories make up the history of our community? Join Andre Crockett Sr. on May 28 at Willow Creek Middle School for an evening exploring Rochester’s rich Black history through his new book, Rochester Black Legacy.

Andre will share insights from his research process, the discoveries that shaped the book, and the importance of preserving local history for future generations. Attendees can also view his accompanying history display, enjoy refreshments, and get a book signed after the presentation.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the presentation beginning at 6:30 PM.
Free and open to the public. No registration necessary.

The planetarium at Mayo High School is a hidden gem, have you seen it?Come join us for our last class of the season at o...
05/25/2026

The planetarium at Mayo High School is a hidden gem, have you seen it?

Come join us for our last class of the season at our most popular venue - "The Dark Matter Mystery" with Ben Joslin. What holds the universe together? What causes the universe to look and act the way it does? This planetarium show helps you understand why we think Dark Matter exists, and why it is so mysterious!

🗓️ Thu, May 28 | 6:30-8 PM
📍 Northrop | $10

Call 507.328.4000 or click here to register: bit.ly/rochce-dark-matter

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201 8th Street NW
Rochester, MN
55901

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Monday 8am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:15pm
Thursday 8am - 4:15pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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