Date: Wednesday April 30
Time: 2:45 - 4:45 pm
Location: Shannon Lynn's Floral & Boutique
Fee: $30 corsage, $20 pocket square can be added
Register online: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CZPZ
Or by emailing cgilbertson@isd177.com
Community Education
Windom Community Education
68 10th Street
Windom , MN 56101
507-831-6910, ext. 513
Newsletter & Catalogs
Spring/Summer 2025 Community Ed Catalog
Printed catalog will be delivered with the Shopper on May 3, 2025!
Other Helpful Links:
City of Windom Park & Rec Registration
Registration

Community Education - Spring/Summer 2025 Listings

Daddy-Daughter Dance
YOU'RE INVITED to an ENCHANTED EVENING!
Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories! PreK - 5th Grade students and their special guests are invited to dance the night away in a magical atmosphere.
Date: May 3
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Windom Area High School Commons (enter through The Nest doors)
Register in advance online: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DAGV
Tickets available at the door.
This special evening is a fundraiser for the 2026 Prom Committee. We can’t wait to see you there!


Prom Flowers Workshop


Eagles Baseball Camp
Dates: Saturdays: April 26, May 3, 10
*Make up date May 17
Times:
Grades 3/4 | 9 - 10:15 am
Grades 5/6 | 10:30 - 11:45 am
Location: Rec Area
Fee: $30
Register online: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DAUC


GREASE!
Date: June 18
Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theater
Bus leaves at 8:15 from the American Lutheran Church
Fee: $115
Register by May 21! Call Windom Community Ed to reserve your seat today! 507-831-6910 ext. 513


Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Date: May 22
Location: Highland Learning Center, 68 10th Street
Room 20
Fee: FREE
Register by calling Windom Community Ed to reserve your seat today! 507-831-6910 ext. 513


Summer Girls Basketball
7th-12th Grade Schedule
Optional Workouts: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | The Nest
Team Practice: Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM | The Nest
Cost: $50
Opportunities for tournament play may be available depending on player/coach availability.
Coaches: Windom GBB Coaching Staff
4th-6th Grade Schedule
Optional Workouts: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | The Nest
Team Practice: Wednesday | 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM | The Nest
Cost: $50
Coaches: Windom GBB Coaching Staff
This program is designed to help players maximize their development over the summer while providing flexibility in their schedules. Workouts offer extra opportunities for those who want to refine individual skills, while practices focus on team improvement and execution.
No girls basketball the week of June 9-13, June 19, and June 30 - July 4.
Register online by June 1: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DAKW


Summer Gymnastics
High School
For gymnasts entering grades 7-12 in the Fall of 2025
June 2 - August 1
*No practice June 30- July 4
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Choose between:
2 days/week: $100
3 days/week: $150
Register online: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBMZ
Intermediate/Advanced
Intermediate - For gymnasts with experience on equipment and able to do a backbend kickover.
Advanced - For gymnasts with experience on equipment and able to do a back handspring.
June 3 - August 1
Tuesdays + Fridays
11:15 am - 12:45 pm
Auxiliary Gym (off of the blue gym at the high school)
$150
*Limited spots available
Register online: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBMY
Beginner 1 + 2
Beginner 1 - For NEW gymnasts or those who have not mastered the cartwheel. Ages 4+
Beginner 2 - For gymnasts that have mastered the cartwheel. Ages 5+
June 3 - August 1
Beginner 1 - Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:15 am
Beginner 2 - Fridays 10:30 - 11:15 am
Auxiliary Gym (off of the blue gym at the high school)
$60
*Limited spots available
Register online: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBMX


Tykes Softball
Girls starting Kindergarten in the fall of 2025 or completed Kindergarten in the spring of 2025.
Dates: June 2- June 18
Times: Mon, Tues, Wed
9:00-9:45 am
Location: Windom Rec Area
Register online by May 18: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBMQ


Pitching Machine Softball
Girls who have completed 1st and 2nd grade in the spring of 2025.
Dates: June 2-June 25
Practices: Mondays, Tues, Wed
10:00-10:45am
Location: Windom Rec Area
1-2 games per week in June, located in Windom or Jackson. Dates for games TBD
Register online by May 18: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBMS


Babysitting Clinic
June 3
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$12
MSHS FACS Room 322
Topics to be covered in this day-long child care clinic include: care of babies and toddlers, diaper changing, house responsibilities, first aid, safety, understanding different ages of children, discipline and more. Class fee includes snack, supplies and materials. Please bring along a sack lunch and a beverage for the noon break. Open to students who have completed grades 5-10.
Register online by May 27: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CYXU


Summer Youth Basketball
For boys and girls going into kindergarten through 4th grade. These programs will teach the fundamental skills of basketball including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Camp will also focus on the importance of teamwork and learning the rules of the game.
Tuesdays, June 3 - July 29
Grades K-2: 1 - 2 p.m.
Grades 3-4: 2 - 3 p.m.
Fee: $30
Location: The Nest
*Based on grade entering Fall 2025
Register online by June 1: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBMT


5-8th Boys Basketball
For boys entering 5th - 8th grade in the Fall of 2025.
Dates: Tuesdays, June 3 - July 29
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: The Nest
Fee: $30
*Based on grade entering Fall 2025
Register online by June 1: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBMU


High School Boys Basketball
All incoming 9-12th grade boys basketball players.
Thursdays 12:30 - 2:30
Starting June 5th @ the Nest.
*No practice June 19
Register online by June 3: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBMV


Preschool STEM Camp
June 9, 10, 11
Ages 3 - 5
MUST BE POTTY TRAINED AND ABLE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM INDEPENDENTLY
9:30 - 11:30 am
$30
Windom Elementary School - room 132
Teachers: Jaci Riordan + Brooke Dunkelberger
*Max of 20 participants
Register online by May 12: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CYYA


Soccer Camp
June 9-13
Boys & Girls
Grades K-2 9:30 - 10:30 am
Grades 3-6 10:30 - 11:30 am
*Based on Grade entering Fall 2025
Location: Windom Rec Area (Soccer fields by Kastle Kingdom)
Camp hosted by the Windom girls soccer coaches and players.
Register online by June 4: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBNC


Volleyball Camp
Dates: June 9-12
Grades 7-8
9:30-11:00 am
Cost $40
Grades 5-6
11:15 am -12:15 pm
Cost $30
Grades K-2
12:30 - 1:00 pm
Cost $20
Grades 3-4
1:15 - 1:45 pm
Cost $20
*Grade is based on the fall of 2025
Location: The Nest
Register online by June 4: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBNA


Running Club
Join us for running fun during the summer! For all athletes entering grades 6-12.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
June 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
July 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
8:00 - 8:45 am
*Meet at the High School track.
Register online by June 8: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBNB


Simple Sourdough
Come learn how to make delicious sourdough bread with no stress!
I will demonstrate every step of sourdough making and provide you with a hands-on experience that will equip you with the needed skills to go home and make your first loaf! No confusing jargon or guesswork, just simple, clear instructions!
Grab a friend and bring a jar or container to take home your established sourdough starter and begin making beautiful crusty bread!
June 17 or August 5 (select one class)
6:00 - 7:30 pm
MSHS FACS Kitchen (room 322)
Instructor: Heather Van Dyke
*Max of 25 participants
Register online by June 3 or July 22: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CZCQ


Melodies of Connection
Enhance the attachment between caregivers and their children through the use of music.
Dates: Tuesdays, June 17 - August 5
Fee: $20 each dyad (parent/child)
Location: Highland ECFE Room 22 (68 10th Street)
Infants 9:30 - 10:15 am
Toddlers 5:30 - 6:15 pm
*Max of 8 registrations per group
Register online by June 10: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBNL


Mind Your Mind
Music Therapy program designed to support teenagers struggling with mental health challenges, anxiety, self-esteem issues, academic pressure, and concerns related to identity or self-discovery.
Dates: Thursdays, June 26 - August 14
Fee: $20
Location: Highland Room 20 (68 10th Street)
13-15 year-olds | 11:00 - 11:45 am
16-18 year-olds | 4:00 - 4:45 pm
*Max of 10 registrations per group
Register online by June 18: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBNM


Junior Golf
Location: Windom Country Club
Dates: July 14, 16, 18
July 21, 23
July 28, 30
Completed Grades 5/6:
10:00 - 11:30 am
$50
Completed Grades K/1:
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
$30
Completed Grades 2-4:
1:00 - 2:00 pm
$40
Grades based on Spring 2025. Space is limited to 15 participants for each group.
Register online by July 7: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DASP


Summer Football Camp
Dates: July 14-17
Location: Football Practice Field
*The Nest for weather backup
Times:
Grades K - 6 | 5 - 6 pm
Grades 7 - 12 | 6 - 8 pm
Fee: $20
Register online by July 13: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBND


Fine Arts Camp
Participants can register for each individual "mini" fine arts day camp or the week long drum corps based on their interest to explore the fine arts.
July 21 - 24
Grades 5 -12
Monday: Calligraphy - $10
*calligraphy pens included
Tuesday: Make your own greeting cards - $5
Wednesday: Sew a small quilt - $5
Thursday: Line Dancing - $5
Monday-Thursday: Drum Corps - $25
*light up drum sticks included
A short performance will be put on the evening of July 24 at 7:00 pm to show case what students have learned in line dancing and drum corps.
Register online by July 6: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBCN


Summer Band Lessons
2025 Summer Band Lessons are available from July 28th to August 22nd! There is a $50 fee per student that covers four 20-minute lessons for returning students or eight 45-minute group lessons for Beginning Band students. Please send any questions and conflict concerns to Ms. Swanson at iswanson@isd177.com
Look for a google form to be sent
Beginning Band lessons are already scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays.
Register online by July 16: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBNG


Summer Yoga by the Lake
Mondays and Thursdays
August 4, 7, 11, 14, 21
Cost: $30
Location: Cottonwood Lake
Instructor: Jenn Fast
*Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel
Teen Yoga
Grades 7-12, 8:00 - 8:45 am
Youth Yoga
Grades 4 - 6, 9:00 - 9:45 am
Grades 1-3, 10:00 -10:45 am
*Based on grade entering Fall 2025
Register online by July 31: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DBNE


Windom Area Youth Football
-Season Begins in August-
Open to boys and girls entering 3rd-6th grades in the fall of 2025 in the Windom and Mt. Lake areas
League games will be played in south-central MN
(Most games are played on Saturdays)
Practices will be located in Windom, 3 days a week in August and 2 days a week once school begins
Flyers will be sent home with youth from their school in May detailing league information.
Registration Fee Options:
-Individual player, new jersey: $175
*includes jersey, helmet and pads
-Individual player, re-using 2024 jersey: $155
-Family Multiple Player (new jersey): $160
-Family Multiple Player (re-use jersey): $150
Register by June 8th!
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DASO
Activities to keep busy all year long!


Defensive Driver Training
NEXT COURSE DATE: Monday October 6, 2025
Fee: $35
Location: Highland Early Learning Center
68 10th Street, Windom
Time: 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Register by calling Windom Community Ed:
507-831-6910 ext. 513




