Update on before/after preschool child care at Prairie View Elementary/Middle School: Childcare for students attending Discovery Learning Preschool at Prairie View Elementary/Middle School is available before AM classes and after PM classes. Childcare after AM classes and before PM classes will be at Otsego Elementary. Registration for these childcare options opens June 1, 2020. See preschool course descriptions for more details.

Featured Courses

Uno Tournament

Did you know that people have been playing Uno since 1971? It's a fun and easy card game! If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you!

Be My Valen-Slime!

02/04/20 - 02/04/20

Forget making cards this year...let's make pink SLIME! Admit it, slime is fun to play with but making it from scratch is even better! Bring a paint shirt - this WILL get messy!

Bowling Party

02/03/20 - 02/03/20

04/20/20 - 04/20/20

Bowling, arcade games, pizza and pop -- what a great way to spend your evening!

Be Safe! Be Prepared!

02/20/20 - 02/20/20

It's important to feel safe and prepared! Put together your own first aid kit. We will review some basic safety tips as a good reminder of ways to Be Safe and Be Prepared!

Upcoming Courses

Winter Birthday Celebration Monday, January 27, 2020

Bowling Party Monday, February 3, 2020

Be My Valen-Slime! Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Uno Tournament Thursday, February 6, 2020

Coloring Enthusiast Club February 11-18, 2020

Featured Courses

Uno Tournament

02/06/20 - 02/06/20

Did you know that people have been playing Uno since 1971? It's a fun and easy card game! If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you!

Be My Valen-Slime!

02/04/20 - 02/04/20

Forget making cards this year...let's make pink SLIME! Admit it, slime is fun to play with but making it from scratch is even better! Bring a paint shirt - this WILL get messy!

Bowling Party

02/03/20 - 02/03/20

04/20/20 - 04/20/20

Bowling, arcade games, pizza and pop -- what a great way to spend your evening!

Be Safe! Be Prepared!

02/20/20 - 02/20/20

It's important to feel safe and prepared! Put together your own first aid kit. We will review some basic safety tips as a good reminder of ways to Be Safe and Be Prepared!

Courses

Coloring can be beneficial for adults, especially for its de-stressing power. The practice generates wellness and quietness. Join us twice a month as we color while listening to relaxing music. You don't need to be an artist to enjoy coloring!

February 11-18, 2020, HC Rm 209 Door 5

Creative Painting Exploration

Explore the art of painting! You'll create your own masterpieces using tempra, watercolor and crayon resist techniques. No experience necessary - just come with the ability to have fun! Bring a paint shirt, because we could get messy!

Thursday, February 27, 2020, HC Art Rm Door 5

Dinner and a Movie

Enjoy an evening out with friends at the Emagine Movie Theater in Rogers. We'll start with pizza, then sit back and enjoy the movie.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Emagine Theater
Thursday, May 7, 2020, Emagine Theater

Fun With Art!

Explore the fun and messy world of ART! During this two-night class you will have the opportunity to try a few new techniques and a few favorites. Have you ever painted with marbles or a matchbox car? You will!

May 11-12, 2020, HC Art Rm Door 5

Game Night

Game on! Get together with H.O.P.E. friends to play board and card games such as Uno, SkipBo, Sorry, Jenga, Yahtze, Memory, and more!

H.O.P.E Mindfulness

Mindfulness means being able to focus on the current moment and letting go of other thoughts. That can be difficult sometimes, and we want to help! Discover some simple ways to calm yourself that will help you feel less anxious. Part of the class will also be spent listening to calming music and making a mindfulness craft to take home.

Thursday, March 5, 2020, HC Art Rm Door 5
Tuesday, April 7, 2020, HC Art Rm Door 5

HOPE Season Kick Off

Join us to get the upcoming season's H.O.P.E. flyer hot off the press!

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, VM Cafeteria Door N

Let's Cook! Cooking for One

Put the frozen and prepared meals aside and learn how to make homemade meals for one that are quick, tasty, and easy to prepare!

Tuesday, March 10, 2020, VM Rm 244 Door N

Movin' and Groovin' with Friends

Make exercise fun with music! In this 3-session class, you will create your own movements and learn some simple stretching and cardio exercises as you dance to different types of music. Learn how music can be used for motivation, exercise, and relaxation. Come ready to have fun with music and dance! Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.

February 19, 2020 to March 4, 2020, HC Stage Door 5
March 25, 2020 to April 8, 2020, HC Stage Door 5

Stunning Stenciled Shelf

Have you ever wanted to take something plain and boring and turn it into something stunning? This is just the right project for you! You will have a plain white shelf to work with; the rest is up to you! Two different stenciling techniques will be taught - paint and permanent marker. You can choose one or both to make your shelf stunning!

Monday, March 9, 2020, HC Art Rm Door 5

Winter Birthday Celebration

Live every day like it's your birthday! Join your H.O.P.E. friends to celebrate and honor those who have winter birthdays.

Monday, January 27, 2020, HC Rm 111 Door 5

Stroll and Roll the Trails Scavenger Hunt

Explore the beautiful trails around Elk River while going on a Scavenger Hunt! Take a leisurely walk on the paths and look for items on the checklist. Suitable for wheelchairs, the trails are mostly flat but have some hills.