School's Out For Summer

It is hard to believe that the end of the school year is upon us. The school year brought with it a lot of fun and learning for your kids, families and our staff. Now that school is out, many parents are left wondering what they are going to do to keep their kiddos busy, entertained and learning through the summer. Never fear, we are here to share some great resources and ideas with you!

First, let's start with some summer safety tips.

• https://www.cdc.gov/family/kids/summer/index.htm
• http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/summerspotlight/
• http://www.seattlechildrens.org/safety-wellness/safety/summer-safety-tips

At the end of each school year, the parents in my classes help to create a summer fun list. Below you will find several fun places to visit and adventures to go on with your children.

Parks

• Teddy Bear Park-Stillwater
• Pioneer Park-Stillwater
• Chutes & Ladders-Hyland Park Reserve, Bloomington
• Carver Lake Park
• Woodbridge Park-Cottage Grove
• Woodbury Parks Events (Puppet Wagon, Performances, etc)
• https://www.woodburymn.gov/departments/recreation/special_events.php

Water Fun

• Carver Lake Beach
• Splash Pads
• Healtheast Sport Center
• Highland Park in Cottage Grove
• Como Pool
• Waterworks-Battle Creek Park, St. Paul
• Rosebrook Park & Wading Pool-2590 Fry St, Roseville
• Lake Elmo Park Reserve

Out and About

• North St. Paul's Friday Night History Cruzer Car Show
• Little Log House Antique Power Show-Hastings
• Como Zoo
• Minnesota Zoo
• Hemker Zoo
• Berry Picking at Afton Apple Orchard, Pinetree Orchard Berry Farm
• Nature Centers
• Tamarack Nature Center-5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Berry Township
• Maplewood Nature Center-2659 E 7th St., Maplewood
• Carpenter Nature Center-12805 St. Croix Trail S, Hastings
• Dodge Nature Center-365 Marie Ave W, West St. Paul
• Oakdale Discovery Center-4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
• Free Forest School
• Skoolie Bus
• Kids Bowl Free

ECFE/SR Park Playdates

Come join other ECFE/SR families for play time. There are two opportunities each week during the month of June to play and keep connected. 

• Mondays, June 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th 
• 9:30-11 am at Colby Lake Park in Woodbury, off Valley Creek Rd (behind Valley Crossing School)
• Wednesdays, June 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
• 9:30-11 am at Woodbridge Park, 9000 90th St. S, Cottage Grove

Have a fun and safe summer. We can't wait to see you again in the fall for ECFE and preschool classes.