Create fantastic crafts, or try your hand at a new art skill.

Lakeville Community Education Home Alone class teaches safety and independence, Polite Kids focuses on good manners and social skills, and Babysitting 101 prepares kids with essential child care and safety knowledge for babysitting.

Beginner 1 (Ages 5 and up) Participants become comfortable in the water learning basic swimming skills and building endurance to swim longer distances more independently. Safety topics include basic water safety, healthy swimming, safe water entry, helping yourself and others in an emergency, use of lifejackets, safe weather conditions for swimming, and waterpark safety. Skills: Jump into chest-deep water Bob underwater, blowing bubbles, 3 times Front float, face in water, 3 sec. Front glide, face in water Back float, ears in water, 3 sec. Back glide, ears in water Roll over: Front to back/Back to front Paddle stroke on front, face in water, 5 yd. Monkey, Tree, Soldier arms, ears in water, 5 yd. Back crawl arms, ears in water, 5 yd. (with assistance) Prerequisite: Completion of Aqua Kids 2 or have equivalent skills. Upcoming Registration Dates: Fall Lesson Registration opens: Thursday August 20th 8am View our Fall 2026 Schedule

Beginner 2 (Ages 5 and up) Participants learn to swim without flotation or assistance for longer distances. Safety topics include basic water safety, healthy swimming, safe water entry, helping yourself and others in an emergency, use of lifejackets, safe weather conditions for swimming, and waterpark safety. Skills: Jump into chest-deep water and return to the edge of pool Bob underwater, blowing bubbles, 5 times Front float, 10 sec. Front glide, turn and swim back to the wall Back float, 10 sec. Back glide, roll over, turn and swim back to the wall Tread water, 10 sec. Paddle stroke on front, 15 yd. Elementary backstroke arms, 10 yd Back crawl, 5 yd. Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner 1 or have equivalent skills. Upcoming Registration Dates: Fall Lesson Registration opens: Thursday August 20th 8am View our Fall 2026 Schedule

NEW! Bharatanatyam and Kathak Classical Dance LessonsAll Ages Lakeville Community Education is excited to partner with local dance instructors to offer Bharatanatyam and Kathak classical dance courses for all ages. These ancient classical dance forms come from India, and are known for their detailed hand gestures, called mudras, disciplined footwork and facial expressions. Bharatanatyam & Kathak Dances will encourage students to work on focus, self development, positivity and confidence. These two dance forms are derived from spiritual practices, but are being taught only as cultural and classical dance art form through this program. These classes are open to all students in the community, and all are welcome to join! Bharatanatyam Dance Discover the timeless art of Bharatanatyam, classical Indian dance forms that seamlessly blend storytelling, expression, rhythm, and devotion. Through engaging lessons, you will: Explore the foundational postures and basic hand gestures. Learn rhythmic footwork and their coordination with rhythm. Understand the role of expressions in conveying emotions and narratives. Aspirants grow into an individual artist with confidence and body conditioning to appreciate the aesthetics and pursue any dance form! Whether you are a beginner or a dance enthusiast, this class will guide you through the basics while cultivating an appreciation for one of India’s most revered art forms. Join us to embark on a journey that celebrates tradition, grace, and rhythm! Kathak Dance Join Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) to learn non-verbal communication through the classical storytelling dance of India, Kathak. Using graceful movements, meaningful hand gestures, facial expressions, intricate footwork, multiple spins, and music, students will learn how to tell a story! The goal is to provide participants with a new and enjoyable experience that enables them to be creative, physically active, and exposed to a new culture in a comfortable and supportive environment.

Community Education Children's Theater Partner