A multi-image collage with a central logo for White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Ed & Recreation. Surrounding the logo are images showcasing various programming: children smiling together, youth basketball players in action, a toddler on a ride-on toy, adults participating in a fitness class, and a large group of senior citizens posing together in an outdoor park. The collage illustrates a wide range of activities for all ages.

Welcome to White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Education & Recreation!

Serving the community with a wide variety of programs for all ages, from early childhood through adulthood. Our opportunities encourage learning, recreation, personal growth, and meaningful connections.

Early Childhood

A smiling woman holds a happy young boy and a baby in her lap.

ECFE

Parent and child learning together/Summer Programs

Two young children sit together on a small red chair reading the Dr. Seuss book "My Many Colored Days" in a preschool classroom.

Preschool

Half day and Full day Programs

A young girl sits on a small red chair, smiling and wearing flower-shaped sunglasses. She is next to a black table with a few large letter cards and a pair of pink toy glasses on top.

Early Childhood Screening

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Youth Programs

Five young children sit closely together on playground steps, smiling at the camera, framed by red metal railings on a sunny day.

School Age Care Extended Day

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Before & After School

Summer 2026

Grades K-4 (2026-27 School Year)


Five smiling students sit around a table in a classroom kitchen displaying a variety of fresh produce, including tomatoes, peppers, beans, and potted plants.

FLEX

SUMMER 2026

Grades 5-7 (2026-27 School Year)

An assortment of sports equipment including a basketball, football, soccer ball, baseball, hockey puck, tennis ball, and golf ball against a white background.

Youth Recreation

SUMMER 2026

Sports leagues & camps!

A young boy in a light blue hoodie focuses on a chess game, reaching out to move a dark chess piece on a wooden board.

Youth Enrichment

From fencing and chess to archery and ACT Prep and so much more!

A smiling teen sits in the driver's seat of a car, giving a thumbs up and holding up a set of car keys.

Driver's Education

With A+ Driving School
Two middle school students compete for the ball during a soccer game on a turf field, with one player in an orange jersey dribbling and another in a white jersey defending.

Middle School Sports

Adult & Senior Programs

An adult man focuses on painting a ballerina on a small canvas during an enrichment class. He uses a fine brush and a paper plate as a palette for his paints.

Adult Enrichment

Art, Finance, Fitness, Wellness and more!

Two adults smile as they play pickleball together on an indoor court, with the woman ready to hit the yellow ball over the net.

Adult Recreation

Adult Pickleball, Walking Track

An older man smiles while driving a car with a woman in the passenger seat, both wearing seatbelts.

55+ Drivers Safety Classes

Events

A father helps a young boy aim a bow and arrow during an outdoor archery lesson, while two other children watch. A row of bicycles and a lake are visible in the background.

Bears Explore Outdoors

Friday, May 29 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

FREE family event with outdoor fun, hands-on activities, music, food, bike giveaways, and more.

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Community Portal

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