This program is designed to introduce boys and girls to the fundamentals of the sport. More time will be spent on skills and techniques, with the opportunity to scrimmage with each other throughout the season. When: Mondays and Thursdays September 14 - October 13 Time: 3:15 - 4:30 Where: Behind Rippleside Who: boys and girls in 3rd and 4th grades Cost $10

The adult league is played "pick-up" style. Teams will be determined by who is there each night. There will be Mondays when the gym is not available. Please register online as this is our way to contact you if we need to cancel. Age: 18+

Get your team together and let's play volleyball!We have 2 divisions - Upper (Competitive) and Lower (Recreational). Rules and schedules will be sent out prior to the start of the season. Who : +18Cost: $190/team. Pick the skill level of your team when registering. Register before Oct. 21.

Learn & enjoy the true lifelong sport of bowling! This year will be divided into 2 sessions. Session 1 will run from September-December. Session 2 will run from January-March/April. If there is a no school day, there will be no bowling. Participants can register for 1 or both sessions. Registration fee includes membership into the USBC, a t-shirt, snack, drink and bowling for 11 sessions (10 weeks of learning bowling skills, and week 11 is a fun week). There will be a discount on Session 2 for those who participate in Session 1. Rippleside students will be bussed to Aitkin Lanes. Parents will need to pick children up by 4:45pm.Session 1- $160Session 2- $120 (if participated in session 1) otherwise $160

Chanhassen Dinner theatre presents Annie Date: Saturday Jan 9, 2027 Time: Lunch at 11:00 am. Show: 1:00. Coach bus will leave Rippleside at 8:15 am. Place: Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Cost: $140/ticket (includes lunch, performance and coach bus)

Do you love cribbage? Several times a year our 4th grade teachers look for folks to come play cribbage for an hour or so with their classes. It's a great way to learn math skills and socialize! Sign up to be put on the email list! We will email you when we know dates they plan to play!

Girls in 3rd-6th grade are invited to learn the fun sport of volleyball. The fundamentals of hitting, setting, spiking will be taught. In 5th and 6th grade things start getting a little more competitive and girls can chose to attend Saturday tournaments at nearby schools. Tournament schedule will be given out the first week of practice.

A program that has been a part of Rippleside for over 25 years, this initiative brings together older adults and 3rd graders in a pen-pal scenario. Each 3rd grader at Rippleside is given the name and address of a "Grandfriend". We will meet at the beginning of the year, and then write letters all school year. At the end of the year, we will celebrate with a luncheon. To register to be a grandfriend, please sign up online at www.isd1.arux.app or call our office at 218-927-7736

Throughout the winter months, we open Rippleside in the evenings and weekends to allow for Pickleball play! There is a one-time fee that covers you for the whole winter! Once you register, you will be sent directions on how to get the Playtime Scheduler information. Gym times vary depending on the season and gym availability. This session is for registered community education enrolled players. If you have already registered but cannot access these sessions then make sure your email address on the community education page is the same as playtimescheduler.com. To update your email address in community education website please see this how to: https://bigdessert.com/pickleball-help.pdf

Evening with friends or family team of no more than 4 people. Compete other teams to see who can complete the same 500 piece puzzle the fastest. Teams will get to keep their puzzle and prizes will be awarded for the fastest finishers. Come early and order off the menu before the competition. Pricing is per team. Only 1 person on each team needs to register for their team and teams cannot be larger than 4 members. Block North Basement - $20/team

Safe Sitter Essentials prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role playing exercises. This is a full day of learning- please send lunch with your student. Students will get to use CPR mannikins to practice CPR, but please note that taking the class does not result in CPR certification. Space is limited to 8 students.

Safe@Home is a 90 minute course by SafeSitter that focuses on safety skills and injury prevention for children who are ready to stay home by themselves. Students will learn safe habits and how to handle emergencies, along with making a call to 911. This class is for students in grades 4-6.

Learn about the health benefits of sourdough bread and how to make your own artisan-style loaves through demonstration. A sourdough starter will be sent home with you and you will get a taste of the final product. When: Thursday October 8 and November 5. Time: 5 pm - 7 pm Where: Aitkin HS FACS kitchen Cost $25 per person

Swimming Lessons with 3 Levels: Preschool- this class is for swimmers who are uncomfortable to enter the water on their own and are not yet moving through the water independently. Swimmers will learn to be comfortable in the water with instructor, blow bubbles in the water, begin to front/back kick using a kickboard, learn to float with support of instructor, supported underwater object retrieval (near water surface) supported alternating actions on front/back and jump in assisted from a sitting position.Level 1- For the beginner who is comfortable in the water (able to put their face in the water without assistance). Swimmers learn basics of swimming: bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back, and back to front, supported gliding, supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms, supported underwater object retrieval and supported jumping in. Level 2 - Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back and put their head under water. Swimmers will work on: independent front and back floating, independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head. Swimmers will begin to learn treading water. November 3, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 Preschool 3:45 - 4:15 - Level 1 4:15-4:45, Level 2 4:45 - 5:15 Place: 40 Club Inn- Pool - Cost $100 per session.

This program for 5th & 6th graders is designed to teach fundamentals and techniques of tackle football. All players need a sports physical before the first day (unless they got one last year) . Tuesdays and Thursdays through October 13. Time: 3:15 - 5:30