C-I Community Backpack
October 8, 2024
Welcome to our Community Backpack e-newsletter!
Fall is here, bringing lots of opportunities for kids and families! Join us for our Halloween Bash, volunteer at your child's school, or register for a Community Education class. Don't forget to check out our Community Resources for free and low-cost family activities in our area.
Watch your inbox for our bi-weekly newsletter. You'll find the latest information about opportunities in our school district and communities. We hope to see you out-and-about.
Fall Fun for Kids (and Families!)
ECFE at the Pumpkin Patch
Join us for a fun afternoon at the Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch with ECFE! Play in the corn pit, see the farm animals, take a ride in the barrel train, and enjoy a short circle time together. Deadline to register is October 11.
Early Childhood Halloween Bash
Join us at our Early Childhood Halloween Bash for games, music, dancing, face painting and trunk-or-treat! Children are encouraged to come in costume. Geared for kids ages 5 and under. Preregister or walk-in.
Spooky Swim
Don't worry. You'll be safe. Ghosts can't swim. Or can they? Join us for Spooky Swim, where we'll turn down the lights for some spooky swimming and games. All students will receive a snack during the event. Parents can stay and swim FREE!
Volunteer with us!
October is a busy month in our schools.
Non school days are approaching.
School will not be in session October 17 and 18, November 28 and 29, December 2, and December 23 thru January 1. Visit our website for a one-stop place to find calendars for all of your kids' schools, as well as C-I Schools events and activities.
Register now for fall Community Education activities.
From early childhood through adulthood, our variety of programs, including youth activities, adult classes, Adventure Center, driver education, and volunteer opportunities, offers something for everyone! We have lots of new offerings this fall as well as familiar favorites. Classes and programs fill up quickly. Many activities will have waitlists. Register now so you don't miss out!
Activities for All Ages
C-I Ski & Snowboard Club (Grades 6-12)
Join your friends and classmates for skiing or snowboarding at Wild Mountain. The C-I Ski & Snowboard Club offers various options, including transportation for students with a Wild Mountain Season Pass.
Bluejacket Middle School Knowledge Bowl (Grades 6-8)
Body & Soul Cardio Dance (Adults)
Jumps, sides, pivots and body roll's are not only fun but give you a serious dance workout without feeling like work! Body & Soul Cardio Dance allows you to go at your own pace so even if you are a beginner you can have fun!
Indoor Walking
Walk the hallways of Cambridge-Isanti High School at your own pace! You can register for this FREE activity online or in person at the Education Services Center. All walkers must pick up a Walking Badge at the Education Services Center, which will give you access to the building.
We regularly highlight activities that begin soon. Find a full listing of Community Education offerings here.
Local Opportunities
Enjoy the beautiful weather and explore our local parks!
Looking for a great place to connect with others and nature? Our communities are fortunate to have many beautiful parks with a variety of amenities.
The City of Cambridge Parks offers pavilions that can be reserved for events, as well as dog parks, ice rinks, basketball, pickleball and tennis courts, a skateboard park, paved trails, and winter sports trails.
The City of Isanti boasts 261 acres of park land, recreation, and natural resource areas within its city limits. There are also over 29 miles of trails and walkways. Isanti parks are home to a BMX track, a skate park, ball fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Isanti County Parks and Recreation aims to provide recreation opportunities to enhance the health, well-being, and quality of life for residents. These parks offer 878 acres of natural beauty, including lakes, prairies, wetlands, wildlife, and the scenic Rum River.
Community Resources
Isanti County Integrated Collaborative
North 65 Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
Visit the North 65 Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar for more community events.
Community Flyers
These flyers are available for your information. Please note that we do not officially endorse all events or products listed.
Great things are happening in our communities!
We are excited to share information with you from community groups and organizations. If you have a flyer you would like us to share, please e-mail to ce-communications@c-ischools.org
The mission of Cambridge-Isanti Schools, in partnership with our community, is to EDUCATE, EMPOWER and INSPIRE EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY to achieve their full potential.
The Community Education office is located inside the Education Services Center at
625 Main Street North in Cambridge.
Our office hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stop in and see us!
Early Childhood Office: 763-691-6691