Windom
Before and after school program
Windom Community School
Since 2010 BLC has supported the families and community of Windom Community School. We understand the needs of working families, and strive to create an environment where your children can strive, have fun, be safe and grow into strong leaders and friends. Our bicultural staff brings many perspectives and experiences to our program, empowering students to become responsible and caring to the world and community around them. We love to have fun, celebrate, and explore.
What we offer at Windom
Our program
Our pogram is broken down into four sessions based on the seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. Register before the deadline stated on our news and flyers. Ask about registering in the middle of a session, if there is room available we can make arrangements!
On top of the before and after school, we also offer one hour after school classes, available to be registered separately from our regular programming. These classes are aimed to create a safe space where the children can explore and discover talents and interests that grow their confidence, and teach valuable skills and lessons.
Before School Program
7:30 - 9:30 AM Monday - Friday
Start your morning with an energizing atmosphere full of fun, creativity, exploration, friendship and responsibility.
When kids arrive, they’ll find engaging activities ready to go! Our mornings include outdoor play, music, reading, dancing, and sometimes even sampling cultural foods! Every day is different, with some days full of creative writing, free art, stories, gym time, and much more, at the end everyone gets to choose their favorite activity to end the BLC day, and get ready to transition to the school day.
After School Program
4:00 - 6:00PM Monday - Friday
End the day with friends and exploration with BLC! We start with snacks every day, and then enjoy fun activities that bring friendships together, challenge us, and teach us lessons through play. Our Bilingual staff help the kids absorb Spanish in fun and creative ways, without even realizing it!
Classes
Classes vary based on the season and interests of everyone. Our repeating sessions have been dance, theater, chess and STEM. Learn more below!
After School classes at Windom
Discover our enrichment classes throughout the school year
Extra Academic Support
One on One Bilingual Tutoring
We also offer academic tutoring during the school year! We collaborate with the student’s teacher and support them in reaching the classroom’s academic goals. Register through our online Windom registration form and check the box for tutoring. There will be a choice to make these sessions bilingual, English or Spanish focused, as well as a choice for which subject to focus on.
Allow us at least one week to find a fitting instructor. We will contact you promptly.
Learn about our programs during no school days
Care During Academic Breaks
We will be open for non-school days during the academic year for full day care or days we call “Release days”. These days are themed and will have a routine similar to our Summer camp, that is in line with the theme. We’ve had pajama day, music day, animals and more!
Release day dates (no school day care):
September 23
October 2
October 15
November 4
January 23
March 20
We are not open for MEA break, spring break, or winter break unless listed above.
Learn more about our summer camp! Hosted at our Nokomis site, during June – August we offer camp you may register on a week by week basis. Weekly field trips, swimming, trips to the park and cooking!
