Faribault Community Education

Faribault Community Education offers Summer STEAM, Kids World, Little Falcons Extracurricular Activities, and Driver Education. Summer STEAM is a six-week program during June and July with teacher-led classroom learning in the first half of the day and a summer camp style in the second half. Kids World is a certified and accredited fee-based childcare program for ages 3-12. Little Falcons Extracurricular Activities is an afterschool program with sessions that are usually 3-5 weeks long and include a couple of practices a week. Driver Education is for ages 14-18 and includes a 30-hour classroom portion on a 10-day schedule.

Programs

• Summer STEAM — Six-week program during June and July · Teacher-led classroom learning in the first half of the day; the second half functions more like a summer camp.
• Kids World — 3-12 · Before and after school, on most non-school days, and for 10 weeks during the summer; Monday through Friday · Certified and accredited fee-based childcare program.
• Little Falcons Extracurricular Activities — Afterschool; sessions are usually 3-5 weeks long with a couple of practices a week · Free afterschool program designed to introduce Faribault elementary students to a variety of extracurricular sports and activities.
• Driver Education — 14-18 · Classroom sessions are offered at various times throughout the school year; during the school year after school from 3:30-6:30 pm; during summer vacation in the morning from 8:00-11:00 am, or in the afternoon from 12:30-3:30 pm · High school students complete the classroom portion in 30 hours on a 10-day schedule.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

Faribault Community Education says it promises to enrich the lives of students, families, and community members by facilitating learning opportunities from birth through adulthood. Its leadership team includes Cassie Riopelle, Community Education Director; Iliana Pinon, Community Education Data Analyst; and Amy Lunderby, Special Projects Coordinator. The department also welcomes active involvement of community members and has an Advisory Council that meets quarterly.

Registering for courses online requires an account. Free classes are mentioned for Adult Education. Walk-ins are not allowed for GED testing. Students must register and schedule tests on the GED website.

Last updated November 4, 2026.