AFSA Community Ed Classes June 2026

AFSA Charter School is partnering with the City of Vadnais Heights to offer community education classes. Class registration is open March 2 through June 14. 

To register for classes follow the registration link in each class description below or scan the QR code or click here.  

Any questions please contact Stephanie Forliti.

From Seeds to Books!

Teacher: Schulte

Class Days and Time: June 23, 24, 25 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Age Group: 5 - 9 years old

Class Description: In this hands-on and interactive class, children will explore nature and creativity through stories, science, and art! We will begin by reading a fun and engaging book together.  After our story time, students will plant their very own seed and learn about what plants need to grow. To wrap up the class, we’ll create a themed craft connected to our book and planting activity. This class encourages imagination, responsibility, and creativity while giving students a chance to learn and grow — just like their seeds! 

Class Fee:  $35

To register for the From Seeds to Books class click here. 

Cooking Through History 

Teacher: Sirek

Class Days and Time: June 22, 23, 24, 25 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (NOTE: time difference and it is a 4 day class)

Age Group: 10 - 14 years old 

Class Description: Travel back in time—one bite at a time! In this fun, hands-on class, young chefs will make and taste recipes from 1596 through the 1960s. We’ll create a May Day salad, pirate guacamole, apple and chocolate sandwiches, the famous Heavenly Delight Salad once served by United Airlines, and even Tang Pie inspired by the space-age era of NASA. Along the way, students will learn simple kitchen skills, explore food history, and discover how cooking has changed over the centuries. No experience needed—just bring your appetite and curiosity!

Class Fee: $75

To register for the Cooking Through History class click here. 

Mixed-Up Martial Arts Sampler

Teacher:  Bode

Class Days and Time: June 23, 24, 25 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Age Group: 12+ years old

Class Description:  Come learn three distinctive styles of martial arts over three days: Taekwondo, Southern Dragon Kung Fu, and traditional weapons. Each day will include generically applicable  warmups and stretches, classical techniques, modern adaptations of said techniques, and a bit of the philosophy from each discipline. Open to everyone regardless of experience level, workout clothes and shoes recommended. Wear non-restrictive workout clothes, gym shoes, and bring a water bottle.

Class Fee:  $65

To register for Mixed-Up Martial Arts Sampler click here. 

Family Free Play

Teacher: Wakefield

Class Days and Time: June 23, 24, 25 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Age Group: Families

Class Description: Bring the whole family out for an exciting Open Gym Night! This is the perfect opportunity to explore a variety of sports, games, and recreational activities together. Activities will take place both in the gym and outdoors (weather permitting), giving families plenty of space to move, play, and connect. 

Class Fee: $3.00/family member (fee for ages 3 and up) with a maximum charge of $12.00

To register for Family Free Play click here. 

Inside Out: Visual Journaling for Self Care

Age Group: 11-16 years old

Class Description: This 3-day creative workshop introduces preteens and teens to visual journaling as a tool for self-expression, stress relief, and personal growth. Through guided prompts, mixed media exploration and reflective art practices, students will learn how to use art as an outlet for thoughts, emotions, identity and wellness.

Each day blends simple art therapy-inspired practices (not clinical therapy - just reflective techniques) with creative exploration. No art experience required - this is about process, not product or perfection.

Students will leave with a personalized visual journal they can continue using long after the class ends. All materials and journals provided! If your student has extra art supplies they'd like to bring for themselves or to share, they are welcome!

Donation Request: Old magazines for collage, colored papers, coloring materials, washi tape, stickers, any other supplies laying around the house you'd like to donate!

Fee for Class: $55

To Register for Inside Out: Visual Journaling for Self Care click here.