Community Education

Duluth Community Education provides public access to pool facilities with open swims, swim lessons, and pool rentals. The aquatics program also includes water aerobics, scuba diving, kayaking, specialty training and after school swim teams in the middle school. The pools are operated 11 months of the year. 

Community Education Pool Activities

Please visit www.lsscaquatics.com for youth swim lesson dates and registration.

Scholarships Are Available for the Lincoln Park Lessons.  Contact Howie Leathers at haleathers@gmail.com for more the specifics.

Swim lessons and open swims are offered in partnership with the Lake Superior Swim Club (LSSC).

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Fall 2023 OPEN and LAP SWIM SCHEDULE

Ordean East Community School 

Monday Evenings

Dates: 9/18-12/11

Time: 6:45 PM-8:15 PM

OPEN SWIM CANCELLED 9/25

 

Lincoln Park Middle School 

Wednesday Evenings

Dates: 10/4-11/8

Time: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM

Dates: 11/15-12/13

Time: 6:45 PM-8:15 PM

 

COST: $4 or Punch Cards Available from the Lifeguard (10 Punches for $30). Lifeguard supervised. All ages welcome. Perfect for families and groups. There will be special designated lap swim lanes. Balls, water wings, toys, and noodles are not allowed. Bring your own suit and towel. Family locker room area available. 

NOTE: Please let us know in advance if you will be bringing a large group (8+). 218-336-8760.

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Community School Pool Locations:

Ordean East Middle School - 2900 East 4th Street 
Please enter from the parking lot in the rear of the school building off N. Hawthorne Rd.

Lincoln Park Middle School - 3215 West Third Street
Please park in the rear parking lot.
 

A Wide Variety of Opportunities: Parent and Child Aquatics (ages 6 months-5 years) Learn to Swim Levels (ages 5 and up) Pool Rental Private Lessons (children to adults) Group Adult/Family Lessons Lifeguard Training Aquatic Exercise Lap Swim Open Swim 

For detailed information:

Aquatics and Enrichment Classes or call 218-336-8760  

Lincoln Park and Ordean East Pools Offer:

• Men's and Women's Locker rooms
• Handicap Access/Family rooms
• Viewing Balcony for parents
• Knowledgeable and caring staff
• Water temperature of 82 degrees
• Lap lanes
• Various toys provided for open swim enjoyment

Open Swim:

• Lifeguard Supervised
• $4 per person/per session - or a punch card (10 for $30)
• Bring your own suit and towel.
• Perfect for families and groups.
• Call first if your group is 8 or more persons

Private Swim Lessons:   

• Does your child need a little more individual attention?
• Do they seem to be stuck in one level?
• Have you always wanted to learn how to swim?
• Do you want to improve upon your personal stroke abilities?

Lessons are based one to one instruction for all ages tailored to students needs and abilities. To register for youth swim lessons, please visit www.lsscaquatics.com.

Accessible Classes for individuals with disabilities or special needs

Continue your educational opportunities through a wide variety of Adult Evening Classes and Programs designed to meet your specific needs.

Programs for adults with disabilities are designed to provide instruction and practice in life skills that increase independence, communication, and community integration. The courses offered promote:

• self-esteem
• relaxation
• leisure and social skills
• creative art projects
• movies and music activities
• sports and recreation
• and other activities

Classes are held in accessible buildings and support services are available upon request.  

Driver Education, Duluth Public Schools, Fall 2023

Both In-Person and Distance Learning Options

Behind the Wheel Included 

Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 22nd on the Duluth Community Education website.

The Duluth Public Schools Driver Education Program will be offering both an in-person class and distance learning class this fall semester. The in-person class will meet at Duluth East. All classes will do behind the wheel lessons out of Denfeld or East High Schools. We are still finalizing details for the online class due to new software. We will be sending out more information soon. 

Class #3724 East High School, Room 2021 3:35pm to 6:05pm 

Dates: October 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18 

Program Information: Students must be at least 15 years of age by the last scheduled classroom session. Program consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind the wheel instruction. Class attendance is mandatory (if the student does not complete a full 30 hours of classroom instruction they will not be able to take the permit test). Computer with camera, microphone, and ISD 709 email account is required for the online class only. Students in the online class must participate with mic, as they are called on frequently to assure active participation 

Registration: Online registration will begin on Friday, September 22nd at 8:00 a.m. on the Duluth Community Education website: www.duluthcommunityed.org 

Classes usually fill up very quickly. You should go to the website before the registration date to create your account or check your current account. 

Fees: The cost of the full program (classroom and behind the wheel) is $400 and must be paid when registering using Visa, MasterCard or Discover. When registering please use the student’s full legal name and include the student’s date of birth. 

Questions? Please email me at: megan.hughley@isd709.org 

Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 22nd on the Duluth Community Education website.

Visit Driver Education page for more information. 

Community Education Inclement Weather Policy

If school is cancelled for the day, all community education classes will be cancelled that day.

If afterschool activities have been cancelled by the school district, please check www.duluthcommunityeducation.org for specific class cancellations. A decision if evening community education classes are cancelled will be made by 4:00pm. Class participants will receive communication via text, email, or phone call to verify class cancellation.

Early Childhood Programs