Learning/Recreation

Update 6-12-26: Location change

On Saturday, August 8 there will be a four-hour class review of Hunter's Safety held at the Pelican Rapids Public Library Meeting Room (vs. Dunn Town Hall) from 7:30 - 12, followed by the in the field work portion until 2 pm.  This class is for any person that has completed the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Hunter's Safety online coursework.

Registration is from 7:30 - 8:00 at the Pelican Rapids Public Library.  Snacks, beverages, and lunch are provided for all who register.  The Hunter's Safety Field Work follows right after lunch - approximately 12 - 2 pm.

Please contact Tyler Scott by email scotty5-18@hotmail.com

INSTANT PIANO For HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.  Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes.  Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional live periodic question and answer session.  Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration.  Ages 13+

Date: September 28, 2026
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Location: Group session via Zoom
Instructor: Craig Coffman
Fee: $49

Register through Pelican Rapids Community Education

Online: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Instant-Piano/SdDt8p8
Email: bwontor@vikes.us 
Phone: call Becky at 218-863-5910 x4250
Mail: Pelican Rapids Community Education, PO Box 642, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

Include your name, email address, and phone number. Checks payable to: Pelican Rapids Community Education

Registration questions can be directed to Becky Wontor at bwontor@vikes.us or 218-863-5910 x4250

Details about the program and instructor can be found on the Cords Are Key website: www.chordsarekey.com

INSTANT GUITAR For HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away.  Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional live periodic question and answer session.   Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration.  For ages 13+.

Date: September 29, 2026
Time: 6:30-9:00pm
Location: Group session via Zoom
Instructor: Craig Coffman
Fee: $49

Register through Pelican Rapids Community Education

Online: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Instant-Guitar/SbbdbaL
Phone: call Becky at 218-863-5910 x4250
Email: bwontor@vikes.us 
Mail: Pelican Rapids Community Education, PO Box 642, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572. Include your name, email address, and phone number. Checks payable to: Pelican Rapids Community Education

Registration questions can be directed to Becky Wontor at bwontor@vikes.us or 218-863-5910 x4250

Details about the program and instructor can be found on the Cords Are Key website: www.chordsarekey.com

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do this.   This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away.   Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also access to optional live periodic question and answer sessions at no additional cost.   Class is online using zoom and is partly hands on and partly lecture/demonstration.   For ages 13+. 

Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 6:30-9:00pm
Location: Group session via Zoom
Instructor: Craig Coffman
Fee: $49

Register through Pelican Rapids Community Education

Online: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Instant-Piano/SdDt8p8
Email: bwontor@vikes.us 
Phone: call Becky at 218-863-5910 x4250
Mail: Pelican Rapids Community Education, PO Box 642, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

Include your name, email address, and phone number. Checks payable to: Pelican Rapids Community Education

Registration questions can be directed to Becky Wontor at bwontor@vikes.us or 218-863-5910 x4250

Details about the program and instructor can be found on the Cords Are Key website: www.chordsarekey.com

School Year Schedule
Monday - Friday (school days)

• 6:00am - 8:00am
• 11:45am - 12:30pm

Background check required to get access pass. Click on the link below for more information:

Indoor Walking Track Access

Open Pickleball

• December - April 
• Monday Nights 6:30-8:30pm
• Legends Gym (enter east door 3)
• No fees or registration
• Adults only
• Equipment available if needed

No pickleball on the following dates: 

Questions: contact Cary Haugrud at chaugrud@vikes.us or 218.205.5745

Open Skating

• All ages welcome (kids 4th grade & under require adult supervision)
• Skates available for use

• Warming house will be closed if temp is -10 degrees or colder or 32 degrees or warmer

Open Rink & Warming House Schedule

January - March 

• Monday-Thursday 3:30-7:00pm
• Friday 3:30-8:00pm
• Saturday-Sunday 12:00-8:00pm

Questions: contact Cary Haugrud at 218-205-5745 or chaugrud@vikes.us

Open Gym / Walking Track / Weightroom

January - March

Sundays: 1:00-6:00pm

• 1:00 - 3:00 pm open gym/walking track/weightroom
• 3:00 - 6:00 pm walking track/weightroom/open gym*
                  *open gym from 3-6pm only if it is available
• No fees or registration
• Al Siegle Activity Center - enter west door 7
• Walking track: wear indoor shoes, water only (no food)
• Kids ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult

Estate Planning - Wills, Trusts & More

Instructor: Chad Miller, Attorney Krekelberg Law Firm
When: 
Location: Pelican Rapids High School - Media Center - enter west door 8
Class fee: no charge, no registration required

This class will cover an overview of the basic estate topics, and the state of current Minnesota law regarding them.

We will discuss the following:

• Probate and how a Will affects the probate process
• Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts and their use in estate planning
• Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives and the current status of Estate & Tax Gift taxation

This class is meant to be interactive and questions are encouraged, so please come prepared to discuss these issues.

Babysitter Class

Dates: usually offered in April
Time: 3:20-6:00pm
Instructor: Mary Johnson, American Heart Association Certified
Location: PRHS Media Center (west door 8)
Fee: $30

• This class is for kids in grade 5 and up
• Limit: 20 participants
• Registration deadline: 
• Registration link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Babysitter-Class-2026/ScI6OL

Class topics include:

• Diapering & dressing
• Preparing simple meals
• Handling emergencies
• Focusing on safe care of infants & children

This American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart course helps prepare you for the responsibility of babysitting infants through school-aged children.

Questions: contact Cary Haugrud at 218-205-5745 or chaugrud@vikes.us

Pelican Rapids Community Education – CDL Theory Training Course

Pelican Rapids Community Education is partnering with M State to offer the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Theory training course.

• This self-paced, online course is offered year-round through M State and can be started at any time.
• Once registered for the CDL Theory training course at M State, residents of the Pelican Rapids School District are eligible for use of a:
  • CDL Theory training course textbook
  • Pelican Rapids School District laptop

STEPS:
Step 1:

• Complete the registration process for the CDL Theory training course at M State using this online link: https://www.minnesota.edu/programs-and-degrees/commercial-drivers-license-cdl
• M State CDL Program questions: contact Bailey Wothe at bailey.wothe@minnesota.edu or 218.846.3733

Step 2:

• After you have registered for the course at M State, you can pick up the textbook and laptop at the Pelican Rapids Schools District office (Monday-Friday between 8:30-3:30pm, enter east door 1)
• Bring proof of M State CDL Theory training course registration from M State
• You will be required to read and sign the Pelican Rapids Community Education CDL Theory Training Course Acceptable Use Contract
• Pelican Rapids Community Ed questions: contact Becky Wontor at bwontor@pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us or 218.863.5910 x4250