Arlington Community Education

Bienvenue! Step into the world of French culture, creativity, and design through games, songs, crafts, and fun language games. Design chic outfits, build models of the Eiffel Tower, and express yourself in French—Paris awaits!

BLAST! Babysitting & CPR provides training in first aid, household safety, and some fundamentals of childcare. Get prepared to begin babysitting safely and competently, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, and interview for babysitting jobs. We will also cover choking prevention and relief and how to call 911. Receive a CPR/AED certification.

Hop on your bike (or scooter) and join Officer Bryan White and other members of the Arlington Police Department for a fun and informative course on bike safety. Learn proper hand signals, how to travel on bike lanes and the bike path, and general tips on how to ride safely to school and around town. Please note: While this program is free, pre-registration is required for each child attending as space is limited. All participants must bring their bike (or scooter) and a bike helmet! Please consider making a donation to our scholarship fund.

Bonjour! Learn everyday French through active fun. Playfully groove to music, create comic skits, sing along with popular French songs, and make up rules to lively games. As we practice French phrases and conversation, you’ll sharpen your storytelling ability, try dance steps, and make nouveaux amis (new friends).

Discover the flavors and stories behind iconic Chinese dishes. We’ll cook a different recipe the first Friday of each month. Take one class or savor all three. Tang Yuan 汤圆 –Friday, Oct. 3 Make tang yuan, soft, chewy rice flour balls filled with sweet black sesame or red bean paste, served in warm syrup. This festive dessert symbolizes family unity and is perfect for special occasions. Wonton Soup 馄饨 –Friday, Nov. 7 Make homemade pork wontons and a savory vegetable broth while learning the history and Mandarin names of this comforting soup. Your homemade version will rival any takeout. Scallion Pancakes 蔥油餅 –Friday, Dec. 5th Create crispy, flaky scallion pancakes by mixing dough, folding in fresh green onions, and pan-frying golden layers—a perfect start to any Asian meal.

C’est chic! Take a trip to France to explore fashion, art, and design. Through hands-on projects, runway activities, and fun language games, you will discover famous French designers, styles, and artistic techniques. Create, design, and express your style—à la mode!

Let’s get cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients. Slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook special dishes, while practicing essential life skills like process, time management, and patience. We will celebrate seasonal produce and offer ideas for quick and healthy family meals. Take home the key ingredient or a sample of the finished dish, and the recipe to show off what you’ve learned. Food allergies are taken into consideration, ensuring that everyone has fun while staying safe.

Connect with the world by studying Mandarin, the official language of China. Learn the vocabulary to have basic conversations, including greetings, numbers and colors, school and home life, dining, shopping, and more. Also learn how to read and write basic 汉字 (hanzi)-written characters that represent words or phrases. Explore Chinese historical events, traditional cultural practices, and holidays.

Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a comprehensive sexuality education class that equips teens with accurate, age-appropriate information and skills to help them lead sexually healthy, positive, and responsible lives. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, OWL addresses a wide range of topics including body image, relationships, social media/Internet, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexually transmitted infections, birth control, and cultural influences on sexuality. Through fun and engaging activities and discussions in a safe environment, OWL helps teens to clarify their own values and build their interpersonal skills. Our Whole Lives is used nationwide in a variety of community settings including schools, youth-serving agencies and faith-based communities. OWL is completely secular and contains no religious doctrine. To learn more, visit www.uua.org/re/owl. Note: This program includes a mandatory online parent meeting on October 7, 7:00-8:30 pm or October 8, 5:00-6:30 pm. Don’t come days: 11/11, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 2/17

Pack your bags and set off on an exciting journey through the Spanish-speaking world. Explore the history, cultures, and landscapes of Hispanic countries while learning and practicing Spanish. Through interactive activities, games, maps, and storytelling, you’ll explore famous landmarks, traditions, and fascinating facts. Bring your curiosity and become a world traveler—¡vamos de viaje!

Become an entrepreneur and transform your ideas into a real, money-making business. Design an actual product, like a hoodie or a water bottle, then learn how to market it to attract customers and use analytics to track your success. You’ll identify your target audience, conduct research, plan a product launch, gather customer feedback, and adjust your product design and pricing based on what you learn. Even after the class ends, your product can remain for sale in our secure digital marketplace. Please Note: Students will need to supply their own laptop or use their school chrome book.