Information & Policies

Sponsor-A-Child Did you know that about 37% of children in the Litchfield School District qualify for free or reduced lunch rates?

Free and Reduced rate eligibility is based on family income requirements that are set by the state of Minnesota in relation to the national poverty guidelines. As you can imagine, when families are strained financially it is often items that are seen as non-essential that are eliminated including recreation and enrichment opportunities such as swimming lessons, sports, leagues and after-school learning opportunities. Community Education offers an opportunity, through Sponsor-A-Child, for individuals and organizations to support the youth of our community by making a donation to help offset the costs of recreation and enrichment opportunities. Contact Community Education or stop by the office to learn more about how you can sponsor a child.

Sponsor-A-Child Scholarships Available

Litchfield Community Education receives donations from generous individuals and businesses in our community to provide scholarships for youth activities. These funds will remain in place until all dollars are utilized. Scholarships are based on income eligibility and we use the same guidelines as the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Please contact the Community Education office for more information and to determine eligibility.

Check Return Policy

Checks returned for insufficient funds, stop payment or account closed will be subject to a $30.00 service charge. Payee will be notified upon receipt of NSF notice to our office. If there has been no attempt to contact our office after two weeks, information will be turned over to a collection agency. Inclement Weather If the weather seems questionable Equal Opportunities and Accessibility listen to KLFD 95.9 FM & 1410 AM District 465 Community radio regarding changes, postponements Education and Recreation or cancellations. Please do not call complies with all state and federal KLFD when looking for activity equal opportunity requirements information, only call the Community and follows employment practices Education office. Activity cancellations and education programs that do or postponements will be posted on our not discriminate against Facebook page. When schools close individuals on the basis of race, due to inclement weather, all color, sex, religion, marital status, Community Education activities handicap, national origin or the will be cancelled or postponed. presence of a non-job or education Cancellation Policy will strive to provide reasonable Community Education reserves the right to cancel any activity or class. If this happens, your money will be fully refunded. Please include a daytime phone number and email address with your registration. Cancellations must be requested prior to the published deadline. All cancellations will be subject to a $5.00 administrative fee. Refunds will be issued at our discretion for cancellations made less than a week before the start date, due to special circumstances. No refunds will be made after the class has met. You must call our office to request a cancellation. Online cancellation is not available. accommodations when needed. Advance notice of these needs helps considerably. When registering, please inform our staff by filling out an information sheet that describes the type of accommodations that Community Education and Recreation can provide for you. The Community Education and Recreation staff will not be responsible for passing or handling personal medications. This must be done by a parent, guardian or personal care attendant. Parents/guardians, staff or PCAs are welcome to accompany those with special Photographs/Videotaping needs to a class at no charge. By registering for any Community Education activity listed in this program Use of School Facilities guide, you acknowledge for yourself or those you are registering that photographs and/or videotaping of participants may be taken and used in Community Education Litchfield Public Schools encourages the use of school facilities. publications, flyers or other advertising. If you object to your photo or video being used, please contact Community Education. Arrange for rental and use of all school facilities:  Fill out a Facility Use Application Volunteers Needed Do you have a passion for a particular sport or activity? Some of our programs are looking for volunteers for youth programs and we (Available on our website or at the office.)  Email Emily Bratz ebratz@isd465.org  Call (320) 693-2354 need committed individuals to help Confirmation of the space requested out. When you commit, we ask that is completed after the request is on you are able to consistently provide the master schedule. There may be assistance for all scheduled program rental fees, custodial fees, dates. At the end of the activity you equipment rental fees, kitchen staff may receive credit on your account for fees, and school supervisory fees, use on a future class. All volunteers along with a scheduling fee, must complete an application and depending on the time and background check. In addition, all type of request to use school coaches must complete bloodborne facilities. pathogen and concussion training related medical condition. We prior to their first day of coaching. Emily Bratz Contact Community Education for more information (320) 693-2354. Community Education & Recreation Office Manager/Facility Coordinator