TriDistrict Community Education

Enjoy pizza, pop and a movie with friends on a big screen at Henry Sibley High School. We’ll vote on a newly released title! Bring a friend, kick back and enjoy a fun night at the movies. Pre registration is not required but appreciated.Instructor: Access Project Staff

Join us for a fun and free opportunity to get outdoors! We'll be hitting the trail together for an accessible hiking club to explore our local wild spaces. A reusable water bottle and a healthy snack will be available to all participants. Transportation will be provided from Branch Out to the Big Rivers Regional Trailhead.Instructor: Access Project Staff

Journey through time and space in your own backyard! We'll start with a guided Gallery tour of the museum and then move into the planetarium for "No Limits." This is a 90 minute production which we move faster than the speed of light to neighboring planets and push the boundaries of what is known. Both caregivers and participants will need to register for this event. The registration deadline for this event is March 8 or until tickets sell out.

Join us at the Branch Out building for a fun night of hanging out! We'll have a snack, listen to music, watch a movie and just hang out!! Grab your friends and and be prepared to meet some new friends too! Feel free to bring a game to share.  There is no cost for caregivers.

Put on your warm weather gear and join us for a fun evening of snow tubing at Buck Hill. Transportation is provided. Bus departs Branch Out at 5:30 pm.Instructor: Access Project Staff

Join us in February for a very special Valentine’s Day themed Card Making class! Everyone enjoys receiving a card. Join us to make a variety of colorful cards to give to friends, family or that special someone. Cost of materials is included in the fee. No cost for caregivers to assist. Instructor: Patty Krause 

Join others in the fun as you learn about community engagement and the tools and skills needed to become a leader in your community. This course is open to individuals aged 18 and older with disabilities and their parents.Instructor: Tiffany Ostrom- Civic Engagement Coordinator for the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living 

You’ll combine all your favorite cocoa fixings to create a one of a kind delicious beverage that can double as an adorable gift. Each participant will leave with 2 jars of cocoa mix and instructions. No cost for caregivers to assist.Instructor: Access Project Staff

Take an afternoon to discover more about our world and embrace the rich cultural diversity in our community at the Festival of Nations in downtown St. Paul. Explore the international bazaar, watch folk art demonstrations and other cultural performances. Bring along some extra cash to purchase food in the cafe with cuisine from all over the world. Transportation is provided, please meet at the Branch Out Building. Pre registration is required and will close on April 5.

Looking for a delicious and unique dessert recipe? Try fruit pizzas! These colorful confections will open up your dessert horizons. Each participant will take home their own fruit pizza or enjoy the finished product in class. There is not additional cost for caregivers to assist.Instructor: Access Project Staff

Join us for a fun morning at the Mall of America! Divide into two teams to tackle a tricky list of items to find. Each person will receive directions, a list of rules and each group will have a bag to hold the things they’ve collected. Please meet in the Rotunda promptly at 10 AM and bring along spending money to purchase lunch at the mall. Transportation is not provided.Instructor: Access Project Staff 

Create your very own winter wonderland in a jar. Choose from fun tiny figurines and decorations to put into your customizable snowscape. There is no cost for caregivers to assist.Instructor: Access Project Staff 

Make your very own mini calendar to kick off 2019! You’ll get to flex your creativity and bring home a beautiful and functional calendar at the end of class. Please bring 12 photos no larger than 4x6” for each month. No cost for caregivers to assist. Instructor: Access Project Staff 

“Paint” and decorate your own ceramic mug with sharpie markers. Spice up a plain white mug with your own designs with easy to use sharpie pens! Each participant will take home their ready to use mug by the end of class. There is no cost for caregivers to assist.Instructor: Access Project Staff

Join us for an afternoon with Simley Theatre. They'll be performing the musical, “West Side Story.” On the harsh streets of New York City, two street gangs battle for control of the turf. It becomes complicated when rival gang members fall in love. Transportation is not provided. Meet our Access Project staff members in the Simley High School lobby 15 minutes before showtime to receive your ticket. 

Get all dressed up and be ready to dance the night away at the beautiful Dakota Lodge. Pizza and treats will be served for guests and we’ll also have a photo booth area where you can strike a pose. Bring that special someone or a friend and get ready to make lifelong memories. No cost for caregivers to attend. Pre registration is not required but appreciated. Thank you to Signal Garage Auto Care and Carbone’s Pizzeria for their generous sponsorship of our program.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by creating a decorative wreath for your home or to give as a gift. Each participant will take home one wreath at the end of class. All supplies are included in this activity and there is no cost for caregivers to assist.Instructor: Access Project Staff

Join us for a guided tour of the West St. Paul Police Department. Go behind the scenes and learn more about the day-to-day work of police officers and first responders. At the end of the tour, you’ll be able to ask questions.Instructor: Access Project Staff