WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

The Bear Bike ride and fundraiser started in 2020, focusing on granting all youth access to sports and activities. The money raised is donated to the White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Services and Recreation Department, specifically used for families to waive or support youth sports and activity fees. Bear Bike 2024 will take place on Saturday, October 12 . The ride will begin in the White Bear Lake High School Parking Lot off of Bald Eagle Ave at 9:00am, with later times for shorter routes. The 50-mile route begins at 9:00 am, 25-mile route 10:00 am, 9-mile route 11:00 am. New this year for younger riders! A kid and family run ride around the high school and Central Middle School campuses will start at noon. Riders of all ages are welcome! For riders, click Enroll Now under "CS-950 Registration." Each route has a suggested donation of $50 for registration, with additional donation options available to support youth sports and activities. Donations are suggested and not required to participate in the bike ride. However, to receive a 1/4 zip long-sleeve shirt from the event a rider must donate a minimum of $50. If you order a 1/4 you must register by September 10th to be guaranteed your 1/4 zip on the day of the ride. Registrations with a 1/4 zip received after this date will receive their order at a date to be determined after the event. Riders under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. For those not riding, but want to donate, click enroll now under "CS-951 Donation." This donation contributes to financial assistance for students’ sports and activity fees as funds are available. The founders of Bear Bike strongly believe all kids deserve access to sports and activities for social engagement and physical activity. We thank you for your support in helping the community grow stronger together. We wish you well- Bear Bike Team

A modified form of yoga, using exercise principles of traditional yoga to increase participant's health and fitness by replacing a floor mat with a chair. Find mobility in a gentle, supportive way that is very beneficial. Chair Yoga will improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood, reducing stress and decreasing joint pain.

Perfect adventures for those who want to escape it all, adults-only. Take the stress out of adventure planning by signing up to paddle Lake Demontreville located in Lake Elmo and all the details will be taken care of for you. Enjoy a guided tour of the lake while enjoying the scenery of nature. This adventure is suitable for a beginner with experience paddling 1-2 times or an expert paddler. All related kayaking equipment provided including kayaks, paddles, PDFs and dry bags. NOTE: Lake Demontreville does not have an address for the public boat landing. For the trip we will meet at the public water boat address .9 miles from Highlands Trraill N on Demontreville Trail North. See Map. https://tinyurl.com/yxebwcmf This info plus better directions will be shared in an email reminder for the class.

Enjoy a 2-hour immersive and meditative forest bathing walk. We will slow down and connect our senses to the healing, stress-reducing beauty of the forest. We will slip away from our phones and revive our relationship with nature and ourselves via unique, experiential invitations. We will share what we notice with each other, incorporating our experiences into our memory to tap again when we may need them. We will re-enter the tame world, renewed and refreshed. Guests should wear boots/shoes, clothing/gear appropriate for weather. Walk will be held in the rain and snow, but not thunderstorms or negative temperatures. Please wear/bring mosquito/tick repellent and sunscreen if desired. Please bring water if you would like to have some available throughout the walk. NOTE: The June 2nd Forest Bathing Class Has Been Cancelled.