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Get outside. Get dirty. Explore. Outdoors classes can get you outside and enjoying the wonders of our community.

ctcLink Alert

Centralia College is switching to ctcLink, a new, fully online, mobile registration system, on Feb. 8. Due to that transition, the last day to register for Continuing Education classes is Friday, Jan. 22. Registration will be blacked out for an unknown period of time starting Jan. 23. Read more about the ctcLink transition here.

Winter Classes

Beekeeping is offered in two formats during winter quarter. Students can choose to take the class online or in-person. See below for details.

Your First Year of Beekeeping –Lewis County Beekeepers’ Association

What do you need to know to keep honey bees in southwest Washington’s unique conditions?  Lewis County Beekeepers’ Association instructors with decades of practical beekeeping experience cover Bee Biology 101: setting up your apiary, getting bees and equipment, managing your bees through the seasons, dealing with parasites and diseases, producing honey, and more. Handbook for reference; PowerPoints and display items help students see what’s involved.  Students who join LCBA can request a personal mentor and attend hands-on workshops. Questions? Email susanne.beekeeper@gmail.com or call 360-880-8130. Instructor: Bob Harris

Face to Face Option

Jan 9-Feb 20    Saturdays     9am-12pm    Peace Lutheran Church, 2071 Bishop Rd., Chehalis
Code 6656 - Course CS 119A - $50

Online/Virtual Option

This is a fully online class through Centralia College Canvas & Zoom meetings with live presentations, a handbook, slideshows, videos, web links, and Q&A.
Jan 9-Feb 20       Saturdays     9am-12pm       VIRT
Code 6657 - Course CS 119B - $50

How to Register

Register By Mail

  1. Download and fill out a registration form.
  2. Mail the registration form to:
Centralia College
Office of Enrollment Services
600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, WA 98531

Register in Person - Unavailable Currently

In-person registration is not currently available. By order of the governor, Centralia College offices are closed to the public.

  1. Download a registration form or pick one up in the Enrollment Services Office on the second floor of the TransAlta Commons on CC's campus.
  2. Bring the completed registration form to the Cashier, also on the second floor of the TransAlta Commons building.

Register By Phone

Register by phone using a credit card at 360-623-8940.

Register By Fax

Fax your registration form with credit card information to 360-330-7106.