After school programs for youth at Minneapolis Public Schools locations
Promoting families healthy growth and development through education, support and community building.
Minneapolis Kids provides year-round, fee-based school-age childcare for families with youth enrolled in High Five/Minneapolis Kids Jr through 5th grade during the school year (entering grades K-7 during the summer).
Classes for Summer Youth Programs will be visible and open for registration February 23 at 5pm.
Adult Enrichment Academics
Adult Enrichment Health, Wellness & Safety
Adult Enrichment Writing
Adult Enrichment Yoga & Mind-Body Practices
Adult Aquatics
See the best of our Minneapolis outdoor athletic facilities as we offer summer sports camps for youth. Young athletes will get a taste of a high school field experience. Don’t miss it as it comes through your neighborhood.
Spend quality time with your child learning and playing together. Parent discussion will examine topics through the lens of fatherhood. Explore the joys and challenges of being a dad.
ECFE Summer 2020 Offerings
An opportunity to provide a culturally and linguistically specific ECFE experience to families from Afghanistan.
An opportunity to provide a culturally and linguistically specific ECFE experience to families from India.
Here's your chance to spend some uninterrupted time together participating in toddler-friendly activities that support growth and development.
Give the gift of learning. Gift vouchers can be purchased in a variety of denominations and can be used for most Community Education Youth & Adult Enrichment classes. Some restrictions apply.
In this Capoeira class, students will embark on an exciting journey through the rich history, culture, and physical practice of Afro-Brazilian Capoeira. Throughout the 12-week program, students will learn the fundamentals of Capoeira, starting with the ginga, which is the foundational movement that gives Capoeira its fluid, rhythmic quality. Students will also be introduced to basic kicks and defenses, developing their agility, coordination, and balance while learning essential movements for both attack and defense.
In addition to the physical aspect, students will explore the history of Capoeira and the lineage of the Afro-Brasilian Capoeira Association, gaining insight into its cultural significance and the resilience of Afro-Brazilian traditions. They will also learn about the rules and etiquette of Capoeira, which emphasize respect and community.
Musicality is a crucial component of Capoeira, so students will engage with traditional Capoeira music, learning how to play instruments such as the berimbau and pandeiro, as well as how to sing and clap to accompany the movements. This fosters rhythm, teamwork, and a deeper connection to the art form.
Beyond the technical skills, students will build strength, flexibility, and stamina in a fun and invigorating way, working within a supportive community atmosphere. The program will culminate in a Capoeira Demonstration where students can showcase what they have learned, combining movement, music, and energy in an exciting display of their progress.
This class offers students the opportunity to challenge themselves physically, mentally, and culturally, all while having fun and building confidence.
