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).
Teen Parent Services is dedicated to keeping teen parents on the track to graduation by providing them with parenting education and supports while providing high-quality early childhood education services to their children.
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.
An opportunity to provide a culturally and linguistically specific ECFE experience to families from Afghanistan.
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.
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.
Ready to fly? Experience the Birds of Minnesota with Hale's art teacher, Ms. Meg! Our students swan-dive into a world of discovery through hands-on, minds-on learning. We use a project-based and problem-based approach that seamlessly integrates literacy, art, and math skills, making learning more dynamic and fun! Spark your child’s imagination with a joyful blend of reading, storytelling, and hands-on art! In this engaging afterschool program, young learners explore books, build early literacy skills, and bring stories to life through creative projects. Perfect for curious minds and budding artists, it’s a fun, supportive space where learning and creativity shine together.
Winter Session, 1/12/26 - 3/5/26
No Community Ed programming Jan 19, Feb. 16, nor 17
Bus **In order for your child to have bussing on the first day of programming please register by Dec 14. If you register after Dec 14, bussing may not be available for your student right away.**
This program will take place at Hale Elementary School 5330 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417. We will be meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays this year at the same time as Hale's Community Education. Enrollment is for the entire year so please email me if your family chooses to stop attending so I can make necessary changes in our system. In the winter & spring spaces are available for more students to join us and information will come out at those times.
Programming is open to Grades K-2. Pick-up will be at Hale Elementary School at 5:40PM at Door #8 connected to the parking lot. Hale School’s main office # (612) 668-3760, if you have questions during the day. Early pick-up, please e-mail prior to 12:30pm on that day or earlier. Confirmation emails and details will be sent. Families on the waiting list will also be notified.
Fall 2025- Our young bird explorers will dive into stories, songs, and colorful books all about Minnesota’s feathered friends! Students will draw, label, and scribble in their own little “bird journals” as they learn to spot chickadees, finches, and other autumn visitors. We’ll create bright feather prints, cozy collage nests, and splashy watercolor birds inspired by what we read. They’ll learn to identify common Minnesota birds by color, shape, and sound while practicing labeling, drawing, and descriptive writing. Art projects may include feather-print painting, collage nests, watercolor finches and more. Early in the year, we focus on building curiosity, vocabulary, and confidence as young readers and artists.
Winter 2026- Students will become mini scientists as they compare cardinals, owls, and jays while building their vocabulary using informational stories, picture books, and kid-friendly research routines strengthening comprehension and critical thinking. Our art tables will come alive with soft chalk-pastel owls, cheerful cardinal puppets, and fluffy winter habitats. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, learning, and cozy winter magic!
Spring 2025- Spring brings sunshine and so many new birds to explore! Students will enjoy sweet springtime stories, rhyming read alouds, and simple writing prompts as they learn about nests, eggs, and migrating songbirds. Art projects will bloom with nature-made nests, bright robin paintings, and colorful bird masks ready for pretend play. It’s a happy, hands-on season that celebrates reading, creativity, and the excitement of spring!
Fall Session, 9/29/25 - 12/18/25,
No Community Ed programming Oct 2 (Yom Kippur), Oct. 13-17 (MEA week) nor Nov. 4 (record-keeping day), Nov. 24-28 (Thanksgiving)
No CommEd Dec 22 - Jan 2 (Winter Break)
No CommEd Jan 5 - 9 (Adam planning week)
No CommEd March 9 - 13 (Adam planning week)
Spring Session, 3/16/26 - 5/20/26
No Community Ed March 30 - April 3 (Spring Break)
Bussing is available this season because of this ALC Extended Learning class. Please only select bussing if your student is unable to attend programming without it. After-school bus routes can take longer please be aware every attempt will be made to have children home using the fastest route there are still many more children on each bus. If a bus is more than 15 minutes late phone calls will be made to notify families.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the Community Ed Coordinator Adam Clark at adam.clark@mpls.k12.mn.us.
We look forward to helping your child continue their academic growth during Extended Day Programming!
Minneapolis Community Education offers inclusive services to support children with various physical, behavioral and social emotional needs. If you are uncertain if your after school program is a fit for your student or, if you would like to explore reasonable accommodations that Community Education could offer, please reach out to your Community Education Coordinator. Our Inclusion Team, along with families and school staff, can meet to explore ways to support your student’s participation. Please note this process can take up to two weeks due to its individualized nature. We look forward to working with you and your family!
No Class Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 9, Mar 11, Mar 30 & Apr 1
