Minneapolis Public Schools

Students will learn arrangements of contemporary pop songs and perform them at the end of the after school programming cycle. Special emphasis will be placed on breath control, pitch, collaborative singing and performance etiquette on a stage. We’re going to have so much fun! This class is funded through Extended Learning through Minneapolis Public Schools. Every student who is in an Extended Learning class after school must have a Continuous Learning Plan (CLP) that will need to be signed by a Parent/Guardian and returned. Your child's after school teacher will send this form home with your child the first week of class. Instructor: Liz Collin This class begins on February 4th and ends on May 14th (14th weeks).

This is a hand-building ceramic course for students to explore their creativity while experiencing everything clay. You will learn the entire creative process of making a piece from start to finish, the stages of clay, and glazing. This includes hand-building techniques like wedging, pinch, coil and slab. You will have the opportunity to build crazy creatures, fun food and more! We’ll also explore ceramic artists, personal expression, and our community in the process. Come create and connect with clay! This class is funded through Extended Learning through Minneapolis Public Schools. Every student who is in an Extended Learning class after school must have a Continuous Learning Plan (CLP) that will need to be signed by a Parent/Guardian and returned. Your child's after school teacher will send this form home with your child the first week of class. Instructor: Darcy Shields This class starts on October 8th and ends on January 22nd (12 weeks).

Play, express and create! This is a class for young students to explore their creativity. Paint, draw, build and more! We’ll explore artists, multiple materials and our community in the process. Come create and connect with art! This class is funded through Extended Learning through Minneapolis Public Schools. Every student who is in an Extended Learning class after school must have a Continuous Learning Plan (CLP) that will need to be signed by a Parent/Guardian and returned. Your child's after school teacher will send this form home with your child the first week of class. Instructor: Darcy Shields This class begins on October 9th and ends on January 23rd (12 weeks).

Students will create simple necklaces, bracelets, fidgets, keychains, and more! Other unique craft ideas will be woven into this class as well, making it all fun for everyone! Instructor: Abby Barber. This class starts on February 6th and ends on March 28th (8 weeks). Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. The cost of the class is listed first. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable.

In this class we'll work on vocabulary and grammar and encourage children to create authentic dialogues. Thanks to our elementary-focused, immersive program, your child will start speaking fast. Our classes combine theme-based and grammar lessons with hands-on learning to meet your child at their right level. Class includes a parent portal for continued learning at home. Instructor: Language Sprout This class begins February 6th and ends March 27th (8 weeks). Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable.

Come join your friends in this fantastic theater class! Our teachers are highly trained actors, percussionists, guitarists, pianists, singers and dancers that joined forces to create a program that enhances students’ confidence and allows them to embrace their love for the arts. Reading skills are used during class participation so we ask students are in at least 2nd grade. We work on our dance, singing and acting technique through a series of different exercises and games. There will be a short performance on the last class. Reminders will be sent out closer to the date. Instructor: MN Musical Theater This class starts on February 3rd and ends on May 12th. This may differ from other fee-based classes. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. The cost of the class is listed first.By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable.

Certified yoga instructors teach the founding principles of yoga. This class includes yoga, mindfulness, special breathing techniques, all wrapped up in fun games and ongoing art projects. Instructor: One Love Yoga This class begins on February 3rd and ends on March 24th (7 weeks). Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. The cost of the class is listed first. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable.

This class offers an exciting adventure into the world of engineering design and prototyping, which is essential for designing race cars and other vehicles. Students will brainstorm, sketch, build, test, and refine their prototypes, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Students will have the opportunity to test the limits of all their vehicle designs in various races for speed and challenges designed for distance. Students will also have the option to design and build CO2 dragsters out of wood blocks, providing a thrilling culmination to their learning journey. Students should register for only either a M/W class or a Tu/Th class. This class is funded through Extended Learning through Minneapolis Public Schools. Every student who is in an Extended Learning class after school must have a Continuous Learning Plan (CLP) that will need to be signed by a Parent/Guardian and returned. Your child's after school teacher will send this form home with your child the first week of class. Instructor: Eric Knutson This class begins on February 3rd and ends on May 15th.

This class offers an exciting adventure into the world of engineering design and prototyping, which is essential for designing race cars and other vehicles. Students will brainstorm, sketch, build, test, and refine their prototypes, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Students will have the opportunity to test the limits of all their vehicle designs in various races for speed and challenges designed for distance. This class is funded through Extended Learning through Minneapolis Public Schools. Every student who is in an Extended Learning class after school must have a Continuous Learning Plan (CLP) that will need to be signed by a Parent/Guardian and returned. Your child's after school teacher will send this form home with your child the first week of class. Instructor: Jessica Vetter This class begins on February 4th and ends on May 16th (14th weeks).

This class offers an exciting adventure into the world of engineering design and prototyping, which is essential for designing race cars and other vehicles. Students will brainstorm, sketch, build, test, and refine their prototypes, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Students will have the opportunity to test the limits of all their vehicle designs in various races for speed and challenges designed for distance. Students will also have the option to design and build CO2 dragsters out of wood blocks, providing a thrilling culmination to their learning journey. Students should register for only either a M/W class or a Tu/Th class. This class is funded through Extended Learning through Minneapolis Public Schools. Every student who is in an Extended Learning class after school must have a Continuous Learning Plan (CLP) that will need to be signed by a Parent/Guardian and returned. Your child's after school teacher will send this form home with your child the first week of class. Instructor: Eric Knutson This class begins on February 4th and ends on May 16th.

Students will discover all sorts of fun in the ocean in this interdisciplinary class that uses robotics, coding, art and engineering concepts to learn about our underwater friends. Children will too busy exploring the ocean world, building and creating to realize that they are gaining critical social and developmental skills. This class begins on February 5th and ends on March 26th (8 weeks). This course has a $10 supply fee which is included in the cost of the class. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. The cost of the class is listed first. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable.

KENDAMA merges the fun and excitement of play with the importance of mindful awareness and emotional regulation. Your student will learn basic techniques in mindful breathing designed to help reduce stress, anger and anxiety. They will also practice emotional awareness and growth mindset through journaling, reflection and play with kendama in a series of progressively harder challenges and games. Students can expect to be active and moving during our class. No prior kendama experience is necessary! Students will receive a Kendama to take home and practice. What is Kendama, watch Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13dpgTqcpnM Instructor: Sweets Kendamas This class begins on February 6th and ends on March 27th (8 weeks). Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. The cost of the class is listed first. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable.

Learn how to play the game of chess from Twin Cities Chess Club instructors who have years of teaching experience. Competitive chess tournaments are scheduled once a year and students can play for real chess trophies! All levels welcome. Instructor: Twin Cities Chess This class begins on February 6th and ends on March 27th ( 8 weeks) Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. The cost of the class is listed first. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable.

A team of College Y Mentors will be coming weekly to our after school program with a new adventure each week. Each week we will have an opportunity to use our imaginations creating all kinds of fun activities, which could include creating and playing games, travel, nature, music science, art, and even learning how to grow your brain! Instructor: University of YMCA Mentors This class begins on February 4th and ends on April 30th (due to University of MN schedule).