Minneapolis Public Schools

This class will discover all sorts of cool tidbits about fascinating adaptations birds and insects have made to survive in the wild—such as camouflage, feather colors, and more. In addition to going outside the classroom with our nature journals in hand to observe native bugs and birds, this class will use a variety of art materials to create awesome nature related art projects inspired by what we learned.

From cave paintings onward, humans have always had the urge to create. Let's take a whirlwind art history trip back in time to see works of long ago. By the end of the week we will be carrying lots of art back to the present.

Have you ever wanted to explore galaxies far, far away? Put on your astronaut helmet and get ready to explore outer space with a teaching artist from the Children's Theatre Company. Get ready to hear stories about other worlds, learn about our solar system, and create crafts of alien species from other planets!

Creative Readers and Project buddies is a collaborative afterschool program where younger students build reading skills through weekly lessons, storytelling, and hands-on projects--paired with the support of older student mentors. Younger students will explore books, practice foundational literacy, and create projects inspired by what they read. Older buddies will help guide activities and work side-by-side with younger buddies to practice their own reading comprehension. Together, students grow as readers, creators, and community members while discovering that learning is more fun when you share it with a buddy! This class will be a continuation of the winter session, but new students are highly encouraged to join! Please note that the last day of this class will be on Thursday, April 30th. If you need continuing care for your child through May 14th, you can sign up for our "Kid's Club" class option. You will find it listed among the Kenny afterschool spring classes in eleyo. Extended Learning (ALC) classes are free of charge, thanks to State funding.

This is a two-week club for students who were in Math Squad/Kenny Glee/Creative Readers (our ALC classes). Please sign up for this if you would like your child to have a fun, safe space to go after school for the last two weeks of program! Community Education staff will be hosting a variety of activities including arts & crafts, board games, trivia, group games, and outside time (weather permitting).

MakeShift is a high-energy, hands-on program where kids work together to tackle fun, creative building challenges – like launching a ping pong ball as far as possible or building the tallest free-standing tower – using a limited set of materials. There’s no single “right” answer, just imagination, teamwork, and figuring out what works. Each session invites students to dream up big ideas, test them out, and improve their designs as they go. Working in small teams, kids learn how to communicate, collaborate, and turn creative thinking into real, working solutions — all while having a great time! No screens. No worksheets. Just building, experimenting, and learning through play!

In this class, students will learn what goes into the creative designing of Pokémon’s iconic creatures and characters, the environments they live in, and learn to communicate their own ideas. Topics include creating their own Pokémon cards, designing their own Pokémon, creating their region, and more!

Join this high-energy program designed for kids to develop fundamental basketball skills in a fun and supportive environment. Students will work on dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and game strategy through engaging drills, competitions, and scrimmages. This workshop promotes teamwork, confidence, and skill-building, ensuring a fun and enriching experience for all players!

A fun mix of beginner friendly activities where students try three different sports. This class helps build confidence, coordination, and teamwork while giving kids the chance to discover what they enjoy most through active play.

Play and practice with your favorite toys, and discover some you’ve probably never tried before! Explore a variety of hands-on skill activities, like yo-yos, kendama, Rubiks cubes, and more. Are you interested in learning new cube solving strategies? Or maybe you're ready to show off your best trick shots. Whatever your style, you'll have a last building focus, coordination, and precision while playing with skill toys all afternoon!

New and returning students invited. Learn, practice and play chess each class. The Youth Enrichment League Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps students on track with new chess lessons and puzzles each week as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today!