Minneapolis Public Schools

Sculpt your heart out! Let your creativity flourish with clay creatures, bowls and blobs. Try hand and tool shaping to make one-of-a-kind items. Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and we will provide lunch and supervision free of charge from 12-1 pm. When signing up for the morning class, you will be able to choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm” as you complete your registration. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!

Sculpt your heart out! Let your creativity flourish with clay creatures, bowls and blobs. Try hand and tool shaping to make one-of-a-kind items. Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and we will provide lunch and supervision free of charge from 12-1 pm. When signing up for the morning class, you will be able to choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm” as you complete your registration. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!

Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. As a result, coding has become a core skill that bolsters one’s chances of becoming a higher value to organizations. The highest demand is for programming languages with broad applicability. Begin by getting introduced to the basics of computer programming and various programming languages. Then go to the next level and acquire all the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn the relationship between these two industry-standard web page coding languages and the step by step process of hand coding and building web pages. Finally, discover the advanced features of CSS and learn how to use this very powerful language. Students must take the Coding Certificate classes in the below order: Introduction to Coding HTML Fundamentals CSS Fundamentals Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Introduction to Coding Unit 1: Introduction to Programming Types of programming languages Practical Uses of Programing Text Editors Unit 2: Basic HTML/CSS Introduction to HTML Introduction to CSS Making a Simple Web Page Unit 3: Drawing and Coloring using Code Elements of Java Script Basic Drawing Using Code Basic Coloring Using Code Unit 4: Basic Animation using Code Uses of Animation Animation Basics Making a Simple Animation HTML Fundamentals Unit 1: HTML Basic Tags naming convention, tags: h, p, b, i, u, hr,br, attributes Unit 2: More HTML Tags links, lists, tables Unit 3 Images, directory structure Unit 4 Creating a multipage website, domains, hosting, pointing, FTP CSS Fundamentals Unit 1: Getting to Know CSS about CSS, CSS syntax, CSS types, working with internal CSS, styling text, styling links, styling lists, and styling tables. Unit 2: Using External CSS working with external CSS sheets, styling a multi-page website, Google fonts, and Web colors. Unit 3: div Elements id Selectors, introduction to elements, floating elements, Clearing Unwanted Floated Elements, web page layout using elements Unit 4: More about div Elements centering a web page, CSS box model, resetting margins and paddings, class selectors, inline CSS, tag

Whether you are going to technical school, community college or a 4 year college or university you need to prepare. This class offers ideas and strategies around preparing, selecting and paying for any of those post-secondary education choices. We will talk through the 3 steps of preparing for life after high school – selecting the right school, academics to consider and how to put together your finances. This class is for anyone with kids young or older that are planning to go through post-secondary education. Taught by two parents who have been through it, planning and saving for this time has never been more important than it is now.

What’s your story? Hone your artistic skills and expand your imagination as you create your own cartoon, comic, or graphic novel. Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and we will provide lunch and supervision free of charge from 12-1 pm. When signing up for the morning class, you will be able to choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm” as you complete your registration. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!

Created during an era when parks and gardens were all the rage, Como Park has delighted visitors from every walk of life since it first opened in 1873 and it continues to be one of the most beloved public parks in the Twin Cities. Designed by noted landscape architect Horace Cleveland, Como famously features distinct gardens, ponds, plazas, a conservatory, a zoo and a world class pavilion. It also quietly features countless memorials and statues that are tucked into the folds of its arresting grounds. This tour unveils the park’s hidden gems on a lovely morning walk that is sure to fascinate and inspire listeners of every age. Come and walk the trail less traveled and hear the stories of the park’s colorful history and development. Pack a lunch and make a day of it! Or stop for refreshments at the Pavilion at tours end! Tour is 1.5 miles If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

From boats to bridges to remote control cars, build to your heart's content while learning problem solving skills along the way. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance upon request. When families participate as they are able, in all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!

Build complex robots using advanced LEGO Robotics kits that utilize various sensors, including sound and ultrasonic. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance upon request. When families participate as they are able, in all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!

Use Stikbots, Post-it note drawings and other figures to create your own stop motion story. Change one thing in each frame, snap a new picture and compile videos to share in the SSP Film Festival. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance upon request. When families participate as they are able, in all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!

Design your own video game by creating a hosting webpage, coding through Scratch, and make your soundtrack in Garage Band. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance upon request. When families participate as they are able, in all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!

Bring your creative vision to the screen as you study the principles of design, color theory, typography and logo designing. Use apps like Blendr and Canva to create your own Super Summer logo and other projects you and your teachers select. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance upon request. When families participate as they are able, in all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!

This is a gradual separation class (child and parent spend time together and practice spending time apart). The age range listed for this class is based on the child's age on the date the class session begins. Strong caregiving starts with connection. In this class, we’ll explore how everyday interactions—like play, routines, and calm responses—can build a secure bond between caregivers and children. Learn simple, culturally-responsive strategies to raise confident, emotionally connected kids while caring for yourself along the way. A limited number of Infants 0-4 months are welcome to stay with parents during discussion time. Please enroll your young infant only in the Sibling Care option. NOTE: These young infants will remain with the parents during discussion time. ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. A 10% surcharge will be applied to fees for Non-Minneapolis residents.

Take your first step on your cooking journey and learn some basic skills while making easy meals with ingredients you can find around the house. You'll be Gordon Ramsey in no time! Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and we will provide lunch and supervision free of charge from 12-1 pm. When signing up for the morning class, you will be able to choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm” as you complete your registration. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!

Cooking has never been easier than with an air fryer! Come and learn fun recipes and ways to make yourself the perfect meal! Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and we will provide lunch and supervision free of charge from 12-1 pm. When signing up for the morning class, you will be able to choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm” as you complete your registration. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!