Minneapolis Public Schools

Come with us to explore the neighborhood and lakes on wheels! We will learn about bike safety, practice technique, and gain confidence on our bikes. We will also take time to observe and learn about the living things we see along the way. Participants should bring their own bike and helmet. 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!

Biking gets you out exploring the urban environment on bike while gaining a better understanding of our wonderful resources of your city. Beyond seeing the sights, you will learn more about bike maintenance and safety. Come with an adventurous spirit as you get around town under your own pedal power! Set out each day on bike to paved trails like the Parkway, Greenway, and street bike lanes. Campers must bring their own bike in working order and a helmet. We will bike 5-10 miles each day. 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!

Learn the basics of bike repair and bike safety before heading out on exciting adventures to nearby beaches. See the rivers, lakes, and other watershed destinations that are close by on bike, plus enjoy some Summer sun at the beach. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the Fall. A lunch is available to all students. Please select this option when you register. Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our summer programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as discounted options and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. If you need further financial assistance, please contact the lead coordinator of the Super Summer Program at lissa.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or call 612.668.4922.

Learn the basics of bike repair and bike safety before heading out on exciting adventures. Bike along the trails, by the lakes, and other destinations as you make your way to some nearby parks and playgrounds. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the Fall. A lunch is available to all students. Please select this option when you register. Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our summer programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as discounted options and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. If you need further financial assistance, please contact the lead coordinator of the Super Summer Program at Sanford at lissa.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-4922.

This is a separating class (child and parent spend time together and apart). Celebrate the power of connection, laughter, and love within Black families. This class centers the richness of Black culture, traditions, and resilience, offering space to share joyful moments and tools to nurture strong, positive relationships. Families will explore everyday ways to uplift one another and build a lasting legacy of joy. 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.

This is a separating class (child and parent spend time together and apart). Single caregivers in Black families often carry incredible strength and love. This class honors that journey, highlighting practical tools and joyful traditions that support emotional wellness, connection, and self-care. Come for real talk, shared experiences, and uplifting strategies to keep joy at the center of your caregiving. 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.

This is a non-separating class (child and parent spend the class time together). Join us for a space to engage with your young Black/Brown child with child friendly activities to do together; while connecting with other caregivers about parenting and how it's different when raising Black and Brown children. Our class is taught by a Brown Latinx teacher. Class meets weekly and you may join at any 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.

Get inspired by your favorite board games and create one of your own! 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!

Are you ready to take control of your business finances? Whether you're an entrepreneur or looking to upskill, our Bookkeeping Certificate program will equip you with the knowledge needed to measure and manage your financial health. Don't be clueless when it comes to your money - even if you outsource your bookkeeping, understanding the process is crucial. Join us and learn the ins and outs of cash basis accounting for a thriving business. Bookkeeping Certificate courses must be taken in the following order. (Scroll down for course details): Understanding Debits and Credits General Ledger and Month End Procedures Closing Procedures and Financial Statements 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 Class Details: Understanding Debits & Credits Unit 1: The accounting equation and categories The Accounting Equation The Five Accounting Categories The Chart of Accounts Account Placement Activity ~ Categorizing Accounts Cash Basis Accounting vs. Accrual Basis Accounting Unit 2: Debits and credits T-Accounts Debits and Credits Double Entry Bookkeeping Analyze Financial Activities (Transactions) Unit 3: Assets, liabilities, and owner's equity Recording Transactions for Assets Recording Transactions for Liabilities Recording Transactions for Owner’s Equity Unit 4: Revenue and expenses Recording Transactions for Revenue Recording Transactions for Expenses Activity ~ Recording Transactions General Ledger & Month End Procedures Unit 1: The General Ledger What is the General Ledger Why must the general ledger balance Posting to the general ledger Activity ~ Posting to The General Ledger Unit 2: The unadjusted trial balance What is the unadjusted trial balance Verify debit and credit balances Finding errors Activity ~ Find The Errors Unit 3: Correcting entries and adjusting entries Determine correcting entries Adjusting entries and how to prepare them Posting correcting entries and adjusting entries to the general ledger Activity ~ Preparing Entries and Posting to General Ledger Unit 4: The adjusted trial balance Verify the accuracy of the adjusted trial balance Prepare monthly bank reconciliations Activity ~ Prepare a Bank Reconciliation Closing Procedures & Financial Statements Unit 1: Prepare a worksheet What is a worksheet Columns included in the worksheet Completing each column Unit 2: The income statement Review the worksheet columns for the Income Statement Prepare the income statement Determine a profit or loss Unit 3: The balance sheet Review the worksheet columns for the Balance Sheet Prepare the balance sheet Unit 4: Closing entries and statement of changes in owner's equity Prepare the balance sheet Prepare a statement of changes in owner’s equity Applying year-end steps monthly or quarterly

All your Broadway favorites packed into one week! Learn a short scene, a song, and dance from a different musical each day, and have a performance for friends/family on the final day! Come ready to move! 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!

Don’t be afraid to get messy as you finger paint, make paper mache masterpieces and create all sorts of ooey, gooey artwork. 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!

Don’t be afraid to get messy as you finger paint, make paper mache masterpieces and create all sorts of ooey, gooey artwork. 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!