Minneapolis Public Schools

Our programs serve youth in grades K-12 at Minneapolis Public School locations across the city to ensure all students have access to high quality programs. Community Education Youth Programs deliver a wide range of high-quality enrichment learning opportunities during out of school time (afterschool, release days, and summer). Community Education offerings support youth to develop strong peer relationships and foster new skills, through our intentional program design that fosters cultural identity, youth voice and leadership. In order to ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. Contact the Community Education Youth & Adult Programs coordinator at your school for more information.

State-required classroom instruction that will prepare you for your permit test. 30-hour classes are offered after school and during the mornings and afternoons in the summer. Behind-the-wheel lessons are arranged and paid for separately. All prices are listed on a sliding fee scale. Contact the Community Education Youth & Adult Programs staff at your high school for schedules of upcoming classes.

ECFE offers classes, programs and services for families with young children from birth to kindergarten age. Our licensed early childhood educator partners with you to offer meaningful and fun learning opportunities for your child. During classes, parents and children participate together in group time and activities; followed by a parent discussion facilitated by a licensed parent educator, who brings research-based parenting information into the conversation.

​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.

The mission of Minneapolis Kids is to provide high quality school age care for families. The program offers a safe, nurturing, educational & recreational experience where children are encouraged to pursue interests & develop friendships, independence, & confidence. Minneapolis Kids is offered through the Community Education Department of Minneapolis Public Schools and provides year-round, fee based school-age care for families with youth enrolled in High Five through 6th grade. Care is available from 6:30 am-6:00 pm, Monday through Friday with Before and After-School and full-day care on Non-School Days and in the summer. (Components vary by site.) **NEW**Minneapolis Kids also offers full-day Pre-K child care for four-year-old preschool children at select sites. For more information about our programs, rates, and fees please visit our Minneapolis Kids Website. SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023 - The following locations currently have a waitlist: Armatage, Bancroft, Barton, Burroughs, Dowling, Emerson, Green Central, Hale, Keewaydin, Kenny, Lake Harriet Lower, Lyndale, Northrop, Windom By registering, your contract will be added to the waitlist.

Classes for Summer Youth Programs and the Cahoots academic correspondence course will be visible and open for registration Sunday, February 26 at 5pm. Morning and afternoon options around the city will begin in June. We hope you can join us! Prices listed are on a sliding scale.