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    E-Sports (Entering Gr. 3-5)

    Do you love video games and friendly competetion? Come and put your video game skills to the test in this E-Sports class! No materials required. 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!
  • Extended Care (Entering Gr. K-6)

    Enjoy extra fun when you participate in the extended day option for afternoon families. Sign up in advance, and no later than the Wednesday before each new week. The extended day program is only available to afternoon participants.
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    Fairy Homes & Gardens (Entering Gr. 1-2)

    Get creative with sparkles, flowers, twigs, sequins and magic fairy dust. Make your fairy friends their own furniture, home and garden to play in. 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!
  • First Adventures: Dinosaur Discovery (Entering Gr. PreK-K)

    From horn to bill to tail, became a paleontologist as you dig up and discover the great creatures that walked our planet millions of years ago! We want to ensure that our youngest participants have the supports they need to be successful. Caregivers of children who will be 4 on the date this class starts but younger than 4 years, 6 months, please email our Inclusion Specialist, Devin.Nelson@mpls.k12.mn.us prior to enrolling. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall of 2025. 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!
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    First Adventures: Fun With Flowers (Entering Gr. PreK-K)

    Get your green thumbs ready! You will pot your own plant to take home and learn all about what makes a garden grow! We want to ensure that our youngest participants have the supports they need to be successful. Caregivers of children who will be 4 on the date this class starts but younger than 4 years, 6 months, please email our Inclusion Specialist, Devin.Nelson@mpls.k12.mn.us prior to enrolling. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall of 2025. 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. 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!
  • First Adventures: Nature Nuts (Entering Gr. PreK-K)

    Be prepared to put your feet in the grass and your head in the clouds. Come be inspired by our natural world. We want to ensure that our youngest participants have the supports they need to be successful. Caregivers of children who will be 4 on the date this class starts but younger than 4 years, 6 months, please email our Inclusion Specialist, Devin.Nelson@mpls.k12.mn.us prior to enrolling. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall of 2025. 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!
  • First Adventures: Rainbow Buddies (Entering Gr. PreK-K)

    Through crafts, games, songs and activities, explore different colors each day. Let the rainbow be your guide. We want to ensure that our youngest participants have the supports they need to be successful. Caregivers of children who will be 4 on the date this class starts but younger than 4 years, 6 months, please email our Inclusion Specialist, Devin.Nelson@mpls.k12.mn.us prior to enrolling. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall of 2025. 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!
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    Fishing Adventures (Entering Gr. 1-2)

    Can you catch the biggest fish at Lake of the Isles? Learn how to properly bait your hooks, reel in the fish and release them. Please bring a labeled fishing rod if you have one, otherwise they will be provided. Class fee includes bait. 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!
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    Fishing Adventures (Entering Gr. 3-5)

    Can you catch the biggest fish at Lake of the Isles? Learn how to properly bait your hooks, reel in the fish and release them. Please bring a labeled fishing rod if you have one, otherwise they will be provided. Class fee includes bait. 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!
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    Fishing Adventures (Entering Gr. 6-9)

    Can you catch the biggest fish at Lake of the Isles? Learn how to properly bait your hooks, reel in the fish and release them. Bring a labeled fishing rod if you have one otherwise one will be provided. Class fee includes bait. 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!
  • Fun with Drawing (Entering Gr. 1-2)

    Express what you see, touch, smell, hear and taste every day. Use pencils, charcoal, crayons and pastels to build your drawing skills in the studio and in nature. 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!
  • Groove to the Music (Entering Gr. K-2)

    Sing, dance, and play to your favorite tunes in this fun music themed class! 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!
  • Hand Built Pottery (Entering Gr. 3-5)

    Use a variety of hand built pottery techniques to sculpt bowls, vases, creatures, and more! 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!
  • Harry Potter Adventures (Entering Gr. 3-5)

    Are you a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin? Create the magic of Hogwarts as we practice potions, herbology, charms and more! 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!
  • Horses & Horseback Riding (Entering Grades 6-9)

    Spend Monday through Wednesday in the classroom learning about horse breeds, behavior, proper care and riding technique. On Thursday take a field trip to Bunker Hills and split your time between grooming a pony and going for a ride on the trail. Must be at least 8 years old, 52" tall, have a signed release to ride, and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes on stable day. Fee includes to and from Bunker Hills on Thursday, when class meets 9:00am-12:30pm. 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!
  • How to be a Private Detective (Entering Grades 1-2)

    There is a mystery to solve and we need your help catching the culprit! Make wanted posters, interview suspects, collect evidence, find clues and go undercover to solve the mystery. 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!
  • Imagination: How to be a Private Detective (Entering Grades K-2)

    There is a mystery to solve and we need your help catching the culprit! Make wanted posters, interview suspects, collect evidence, find clues and go undercover to solve the mystery. 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!
  • Inventors Lab (Entering Gr. K-2)

    Explore the design process, make your own blueprints, build your own inventions! 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!
  • Lawn Games (Entering Gr. 6-9)

    Chill outside and play some of the classics, learn some new games, or even invent some 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!
  • Lego Extravaganza (Entering Gr. K-2)

    Putting together Legos is a snap, but what all can you make with them? Complete time challenges and build Lego structures together. 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!
  • Mad Scientist (Entering Gr. 3-5)

    Do your own science experiments, make your own potions, and explore the magic of science! 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!
  • Mindful Art & Yoga (Entering Gr. 3-5)

    Reset your mind and body to the rhythm of the season. Discover the peaceful sights, sounds, and smells outside while becoming grounded in nature. Use the ever-changing elements around you as inspiration to create works of art. 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!
  • Movie Making (Entering Gr. 6-9)

    Is that you, Steven Spielberg? Storyboard, scout locations, and spend the week writing, shooting and starring in your own short film. Premier your masterpiece at the SSP Film Festival. 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!
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    Ninja Warriors (Entering Gr. 3-5)

    Jump through obstacles, race through mazes, set up your own Ninja course and see who can complete it the fastest! Ninja Warriors will challenge your body and mind to see if you can finish the courses! 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!