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    3D Printing: Dungeons and Dragons Tech Academy (Gr. 6-9)

    Learn the ins and out of 3D Design and with Tinkercad. Students will design a custom D&D D4(4-Sided die) and D10 (10-Sided die).
  • 3D Printing: Pokemon Tech Academy (Gr. 6-9)

    Work on a stop motion animated Pokemon Movie. Pick your favorite characters to star in your own mini-movie. The possibilities are endless! Actions figures, props, and backdrops will be available for filming in class. Handle all of the technical details including using a digital movie camera, filming scenes, stop-motion animation, digital editing, and adding finishing special effects and transitions to the movie. Student groups' final projects will be emailed to parents, or students may bring a USB drive the last day.
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    Academics: American Girls Collection & Tea Party (Entering Grades K-2)

    Share the worlds of Addy, Kaya, Kit and Lilia, all while learning about America’s history. Discover what has changed about growing up, make crafts from the past and have a tea party, too. 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!
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    Academics: American Sign Language (Entering Grades 5-8)

    Gain basic exposure to the American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary, numbers, alphabet and ASL syntax, as well as Deaf culture. 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!
  • Academics: Babysitting (American Red Cross) (Entering Grades 6-9)

    Put together a creative babysitting kit and learn what kinds of games and activities are appropriate for specific ages. Practice and test accident and emergency preparedness. You must be 11 years old by the end of class and pass a skills test to receive certificate. 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!
  • Academics: Create Your Own Country (Entering Grades 5-8)

    Study the geography, climate, culture, government and economy of countries around the world to design your own! Is it a warm country on the coast full of tourism like Greece? Or maybe it's a smaller country with a growing technology industry like Ireland! Does it have a president, a parliament, or both? Once you’ve made your country, work together to make international connections and solve world problems! 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!
  • Academics: Creative Writing 1 (Entering Grades 3-5)

    Do you have a compelling story to tell? Write and illustrate your own stories, develop your unique style and form, share your work and use your imaginations to the fullest. 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!
  • Academics: Creative Writing 2 (Entering Grades 6-9)

    Experienced authors, take your storytelling skills to the next level. Further establish your personal style and writing persona, share your stories and compile your work into a book. 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!
  • Academics: Crime Solving (Entering Grades 3-5)

    Become a top secret spy! Use forensics, code breaking and the basics of Morse code to learn real techniques to solve crimes. 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!
  • Academics: Debate 101 (Entering Grades 6-9)

    Socks and sandals? Yes or no? Conquer the fundamental structure and organization of debate. Develop persuasive and logical arguments for hot-button issues and make your voice heard. 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!
  • Academics: Graphic Novels (Entering Grades 5-8)

    Discover visual storytelling through styles from around the world. Storyboard, sketch and refine your first epic graphic novel. 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!
  • Academics: Harry Potter Adventures (Entering Grades 3-5)

    Expecto Patronum! Unleash your inner wizard and share your experiences with friends at Diagon Alley. Explore Hogwarts, brew magical potions and become Ollivander’s apprentice to master wand-making. 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!
  • Academics: Journalism - Make a Newspaper (Entering Grades 5-8)

    Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Sharpen your investigative and reporting expertise by creating a newspaper complete with photos, interviews, stories, and cartoons. 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!
  • Academics: Magic Tree House (Entering Grades K-2)

    Travel with Jack and Annie aboard the Magic Tree House to visit different times and places. Read Magic Tree House adventures and create different crafts for each story. 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!
  • Academics: Math Games (Entering Grades 3-5)

    Use probability games and tricks to improve your problems solving skills as you solve sum simple math problems. Chances are the fun will add up in this class. 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!
  • Academics: Mock Trials - It's the Law! (Entering Grades 6-9)

    Get ready to become a lawyer. Examine case materials and develop your own case. Justice will prevail! 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!
  • Academics: Mythology - The Hero's Journey (Entering Grades 3-5)

    Cross from the known into the unknown and meet ancient mythological beasts, heroes and deities from cultures of Greece, Rome, Egypt and Japan. Create your own myths to explain the wonders of the world. 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!
  • Academics: Wellness & Self-Care (Entering Grades 4-7)

    Center yourself with yoga, meditation and journaling. Draw mandalas, love yourself with affirmations, sip on herbal tea and practice calming breathing exercises. 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!
  • All About Beads (Gr. 3-5)

    There is so much to make with beads! Bead bracelets, mosaics, and your own creations. 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!
  • All About Beads (Gr. K-2)

    There is so much to make with beads! Bead bracelets, mosaics, and your own creations. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall of 2024. A lunch is available to all students. Please select this option when you register. Would you like a full day option? Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.” This extra hour is free of charge! 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.gordan@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-4922.
  • All Things Paint! (Gr. 1-2)

    Create original works of art using watercolor, tempera and ink. Learn a variety of techniques that use dry brushes, sponges, and tissue paper. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall of 2023. A lunch is available to all students. Please select this option when you register. Would you like a full day option? Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.” This extra hour is free of charge! 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.gordan@mpls.k12.mn.us or call 612.668.4922.
  • All Things Paint! (Gr. 1-2)

    Spend the week painting with different types or paint and different types of tools to paint with. What kind of picture can you create by painting with a toy car? A straw? Have fun creating unique pieces of art. Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and choose the option “Stay for lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.” This extra hour is free of charge with families providing their own lunch from home. 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! Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall of 2024.
  • Amazing Race (Gr. 6-9)

    Join a team as you travel country to country participating in exciting challenges. Begin by creating a passport to collect stamps for each challenge you complete. Grab your friends for the Amazing Race! Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall of 2024. A lunch is available to all students. Please select this option when you register. Would you like a full day option? Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.” This extra hour is free of charge! 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.gordan@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-4922.
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    Animal Adventures (Gr. 1-2)

    Calling all animal lovers! This club is for you. We will learn about the living beings that inhabit our wonderful planet as we read, craft and play. We will also learn about ways that we can help make the world a better place for animals. 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!