Minneapolis Public Schools

Learn basic skills for your first backpacking trip before hitting the trail. Learn from a seasoned backpacker who is a Wilderness First Responder how to choose a trail, pack a backpack, set up a tent, use a backcountry stove and water filter, use a gear list (provided), read a map, protect food and maintain gear. This orientation is required prior to any on-trail 1st-Time Backpacking Trip with Backpack The Trails LLC. Please note that taking this class does not commit any attendees to sign up for a trip. Class participants must wear a face covering, maintain social distance and take a home health assessment prior to coming to class. All in-person classes will follow current COVID-19 safety protocols. May 6 Prep Hike will be optional and decided in class. This class is part of the Discover Your Community fall 2023 discount. Discover Your Community aims to foster connections between our participants so they can thrive together. Enjoy $5 off as we encourage you to share your experience, build relationships, and collaborate with other participants!

Ping pong, or table tennis, is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world—it is even in the Olympics. Play in the round-robin format while having fun and staying fit in this fast-paced workout. Previous experience required. Must bring your own paddles. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

This course is designed to help anyone finish a 5k race after 7-8 weeks of training. Each class will include a training run as well as instruction on topics like injury prevention, cross training, stretching, strength training for runners, and preparing for a race. Any experience level is welcome, though the class will be most useful for those who do not currently run or who regularly run fewer than 3 miles. We hope that participants will grow to enjoy running, meet some running buddies, and leave with a great new hobby.

Let's Roll MPS is a free, slow-paced group bicycle ride that celebrates bicycle efforts in Minneapolis Public Schools, the beauty of Minneapolis, and the joy in our connections to each other. The next Let’s Roll MPS is on October 11 starting and ending at the playground at Sullivan Steam Magnet and Anishinabe Academy. We need volunteers to make sure these rides are fun and safe for everyone. Learn more and sign up to volunteer here.