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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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 14 - Jul 17

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon-Thu, Jul 28 - Jul 31

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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!

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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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 28 - Jul 31

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Southwest High School

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 imagination 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!

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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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 28 - Jul 31

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Southwest High School

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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon-Thu, Jul 28 - Jul 31

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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 14 - Jul 17

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Southwest High School

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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Southwest High School

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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 14 - Jul 17

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24

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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 14 - Jul 17

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Southwest High School

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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 14 - Jul 17

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Southwest High School

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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Southwest High School

All Things Paint (Gr. 3-5)

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. 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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24

Justice Page Middle School

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All Things Paint! (Gr. K-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. 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.

Mon-Thu, Jul 28 - Jul 31

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Justice Page Middle School

Anime & Graphic Novels (Gr. 6-9)

Practice drawing Japanese-inspired characters and objects and create drawings to display at home. Students should be 4 years old by the date the class starts. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall of 2025. 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.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-4922.

Mon-Thu, Jul 28 - Jul 31

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sanford Middle School

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Anime (Entering Gr. 6-9)

Explore various forms of anime, graphic novels, and look at examples of popular zines. Work together to design your own zine and print copies that you can share with your friends and family! 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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 14 - Jul 17

Mon-Thu, Aug 4 - Aug 7

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Art Adventures (Gr. 3-5)

Each day you will learn about different types of art. You can then choose to create a similar project or bring your creative ideas to life. You choose the medium and you create the project. From painting to poetry you can decide what to create with the help from your instructor. 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!

Mon-Thu, Aug 4 - Aug 7

Justice Page Middle School

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Art Adventures (Gr. 6-9)

Each day you will learn about different types of art. You can then choose to create a similar project or bring your creative ideas to life. You choose the medium and you create the project. From painting to poetry you can decide what to create with the help from your instructor. 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!

Mon-Thu, Aug 4 - Aug 7

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Justice Page Middle School

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Art Extravaganza (Gr. K-2)

Each day you will learn about different types of art and artist and create your own masterpiece with what you learned! 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 providing 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!

Mon-Thu, Aug 4 - Aug 7

Justice Page Middle School

Art in the Park (Gr. 3-5)

We will be looking for art outside and be creating art outside too! Create temporary art like mandalas made with things we find in nature, an art installation that can we can all enjoy outside this summer, and some fun projects to take home. Students should be 4 years old by the date the class starts. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall of 2025. 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.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-4922.

Mon-Thu, Aug 4 - Aug 7

Sanford Middle School

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Art-A-Whirl (Gr. 6-9)

Unwind in the afternoon get creative. Practice drawing, painting, sculpture and more students. Participants get to decide what projects they create. Students should be 4 years old by the date the class starts. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall of 2025. 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.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-4922.

Mon-Thu, Jul 28 - Jul 31

Sanford Middle School

Waitlist

Arts & Crafts: Advanced Drawing (Entering Grades 5-8)

Develop your artistic eye in the studio and in nature. Use pencils, charcoal and pen to express what you experience every day. 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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 14 - Jul 17

Southwest High School

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Arts & Crafts: Bouquet Making (Entering Grades 4-7)

Did you know that flower arranging has been done since the days of Ancient Egypt? Tap into those roots and grow your skills in assembling paper, artificial and living flowers, and even edible fruit sculptures. Create breathtaking bouquets as you balance the four types of flowers in your design: focal, filler, line and greenery. 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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Southwest High School

Arts & Crafts: Clay Time (Entering Grades 1-3)

Sculpt your heart out! Let your creativity flourish with clay creatures, bowls and blobs. Try wheel throwing, hand building and tool shaping to make one-of-a-kind items. 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!

Mon-Thu, Jul 14 - Jul 17

Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24

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