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Community Education’s Super Summer Programs Looking for exciting new experiences that provide educational enrichment, skills building, a sense of community and recreational opportunities for youth this summer? Then check out our Super Summer Programs which also provide: • Opportunities to customize a schedule to meet your needs, including full days, weekly AM and PM classes for up to 8-weeks • Supervised lunch options and affordable programs • Scholarships, fee reductions and accessibility accommodations (Contact the site coordinator for more information) Extended Afternoon Lunch Sports on the field Enrichment Friday Morning FRANKLIN LEADERSHIP CAMP Find out more about these programs on pg 113

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Community Education’s Super Summer ProgramsLooking for exciting new experiences that provide educational enrichment, skills building, a sense of community and recreational opportunities for youth this summer? Then check out our Super Summer Programs which also provide:

• Opportunities to customize a schedule to meet your needs, including full days, weekly AM and PM classes for up to 8-weeks• Supervised lunch options and affordable programs• Scholarships, fee reductions and accessibility accommodations (Contact the site coordinator for more information)

Extended Afternoon Lunch Sports on the fieldEnrichment Friday Morning

F R A N K L I N

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Find out more about these programs on pg 113

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Dowling Super Summer Programs Classes held at Dowling Elementary School, 3900 W. River Pkwy

• 8 Weeks Jun 15-Aug 7. PreK-9 grade programming available M-F, 7:30am-5pm. • Enrichment Classes, Afternoon Camps, Aquatics, Onsite Lunch Available and

Extended Care Options. • Grades reflect entering Fall 2020. No program Friday, July 3rd.

Have Questions? Please contact:

Jenny Delaney • 612.668.3930 • [email protected]

Week OneJune 15-18, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am Art Adventures (Grades 3-5) $45Practice with your favorite medium in a creative space. From painting and written word to drawing and songs or collages, you decide what to create. Capture the Flag (Grades 6-8) $45Play capture the flag and other challenging physical games outside. Chopped Jr. (Grades 1-2) $49Become a top chef in your own kitchen. Create without a recipe. What can you come up with?

Extinct Animals (Grades 1-2) $45Western black rhinos, dodo birds, dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, tasmanian tigers. Learn why they are not around anymore and what you can do to help animals on the brink of extinction through fun activities.

Junior Farmers (Grades 3-5) $45Young MacDonald can have a farm, too. Learn what seeds need in order to grow into healthy plants. Come prepared to dig in the dirt. Maker Masters (Grades 1-2) $45Build what you want, how you want it from a variety of supplies. Receive a daily challenge and create the masterpiece of your dreams. Sketch and Chill (Grades 6-8) $45Practice drawing using different materials in a relaxed and creative atmosphere.

Star Wars (Grades 3-5) $45Find out whether the force is with you. Let grand master Yoda take you through a variety of trials as a Jedi Youngling to prepare for the final Jedi duel where you will build your own lightsaber. Superhero Academy (Grades 1-2) $45Tap into your inner powers and find your true superhero. Study legends like Batman, Hulk and Wonder Woman before creating your own costume, secret lair and catchphase.

Synchronized Swimming (Grades 6-8) $55Swim into the spotlight and become the star of your own aquatic show. Spend the week designing your own choreography, picking out music and practicing for the end-of-the-week performance. Throwback Games (Grades 3-5) $45How did kids have fun in the olden days? What kind of games did your grandparents play when they were growing up? Learn and play different classic games including leapfrog, jacks, marbles and kick-the-can. Ukulele (Grades 6-8) $49Learn ukulele basics including chords and strumming patterns. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Animals of the Sea (Grades 2-5) $55Combine your love of animals and the water. Learn and swim like a dolphin, otter, fish or even a shark.

Create Your Own Zine (Grades 6-8) $45Create your very own zine, a self-published magazine with original text and pictures. Cooking for Babysitters (Grades 6-8) $49It is often difficult to know what to cook quickly while babysitting. Learn easy-to-cook meals to make for the kids you babysit. Parents will love you! Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 6-8) $45Learn how to play this classic role-playing game. Create your own character and take part in the adventure. Flag Football (Grades 3-5) $45Play flag football and other non-tackle versions of the sport in this fast-paced, high-energy class. Flag Football (Grades 6-8) $45Play flag football and other non-tackle versions of the sport in this fast-paced, high- energy class. Mosaics (Grades 3-5) $45Use materials like glass, tile, paper, seeds and eggshells to create a masterpiece. Oopy Goopy Art (Grades 1-2) $45Get messy in this supervised art session, using finger paints, glitter and other fun supplies. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pay It Forward (Grades 1-2) $45Do you enjoy helping others? Help decide what causes are important and complete a project each day. Rice Krispie Builders (Grades 3-5) $49Model, sculpt and build your own creations out of Rice Krispie treats. Finish off your creation by covering it with fondant. Volcano Explorers (Grades 1-2) $45Explore how volcanoes form, why they erupt and where on Earth to find them through hands-on projects. World Cup Soccer (Grades 1-2) $45Build your soccer team this summer. Practice your dribbling and scoring and play a round-robin World Cup tournament to finish out the week.

Fee reductions and scholarships available. Contact

site coordinator for more information.

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29:00 am-12:00 pm Lego Robotics Jr. (Grades 3-5) $89From boats to bridges to cars, build to your heart's content using LEGO Robotics blocks for junior engineers.

Week TwoJune 22-25, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am

Cookie Creations (Grades 3-5) $49Master the art of baking cookies and make sweet treats everyone will love. Fruit Sculptures (Grades 1-2) $49Construct watermelon sculptures and fruit caterpillars. Even try your hand at creating your own edible flower arrangements. DIY Lab (Grades 3-5) $45Test out some of the do-it-yourself crafting hacks you have seen on the internet. Each day, you will create a different one-of-a-kind project. Forest Dwellers (Grades 3-5) $45Spend the day outside in the forest. You will help decide what we will do each day as we discover nature together. Green Thumb Growers (Grades 1-2) $45Turn your thumb green by learning all about gardening, plants and the great outdoors. Jazzy Jewelry (Grades 1-2) $45Get creative with beads, thread and some surprise materials to make your own necklaces, earrings and other fun accessories. Lego Engineers (Grades 1-2) $45Make outstanding creations, complete time challenges and construct unique masterpieces. Bring your creativity.

Swimnastics (Grades 6-8) $55Increase your flexibility and strength as you move through the water. Pokemon Adventures (Grades 3-5) $45Create your own adventures and new characters with special secret powers. Trade cards, play tag with Pikachu, sing with Jigglypuff and test your special powers through a variety of fun activities. Theatre Appreciation (Grades 6-8) $45What is your favorite show? Song? Dance move? Share your love of the theatre as you explore new shows coming out, learn what a critic looks for and other industry secrets. Watercolor Painting (Grades 6-8) $45Learn about color, basic visual elements and composition using water and colors. Video Game Building (Grades 6-8) $45Use your imagination and love of technology to create a video game. No previous programming skills required.

Babysitting Class (Age 11+) $89Learn about leadership, safety, basic first aid and child development from a professional. Figure out what to do in an emergency and learn new activities to do with children. You will walk away with a babysitter's pack that includes everything you need to start babysitting confidently. You also will gain hands-on experience caring for younger children. This class does not include CPR. Class taught by a licensed teacher. Jun 22-25 9am-12pmJul 13-16 9am -12pmJul 27-30 9am-12pm

10:30 am-12:00 pm

Creative Unicorns (Grades 1-2) $45Embrace the world of unicorns as you create stories, play games and design your own costume.

Forts and Hideouts (Grades 1-2) $45Make forts out of boxes, trees, blankets, tubes and tunnels. Set up a tent and design your own tree fort. Floor Hockey (Grades 3-5) $45Begin with an active, skill-based warm-up before you transition into a fun, more challenging game and end with a small-sided scrimmage. Ice Cream, Smoothies, Snow Cones (Grades 3-5) $49Enjoy favorite summer treats as you make your own ice cream, snow cones and smoothies. Lawn Games (Grades 6-8) $45Ready to relax in the backyard? In this chill class, jump into giant Jenga, cornhole or Kubb or challenge yourself to make your own lawn game. Life-Size Games (Grades 3-5) $45Play giant checkers, Chutes and Ladders or turn yourself into a piece from your favorite board game. Open Art (Grades 6-8) $45Perfect your favorite medium in a creative space. From sculpting to marbleized books and acrylic or watercolor painting, you will decide what you want to do and get helpful advice along the way.

Strokes and Movement (Grades 3-5) $55Practice your strokes and sample different aqua exercises as you enjoy the water. Space Exploration (Grades 1-2) $45Explore various features of our solar system including dwarf planets, asteroids, moons and the Kuiper Belt. Website Building - HTML (Grades 6-8) $45Learn the basics of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) to create your own web pages and web apps.

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Wise Women (Grades 3-5) $45Learn about amazing and influential women who have impacted the world. From Marie Curie to Serena Williams, discover the exciting stories of women who broke the rules and made history. Yarn Mania (Grades 1-2) $45Whether you know how to knit or are looking to learn, join us to create projects that you can keep for yourself or give as gifts.

Amazing Race: I’m Going to be a Middle SchoolerNervous about Middle School? Join Middle School teachers and an After School Coordinator as they walk you through activities that will help you as you make the transition from Elementary to Middle School. Practice doing a combination lock, hear what it is like to move around the building for every class and learn tips to make your first days and weeks go smoothly. We know it is a big adventure. For incoming 6th graders.

Jun 25 1pm-3pm $19Jul 17 10am-12pm $19Jul 23 1pm-3pm $19

Week ThreeJun 29-Jul 2, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am

Bubbles & Gunk (Grades 1-2) $45Find the fun in gunk. Mix up cool gooey ooze, fizzy foaming liquid and batches of regular and colored bubbles.

Forest Friends (Grades 1-2) $45Spend the day outside in the forest. See what you can find in the forest as you discover new things together with other nature lovers. Homemade Body Products (Grades 3-5) $49Spoil yourself at a spa of your own creation. Create different types of facials, bath bombs and lip balms.

Mythbusters (Grades 6-8) $45Does running through the rain keep you drier? Can you cook an egg on the sidewalk on a hot day? What questions do you have? Join us in this class based on the popular TV show. Pizza Parlor (Grades 1-2) $49Create your very own new pizza. Discover new combinations of toppings and crusts. Round out the week with a taste test. Photography (Grades 6-8) $45Say "cheese!" Learn a variety of techniques to use as you look at the world through a lens and get fresh ideas for your photos. Toy Makers (Grades 3-5) $45Invent your own watcha-ma-call-its and thing-a-ma-bobs. Ultimate Scavenger Hunt (Grades 1-5) $45Work with a team to find a variety of items indoors and out and take pictures of your treasures. Receive a new list to search for each day. Unique Foods (Grades 3-5) $49Create and taste different foods using a variety of surprising ingredients. Get to know different cuisines as you discover the wide world of taste.

Under the Sea (Grades 2-5) $55Fish are our friends as we create a different deep-sea art projects while splashing around in the pool daily. Open to all swimming abilities. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Butterflies and Bug Homes (Grades 1-2) $45Dive into different ecosystems of the many different animals of the world. Create your own ecosystem while learning all about butterflies, bugs and animals of your choosing.

Chalk Designs (Grades 6-8) $45Discover different methods of using chalk to make dazzling masterpieces big or small on different surfaces including paper and sidewalks. Cupcake Studio (Grades 3-5) $49Learn all the skills and techniques you need to turn your favorite animal, song or color into an exciting decorated cupcake. Intro to Theatre (Grades 1-2) $45Enjoy a variety of intro-level games and activities that will teach you how to move around a theater's stage, practice reciting lines and shine as a performer under the bright lights. Harry Potter Cooking (Grades 6-8) $49Whip up some butter beer, a basilisk calzone and other magical dishes any witch or wizard would adore. Bring your recipes home in your own Harry Potter cookbook. Mazes, Puzzles, and Obstacles (Grades 1-2) $45Put your mind and body to the test in this active class. Complete obstacles, escape puzzles and create your own for friends to try. Painting 101 (Grades 1-2) $45Create original works of art using watercolor, tempera and ink. Learn a variety of techniques that use dry brushes, sponges, tissue paper and maybe even some food.

Raft Builders (Grades 6-8) $55Can you get from one side of the pool to the other without getting wet? Gain boat safety skills as you test your building prowess and see what types of rafts you can create. Recycled Art (Grades 3-5) $45Upcycle everyday items and turn them into beautiful 2D and 3D masterpieces. Sports with a Twist (Grades 3-5) $45Play your favorite sports with added fun twists. Perhaps you will even create a new sport in the process. Wacky Inventions and Sneaky Stuff (Grades 3-5) $45Discover what it takes to become an inventor by doing experiments with everyday household items, like generating electricity with a potato or making plastic out of milk.

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Skateboards & Fingerboards (Grades 6-8) $79Sharpen your skills by joining the skateboard club. Explore the science of what makes a skateboard work, build ramps for fingerboards and dive into the culture of a skater. Movies and Munchies (Grades 6-8) $75While putting twists on your favorite movie snacks, become a movie critic. Who has the best costumes, songs, or sets? A list of movie choices will be sent home prior to the start of class.

Week FourJul 6-9, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am

Breakfast Club (Grades 1-2) $49Cook classic breakfast foods and add new twists to old recipes. Make waffles topped with ice cream and pancake bacon sandwiches. Bookmaking (Grades 3-5) $45Make the pages of your own story come alive using pop-ups and other techniques. Clay Creations (Grades 1-2) $49Create everything from functional pottery to decorative sculptures using clay modeling techniques and proper ceramic construction methods. Explosion Commotion (Grades 3-5) $45Boom! Kapow! Blam! Have a blast exploring the exciting world of chemistry. Fairy Gardens and Homes (Grades 1-2) $45Get in touch with your inner Tinkerbell. Learn about fairy folklore, play imaginative games, make your very own fairy gardens and search for signs of fairies along West River Parkway.

Fan Fiction (Grades 6-8) $45Through in-class games and writing exercises, complete segments to build fictional worlds and characters as you write your own adventures. Junior Detectives (Grades 1-2) $45Learn how detectives use observational skills and gather clues to find answers. Each day, you will help solve a different mystery. Paint and Jam (Grades 6-8) $45Turn your favorite song into a painting. Using watercolors and acrylics, let your inner artist flow as you listen to music. Popstar Kids (Grades 3-5) $45Channel your inner star and learn how to be a pop star. Create your persona and perform in character. T-Shirt Designs (Grades 3-5) $49Turn your favorite designs into your favorite t-shirts. Use different techniques each day. Zombie Survival Kit (Grades 6-8) $45Run, hide or fight? Gain survival skills and prepare for natural disasters and unexpected events or from zombies. Create shelters, practice moving stealthily through the dark and learn how to manage basic first aid needs. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Chess (Grades 3-5) $45Sharpen your skills and surprise your opponent by calling "checkmate." Develop your analytical skills, concentration and memory, all while playing the classic game of chess. Farm to Table (Grades 6-8) $49Use local ingredients to make fresh, tasty foods. Minnesota never tasted so good! Harry Potter Potions (Grades 3-5) $49Practice your wizard skills in this potions class. Make Felix Felicis, Hiccoughing Potion and maybe even Polyjuice Potion.

Garage Band 2 (Grades 6-8) $45Riff your way around Garage Band to make music without using instruments. Use drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion and special effects to create a unique track.

Magical Mermaids (Grades 3-5) $55Spend the week transforming into a mermaid. Learn how to swim with a mermaid tail and create mermaid-themed crafts. Strong swimming abilities highly recommended for this class.

Nature Spa (Grades 6-8) $49Use nature to create a relaxing and rejuvenating spa. You will make different types of natural facial masks, bath bombs and lip balms. Outerspace Olympics (Grades 3-5) $45Sports and space combine for out-of-this-world fun. Activities will include simulated-low-gravity table tennis, UFO discus and a special, lunar-themed triathlon. Photography (Grades 3-5) $45Master basic concepts such as lighting and composition, use software to properly edit your photos and then print them for review.

River Monsters (Grades 1-2) $45Explore the Mississippi River, including the “monsters” that call it home. Tissue Paper Arts (Grades 1-2) $45Use this delicate paper to make colorful 2D and 3D masterpieces. Projects will include tissue paper stained glass, flowers and mosaics. Wooden Wonders (Grades 1-2) $45What can you create out of wood? Complete a different wood craft each day. Wafflicious (Grades 3-5) $49Create your very own waffle masterpieces. Will you choose savory, sweet, fun shapes or some combination of the three? See what you can come up with. 9:00 am-12:00 pm Biking (Grades 6-8) $85Discover local trails and routes, learn the basics of tuning up a bike and get a tour of a bike shop. A bike helmet and bike can be provided if needed.

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Week FiveJul 13-16, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am

Bake Off (Grades 3-5) $49On your marks, get set, bake! Turn basic ingredients into fabulous, edible creations. Who will be crowned the Star Baker of the day? Cake Chemistry (Grades 6-8) $49Combine different flavors, learn frosting techniques and taste test desserts from a local bakery. Cardboard Creations (Grades 3-5) $45What could you make with cardboard? A castle? A suit of armor? A restaurant? Let your imagination go crazy. Climate Defenders (Grades 6-8) $45What are the big questions around climate change? Examine the data and learn what you can do to help our only planet. Everything Paper! (Grades 1-2) $45Make your own paper, learn the art of Origami and explore other paper arts like symmetry prints. Frisbee Sports (Grades 6-8) $45Try disc golf and ultimate Frisbee, as well as newer sports that are non-contact, rely on teamwork and can be played by anyone. Little Mudder (Grades 1-2) $45Step out of your comfort zone as you get dirty moving through obstacles and challenging yourself.

Minute to Win It (Grades 3-5) $45This class is based on the popular TV game show that keeps everyone on their toes. Each day, be challenged by fun obstacles and tasks and try to complete them in less than 60 seconds.

Sticks and Stone Arts (Grades 1-2) $45Be inspired by nature to create the art of your choice. See examples of land art and discover what you can use from the outdoors to build beautiful natural creations.

Splash Zone (Grades 3-5) $55Spend the week trying new games in the pool including sharks and minnows, water polo and water volleyball. Quidditch World Cup(Grades 3-5) $45Pull out your house robes and broom for the sport. Will you be a keeper, beater, chaser or seeker? Wizards and Gnomes (Grades 1-2) $45Wizards and gnomes unite in this fantastical class. You will make your very own wizard hat and use your imagination to discover what the tricky gnome has been up to. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Bookworms (Grades 1-2) $45Worm your way into some great books and find out where the characters go on their adventures.

Camp Out (Grades 1-2) $45If you love adventure and nature, join us to discover all the ways you can incorporate the outdoors into everyday life. Explore the life of a camper. Dissection Lab (Grades 3-5) $45Learn about the complexity of organisms as you dissect something new each day. Edible Masterpieces (Grades 6-8) $49Skip the crayons, markers and paints. Use things in the kitchen to create edible art that is both beautiful and tasty. Floor Hockey (Grades 1-2) $45Shoot a puck across the floor as you gain techniques and strategies to be a star hockey player.

Glow in the Art (Grades 3-5) $45Make a variety of craft projects that will shine bright, even after the lights go out. Magic the Gathering (Grades 6-8) $45Test your sorcerer skills against others and our Magic master teachers. Strategize, build a great deck, trade with others and compete in the “Big 4” tournament for a pack of cards. Science Chefs (Grades 3-5) $49Become a food scientist and learn what makes up the food you eat while cooking and eating food, too.

Tasty Treats (Grades 1-2) $49Learn how to make yummy and easy treats. You will create and savor a different snack each day. Time Travelers (Grades 3-5) $45Join us on an adventure through time. From dinosaurs to flying cars, explore the past, present and future through activities and projects. Wooden Creations (Grades 6-8) $45Learn how to use a wood-burning tool to engrave designs and words into wood and make other wooden crafts.

Dowling Mid-Summer Community EventHeard of our program but want to see it in action? Stop by anytime or join us for our special Mid-Summer Community Event that will include our favorite instructors, a sampling of activities and some treats.

FREE / Jul 15 4:30pm-6:30pm5 Week SixJul 20-23, Mon-Thu

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Arcade Games (Grades 6-8) $45Unwind what goes into creating a hit arcade game through a design and build process. Get inspired and create your own. Clown College (Grades 3-5) $45From juggling to tightrope walking, explore the comical world of clowns. Learn tricks and jokes to amuse your friends and family as you discover what it takes to perform in the Big Top.

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6Creative Monsters (Grades 1-2) $45Friendly monsters, scary monsters, hairy monsters … all monsters are welcome! Your imagination will roar to life as you use art and storytelling to create an original monster. Fresh Food Fun (Grades 1-2) $49Create fun recipes with fresh ingredients you can grow in your garden. Fun with Fabric (Grades 3-5) $45With a little thread and glue, you will turn simple pieces of fabric into stylish creations. You will get to try using a sewing machine, too.

Outdoor Survivor Skills (Grades 3-5) $45Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Learn what you need to know to survive outdoors. Pottery (Grades 6-8) $49Create everything from functional pottery to decorative sculptures using clay modeling techniques. Running Club (Grades 3-5) $45Want to become a better runner? Do you want to run with friends? Run the local trails, learn your pace and gain some strength and speed. Slime Time (Grades 3-5) $49Explore different recipes to make stretchy, goopy, sticky fun. Come ready to get messy. Stress Less! (Grades 6-8 ) $45From deep breathing and meditation to laughing and movement, explore different ways to make your world a little less stressful. One day will feature a mini-DIY spa to help melt your troubles away. Track & Field (Grades 1-2) $45Relays, shot put, discus, hurdles, high jump, long jumps, pole vault and javelin. Explore them all while cheering on your teammates.

Water Safety (Grades 6-8) $55Learn about cold water dangers, ice safety, paddling safety tips and more to stay safe near the water. You will go in the pool each day to practice what you are learning.

Woven Wonders (Grades 1-2) $45Use the pattern of over, under, over, under to produce works of art. You will use different materials including paper, natural fibers and yarn to make unique woven creations. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Animal Habitats (Grades 3-5) $45What’s the best habitat for your favorite animal? Is it the forest, grasslands or the ocean? Learn why they are each important and create your own life habitat. Cookspiracy (Grades 6-8) $49Discuss popular conspiracy theories while making corresponding treats including moon-landing cake and UFO-bagels. Fresh Foodies (Grades 3-5) $45Make some quick and yummy treats in this cooking class while learning healthy recipes and discussing the importance of proper nutrition. Fun Fitness (Grades 1-2) $45Get your heart pumping and your muscles working. Each day will feature high-energy games and activities to get you moving.

Intro to Water Skills (Grades 2-5) $55Learn basic water skills; submerging mouth, nose, and eyes while blowing bubbles; and floating on your front and back with support. The Kindness Project (Grades 3-5) $45Do you enjoy helping others? You will help decide the projects completed daily. The Kindness Project (Grades 6-8) $45Do you enjoy helping others? You will help decide the projects completed daily. Slime Time (Grades 1-2) $49Explore different recipes to make stretchy, goopy, sticky fun. Come ready to get messy.

Stage Makeup (Grades 6-8) $49How do you instantly make yourself look 100 years older or turn yourself into animal of the forest? Brush up on technical skills makeup artists use to turn magic into reality. Mad Hatter Tea Party (Grades 1-2) $45Create the decorations, treats and attire for your very own tea party.

Tree Huggers (Grades 1-2) $45Learn all about the different types of trees in the world and things you can do to take care of them. You will make tree-themed crafts and play tree-themed games. World Cup Soccer (Grades 3-5) $45Build your soccer team this summer. Practice your dribbling, scoring and play a round-robin World Cup tournament to finish out the week. 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Hiking and River Explorers (Grades 6-8) $85Dust off those hiking shoes and explore the river and parks around Dowling. You can even find some Geocaches.

Week SevenJul 27-30, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am Clay Lab (Grades 3-5) $49Sculpt your heart out. Let your creativity flourish with clay creatures, bowls and blobs. Try hand and tool shaping to make one-of-a-kind items. Engineering Princess (Grades 1-2) $45Intertwine the magic of fairy tales and science. Find out how pixie dust is made and how far a catapult can make someone fly. Life Hacks (Grades 6-8) $45Test out popular tricks and short-cuts to see if they really live up to the hype. Bring an idea to put to the test. Mad Scientist Workshop (Grades 3-5) $45Make slimy concoctions, do wacky experiments and discover amazing facts about real scientists, animals and plants.

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Super Summer Program!

Online registration opens Sunday March 1, at 5:00 pmRegistration form on page 115.

Magazine Art (Grades 6-8) $45Old magazines can be turned into everything from beautiful beads and bowls to decorative weavings and collages. Use your creativity to turn them into beautiful 2D and 3D creations. MN Foods Chefs (Grades 3-5) $49Create your favorite MN foods. Compete in a hot dish challenge, eat food on a stick and test local food.

Nature Adventures (Grades 1-2) $45Discover the great outdoors! Explore the outdoors in a variety of ways including through crafts and games. Ninja Warrior Training (Grades 3-5) $49Show off your balance, strength and endurance as a ninja warrior. Test your skills and ability to complete an obstacle course without running out of time. Snack Attack (Grades 1-2) $49On the go? Need a little filler between meals? Learn how to create tasty and healthy snacks that you can make yourself. Leave with recipes to share with friends and family. Strategy Board Games (Grades 6-8) $45Sharpen your skills while exploring your favorite strategy game. Bring your favorite and learn a new one. Develop your analytical skills, concentration and memory, all while playing with friends. Theatre Tech Crew (Grades 6-8) $45Learn stage management and how to create the world of the play through theatrical lights, sounds, sets and props.

Olympic Sports (Grades 1-2) $45Let the games begin! Activities will include zany games, fun competition and opening and closing ceremonies. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Art Ambassadors (Grades 1-2) $45Explore famous works by Pollock, Picasso and Warhol to learn techniques you can use in your own paintings. End the week with an art show to display your work.

Calligraphy and Cursive (Grades 3-5) $45Use a variety of brush and pen thicknesses to bring more expression to the written word and practice writing in cursive. Camp Crafts (Grades 3-5) $45Make classic camp crafts, including wind chimes, friendship bracelets and leaf designs. Cards and Chill (Grades 6-8) $45Sit back and play some cards games as you jam out to music, learn a new game and maybe a trick or two. Concession Stand Cooking (Grades 6-8) $49What is your favorite treat while enjoying a movie or sporting event? Create a quick treat or put twists on old favorites like pretzels, corn dogs and popcorn. Duct Tape Crafts (Grades 6-8) $45Dream up and design endless creations with duct tape including flower pens, hair accessories, purses and wallets. Egypt: Pyramids and Pharaohs (Grades 1-2) $45Uncover the art of hieroglyphics, the geometry of the pyramids and the science of mummies. You will also explore what it was like to be a kid during the time of the pharaohs.

Enchanted Forests (Grades 1-2) $45Explore the magical world of fairies, trolls, unicorns and dragons. Use your imagination to create the enchanted forest of your dreams in real forests each day. Garage Band 2 (Grades 6-8) $45Riff your way around Garage Band to make music without using instruments. Use drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion and special effects to create a unique track. Inventors’ Lab (Grades 3-5) $45Enter the lab and create your own invention using a variety of items. Take part in daily ten-minute challenges. Jedi Training (Grades 3-5) $45A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.... The young padawans traveled the galaxy to fight evil, master the force, create their own light sabers and become official Jedi. Come, awaken the force in you. Ninja Warrior Training (Grades 1-2) $49Show off your balance, strength and endurance as a ninja warrior. Test your skills and ability to complete an obstacle course without running out of time.

Olympic Games (Grades 3-5) $55Spend the week exploring different aquatic sports featured in the summer Olympics. You will try water polo, synchronized swimming and relays. 9:00 am-12pm

Harry Potter, The Early Years (Grades 3-5) $85Revisit Harry Potter during his early years at Hogwarts. Make a wand, a magical glow-in-the-dark Hedwig and other Harry Potter trinkets. Brew new and improved potions, such as slug repellent. Play quidditch, solve mysteries and meet fantastic characters. End the class with a party and a showing of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."

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Campfire Cooking (Grades 3-5) $49Test out different methods of cooking over a campfire. What can you do with a dutch oven, puggie pie irons or just a grill? Some yummy treats are expected. 3D Art (Grades 6-8) $45View famous 3D masterpieces including sculptures and statues and create your own work that can be viewed from multiple angles.

Nature Yoga (Grades 3-5) $45Yoga can improve your balance, strength and flexibility. Practice different poses in a natural setting including Tree Pose surrounded by trees and Sun Salutation under the warm rays of the sun. Neighborhood Artists (Grades 3-5) $45Discover the art around you. Find art in your community and create large masterpieces yourself. Pickleball (Grades 6-8) $45Learn the old and the new in this combination class. Pass birdies over a net in badminton before you take the concepts to the next level with pickleball. Sports Spectacular (Grades 1-2) $45Build physical, teamwork and leadership skills through sports including soccer, basketball, kickball and badminton.

Ready, Set, Sketch (Grades 1-2) $45Let your sketchbook take your imagination on a wild adventure. Open up your artistic abilities through Zentangle, gesture, landscape, portrait, abstract and cartoon drawings. Rockets (Grades 6-8) $45Five, four, three, two, one...blast off! Learn about the fundamentals of rocketry as you explore different types of rockets and build one of your own. Rock Hounds (Grades 3-5) $45Learn about different types of rocks, where to find them and what they are used for. Go on a rock hunt and turn your find into your own special pet rock. Winter Wonderland (Grades 1-2) $45Escape the heat by creating a magical FROZEN Minnesota winter including snowpeople, winter forts and sledding.

Wondrous Water (Grades 1-2) $45What are the wonders of water? Through experiments, stories and games, walk away knowing some of the secrets of this amazing resource. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Blocks and Blueprints (Grades 1-2) $45Discover your inner architect as your create blueprints and skylines of your favorite buildings. Emojis (Grades 3-5) $45Turn your favorite emojis into your next project as you make emoji masks, key chains, cookies and more. Let's face it, you are going to love this class. Flash Mob (Grades 3-5) $45Help choreograph a dance and then perform it to surprise others. No previous dance experience necessary. Garage Band 1 (Grades 3-5) $45Create beats and new songs with Garage Band. Use drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion and special effects to create a unique track. Glass Painting (Grades 6-8) $45Let glass be the canvas for your works of art as you design beautiful faux stained glass and decorative bottles.

Hoop Sports (Grades 3-5) $45Expand on basketball by adding new twists to the game and create new hoop-based sports. Junior Chefs (Grades 1-2) $49You don't have to be a grown-up to cook at home. Learn how to measure, mix and mash so you can create tasty dishes by yourself.

Outdoor Kitchen (Grades 6-8) $49Cook delicious foods in the great outdoors. Develop your cooking skills with nature as your kitchen. Puppet Party (Grades 1-2) $45Explore the magical world of puppets. Create your own puppet and use your imagination to bring it to life to create quirky, funny and spooky stories. Stamp and Block Printing (Grades 3-5) $45Create pictures or designs on fabric, paper or other materials. The natural world is full of materials that we'll use to represent print designs on paper, patches and shirts. Summer Games (Grades 1-2) $45Put twists or create your favorite games. How does slip-n-slide kickball or crab-walk soccer sound to you? Volleyball (Grades 6-8) $45Bump, set, spike! Volleyball is a fun and challenging sport for everyone. Learn the game from the basics to specialized positions and power plays. 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Stop Motion Movies (Grades 6-8) $85Use Stikbots, Post-It note drawings and other figures to create stop-motion animations. Change one thing in each frame, snap a new picture and compile videos to share in a film festival.

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Mini Vets Would you like to be a veterinarian some day? Learn proper animal nutrition and grooming, build stimulating animal habitats and practice attending to animal injuries.

Jun 29-Jul 2 9am-10:30am / $45Jul 27-30 10:30am-12pm / $45

Nature NutsBe prepared to put your feet in the grass and your head in the clouds. Come be inspired by our natural world.

Jul 6-9 9am-10:30am / $45Jul 27-30 10:30am-12pm / $45

Tiny ArtistsEach day you will explore a new medium, including painting, clay and chalk.Jun 15-18 10:30am-12pm / $45Aug 3-6 9am-10:30am / $45

Pond LifeExplore the life cycle of a pond and all its inhabitants through stories, art, movement and investigation.

Jun 29-Jul 2 10:30am-12pm / $45Jun 13-16 9am-10:30am / $45

Rainbow BuddiesThrough crafts, games, songs and activities, explore different colors each day. Let the rainbow be your guide.

Jun 29- Jul 2 10:30am-12pm / $45Jul 20-23 9am-10:30am / $45

Space DiscoveryWhat does it take to be an astronaut? Challenge yourself with physical and mental tasks that prepare you to be an astronaut while learning about our solar system and surrounding stars.

Jul 6-9 9am-10:30am / $45Jul 20-23 10:30am-12pm / $45

Super Silly OlympicsChallenge yourself both physically and mentally in this silly class for movers and thinkers. Will you earn a gold medal in these super silly Olympic games? Work as a team and push your own limits. Build an “I can do it” mindset.

Jul 6-9 10:30am-12pm / $45Aug 3-6 9am-10:30am / $45

Up, Up and Away! Time will fly as you use your imagination to travel through the sky on hot air balloons, airplanes or even as a bird.

Jun 29-Jul 2 9am-10:30am / $45Aug 3-6 10:30-12am / $45

Weather WizardsFrom sunny skies to thundering storms, explore the wild world of weather. Learn how a cloud forms, what different types of clouds mean and how meteorologists predict the weather.

Jun 22-25 9am-10:30am / $45Jun 13-16 10:30am-12pm / $45

World TravelersPack your bags as we take an adventure in our imagination. Learn about the people and places of this great big world as we explore a new continent each day through games, songs and art.

Jun 15-18 10:30am-12pm / $45Jun 13-16 9am-10:30am / $45

Young MinnesotansCome explore the great state of Minnesota. From wild rice and monarch butterflies to Paul Bunyan and the Mighty Mississippi, discover the wonders of the Land of Sky-Blue Waters.

Jun 22-25 9am-10:30am / $45Jun 13-16 10:30am-12pm / $45

Young ScientistsGet goofy with gunky stuff as you get your hands on some learning. This science exploration class will bring out the scientist in all of us.

Jun 15-18 9am-10:30am / $45 Aug 3-6 10:30am-12pm / $45

First Adventures (PreK-1st) These classes are specially designed to support our youngest 4 to 6 year-old participants. With smaller classes, participants can gain valuable school-readiness skills and routines.

Creative MoversUse your body to move like an animal, groove to your favorite song or race through an obstacle course. This class will get all the wiggles out.

Jun 15-18 9am-10:30am / $45Jul 20-23 10:30am-12pm / $45

Diggin' Up DinosExplore fossils, go on a “dig," assemble dinosaur “bones” and make your own dinosaur dioramas in this fun, hands-on class. Rawrrr!

Jun 22-25 10:30am-12pm / $45Jul 27-30 9am-10:30am / $45

In The KitchenCreate tasty treats while learning kitchen safety. Get hands-on with easy recipes.

Jul 6-9 10:30am-12pm / $49Jul 27-30 9am-10:30am / $49

Mini Engineers Have fun making crazy contraptions such as tops, spinners, zip lines and crimping cars.

Jun 22-25 10:30am-12pm / $45Jul 20-23 9am-10:30am / $45

Mini SwimmersLet's try out the pool. Swimmers will do on-deck and in-water activities to increase their comfort in the water. Water entry, bubble blowing and front kicking will be covered.

Jun 13-16 10:30am-12pm / $55

Parent Lounge: Drop-In and Parent Speaker SeriesRelax in the parent lounge while your children are in their classes. Complimentary WiFi will be available. Each Wednesday, we will have a different speaker present on a different topic. Topics will be announced on the bulletin board in the parent lounge.

9am-12pm Mon-ThurSpeaker Wed 11am

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Week 1: June 15-18Week 2: June 22-25Week 3: Jun 29-Jul 2*No class July 3Week 4: Jul 6-9Week 5: Jul 13-16Week 6: Jul 20-23Week 7: Jul 27-30Week 8: Aug 3-6

High SchoolRiding the Bus around the City (Grades 8-11)Are you ready to ride the bus to high school? Get a taste of the city as you learn the ins and outs of public transportation in Minneapolis and visit different ice cream shops.

Jun 22-24, Mon-Wed / 1:00 pm-3:30 pm / $45Jul 27-29, Mon-Wed / 1:00 pm-3:30 pm / $45

Private Swim Lessons - (Dowling Pool)Participate in a 30-minute, one-on-one private swim lesson. Cost per 30 minute lesson is $20. Times are scheduled within the same dates and times that group lessons are offered. Email your preferred dates and times for private lessons to [email protected] or call 612.668.3039.

Jun 15-Jul 30 8:00-2:00pm $20/30-min lesson

Friday Bike Adventures(Grade 2-5) $45Explore local bike trails to nearby lakes. Get to know local parks where we’ll take breaks, have lunch, and play group games.

1 Friday / Jun 26 / 10:30 am-3:30 pm1 Friday / Jul 10 / 10:30 am-3:30 pm

Extended Care OptionsEarly Risers Need an earlier drop off? Enjoy open gym activities, quiet games, reading and socializing with friends as part of the Summer Early Risers Program.

Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 7:30 am-9:00 am Mon-Thu $35/Week

Extended Week Fridays Want to continue the fun for one more day? Join us Fridays for a youth-driven morning of fun activities. Enjoy extra fun when you participate in the extended day option for afternoon families throughout the summer.

Week: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 9:00 am-12:00 pm Fri $25/Week

Dowling Afternoon Options We are excited to offer 8 weeks of programming, including an additional week in 2020. New this year, families can register for all 8 weeks or can register for 2-week increments. Register by April 15th for a $70 discount.

Nature Folks: Elementary School (Grades 1-5)Discover the summer in a completely nature-focused afternoon. Facilitated by experienced project-based instructors, young people decide where their curiosity and creativity take them during their project and adventure times.

Jun 15-Aug 7 Mon-Fri $64512:30-5pm

2-week option Mon-Fri $34512:30-5:00 pm Jun 15-Jun 26 / Jun 29-Jul 10 Jul 13-Jul 24 / Jul 27-Aug 7

Sports/Arts: Elementary School (Grades 1-5)Hang out with old friends or meet new ones as you choose from two blocks of STEM, fine arts and sports offered daily. Round out the week with optional walking field trips, bike rides and neighborhood excursions.

Jun 15-Aug 7 Mon-Fri12:30-5:00 pm $595

2-week option Mon-Fri $29512:30-5:00 pm Jun 15-Jun 26 / Jun 29-Jul 10 Jul 13-Jul 24 Jul 27-Aug 7

Middle School Lounge (Grades 6-8)Get ready to give your input as staff help you facilitate the summer you want. Meet peers from other schools, have an opportunity to be a leader, explore the neighborhood, do your favorite activities and enjoy your summer in this unique youth-driven experience. The group will go off site twice a week.

Jun 15-Aug 7 Mon-Fri12:30-5:00 pm $595

2-week option Mon-Fri $29512:30-5:00 pm Jun 15-Jun 26 / Jun 29-Jul 10 Jul 13-Jul 24 / Jul 27-Aug 7

Sunday Soccer $19Learn the rules and techniques of soccer. Practice basic skills and positions of the sport, and play scrimmages to build on those skills.

(Grade K-2) 1 Sunday / Jul 12 / 1:00 pm-3:00 pm1 Sunday / Jul 26 / 1:00 pm-3:00 pm(Grade 3-5)1 Sunday / Jul 12 / 3:00 pm-5:00 pm1 Sunday / Jul 26 / 3:00 pm-5:00 pm

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Classes held at Justice Page Middle School, 1 W 49th St.• 8 Weeks Jun 15-Aug 7. K-8 grade programming available M-F, 7:30am-5pm.• Enrichment Classes, Afternoon Camps, Theatre and Extended Care Options.• Grades reflect entering Fall 2020. No program Friday, July 3rd.

Have Questions? Please contact:

Dawn Sjoquist • 612.668.3585 • [email protected] Jolstad • 612.668.4051 • [email protected]

Week OneJune 15-18, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am American Girl Doll Creations (Grades 1-4) $45Explore history through American Girl Dolls. Activities include making crafts, cooking, reading stories and creating adventures for your favorite companion.

Backyard Games (Grades 1-4) $45Put down the electronics and head outside to play fun old-fashioned games like kick the can, four square, freeze tag, horse and Capture the Flag.

Basketball All-Star Camp (Grades 5-8) $45Practice shooting, jumping and blocking as you play games, including horse and 21.

Chess Club (Grades 1-4) $45Learn this classic game for the first time or sharpen your skills and surprise your opponent by calling "checkmate." Develop your analytical skills, concentration and memory, all while playing the classic game of chess.

Game Show Mania (Grades 4-8) $45Play games from your favorite shows such as Family Feud, Let's Make a Deal, Jeopardy! and Million Dollar Pyramid.

Inventors Lab (Grades 4-8) $49Enter the lab and create your own invention with cardboard, modeling clay, tape and dowels.

Italian Cooking: Pizza and Pasta (Grades 1-4) $49Prepare great-tasting Italian fare from scratch. Experiment with Italian flavors, make pasta and pizza from scratch too.

Room & Locker Decor (Grades 5-8) $45Personalize your space with everything from wall art to jewelry boxes and mirror frames to picture collages.

Spanish Language Camp with Language Sprout (Grades K-5) $69Learn about speaking, reading and writing to develop your Spanish abilities with Language Sprout. All levels welcome. Fee includes a workbook.

Red Cross Babysitting Summer Classes 2020 $79Learn about leadership, safety, basic child development, safe play, and first aid. Receive a certificate of completion and a babysitter's pack that includes everything you need to start your babysitting business.

9am-10:30am and 10:30am-12pmWeek: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Bike Explorers (Grades 5-8) $79Learn the basics of bike repair and bike safety before heading out on exciting adventures to new destinations.

9am-12pmWeek: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

10:30 am-12:00 pm

Acrylics ( Grades 5-8) $49Create beautiful artwork with acrylic paints. Learn about blending colors, making different textures and creating edges. Paints are safe, non-toxic and easy to use. Basketball All-Star Camp (Grades 1-4) $45Practice shooting, jumping and blocking as you play games, including horse and 21. Chess Club (Grades 5-8) $45Learn this classic game for the first time or sharpen your skills and surprise your opponent by calling "checkmate." Develop your analytical skills, concentration and memory, all while playing the classic game of chess. Down on the Farm (Grades 1-4) $45Moo, quack, neigh! Make animal crafts and treats, learn how animals and people depend on each other.

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Snapology Kinderbots (Grades 1-4) $119Explore the world of robotics as you build simple models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design and programming. Have a great time learning about sensors while building drills and magic wands and discovering ways that gears and pulleys create movement while building helicopters and robotic dogs. Snapology Sumobots (Grades 4-8) $119Design your own SUMO wrestling robot and compete against bots of your classmates for the title of toughest SUMO Bot. This ancient art is no match for this group of engineers.

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2Edible Science and Gross Goodies (Grades 4-8) $49Have your science and eat it, too. Experiment with materials found in your kitchen to make and eat unusual, but tasty treats like ice cream in a bag and smoothies. Garden Crafts (Grades 1-4) $45Gardening is so much more than watering and weeding. Create fun additions for your garden, such as pine cone bird feeders, egg carton flower gardens and animal flower planters. Italian Pizza and Pasta (Grades 5-8) $49Prepare great-tasting Italian fare from scratch. Experiment with Italian flavors, make pasta and pizza from scratch too.. Pickleball (Grades 4-8) $45Join us for a sport gaining popularity all around the world. A combination of badminton and tennis, pickleball is easy to learn and fun to play for all skill levels.

Paper Mache Cities (Grades 1-4) $45Be the mayor and build your own city through paper mache. Make a post office, park or even a yummy ice cream shop. Bring your imagination to make your dream city come alive. Week TwoJune 22-25, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am Electric Experiments (Grades 1-4) $45Perform experiments based on the world of electricity: Combine static electricity, electrical energy and chemical energy along with a variety of items found around the house to make things exciting. Harry Potter Academy (Grades 4-8) $45Make wands, play quidditch, brew potions and discover the magical world of Harry Potter. Jazzy Jewelry (Grades 4-8) $45Get creative with beads, thread and surprise materials to make your own necklaces, earrings and other fun accessories.

Knitting (Grades 1-4) $45Learn the skills needed to knit projects for yourself or share them with family and friends. Live on the Air! Intro to Broadcasting (Grades 5-8) $45Discover what it’s like to be a professional broadcaster. Learn to write, announce and record commercials and news stories. Share the spotlight with classmates as you speak off the cuff co-hosting pseudo infomercials and "live on the scene" news events. Soccer (Grades 1-4) $45Learn the rules and techniques of soccer. Practice basic skills and positions of the sport, and play scrimmages to build on those skills. Summer Games (Grades 5-8) $45Join us to play your choice of outside games, such as dodgeball, water balloon races and obstacle courses.

You Can Cook It...Yourself (Grades 5-8) $49You don't have to be a grown-up to cook at home. Learn how to use proper knife skills, ratios, mix and mash so you can crate tasty dishes all by yourself 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Snapology Amazing Race Camp (Grades 4-8) $119Ready for an adventure? Discover unique aspects of different cultures, including national flags, traditional cuisines, influential artists, and notable historical landmarks as you work with a partner to solve different LEGO building tasks in various “countries” that will put you ahead or behind in the race to the finish line. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Fun and Messy Art (Grades 1-4) $45Create art using messy materials like paper mache, finger paints and glitter. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Harry Potter Academy (Grades 1-4) $45Make wands, play quidditch, brew potions and discover the magical world of Harry Potter. Journals and Book Making (Grades 5-8) $45Gather ideas and inspiration before using art supplies to create your own storybook. Join us for a book launch party on the last day.

Minneapolis Farm to Table (Grades 5-8) $49Explore Minnesota's summer bounty. Taste and create your own spin on food from the typical Minnesota farm and garden. Photography (Grades 1-4) $45Say "cheese." Learn a variety of techniques to use as you look at the world through a lens. Explore daily themes, and create a photo album from your discoveries. Stage Makeup (Grades 4-8) $45How do you instantly make yourself look 100 years older or turn yourself into animal of the forest? Brush up on technical skills makeup artists use to turn magic into reality. Rockets (Grades 5-8) $49Three, two, one...blast off! Assemble, paint and launch your own rocket as you learn about the fundamentals of rocketry. Soccer (Grades 5-8) $45Learn the rules and techniques of soccer. Practice basic skills and positions of the sport, and play scrimmages to build on those skills.

Summer Games (Grades 1-4) $45Join us to play your choice of outside games, such as dodge ball, water balloon races and obstacle courses.

Week ThreeJun 29-Jul 2, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am Capture the Flag (Grades 4-8) $45Play Capture the Flag and other challenging physical games outside. Chopped Jr. (Grades 1-4) $49Work with a team to create a dish from surprise ingredients, plus our "pantry." Judges will test the results and declare a winner of this friendly competition.

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Fun With Frozen (Grades 1-4) $45Make Frozen themed crafts and snacks, sing, dance and play games. You may dress up as your favorite character. Gym Games Mash-Up (Grades 1-4) $45Play dodgeball, basketball, kickball, big-base and many other group games. Bring your ideas too. Henna (Grades 5-8) $49Design and apply tattoos of henna, an herbal paste used to create temporary body art. Explore the history, secret recipes and application techniques from Somalia to Morocco. Ice Cream, Smoothies, Snow Cones (Grades 5-8) $49Make your own ice cream, snow cones, and smoothies for your favorite summer treats. Mad Scientist Workshop (Grades 1-4) $45Make slimy concoctions, do wacky experiments, and discover amazing facts about real scientists, animals and plants. Minute to Win It (Grades 5-8) $45This class is based on the popular TV game show that keeps everyone on their toes. Be challenged by fun obstacles and tasks and try to complete them in under 60 seconds. Painting 101 (Grades 1-4) $45Create original works of art using watercolor, tempera and ink. Learn a variety of techniques that use dry brushes, sponges, tissue paper and even food.

Minneapolis Urban Travelers (Grades 5-8) $79Visit a different Minneapolis location each day by working together as a team. Find the easiest and quickest way to get there by bike, bus or train.

9am-12pmWeek: 3, 5, 6, 8

10:30 am-12:00 pm

Animal Ecosystems (Grades 1-4) $49Make science come alive! Use plastic bottles and recycled materials to create a self-contained ecosystem with plants on top and a living hermit crab or fish on the bottom. Chopped Jr. (Grades 5-8) $49Each day, work with a team to create a dish from surprise ingredients, plus our "pantry." Judges will test the results and declare a winner of this friendly competition. Edible Art (Grades 1-4) $49Skip the crayons, markers and paints. Use things in your kitchen to create edible art that is both beautiful and tasty. Gym Games Mash-Up (Grades 5-8) $45Play dodge ball, basketball, kickball, big-base and many other group games. Bring your ideas too. Intro to Dance (Grades 1-4) $45Use your imagination and a range of movements from different styles of dance based on student choice. Perform on the last day of class.

Magic the Gathering (Grades 5-8) $45Sharpen your skills while exploring your favorite Strategy Game. Bring your favorite or learn a new one. Develop your analytical skills, concentration and memory, all while playing with a friend. Mosaics (Grades 5-8) $49Use materials such as glass, tile, paper, seeds, eggshells, Scrabble tiles and other small objects to create beautiful works of art. Ninja Warrior Training (Grades 1-4) $49Show off your balance, strength and endurance as a ninja warrior. Test your skills and ability to complete an obstacle course without running out of time. Unicorns (Grades 1-4) $45Just can't get enough unicorns? Embrace the world of unicorns as you create stories, do crafts and play games.

Week FourJul 6-9, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am

Breadmaking (Grades 1-4) $49Learn to make bread from scratch. By the end of the week you'll know how to make bread dough without a recipe, and we'll test how to use the basic dough to make sweet rolls and uniquely shaped loaves. Chess Club (Grades 5-8) $45Learn this classic game for the first time or sharpen your skills and surprise your opponent by calling "checkmate." Develop your analytical skills, concentration and memory, all while playing the classic game of chess. Clay Creations (Grades 1-4) $49Squish it, stretch it, smash it and mold it. Have fun exploring the wonders of clay as you make your own toys and shape imaginative clay scenes. Duct Tape Crafts (Grades 5-8) $45Dream up and design endless creations with duct tape: flower pens, hair accessories, purses and wallets. Forts and Hideouts (Grades 1-4) $45Make forts out of boxes, blankets, tubes and tunnels. Set up a tent and design your own tree fort. I Do Believe in Fairies (Grades 1-4) $45Get in touch with your inner Tinkerbell. Learn about fairy folklore, play imaginative games, make fairy crafts and search for signs of fairies.

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Spanish Language Camp with Language Sprout (Grades K-5) $69Whether you have no prior practice with Spanish or are eager to expand what you know, learn about speaking, reading and writing to develop your abilities with Language Sprout. Fee includes a workbook. Sports Spectacular (Grades 5-8) $45Build physical, teamwork and leadership skills through sports including soccer, basketball, kickball and badminton. T-Shirt Design (Grades 4-8) $49Make your own t-shirts using tie-dye techniques, fabric paints and stencils. Students should bring their own shirts, socks and hats to class each day. 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Geocaching (Grades 5-8) $75Leave school grounds on a GPS adventure. Search for treasures, create paths for friends to follow and discover how easy it is to do on your own. Snapology Movie Mania (Grades 1-4) $119Explore the theatrical worlds of the LEGO Movies, Toy Story, Lion Kingand Ninjago. Tinker with robotics, engineering, architecture and problem-solving skills while you create and play.

Snapology Robots, Slime, Archeology & Architecture (Grades 1-4) $119Bring your imagination to life using special architectural LEGO kits to build your creations. Learn about non-newtonian fluids, motion sensor, structural load and excavation. Take a closer look at the science of slime, robotic design, super structures and archeology as you build, create, and dig. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Breadmaking (Grades 5-8) $49Learn to make bread from scratch. By the end of the week you'll know how to make bread dough without a recipe, and we'll test how to use the basic dough to make sweet rolls and uniquely shaped loaves.

Chess Club (Grades 1-4) $45Learn this classic game for the first time or sharpen your skills and surprise your opponent by calling "checkmate." Develop your analytical skills, concentration and memory, all while playing the classic game of chess.

Colorful Tie-Dye Creations (Grades 4-8) $45Experiment with wax, string, rubber bands, and salt setting techniques to make "funk-a-delic" tie-dye creations. Finish your projects with sequins, clothing paint and spangles. Bring old clothes and dye-ables to class. Floor Hockey (Grades 5-8) $45Begin with an active, skill-based warm-up before you transition into a fun, more challenging game and end with a small-sided scrimmage.

Homemade Body Products (Grades 5-8) $45Spoil yourself at a spa of your own creation. Create different types of facials, bath bombs and lip balms. Ice Cream, Smoothies, Snow Cones (Grades 1-4) $49Make your own ice cream, snow cones, and smoothies for your favorite summer treats. Music Makers (Grades 1-4) $45Turn your art into music into music and music into art. Paint shapes and colors that capture what music looks like and construct art projects based on our favorite songs. Sports Spectacular (Grades 1-4) $45Build physical, teamwork and leadership skills through sports including soccer, basketball, kickball and badminton. Strategic Games (Grades 5-8) $45Sharpen your skills while exploring your favorite Strategy Game. Bring your favorite, learn a new one. Develop your analytical skills, concentration and memory, all while playing with a friend.

Week FiveJul 13-16, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am

Anime (Grades 4-8) $49Practice drawing Japanese-inspired characters and objects, and create a final drawing to display at home. Basketball All-Star Camp (Grades 1-4) $45Practice shooting, jumping, blocking and games, including horse and 21. Capture the Flag (Grades 4-8) $45Play Capture the Flag and other challenging physical games outside. Harry Potter Academy (Grades 4-8) $45Make wands, play quidditch, brew potions and learn all about the magical world of Harry Potter. It's What's for Breakfast! (Grades 5-8) $49Let's make breakfast together. We'll use our imagination to create morning plates - from hashbrowns to crepes, you'll leave ready to start your day right. Ninja Warrior Training (Grades 1-4) $49Show off your balance, strength and endurance as a ninja warrior. Test your skills and ability to complete an obstacle course without running out of time. Origami (Grades 1-4) $45Learn the art of Japanese paper folding. Get creative and change a flat piece of paper into a box, picture frame or animal. Project for Your Pets (Grades 1-4) $45Do something special for your pets: Make dog biscuits, catnip toys, placemats for food bowls, treat containers and blankets.

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Spa Days (Grades 5-8) $49Spoil yourself at a spa of your own creation. Paint your nails, try different types of facials and discover unique ways to braid and decorate all hair types with beads, barrettes and ribbons. Bring a brush, comb, hair pins and hair ties to class. Superhero Academy (Grades 1-4) $45Tap your inner powers and find your true superhero. Study legends and create your own costume, secret lair, catchphase and story. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Candlemaking (Grades 4-8) $49Learn a variety of techniques to make your own candles, including striped, ice, sand, floating and patterned candles. Drawing and Illustrations (Grades 2-4) $45Express what you see, touch, smell, hear and taste every day. Use pencils, charcoal, crayons and pastels to improve your drawing skills in the studio and in nature. Floor Hockey (Grades 1-4) $45Begin with an active, skill-based warm-up before you transition into a fun, more challenging game and end with a small-sided scrimmage. Frisbee Games (Grades 5-8) $45Pass and play your way to some ultimate fun with this team-oriented, challenging game.

Fruit Sculptures (Grades 5-8) $49Construct watermelon sculptures and fruit caterpillars. Even try your hand at creating your own edible flower arrangements. Harry Potter Academy (Grades 1-4) $45Make wands, play quidditch, brew potions and learn all about the magical world of Harry Potter. It's What's for Breakfast! (Grades 1-4) $49Let's make breakfast together. We'll use our imagination to create morning plates - from hashbrowns to crepes, you'll leave ready to start your day right.

Movies and Munchies (Grades 5-8) $45While putting twists on your favorite movie snacks, become a movie critic. Who has the best costumes, songs or sets? A list of movie choices will be sent home prior to the start of class. Nature Adventures (Grades 1-4) $45If you love adventure and the outdoors, discover all the ways you can incorporate them into everyday life. Yoga (Grades 1-4) $45Yoga is an exercise for the mind, body and soul. This discipline practices breath control and meditation as well as strength and flexibility with the adoption of specific body postures. Learn the basics, deepen your practice and develop your own routine.

Week SixJul 20-23, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am

Asian Adventures(Grades 1-4) $49Explore Asian culture through food by making fried rice, vegetarian sushi and curry. Find the flavors you like best and use them to make your own creations.

Asian Adventures (Grades 5-8) $49Explore Asian culture through food by making fried rice, vegetarian sushi and curry. Find the flavors you like best and use them to make your own creations.

Dinosaur Days (Grades 1-4) $45Become a paleontologist when you excavate your own dinosaur bones, make fossils, volcano explosions while learning a variety of unique dinosaur names and facts. Dodgeball & Other Classic Summer Fun Games (Grades 5-8) $45Play summertime classics like Dodgeball, Speedball, Parachute, and Giants, Wizards and Elves.

Frisbee Games (Grades 1-4) $45Pass and play your way to some ultimate fun with this team-oriented, challenging game. Olympic Games (Grades 5-8) $45Let the Games begin. Activities include games, fun competition, and opening and closing ceremonies. Open Arts Studio (Grades 5-8) $49Perfect your favorite medium in a creative space. From sculpting to marbleized books and acrylic or watercolor painting, you decide what you want to do and get helpful advice along the way. Sewing 101 (Grades 1-4) $45Practice with needle and thread to create hand-sewn projects, including bookmarks, coin purses and treasure stick bags. Spanish Language Camp with Language Sprout (Grades K-5) $69Whether you have no prior practice with Spanish or are eager to expand what you know, learn about speaking, reading and writing to develop your abilities with Language Sprout. Fee includes a workbook. Staying Home Alone (Grades 4-8) $45Show your parents you are responsible enough to stay home alone. Learn about kitchen safety, inclement weather, indoor/outdoor boundaries, sibling expectations, the pros and cons of having friends over, and what to do in the event of an emergency. 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Geocaching (Grades 5-8) $75Leave school grounds on a GPS adventure. Search for treasures, create paths for friends to follow and discover how easy it is to do on your own. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Bubble, Twirl, Pop (Grades 1-4) $49Experiment and explore the world around you through a variety of hands-on activities, including bubbling lava lamps, super-creeps and Pop Rocks. Card Games (Grades 5-8) $45Master entertaining card games to play on your own or with a group. Make friends and create a game of your own.

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Cupcake Wars (Grades 5-8) $49Learn the essential baking and pastry skills to create classic sweet eats. Master new techniques and apply those skills to create beautiful and delicious treats. Duct Tape Creations (Grades 1-4) $45Make fun crafts like belts, flower pens, wallets, purses, frames, key chains and hair accessories out of duct tape. Intro to Martial Arts (Grades 1-4) $99Learn self-defense, health, fitness and life skills in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Challenge yourself mentally and physically in this fast-paced class that combines punches, kicks and blocks with body-weight strength and endurance training.

Mazes, Puzzles, and Obstacles (Grades 5-8) $45Put your mind and body to the test in this active class. Complete obstacles, escape puzzles and create your own for friends to try.

Minneapolis Farm to Table(Grades 1-4) $49Explore Minnesota's summer bounty. Taste and create your own spin on food from the typical Minnesota farm and garden. Outdoor Adventures (Grades 1-4) $45Take advantage of the summer weather by playing a variety of outdoor games, taking short hikes, rollerblading and creating your own mini picnics. 10:30 am-12:00 pm Butterflies and Bug Homes (Grades 1-4) $45Dive into different ecosystems of the many different animals of the world. Create your own ecosystem while discovering butterflies, bugs and animals of your choosing. Cookie Creations (Grades 1-4) $49Amaze your family and friends with your sweet treats you can master in no time. DIY Lab (Grades 5-8) $49Imagine, select and create the projects you admire. Cook, craft and enjoy do-it-yourself projects.

Fairy Houses and Gardens (Grades 1-4) $45Get creative with sparkles, flowers, twigs, sequins and magic fairy dust. Make your fairy friends their own furniture, home and garden to play in. I’m a Poet and I Know It (Grades 4-8) $45Find inspiration and learn to write poetry about whatever that may be. Take home a book of all your poems on the last day. Olympic Games (Grades 1-4) $45Let the Games begin. Activities include games, fun competition, and opening and closing ceremonies. Star Wars Young Jedi (Grades 1-4) $45Create, celebrate and hone your Star Wars skills and knowledge to rule the galaxy. Come as a learner and leave as a master. Ultimate Scavenger Hunt (Grades 5-8) $45Work with a team to find a variety of items indoors and out and take pictures of your treasures. Receive a new list to search for each day.

Week SevenJul 27-30, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am Bubbles and Gunk (Grades 1-4) $49Find the fun in gunk. Make cool gooey ooze, make fizzy foaming liquid and mix up batches of regular and colored bubbles. Cook up wacky edible concoctions like yummy "dirt cups.” Crime Scene Detectives (Grades 5-8) $45Enter the fascinating world of forensic science. Find out about DNA, fingerprints, fibers, blood spatter and other common evidence, and use your knowledge to solve a crime.

Dodgeball & Other Classic Summer Fun Games (Grades 5-8) $45Play summertime classics like Dodgeball, Speedball, Parachute, and Giants, Wizards and Elves. Henna (Grades 5-8) $49Design and apply tattoos of henna, an herbal paste used to create temporary body art. Explore the history, recipes and application techniques from Somalia to Morocco.

Mazes, Puzzles, and Obstacles (Grades 1-4) $45Put your mind and body to the test in this active class. Complete obstacles, escape puzzles and create your own for friends to try.

Minneapolis Farm to Table (Grades 5-8) $49Explore Minnesota's summer bounty. Taste and create your own spin on food from the typical Minnesota farm and garden. Piñata Making (Grades 1-4) $45Piñatas can come in any shape or size and hold fun treats to be broken open with a stick or bat. Take a swing at making a piñata, using papier-mâché, tissue paper and your imagination to bring your creations to life. Space Explorers (Grades 1-4) $45Space is the place. Create your own creature costume, spaceships, water rockets and go on alien hunts.

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Creative Writing (Grades 5-8) $45Get your creative juices flowing. Write and illustrate a variety of genres including fantasy, science fiction, mystery and suspense. Unleash your unique ideas and discover where your pen and paper take you.

Foods Around the World (Grades 1-4) $49Find out what and how other parts of the world cook. Create and sample spice blends, use different techniques, and make dishes from European, Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin cuisines. Harry Potter Academy (Grades 4-8) $45Make wands, play quidditch, brew potions and learn all about the magical world of Harry Potter. Henna (Grades 5-8) $49Design and apply tattoos of henna, an herbal paste used to create temporary body art. Explore the history, secret recipes and application techniques from Somalia to Morocco. How To Raise Your Own Butterfly (Grades 1-4) $45Learn about metamorphosis and witness the wonder of the butterfly life cycle with this child- and insect-friendly habitat that you create. Take your caterpillar and habitat home and watch the transition as it matures, changes into a chrysalis, and finally emerges as a butterfly. Ice Cream, Smoothies, Snow Cones (Grades 5-8) $49Make your own ice cream, snow cones, and smoothies for your favorite summer treats.

Making Monsters (Grades 1-4) $45Friendly monsters, scary monsters, hairy monsters, all monsters are welcome. Your imagination will roar to life as you use art and storytelling to create your own original creatures. Soccer (Grades 1-4) $45Learn the rules and techniques of soccer. Practice basic skills and positions of the sport, and play scrimmages to build on those skills. Star Wars Young Jedi (Grades 1-4) $45Create, celebrate and hone your Star Wars skills and knowledge to rule the galaxy. Come as a learner and leave as a master. Superhero Academy (Grades 1-4) $45Tap your inner powers and find your true superhero. Study legends and create your own costume, secret lair, catchphase and story. 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Pottery (Grades 5-8) $79Explore different techniques of this old art form, including pinch pots and coil slab. Projects are air-dried not fired. Geocaching (Grades 5-8) $75Leave school grounds on a GPS adventure. Search for treasures, create paths for friends to follow and discover how easy it is to do by yourself.

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Beach Party Fun (Grades 1-4) $45Play games, have sand castle building context and simply soak up the sun on site and in the neighborhood. Go to a local beach on the last day of class. Capture the Flag (Grades 4-8) $45Play Capture the Flag and other challenging physical games outside.

Comic Book Writing and Illustration (Grades 4-8) $45Have you ever wanted to create your own comics? Join this fun and exciting comic book exploration class where you will have the chance to write and illustrate your own comic book.

Foods Around the World (Grades 5-8) $49Find out what and how other parts of the world cook. Create and sample spice blends, use different techniques, and make dishes from European, Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin cuisines.

Harry Potter Academy (Grades 1-4) $45Make wands, play quidditch, brew potions and learn all about the magical world of Harry Potter. Movies and Munchies (Grades 5-8) $45While putting twists on your favorite movie snacks, become a movie critic. Who has the best costumes, songs, or sets? A list of movie choices will be sent home prior to the start of class. Ninja Warrior Training (Grades 1-4) $49Show off your balance, strength and endurance as a ninja warrior. Test your skills and ability to complete an obstacle course without running out of time. Photography (Grades 1-4) $45Say "cheese." Learn a variety of techniques to use as you look at the world through a lens. Explore daily themes, and create a photo album from your discoveries. Stage Makeup (Grades 4-8) $45How do you instantly make yourself look 100 years older or turn yourself into animal of the forest? Brush up on technical skills makeup artists use to turn magic into reality. Survivor (Grades 4-8) $45Compete in obstacle courses, navigate mazes, and solve interactive puzzles to try and win the items you need to help you and your teammates get off the desert island. Do you have what it takes to survive? Yoga (Grades 1-4) $45Yoga is an exercise for the mind, body and soul. This discipline practices breath control and meditation as well as strength and flexibility with the adoption of specific body postures. Learn the basics, deepen your practice and develop your own routine.

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Extended CareProgramsJustice Page Early Risers Extended Care Mornings (Grades 1-8)Enjoy open gym activities, board games, reading and socializing with friends as part of the Early Risers Program. Register by Tuesday prior to the week you will participate. This program is only available to students registered for morning enrichment classes.

Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 7:30 am-9:00 am / Mon-Th / $39/week

Justice Page Extended Week FridaysIf you participate in Sports/Arts Plus or Super Summer classes, extend your morning fun on Fridays. From 9 a.m. to noon participants will play gym games, do arts and crafts, read, and socialize with friends. Register before Tuesday of the week you want to participate.

Week: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 9:00 am-12:00 pm / Fri / $25/week

Musical & Technical Theatre Camps

Annie Kids (Grades 3-6)Calling young actors, singers and dancers. Take the stage and learn the songs, dances and dialog of the classic musical, Annie. Learn theatre skills, play games and do activities while we prepare for a 30-minute public performance on Thursday, August 6 at 5:30 pm. Register before April 15th to receive a discount.

Mon-Thu Jul 27-Aug 6 9:00 am-12:00 pm $149

Costume & Makeup Camp - Frozen Jr. (Grades 6-9)Learn the basics of costume design, creation and management. Then, practice your skills as you serve on the costume crew for the Justice Page Summer Musical on July 23 and 24 at 6:30 pm. Register before April 15th for a discount.

Mon-Thu Jul 13-24 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $149

Disney's Frozen Jr. (Grades 6-9)Calling all singers, dancers and actors! With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is a story of true love and acceptance between sisters. Enjoy six weeks of intensive rehearsals as we prepare to give two fully-staged public performances on July 23 and 24 at 6:30pm. Register before April 15th for a discount.

Mon-Thu Jun 15-Jul 24 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $249

Technical Theatre Camp - Frozen Jr. (Grades 6-9)Learn about all the technical theater elements, including lights, sound, set, props, and stage management. Then, practice your skills as you serve on the tech crew for the Justice Page Summer Musical on July 23 and 24 at 6:30 pm. Register before April 15th for a discount.

Mon-Thu Jul 13-24 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $149

Musical Theatre Camps (Grades 3-6)Play fun and creative theater games, make props and learn songs from a different popular musical each week. Perform for friends and family on the last day of class.

Shrek / Jun 15-189:00 am-12:00 pm $75

Frozen / Jun 22-259:00 am-12:00 pm $75

The Little Mermaid / Jun 29-Jul 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm $75

Sports/Arts Plus Sports/Arts Plus (Grades K-5)Discover the summer with Sports/Arts Plus. Each week, rotate your time between a variety of activities in the areas of STEM, arts, sports and technology. During a free choice block each week, participate in student interest clubs about running, biking, drawing and more. Round out the week with optional walking field trips, bike rides, and neighborhood excursions. No program July 3. Enroll before April 15th for a $70 discount.

Jun 15-Aug 7 Mon-Fri12:30 pm-5:00 pm $595

2 week options Mon-Fri12:30-5:00 pm $295Jun 15-Jun 26Jun 29-Jul 10 Jul 13-Jul 24 Jul 27-Aug 7

Super Summer Dates

Week 1: June 15-18Week 2: June 22-25Week 3: Jun 29-Jul 2*No class July 3Week 4: Jul 6-9Week 5: Jul 13-16Week 6: Jul 20-23Week 7: Jul 27-30Week 8: Aug 3-6

Sports/Arts Plus for Middle Schoolers (Grades 6-8)Each week, rotate your time between a variety of activities in the areas of STEM, fine arts, sports and technology based on what you decide. You will have a chance to be a leader, hang out with peers and enjoy your summer. Round out the week with optional walking field trips, bike rides, and neighborhood excursions. Enroll before April 15th for a $70 discount.

Jun 15-Aug 7 Mon-Fri12:30-5:00 pm $595

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Marcy Super Summer ClassesClasses held at Marcy Open School, 415 4th Ave SE, 55414

• 8 Weeks Jun 15-Aug 7. K-6 grade programming available M-F, 9am-5pm; 6-8 grade M-Th 12pm-5pm.

• Morning Camps, Kinder Camps, Middle School Treks, Sports Arts, Free Onsite Lunch Available and Friday Care Options.

• Grades reflect entering Fall 2020. No program Friday, July 3rd.

Have Questions? Please contact:Andrew Gramm • 612.668.2108 • [email protected]

Week OneJun 15-18, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am

Bath and Body Products (Grades 4-6) $45Spoil yourself at a spa of your own creation. Create different types of facials, bath bombs and lip balms. Clay Creations (Grades 1-3) $45Squish it, stretch it, smash it and mold it. Have fun exploring the wonders of clay.

Edible Science (Grades 1-3) $49Have your science and eat it, too. Experiment with materials found in your kitchen to make and eat unusual but tasty treats. Ninja Warrior Training (Grades 4-6) $45Show off your balance, strength and endurance as a ninja warrior. Test your skills and ability to complete an obstacle course without running out of time.

Volleyball (Grades 1-3) $45Learn team strategy, positioning, serves, volleys and set-ups. Work on skill-building and warm-ups before hitting the court for competitive play. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Breakfast Chefs(Grades 4-6) $49You will look forward to rising and shining once you have learned these delicious recipes. Start the day off right with all kinds of tasty and healthy foods you can make for yourself and your family.

Exploring Volcanoes (Grades 4-6) $45What makes a volcano explode? Discover the answers of our explosive and exciting planet and build a volcano of your own.

Fairy Gardens and Homes (Grades 1-3) $45Get in touch with your inner Tinkerbell. Learn about fairy folklore, play imaginative games, make your very own fairy gardens and search for signs along the river. Lego Builders (Grades 1-3) $45Putting together Legos is a snap, but what all can you make with them? Complete time challenges and build Lego structures together. Soccer Stars (Grades 1-3) $45Soccer is the world's most popular sport for good reason. Get a kick out of learning to play together while practicing soccer techniques to improve your game.

Week TwoJun 22-25, Mon-Thu

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Cupcake Creations (Grades 1-3) $49Get creative while decorating delicious cupcakes. Learn baking skills and turn your favorite animal or design into a tasty treat.

Dance: Step (Grades 1-3) $45In the art of stepping you make different foot beats, dance movements and hand claps with your body. Learn to coordinate your movements with the team and practice fun challenges.

Marcy Sports Arts (Grades 1-6)Make it a full day of summer fun with Sports Arts! The summer may be red hot but we'll stay cool with activities indoors at Marcy Open and outdoors at Holmes Park and on walking field trips. From Monday to Friday, you'll spend your time in different activity areas like science and technology, sports and gym, and performing arts and visual arts. Practice strategic thinking and collaboration as you build toward our two showcases. Round out the week with optional walking field trips, bike rides, and neighborhood excursions. Free lunch begins at noon, followed by cheers, chants and community time at 12:30. Sign up for all eight weeks or mix and match two weeks at a time. No program July 3. Register before April 15th for a $70 Early Bird discount on either option.

Jun 15-Aug 7 Mon-Fri12:30-5:00 pm $595

2 week options Mon-Fri12:30-5:00 pm $295 Jun 15-Jun 26Jun 29-Jul 10 Jul 13-Jul 24 Jul 27-Aug 7

Friday Extended Care (Grades 1-6)Extend your fun when you participate from 9am-12 pm throughout the session. Sign up weekly and no later than the Wednesday before each new week.

9:00 am-12:00 / $25 per weekWeek: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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Fashion Design (Grades 4-6) $45Ever dream of being a fashion designer? Use everyday items to create fun and functional work. Overcome challenges and bring your designs to life. Food Art (Grades 1-3) $49You don't need traditional art materials to make mouth-wateringly beautiful pieces of art. Paint with beet juice, block print with apples and potatoes, and create your own fruit sculpture. Lego Robotics (Grades 4-6) $45Bring your LEGO creations to life by programming them to move and make sounds. Build unique pieces that follow your computer's instructions and guide your robotics through mazes and obstacle courses. 10:30 am-12:00 pm Build and Play Music Makers (Grades 1-3) $45You are the maestro as you take your original designs to create percussion, wind and string instruments together. You will use unique materials to help make a joyful noise.

Dance: Step (Grades 4-6) $45In the art of stepping you make different foot beats, dance movements and hand claps with your body. Learn to coordinate your movements with the team and practice fun challenges. Diggin’ Dinosaurs (Grades 1-3) $45Go on the hunt for your own dinosaurs as you create and find fossils and eggs and learn about the great creatures of prehistoric times. Green Thumb Gardeners (Grades 1-3) $45Grow small plants that can be transplanted at home while learning about how we can be helpers in our natural world.

Top Chefs (Grades 4-6) $45The basket of mystery ingredients makes an appearance this summer. Each day, work with a team to create a dish from surprise ingredients, plus our "pantry." Judges will test the results and declare a winner of this friendly competition.

Week ThreeJun 29-Jul 2, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am Board Game Creation

(Grades 4-6) $45Do you love deck-building and strategy tabletop games? Start with your concept and bring it to life as you make your own cards, figures and gameplay. Breakfast Chefs (Grades 1-3) $49You will look forward to rising and shining once you have learned these tasty recipes. Start the day off right with all kinds of tasty and healthy foods you can make for yourself and your family. Ninja Warrior Training (Grades 1-3) $45Show off your balance, strength and endurance as a ninja warrior. Test your skills and ability to complete an obstacle course without running out of time.

Puppet Party (Grades 1-3) $45Explore the magical world of puppets. Make your own puppets and use your imagination to create a classroom performance on the last day.

Stop Motion Animation (Grades 4-6) $45Use LEGOS, drawing and your creativity to make stop motion animations. Change one thing in each frame, snap a new picture and compile videos to share. 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Dance to Movie Musicals (Grades 1-3) $45Dance to the songs of your favorite movies like Frozen, Trolls World Tour, Moana and The Greatest Showman. Performance on the last day.

Week FourJul 6-9, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am Fishing (Grades 4-6) $45

From the newest anglers to the seasoned pros, there's plenty of waters to explore. Go to the Mighty Mississippi to catch the big fish. Learn how to properly bait your hooks, reel in the fish and release them. Ice Cream & Smoothies (Grades 1-3) $49Mix blizzards, sundaes, and smoothies, and learn to make ice cream the old-fashioned way so you can enjoy a frozen treat on a hot summer day.

Life-Sized Games (Grades 4-6) $45Play giant versions of your favorite games where you can even be one of the pieces! See how much more fun games like Foosball, Battleship and Jenga are supersized. Power Painting (Grades 1-3) $45Create original works of art using watercolor, tempera and ink. Learn a variety of techniques that use dry brushes, sponges, tissue paper and — believe it or not — food.

Emoji Arts (Grades 1-3) $45Turn your favorite emojis into your next project as you make emoji masks, key chains and cookies. Let's face it, you are going to love this camp. Pizza Pros (Grades 4-6) $49Get ready to make some of your favorite pies - pizza pies. Take your pizza skills to the next level as you make dough and experiment with different recipes and ingredients. Private Detective (Grades 1-3) $45There’s a mystery to solve and we need your help catching the culprit. Use science to investigate, discover answers to mysteries and solve crimes. Tennis (Grades 4-6) $45Master the grip and position of the racket, and basic strokes like the forehand, backhand, volley and serve. Develop gross motor skills, balance, and keeping score in a game that you will love.

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Castles and Catapults (Grades 1-3) $45Castles and armor, knights and jousting, horses and catapults… Come join us as we explore the ins and outs of medieval castle life. Build a castle and launch a catapult to defend it.

Claymation (Grades 1-3) $45Claymation uses many pictures of clay figures in different positions to look like they're moving, like in the movie The Boxtrolls. Assemble different characters out of mold-able materials to make your story come to life. Nature Arts (Grades 1-3) $45Let your imagination take flight as you use leaves, bark, feathers and other items from nature to make unique pieces of art. See examples of land art and what you can use from the outdoors to build beautiful natural creations.

Samosas and Sambusas (Grades 4-6) $49Bake up delicious stuffed pockets with pastry fillings from around the world. Try sambusas from East Africa, samosas from South Asia, pierogis from Eastern Europe and empanadas from South America.

Track and Field Games (Grades 4-6) $45The Summer Olympics are on! Instead of just watching, learn how to do track and field events yourself. Test out a variety of track and field events including running, jumping, relay and discus.

Week FiveJul 13-16, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am

Global Foods (Grades 1-3) $49Cook your way across the globe by experiencing a different culture and cuisine each day. Prepare traditional dishes from other cultures and make a recipe book to take home. Lego Builders (Grades 1-3) $45Putting together Legos is a snap, but what all can you make with them? Complete time challenges and build Lego structures together. Movie Makers (Grades 4-6) $45It's time for action as your storyboard ideas are turned in to recordings to make and share. Use stop-motion and live action to put together your own original short films.

Painting Pet Portraits (Grades 4-6) $45Your favorite furry friends deserve to have their portrait painted. Start with a photo to make a colorful painting of your own pet. Ready for the Stage (Grades 1-3) $45Your talents take center stage as you work on short skits and theatre skills. By the end of the week, you will create a short play with costumes and props to show off to friends and family. 10:30 am-12:00 pm Delicious Desserts (Grades 4-6) $49Ready to learn how to prepare your favorite desserts? Try your hand at making ice cream, pudding and cookies.

Week SixJul 20-23, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am Dodgeball Games

(Grades 4-6) $45Dodge, duck, dip and dive into fun games like medic, trench, three step and Pokémon dodgeball. Test your skills, teamwork and strategy with new and classic games.

Edible Sculpture (Grades 4-6) $49Construct scenes and sculptures out of food that you can then eat. See where your creativity and taste buds take you as you try your hand at creating your own edible flower arrangements.

Fruit Sculpture (Grades 1-3) $49How many things can you make out of melons, berries and other fruits? You will carve and build entire scenes, arranging delicious sculptures and telling stories with your food art.

Geocaching (Grades 1-3) $45Adventure outdoors to hike, explore and use a handheld GPS to locate treasure caches. Have fun searching as you learn the basics of reading a map and using a compass.

Space Discovery (Grades 1-3) $45What does it take to be an astronaut? Challenge yourself with physical and mental tasks that prepare you to be an astronaut while learning about our solar system and surrounding stars.

Tabletop Strategy Games (Grades 4-6) $45Sharpen your skills while exploring your favorite strategy game like chess, Blockus and Settlers of Catan. Bring your favorite or learn a new one. Develop your analytical skills, concentration and memory, all while playing with friends.

Online registration opensSunday March 1, at 5:00 pm

Registration form on page 115.

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Book Builders (Grades 1-3) $45Put your stories on the page as you make original illustrations in a book you assemble yourself using book binding tools. Also experiment with pop-up and folding techniques to make creative journals.

Jedi and Sith (Grades 4-6) $45Travel the galaxy to fight evil, master the force, create your own light sabers and become junior Jedi master. Come, awaken the force within you.

Podcast Your Story (Grades 4-6) $45Step up to the mic as you create your own recordings. Use recording software to make either vocal or instrumental tracks while using your creativity and technology skills. Superhero Academy (Grades 1-3) $45Tap into your inner powers and find your true superhero. Study legends like Batman, Hulk and Wonder Woman before creating your own costume, secret lair and catch phase in this superhero academy. Tacos and Nachos (Grades 1-3) $49Make fun favorites like tacos and nachos plus learn how to create Latin American dishes. Cooking has never been this easy or this delicious. 10:30 am-12:00 pm A Tasty Tour of Italy (Grades 4-6) $49Say buon appetito as you take a culinary trip through Italy. Learn about the different parts of Italy and its cuisine, and make your own Italian fare. Forts and Hideouts (Grades 1-3) $45Make indoor and outdoor forts for you and your friends to explore. Use materials like boxes, trees, blankets, tubes and tunnels. Set up a tent, and design your own tree fort.

Messy Science (Grades 1-3) $45What will happen when you get your hands on science? This science exploration class will bring out your inner scientist as you get messy while learning about the natural word, chemistry and physical science.

Origami and Paper Arts (Grades 4-6) $45Origami is the traditional Japanese art of turning paper into all kinds of shapes like animals and flowers. Enjoy the fun and relaxation of paper folding through sculpting 3D paper art while improving coordination of your brain and hands.

Seed Art (Grades 1-3) $45Seeds aren’t just for planting – they can grow into colorful and creative pictures. Use natural items like popcorn, lentils, beans and poppy seeds to create cream of the crop art.

10:30 am-12:00 pm Duct Tape Creations (Grades 4-6) $45Get stuck on duct tape. More than just something to help fix things, duct tape is an artistic tool that can spice up existing objects or be used for wallets, bags and any number of wild creations.

Farmers Market Fresh (Grades 4-6) $49It's summertime and the time is ripe for some fresh delicious foods. Even in Minnesota, there are delicious fruits and vegetables that you can use to make recipes that are fun, tasty and healthy. Stamp and Block Printing (Grades 1-3) $45The natural world is full of materials that can represent shapes and images to print on paper, patches and shirts. Make many prints of your designs to share far and wide! Summer Games (Grades 1-3) $45The best part of summer is getting outdoors and playing. Join us to play outside games, such as dodgeball, water balloon races and obstacle courses. Ultimate Scavenger Hunt (Grades 1-3) $45Are you good at finding stuff? Work with a team to find a variety of items indoors and out. Receive a new list to search for each day.

Mindful Art and Yoga (Grades 1-3) $45Practicing yoga can improve your balance, strength and relaxation. Learn many poses as you practice other forms of art to build your mindfulness and calmness. Ninja Warrior Training (Grades 1-3) $45Show off your balance, strength and endurance as a ninja warrior. Test your skills and ability to complete an obstacle course without running out of time. Take Apart Lab (Grades 4-6) $45What's on the inside of a toaster or radio? Learn about the circuits and mechanics of everyday electronic items as you take them apart and rebuild them.

Week EightAug 3-Aug 6, Mon-Thu

9:00 am-10:30 am

Boats and Floats (Grades 4-6) $45Set sail with your creativity and use materials like pool noodles, bottles, duct tape and packing materials for your boat. See if your craft is sea-worthy by using engineering principles and your own creativity. Bracelets, Beads and Jewelry (Grades 1-3) $45Design and create earrings, bracelets and necklaces that sparkle and shine using stones, beads, wires and hemp. Use braiding, beading and embellishment to make your accessories personalized and fun.

Super Summer Dates

Week 1: June 15-18Week 2: June 22-25Week 3: Jun 29-Jul 2*No class July 3Week 4: Jul 6-9Week 5: Jul 13-16Week 6: Jul 20-23Week 7: Jul 27-30Week 8: Aug 3-6Fee reductions and

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Middle School Treks get you out exploring the urban environment while gaining a better understanding of the wonderful resources of our city. Beyond seeing the sights, you will learn more about bike maintenance and safety. Come with an adventurous spirit as you get around the cities on bike and public transit.

Rails and Trails Set out each day on bike to paved trails like the East River Road, West River Parkway and the Greenway. Gain confidence in getting around the city and use the light rail to get you to some farther off points.

Jun 15-Jun 18 Mon-Thu

Rivers and Lakes Bike or take public transit to explore the rivers, lakes and creeks of the Twin Cities. You'll get around places like Silver Lake, the St. Anthony Falls, the Mill City Museum, Bde Maka Ska and Pike Lake. Beyond seeing the sights, learn more about water quality and conservation.

Jun 22-Jun 25 Mon-ThuJul 13-Jul 16 Mon-Thu

Connecting the Cities Get to know some sites in St. Paul as you go to Crosby Farm and Meeker Island and cross back to Fort Snelling and Minnehaha Falls. See how the Cities formed alongside and often in competition with each other as you get to know the transit and trail connections between Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Jun 29-Jul 2 Mon-ThuJul 20-Jul 23 Mon-Thu

Bucket Drumming (Grades 1-3) $45Learn and create compositions on bucket drums and other classroom instruments. Develop your skills individually and as a group, and give a performance on the last day. Check out Chess (Grades 1-3) $45Leap beyond the game of checkers. Challenge yourself and improve patience, decision making, planning, imagination and focus by playing chess.

Take Flight! (Grades 4-6)Assemble, paint and launch your own rocket as you learn about the fundamentals of flight. Build hovering discs, paper airplanes and conduct experiments to see the science that gets us airborne. $4510:30 am-12:00 pm

Backyard Games (Grades 1-3) $45Put down the electronics and head outside to play fun old-fashioned games like kick-the-can, four square, freeze tag, horse and capture the flag.

Bucket Drumming (Grades 4-6) $45Learn and create compositions on bucket drums and other classroom instruments. Develop your skills individually and as a group, and give a performance on the last day. Hip Hop Dance (Grades 1-3) $45Learn basic, fun movements and short routines to old school and new school hip hop. Learn energetic, upbeat and easy-to-follow routines that can be modified for all ability levels.

Invention Station (Grades 1-3) $45Enter the lab and create your own invention with materials like cardboard, modeling clay, tape and dowels. See if what you come up with can impress our own Shark Tank. Magic the Gathering (Grades 4-6) $45Test your sorcerer skills against others and our Magic master teachers. Strategize, build a great deck, trade with others and compete in the “Big 4” tournament for a pack of cards.

Kinder Camp Kindergarten is coming and you can get ready with these weekly camps. Have fun gaining some school-readiness skills before you start Kindergarten in the fall. Open to incoming fall 2020 Kindergartners at any school. 9 am-12 pm Week One: Young Minnesotans $75From the coldest winters, to the hottest summer, our wonderful state has a lot to offer. Get outside and discover the nature and history of Minnesota. Week Two: Making Monsters $75Friendly monsters, scary monsters, hairy monsters … all monsters are welcome! Your imagination will roar to life as you use art and storytelling to create your own original creatures. Week Three: Folktales and Fables $75Stories bring people together around the world and have forever. Listen to and tell stories from around the world while learning the lessons of fables, folktales and myths. Make your own creatures and characters and bring them to life with art and storytelling. Week Four: Summer Games $75Get the most out of the season and explore the fun of the outdoors. Play classic outdoors games, cooperative games, circle game and create some of your own. Week Five: Silly Science $75Get goofy with gunky stuff as you get your hands on some learning. Get ready to be an observer and experimenter as you get to see all the fun science you can make happen. Week Six: World Travelers $75Pack your bags as you take an adventure in your imagination. Learn about the people and places of this great big world as you explore a new continent each day through games, songs and art.

Week Seven: Trains, Trucks and Cars $75Climb aboard as we discover all different kinds of big rigs. Sit inside a real fire truck, create model construction sites and play lots of transportation-themed games. Week Eight: Rainforest Adventures $75Over half of the world's animals live in rainforests. Get to know some of them as you journey into the jungle, learning about the plants and animals of this wild, wet and beautiful habitat.

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9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 American Sign Language (Grades 5-8) $69Gain basic exposure to the American Sign Language vocabulary, numbers, alphabet and syntax, as well as Deaf culture. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Babysitting (American Red Cross) (Grades 6-9) $99Put together a creative babysitting kit and learn what kinds of games and activities are appropriate for specific ages. Practice and test on accident and emergency preparedness. You must be 11 years old by the end of class and pass a skills test to receive certificate.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Broadcasting - Live on the Air (Grades 5-8) $69Explore what it is like to be a professional broadcaster. Write, announce and record commercials and news stories. Share the spotlight with classmates as you speak off the cuff co-hosting pseudo infomercials and "live on the scene" news events. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

Climate Change and You (Grades 7-9) $69Our planet needs your help! Take charge of your future and learn about the epidemic that is plaguing planet Earth. Understand the effects of climate change and what you can do on a daily basis to combat the devastation the human race is facing. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5

CPR (Grades 7-9) $99Learn useful life safety skills and get your American Red Cross certification for CPR, first aid and AED use. This class is a great complement to our American Red Cross babysitter course. Must attend all sessions, no makeup classes available. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Creative Writing 1 (Grades 3-5) $69Do you have a creative imagination? Write and illustrate your own stories, develop your unique style and form, share your work and use your imaginations to the fullest. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 11:00 am-3:30pm Week: 4

Creative Writing 2 (Grades 6-9) $69Experienced 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. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 21:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 5

Crime Solving (Grades 3-5) $69Become a genuine spy! Use forensics, code breaking and the basics of morse code to learn real techniques to solve crimes. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Debate 101 (Grades 7-9) $69Conquer the fundamental structure and organization of debate. Develop persuasive and logical arguments for hot-button issues and make your voice heard. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 3 Graphic Novels (Grades 5-7) $69Discover visual storytelling through styles from around the world. Storyboard, sketch and refine your first epic graphic novel. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Harry Potter Adventures (Grades 3-4) $69Expecto 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.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Little House on the Prairie (Grades 1-3) $69Explore the frontier with Laura, Mary and the rest of the Ingalls family. Craft like you are an old-fashioned kid, play frontier games, make prairie treats and learn about life in the 1880s. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 6 Math Games (Grades 3-5) $69Use probability games and tricks to improve your problems solving skills as you solve simple math problems. Chances are the fun will add up in this class. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2

Classes held at Southwest High School 3414 W 47th St, 55410• 6 Weeks Jun 15-Jul 23. K-9 grade programming available M-Th 8am-5pm.• Enrichment Classes, Aquatics, Trek Programming, Onsite Lunch Available and

Extended Care Options.

• Grades reflect entering Fall 2020.

Have Questions? Please contact:

Dave Premack • 612.668.3100 • [email protected] (Aquatics) Silvia Ihme • 612.668.3095 • [email protected]

Online registration opensSunday March 1, at 5:00 pm

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(Grades 6-8) $69Just like the famous TV Show 'Shark Tank,' pitch your business idea to the judges, and hope they don't eat you alive! Collaborate with other entrepreneurs and learn how to develop and present your idea. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Mock Trials - It's the Law! (Grades 6-9) $69Get ready to become a lawyer. Examine case materials and develop your own case. Justice will prevail!

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 41:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1 Mythology - The Hero's Journey (Grades 3-5) $69Cross from the known into the unknown and meet ancient mythological beasts, heroes and deities from the cultures of Greece, Rome, Egypt and Japan. Create your own myths to explain the wonders of the world. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Rebel Girls (Grades 3-6) $69Learn about the amazing and influential women who have impacted the world. From Marie Curie to Serena Williams, discover the exciting stories of women who broke the rules and made history! 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 31:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 6

Arts & CraftsAdvanced Drawing (Grades 5-8) $69Develop your artistic eye in the studio and in nature. Use pencils, charcoal and ink to express what you experience every day. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 41:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 5

All Things String (Grades 4-7) $69Unravel your creativity and craft beautiful designs using string and other materials. Knit, crochet and embroider artistic masterpieces to display at home or give to friends and family.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5

Art Challenge (Grades 5-8) $69Put your creativity to the test as you are challenged to craft art pieces with specific materials. Work with fellow artists to overcome obstacles and create the ultimate art project. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Clay Time (Grades 1-3) $69Sculpt your heart out! Let your creativity flourish with clay creatures, bowls and blobs. Try wheel, hand and tool shaping to make one-of-a-kind items.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Duct Tape Creations (Grades 4-7) $69Duct tape can do more than just fix things. Use it to create your own goodies: bags, wallets, flowers or clothing. Come get stuck on duct tape!

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Extravaganza (Grades K-2) $69Challenge your creativity and imagination as you craft magnificent masterpieces using paint, paper maché, sand paints, pens and ink.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 41:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 3, 5 Fun with Drawing (Grades 1-3) $69Express what you see, touch, smell, hear and taste every day. Use pencils, charcoal, crayons and pastels to improve your drawing skills in the studio and in nature. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5

Garden Crafts (Grades K-2) $69Gardening is so much more than watering and weeding. Create fun additions for your garden, such as pine cone bird feeders, egg carton flower gardens and animal flower planters.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 3, 4, 5, 6

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Groovy Art (Grades 3-6) $69Have a Far Out time as you decoupage, make friendship bracelets, dream catchers, lava lamps and tie-dye. You will definitely dig this class. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 3, 6 Henna (Grades 6-9) $69Cultivate your originality by designing and applying tattoos of henna, an herbal paste used to create temporary body art. Explore the history, recipes and application techniques from Somalia to Morocco. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Jewelry Making 1 (Grades 5-8) $69Make earrings, bracelets and necklaces that sparkle and shine using pre-drilled stones, beads, wires and hemp. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 31:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4 Jewelry Making 2 with Susie (Grades 6-9) $69Make advanced pieces with special beads for intricate designs. Showcase your creations at our gallery on the final day. Prerequisite: Jewelry Making 1. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 6 Molding & Casting (Grades 5-8) $75Explore a variety of ways to replicate small-scale household objects with materials like chocolate, soap and gelatin. You can cast anything — bones, buttons and even Oreo cookies.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 5, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 5, 6 Mosaics (Grades 6-9) $69Mix and match your creativity using colorful tiles to assemble beautiful designs. Piece together a lovely mirror, picture frame, trivet, coaster or other unique item. 9:30 am-1:00 pm Week: 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1

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1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Pottery 1 (Grades 5-8) $75Explore different techniques of this old art form, including pinch pots, coil slab and wheel throwing. Due to the length of class, clay projects are not fired. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5

Pottery 2 (Grades 6-9) $75For advanced potters, improve your throwing techniques as you develop your hand-crafted pieces. Due to the length of class, clay projects are not fired. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

Printmaking (Grades 3-5) $69Try your hand at printmaking. Use different materials and specialized techniques to make patterns and projects. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5

Puppet & Animal Making (Grades K-2) $69Use yarn, paper bags, markers, puffy paint and glitter to make your own little friends. Write a story for your puppets and perform a puppet show.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Room & Locker Decor (Grades 4-7) $69Personalize your space with wall art, jewelry boxes, mirror frames and picture collages. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 3, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 4 Sew & Stitch (Grades 3-5) $69Learn to sew by hand using different stitches to make pillows, stuffed animals or handbags. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Sewing - Machines 1 (Grades 5-8) $75Make a pattern, wind the bobbin, thread the needle, thumb’s a throbbin’ — don’t forget your thimble! Sew pillows, tote bags or doll clothes.

1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Sewing - Machines 2 (Grades 6-9) $75Learn complex sewing techniques and concepts to take your sewing from good to great. Sew a variety of challenging methods by creating technique samples and build towards a project to take home. Prerequisite: previous sewing experience. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 T-Shirt Design (Grades 4-7) $69Experiment with traditional tie-dye techniques, fabric paints, stencils, leaves and other items to make your shirts, socks and hats funk-a-delic. Bring old clothes and dye-ables to class each day.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Woodscrap Sculpture (Grades K-2) $69Use wood scraps and your imagination to construct unique sculptures: space ships, race cars or strange animals. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5

Computers &TechnologyEasy Typing (Grades 5-9) $69Become a whiz at typing without looking at the keyboard! Practice correct finger placement and track your progress as you learn how to type more quickly and accurately. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Garage Band (Grades 5-9) $69Riff your way around Garage Band to make music without knowing how to play an instrument. Use drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion and special effects to create a unique track. Bring headphones and a flash drive each day. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 LEGO Robotics EV3 (Grades 5-9) $69Build complex robots using advanced LEGO Robotics kits that utilize various sensors, including sound and ultrasonic. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 LEGO Robotics for Little Ones (Grades 2-4) $69From boats to bridges to remote control cars, build to your heart's content while learning problem-solving skills along the way.

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Movie Making (Grades 6-9) $69Is 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. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Stop Motion Animation with Stikbots (Grades 4-7) $69Use Stikbots, Post-it note drawings and other figures to create stop motion animations. Change one thing in each frame, snap a new picture and compile videos to share in the SSP Film Festival.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Web Page Workshop (Grades 5-9) $69Work with software that will help you organize your own ideas into a web page, and design and create content that supports your concept. You will need an email address to create your website. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

Around The World (Grades 5-8) $75Cook your way across the globe by experiencing a different culture and cuisine each day. Prepare traditional dishes from Greece, Israel, India and other cultures, and make a recipe book to take home. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5

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Bread Baking & Sweet Rolls (Grades 4-7) $75Tie on your apron and prepare savory and sweet delights such as cinnamon rolls, pizza dough, French bread or your own artisanal bread.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Breakfast All The Time (Grades 5-8) $75Make the most of your most important meal of the day by learning recipes for pastries, pancakes, flaky French croissants, Belgian waffles, Norwegian gjestost with jam, Costa Rican gallo pinto or Japanese miso soup with tomagoyaki.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Cake Creations & Decorations (Grades 4-7) $75Have your cake, and eat it too! Bake and decorate extravagant cakes, like bundt, layer, tiered and soufflé. Learn frosting and decorating techniques, and enter your creations into the Great SSP Bake Off! 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Chinese Cuisine (Grades 5-8) $75Satisfy your taste buds when you make homemade egg rolls, cream cheese wontons, fried and steamed dumplings, fried rice, and other classics using steam and stir-fry techniques.

1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 French Cooking - Bon Appetit! (Grades 3-5) $75Master classic French cuisine as you cook up some of the country's best dishes, such as crêpes, croissants, croque monsieurs and mousse au chocolat. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Ice Cream, Smoothies & Snow Cones (Grades 3-5) $75Mix blizzards, sundaes and smoothies, and learn to make ice cream the old-fashioned way so you can enjoy a frozen treat on a hot summer day.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Itsa' Pasta & Pizza Time (Grades 3-6) $75Prepare great-tasting Italian fare, including homemade soups, entrées, desserts and pasta with a pasta roller. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Pies All ‘Round (Grades 3-6) $75There is more than meets the pie as you take your baking beyond the ordinary. It is easy as pie to chart your ingredients to bake more intricate savory creations like vegetarian quiche, English cottage, seven-layer tortilla or chicken pot pies. The Pie is the Limit!

1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 State Fair Fare (Grades 5-8) $75Come to the great SSP get together! Make pronto pups, spam sushi and all of your other favorites on a stick. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 The Great Outdoors (Grades 5-8) $75Go beyond the s’more and prepare full-scale meals in the great outdoors using propane stoves, dutch ovens, solar ovens and barbecues. Rain or shine, it's time to dine. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 You Can Cook It Yourself! (Grades 3-5) $75You do not have to be a grown-up to cook at home. Learn how to measure, mix and mash so you can create banana bread, grilled cheese, quesadillas, French toast, BLTs, sandwich wraps and other tasty dishes all by yourself. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

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Arcade Creations (Grades 4-7) $69Unwind what goes into creating a hit arcade game through a design-and-build process. Get inspired by scientific and mechanical challenges using wires, lights, electronic parts, motors, chains, wheels and everyday objects.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Chess Skills 1 - Square One! (Grades 2-4) $69Leap beyond the game of checkers! Challenge yourself and improve patience, decision making, planning, imagination and focus by playing chess. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Chess Strategies 2 - Checkmate! (Grades 5-9) $69Call checkmate in just two moves! Improve your analytical skills, concentration and memory, all while having fun playing chess. Participate in a tournament on the last day.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 41:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2

Dungeons & Dragons 1 (Grades 3-6) $69Are you ready for a wild journey? Come along as we embark on quests and defeat monsters while traveling through frightening forests and the corners of cold castles. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 41:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 5

Games Dungeons & Dragons 2 (Grades 6-8) $69Take your Dungeons & Dragons game to the next level. Learn how to make your own campaign and guide your friends through an exciting adventure.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3 Magic The Gathering & Beyond (Grades 5-9)Test your sorcerer skills against others and our Magic Masters. Strategize, build a great deck, trade with others and compete in the “Big 4” tournament for a pack of cards.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 $69 Without Cards $84 With Cards

Pokémon 1 - Adventures Go! (Grades 2-4)Create your own adventures and new characters with special secret powers. Trade cards, play tag with Pikachu, sing with Jigglypuff and test your special powers in a variety of fun activities. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 3, 5, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 4, 6 $69 Without Cards $84 With Cards

Pokémon 2 - Next Generation (Grades 4-8)Pokémon players have grown up, and so has Pokémon. Learn about new Pokémon characters with enhanced powers, game-play concepts and new game strategies.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 $69 Without Cards $84 With Cards Settlers of Catan (Grades 5-9) $69Trade. Build. Settle. Learn the ins and outs of the popular board game Settlers of Catan. Use your wits to trade resources and build roads and settlements. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

HobbiesAmazing Race (Grades 5-8) $69Join 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.

1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4

Camping (Grades 4-7) $69Master the basics of camping and trip preparation as you learn how to set up a tent, explore different cooking techniques, sample freeze-dried food, identify harmful plants, become bear-aware and practice first aid and outdoor ethics. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 3, 4, 5, 6

Cardboard Creations (Grades 3-6) $69Ever wanted to be a pirate? A Knight? The possibilities are limitless as you create daily challenges, themes and costumes using cardboard. Your imagination is your playground.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 21:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 5, 6 CO2 Race Car Derby (Grades 5-8) $69Construct a handheld Pinewood Derby race car fueled by a CO2 cartridge. Propel your car at jet speed for our official race. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4

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9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Geocaching (Grades 3-6) $69Adventure outdoors to hike, explore and use a handheld GPS to locate treasure caches. Have fun searching for the loot as you learn the basics of reading a map and using a compass.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Horses & Horseback Riding (Grades 4-7) $99Learn about horse breeds, behavior, proper care and riding technique. 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 days. Fee includes to and from Bunker Hills on Wednesday and Thursday, when class meets 9:00am-12:30pm. 9:30 am - 12:00pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mario Kart Live (Grades 1-3) $69Yippee! Ever wish you could zoom around rainbow road? Design your own cardboard race cart and race around a homemade track. Can you make it to the finish line? 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Pet Care & Pet Toy Making (Grades 2-5) $69Create toys for your playful pets, and learn how to care for a wide variety of animals. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Photography (Grades 4-8) $69Master basic concepts such as lighting and composition, use software to properly edit your photos and then print them for review. Bring your own camera each day. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

Ponies Only (Grades K-2) $79Build a model ranch as you learn about horses and ponies. Do western crafts, sing western songs and play western games. Visit Bunker Hills Stables to learn how to raise and care for ponies. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes to visit the ranch. Fee includes to and from Bunker Hills on Wednesday, when class meets 9:00am-12:30pm.

9:30 am - 12:00pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Project Runway (Grades 5-8) $75Ever dream of being a fashion designer? Use everyday items to create a runway-ready look. Overcome challenges and bring your designs to life. "Make it work!" 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Rocketry 1 - Rocketeers (Grades 4-7) $75Five, four, three, two, one...blast off! Assemble, paint and launch your rocket as you learn about the fundamentals of rocketry. It is rocket science. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5

Rocketry 2 - Veteran Rocketeers (Grades 6-9) $75Learn about the physics behind rockets, rocket propulsion, and the latest developments in rocket science. Make a big rocket to launch on the last day of class (according to FAA regulations, of course). Prerequisite: previous rocket building experience.

1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Spa-riffic - Hair-Styling, Nails & Make-Overs (Grades 4-7) $69Spoil yourself at a spa of your own creation! Paint your nails, try different types of facials and discover unique ways to braid and decorate all hair types with beads, barrettes and ribbons. Bring a brush, comb, hair pins and hair ties.

1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 5, 6 Wood Shop with Mr. Harper (Grades 6-9) $75Master the “how-to’s” of woodworking in a fully functioning wood shop. Complete a project (such as a bookcase, spice rack or side table) where you will cut the wood, shape, assemble, stain and finish it. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4

We are excited to offer a lunch option cooked fresh each day by MPS Culinary Staff with ingredients from sustainable suppliers and locally sourced farms including Thousand Hills and Ferndale Farms.

Interested? Sign up per week and your participant will get to choose from a hot or cold entrée (including a vegetarian option), fresh fruit, vegetable and milk option each day.

$35 per weekMust sign up for entire weekat least one week in advance.

Meals contain no high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, bromatedflour, artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners.

Healthy Lunch Option!

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Bulldozers, Fire Engines & Trains, OH MY! (Grades K-3) $69Climb aboard as we discover all different kinds of big rigs! Sit inside a real fire truck when we tour a fire station, create model construction sites and play lots of train-themed games.

1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

Disney Adventures (Grades K-2) $69Swim with Nemo, fly with Aladdin, or make a snowman with Elsa. From singing your favorite Disney songs to coloring pictures of your favorite characters and acting out the best scenes, join us for a week of all things Disney!

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Forts & Hideouts (Grades K-3) $69Make forts out of boxes, blankets, tubes and tunnels. Set up a tent, and design your own tree fort.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 How to be a Private Detective (Grades K-3) $69There 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. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

ImaginationKindercamp (Grade K-1) $69Make unique art projects, sing funny songs, play exciting games, use your imagination, read wonderful books and act out stories in a class designed just for our youngest of participants.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Magic Tree House (Grades K-2) $69Travel 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. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Make Your Own Monster (Grades K-2) $69Monsters are not so scary after all! Use your imagination to create a monster of your own. Make masks, costumes and other spooky crafts.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Mermaids & Unicorns (Grades K-2) $69Learn the mythology of mermaids and unicorns as you create stories, do crafts and play games.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

Broadway, Here We Come! (Grades 4-7) $69Turn the lights on, pull the curtain up! Learn the proper ways to move and speak on stage. Use popular shows for inspiration as you write your own show, select costumes and props, and perform on the last day of class. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 4, 5, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 Comedy Sketches & Improvisation (Grades 7-9) $69Write and perform laugh-out-loud comedy sketches from observing everyday life, just like they do on Saturday Night Live. Fine-tune the art of improv acting by playing popular games and wrap up the week with an improv showcase. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 31:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 5 Dance Sampler (Grades 2-4) $69If you love to move, come sample a variety of dance styles, including ballet, tap, modern and jazz. Choreograph an original dance and perform on the last day. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

Performing Arts

Pixie Hollow - You're The Fairy (Grades K-2) $69Become a fairy in Pixie Hollow just like Tinkerbell and her friends. Make a pair of wings, add pixie dust and find your talent. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Superheroes (Grades K-2) $69Explore the world of superheroes from comic books, film and TV before you create your own. Write a backstory, test your powers and save the day! 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5

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erGuitar for Beginners (Grades 4-7) $69Practice strumming, finger-picking, melodies and songs. Build on your guitar skills by learning simple folk and rock songs. You don't need to know how to read music to enjoy this class. Bring your own guitar each day.

1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 4, 6 Hip Hop Dance (Grades 4-7) $69Bust a move while you learn the foundations of break dance and urban styles. Perform cool dance tricks in a show on the last day.

1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5

Jazz & Swing Dance (Grades 5-8) $69Explore these fun dance styles with lively music and up-beat moves. Learn proper jazz technique across the floor and finish with an energetic center combination. Also, partner up for energetic swing dancing. Showcase your new moves with a performance. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4 Song Writing (Grades 4-7) $69Everything in life can inspire the perfect set of lyrics. Study current and former songwriters, and learn about the structure of songs, including the verse, chorus and bridge. Write a rock and roll song, a slow ballad or a rap.

1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 5 Stage & Special Effects Make-up (Grades 7-9) $69Learn the magic behind the amazing transformations you see in movies or on stage. Transform yourself into an animal, a monster or make yourself look 100 years older. Brush up on technical skills makeup artists use to turn magic into reality. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 3

Bubbles, Bubbles & Silly Goo (Grades K-3) $69Mix secret potions to create goo, slime, Oobleck and bubbles. Come dressed for a mess and find the fun in gunk. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Bugs - Bees, Beetles & Butterflies (Grades K-2) $69Explore the miniature world of insects. Find out if bees have air conditioners, why ants live on a farm and why butterflies go south for the winter. Take an insect safari to the Trolley Garden maintained by the Southwest High School Green Team. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Dinosaurs - Dig Those Dinos (Grades K-3) $69Discover giant, meat-eating, duck-billed, horned, armored and plated dinosaurs. Explore the history, habits and habitats of these great dinosaurs. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5

Engineering Lab (Grades 6-9) $69Dabble in various engineering fields through experiments, projects and daily challenges related to structural, mechanical, aerospace and chemical engineering disciplines. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

Experiments for the Very Young (Grades K-2) $69Learn the mysteries of outer space,as you perform experiments with water and discover the magic of light and sound. Harness a better understanding of the wonders around you. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Fun With Science (Grades 3-5) $69Why do volcanoes erupt? If we magnify a drop of water, what will we find? Magnets: how do they work? Conduct exciting experiments to learn the answers to these and other questions. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Out of This World! (Grades 2-4) $69Delve into our universe full of planets and black holes by designing brochures and making a small 3-D model of your own planet. Create alien friends and snack on astronaut ice cream. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Wacky Inventions & Sneaky Stuff (Grades 2-4) $69Discover what it takes to become an inventor by doing experiments with everyday household items, like generating electricity with a potato or making plastic out of milk.

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Fee reductions and scholarships available. Contact

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Super Summer Dates

Week 1: June 15-18Week 2: June 22-25Week 3: Jun 29-Jul 2*No class July 3Week 4: Jul 6-9Week 5: Jul 13-16Week 6: Jul 20-23

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Badminton (Grades 5-9) $69It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a badminton birdie soaring off your racket. Learn and practice badminton skills in this fun beginner class.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 31:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 5 Basketball 1 (Grades 3-6) $69Up your game by improving your dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork strategy while enjoying a great workout. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Basketball 2 (Grades 5-9) $69If you are an advanced player, join us to take on others at your level. Improve your technical skills and brush up on your basics before competing in a tournament on the last day.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Bicycle Tours & Maintenance (Grades 5-7) $69Join us for biking adventures to nearby lakes and parks. Receive instruction on safety, maintenance procedures and hands-on repair. Learn to properly fix flat tires, lubricate your gears and chains, change or adjust your gear and brake cables, and adjust your seat and handlebars. Bring your bike, a bike lock, a helmet, snacks and a water bottle.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Court Sports Intro (Grades 3-6) $69Spike, shoot and serve your way to confidence in court sports like volleyball, basketball, badminton, pickleball and floor hockey. Class geared to students with limited sports experience. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 11:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1 Flag Football 1 (Grades 3-6) $69Learn rules, strategies and plays while you enjoy this non-tackle sport. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

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Flag Football 2 (Grades 5-9) $69Seasoned pros, join us to hone your skills and study plays to execute a great game plan in a non-tackle environment. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Floor Hockey 1(Grades 2-4) $69Grab your sticks and sharpen your hockey skills with no skates required. Work with your teammates to pass, shoot and score. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 3, 5 Floor Hockey 2 (Grades 5-8) $69Shoot, pass, tend the goal and practice your break away while enjoying some active hockey play in our tournament. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 3, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Games 1 (Grades 2-4) $69Hit the field and enjoy ball games, different types of tag, team-building activities, slip-n-slides and fun with parachutes. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Games 2 (Grades 5-8) $69Hone your teamwork as you play games like capture the flag, ultimate Frisbee, spud, space ball and kickball. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Games for Kinderoos (Grades K-1) $69Unleash your energy and play both popular games and ones you and your teacher make up.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Pickleball (Grades 5-9) $69Can't decide between ping pong, tennis and badminton? Try pickleball! You'll learn the basics and have fun playing this popular sport that is a combination of all three. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 41:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2

Ping Pong (Grades 6-9) $69Players of all levels are welcome to compete in this Olympic sport. Master the rules, strategies and strokes to play in this fast-paced environment. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 4, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Soccer 1 (Grades 3-6) $69Calling all soccer fans! Learn all the basic skills, such as dribbling, passing, heading and trapping. Don’t miss the fun and the action!

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 41:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 5 Soccer 2 (Grades 5-9) $69Scrimmage with other experienced players and hone your skills-set to strengthen your competitive play.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 3, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 4 Tennis 1 (Grades 3-6) $6915-Love! Master the grip and position of the racket, and basic strokes like the forehand, backhand, volley and serve. Bring a labeled racket each day.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 Tennis 2 (Grades 5-9) $69Brush up on your forehand, backhand, volley, serve and perfect your in-game strategy. Compete in a tournament and master this world-renowned game. Bring a labeled racket each day. 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 Track & Field Olympics (Grades 3-6) $69Learn all of the Minnesota High School League events: relays, shot put, discus, hurdles, high and long jumps, pole vault and javelin. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Tumbling Tumbleweeds (Grades 1-3) $69See the world from a new angle — upside-down! Practice cartwheels, somersaults, hand-stands and leaps. Complete exercises and perform a gymnastics routine on the last day. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 1, 3, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6

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Ultimate Frisbee (Grades 5-8) $69Pass the disc! Learn all the rules, strategies and techniques in this fast-paced game. End class with an ultimate tournament. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 3, 6 Volleyball 1 (Grades 3-6) $69Learn team strategy, positioning, serves, volleys and set-ups. Work on skill-building and warm-ups before hitting the court for competitive play.

9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 61:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 1, 4 Volleyball 2 (Grades 5-9) $69Hit the court for advanced play. Brush up on your skills, and develop a game plan for a tournament. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 2, 51:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 3, 6 Yoga & Mindfulness (Grades 5-8) $69Explore different styles of yoga, and develop your own moves. Practice mindfulness, mediate and stretch your mind and body. 9:30 am-12:00 pm Week: 11:00 pm-3:30 pm Week: 4

TREK ProgramsBike or take a city bus to activities each day. Please check over your bike to make sure the tires are inflated fully and that the brakes function properly. A bike helmet, water bottles and a good lock is also required. Bring a bag lunch and snacks, or money to purchase them. Note: Students are limited to enrolling once per summer, per TREK.

Art & Culture (Grades 7-9)Visit a museum, see a performance, become inspired by the natural world around you, create your own masterpieces and learn a new appreciation for the art that exists in the Twin Cities.

9:30 am-3:30 pm Week: 2, 4, 6 $149

Health & Culinary (Grades 7-9)Find your inner peace as you travel Minneapolis to strengthen your well-being. Explore the bountiful beauty of the nearby lakes while you practice yoga and mediation at the beach, or at the Rose Garden. Visit the Midtown Global Market or Minneapolis Farmers Market to learn about locally sourced food and plan a menu to complete in an outdoor food challenge.

9:30 am-3:30 pm Week: 1, 3, 5 $149

Recreational (Grades 7-9)Hike and explore the Minnehaha Falls area and study the geological characteristics of the area; examining the impact and consequences of human activity. Take an all-day trip on the Hopkins-Cedar or Luce Line Trails which is a 15-20 mile ride. Canoe on Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake. (To participate, you must demonstrate basic swimming skills and be able to handle yourself in deep water. We will have our Water Safety Instructors confirm your water skills on the first day of class so bring your swimsuit!) 9:30 am-3:30 pm Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 $149

Extended CareProgramsExtended Care (Grades K-9) Arrive early and stay late for supervised fun outside of class time. Students can participate in open gym, play board games, draw or read.

8:00 am-9:15 am Week: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 $35

3:45 pm-5:00 pm Week: 1, 2 (additional weeks TBD) $35

AquaticsIntro To Water Skills - Ages 9-13Learn basic water skills, floating and front crawl. This class is for people who are not yet comfortable in the water. Fee: $35 Jun 15-Jun 18 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm

Jun 22-Jun 25 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm

Jun 29-Jul 2 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm

Jul 6-Jul 9 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm

Jul 13-Jul 16 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm

Jul 20-Jul 23 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm Lap Swim 15+ Swim laps for fitness or enjoyment. Registration is per swimmer and per 4 day session (no drop-ins). Please expect to share lanes with other participants. Fee: $19 Jun 15-Jun 18 8:30 am-2:00 pmJun 22-Jun 25 8:30 am-2:00 pmJun 29-Jul 2 8:30 am-2:00 pmJul 6-Jul 9 8:30 am-2:00 pmJul 13-Jul 16 8:30 am-2:00 pmJul 20-Jul 23 8:30 am-2:00 pm Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills - Ages 5+ Submerging mouth, nose and eyes; floating and front crawl. Fee: $35 Jun 15-Jun 18 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:40 am-10:10 am

Jun 22-Jun 25 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:40 am-10:10 am

Jun 29-Jul 2 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:40 am-10:10 am

Jul 6-Jul 9 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:40 am-10:10 am

Jul 13-Jul 16 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:40 am-10:10 am

Jul 20-Jul 23 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:40 am-10:10 am Find us on Facebook!

facebook.com/MplsCommEd

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Level 2: Fundamental Water Skills - Ages 5+ Work on further developing arm and leg coordination on front and back; holding a back float for 15 seconds, and gliding two body lengths. Prerequisite: comfort moving through the water. Fee: $35 Jun 15-Jun 18 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:05 am-9:35 am 9:40 am-10:10 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm Jun 22-Jun 25 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:05 am-9:35 am 9:40 am-10:10 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm

Jun 29-Jul 2 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:05 am-9:35 am 9:40 am-10:10 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm

Jul 6-Jul 9 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:05 am-9:35 am 9:40 am-10:10 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm

Jul 13-Jul 16 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:05 am-9:35 am 9:40 am-10:10 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm Jul 20-Jul 23 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:05 am-9:35 am 9:40 am-10:10 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm

Level 3: Stroke Development - Ages 5+ Practice jumping into deep water, rotary breathing, treading in deep water for one minute, front crawl and elementary backstroke. Fee: $35 Jun 15-Jun 18 9:05 am-9:35 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm 1:35 pm-2:05 pm Jun 22-Jun 25 9:05 am-9:35 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm 1:35 pm-2:05 pm Jun 29-Jul 2 9:05 am-9:35 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm 1:35 pm-2:05 pm

Jul 6-Jul 9 9:05 am-9:35 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm 1:35 pm-2:05 pm

Jul 13-Jul 16 9:05 am-9:35 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm 1:35 pm-2:05 pm Jul 20-Jul 23 9:05 am-9:35 am 10:15 am-10:45 am 1:00 pm-1:30 pm 1:35 pm-2:05 pm Level 4: Stroke Improvement - Ages 6+ Build endurance as you work on the following skills: 25 yards Front/Back Crawl; 15 yards Breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke. Fee: $35

Jun 15-Jun 18 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm Jun 22-Jun 25 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm Jun 29-Jul 2 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm Jul 6-Jul 9 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm Jul 13-Jul 16 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm

Jul 20-Jul 23 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am 1:35 pm-2:05 pm Level 5: Stroke Refinement Ages 8+ Further develop your skills for breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and butterfly. You should have the endurance to swim 25 yards using the front and back crawl. Fee: $35 Jun 15-Jun 18 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am Jun 22-Jun 25 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am Jun 29-Jul 2 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am Jul 6-Jul 9 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am

Jul 13-Jul 16 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am

Jul 20-Jul 23 10:50 am-11:20 am 11:25 am-11:55 am Private Swim Lessons - Participate in a 30 minute one on one private swim lesson. Times are scheduled within the same dates and times that group lessons are offered. Please email date options & time parameters you are looking for to [email protected]. Fee: $20

Jun 15-Jul 23 8:30 am-2:00 pm Water Games - Ages 10 -14 Enjoy water fun water activities like water polo, water volleyball. Fee: $45 Jun 15-Jun 18 2:15 pm-3:30 pmJun 22-Jun 25 2:15 pm-3:30 pm Jun 29-Jul 2 2:15 pm-3:30 pm Jul 6-Jul 9 2:15 pm-3:30 pm Jul 13-Jul 16 2:15 pm-3:30 pm Jul 20-Jul 23 2:15 pm-3:30 pm Youth Swim Fitness - Ages 10-14 Condition by working all your muscles through water fitness. Prerequisite: endurance to swim 25 yards using front crawl, breast stroke and back crawl. Fee: $45 Jun 15-Jun 18 2:15 pm-3:30 pmJun 22-Jun 25 2:15 pm-3:30 pmJun 29-Jul 2 2:15 pm-3:30 pmJul 6-Jul 9 2:15 pm-3:30 pmJul 13-Jul 16 2:15 pm-3:30 pmJul 20-Jul 23 2:15 pm-3:30 pm

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Krystal Everson • 612.668.4544 • [email protected]

• 7 Weeks Jun 15-July 30 Monday-Thursday, 1-5 grade 1pm-3pm, 6-8 grade 4pm-6pm located throughout the city.

• Grades reflect entering Fall 2020.

Badminton (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Gain skills to get the birdie over the net and score points. Improve all aspects of your game, including serves, hits and net play.

Capture the Flag (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Use your speed and hiding skills in this classic outdoor game. See if you can outsmart the other team and take their flag back to your side before getting tagged.

Double Dutch Jump Rope (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Explore basic skills that can be built upon as you Double Dutch jump rope. Learn footwork combinations and conditioning while gaining comfort and confidence in the rope.

Field Hockey (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55You don’t need ice to play hockey! Develop your shooting, passing and goal tending skills while playing outdoors with a team.

Flag Football (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Play flag football and other no-tackle versions of the sport that emphasize speed, agility and teamwork.

Hip Hop Dance (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Learn basic, fun movements and short routines to old school and new school hip hop. Learn energetic, upbeat and easy-to-follow routines that can be modified for all ability levels.

Kickball (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Get on base and score some runs through the power of your kicks.

Parachute Games (Grade K-5) $55There are over 100 different games a you can play using parachutes. Have fun playing cooperative group games.

Soccer (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Learn the rules and techniques of soccer. Practice basic skills and positions of the sport, and play scrimmages to build on those skills.

Taekwondo (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Learn this non-contact martial art while building your strength, discipline and confidence.

Track and Field (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Take to the field and do track events yourself. Test out a variety of track and field events including running, jumping, relay and discus.

Ultimate Frisbee (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Pass and play your way to some ultimate fun! Run your way down the field in this high-energy team sport.

Volleyball (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Bump, set, spike! Learn the game from the basics to specialized positions and power plays. Develop skills, practice drills and scrimmage.

Wiffle Ball (Grade K-5) (Grade 6-8) $55Play ball! Develop your baseball fundamentals with this high-flying game that’s a real home run.

Summer Youth Sports CampsSee the best of our Minneapolis outdoor athletic facilities as we offer summer sports camps for youth. Young athletes will get a taste of a high school field experience. Don’t miss it as it comes through your neighborhood. These outdoor camps will be held, rain or shine.

Follow us on Twitter! @mplscommunityed

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Summer Sports on theField Schedule

Week SixJul 20-23, Mon-Thu

Franklin Middle School1501 Aldrich Ave N, 55412

Week ThreeJun 29-Jul 2, Mon-ThuHenry High School

4320 N Newton Ave, 55412

Week TwoJun 22-25, Mon-Thu

Roosevelt High School4029 S 28th Ave, 55406

• Capture the Flag • Flag Football • Parachute Fun • Soccer • Track and Field • Volleyball

• Flag Football • Soccer • Track and Field • Ultimate Frisbee • Volleyball • Wiffle Ball

• Double Dutch Jump Rope

• Flag Football • Kickball • Soccer • Track and Field • Volleyball

• Flag Football • Hip Hop Dance • Soccer • Track and Field • Ultimate Frisbee • Volleyball

Week OneJun 15-18, Mon-Thu

Edison High School700 22nd Ave NE, 55418

Week FiveJul 13-16, Mon-Thu

South High School3131 S 19th Ave, 55407

• Capture the Flag • Flag Football • Soccer • Taekwondo • Track and Field • Volleyball

• Field Hockey • Flag Football • Soccer • Track and Field • Ultimate Frisbee • Volleyball

• Badminton • Flag Football • Soccer • Track and Field • Taekwondo • Volleyball

Week SevenJul 27-Jul 30, Mon-Thu

Southwest High School3414 W 47th St, 55410

Week FourJul 6-9, Mon-Thu

Washburn High School201 W 49th St, 55419

Step onto the field for a week of fun and community!• Each camp will run from 1 pm-3 pm for youth entering grades 1st-5th

and 4 pm -6 pm for youth entering grades 6th-8th

• Sign up for one sport per week

• Experience playing on varsity athletic fields

• Classes will be taught by Community Education staff with opportunities to meet high school coaches.

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Minneapolis Obstacle ChallengeEnjoy fun obstacle-based, competitive activities for kids of all ages. Our course is full of twists and turns where you can show off your balance, strength and endurance before time runs out!

Pup Wash-A-Thon Get your pup sudsed up after a fun day in the sun, enjoy activities, and refreshments while your puppy dries. Then get their photo professionally taken at our Pup up Photo Booth.

Adult Team Spelling BeeLooking for redemption from that 3rd grade spelling bee? Team up with a group of 3-5 friends to compete for the "Honey Pot" trophy.

Game-A-Thon Come play Catan, Magic, Ticket to Ride or your other favorite game! Bring your own or join a game room specific to your favorite game. The longer you play the more chances you will have to win door prizes!

Glow Ride Northeast Ride your bike through Northeast Minneapolis, stopping at fun locations along the way for snacks and giveaways, ending at Bauhaus Brew Lab. Decorate your bike and enter our contest to win "Most Lit Ride!"

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MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY EDUCATION

SUMMER EVENTSJOINS US FOR THESE GREAT SUMMER EVENTS!

Washburn High School

Minneapolis Cider Company $50/ team

$15 under 18$25 18+

$9 Ages 3-5$19 ages 6+

Southwest High School

Saturday, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm

Wednesday, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Saturday, 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Bauhaus Brew Labs $35Saturday, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm

Bauhaus Brew Labs $35Friday, 8:00 pm-11:00 pm

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE SUMMER EVENTS, VISIT MPLSCOMMUNITYED.COM

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June 15th – July 24th

No program July 3rd

9:30 am-2:30 pm

Entering 1st - 9th grade • Cost: FREE Transportation will be offered M-Th (Drop-off only on Fri) from area park stops.

Activities include: Soccer, Swimming, Boxing Fitness, DIY Crafts, STEM, Middle School Lounge and Field Trips.

Register online at mplscommunityed.com or call 612.668.1516 or email

[email protected]

Beacons Leadership Camp will be held at Franklin Middle School, 1501 Aldrich Ave. N.

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Summer Learning Activity Books For Kids entering Grades K-6➤ 6 week workbook for kids

entering K = $45➤ 8 week workbook for kids

entering 1-6 = $55

Register by May 11th for a guaranteed spot at mplscommunityed.com. Partial scholarships are available.

Program runs June 26-August 14

Have questions? Contact Krista Gustafson at 612.668.3948 or [email protected]

Prepare for Success!Register online for CAHOOTS, an engaging, self-paced correspondence program designed to help children prevent summer slide in an enjoyable way.

You will receive:➤ A summer workbook, and 8 weekly

reflections to exchange with your high school buddy

➤ Online answer keys➤ An end of the summer celebration

if you submit all the weekly reflections!

Free lunch is served daily

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Ways to Register1. Online Using your Discover, Visa or MasterCard to pay, go to mplscommunityed.com . Online registration opens Sunday March 1, at 5:00 pm.

2. By MailMail the registration form with your credit card information or a check or money order made payable to Special School District #1 to:

Community Education, Summer Programs 1250 W. Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411

3. By Phone or In Person ContactCredit Card, Cash, Checks or money orders accepted. You may also call for more information about our programs or to inquire about fee reductions.

Dowling • Jenny Delaney 612.668.3930

Franklin • Matthew Branch 612.668.2470

Marcy • Andrew Gramm 612.668.2108

Justice Page Dawn Sjoquist • 612.668.3585JoEllyn Jolstad • 612.668.4051

Southwest • Dave Premack 612.668.3100

Aquatics • Silvia Zaveleta Ihme 612.668.3095

Confirmations Confirmations will be emailed to persons who register. If you do not have an email address, you may call to confirm your registration. We will only call if you did not get a spot in a class program.

Cancellations & RefundsIf a class is canceled due to low enrollment, a full refund will be granted. Participants who drop out of a class at least three business days in advance of the start date will receive a full refund minus a $15 per class processing fee.

Minneapolis Kids Summer

mplskids.mpls.k12.mn.us/summer

Check out our new Loring summer location!Registration opens March 16th

Summer programming includes:• Engaging activities that promote SEL, STEAM,

art, literacy and other learning opportunities • Off-site bussing field trips• Community immersion trips• Service learning experiences

Minneapolis Kids provides fun, engaging and educational summer care for children entering grades 1-7.

Minneapolis

$42.20/day

$20/Before and

After Summer School

Rates

Camps are designed to assist players in developing the necessary skills to compete at the next level. All camps are led by dynamic, USA Basketball Certified Coaches who guide athletes through 5 key areas of foundational development: ball control, balance & footwork, prolific passing, dynamic driving & finishing and sharp shooting. A special emphasis is also placed on total skill development to become a complete player.

For more information, visit

timberwolvesbasketballacademy.com or email [email protected]

Presents

Developmental Basketball Camps

Registration includes 2-Complimentary Lynx or Timberwolves tickets (to a select game)

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Registration Form for Super Summer & Sports/Arts Plus ProgramsChild’s Name:_____________________________________________________ Birthdate: _____________ Gender: _____ Grade: _____ Address:______________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________ Parent/Guardian 1: __________________________________________ Parent/Guardian 2: _____________________________________ PG1 Cell/Work Phone: ______________________________________ PG2 Cell/Work Phone: ________________________________ PG1 Home Phone: __________________________________________ PG2 Home Phone: ____________________________________ PG1 Email: ___________________________________________________ PG2 Email: ____________________________________________

Does this child have special needs, medical conditions or allergies? ❏ Yes ❏ No

If yes, Please identify:____________________________________________________________________________________________

Super Summer Classes ___________________ (Location)Class Time FeeWeek 1: June 15-18___________________________ ________ $__________________________________ ________ $_______

Week 2: June 22-25___________________________ ________ $__________________________________ ________ $_______

Week 3: June 29- July 2 No class July 3___________________________ ________ $__________________________________ ________ $_______

Week 4: July 6-9___________________________ ________ $__________________________________ ________ $_______

Week 5: July 13-16___________________________ ________ $__________________________________ ________ $_______

Week 6: July 20-23___________________________ ________ $__________________________________ ________ $_______

Week 7: July 27-30___________________________ ________ $__________________________________ ________ $_______

Week 8: August 3-6___________________________ ________ $__________________________________ ________ $_______

Total Super Summer Fees $_______

Multi-Week Programs____________ Program____________ Program $_______

T-shirt size: (Youth) ❏ Small ❏ Medium ❏ Large (Adult) ❏ Small ❏ Medium ❏ Large

Total Afternoon Program Fees $_______

Extended Day Programs Super Summer Early Risers Weeks: ❏ 1 ❏ 2 ❏ 3 ❏ 4 ❏ 5 ❏ 6 ❏ 7 ❏ 8 $_______

Summer Extended Week Weeks: ❏ 1 ❏ 2 ❏ 4 ❏ 5 ❏ 6 ❏ 7 ❏ 8 $_______

Total Fees: $______

Parental Consent: The child listed above has my consent to attend the Minneapolis Community Education programs indicated. I believe the necessary precautions and supervision will be provided. I consent to my child attending and do not hold Special School District 1 (Minneapolis Public Schools) responsible or liable for accidents, or loss or damage of property. I also give my consent for this child to walk or bike off of school grounds and/or to participate in activities if these are part of a class/program activity.

Photo/Media & Informational Release (Check if permission is granted) n I give permission for my child to be included in television or still photographs representing Minneapolis Community Education programs. Photos/

images may appear in newsletters, promotional brochures, on program websites and program materials.

n I give permission for my child to participate in informational surveys regarding services provided by Minneapolis Community Education and for general data collection to inform program planning. All surveys and data collected will be kept confidential.

How will your child get home after classes? (Check one) n My child has permission to walk/bike home and/or meet their ride outside at the end of their day. n Someone will come inside to meet them and their teacher for release.

➡ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ______/______/________

Please return this form with your payment to:Community Education, Summer Programs, 1250 W. Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Payment Options: ❏ Check (payable to Special School District No. 1)❏ AmEx ❏ Discover ❏ MasterCard ❏ VisaCardholder Name:______________________________Card Number:______ - ______ - ______ - _____Exp. Date: ___/___/_____

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Minneapolis Community Education Davis Center, 1250 West Broadway Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55411

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDTwin Cities, MN

Permit No. 93079

*******ECRWSSEDDM******* Residential Customer

Minneapolis Board of Education

Siad Ali Jenny ArnesonKimberly CapriniKim Ellison KerryJo FelderNelson InzIra JourdainJosh Pauly Bob Walser

Student RepresentativeNathaniel Genene Superintendent of SchoolsEd GraffExecutive Director of Community EducationPatrice J. Howard Special School District No. 1Minneapolis Public Schools Minneapolis, MN

An Equal Opportunity School District

Adult registration opens March 2

Youth Registration opens March 1at 5:00pm.

mplscommunityed.com

June 15-August 7Grades Pre K-9

S.T.E.A.M • Sports Camps • Swimming • Theatre • Arts Enrichment Classes • Leadership • Adventure Camps • CAHOOTS + More

Preview classes at youth.mpls.k12.mn.us/summerSummer registration begins March 1 at mplscommunityed.com

for more information, contact 612.668.3939