Edina Community Education - Summer Shades 2013

Aquatics pg. 4

Piano Lessons pg. 10

Surge/WISE Guys/ KIDS Club pg. 14

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Summer Shades 2013 Edina Community Education

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FROM THE COVERAquatics for All AgesStroke, splash and dive your way into summer swim lessons. Beginner classes provide fundamental swim and stroke development with advanced classes available for diving and lifeguard training. Whether your child aims to swim recreationally or competitively, our aquatics program offers classes for all ages and skill levels.

Jumpstart your babysitting careerBecome a Red Cross Certified Babysitter. This hands-on camp will explore the fundamentals of babysitting, including child development, best practices in babysitting and emergency care. Classes available all summer long.

Nix the Summer SlumpGear up for back to school with this fun, theme-based camp that will refresh your reading and math skills during the final weeks of summer. Reading & Math Camp curriculum is based on your students previous grade level with activities geared toward reinforcing reading comprehension, vocabulary and math.

Featured Courses

2 Registration Information

4 Aquatics

8 Summer Performing Arts Academy

12 Summer Strength Training

13 Week 1 June 10-14

49 Driver’s Education

Register online at edina.thatscommunityed.com l www.edinacommunityed.org l 1



24 Week 4 July 1-3

26 Week 5 July 8-12

30 Week 6 July 15-19

33 Week 7 July 22-26

36 Week 8 July 29-August 2

39 Week 9 August 5-8



You Need to KnowE Scholarships are available. Visit www.edinacommunityed.org or call 952.848.3952.

E Cancels due to low enrollment. Although most classes run, we reserve the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. We will notify you three business days before the start date if your class has been canceled. Your tuition will be refunded in full.

E Late Pick-up Fees. Parents arriving later than 5 minutes after the end of class will be charged $1 per minute. Payment is due at pick-up.

E Changes/Cancellations. Cancellations or changes are accepted up to five business days prior to class start. Less than five business days, you will be assessed a $10 fee and any course supply fees and then issued a credit slip for the balance. Cancellations/changes made by phone over the weekend or holidays are received by our office on the next business day and will not be eligible for refunds or credit on classes starting on the day the message was received.

E Individuals with Disabilities Call 952.848.3952 if your child needs assistance in attending a class. Please allow at least a 2 week notice for us to make arrangements for assistance.

2 l Edina Community Education l Register online at edina.thatscommunityed.com

Welcome!

How to RegisterE Register Online www.edina.thatscommunityed.com

E Register by Mail Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424

E Register by Fax 952.848.3951

E Register in Person Visit our office at the Edina Community Center, North Entrance, Door 3 Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am – 4:30 pmE Register by Email [email protected]

Questions? Call 952.848.3952

Academic EnrichmentPost Kindergarten Adventure: Reading & Math Camp; Gr. 1 33

Writing, MathFun in the Sun age 3yr-6yr 11 mo 39, 45Boost your Skills:Reading & Math Camp Entering Gr. 2-5 43

Amazing AdventuresEdible Schoolyard Gr. 1-5 26 Outdoor Survival Camp: Gr. 4-9 29 Edible Schoolyard Gr. 1-5 34 Edible Schoolyard Gr. 1-5 40Explore Minneapolis age 9-11 40 Archery Camp Gr. 4-9 46

AquaticsCompetitive Diving 7Intermediate Diving 7Learn to Dive, 7Lifeguard Training 6Swim Lessons 4,5,6,7Water Safety Aide 6

Arts & CraftsArt Play Camp age 3-6 13Duct Tape It up Camp age 5-8 & 9-12 33Let’s go to the Lake Art Camp age 4-9, 21Wild about Animals Camp age 5-10 45Angry Birds and More age 5-12 33

App Art CampArt Zoo Camp age 3-6 30Best of Abrakadoodle age 3-6 26

Preschool CampC is for Cookie Art Class age 3-6 30Candy Craft Sweet age 4-9 36

Summer SceneCartoon Blast Camp! Gr. 2-6 37Cool Things to Do with age 5-10 31

CardboardDinomania Art Camp age 3-6 42Drawing by Observation Gr. 3-6 31Duct Tape is Dandy Art Class age 5-12 42Father’s Day - Dads Rule! age 4-9 13

Art ClassFun & Funky Jewelry Workshop Gr. 3-6 15, 41Fun in Fairyland Art Camp age 5-10 39Glitter Galore Art Camp age 5-12 32

Summer Camp PolicyE No refunds will be given due to inclement weather,.ie, extreme heat or rain. We provide a back up indoor location for all outdoor camps and will run the camp indoors as needed.

E There is no prorating for week-long camps or ongoing classes.

E Class cancellation decisions are made by Wednesday each week for the following week.

Lori’s Hot Tips!EMake it a whole week experience for your child…register for a morning camp,* lunch bunch and an afternoon camp. We will make sure your child is safe and supervised every step of the way!

* No Lunch Bunch available the weeks of July 1 or August 19

E If it is raining, no worries! All outdoor camps have an indoor backup location. We will let you know where it is and how to get there the week before camp starts by email. Make sure we have your current email address on file!

E Looking for a specific class? Check out our Category Index on this page and the next. It is organized by class theme with ages and page numbers included.

E Lastly, enjoy your summer!!!

Summer Shades is program of Edina Community Education, Edina Public Schools, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424. Catalogs are produced and distributed three times per year, Fall, Winter/Spring and Summer.

Program Coordinator: Meg Barrett

Youth Enrichment Manager, Catalog Editor: Lori Murphy

Catalog Design: Barbara Pederson

Photography: Cheryl Gunness, Alyssa Diamond

Category Index

Lori Murphy, Youth Enrichment Manager


Welcome! Summer 2013

Happy Feet Art Camp age 5-10 27Horsing around Art Camp age 5-12 19I “Heart” Art Camp age 5-12 35Learn to Draw Art Camp age 5-10 21Lego Loco Art Camp age 4-9 39Lego Star Wars Art Camp age 4-9 21Marvelously Messy Art age 4-9 44Mind Blowing Art Camp age 5-12 45My Doll’s Big Adventure age 4-9 21

Art CampMy Favorite Doll’s age 4-9 42

Summer CampNinjago Art Camp age 4-9 24Peace, Love Art Camp age 5-12 29Pinch, Slab, Coil Clay Camp age 4-9 24Pinkalicious Art Camp age 3-6 39Princess Art Camp age 3-6 21,33

39,45Princess Dress-Up Art Camp age 3-6 36Scooby Dooby Doo Art Class age 3-6 17Thomas the Tank Engine age 3-6 36Totally Toys Art Camp age 5-12 38Unicorns and their Fairy age 4-9 14

Friends

BabysittingRed Cross Babysitter age 10-15 15,19,23,

Training 27,32,35,38,40,41,46

CookingBon Appétit: French Cuisine Gr. 3-6 19,27

Workshop in English Bon Appétit: French Cuisine Gr. 3-6 35

Workshop in French

HobbiesBasics to Building & age 4-6 21

Engineering: Models that MoveBig and Messy Art Camp age 3-6 7Civil & Earthquake Engineering Gr. 2-6 28eXtreme MOBILE electroniX Gr. 1-5 42Forbidden Lego Gr. 3-6 22Friday Garden Group Gr. 1-5 18Go Fly a Kite: Build and Fly Camp Gr. 3-5 38Jr. Engineering: Gr. K-2 24

Crazy Lego ContraptionsLego WeDo Robotics Gr. 2-5 28Lego X Olympic Decathlon Gr. 1-5 19Lego X: Enginetics & Green Energy Gr. 1-5 37Magic, Juggling & Balloons Gr. 4-8 15Project Runway- 2013 Gr. 3-7 41Rock N Roll Robotics Gr. 1-4 20Schoolhouse Chess Gr. 1-6 19Schoolhouse Chess Gr. 1-6 45Secret Agent Gr. 2-6 40Woodworking Gr. 3-7 31

Life SkillsMannerly Manners® Rule! Gr. 2-8 23,38The Mannerly Manners® Club age 3-7 30

Lunch Bunchage 5-13 15,18,21,32,34,38,29,44,39

Performing ArtsAdvanced Hip Hop age 10-14 9Advanced Tap age 10-14 9

Advanced Theatre Makeup Gr. 3-6 27Ballet: All Levels all ages 8, 9Basic Theatre Makeup Gr. 1-6 22EHS Thespians Summer Dance Gr. 9-12 8Flash Mob Fun: Theatre Camp Gr. 1-5 24Hip Hop Dance Camp age 5-8 9-14,27Jazz and Tap Multi Level age 3-6 9Jelly Beans Loves Dr. Seuss! age 4-7 39My Musical World: Age Newborn-2,5 17

Parent/Child Musikgarten Class Princess and the Popstar Musical Theater Camp age 4-8 42Sixth Grade Summer Orchestra

Entering Gr. 6 11Sonic Blast: age 12-15 43

A Rock n’ Roll Music CampSummer Band Experience: Gr. 8-10 10

Concert to MarchingSummer Band Gr. 6-7 10Summer Jazz Band Gr. Gr. 6-7 8-10. 11Summer Orchestra Entering Gr. 5 11

LessonsThe Little Mermaid age 3-4 39

Musical Theater CampSongwriting with Gr. 2-5 37

Sasha Mercedes!Summer Piano Lessons Gr. 1-12 10The Wonderful World of the Gr.K-4 13

Weather! A Musical Theatre CampX-Factor Talent Competition age 7-12 44

Musical Theater Camp

Science & NatureCamp Invention - Geoquest age 6-12 33Crazy Chemworks Gr. 2-6 14CSI: Examine the Evidence Gr. 1-5 19Extreme Chemical Concoctions Gr. 1-5 30Fascinating Physics age 3-6 39Flight Academy Gr. 1-6 18Food Chemistry Workshop Gr. 4-8 38Forensic Lab Gr. 3-6 22Go Solar!: The Sun Can Be Fun! age 8-18 31Jr. Scientist Gr. K-2 21Kids in the Lab Gr. 1-5 27Mad Science Express Gr. K-2 30Myth Busting 101 Gr. 1-5 40Rocket Blast Off Gr. 2-6 24,34Science in the Kitchen age 3-6 32Science Kaleidoscope Gr. 1-4 43Tiny Tots Investigate Science age 3-5 17Water, Wind, Air and Fire: Gr. K-4 45

A Multi-Activity Camp for the CuriousWild Things: Plants and Bugs age 6-9 32Wild About Animals Camp age 3-6 17

Sports & FitnessFencing Camp: Beg & Level II age 6-9,8+ 35,43Flag Football age 5-7, 8-12, 6-12 16,33,44Volleyball: Coed age 7-14 29Ballers Skill Training & Gr. 4-9 16, 32,41

Development: CoedBiking Adventures age 11-14 44Braemar Golf Club: age 12+ 18, 23, 28

Lesson and PracticeCheerleading age 5-9, 4-8 14,33Cricket Camp age 6-12 31Edina Baton Twirling Program age 4-11 16Edina Tennis Camp: age 8-11 13,19,22

Beg. & Adv. 26,31,35,37

Edina Track & Field Camp Gr. K-3,4-7 26Game On-Summer Yard Game age 4-6 13,26Indoor Floor Hockey age 6-12 20Indoor Rock Climbing Camp Gr. 5-8 25Introduction to age 5-6, 8-12 22,38

Non-Contact Lacrosse: CoedKung Fu: All Levels age 5+ 16 Lake Harriet Sailing Camp age 7-17 20,32,

40,46Lynch Basketball Camp Gr. 2-8 38Mini Sports Sampler age 4-6 21, 30Multi-Sport Sampler age 6-12 28Sail Calhoun: age 7-11, 11-16 16,23,

Sailing Camps 28,35,41Skateboard Camp age 5-16 15,20,23,

27,31,33,36,40Snag Golf age 5-12, 5-8, 9-11 18,23,

34,37Soccer Camp age 5-8 20,32,41Strength Training: 12 • Basketball & Hockey Gr. 9-12

Conditioning • Girls Only Gr. 7-12 • Coed Gr. 7-9, 9-12T-Ball: Boys & Girls age 4-8, 4-7 13,28,36

Surge/Wise Guys/Kids Club Gr. 6-9, Gr. 4-5, Gr. 1-3, 14,18,22,24,

26,30,34,36,40,42,46

TechnologyExtreme Robotics: Gr. 3-8 15

Robo-SportsJr Engineering: Gr. 1-4 14

Solar & Green MachinesVideo Game Design, Jr. Gr. K-2 13Star Wars Jedi Movie Making Gr. K-5 17Edina Summer Gr. 1-4, 5-9 22

Computer Camp3D Video Game Design Gr. 3-6 24Clay Animation Gr. 1-5 24Mindstorm Robotics: Gr. 2-6 25

Amusement ParksVideo Game Creation: Gr. K-2 29

Nintendo Characters Girls & Gadgets Gr. 1-6 323D Virtual Game World Design Gr. 5-8 35Advanced X-Box/PC 3D Gr. 5-8 37

Game ProgrammingJr. Robotics Engineer Gr. 1-3 37Sr. Robotics Engineer Gr. 4-7 38Lord of the Rings Movie Making Gr. 3-6 40Girls & Engineering Gr. 1-4 42Hogwarts Film School Gr. 1-5 44Robotic Engineering Gr. K-3 45

Engineering: Thriller Rides Gr. 3-8 46 & Roller Coasters

Xbox/PC 3D Video Game Design Gr. 3-6 15

World Languages & CultureBonjour! French Camp entering K-5 36Bon Appétit: French Cuisine Gr. 3-6 35

Workshop in French

q AquaticsPreschool Step A Ages 4+ Children will experience their first swim lesson without a parent. Emphasis is on basic skills, including water adjustment, kicking, beginning underwater exploration and fun. Prerequisite; Must be at least 4 years old.

A-11 8 Sessions - $10910:15 - 10:45 am Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27Valley View Midde School - Pool Enter Door 1

A-12 8 Sessions - $10912:30 - 1:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27Valley View Midde School - Pool Enter Door 1

A-47 6 Sessions - $82 6:00 - 6:30 pm Mondays, Jul 1 - Aug 5South View Middle School - Pool

A-21 8 Sessions - $10910:15 - 10:45 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18South View Middle School - Pool

A-31 8 Sessions - $10910:15 - 10:45 am Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1South View Middle School - Pool

Preschool Step BAges 4+ This class is for children who have some comfort level in the water and can submerge fully on their own. Emphasis is on basic skills, floating, underwater exploration and fun. Prerequisite: Must be at least 4 years old and can fully submerge head without assistance.

A-13 8 Sessions - $109 10:45 - 11:15 am Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School - Pool

A-14 8 Sessions - $109 12:30 - 1:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School - Pool

A-48 6 Sessions - $82 6:30 - 7:00 pm Mondays, Jul 1 - Aug 5 South View Middle School - Pool

A-23 8 Sessions - $109 10:45 - 11:15 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 South View Middle School - Pool

A-24 8 Sessions - $109 12:30 - 1:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 South View Middle School - Pool

A-32 8 Sessions - $109 10:45 - 11:15 am Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1 South View Middle School - Pool

Preschool Classes


For All Ages

Red Cross Swimming ProgramSession 1- Monday- Thursday, June 17-27 Valleyview Middle School-Door 1

Session 2-Monday-Thursday, July 8-18 Southview Middle School-Door 6

Session 3-Monday-Thursday, July 22-Aug. 1 Southview Middle School-Door 6

Monday Evenings-July 1-Aug. 5 Southview Middle School-Door 6

RemindeR: Session 1 will be held at Valley View Middle School, 6750 Valley View Rd.

Session 2,3, and Monday evenings will be held at Southview Middle School, 4725 Southview Lane

Meet Kay Zuccaro!Kay Zuccaro has been our Aquatics Supervisor for 15 years, with experi-ence in aquatics for over 25 years in Edina. She graduated from the College of St. Benedict with a degree in early childhood education, and loves kids. Kay is a Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard In-structor, and teaches water exercise classes. Her mission is to help chil-dren and adults feel comfortable in water, build self- esteem and educate them on the importance of water safety. For fun, Kay likes to swim, ski, travel, and cook.

Introduction to Water Skills Ages 5+ Child will explore elementary skills that can be built upon as they learn to swim. We will work on front and back floating, submerging, and gaining comfort and confidence in the water. Prerequisite: 5 years old or older.

A-KC01 8 Sessions - $109 8:45 - 9:15 am Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School - Pool

A-KC02 8 Sessions - $109 9:30 - 10:00 am Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School - Pool

A-15 8 Sessions - $109 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School - Pool



A-25 8 Sessions - $109 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 South View Middle School - Pool



A-34 8 Sessions - $109 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1 South View Middle School - Pool

A-42 6 Sessions - $82 6:30 - 7:00 pm Mondays, Jul 1 - Aug 5South View Middle School - Pool

A-KC12 8 Sessions - $1098:45 - 9:15 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 South View Middle School - Pool


Level 1

Class sessions indicated in blue are evening classes.

Aquatics


For All Ages

Aquatic GuidelinesE Only students on class lists will be allowed into lessons.

E Instructors are Red Cross certified. E Red Cross certificates are awarded upon completion of requirements.

E Sign up early, swimming classes fill up quickly.

E There are no make-ups or refunds for missed classes.

Stroke Development Basic water skills, diving, front and back crawl will be emphasized with guided practice. Prerequisite: Passed Level 2 or can jump into deep water and can swim on both front and back at least 20 yards.

A-KC06 8 Sessions - $109 8:45 - 9:15 am Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27Valley View Middle School Pool

A-KC07 8 Sessions - $109 9:30 - 10:00 am Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27Valley View Middle School Pool

A-110 8 Sessions - $109 10:15 - 10:45 am Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School Pool

A-111 8 Sessions - $109 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School Pool

Fundamental Aquatic Skills Children will practice basic water safety, underwater swimming and swimming while using a combined stroke on front and back. Prerequisite: Passed Level 1 or can float independently on their front and back, and swimming on their front and back using arm and leg actions.

A-KC03 8 Sessions - $1098:45 - 9:15 am Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School - Pool

A-KC04 8 Sessions - $1099:30 - 10:00 am Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27Valley View Middle School - Pool

A-18 8 Sessions - $10910:45 - 11:15 am Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School - Pool

A-19 8 Sessions - $1092:00 - 2:30 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School - Pool


A-KC15 8 Sessions - $1098:45 - 9:15 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18South View Middle School - Pool


A-27 8 Sessions - $10910:45 - 11:15 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 South View Middle School - Pool

A-28 8 Sessions - $1091:00 - 1:30 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 South View Middle School - Pool


A-36 8 Sessions - $109 12:30 - 1:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1South View Middle School - Pool

Level 2

Level 3

A-112 8 Sessions - $109 1:45 - 2:15 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School Pool

A-41 6 Sessions - $82 7:15 - 7:45 pm Mondays, Jul 1 - Aug 5South View Middle School Pool

A-KC05 8 Sessions - $109 8:00 - 8:30 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18South View Middle School Pool

A-KC18 8 Sessions - $109 8:45 - 9:15 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18South View Middle School Pool

A-KC19 8 Sessions - $109 9:30 - 10:00 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 South View Middle School Pool

A-29 8 Sessions - $109 10:15 - 10:45 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18South View Middle School Pool

A-210 8 Sessions - $109 12:30 - 1:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18South View Middle School Pool

A-37 8 Sessions - $109 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1South View Middle School Pool

A-38 8 Sessions - $109 1:45 - 2:15 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1South View Middle School Pool

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Stroke Improvement Child will develop confidence and endurance through practice of front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke. Breaststroke and sidestroke will also be introduced and practiced. Emphasis is also on basic water safety. Prerequisite: Passed Level 3 or can dive, swim front and back crawl 25 yards.

A-113 8 Sessions - $109 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School - Pool


A-44 6 Sessions - $827:15 - 8:00 pm Mondays, Jul 1 - Aug 5 South View Middle School Pool

A-KC08 8 Sessions - $109 8:00 - 8:40 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 South View Middle School - Pool



A-39 8 Sessions - $109 1:45 - 2:30 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1 South View Middle School - Pool

Fundamental Aquatic Skills Level 3 is one of the most difficult levels to pass, so therefore we have added another class for those students who have been in Level 3 more than 2 sessions. This group will be more experienced than the other level 3 class. We will focus on endurance and refinement of strokes. Prerequisites: Must have taken level 3 for 2 or more sessions, must be totally comfortable in deep water, able to dive, able to do front and back crawl.


A-218 8 Sessions - $10912:30 - 1:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 South View Middle School - Pool


Level 3-B

Level 4

Stroke Refinement Student will gain endurance by swimming for increased distances, coordinate and refine sidestroke, butterfly and breaststroke and build on water safety skills. Prerequisite: Passed Level 4 or can swim front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke, the start of breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.

A-115 8 Sessions - $109 10:15 - 11:00 am Mon-Thu, Jun 17 - Jun 27 Valley View Middle School - Pool

A-KC09 8 Sessions - $109 8:00 - 8:40 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 South View Middle School - Pool



Level 5

Aquatics For All Ages

Swimming & Skill Proficiency Refines the strokes so students swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Focus is on personal water safety, lifeguard readiness, diving and fitness swimming. Prerequisite: Passed Level 5 or can swim front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly


A-214 8 Sessions - $10910:15 - 11:00 am Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 South View Middle School - Pool


Level 6

Lifeguard Training Ages 15+ This class teaches the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course will emphasize victim recognition, surveillance, equipment based rescues, rescue skills, First Aid and CPR. Upon successful completion, students will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate and a CPR For the Professional Rescuer Certificate. Prerequisite: students must be 15 years old on or before the last day of class, swim 100 yards front crawl, 100 yards breaststroke, and 100 yards breaststroke or front crawl, submerge 7 feet and retrieve a 10 pound brick and swim 20 yards to the shallow end and get out of the pool. Class includes some blended learning which will require a computer with internet access. Supply fee included in tuition. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY

A614-42 4 Sessions - $280 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Jun 10, Jun 11, Jun 13 & Jun 14 Valley View Middle School - Pool

Guardstart Ages 11-14 This is an exciting new program designed to “prepare” students for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. Participants will improve stroke mechanics, endurance, and rescue techniques in the pool. In the classroom, students will develop skills in professional responsibility, communication, and decision making. Prerequisite: Passed Level 4 Red Cross swimming level, ability to swim 25 yards continuously with rotary breathing and ability to tread water for one minute. Further training is required to become a lifeguard.


A-314 8 Sessions - $109 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1 South View Middle School - Pool

Water Safety Aid Ages 11+ This class provides information and training to assist Water Safety Instructors. Students will practice water safety, teaching strategies, and work on their own swimming skills. After completing the class, students can volunteer to help during Red Cross Swimming lessons. Prerequisite: Must be 11 years old, and a level 4 swimmer.

A-315 8 Sessions - $1091:30 - 2:15 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1 South View Middle School - Pool


Aquatics For All Ages

Private Swim Lessons Ages 4+ Child must be at least 4 years old! For more individualized swim instruction, enroll in private lessons. There will be no refunds for missed lessons. Please call 952-848-3965 for availability. *Extra slot for private lessons may be open due to enrollment fluctuations. Names from our waiting list will be called to fill slots.










4445 West 77th St. Suite 240, Edina, MN 55435 | 952 - 831 - 3814 | offi [email protected] | www.edinaswim.com

Take the Plunge - Have Your Child Join Edina Swim Club!Edina Swim Club, nicknamed The Gators, is an ability-based, competitive swim team. Our experienced coaches work hard to help every swimmer develop their technique and achieve their full potential in a fun, social, but hard-working team environment. Swimmers are grouped into nine groups by age and ability from age fi ve through high school. We also offer masters swim. See us at one of our new swimmer splash nights or bring your child for a try out anytime!

Visit www.edinaswim.com for more information about the club, our team structure and all things Edina Swim Club!

TRY OUTS AVAILABLE ANYTIME!


Learn to Dive Ages 7+ Diving classes focus on basic diving skills, diving safety, proper techniques, flexibility and fun. Geared toward the beginner diver who has had little or no instruction. Prerequisite: must be at least 7 years old and confident in deep water. Classes cannot be pro-rated. Instructor: John Dailey, (Edina Girls and Boys High School Coach)

A-50 5 Sessions - $656:00 - 6:45 pm Tuesdays, Jul 9 - Aug 6 South View Middle School - Pool

A-56 5 Sessions - $656:00 - 6:45 pm Thursdays, Jul 11 - Aug 8 South View Middle School - Pool

Intermediate Diving This class is geared toward students with some diving experience. Prerequisites: Must be at least 9 years old or recommended by instructor and able to do dives in 3 different directions(front, back, reverse, inward, twisting) Classes cannot be pro-rated. Instructor: John Dailey (Edina Girls and Boys High School Diving Coach)

Ages 9+ A-52 5 Sessions - $65 6:45 - 7:30 pm Tuesdays, Jul 9 - Aug 6 South View Middle School - Pool

Ages 7+A-57 Sessions - $65 6:45 - 7:30 pm Thursdays, Jul 11 - Aug 8 South View Middle School - Pool

Competitive Diving This class is geared toward divers with some competitive diving experience(high school varsity/Junior Varsity, or age group). 11 years and under should be able to do 5 dives, 13 years and under should be able to do 7 dives, and 14 years and older should be able to do 8 dives. Classes cannot be pro-rated. Instructor: John Dailey (Edina Girls and Boys High School Diving Coach)

Ages 9+ A-54 5 Sessions - $115 7:30 - 9:00 pm Tuesdays, Jul 9 - Aug 6 South View Middle School - Pool

A-58 5 Sessions - $1157:30 - 9:00 pm Thursdays, Jul 11 - Aug 8 South View Middle School Pool

Class sessions indicated in blue are evening classes.

gg Performing Arts Academy

EHS Thespians Summer Dance Grades 9-12 Summer Dance at EPAC is designed to teach proper dance technique, dance conditioning, and repertoire from the upcoming Fall Musical. We will focus on Jazz, Tap, Ballet, as well as basic dance vocabulary which helps students and choreographers be on the same page during the rehearsal process. You will also meet with the director and vocal director of the fall musical for auditioning feedback. We encourage as much attendance as possible so you can get the full experience of these great classes, but we know that camps, jobs, and vacations also have a priority. Just let us know ahead of time (if possible) if you’re not going to be at class. Student will need to buy and bring their own dance shoes and dress appropriately for movement.

617-1 14 Sessions - $1101:00 - 4:00 pm Tue/Thu, Jun 18 - Aug 8 Edina High School - Performing Arts Center No Class Jul 02 & Jul 04


EHS Thespians Summer Dance

Ballet Fundamentals II Ages 5-6 Young students learn basic fundamental ballet movement and terminology through creative exercises. Age appropriate motor skills and musicality are also developed. This class builds on elements learned in Fundamentals I but is not a required pre-requisite, new and returning students welcome.

610-34 8 Sessions - $895:00 - 6:00 pm Tuesdays, Jun 11 - Jul 30 Edina Community Center - Studio 331 Lara Ciganko

610-B2 8 Sessions - $8910:30 - 11:30 am Thursdays, Jun 13 - Aug 8 Edina Community Center - Studio 331 No Class Jul 04 Marcia Keegan

Ballet Fundamentals III Ages 7-8 This course continues to develop the ballet/creative movement skills learned in Fundamentals II. Our method is designed to encourage exploration and foster creativity. New and returning students are welcome. Please inquire with instructor with questions and placement approval.

610-35 8 Sessions - $89 6:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesdays, Jun 11 - Jul 30 Edina Community Center - Studio 331 Lara Ciganko

610-3 8 Sessions - $8911:30 am - 12:30 pm Thursdays, Jun 13 - Aug 8 Edina Community Center - Studio 331 No Class Jul 04 Marcia Keegan

Ballet Fundamentals I Ages 3-4 Young dancers learn basic fundamental ballet movement terminology through creative exercise. Age appropriate motor skills and musicality are also developed. New and returning students are welcome.

610-33 8 Sessions - $794:00 - 4:45 pm Tuesdays, Jun 11 - Jul 30 Edina Community Center - Studio 331 Lara Ciganko

610-B1 8 Sessions - $79 9:45 - 10:30 am Thursdays, Jun 13 - Aug 8 Edina Community Center - Studio 331 No Class Jul 04 Marcia Keegan

Ballet: Level I Ages 8-13 This class moves away from the creative foundational skills learned in Ballet Fundamentals I-III and is conducted in the format of a traditional ballet class that includes barre and center work. Emphasis is placed on proper alignment, technique, musicality, and artistry. Students new to Ballet are welcome with instructor approval. Lara Ciganko

610-36 8 Sessions - $99 6:00 - 7:30 pm Mondays, Jun 10 - Jul 29 Edina Community Center - Studio 331

Ballet: Level II Ages 9-15 This class is for the student whose desire is to move from dance as a recreational activity and approach it with an educational and artistic goal. Two classes a week at this level is highly recommended to make progress. At this time students should register for Level I as their second class. This class follows the traditional format of a ballet class that includes barre and center work. Emphasis is placed on proper alignment, technique, musicality, and artistry. Students new to ballet are welcome with instructor approval before enrolling in this class. Lara Ciganko

610-37 8 Sessions - $996:00 - 7:30 pm Wednesdays, Jun 12 - Jul 31 Edina Community Center - Studio 331

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Teen Ballet: Ages 8-18 This class is geared to Dancers, gymnasts, swimmers and skaters to help them in their sports. Ballet technique and individual help in class. Marcia Keegan

610-4 9 Sessions - $10412:45 - 2:15 pm Thursdays, Jun 13 - Aug 15 Edina Community Center - Studio 331 No Class Jul 04

Teen/Adult Beginning II/ Intermediate Ballet Ages 14+ This class continues to build on the solid technical foundation and vocabulary developed in a Beginning and Beginning II Ballet class. This class is open to new and continuing students who have had some previous dance experience. Please contact the instructor with any questions. Lara Ciganko

610-38 8 Sessions - $99 7:00 - 8:30 pm Tuesdays, Jun 11 - Jul 30 Edina Community Center - Studio 331

Jazz and Tap Multi Level Ages 3-6 This class introduces jazz dancing with the added fun of tap! An introduction to the movements and vocabulary of these disciplines are taught with the help of musical instruments, parachutes and scarves. Students will develop poise, strength and flexibility. Ballet and tap shoes are required. All levels welcome. Gina Mayer

78-4 6 Sessions - $655:15 - 6:00 pm Wednesdays, Jul 10 - Aug 14 Edina Community Center - Studio 330

Advanced Tap Ages 10-14 Come and learn what exciting rhythms your feet can make! Students will be amazed how fun this classic American dance form can be! Tap shoes and comfortable clothing are required. This class is for students with at least one year of tap dance. Gina Mayer


Advanced Hip Hop Ages 10-14 Get into the Groove! Dancers will learn jazz and hip hop steps to fun and upbeat music. Come learn to leap, turn and shine. This class is not only fun but will improve posture, strength and flexibility in a positive and self-esteem building atmosphere. Jazz shoes and comfortable clothing are required. All levels welcome. This class is for students with at least one year of dance. Gina Mayer


Full Suzuki Program Private & Group Violin,Piano & Cello LessonsMemory Talent Education • Education for Life • Training with Parent2-week Summer Sessions July 15-26 & Aug 19-30 for beginners and current studentsFull Suzuki Program begins September 9Singing Strings Performance Group begins September 22 for Intermediate StudentsFinland Concert Tour 2013

Contact: Helina Pakola at 952-270-6379 or [email protected]

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Summer Piano Lessons Grades 1-12 We offer Professional teachers, affordable rates and convenient neighborhood locations. Piano lessons are available this summer at Cornelia, Creek Valley, Highlands and Edina Community Center. Lessons are thirty minutes in length and meet once a week with a cost of $150 for a 6 week session. August 6- 8th will be makeup week to accommodate vacation schedules. Contact Mary Linker at 952.831.4014 to schedule a time slot before registering online. www.themusiclink.biz.

617-piaCN 6 Sessions - $1501:00 - 6:00 pm Tue, Wed, Jun 18 - Jul 31Cornelia Elementary School - Room 31No Class Jul 02 & Jul 03

617-piaCTY 6 Sessions - $150

617-piaCTY 6 Sessions - $1501:00 - 6:00 pm Wed, Thu, Jun 19 - Aug 1Countryside Elementary School - Room 221No Class Jul 03 & Jul 04

617-piaCV 6 Sessions - $1501:00 - 6:00 pm Tue/Thu, Jun 18 - Aug 1Creek Valley Elementary School - Room 201No Class Jul 02 & Jul 04

617-piaECC 6 Sessions - $1501:00 - 7:00 pm Tue-Thu, Jun 18 - Aug 1Edina Community Center - 348ANo Class Jul 02-Jul 04

Practice to Concert Grades 6-7 If you have completed 5th or 6th grade band, take this class to keep up your skills over the Summer. It is a great opportunity to make more music with a new set of friends. A t-shirt is included in the tuition. Please indicate Adult shirt size, specific instrument (i.e. Alto Sax), and grade entering next Fall in the registration materials. A concert will be held at 10 am on the last day of class in the South View Auditorium Directed by Mr. Chris Gumz and Dr. Robert Ouren

617-25 12 Sessions - $1299:00 - 11:00 am Tue-Thu, Jun 18 - Jul 18 South View Middle School - Room 264-Band No Class Jul 02-Jul 04

Concert to Marching Grades 8-10 Returning for the 6th year...Summer Band Experience for students entering Grades 8-10. Experience the fun of learning new musical skills and refining the ones you already possess. Make new friends in your small ensemble groups, perform great concert band and marching band music, march at Valley Fair and in the 2013 Edina 4th of July Parade! Don’t miss out on this exciting one-of-a-kind summer band experience. A required T-shirt is included in the tuition. Email is required for communication of parade details and concert schedule. Please indicate adult shirt size and instrument when registering. Directed by Geneva Fitzsimonds and Amanda Kremer.

610-26 12 Sessions - $13910:00 am - 12:00 pm Tue-Thu, Jun 11 - Jul 4 South View Middle School - Room 262

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The Music LinkPrivate Piano Lessons

6 Week Summer Session at ECC, Countryside,

Creek Valley & Cornelia Schools

[email protected] Call 952.831.4014 www.themusiclink.biz

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Basic Musicianship & Keyboard Instructionfor children ages 3 through adults

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Performing Arts AcademyBeginning 5th Grade This class is open to all beginning string players going into fifth grade this fall. We will meet for one hour twice each week, the equivalent of sixteen school-year lessons (four months!). Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass are the instruments offered. Instrument and lesson book (Essential Elements 2000 Book 1) are required for participation in the class. Please contact the instructor if you need assistance in securing an instrument ([email protected]). This is a great way to get a head start on playing your instrument! Please contact instructor Kyrsten Darby for further information. Limit 12 students per section (except viola). Viola students may join a Violin class with teacher permission.

729-Cello/Bass1 8 Sessions - $948:00 - 9:00 am Tue/Thu, Jul 30 - Aug 22 Edina Community Center - Room 201

729-Cello/Bass3 8 Sessions - $9410:00 - 11:00 am Mon/Wed, Jul 29 - Aug 21 Edina Community Center - Room 201

729-Viola1 8 Sessions - $94 9:00 - 10:00 am Mon/Wed, Jul 29 - Aug 21 Edina Community Center - Room 201

729-Violin2 8 Sessions - $94 8:00 - 9:00 am Mon/Wed, Jul 29 - Aug 21 Edina Community Center - Room 201

729-Violin4 8 Sessions - $949:00 - 10:00 am Tue/Thu, Jul 30 - Aug 22 Edina Community Center - Room 201

729-Violin5 8 Sessions - $94 10:00 - 11:00 am Tue/Thu, Jul 30 - Aug 22 Edina Community Center - Room 201

Sixth Grade Summer Orchestra This class is for string players going into sixth grade this fall who have at least one year of playing experience. We will meet for one hour twice a week as a large ensemble (violin, viola, cello, and bass all together). Bring your instrument and Essential Elements 2000 book to this class. Please contact the instructor if you need assistance in securing an instrument ([email protected]). This is a great way to get back into shape after the summer! Kyrsten Darby

729-Orch 8 Sessions - $941:00 - 2:00 pm Mon/Wed, Jul 29 - Aug 21 Edina Community Center - Room 201

Summer Jazz Band for Grades 6-7 & 8-10Try a summer jazz experience geared for new and experienced band students, previous jazz experience not necessary, previous band experience REQUIRED! Band students entering grades 8, 9, 10 in Fall 2013 who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone and rhythm section instruments are welcome. Other instrument must be approved by instructor. Band students entering grades 6 and 7 in Fall 2013, are welcome with any band instrument or rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) but must have experience playing in group setting. Charles Weise

Grades 6-7610-6 9 Sessions - $7911:00 am - 12:00 pm Tue-Thu, Jun 11 - Jun 27South View Middle School - Room 258

Grades 8-10610-5 9 Sessions - $799:00 - 10:00 am Tue-Thu, Jun 11 - Jun 27South View Middle School - Room 258

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Meet Kyrsten DarbyKyrsten Darby is currently in her third year of teaching 5th grade orchestra in the Edina Public Schools. She travels to all six Edina elementary schools each week, teaching full orchestra and small group sectionals.

Mrs. Darby is committed to improving her students as well as her teaching methods and frequently attends music education conferences and clinics. In Edina she has been a leader in technology, creating screencast videos for her students and presenting ways to incorporate ipads into the classroom as an instructional tool and assessment device.

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Basketball ConditioningGrades 9-12 Designed for students who are playing basketball-approved by Coach Dorsey.

610-8 23 Sessions - $1099:00 - 10:00 am Mon/Wed/Fri, Jun 10 - Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Weight Room No Class Jul 05

Hockey ConditioningGrades 9-12 This program is designed specifically for hockey players.

610-30 23 Sessions - $109 12:00 - 1:30 pm Mon/Wed/Fri, Jun 10 - Aug 2 Edina High School - weight room No Class Jul 05

Girls Only, Grades 7-12 610-9 15 Sessions - $898:00 - 9:00 am Tue/Thu, Jun 11 - Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Weight Room No Class Jul 04

610-10 15 Sessions - $8910:00 - 11:00 am Tue/Thu, Jun 11 - Aug 1 Edina High School - weight room No Class Jul 04

610-11 15 Sessions - $8911:00 am - 12:00 pm Tue/Thu, Jun 11 - Aug 1 Edina High School - weight room No Class Jul 04

Grades 7-9 610-15 15 Sessions - $897:00 - 8:00 am Tue/Thu, Jun 11 - Aug 1 Edina High School - weight room No Class Jul 04



610-13 15 Sessions - $899:00 - 10:00 am Tue/Thu, Jun 11 - Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Weight Room No Class Jul 04

610-12 15 Sessions - $8910:00 - 11:00 am Tue/Thu, Jun 11 - Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Weight Room No Class Jul 04

610-14 15 Sessions - $89 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Tue/Thu, Jun 11 - Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Weight Room No Class Jul 04

Grades 9-12 610-18 23 Sessions - $10910:00 - 11:00 am Mon/Wed/Fri, Jun 10 - Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Weight Room No Class Jul 05

610-19 23 Sessions - $10911:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon/Wed/Fri, Jun 10 - Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Weight Room No Class Jul 05

610-20 23 Sessions - $1098:00 - 9:00 am Mon/Wed/Fri,

Jun 10 - Jul 31 & Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Weight Room No Class Jul 05

610-24 23 Sessions - $1097:00 - 8:00 am Mon/Wed/Fri, Jun 10 - Aug 2 Edina High School - weight room No Class Jul 05




610-22 23 Sessions - $10911:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon/Wed/Fri, Jun 10 - Aug 2 Edina High School - weight room No Class Jul 05

610-23 31 Sessions - $1294:00 - 5:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 10 - Aug 1 Edina High School - weight room No Class Jul 04

610-25 31 Sessions - $1295:00 - 6:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 10 - Aug 1 Edina High School Edina High School - weight room No Class Jul 04

Kung Fu - Wu Shu Age 5+ and Adults Learn the life-long benefits of Kung Fu - the Chinese art of self-defense and fitness - and build muscle, power, flexibility, and agility. Join a fun, non-competitive, full-participation class, which focuses on skill-building exercises that will strengthen the mind and body. Parents: Don’t just sit at the sideline. Register for class and participate with your child in class. Optional uniform and certification for White to Black Belt is available. National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc., directed by SiFu Al Lam

BEgiNNER, WHiTE, & YEllOW BElT617-7 7 Sessions - $846:00 - 6:45 pm Tuesdays, Jun 18 - Aug 6 Edina Community Center - Small Gym No Class Jul 02

ORANgE - 2Nd PuRPlE BElT617-9 7 Sessions - $846:45 - 7:30 pm Tuesdays, Jun 18 - Aug 6 Edina Community Center - Small Gym

iNSTRuMENTS & SPARRiNg617-8 7 Sessions - $847:30 - 8:15 pm Tuesdays, Jun 18 - Aug 6 Edina Community Center - Small Gym No Class Jul 02

3Rd PuRPlE - BlACk BElT617-6 7 Sessions - $848:15 - 9:00 pm Tuesdays, Jun 18 - Aug 6 Edina Community Center - Small Gym No Class Jul 02

Strength Training:

Summer Strength TrainingJune 12-August 2 (Gyms closed weekends & July 4)

The goal of the program is to improve student/athlete fitness levels and athletic potential by providing structured and supervised total body strength work-outs in a group setting. Train 2-3 non-consecutive days each week at a high level of intensity. Use reps with proper form and learn to keep accurate training records and about nutrition and hydration. Improve student/athlete self confidence and self-esteem. Maximum: 30 students per section. No prorating or employee discounts.

two Convenient loCAtions to tRAin: Edina High School – On-site Trainer/Supervisor: Reed Boltmann [email protected]

Edina Community Center – On-site Trainer: Josh Bettes [email protected]

Strength & Fitness

Week 1: June 10 - 14

Video Game Design, Jr. Grades K-2 Create YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME! Love video games? Students as young as 5 years old can create their own platform video games in this cool class! Choose your storyline with dragons, princesses, or wild wacky aliens. Computer Explorers

610-62 4 Sessions - $1449:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Thu Jun 13 Edina Community Center - Room 334

A Musical Theatre Camp Grades K-4 A whirlwind tour of the weather and the seasons for kids as a rhyming musical play. Includes such great songs as Singing In The Rain, I Can See Clearly Now, Let’s Go Fly A Kite and Let It Snow. Father Bird, Mother Bird, Baby Bird, Five Meteorologists,Thunder, Summer, Cumulous Cloud, Three Snowflakes and Sun are just some of the characters. All children will perform an individual monolog after the show as well. Kids will have a lot of theatre fun including memorization, theatre games, vocal projection and of course, rehearsal and performance of our musical!. Young Performers

610-2 5 Sessions - $1099:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Fri Jun 14 Edina Community Center - Auditorium

Game On- Summer Yard Games Ages 4-6 We will introduce campers to all the favorite playground games: These fun activities will help your child develop coordination, flexibility and mental development. Sports Unlimited

610-42 3 Sessions - $5910:00 am - 12:00 pm Wed Jun 12 - Fri Jun 14 Edina Community Center - Upper North Field

Beginner This camp blends skill development, knowledge of scoring, conditioning and games. Sign up for more than one week during the summer and continue to work on skills developed. The warm summer days will also find participants getting off the court for a little cool down and supervised free time. Please bring a tennis racket, a snack and water bottle. Edina Parks and Recreation

Ages 8-11610-T1 5 Sessions - $1059:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Fri Jun 14 Edina Community Center - Tennis courts

Ages 11-13610-T2 5 Sessions - $1051:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Fri Jun 14 Edina Community Center - Tennis courts

Art Play Camp Ages 3-6 Clay play day, print making fun, capturing bubbles and building roller coasters are just a few reasons why art play is the best! Please pack a nut free snack and a drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio


Boys & Girls Ages 4-8 Kids learn the rules of baseball while working on team play and sportsmanship. Improve: throwing, catching, hitting, base running and fielding skills. See our website for specific camp details. Sports Unlimited

610-40 3 Sessions - $84 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wed Jun 12 - Fri Jun 14 Edina Community Center - McCarthy Baseball Field

Father’s Day - Dads Rule! Art Class Ages 4-9 Show your dad how much you love him by making a Father’s Day gift with your own two hands! We’ll paint a fish themed t-shirt just for dad. Please bring to class a dad sized white t-shirt and a nut free snack and a drink for your child. Kidcreate Studio

610-52 1 Session - $299:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, Jun 14 Edina Community Center - Room 165

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Unicorns and their Fairy Friends Art Camp Ages 4-9 Unicorns, fairies and more mystical creatures will inspire us at this magical camp. Your child will dream of swimming with mermaids, flying on the back of Pegasus, fighting a fire breathing dragon and more! Model Magic®, air-dry clay, paint, glitter and other magical materials will help bring their dreams to life. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio

610-61 4 Sessions - $1441:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Thu Jun 13 Edina Community Center - Room 306

Cheerleading Ages 5-9 There is no stunting in this entry level program—just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns proper hand & body movements and jumping techniques. The week concludes with a choreographed performance. Skyhawks

610-58 4 Sessions - $1091:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Thu Jun 13 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman-South end

Solar & Green Machines Grades 1-4 Students will build machines powered by the sun and the wind! Discover how to use wind, solar, water and hand-crank electricity. Computer Explorers

610-55 Sessions - $1341:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Thu Jun 13 Edina Community Center - Room 334

Crazy Chemworks Grades 2-6 Try your hand with some super solutions and explore the chemistry of everyday life. Camp is bubbling over with classic experiments and crazy concoctions with spectacular hands-on activities. The camp includes real chemistry tools, stunning demonstrations and your own set of lab ware to take home. Mad Science

610-47 5 Sessions - $1449:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Fri Jun 14 Edina Community Center - Room 304



SURGEThe Rec Center program offers youth entering grades 6 – 9 a new theme each week and includes daily field trips. Please see the weekly schedule* for details. Program dates are weekdays, June 12 – August 20 (closed July 4 & 5). Youth may register for 1-5 days each week.

The Rec Center meets in the cafeteria at South View Middle School and is open from 6:45am - 6:00pm.

The bus for the field trips leaves at 10:00am and returns at 3:00pm (unless otherwise noted). There is NOT a stay back option from SURGE field trips. Daily fee is $39 with initial registration and $42/day after initial registration. We recommend that all youth enrolled in the Rec Center have an Edina Pool pass as it is a frequently offered field trip option. If you do not have a pool pass there will be an additional $10 fee for each pool trip.

Come to an open house for the Rec Center program on Tuesday, June 4th from 5:00 – 6:00pm in the cafeteria at South View Middle School.

* The complete SURGE field trip calendar will be available online in March.

Learn more!

June 12-14

The Rec Center It’s All Kicked Off

This week we will be going to Bush Lake Beach, Apple Valley Pool and Valley Fair. Please bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch and water bottle everyday.

KIDS ClubGrades 1-3 Cornelia, *Concord, *Highlands, Countryside, Creek Valley and Normandale*Concord held at Cornelia, Highlands held at Countryside

WISE Guys Grades 4-5 At Edina Community Center

Kids Club and wise Guys are fun, action-packed summer programs for grades 1-5, open 6:45am - 6:00pm, June 12 - August 20. Come for one day or all 50! Choose activities according to interests and energy levels that include enrichment activities and field trips. Daily fee at time of initial registration is $39, daily fee after initial registration is $42. Questions? Call 848-3947.

Register online at edina.thatscommunityed.com

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A variety of activities and field trips for grades 6-9

Xbox/PC 3D Video Game Design Grades 3-6 Learn to create 3D games and challenge your friends on an Xbox 360® or a Windows PC. Kodu, Microsoft’s award-winning game design platform, is a new visual programming language that runs both on the Xbox 360 and Windows PC. Computer Explorers



Week 1: June 10 - 14Fun & Funky Jewelry Workshop Grades 3-6 Students will learn basic beading techniques, wire working, and collage principals to create their own unique jewelry. We’ll also decorate lampshades using beads, jewels, and other materials. Project choices include earrings, necklaces, bookmarks, hairclips, brooches, and much more. Class fee of $35 includes all materials. Laura Wolovitch

610-54 4 Sessions - $1741:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Thu Jun 13Edina Community Center - Room 165

Magic, Juggling & Balloons Grades 4-8 Participants will have hands on experience with magic, juggling, balloon sculpting and slap-stick comedy illusion. Learning and performing will not only build confidence and self-esteem, but will also help your ability to speak in front of a large audience. THAT’S MAGIC! Homeward Bound Theatre

610-56 5 Sessions - $1049:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Fri Jun 14 Edina Community Center - Cafeteria

Red Cross Babysitter Training Ages 10-15 A must for all babysitters! Topics include child development, good babysitter business practices and emergency care. Guest speakers and hands-on time with children enhance the program. In order to receive certification, attendance at all classes is required.


Skateboard Camp Grades K-10 3rd Lair Skateboard Camps are designed for all ages and abilities. We teach the basics of skateboarding as well as help more advanced individuals take their skating to the next level. Skateboard Camps run from 9:00am to noon with complimentary open skate after camp until the park closes - a whole day of fun! All equipment provided. Sign up for one day or all five, $45/day. Please indicate what day you will be attending when registering.

610-57 5 Sessions - $45/day9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Fri Jun 14 3rd Lair Skateboard Skate Park


Robo-Sports Grades 3-8 Design, build and program robots to take your engineering skills to a higher level. Using the NXT Intelligent brick from LEGO®, servo motors, advanced ultrasonic, touch and light sensors, and specialize lego technic engineering components. Computer Explorers


LUnCHBUnCHAges 5-13 Are you registered for both morning and afternoon activities and want to stay over the lunch break? Why not join the lunch bunch gang? Bring a bag lunch and a beverage. Students are picked from their morning camp and dropped off at their afternoon camp and supervised during lunch by Summer Shades staff.

610-L1 5 Sessions - $2012:00 - 1:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Fri Jun 14 Edina Community Center - Cafeteria

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Optimist Ages 7-11 Optimist Sailing is for the new or less experienced sailor, age 7-11. Students can repeat the course, since we will attempt to group sailors by skill level and advance them accordingly. The 8 ft. Optimist dinghy is the ideal learn to sail boat as well as one that provides a challenge at the racing level. It is a very stable boat and is easy to handle on the water. Bring your own life jacket.

BEgiNNiNg610-S1 8 Sessions - $225 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 10 - Jun 20 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

610-S2 8 Sessions - $2251:00 - 4:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 10 - Jun 20 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

iNTERMEdiATE *610-S4 8 Sessions - $2359:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 10 - Jun 20 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

610-S5 8 Sessions - $2351:00 - 4:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 10 - Jun 20 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

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Club 420 Sailing Camp Ages 11-16 The Club 420 sailboat is a 14 ft sporty boat that accommodates three students. This class is intended for the older or more mature student, ages 11-16, both beginner and intermediate. Students will be taught how to rig the boat, land at a dock or buoy, sail all points of sail in varying conditions and more. This has been a very popular course for teenagers. Students who have taken the course more than once will be offered new sailing opportunities including introduction to racing. Bring your own life jacket and a bag lunch

BEgiNNERS610-S3 8 Sessions - $3809:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 10 - Jun 20 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

iNTERMEdiATES *610-S6 8 Sessions - $380 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Thu, Jun 10 - Jun 20 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

Edina Baton Twirling Program Participants will build on their basic knowledge of baton twirling to learn more advanced twirling skills, as well as new & exciting tricks as they progress. All participants will also have the opportunity to see & try their hand at twirling a “FIRE” BATON (under the careful direction of their instructor). Twirlers will perform in Edina’s 4th of July Parade and the Hopkins Raspberry Festival Grand Parade. Join in the fun & excitement of baton twirling…the artistic sport! Tami Jo Cook

lEVEl iAges 4-11610-49 9 Sessions - $594:00 - 4:30 pm Mon/Wed/Fri, Jun 12 - Jul 12 Cornelia Elementary School - Field No Class Jun 24, Jun 26, Jun 28, Jul 01 & Jul 05

lEVEl 2 iNTERMEdiATEAges 5-11610-50 9 Sessions - $59 4:30 - 5:00 pm Mon/Wed/Fri, Jun 12 - Jul 12 Cornelia Elementary School - Field No Class Jun 24, Jun 26, Jun 28, Jul 01 & Jul 05

Flag Football Campers learn skills on both sides of the football including the core components of passing, catching, and defense – all presented in a fun and positive environment. The week winds up with the Skyhawk’s Super Bowl, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron!. Skyhawks

Ages 5-7 610-59 4 Sessions - $109 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Thu Jun 13 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman Track

Ages 8-12610-60 4 Sessions - $1091:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 10 - Thu Jun 13 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman Track

CoedGrades 4-9 Future Academic Ballers (FAB) Skill Training and Development program is dedicated to helping basketball players of all skill levels to improve their skills in the game of basketball. Our instructors are former college and pro basketball players who will be breaking down the finer points of the game that players need to be successful in basketball. FAB Skill Training and Development program helps players learn and practice the fundamental skills and techniques used in basketball and then practice these skills in a number of drills and scrimmages. Individual skills taught: shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and individual offensive moves along with learning the basic strategies of motion offense and basic principles of man to man defense. Players will be divided by gender, age, and skill level. Please bring water bottle and a great attitude! Coached by FAB Coaching Staff

610-7 8 Sessions - $150 6:00-9:00 pm Tue/Thu, Jun 11 - Jul 11 Edina Community Center - Large Gym No class July 02 & 04

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Parent/Child Musikgarten Class Children of mixed ages will enjoy this class together while singing, dancing, and listening to new sounds. The Musikgarten curriculum encourages children to express themselves through movement, instrument exploration and play! Enjoy folk, classical, jazz and more as you bond with your little one. Add siblings $39/each.

Ages newborn-2617-5 8 Sessions - $94/pair9:00 - 9:40 am Fridays, Jun 21 - Aug 16 Edina Community Center - Room 215 No Class Jul 05

Ages newborn-5617-4 8 Sessions - $94/pair10:00 - 10:40 am Fridays, Jun 21 - Aug 16 Edina Community Center - Room 215 No Class Jul 05

Big and Messy Art Camp Ages 3-6 Let your little artist explore the messier side of art in a big way! Your child will enjoy many sensory experiences as they create enormous works of art. They will paint, sculpt, scribble, and giggle their way to discovering a grander scale of art. These projects are way too big or way too messy to tackle at home! Please pack a nut free snack and a drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio

617-14 4 Sessions - $144 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Thu Jun 20 Edina Community Center - Room 216

My Musical World: Wild About Animals Camp Ages 3-6 Come to the zoo! If you love animals you will love this wild week of animal fun with art projects that are all about animals. Bring a beverage, nut free snack, and recess attire. www.abrakadoodle.com Abrakadoodle

617-13 2 Sessions - $74 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 17 & Wed Jun 19 Edina Community Center - Room 304

Tiny Tots Investigate Science Ages 3-5 Introduce your tot to the exciting world of science! In this hands-on, discovery based adventure, your junior scientist will begin to consider some of the how’s and whys of science. Science Explorers


Scooby Dooby Doo Art Class Ages 3-6 “Scooby Scooby Doo, where are you?” We have some art to do now! Come and create a portrait of our favorite puppy pal out of clay and paint. Please pack a nut free snack and a drink for your child. Kidcreate Studio


Unicorns and Mermaids Art Camp Ages 5-10 Learn how to draw and paint a unicorn then sculpt your design out of air dry clay. After you’ll paint a beautiful underwater scene featuring mermaids with sequin scales and more! Bring a beverage, nut free snack and recess attire. www.abrakadoodle.com Abrakadoodle

617-12 2 Sessions - $74 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Jun 18 & Jun 20 Edina Community Center - Room 304

Star Wars Jedi Movie Making Grades K-3 Work on a stop motion animated Lego Star Wars Movie. Pick your characters to star in your own mini-movie ...the possibilities are endless. Star Wars action figures, Legos, backdrops will be available for filming in class. Handle all of the technical details including using a digital movie camera, filming scenes, stop-motion animation and more! Computer Explorers



Flight Academy Grades 1-6 As a flight cadet in training, you will discover how airplanes fly. Test your airplane’s performance in a wind tunnel. Build your own kite, stunt plane and model rocket. Ride the air on a Hovercraft. Discover how hot air balloons, blimps and parachutes work. Mad Science

617-22 5 Sessions - $1449:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Fri Jun 21 Edina Community Center - Room - 218

Friday Garden Group Grades 1-5 Gardens are at their best in the morning – enjoy fresh produce, a little weeding, planting, and harvesting before the sun gets too hot. We’ll read a story, play a game, and do a little garden tending together. Kids will learn basic horticulture and build a garden journal throughout the summer. Caitlin Williams

617-23 6 Sessions - $599:00 - 10:30 am Fridays, Jun 21 - Aug 16 Highlands Elementary School - Garden No Class Jul 05, Jul 26 & Aug 09



Snag Golf Ages 5-12 Children learn grip, stance, swing, ball contact, putting, chipping and driving. Golf rules and etiquette will also be covered. Sports Unlimited

617-2 4 Sessions - $1049:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Thu Jun 20 Edina Community Center - Upper North & South Fields

Lesson and Practice Ages 12+ Students learn from PGA Teaching Professionals on and off the golf course. Part of each day will be spent on the practice range and part on the course. Snacks will be provided each day. Strong student desire to improve is a must. Participants must have had previous golf experience. Meet at the Executive Pro Shop at Braemar Golf Course, 6364 Dewey Hill Rd, Edina, (952) 826-6799 617-33 5 Sessions - $2191:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Fri Jun 21Braemar Golf Course Pro Shop

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Ages 5-13 Are you registered for both morning and afternoon activities and want to stay over the lunch break? Why not join the lunch bunch gang? Bring a bag lunch and a beverage. Students are picked from their morning camp and dropped off at their afternoon camp and supervised during lunch by Summer Shades staff.


SURGE A variety of activities and field trips for grades 6-9

June 17-21

The Rec Center We Take Off

This week we will be going swimming at Shady Oak Beach and the Richfield pool and visiting a bunch of other local hot spots. Please bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch and water bottle every day.





Schoolhouse Chess Grades 1-6 Chess is fun, Schoolhouse Chess camp is super fun. Schoolhouse Chess brings the game of chess to life using creative personalities. You will be captivated by our imaginative characters and learn chess with ease. Play a game with our gigantic chess set – the biggest you have ever seen! The camp covers all the rules, strategies and tactics and is appropriate for beginners through intermediate players. Mad Science

617-28 5 Sessions - $1449:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Fri Jun 21 Edina Community Center - Cafeteria

Beginner This camp blends skill development, knowledge of scoring, conditioning and games. Sign up for more than one week during the summer and continue to work on skills developed. The warm summer days will also find participants getting off the court for a little cool down and supervised free time. Please bring a tennis racket, a nut-free snack and water bottle. Taught by Edina Parks and Recreation.

Ages 8-11 617-T3 5 Sessions - $1059:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Fri Jun 21 Edina Community Center - Tennis courts

Ages 11-15 617-T4 5 Sessions - $1051:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Fri Jun 21 Edina Community Center - Tennis courts

French Cuisine Workshop in English This summer treat yourself during a week of French gastronomy! You will learn to cook French Favorites : crêpes, tarte normande, quiche lorraine, croque-monsieur, chèvre chaud, salade, vinaigrette… Every day you will cook a savory dish and a sweet one, and best of all: EAT!!! Sophie Toner

Grades 3-6 617-18 4 Sessions - $1099:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Thu Jun 20 Edina Community Center - Room 165

Grades 3-6 617-19 4 Sessions - $1091:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Thu Jun 20 Edina Community Center - Room 165



LEGO X Olympic Decathlon Grades 1-5 Create a MONSTER TRUCK to pull the most LEGOs! Build a motorized LEGO drag racer and challenge your classmates to a race! Let the marshmallows fly with your specially designed LEGO catapult. Compete for prizes and have a great time building awe-inspiring projects each day, www.youthenrichmentleague.com for more details. Youth Enrichment League


Red Cross Babysitter Training Ages 10-15 A must for all babysitters! Topics include child development, good babysitter business practices and emergency care. Guest speakers and hands-on time with children enhance the program. In order to receive certification, attendance at all classes is required. Tami Kaminsen



Sew Pillows and More! Come and enjoy giving your creative side a work out! Great class for beginners! We will learn to use a sewing machine and follow a simple pattern while making an over-the-shoulder carry-all bag. Then you will design and choose fabrics to create two 12x12 decorative modern throw pillows. Marlys Granland

Grades 6-9 617-29 4 Sessions - $64 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Thu Jun 20South View Middle School - Room 201 Sewing

Grades 6-9 617-30 4 Sessions - $64 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Thu Jun 20South View Middle School - Room 201 Sewing

Horsing Around Art Camp Ages 5-12 Is your child crazy about horses? Arabians, Thoroughbreds, and Palominos - do they love them all? At this popular camp, your child will learn simple step-by-step techniques to draw and sculpt beautiful horses. But that’s not all! They will also create mini horse accessories, a pasture scene and more. These masterpieces are sure to win blue ribbons! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio


Examine the Evidence Grades 1-5 How do Crime Science Investigators help solve crimes? Find out as you explore the fun and fascinating field of forensic science. Join our team of investigators as we collect and examine the evidence of “blood splatters”, latent prints, tool marks, and more. Then test your investigative and scientific skills using your own CSI take home kit as you follow the evidence to crack the case of “Whodunit”. Science Explorers


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Indoor Floor Hockey Ages 6-12 Learn the fundamental skills of Floor Hockey using small group activities, scrimmages and fun games. Floor Hockey combines the stick handling, passing and shooting skills of the game of Ice Hockey. Children will be divided by age and skill level. Hockey sticks will be provided. Staff to camper ratio 10:1 Please bring sunscreen, water bottle and a snack. Sports Unlimited

617-3 4 Sessions - $109 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Thu Jun 20 South View Middle School - Room Gym #1 & 2

Rock N Roll Robotics Grades 1-4 Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming and so much more. Working in pairs, students will create robots that rock and robots that roll! Computer Explorers


Skateboard Camp Grades K-10 3rd Lair Skateboard Camps are designed for all ages and abilities. We teach the basics of skateboarding as well as help more advanced individuals take their skating to the next level. Skateboard Camps run from 9:00am to noon with complimentary open skate after camp until the park closes - a whole day of fun! All equipment provided. Sign up for one day or all five, $45/day. Please indicate what day you will be attending when registering.

617-32 5 Sessions - $45/day9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Fri Jun 21 3rd Lair Skateboard Camps - Skate Park

Soccer Camp Children learn the rules of soccer while working on team play and sportsmanship. Individual skills taught: shooting, passing, dribbling along with learning the strategies of offense and defense. Please bring shin guards, water bottle, sunscreen, snack and a great attitude! Sports Unlimited

Ages 5-8 617-10 4 Sessions - $1041:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 17 - Thu Jun 20 Edina Community Center - Upper North & South Fields


Lake Harriet Sailing Camp Ages 7-17 Campers will have fun learning the basics of sailing including knots, wind, boat rigging, tacking, gybing, and docking. Everyone gets to skipper the boat and trim the sails of a Lido 14 foot sailboat equipped with both a main and a head- sail. Each sailboat will have it’s own coach on board and up to three students. Camp meets regardless of weather conditions beside the Lake Harriet Band Shell. Minneapolis Parks & Recreation

617-LH1 4 Sessions - $891:30 - 3:30 pm Mon Jun 17 - Thu Jun 20Lake Harriet Pavilion - Bandshell

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Week 2: June 17 - 21 Week 3: June 24 - 28Princess Art Camp Ages 3-6 Come dressed like your favorite princess as we celebrate all things magical! Create a glittered princess wand, make a jeweled tiara, paint a pretty princess picture on canvas, make a castle and more. We’ll even learn to walk, talk, and curtsy like a princess as we listen to girly music, read princess stories, and have our nails painted Bring a beverage, nut free snack and recess attire. Costumes welcome, but bring a change of clothes. www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle

624-19 2 Sessions - $749:30 am - 12:00 pm Tues Jun 25 & Thu Jun 27 Edina Community Center - Room 213

Mini Sports Sampler Ages 4-6 Children will get to explore baseball, soccer, lacrosse, flag football and in a fun and non-competitive setting. No pressure, just lots of fun. The coaches are committed to helping the young athletes start off on the right foot, as they take their first steps into sports. Sports Unlimited

624-1 4 Sessions - $104 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Thu Jun 27 Edina Community Center - Concord Playfield

Models that Move Ages 4-6 Let your child’s imagination run wild. In this educational hands-on class young students will build models that move. Children will explore gear actions, in addition to swinging, spinning, rotating, and linear motion. We will start with 2D models and progress to 3D Models. This class teaches children about motion we see every day. We will be using the Kid Knex Educational Kits. Computer Explorers


Sparkles and Bling Art Class Ages 4-9 Clay, sequins and glitter—it just doesn’t get any better than that! We will craft a colorful flower shaped bowl accessorized with all the bling the kids can pile on. The bowl will be a great place for the kids to keep their treasures in. Please pack a nut free snack and a drink for your child. Kidcreate Studio

624-15 1 Session - $34 1:00 - 4:00 pm Friday, Jun 28 Edina Community Center - Room 313

Lego Star Wars Art Camp Ages 4-9 We’ll work as a team to paint a huge mural complete with stars, planets and far, far away galaxies. We’ll build star fighters out of Legos, stage an intergalactic battle and make a Lego Darth Vader bobble head. We’ll even make our own light saber. We’ll work with Legos, paint, clay and other art supplies to create these masterpieces that your young Jedi will love! Please pack a nut free snack and a drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio


My Doll’s Big Adventure Art Camp Ages 4-9 Your child and her American Girl® doll (or another favorite doll) will love this art adventure! We’ll make all the accessories the dolls need to travel around the world. Please pack a nut free snack and a drink for your child each day. The My Doll’s Big Adventure program is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with American Girl Brands, LLC. Kidcreate Studio


Let’s Go To The Lake Art Camp Ages 4-9 Do you love going to the lake? Do you like to swim at the beach? Go fishing? Take a boat ride? In this fun camp we’ll create a beach scene with colored sand, sculpt a canoe out of model magic and more. Bring a beverage, nut free snack and recess attire. Great class for siblings. www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle


Learn to Draw Art Camp Ages 5-10 Anyone can learn to be a confident artist in Abrakadoodle’s innovative drawing program where, using a step by step method, students learn how to draw animals, people, and landscapes using easily recognizable shapes. Bring a beverage, nut free snack and recess attire. Different lessons from 2012! www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle

624-12 2 Sessions - $899:00 am - 12:00 pm Jun 24 & Jun 26 Edina Community Center - Room 216

Jr. Scientist Grades K-2 Each day is a different theme. Make a volcano explode; mix your own batch of slime and putty. Continue your explorations with optical illusions, magic, lights, and UV beads. Learn about bugs, sea life, decomposers (worms), dinosaur fossils, and search for minerals to collect. Mad Science

624-9 5 Sessions - $1441:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Fri Jun 28 Edina Community Center - Room 209



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Edina Summer Computer CampKids will learn how to use technology in today’s high-tech world using a positive, fun and individual approach. Campers develop important 21st Century skills through direct instruction and use of web-based tools and games in a safe and supervised environment. Best Buy’s Geek Squad will once again visit with some hands-on activities. Registration fee includes an official ESCC T-Shirt and Friday pizza party. Go to www.edinasummercomputercamp.com for more information. Jon & Jennifer Buckley

Grades 1-4 624-7 5 Sessions - $1349:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Fri Jun 28 South View Middle School - Room 231 Computer Lab

Grades 5-9 624-8 5 Sessions - $2149:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Fri Jun 28 South View Middle School - Room 231 Computer Lab

Week 3: June 24 - 28Forbidden Lego Grades 3-6 These are the LEGO projects that were banned from the LEGO factory! A ping-pong launcher; A High-Velocity LEGO Dispenser; A Candy Coated Catapult and more. Students will work in pairs to build a different project each day. They will use those projects to investigate basic engineering concepts and to compete in kid-friendly contests with classmates. NOTE to PARENTS: These projects are safe. Don’t let the title rattle you. It is a fun, “high-velocity” course. www.youthenrichmentleague.com Youth Enrichment League


Advanced This advanced skills camps continues to blend skill development with game strategies and conditioning. There will also be off court activities and supervised free time. Please bring a tennis racket, a snack and water bottle. Taught by City of Edina Parks and Recreation Staff.. Rain location is South View Gym 3. Enter door 1 or 3. Gym is on the 2nd floor near the office.

Ages 11-15 624-T5 5 Sessions - $1059:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Fri Jun 28 Edina Community Center - Tennis courts

Ages 8-11 624-T6 5 Sessions - $1051:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Fri Jun 28 Edina Community Center - Tennis courts

For Boys & Girls Individual skills taught: catching, throwing, scooping and cradling. Children receive a Sports Unlimited T-shirt/water-bottle and sportsmanship medal. Sports Unlimited provides all equipment. Children will be divided by age and skill level. Please bring a water bottle and a snack. Sports Unilimited

Ages 5-8 624-25 4 Sessions - $1049:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Thu Jun 27 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman Field

Ages 8-12 624-26 4 Sessions - $1049:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Thu Jun 27 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman Field


Introduction to non-Contact Lacrosse:

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June 24- June 28

The Rec Center Dream It, Do It.

Floating down the Apple River, a trip to the Minnesota Zoo and the Mall of America are just a few of the fun things happening this week. Please bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch and water bottle everyday.





Basic Theatre Makeup Grades 1-6 Learn the basics of Theatre Makeup from a professional SteppingStone Teaching Artist! Learn why we use makeup, how to use it and get creative! Basic application, design, and character creation will be just the beginning of what you will learn with makeup in this 2 hour- week long class!

624-20 5 Sessions - $11910:00 - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Fri Jun 28 Edina Community Center - Room 165

Forensic Lab Grades 3-6 Use forensic science to help solve some mysteries. Learn about cells as you extract the DNA from wheat germ and make a model cell. Collect evidence with your own Inspectikit. Reconstruct a mystery scene and the face of the suspect with your Whodunit take home kit. Mad Science


Week 3: June 24 - 28Mannerly Manners® Rule! Grades 2-8 As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. It only takes three seconds and lasts a lifetime! Does your child know what it means to present their finest? Mannerly Manners®, a leading etiquette source supports family values though empowering kids with the ability to impress everyone they meet. Fee includes; individual attention, 49-page guidebook, many handouts to support lessons, breaks with snack, dessert meal and a certificate of completion. Parents invited to observe any or all of the lessons. www.mannerlymanners.com. Pentel Seminars


SNAG Golf SNAG is specifically designed for the entry-level player and simplifies instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition onto the golf course. No need to bring your own clubs--all equipment is provided. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, a water bottle, running shoes, and sunscreen. Skyhawks

Ages 5-8 624-16 4 Sessions - $1099:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Thu Jun 27 Edina Community Center - Upper North & South Fields


Red Cross Babysitter Training Ages 10-15 A must for all babysitters! Topics include child development, good babysitter business practices and emergency care. Guest speakers and hands-on time with children enhance the program. In order to receive certification, attendance at all classes is required


Lesson and Practice Ages 12+ Students learn from PGA Teaching Professionals on and off the golf course. Part of each day will be spent on the practice range and part on the course. Snacks will be provided each day. Strong student desire to improve is a must. Participants must have had previous golf experience. Meet at the Executive Pro Shop at Braemar Golf Course, 6364 Dewey Hill Rd, Edina, (952) 826-6799 624-27 5 Sessions - $2191:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Fri Jun 28Braemar Golf Course Pro Shop



BEgiNNiNg 624-S1 8 Sessions - $2259:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Wed, Jun 24 - Jul 3 & Thu Jun 27 & Fri Jul 5 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

624-S2 8 Sessions - $2251:00 - 4:00 pm Mon-Wed, Jun 24 - Jul 3 & Thu Jun 27 & Fri Jul 5 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

iNTERMEdiATE *624-S4 8 Sessions - $2359:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Wed, Jun 24 - Jul 3 & Thu Jun 27 & Fri Jul 5 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

624-S5 8 Sessions - $2359:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Wed, Jun 24 - Jul 3 & Thu Jun 27 & Fri Jul 5 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock


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Club 420 Sailing Camp Ages 11-16 The Club 420 sailboat is a 14 ft sporty boat that accommodates three students. This class is intended for the older or more mature student, ages 11-16, both beginner and intermediate. Students will be taught how to rig the boat, land at a dock or buoy, sail all points of sail in varying conditions and more. This has been a very popular course for teenagers. It is a full day course, 9:00-3:30, that meets Mon-Thurs. Students who have taken the course more than once will be offered new sailing opportunities including introduction to racing. Bring your own life jacket. Bring a bag lunch

BEgiNNERS 624-S3 8 Sessions - $3809:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Wed, Jun 24 - Jul 3 & Thu Jun 27 & Fri Jul 5 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

iNTERMEdiATES *624-S6 8 Sessions - $3809:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Wed, Jun 24 - Jul 3 & Thu Jun 27 & Fri Jul 5 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

Skateboard Camp Ages 5-16 3rd Lair Skateboard Camps are designed for all ages and abilities. We teach the basics of skateboarding as well as help more advanced individuals take their skating to the next level. Our professional instructors share their love of the sport in a fun and supportive environment designed to foster confidence and build skills. Skateboard Camps run from 9:00am to noon with complimentary open skate after camp until the park closes - a whole day of fun! We provide any equipment and pads you need free of charge. Our camps provide small group instruction based on skill level so everyone feels comfortable, supported and challenged. Sign up for one day or all five, $45/day. Please indicated what day you will be attending when registering.

624-3 5 Sessions - $45/day9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jun 24 - Fri Jun 283rd Lair Skateboard Camps - Skate Park

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Pinch, Slab, Coil Clay Camp Ages 4-9 The children will use a variety of tools and techniques to make animals, beads, bowls and much more. We will work with both air-dry clay and Model Magic®. We will even mix up some batches of homemade clay with crazy ingredients like Kool Aid! Please pack a nut free snack and a drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio

71-9 3 Sessions - $104 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 1 - Wed Jul 3 Edina Community Center - Room 165

Crazy Lego Contraptions Grades K-2 Brand-new, high-performance projects! From the Supercharged Speedster to the Squeezeclaw Grabber to the Wall Rocket Racer - all these contraptions spin, stretch, speed, or spring into action. Computer Explorers

71-8 3 Sessions - $1099:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 1 - Wed Jul 3 Edina Community Center - Room 334

Theatre Camp Grades 1-5 Get your dance on as we prepare our “Thriller” flash mob plans – and more! Use your imagination and easy dance steps to have fun with your friends. Drama Kids In’tl.

71-3 2 Sessions - $649:00 am - 12:00 pm Jul 1 & Jul 2 Edina Community Center - Auditorium

Week 4: July 1 - 3Rocket Blast Off Grades 2-6 This action packed week focuses solely on rockets and rocket flight. Learn about model rocket design, building, aerodynamics, propulsion, launching, safety, recovery, and repair. Take part in daily launches. Take home your own rockets and an abundance of model rocket knowledge. This camp is a blast for boys and girls alike. Mad Science


3D Video Game Design Grades 3-6 Design your own 3D Video Game! This class challenges the creativity and imagination in your student. Student working in pairs will go through 4 video tutorials and hands-on activities, leading them to create their own game in the last session. Computer Explorers


Ninjago Art CampAges 4-9 If you love Ninjagos then this is the camp for you! Learn to draw, sculpt and paint your favorite characters from Kay,Jay, Cole, Zane, their dragons and everyone in between. You’ll even make a plaster ninja mask of your favorite character and make your own cards! Bring a beverage, nut free snack and recess attire. www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle

71-5 1 Session - $499:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, Jul 3Edina Community Center - Room 216

Clay Animation Grades 1-5 Working in teams, students do it all - from story creation to making the characters and sets. Students will create their own clay characters and props. Students will become cinematographers as they create their own unique productions. Computer Explorers

71-6 3 Sessions - $124 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 1 - Wed Jul 3 Edina Community Center - Room 329


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July 1- July 3 (closed July 4 & July 5)

The Rec Center American Fun

We have a pretty good feeling this week, that’s why we will be going to Minnehaha Falls and St. Louis Park Pool. Please bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch and water bottle everyday.

KIDS Club

WISE GuysKids Club and wise Guys are fun, action-packed summer programs for grades 1-5, open 6:45am - 6:00pm, June 12 - August 20. Come for one day or all 50! Choose activities according to interests and energy levels that include enrichment activities and field trips. Daily fee at time of initial registration is $39, daily fee after initial registration is $42. Questions? Call 848-3947.


Grades 1-3 Cornelia, *Concord, *Highlands, Countryside, Creek Valley and Normandale*Concord held at Cornelia, Highlands held at Countryside

Grades 4-5 At Edina Community Center

y Week 4: July 1 - 3Amusement Parks Grades 2-6 Students working in teams will be introduced to robotics in a fun and interesting way, and learn about the programming process along the way. Students will use LEGO® Mindstorms Robotics RCX System to build a real robotic working model amusement park. Computer Explorers

71-7 3 Sessions - $1241:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 1 - Wed Jul 3 Edina Community Center Room 334


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Indoor Rock Climbing CampGrades 5-8 Learn the basics of indoor rock climbing. No experience is necessary. Activities include cooperative group games, top-rope climbing, knot tying, rappelling and daily climbing games. In addition to our focus on fun, this camp promotes awareness and understanding of climbing safety. Your child will leave camp with a sense of self-reliance and accomplishment, as well as a deeper respect for safety in the sport of rock climbing. The week will culminate with a ride on our zip line. No transportation is available. Vertical Endeavors is located at 2540 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis. verticalendeavors.com

71-11 3 Sessions - $1399:30 am - 12:30 pm Mon Jul 1 - Wed Jul 3Vertical Endeavors - 2540 Nicollet Ave. S.

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Kuhlman Field, Edina Community Center

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Tuesday, July 211 –2

Best of Abrakadoodle Preschool Camp Ages 3-6 This awesome camp is filled with our all-time favorite art projects from the past 9 years! We’ll paint and collage animals, sculpt ladybugs out of clay, use oil and chalk pastels, make masks using plaster wrap, and more! We even have a few fun surprises in store for you (did someone say paint throwing??!!) with unusual art materials (some might even glow in the dark!) Bring a beverage, nut free snack, and recess attire. www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle

78-15 4 Sessions - $1449:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Thu Jul 11 Edina Community Center - Room 209

Game On-Summer Yard Game for Ages 4-6 Ages 4-6 Kids will play all their favorite playground games: Ships Across the Ocean, Animal Tag, Freeze Tag, Red Light-Green Light, Kick ball and more! These fun activities will help your child develop coordination, flexibility and also, beneficial for each child’s physical and mental development. Sports Unlimited

78-11 4 Sessions - $9410:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Thu Jul 11 Edina Community Center - Upper North Field

Week 5: July 8 - 12Edible Schoolyard Grades 1-5 Join us in the Highlands Produce Garden for a little bit of all things green! We’ll be planting, fertilizing, cultivating, harvesting, composting, and stopping along the way to investigate the wonderful questions that arise in the diversity of the garden. Our resident chef, Stephen Jones from Salut Restaurant in Edina will stop by to help us harvest and cook our produce. Be ready to paint signs, do a little construction, pull weeds, plant seeds, and run through the sprinkler, too. Please bring a lunch. Cailtlin Williams

78-16 3 Sessions - $799:00 am - 1:00 pm Tue Jul 9 - Thu Jul 11 Highlands Elementary School - Garden

Beginner This camp blends skill development, knowledge of scoring, conditioning and games. Sign up for more than one week during the summer and continue to work on skills developed. The warm summer days will also find participants getting off the court for a little cool down and supervised free time. Please bring a tennis racket, a nut-free snack and water bottle. Edina Parks and Recreation.

Ages 8-1178-T3 5 Sessions - $1059:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12 Edina Community Center - Tennis courts

Ages 11-1578-T4 5 Sessions - $1051:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12 Edina Community Center - Tennis courts

Grade K-3 Join Edina HS Track & Field Athletes at a fun, exciting, high energy camp! This camp is a wonderful introduction to the sport of track & field. Participants will learn about sprints, relays, hurdles, long jump, high jump, shot put, discus. Wear running shoes, shorts and T-shirt, and be ready to run. Bruce Kivamaki

Grades K-378-19 5 Sessions - $8410:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman field/track

Grades 4-778-20 5 Sessions - $8410:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman field/track

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July 8-12

The Rec Center We Make It Look Easy

This week we will be going to the Wave Pool and Mercado Central as well as visiting a bunch of other local hot spots. Please bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch and water bottle everyday.





y Week 5: July 8 - 12

Hip Hop Dance Camp Get into the Groove! Students will learn hip hop steps and dances to fun and upbeat music. Come learn to leap, turn and shine. This class is not only fun but will improve posture, strength and flexibility in a positive and self-esteem building atmosphere. Please bring a snack and beverage daily. Friends and family are invited to observe the final 15 minutes of the final class. Mayer Arts Staff

Ages 5-878-2 5 Sessions - $11910:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12 Edina Community Center - Studio 330

Ages 9-1478-3 5 Sessions - $1191:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12 Edina Community Center - Studio 330

Happy Feet Art Camp Ages 5-10 There is nothing cuter then a penguin! This camp is everything penguins. Sculpt a penguin out of clay, learn how to draw a penguin, make a 3D penguin out of plaster, and more. Come share in some crazy penguin fun! Bring a beverage, nut free snack, and recess attire. www.abrakadoodle.com Abrakadoodle

78-21 1 Session - $49 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, Jul 12 Edina Community Center - Room 216

Skateboard Camp Ages 5-16 See full description on page 15. Sign up for one day or all five, $45/day. Please indicate what day you will be attending when registering.

78-9 5 Sessions - $45/day9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12 3rd Lair Skateboard Camps - Skate Park

Kids in the LabGrades 1-5 Calling all kids. This exciting camp ventures into many different areas of science. Discover the wonders of electricity, marvel at the mysteries of magnets, test your skills as a detective, and make your own mini-volcano eruption. Grow a crystal garden, search for dinosaur bones, build a Roman arch bridge, hunt for fantastic minerals and much more in this fun-filled, action-packed week. Mad Science

78-22 5 Sessions - $1449:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12Edina Community Center - Room 218

Advanced Theatre Makeup Grades 3-6 Learn a more advanced approach to theatre makeup. Learn special effects including old age, textured makeup, wounds and bruises and learn how to get creative with design! SteppingStone Artist

78-10 5 Sessions - $119 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12 Edina Community Center - Room 304


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French Cuisine Workshop in English This summer treat yourself during a week of French gastronomy! You will learn to cook French Favorites : crêpes, tarte normande, quiche lorraine, croque-monsieur, chèvre chaud, salade, vinaigrette… Every day you will cook a savory dish and a sweet one, and best of all: EAT! Sophie Tone

Grades 3-678-7 4 Sessions - $1099:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Thu Jul 11 Edina Community Center - Room 165

Grades 3-678-8 4 Sessions - $1091:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Thu Jul 11 Edina Community Center - Room 165

Red Cross Babysitter Training Ages 10-15 A must for all babysitters! Topics include child development, good babysitter business practices and emergency care. Guest speakers and hands-on time with children enhance the program. In order to receive certification, attendance at all classes is required

78-5 4 Sessions - $89 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Thu Jul 11 Edina Community Center - Room 351

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y Week 5: July 8-12Optimist Ages 7-11 Optimist Sailing is for the new or less experienced sailor, age 7-11. Students can repeat the course, since we will attempt to group sailors by skill level and advance them accordingly. The 8 ft. Optimist dinghy is the ideal learn to sail boat as well as one that provides a challenge at the racing level. It is a very stable boat and is easy to handle on the water. Bring your own life jacket.

BEgiNNiNg78-S1 8 Sessions - $2259:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

78-S2 8 Sessions - $2251:00 - 4:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

iNTERMEdiATE *78-S4 8 Sessions - $2359:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

78-S5 8 Sessions - $2351:00 - 4:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock



BEgiNNERS78-S3 8 Sessions - $3809:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

iNTERMEdiATES *78-S6 8 Sessions - $3809:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

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Civil & Earthquake Engineering Grades 2-6 Explore the principles of Earthquake & Structural Civil Engineering in this fun and exciting seismic class. Use an electronic earthquake simulator (shake table) to investigate and learn about the effects of earthquakes on steel and concrete buildings Computer Explorers

78-17 4 Sessions - $1291:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Thu Jul 11 Edina Community Center - Room 329

Lesson and Practice Ages 12+Students learn from PGA Teaching Professionals on and off the golf course. Part of each day will be spent on the practice range and part on the course. Snacks will be provided each day. Strong student desire to improve is a must. Participants must have had previous golf experience. Meet at the Executive Pro Shop at Braemar Golf Course, 6364 Dewey Hill Rd, Edina, (952) 826-6799

78-18 5 Sessions - $2191:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12 Braemar Golf Course - Pro Shop

LEGO WeDo Robotics Grades 2-5 Get ready for Summer Soccer by building your own Robotic Soccer Goalie and CHEERING FANS! Other projects include motorized: airplane, boat, waking giant, terrible pterodactyl and more. 10-15 projects will be built throughout the week. Each day student’s will design and build different LEGO projects. A fascinating week of summer camp for your young inventor! See www.youthenrichmentleague.com for more details. Youth Enrichment League

78-23 5 Sessions - $1349:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12 Edina Community Center - Room 311

Boys & Girls Ages 4-8 See full description on page___ (week of June 10) Sports Unilimited

78-12 4 Sessions - $104 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Thu Jul 11 Edina Community Center - McCarthy Baseball Field


Braemar Golf Club:

Multi-Sport Sampler Ages 6-12 An introductory program for boys and girls ages 6-12. The multi-sport atmosphere helps children explore soccer, flag football, and non-contact lacrosse and basketball or baseball in a day program setting. No pressure, just lots of fun while these young athletes participate in all four sports through unique Sports Unlimited games. Our Multi-Sport staff are trained to meet the special needs of young children. Youth to staff ratio is 10:1. All Multi-Sport campers will receive a sportsmanship award. All equipment provided. Sports Unlimited

78-13 4 Sessions - $1041:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Thu Jul 11 Edina Community Center - Upper North & South Fields

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Week 5: July 8-12

Coed Ages 7-14 This co-ed program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player. Our staff will assist campers in developing fundamental skills through game-speed drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player. All participants receive a t-shirt, volleyball, and a player evaluation. Skyhawks

78-14 4 Sessions - $1091:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Thu Jul 11 South View Middle School - Gym #1 & 2

Peace, Love, Art Camp Ages 5-12 Is your child’s favorite accessory a peace sign? If so, they will love getting groovy with us at this totally psychedelic camp! We’ll “tie dye,” make peace themed jewelry, create sun catchers and more as we work with different types of clay, paint and more psychedelic supplies. Peace Out! Please pack a nut free snack and a drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio


Three Rivers Park District Hyland Park ReserveGrades 4-9 Do you have what it takes? Scale a vertical wall, canoe the waters of Hyland Lake, learn shelter building techniques, use GPS technology to find your way through our Hyland Park Reserve, study fishing essentials, and be trained in other survival skills. This camp is designed to teach outdoor skills, survival basics, and safety in wilderness situations. Program time is about 4 hours per day and the rest of the time is free play, enjoying park facilities and lunch. Campers are bused to Hyland Park Preserve in Bloomington. Bus leaves promptly at 9:00 am and returns by 3:00. Meet outside door 3 at the Edina Community Center no later than 8:55 am! Please bring a lunch and beverage everyday. Taught by Three Rivers Park Staff. Supervised by Summer Shades staff.

78-27 4 Sessions $1999:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Thu Jul 11Hyland Lake Park Reserve - Visitor Center


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78-L1 5 Sessions - $2012:00 - 1:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Fri Jul 12 Edina Community Center - Cafeteria

Video Game Creation:Nintendo Characters Create your own customized Video Game using Nintendo Characters. Working in pairs, students will create a dynamic video animation game using Scratch, the innovative programming language created just for students by the MIT Media Lab. Computer Explorers

Grades K-278-25 4 Sessions - $1399:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 8 - Thu Jul 11 Edina Community Center - Room 329

Art Zoo Camp Ages 3-6 We’re going to the zoo, zoo, zoo. How about you, you, you? Join us as we explore the wonder and beauty of zoo animals. We will take a virtual zoo tour each day as we learn about animals and create animal inspired art. We’ll use a variety of art materials to create “wild” projects the children can look at, play with, or wear. Please pack a nut free snack and a drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio


C is for Cookie Art Class Ages 3-6 Cookie Monster was right when he said “C is for cookie, that’s good enough for me!” Come and create a multi-media project inspired by the adorable Cookie Monster himself! Please pack a nut free snack and a drink for your child. Kidcreate Studio

715-12 1 Session - $349:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, Jul 19 Edina Community Center - Room 209

Mad Science Express Grades K-2 All aboard! Take a ride on the Mad Science Express as we roll through a variety of science topics. At stops along the way, you construct a water filtration system, join the rocket launching team, design and test safety helmets (on an egg), and build a telescope to take home. Mad Science


Mini Sports Sampler Ages 4-6 An introductory program designed for young children ages 4-6 years old. Mini-Sport helps children explore baseball, soccer, lacrosse, flag football and in a fun and non-competitive setting. Sports Unlimited

715-6 4 Sessions - $1049:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 15 - Thu Jul 18 Edina Community Center - Concord Playfield

Week 6: July 15 - 19

The Mannerly Manners® Club Ages 3-7 The Mannerly Manners® Club is a program designed specifically for your active, early learner. For over a decade we have taken pride in teaching manners with respect and empowering kids with life-changing skills. This class teaches how and why it’s important to be respectful of others, understanding and detecting feelings, making a simple introduction including eye contact, table manners skills before, during, and after a meal and much more. More information at: www.mannerlymanners.com. Pentel Seminars


Extreme Chemical Concoctions Grades 1-5 Are you ready to get messy with extreme concoctions? Then step into our science lab as you explore the periodic table, states of matter, density, polymers, and more. Then you will design your own crazy chemical concoctions plus take home your Elementally Super Hero, Bag Blaster, Bouncing Plastic, Tough Towers, and more. Science Explorers




July 15-19

The Rec Center Brighter Than The Sun

Visiting the Downtown Library, riding the light rail to the Mall of America and swimming at Sand Bottom pool are just a couple of the fun things happening this week. Please bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch and water bottle every day.





y Week 6: July 15 - 19

Cool Things to Do with Cardboard Art Camp Ages 5-10 Learn how to make the coolest things from cardboard! We’ll make a 6 foot tall Robot, a gigantic rocket and even a huge airplane you can sit inside of. Due to the extreme size of the projects, students will not take them home, but photos will be emailed to parents. Bring a beverage, nut free snack, lunch and recess attire. www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle

715-10 1 Session - $799:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday, Jul 19 Edina Community Center - Room 304

Batter Up Ages 6-12 Come learn to play the second most popular sport in the world-CRICKET! It’s a fun, action packed game, is similar to baseball but with much higher scoring. We’ll be using a tennis ball for all games and drills. Individual skills taught: batting, bowling, and catching in a fun environment while learning the strategies of offense and defense through skill development and small group games. Sports Unilimited

715-7 4 Sessions - $104 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 15 - Thu Jul 18 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman Field

Drama Kids Playhouse Grades 1-5 Campers use their creativity to deliver a great play – created, directed and performed entirely by THEM! Children will explore all aspects of theater from acting and directing to set design and more. Our actors will bring down the house during their end of week Drama Kids Playhouse Presentation. Includes a FREE T shirt. Drama Kids Int’l Staff

715-4 5 Sessions - $1341:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 15 - Fri Jul 19 Edina Community Center - Auditorium

Advanced This advanced skills camps continues to blend skill development with game strategies and conditioning. There will also be off court activities and supervised free time. Please bring a tennis racket, a snack and water bottle. Taught by City of Edina Parks and Recreation Staff. Rain location is South View Gym 3. Enter door 1 or 3. Gym is on the 2nd floor near the office.




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The Sun Can Be Fun! Ages 8-18 In this summer camp, kids learn about the concepts of sustainable energy through fun solar projects. Get hands-on building a solar race car, water fountain, and robot! In addition to these exciting activities, kids will learn important information about solar power. This camp unlocks the world of green energy by showing kids that the sun can be fun, too! GoSolar Workshops


Skateboard Camp Ages 5-16 See page 15 for full description. Sign up for one day or all five, $45/day. Please indicate what day you will be attending when registering.


Drawing by Observation Grades 3-6 Drawing from observation consists of seeing an object in different perspectives. We will draw these items of the artist’s choice (some brought by students) with charcoal, ink, pencil sketch, while learning shadow, cross hatch and reflective light. Young Rembrandts

715-5 5 Sessions - $164 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 15 - Fri Jul 19 Edina Community Center - Room 311

Woodworking Grades 3-7 Make, paint and take home 4-5 different projects while learning the rudiments of craftsmanship, including: measuring, safely cutting and crosscutting, drilling, clamping, hammering and more. SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY. No power tools will be used in class and every student wears safety goggles the entire class. Parents: Clothes may get paint or sawdust on them. Please provide clothing that is okay to get paint on. See www.youthenrichmentleague.com for more details. Youth Enrichment League



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Girls & Gadgets Grades 1-6 Our Girls and Gadgets class is design to get girls excited about technology, and help destroy the myth that computers, robotics and engineering are for boys. We will explore robotics and engineering in fun hands-on activities. In this all girl’s class, girls are empowered and encouraged to explore technology while applying math and science concepts to complete projects. Computer Explorers



715-1 8 Sessions - $150 6:00-8:00 pm Tue/Thu, Jul 16 - Aug 8Edina Community Center - Large Gym



Soccer Developed over 30 years, this is the number one soccer camp for parents looking to introduce their children to the fundamentals of the world’s most popular sport. Using our progression curriculum, your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for that next step into soccer. See the online description for more camp details. Skyhawks

Ages 4-7715-8 4 Sessions - $1091:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 15 - Thu Jul 18 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman Field

Ages 8-12715-9 4 Sessions - $109 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 15 - Thu Jul 18 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman Field

Science in the Kitchen Ages 3-6 Our kitchens can be an amazing science lab. Join Science Explorers as we experiment with ingredients you can find in your kitchen. We will experiment with mixtures that fizzle, pop and stretch while learning about chemistry through solids, liquids gasses. Then investigate biology and physics with bread, bubbles and sticky bricks. Be sure to dress so you can get messy. Note: Corn, wheat and dairy may be used in this class, but not consumed. Science Explorers


Lake Harriet Sailing CampAges 7-17 Campers will have fun learning the basics of sailing including knots, wind, boat rigging, tacking, gybing, and docking. Everyone gets to skipper the boat and trim the sails of a Lido 14 foot sailboat equipped with both a main and a head-sail. Each sailboat will have it’s own coach on board and up to three students. Camp meets regardless of weather conditions beside the Lake Harriet Band Shell.Minneapolis Parks & Recreation

715-LH2 4 Sessions - $891:30 - 3:30 pm Mon Jul 15 - Thu Jul 18Lake Harriet Pavilion - Bandshell

Glitter Galore Art Camp Ages 5-12 Glitter, glitter and more glitter - kids love it! They just can’t get enough of the stuff. At this camp, the kids get to go glitter crazy. We’ll create multiple projects all covered with glitter galore. We’ll work with air-dry and polymer clay, watercolor, plaster of Paris and of course glitter - lots and lots of glitter! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio

715-13 4 Sessions - $1441:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 15 - Thu Jul 18 Edina Community Center Room 216

Plants and BugsAges 6-9 What do fish eat? Why do birds fly? Are insects important? We will build a cricket bug house, a bird feeder, and a boat to float in the creek. We will raise a caterpillar and enjoy a day of fishing at Cornelia and other nature related projects. Class meets at the Bredesen Park shelter. No transportation is providedSupply fee included in tuition. Dress for the weather! Lisa Benson

715-21 4 Sessions - $799:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 15 - Thu Jul 18Bredesen Park - Park Shelter

Wild Things:

Week 6: July 15-19


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715-L1 5 Sessions - $2012:00 - 1:00 pm Mon Jul 15 - Fri Jul 19Edina Community Center - Cafeteria Future Academic Ballers Skill

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Introduction to Cheerleading Ages 4-8 This camp helps children explore cheerleading, dance and tumbling in a fun and non-competitive setting. No pressure, just lots of fun while these young children participate in learning motion/jump technique, sideline/performance cheers, and dance routines. The final day, participants will perform a cheerleading program in front of their friends and loved ones. Our cheerleading staff is trained to meet the special needs of young children. See the Community Ed website for more camp details. Sports Unlimited

722-22 4 Sessions - $1099:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 22 - Thu Jul 25 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman-south end

Duct Tape It Up Camp Do you love duct tape? Want to learn how to make a duct bag or computer sleeve? How about an ipod/gadget holder? We’ll learn to make a belt, a cool necklace or funky necktie and more. In this fun and crazy two-day camp, we’ll make lots of duct tape creations you’ll love using patterned, colored and even neon duct tape. Come join us for some sticky fun. All materials supplied. Bring a beverage, nut-free snack and recess attire. www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle

Ages 5-8722-8 2 Sessions - $749:30 am - 12:00 pm Tue Jul 23 & Thu Jul 25 Edina Community Center - Room 203

Ages 9-12722-8pm 2 Sessions - $741:00 - 3:30 pm Tue Jul 23 & Thu Jul 25 Edina Community Center - Room 203

Angry Birds and More App Art Camp Ages 5-12 Your child will learn about the artistry of top-grossing apps as they are inspired by their favorite smart phone games like Angry Birds®, Doodle Jump®, Plants vs. Zombies® and Fruit Ninja®. We’ll work with air-dry clay, Model Magic® and paint to create these masterpieces! Please pack a nut-free snack and a drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio


Princess Art Camp Ages 3-6 Come dressed like your favorite princess as we celebrate all things magical! Create a glittered princess wand, make a jeweled tiara, paint a pretty princess picture on canvas, make a castle and more. We’ll even learn to walk, talk, and curtsy like a princess as we listen to girly music, read princess stories, and have our nails painted. Bring a beverage, nut-free snack and recess attire. Costumes welcome, but bring a change of clothes. Abrakadoodle

722-7 2 Sessions - $749:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 22 & Wed Jul 24 Edina Community Center - Room 213

Skateboard Camp Ages 5-16 3rd Lair professional skateboard instructors share their love of the sport in a fun and supportive environment designed to foster confidence and build skills for all ages and abilities. Our camps provide small group instruction based on skill level so everyone feels comfortable, supported and challenged. Camps include complimentary open skate after camp until the park closes - a whole day of fun! We provide any equipment and pads you need free of charge. Sign up for one day or all five. Please indicate what day you will be attending when registering.



Reading & Writing, Math Stimulating activities that will help prepare students for 1st grade. Reading, writing, language, and math skills will be reinforced. Students registering for both sessions are welcome to stay with the teacher during the half hour between sessions. Please notify us when registering if you wish to use this option. Cecilia Welsh

REAdiNg & WRiTiNgGrade 1722-27 10 Sessions - $1348:30 - 10:00 am Mon-Fri Jul 22 – Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Room 211

MATHGrade 1722-28 10 Sessions - $13410:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Fri Jul 22 – Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Room 211

Camp Invention - Geoquest REgiSTRATiON dEAdliNE: JulY 1, 2013 Ages 6-12 Awaken your child’s creative genius! Participants will become investigators, engineers, and scientists while creating inventions to solve exciting challenges. Experiment with STEM concepts (science, technology, engineering, and math) in four fun hands-on modules each day, presented by local teachers. Please note the Camp Invention Cancellation Policy for the “Geoquest” camp. Any cancellations after April 26, 2013 until three weeks before camp start date will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee.*Edina Community Education cancellation policies do not apply to this camp. Camp is led by certified teachers. Bring a bag lunch and a beverage.


Flag Football Ages 6-12 This camp is designed to introduce the young athlete to the sport of flag football through skill development and small group games.. Children will be divided by age and skill level. See the Community Ed website for more camp details. Sports Unlimited

722-21 4 Sessions - $1049:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 22 - Thu Jul 25 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman Field

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Edible Schoolyard Grades 1-5 Join us in the Highlands Produce Garden for a little bit of all things green! We’ll be planting, fertilizing, cultivating, harvesting, composting, and stopping along the way to investigate the wonderful questions that arise in the diversity of the garden. Our resident chef, Stephen Jones from Salut Restaurant in Edina, will stop by to help us harvest and cook our produce. Be ready to paint signs, do a little construction, pull weeds, plant seeds, and run through the sprinkler, too. Please bring a bag lunch. Caitlin Williams

722-11 3 Sessions - $799:00 am - 1:00 pm Tue Jul 23 - Thu Jul 25 Highlands Elementary School - Garden

Week 7: July 22 - 26

Rocket Blast Off Grades 2-6 This action-packed week focuses solely on rockets and rocket flight. Learn about model rocket design, building, aerodynamics, propulsion, launching, safety, recovery, and repair. Take part in daily launches. Take home your own rockets and an abundance of model rocket knowledge. This camp is a blast for boys and girls alike. Mad Science


Snag Golf Ages 5-12 The golf program was created to meet the growing needs of the new generation of young golfers. We will instruct the fundamentals of grip, stance, swing, ball contact, putting, chipping and driving. Golf rules and etiquette will also be covered. Children will be divided by age and skill level. See the Community Ed website for more camp details. Sports Unlimited

722-19 4 Sessions - $109 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 22 - Thu Jul 25 Edina Community Center - Upper North & South Fields


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722-L1 5 Sessions - $2012:00 - 1:00 pm Mon Jul 22 - Fri Jul 26 Edina Community Center - Cafeteria


July 22-26

The Rec Center Greatness Has Been Found

We will be visiting a combination of local parks and beaches; as well as a trip to Old Country Buffet and the amazing Anoka County Fair. Come prepared for a variety of fun! Please bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch and water bottle every day.





y Week 7: July 22 - 26I “Heart” Art Camp Ages 5-12 Does your child love art? Painting, drawing, clay--it’s all awesome! We will experiment with many techniques, materials and styles as we make 3D owls, stylized self-portraits, clay coil creations and more. Put on your apron and come create with us. We’ll do it all at this artsy camp! Please pack a nut-free snack and a drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio


Olympic Fencing Camp Fencing is a vigorous sport that requires and develops stamina, quick reactions, speed, accuracy of movement and excellent coordination. Our children’s classes are performed in a non-threatening environment. We provide everything needed to fence (mask, jacket, glove, and weapon). Come dressed comfortably (for freedom of movement), including long sweat pants and running shoes. Mn Sword Play

BEgiNNERSAges 6-9722-3 5 Sessions - $791:00 - 2:00 pm Mon Jul 22 - Fri Jul 26 Edina Community Center - Auditorium

lEVEl iiAges 8+722-5 5 Sessions - $791:00 - 2:00 pm Mon Jul 22 - Fri Jul 26 Edina Community Center - Auditorium

Beginner This camp blends skill development, knowledge of scoring, conditioning and games. Sign up for more than one week during the summer and continue to work on skills developed. The warm summer days will also find participants getting off the court for a little cool down and supervised free time. Please bring a tennis racket, a nut-free snack and water bottle. Edina Parks and Recreation Staff



French Cuisine Workshop in French This section of “Bon Appétit” is especially designed for French-speaking students and will be taught all in French. This summer, treat yourself to a week of French gastronomy! While learning how to cook French favorites (crêpes, tarte normande, quiche lorraine, croque-monsieur, chèvre chaud, salade, vinaigrette…), improve your knowledge of French language and culture. Every day you will cook a savory dish and a sweet one, and best of all: EAT!. Sophie Toner

Grades 3-6722-12 4 Sessions - $1099:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 22 - Thu Jul 25 Edina Community Center - Room 165

Grades 3-6722-13 4 Sessions - $1091:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 22 - Thu Jul 25 Edina Community Center - Room 165


Edina Tennis Camp:

Bon Appétit: Red Cross Babysitter Training Ages 10-15 A must for all babysitters! Topics include child development, good babysitter business practices and emergency care. Guest speakers and hands-on time with children enhance the program. In order to receive certification, attendance at all classes is required.


3D Virtual Game World Design Grades 5-8 Create and complete your own 3D Game World! Working on their own computers, students will learn to use Platinum Arts “Sandbox Game Maker” software. This course is an introduction to basic techniques used to create 3D gaming environments (Windows only). Computer Explorers



BEgiNNiNg722-S1 8 Sessions - $2259:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

722-S2 8 Sessions - $2251:00 - 4:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

iNTERMEdiATE *722-S4 8 Sessions - $2359:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

722-S5 8 Sessions - $2351:00 - 4:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock



BEgiNNiNg722-S3 8 Sessions - $3809:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

iNTERMEdiATES *722-S6 8 Sessions - $3809:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Aug 1 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

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Princess Dress-Up Art Camp Ages 3-6 This fun-filled camp will give your young artist a chance to transform themselves into their favorite princesses and fairies like Tinkerbell, Cinderella, and Rapunzel. Each day, we will create projects the kids can wear home! We’ll make gowns, crowns, jewelry, masks and more. This is art your child can play dress-up in! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio

729-13 4 Sessions - $1449:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Room 209

Thomas the Tank Engine Art Class Ages 3-6 Toot toot, all aboard! Come and create art inspired by the famous blue steam engine - Thomas the Tank Engine. Please pack a nut-free snack and a drink for your child. Kidcreate Studio

729-14 1 Session - $349:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Room 209

T-Ball Ages 4-7 Participants use safety bats and balls to strengthen the pace of the game while maintaining safety. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, bring two snacks, a water bottle, running shoes and sunscreen. Skyhawks

729-2 4 Sessions - $1099:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - McCarthy Baseball Field

Candy Craft Sweet Summer Scene Ages 4-9 Join us as we create art out of candy. Our art materials will be frosting, gumdrops, marshmallows, and other candy treats. We will create a summertime beach scene made out of all things edible. This art is soooo sweet! Please pack a nut-free snack and a drink for your child. Kidcreate Studio

729-11 1 Session - $341:00 - 4:00 pm Friday, Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Room 216

Week 8: July 29 - August 2Bonjour! French Camp These camps are especially for Normandale French Immersion students, but others are welcome! Supplement and reinforce basic French reading, writing, and speaking skills. Other academic areas will be explored in a fun, camp-style program. Please bring a bag lunch and a beverage. Nut-free food preferred!. All classes taught by Normandale teachers.Note: Register for the grade level children will be entering in Fall 2013.

Kindergarten729-41 4 Sessions - $89 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Room 215 Harriet Abdo

Kindergarten729-42 4 Sessions - $89 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Room 215 Harriet Abdo

Grade 1730-43 4 Sessions - $8910:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Room 203 Hope Heffelfinger

Grade 1730-45 4 Sessions - $891:00 - 3:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Room 203 Hope Heffelfinger

Grade 2729-30 4 Sessions - $16410:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Room 210 Yvonne Peralta

Grade 3729-31 4 Sessions - $16410:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Room 233 ?????Instructor ?

Grade 4729-32 4 Sessions - $16410:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Room 224 Kany Seck

Grade 5729-34 4 Sessions - $16410:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Room 224 Kany Seck

Skateboard Camp Ages 5-16 See full description on page 15.

729-4 5 Sessions - $45/day9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Fri Aug 2 3rd Lair Skateboard Camps - Skate Park



July 29- August 2

The Rec Center Our Time Is Now

This week will be EPIC, we are going to the Science Museum as well as swimming at the Bloomington Aquatic Center. Please bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch and water bottle everyday.





gy Week 8: July 29 - August 2

SNAG Golf Ages 5-8 Golf is a challenging and lifelong sport, so young athletes need proper focus on the fundamentals of form, swinging, putting, and body positioning. No need to bring your own clubs--all equipment is provided. Skyhawks

729-8 4 Sessions - $1099:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Upper North & South Fields

Jr. Robotics Engineer Grades 1-3 Discover the world of robots inspired by science fiction writers like Isaac Asimov and Karl Capek. Learn about robot programming with Baby Steps and Sandwich programming. Program a Lego Mindstorms® RCX Robot to navigate through an obstacle course. Mad Science

729-16 5 Sessions - $1849:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Fri Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Room 329

Enginetics & Green Energy Grades 1-5 Get plugged in…Lego style! Drag racers, cranes, go carts, motorized dogs and more. Build them all, connect them to an engine, and watch ‘em go! Next, plug your Lego projects in to a solar cell, wind turbine, or hydro turbine to investigate green energy, all using Lego bricks and materials. www.youthenrichmentleague.com. Youth Enrichment League


Songwriting with Sasha MercedesGrades 2-5 Students get the chance to express themselves through written word and then transform those words into songs. Each day will be themed and the goal will be to produce one song per day. Song basics such as genre, structure, tempo, lyrics and music will be discussed briefly, but this will be a “dive right in” sort of class! This will be a well-rounded, informative and interactive experience! Sasha Mercedes

729-5 5 Sessions - $135 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Fri Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Room 214


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Advanced This advanced skills camps continues to blend skill development with game strategies and conditioning. There will also be off-court activities and supervised free time. Please bring a tennis racket, a snack and water bottle. Rain location is South View Gym 3. Enter door 1 or 3. Gym is on the 2nd floor near the office. Edina Parks and Recreation

Ages 8-11729-T5 5 Sessions - $1059:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Fri Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Tennis courts

Ages 11-15729-T6 Sessions - $1051:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Fri Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Tennis courts

Advanced X-Box/PC 3D Game Programming Grades 5-8 This is an accelerated version of our Kudo PC/XBox Class for older students. We will still start with the fundamentals, but move on to harder game examples. Kodu, Microsoft’s award-winning game design platform, is a new visual programming language that runs both on the Xbox 360 and Windows PC. We will be creating games for the PC version using Xbox controllers. Students working on their own laptops will learn the art of rapid game design and develop an understanding of underlying game mechanics. Computer Explorers


Cartoon Blast CampGrades 2-6 Your child will learn about exaggeration and how to draw facial expressions through cartooning. Learning to tell a story through a series of drawings will be the focus in our illustrations. Children will complete several cartoon drawings each day and create their own comic book. Young Rembrandts


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Lynch Basketball Camp Grades 2-8 Learn skills and fundamentals such as shooting, passing and ballhandling, as well as defensive footwork and offensive moves, all in a positive environment. Morning and afternoon scrimmages included. Shooting contests too! Be ready to improve your game! Bring lunch, water and wear basketball attire. Lynch Camps

729-7 5 Sessions - $199 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Fri Aug 2 South View Middle School - Gym #1 & 2

Build and Fly Camp Grades 3-5 Learn to build and then fly your own kite. We will start with basic kite construction, learning to build a Diamond Eddy kite, then a Sled kite and a Parawing kite. We will build and fly at the Cornelia Park. We will meet at the Pavilion picnic tables. Materials fee included in tuition. Lisa Bensen

729-6 4 Sessions - $799:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Cornelia Park Pavilion

Totally Toys Art Camp Ages 5-12 At this camp, children become toy designers as they design and create toys they can really play with. The kids will experience working with different materials such as Model Magic® clay, air-dry clay, watercolor paints, and more. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio

729-15 4 Sessions - $1441:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Room 216

Introduction to Non-Contact Lacrosse for Boys & Girls Non-contact lacrosse is also known as “Soft Lacrosse.” Individual skills taught include catching, throwing, scooping and cradling. Children receive a T-shirt/water-bottle and sportsmanship medal. All equipment provided. Children will be divided by age and skill level. Please bring a water bottle and a snack. Sports Unlimited

Ages 5-8729-25 4 Sessions - $1041:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman Field

Ages 8-12729-26 4 Sessions - $1041:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Kuhlman Field



729-3pm 3 Sessions - $691:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Wed Jul 31Edina Community Center - Room 351

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Mannerly Manners® Rule! Grades 2-8 As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. It only takes three seconds and lasts a lifetime! Does your child know what it means to present their finest? Empower your kids with the ability to impress everyone they meet. Fee includes individual attention, 49-page guidebook, many handouts to support lessons, breaks with snack, dessert meal and a certificate of completion. Parents are invited to observe any or all of the lessons. Learn more at www.mannerlymanners.com Pentel Seminars

729-19 4 Sessions - $1841:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Thu Aug 1 Edina Community Center - Room 350

Sr. Robotics Engineer Grades 4-7 Build the OWI All Terrain 3-in-1 Robot. Explore the mechanical and electrical engineering that makes robots possible. Build circuits, experiment with gears and explore sensors that robots use to see and hear to guide their actions. Learn the fundamentals of programming robots with our Sandwich programming. Lego Mindstorms® RCX Robots are available for both building and programming. Put your robot skills to the test by navigating your robot through the obstacle course challenge. Mad Science

729-17 5 Sessions - $1941:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Fri Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Room 329

Food Chemistry WorkshopGrades 4-8 Ever wonder why we cook our food with heat and not liquid nitrogen? Join us as we explore the joys of turning your culinary world upside down and inside out by busting a few moves that could make your hair curl without eating broccoli! Please dress for the mess and arrive hungry so that you’ll be eager to experience a molecular gastronomic taste bud explosion that melds food with chemistry outside the lab. Designed 4 imagination

729-35 1 Session $3610:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, Aug 2Edina Community Center - Room 165

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729-L1 5 Sessions - $2012:00 - 1:00 pm Mon Jul 29 - Fri Aug 2 Edina Community Center - Cafeteria


Fun in the Sun The works of famous artists are the inspiration for these creative paint explorations. Explore artists and authors, learn shapes and colors, and enjoy pre-writing activities that involve lines. Stories will help us explore the literacy side of art. All areas of development will be explored. Each week will be new and different. Lisa Hoffman

Ages 3 yr.-6 yr. 11 mon.85-11 4 Sessions - $132 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon/Wed, Aug 5 - Aug 14 Edina Community Center - 170b Ages 3 yr.-6 yr. 11 mon.85-12 4 Sessions - $1329:00 am - 12:00 pm Tue/Thu, Aug 6 - Aug 15 Edina Community Center - 170b Ages 3 yr.-6 yr. 11 mon.85-13 4 Sessions - $13212:30 - 3:30 pm Tue/Thu, Aug 6 - Aug 15 Edina Community Center - 170b Ages 3 yr.-6 yr. 11 mon.85-14 2 Sessions - $669:00 am - 12:00 pm Fridays, Aug 9 & Aug 16 Edina Community Center - 170b

The Little Mermaid Musical Theater Camp Let’s go under the sea! We will dance and sing to the Little Mermaid’s beautiful music and put together our own show. We will also make fun sea shell crafts. No musical experience necessary. All you need is comfortable clothing and lightweight tennis shoes or dance shoes. Please bring a nut-free snack and beverage daily. Friends and family are invited to observe the final 30 minutes of the final class. Mayer Arts

Ages 3-485-1 5 Sessions - $1259:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon Aug 5 - Fri Aug 9 Edina Community Center - Auditorium Ages 5-885-2 5 Sessions - $125 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Aug 5 - Fri Aug 9 Edina Community Center - Auditorium

Pinkalicious Art Camp Ages 3-6 We will enjoy all the ‘licious books by Victoria and Elizabeth Kahn, including Pink, Purple, Silver, and Goldilicious. Then, we’ll create masterpieces inspired by the books. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio

85-18 4 Sessions - $1449:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Aug 5 - Thu Aug 8 Edina Community Center - Room 216

Princess Art Camp Ages 3-6 Come dressed like your favorite princess as we celebrate all things magical! Create a glittered princess wand, make a jeweled tiara, paint a pretty princess picture on canvas, make a castle and more. We’ll even learn to walk, talk, and curtsy like a princess as we listen to girly music, read princess stories, and have our nails painted. Bring a beverage, nut-free snack and recess attire. Costumes welcome, but bring a change of clothes. www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle

85-8 2 Sessions - $749:30 am - 12:00 pm Aug 6 & Aug 8 Edina Community Center - Room 213

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Fascinating Physics Ages 3-6 Preschoolers will use their natural curiosity to explore physics, the science of motion. Using Lego and K’NEX building systems, preschoolers will investigate force, friction, gravity, simple machines and much more with engaging activities and experiments. Please join us for this fun, junior STEM class as we take our first steps into the fascinating world of physics. Science Explorers


Jelly Beans Loves Dr. Seuss! Ages 4-7 We’ll have great fun re-creating these familiar Seuss favorites: Horton Hears a Who, Daisy Head Maisey, The Sneetches, The Green Pants and Bartholomew and the Ooblick. Students get to know these fun characters by re-creating the familiar stories. The characters provide for a lot fun! Movement, costumes, props, art, simple sets, puppets and drama—all are utilized for the purposes of learning, social/emotional growth, critical thinking and fun! Wendy Muhlhauser


Lego Loco Art Camp Ages 4-9 Use your awesome Lego building skills to construct a city, imaginary creatures, race cars, and plenty of original works of art--all out of Legos! Each child will receive a disposable camera to photograph his or her amazing Lego creations! Please pack a nut-free snack and a drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio


Fun in Fairyland Art Camp Ages 5-10 Venture to the land of fairies as we create fairy houses, make wearable fairy wreaths, and more. Join us for this fun and magical adventure! Bring a beverage, nut-free snack, and recess attire. www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle


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85-L1 5 Sessions - $2012:00 - 1:00 pm Mon Aug 5 - Fri Aug 9 Edina Community Center - Cafeteria

Skateboard Camp Ages 5-16 See full description on page 15.

85-6 5 Sessions - $459:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Aug 5 - Fri Aug 9 3rd Lair Skateboard Camps - Skate Park

Edible Schoolyard Grades 1-5 Join us in the Highlands Produce Garden for a little bit of all things green! We’ll be planting, fertilizing, cultivating, harvesting, composting, and stopping along the way to investigate the wonderful questions that arise in the diversity of the garden. Our resident chef, Stephen Jones from Salut Restaurant in Edina, will stop by to help us harvest and cook our produce. Be ready to paint signs, do a little construction, pull weeds, plant seeds, and run through the sprinkler, too. Please bring a lunch. Caitlin Williams

85-4 3 Sessions - $799:00 am - 1:00 pm Tue Aug 6 - Thu Aug 8 Highlands Elementary School - Garden

Secret Agent Grades 2-6 Can you outwit The Mad Spy? Use spy technology to listen in on secret conver-sations. Send and retrieve top secret messages with your own code kit. Use a laser beam to identify voices. Build a secret safe and attempt to defeat several security systems. Mad Science

85-20 5 Sessions - $1449:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Aug 5 - Fri Aug 9 Edina Community Center - Room 218

Lake Harriet Sailing Camp Ages 7-17 Campers will have fun learning the basics of sailing including knots, wind, boat rigging, tacking, gybing, and docking. Everyone gets to skipper the boat and trim the sails of a Lido 14-foot sailboat equipped with both a main and a headsail. Each sailboat will have its own coach onboard and up to three students. Camp meets regardless of weather conditions next to the Lake Harriet Band Shell. Minneapolis Parks & Rec Sailing Program

85-LH3 4 Sessions - $8910:30 am - 12:30 pm Mon Aug 5 - Thu Aug 8 Lake Harriet Pavilion - Bandshell

Week 9: August 5 - 9Explore Minneapolis Ages 9-11 This one day adventure starts with a city bus ride to downtown Minneapolis. Wee will take the Light Rail to the Government Center, visit a real courtroom, and talk to a judge. We will explore the skyway and tunnel system and see other downtown landmarks. Bring money for lunch and a snack. Meet in front of Lunds Grocery Store at 50th and France. Kay Zuccaro

85-37 1 Session - $599:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday, Aug 7 Downtown Minneapolis

Myth Busting 101 Grades 1-5 Mind-blowing myths or scientific facts? Join Science Explorers as we confirm or bust strange myths and wacky urban legends. We will ask the crazy questions, develop hypotheses, then smash it, crash it, sink it or launch it to determine if the myth is confirmed, plausible or busted. Science Explorers

85-17 4 Sessions - $991:00 - 3:30 pm Mon Aug 5 - Thu Aug 8 Edina Community Center - Room 218

Lord of the Rings Movie Making Grades 3-6 Join the epic journey down to Middle-Earth. Create a short feature film starring the heroic members of the Fellowship of the Rings. Lord of the Rings action figures, Legos, and backdrops will be available for filming in class. In this hands-on learning class, our instructors will take your student through digital film-making steps from start to finish using Frames Software. Computer Explorers


ExpressAges 10-15 A must for all babysitters! Topics include child development, good babysitter business practices and emergency care. In order to receive certification, attendance at all classes is required. Kathy Laedtke

85-5 3 Sessions - $699:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Aug 5 - Wed Aug 7 Edina Community Center - Room 351



August 5-9

The Rec Center Still The Flyest

There’s no stopping SURGE this week. We will be go-carting at Lilli Putt, playing crazy games at Bassett Creek Park and holding our annual SURGE Olympics. Please bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch and water bottle every day.





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Project Runway 2013 Grades 3-7 Get ready for your very own Project Runway fashion show exhibiting projects, designs, accessories and crafts made with your own hands, style and flair. No experience necessary. Students will make and take home multiple projects: a sun dress, a tote bag, sun glass case, a satchel and more. Accessorize with our anklet and bracelet crafts. Advanced students can expand their skills with hand embroidery or ornamental applique and dolls clothes. A fashion show will take place the last 30 minutes of the final day of camp. www.youthenrichmentleague.com

85-19 5 Sessions - $149 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Aug 5 - Fri Aug 9 Edina Community Center - Room 311

Fun & Funky Jewelry Workshop Grades 6-9 If you have lots of creative energy, then this jewelry workshop is for you! Students will learn basic beading techniques, wire working, and collage principals to create their own unique jewelry. We’ll also decorate lampshades using beads, jewels, and other materials. Project choices include earrings, necklaces, bookmarks, hairclips, brooches, and much more. Class fee includes all materials. Laura Wolovitch



85-3 8 Sessions - $1506:00 - 8:00 pm Tue/Thu, Aug 13-Sept 5Edina Community Center - Large Gym


Soccer Using our progressive curriculum, your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for that next step into soccer. All participants receive a t-shirt, soccer ball, a merit award or a player evaluation. Bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, a water bottle, shin guards, soccer or running shoes, and sunscreen. Skyhawks

Ages 4-785-23 4 Sessions - $1091:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Aug 5 - Thu Aug 8 Edina Community Center - Upper North & South Fields

Ages 8-1285-22 4 Sessions - $1091:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Aug 5 - Thu Aug 8 Edina Community Center - Upper North & South Fields


BEgiNNiNg85-S1 8 Sessions - $2259:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 15 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

85-S2 8 Sessions - $2251:00 - 4:00 pm Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 15 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

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85-S5 8 Sessions - $235 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 15 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock



BEgiNNiNg85-S3 8 Sessions - $3809:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 15 Lake Calhoun Pavilion - Sailing Dock

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Dinomania Art Camp Ages 3-6 The kids will learn cool facts about our extinct friends and be inspired to create fantastic works of dino art. We’ll create fossils, dino eggs, dioramas and more! A variety of different art materials such as papier mache, clay and paint will be used as we explore these enormous creatures. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio


Princess and the Pop Star Musical Theater Camp Ages 4-8 Princesses just want to have fun! We will dance and sing to music from the Princess and the Pop Star and put together our own show. We will also make our own fun crafts such as microphones and crowns. No experience necessary. All that is needed are comfortable clothing and lightweight tennis shoes or dance shoes. Please bring a nut-free snack and beverage daily. Mayer Arts

812-1 5 Sessions - $1259:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Aug 12 - Fri Aug 16 Edina Community Center - Auditorium

Week 10: August 12 - 16My Favorite Doll’s Summer Camp Ages 4-9 Bring your favorite doll to summer camp! Each day we’ll have a new theme for you and your doll. Over the course of the week we make clothing and accessories for our dolls. Bring your favorite doll, a beverage, nut-free snack and recess attire. www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle


Duct Tape is Dandy Art Class Ages 5-12 This is your child’s chance to create with the coolest art supply around - duct tape! We’ll work with oil pastels, watercolor paint and, of course, duct tape to create a portfolio to store your child’s artwork in. Please pack a nut-free snack and a drink for your child. Kidcreate Studio


Girls & Engineering Grades 1-4 This girls-only class encourages the exploration of the world of engineering, math and science. Student pairs will be working with K’nex, and Legos to build replicas of real-world machines, while learning about the mechanical concepts behind each one. Girls will explore engineering through fun, interactive team projects that show how engineering is related to everyday life. Computer Explorers


eXtreme MOBILE electroniX Grades 1-5 Create a mobile juggernaut equipped with disc shooter, sirens, flashing lights and voice recorder. Students will build 20-30 electronics projects over the course of the session Safety is our first rule. We will only use DC current (batteries). No AC current (electric outlets) will be used. www.youthenrichmentleague.com. Youth Enrichment League




August 12-16

The Rec Center You Tha Boss

This is SURGE’s annual Mystery Week and the activity for the day will be determined by the youth. Several trips and activities are planned and ready to go, each morning we will spin the Wheel of Destiny to decide the trip of the day. Who knows where the wheel of destiny will bring us? Please bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch and water bottle everyday.





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Science Kaleidoscope Grades 1-6 Have fun learning about chemistry, Egyptology and engineering through a wide variety of fun and creative activities. Mad Science


Fencing is a vigorous sport that requires and develops stamina, quick reactions, speed, accuracy of movement and excellent coordina-tion. Our children’s classes are performed in a non-threatening environment. We provide everything needed to fence (mask, jacket, glove, and weapon). Come dressed comfort-ably. Minnesota Sword Play

BEgiNNERSAges 6-9812-4 5 Sessions - $7911:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Jul 22 - Fri Jul 26 Edina Community Center - Small Gym

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Reading & Math Camp Join us in this fun, theme-based camp that will refresh your reading and math skills before school starts in a few weeks. Curriculum will be based on the previous grade skills. Activities are geared toward reinforcing reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing and even a little bit of math. . Please bring a bag lunch and a beverage-nut free food preferred. Taught by Certified Teachers

Grade 2812-gr2 4 Sessions - $1349:00 am - 1:00 pm Mon Aug 12 - Thu Aug 15 Edina Community Center - Room 210



Graade 5812-gr5 4 Sessions - $1349:00 am - 1:00 pm Mon Aug 12 - Thu Aug 15 Edina Community Center - Room 227


Sonic Blast: A Rock n’ Roll Music Camp Ages 12-15 On tap are the classic tunes of Lynrd Skynrd, Heart, and Bon Jovi as well as the hottest new riffs from Fistful of Mercy, White Stripes, Fall Out Boy and more. Our focus is on the creative process of song writing, the collective structure of making music in a band, and the professionalism and dedication it takes to put on a rock concert. We provide: amplifiers, a drum set and percussion equipment, electric piano, microphones and materials for posters. Prior study of your instrument is encouraged, but not required. Participants younger than 12 with experience will be considered but need instructor approval. Concert will be performed on the last day of camp. www.youthenrichmentleague.com. Youth Enrichment League

812-3 5 Sessions - $1698:30 am - 12:30 pm Mon Aug 12 - Fri Aug 16 South View Middle School - auditorium

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gMarvelously Messy Art Ages 4-9 We’ll use clay, papier mache, paint and more simply sloppy supplies to make projects your mom would never let you do at home! We’ll become masters at making a mess – and have lots of fun doing it! Kidcreate Studio


Flag Football Ages 6-12 This camp is designed to introduce the young athlete to the sport of flag football through skill development and small group games. Individual skills taught include passing, catching and kicking along with learning the strategies of offense and defense. Children will be divided by age and skill level. Sports Unlimited

812-12 4 Sessions - $1041:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Aug 12 - Thu Aug 15 Edina Community Center - Upper North & South Fields

Hogwarts Film School Grades 1-5 Join in the escapades of Harry and his friends. Let’s create and make some fantastic Harry Potter movies. Student working in teams can recreate and film scenes from the movie, books, or use your imagination to create your own Harry Potter adventure. In this exciting, hands-on learning class, our instructors will take your student through the entire digital film making steps from start to finish using Frames Software. Computer Explorers

812-10 4 Sessions - $129 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Aug 12 - Thu Aug 15 Edina Community Center - Room 329

X-Factor Talent Competition Musical Theater Camp Ages 7-12 Do you have the X-Factor? Come and show us what you’ve got in this fun musical theater camp. We will create our own story about an x-factor competition and present it to our families on the last day of camp. All levels are welcome. Everyone will receive solo speaking lines. Please wear lightweight tennis shoes, ballet, or jazz shoes. Bring a nut-free snack and beverage daily. Mayer Arts

812-2 5 Sessions - $1251:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Aug 12 - Fri Aug 16 Edina Community Center - Auditorium

Biking Adventures Ages 11-14 Join us for a 4-day biking adventure. We leave each day from the Edina Community Center and travel to fun destinations like area bike trails and the lakes while practicing bike safety. Bikers must know directions and be confident in their ability. Due to safety concerns, please make sure your child has a bicycle that is in good working condition and is the correct size. Bikes with gears are highly recommended. Helmets are required. We bike an average of 10-15 miles per day. Meet at Door 3. Kay Zuccaro

812-18 4 Sessions - $941:00 - 4:00 pm Mon Aug 12 - Thu Aug 15 Edina Community Center - Door 3

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812-L1 5 Sessions - $2012:00 - 1:00 pm Mon Aug 12 - Fri Aug 16 Edina Community Center - Cafeteria



812-20B 3 Sessions - $699:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Aug 12 - Wed Aug 14Edina Community Center - Room 351

Fun in the SunExplore artists and authors and learn shapes, colors,pre-wrting activities that involve lines. The works of famous artists are the inspiration for these creative paint explorations and stories will help us explore the literacy side of art. All areas of development will be explored. Lisa Hoffman

Ages 3 yr.-6 yr. 11 mon.819-11 2 Sessions - $669:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon/Wed, Aug 19 & Aug 21Edina Community Center - Room 170bAges 3 yr.-6 yr. 11 mon.819-12 2 Sessions - $669:00 am - 12:00 pm Tue/Thu, Aug 20 & Aug 22Edina Community Center - Room 170bAges 3 yr.-6 yr. 11 mon.819-13 2 Sessions - $6612:30 - 3:30 pm Tue/Thu, Aug 20 & Aug 22Edina Community Center - Room 170b

Princess Art Camp Ages 3-6 Come dressed like your favorite princess as we celebrate all things magical! Create a glittered princess wand, make a jeweled tiara, paint a pretty princess picture on canvas, make a castle and more. We’ll even learn to walk, talk, and curtsy like a princess as we listen to girly music, read princess stories, and have our nails painted. Bring a beverage, nut-free snack and recess attire. Costumes welcome, but bring a change of clothes. www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle

819-6 2 Sessions - $749:30 am - 12:00 pm Mon Aug 19 & Wed Aug 21 Edina Community Center - Room 313

Wild About Animals Camp Ages 5-10 It’s a zoo at Abrakadoodle! If you love animals, you will love this wild week of animal fun with art projects that are all about animals. Let your imagination run wild as you turn tiger stripes into shades of pink and blue, learn how to draw your favorite animal, sculpt animals out of clay and more! From Aardvarks to Zebras and everything in between, we’ll have fun making unique and colorful animal-themed art projects. Bring a beverage, nut-free snack, and recess attire. www.abrakadoodle.com. Abrakadoodle

819-1 2 Sessions - $749:30 am - 12:00 pm Tue Aug 20 & Thu Aug 22 Edina Community Center - Room 304

Mind-Blowing Art Camp Ages 5-12 Are you a big fan of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! ® books? Come learn about and create art that will blow your mind. What painting sold for $140,000,000? What sculpture has 8,601 flawless diamonds on it? Which artist’s full name is over 120 letters long? What sculpture took 14 years to complete? We will answer these questions and more in this camp. Get ready to be amazed and make some unbelievable art in this camp. Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day. Kidcreate Studio


Robotic Engineering Grades K-3 Working in small teams, students will explore with the PicoCricket Robotic Systems and Legos to build and experiment with robotics while using advanced sensors including light, sound, touch and motion. Developed by MIT Media Lab, the Pico Cricket is a tiny computer that can make things spin, light up, and play music. You can plug in lights, motors, sensors, and other devices, then program them to react, interact, and communicate. This course provides students with a great introduction to programming, engineering and robotics. Computer Explorers


A Multi-Activity Camp for the Curious Grades K-6 Join us as we taste, see and touch the basic elements that make up our world. Each participant will enjoy a chef-created snack they prepare themselves, inspired by the theme of the day. This creative workshop will incorporate movement, the arts and, math and science to inspire your child to look beyond the ordinary and explore the extraordinary. One item will be sent home each day, and it’s possible that more than one may go home on the last day. Dress for the mess! Designed 4 Imagination


Schoolhouse Chess Grades 1-6 Schoolhouse Chess brings the game of chess to life using creative personalities. You will be captivated by our imaginative characters and learn chess with ease. The camp covers all the rules, strategies and tactics and is appropriate for beginners through intermediate players. Mad Science

819-8 5 Sessions - $1449:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Aug 19 - Fri Aug 23 Edina Community Center - Cafeteria




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Archery Camp Grades 4-9 This camp is designed for both beginning and intermediate archers. Participants will use our compound bows and practice from ground level and elevated platforms, then put their new skills to the test on a walk through course. Campers will also learn how to throw spears and study other ancient hunting skills. Program time is about 4 hours per day and the rest of the time is free play, enjoying park facilities and lunch. Campers are bused to Carver Park Reserve Archery Range in Maple Grove. Bus leaves promptly at 9:00 am and returns by 3:30. Meet outside door 3 at the Edina Community Center no later than 8:55 am! Please bring a lunch and beverage every day. Three Rivers Park Naturalists. Supervised by Summer Shades staff.

819-3 4 Sessions - $1999:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon Aug 19 - Thu Aug 22 Carver Park Reserve - Archery Range

Lake Harriet Sailing Camp Ages 7-17 Campers will have fun learning the basics of sailing including knots, wind, boat rigging, tacking, gybing, and docking. Everyone gets to skipper the boat and trim the sails of a Lido 14 foot sailboat equipped with both a main and a head-sail. Each sailboat will have it’s own coach on board and up to three students. Camp meets regardless of weather conditions beside the Lake Harriet Band Shell. Minneapolis Parks & Rec Sailing

819-LH4 4 Sessions - $891:30 - 3:30 pm Mon Aug 19 - Thu Aug 22 Lake Harriet Pavilion - Bandshell


Thriller Rides & Roller Coasters Grades 3-8 Learn about the science behind thrilling Rollercoaster Rides. Students working in teams will be using our K’Nex dynamic, open-ended, spatial building system to build and experiment with action-packed working models, and then conduct engineering experiments. Computer Explorers


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August 19, 20

Field Trip: Valley Fair

There is no better way to end the summer than with a trip to Valley Fair! Youth will be in groups of four or more. Staff will be stationed in two designated locations within the park to assist groups if needed and to handle mandatory check-in times for each group.

Field Trip: Wave Pool

Ride the waves at the Wave Pool in Anoka. Tube rentals are available. Enjoy a sand volleyball game, hula-hoop contest, relax under the shade of an umbrella, or visit the snack bar. Bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, bag lunch, money to rent a tube and water bottle.

KIDS Club Grades 1-3 Cornelia, *Concord, *Highlands, Countryside, Creek Valley and Normandale*Concord held at Cornelia, Highlands held at Countryside


Kids Club and wise Guys are fun, action-packed summer programs for grades 1-5, open 6:45am - 6:00pm, June 12 - August 20. Come for one day or all 50! Choose activities according to interests and energy levels that include enrichment activities and field trips. Daily fee at time of initial registration is $39, daily fee after initial registration is $42. Questions? Call 848-3947.Register online at edina.thatscommunityed.com





819-14B 3 Sessions - $699:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon Aug 19 - Wed Aug 21Edina Community Center - Room 351


EDINACOMMUNITY

Education

Edina Community Education is an integral part of both the Edina Public Schools and our wider community. Our programs and services build skills, promote health and well-being, support families, and expand student achievement. Most importantly, we create community. Join us!

Enriching Lives to Strengethen Community

Main OfficeEdina Community Center, 1st FloorOpen Mon. - Fri., 8:00 - 4:30952-848-3952www.edinacommunityed.org

DirectorValerie [email protected]

Edina Family [email protected] Laurie Denn, Coordinator

Youth ProgramsMeg Barrett, Coordinator

Classes and [email protected]

KIDS Club, WISE Guys, SURGE952-848-3947 [email protected]

Adult Education952-848-3952comedu@edina,k12.mn.us Marsha Buchok, Coordinator

Volunteer [email protected] Friedman, Supervisor

The Edina Family Center offers high-quality early education programs for families with children from birth through age five. Programs include new baby and me classes, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), preschool, childcare and more.

EDINA FAMILY CENTER

YOUTH PROGRAMSYouth programs offers a variety of fun and educational activities for ages 3-18. KIDS Club (gr. K-3), WISE Guys (gr. 4-5), and SURGE (gr. 6-9) provide high-quality out-of-school time care. Classes and camps offer new and favorite enrichment subjects. Youth Serving Youth (YSY) at Edina High School provides student leadership and service activities.

Edina Center for Adult Education engages adults of all ages with extensive learning opportunities, ranging from cooking, fitness and world language courses, 21st century technology and career exploration, and metro-area field trips and world travel.

ADULT EDUCATION

VOLUNTEER

Edina’s Community Volunteer Program invites community members to share their time, talents, and passion for learning with Edina students. Volunteers work in all nine schools to offer basic skills help, homework help, and speak as a resource.

A partnership of Edina Community Education Services, Edina Public Schools and the City of Edina, the Edina Resource Center provides your connection to community resources, services and information in Edina. Services are free and confidential. Call 952-848-3936 or visit www.edinaresourcecenter.com.

EDINA RESOURCE CENTER

gOur Programs


Did You Know?

• Countryside Elementary is committed to fighting hunger across the globe. This year, the Countryside Against Hunger Campaign has packed over 70,000 meals and raised over $12,000 to help impoverished youth in third-world countries.

• Concord fifth grade teacher, Chris Tower, was recently awarded the National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary Teachers. Tower earned the award for his engaging multi-disciplinary science lesson using Concord’s new community garden.

• The Edina Education Fund helps support innovation in Edina Public Schools. In February, the Ed Fund awarded 16 Innovation Grants totaling over $55,000.

Visit Edina Public Schools online at www.edina.k12.mn.us to learn more!

Edina Public Schools

Ric Dressen, Ed.D. Superintendent

SCHOOL BOARDRandy Meyer, ChairIdith AlmogCathy CellaRegina NevilleSarah PatzloffLonni SkrentnerLeny Wallen-Friedman

The mission of Edina Public Schools, working in partnership

with the family and the community, is to educate all

individuals to be responsible, lifelong learners who possess

the skills, knowledge, creativity, sense of self-worth, and

ethical values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing,

culturally diverse, global society.

Driver’s Education

Ages 14 yrs 6 mo-18 yrs

ClASSROOM iNSTRuCTiONClassroom training is 30 hours and is followed by 6 hours of ‘Behind the Wheel’ training, offered at all times of the day. morning classroom sessions are taught by Barry Becklin, Southview Middle School teacher. Lessons are taught in order, Monday–Friday for two weeks and make-ups are subject to instructor approval. Make-ups for this choice must be scheduled during morning sessions only. Parent meetings are scheduled at 11:00 am the first Tuesday of each session.Afternoon and evening sessions are taught by Safeway Driving School instructors. Each lesson is independent and can be taken in any order. If a lesson is missed, a student can make it up in one of four afternoon and evening sessions this summer. Morning make-ups are not available with this choice. See lesson schedule below. Parent Orientation is available online at www.safewaydrivingschool.com.

BEHiNd-THE-WHEEl TRAiNiNgLessons consist of six hours of one-on-one private instruction with a responsible, professional driving= instructor. Lessons are two-hour sessions and include pick-up and drop-off from home, work or school. Training is done on actual city streets and highways. Driving lessons are provided by Safeway Driving School. www.safewaydrivingschool.com (click on student login to view), 651.351.9150

610-1 10 Sessions - $3899:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Fri, Jun 10 - Jun 21 South View Middle School Room - 216 Barry Becklin

610-32 10 Sessions - $3891:00 - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri, Jun 10 - Jun 21 South View Middle School Room - 212 Safeway Driving

78-1 10 Sessions - $389 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Fri, Jul 8 - Jul 19 South View Middle School Room - 216 Barry Becklin

78-6 10 Sessions - $3896:00 - 9:00 pm Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 23 South View Middle School Room - 212 Safeway Driving

722-6 10 Sessions - $3891:00 - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri, Jul 22 - Aug 2 South View Middle School Room - 212 Safeway Driving

729-1 10 Sessions - $3899:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon-Fri, Jul 29 - Aug 9 South View Middle School Room - 216 Barry Becklin

85-6 10 Sessions - $3896:00 - 9:00 pm Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 20 South View Middle School Room - 212 Safeway Driving

Classroom Instruction & Behind the Wheel


Flexible scheduling — morning, Afternoon & evening

Non profitU.S. Postage

PAIDTwin Cities, MN

Permit No. 91349

Archery Camp: Three Rivers Park Want to learn how to brace your bow and arrow like Katniss Everdeen? This camp is for you! Designed for both beginning and intermediate archers, participants will use compound bows to practice from ground level and elevated platforms, then put their new skills to the test on a walk through course. Campers will also learn how to throw spears and study other ancient hunting skills.

Program is located at Three Rivers Carver Park Reserve Archery Range in Maple Grove. Bussing is provided from the Edina Community Center.

Monday, August 19- Thursday, August 22

See page 46

Edina Community Education Services 5701 Normandale RoadEdina, MN 55424952.848.3952

COMMUNITY EDUCATIONEdina Community Education Services is a program of Edina Public Schools

BULLSEYE!

GET OUTSIDE!Edible Schoolyard Enjoy the summer harvest season at the Highlands Produce Garden for a little bit of all things green! We’ll be planting, fertilizing, cultivating, harvesting, composting, and stopping along the way to investigate the diversity of the garden. Resident chef, Stephen Jones, from Salut Restaurant in Edina will stop by to help us harvest and cook our produce. Get ready to play in the dirt as we pull weeds, plant seeds, paint signs, do a little construction, and even run through the sprinkler!

July 9-11, July 23- 25 and August 6-8

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