Hopkins Community Education 2018 Youth Camp Royal Summer Enrichment

Youth Programs

Summer Full & Half Day Camps 2018 Hopkins Camp Royal camps & activities for youth in grades K-6.

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Hopkins Community Education: Youth Enrichment

Summer Rocks at Camp Royal! For youth K-6 Hopkins Camp Royal Summer 2018 fun!

At Hopkins Community Education, we are pleased to bring to you our exciting Camp Royal summer youth programming. Designed to work around your schedule, our summer programming offers: • Flexibility: Our Monday-Thursday camps are designed around half-day blocks, with drop-off times starting at 8:00 am, and pick-up by 5:00 pm. Sign up for a full- or half-day, and lunch is included!

• Variety: Our classes run the gamut of interests — from art, pottery, sports, science and technology (STEM), to Legos, cooking, and drama. We’re sure to have something for every child.

• Affordability: We’ve priced our camps at an affordable price-point for families.

• And most important – our camps are FUN! Join us this summer!

Register at HopkinsSummer.org • 952-988-4070

Frequently asked questions Who are our Camp Royal Staff?

Dedicated professionals with an interest and/or hands-on experience in fields directly related to youth. Our Camp Royal Staff is comprised of district staff, teachers, college students, and local community professionals, with a broad range of knowledge and appropriate experience working with youth.

Where and when do I drop-off and pick up?

Youth need to be signed in and out of Camp Royal every day by a parent/guardian between 8-9 am; and 4-5 pm in the Eisenhower Community Center Entrance Lobby area (Door B). Students attending morningonly camps must be picked up at 12 pm unless they are staying for lunch — then pick-up time is by 12:30 pm. Drop-off for students attending afternoon-only camps begins at 12:30 pm unless they are coming for lunch — then drop-off time is 12:00 pm.

Bus Information Starting on Week Two of the 2018 program (June 18), Camp Royal participants will have the availability of an early morning and late afternoon bus with pre-determined stops throughout the neighborhood.

See page 28 for detailed busing information.

What about lunch?

Lunch is free, and is from 12:00-12:30 pm for Camp Royal participants. Lunch supervision is part of your Camp Royal fee and is supervised by Camp Royal staff. Your student may bring a bag lunch if they wish, and eat during the scheduled Camp Royal lunch time.

How are kids supervised from 8-9 am, 4-5 pm, and during lunch?

Our Camp Royal staff will supervise drop-off, lunch, and pick-up time periods outside of the regular camp programming time. During this time, youth have the option to participate in gym games and other small group activities.

What is your ratio of staff to kids?

Camp Royal follows state guidelines for Out-Of-School Time ratios, which are 15 to 1. Some class offerings will be below this ratio.

Do you allow electronic devices to be brought to classes?

Camp Royal youth will be very busy during programming time. Please leave electronic devices at home.

Cell phones are welcome, but need to remain in the backpacks while participating in programming.

Hopkins Community Education is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken devices.

Who do I call if I need to talk to Camp Royal staff during programming time?

The Camp Royal cell phone number will be provided to Camp Royal parents when the program begins. This phone number will be attended during programming times.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes! We realize many families will be signing up for multiple weeks, and would like a payment plan option.

If you are enrolling for multiple weeks, and would like to set up a payment plan, contact us at 952-988-4070 for registration and payment plan information.

What is the cancellation/refund policy?

We will gladly refund your class registration fee if you cancel and request a refund 5 business days prior to the first class. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. In that case, we will call and make arrangements to refund your class fee.

Page Guide

4 • Camp Royal summer camps (grades K-6) 24-25 • Ongoing and one-time camps 26 • XinXing Chinese Immersion summer camps 27 • Summer Field Biology at Wolf Ridge 28 • Camp Royal Bus Information 29-30 • Hop-Kids: Activities for ages 3-6 years 31 • Kids & Company school-age summer care

#2: June 18-21 Pages 6-7

Pottery for a Party (2-6) Jewelry Making (K-6) Read, Eat, Cook (4-6) Spa Science (2-3) Rhyme Time! (1-3) Alphabet Athletics (1) Lacrosse Fun (3-6) Mathematics of Basketball (4-6) Lego Robotics (2-4) Forensic Lab (3-6)

Concordia Spanish Camp (K-4) Ad Agency (3-6) Emoji Crafts (1-3) Read, Eat, Cook (1-3) Spa Science!

(4-6) Kids Yoga and Zumba (K-6) Lego Robotics (5-6) Poem Power (4-5) BRICKS Camp (1-4)

#1: June 11-14 Pages 4-5

Sports Sampler (K-2) TGA Golf Camp (K-5) Extreme Chemistry Mystery Challenges (1-5) Computer Coding (3-6) Camp Royal Film School (3-6)

TGA Tennis Camp (K-5) Youth Improv (4-6) Pirates Quest: Treasure Hunters (K-4) Discover Magic (2-6) Science Explorers’ STEM Sampler (2-6)

Mystery Theater (4-6) Survivor Island (3-6) Escape Rooms (1-3) Poem Power (4-5) Chess Camp (K-6) Girls Rock Camp (K-4) Babysitting (5-6) Clay & Canvas (K-6) Spa Science (2-3) Fidget Spinnerology (4-6) Team Sports (3-6)

Magic™ & Comics (3-6) Mystery Theater (1-3) Escape Rooms (1-3) Chess Camp (K-6) Skyhawks Lacrosse (1-6) Paint & Paws Canvas Workshop (1-6) Geometry Art (4-6) Fabulous Fashion (K-4) Spa Science (4-6) Fidget Spinnerology (1-3) BRICKS Camp (1-4)

#3: June 25-28 Pages 8-9

STEM Camp: Crime Scene Analysis (4-6) Shark Tank™ (3-6) Here I Come Hollywood (K-5) Travel Agent (1-6) Awesome Drawings: Cartooning in Space!

(K-6)

Jr. STEM Camp: Pirates (K-3) Summer Olympics (K-3) Shopkins® Cute Art Camp (K-6) Outdoor Art (K-6)

#4: July 2-3 Pages 10-11

Ultimate Rocket Launch (2-5) SciKids Camp (1-3) Poem Power (4-5) School of Rocks (1-3) Escape Room Math (4-6) Fitness Fun! (1-3) Hoop Dreams (3-6) Junior Detective (K-2) Emoji Crafts (4-6) Sea Quest Art (K-6)

Mini Hoop Dreams (K-2) Fitness Fun (4-6) SciGirls (3-5) Roblox™ (3-6) School of Rocks (4-6) Trolls Dance Party (K-5) Rhyme Time (1-3) Sweet Treats Baking (2-6) Escape Room Math (4-6) Mighty Minion Math (2-3) Alphabet Athletics (1)

#5: July 9-12 Pages 12-13

#6: July 16-19 Pages 14-15

Extreme Chemistry (1-5) School of Rocks (1-3) Seriously Fun Science (1-3) Card Sharks (4-6) World Cup Soccer (3-6) Mini Flag Football (K-2) Rock Star Dance Camp (2-6) American Girl™ (K-5) Read, Cook, Eat! (4-6) Pottery (2-6) Educational Escape Games (4-6)

Be-Dazzled! (K-4) Lights, Camera, Action!

(2-6) African American History (5-6) Educational Escape Games (4-6) Read, Cook, Eat! (1-3) Mini World Cup Soccer (K-2) Youth Wresting (2-6) Geocaching Fun (3-6) Card Sharks (1-3) Electrical Engineering (2-6) School of Rocks (4-6)

One-time and ongoing camps: p. 24-25, XinXing enrichment: p. 26, Summer Field Biology at Wolf Ridge: Page 27, Hop-Kids activities: 29-30

Pick-up: 4-5 pm

Drop-off: 12:30-1 pm

Afternoon: 1-4 pm

Pick-up: 12-12:30 pm

Drop-off: 8-9 am

Morning: 9 am-12 pm

Week of:

Robotic Builders (1-5) Fidget Spinnerology (1-3) Math & Technology (4-5) Educational Escape Room Math (3-5) Mathematics in Basketball (1-3) The Amazing Race (3-6) Mystery Theater (4-6) How to Draw Cartoons (K-6) Camp Royal Swim Camp (K-6)

Passion 4 Fashion (K-6) Cartooning in Space (K-6) Poetry Plus (5-6) Jr. Amazing Race (K-2) Mystery Theater (1-3) Advanced Minecraft Command Block (2-6) Superhero Academy BRICK Camp (1-4) Math & Technology (4-5) Educational Escape Room Math (3-5) Fidget Spinnerology (4-6)

#7: July 23-26 Pages 16-17

Week-Long Summer Activities (Mondays-Thursdays, no camps July 4-5) • Grades listed are “entering” grades

Camp Royal Quick Guide

Minecraft Movie Making (1-5) Spy Club Undercover (K-5) Super Secret Spy Camp (4-6) Card Sharks (1-3) Soar into Third-Grade Math (3) Board Games (4-6) Jr. STEM Camp: Inventors Workshop (K-3) Mini Track & Field (K-2) Fitness Fun! (1-3)

Hogwarts Camp (K-4) Super Secret Spy Camp (1-3) Board Games (1-3) Art Academy (K-6) Extreme Robotics: EV3 Battlebots (4-6) Jr. STEM Camp: The Great Outdoors (1-3) Track and Field (3-6) Fitness Fun! (4-6) Math & Technology (4-5) Card Sharks (4-6)

#8: July 30-Aug 8 Pages 18-19

Canvas Extravaganza (K-4) Babysitting (5-6) Read, Cook, Eat (4-6) Fidget Spinnerology (4-6) Stanley Cup Hockey (2-6) Engineering Aeronautics and Drones (K-5) Super Secret Spy Camp (1-3) Junior Scientist (K-3) Website Creation for Kids (3-6) Mighty Minion Math (2-3) Soar into Math (3)

Mathematics in Basketball (4-6) Skyhawks Basketball (1-6) Super Secret Spy Camp (4-6) Master Detective (3-6) Coding Fun (1-3) Volunteer Camp (3-6) Moana Theatre Dance Camp (K-6) Beginning Drawing (K-6) Read, Cook, Eat (1-3) Fidget Spinnerology (1-3)

#9: Aug 6-9 Pages 20-21

TGA Tennis Camp (K-5) Mystery Theater (4-6) STEM Camp: Medieval Mayhem (3-6) Seriously Fun Science!

(1-3) Masters on Canvas (K-6) Maker Madness (4-6) Soar into Third Grade Math (3) Geometry Art (1-3)

Art Faves!

(K-4) Emoji Crafts (1-3) Hip Hop Dance Party (K-5) Jr. STEM camp: Wings, Wheels & Sails (K-3) Coding Fun (4-6) Mystery Theater (1-3) TGA Golf Camp (K-5)

#10: Aug 13-16 Page 22-23

Morning Activities run: 9:00 am-12:00 noon

(Drop-off begins at 8 am, pick-up by 12:30 pm for am half-day)

Sports Sampler

Grades K-2 Camp Royal Staff Explore the fundamentals of popular sports such as basketball, floor hockey, soccer, kickball, and more! Develop and enhance sport skills that will help you enjoy sports more and have fun with your friends! #CR4001: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 11-14 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

TGA Premier Golf Camp

Grades K-5 TGA Premier Sports Premier Junior Golf offers kids the opportunity to practice golf through station-based full-swing, chipping, and putting instruction. You will learn the science behind the game through STEM experiments, rules and etiquette lessons, and fun games! Best of all, top-notch equipment and training materials are provided. All skill levels have the chance to come out and play with TGA! #CR4017: 4 sessions - limit 24 $149 M, T, W, Th, June 11-14 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Science Explorers’ Extreme Chemistry Mystery Challenges

Grades 1-5 Science Explorers Ready to get messy with extreme chemistry experiments? Step into the science lab to solve mystery challenges. Investigate polymers, rates of reaction, density, chemical indicators and more to help solve the mysteries. This class is hands-on — so be sure to dress for a mess! #CR2009: 4 sessions - limit 16 $99 M, T, W, Th, June 11-14 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Computer Coding for Kids

Grades 3-6 Abamath Learn how to code through playing games and having fun! We’ll learn the fundamentals of loops, if statements, and variables as we learn the blockly and python computer languages! Please come knowing how to navigate the internet (basic typing and mouse control) and a passion to discover coding! #CR2022: 4 sessions - limit 20 $120 M, T, W, Th, June 11-14 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 307

Camp Royal Film School

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Do you wonder how movies are made? Would you love to learn how to make a movie of your own? This class is for you ! Explore all of the details that go into making, producing, and filming a real movie! #CR4000: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 M, T, W, Th, June 11-14 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

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Afternoon

Week 1

Activities run: 1:00-4:00 pm

(Drop-off begins at 12:30 pm for pm half-day, pick-up by 5 pm)

TGA Premier Tennis Camp

Grades K-5 TGA Premier Sports TGA teaches the fundamentals of tennis in a fun environment.

Explore groundstrokes, volleys, serving, etiquette, and the rules of the game. Equipment and training materials are provided. This class is for all skill levels. Come out and play with TGA! #CR4019: 4 sessions - limit 24 $149 M, T, W, Th, June 11-14 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Youth Improv

Grades 4-6 Brave New Workshop The Brave New Workshop Student Union Youth Improv Camps are perfect for introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between! This is a class for beginners, or students who have given improv a try already! Learn how to work as a team, play with confidence, and use your imagination to play basic improv games. We stress an inclusive, respectful and safe environment. No previous improv experience required! #CR7005: 4 sessions - limit 15 $165 M, T, W, Th, June 11-14 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

Pirates Quest: Treasure Hunters

Grades K-4 Camp Royal Staff Ahoy matey! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, setting sail to Treasure Island to look for the lost treasure of Blackbeard. Battle other blokes and maneuver your way throughout the week to find the clues and gems to help you be the last person standing in search of the treasure! #CR2008: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 M, T, W, Th, June 11-14 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

June 11-14

Discover Magic

Grades 2-6 Twin Cities Magic Academy Discover Magic is an introductory magic course designed just for kids. Boost selfconfidence, improve communication skills, and discover some great magic. Coins and cards, along with other common items, are used to amaze your friends and even your parents! Materials provided include original tricks with full-color instructions and an online video vault unlocked with a secret word. Twin Cities Magic Academy is the exclusive licensee of the Discover Magic curriculum in the Twin Cities. There will be a show for families on the last day of class. #CR2023: 4 sessions - limit 20 $199 M, T, W, Th, June 11-14 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

Science Explorers’ STEM Sampler

Grades 2-6 Science Explorers Join Science Explorers for a fun, hands-on week of STEM! First, investigate science as we experiment with chemical solutions to create tiny, giant, and long-lasting bubbles.

Then, explore engineering and math as we build catapults and test them against a medieval castle wall. Finally, you and your team will imagine, build, and battle a simple motorized robot while learning about technology. Each class is filled with exciting projects that you will take home. #CR2001: 4 sessions - limit 16 $99 M, T, W, Th, June 11-14 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

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Morning Activities run: 9:00 am-12:00 noon

(Drop-off begins at 8 am, pick-up by 12:30 pm for am half-day)

Pottery for a Party

Grades 2-6 Kathy Israel Create your own set of plates that you can eat from! Design four small dessert plates and another piece from clay slabs to make a set.

Explore stamping, texture, glazing. We’ll explore a variety of other hand-building techniques. Pottery pick up will be on Thursday, Aug. 2, from 8:0010:00 a.m. in the Pottery Lab. #CR1030: 4 sessions - limit 15 $119 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 167 Pottery Lab

Jewelry Making

Grades K-6 Camp Royal Staff Make beautiful jewelry including rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. Use fun techniques and a wide variety of cool materials to plan pieces around your wardrobe Let’s make some bling! #CR1002: 4 sessions - limit 20 $99 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Read, Eat, Cook

Grades 4-6 Karen Schmitz Reading has never tasted so good! We will take children’s books and cook up tasty treats. Let’s go beyond the story! Books are chosen to reinforce academic and social skills and support diverse cultural values. Kids will also create a cookbook with all the recipes used. #CRS6570: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210, 213

Spa Science

Grades 2-3 Melissa Moro-Koss Explore the world of science and deepen your understanding of fractions while creating spa products such as sugar scrubs, fizzy bath salts, facial wipes, and bath bombs! #CRS6521: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

Rhyme Time!

Grades 1-3 Annette Leighton Have fun reading a variety of rhyming books, acting out rhyming skits, and playing rhyming games. We might even try writing our own rhymes! #CRS6558: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 108

Alphabet Athletics

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Grade 1 Karla Lescarbeau Become an alphabet super star! Reinforce letter names and sounds by learning about, participating in, and journaling about a variety of sports that coincide with each letter in the alphabet. #CRS6573: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 104

Lacrosse Fun!

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Learn all the skills to play lacrosse, one of the most popular and growing sports in Minnesota! Camp participants will be introduced to this high-energy 600-year-old game and learn stick handling, proper positioning, passing, cradling and team skills. Please wear appropriate clothing, athletic shoes, and bring a water bottle and sunscreen. Equipment is provided.

Proper team play and game situations will also be discussed and practiced. #CR4002: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

The Mathematics of Basketball

Grades 4-6 Jessica Winnie Learn about geometry, statistics, addition, and subtraction through the game of basketball. We will be reading, taking data, and playing basketball while learning about cool math concepts. Please come with some experience playing basketball. # CRS6500: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Lego® Robotics: Amazing Mechanisms and Soccer Robots

Grades 2-4 Erin Offerdahl Build and program cool Lego® models featuring working motors and sensors, then watch them follow your commands. Explore and develop your skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. Build Lego® robots — then program them to come to life using Lego WeDo™ software. We will create and program a dancing bird, drumming monkey, smart spinner, and 3 robots to create a soccer game. #CR2024: 4 sessions - limit 12 $159 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

Forensic Lab Crime Scene Investigations

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Become a real crime scene investigator and help solve crimes as you explore the fascinating world of forensic science.

Collect and study the evidence of “blood” splatters, latent finger printing, powder analysis, teeth imprints, and more! Then, test your investigative skills as you follow the evidence to crack the case! #CR2010: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Afternoon

Week 2

Activities run: 1:00-4:00 pm

(Drop-off begins at 12:30 pm for pm half-day, pick-up by 5 pm)

Concordia Language Villages Spanish Camp: Road Trip Hoopla!

Grades K-4 Concordia Language Villages Imagine a hilarious road trip to a far-off land filled with games like “I Spy”, “Road Trip Bingo”, or “Name that Tune!” We will explore a Spanish speaking country by car, stretching our legs at famous landmarks, taking photos, and laughing along the way! And, we’ll do it all in Spanish through the use of games, music, and imagination. All language levels welcome! #CR7501: 4 sessions - limit 40 $159 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209 & 207

Ad Agency

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Ever wondered how commercials and products get chosen? Become an advertising executive in this camp. You will hear many different ad and product pitches and then make the tough decisions on which products and ads you like, using the marketing knowledge that you learn in camp. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn from real-life advertising and marketing professionals. #CR2011: 4 sessions - limit 15 $94 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 205

Emoji Crafts

Grades 1-3 Jessica Winnie Words are fun but Emojis are fabulous! Come and make some creative crafts using your favorite Emoji.

We will be making Emoji masks for your very own photo booth or selfie prop, corner bookmarks, and two surprise Emoji activities. #CRS6575: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 18-21 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 102

Read, Eat, Cook

Grades 1-3 Karen Schmitz Reading has never tasted so good! We will take children’s books and cook up tasty treats. This class is a great way to quench your young reader’s thirst for going beyond the story. Books are chosen to reinforce academic and social skills and support diverse cultural values. Kids will also create a cookbook with all the recipes used. #CRS6571: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210, 213

Spa Science!

June 18 - 21

Kids Yoga & Zumba

Grades K-6 Camp Royal Staff Discover why so many people love yoga and zumba! Yoga improves your strength, flexibility, coordination, and ability to focus. Zumba is a fastpaced workout that feels like a party! Explore both of these fun and engaging activities in a safe and fun environment. Socks are required and yoga mats/ towels are welcome. #CR4003: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Lego® Robotics

Grades 5-6 Erin Offerdahl Build and program cool Lego® models featuring working motors and sensors, then watch them follow your commands.

Explore and develop your skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. Build Lego® robots — then program them to come to life using Lego WeDo™ software. You will build and program a ferris wheel, fork lift, merry-goround, and crane. #CR2025: 4 sessions - limit 12 $159 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

Poem Power

Grades 4-5 Annette Leighton Love Shel Silverstein, Dr. Suess, Jack Prelutzky, and other poets? Have fun reading a variety of poetry in this camp! We will act out some poems, explore readers’ theaters, and play rhyming games. We might even try writing our own poetry! #CRS6555: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 108

Worlds of Amusement BRICKS Camp

Grades 1-4 Bricks 4 Kidz Let’s go on a thrilling adventure building amusement parkthemed models. Spend time visiting Wizard World and build your favorite wizard and his magical owl! Build and give your despicable yellow movie characters a thrilling roller coaster ride! Get your amusement park ticket stamped as you turn games, food, rides, and attractions into exciting model builds! All this and more at Bricks 4 Kidz Worlds of Amusement Camp! #CR2044: 4 sessions - limit 20 $99 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Grades 4-6 Melissa Moro-Koss Explore the world of science and deepen your understanding of fractions while creating spa products such as sugar scrubs, fizzy bath salts, facial wipes, and bath bombs! #CRS6522: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

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Morning Activities run: 9:00 am-12:00 noon

(Drop-off begins at 8 am, pick-up by 12:30 pm for am half-day)

Magic™ & Comics Camp!

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Learn all about comics and create your own comic book series using the building blocks of comics — panels and text characters! Bring your favorite comics to share if you’d like.

In addition, we’ll see who the best planeswalker is, as we play and compete in ™ a Magic tournament. Prizes will be awarded to all! #CR1004: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Mystery Theater

Grades 1-3 Karen Schmitz Pack your notebook and your spy glasses and get ready to solve some mysteries! We will use reading, math, and science to travel around the globe and solve super cool mysteries. Our final adventure will be to create our own detective kit! #CRS6510: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 104

Breakout! Educational Escape Rooms

Grades 1-3 Christina Farrell Join Breakout and work collaboratively to solve a series of critical-thinking puzzles in order to open a locked box. New Breakout games each day! #CRS6514A: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

Chess Camp

Make it an all-day camp!

Grades K-6 Igor Rybakov Amaze your friends, impress your opponents, and join professional chess coach Igor Rybakov. Develop creativity, focus, memory, and critical thinking by playing practice and tournament games. All levels welcome — join us for a great week of chess! #CR2018A: 4 sessions - limit 40 $124 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-12:00 pm All-day session: #CR2018C: 4 sessions - limit 40 $199 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Skyhawks Lacrosse

Grades 1-6 Skyhawks Explore the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a super-fun non-checking environment. Bring a water bottle. All kids will receive a T-shirt and a merit award. Limited lacrosse kits available for online rental and include helmet, protective eye wear, lacrosse stick, and gloves.

Visit skyhawks.com to reserve your kit. #CR4032: 4 sessions - limit 30 $115 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

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Paint & Paws Canvas Workshop!

Grades 1-6 Watch Me Draw Calling all dog lovers! Create bright and beautiful acrylic paintings of adorable dogs on different size canvas boards. Learn about color, design, mixing and layering. Work with techniques and tools for amazing results! Take home 2-3 masterpieces in this pawsitively awesome workshop! #CR1018: 4 sessions - limit 20 $149 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Geometry Art

Grades 4-6 Jessica Winnie Do you love creating art? Join us to make several pieces of art using geometry. We’ll learn about angles, shapes, and the use of lines to design some amazing artwork — geometry style! #CRS6502: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 102

Fabulous Fashion Studio

Grades K-4 Abrakadoodle Become a fashion designer as you sketch and design your own unique clothing and accessories. We’ll make jewelry, hair bows, a tie-dye T-shirt, and more! We’ll listen to music, paint our nails, and have a blast! Bring a plain white T-shirt, beverage, nut-free snack, and wear comfortable clothes. #CR1007: 4 sessions - limit 20 $125 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Spa Science

Grades 4-6 Melissa Moro-Koss Explore the world of science and deepen your understanding of fractions while creating spa products such as sugar scrubs, fizzy bath salts, facial wipes, and bath bombs! #CRS6525: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

Fidget Spinnerology: Make & Explore!

Grades 1-3 Karla Lescarbeau Make one or more fidget spinners and use them to practice math, reading, and writing skills in fun ways! #CRS6537A: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 107

Transformation Creations BRICKS Camp

Grades 1-4 Bricks 4 Kidz You will love the mash-up of combination models that can be rebuilt into something different. These awesome 2-in-1 models will include robots, vehicles, and more! Ignite your inner engineer as you transform your model into something unique. #CR2043: 4 sessions - limit 20 $99 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209

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Afternoon

Week 3

Activities run: 1:00-4:00 pm

(Drop-off begins at 12:30 pm for pm half-day, pick-up by 5 pm)

Mystery Theater

Grades 4-6 Karen Schmitz Pack your notebook and spy glasses and get ready to solve mysteries! We’ll use reading, math, and science to travel around the globe and solve mysteries. Our final adventure will be to create our own awesome detective kit! #CRS6511: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 104

STEM Camp: Survivor Island

Grades 3-6 Mpls Engineering for Kids Find yourself stranded on an abandoned island filled with perilous obstacles like dark caves, wild animals, and more. Work with your tribe to compete against other tribes in engineering-related projects aimed at surviving the harsh island conditions and escaping to freedom. The tribe with the most points will claim the honor of being the winners of Survivor Island! #CR2031: 4 sessions - limit 15 $125 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

Breakout! Educational Escape Rooms

Grades 1-3 Christina Farrell Join Breakout and work collaboratively to solve a series of critical-thinking puzzles in order to open a locked box. New Breakout games each day! #CRS6514B: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

Poem Power

Grades 4-5 Annette Leighton Love Shel Silverstein, Dr. Suess, Jack Prelutzky, and other poets? Have fun reading a variety of poetry in this camp! We will act out some poems, explore readers’ theaters, and play rhyming games. We might even try writing our own poetry! #CRS6556: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 108

Chess Camp

Make it an all-day camp!

Grades K-6 Igor Rybakov Join professional chess coach Igor Rybakov for this awesome chess camp. Develop focus, memory, and critical thinking by playing practice and tournament games. Whether you are just getting started or want to take your skills to the next level, join us for chess! #CR2018B: 4 sessions - limit 40 $124 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 1:00-4:00 pm All-day session: #CR2018C: 4 sessions - limit 40 $199 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

June 25-28

Girls Rock Camp

Grades K-4 Abrakadoodle Girls rock in this girls-only art camp! We’ll paint on canvas, sculpt with clay, draw cool animals, make a cool summer tote bag, tie-dye T- shirts, and more.

Along the way we’ll listen to cool girl music, paint our nails, and have a blast! Please bring a white T-shirt. #CR1005: 4 sessions - limit 20 $125 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Red Cross Babysitting

Grades 5-6 Sari Johnson Learn how to be the best babysitter in this fun class with hands-on activities, video, role-plays, and lively discussions. Learn child care, first aid, and much more! Babysitter’s Training Handbook, Emergency Guide, and CD-ROM are included. You will receive a Red Cross certification, but you must be 11 years old by the end of the class. #CR6540: 4 sessions - limit 12 $109 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

Clay & Canvas Camp!

Grades K-6 Watch Me Draw Back by popular demand! Work with several types of clay including animators’ clay, potters’ clay, and our own clay recipe to create a finished jungle diorama. The second half of camp focuses on learning painting techniques using acrylics on canvas boards! Come in paint-friendly clothes for messy fun! #CR1017: 4 sessions - limit 20 $149 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Spa Science

Grades 2-3 Melissa Moro-Koss Explore the world of science and deepen your understanding of fractions while creating spa products such as sugar scrubs, fizzy bath salts, facial wipes, and bath bombs! #CRS6526: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

Fidget Spinnerology: Make & Explore

Grades 4-6 Karla Lescarbeau Make one or more fidget spinners and use them to practice math, reading, and writing skills in fun ways! #CRS6537B: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 107

Team Sports

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Explore the fundamentals of basketball, floor hockey, soccer, kickball, and more! Develop and enhance sports skills that will enable you to enjoy sports! Emphasis will be on team play and developing athletic and character skills. #CR4005: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

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Morning Activities run: 9:00 am-12:00 noon

(Drop-off begins at 8 am, pick-up by 12:30 pm for am half-day)

Jr. STEM Camp: Pirates!

Grades K-3 Mpls Engineering for Kids Arg Matey! Come join Kelvin’s crew as we sail the ocean blue searching for buried treasure. Join us as we build our very own pirate ship, go fishing for treasure, and work together to create a delicious treat that is more precious than gold. Hop aboard the Green Ghost and set sail as we explore the engineering of pirates! #CR2027: 2 sessions - limit 15 $65 M, T, July 2-3 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

Summer Olympics

Grades K-3 Camp Royal Staff Enjoy a wide variety of individual and team sports, and “compete” in a series of team and individual events in this fun camp focused on the Olympic Games. Events include track and field races, Frisbee discus throw, tumbling, tug-of-war, and more.

Discover fun facts about past and future Olympic games, and finish the camp with a medal ceremony. #CR4006: 2 sessions - limit 20 $44 M, T, July 2-3 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Shopkins™ Cute Art Camp

Grades K-6 Kidcreate Studio Come and create the most delicious (and cute) art projects of all time! We will learn step-by-step drawing and sculpting techniques as we create Melonie Pips, D’lish Donut, Berry Smoothie, and more favorite Shopkins™ characters. We’ll even make a carrying case to keep your Shopkins collection in!

Grab your shopping carts and let’s get creating! #CR1003: 2 sessions - limit 20 $69 M, T, July 2-3 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Outdoor Art

Grades K-6 Camp Royal Staff This class will inspire you and get your creativity flowing.

We’ll focus on creating, sketching, drawing, and painting outdoor art pieces that you choose, as well as unique building and architectural designs. Perfect for all ages and abilities — you are the artist! #CR1010: 2 sessions - limit 20 $49 M, T, July 2-3 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Learn to ride at Horseback Riding Day Camp!

Want to learn to ride and care for horses?

Enroll in Horseback Riding Day Camp for grades 1-12. See page 24 for details. Space is limited, register early to reserve your space!

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Week 4

Activities run: 1:00-4:00 pm

(Drop-off begins at 12:30 pm for pm half-day, pick-up by 5 pm)

STEM Camp: Crime Scene Analysis

Grades 4-6 Mpls Engineering for Kids Become a forensics investigator and find out who stole the blueprints for our secret new invention.

Using principles of investigative and forensic science, you will analyze evidence in the simulated crime scene using math, science, and technology.

Each day is a new adventure to decipher clues and DNA codes, reconstruct a car crash, and devise a lie detector to find the culprit. #CR2029: 2 sessions - limit 15 $65 M, T, July 2-3 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

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July 2 - 3

Here I Come Hollywood!

Grades K-5 The Artistic Edge Do you wonder if you have what it takes to end up on the Disney channel, a commercial, or a movie?

Do you enjoy the life skills you learn by performing? This camp is for you! Learn how to audition, act in a TV commercial, perform a scene from a movie, and more!

Our super stars will show off what they have learned with a performance on the last day. #CR1008: 2 sessions - limit 25 $59 M, T, July 2-3 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Travel Agent

Shark Tank

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Back by popular demand! Have a great idea for the next great business? Are you able to pitch your product to a group of successful investors? Then this new class is for you! Research, plan and create a winning business plan, and then present your ideas to see if our Sharks decide to invest! #CR2013: 2 sessions - limit 15 $49 M, T, July 2-3 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209

Grades 1-6 Camp Royal Staff Become a travel agent in this fun class! Create the best travel destinations for yourself and other travelers. Use our resources to help you every step of the way. As a bonus you’ll get to cook and eat wonderful food from these exotic destinations! #CR2012: 2 sessions - limit 20 $49 M, T, July 2-3 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 213

Awesome Drawings: Cartooning in Space!

Grades K-6 Young Rembrandts Young Rembrandts provides a wonderful opportunity for children to discover and develop their drawing abilities. Get ready to go out of this world with cartooning! No experience necessary. #CR1013: 2 sessions - limit 20 $95 M, T, July 2-3 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Love American Girl™ Dolls?

Bring your American Girl™ doll (or any doll!) and join us to make clothes, jewelry, accessories, and more for you and your doll. Enjoy fun activities, too! See page 15.

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Morning Activities run: 9:00 am-12:00 noon

(Drop-off begins at 8 am, pick-up by 12:30 pm for am half-day)

‘Trolls’ Dance Party!

Mini Hoop Dreams

Grades K-2 Camp Royal Staff Learn the fundamentals of basketball — dribbling, passing, pivoting, rebounding, and defense — in a fun and positive environment! This camp is designed for beginning or intermediate players and emphasizes learning to play together effectively as a team. Please bring a water bottle. #CR4007: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Math, Reading, and Fitness Fun!

Grades 4-6 Karen Schmitz Are you looking for fitness with a twist? We will use reading and math skills while exercising and staying fit. We will have a Pound® fitness class, yoga, and we will design and create our own obstacle course! #CRS6540: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Trolls!

Grades K-5 Dance Unlimited Join us on a “Trolls” dance adventure! Learn basic dance steps using music from the movie, then put them together for fun combinations. Dance styles will include ballet, jazz, and hip hop. We’ll also make crafts and play fun dance games. Ballet or jazz shoes are encouraged. There will be a performance for family and friends for the last 15 minutes on Thurs. #CR7006: 4 sessions - limit 20 $99 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Rhyme Time

Grades 1-3 Annette Leighton Have fun reading a variety of rhyming books, acting out rhyming skits, and playing rhyming games. We might even try writing our own rhymes! #CRS6557: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 108

Sweet Treats: Baking & More!

Grades 3-5 Curious Minds Girls will become citizen scientists, engineers, or ecologists by participating in exciting STEM activities and challenges. Create working solar ovens, identify animal bones, observe animal habitats, discover why birds have different beaks, design your own working beak, and compete in a food challenge.

Learn how seeds and animals inspire products, such as adhesives. We’ll be working inside and outside. #CR2019: 4 sessions - limit 12 $119 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 206

Grades 2-6 Camp Royal Staff Enjoy a hands-on experience that will spark a lifelong love of baking and cooking. Learn how to read a recipe and follow measuring and mixing techniques. Then, decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more! #CR3000: 4 sessions - limit 15 $94 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Roblox™ Game Development

Breakout EDU! Educational Escape Room Math

SciGirls CONNECT STEM Camp with Curious Minds!

Grades 3-6 Tech Tac Toe In this advanced Roblox™ Game Design Camp, you will learn how to create and develop multiplayer games using Roblox Studios™ Software. We will use an asset library to create a Capture-the-Flag game. By the end of this class, you will have a game ready and the skills and knowledge to continue game development at home. Basic Windows™ and keyboarding skills required. #CR3012: 4 sessions - limit 16 $149 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 307

School of Rocks!

Grades 4-6 Melissa Moro-Koss Spend time each day discovering rocks. Then, we’ll use rocks to create a variety of art projects which will include drilling holes to make jewelry, painting rocks, and making a pet rock! This camp rocks! #CRS6527: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

Grades 4-6 Christina Farrell Breakout EDU is the immersive games platform for learners of all ages. In Breakout EDU games, players work collaboratively to solve a series of puzzles in order to open a locked box. New games each day! #CRS6515A: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

Mighty Minion Math

Grades 2-3 Arden Lovagnini Work on math the Minion way — with lots of fun activities and a little mischief, too! We’ll practice skills like addition, subtraction, comparing numbers, and more with help from our Minion friends. #CRS6553: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 107

Alphabet Athletics

Grade 1 Karla Lescarbeau Become an alphabet super star! Reinforce letter names and sounds by learning about, participating in, and journaling about a variety of sports that coincide with each letter in the alphabet. #CRS6573: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, June 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 104

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Week 5

Activities run: 1:00-4:00 pm

(Drop-off begins at 12:30 pm for pm half-day, pick-up by 5 pm)

Ultimate Rocket Launch

Grades 2-5 Tech Tac Toe You will not only launch a rocket 300 feet in the air, you will build a rocket, create rocket fuel, and explore the lunar mission with a three foot Lego® Saturn V Model. Take home an illuminated constellation map and an illuminated planet. Top it off by creating a parachute for you Lego® mini figure. Please bring one 2-liter plastic bottle to class. #CR3014: 4 sessions - limit 16 $135 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209

SciKids Camp with Curious Minds!

Grades 1-3 Curious Minds Science is all around us indoors and outdoors in an array of color, animals, technology, and toys. Become an engineer, an environmental scientist, and more by investigating and building. Our projects may include designing and building a city to withstand a wind and rain storm, building a vehicle from recycled products, creating an ecosystem study through games and challenges, and more! #CR2020: 4 sessions - limit 12 $119 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 206

Poem Power

Grades 4-5 Annette Leighton Love Shel Silverstein, Dr. Suess, Jack Prelutzky, and other poets? Have fun reading a variety of poetry in this camp! We will act out some poems, explore readers’ theaters, and play rhyming games. We might even try writing our own poetry! #CRS6572: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 108

School of Rocks

Grades 1-3 Melissa Moro-Koss Spend time each day discovering rocks. Then, we’ll use rocks to create a variety of art projects which will include drilling holes to make jewelry, painting rocks, and making a pet rock! This camp rocks! #CRS6528: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

Breakout EDU: Educational Escape Room Math

Grades 4-6 Christina Farrell Breakout EDU is the immersive games platform for learners of all ages. In Breakout EDU games, players work collaboratively to solve a series of critical-thinking puzzles in order to open a locked box. This class will have a new game each day that includes: Weather Wizard, The Fraction Thief, Stuck in Flatland (area and perimeter), The Ants are Marching (multiplication). #CRS6515B: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

July 9 - 12

Math, Reading, and Fitness Fun!

Grades 1-3 Karen Schmitz Are you looking for fitness with a twist? We will use reading and math skills while exercising and staying fit. We will have a Pound® fitness class, yoga, and we will design and create our own obstacle course! #CRS6563: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Hoop Dreams

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Learn the fundamentals of basketball — dribbling, passing, pivoting, rebounding, and defense — in a fun and positive environment! This camp is designed for beginning or intermediate players and emphasizes learning to play together effectively as a team. Please bring a water bottle. #CR4008: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Junior Detective

Grades K-2 Camp Royal Staff Do you have a mind like Sherlock Holmes? Do you like using clues to discover what really happened?

Learn the proper techniques to solve all kinds of cases! Every day will bring new challenges that need to be solved, can you solve the mystery? #CR2014: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

Emoji Crafts

Grades 4-6 Jessica Winnie Words are fun but Emojis are fabulous! Come and make some creative crafts using your favorite Emoji.

We will be making Emoji masks for your very own photo booth or selfie prop, corner bookmarks, and two surprise Emoji activities. #CRS6503: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 102

Sea Quest Summer Art!

Grades K-6 Watch Me Draw Our favorite camp is back with stunning new Sea Quest art! Have a blast creating with colored sand, shells, acrylics, and clay! We’ll draw, paint, and sculpt 2D and 3D art! Create a clay octopus, a glow-inthe-dark jelly fish, and a stingray, a 3D turtle scene, and more! Take home unique projects each day! #CR1019: 4 sessions - limit 20 $149 M, T, W, Th, July 9-12 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

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Morning Activities run: 9:00 am-12:00 noon

(Drop-off begins at 8 am, pick-up by 12:30 pm for am half-day)

Mini World Cup Soccer

Be-Dazzled!

Grades K-4 Abrakadoodle Do you love all things that sparkle?

We’ll draw, paint, collage, make a sparkling paper mâché project, sculpt glittery clay projects, and make cool accessories to wear among other dazzling projects. We’ll listen to music, paint our nails, and have a blast! #CR1020: 4 sessions - limit 20 $125 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Lights, Camera, Action!

Grades 2-6 Camp Royal Staff Explore your creative side at this acting camp for budding actors! Discover the fundamentals of acting and performing. Learn about improvisation and character development, too! Class will conclude with a short performance on the last day. #CR7000: 4 sessions - limit 20 $99 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

African American History

Grades 5-6 Jessica Winnie This camp will help you explore additional information about the history of African Americans that may not be included in the regular Hopkins curriculum. There will be videos, songs, role playing, poetry, and stories. Learn about literary concepts such as comparing/contrasting and sequencing.

Several AVID components will be included in the instruction. We will finish camp by preparing a delicious traditional dish. #CRS6505: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 9:00 am -12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 102

Breakout EDU: Educational Escape Games Social Studies

Grades 4-6 Christina Farrell Breakout EDU is the immersive games platform for learners of all ages. In Breakout EDU games, players work collaboratively to solve a series of critical thinking puzzles in order to open a locked box.

This class will have a game each day that includes: Revolution (American Revolution), National Secrets (Constitution), Don’t Jump or Claim (Gold Rush), The Riddle of Sphinx (Ancient Egypt) #CRS6516A: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

Read, Cook, Eat!

Grades 1-3 Karen Schmitz Reading has never tasted so good! We will take children’s books to dream up tasty treats to make in class. A great way to quench your thirst for going beyond the story. Books are chosen to reinforce academic and social skills and support diverse cultural values. Kids will also create a cookbook with all the recipes used. #CRS6508: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Grades K-2 Camp Royal Staff Develop skills for ball control, passing, shooting, defense, footwork, and position awareness. Participate in drills, contests, scrimmages, and take part in our World Cup tournament while learning about teamwork. For players of all levels. Please bring a water bottle and sunscreen. #CR4009: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Youth Wrestling

Grades 2-6 William Barringer Learn the basics of wrestling from Hopkins High School Wrestling staff and students in this introductory class! Class will center around learning new moves and playing fun games! No wrestling experience or equipment required. Join us! #CR4030: 4 sessions - limit 60 $65 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Geocaching Fun

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Back for another summer — geocaching is one of our most popular camps! In this real-world, outdoor treasure-hunting game, you will work in teams to navigate with specific coordinates exploring the Eisenhower campus to find as many hidden geocaches as you can. #CR2015: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

Card Sharks

Grades 1-3 Karla Lescarbeau Sharpen your math skills through games! Play card games to help you with your basic math facts and general number sense. #CRS6541A: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 107

Science Explorers’ Electrical Engineering

Grades 2-6 Science Explorers Ready for some hair-raising, hands-on, fun?

Build electrical circuits with batteries, wires, motors, buzzers, and switches all while learning about electricity and the flow of electrons. Investigate which liquid solutions will conduct electricity, plus build battery-powered gadgets including an electromagnet and a flashlight to take home. #CR2002: 4 sessions - limit 16 $99 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

School of Rocks

Grades 4-6 Melissa Moro-Koss Spend time each day discovering rocks. Then, we’ll use rocks to create a variety of art projects which will include drilling holes to make jewelry, painting rocks, and making a pet rock! This camp rocks! #CRS6529: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

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Week 6

Activities run: 1:00-4:00 pm

(Drop-off begins at 12:30 pm for pm half-day, pick-up by 5 pm)

Science Explorers’ Extreme Chemistry: Mystery Challenges

Grades 1-5 Science Explorers Are you ready to get messy with extreme chemistry experiments? Step into the science lab to solve our mystery challenges! Investigate polymers, rates of reaction, density, chemical indicators and more to help solve the mysteries. Our classes are hands-on, so be sure to dress for mess! #CR2003: 4 sessions - limit 16 $99 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

School of Rocks

Grades 1-3 Melissa Moro-Koss Spend time each day discovering rocks. Then, we’ll use rocks to create a variety of art projects which will include drilling holes to make jewelry, painting rocks, and making a pet rock! This camp rocks! #CRS6530: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

Seriously Fun Science!

Grades 1-3 Arden Lovagnini Explore the fun side of science! We’ll discover why paper airplanes soar, make a “yummy gummy” molecule model, mix up our own slime, and much more! Get ready to have a blast with science. #CRS6551: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Card Sharks

Grades 4-6 Karla Lescarbeau Sharpen your math skills through superfun games! Play card games to help you improve your basic math facts and general number sense. #CRS6541B: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 107

World Cup Soccer

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Join us for World Cup Soccer camp and develop the skills for ball control, passing, shooting, defense, footwork, and position awareness. Participate in drills, contests, scrimmages, and take part in our World Cup tournament while learning about teamwork and sports discipline that helps develop character. The soccer camp is for players of all levels.

Please bring a water bottle and sunscreen. #CR4010: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Mini Flag Football

Grades K-2 Camp Royal Staff In this new class, players will have a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in noncontact, continuous play while learning the fundamentals of football, as well as teamwork skills. Participants will gain skills and lessons that will help them on and off the field! #CR4011: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

July 16 - 19

Rock Star Dance Camp

Grades 2-6 Dance Unlimited Learn fun dance steps and routines to your favorite music. Dance styles will include Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop. We’ll do other rock star activities like hair styling and making rockin’ T-shirts. Ballet or jazz shoes are encouraged. There will be a performance for family and friends for the last 15 minutes on Thursday. #CR7007: 4 sessions - limit 25 $99 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

American Girl™ Forever Friends

Grades K-5 The Artistic Edge Time for fun American Girl™ dolls! Join us and bring your doll even if it isn’t an American Girl™ doll! We’ll make matching T-shirts, hair accessories, and jewelry for ourselves and our dolls. We’ll watch parts of our favorite American Girl™ movies and do projects around the themes. We’ll read and discuss parts of “A Smart Girls Guide to ...” including talking about friendship, manners, and more! #CR1009: 4 sessions - limit 25 $109 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209

Read, Cook, Eat!

Grades 4-6 Karen Schmitz Reading has never tasted so good! We will use children’s books to dream up tasty treats to make in class. Books are chosen to reinforce academic and social skills and support diverse cultural values. Kids will also create a cookbook with all the recipes used. #CRS6509: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Creatures & Characters Pottery!

Grades 2-6 Kathy Israel Bring a character or creature you want to sculpt. Then, we will hand-build houses and habitats for our characters and paint colorful under-glaze. Pottery pick up is on Thursday, Aug. 2, 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the Pottery Lab. #CR1031: 4 sessions - limit 15 $119 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 167 Pottery Lab

Breakout EDU: Educational Escape Games Social Studies

Grades 4-6 Christina Farrell Breakout EDU, the immersive games platform for learners of all ages. In Breakout EDU games, players work collaboratively to solve a series of puzzles in order to open a locked box. New games each day: Revolution (American Revolution), National Secrets (Constitution), Don’t Jump or Claim (Gold Rush), and The Riddle of Sphinx (Ancient Egypt). #CRS6516B: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

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Morning Activities run: 9:00 am-12:00 noon

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Passion 4 Fashion

Grades K-6 Camp Royal Staff You are the fashion designer! Let your creative side show as you create awesome outfits and wardrobe apparel, culminating in a special fashion show on the last day. A great class for all abilities, we’ll work on projects tailored to your level of experience. #CR1012: 4 sessions - limit 20 $109 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Awesome Drawings: Cartooning in Space!

Grades K-6 Young Rembrandts Young Rembrandts provides a wonderful opportunity for children to discover and develop their drawing abilities. Get ready to go out of this world with cartooning! No experience necessary. #CR1015: 4 sessions - limit 20 $185 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Poetry Plus

Grades 5-6 Jessica Winnie This class will allow you to think deeply, write imaginatively, and speak poetically. We will learn about all different types of poetry. Express yourself, building fluency and performing skills. We will have an Open Mic Poetry Slam on the last day for family and friends. #CRS6504: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 102

The Jr. Amazing Race

Grades K-2 Camp Royal Staff There will be twelve challenges assigned throughout this camp, requiring teams to deduce the clues.

Clues will describe the tasks teams must complete in order to continue on with the race. All teams will receive a prize at the end! #CR4012: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 213

Mystery Theater

Grades 1-3 Karen Schmitz Pack your notebook and your spy glasses and get ready to solve some mysteries! In this class we will use reading, math, and science to travel around the globe and solve mysteries.

Our final adventure will be to create our own detective kit! #CRS6545: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 104

Advanced Minecraft: Command Block

Grades 2-6 Computer Explorers Get ready to wire up your Minecraft worlds with Command Blocks and Redstone! Even if you’re a Minecraft pro, there’s plenty for you to learn in this camp. From basic traps to powered machines, Redstone offers a new range of opportunities to create amazing things. Minecraft’s Command Block is a pseudo-programming language that consists of logic and execution written in text. Spawn creatures, teleport over all your world, and make multiplayer games. #CR2004: 4 sessions - limit 24 $135 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Superhero Academy BRICK Camp

Grades 1-4 Bricks 4 Kidz Join Bricks 4 Kidz and build superheroes with LEGO® bricks! Explore all the caped crusaders and create a fantasy world, then protect it against evil arch enemies with custom contraptions you create with LEGO® bricks. From 3D Lego® models to superherothemed LEGO mosaics to motorized LEGO devices for your super heroes — you will be engaged in STEM activities and making new LEGO-loving friends. #CR2042: 4 sessions - limit 15 $99 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207 Get your

Math On!

Math and Technology Learning Comes Alive!

Grades 4-5 Mae Gruss Calling all fourth and fifth graders — join us and utilize your math skills while we explore technology and select websites that power up our love of math.

Math is amazing — see how much you know and what’s left to learn!! #CRS6536: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 410

Breakout EDU: Educational Escape Room Math

Grades 3-5 Christina Farrell Breakout EDU, the immersive games platform for learners of all ages. In Breakout EDU games, players work collaboratively to solve a series of critical thinking puzzles in order to open a locked box.

This class will have a game each day that includes: Football Follies (Place Value), The Martian’s Area (Area), Open this Zoo (Addition and Subtraction), It’s Time for a Breakout (Telling Time) #CRS6517A: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

Fidget Spinnerology: Make and Explore

Grades 4-6 Karla Lescarbeau Make one or more fidget spinners and use them to practice math, reading, and writing skills in fun ways! #CRS6538A: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 107

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Afternoon

Week 7

Activities run: 1:00-4:00 pm

(Drop-off begins at 12:30 pm for pm half-day, pick-up by 5 pm)

Robotic Builders

Grades 1-5 Computer Explorers Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches kids about simple machines, engineering, programming, and more.

With the LEGO™ WeDo Robotics System, kids can build and program robotic creations and explore several robotic themes.

Possible models may include Dancing Birds, Hungry Alligator Robot, Goal-Kicker Robot, Rescue Plane, and a Smart Spinner Robot. In teams, we will work with simple machines, program models that you design and create, measure time and distance, and more! You will build LEGO™ models with working motors, tilt sensors, motion detectors, and more. #CR2005: 4 sessions - limit 24 $135 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Fidget Spinnerology: Make and Explore

Grades 1-3 Karla Lescarbeau Make one or more fidget spinners and use them to practice math, reading, and writing skills in fun ways! #CRS6538B: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 107

Math and Technology Learning Comes Alive!

Grades 4-5 Mae Gruss Calling all fourth and fifth graders — join us and utilize your math skills while we explore technology and select websites that power up our love of math.

Math is amazing — see how much you know and what’s left to learn!! #CRS6574: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 410

Breakout EDU: Educational Escape Room Math

Grades 3-5 Christina Farrell Breakout EDU, the immersive games platform for learners of all ages. In Breakout EDU games, players work collaboratively to solve a series of critical thinking puzzles in order to open a locked box.

This class will have a game each day that includes: Football Follies (Place Value), The Martian’s Area (Area), Open this Zoo (Addition and Subtraction), It’s Time for a Breakout (Telling Time) #CRS6517B: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

The Mathematics in Basketball

Grades 1-3 Jessica Winnie Learn about geometry, statistics, addition, and subtraction through the game of basketball. We will be reading, taking data, and playing basketball while learning about cool math concepts. Please come with some experience playing basketball. #CRS6550: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

July 23 - 26

THE AMAZING

R A C E

The Amazing Race

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Our teams will be assigned twelve challenges throughout the class, requiring teams to deduce the clues. Clues will describe the tasks that teams must complete before continuing on with the race. All teams will receive a prize at the end! #CR4013: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 213

Mystery Theater

Grades 4-6 Karen Schmitz Pack your notebook and your spy glasses and get ready to solve some mysteries! In this class we will use reading, math, and science to travel around the globe and solve mysteries. Our final adventure will be to create our own detective kit! #CRS6546: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 104

How to Draw Cartoons Camp

Grades K-6 Kidcreate Studio Have you ever wished you were better at drawing cartoons? Learn step-by-step techniques that will help you draw super cool (and cute) cartoons! From cute, cuddly puppy dogs to kooky cool characters­ we’ll do it al! You will be impressed with how great your drawings turn out! Each child will receive their own “How to Draw Cartoons” booklet to take home! #CR1001: 4 sessions - limit 20 $115 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Camp Royal Swim Camp

Grades K-6 City of Minnetonka Lifeguards Splash into the pool for swimming instruction and water fun in this class designed to promote learning in a safe, comfortable swimming environment. Increase your water confidence through a mix of instructional swim techniques, safety education, and free swim time. Designed for all swimming abilities.

Students’ swimming ability will be assessed for placement during the first session. Our instructors are trained with the latest techniques and will provide you with detailed information on your child’s swim progression at the end of camp. Bring a suit, towel, and snack daily. #CR4035: 4 sessions - limit16 $99 M, T, W, Th, July 23-26 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center pool

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Morning Activities run: 9:00 am-12:00 noon

(Drop-off begins at 8 am, pick-up by 12:30 pm for am half-day)

Hogwarts Camp

Grades K-4 Camp Royal Staff Do you have what it takes to make it at the Hogwarts Camp?

Some of the subjects we’ll be taking will be Charms 101, Herbology for the Wizard Chef, Defense Against Dark Arts and Muggle Studies. Join our camp and see if you have what it takes to make it at Hogwarts! #CR1014: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Super Secret Spy Camp

Grades 1-3 Melissa Moro-Koss Work together to break codes, do analysis and tracking, and much more while making friends and using your imagination! #CRS6524: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

Board Games: Play & Create

Grades 1-3 Christina Farrell Take a break from screens! Spend time each day playing some of your favorite board games while improving math, reading and problem-solving skills. Each day we will spend time outside playing yard games so we can enjoy the summer days.

Throughout the week the kids will create their own board game to take home and share. #CRS6518: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

Art Academy Camp

Grades K-6 Kidcreate Studio Does your child love painting, drawing, and clay? We will experiment with many techniques, materials, and styles as we make snow globes, paint on canvas, create clay characters, and more. Come ready to have an artsy good time! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child. #CR1026: 4 sessions - limit 20 $115 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Card Sharks

Grades 4-6 Karla Lescarbeau Sharpen your math skills through games! Play card games to help you with your basic math facts and general number sense. #CRS6539A: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 107

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Extreme Robotics: EV3 Battlebots

Grades 4-6 Computer Explorers New builds and challenges! Combining the versatility of the LEGO® building system and the Mindstorms EV3(the most sophisticated microcomputer brick ever made by LEGO®), this camp will energize you.

Working in teams, you will construct fun LEGO models, experiment with programs, and compete in robotic challenges. Final challenges will be centered around target hitting and a sumo battle. #CR2006: 4 sessions - limit 24 $119 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Jr. STEM Camp: The Great Outdoors

Grades 1-3 Mpls Engineering for Kids Pack your bags and lace up your hiking boots engineers, because at Camp Kelvin, we are engineering designs to help us explore the great outdoors. Construct a tent, engineer your own survival pack, make s’mores in your own solar oven and more! Join us for a week of fun and adventure where everyone goes home a happy camper! #CR2040: 4 sessions - limit 15 $125 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

Track and Field

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Relays, sprints, jumps, throws and more — they will all be covered in this track star class. We’ll also teach and model the correct techniques for safety. Wrap it up with a real track event on the last day and this class will be a blast for all! #CR4015: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Math, Reading, and Fitness Fun!

Grades 4-6 Karen Schmitz Are you looking for a new way to stay active this summer? Each day will be a different fitness class focus, using reading and math skills while exercising and staying fit. We will have a Pound® class, yoga, and we will design and create our own obstacle course! #CRS6512: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Math and Technology Learning Comes Alive!

Grades 4-5 Mae Gruss Calling all fourth and fifth graders — join us and utilize your math skills while we explore technology and select websites that power up our love of math.

Math is amazing — see how much you know and what’s left to learn!! #CRS6534: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 410

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Week 8

(Drop-off begins at 12:30 pm for pm half-day, pick-up by 5 pm)

Minecraft Movie Making

Grades 1-5 Computer Explorers Minecraft is the game phenomenon focused on creativity and building, allowing players to build environments out of textured cubes in a 3D virtual world. Working in pairs, kids will be introduced to Minecraft in real life with customized Legos, and finally, film a stop-motion movie using Minecraftinspired Lego® creations. The focus will be on creating Minecraft-inspired Lego® worlds and filming. #CR2007: 4 sessions - limit 24 $119 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Spy Club Undercover!

Grades K-5 The Artistic Edge What is it like to be a secret agent or a detective? We will complete secret missions, play exciting spy and detective games, and use critical thinking skills and imagination to solve the mysteries! We will create a secret agent name and ID badge, make disguises, follow clues, examine prints, and more! Join us as we have fun being detectives! #CR2035: 4 sessions - limit 25 $109 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209

Super Secret Spy Camp

Grades 4-6 Melissa Moro-Koss Work together to break codes, do analysis and tracking, and much more while making friends and using your imagination! #CRS6531: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

Card Sharks

Grades 1-3 Karla Lescarbeau Sharpen your math skills through games! Play card games to help you with your basic math facts and general number sense. #CRS6539B: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 107

Soar into Third-Grade Math!

Grade 3 Annette Leighton Review the learning of second grade, be the first to get a sneak peek into what’s in store in third grade, and get a big jumpstart on your new school year!

We’ll play Rock and Roll Math; Fraction Fun; What Time is It?; Money, Money, Money; and Place Value.

See how much fun Math can be! #CRS6560: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 108

July 30 - August 2

Board Games: Play & Create!

Grades 4-6 Christina Farrell Take a break from screens! Spend time each day playing some of your favorite board games while improving math, reading and problem-solving skills. Each day we will spend time outside playing yard games so we can enjoy the summer days. Throughout the week the kids will create their own board game to take home and share. #CRS6519: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

Jr. STEM Camp: Inventor’s Workshop

Grades K-3 Mpls Engineering for Kids What’s the difference between a scientist and an engineer? Engineers invent things to solve problems! We have opened up the workshop for a week of fun, creativity, and of course — engineering!

Invent new machines and explore creative design solutions using the Engineering Design Process.

Discover how a wind-up toy works and design your own drawing robot. #CR2041: 4 sessions - limit 15 $125 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

Mini Track and Field

Grades K-2 Camp Royal Staff Relays, sprints, jumps, throws and more — they will all be covered in this track star class. We’ll also teach and model the correct techniques for safety. Wrap it up with a real track event on the last day and this class will be a blast for all! #CR4014: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Math, Reading, and Fitness Fun!

Grades 1-3 Karen Schmitz Are you looking for a new way to stay active this summer? Each day will be a different fitness class focus. Use their reading and math skills while exercising and staying fit. We will have a Pound® class, yoga, and we will design and create our own obstacle course! #CRS6513: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, July 30-Aug. 2 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

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Morning Activities run: 9:00 am-12:00 noon

(Drop-off begins at 8 am, pick-up by 12:30 pm for am half-day)

The Mathematics in Basketball

Grades 4-6 Jessica Winnie Learn about geometry, statistics, addition, and subtraction through the game of basketball. We will be reading, taking data, and playing basketball while learning about cool math concepts. Please come with some experience playing basketball. #CRS6501: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Skyhawks Basketball

Grades 1-6 Skyhawks This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs.

Wear appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle.

Receive a T-shirt and merit award! #CR4025: 4 sessions - limit 30 $115 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Super Secret Spy Camp

Grades 4-6 Melissa Moro-Koss Work together to break codes, do analysis and tracking, and much more while using your imagination and mind in this awesome camp. #CRS6532: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

Master Detective

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Do you love to solve mysteries and uncover clues? This class will give you hands-on experience on how to solve various mysteries, both real and created, to become a true Sherlock Holmes!

Each day will produce new and challenging cases to be solved! #CR2016: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Coding Fun: Plugged & Unplugged

Grades 1-3 Christina Farrell Learn how to code using computers, board games, and group games. Work with a variety of technology as well as unplugged activities to learn the basics of coding! You will also have a chance to program and use robots. We will spend a portion of each day playing games outside so we can enjoy our Minnesota summer days. #CRS6520: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

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Camp Royal Volunteer Camp

Give Back!

Grades 3-6 Camp Royal Staff Interested in serving your community?

Spend a week completing service projects, learning about volunteer organizations such as the ICA food shelf and Salvation Army and help the community in a positive way! #CR1016: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

Moana

Musical Theatre Dance Camp: “Moana”

Grades K-6 Dance Unlimited Learn Broadway-style moves as you dance, sing and act using music from the movie “Moana!” Boys and girls of all abilities are welcome. We will explore movement and acting as we work on building characters, improv skills, and stage presence. You will help create your own costumes to wear for our performance. Family and friends are invited to watch a performance for the last 15 minutes on Thursday.

Bring a water bottle each day. Ballet or jazz shoes are encouraged. #CR7004: 4 sessions - limit 30 $109 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

Beginning Drawing Camp

Grades K-6 Kidcreate Studio Back by popular demand! This beginning level drawing camp is far from ordinary! We will work with paint, glitter, bubbles, and more magnificent materials as we introduce your young artist to basic art terms and drawing techniques. Kids will receive their very own sketchbook that they will get to keep. #CR1000: 4 sessions - limit 20 $115 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Read, Cook , Eat

Grades 1-3 Karen Schmitz Reading has never tasted so good! We will take children’s books and cook up tasty treats. This class is a great way to quench your young reader’s thirst for going beyond the story. Books are chosen to reinforce academic and social skills and support diverse cultural values. Kids will also create a cookbook with all the recipes used. #CRS6541: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Fidget Spinnerology: Make and Explore

Grades 1-3 Karla Lescarbeau Make one or more fidget spinners and use them to practice math, reading, and writing skills in fun ways! #CRS6540A: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 107

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Afternoon

Week 9

Activities run: 1:00-4:00 pm

(Drop-off begins at 12:30 pm for pm half-day, pick-up by 5 pm)

Canvas Extravaganza!

August 6 - 9

Engineering Aeronautics and Drones!

Grades K-4 Abrakadoodle In this fantastic art camp we’ll spend an amazing week creating beautiful art on canvas. We’ll have fun drawing and then painting awesome art on real artist-grade canvas. We’ll paint sailboats, cupcakes, and more in this highly creative camp. #CR1006: 4 sessions - limit 20 $125 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Grades K-5 Tech Tac Toe Explore flight like never before — flying drones and engineering flying machines! Learn about state-of-the-art flying robotic technology, the four forces of flight, and more. Learn to fly drones, hone your skills, and join an aerial competition! You will also engineer multiple aircraft designs to take home — from helicopters to gliders to propeller planes. Explore robotic flight technology! #CR3013: 4 sessions - limit 16 $135 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209

Red Cross Babysitting

Grades 1-3 Melissa Moro-Koss Work together to break codes, do analysis and tracking, and much more while using your imagination and mind in this awesome camp. #CRS6533: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 106

Grades 5-6 Sari Johnson Learn how to be the best babysitter in this fun class with hands-on activities, video, role-plays, and lively discussions. Learn child care, first aid, and much more! Babysitter’s Training Handbook, Emergency Guide, and CD-ROM are included. You will receive a Red Cross certification, but you must be 11 years old by the end of the class. #CR6541: 4 sessions - limit 12 $109 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

Read, Cook, Eat

Read.

Eat. Grades 4-6 Karen Schmitz Reading has never tasted so good!

We will take children’s books and cook up tasty treats. This class is a great way to quench your young reader’s thirst for going beyond the story. Books are chosen to reinforce academic and social skills and support diverse cultural values. Kids will also create a cookbook with all the recipes used. #CRS6542: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Yum!

Super Secret Spy Camp

Junior Scientist

Grades K-3 Camp Royal Staff Discover what it’s like to do real scientific work by using the same tools and techniques as top researchers. Packed with tons of fun activities, demonstrations and experiments, this class is a crash course in one of the wonderful fields of science! #CR2017: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Website Creation for Kids!

Grades 3-6 Abamath Your favorite animal deserves a website! But who will make it? You! We’ll learn how to make websites of all kinds and explore the basics of HTML and CSS! #CR2021: 4 sessions - limit 20 $120 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 307

Mighty Minion Math

Fidget Spinnerology: Make and Explore

Grades 4-6 Karla Lescarbeau Make one or more fidget spinners and use them to practice math, reading, and writing skills in fun ways! #CRS6540B: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 107

Stanley Cup Floor Hockey Camp

Grades 2-6 Camp Royal Staff Develop your floor hockey skills in this fastpaced class. Learn passing, shooting, puck handling, and other important hockey skills — plus compete for the Camp Royal Cup throughout the week!

All equipment provided. #CR4016: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Grades 2-3 Arden Lovagnini Work on math the Minion way — with lots of fun activities (and a little mischief too!). We’ll practice skills such as counting, addition, subtraction, comparing numbers, and more — all with help from our Minion friends. #CRS6552: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

Soar into Third-Grade Math!

Grade 3 Annette Leighton Review the learning of second grade, be the first to get a sneak peek into what’s in store in third grade, and get a big jumpstart on your new school year! We’ll play Rock and Roll Math; Fraction Fun; What Time is It?; Money, Money, Money; and Place Value. See how much fun Math can be! #CRS6561: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 108

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Morning Activities run: 9:00 am-12:00 noon

Plus School of(Drop-off Fish begins Fishing Camp on August at 8 am, pick-up by 12:30 pm for am15 half-day)

Art Faves!

Grades K-4 Abrakadoodle Have a wonderful time experimenting with your favorite art materials like clay, canvas, watercolors, pastels, paper mâché, and more! We’ll draw, paint, sculpt and collage unique art projects to take home. From cute cats to delicious cupcakes you’ll have a blast at this camp! Great class for siblings. #CR1021: 4 sessions - limit 20 $125 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Emoji Crafts

Grades 1-3 Jessica Winnie Words are fun but Emojis are fabulous! Come and make some creative crafts using your favorite Emoji.

We will be making Emoji masks for your very own photo booth or selfie prop, corner bookmarks, and two surprise Emoji activities. #CRS6576: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 102

Hip Hop Dance Party!

Grades K-5 The Artistic Edge Let’s dance! This fun and energetic class will keep you moving and grooving! We will learn jazz and hip hop basics to all of our favorite songs! We will learn the latest dance moves, play fun dance games for cool prizes and learn a short routine to perform on the last day for family and friends! No experience necessary so come and join the fun! #CR7003: 4 sessions - limit 25 $69 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

It’s back — Wolf Ridge!

Join us for a new season of Summer Field Biology at Wolf Ridge!

Join us for canoeing, hikes, campfires, s’mores, friends, and so much more at the newly renovated Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, Minnesota. It will be the BEST part of your summer!

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Jr. STEM Camp: Wings, Wheels & Sails

Grades K-3 Mpls Engineering for Kids Did you know that engineers are involved in designing different modes of transportation and travel tools? Get your passport and travel to a new country every day by land, water, or air. Create your own rolling rambler, understand what makes boats float, fly your own helicopter, and more! #CR2028: 4 sessions - limit 15 $125 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209

Coding Fun: Plugged & Unplugged

Grades 4-6 Christina Farrell Learn how to code using computers, board games, and group games. Work with a variety of technology as well as unplugged activities to learn the basics of coding! You will also have a chance to program and use robots. We will spend a portion of each day playing games outside so we can enjoy our Minnesota summer days. #CRS6523: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 105

Mystery Theater

Grades 1-3 Karen Schmitz Pack your notebook and your spy glasses and get ready to solve some mysteries! In this class we will use reading, math, and science to travel around the globe and solve mysteries. Our final adventure will be to create our own detective kit! #CRS6548: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 104

TGA Premier Golf Camp

Grades K-5 TGA Premier Sports Premier Golf offers students the opportunity to practice golf through station-based, full-swing, chipping and putting instruction.

Learn the science behind the game through STEM experiments! Each session includes rules and etiquette lessons and fun games! Top-notch equipment and training materials are provided. All skill levels have the chance to come out and play with TGA! #CR4018: 4 sessions - limit 24 $149 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Give your child the edge with social skills \Mannerly Manners™, a leading etiquette resource, has fun summer classes to give your child the edge when it comes to social skills.

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Afternoon

Week 10

Activities run: 1:00-4:00 pm

(Drop-off begins at 12:30 pm for pm half-day, pick-up by 5 pm)

TGA Premier Tennis Camp

Grades K-5 TGA Premier Sports Explore the fundamentals of tennis: groundstrokes, volleys, serving, etiquette, and rules of the game in this super-fun camp. Equipment and training materials are provided. Open to kids with all experience and skill levels. #CR4020: 4 sessions - limit 24 $149 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Mystery Theater

Grades 4-6 Karen Schmitz Pack your notebook and your spy glasses and get ready to solve some mysteries! In this class we will use reading, math, and science to travel around the globe and solve mysteries. Our final adventure will be to create our own detective kit! #CRS6549: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 104

STEM Camp: Medieval Mayhem!

Grades 3-6 Engineering for Kids Here ye! Here ye! In the Engineering of Medieval Times, students unite together as a noble house and compete against others to build a kingdom worthy of greatness. Build your castle complete with a draw bridge.

Defend it with your own catapult. Joust your way to honor and battle your way to fame in this amazing adventure! #CR2030: 4 sessions - limit 15 $125 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209

Seriously Fun Science!

Grades 1-3 Arden Lovagnini Explore the FUN side of science. We’ll discover why paper airplanes soar, make a “yummy gummy” molecule model, mix up our own slime, and much more! Get ready to have some fun with science. #CRS6550: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

August 13 - 16

Masters on Canvas Camp

Grades K-6 Kidcreate Studio In this camp, we will be inspired by art created by Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. We will recreate famous works of art like Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Monet’s Water Lilies, Matisse’s The Flight of Icarus and many others, all on real canvas boards. Make room on your walls! Your child is going to be very proud of these masterpieces! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child. #CR1025: 4 sessions - limit 20 $115 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Maker Madness

Grades 4-6 Erin Offerdahl Do you love making things? Use circuits, color coded robots, and other materials to build a variety of projects and solve problems. Being a “maker” couldn’t be more fun! #CR2026: 4 sessions - limit 24 $79 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Soar into Third Grade Math

Grade 3 Annette Leighton Review the learning of second grade, be the first to get a sneak peek into what’s in store in third grade, and get a big jumpstart on your new school year!

We’ll play Rock and Roll Math; Fraction Fun; What Time is It?; Money, Money, Money; and Place Value.

See how much fun Math can be! #CRS6562: 4 sessions - limit 15 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 108

Geometry Art

Grades 1-3 Jessica Winnie Do you love creating art? Join us to make several pieces of art using geometry. We’ll learn about angles, shapes, and the use of lines to design some amazing artwork — geometry style! #CRS6580: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 M, T, W, Th, Aug 13-16 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 102

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Special Opportunities

Unique opportunities for fun this summer.

Prairie Fire Theater : Jack & The Beanstalk Ages 7-18 Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre Join us in this new and exciting theatrical opportunity! Register now and enjoy a week-long theater experience with performances of “Jack & the Beanstalk” on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon! All students will attend auditions on Monday, be assigned roles, and receive their Tuesday schedule the same day. All participants will have the same schedule for the remainder of the week. Direction, costumes, props and supplies are provided by the renowned Prairie Fire Children’s Theater staff. See prairiefirechildrenstheater.org for more information.

Note: This class will take place after Camp Royal ends for the summer so there will be no wrap-around childcare and lunch will not be provided. #7002: 6 sessions - limit 70 $134 Mon.-Sat., Aug. 20-25 10:00 am-2:15 pm Friday, Aug. 24 2:30-7:15 pm Saturday, Aug. 25 1:00-3:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

Hopkins Youth Wind Orchestra Grades 8-12 Ross Wolf, Betsy McCann If you play woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments, join us to play great music this summer with our fantastic instructors. Our music experience will culminate in public performances around the Hopkins community. No audition required. #7000: 6 sessions - limit 90 $65 Tuesdays, June 19-July 24 7:00-9:00 pm Hopkins High School Band Room

Horseback Riding Day Camp Ages 6-12 Andrea Keacher

Come ride and learn about horses! Lessons include learning how to work with the horse, and balance and control in the saddle. Learn how to groom, tack-up, lead, and do in-hand work with horses. We’ll make horse crafts and do other horserelated activities such as helping feed and care for the horses.

Proper attire includes sneakers or boots (closed toe with a heel), long pants, and layers depending on weather. Bring bug spray, sunscreen, nut-free snacks, water bottle, and nutfree bag lunch. ASTM/SEI certified helmets provided. Signed waivers are required. This camp is run in partnership with Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services. This camp is held at Boulder Pointe Stables. Campers meet at Eisenhower Community Center and are transported to the stables. #3151401-01: 1 session - limit 7 $89 Wednesday, June 13 7:45 am-4:00 pm #3151401-02: 1 session - limit 7 $89 Wednesday, July 11 7:45 am-4:00 pm #3151401-03: 1 session - limit 7 $89 Monday, Aug. 1 7:45 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Door B, all sections

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Throughout the Summer

One-time, ongoing classes, and teen classes.

The Mannerly Manners® Club

Ages 3½-7 Marilyn Pentel Mannerly Manners® is a leading etiquette source designed specifically for active, early learners. Using engaging role-play activities, music, and puppets, children will learn the basics of everyday manners, such as how and why it’s important to be respectful of others, introductions, table manners, and more. Fee includes a Mannerly Manners® Club Coloring Book, handouts, parent packet, certificate of completion, and a surprise gift for each student at graduation. #6528: 4 sessions - limit 10 $125 M, T, W, Th, Aug. 6-9 1:00-2:00 pm Harley Hopkins Family Center 46

School of Fish!

Grades 3-9 Mike Frisch School of Fish is a kids fishing class taught by pro angler and television show host Mike Frisch. Learn about lakes, finding fish in those lakes, and some great ways to catch them. You will also learn to tie a fishing knot and rig, and use a slip-bobber setup. Class will end with some fun dock fishing. All equipment is provided. Participants will receive a rod and reel, tackle box with Northland tackle, $10 Cabela’s gift card, KLN Snack Pack, and coloring book. #316401-01: 1 session - limit 5 $59 Mon., Aug. 13 9:30 am-12:00 pm Location: Shady Oak Beach

Kung Fu-Wu Shu Camp Royal 2018

Ages 5+ National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc. Enjoy the martial art of Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Kung Fu Panda! Improve your awareness, self-esteem, and confidence. Parents are welcome to sign up and participate with their child. Optional uniform and certification are available. #YS18-Beginners-White Belt: 6 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., June 11-July 23 6:15-7:00 pm #YS18- Yellow - 2nd Purple Belt: 6 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., June 11-July 23 7:00-7:45 pm #YS18-3rd Purple - Black Belt: 6 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., June 11-July 23 7:45-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym, all sections

Amazing Art Workshop — STEAMin’ Up Summer

Ages 6-12 Young Rembrandts Calling all artists, scientists, engineers, and math lovers! Explore the fascinating world of STEAM! Kids will illustrate different types of sciences, new technologies, incredible feats of engineering, and striking math principles — all while creating awesome art! #1010: 4 sessions - limit 25 $49 Mon., June 25-July 16 4:00-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary 150

TGA Tennis

Grades K-4 TGA Premier Sports Join TGA in its award-winning tennis program with curriculum helping students understand the science relating to racquet stroke, ball speed, and angles. Learn the fundamentals, etiquette, and rules of the game in a fun environment. Top-notch equipment is provided, so children of all skill levels have the chance to come out and play! #4000: 6 sessions - limit 16 $84 T, Th, July 10-26 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary School Gym

Lego® Robotics: Wild Animals

Ages 7-11 Erin Offerdahl Do you think building things and working on the computer is fun? Then this is the class for you!

Build Lego® models featuring working motors and sensors; then program them to follow your commands! Develop your skills in science, technology, engineering, and math in this hands-on class. Build an alligator, lion, and bird; then program them to come to life using Lego® WeDo software. #2010: 4 sessions - limit 12 $75 T, Th, July 31-Aug. 9 4:00-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementatry School Room 150

Spring Family Field Trip Free event —explore nature!

Explore the great outdoors at the Lowry Nature Center! Spend the afternoon learning about birds of prey, take guided nature walks, explore ponds, and create nature crafts.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ride the free shuttle bus from Eisenhower Community Center to the Lowry Nature Center in Victoria. Bus service will leave every 30 minutes. Buses will return to Eisenhower Community Center from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Registration is required.

Saturday, May 5, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Eisenhower Community Center, Door B 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

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XinXing Enrichment

Chinese Immersion summer activities These classes are taught in Mandarin Chinese.

Chinese Art & Cooking Camp

Grades 2-5 Yan Wang, Xiangyi Zhou Hopkins XinXing teachers have designed this camp for students who are entering grades 2-5 and are in a Chinese immersion program. In this camp, students will experience cooking Chinese dishes, working with Chinese traditional painting, and more art projects, games and a variety of activities — all in Mandarin Chinese! #3000: 4 sessions - limit 18 $254 M, T, W, Th, June 11-14 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Chinese Immersion Camp for Grade 2

Grade 2 Yan Wang, Meilin Nelson This camp is tailored for students who are going into second grade in the Fall. Both second grade teachers will be teaching reading, math, social, and emotional skills that will prepare students to be ready for second grade. At the same time, cultural activities and a variety of crafts will be embedded in the learning as well. Come join us for a fun learning experience! #7500A: 4 sessions - limit 20 $249 M, T, W, Th, June 25-28 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 407 #7500B: 4 sessions - limit 20 M, T, W, Th, July 16-19 Eisenhower Elementary 407

$249 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

XinXing Academy focuses on the integration of Chinese culture into its curriculum throughout the school day.

In addition, through a unique collaboration with Hopkins Community Education, a variety of after-school enrichment classes and summer camps are offered in Mandarin Chinese.

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Get unplugged and join us at Wolf Ridge for an all new season of Summer Field Biology!

Grades 5-12 • Scott Stillman Join us as we make our exciting return to the newly renovated Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center! The 33rd year of Summer Field Biology is just around the corner and this year’s theme is “Caught in the Web of Minnesota’s Spiders”. We’ll learn about the 450+ species of araneae (spiders) spinning webs in Minnesota. Species identification, spider venom, and web creation will also be on our agenda as we work to understand these often feared, but amazing creatures. This is a technology-free program. We value this opportunity to unplug as we connect with each other and nature! #CR5500: limit 90 $539 July 10 (9:30 am-7:00 pm) at Hopkins High School July 16-20 at Wolf Ridge.

Cost includes transportation, lodging, meals, and staffing.

July 10 (9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Hopkins High School Fireside Room: Tie-dye your own Summer Field Biology T-shirt and explore the world of Minnesota’s spiders. Get prepared for activities that you will experience up North! This includes selecting Wolf Ridge activities and dorm groups. Attendance on July 10 is essential, as we use this day to get prepared for the activities you will experience at Wolf Ridge!

July 16-20: At Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center: Adventure: Climb indoor rock walls, traverse tree tops rope courses, paddle canoes, test your compass skills in orienteering, and explore lakes in kayaks (high school students).

Cultural Learning: Learn about the Voyageurs and Ojibwe people who are part of our Minnesota history.

Nature/Animal Life: Learn about the land and creatures with which we share our earth.

Hiking: Hike to an elevation of 1,450 feet and watch the sun rise or set over Lake Superior.

Conservation: Renew your commitment to sustainable living.

Teamwork/Challenge: Work in mixed-age teams to compete in our annual Wolf Ridge Amazing Race.

Fun: Sing songs at an outdoor bonfire with s’mores as we laugh and connect with new friends.

Departure to Wolf Ridge: Our group will leave Hopkins High School on July 16 at 6:30 a.m.

Return to Hopkins: We will return to Hopkins High School on Friday, July 20 shortly after 6:00 p.m.

Multiple Child Discount: $50 off for each additional child enrolled. You must enroll through Hopkins Community Education staff in order to receive the discount. Please call 952-988-4070.

Cancellation policy: • • •

100% refund if canceled by May 16 May 17-June 1, 50% refund After June 1, no refunds

NOTE: Please register through Hopkins Community Education only.

Please do not register via the Wolf Ridge website.

Questions? Please call us at 952-988-4070 Register: HopkinsSummer.org

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Camp Royal Bus Information New this summer! Hop on the bus.

Starting on Week Two of the 2018 Camp Royal Program (June 18), participants will have the availability of an early morning and late afternoon bus with pre-determined stops throughout the neighborhood. This bus service is first come, first served and spots are limited. While this transportation service is offered to you without additional cost, registration is required. Busing will be provided by standard Hopkins School District Transportation. Exact bus stop times will be released in the weeks ahead.

When you register for Camp Royal online, you will find information to indicate your need for bus service and to choose your preferred bus stop. Bus registration is required.

Note: There will be no bus service Week 1 (June 11), Week 4 (July 2), and Week 10 (Aug. 13).

Camp Royal 2018 bus stop choices: A Alice Smith Elementary, west parking lot, near playground B Town Terrace Apartments, 19 5th Ave S, by Metro bus sign C Ramsgate Apartments, 725 Lake Street NE, parking lot D Brentwood Apartments, 1301 Highway 7, at Brentwood sign E

Minnetonka Mills Townhomes, at driveway entrance to complex

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Minnetonka Community Church, Inverness Road and Baker Road, south entrance to parking lot

G West Junior High, far north parking lot near Orchard Road H Alden Park, Hopkins, Corner of Belmore Lane and Jackson Ave S I

Oaks Lincoln Apartments, 5200 Lincoln Drive, apartment entrance

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Westside Village Apartments, 101 Blake Rd N, parking lot by KinderCare

K 1213 Oxford Street, sidewalk in front L

Gatewood Elementary School, 14900 Gatewood Drive, bus loop

M City West Parkway and Regency Lane, southbound at corner N Deer Ridge Lane and Nolan Drive, at bus shelter O Clairmont Apartments, corner of 11th Ave S and Smetana Road, at driveway entrance to complex P Westbrooke Apartments, corner of 11th Avenue S and Westbrooke Way Q Glen Lake Elementary School, bus loop R UBAH Academy/Katherine Curren Elementary, south bus loop, between playground and fire station S

Maetzold Field, northeast corner of 14th Ave N and 1st St N (staircase)

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2nd Street S, between 7th and 8th Ave S, in Hopkins

U Meadowbrook Elementary School, bus loop V Wesley Park, Golden Valley, near intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Castle Court, bus stops at

tennis court parking lot entrance W Wesley Commons Drive and Golden Valley Road, north intersection, at sidewalk X Minnetonka Hills Apartments, 2828 Jordan Ave S, at apartment entrance Y Crown Ridge Apartments, 11367 Fairfield Road, bus stops at sidewalk nearest Crown Ridge parking lot Z Tanglen Elementary School, bus loop AA Cedar Point Townhomes, Cedar Point Dr. N and Cedar Point Dr. S, bus stops at corner near leasing office BB Nathan Lane Apartments, Plymouth, 135 Nathan Lane, under canopy CC Belmont Road and Yorkshire Ave S, east intersection DD Park One Apartments, 301 Shelard Parkway, St. Louis Park EE Greenbriar Apartments, 10411 Cedar Lake Road, parking lot entrance FF Eisenhower Elementary School, bus loop GG 34th St W and Chippewa Rd HH “The Choice Is Yours� Bus Program (must be enrolled in the program)

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Hop-Kids: Preschool-age play & learn!

Check out this sampling of Hop-Kids summer activities and find complete details and more camps and classes online!

A joint partnership of Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services and Hopkins Public Schools Community Education.

Philosophy: Hop-Kids provides preschool-age children opportunities for playing and learning that are fun, nurturing, and safe. We believe children learn best through meaningful, interactive play. Our classes offer an introduction to a variety of sport fundamentals, play adventures, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) skills taught by passionate instructors who encourage curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving in a stimulating, structured, and fun environment.

grace & poise Dance & Theater My Little Pony® Theater Camp

Ages 4-8 • Mayer Arts Friendship comes in many colors! Learn songs and dances from the new My Little Pony® and put on a musical!

Learn how to properly speak lines, block a scene, develop a character, and more. No experience necessary. Friends and family are invited to a special performance during the final 30 minutes of the last class. Bring a nut-free snack and beverage daily. #3040402-01: 5 sessions - limit 10 $104 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27 9:00 am-12:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts, Room 218

“Descendants 2” Theater Camp

Ages 4-8 • Mayer Arts What happens when Mal returns to the Land of the Lost? Find out in this spectacular class! Learn music and choreography from Descendants 2 and put together your own musical! No experience necessary. Friends and family are invited to a performance during the final 30 minutes of the last class. Bring a nut-free snack and beverage daily. #3040403-01: 5 sessions - limit 10 $104 Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10 1:00-4:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts, Room 218

Wish Upon A Ballet: Tales of Beatrix Potter

Ages 3-6 • Mayer Arts Come join the fun! This dance program incorporates popular children’s stories as well as ballet stories.

Children learn an appreciation of dance and music while developing strength and flexibility. Family and friends will be invited to a performance at the end of each session. Girls and boys will need ballet shoes.

Girls should wear a leotard and tights. Boys should wear comfortable clothes. Shoes will be available to order at the first day of class for an extra fee. #3040401-01: 6 sessions - limit 7 $54 Mon., July 9-Aug. 13 5:30-6:15 pm #3040401-02: 6 sessions - limit 7 $54 Mon., July 9-Aug. 13 6:15-7:00 pm #3040401-03: 6 sessions - limit 7 $54 Thurs., July 12-Aug. 16 5:30-6:15 pm #3040401-04: 6 sessions - limit 7 $54 Thurs., July 12-Aug. 16 6:15-7:00 pm Hopkins Center for the Arts, Room 218

STEM Adventures!

Find more Hop-Kids summer activities online.

Stars, Planets, and Stories

Ages 3 ½-6 • Science Explorers Blast off with us for a fun-filled trip to the stars! Upon our departure, we will learn about gravity and how it affects us on earth. As we soar past the moon, we will investigate the planets of our solar system and how they orbit the sun. When we reach the end of our voyage, we will look to the constellations and learn their stories. We’ll create art projects, play games, and more! #3040503-01: 3 sessions - limit 5 $54 Tu.-Thurs., Aug. 14-16 9:30-11:30 am Glen Lake Activity Center, Excelsior Room

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Find more Hop-Kids summer activities online.

Move it, move it!

Sports & Adventure Ninja Warrior!

Ages 4-6 • RevSports Develop balance, speed, and strength skills to blast your way through an obstacle course challenge.

RevSports Training uses similar obstacle concepts as seen on the Learn catching, throwing, base running, batting, and show Ninja Warrior, modified to a gym setting. No more! All ability levels are welcome. No equipment equipment necessary. This is a parent-child class. necessary. This is a parent-child class. #3220601-01: 6 sessions - limit 6 $59 Wed., June 13-July 25 (no class July 4) 10:45-11:30 am Mondays, Ages 2-3 #3220201-01: 6 sessions - limit 6 $59 Williston Fitness Center, Studio B 5:30-6:00 pm Mon., June 11-July 23 (no class July 2) Little Swingers Golf Alice Smith Elementary Softball Field #3220201-04: 5 sessions - limit 6 $49 Ages 4-5 • Glen Lake Golf Staff Mon., July 30-Aug. 27 5:30-6:00 pm Learn the fundamentals of the game of golf in a fun and casual setting. Explore driving, chipping, and Alice Smith Elementary Softball Field putting. All ability levels are welcome. No equipment Tuesdays, Ages 2-3 necessary. #3220201-02: 6 sessions - limit 6 $59 #3220301-01: 6 sessions - limit 6 $49 Tu., June 12-July 24 (no class July 3) 9:00-9:30 am Thurs., June 14-July 26 (no class July 5) 9:00-10:00 am Glen Lake Park Field/Optimists Field Classroom Glen Lake Golf Course

T-Ball

Thursdays, Ages 2-3 #3220201-03: 6 sessions - limit 6 Thurs., June 14-July 26 (no class July 5) Glen Lake Elementary Softball Field Mondays, Ages 3-5 #3220201-05: 6 sessions - limit 6 Mon., June 11-July 23 (no class July 2) Alice Smith Elementary Softball Field #3220201-08: 5 sessions - limit 6 Mon., July 30-Aug. 27 Alice Smith Elementary Softball Field Tuesdays, Ages 3-5 #3220201-06: 6 sessions - limit 6 Tu., June 12-July 24 (no class July 3) Glen Lake Park/Optimists Field Thursdays, Ages 3-5 #3220201-07: 6 sessions - limit 6 Thurs., June 14-July 26 (no class July 5) Glen Lake Elementary Softball Field

Flag Football

$59 RevSports 5:30-6:00 pm Explore the fundamentals of football, including carrying the ball, throwing, catching, defending, different positions, and more! All ability levels are $59 welcome. No equipment necessary. This is a parent6:00-6:45 pm child class.

Thursdays, Ages 3-5 #3220101-01: 6 sessions - limit 6 $59 $49 Thurs., June 14-July 26 (no class July 5) 9:00-9:45 am 6:00-6:45 pm #3220101-02: 5 sessions - limit 6 $49 Thurs., Aug. 2-30 5:30-6:15 pm Thursdays, Ages 4-6 $59 #3220101-03: 6 sessions - limit 6 $59 9:30-10:15 am Thurs., June 14-July 26 (no class July 5) 9:45-10:30 am #3220101-04: 5 sessions - limit 6 $49 Thurs., Aug. 2-30 6:15-7:00 pm $59 Glen Lake Elementary Soccer Field, all sections 6:00-6:45 pm

Intro to Ice Skating

Ages 4-5 • Minnetonka Staff Lace up your skates! Staff will help kids learn the basics of skating through fun games and activities. Skates will be available for use in class. #3221001-01: 6 sessions - limit 7 $54 Thurs., June 14-July 26 (no class July 5) 3:30-4:30 pm Minnetonka Ice Arena

Create it, Build it!

Art & Special Occasion Classes Father’s Day Gift Making

Ages 1 ½-6 • Kidcreate Studio Let your little one surprise dad this Father’s Day with a hand-made gift!

Come and create right along with your child as you help them design a portrait of their father. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. #3040201-01: 1 session - limit 5 $16 Fri., June 15 9:30-10:30 am Glen Lake Activity Center, Excelsior Room

Superheroes to the Rescue

Ages 3-6 • Kidcreate Studio Does your child have a favorite superhero or superpower? Here is your child’s chance to imagine themselves as a superhero! We will channel your child’s super-creativity into making awesome works of art all with superhero themes. #3040206-01: 2 sessions - limit 5 $59 Tu.-Wed., June 12-13 9:00 am-12:00 pm Glen Lake Activity Center, Excelsior Room

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School-age care

Summer at BLinK Entering Grades 1-4

Building Leadership in Kids

Entering Grades 5-6

Entering Grades 7-8

Need fun, flexible summer child care?

Find it here!

Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools’ premier summer school-age care program for kids entering grades 1-8.

Open: 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. • Monday-Friday 2018 Dates: Friday, June 15 – Wed., Aug. 22 Ages: Children entering grades 1-8 Locations: • Alice Smith Elementary (entering Gr. 1-4) • Tanglen Elementary (entering Gr. 1-4) • Gatewood Elementary (entering Gr. 1-4) • West Junior High (entering Gr. 5-6: BLinK) • West Junior High (entering Gr. 7-8: L.E.A.D.) Kids & Company-Entering Grades 1-4: We offer exciting and enriching summer programming, that allows your child to experience the fun that summer time brings.

Enjoy a full calendar of special events, field trips, swimming days, clubs, and daily activities.

BLinK-Entering Grades 5-6: (Building Leadership in Kids): For our 5-6 graders, summer couldn’t be better! Join BLinK for challenge activities, open gym, rec room, service learning projects, swimming at the junior high & St. Louis Park pools, and great field trips — all designed with the tween in mind! *Transportation to/from Tanglen is available for an additional fee.

L.E.A.D.-Entering Grades 7-8: (Leadership, Enrichment, Academics and Dreams) For our 7-8 graders, LEAD encourages leadership, making a difference through service learning, positive social interaction, all kinds of activities young teens enjoy, and most of all, fun! Field trips and daily events will be student-driven. *Transportation to/from Tanglen is available for an additional fee.

Lunch and Snacks Free Breakfast and Lunch Program will be offered at Alice Smith Elementary, Gatewood Elementary, and West Junior High through the Hopkins Schools Student Nutrition Department. This institution is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Students at Tanglen Elementary will need to pack a bag lunch and beverage each day in an insulated cooler. An optional morning snack may also be sent. Kids & Company provides an afternoon snack.

Summer Enrollment • Registration is now available online at HopkinsSchools.org/kids, or at the Kids & Company District office.

• Annual $35 per child enrollment processing fee is due along with your registration.

This fee can be charged to your billing account.

Fees Summer 2018, Kids & Company, BLinK, & L.E.A.D.: Summer – 30+ days $38.75/day Summer – 20-29 days $43.00/day Summer – 10-19 days $49.00/day

Registration for Summer & School Year 2018-19 is open!

Register online: HopkinsSchools.org/Kids Kids & Company Office: Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins • M-F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 952-988-4080

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See pages 29-30 for great summer activities for your younger children, ages 3-5, with our HopKids program!

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Great activities for ages 3-5!

Building a great place to live

Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools’ premier summer school-age care program.

Our summer program: Open: 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. • M-F Dates: June 15-August 22 Ages: Children entering grades 1-8 See page 31 for more details.

Hopkins Community Education

Need super fun, flexible summer child care?

You belong in Hopkins!

Best summer ever at Camp Royal!

Register early for best selection!

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Check out Summer Field Biology at Wolf Ridge, page 27.