My Favorite Art Class
Ages 1½-6 • Kidcreate Studio Your artist will have a blast while exploring many techniques, styles and materials! Make silly clay owls and an adorable handprint flower garden; we’ll even make a dinosaur that really glows-in-the-dark! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. #1040201-01: 4 sessions - limit 5 $54 Thursdays, Sept. 5-26 9:30-10:30 am Williston Fitness Center Classroom
Turkey Time!
Ages 1½-6 • Kidcreate Studio Celebrate Thanksgiving by creating an adorable turkey that is sure to make you giggle. Come to class ready for mess making. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. #1040202-01: 1 session - limit 5 $18 Thursday, Nov. 21 9:30-10:30 am Glen Lake Activity Center Classroom
Holiday Ornament Making Party
Ages 1½-6 • Kidcreate Studio Join us for an ornament making party featuring all new ornaments! We will set up stations, each with a different ornament project. These ornaments will make great keepsakes or holiday gifts. This is a great class for siblings to attend together. Come and create ornaments right along with your child. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. #1040206-01: 1 session - limit 5 $20 Saturday, Dec. 14 9:00-10:00 am Glen Lake Activity Center Classroom
Register early for best selection! Hop-Kids.com More great fall activities! Looking for more great activities for your older children? Both Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services and Hopkins Public Schools Community Education offer exciting programs for school-age youth. Visit their websites for more information, or check out the links at Hop-Kids.com. Hopkins
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Create it, build it! Arts & Crafts
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Ages 3½-6 • Science Explorers Don’t miss the fun as we journey into the world that exists under the sea. On our journey we will investigate the differences between fish and mammals, learn how fish breathe, and more! #1040505-01: 1 session - limit 5 $18 Wednesday, Dec. 4 10:00-11:30 am Glen Lake Activity Center Classroom
1. Minnetonka Community Center 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka 2. Williston Fitness Center 14509 Minnetonka Dr., Minnetonka 3. Glen Lake Activity Center 14350 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka 4. Glen Lake Elementary 4801 Woodridge Rd., Minnetonka 5. West Junior High 3830 Baker Rd., Minnetonka 6. Ubah Medical Academy (K. Curren) 1600 Mainstreet, Hopkins 7. Central Park 101 16th Ave. S., Hopkins 8. Hopkins Center for the Arts 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins 9. Eisenhower Community Center 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins 10. Hopkins High School & Lindbergh Center 2400 Lindbergh Drive, Minnetonka
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Under the Sea
Hop-Kids Fall 2019 Locations
Hopkins Community Education
Ages 3½-6 • Science Explorers Blast off with Science Explorers for a fun filled trip to the stars! Upon our departure, we will learn how gravity affects us here on Earth. Then we will stop to investigate the planets of our solar system and how they orbit the sun. #1040504-01: 1 session - limit 5 $18 Wednesday, Nov. 6 10:00-11:30 am Glen Lake Activity Center Classroom
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Space Explorers
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Eden Prairie Rd
Ages 3½-6 • Science Explorers Are you ready for some gooey, sloppy experiments? Then slide into this exciting, hands-on lab as we experiment with gooey, silly, and slimy mixtures. Be sure to dress for a messy class as we investigate states of matter and more! #1040503-01: 1 session - limit 5 $18 Wednesday, Oct. 9 10:00-11:30 am Williston Fitness Center Classroom
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Silly, Sloppy Slimes
Building a great place to live
Adventures in STEM
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Fall 2019
Hop-Kids: Preschool-age play & learn! A joint partnership of Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services and Hopkins Public Schools Community Education. Philosophy: Hop-Kids was created for preschool-age children to provide 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, art activities, 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. Your trusted local source for enrichment activities As a program of Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services and Hopkins Public Schools Community Education, our goal is to bring quality, affordable programs to our residents and families. Enriching lives and the community is what we do best, and it shows — our participant satisfaction rates are outstanding! More than 90 percent of local families give our programming and staff high marks in participant surveys.
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Preschool age activities
Hop-Kids is your source for Preschool fun!
Super fun for your little one! Fall 2019 •Hop-Kids.com • 952-988-4070
Preschool-age activities brought to you by Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services and Hopkins Public Schools Community Education.
Hopkins Community Education
Move it, move it!
Hands clapping, toes tapping!
Sports & Adventure
Music & Dance Exploration
RevSports: Basketball
TGA Golf
Ages 4-6 • TGA Premier Sports TGA Premier Junior Golf offers children the opportunity to learn golf with full-swing, chipping and putting instruction. Students learn rules, etiquette, and the history of golf.
RevSports Develop skills in ball handling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding and more. Eight-foot hoops will be used. All ability levels are welcome and no equipment is necessary. Note: This is a parent-child class.
#1221301-01: 6 sessions - limit 7 Thursdays, Sept. 5-Oct. 10 Central Park, Hopkins
$69 5:30-6:20 pm
Ages 3-5 #1222601-01: 5 sessions - limit 8 Saturdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 12
$63 9:00-9:45 am
#1221301-02: 6 sessions - limit 7 Thursdays, Oct. 17-Nov. 21 Ubah Medical Academy Gym
$69 6:00-6:50 pm
Ages 4-6 #1222601-02: 5 sessions - limit 8 Saturdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 12
$63 9:45-10:30 am
HappyFeet Soccer
Happy Feet Legends HappyFeet Leagues are a great way to see your little one continue their soccer development or introduce them to team sports. Each class will include skill building through fun games, instruction, and support from the coach, and support from peers in a game setting. All participants receive a jersey and award as part of the registration fee. Ages 2-3 #1221401-01: 8 sessions - limit 12 Tuesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 29
$79 5:30-6:00 pm
Ages 6-7 #1221401-02: 8 sessions - limit 12 Tuesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 29
$79 6:30-7:15 pm
#1222601-03: 5 sessions - limit 8 $63 Saturdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 12 10:30-11:15 am Hopkins West Junior High Activity Structure 2, all sections
RevSports: Flag Football
RevSports Learn the fundamentals of football — carrying the ball, throwing, catching, defending, different positions, and more. All ability levels are welcome and no equipment is necessary. Note: This is a parent-child class. Ages 3-5 #1222701-01: 5 sessions - limit 8 Wednesdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 9
$59 5:00-5:45 pm
Ages 4-6 #1222701-02: 5 sessions - limit 8 $59 Wednesdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 9 5:45-6:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center E2 Soccer, all sections
Ages 4-5 #1221401-03: 8 sessions - limit 12 $79 Tuesdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 29 6:00-6:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary GL1 and GL2 Softball, all sections
Keeping Kids Active
Ages 2¾-5 • Amazing Athletes Let’s get active! Learn the basic fundamentals of eight different sports and seven areas of motor development. This course covers baseball, volleyball, lacrosse, football, basketball, golf, hockey, and tennis. Build self-confidence, practice teamwork and improve motor skills! #1222101-01: 5 sessions - limit 6 Mondays, Sept. 16-Oct. 14
$59 6:00-6:35 pm
#1222101-02: 5 sessions - limit 6 Mondays, Oct. 28-Nov. 25
$59 6:00-6:35 pm
#1222101-03: 5 sessions - limit 6 Mondays, Sept. 16-Oct. 14
$59 6:45-7:20 pm
#1222101-04: 5 sessions - limit 6 $59 Mondays, Oct. 28-Nov. 25 6:45-7:20 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym, all sections
RevSports: Soccer
Jr. Hurricanes Wrestling
Ages 4-7 • William Barringer Practice tumbling skills, learn basic wrestling moves, and play wrestling games in a welcoming and fun environment. This introductory class will get junior wrestlers moving and active. Participants should wear clothing they can move in. #4030: 6 sessions - limit 40 Sundays, Nov. 10-Dec. 22 No class Dec. 1
$25 2:00-3:00 pm
Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room
Ages 3-5 #1040401-01: 7 sessions - limit 8 $63 Wednesdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 23 11:00-11:45 am
#1222201-01: 6 sessions - limit 10 $59 Tuesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 29 5:30 - 6:15 pm
Ages 3-4 #1040401-03: 6 sessions - limit 8 Saturdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 26 No class Oct. 19
Ages 5-8 #1040401-04: 6 sessions - limit 8 Saturdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 26 No class Oct. 19
Ages 4-6 • Amy Shadis This high-energy class will get dancers up and moving! Dancers will learn the basics of hip-hop dance, choreography, and tricks. Hip Hop Hooray! will focus on learning through exercise and games as well as self-expression through movement.
#1222201-02: 6 sessions - limit 10 $59 Tuesdays, Nov. 12-Dec. 17 5:30 - 6:15 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater, all sections
$54 1:15-2:00 pm
Preschool Ballet & Tap
Ages 3-5 • Dance Unlimited Learn introductory movement activities and basic ballet and tap elements. Incorporate creative movement, tumbling, and dance games. Practice balance, memorization, and following directions with a focus on fun and creativity. Perform for family and friends for the last 15 minutes of the last class. Ballet and tap shoes are required.
$54 2:00-2:45 pm
Hopkins Center for the Arts room 218, all sections
Wish Upon a Ballet: Hansel and Gretel
Mayer Arts This dance program incorporates popular children’s stories as well as ballet stories. Enjoy a complete fairy tale experience as dancers skip, leap, jump and spin. Children learn an appreciation of dance and music while developing strength and flexibility.
#4033: 7 sessions - limit 12 Saturdays, Sept. 28-Nov. 16 No class Oct. 19
$79 10:30 - 11:15 am
Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park
Ages 3-5 #1040401-02: 7 sessions - limit 8 $63 Wednesdays, Oct. 30-Dec. 11 11:00-11:45 am Ages 3-4 #1040401-05: 6 sessions - limit 8 Saturdays, Nov. 2-Dec. 14
$54 1:15-2:00 pm
Ages 5-8 #1040401-06: 6 sessions - limit 8 Saturdays, Nov. 2-Dec. 14
$54 2:00-2:45 pm
No class Nov. 30
Hopkins Center for the Arts room 218, all sections
Family swim Saturdays Join us on Saturdays for a season of family swimming at the Eisenhower Community Center pool! An adult (at least 18 years old) must accompany all youth swimmers. Only $10 per session for the whole family to swim! Please pay at the reception area before entering the pool.
Saturdays, November 2-March 21 1:00-3:00 pm No swimming Nov. 30, Dec. 28, Jan. 4, Feb. 1 Eisenhower Community Center, Pool 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins
Ages 2-3 #1222501-01: 5 sessions - limit 10 $55 Saturdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 5 9:30-10:00 am
Ages 4-6 #1222501-03: 5 sessions - limit 10 $55 Saturdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 5 10:45-11:30 am Minnetonka Community Center Civic Center Fields, all sections
Hip Hop Hooray!
Mayer Arts This dance program incorporates popular children’s stories as well as ballet stories. Enjoy a complete fairy tale experience as dancers skip, leap, jump, and spin. Children learn an appreciation of dance and music while developing strength and flexibility.
No class Nov. 30
RevSports Learn dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, and more. All ability levels are welcome. No equipment is necessary. Note: This is a parent-child class.
Ages 3-5 #1222501-02: 5 sessions - limit 10 $55 Saturdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 5 10:00-10:45 am
Wish Upon a Ballet: Snow White
Looking for Aquatics or Tennis? Check out Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services at eminnetonka.com [Recreation-Activities].
Register:
Hop-Kids.com or
952-988-4070
Young People’s Concert! Thursday, October 24 5:45-6:45 pm
Hopkins High School 2400 Lindbergh Drive, Minnetonka
Bring the family to this FREE concert featuring kid-friendly music and an instrument petting zoo! Designed for families with young children and performed by Hopkins High School orchestra students. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal! Questions? Contact Hopkins High School orchestra director, Alison Swiggum, at 952-988-4574.