Hopkins Community Education Fall 2018 Youth Enrichment Catalog

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Youth Programs

Bringing Out-of-School Time Opportunities to Our Youth!

Youth Fall 2018 Activities

EDUCATION

Fall classes and activities are here!

Download our full catalog for K-6 youth enrichment class descriptions and register at:

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Family Fun Opportunities Family Soaps for the Holidays!

Parent & Child Class: Kids Ages 8+

Thursday, December 13, 6-9 p.m.

Join your child to make super fun and easy sulfate-free melt ‘n pour soaps with added nutrient-rich natural oils to gently cleanse and moisturize. Charming colorful soaps in holiday shapes make amazing handmade gifts for friends and family! #5011: 1 session - limit 20 $49 per parent/child pair Eisenhower Community Center 210

Parent-Child Cooking Classes!

Kids and adults cook together!

Have fun together while learning the important life skill of cooking!

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Supporting Your Child: Parenting Workshops NEW! Help! My Child is So Disorganized

Illona Iris Is your child having difficulty getting their school day, homework, and extracurricular materials organized? Learn skills to teach young people to organize backpacks, assignments, homework area, and projects. Discuss ways to instill valuable time management skills in your child. There will also be time for group discussion and Q & A. #8010: 1 session $29 A: Sat., Sept. 29 10:30 am-12:30 pm B: Sat., Nov. 10 10:30 am-12:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 213

How To Find and Pay For a Great College

College Advisors Network How do you find and pay for a great college? Learn what the FAFSA is and how to complete it to your advantage. Explore the impact of the ACT and SAT, how to find big scholarships, and more. It is not too soon to start! #8000: 1 session $24 Tu., Oct. 9 6:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 219

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Hopkins Youth Classes & Activities • K-6

Quick Guide By School * = Non-School Day Class (all can attend) Art, Drama & Dance p. 2 Pottery Basics for Fun & Function Clay Sculpture 1 Pottery for a Holiday Party Pinch, Slab, Coil, Clay Art Studio Reloaded Observational Drawing Too Messy for Home! Art Class Too Messy for Home! Halloween Celebration Absolutely Amazing Drawings Watch Me Draw! Create Like a Pro Ultimate Holiday Gift Making Watch Me Draw! Gift Making Workshop Ballet, Tap & Jazz Hip Hop Hooray Dance Holiday Dance Party Glow Dance Party MEA Dance Camp Showtime! Waterfalls and Wayfinding Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Showtime! Practically Perfect Poppins Kids & Money Special Interest p. 5 Halloween Cake Decorating Wars Cake Decorating Wars Breakfast-To-Go Cooking Camp Tex-Mex Cooking Camp Mac My Way Lotsa Pasta Burgers and Fries — Oh My! Weekend Lunch: Grilled Cheese and Soup Sweet Treats: Cookies and Cake Geography Bee Workshop Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee Spelling & Vocabulary Bee Workshop Fun with Digital Photography Red Cross Babysitting Youth Horse Camp Sports p. 7 Beginner 1 Gymnastics Beginner 2 Gymnastics Intermediate Gymnastics 3rd Lair Skateboard Clinic Blizzard Ski School Skyhawks Soccer Volleyball for Boys & Girls TGA Premier Golf OG Hoops Skills Competition Hopkins Hurricanes Youth Wrestling Girls Youth Wrestling Club Indoor Rock Climbing Camp Yoga Calm for Kids Kung Fu-Wu Shu Namaste Kid Yoga Hopkins Alpine Ski Team Spring Camp Jr. High Ski & Snowboard Club S.T.E.M. & Chess p. 10 Grandmasters of Chess: Fall Chess Club at Meadowbrook Elementary Chess Club S. T. E. M. Sampler Junior FIRST® LEGO® League FIRST® LEGO® League Science Made Fun Robotics and S. T. E. M. Fun! Game Coding: Mario Frogger® XinXing Enrichment p. 12 Chinese Speaking Level 1 Chinese Speaking Level 2 Chinese Dance

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Art, Drama & Dance Create with Pottery!

Pottery Basics for Fun & Function

Grades 3-6 Kathy Israel Explore basic hand-building pottery techniques!

Start the session by making a pinch pot and a small sculpture, then add textures while making ornaments and decorative tiles. Finally, use the techniques you have learned to make a dish that will be food, microwave, and dishwasher safe. #1041: 4 sessions - limit 12 $99 Mon., Oct. 22-Nov. 12 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 167 Pottery Lab

Clay Sculpture I

Grades 1-6 Kris Holtmeyer Explore how to manipulate a slab of clay using techniques such as wedging, scoring, and meshing.

Use plastic tools to sculpt and mold a threedimensional subject of your choice. Clay sculptures will need to air-dry for approximately one week before painting and sealing applications are done at home. Join us for this fun and creative class! #1030: 1 session - limit 15 $29 Sat., Nov. 10 9:00-11:00 am Eisenhower Community Center 167 Pottery Lab

Pottery for a Holiday Party

Grades 3-6 Kathy Israel Create a set of four plates and one serving dish to use at your next celebration! Hand-build dishes and learn about basic pottery tools and techniques.

Discover textures, designs, and holiday sayings using a variety of stamps and objects. When fired, they will be food, dishwasher, and microwave safe. #1040: 4 sessions - limit 12 $99 Mon., Nov. 19-Dec. 10 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 167 Pottery Lab

Art Studio Reloaded

Grades K-5 Abrakadoodle Learn tricks that make art magical! Explore techniques that real artists use in their studios to create astonishing effects. We’ll use professional materials like artist-grade watercolor paper and canvas. Join us to create amazing masterpieces! #1005 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Mon., Oct. 1-29 4:05-5:05 pm No class Oct. 15

Meadowbrook Elementary 208 #1007 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Mon., Nov. 5-26 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 114 #1008 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Fri., Sept. 28-Oct. 26 4:05-5:05 pm

Pinch, Slab, Coil, Clay with Kidcreate Studio

Grades K-5 Kidcreate Studio Roll up your sleeves, make a mess, and play with clay! Use a variety of tools and techniques to make animals, castles, bowls, and more. We will work with a range of different types of clay, including both Model Magic® and air-dry clay.

We’ll pinch, assemble a slab, and create coils as we explore the basics of working with clay! #1000 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Nov. 6-27 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 #1001 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Thurs., Nov. 8-Dec. 6 3:30-4:30 pm No class Nov. 22

Eisenhower Elementary 232 #1002 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Mon., Oct. 1-29 3:30-4:30 pm No class Oct. 15

Glen Lake Elementary 114 #1003 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Thurs., Sept. 20-Oct. 11 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 208 Art #1009 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Mon., Nov. 5-26 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary 111

Observational Drawing with Young Rembrandts

Grades 6-9 Young Rembrandts Drawing from observation consists of seeing an object in different perspectives. We will draw items of your choice (some brought by students) with charcoal, ink, and pencil sketch while learning shadow, cross hatch, and reflective light. Learn art vocabulary and explore informative art structures.

Sketch your favorite animal picture, too! Join us for total art focus and drawing! #1050: 4 sessions - limit 20 $89 Wed., Sept. 26-Oct. 24 6:30-8:30 pm No class Oct. 17

Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art

No class Oct. 19

Alice Smith Elementary Cafeteria

Non-School Day Fun: Too Messy for Home! Art Class

Grades K-5 Watch Me Draw!

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a keepsake button tree painting on canvas. Share realistic clay “desserts” with your family! Please bring your own nut-free snack and dress for mess as we work with paint, glitter, or glue! #1016: 1 session - limit 20 $44 Thursday, Oct. 18 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

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Non-School Day Fun: Too Messy for Home!

Halloween Celebration

Grades K-5 Watch Me Draw!

Celebrate Halloween by drawing a Candy O’Lantern using techniques of shading and dimension. Paint Jack Skellington in the moon with acrylics, oil paints, chalk pastels, and glitter! Make a one-of-a-kind creation! Please bring your own nut-free snack and dress for mess as we work with paint, glitter, or glue. #1017: 1 session - limit 20 $44 Friday, Oct. 19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Art Room 206

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Art,Art/Drama/Dance Drama & Dance Absolutely Amazing Drawings with Young Rembrandts

Grades K-6 Young Rembrandts Drawing is the bedrock skill required for future artistic success! Gain skills to express your creativity and increase your art ability and self-confidence.

This class will teach beginning to advanced drawing skills, art techniques, and vocabulary. #1013 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Fri., Sept. 21-Oct. 12 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art Room #1014 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Tu., Nov. 6-27 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary 160 Art Room #1015 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Thurs., Nov. 29-Dec. 20 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 200 Media Center

Watch Me Draw! Create Like a Pro

Grades K-5 Watch Me Draw!

Whether you are an avid artist or have never created before, this class is for you! We’ll draw, paint, and sculpt to learn techniques through guided lessons. Paint an ice cream sundae on canvas, use oil pastels on your howling wolf creation, clay-dazzle an adorable walrus, and more. Bring home a finished masterpiece each week! #1018 Alice Smith: 5 sessions - limit 20 $64 Tu., Oct. 23-Nov. 20 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary Cafeteria #1019 Tanglen: 5 sessions - limit 20 $64 Wed., Sept.19-Oct. 24, no class Oct. 17 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary 160 Art Room

Ballet, Tap & Jazz Dance

Grades K-3 Dance Unlimited Learn three styles of dance! New and returning students will be challenged, and all new routines will be taught. Perform for family and friends for the last 10 minutes of the last class. Ballet and tap shoes are required, jazz shoes are optional. #4040: 7 sessions - limit 16 $89 Sat., Sept. 29-Nov. 17 12:30-1:30 pm No class Oct. 20

Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

Hip Hop Hooray Dance!

Grades K-3 Amy Shadis Learn hip hop combos, choreography, basic tricks, and tutting. Focus on rhythm and musicality while bringing your own individual style and personality to the movements. Come ready to groove! #7010: 6 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Nov. 13-Dec. 18 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary Gym

Holiday Dance Party

Grades K-6 Dance Unlimited Join us for an afternoon full of dancing fun! Explore basic dance steps and learn ballet and jazz routines to holiday music. We will also play fun dancing games and make a holiday craft to take home. Ballet or jazz shoes encouraged but not required. #4042: 1 session - limit 20 $27 Sat., Dec. 1 1:00-3:30 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

Ultimate Holiday Gift Making

Grades K-5 Abrakadoodle Get a jump-start on holiday gift making and create the perfect gifts for family or friends! Each child will bring home at least three beautifully handmade, gift-wrapped presents just in time for the holidays! #1006: 1 session - limit 20 $39 Sat., Dec. 15 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Watch Me Draw! Gift Making Workshop

Grades K-5 Watch Me Draw!

Get your creativity flowing as we make personalized gifts with paint, clay, and crafts. Wrap up a clay reindeer, a jeweled treasure box, and a winter bluejay on canvas. Frame it, gift it, love it! We will be using glitter, glue, jewels, and paint, so please dress in art-friendly clothing. #1020 Glen Lake: 3 sessions - limit 20 $44 Tu., Dec. 4-18 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 114 Art #1021 Tanglen: 3 sessions - limit 20 $44 Mon., Dec. 3-17 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary 160 Art Room #1022 Alice Smith: 3 sessions - limit 20 $44 Wed., Dec. 5-19 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary Cafeteria

Get ready to dance!

Glow Dance Party!

Grades K-6 Dance Unlimited Join us for this exciting party! Learn super fun dance moves including jazz and hip hop. Parents, come watch our performance for the last 15 minutes. Both boys and girls are welcome. We’ll also make crafts, eat pizza, and play fun games! Be amazed at what you can learn in one evening! Wear white or neon clothing. Dance shoes are encouraged. Pizza dinner is included. #4043: 1 session - limit 20 $27 Sat., Oct. 13 5:00-8:30 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

MEA Dance Camp!

Grades K-6 Dance Unlimited School’s out — let’s dance!

Explore and learn several dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. We’ll also do art projects and have movie time.

Boys and girls of all abilities are welcome. Bring a water bottle, snack, and bag lunch both days.

Perform for family and friends at 2:30 pm on Friday. Ballet or jazz shoes required. Tap shoes encouraged but not required. #4041: 2 sessions - limit 20 $79 Thurs., Oct. 18 & Fri., Oct. 19 9:00 am-3:00 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

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Art, Drama & Dance

Showtime! Waterfalls & Wayfinding

Ages 4-6 Stages Theatre Company All heroes have to take a journey, but our favorite heroes “journey farther,” right into the ocean!

Moana, Ariel, Dory, Swimmy, Rainbow Fish, Old Turtle, and Three Little Mermaids all know the fun and adventure that the ocean holds. Soon you will, too! Working with Stages Theatre Company, we will get in on the action using our voices, bodies, and imaginations to create our own underwater tale! #7000: 6 sessions - limit 20 $54 Thurs., Sept. 20-Oct. 25 5:30-6:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Grades 3-5 Stages Theatre Company Time to return to the magic of Harry Potter®’s world! We will use our actor’s tools to decipher the adventures of writer Newt Scamander in the secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry even reads his book. Using imagination and storytelling, we will weave a tale worthy of Beadle the Bard! Participants will get a free ticket voucher to one show in the 2018-19 Stages Theatre Company season. #7002: 5 sessions - limit 20 $59 Thurs., Nov. 8-Dec. 13 5:30-7:00 pm No class Nov. 22

Eisenhower Community Center Stage & North Gym

Showtime! Practically Perfect Poppins

Ages 4-6 Stages Theatre Company Just in time for the new movie, we will be making our own play about everyone’s favorite nanny, Mary Poppins®. What kind of magical transformation can we make when Mary Poppins teaches us to step in time and lead with love? Learn theatre skills and boost creativity, confidence, and character this fall. Participants will get a free ticket voucher to one show in the 2018-19 Stages Theatre Company season! #7001: 5 sessions - limit 20 $54 Thurs., Nov. 8-Dec. 13, no class Nov. 22 5:30-6:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

NEW! Kids and Money

Ages 6-10 + parents Meghan Johnson Every day, kids are forming opinions about life – and money.

Introduce your child to healthy money habits, and find fun ways to talk about the influences and choices regarding money. Each child will receive a piggy bank and workbook. For parents and children ages 6-10. #6001: 2 sessions - limit 20 $19/pair, $9/additional child A: Wed., Oct. 17 6:00-6:45 pm & Sat., Oct. 20 10:00-11:00 am B: Tu., Nov. 6 6:00-6:45 pm & Sat., Nov. 10 10:00-11:00 am Eisenhower Community Center 208, all sections

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Special Interest Halloween Cake Decorating Wars

Grades 6-9 Kris Holtmeyer Team up with friends and let the fun begin! You and your teammates will brainstorm fun Halloween designs and then strategically decorate your team’s cake using colorful bags of icing and a variety of decorating tips to create your masterpiece!

Who will win? All artistic abilities welcome. #3003: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Sat., Oct. 13 9:00-11:00 am Eisenhower Community Center 210

Non-School Day Fun! Cake Decorating Wars

Grades 6-9 Kris Holtmeyer Team up with friends and let the fun begin! You and your teammates will brainstorm designs and then strategically decorate your team’s cake using colorful bags of icing and a variety of decorating tips to create your masterpiece! Who will win? All artistic abilities welcome. #3000: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Wed., Oct. 17 10:00 am-12:00 pm #3001: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Sat., Nov. 3 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210, all sections

MEA Camp! BreakfastTo-Go Cooking Camp

Grades 3-6 Brandes Theron Make ahead healthy breakfast options for your fast-paced life.

Learn how to plan ahead for the most important meal of the day with these grab-and-go ideas!

Making your own meal is a great life skill to develop now! #3005: 1 session - limit 12 $69 Tu., Oct. 16 9:00 am-3:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

MEA Camp! Tex-Mex Cooking Camp

Grades 3-6 Brandes Theron See how Mexican and Texan cuisine combine to create Tex-Mex flavors! Learn the techniques to make quick sauces and salsas, along with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more. Yum! #3006: 1 session - limit 12 $69 Mon., Oct. 15 9:00 am-3:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Cook With Your Kids series Mac My Way

Ages 6+ Melissa Frederickson Increase your child's confidence in the kitchen by bringing home the skills to make a meal! Learn to make homemade mac and cheese that is a complete meal with proteins and vegetables added. Then, round out the meal with a salad and dessert. #3020: 1 session $49/pair, $19/additional child Sat., Sept. 22 1:00-3:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Lotsa Pasta

Ages 6+ Melissa Frederickson Let’s cook up some pasta dishes! Fun for the whole family! Make spaghetti, an alfredo pasta bake, and fried ravioli along with a homemade Caesar salad.

Give your child the life skill of being able to prepare a complete meal independently! #3011: 1 session $49/pair, $19/additional child Sat., Oct. 27 1:00-3:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Sweet Treats: Cookies and Cake

Burgers and Fries — Oh My!

Ages 6+ Melissa Frederickson Come cook together as a family!

Make two kinds of burgers — turkey and beef — as well as potato and sweet potato fries. Create some homemade dipping sauces. #3005: 1 session $49/pair, $19/additional child Sat., Oct. 6 1:00-3:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Weekend Lunch: Grilled Cheese and Soup

Ages 6+ Melissa Frederickson Create a weekend lunch or easy dinner! Kids and adults will create a simple chicken noodle and tomato soup. Explore variations on the much-loved grilled cheese sandwich. A perfect autumn meal! #3013: 1 session $49/pair, $19/additional child Sat., Nov. 17 1:00-3:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Ages 6+ Melissa Frederickson Learn a basic cookie recipe that kids can perfect and customize with add-ins they love.

Create and bake two different kinds of cake. Bring your future baker to this fun class! #3012: 1 session $49/pair, $19/additional child Sat., Dec. 8 1:00-3:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

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Special Interest Challenge your spelling & geo knowledge!

Geography Bee Workshop

Grades 1-8 Center for Academic Excellence Learn the physical, political, economic, and cultural geography of the world! Geography bees are popular with elementary and middle school students. The training in this camp sparks interest and helps prepare for competitions. Explore important rules, top strategies, essential insider tricks, proven study techniques, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Practice your newfound knowledge in mock GeoBees. #5019: 3 sessions - limit 60 $89 Fri., Nov. 30-Dec. 14 6:30-7:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee

Grades 2-4 & 5-6 Center for Academic Excellence Join us for the Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee! Compete against kids from Wayzata, Lakeville, and Eastern Carver County in a daylong event. There will be two levels this day (grades 2-4 and 5-6). The morning will consist of written and oral exams, then lunch will be served, with the day culminating in the final oral round in the afternoon. Trophies will be awarded to the top three winners from each level. #5015 Grades 2-4: 1 session - limit 20 $44 Sat., Dec. 8 9:00 am-4:00 pm #5016 Grades 5-6: 1 session - limit 20 $44 Sat., Dec. 8 9:00 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater, all sections

Spelling & Vocabulary Bee Workshop

Grades 1-8 Center for Academic Excellence Spell checkers are wonderful tools, but can they take away the importance of knowing how to spell? Learn how to be a great speller in this fun camp! Improve your spelling, increase vocabulary, and develop correct English usage. Increase your understanding of new words through engaging exercises. Learn skills such as self discipline, concentration, memorization techniques, and more. This preparation helps students to excel in vocabulary and improve their standardized test scores, including MAP, MCA, PSAT, SAT, and ACT. Students can participate in the Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee and demonstrate their knowledge! Gain the tournament experience and essential skills that will help you become a strong speller. #5018: 5 sessions - limit 20 $89 Fri., Sept. 28-Nov. 2, no class Oct. 19 6:30-7:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

Fun with Digital Photography: Tips and Techniques

Grades 3-6 Corinne Standish Want to get the best photos with your camera? We will focus on understanding how the camera works, good composition, getting the best shot, talking about our photos, editing, preparing for print, and printing. Cameras available. #5010: 3 sessions - limit 8 $39 Tu., Nov. 6-20 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

Red Cross Babysitting

Ages 11-16 Sari Johnson Whether you are experienced or just beginning to care for children, this is the class for you!

Learn basic child development, first aid, unique care for babies, how to deal with emergencies, and more.

You will receive a Red Cross certification, but you must be 11 years old by the end of this class and attend the entire course. Receive a Red Cross Babysitting book and a CD that are yours to keep.

Please bring a pen and paper for notes, a snack, and a beverage. #5001: 2 sessions - limit 12 $69 Sat., Dec. 1 & 8 8:30 am-1:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Non-School Day Fun! Youth Horse Camp Ages 6-12 Andrea Keacher Learn how to groom, tack-up, lead, and work with horses. Enjoy horse crafts and other activities such as horseshoe painting, braiding a horse’s mane, horse tag, and helping feed horses. Proper attire includes sneakers or boots (closed toe and heel), long pants, and layers for weather.

Bring nut-free snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. ASTM/SEI certified helmets provided.

Signed waivers are required. Bus will pick up students at 8:00 a.m. outside Door B at Eisenhower Community Center to go to the Boulder Pointe Stables in Anoka. A partnership with Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services. #1151401-01: 1 session - limit 6 $89 Thursday, Oct. 18 7:45 am-4:00 pm #1151401-02: 1 session - limit 6 $89 Friday, Oct. 19 7:45 am-4:00 pm #1151401-03: 1 session - limit 6 $89 Friday, Nov. 2 7:45 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Door B, all sections

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Sports Beginner 1 Gymnastics

Ages 5-7 Meghan Johnson Designed for children with little or no gymnastics experience, the goal of this class is to provide an introduction to basic skills on all of the apparatus, with a focus on balance and flexibility.

Students will learn basic tumbling skills (forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, etc.) and basics on bars, balance beam, and vault. Class is taught by Hopkins Varsity Gymnastics Coach Meghan Johnson and her staff. #4000: 8 sessions - limit 20 $85 Mon., Oct. 29-Dec. 17 6:30-7:30 pm Hopkins High School Gym

Beginner 2 Gymnastics

Ages 5-7 Meghan Johnson Designed for students who have completed a beginner gymnastics class. Students will develop and perfect their skills on bars, balance beam, and vault. Class is taught by Hopkins Varsity Gymnastics Coach Meghan Johnson and her staff. #4001: 8 sessions - limit 10 $85 Mon., Oct. 29-Dec. 17 6:30-7:30 pm Hopkins High School Gym

Intermediate Gymnastics

Ages 7-10 Meghan Johnson Designed for students who have completed several gymnastics classes and want to progress their skills.

Class is taught by Hopkins Varsity Gymnastics Coach Meghan Johnson and her staff. #4002: 8 sessions - limit 10 $85 Mon., Oct. 29-Dec. 17 6:30-7:30 pm Hopkins High School Gym

3rd Lair Skateboard Clinic

Ages 6-16 3rd Lair Instructors The 3rd Lair skateboard instructional programs have been a part of Minnesota skateboarding development for 18 years. We are the originals, offering the most well-trained instructors, with a proven reputation for success. This is a perfect class for the beginner or seasoned skateboarder.

Equipment is provided if needed, otherwise you are free to bring your own. #4025: 3 sessions - limit 20 $44 Sat., Sept. 22-Oct. 6 10:30 am-12:00 pm Hopkins Overpass Skate Park, 100 Washington Ave S, Hopkins

Plan now for winter fun!

Ski Instruction with Blizzard Ski School

Grades K-5 Blizzard Ski School Experience the ultimate in skiing and snowboarding instruction for beginners to experts with Blizzard!

Progress at your own pace with expert instruction from our adult staff on groomed runs and terrain parks.

Programs are divided by grades for instruction, with convenient bus stops in the Hopkins School District.

Flexible payment! You provide your own food and gear (rentals are available), we provide the rest!

To enroll in this class, register online at www.blizzardmn.com. Use code HOP18 when registering!

Please note: Prices may vary by program selection; all information and pricing is on Blizzard’s website. Lift ticket and transportation are additional, you pay this extra fee only if you ski that day.

Ski On ly

SuperMites: Grades 2-3

SuperKyds: Grades 4-5

• Saturdays, Jan. 5-Feb. 23: 8 sessions, $399

• Saturdays, Dec. 1-Feb 23:* 11 sessions, $449

• Saturdays, Dec. 1-Feb 23:* 11 sessions, $449

• Sundays, Jan. 6-Feb. 24: 8 sessions, $399

• Sundays, Jan. 6-Feb. 24: 8 sessions, $399

• Sundays, Jan. 6-Feb. 24: 8 sessions, $399

8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., limit 20

8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., limit 20

8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., limit 20

Mites: Grades K-1

* No sessions Dec. 22 or 29 SE upper lot by Nordstrom at Ridgedale Center, 12441 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka Go to blizzardmn.com for further bus pick up details.

Information and to register: www.blizzardmn.com • Use code HOP18 when registering.

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Sports Skyhawks Soccer

Grades K-3 Greg Lauderdale Learn soccer skills such as passing, kicking, dribbling and shooting from the professionals at Skyhawks Minnesota. Coaches will also introduce scrimmaging and other team oriented games. #4000 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 24 $69 Tu., Sept. 25-Oct. 23 4:05-5:20 pm No class Oct. 16

Alice Smith Elementary Soccer Field #4006 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 24 $69 Thurs., Sept. 20-Oct. 11 4:05-5:20 pm Gatewood Baseball Field #4008 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 24 $69 Wed., Sept. 26-Oct. 24 3:30-4:45 pm No class Oct. 17

Eisenhower Community Center Soccer Field #4009 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 24 $69 Thurs., Sept. 20-Oct. 11 3:30-4:45 pm Glen Lake Elementary Softball Field #4010: Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 24 $69 Fri., Sept. 21-Oct. 12 4:05-5:20 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Playground #4011 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 24 $69 Mon., Sept. 24-Oct. 22 3:30-4:45 pm No class Oct. 15

Tanglen Elementary Gym 2

Volleyball for Boys & Girls

Grades 3-6 Mindy Erdal Learn teamwork and strategy in the exciting, fast-paced game of volleyball.

Whether you are a beginner or have some experience — join your friends to learn volleyball fundamentals and increase your game skills. #4020: 9 sessions - limit 20 $74 Tu.-Thurs, Oct. 9-Nov. 1 8:10-9:20 am

TGA Premier Golf

Grades K-3 TGA Premier Sports Join TGA (Teach. Grow.

Achieve) Sports in its national, award-winning instructional golf class. Practice station-based full-swinging, chipping, and putting. Top-notch equipment and training materials are provided, so kids of all skill levels have the chance to come out and play with TGA! #4012 Meadowbrook: 6 sessions - limit 20 $89 Tu., Nov. 13-Dec. 18 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym #4013 Tanglen: 6 sessions - limit 20 $89 Wed., Nov. 14-Dec. 19 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary Gym #4014 Alice Smith: 6 sessions - limit 20 $89 Mon., Nov. 12-Dec. 17 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary Gym

O.G. Hoops Skills Competition

Grades 5-9 Dominique Pierre-Toussaint Minnesota Youth Community and Dominique “Mr. Neek” Pierre-Toussaint, founder of O.G. HOOPS, will provide student-athletes with quality agility training from a variety of special-guest trainers. Students will participate in non-stop skills and pick-up basketball in a fun atmosphere. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn more about the sport of basketball, improve your game, and enjoy music provided by a DJ to keep the energy levels high! This competition is not for beginners, basketball experience is required. #4022: 14 sessions - limit 15 $35

Scholarships are available for this unique opportunity.

Sun., Sept. 2-Dec. 16 3:00-5:00 pm No class Sept. 30, Oct. 21, 28

Eisenhower Community Center Gym

No class Oct. 16-18

Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

Wrestling is back!

Hopkins Hurricanes Youth Wrestling

NEW! Girls Youth Wrestling Club

Grades K-2 & 3-8 Derrick Agate Jr, Derrick Agate,

William Barringer, Michael DeJolsvay Learn the fundamentals of wrestling with former championship-caliber coaches. Designed for beginner or experienced wrestlers. You will compete against participants your own size and age. Build strength, coordination, self-confidence, and more!

Wear comfortable clothes with no buttons, zippers, or snaps, and wrestling shoes or clean tennis shoes.

Wrestlers will have the opportunity to participate in tournaments. #4001 Grades K-2: 19 sessions - limit 60 $89 Tu., & Thurs., Nov. 6-Feb. 21 6:00-7:00 pm No class Nov. 22, Dec. 4, 11, 13, 18, 25, 27, Jan. 1, 3, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12

#4002 Grades 3-8: 19 sessions - limit 60 $89 Tu., & Thurs., Nov. 6-Feb. 21 7:00-8:00 pm

Grades K-6 William Barringer Join us for an all girls wrestling club for beginners!

This introduction to wrestling class will include tumbling, wrestling techniques, and tons of fun games! Wrestling helps build strength, coordination, self-confidence, and more! Wrestlers will have the opportunity to participate in tournaments (optional). #4050: 8 sessions - limit 30 $30 Tu. & Thurs., Sept. 18-Oct. 11 6:00-7:30 pm Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room

Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room is located behind Hopkins High School, 2400 Lindbergh Drive, Minnetonka

No class Nov. 22, Dec. 4, 11, 13, 18, 25, 27, Jan. 1, 3, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12

Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room, all sections

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Sports Even More Non-School Day Fun! Indoor Rock Climbing Camp

Ages 6-13 Vertical Endeavors Instructors The Vertical Endeavors half-day Rock Climbing Camp offers kids ages 6 to 13 the opportunity to explore the sport of rock climbing in a controlled setting that is fun and exciting for all skill levels. No experience is necessary. Activities include cooperative games, top rope climbing, and other climbing activities.

You will leave camp with a deeper understanding of rock climbing. Students must provide their own transportation. Each camper needs to have a completed waiver before the first day of camp. Find waivers at verticalendeavors.com, click the “waivers” menu tab. #4030: 1 session - limit 10 $59 Friday, Oct. 19 9:00 am-1:00 pm #4031: 1 session - limit 10 $59 Wednesday, Nov. 21 9:00 am-1:00 pm Vertical Endeavors, 2540 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, all sections

Kung Fu-Wu Shu

Ages 5+ National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc. Explore the martial art of Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Kung Fu Panda.

Learn kicking, punching, and self-defense skills, while building muscle, power, flexibility, and agility. Improve your awareness, selfesteem, and confidence. Parents — sign up and participate with your child in class. Learn the life-long benefits of Kung Fu. Optional uniform and certification from White to Black Belt are available. Si-Fu Al Lam, a Hong Kong champion, has over 35 years of teaching experience with youth and adults. He was the instructor of the UMN Chinese Kung Fu Club for 13 years and was awarded Instructor of the Year by the UMN Recreational Sports Department. #Beg. & White Belt: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Wed., Sept. 26-Nov. 28 6:15-7:00 pm No class Oct. 17, 31, Nov. 21

#Yellow-2nd Purple Belt: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Wed., Sept. 26-Nov. 28 7:00-7:45 pm No class Oct. 17, 31, Nov. 21

#3rd Prpl-Blk Belt: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Wed., Sept. 26-Nov. 28 7:45-8:30 pm No class Oct. 17, 31, Nov. 21

Ubah Medical Academy Gym, all sections

Namaste Kid Yoga Yoga Calm for Kids

Grades 3-6 Abby Bracke Interested in yoga for your child that goes beyond the typical yoga benefits of physical fitness, stress reduction, and mindfulness? Check out Yoga Calm for Kids! This certified program helps kids develop emotional intelligence, communication skills, compassion, trust, and empathy. It also nurtures teamwork and leadership in a fun and learning environment. Find out more at yogacalm.org. #4045: 4 sessions-limit 12 $49 Mon., Nov. 5-26 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary 142 Band Room

Grades K-3 Amira Freidson Build strength, increase flexibility, and improve self-confidence engaging in child-friendly yoga activities. Each class includes yoga story time, yoga adventures and games, and ends with a mindfulness art project. Supplies and yoga mats are provided! #4003 Meadowbrook: 6 sessions - limit 10 $44 Tu., Nov. 6-Dec. 11 8:30-9:20 am Meadowbrook Elementary 200 #4004 Eisenhower: 6 sessions - limit 10 $44 Tu., Nov. 6-Dec. 11 3:40-4:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 205

School-age child care Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools’ regionally accredited, extended-day child care program. Kids & Company provides high quality school-age care before- and after-school, on vacation days, and during the summer.

Make plans now for non-school days and school breaks — reserve your child’s space today!

We have great activities lined up for non-school days; register now and join the fun!

Visit us online at HopkinsSchools.org/kids or call 952-988-4080.

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Sports Hopkins Alpine Ski Team Spring Camp for Elementary Students

Grades 1-6 Jane Kleinman The Hopkins Alpine Spring Race Camp will provide alpine racing skill development in a fun and safe environment for Hopkins elementary students.

Focus is on strong alpine ski technique and slalom and giant slalom ski racing tactics. This camp is for Hopkins Elementary students, grades 1-6, who have alpine (downhill) skiing experience that ranges from being able to successfully ski down the North hill at Hyland Hills and ride the chairlift by themselves, to those students who are already ski racing. Skiers will be grouped according to their ability. All kids will receive an official Hopkins Alpine Ski Team shirt.

Participants must provide their own form of transportation to and from the ski hill. #5501: 4 sessions - limit 30 Students with Hyland pass: $59 Lift ticket only: $139 Lift ticket + equipment rental: $199 Fri., Feb. 22 & Mar. 1 5:30-7:30 pm and Sun., Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 2:00-4:00 pm Hyland Hills, 8800 Chalet Rd, Bloomington

Jr. High Ski and Snowboard Club

Grades 7-9 Eric and Isaac Naess, Charles Schlegel This club has been a long tradition in Hopkins and is open to all students from West and North Junior High Schools. We can’t wait for another season on the slopes! Ski Club package includes 4 nights of skiing or snowboarding, bus, and lift tickets at Afton Alps in Hastings. Students must ride the bus to and from Afton. Online registration closes the day prior to the start date. For questions, call 952-988-4070. #YF18-North Junior High: 4 sessions - limit 50 $194 Fri., Jan. 11-Feb. 1 2:45-10:00 pm 10700 Cedar Lake Rd., Minnetonka, NJH Foyer #YF18-West Junior High: 4 sessions - limit 50 $194 Fri., Jan. 11-Feb. 1 2:45-10:00 pm 3830 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, WJH Foyer

S.T.E.M. & Chess Grandmasters of Chess: Fall

Grades K-5 Youth Enrichment League New and returning students invited. Each Grandmasters of Chess class follows four basic components: Teach it, practice it, puzzle it, and play it! Explore different chess concepts and implement them into your chess games through practice. Work on chess puzzles and work with coach guidance to solve them. Each class ends with 20-30 minutes of chess playing time, with pop-up class tournaments. Fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today to think, learn, and play well with Youth Enrichment League! #2011: 8 sessions - limit 20 $115 Wed., Oct. 24-Dec. 19 4:05-5:05 pm No class Nov. 21

Meadowbrook Elementary 200

Chess Club at Meadowbrook

Grades K-6 Igor Rybakov Challenge your mind, learn new skills, and make new friends. Develop creativity, concentration, memory, and both critical and analytical thinking by playing practice and tournament chess games. Beginning students will learn chess by understanding each piece and move, as well as basic positioning.

Experienced players will learn typical openings, mid-game strategy, and new tactics. Meadowbrook Chess Club is for all levels of chess ability (grades 3-6).

Kindergarten-grade 2 players are welcome if they know how to play chess and have some playing experience.

This club relies on parent volunteers each week. #2016: 10 sessions - limit 40 $169 Fri., Sept. 21-Dec. 21 8:00-9:15 am No class Oct. 19, Nov. 2, 23, Dec. 7

Meadowbrook Elementary 200 Media Center

Elementary Chess Club

Grades K-6 Igor Rybakov Challenge your mind, learn new skills, and make new friends as you learn chess with professional coach, Igor Rybakov. Develop creativity, concentration, memory, and critical thinking by playing practice and tournament chess games. Beginning students will learn chess by understanding each move, as well as basic positioning. Experienced players will learn typical openings, mid-game strategy, and new tactics. #2017 Tanglen: 10 sessions - limit 40 $130 Mon., Oct. 1-Dec. 10, no class Oct. 15 8:00-8:55 am Tanglen Elementary 158 Media Center #2018 Eisenhower: 10 sessions - limit 30 $130 Tu., Oct. 2-Dec. 11, no class Oct. 16 8:00-8:55 am Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria

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S.T.E.M. & Chess Junior FIRST® LEGO® League

Grades K-4 David Kirt Join our hands-on program focused on building an interest in science and engineering, and capture your natural curiosity! Discover how science and technology impact the world around you. Join us for this season’s topic: Mission MoonSM. #Team Kirt: 11 sessions - limit 8 $124 Mon., Sept. 10-Dec. 10 5:00-6:30 pm No class Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 5

Glen Lake Elementary Media Center

S.T.E.M. Sampler

Grades 1-5 Science Explorers Join Science Explorers for a fun, hands-on class with S.T.E.M. topics. First, discover the fascinating world of chemistry as we learn the difference between chemical and physical changes with foamy, gooey, and slimy experiments. Next, shake things up as we explore volcanoes and earthquakes. Then, step into the field of engineering and discover how engineers use their skills to design machines, buildings, and gadgets. Each class is filled with engaging experiments and activities! #2000 Eisenhower: 3 sessions - limit 16 $54 Tu., Sept. 25-Oct. 9 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #2001 Meadowbrook: 3 sessions - limit 16 $54 Tu., Oct. 23-Nov. 6 4:05-5:35 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 202 #2002 Tanglen: 3 sessions - limit 16 $54 Tu., Dec. 4-18 3:30-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary 150

Science Made Fun

Grades K-5 High Touch High Tech Join High Touch High Tech for a hands-on science experience! We will explore the world of physical, life, and earth science! We start with a spark, learning about electricity and sound. Next we will step outside and see the science of nature. Then we will dig our way into understanding our Earth. Make-andtakes include: gemstones, electroscope, Van der Graph balloon, and more! #2020 Gatewood: 3 sessions - limit 16 $44 Mon., Nov. 5-Nov. 19 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 Art #2021 Tanglen: 3 sessions - limit 16 $44 Tu., Oct. 23-Nov. 6 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary 111 #2022 Eisenhower: 3 sessions - limit 16 $44 Mon., Dec. 3-17 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art Room

Online registration closes the day before each class begins.

Please call our office at 952-988-4070 to register after this date.

FIRST® LEGO® League

Ages 9-12 Martha Daniels, Stacy Kelly Join our team-based, hands-on, competitive robotics program! Spur innovation, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and get excited about science and technology. Join us for this season’s topic: Hydro DynamicsSM. #Team Kelly/Daniels: 12 sessions - limit 8 $124 Fri., Sept. 14-Dec. 14 7:30-8:45 am No class Oct. 19, Nov. 23

Eisenhower Elementary 123 Media

Robotics & S.T.E.M. Fun!

Grades K-3 Tech Tac Toe Join Tech Tac Toe for this three-session series full of exploration, imagination, and learning! #2023: 4 sessions - limit 6 $84 Wed., Sept. 19-Oct. 10 3:30-4:30 pm Industrial Explorations! Construct a conveyor belt inspired robot, design a useful extension, and more! #2024: 4 sessions - limit 6 $84 Wed., Oct. 24-Nov. 14 3:30-4:30 pm Aeronautic Discoveries! Build a robotic airplane (non-flying), compete to build the longest flying plane, explore the beginning of flight by engineering a hot air balloon, and design a life-saving parachute. #2025: 4 sessions - limit 6 $84 Wed., Nov. 28-Dec. 19 3:30-4:30 pm Marine Exploration! Explore buoyancy as you build boats, build a contraption to recover lost submarines, engineer a self-propelled boat, and engineer a robotic boat.

Register for one section or for all three sections at a discount! #2026: 12 sessions - limit 6 $205 Wed., Sept. 19-Dec. 19 3:30-4:30 pm No class Oct. 17, Nov. 21

Glen Lake Elementary 106 Media Center, all sections

New! Game Coding: Mario Frogger®

Grades 3-6 Computer Explorers Create an interactive 2D video game! Use MIT’s award-winning Scratch® to learn principles of objectoriented programming. Scratch® is a powerful yet simple block-based language. We will re-create a classic Frogger® game using popular Nintendo® characters. #2003 Eisenhower: 3 sessions - limit 16 $79 Mon., Sept. 24-Oct. 8 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 123 #2006 Alice Smith: 3 sessions - limit 16 $79 Tu., Nov. 6-27, no class Nov. 13 4:05-5:35 pm Alice Smith Elementary 125 #2007 Meadowbrook: 3 sessions - limit 16 $79 Mon., Nov. 5-19 4:05-5:35 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 200 #2008 Glen Lake: 3 sessions - limit 16 $79 Thurs., Dec. 6-20 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary 106 Media Center #2009 Gatewood: 3 sessions - limit 16 $79 Wed., Sept. 26-Oct. 10 4:05-5:35 pm Gatewood Elementary 105 Media Center #2010 Tanglen: 3 sessions - limit 16 $79 Thurs., Sept. 27-Oct. 11 3:30-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary 160 Art Room

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XinXing Enrichment Chinese immersion opportunities XinXing enrichment classes are taught in Mandarin Chinese.

Enhance and develop Chinese speaking skills in standard Mandarin including Chinese poem recitation, program announcement, and master of ceremony (emcee). This class will provide opportunities for students to speak in public settings and serve as an emcee for the Chinese New Year Celebration. Includes all sessions up to the Chinese New Year celebration. Class will focus on improving speaking ability and vocabulary. While the class is designed for the concert, we will also expand students’ speaking abilities in other settings.

Chinese Speaking Level 1

Chinese Speaking Level 2

No class Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 22

No class Oct. 17, Nov. 14, 21, Dec. 26, Jan. 2

Grades 1-2 #7500: 12 sessions - limit 14 Tu., Oct. 23-Jan 29

Qiuqin Tisdell $134 3:30-5:00 pm

Eisenhower Elementary 107

Grades 3-4 #7502: 13 sessions - limit 15 Wed., Oct. 3-Jan. 30

Wan Wen Chen $134 3:30-5:00 pm

Eisenhower Community Center 208

Chinese Dance

Grades K-6 Huaru Zhang Learn specialized Chinese dance techniques for both beginner and advanced students. This fun class will also help students understand Chinese culture. Class culminates in a final performance. Students will be asked to participate in a Chinese New Year’s Celebration dance demonstration at the Hopkins High School auditorium.

Participation is not required. Cost of class includes performance costume rental. #4005: 11 sessions - limit 15 $199 Wed., Oct. 24-Jan. 30 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym No class Nov. 14, 21, Dec. 26, Jan. 2

Special Opportunity Develop your social skills!

Making Friends the Mannerly Manners® Way

Grades K-3 Marilyn Pentel Get inspired with a fast-paced, fun class, using clever role-play activities. Learn the importance of compassion, love, and kindness, as well as proper introductions. Fee includes discussion format, small class size with individual attention, and a handout. Parents, we invite you to participate with your child at no additional cost. #6502: 2 sessions - limit 16 $59 Mon., Oct. 8 & 15 6:00-7:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

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Fun Activities & Family Events!

Friday Night Live!

Fun for 5th & 6th graders Friday, Nov. 9, 7-9 p.m.

Grades 5-6 • Kids & Company Staff Unleash your game skills with basketball, ping pong, trivia, a Magic tourney, and much more! Dance the night away with a DJ and Dance Dance RevolutionŽ. Enjoy snacks available for purchase. The junior high pool will be open for swimming. This event gives your student a great chance to get introduced to the junior high building. Student pick-up is promptly at 9:00 pm! Registration closes at noon on Nov. 8. There will be no admittance at the door without prepayment. #5010: 1 session $20 Friday, Nov. 9 7:00-9:00 pm West Junior High

Family Swim Saturdays Join us for a season of fun family swimming at Eisenhower Community Center pool.

Lifeguards are on duty during all family swim hours. (This is not a swim lesson.) Swimmers must furnish their own suits and towels. All youth swimmers must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older who is dressed to swim. Swimmers may use approved masks/ goggles, fins, and snorkels. Please register and pay in the Eisenhower Community Center reception area before heading to the pool.

Family Swim Saturdays Oct. 27-March 16, 1-3 p.m.

No session Nov. 24 $10/session per family Eisenhower Community Center Pool 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

FREE Event: Fall Family Field Trip!

Visit the Lowry Nature Center for an afternoon of outdoor family fun and exploration with fall activities. Shuttle transportation available.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

Saturday, October 13, 1-4 p.m. #5000: 1 session - limit 100 Free! Registration is required.

Eisenhower Community Center Door B

Non-School Day Fun!

Join us for non-school day classes and activities!

Too Messy for Home! Art Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2 Too Messy for Home! Halloween Celebration . . page 2 Dance Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3 Cake Decorating Wars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 Breakfast-To-Go Cooking Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 Tex-Mex Cooking Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 Youth Horse Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 Indoor Rock Climbing Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9

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Scholarships

We’re committed to equal access for all our Hopkins Public Schools students. If you are concerned about pricing, scholarships for activities are available (limited).

Please call 952-988-4070 for information.

Register & download our full class descriptions at:

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Visit the Lowry Nature Center on October 13 for an afternoon of outdoor family fun and exploration! Enjoy guided nature walks, activity stations, crafts and much more! Shuttles will transport from Eisenhower Elementary. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free! Registration is required.

Eisenhower Elementary, Door B 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

Building a great place to live

Fall Family Field Trip

Hopkins Community Education

Free Event!

Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee Join us for the Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee! Compete against kids from Wayzata, Lakeville, and Eastern Carver County in a daylong event. There will be two levels this day (grades 2-4 and 5-6). The morning will consist of written and oral exams, then lunch will be served, with the day culminating in the final oral round in the afternoon. Trophies will be awarded to the top three winners from each level.

Saturday, December 8, 9:00 am-4:00 pm See page 6 for details!

Did you know?

Out-of-School Time (OST) — enrichment activities, clubs, events, and programs occurring before school, after school, on non-school days, and in the summer — has distinct benefits for young people. A growing body of research points out that regular participation in high-quality learning, recreation, and enrichment activities during out of school time hours can contribute to: • Improved academic achievement • Heightened student engagement • Increased love of learning • Increased social skills

• Expanded pride in school and community • Improved school attendance • Improved overall health and wellness • Enhanced self esteem

We are pleased to be able to provide quality, year-round, intentional OST opportunities to all of our Hopkins youth. Here, you will find an integrated approach to out-of-school time that complements the school day, and provides all of our young people with the best chance for success in school — and in life!

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