Hopkins Community Education Fall 2019 Youth Enrichment Catalog

Youth Fall 2019

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Fun Opportunities Rainbow Unicorn Dance Party An afternoon of dancing, games, and crafts

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2-4:30 pm Dress up in your favorite rainbow, unicorn, or princess attire and join us for an afternoon full of dancing fun! #7002: 1 session - limit 20 $25 Sat., Sept. 21 2:00-4:30 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

Halloween Cookie Art A Friday night of cookie decorating fun!

Friday, Oct. 25, 5-7:00 pm Learn how to roll, cut, and sculpt colorful fondant into a wide variety of shapes and sizes to create festive cookie designs! #3003: 1 session - limit 12 $29 Fri., Oct. 25 5:00-7:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

Supporting Your Child’s Learning Attention Screener Assessment

Grades 2-12 Academic All Star Tutoring Does your child get bored with a task before it is completed? How do you know if kids are simply “acting their age” or may be dealing with an underlying learning deficit? This brief online assessment provides an objective indication of the student’s attention and working memory skills, two key areas of executive function. Results provided within days of the assessment. #6501: 1 session $24.99 Ongoing, Online course

Mindprint Learning Assessment

Grades 2-12 Academic All Star Tutoring Why does my child get such good grades yet bomb standardized tests? Mindprint is an affordable evidencebased online solution that identifies each student’s learning strengths and challenges in areas like executive function, memory, processing, and reasoning. Based on the results, each student is provided an individualized learning plan for study skills and subject-specific achievement. #6502: 1 session $199 Ongoing, Online course

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Hopkins Youth Classes & Activities • K-6

Quick Guide By School * = Non-School Day Class (all can attend) Learning Support inside front cover Attention Screener Assessment Mindprint Learning Assessment Art & Dance p. 2 Watch Me Celebrate Fall! Watch Me Create Simply Silly Stuff Llamas, Unicorns & Sparkles Ultimate Holiday Gift Making Olaf and Friends Holiday Workshop: Watch Me Create!

Jazz & Hip Hop Dance Intro to Hip Hop Ballet, Tap & Jazz Dance Holiday Dance Party!

MEA Dance Camp Rainbow Unicorn Dance Party!

Hip Hop Hooray Dance!

Glow Dance Party!

Boys Hip Hop Special Interest p. 5 Discover Magic Blue Wand Eisenhower Reading Club Cake Decorating Wars Halloween Cookie Art Garden Fresh Preserves Baking for Beginners MN Spelling and Vocabulary Bee Workshop Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee Red Cross Babysitting Blacklight Dodgeball Tourney Sports p. 7 TGA Premier Tennis TGA Premier Golf Hopkins Elementary Cross Country Club Volleyball for Girls & Boys Namaste Kids Yoga Skyhawks Multi-Sport Camp Beginner 1 Gymnastics Beginner 2 Gymnastics Intermediate Gymnastics Jr. Hurricanes Wrestling Girls Youth Wrestling Club Hopkins Hurricanes Youth Wrestling Skyhawks Soccer Indoor Rock climbing Camp Skyhawks Basketball Camp Kung Fu Wu Shu: Fall Instructional Skateboard Camp Hopkins Alpine Ski Team Spring Camp Ski Instruction with Blizzard Ski School S.T.E.M. & Chess p. 10 Elementary Chess Club Chess Club at Meadowbrook Science Explorers’ S.T.E.M. Fun Advanced Minecraft®: Crazy Command Blk. Robotic Builders: Gamer Bots Parent/Child Adaptive Play w/ Snapology First LEGO® League Junior Codezilla Coding – Robotics & STEM Scratch 3.0® Game Coding Science of Superpowers XinXing Enrichment p. 12 Chinese Dance XinXing Children’s Choir Activities & Events p. 13 Friday Night Live!

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Art & Dance Watch Me Celebrate Fall! with Watch Me Create

Grades K-5 Watch Me Create! Art Studio Let’s celebrate fall! Learn to paint, draw, and sculpt fall-themed creations. Create while getting messy with fun materials like watercolor, acrylic paint, and clay. You will create and take home a new project each class.

Happy fall, y’all! #1000: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Mon., Sept. 23-Oct. 21 4:05-5:20 pm No class Oct. 14

Alice Smith Elementary 148 #1001: 4 sessions - limit 20 Wed., Sept. 25-Oct. 23 No class Oct. 16

$59 3:30-4:45 pm

Tanglen Elementary 160 Art #1002: 4 sessions - limit 20 Tu., Sept. 24-Oct. 22 No class Oct. 15

$59 3:30-4:45 pm

Glen Lake Elementary Staff Lounge #1003: 4 sessions - limit 20 Thurs., Sept. 26-Oct. 24 No class Oct. 17

$59 4:05-5:20 pm

Non-School Day Fun! Llamas, Unicorns, and Sparkles

Grades K-6 Abrakadoodle Have a blast as you draw and paint the most whimsical unicorns and llamas you’ve ever seen! In this class, we’ll learn to draw, paint, and sculpt these adorable creatures and take our art to the next level by adding gems and sequins for sparkle. #1020: 1 session - limit 20 $39 Tu., Nov. 5 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206 Art

Ultimate Holiday Gift Making

Grades K-6

Abrakadoodle Make adorable gifts for friends, family, or anyone who would love something special! Each child will bring home three beautifully handmade and giftwrapped presents, just in time for the holidays! #1021: 1 session - limit 20 $19 Sat., Nov. 9 9:30-11:00 am Eisenhower Community Center 206 Art

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Meadowbrook Elementary 202 Staff Lounge #1004: 4 sessions - limit 20 Fri., Sept. 27-Oct. 25 No class Oct. 18

$59 3:30-4:45 pm

Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art #1007: 4 sessions - limit 20 Tu., Nov. 12-Dec. 3 Gatewood Elementary 122 Art

$59 4:05-5:20 pm

Non-School Day Fun! Simply Silly Stuff

Grades K-6 Kidcreate Studio Get ready to go bananas with all the silly stuff you'll create in this camp! A messy monster made of mush, a cute 3-D goldfish to bring home, and your very own pop-up art. This combination of wacky projects will teach you all sorts of simply silly stuff you never thought artistically possible! Please bring a nut-free snack and drink each day. #1010: 3 sessions - limit 20 $99 M, T, W, Oct. 14-16 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Olaf and Friends

Grades K-6 Kidcreate Studio If you're as excited for Frozen 2® as we are, come join us on an Arendelle adventure! We'll travel through the kingdom with Olaf and his friends, using paint, clay, and so much more to create many icy masterpieces. We'll even get in touch with our ice powers and create snow globes and Olaf bobble heads! This is a class Frozen® fans won't want to miss! #1015: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Wednesdays, Nov. 6-Dec. 4 3:30-4:30 pm No class Nov. 27

Tanglen Elementary School 160 #1016: 4 sessions - limit 20 Mondays, Nov. 11-Dec. 2 Alice Smith Elementary 148 #1017: 4 sessions - limit 20 Thursdays, Nov. 7-Dec. 5 No class Nov. 28

$59 4:05-5:05 pm $59 3:30-4:30 pm

Glen Lake Elementary Staff Lounge #1018: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tuesdays, Nov. 12-Dec. 3 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 202 #1019: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Fridays, Nov. 1-22 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Non-School Day Fun! Holiday Workshop with Watch Me Create

Grades 1-5 Watch Me Create! Art Studio Create awesome projects using mixed media! Learn different techniques that will spur your creativity and sharpen your technique. We will use paint, glitter, and glue, so please dress for a mess. Bring a drink and nut-free snack. #1008: 1 session - limit 20 $45 Fri., Dec. 13 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206 Art

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Art/Drama/Dance Art & Dance Jazz & Hip Hop Dance

Grades 5-8 Dance Unlimited Learn fun dance steps and combinations in this upbeat class! Discover proper jazz technique as well as hip hop moves and combinations. Explore isolations, sharp movements, turns, and leaps with jazz, as well as speed, agility, and lock-and-flow movements with hip hop. Students will learn a fun routine including both styles of dance, which will be performed for family and friends on the last day of class. Jazz shoes are required. #4034: 7 sessions - limit 16 $89 Sat., Sept. 28-Nov. 16 11:15 am-12:15 pm No class Oct. 19

Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

Intro to Hip Hop

Grades 4-6 Amy Shadis Learn hip hop combos, choreography, basic tricks, and tutting. Dancers will focus on rhythm and musicality while bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Come ready to move and dance! #7015: 6 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Nov. 12-Dec. 17 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary 158 Band

Ballet, Tap & Jazz Dance

Grades K-5 Dance Unlimited Learn the foundation for all styles of dance with ballet training. Focus on following rhythm through quick foot movement with tap, and explore a blend of isolations, funk-style movements, and hip hop moves in jazz. New and returning students will be challenged with all-new routines. Perform for family and friends for the last 10 minutes of the last class.

Ballet and tap shoes are required; jazz shoes are optional. #4032: 7 sessions - limit 16 $89 Sat., Sept. 28-Nov. 16 9:30-10:30 am No class Oct. 19

Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

Holiday Dance Party!

Grades K-6 Dance Unlimited Join us for an evening full of dancing fun! Explore basic dance steps, and learn ballet and jazz routines to holiday music. 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. 14 5:00-8:30 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

Hip hop, jazz, tap, and ballet during MEA break!

MEA Dance Camp

Grades K-6 Dance Unlimited School’s out! Learn fun dance moves and combinations in this fun-filled camp! Explore several dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. Additional activities will include art projects and movie time. Boys and girls of all abilities are welcome. Dress ready to move and bring a water bottle, snack, and bag lunch both days. Participants will perform for family and friends at 2:30 pm on Friday. Ballet or jazz shoes are required. Tap shoes are encouraged, but not required. #4041: 2 sessions - limit 20 $89 Thurs.-Fri., Oct. 17-18 9:00 am-3:00 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

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Rainbow Unicorn Dance Party!

Ages 4-8 Dance Unlimited Dress up in your favorite rainbow, unicorn, or princess attire and join us for an afternoon full of dancing fun! Explore basic dance steps and learn routines to fun music. We will also play fun dancing games and make a unicorn craft to take home. Ballet shoes encouraged, but not required. #7002: 1 session - limit 20 $25 Sat., Sept. 21 2:00-4:30 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

Glow Dance Party!

Grades K-6 Dance Unlimited Grab your friends and join us for this exciting party!

Learn super fun dance moves including jazz and hip hop, then put them together for a fun combination!

Parents, enjoy a night out and then come watch our fun performance for the last 15 minutes. Both boys and girls are welcome. In addition to dancing fun, we will do crafts, eat pizza, and play fun games!

Please wear white or neon clothing. Dance shoes are encouraged, but not required. Pizza dinner is included. #4043: 1 session - limit 20 $27 Sat., Oct. 26 5:00-8:30 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

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Hip Hop Hooray Dance

Grades K-3 Amy Shadis Get out on the dance floor to 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: 5 sessions - limit 20 $59 Mon., Sept. 24-Oct. 29 4:05-5:05 pm No class Oct. 15

Alice Smith Elementary 158 Band

Boys Hip Hop!

Grades K-5 Dance Unlimited Boys only — learn the latest hip hop and break dance moves in this fun and fast-paced class. Explore proper technique and team-building while having fun! Tennis shoes for indoor-use only are required. #7003: 7 sessions - limit 16 $79 Fri., Sept. 27-Nov. 15 4:45-5:30 pm No class Oct. 18

Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

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Special Interest Non-School Day Fun: Sign up for one or both days!

Discover Magic-Blue Wand

Grades 3-6 Twin Cities Magic Academy Discover Magic & Twin Cities Magic Academy are rolling out this all-new Blue Wand course to help children build confidence and learn communication skills. Be the first in Minnesota to experience this new course!

Learn the different types of magic from dinner table tricks to big stage illusions, and discover the secrets to becoming a true magician as each lesson reveals an important life skill to help build confidence. Each lesson comes with a custom magic prop, a top secret file folder, and a secret word to unlock bonus videos in the online video vault. This life-changing program builds self-confidence and develops critical communication skills in a fun and unique way. No prior magic experience required. The course will be taught over two days.

Each day is an independent curriculum and students can sign up for one or both days! Please bring a bag lunch — lunch will not be provided. #1005: 1 session - limit 20 $99 Tu., Oct. 15 9:00 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207 #1006: 1 session - limit 20 $99 Wed, Oct. 16 9:00 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209

Eisenhower Elementary Reading Club

Does your child need extra support after school completing their reading? Reading Club offers guidance and instruction to students as they focus on their reading. Students may bring other homework if they have any. Limited scholarships are available. Join us to read together!

Grades 3-4, w/ Cathy Berger #6513: 5 sessions - limit 15 Mon., Oct. 21-Nov. 18 Eisenhower Elementary 412

$25 3:30-4:30 pm

Grades 3-4, w/ JoAnne Robinson #6514: 5 sessions - limit 15 Tu., Oct. 22-Nov. 19 Eisenhower Elementary 123 Media

$25 3:30-4:30 pm

Grades 1-2, w/ Irene Najera #6512: 5 sessions - limit 15 Wed., Nov. 20-Dec. 18 Eisenhower Elementary 123 Media

$25 3:30-4:30 pm

Mixing it up in the kitchen!

Cake Decorating Wars

Grades 6-9 Kristine Holtmeyer Have you ever decorated a cake? Do you like competitions? Then you will definitely want to be a participant in this class! Team up with a friend or two and let the fun begin! You and your teammate(s) will brainstorm designs and then strategically decorate your team’s cake using colorful bags of icing and a variety of decorating metal tips to create your masterpiece! Who will win? All artistic abilities welcome. #3000: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Sat., Nov. 16 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Halloween Cookie Art!

Grades 3-6 Kristine Holtmeyer Show your creative side while decorating cookies in your own style for Halloween!

Learn how to roll, cut, and sculpt colorful fondant into a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Have fun attaching your decorative fondant to cookies to create festive designs! #3003: 1 session - limit 12 $29 Fri., Oct. 25 5:00-7:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

NEW! Garden Fresh Preserves

Grades K-6 Kerry Crawford Discover the art of making preserves!

Learn how to make jam and how to pickle fresh produce from the garden.

Join us in the kitchen for this awesome class! #3010: 4 sessions - limit 12 $55 Fri., Sept. 27-Nov. 1 4:05-5:30 pm No class Oct. 18, 25

Alice Smith Elementary Cafeteria

Baking for Beginners

Grades K-6 Kerry Crawford Explore baking techniques, measuring, and baking methods with hands-on learning. Discover how to make cookies, cupcakes, and quick breads. #3011: 5 sessions - limit 12 $69 Fri., Nov. 8-Dec. 20 4:05-5:30 pm No class Nov. 29, Dec. 13

Alice Smith Elementary Cafeteria

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Special Interest MN Spelling and Vocabulary Bee Workshop

Grades 1-8 Center for Academic Excellence This fall course will help you improve your spelling and widen your vocabulary! These skills will aid in writing, reading, giving speeches, filling out college applications, and more. Throughout the program, you will not only learn the meaning of a wide variety of words, but also how to use them in your writing, expanding your vocabulary, and establishing research and study skills. Features of the program include: memorization techniques, analysis of words, and Greek and Latin root exploration — all skills needed for portions of ACT/SAT. The program culminates with the MN Interschool Spelling Bee Competition on Dec. 7 at Eisenhower Community Center. Registration fee for the competition is included in the course fee! #6520: 5 sessions - limit 60 $69 Fridays, Sept. 27-Nov. 1 6:30-7:45 pm No class Oct. 18

Eisenhower Community Center 208

Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee

Grades 1-8 Center for Academic Excellence Join the Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee! Compete against kids from Wayzata, Lakeville, and Eastern Carver County in a daylong event.

There will be two levels: grades 1-4 and 5-8.

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.

Grades 1-4 #Juniors: 1 session - limit 20 $39 Sat., Dec. 7 9:30 am-4:00 pm Grades 5-8 #Seniors: 1 session - limit 20 $39 Sat., Dec. 7 9:30 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

Red Cross Babysitting

Ages 11-16 Sari Johnson Become the most popular babysitter in your neighborhood! Learn basic child development, first aid, unique care for babies, and how to deal with emergencies; plus age appropriate games and activities to reinforce concepts. Open to students of all experience levels, whether you are experienced or just beginning to care for children. 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. Please bring a pen/pencil and paper for your notes, as well as a snack and beverage. #5001: 2 sessions - limit 13 $69 Sat., Oct. 26 & Nov. 2 8:30 am-1:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Back by popular demand!

Blacklight Dodgeball Tourney

Grades 2-6 Gather your friends for a night of glow-in-the-dark fun! We will provide markers, soft dodge balls, and the DJ for this glowing blacklight party. You must wear a white T-shirt for this event! Teams will be made on site by appropriate age and skill level. Pizza and a drink will be provided.

Grades 2-4 #5002: 1 session - limit 60 $24 Fri., Nov. 22 6:30-8:30 pm Grades 4-6 #5003: 1 session - limit 60 $24 Fri., Jan. 24 6:30-8:30 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Cafe & Gym, all sections

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Sports TGA Premier Tennis

Grades K-4 TGA Premier Sports Develop tennis skills and knowledge while improving sportsmanship.

Equipment is provided. Come out and play with TGA — all levels welcome! #4070: 6 sessions - limit 16 $89 Tu., Sept. 17-Oct. 29 3:30-4:30 pm No class Oct. 15

Tanglen Elementary Gym #4072: 6 sessions - limit 16 Mon., Sept. 16-Oct. 28

$89 3:30-4:30 pm

Glen Lake Elementary Tennis Court #4074: 6 sessions - limit 16 Thurs., Nov. 7-Dec. 19

$89 4:05-5:05 pm

Alice Smith Elementary Gym #4076: 5 sessions - limit 16 Wed., Nov. 6-Dec. 11

$89 8:30-9:30 am

No class Oct. 14

No class Nov. 28

No class Nov. 27

Gatewood Elementary Gym #4078: 5 sessions - limit 16 Thurs., Oct. 31-Dec. 5 No class Nov. 28

$89 8:30-9:30 am

Volleyball for Boys & Girls

Grades 4-6 Mindy Erdal, Brock Tesdahl Learn teamwork and strategy in the exciting, fast-paced game of volleyball. Whether you are an absolute beginner or have some experience, join your friends to learn volleyball fundamentals and increase your game skills. All skill levels welcome. #4040: 11 sessions - limit 30 $74 Tu.-Thurs., Oct. 8-Nov. 7 8:10-9:20 am Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

Namaste Kid Yoga

TGA Premier Golf

Grades K-4 TGA Premier Sports Develop golf skills and knowledge while improving your sportsmanship. Top-notch equipment is provided. All levels are welcome! #4080: 6 sessions - limit 14 $89 Wed., Sept. 18-Oct. 30 4:05-5:05 pm No class Oct. 16

No class Oct. 17

Grades 1-6 Hopkins Cross Country Experience the joy of running! Take short runs on the high school campus with dynamic warm-up drills, games, and a cross country race in October. #4006: 5 sessions - limit 120 $20 Sat., Sept. 7-Oct. 5 9:00-10:00 am Hopkins High School Grounds

No class Oct. 15-17, Nov. 5

Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

Meadowbrook Elementary Gym #4082: 6 sessions - limit 14 Thurs., Sept. 19-Oct. 31

Hopkins Elementary Cross Country Club

Grades K-3 Namaste Kid Yoga Get your body moving and ready for the school day with yoga! Build strength, increase flexibility, and improve self-confidence. Each class includes yoga story time, yoga adventures, and games, then ends with a mindfulness art project. Supplies and yoga mats provided. #4020: 5 sessions - limit 10 $44 Tu., Oct. 22-Nov. 26 8:40-9:30 am No class Nov. 19

$89 4:05-5:05 pm

Alice Smith Elementary Gym #4084: 6 sessions - limit 14 $89 Tu., Nov. 12-Dec. 17 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary Gym #4086: 6 sessions - limit 14 $89 Mon., Nov. 4-Dec. 9 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Meadowbrook Elementary 200 Media Center #4025: 5 sessions - limit 10 $44 Wed., Oct. 23-Nov. 20 8:40-9:30 am Gatewood Elementary 150 Music

Non-school day fun during MEA! Skyhawks Multi-Sport Camp

Grades K-6 Skyhawks Explore a wide variety of sports and activities at this full-day camp! Focus on soccer, basketball, and flag football, and play games like Capture the Flag, Ultimate Frisbee, and more. Please bring two snacks, lunch, a water bottle, and appropriate athletic wear. #4091: 1 session - limit 10 $59 Mon., Oct. 14 9:00 am-4:00 pm #4092: 1 session - limit 10 $59 Tu., Oct. 15 9:00 am-4:00 pm #4093: 1 session - limit 10 $59 Wed., Oct. 16 9:00 am-4:00 pm #4094: 1 session - limit 10 $59 Thurs., Oct. 17 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Attend all four days at a discount!

#4090: 4 sessions - limit 20 $189 Mon.-Thurs., Oct. 14-17 9:00 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Soccer Field/Gym, all sections

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Sports Beginner 1 Gymnastics

Ages 5-7 Meghan Johnson Gain basic gymnastic skills on all of the apparatus, with a focus on balance, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness. Learn tumbling skills (forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, etc.) and basics on bars, balance beam, and vault. #4000: 8 sessions - limit 14 $74 Mon., Oct. 28-Dec. 16 6:00-6:45 pm #4001: 8 sessions - limit 14 $74 Mon., Oct. 28-Dec. 16 6:45-7:30 pm Hopkins High School Gym W, all sections

Wrestling is back!

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 $25 Sun., Nov. 10-Dec. 22 2:00-3:00 pm No class Dec. 1

Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room

Beginner 2 Gymnastics

Ages 5-7 Meghan Johnson Designed for students who have completed a beginner gymnastics class. Develop and perfect your skills on bars, balance beam, and vault. Class is taught by Hopkins Varsity Gymnastics Coach Meghan Johnson and her staff. #4002: 8 sessions - limit 14 $74 Mon., Oct. 28-Dec. 16 6:00-6:45 pm #4003: 8 sessions - limit 14 $74 Mon., Oct. 28-Dec. 16 6:45-7:30 pm Hopkins High School Gym W, all sections

Intermediate Gymnastics

Ages 7-10 Meghan Johnson Designed for students who have completed several gymnastics classes and want to progress their skills. #4004: 8 sessions - limit 8 $130 Mon., Oct. 28-Dec. 16 6:00-7:30 pm Hopkins High School Gym W

Girls Youth Wrestling Club

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

Learn tumbling, wrestling techniques, and tons of fun games. Wrestling helps build physical strength, coordination, self-confidence, and more.

Participating wrestlers will have the opportunity to participate in wrestling tournaments if they wish. #4050: 8 sessions - limit 60 $35 Tu. & Thurs., Sept. 17-Oct. 10 6:00-7:30 pm Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room

Hopkins Hurricanes Youth Wrestling

William Barringer Learn the fundamentals and skills of wrestling by former championship-caliber coaches. Class is set up for beginner or experienced wrestlers — you’ll compete against participants your own size and age. Build physical strength, coordination, self-confidence, and more! Wear workout clothes with no buttons, zippers, snaps, etc.

Must wear either wrestling shoes or clean tennis shoes. Participating wrestlers will have the opportunity to participate in wrestling tournaments.

Grades 2-8 #Beginner Session 1: 13 sessions - limit 60 $60 Tu./Thurs., Nov. 5-Dec. 19 6:00-7:00 pm

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Grades 1-4 #Greco/Freestyle Gr. 1-4: 12 ses. - limit 60 $49 Tu./Thurs., Mar. 17-Apr. 30 6:00-7:00 pm

No class Nov. 28

No class Mar. 31, Apr. 2

#Beginner Session 2: 14 sessions - limit 60 $60 Tu./Thurs., Jan. 7-Feb. 20 6:00-7:00 pm #Advanced Session 1: 13 sessions - limit 60 $60 Tu./Thurs., Nov. 5-Dec. 19 7:00-8:00 pm

Grades 5-12 #Greco/Freestyle Gr. 5-12: 12 ses. - limit 60 $49 Tu./Thurs., Mar. 17-Apr. 30 7:00-8:00 pm No class Mar. 31, Apr. 2

No class Nov. 28

Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room, all sections

#Advanced Session 2: 14 sessions - limit 60 $60 Tu./Thurs., Jan. 7-Feb. 20 7:00-8:00 pm

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

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Sports Skyhawks Soccer

Grades K-3 Skyhawks Learn soccer skills from the professionals at Skyhawks Minnesota! #4060: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Tu., Sept. 17-Oct. 8 4:05-5:20 pm Alice Smith Elementary Soccer Field #4061: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Mon., Sept. 16-Oct. 7 3:30-4:45 pm Tanglen Elementary Gym #4062: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Wed., Sept. 18-Oct. 9 3:30-4:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center Soccer Field #4063: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Thurs., Sept. 19-Oct. 10 3:30-4:45 pm Glen Lake Elementary Softball Field #4064: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Fri., Sept. 20-Oct. 11 4:05-5:20 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Playground

Non-School Day Fun:

Indoor Rock Climbing Camps

Ages 6-13 Vertical Endeavors Explore the sport of rock climbing — no experience necessary! Students must provide their own transportation. Each camper needs a completed waiver before the first day of camp. Find waivers at verticalendeavors.com, click the “waivers” menu tab.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water bottle and a peanut-free lunch/snack. #4035: 1 session - limit 10 $75 Wed., Oct. 16 9:00 am-3:00 pm #4036: 1 session - limit 10 $75 Thurs., Oct. 17 9:00 am-3:00 pm #4037: 1 session - limit 10 $75 Wed., Nov. 27 9:00 am-3:00 pm # 4038: 1 session - limit 10 $75 Fri., Dec. 27 9:00 am-3:00 pm #4039: 1 session - limit 10 $75 Fri., Jan. 3 9:00 am-3:00 pm Vertical Endeavors, 2540 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, all sections

Skyhawks Basketball Camp

Skyhawks Experience an interactive basketball exploration of dribbling, passing, rebounding, shooting, and more!

Grades K-3 #4087: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Mon., Oct. 21-Nov. 11 3:30-4:45 pm Tanglen Elementary Gym #4088: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Tu., Oct. 22-Nov. 19 4:05-5:20 pm No class Nov. 5

Alice Smith Elementary Gym #4089: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Wed., Oct. 23-Nov. 13 3:30-4:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym #4095: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Thurs., Oct. 24-Nov. 14 4:05-5:20 pm Gatewood Elementary Gym #4096: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Thurs., Oct. 24-Nov. 14 3:30-4:45 pm Glen Lake Elementary 209 Gym #4097: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Fri., Oct. 25-Nov. 15 4:05-5:20 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym Ages 7-9 #4098: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Sat., Sept. 21-Oct. 12 9:00-10:00 am Hopkins West Junior High Activity Structure 1 Ages 10-12 #4099: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Sat., Sept. 21-Oct. 12 10:10-11:10 am Hopkins West Junior High Activity Structure 1

Kung Fu-Wu Shu: Fall

Ages 5+ National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc. Learn kicking, punching, and selfdefense skills, while building muscle, power, flexibility, and agility. Optional uniform and certification from White to Black Belt are available. #Beg. & White-Belt-Fall: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Wed., Oct. 2-Nov. 20 6:00-6:45 pm No class Oct. 16

#Yellow-2nd-Prpl-Belt-Fall: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Wed., Oct. 2-Nov. 20 6:45-7:30 pm No class Oct. 16

#Prpl-Blk-Belt-Fall: 7 sessions - limit 4

$79 Wed., Oct. 2-Nov. 20 7:30-8:15 pm No class Oct. 16

Ubah Medical Academy Gym, all sections

Non-School Day Fun: Instructional Skateboard Camps

Ages 6-16 3rd Lair Join 3rd Lair Skatepark for small group skateboard instruction. Groups are based on ability level — new skaters welcome! All rental equipment is free to use, including helmets, skateboards, and pads. Please bring a snack and water bottle. #4007: 1 session - limit 12 $50 #4009: 1 session - limit 12 $50 Thurs., Oct. 17 9:00 am-12:00 pm Wed., Nov. 27 9:00 am-12:00 pm #4008: 1 session - limit 12 $50 #4010: 1 session - limit 12 $50 Fri., Oct. 18 9:00 am-12:00 pm Fri., Nov. 29 9:00 am-12:00 pm 3rd Lair Skatepark, 850 Florida Ave S., Golden Valley, all sections

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Hopkins Alpine Ski Team Spring Camp for Elementary Students

Grades 1-6 Hopkins Alpine Activities Explore alpine racing in a fun and safe environment! This camp is for students who have alpine (downhill) skiing experience. Skiers will be grouped by ability. All kids will receive a 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: $69 Lift ticket only: $149 Lift ticket + equipment rental: $199 Sun., Feb. 9-Mar. 1 2:00-4:00 pm Hyland Hills, 8800 Chalet Rd, Bloomington

Ski Instruction with Blizzard Ski School

Grades K-5 Blizzard Ski School Experience the ultimate in skiing, snowboarding, and racing instruction from beginners to experts! At seven different metro ski and snowboard areas, our top quality adult staff will teach you to improve your skiing or boarding on groomed runs and terrain parks. You provide your own food and gear (season-long rentals are available), we provide the rest!

Details and register: www.blizzardmn.com • Use code HOP19 when registering.

S.T.E.M. & Chess Elementary Chess Club

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 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. #2000: 10 sessions - limit 35 $99 Tu., Oct. 1-Dec. 10 8:00-8:55 am No class Oct. 15

Tanglen Elementary 158 Media Center #2001: 10 sessions - limit 35 Mon., Sept. 30-Dec. 9 No class Oct. 14

$99 8:00-8:55 am

Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria #2002: 10 sessions - limit 35 Thurs., Sept. 26-Dec. 19 No class Oct. 3, 17, Nov. 28

$99 8:30-9:30 am

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, from beginning to experienced (grades 3-6). Kindergarten-2nd grade players are also invited to join Meadowbrook Chess Club if they have some playing experience. This club relies on parent volunteers each week. #2003: 10 sessions - limit 35 $99 Fri., Sept. 27-Dec. 20 8:30-9:30 am No class Oct. 18, Nov. 29, Dec. 13

Meadowbrook Elementary 200 Media Center

Gatewood Elementary 105 Media

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S.T.E.M. Science Explorers’ STEM Fun

Grades 1-5 Science Explorers Shake things up as we investigate volcanoes, earthquakes, and plate tectonics. Explore aerodynamics by testing our flying machines as we learn about lift, drag, and thrust. Then experiment with gooey mixtures while discovering the difference between chemical and physical reactions. #2010: 3 sessions - limit 16 $44 Tu., Nov. 12-26 3:30-4:45 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art #2011: 3 sessions - limit 16 Tu., Dec. 3-17 Glen Lake Elementary Staff Lounge

$44 3:30-4:45 pm

#2012: 3 sessions - limit 16 Tu., Oct. 1-22

$44 4:05-5:20 pm

No class Oct. 15

Meadowbrook Elementary 202 Staff Lounge

Non-School Day Fun:

Advanced Minecraft®: Crazy Command Block

Grades 3-7 Tech Academy Learn how to use Minecraft Command Blocks™ to do crazy things in Minecraft®. Create self-building houses, ride the ender dragon, or create a working rocketship! We will cover command basics and show how to copy and edit pre-made commands in this one-day workshop. Bring a USB drive, a drink, and a snack to class. #2046: 2 sessions - limit 18 $89 Mon., Oct. 14 & Tu., Oct. 15 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Non-School Day Fun:

Robotic Builders: Gamer Bots

Grades 1-5 Tech Academy Designed by the experts at M.I.T., the LEGO® WeDo Robotics™ system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming, and more.

Kids will be introduced to programming concepts while learning about sensors, motors, and special technics components. Working in small teams, students will build and program smart robots, based on popular games: Angry Birds®, Chutes and Ladders®, Duck Hunt®, and more! Please bring a drink and snack. #2045: 1 session - limit 18 $45 Wednesday, Oct. 16 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Parent/Child Adaptive Play with Snapology!

Ages 5-12 Snapology Build and play in a supportive and fun environment.

This creative building program is open to any child needing a boost in social skills or fine-motor skill development. The instructor will have organized activities, but parents can feel free to conduct therapy, work on specific goals for their children, or simply let them play and socialize. #2020: 1 session - limit 12 $19 Sat., Nov. 16 1:00-3:00 pm Snapology Discovery Center, 2649 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis

First LEGO® League Junior

Grades K-4 First LEGO® League Junior is a hands-on program focused on building an interest in science and engineering and capturing a child’s natural curiosity. Teams work together to discover how science and technology impact the world around them. Join us for this season’s topic: Boomtown Build. #Team Bjorklund/Dupont: 11 sessions - limit 8 $ 124 Wed., Sept. 18-Dec. 11 5:30-7:00 pm No class Oct. 16, Nov. 27

Eisenhower Elementary 123 Media

Codezilla Coding — Robotics & STEM

Grades K-3 Tech Tac Toe Experience eco-engineering adventures! Build and code an animal-inspired robot, put on your civil engineer hat to explore the power of dams, engineer the tallest and coolest tree house, and more! #2023: 4 sessions - limit 12 $55 Wed., Oct. 23-Nov. 13 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 200 Media Center

Scratch 3.0® Game Coding

Grades 2-6 Tech Academy Get hands-on experience developing your own game using Scratch 3.0®, a visual coding platform.

Learn how to think like a programmer, and explore coding concepts while creating a two-dimensional game. The first part of the class will be instructor led; with the time remaining, students will have the opportunity to customize their games. Bring a USB drive, a drink, and a snack to class. #2040: 4 sessions - limit 14 $99 Mondays, Sept. 16-Oct. 7 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #2041: 4 sessions - limit 14 $99 Wednesdays, Oct. 30-Nov. 20 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary Staff Lounge #2043: 4 sessions - limit 14 $99 Thursdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 10 3:30-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary School 171 #2044: 4 sessions - limit 14 $99 Tuesdays, Sept. 17-Oct. 8 4:05-5:35 pm Gatewood Elementary School 122

Science of Superpowers

Grades K-5 Snapology Learn about the science behind your favorite heroes’ powers. Discover gravity, forces, motion, and more as you learn about flight, superhero vehicles, and more. #2021: 4 sessions - limit 18 $49 Thurs., Nov. 21-Dec. 19 4:05-5:05 pm No class Nov. 28

Meadowbrook Elementary 202 Staff Lounge #2022: 4 sessions - limit 18 Thurs., Oct. 24-Nov. 14 Tanglen Elementary 171

$49 3:30-4:30 pm

#2024: 4 sessions - limit 18 Thurs., Sept. 19-Oct. 10 Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art

$49 3:30-4:30 pm

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XinXing Enrichment Chinese immersion opportunities

Chinese Dance

Grades K-6 Huanru Zhang Learn specialized Chinese dance techniques for both beginner and advanced students. This fun class will help students understand Chinese culture through learning Chinese dances. Class culminates in a performance at the end. Students will be asked to participate in a Chinese New Year’s Celebration dance demonstration — participation is not required. #4015: 15 sessions - limit 15 $199 Tu., Sept. 17-Jan. 21 3:30-5:00 pm No class Oct. 15, Nov. 5, Dec. 24, 31

Eisenhower Community Center Gym

XinXing enrichment classes are taught in Mandarin Chinese.

XinXing Children’s Choir

Grades 1-6 Yuqi Li, Jingyi Yang Enhance your musical, creative, and expressive side! Learn the basic skills of singing, playing, and reading Chinese music. Develop your Chinese song repertoire, broaden listening skills, and experience the interrelated nature of music with Chinese culture and content areas. Students will have performance opportunities in and out of school including school assemblies, the Chinese New Year Performance, Minhua Chorus Concert, and Chinese culture events.

This class is taught in Mandarin Chinese. #7503: 15 sessions - limit 30 $199 Tu., Sept. 24-Jan. 21 3:30-5:00 pm No class Oct. 15, Dec. 24, 31

#7504: 31 sessions - limit 30 Tu., Sept. 24-May 26

No class Oct. 15, Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 28, Mar. 31

$398 3:30-5:00 pm

Eisenhower Elementary 312 Music Room, all sections

School-age 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 school 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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Fun Activities & Family Events!

Friday Night Live!

Fun for 5th & 6th graders Friday, November 15 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 Revolution®. 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. 14. There will be no admittance at the door without prepayment. #5010: 1 session $20 Friday, Nov. 15 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.

Saturdays, Nov. 2-Mar. 21 1:00-3:00 p.m.

No session Nov. 30, Dec. 28, Jan. 4, Feb. 1 $10/session per family Eisenhower Community Center Pool 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

FREE Event: Fall Family Field Trip!

Shuttle from Eisenhower Community Center to the Lowry Nature Center for an afternoon of outdoor fun and exploration! Enjoy guided nature walks, meet live birds of prey, multiple activity stations, crafts, and more. A great way to spend a family afternoon!

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

Sunday, September 15, 1:00-4:00 p.m. #5000: 1 session - limit 100 Free! Registration is required.

Shuttle to event: Eisenhower Comm. Ctr, Door B 1001 Highway. 7, Hopkins

Non-School Day Fun!

Join us for non-school day classes and activities!

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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.

Credit card payment notice

As of Sept. 13, 2019, staff are no longer able to take credit card information over the phone.

Please call if you need assistance adding your card to your online account in our registration system. We are happy to process registration over the phone once your credit card is securely stored.

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Visit the Lowry Nature Center on Sept. 15 for an afternoon of outdoor family fun and exploration! Enjoy guided nature walks, activity stations, crafts, and much more! Shuttles will transport from Eisenhower Community Center.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free! Registration is required.

Eisenhower Community Center, Door B 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins

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Free Event!

Blacklight Dodgeball Tourney!

Grades 2-6 Gather your friends for a night of glow-in-the-dark fun! We will provide markers, soft dodge balls, and the DJ for this glowing blacklight party. You must wear a white T-shirt for this event! Teams will be made on site by appropriate age and skill level. Pizza and a drink will be provided to all participants.

Friday, November 22, and January 24 See page 6 for details!

6:30-8:30 pm

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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