Hopkins Community Education Winter/Spring 2016 Youth Enrichment Catalog by Hopkins Public Schools

Hopkins

Youth Programs

BOOST

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

Tons of

Youth Winter/Spring 2016

new classes!

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Hopkins Community Education: Youth Enrichment

Family Opportunities

Enchanted Stars Little Girls & Their Favorite Guy

Girls and their favorite guy — dad, uncle, grandpa, or friend — will enjoy an evening of fun activities, dancing, photos, refreshments, and games together at the Enchanted Stars dance. Create fun memories dancing to your favorite beats with music provided by Zero Gravity Entertainment. Check out the Bling Shop to purchase cool accessories to “bling out” your outfit. Pizza slices will be available for purchase. Recommended for girls ages 4-12. This event fills quickly, reserve your space today! #Y300: $24-1 adult with 1 child #Y300: $33-1 adult with 2 children #Y300: $42-1 adult with 3 children

Friday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. Eisenhower Community Center 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

Mother & Son

Sports Spectacular! It’s time for moms and sons to spend an evening together having fun! Come dressed in your favorite jersey or sportswear, and celebrate like you just won the Super Bowl! Participate in numerous sport skill stations, win prizes, and race your friends and other moms through a giant inflatable obstacle course. Dance to music from the DJ! Price includes admission for two and pizza, cookie, and a beverage for each person!

Friday, February 12 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Grades K-5 and one adult #Y214: $29/pair $5 for each additional child

Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

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Hopkins BOOST Youth Classes & Activities • K-6

Quick Guide By School Art/Drama/Dance/Music p. 4 Star WarsTM Art and Logo Super-Duper Messy Art Class Arctic Art Lab Astounding Cartoons Let’s Paint on Canvas Messiest Art Class Ever! Animal Cartoon Drawings Popcorn & Paint! Seuss Onstage! Ballet, Tap & Jazz Ballerina Princess Party Boys Hip Hop Party! Individual Suzuki Violin/Viola Lessons Individual Piano Lessons

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Cooking p. 6 Cooking With Little Helpers St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Art Bite-Size Bliss Springtime Edible Art Cake Wars!

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Spanish p. 6 Vamos Spanish

Special Interests p. 7 Mother/Son Sports Spectacular Enchanted Stars Father/Daughter event Bowling Fun! Girls Are Powerful: I AM Workshop Live on TV! Discover Magic! Knitting For Kids Just One Me Camp Royal Non-School Day Activity

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Sports p. 8 Snowshoeing Fun! Skyhawks Basketball TGA Premier Tennis Instruction Archery For All Wiffle Ball Fun Spring Horse Riding Day Camp Skyhawks Flag Football Kung Fu-Wu Shu Bike Safety and Maintenance Youth Vinyasa Yoga Firearms Safety Certification TGA Outdoor Premier Tennis Instruction Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Golf Fundamentals Hopkins Alpine Ski Team Spring Camp

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Science/S.T.E.M./Chess p. 11 Chess Club at Meadowbrook Grandmaster of Chess - Winter Grandmaster of Chess - Spring Elementary Chess Club EV3 Robot Surgeons Minecraft Game Designer Under The Ground Challenge Island: Sharktooth Island LEGO® Mania Life Sciences NXT Robotic Engineering Slither and Slime Science Comes Alive! Crazy Chemistry Video Game Creation Coding for Kids Family Swim Saturdays Friday Night Live

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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.

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Art/Drama/Dance/Music Astounding Cartoons

Grades K-5 Young Rembrandts This entertaining program combines Young Rembrandts’ innovative, hands-on teaching method with light-hearted subject matter. Learn ™ to communicate ideas and concepts through pictures. Develop your sense of humor and unlock your imagination as you create stories through your own drawings. NEW! Star Wars VII™ Art and LEGO® #Y506 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Grades K-5 Abrakadoodle Fri., Apr. 8- 29 4:05-5:05 pm Awaken your creative force in this amazing Gatewood Elementary 122 new program filled with Star Wars-themed art #Y506 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 projects and LEGO® creations. Learn to draw Wed., Mar. 30-Apr. 20 3:30-4:30 pm real Star Wars™ characters, create 3-D X-Wings, light Eisenhower Elementary 232 sabers, and more! #Y506 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 #Y502 Gatewood: 3 sessions - limit 14 $39 Mon., Mar. 28-Apr. 18 4:05-5:05 pm Wed., Feb. 17-Mar. 2 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 208 Gatewood Elementary 122 NEW! Let’s Paint on Canvas #Y502 Eisenhower: 3 sessions - limit 14 $39 Grades 6-9 Kidcreate Studio Thurs., Feb. 25-Mar. 10 3:30-4:30 pm Make room on your walls! You will be proud of the Eisenhower Elementary 232 masterpieces you create. Learn unique step-by#Y502 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 14 $44 step painting techniques and create colorful owls, Fri., Jan. 29-Feb. 19 4:05-5:05 pm inspirational quotes, landscapes, and more — Meadowbrook Elementary 208 all on real canvas boards. #Y502 Tanglen: 3 sessions - limit 14 $39 #Y313: 2 sessions - limit 20 $39 Mon., Feb. 29-Mar. 14 3:30-4:30 pm Mon., Apr. 4 & 11 6:00-7:30 pm Tanglen Elementary 173 North Junior High 510

NEW! Super-Duper Messy Art Class

Ages 4-9 Kidcreate Studio Do you love to get messy? Then this is the art class for you! We’ll use tissue paper to paper maché an adorable puppy onto a real canvas board. Isn’t making a mess the best? #Y313: 1 session - limit 15 $29 Sat., Feb. 6 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

NEW! Arctic Art Lab

Grades K-5 Watch Me Draw It may be cold outside, but it’s heating up in the art lab! Draw, paint, and sculpt your own masterpiece from start to finish each week. Create a cool igloo and polar bear out of clay, use oil pastels and watercolors to make your own Aurora Borealis (northern lights), design a speedy toboggan, and other COOL projects! #Y504 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Mon., Feb. 22-Mar. 14 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary Cafeteria #Y504 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Tu., Feb. 16-Mar. 8 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 114 #Y504 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Fri., Feb. 26-Mar. 18 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 208

NEW! Messiest Art Class Ever!

Grades K-5 Kidcreate Studio Does your young artist love to get messy? So do we! We will be sculpting with gooey gunk, flinging paint like Jackson Pollock, and learning about art along the way. These are not projects to tackle at home — leave the mess with us. #Y312 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Tu., Apr. 5-26 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary cafeteria #Y312 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Wed., Apr. 27-May 18 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 114 #Y312 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Mon., May 2-23 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 208 #Y312 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Mon., Apr. 4-25 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary 173

Empty Bowls Adult/Child pottery!

Parents, make pottery for the Empty Bowls fundraiser with your child! Check out the details in the Adult Enrichment catalog or online at HopkinsCommunityEd.org

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Art/Drama/Dance/Music Animal Cartoon Drawings

Grades K-5 Young Rembrandts Awesome beyond belief! If your child is a fan of cuddly animals and funny cartoons, this drawing workshop will be a favorite. Learn how to draw animals of all shapes, sizes, and color. Explore how to personify ordinary animals, transforming them into fully-realized cartoon characters. #Y311: 2 sessions - limit 20 $34 Tu., Apr. 12 & 19 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Ballerina Princess Party

Ages 3-8 Gretchen Novak Dress up in your favorite princess dress and join us for an afternoon full of dancing fun! Explore basic dance steps and learn routines to princess music. Play dancing games and make a princess craft to take home. Ballet shoes encouraged. #Y306: 1 session - limit 25 $24 Sat., Mar. 5 1:30-4:00 pm Park Dance, 6900 Oxford St, St. Louis Park

NEW! Individual Suzuki Violin/Viola Lessons

Grades 1-5 Watch Me Draw Popcorn & Paint is a party with painting! You are invited! Create with acrylic paints on real canvas boards. Good for all ability levels, as we’ll guide you step-by-step in creating your own masterpiece. Explore art in this fun and education, hands-on class. Take home a work of art! #Y504: 1 session - limit 12 $29 Sat., May 7 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Grades K-6 Liya Niu Sign up for one lesson or all seven lessons with renowned teacher Liya Niu. Explore the world of music in an age-appropriate and fun environment. The focus will be on the development of character and learning how to play the violin or viola. Students must have their own instrument for class. #Y307: 7 sessions $34/session Wed., Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 Mar. 2, 9, 16 3:30-4:00, 4:00-4:30, 4:30-5:00, 5:00-5:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 212

NEW! Seuss Onstage!

NEW! Individual Piano Lessons

NEW! Popcorn & Paint!

Grades 2-6 Stages Theater As Dr. Seuss said, “Why just fit in when you were born to stand out? Stages Theater Company is excited to offer this performance opportunity. Inspired by the characters of Dr. Seuss. We will tell the story of a lost Whovillian who must find his way home through the magical stories of Seuss. Students will collaborate with Stages teaching artists to create the story and write the script, which will culminate in a public performance during the final class, from 6:00-7:00 pm on May 25. #Y511: 18 sessions - limit 50 $154 Mon. & Wed., Mar. 28-May 25 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym Eisenhower Theater (on May 25)

Ballet, Tap & Jazz Dance

Grades K-5 Gretchen Novak Join us for a combo class consisting of three styles of dance! Learn the foundation for all styles of dance with ballet training. Tap will focus on following rhythm through quick foot movement. Jazz includes a blend of isolations, funk-style movements, and hip hop moves. New and returning students will be challenged, and all new routines will be taught. Students will perform for family and friends for the last 10 minutes of the final class. Ballet or Jazz shoes, and Tap shoes are required. #Y611: 6 sessions - limit 16 $64 Sat., Jan. 16-Feb. 20 11:00 am-12:15 pm Park Dance Center, 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

Age 6+ Dr. Soojung Hong Taught by renowned teacher Dr. Soojung Hong, these piano lessons will instruct students in performing, practical piano technique, ear training and sight reading, while learning music of various genres. This is a great option for those wanting to learn piano or experienced pianists looking to prepare for contests, auditions, or recitals. Sign up for one or all eight sessions. #Y101:1 - 8 sessions $29/session Tu., Mar. 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 3:30-4, 4-4:30, 4:30-5, 5-5:30 Eisenhower Elementary 212

Boys Hip Hop Party!

Grades K-5 Gretchen Novak For boys only! Join us for a fun afternoon as we explore hip-hop and break dance movements. Dress in comfortable clothing and bring tennis shoes for indoor use only. No experience needed. #Y614: 1 session - limit 25 $19 Sat., Mar. 12 12:30-2:30 pm Park Dance, 6900 Oxford St, St. Louis Park

Online registration closes the day before class begins. Please call our office at 952-988-4070 to register after this date.

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Cooking NEW! Cooking With Little Helpers

Adult & Child Class!

Adult & child pair (up to age 10) Tonya Christiansen Learn fun and exciting ways for kids to help in the kitchen in this hands-on adult/child class! We will whisk, crack, cut, and mix our way through many delicious and unique recipes. #Y610: 3 sessions - limit 5 pairs $34/pair Thurs., Feb. 18-Mar. 3 6:15-7:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

NEW! St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Art

Grades 1-6 Kris Holtmeyer Join us for this fun St. Patrick’s Day adventure and learn the basic skills of cupcake decorating! Discover how to use a variety of metal decorating tips and colorful tubes of icing to create edible works of art! Make four festive St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes that you can take home to share with your favorite leprechauns! #Y100: 1 session - limit 20 $24 Thurs., Mar. 17 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

NEW! Springtime Edible Art

Grades 1-6 Kris Holtmeyer Join us for this creative new food class as we venture into the kitchen! Experiment with a wide variety of foods — snacks for on-the-run and even some treats for your sweet tooth! Have fun mixing, chopping, slicing, and arranging colorful foods. #Y101: 1 session - limit 20 $24 Sat., Apr. 30 10:30 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

NEW! Cake Wars!

Grades 5-9 Kris Holtmeyer Have you ever decorated a cake? Do you like a little friendly competition? Team-up with a friend or two, or make new friends in class, and let the fun begin. Your team will brainstorm designs and then strategically decorate your team’s cake using colorful icing and a variety of decorating tips to create your masterpiece! Who will create the most amazing cake? #Y301: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Tu., May 3 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Ctr 210

NEW! Bite-Size Bliss!

Grades 2-6 Tonya Christiansen Chef Tonya will teach and guide you on how to create, cook, and enjoy fun and simple recipes that are perfect for any occasion. #Y252: 3 sessions - limit 10 $34 Sat., Apr. 9-23 10:00-11:30 am Eisenhower Community Center 210

Spanish Vamos Spanish

Grades K-5 Futura Language Professionals Grab your compass — we’re going camping in Spanish! In this exciting theme-based class, ¡Vamos a Acampar!, students learn Spanish through imaginary adventures in the great outdoors. Whether swimming, canoeing, or repelling down a cave, your child will be engaged every step of the way. The vocabulary-builder phrases will lead your child down a path of a lifetime love of language learning. #Y701 Alice Smith: 8 sessions - limit 20 $124 Wed., Feb. 10-Apr. 6 (no class Mar. 23) 8:25-9:20 am Alice Smith Elementary 140 #Y701 Eisenhower: 8 sessions - limit 20 $124 Tu., Feb. 9-Apr. 5 (no class Mar. 22) 7:55-8:50 am Eisenhower Elementary 440/442 #Y701 Gatewood: 8 sessions - limit 20 $124 Mon., Feb. 8-Apr. 11 4:05-5:05 pm No class Feb. 15, Mar. 21

Gatewood Elementary 122

#Y701 Glen Lake: 8 sessions - limit 20 $124 Thurs., Feb. 11-Apr. 14 3:30-4:30 pm No class Mar. 24, 31

Glen Lake Elementary 106 #Y701 Meadowbrook: 8 sessions - limit 20 $124 4:05-5:05 pm Wed., Feb. 10-Apr. 13 No class Mar. 23, 30

Meadowbrook Elementary 603 #Y701 Tanglen: 8 sessions - limit 20 $124 Thurs., Feb. 11-Apr. 14 3:30-4:30 pm No class Mar. 24, 31

Tanglen Elementary 128 This class is designed to complement classroom-integrated Spanish instruction in grades K-3 here in Hopkins, and to expose students in all grades to the Spanish language.

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Special Interest

GRADES

NEW! Mother/Son Sports Spectacular Event

Grades K-5 City of Golden Valley It’s time for moms and sons to spend an evening together having fun! Come dressed in your favorite jersey or sportswear and celebrate! Participate in numerous sport skill stations, win prizes, and race your friends and other moms through a giant inflatable obstacle course. Dance to music from a DJ! Price includes admission for two, pizza, cookie, and a beverage for each person. #Y214: 1 session - limit 100 pairs $29/pair $5/each additional child Fri., Feb. 12 6:30-8:30 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

NEW! Girls Are Powerful: I AM Workshop

Ages 9-13 Girls Are Powerful This workshop consists of group discussion, role-playing, and other activities designed to define and enhance the character of girls by helping them discover their personal power. Covering everything from peer pressure and confidence, to self-perception, girls are introduced to six power principles and memorable affirmations so that they can be inspired at any time. #Y189: 1 session - limit 12 $24 Sat., Feb. 27 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Enchanted Stars Event

Ages 4-12 and parent Community Education staff Girls, ages 4-12, and their dad, uncle, grandfather, or friend will enjoy an enchanted evening together with refreshments, dancing, Bling Shop, photo opportunities, pizza for purchase, and more. #Y300: 1 session $24/adult/child pair $33/adult+2 children, $42/adult+3 children Fri., March 11 6:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center

NEW! Live on TV!

Grades 4-9 Karen Gaskell Learn to think, write, and sound like a television or radio broadcaster! Speak off-the-cuff during a live news report and share the spotlight with a classmate during an imaginary news program. Broadcast journalism is loads of fun! #Y613: 2 sessions - limit 15 $49 Sat., Mar. 12 & 19 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

NEW! Discover Magic! Ages 8-13

Twin Cities Magic Academy Boost self-confidence, improve communication skills, and learn some great magic! Twin Cities Magic Academy is the exclusive licensee of the “Discover Magic” curriculum. Class includes over $100 worth of materials.

#Y444: 5 sessions - limit 12 $169 Mon., Apr. 4-May 2 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 205 (Apr. 4 session) Eisenhower Community Center 206

Knitting For Kids

Grades 3-6 Linda Hegg Learn the basics of knitting in this fun class. Discover how to cast on stitches and how to knit and purl. Create a washcloth with the different stitches learned. With these skills, you will learn how to make a winter hat. #Y507: 3 sessions - limit 9 $39 Fri., Apr. 8-22 4:05-5:30 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 208

NEW! Just One Me

Grades 5-6 Holly Magdanz Have fun, celebrate your uniqueness, and reach for your dreams! Just One Me is a workshop with activities designed to help you identify your strengths and unique traits, and to explore your hopes for the future. Group activities will cover topics on peer pressure and how positive choices can help you reach your dreams. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in the free parent workshops led by parent educator, Sara Chovan. Parent workshops will include exploring strategies from the book: How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and How To Listen So Kids Will Talk, and more. Parent workshop details will be listed in the online registration description. #Y100: 3 sessions - limit 10 $14 Tu., Mar. 29 & Apr. 5, 12 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

Camp Royal Non-School Day Fun on January 25! Grades K-6 Hopkins Youth Enrichment Staff School is out, Camp Royal is in! Join us for a great day of fun with Camp Royal! In the morning there will be fun activities, then we will head to Park Tavern Bowling Center for bowling and a pizza lunch. Following lunch, we’re off to Willow Creek Movie Theater for an afternoon at the movies. Included in fee: all-day staff supervision, unlimited bowling, pizza lunch, and movie ticket. Kids will be assigned age-appropriate groups. A “G” or “PG” movie will be selected when we know the options. Refreshments at the movie are not included in the camp fee. #CR125: 1 session - limit 40 $59 Mon., Jan. 25 8:00 am-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center

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Sports Snowshoeing Fun!

Grades 1-6 Three Rivers Park District Snowshoeing is a great way to get outside and enjoy the beauty of a Minnesota winter. After a warm inside introduction, participants will head outside with the Three Rivers Naturalists to explore. Following our adventure, we’ll warm up with a campfire and s’mores. Bring your own snowshoes or use ours. #Y422: 1 session - limit 10 $9 Sat., Feb. 13 2:00-4:00 pm Brookview Community Center 200 Brookview Pkwy, Golden Valley

NEW! Bowling Fun!

Grades K-6 Texa Tonka Lanes Coaches We have teamed up with the professional coaches at Texa Tonka Lanes to offer this new program. Enjoy a mix of bowling instruction and actual game play. Classes take place at Texa Tonka Lanes in St. Louis Park. Shoes and balls are provided. #Y606A: 3 sessions - limit 12 $19 Sat., Feb. 20-Mar. 5 10:30 am-12:00 pm Texa Tonka Lanes, 8200 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park

TGA Premier Tennis Instruction

Grades K-5 Alexandra Tegels TGA (Teach. Grow. Achieve.) Premier Youth Tennis brings the courts to your school! Learn the fundamentals, etiquette, and rules of the game in a comfortable environment. We provide top-notch equipment and training materials so children of all skill levels have the chance to come out and play with TGA! #Y025: 6 sessions - limit 24 $89 Wed., Mar. 2-Apr. 13 6:00-7:00 pm (No class Mar. 23)

Ubah Medical Academy Gym

NEW! Skyhawks Basketball

Grades K-3 Skyhawks Skyhawks Minnesota has been offering safe, skillbased, and fun sports programs since 1999. Come join us for an interactive and fun format as we focus on the fundamental skills of dribbling, passing, rebounding, and shooting. #Y619 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Wed., Feb. 17-Mar. 9 4:05-5:35 pm Alice Smith Elementary Gym #Y619 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Feb. 16-Mar. 8 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym #Y619 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Feb. 16-Mar. 15 (no class Feb. 23) 4:05-5:35 pm Gatewood Elementary Gym #Y619 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Fri., Feb. 19-Mar. 11 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary 209 #Y619 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Mon., Feb. 22-Mar. 14 4:05-5:35 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym #Y619 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Thurs., Feb. 18-Mar. 10 3:30-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary Gym Basketball participants — join us at the end of the season for a tournament at the Eisenhower Community Center gym Saturday, March 12, 2:00-3:30 pm

Archery For All

Ages 7+ Average Joe’s Archery Join us for one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. There will be plenty of target shooting time for participants to get their hands on the equipment and channel their inner Katniss Everdeen. After completing this hands-on class, participants will have knowledge of equipment types, range safety, and how to safely operate archery equipment. All experience levels are welcome. Come join us and take aim! #Y205: 1 session - limit 20 $34 Sat., Mar. 19 9:00 am-12:00 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

NEW! Wiffle Ball Fun

Grades 2-6 City of Golden Valley Batter up! Join our brand new Wiffle Ball League! Teams will be made up of 4 or 5 players. Don’t have a team yet? Sign up as an individual and you will be assigned to a team. Class offered in partnership with the city of Golden Valley. #Y701: 4 sessions - limit 20 $19 Mon., Mar. 7-Apr. 4 (no class Mar. 21) 6:00-8:00 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

Online registration closes the day before class begins. Please call our office at 952-988-4070 to register after this date.

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Sports Spring Horse Riding Camp

Ages 6-17 Andrea Keacher Enjoy the excitement of horseback riding camp! Learn how to groom, tackup, lead, and work with horses. Enjoy horse crafts and other activities such as horseshoe painting, braiding a horse’s mane, bathing horses, horse tag, and helping feed and water horses. Proper attire includes sneakers or boots (closed toe and heel), long pants, and layers depending on weather. Bring nut-free snacks, a water bottle, and a nut-free bag lunch. ASTM/SEI certified helmets provided. Signed waivers are required. This camp is run in partnership with Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services. Bus will pick up students at 8:15 a.m. inside Door B at Eisenhower Community Center to go to the Boulder Pointe Stables in Anoka. #Y202: 1 session - limit 20 $89 Fri., Apr. 1 8:00 am-3:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center Foyer

NEW! Skyhawks Flag Football

Grades K-3 Skyhawks Skyhawks Minnesota has been offering safe, skill-based, and fun sports programs since 1999. Learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning — in a fun and positive environment. #Y306: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Mon., Apr. 25-May 23 4:05-5:35 pm Alice Smith Elementary A1 Soccer #Y306 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Thurs., Apr. 28-May 26 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center E3 Soccer #Y306 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Thurs., Apr. 28-May 26 4:05-5:35 pm Gatewood GW2 Field #Y306 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Apr. 26-May 24 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary GL2 Softball #Y306 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Fri., Apr. 29-May 27 4:05-5:35 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Playground #Y306 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Wed., Apr. 27-May 25 3:30-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary Gym 1

Kung Fu-Wu Shu

Ages 5+ National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc. Build muscle, power, flexibility and agility. Join a non-competitive, full participation class, which will focus on skill building exercises that will strengthen the mind and body, promote leadership skills, and discipline. Parents — join your student in class (please register separately). For new and continuing students. #Y604-Wtr-Beg-White: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Jan. 25-Mar. 14 6:15-7:00 pm No class Feb. 15

Ubah Medical Academy Gym #Y604-Wtr-Yellow-Blue: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Jan. 25-Mar. 14 7:00-7:45 pm No class Feb. 15

Ubah Medical Academy Gym #Y604-Wtr-2nd-Blue-Black: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Jan. 25-Mar. 14 7:45-8:30 pm No class Feb. 15

Ubah Medical Academy Gym #Y604-Wtr-2nd-Blue-Black: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Thurs., Jan. 28-Mar. 10 7:00-7:45 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym #Y604-Wtr-Beg.-White: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Thurs., Jan. 28-Mar. 10 6:15-7:00 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym #Y604-2nd Blue-Black: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Apr. 11-May 23 7:45-8:30 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym #Y604-Spr-Beg.-White: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Apr. 11-May 23 6:15-7:00 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym #Y604-Spr-Yellow-Blue: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Apr. 11-May 23 7:00-7:45 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym #Y604-Spr-2nd Blue-Black: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Thurs., Apr. 14-May 26 7:00-7:45 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym #Y604-Spr-Beg-White: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Thurs., Apr. 14-May 26 6:15-7:00 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym

Bike Safety and Maintenance

Grades 2-8 Bike Alliance of MN Biking is a great activity not only for fitness and recreation — it also promotes independence! Explore basic maintenance skills, bike-handling techniques, and the opportunity to apply these skills with trained supervision. Bikes and helmets provided by the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, or you may bring your own helmet. Dress and plan to be outside about 60 minutes each session. Let’s start riding! #Y201: 2 sessions - limit 14 $19 Sat., May 14 & 21 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

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Sports Youth Vinyasa Yoga

Ages 6-11 Brie Brose Vinyasa yoga is a series of poses that will move you through the power of inhaling and exhaling — while improving self-control, flexibility, and coordination. Wear comfortable clothes that allow movement. Yoga mats, towels, and water bottles are encouraged. #Y207: 4 sessions - limit 11 $34 Sat., Apr. 2-23 10:30-11:30 am Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria Eisenhower Theater (Apr. 16)

Firearms Safety Certification

NEW! Golf Fundamentals

Grades 1-5 Kevin Williams Taught by PGA Professional Kevin Williams, this class will encompass all of the fundamentals of a strong golf game — including putting, driving, and chipping. Class will take place at Halla Greens Golf Course. Equipment will be provided, but students may also bring their own gear. #Y668: 3 sessions - limit 16 $59 Sat., May 7-21 10:00-11:30 am Halla Greens Golf Course, 495 Pioneer Trail, Chanhassen

Age 11+ David Klocek Learn about the safe handling of firearms and hunter responsibility in this 11-hour, DNR certification class. Demonstrate commonly accepted principles of safety in hunting and the handling of firearms, including live fire field experience at the Scale Training Facility in Jordan, MN. For the April 30 session, meet at the Hopkins VFW, the bus to Scale Training will leave promptly at 8:10 am and return at 1:00 pm. An additional $7.50 is paid directly to the DNR on the last day for the certification card. This class will be held at Hopkins VFW, 100 Shady Oak Road, Hopkins, MN 55343. Students should enter in the double doors on the Shady Oak Road side of the building then head directly to the Veterans Hall. #Y663: 5 sessions - limit 50 $29 Wed., Apr. 6-27 6:30-8:30 pm Sat. Apr. 30 8:10 am-1:00 pm Hopkins VFW, 100 Shady Oak Road

NEW! Outdoor Premier Tennis Instruction

Grades K-5 Alexandra Tegels Join TGA (Teach. Grow. Achieve.) in its national, award-winning, 5-level outdoor tennis program, with curriculum helping students understand the science of the game relating to racquet stroke, ball speed, bounce, and angles. Learn the fundamentals, etiquette, and rules of the game in a fun outdoor environment. Children of all skill levels have the chance to come out and play with TGA! #Y026: 4 sessions - limit 24 $89 Tu., May 3-24 6:00-7:30 pm North Junior High Tennis Courts 1 and 2

NEW! Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga

Ages 9-16 Brie Brose Improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Learn how to find inner peace while on the water doing Vinyasa yoga poses in a fun and encouraging environment. Participants will need clothes that will allow them to move and that can get wet. Please bring a towel and water bottle. Class will be held at Shady Oak Beach. Class fee: $10 if needing to rent a paddleboard. #Y307: 3 sessions - limit 3 $69 Sat., June 11-25 10:00-11:30 am Shady Oak Beach, 5200 Shady Oak Rd, Minnetonka

Hopkins Alpine Ski Team Spring Race Camp Grades 1-6 Jane Kleinman Hopkins Alpine Spring Race Camp provides alpine ski racing skills development in a fun and safe environment. The 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 Ski Area and ride the chairlift by themselves to those students who are already ski racing. Skiers will be grouped by ability. All kids will receive an official Hopkins Alpine Ski Team T-shirt. #Y424: 4 sessions - limit 30 With Hyland Pass Lift ticket only Lift ticket + Equipment Rental

$59 $134 $199

Fri., Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11 5:30-7:30 pm Hyland Hills, 8800 Chalet Rd., Bloomington

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S.T.E.M & Chess Chess Club at Meadowbrook

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 both critical and analytical thinking by playing practice and tournament chess games. 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 already know how to play chess and have some playing experience. #Y605: 9 sessions - limit 30 $104 Fri., Jan. 22-May 13 8:00-8:55 am No class Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 29

Meadowbrook Elementary 200

Grandmasters of Chess: Winter

Grades K-5 Youth Enrichment League New and returning students are welcome. Get prepped for chess tournament season! Youth Enrichment League (YEL) Chess has proven success in dozens of schools. Lessons are crafted by the best chess minds in Minnesota. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced players will be challenged to apply deeper understanding of chess concepts. Beginners will learn the fundamentals. Develop the brainbending strategies of a brilliant and complex game! #Y604: 7 sessions - limit 20 $79 Fri., Jan. 29-Mar. 11 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 200

Grandmasters of Chess: Spring

Grades K-5 Youth Enrichment League Get pumped and prepped for your school’s yearend, in-school tournament! Our spring focus is on skewers, pawn endgames, doubled rooks, and more! Our lessons are crafted by Women’s International Chess Master and former Russian Chess Champion Sima Sokolovskaya. For detailed description of the Youth Enrichment League chess program, please visit www.YouthEnrichmentLeague.com. #Y605: 6 sessions - limit 20 $69 Fri., Apr. 8-May 20 4:10-5:10 pm No class Apr. 29

NEW! LEGO® EV3 Robot Surgeons

Grades 2-6 Minneapolis Engineering for Kids Program your robot to be a medical intern, teach your robot to set a bone, and to remove harmful bacteria from a patient! Students learn how to build and program their LEGO® EV3 robots in environments that simulate real-world medical applications! #Y400: 1 session - limit 24 $44 Sat., Feb. 6 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Minecraft Game Designer

Grades 1-5 Computer Explorers Don’t just play Minecraft, turn Minecraft from a game into a visual learning tool! A whole new world of possibilities awaits. Learn problem solving skills through ingame puzzles, mazes, and obstacle courses. Uncover basic game design skills and collaborate to build Adventure Maps, as well as some advanced features of Minecraft, such as Command Blocks. This class has a strong emphasis on creativity, exploration, and cooperative learning. Students will be able to take their custom Minecraft worlds home on a flash drive. #Y444: 4 sessions - limit 24 $74 Wed., Feb. 3-24 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 123 #Y444: 4 sessions - limit 24 $74 Mon., Feb. 22-Mar. 14 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #Y444: 4 sessions - limit 24 $74 Thurs., Feb. 4-25 4:05-5:30 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 202

Meadowbrook Elementary 200

Elementary Chess Club

Chess is “good training for the brain” and is a great team sport that increases a child’s logical and strategic thinking abilities.

No class Feb. 18, Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7, 28

Eisenhower Community Center #Y602 Tanglen: 9 sessions - limit 30 $104 Mon., Feb. 1-May 2 8:00-8:55 am No class Feb. 15, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28

Tanglen Elementary 158

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S.T.E.M

science, technology, engineering, math

NEW! Under The Ground!

Grades 1-5 Mad Science Dinosaurs are extinct…or are they? Become a junior paleontologist with Mad Science as you explore the world of these prehistoric beasts. Take home your own fossil and T-Rex tooth cast. Learn about rocks and minerals as you search for them in class and start your own collection with the ones you find! See rocks and minerals glow under an ultraviolet light and much more! #Y406: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Sat., Feb. 13 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

NEW! Master Machines 1: Mechanical Engineering

Grades 3-6 Minneapolis Engineering for Kids Design, create, test, and improve a variety of machines and mechanical systems! Learn the basics of energy, traction, aerodynamics, and durability while constructing marble tracks and roller coasters. #Y428: 2 sessions - limit 24 $44 Fri., Feb. 19 & 26 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

NEW! Challenge Island: Sharktooth Island

Grades 1-6 Challenge Island Chomp into some FINtastic challenges on Shark Tooth Island. Along with your tribe, figure out how to build bridges over sharkinfested waters, drop shark eggs safely from great heights, and invent new ice cream flavors for the island supermarket! Come see how engineering can meet with imagination on the action packed Shark Tooth Island. #Y217: 4 sessions - limit 30 $74 Tu., Feb. 23-Mar. 15 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

LEGO® Mania Life Sciences

Grades K-5 Bricks 4 Kidz Explore the fascinating science of living things and build models of creatures from caterpillars to dinosaurs. If you love creatures, this class is awesome! #Y220 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Thurs., Feb. 11-Mar. 3 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary Cafeteria #Y220 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Mon., Feb. 22-Mar. 14 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary 105 #Y220 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Tu., Feb. 16-Mar. 8 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 200 #Y220 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Wed., Feb. 17-Mar. 9 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary 158

NEW! NXT Robotic Engineering

Grades 3-6 Computer Explorers Build robots and program them to accomplish tasks, respond to external stimuli, and overcome challenges by using the NXT Intelligent brick from LEGO®, servo motors, advanced ultrasonic, touch and light sensors, and specialized LEGO® technical engineering components. Working in teams, students will be challenged to morph their projects into better, stronger, or faster robots. #Y405: 3 sessions - limit 24 $59 Mon., Mar. 7-28 (no class Mar. 21) 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Slither & Slime!

Grades K-6 Three Rivers Park District Do snakes have a tail? Why do toads have warts? Can a turtle leave its shell? By observing live animals from Lowry Nature Center, explore the similarities and differences between reptiles and amphibians. Watch how they move, feel their skin, and look at their body shapes. Discover what they eat and how they protect themselves from predators. This class will be filled with fun and hands-on exploration and discovery. #Y211: 1 session - limit 35 $24 Online registration closes the day before class begins. Sat., Apr. 2 9:30-11:30 am Please call our office at 952-988-4070 to register after this date. Eisenhower Community Center 223

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Science Comes Alive!

Grades 1-5 Mad Science Discover how science comes alive with Mad Science! Explore how animals adapt to their environments, how bugs defend themselves, and how life can survive at the bottom of the sea. See the secrets of scienceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact on the brain. The science continues at home with your own Animal Footprint kit, Insecta-Vision, Curious Cube magic trick, and Anaglyph Sea Puzzle. #Y406 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $64 Fri., Apr. 15-May 6 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary Cafeteria #Y406 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $64 Mon., Apr. 11-May 2 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary 105 #Y406 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $64 Tu., Apr. 26-May 17 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 202

Crazy Chemistry

Grades K-5 Science Explorers Join Science Explorers as we become crazy chemists! We will investigate the periodic table and learn about its families with fun and exciting experiments as we discover the science side of STEM. Our classes are hands-on so be sure to dress for a mess! #Y218 Eisenhower: 3 sessions - limit 16 $54 Wed., May 4-18 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206 #Y218 Glen Lake: 3 sessions - limit 16 $54 Tu., Apr. 5-19 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #Y218 Meadowbrook: 3 sessions - limit 16 $54 Wed., Apr. 6-27 (no class Apr. 13) 4:05-5:30 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 202 #Y218 Tanglen: 3 sessions - limit 16 $54 Tu., Apr. 26-May 10 3:30-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary 128

S.T.E.M.

Video Game Creation

Grades 2-6 Abamath Make your very own video game! Learn how to code and then put it to use to create your very own online game to share with friends and family! Please come to class knowing how to navigate the internet (basic typing and mouse control), and be ready to work hard and have fun! #Y401: 3 sessions - limit 12 $49 Thurs., Apr. 7-21 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 123 Media

Coding for Kids

Grades 2-6 Abamath Learn how to code through playing games and having fun! Explore the fundamentals of loops, if statements, and variables as we learn the Blockly and JavaScript computer languages! Please come to class knowing how to navigate the Internet (basic typing and mouse control) and to have fun! #Y222: 2 sessions - limit 12 $49 Tu., May 17 & 24 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 123

Cooking is not only a great lifelong skill, it teaches math concepts in a fun way, check out cooking classes on page 6.

To infinity and beyond!

Explore the moon, planets, and stars at the Eisenhower Observatory! Ages 7+ Observatory Volunteer staff The Eisenhower Observatory is an awesome experience for kids ages 7+, parents will love it, too! View the night sky through the Lawrence Sauter Telescope, located in the observatory atop the Eisenhower Community Center in room 347. With the guidance of trained volunteers, discover the moon, planets, stars, and constellations. Viewings are limited to 15 participants. Group reservations available. A $2 donation for adults, $1 for students, and $35 for groups is requested. Must be age 7 or older.

Upcoming viewing dates: Jan. 11, 5, 12, Feb. 2, 9, 15, 23, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 16, 29, Apr. 5, 11, 19, May 9 Reservations are required. For viewing times and to register, visit www.HopkinsSchools.org/observatory or call 952-988-4070.

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Kids & Company

School-age child care

Teens Grades 7-8

L.E.A.D.

Leadership, Enrichment, Academics, Dreams

Have an awesome Spring Break with us: March 21-24 We have an awesome mix of activities lined up for your child during Spring Break, March 21-24. Special events, field trips, games, and more supervised by our Kids & Company and L.E.A.D. staff! Kids & Company (grades K-6) and L.E.A.D. (grades 7-8) Spring Break Kids & Company is located at each elementary school. L.E.A.D. is at Tanglen for spring break. Spring Break Kids & Company and L.E.A.D.: Please bring a bag lunch each day.

March 21-24

$45/per day

Registrations are based on space availability. Please contact the site supervisor at your school:

Alice Smith: Shannon.Lund@HopkinsSchools.org Gatewood: Jon.Smart@HopkinsSchools.org Glen Lake: Jaime.Grossman@HopkinsSchools.org

Eisenhower: Dlisa.Campbell@HopkinsSchools.org Meadowbrook: Kim.Feist@HopkinsSchools.org Tanglen: Michelle.Wilcox@HopkinsSchools.org L.E.A.D.: Denise.McKizzie@HopkinsSchools.org

For your younger child Looking for great activities for your preschool-age child? Preschool-age activities brought to you by Hopkins Public Schools Community Education and Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services.

Hop-Kids classes offer an introduction to sports, play adventures, art activities, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) skills with passionate instructors in a stimulating, structured, and fun environment. Watch for your Winter-Spring Hop-Kids brochure arriving soon and sign up for super fun activities for your little one! Check out Hop-Kids for dance, sports, art, themed crafts, science, music, and more!

Browse classes and register: www.Hop-Kids.com â&#x20AC;˘ 952-988-4070

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Super Fun Opportunities Friday Night Live : Spring 2016 Grades 5 & 6

Kids & Company Staff

Maximize fun with your friends at this special Friday night event for all 5th and 6th graders. Unleash your game skills with basketball, ping pong, trivia, Xbox Kinect, PS3, and a magic tourney. Dance the night away with a DJ and Dance Dance Revolution. Bring your swim suit and towel for swimming in the pool. Enjoy snacks available for purchase. Student pick-up is promptly at 8:30 pm! Registration ends at noon on the day of this event. There will be no admittance at the door without prepayment. No refunds for this event. #Y617: 1 session $20 Fri., Mar. 11 6:30-8:30 pm North Junior High

Non-School Day Fun on January 25

Plan now for a fun-filled day at Camp Royal! Join us for Camp Royal’s upcoming nonschool day event in January. Fun morning activities are followed up with a visit to Park Tavern Bowling Center for bowling and pizza. In the afternoon, we’ll go to a movie at the Willow Creek theater with friends. Plan now to join the fun! Register: HopkinsCommunityEd.org or call staff at 952-988-4070. Details on page 7.

Family Swim Saturdays Join us for a season of fun, open family swimming at Eisenhower Community Center pool. Lifeguards are on duty during all open 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 Eisenhower Community Center reception area before heading to the pool. Family Swim Saturdays Dec. 19-March 19, 1:00-3:00 pm No sessions Dec. 26, Jan. 2

$10/session per family Eisenhower Community Center Pool 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

Plan Ahead: Summer Field Biology at Wolf Ridge Environmental Camp! Grades 5-12

July 19 (Hopkins), July 25-29 (Wolf Ridge)

Plan now for fun this summer with a great Hopkins tradition that has been offered to youth in grades 5-12 for over 25 years — Summer Field Biology, July 25-29. Experience rock wall climbing, adventure rope courses, canoeing and kayaking, orienteering, hikes overlooking Lake Superior, campfires, s’mores, and much more! Cost includes transportation, field trips, lodging, meals, and staffing.

Watch for more information in the Camp Royal Summer brochure.

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Have fun with Camp Royal on January 25!

Building a great place to live

Hopkins Community Education

Let’s make it the best day ever, grades K-6! Join us for Camp Royal’s upcoming non-school day event in January. Fun morning activities are followed up with a visit to Park Tavern Bowling Center for bowling and pizza. In the afternoon, we’ll go to a movie at the Willow Creek theater with friends. Plan now to join the fun! Register: HopkinsCommunityEd.org or call our staff at 952-988-4070. Details on page 7.

Scholarships

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School is Out:

Go Families Go Free Family Fun! Saturday, March 12, 9:00 am-noon Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins Come out for a morning of FREE family fun highlighting all of the great opportunities available in the Hopkins community. Enjoy games, sports clinics, hands-on activities, face painting, and more! Explore a wide variety of local resources that make Hopkins a great place for active families.

Enchanted Stars

Little Girls & Their Favorite Guy

Friday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. Eisenhower Community Center Girls, ages 4-12, and their dad, uncle, grandfather, or friend will enjoy an enchanted evening together with refreshments, dancing, Bling Shop, photo opportunities, and more. For details see page 2, or visit HopkinsCommunityEd.org

Mother & Son

Sports Spectacular!

February 12, 6:30 p.m. Moms and sons, spend a fun evening together! Dress in your favorite sports jersey and participate in sports games, race through a giant inflatable obstacle course, and dance to music with a DJ. Pizza dinner and dessert included. Details on page 2.

Hopkins Alpine Ski Team Spring Race Camp See page 10. www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org • 952-988-4070