Hopkins Community Education Fall 2016 Youth Brochure

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Youth Programs

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

Youth Fall 2016

Tons of new classes!

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Workshops to help you navigate parenting.

Parent Education

Family Connections Growing Up: Mothers and Daughters Connecting

Girls ages 9-12 & Parent/Caregiver myHealth for Teens & Young Adults staff Join staff from myHealth for Teens & Young Adults for a workshop that will take some of the mystery out of puberty and adolescence. Girls age 9-12, and their mother (or other trusted female), will engage in activities that help them learn about puberty and development — what is normal about growing up, how to have the best parent-child communication possible, and how to strengthen family bonds.

Prepare to laugh, learn, and grow together! Fee includes supplies and pizza dinner. #7001: 1 session - limit 10 $44 Thurs., Oct. 6 5:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223 and 206

It’s That Easy

Adults with children age 10-19 (parent-only class) The Family Partnership Join us for a workshop that empowers parents of 10-19 year olds to connect with their children, share family values, and engage in meaningful conversations about sex, sexuality, and relationships.

Led by trained facilitators from The Family Partnership. Strengthen your family! #7002: 1 session Free, registration required A: Tu., Sept. 20 6:30-8:00 pm B: Thurs., Nov. 17 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209, all sections

College Planning Planning to Pay for College

College Advisors Network, MN Did you know that college may cost your family nearly as much as your home? Learn how to be a smart college shopper, understand the FAFSA, and navigate the many myths about college financial aid.

Discover how to plan ahead and avoid unmanageable debt! #7000: 1 session $14 Thurs., Oct. 6 6:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 221

College Planning 101 — The Early Years

Students in grades 9-11 & Parent/Caregiver College Connectors Bring your student and join us to debunk some of the myths associated with college admissions.

Explore important factors that are considered in the application process such as academic achievement, personal qualities, special talents, community and extracurricular involvement, and career goals.

Discover what is really important in high school to prepare students for finding the right college. #Y615: 1 session - limit 25 families $14 Mon., Nov. 7 6:30-7:30 pm Hopkins High School E122

NEW! College Visit Friday

Grades 10-12 • Mike Bowman and Kathryn Larsen Join us for fun and enlightening visits to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and Macalester College, with lunch provided inbetween tours. These will be official, guided tours of these beautiful campuses in addition to information sessions with official college admissions staff. Bus will pick up and drop off at main entrance of Eisenhower Community Center at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm respectively. Event will be supervised by Hopkins Community Ed staff. #Y622: 1 session - limit 18 $39 Fri., Nov. 4 9:00 am-3:00 pm

More for parents: 3 easy ways to connect!

Find online parenting support, tips, and strategies offered through Hopkins One Voice. One Voice unites the community to promote healthy youth development and reduce substance use.

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Spooktacular Halloween Cupcake Art Sweet Treats Galore!

Olé! Father and Son Cooking Class Halloween Cake Wars Princess Manners and Etiquette Red Cross Babysitting Intro to Digital Photography Outdoor Games Blacklight Dodgeball Tourney!

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Mix It Up Science Challenge Island: Mythology Island Intro to Coding with Superheroes Minecraft Coding with Python Java Minecraft Modding LEGO EV3 Mission to Mars Coding for Kids LEGO Mania: Ticket to Ride Grandmasters of Chess Elementary Chess Club Chess Club at Meadowbrook

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Art & Drama Superhero Cartooning

Grades K-5

Young Rembrandts Pow! Bang! Wow! Learn to draw your own comic book superhero!

We will complete several drawings while exploring a variety of characters. Discover how to draw the basic muscular superhero body, then add action and movement to complete your own heroic scenes. #Y509: 2 sessions - limit 20 $39 Tu., Oct. 4 & 11 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Meet the Masters

Grades K-5 Abrakadoodle Unleash your creativity!

Learn about famous artists and their art styles while we paint, draw, collage, and sculpt with clay. Along the way, we’ll learn art history and make our masterpieces in the style of the artist of the day. Join us for a fun journey with the art masters! #Y505 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 15 $44 Wed., Oct. 5-26 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #Y505 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 15 $44 Mon., Oct. 3-24 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 208 #Y505 Tanglen: 3 sessions - limit 15 $34 Tu., Oct. 11-25 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary 111

Absolutely Amazing Drawings

Grades K-5 Young Rembrandts Experience the colorful magic of fall in the Young Rembrandts classroom. Kick off the season with a colorful ball graphic and get excited for a season of apple picking as we draw an apple basket (the basket texture is challenging, but we know you can draw it!). We’ll draw these and many more exciting lessons while we enhance the creative and critical thinking skills today’s students need — both in the classroom and in the life-long learning process. #Y508 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Wed., Nov. 30-Dec. 21 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #Y508 Gatewood: 3 sessions - limit 20 $39 Tu., Nov. 29-Dec. 13 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 #Y508 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Mon., Nov. 28-Dec. 19 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 208

Art/Drama/Dance Art & Drama Adult & Child Class!

Parent & Child Picassos

Ages 5-12 Watch Me Draw Enjoy a special art workshop with a favorite adult! There is no experience necessary as we’ll guide you step-bystep in the creation of your own masterpiece. Each of you will paint your own art piece using acrylics on a canvas board. Join us for a fun day creating in a relaxed, non-competitive environment. You will be amazed at your very own work of art! #Y507: 1 session - limit 10 pairs $ 49/adult-child pair Sat., Nov. 19 9:30 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Fabulously Fancy Art Class

Grades K-6 Kidcreate Studio Come get fancy with us! We’ll create glittery, fancy art projects galore in this exciting class. We’ll make fancy clay shoes, fancy jewelry boxes, fancy spa products, and fancy felt purses, too! We’ll even paint our fingernails to be fabulously fancy to the max! #Y510 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Wed., Nov. 30-Dec. 21 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary 125 #Y510 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Tu., Nov. 22-Dec. 13 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #Y510 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Fri., Nov. 11-Dec. 16 4:05-5:05 pm No class Nov. 25, Dec. 9

Meadowbrook Elementary 208 #Y510 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Thurs., Nov. 17-Dec. 15 3:30-4:30 pm No class Nov. 24

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Learn to ice fish with pro angler Mike Frisch!

Saturday, Dec. 3 See page 9 for details!

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Artsy Autumn Bugs!

Grades K-5 Watch Me Draw It’s A Bug’s Life, and we will use their awesome shapes and colors as inspiration in our art! Create a rhino beetle with copper metallic paint for a cool, 3D effect. Use oil pastels for midnight pumpkin and critter art. Sculpt a bug collage using clay, paint, and canvas! Take home a new bugged-out art creation each week! #Y506 Alice Smith: 3 sessions - limit 20 $39 Tu., Oct. 11-25 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary 125 #Y506 Gatewood: 3 sessions - limit 20 $39 Thurs., Oct. 6-27 (no class Oct. 20) 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 #Y506 Glen Lake: 3 sessions - limit 20 $39 Mon., Oct. 10-24 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102

NEW! Ultimate Holiday Gift Making

Grades 1-6 Abrakadoodle Get a jumpstart on holiday gift making in this fun class! Create the perfect gifts for family, relatives, or friends. You will bring home multiple hand-crafted and gift wrapped presents and cards just in time for the holidays! All supplies and materials provided as part of class fee. Join us to create memorable gifts. #Y505: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Fri., Dec. 2 6:00-8:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

NEW! Drama Club

Ages 6-12 & 13-18 Eric Olson Come act with us! Develop your acting chops through fun activities, music, and a final performance. Invite your family and friends to join us for our show on the last day of class at 7:00 pm. All students must be able to participate in the final performance. Drama Club instructors have extensive training in theater, film, and advertising.

Performances will take place at Eisenhower Community Center Theater on December 13 and 15. #Y614 Ages 6-12: 20 sessions - limit 20 $144 Tu. & Thurs., Oct. 4-Dec. 15 6:15-7:30 pm No class Oct. 20, Nov. 24

NEW! Intro to Improv: Making Stories Come to Life

Ages 8-12 Brave New Workshop Student Union Do you enjoy comedy or performing?

Break out of your barriers and build your confidence in this fun class.

Explore new skills in the art of improv comedy while laughing and having fun at the same time! Play new games, learn about teamwork, and work through exercises that will take your imagination to new places! There will be a performance on the last day of class. #Y625: 4 sessions - limit 18 $39 Wed., Oct. 26-Nov. 16 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 233

Meadowbrook Elementary Cafeteria #Y614 Ages 13-18: 20 sessions - limit 20 $144 Tu. & Thurs., Oct. 4-Dec. 15 7:30-8:45 pm No class Oct. 20, Nov. 24

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Online registration closes the day before each class begins.

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

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New Prairie Fire Theater :

Jack & the Beanstalk

Ages 7-14 Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre Join us for an original musical version of the classic tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. We’ll have auditions, rehearsals, and then shows on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. All students will play a part in this fun production! #Y500: 6 sessions - limit 60 $189 M, T, W, Th, F, Nov. 7-11 3:30-7:45 pm Sat., Nov. 12 1:00-4:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

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Special Interest NEW! Discover Magic: Purple Wand

Grades 2-6 Hudson, Master Magician Boost your self-confidence, improve communication skills, and discover the art of great magic! Coins and cards, along with other common items, are used to amaze your audience!

Materials provided include original tricks with full color instructions and an online video vault. All classes are taught by popular instructor, Hudson, Master Magician. There will be a show for families on the last day of class. #Y445: 4 sessions - limit 12 $99 Mon., Oct. 10-Nov. 7 (no class Oct. 31) 6:15-7:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

NEW! Discover Magic: Green Wand

Grades 2-6 Hudson, Master Magician Explore all new tricks using common items like ropes, dice, and dollar bills. Your friends and, yes, even your parents will be amazed at the magic you will be able to perform!

Materials provided include original tricks with full color instructions and an online video vault. All classes are taught by popular instructor, Hudson, Master Magician. There will be a show for families and friends on the last day of class. #Y444: 4 sessions - limit 12 $99 Mon., Nov. 21-Dec. 12 6:15-7:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Special Interest NEW! French Discovery with Concordia Language Villages

Grades K-4 Concordia Language Villages Explore French culture and language with Concordia Language Villages in a dynamic after-school immersion program! Using Concordia Language Villages’ trademark methods, we will use music, movement, games, dance, creative dramatics, and art to learn French. Both new and experienced learners will develop their understanding of the French language and cultures through experiential, interactive learning. #Y618 Glen Lake: 8 sessions - limit 15 $104 Wed., Oct. 19-Dec. 14 (no class Nov. 23) 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #Y618 Meadowbrook: 8 sessions - limit 15 $104 Thurs., Oct. 6-Dec. 15 4:05-5:05 pm No class Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 24

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NEW! Girls Are Powerful: Empowered To Be Me!

Grades 4-7 Girls Are Powerful This workshop is great for self-awareness, self-perception, and confidence building. Explore key power principles each week. This class will empower young girls and foster strength of character through fun team-building and other activities. #Y518: 3 sessions - limit 15 $54 Thurs., Oct. 6-27 (no class Oct. 20) 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

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Horse Riding Day Camp

Ages 6+ • Andrea Kreacher, Boulder Pointe Stables Enjoy the excitement of horseback riding during non-school days this fall! 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, bathing horses, playing horse tag, and helping feed and water horses. Already been to one of our camps? Excellent! Each time you come back, you will be able to do more on your horse, including trotting and steering by yourself! 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. Boulder Pointe Equestrian and Event Center, LLC is located at: 6612 189th Ln NW Anoka, MN 55303 #Y202: 1 session - limit 8 $94 A: Thurs., Oct. 20 8:00 am-4:00 pm B: Fri., Oct. 21 8:00 am-4:00 pm C: Fri., Nov. 4 8:00 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Foyer

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NEW! Ready To Be Home Alone?

Ages 9-12 Kathryn Larsen With a new school year starting, you may be home alone after school or at some other point throughout the week. This workshop will incorporate games and fun activities to give you the confidence and knowledge you need to feel and be safe when you are home alone. Hopkins Community Education is partnering with the Hopkins Police Department for this workshop. #Y624: 1 session - limit 10 $24 Sat., Oct. 29 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

NEW! Reading, Writing, Phonics Fun!

Grades K-2 Denise McKizzie Join us to brush up on important reading and writing skills in a fun, project-based, active after-school environment. No worksheets or seat work here.

Come and use your body, mind, and imagination! #Y456: 4 sessions $29 Mon., Nov. 7-28 4:15-5:15 pm Alice Smith Elementary Media Center

NEW! Speech & Debate For Kids!

Grades 3-7 Center for Academic Excellence This speech and debate class offers an unmatched way for you to engage with others and communicate in front of an audience. Our class will be packed with fun, interactive activities about the art of public speaking and writing. You will learn how to debate on relevant and curricular-themed social issues. Through exercises and practice, you will learn effective presentation and delivery techniques, as well as presentation skills, strategies to overcome anxiety, vocal variety, and use of non-verbal communication techniques. #Y608: 6 sessions - limit 30 $99 Thurs., Nov. 3-Dec. 15 (no class Nov. 24) 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary Media Center

Online registration closes the day before each class begins.

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

Cooking up fun!

Spooktacular Halloween Cupcake Art

Grades 2-6 Kris Holtmeyer Come create awesome cupcakes in this edible art class! Make your own designs or use the instructor’s photos as guides.

Use colorful bags of icing and a variety of metal decorating tips to create your festive Halloween cupcakes. All artistic abilities welcome!

Food allergy note: All cupcakes and icing are purchased through Cub Foods. If you have any food allergies, please contact the Cub Foods Bakery to inquire about all ingredients used in these products. #Y503: 1 session - limit 20 $24 Fri., Oct. 14 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Sweet Treats Galore!

Grades 2-6 Tonya Christianson Make cookies, bars, and snack mixes in this handson class. We will also create delicious dips and pair them with fun dunkers. We will make some to take home, too! #Y514: 2 sessions - limit 15 $44 Thurs., Dec. 8 & 15 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Adult & Child Class!

NEW! Olé! Father and Son Cooking Class!

Ages 7+ Tonya Christianson The men are making Mexican treats! Fathers and sons will work together to make fresh pico de gallo and guacamole, along with other delicious treats. Take home wonderful creations to share! #Y515: 1 session - limit 7 pairs $29/adult-child pair Mon., Oct. 17 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

NEW! Halloween Cake Wars

Grades 6-9 Kris Holtmeyer Have you ever wanted to decorate a cake? Do you like competitions? If so, join this cake-war challenge!

Team up with a friend or two, or make new friends, and let the fun begin! You and your teammates will brainstorm creative Halloween designs and then you will decorate your team’s cake using colorful bags of icing and a variety of decorating metal tips to create your spooktacular masterpiece! Food allergy note: All cakes and icing are purchased through Cub Foods.

If you have any food allergies, please contact the Cub Foods Bakery to inquire about all ingredients used in these products. #Y504: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Tu., Oct. 18 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

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Special Interest NEW! Princess Manners and Etiquette Workshop

Ages 3-7 Pretty Princess Parties Join Elsa and The Little Mermaid for a fun-filled workshop that includes stories, songs, group games, princess crafts, princess manners lessons, and photos with Elsa and The Little Mermaid. Cookies and lemonade will also be provided. #Y616: 1 session - limit 20 $39 Sat., Nov. 5 10:30 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

Red Cross Babysitting Ages 11-16

Sari Johnson Become the most popular babysitter in your neighborhood! Whether you are experienced or just beginning to care for children, this class is for you. Learn basic child development, first aid, unique care for babies, and how to deal with emergencies. You will receive a Red Cross certification, but you must be 11 years old by the end of class and attend the entire course. Material fee of $15 included for the Red Cross Babysitting book and CD that are yours to keep. Please bring a pencil and paper for notes and your own snack and beverage. #Y603: 2 sessions - limit 12 $69 A: Sat., Nov. 5 & 12 8:30 am-1:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 205 B: Sat., Dec. 3 & 10 8:30 am-1:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 213

NEW! Intro to Digital Photography

Grades 5-9 Corrine Standish Learn to use your camera to its greatest potential and get the best shots possible.

Explore composition, how to set up your shot, camera settings, image selection, and basic photo editing using software.

We work both individually and as a team to create still lifes, portraits, and landscapes (weather permitting). Digital SLR, mirrorless, point and shoot, and cell phones are welcome, or borrow our equipment if you don’t have a camera. Each child will leave with a framed 8 x 10 inch photo of their favorite picture from class. #Y513: 4 sessions - limit 8 $54 Tu., Nov. 15-Dec. 6 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

NEW! Outdoor Games

Grades K-6 Jaime Grossman Join the fun and get engaged in some of the best classic outdoor games! A wide variety of active games will be introduced and enjoyed. Bring your friends or make new ones in class. Wear tennis shoes and be ready for some fun and games! #Y123: 4 sessions $29 Fri., Sept. 23-Oct. 14 7:45-8:45 am Glen Lake Elementary Softball Field

Blacklight Dodgeball Tourney!

Grades 2-6 DJ Bob, Party Unit Come on your own or get a group of friends together for a night of fun in the dark. 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. Prizes will be awarded for top finishers. Concessions will be available on site for purchase. #Y208: 1 session - limit 70 $17 Fri., Dec. 16 6:45-9:00 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

Sports NEW! Youth Tumbling

Ages 5-9 TranscenDance Studio Explore the basic movements of tumbling to take your skill to the next level! Using exercises from yoga to gymnastics, this class helps develop motor skills and challenges students physically in a fun setting.

Making transitions, taking turns, and working as a group are regular social skills encouraged in this lively class. Students will learn backward and forward rolls, log rolls, somersaults, headstands, and the basics of balancing, all while increasing body strength and fitness. #Y609: 6 sessions - limit 7 $59 A: Mon., Nov. 14-Dec. 19 6:10-7:05 pm B: Mon., Nov. 14-Dec. 19 7:10-8:05 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

Youth Lacrosse

Grades K-6 Hopkins Youth Lacrosse Staff Learn all the skills to play lacrosse — one of the most popular and fastest growing sports in Minnesota! Hopkins Lacrosse players and coaches will introduce you to this fast-paced game. Learn stick handling, proper positioning, passing, cradling, and team skills. Please wear appropriate clothing, athletic shoes, and bring a water bottle. Equipment is provided. The last two classes will be at Lions Park, 151 Louisiana Ave N, Golden Valley, for an end-of-class tournament. #Y200: 8 sessions - limit 20 $59 Mon. & Thurs., Sept. 19-Oct. 17 6:30-7:30 pm No class Oct. 6

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NEW! Beginning Lacrosse

Grades 2-6 Jon Smart Learn the basics of playing lacrosse, from passing and shooting to ground balls and basic rules. No experience or equipment is needed. Be ready to have fun and learn this great sport. #Y654: 4 sessions $29 Thurs., Sept. 29-Oct. 27 8:15-9:15 am No Class Oct. 20

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NEW! Youth Yoga Basics

Ages 4-7 Brie Brose Improve selfcontrol, flexibility, and coordination.

Our yoga calm class incorporates breathing, dancing, poses, games, story time, and relaxation so that you can enjoy the benefits of yoga. Yoga benefits the development of social and emotional awareness and promotes relaxation and focus. Yoga also helps foster physical fitness and strengthens character development. Wear comfortable clothing. Yoga mats, towels, and water bottles are encouraged. Please wear a Halloween costume on the last day of class if you like (optional). #Y512: 3 sessions - limit 10 $29 Sat., Oct. 8-29 (no class Oct. 22) 9:30-10:30 am Eisenhower Community Center 208

GolFUN Fore Kids

Grades K-5 Kevin Williams Taught by PGA professional Kevin Williams, GolFUN class is the perfect introduction to golf. You will learn not only the fundamentals of the game, but also important concepts that make golf unique.

Fun games, activities, and motor-skill learning will be the cornerstone of these classes. All golf equipment is provided. #Y617: 3 sessions - limit 14 $49 Wed., Nov. 2-16 6:30-7:30 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym Online registration closes the day before each class begins.

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

Kids & Company 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 MEA and Thanksgiving breaks — reserve your child’s space today!

We have great activities lined up for MEA Break, Oct. 20-21, and Thanksgiving Break; register now and join the fun!

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

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Sports NEW! Aikido For Kids

Ages 7-12 Declan Lestat A great introduction to the traditional Japanese martial art of Aikido. Classes are designed specifically for children with a focus on developing important life skills. Prizes, merit badges, and end-of-course graduation are all included. Sensei Declan Lestat is an internationally recognized instructor of children’s martial arts and has over 20 years experience. #Y700: 6 sessions - limit 20 $49 Wed., Oct. 12-Nov. 16 6:30-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria

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 selfdefense skills, and build muscle, power, flexibility, and agility. Join a non-competitive, full participation class which will focus on skill-building exercises that strengthen the mind and body, promote leadership skills, and improve discipline. Parents — join your student in class (please register separately). For new and continuing students. #Y604-3rd-Purple-Black: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Oct. 3-Nov. 28 7:45-8:30 pm No class Oct. 17, 31

Ubah Medical Academy Gym #Y604-Yellow-2nd-Purple: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Oct. 3-Nov. 28 7:00-7:45 pm No class Oct. 17, 31

Ubah Medical Academy Gym #Y604-Beg.-White: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Oct. 3-Nov. 28 6:15-7:00 pm No class Oct. 17, 31

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Sports Skyhawks Soccer

Grades K-3 Skyhawks Learn soccer skills such as passing, kicking, dribbling and shooting from the professionals at Skyhawks Minnesota. At the end of each class session, play a scrimmage and other team-oriented games. #Y204 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Mon., Oct. 3-24 4:05-5:30 pm Alice Smith Elementary Soccer Field #Y204 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Thurs., Sept. 29-Oct. 27 3:30-5:00 pm No class Oct. 20

Eisenhower Community Center Soccer Field #Y204 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Oct. 4- 25 4:05-5:30 pm Gatewood Elementary Basketball Court #Y204 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Thurs., Sept. 29-Oct. 27 3:30-5:00 pm No class Oct. 20 Glen Lake Elementary Softball Field #Y204 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Fri., Sept. 30-Oct. 28 4:05-5:30 pm No class Oct. 21 Meadowbrook Elementary Playground #Y204 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Wed., Oct. 5-26 3:30-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary Gym

Volleyball for Boys & Girls

Grades 3-6 Coach Mindy Erdal Learn teamwork and strategy in the exciting, fastpaced 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.

Instructor is a Meadowbrook Elementary teacher. #Y626: 8 sessions - limit 30 $59 M, T, Th, Nov. 1-22 (no class Nov. 3, 17) 8:10-9:20 am Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

TGA Premier Tennis: Fall Session I

NEW! 3rd Lair Skateboard Clinic

TGA Premier Tennis: Fall Session II

School of Fish on Ice: Adult & Child Class

Grades K-5 Alex Tegels, TGA Sports Join TGA (Teach. Grow. Achieve.) in its award winning tennis program, with curriculum that helps kids understand the science of the game relating to stroke, speed, bounce, and angles. Learn fundamentals, etiquette, and game rules. All skill levels welcome! Equipment provided. #Y611: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 Tu., Sept. 27-Oct. 18 6:00-7:30 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym Grades K-5 Alex Tegels, TGA Sports Advance to the next level with TGA! Expand your knowledge of tennis through fun drills and games while incorporating science and math skills, character development, rules and etiquette. Come out and play with TGA! No previous experience necessary. Equipment provided. #Y613: 4 sessions - limit 20 $94 Wed., Nov. 30-Dec. 21 6:00-7:30 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym

Ages 6-16 3rd Lair Beginning and seasoned skateboarders alike are welcome at this fun, active class. Learn new tricks from instructors and make new friends! Bring your own equipment or borrow some of ours. #Y610: 4 sessions - limit 40 $54 Sat., Sept. 24-Oct. 15 10:30 am-12:00 pm Hopkins Overpass Skate Park, 100 Washington Avenue South, Hopkins

Grades 3-12 Mike Frisch Taught by professional angler and television show host Mike Frisch. Learn about lakes, finding fish in winter, and fishing techniques,.

You will also learn to tie a fishing knot and rig and use a slip-bobber setup.

Each participant receives an ice rod and reel, a tackle box with tackle included, full-color workbook, and a snack pack! #Y511: 1 session - limit 25 pairs $49/adult-child pair Sat., Dec. 3 10:00 am-12:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Adult & Child Class!

Online registration closes the day before class begins.

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

NEW! Junior Bowling League

Ages 6-18 • Texa Tonka Lanes Coaches Sign up as a team of three players or as an individual for the Texa Tonka Lanes Junior Bowling League.

Players will play three games per week and receive coaching from the Texa Tonka staff. There will also be a tournament and the chance to win scholarship money. All abilities welcome, with students placed on ageappropriate teams. #Y607: 6 sessions - limit 15 $59 Sat., Oct. 15-Nov. 19 10:45 am-12:45 pm Texa Tonka Lanes, 8200 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Pk

Ski Instruction with Blizzard Ski School

Plan Ahead!

Grades K-5 • Blizzard Ski School

Plan now to experience the ultimate skiing instruction from 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 HOP16 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. #Y620 Mites Grades K-1: 8 sessions - limit 20 $369 #Y620 SuperMites Grades 2-3: 8 sessions - limit 20 $369

Sun., Jan. 8-Feb. 26 8:00 am-5:30 pm Sun., Jan. 8-Feb. 26 8:00 am-5:30 pm

#Y620 SuperKyds Grades 4-5: 8 sessions - limit 20 $349 Sun., Jan. 8-Feb. 26 8:00 am-5:30 pm Tonka Cycle and Ski Shop, Ridgedale Center, 12625 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka

Information and to register: www.blizzardmn.com • Use code HOP16 when registering.

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S.T.E.M. & Chess S.T.E.M. & Chess Science Explorers: Crazy Catapults!

Grades 2-6 Science Explorers Looking for a fun, hands-on class that incorporates all the areas of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)? Then join Science Explorers for Crazy Catapults!

We will investigate science as we learn about energy and Newton’s Laws of Motion. We will cover technology and engineering as we build our simple catapults, and then use math as we practice our trajectory skills against a castle wall. We will also cover a little history as we explore life during medieval times. #Y408 Eisenhower: 2 sessions - limit 16 $44 Mon., Dec. 12 & 19 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #Y408 Glen Lake: 2 sessions - limit 16 $44 Mon., Nov. 28 & Dec. 5 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #Y408 Meadowbrook: 2 sessions - limit 16 $44 Mon., Nov. 14 & 21 4:05- 5:30 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 202 #Y408 Tanglen: 2 sessions - limit 16 $44 Fri., Nov. 18 & Dec. 2 (no class Nov. 25) 3:30-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary 158

Mix It Up Science: Geysers, Eruptions, and Reactions

Grades 2-6 Marcia Curley Experience hands-on what happens when certain solids and liquids are mixed. Can you blow up a balloon with vinegar? Can you make an object float or sink through layers? How do you mix the right materials to create your own bouncy ball? We will create volcanoes and then see how high we can make them erupt. Join us for fun-filled mornings of mixing it up with science! #Y321: 4 sessions $29 Mon., Nov. 7-28 8:15-9:15 am Gatewood Elementary Cafeteria

NEW! Challenge Island: Mythology Island

Grades 1-5 Challenge Island Attention Percy Jackson fans!

Gear up for an adventure of epic proportions on the Mt. Olympusinspired Mythology Island! You and your tribe will travel back to ancient Greece where you’ll take on myth-worthy challenges at destinations like Poseidon’s Seas, Parthenon Party Place, and Medusa’s Pet Rock Playground.

This incredible island is sure to fill as fast as Zeus’s lightning bolt, so sign up in a flash. Challenge Island is where engineering meets imagination! #Y217 Alice Smith: 6 sessions - limit 30 $79 Tu., Nov. 15-Dec. 20 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary 125 #Y217 Gatewood: 6 sessions - limit 30 $79 Wed., Nov. 9-Dec. 21 (no class Nov. 23) 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 #Y217 Tanglen: 6 sessions - limit 30 $79 Mon., Nov. 14-Dec. 19 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary 111

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NEW! Intro to Coding with Superheroes

S.T.E.M. & Chess science, technology, engineering, math

LEGO® EV3 Mission to Mars

Grades K-3 Computer Explorers Create your own platform video game!

Choose your story line with popular superheroes as your stars; add challenges and levels of difficulty, then share to challenge family and friends. Practice math, logic, and programming while putting your video game talents to work! Game will be in an animated flash format, viewable in most Internet browsers. Bring a USB drive on last day. #Y444 Eisenhower: 3 sessions - limit 24 $64 Tu., Nov. 15-29 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 123 #Y444 Glen Lake: 3 sessions - limit 24 $64 Thurs., Dec. 1-15 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #Y444 Meadowbrook: 3 sessions - limit 24 $64 Wed., Oct. 12-26 4:05-5:30 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 202

Minecraft Coding with Python: Auto-Miner

Grades 4-8 Computer Explorers Write Python code to make Minecraft automatically mine blocks as you walk through your game worlds. You will learn programming concepts and syntax, as well as geometry using the 3D space of Minecraft.

Students should be comfortable keyboarding. #Y502: 2 sessions - limit 24 $54 Tu., Dec. 6 & 13 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

NEW! Java Minecraft Modding: Super Tool

Grades 4-8 Computer Explorers Explore and use elements of Java coding to create a Minecraft Mod. You will create and combine the functions of the game’s tools into one super tool.

You should be comfortable with keyboarding, and of course playing Minecraft! At the end of class, take home your Mods to share with family and friends.

Bring a USB drive, a lunch and beverage, and snacks. #Y501: 1 session - limit 24 $74 Sat., Dec. 17 9:00 am-3:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Friday Night Live!

Fun event for 5th & 6th graders October 7 See page 13 for details!

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Grades 2-6 Minneapolis Engineering for Kids Program your EV3 robot as a Mars rover to explore the red planet and bridge a gap between Martian craters! You will be challenged with using advanced functions on LEGO® EV3 robots to simulate the work being done on our planetary neighbor. #Y225 Eisenhower: 2 sessions - limit 24 $44 Wed., Oct. 12 & 19 6:15-7:45 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #Y225 Gatewood: 2 sessions - limit 24 $44 Wed., Oct. 12 & 19 4:05-5:30 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 #Y225 Tanglen: 2 sessions - limit 24 $44 Mon., Oct. 17 & 24 3:30-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary 128

LEGO® Mania: Ticket to Ride

Grades K-5 Bricks 4 Kidz Delve into the history and mechanics of favorite amusement park rides in this imaginative class. Construct a carousel swing, tilt-a-whirl, loop-de-loop ride, swing boat, and merry-go-round. Lessons incorporate principles of physics, such as G-force, inertia, and momentum, as well as math concepts. These engaging lessons will give you an understanding of the physical forces you experience every day! #Y410 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Wed., Oct. 12-Nov. 2 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary 146 #Y410 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Tu., Oct. 11-Nov. 1 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 106

Coding for Kids

Grades 2-6 Abamath Learn how to code by playing games and having fun!

We’ll learn the fundamentals of loops, “if” statements, and variables as we learn the blockly and javascript computer languages! Please come knowing how to navigate the internet (basic keyboarding and mouse control) and a passion to work hard and have fun! #Y400: 3 sessions - limit 12 $49 Tu., Oct. 18-Nov. 1 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary Media Center

Watch for information about First LEGO League in BOOST flyers!

Interested in forming a team? Call 952-988-4070.

Explore Chess!

Grandmasters of Chess

Grades K-5 Youth Enrichment League (YEL) Challenge yourself with puzzles and lessons crafted

by Women’s International Master and former Russian Chess Champion, Sima Sokolovskaya. YEL chess lessons are designed to engage and are appropriate for beginners through advanced students. Our fall session introduces basic concepts to beginners while ensuring returning students get a thorough chess workout. Join this “sport of the mind” and create a checkmate today! #Y606 Meadowbrook: 6 sessions - limit 20 $74 Tu., Nov. 1-Dec. 6 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 200

Chess Club at Meadowbrook

Elementary Chess Club

Grades K-6 Igor Rybakov Challenge your mind, gain new skills, and make new friends as you learn chess with a professional coach.

Chess helps develop creativity, concentration, memory, and critical thinking skills. Beginning students will learn chess by understanding each piece and moves, as well as basic positioning.

Experienced players will learn typical openings, midgame strategy, and new tactics. #Y602 Eisenhower: 8 sessions - limit 30 $84 Tu., Oct. 11-Nov. 29 8:00-8:55 am Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria #Y602 Tanglen: 8 sessions - limit 30 $84 Mon., Oct. 10-Nov. 28 8:00-8:55 am Tanglen Elementary 158

Grades 3-6 Igor Rybakov Amaze your friends and impress your opponents after taking chess from Coach Igor. Chess helps develop creativity, concentration, memory, and critical thinking skills. Beginning students will learn each piece, moves, and basic positioning. Experienced players will learn typical openings, mid-game strategies, 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 chess playing experience. This club relies on parent volunteers each week. #Y605 Fall: 8 sessions - limit 40 $119 Fri., Sept. 30-Dec. 16 8:00-9:20 am No class Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 Meadowbrook Elementary 200

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

Chinese Speaking I

Grades 1-2 Lin Wang Enhance and develop Chinese speaking skills in standard Mandarin including Chinese poem recitation, program announcement, and master of ceremony. This class will provide opportunities for students in grades 1-2 to speak in public settings and serve as an emcee for the Chinese New Year Celebration on February 27, 2017. Includes all sessions up to the Chinese New Year celebration. #Y627: 18 sessions - limit 15 $169 Tu., Oct. 11-Feb. 21 3:35-5:00 pm No class Dec. 27, Jan. 3

Eisenhower Elementary 312

Chinese Speaking II

Grades 3-4 Lin Wang Enhance and develop Chinese speaking skills in standard Mandarin including Chinese poem recitation, program announcement, and master of ceremony. This class will provide opportunities for students in grades 3-4 to speak in public settings and serve as an emcee for the Chinese New Year Celebration on February 27, 2017. Includes all sessions up to the Chinese New Year celebration. #Y628: 18 sessions - limit 15 $169 Wed., Oct. 12-Feb. 22 3:35-5:00 pm No class Nov. 23, Dec. 28

Eisenhower Elementary 312

Chinese Dance

Grades K-5 • Huaru Zhang Learn specialized Chinese dance techniques for both beginning and advanced students. This fun class will also help students understand Chinese culture through learning Chinese dances. Class culminates in a final dance performance. #Y621: 17 sessions - limit 14 $209 Wed., Oct. 12-Feb 15 (no class Nov. 23, Dec. 28) 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym South

Fun for the Whole Family!

FREE Event!

Family Field Trip Day! Visit the Lowry Nature Center for an afternoon of outdoor family exploration!

Learn about beekeeping and honeybees and meet live raptors, reptiles, and amphibians.

Use nets to explore the pond, go on a nature hunt, make a craft, and more! Shuttles will transport from Eisenhower Door A and the Lowry Nature Center sites every half hour.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required.

Saturday, September 24 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Free. Registration required Eisenhower Elementary Door A 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

XinXing Academy focuses on the integration of Chinese culture into its curriculum throughout the school day. In addition, through a unique collaboration with Hopkins Community Education, a wide variety of after-school enrichment classes are offered in Mandarin Chinese.

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 Oct. 29-Apr 1, 1:00-3:00 pm No sessions Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31

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

For your younger child Friday Night Live: October 7

Looking for great activities for your preschool-age child?

Hop-Kids Play and Learn!

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 Fall Hop-Kids brochure arriving soon and sign up for super fun activities for your little one!

Check out Hop-Kids for dance, football, soccer, art, themed crafts, science, music, and more!

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5th & 6th grade

Grades 5-6 • Kids & Company Staff The ultimate fun night out at West Junior High! Unleash your game skills with basketball, ping pong, trivia, Xbox Kinect, PS3, and a Magic tourney. Rock out to music with a DJ. Snacks will be available for purchase. The junior high pool will also be open for swimming — bring a swimsuit and towel. Supervised by Kids & Company professionals, this event gives your student a great chance to get introduced to the junior high building. 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.

There are no refunds for this event. #YFall: 1 session $20 Fri., Oct. 7 6:30-8:30 pm West Junior High

The Eisenhower Observatory is Awesome.

Explore the moon, stars, and night sky — to infinity and beyond!

The historic 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.

Reservations are required. For upcoming viewing times visit HopkinsSchools.org/observatory or call 952-988-4070.

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Father & Son Cooking!

Cooking up fun with dad, p. 5

Nonprofit org.

U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 161 Hopkins, MN 55343

Just for you! New fall classes.

Ultimate Holiday Gift Making Make memorable gifts, p. 3

Spooktacular Halloween Cupcake Art Design an edible work of art, p. 5

Spend time creating art together, p. 2

Blacklight Dodgeball Tourney!

Glowing fun with DJ Bob from Party Unit, p. 6

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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1001 Highway 7, Room 170 Hopkins, MN 55305

Parent * Child Picassos

Building a great place to live

Learn this martial art with an expert, p. 8.

Hopkins Community Education

Aikido for Kids

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: • Increased love of learning • Heightened student engagement • Improved academic achievement • Increased social skills

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

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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