Hopkins Community Education Fall 2017 Youth Enrichment Catalog

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Youth Programs

BOOST

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

Youth Fall 2017

Fun classes & events for you!

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Family Fun Opportunities Pumpkin Patch Party!

Saturday, Oct. 14, 10:15-11:45 a.m.

Ages 4-12

Children ages 4 and up are invited to come and choose a pumpkin from our indoor pumpkin patch to decorate in various ways! There will also be fun games, prizes, and photo opportunities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. #1012: 1 session - limit 100 $19/$9 per additional child Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Pumpkin & Polka Dots Family Painting – Pizza & Canvas

Friday, Oct. 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Ages 4+

KidzArt Grab the whole family and join KidzArt for a fun family painting event.

Everyone will create their own painting of a pumpkin with a polka dot background on a stretched canvas. No need to eat before class — enjoy a pizza dinner with family and friends before we start painting! #1007: 1 session - limit 20 $24 per person Eisenhower Elementary 232

Supporting Your Student: Parenting Workshops Academic Support This Isn't The Algebra I Learned!

Michele Luke Explore how students in grades 6-8 develop algebraic reasoning so you can better support their classroom learning. #8001: 1 session - limit 28 $19 Tu., Oct. 3 6:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Developing Number Sense: Supporting Your Elementary Child in Math Michele Luke

Get an overview of Hopkins math program in grades K-2 and grades 3-5 (separate sections). Explore strategies that will develop number concepts that you can use at home. #8002 Grades K-2: 1 session - limit 28 $19 Tu., Sept. 19 6:30-8:30 pm #8003 Grades 3-5: 1 session - limit 28 $19 Tu., Sept. 26 6:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208, both sections

Talking About Race & Racism Denise Konen with Kids

Explore how we can build capacity for talking with kids about race in this useful and supportive workshop. #8000: 5 sessions - limit 13 Thurs., Sept. 28-Nov. 2

$79 7:00-8:30 pm

(No class Oct. 19)

Eisenhower Community Center 207

Family Stress Less: Elementary Abby Bracke Families

Learn how to help your child manage stress during the elementary years using relaxation and self care practices. #8004: 1 session - limit 50 $5 Thurs., Nov. 16 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 233

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Hopkins BOOST Youth Classes & Activities • K-6

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Art/Drama p. 2 Boo Art Pizza & Canvas: Family Painting Pumpkin Patch Party!

Art Sampler Kid’s Clay Creations Mess to the Max! Ultimate Holiday Gift Making!

Holiday Gift Creations!

Build Your Own Signs With Board & Brush!

Minnesota Love Canvas Workshop Awesome Cartoons Political Cartooning Intro to Improv.: Creating New Worlds Showtime! Spookley the Square Pumpkin Special Interest p. 4 Spooktacular Halloween Cupcake Art Cake Decorating Wars Intro to Top Chef!

Kids Rock: Nutrition in the Kitchen Mac My Way: Cook With Your Kids Be A Wok Star: Cook With Your Kids Parent & Child Cooking Fun! Holiday Parent/Child Bake & Take Cookies Concordia Spanish Club: Expedition Bound! ¡Vamos con la Familia! Spanish Ready to be Home Alone!

Red Cross Babysitting Discover Magic Digital Photography Tips & Techniques Speech & Debate Class & Competition Horse Riding Camp Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee School of Fish on Ice Mannerly Manners®: Escapade!

Blacklight Dodgeball Tourney Support For Parents p. 5 Sports p. 7 Kendama for Beginners 3rd Lair Skateboard Clinic Kung Fu-Wu Shu Beginning Gymnastics Blizzard Ski + Snowboard School TGA Premier Golf Namaste Kid Yoga Pound Fitness: Parent & Child Class Unicycle Basics Hopkins Youth Wrestling Camp Hopkins Hurricanes Youth Wrestling Boys & Girls Youth Lacrosse Volleyball for Boys & Girls Youth Bowling League Skyhawks Soccer S.T.E.M. & Chess p. 10 Chess Club at Meadowbrook Grandmasters of Chess: Fall Hopkins-Minnetonka Youth Chess Tourney Elementary Chess Club Coding for Kids Ultimate Game Coding LEGO® Robotics Wild Animals S.T.E.M. LEGO® Bricks Advanced Minecraft® Mods: Automation FIRST® LEGO® League: Team Kelly/Ordonez FIRST® LEGO® League: Team Wittleder/Le Grand Junior FIRST® LEGO® League Science Made Fun Science Explorers Wizard School XinXing Enrichment p. 12 Chinese Speaking Level 1 Chinese Speaking Level 2

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Art & Drama NEW! Boo Art

Grades K-5 Watch Me Draw Get into the fall spirit with Boo Art! Draw, sculpt, paint, and bedazzle your way through seasonal art projects. Paint your own glow-in-the-dark house on canvas, draw a night bat, sculpt a 3-D pumpkin and mouse creation, and more! Take home a masterpiece each week! #1002 Alice Smith: 3 sessions - limit 20 $44 Thurs., Oct. 5-26 (no class Oct. 19) 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary 125 #1002 Glen Lake: 3 sessions - limit 20 $44 Mon., Oct. 16-30 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #1002 Meadowbrook: 3 sessions - limit 20 $44 Wed., Oct. 11-25 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 208

Art Sampler

Grades K-4 Abrakadoodle Explore your artistic side as you have fun in this exciting class.

Enjoy using all sorts of materials and learn techniques that make art magic. We’ll draw, collage, sculpt, and more while using different art mediums like canvas and watercolor paper. Get ready to create awesome masterpieces! #1005 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Thurs., Oct. 5-Nov. 2 (no class Oct. 19) 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #1005 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Fri., Nov. 17-Dec. 22 3:30-4:30 pm No class Nov. 24, Dec. 15

Glen Lake Elementary 102 #100 Gatewood: 3 sessions - limit 20 $39 Wed., Nov. 1-29 (no class Nov. 8, 22) 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary School 122 #1005 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Thurs., Nov. 30-Dec. 21 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary School 111

NEW! Kid’s Clay Creations

Grades 2-6 Brittany Trushin Get creative with clay! Learn how to hand-build a mug, animal sculptures, a name plaque, and more!

Your imagination and creativity will run wild! #1014: 4 sessions - limit 10 $99 Thurs., Nov. 30-Dec. 21 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 167

NEW! Pizza & Canvas: Pumpkin and Polka Dots Family Painting

Ages 4+ KidzArt Grab the whole family and join KidzArt for a fun family painting event.

Everyone will create their own painting of a pumpkin with a polka dot background on a stretched canvas. No need to eat before class – enjoy a pizza dinner with your family and friends before we start painting! #1007: 1 session - limit 20 $24 per person Fri., Oct. 13 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

NEW! Pumpkin Patch Party!

Ages 4-12 Community Education Staff Children ages 4 and older are invited to come and choose a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch to decorate in various ways! There will also be fun games, prizes, and photo opportunities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. #1012: 1 session - limit 100 $19 for one child

$28 for two children, $37 for three children Sat., Oct. 14 10:15-11:45 am Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Mess to the Max!

Grades K-5 Kidcreate Studio Maximize the mess to make this art class the best! Get excited to paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make paper mâché puppies, and fling paint like Jackson Pollock. These projects are so messy, your mom would never let you make them at home! #1006 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Fri., Nov. 3-Dec. 8 (no class Nov. 10, 24) 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary Cafeteria #1006 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Thurs., Nov. 30-Dec. 21 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #1006 Glen Lake: 3 sessions - limit 20 $59 Wed., Nov. 1-15 3:30-4:50 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #1006 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Nov. 7-28 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 208 #1006 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Nov. 7-28 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary School 111

DIY gift-making classes!

Ultimate Holiday Gift Making!

Grades K-5 Abrakadoodle Get a jumpstart on holiday gift making in this fun class! Create the perfect gifts for family or friends. You will bring home multiple handcrafted and gift-wrapped presents and cards just in time for the holidays! All materials are provided. The most memorable gifts are the ones you make yourself! #1004: 1 session - limit 20 $39 Fri., Dec. 1 6:00-8:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

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Holiday Gift Creations!

Grades 2-6 Kris Holtmeyer Let’s get crafty! Learn how to make festive holiday cards for those special people in your life. Have fun mixing and applying colorful acrylic paints to create beautiful keepsake ornaments. Class fee covers all material costs. #1013: 1 session - limit 10 $29 Sat., Dec. 9 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

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Art/Drama/Dance Art & Drama NEW! Minnesota Love Canvas Workshop

Grades 6-9 Watch Me Draw Express your favorite things about your state in our Minnesota Love painting workshop! Start with a 9 x 12 canvas outlined in the shape of Minnesota, then draw, paint, and embellish with your favorite Minnesota places and things!

Show off your Minnesota pride! #1001: 1 session - limit 15 $29 Tu., Nov. 14 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Awesome Cartoons

Grades K-5 Young Rembrandts Do you have a great sense of humor? Jump into the world of cartooning by first learning facial expressions to make your original characters seemingly emote and breathe. Then, discover how to personify inanimate objects, tell a joke through pictures, and add in motion and attitude. #1003 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Mon., Nov. 6-27 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #1003 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Mon., Oct. 9-30 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary School 122 #1003 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Thurs., Nov. 30-Dec. 21 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 208

Showtime! Spookley the Square Pumpkin

Ages 3-7 Stages Theatre Company Spookley the Square Pumpkin journeys to Hopkins just in time for the Stages production! When Spookley arrives in the pumpkin patch, he is teased because of his unusual shape. His friends try to convince him to run for the Pick of the Patch Contest, but Spookley isn’t sure. Developing creativity, confidence, and character, you just might “dare to be square!” Families are invited to a portion of the final class to enjoy a sharing of skills learned. Students will get a free ticket voucher to one show in the 2017-18 Stage Theatre season, which features the hit show “Spookley the Square Pumpkin!” #1011: 4 sessions - limit 18 $44 Mon., Nov. 27-Dec. 18 5:30-6:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

NEW! Build Your Own Signs with Board & Brush!

Ages 12-17 Jean Fleury, Board & Brush Create your own wooden sign! Sand, distress, stain, and paint your sign — all customized by you! Select your own paint colors and stain choices in the studio during class. All top-end materials provided by Board & Brush of St. Louis Park. #1009: 1 session - limit 30 $44 Sat., Oct. 28 10:00 am-12:00 pm 5810 West 36th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416

NEW! Political Cartooning

Grades 2-7 Harry Pulver Explore what makes a cartoon political and what makes that different from other types of cartooning.

We’ll learn about some famous political cartoonists, both local and international. Learn the basics of caricature and how to capture a likeness, and then use those skills to draw caricatures of current political figures. Working together, we will create an idea, draw the cartoons, and discuss them with the group. Students should have some knowledge of current politics. Some prior drawing experience is recommended, but not required. #1010: 1 session - limit 20 $19 Wed., Dec. 20 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Intro to Improvisation: Creating New Worlds

Ages 8-12 Brave New Workshop Break out of your barriers and build your confidence in this fun class with Brave New Workshop educators. Learn new skills in the art of improv comedy while laughing and having fun at the same time! Play new games, work as a team, and work through exercises that will take your imagination to new places! #7001: 2 sessions - limit 18 $59 Sat., Oct. 28 & Nov. 4 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

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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Special Interest Spooktacular Halloween Cupcake Art

Grades 2-6 Kris Holtmeyer Join us for a creative, edible Halloween art experience!

Use colorful bags of icing and a variety of metal decorating tips to create festive Halloween cupcakes. Please note: Cupcakes and icing are purchased through Cub Foods. For food allergy information, please contact the Cub Foods Bakery. #3002: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Mon., Oct. 23 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Cake Decorating Wars

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

Who will win? All artistic abilities welcome. #3003: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Mon., Nov. 20 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Intro to Top Chef!

Grades 2-6 Shelley Slator Explore the world of food in this intro level cooking class. Kids will learn how to create their own snacks and easy meals. This fun course will help students learn basic cutting, how to follow a recipe, and proper techniques for more advanced classes. #3005: 1 session - limit 12 $24 Tu., Oct. 24 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 210

NEW! Kids Rock: Nutrition in the Kitchen

Ages 7-13 Dr. Brenda Higgins Kids can rock nutrition “on-the-go” in the kitchen to feed and fuel their bodies. Healthy nutrition helps us grow healthier brains, spines, and bodies. We’ll make yummy smoothies, protein snack balls, and other delicious foods. #3001: 1 session - limit 20 $19 Thurs., Nov. 9 6:15-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

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Let’s cook together!

Mac My Way: Cook with Your Kids

Ages 6+ Melissa Frederickson Learn to make homemade mac and cheese that is a complete meal with proteins and vegetables added!

We will round out the meal with salad and dessert.

Increase your child's confidence in the kitchen and gain a sense of accomplishment by developing the skills to make a meal. Bring your smiles, your spoons, and your future chef to this great parent/child class! #3030: 1 session $39 Fri., Oct. 6 6:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

NEW! Be A Wok Star: Cook with Your Kids

Ages 6+ Melissa Frederickson Do you and your kids love to cook together? Explore the world of using a wok as a cooking surface with your child. Make cream cheese wontons, stir-fry, and a fruit plate for a complete wok meal! #3021: 1 session $39 Fri., Oct. 27 6:00-9:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Parent & Child Cooking Fun!

Ages 7-16 Kris Holtmeyer Work together as a team and have fun learning new recipes for the whole family enjoy! You will have an opportunity to create your own edible art with Artistic Moments owner, Kris Holtmeyer. Take home items cooked from scratch to enjoy! Class fee covers all material costs. #3004: 1 session - limit 10 $34 per pair Fri., Nov. 3 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Holiday Parent/Child Bake & Take Cookies

Ages 7+ Shelley Slator Be ready to roll, cut, bake and decorate 6 dozen traditional holiday cookies for your family and friends. Bring your own covered containers to take home your holiday goodies. Dairy, wheat, eggs and nuts will be used for those who have allergy concerns. #3006: 1 session - limit 8 $24 per pair Thurs., Dec. 14 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

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Special Interest Concordia Language Villages Spanish Club: Expedition Bound!

Grades K-3 Concordia Language Villages Learn Spanish by engaging in a Spanish immersion class that emphasizes active learning with cultural content. Choose a travel destination, explore what you need to pack, what the weather will be like, how much money you will need, what transportation you will take, and more. #7501 Eisenhower: 5 sessions - limit 25 $94 Mon., Oct. 2-30 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #7501 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 25 $84 Mon., Nov. 27-Dec. 18 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary 106 #7501 Meadowbrook: 5 sessions - limit 25 $94 Thurs., Oct. 12-Nov. 30 4:05-5:30 pm No class Oct. 19, Nov. 9, Nov. 23

Meadowbrook Elementary School 200

Red Cross Babysitting

Ages 11+ Sari Johnson Become the most popular babysitter in your neighborhood! Learn first aid, care for infants, how to deal with emergencies, and more.

Receive a Red Cross Babysitting book and a CD. Please bring a pencil and paper for notes and a snack and beverage. To receive Red Cross certification, you must be 11 years old by the end of class and attend the entire course. #5008: 2 sessions - limit 12 $69 Sat., Dec. 2 & 9 8:30 am-1:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 205

¡Vamos con la Familia! Spanish

Grades 1-4 Futura Language Professionals In this five week adventure, we will learn adjectives, clothing, and family-related vocabulary while exploring the Peruvian culture. Spanish is taught with songs, games, and cultural activities to make for a dynamic and educational class. Open to students with or without previous Spanish. #7502: 5 sessions - limit 15 $114 Tu., Oct. 3-Nov. 7 (no class Oct. 31) 6:15-7:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center 205

Ready to be Home Alone!

Ages 8-11 Connie Russeth Learn valuable information to keep you safe and confident when staying home alone whether for five minutes or a couple of hours! Kids will make first aid kits, learn about fire escape routes, kitchen safety, hear from the police on safety tips, and much more!

Bring a nut free snack and water bottle. #5009: 1 session - limit 16 $34 Sat., Nov. 4 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209

Discover Magic

Grades 2-6 Twin Cities Magic Academy Boost self-confidence and improve communication skills, all while learning to perform magic. Amaze your friends, and yes, even your parents! Materials provided include original tricks with instructions and an online video vault unlocked with a secret word. All classes are taught by popular instructor, Hudson, Master Magician. There will be a performance on the last day of class. #5011: 4 sessions - limit 20 $99 Mon., Nov. 6-27 6:00-7:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206

Support for Parents!

Families Like Ours: Fall Parenting Series Warp Speed: Parenting Tweens and Teens in a Digital Age

Jessica Wong, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Join us to explore the world of kids and their technology, and discover how to achieve a healthy balance to keep your kids safe. We will build your knowledge around helping kids use technology in a productive and meaningful way. #8006: 1 session - limit 50 $5 Mon., Nov. 13 6:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 207

My Kid Is OK ... Right?

Hal Pickett, Psy. D, LP, ABPP, Clinical Psychologist Are you concerned about your child or teen's behavior? Are you noticing that he or she seems increasingly angry, withdrawn, sad, or stressed?

Are you wondering if this is normal or if you child needs help? This workshop is as a starting point for answering all of these questions. A resource fair of mental health organizations will be available before and after the workshop. #8008: 1 session Free! Registration required.

Tu., Oct. 24 7:00-8:30 pm​ Eisenhower Community Center Theater

Getting Them Home Safely: Strategies for Parents of New Teen Drivers

Are you concerned about your new teen driver?

Join us for a speaker panel discussion and real-life scenarios to help you empower your teen to drive safely. Teens are encouraged to attend with their parent. Free New Driver kit for each household. #8007: 1 session - limit 280 $9 Tu., Oct. 3 7:00-8:30 pm Hopkins High School Little Theater

Growing Up: Parents and Daughters Connecting

Ages 9-12 myHealth for Teens and Young Adults Join your child for a fun workshop that will take some of the mystery out of adolescence and puberty. Girls ages 9-12 and their parent, or other trusted adult, will engage in activities that help them learn about: puberty and development, growing up, and more.

Class fee includes pizza dinner. #8009: 1 session - limit 12 pairs $44 per pair Thurs., Oct. 12 5:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 221 & 223

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Special Interest NEW! Digital Photography Tips & Techniques for Kids

Ages 7-12 Elaine Goepfert, I Love Photography Get the most out of your camera and take the best shots possible! Learn about composition, camera settings, and basic editing using software. We will work individually and as a team to take a variety of photos. Please bring a DSLR, mirrorless, point-andshoot, or cell phone camera. Everyone will receive a CD of all images taken. First class will be held at Valley Park in Hopkins, second class will be held at the I Love Photography store in downtown Hopkins. #5006: 2 sessions - limit 15 $64 Tu., Oct. 10 & 17 6:00-7:30 pm I Love Photography, 1208 Mainstreet, Hopkins

Horse Riding Camp Non-School Day Fun!

Ages 6-18 Andrea Keacher Learn how to groom, tack-up, lead, and work with horses. Enjoy horse 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, long pants, and layers depending on weather. Bring a water bottle, and nut-free snacks/lunch. Helmets provided. Signed waivers are required. 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. This camp is run in partnership with Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services. #5004A: 1 session - limit 7 $94 Thurs., Oct. 19 8:00 am-3:45 pm #5004B: 1 session - limit 7 $94 Fri., Oct. 20 8:00 am-3:45 pm #5004C: 1 session - limit 8 $94 Thurs., Nov. 9 8:00 am-3:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center Door B, all sections

Adult & Child Class!

Mike Frisch

School of Fish on Ice: Adult & Child Class

Grades 2+ Taught by professional angler and television show host Mike Frisch. Learn about lakes, finding fish in winter, and fishing techniques. Discover how to tie a fishing knot and rig and use a slip-bobber. Each participant receives an ice rod and reel, a tackle box with tackle, workbook, and a snack pack! Parent is invited to attend at no additional fee, sharing one equipment package. #5004: 1 session - limit 40 $49 Thurs., Dec. 14 6:00-8:15 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

Speech and Debate Class and Competition

Grades 2-6 Center for Academic Excellence Discover an unmatched way to engage with others and communicate in front of an audience. Packed with fun and interactive activities this class will expose you to the art of public speaking and writing. Learn to debate on relevant social issues. Class will end with a competition with other local school districts on Jan. 6 at Wayzata Central Middle School in Plymouth. Lunch and prizes provided at the event. #5003: 5 sessions - limit 20 $99 Fri., Nov. 17-Dec. 22 6:30-8:00 pm and Sat., Jan. 6 9:00 am-2:30 pm No class Nov. 24, Dec. 15

Eisenhower Community Center 223

Mannerly Manners®: Escapade!

Grades 2-8 Marilyn Pentel Social skills are linked to success as young adults, and this course goes way beyond “please and thank you!” Mannerly Manners® has developed an accelerated experience for you to boost your social skills in a fun way. Explore the importance of introductions, conversation skills, telephone skills, and table manners; the very skills that will help you feel comfortable in any social situation. Fee includes small class size, individual attention, a reference manual, a dessert meal for table manners, and a certificate of completion. Parents are invited to participate with child at no additional cost. #5007: 4 sessions - limit 12 $114 Tu., Nov. 28-Dec. 19 6:00-7:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

NEW! Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee

Grades 2-4 & 5-6 Center for Academic Excellence Join us for the first ever Hopkins Youth Spelling Bee! Compete against students from Wayzata, Lakeville, and Eastern Carver County in a daylong event. The morning will consist of written and oral exams, then lunch will be served, with the day culminating in the final oral round in the afternoon.

All contestants will receive a certificate and a medal.

The top three winners from each level get trophies. #5002A Grades 2-4: 1 session - limit 20 $44 Sat., Dec. 16 8:00 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater #5002B Grades 5-6: 1 session - limit 20 $44 Sat., Dec. 16 8:00 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

Blacklight Dodgeball is back!

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. Pizza and a drink will be provided to all participants. #5005: 1 session - limit 75 $24 Fri., Jan 12 6:30-8:30 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School Cafeteria

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Sports Kendama for Beginners

3rd Lair Skateboard Clinic

Grades 2-9 Sweets Kendamas of Minneapolis Come learn kendama from the pros!

Study the skills, history, and culture of this Japanese skill toy that is taking kids by storm.

Every participant receives a Sweets Kendama (over a $20 value). This class is designed for students with little or no kendama experience. #4008: 4 sessions - limit 10 $64 Wed., Nov. 15-Dec. 13 6:15-7:45 pm No class Nov. 22

Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Kung Fu-Wu Shu

Ages 6-16 3rd Lair Skateboarders of all skill levels 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. #4005: 3 sessions - limit 20 $44 Sat., Sept. 23-Oct. 7 10:30 am-12:00 pm Hopkins Overpass Skate Park 100 Washington Ave S, Hopkins

NEW! Beginning Gymnastics Ages 5-11

Ages 5+ National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc. Learn the martial art of Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Kung Fu Panda™. Learn kicking, punching, self-defense skills and build muscle, power, flexibility, and agility. Improve your awareness, self-esteem, and confidence. Parents — sign up and participate with your child in class! Optional uniform and certification from White to Black Belt are available. #YF17-Beginner & White Belt: 7 ses. - limit 40 $79 Mon., Oct. 16-Nov. 27 6:15-7:00 pm #YF17-Yellow-2nd Purple: 7 ses. - limit 40 $79 Mon., Oct. 16-Nov. 27 7:00-7:45 pm #YF17-Purple-Black: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Oct. 16-Nov. 27 7:45-8:30 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym, all sessions

Meghan Johnson, Hopkins Varsity Gymnastics Coach Join Hopkins gymnastics coach Meghan Johnson for an introduction to the basic skills of gymnastics, with a focus on balance, flexibility, and coordination. Learn basic tumbling skills such as forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, and more. Plus, learn the basics on bars, balance beam, and vault. Let’s get active! #4013: 7 sessions - limit 30 $74 Mon., Nov. 6-Dec. 18 6:30-7:30 pm Hopkins High School Gym

Online registration closes the day before each class begins.

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

Plan now for winter fun!

Ski Instruction with Blizzard Ski School 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 HOP17 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. #4004 Mites Grades K-1: 8 sessions - limit 20 $369 Sun., Jan. 7-Feb. 25 8:00 am-5:30 pm #4004 SuperMites Grades 2-3: 8 sessions - limit 20 $399 Sun., Jan. 7-Feb. 25 8:00 am-5:30 pm #4004 SuperKyds Grades 4-5: 8 sessions - limit 20 $379 Sun., Jan. 7-Feb. 25 8:00 am-5:30 pm SE upper lot by Nordstrom at Ridgedale Center, 12441 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka Go to blizzardmn.com for further bus pick up details.

Information and to register: www.blizzardmn.com • Use code HOP17 when registering.

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Sports TGA Premier Golf

Grades K-4 Alex Tegels, TGA Sports Join TGA (Teach. Grow. Achieve.) in its national, award winning golf instructional class. Practice swinging, chipping, putting, and more. All skill levels welcome! Top-notch equipment provided. #4006: 5 sessions - limit 20 $94 Wed., Oct. 4-Nov. 1 6:15-7:30 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym

NEW! POUND™ Fitness Parent & Child Class

Ages 6-16 Allyson Ashley Unlock your inner rock star with this heart-pounding, cardio jam session! Designed for all ages and fitness levels, POUND™ provides a full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix™, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered for exercising, POUND™ is an incredibly effective workout. Get ready to strengthen, sculpt, and have fun all while rocking out together to your favorite music! Please bring a yoga mat.

Demo Class Free! Registration required.

Mon., Sept. 25 6:00-7:00 pm #4005: 10 sessions - limit 12 $139 per pair

$20 for each additional child Mon., Oct. 2-Dec. 11 (no class Nov. 6) 6:00-7:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria

NEW! Namaste Kid Yoga

Grades K-2 Namaste Kid Yoga Get your body moving and ready for the school day with yoga! Build strength, increase flexibility, and improve self-confidence as you engage in childfriendly yoga activities! All classes are taught by Amira Freidson, founder of Namaste Kid, an awardwinning company that creatively brings yoga to children. Supplies and yoga mats are provided. #4010: 6 sessions - limit 12 $44 Tu., Nov. 7-Dec. 12 8:20-9:20 am Meadowbrook Elementary School 200

NEW! Unicycle Basics

Ages 8-18 Twin Cities Unicycle Club Almost anyone can ride on two wheels, but riding on one wheel — now, that’s “uni”que!

Unicycling is an awesome individual or family activity that gets everyone moving and having fun! Unicycles are provided.

Twin Cities Unicycle Club is the oldest and largest unicycle club in the twin cities, holding over 30 national titles and over 15 world championships. Please note: parents are required to stay with participants under age 18. #4007: 6 sessions - limit 12 $34 Thurs., Oct. 26-Dec. 14 6:00-7:00 pm No class Nov. 9, 23

Ubah Medical Academy Gym

Wrestling is here!

NEW! Hopkins Youth Wrestling Camp

Grades 2-6 William Barringer Students will play fun games and learn a few wrestling moves with Coach Barringer and other members of the Hopkins Royal wrestling team! The clinic is meant to be a quick four day introduction to the wonderful sport of wrestling. No equipment or gear is needed. Join us! #4011A: 4 sessions - limit 50 $9 Mon.-Thurs., Sept. 25-28 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary Gym #4011B: 4 sessions - limit 50 $9 Mon.-Thurs., Oct. 9-12 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary Gym #4011C: 4 sessions - limit 50 $9 Mon.-Thurs., Oct. 23-26 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary Gym

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Hopkins Hurricanes Youth Wrestling

Grades K-8 Derrick Agate, Jr., Derrick Agate,

William Barringer, Michael DeJolsvay Learn the fundamentals and skills of wrestling from former championship-caliber coaches. Class is designed for beginner or experienced wrestlers, so you’ll compete against participants your own size and age. Build physical strength, coordination, self-confidence, and more! Wrestlers will have the opportunity to participate in wrestling tournaments.

Please wear clothes with no buttons, zippers, strings, or snaps. Must wear either wrestling shoes or clean tennis shoes. #4001: 15 sessions - limit 60 $89 Mon./Thurs., Dec. 14-Feb. 26 6:30-8:00 pm No class Dec. 18, 25, 28, Jan. 1, 4, 25, Feb. 5

Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room

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Sports Boys & Girls Youth Lacrosse

Grades 1-6 Mark Hellenack & Jon Smart Learn lacrosse from experienced and qualified Hopkins coaches! This will be a separate boys and girls class that runs at the same time. All lacrosse equipment will be provided. Last two sessions will be at Glen Lake elementary for an end-of-class tournament. #4009: 5 sessions - limit 40 $39 Mon., Sept. 25-Oct. 23 6:15-7:45 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym

NEW! Youth Bowling League

Grades K-6 Texa Tonka Lanes Staff Spare, split, strike! Learn the skills and technique of bowling, including how to keep score, proper etiquette, and more. The program will culminate with a competition and pizza party with the other school districts involved. All participants will receive a T-shirt and certificate. No experience necessary.

Instructors are bowling alley staff. All equipment is provided. The final competition and pizza party will be held on November 18 at Louisville Lanes in Shakopee. #4002: 6 sessions - limit 15 $75 Sat., Oct. 7-Nov. 11 10:30 am-12:00 pm and Sat., Nov. 18 11:30 am-2:00 pm No class Oct. 21

Texa Tonka Lanes, 8200 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park

Volleyball for Boys and Girls

Grades 3-6

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. #4012: 10 sessions - limit 20 $74 Mon./Tu./Thurs., Sept. 25-Oct. 17 8:10-9:20 am No class Sept. 28

Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

Skyhawks Soccer

Grades K-2 Skyhawks Learn soccer skills such as passing, kicking, dribbling, and shooting from the professionals at Skyhawks Minnesota. At the end of each class session, participate in scrimmaging and other team-oriented games. #4003 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $64 Tu., Oct. 3-24 4:05-5:20 pm Alice Smith Elementary Soccer Field #4003 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $64 Wed., Oct. 4-25 3:30-4:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center Soccer Field #4003 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $64 Thurs., Sept. 28-Oct. 26 3:30-4:45 pm No class Oct. 19

Glen Lake Elementary Softball Field #4003 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $64 Thurs., Sept. 28-Oct. 26 4:05-5:20 pm No class Oct. 19

Gatewood Baseball Field #4003 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $64 Fri., Sept. 29-Oct. 27 4:05-5:20 pm No class Oct. 20

Meadowbrook Elementary School Playground #4003 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $64 Mon., Oct. 2-23 3:30-4:45 pm Tanglen Elementary School 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. 19-20, 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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S.T.E.M. & Chess S.T.E.M. & Chess Chess Club at Meadowbrook

Grades 2-6 Igor Rybakov Amaze your friends and impress your opponents after taking chess with Coach Igor. Chess helps develop creativity, focus, memory, and critical thinking skills. Beginning students will learn each piece, moves, and basic positioning. Players with more experience will learn typical openings, mid-game strategies, and tactics. Meadowbrook Chess Club is for all levels of chess ability, from beginning to experienced (grades 2-6). Kindergarten through first-grade players are invited to join if they have some chess playing experience. #2001: 8 sessions - limit 40 $119 Fri., Sept. 29-Dec. 8 8:00-9:20 am No class Oct. 20, Nov. 10, Nov. 24

Meadowbrook Elementary School 200

Elementary Chess Club

Grades K-6 Youth Enrichment League 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. Beginning students will learn chess by understanding each piece and move, as well as basic positioning.

Experienced players will learn typical openings, mid-game strategy, and new tactics. #2002: 8 sessions - limit 30 $84 Mon., Oct. 9-Dec. 4 (no class Nov. 20) 8:00-8:55 am Tanglen Elementary School 158 #2003: 8 sessions - limit 30 $84 Tu., Oct. 10-Dec. 5 (no class Nov. 21) 8:00-8:55 am Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria

Grandmasters of Chess: Fall

Grades K-5 Youth Enrichment League New and returning students invited. Each Youth Enrichment League chess class follows four basic components: Teach It. Practice It. Puzzle It. Play It! Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. Coaches often feature in-class tournaments during the session. Included with class enrollment are prizes, puzzle sheets, and a ChessKid.com membership for the chess session (a $49 value). #2009: 6 sessions - limit 20 $79 Wed., Nov. 8-Dec. 20 (no class Nov. 22) 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 200

NEW! Hopkins-Minnetonka Youth Chess Tourney

Grades K-5 Youth Enrichment League The gauntlet has been thrown! Two of the top chess cities in Minnesota will vie for bragging rights as Youth Enrichment League will host a Hopkins vs. Minnetonka chess tournament. Divisions will be made by grade level, and we will combine all groups to arrive at the score for each city.

Hopkins players will only play Minnetonka players.

Trophies, medals, and awards will be given, and a pizza lunch and snacks will be served for all participants. #5001: 1 session - limit 50 $44 Sat., Oct. 21 9:00 am-3:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 233

Friday Night Live!

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

School is out, have fun at Camp Royal on January 29!

Grades 1-6 School is out—Camp Royal is in! Join us for a non-school day full of fun! In the morning, we’ll venture to Big Thrill Factory for unlimited play, laser tag, ropes course, and bumper cars.

After working up an appetite, enjoy pizza and beverages for lunch. We’ll cap off the day by heading to Willow Creek Cinema for a child-friendly afternoon movie. Refreshments at the movie will not be provided.

Included in the cost are all-day staff supervision, unlimited Big Thrill Factory package, pizza lunch, and movie ticket. #5503: 1 session - limit 40 Mon., Jan. 29 Eisenhower Community Center

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$64 8:00 am-5:00 pm

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

Coding For Kids

Grades 2-6 Abamath Learn how to code through playing games and having fun! Discover 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 typing, and mouse control, and have a passion to work hard and have fun! #2011: 3 sessions - limit 15 $49 Thurs., Oct. 26-Nov. 16 (no class Nov. 9) 6:15-7:45 pm Eisenhower Elementary 123

Ultimate Game Coding

Grades 2-6 Computer Explorers Working in pairs, create an interactive 2D video game using your favorite TV and video game characters!

Learn to use Scratch®, then create a working arcade game. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. #2008 Alice Smith: 3 sessions - limit 24 $64 Tu., Dec. 5-19 4:05-5:30 pm Alice Smith Elementary 125 #2008 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 24 $84 Fri., Nov. 17-Dec. 22 3:30-5:00 pm No class Nov. 24, Dec. 15

Eisenhower Elementary 123 #2008 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 24 $84 Wed., Nov. 29-Dec. 20 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary 106 #2008 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 24 $84 Mon., Nov. 27-Dec. 18 4:05-5:30 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 208

LEGO® Robotics Wild Animals

Ages 7-12 Erin Offerdahl Build LEGO® models featuring working motors and sensors; then program the models and watch them follow your commands.

Explore and develop your skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics during this hands on class. Build an alligator, lion, and bird; then program them to come to life using LEGO® WeDo software. #2010: 4 sessions - limit 12 $69 Tu., Nov. 21-Dec. 12 6:30-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

S.T.E.M. LEGO® Bricks

Grades K-5 Bricks 4 Kidz Join Bricks 4 Kidz for a LEGO® STEM experience!

Learn vital math skills and boost fine-motor skills with projects designed by engineers and architects.

Create fully-motorized LEGO® models! #2006 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Wed., Nov. 1-29 (no class Nov. 22) 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art #2006 Gatewood: 3 sessions - limit 20 $39 Tu., Nov. 7-21 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary School 122 #2006 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Fri., Oct. 27-Dec. 8 4:05-5:05 pm No class Nov. 10, 17, 24

Meadowbrook Elementary School 208

Advanced Minecraft® Mods: Automation

Grades 3-8 Computer Explorers Discover a whole new world of possibilities in Minecraft®. Learn to tame the world of Minecraft® by creating automated factories. Use mods such as ThermalExpansion, MineFactory, and IndustrialCraft to create automated factories. This class is for the intermediate to advanced Minecraft® players. Please bring a drink and snack to class. #2007: 1 session - limit 24 $44 Sat., Dec. 9 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

FIRST® LEGO® League FIRST® LEGO® League is a team-based, hands-on, competitive robotics program that provides challenging and exciting learning opportunities for young people. It spurs innovation, develops teamwork and leadership skills, and promotes excitement in science and technology.

Join us for this season’s topic: Hydro DynamicsSM.

Team Kelly/Ordonez

Team Wittleder/Le Grand

No class Oct. 20, Nov. 10, 24

No class Oct. 19, Nov. 9, 23

Ages 9-14 Martha Ordonez Daniels & Stacy Kelly #2012: 10 sessions - limit 10 $124 Fri., Sept. 15-Dec. 8 7:50-8:50 am Eisenhower Elementary Media Center

Grades 5-9 Stephanie Wittleder, Phillippe Le Grand #2013: 9 sessions - limit 10 $129 Thurs., Sept. 21-Dec. 7 6:00-7:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary Media Center

Junior FIRST® LEGO® League

Ages 6-8 Tracey Eskew, Anna Horning Nygren, Rachel Williams Junior FIRST® LEGO® League is a hands-on program focused on building an interest in science and engineering in children and capturing a child’s natural curiosity. Teams work together to discover how science and technology impact the world around them. Join us for this season’s topic: Aqua AdventuresSM! #2014: 12 sessions - limit 7 $134 Tu., Sept. 19-Dec. 12 (no class Oct. 31) 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary Media Center

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S.T.E.M. & Chess Science Made Fun

Grades K-5 High Touch High Tech Join High Touch High Tech for a hands-on, interactive science experience! Explore the world of physical, life, and earth science.

We start with a spark, learning about electricity and sound. Next, we will step outside and see the science of nature. Then we will dig our way into understanding the earth. Make and take home gemstones, an electroscope, a Van de Graaff balloon, and more! #2005 Alice Smith: 3 sessions - limit 15 $39 Wed., Nov. 1-29 (no class Nov. 15, 22) 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary 125 #2005 Gatewood: 3 sessions - limit 15 $39 Mon., Dec. 4-18 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary School 122 #2005 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 15 $54 Mon., Oct. 9-30 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 208 #2005 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 15 $54 3:30-4:30 pm Fri., Oct. 6-Nov. 3 (no class Oct. 20) Tanglen Elementary School 111

Science Explorers Wizard School

Grades 1-5 Science Explorers Join Science Explorers as we investigate a wizard’s laboratory. You’ll become a real apprentice as you learn the science behind the magic! Learn to harness electricity to make your own wand, explore the secret world of alchemy as you create scientific potions, and much more in this hands-on class! #2004 Eisenhower: 3 sessions - limit 16 $44 Mon., Dec. 4-18 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #2004 Glen Lake: 3 sessions - limit 16 $44 Mon., Nov. 6-20 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 106 #2004 Tanglen: 3 sessions - limit 16 $44 Fri., Nov. 17-Dec. 8 (no class Nov. 24) 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary School 111

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

Chinese Speaking Level 1

Chinese Speaking Level 2

No class Dec. 26, Jan. 2

No class Nov. 22, Dec. 27, Jan. 3

Grades 1-2 Wan Wen Chen Enhance and develop Chinese speaking skills in standard Mandarin, including Chinese poem recitation, program announcement, and master of ceremony (emcee). This class will provide opportunities for students in grades 1-2 to speak in public settings and serve as an emcee for the Chinese New Year Celebration. Includes all sessions up to the Chinese New Year celebration. Sessions will focus on improving speaking ability and vocabulary.

While the class is designed for the concert, we will also expand students’ speaking abilities in other settings. #7503: 14 sessions - limit 15 $134 Tu., Oct. 24-Feb. 6 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 210

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Grades 3-4 Wan Wen Chen Enhance and develop Chinese speaking skills in standard Mandarin including Chinese poem recitation, program announcement, and master of ceremony (emcee). This class will provide opportunities for students in grades 3-4 to speak in public settings and serve as an emcee for the Chinese New Year Celebration. Includes all sessions up to the Chinese New Year celebration. Sessions will focus on improving speaking ability and vocabulary.

While the class is designed for the concert, we will also expand students’ speaking abilities in other settings. #7504: 14 sessions - limit 15 $134 Wed., Oct. 25-Feb. 14 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 210

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 variety of after-school enrichment classes are offered in Mandarin Chinese.

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Fun for the Whole Family!

FREE Event!

Fall Family Field Trip!

Visit the Lowry Nature Center for an afternoon of outdoor family fun and exploration! Enjoy guided nature walks, meet live birds of prey, multiple activity stations, crafts and much more! Shuttles will transport from Eisenhower Elementary (Door A) and the Lowry Nature Center sites every half hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

Sunday, Oct. 15, 1-4 p.m. #5502 Free! Registration required.

Eisenhower Elementary, Door B 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

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

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

Family Swim Saturdays Oct. 28-March 17, 1-3 pm No sessions Nov. 25, Dec. 23

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

Friday Night Live: October 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Grades 5-6 • Kids & Company Staff 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.

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. #5010: 1 session Fri., Oct. 6 6:30-8:30 pm $20 West Junior High

Hopkins-Minnetonka Youth Chess Tourney Join us for the Hopkins-Minnetonka Youth Chess Tourney! Play against other chess players in your grade, get a pizza/drink lunch, and receive a prize! It’s Tournament time! For ages K-5.

See page 10 for details.

Saturday, October 21, 9:00 am-3:30 pm #5001: 1 session - limit 50, $44 Eisenhower Community Center 233

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Scholarships

We’re committed to equal access for all our Hopkins Public Schools students. If you are concerned about pricing, scholarships for activities are available (limited). Please call: 952-988-4070 for information.

Register & download our full class descriptions at:

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Visit the Lowry Nature Center for an afternoon of outdoor family fun and exploration! Enjoy guided nature walks, meet live birds of prey, activity stations, crafts and much more! Shuttles will transport from Eisenhower Elementary.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free! Registration is required.

Eisenhower Elementary, Door B 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

Building a great place to live

Fall Family Field Trip

Hopkins Community Education

Free Event!

Pumpkin Patch Party!

Saturday, Oct. 14, 10:15-11:45 a.m.

Ages 4-12

Children ages 4 and up are invited to come and choose a pumpkin from our indoor pumpkin patch to decorate in various ways! There will also be fun games, prizes, and photo opportunities.

See page 2 for details!

Did you know?

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

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

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

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