Community Education Summer 2023 Activities catalog

SUMMER DAY CAMPS INSIDE!

Highlights: NEW family movie nights, pickleball and more!

Join us as we learn together and explore the activities and opportunities offered this summer through Community Education. Whatever your age and whatever your passion, we have something inside just for you!

Enjoy a night under the stars at our NEW family movie nights, get the kids moving with our new sports day camps, learn to play pickleball, volunteer at the food shelf or Meals on Wheels, get your GED and more. Summer is a great time to get out of the house to learn, engage and grow!

Look through the catalog and find something that intrigues you. Our team is here and ready to help you continue your lifelong learning journey. Questions? Visit mvpschools.org/communityed or call 651-621-6020.

Find addresses and directions at mvpschools.org/maps.

TO SCHOOLS AND FACILITIES IN THIS ISSUE

4-21 Youth summer day camps

CONTACT US

Adult education programs

651-621-6250

adult.education@mvpschools.org

Youth, adult and family enrichment

651-621-6020

communityed@mvpschools.org

Early childhood education

651-621-7350

ec@mvpschools.org

Facilities rentals

651-621-6055

communityed@mvpschools.org

Ralph Reeder Food Shelf

SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS

• Eight weeks of full- and half-day summer day camps at Turtle Lake!

• Adult enrichment courses including gardening and cooking.

• Summer instrumental music

• And more...

DISTRICT FACILITIES USE

Mounds View Public Schools encourages the use of school facilities by District residents. When not in use by one of our own Community Education or schoolsponsored activities, our facilities are offered to other local groups and organizations. For more information, please call 651-621-6020 or visit mvpschools.org/facilitiesrental.

651-621-6280

foodshelf@mvpschools.org

Meals on Wheels

To enroll: 651-318-9091

To volunteer: 651-621-7950

jeanne.szurek@mvpschools.org

YOUTH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/ EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS RATES

Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for reduced fees for qualifying Youth Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, the District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying enrichment and activities will have an Educational Benefits fee (EB fee) listed.

If additional support is needed beyond the Educational Benefits rate, please call us at 651-621-6020.

TRANSLATION ASSISTANCE

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YOUTH SUMMER DAY CAMP

YOUTH SUMMER DAY CAMP

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Join us for eight weeks of summer day camps in 2023 including both full-day and half-day options for students entering grades K-6. With new instructors, new topics and one centralized camp site, students will be able to try new things, meet new people and grow.

Drop-off 8 - 9 a.m.

Morning camp 9 a.m. - noon

Lunch Bunch noon - 1 p.m. (extra $10 per week)

Afternoon camp 1 - 4 p.m.

Pick-up 4 - 5 p.m.

All camps are held at Turtle Lake Elementary School 1141 Lepak Court, Shoreview

CAMP REGISTRATION

Registration opens March 27 at 9 a.m. at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd

NEW! SUMMER EXPLORE THEMED SESSIONS

MORNING AND AFTERNOON CARE

New smaller classes and more activities! Our traditional summer day camp sessions will feature a new theme each week and be offered for the morning and afternoon sessions for students in grades K-5. Each session will include moving our bodies, science experiments, art projects, outdoor adventures and more. Reduce some summer stress with our extended morning drop-off hour and afternoon pick-up hour included in your summer camp registration! Campers can be dropped off as early as 8 a.m. and picked up as late as 5 p.m. giving families a little more flexibility in their day.

Create a full day of fun with the Lunch Bunch program. For families looking for full-day options, the Lunch Bunch program is a perfect way to connect morning and afternoon camps. Lunch Bunch provides a supervised lunch hour and playground time. Students are required to bring their own lunch. Registration is in addition to camp registration, and the cost is $10 per week.

Experience high-quality supervision and a new field trip destination every Friday with our Field Trip Fridays! Field trips are $65 per field trip and require students to bring a bag lunch. Drop-off is at Turtle Lake Elementary School from 8 - 9 a.m. with pick-up from 4:30 - 5 p.m.

LUNCH BUNCH

We look forward to making sure participants have a great time this summer and are safe while in our care. We ask that you help us by following the guidelines below:

• Elementary and middle school participants enrolled in day camps will be checked in and out of the camp by a parent/guardian or caregiver unless otherwise noted. Be prepared to show a photo ID.

• Please make sure that your emergency contact information is current and any accommodation/medical needs are included in your child’s registration.

• Please complete your camper information form when it is emailed to you in May.

FIELD TRIP FRIDAYS

Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/ scholarships, you must complete the Financial Aid/Scholarship request form found on the registration home page at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd.

CHECK-IN AND EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

DAY CAMP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Registration begins March 27, at 9 a.m.

Online: mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd

REGISTRATION

WEEK 1: JUNE 19-22 Morning Camps

JR. CUBE CAMP

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $129

DRONE RACING AND ROCKET LAUNCHING

Grades 2-5 | Registration fee: $175

Morning Drop-Off: 8 - 9 a.m.

Morning Camps: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: 12 - 1 p.m.

Activity code: S23-Lunchbunch-1

Reg. fee: $10 per participant

Afternoon Camps: 1 - 4 p.m.

Afternoon Pick-Up: 4 - 5 p.m.

Friday Field Trip: Como Zoo and Como Town

SUMMER EXPLORE: MIXING IT UP SCIENCE

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $99

Get ready for science experiments galore during “mixing it up science” week. Art-making, games and activities will revolve around different scientific experiments, concoctions and fun!

Presented by Community Education. Activity code: S23-MIXING-AM

T-BALL

Grades K-2 | Registration fee: $149

Join us for an action-packed week of T-ball! You’ll learn and improve on all the basics of throwing, fielding, catching, batting and baserunning. Plus, you’ll get to practice with other kids your age and have a blast while learning important values like ‘respect, hustle and pride’. On the last day of camp, show off your new skills in a fun scrimmage game! Presented by Dash Sports.

Activity code: S23-TBALL

Unlock your potential and explore the world of speed-cubing! This course is perfect for cube enthusiasts of any level, as participants will receive a speed cube with beginner, intermediate or advanced materials. The instructor will guide you through a range of activities, including playing cubing games, building cube-solving robots, creating mosaics and experimenting with the latest official competition equipment. Presented by Cube Communities MN.

Activity code: S23-JRCUBE-1

SOLAR CARS, ROBOTS AND MACHINES

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $188

Stimulate your child’s creativity by designing and building epic solarpowered cars, robots and machines from easy-to-assemble parts. In addition, young tikes will build solarpowered cranes, lift bridges and many other designs. Let your little engineers explore the world of solar energy while learning how to problem solve and stretch the imagination. Presented by GoSolar! Kidz.

Activity code: S23-SOLARCAR

HEARTS AND RAINBOWS

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $165

We’ll have an amazing time drawing, painting and sculpting adorable projects including colorful rainbows, clay creatures, charming animals and cool hearts. We’ll also listen to music, paint our nails and have a blast! Presented by Abrakadoodle.

Activity code: S23-RAINBOWS

Get your adrenaline running as we learn to fly drones, launch rockets and learn the science behind flight! Not only will you race drones against your friends, you’ll also learn about model rocketry and how to shoot rockets up to 300 feet up into “space!” Presented by TechTacToe.

Activity code: S23-DRONE

BROADWAY BOUND

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $175

Participants will learn group songs, monologues and scene work from a variety of Broadway plays and musicals. Focus on developing imagination, social skills and a positive self-image through the performing arts. Presented by Character Kids.

Activity code: S23-BROADWAY

SUPER MARIO GAME CODING

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $150 Get hands-on experience developing your own game using Scratch 3, a visual coding platform. Participants will learn to think like programmers and learn coding concepts while creating a two- dimensional, arcade-style game. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-MARIO

CHESS N’ MOTION

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $152 We will play chess to make our brains sweat and play physical games to make our bodies sweat. We will split our activities to keep both our heads and hearts active! Chess skills will cover the beginner to an intermediate player and physical games may include badminton, pickleball, tag games and more. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-CHESS

Afternoon Camps

SUMMER EXPLORE: MIXING IT UP SCIENCE

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $99

Get ready for science experiments galore during “mixing it up science” week. Art-making, games and activities will revolve around different scientific experiments, concoctions and fun!

Presented by Community Education. Activity code: S23-MIXING-PM

ROBOTIC PET LAB

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $172

We all love our pets...what about creating your very own family of robotic pets? Whether you like your robotic pet to be cute and cuddly, or playful and naughty – you’ll have motors, batteries and other supplies to create as you want! Create a fun robotic or nonrobotic project each day. Presented by TechTacToe.

Activity code: S23-ROBOPET

BROADWAY BOUND JR.

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $175

Join us for a fun-filled musical theater camp. Participants will learn group songs, monologues and scene work from a variety of Broadway plays and musicals. Focus on developing imagination, social skills and a positive self-image through the performing arts. Family and friends are invited to a special show on the last day of camp!

Presented by Character Kids. Activity code: S23-BROADWAY

MULTI-PLAYER MINECRAFT: SKYBLOCK CREATOR

Grades 1-5 | Registration fee: $175 Work as a team to create a custom Skyblock World in Minecraft. Use creativity and Redstone to create this floating world! Participants will get a copy of the world map to take home and expand on. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Basic computer skills are needed. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-SKYBLOCK

CUBE CAMP

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $129

Unlock your potential and explore the world of speed-cubing this summer! This course is perfect for cube enthusiasts of any level, as participants will receive a speed cube with beginner, intermediate, or advanced materials. Instructors will guide you through a range of activities, including playing cubing games, building cubesolving robots, creating mosaics and experimenting with the latest official competition equipment. Presented by Cube Communities MN.

Activity code: S23-CUBE-1

BASEBALL

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $149

Knock it out of the park with an actionpacked week of baseball camp! Focus on improving the fundamentals of your game including throwing, fielding/ catching, batting and baserunning. Plus, practice with kids your age and have a blast while learning important values of “respect, hustle and pride.” On the last day of camp, you’ll show off your new skills in a scrimmage game. Presented by Dash Sports.

Activity code: S23-BASEBALL

GROWING AND COOKING WITH THE SUN

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $188

The sun is your best friend if you know how to use it! Learn to cook with just the sun. No electricity, gas, charcoal or wood is needed for solar cooking. Cook meals, dry food for preservation and purify water all with the sun. In the end, participants will build their own mini sun oven and take home a micro green plant. Presented by GoSolar! Kidz.

Activity code: S23-COOKING

DREAM SPACE: ULTIMATE INTERIOR DESIGNER

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $165

This is the perfect camp to hone your artistic and designer skills. In this oneof-a-kind camp, you’ll design rooms and spaces, choose colors, elements and materials. We’ll sketch fabric designs, make miniature furniture and create decorations to take home and display in your room. Presented by Abrakadoodle. Activity code: S23-DREAMROOM

DUNGEON ADVENTURES

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $152

Learn about role-playing games by joining us on an entry-level dungeon adventure. Will your group make it to safety and succeed in your quest? No experience will be required; your Dungeon Master will be guiding you. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-DUNGEON

FRIDAY FIELD TRIP

Fri., June 23

COMO ZOO & COMO TOWN

Grades K-6 | Registration fee: $65

Drop-off/Pick-up: Turtle Lake Elementary

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Activity code: S23-COMO

WEEK 2: JUNE 26-29

Morning Camps

OOEY, GOOEY CLAY

Week at a glance:

Morning Drop-Off: 8 - 9 a.m.

Morning Camps: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: 12 - 1 p.m.

Activity code: S23-Lunchbunch-2

Reg. fee: $10 per participant

Afternoon Camps: 1 - 4 p.m.

Afternoon Pick-Up: 4 - 5 p.m.

Friday Field Trip: Crayola Experience

Grades K-4 | Registration fee: $157 Dig your hands into some clay and experience the art of play! Sparkly ice cream cones, proud ponies, colorful dragons and silly self-portraits are just a few of the creations you will as you learn basic terms and techniques of working with clay. We’ll use air-dry clay, Model Magic®and paint during this funfilled (and messy) camp. Presented by KidCreate Studios.

Activity code: S23-GOOEYCLAY

FANTASTIC! ELECTRIC TOYS

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $172 In this electrifying camp, use buzzers, speakers and LED lights to engineer outrageously fun toys and contraptions as you learn about circuits and the power of electricity. Take home toys that you build and earn the title of Master Toymaker. Presented by TechTacToe.

MINECRAFT MOD DEVELOPMENT: SUPER TOOLS

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $150 Unleash your all-powerful multi-tool in this fun, creative camp. Participants will be introduced to coding concepts and create their very own multi-tool that works to destroy almost every block! At the end of the camp, take home your mods to share with family and friends. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Basic reading and computer skills are needed. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-MINECRAFTMOD

JUNIOR MISSION TO MARS

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $200

SUMMER EXPLORE: COLOR ME CRAZY

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $99

We’ll get messy and creative working with all the colors of the rainbow! Tiedye, paint and more as we investigate how color works through science experiments, art projects and more. Presented by Community Education.

Activity code: S23-COLOR-AM

JUNIOR NBA BASKETBALL

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $182

Get ready to take your game to the next level! You’ll learn how to properly shoot, pass, dribble and play defense from experienced coaches in a fun and positive environment. Plus, you’ll get to show off your new skills in scrimmages and games on the final day. Personalized jersey included!

Presented by Dash Sports

Activity code: S23-NBAJR-K2

Activity code: S23-TOYS

¡VAMOS AL ZOO! LET’S GO TO THE ZOO

Grades 1-5 | Registration fee: $163 Explore animals and habitats at the zoo including the aquarium, farm animals, birds and the safari – all in Spanish. Camp will include interactive activities learning Spanish vocabulary and practical conversation elements. Any level of Spanish experience welcome. Presented by Futura Language Professionals.

Activity code: S23-VAMOSZOO

JUNIOR CHEER AND DANCE

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $99 Explore the world of cheerleading, dance and tumbling! Learn motion/ jump technique, sideline/performance cheers and dance routines in a fun and non-competitive setting. No pressure, just lots of fun! Presented by Sports Unlimited.

Activity code: S23-CHEER-1

Discover the future of Mars exploration with this exciting program! You’ll dive into a variety of STEM topics including mechanical, aerospace, geologic and environmental engineering. Learn and put your coding skills to the test by programming the VEX 123 Robot Puck to complete challenges like racing around the moon and going on a Mars rover mission. Presented by Engineering for Kids.

Activity code: S23-MARS

SWEET TREATS

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $194

Who doesn’t love a delicious sweet treat? Learn to make your favorite desserts from scratch. Homemade caramel, candies, gummies, pies and sorbet are some of the sweet treats that you will learn to make. In addition to preparing all of these delicious desserts, participants will learn important skills such as food preparation and kitchen safety. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-SWEET

Afternoon Camps

SUMMER EXPLORE: COLOR ME CRAZY

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $99

We’ll get messy and creative working with all the colors of the rainbow! Tiedye, paint and more as we investigate how color works through science experiments, art projects and more. Presented by Community Education.

Activity code: S23-COLOR-PM

MINI-SPORT

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $99

Explore baseball, soccer, lacrosse and flag football. Our coaches are trained to meet the needs of young athletes in a fun and non-competitive way through our unique games and activities. Get ready for lots of fun and no pressure as you take your first steps into sports! Presented by Sports Unlimited.

Activity code: S23-MINISPORT

VERY MESSY ART CAMP

Grades K-4 | Registration fee: $157

Let’s take mess-making to a whole new level! We’ll paint with plaster, sculpt with gooey gunk, make papier mache birds and fling paint like Jackson Pollock. We will even learn some art terms along the way. These are not projects to tackle at home – leave the mess with us. After all, being a kid is messy business! Presented by KidCreate Studios.

Activity code: S23-MESSY

FRIDAY FIELD TRIP

Fri., June 30

CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE

Grades K-6 | Registration fee: $65

Drop-off/Pick-up: Turtle Lake Elementary

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Act. code: S23-CRAYOLA

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK ENGINEERING

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $172 Have fun as we explore glow-in-thedark pigments and learn the difference between fluorescent and luminescent. We’ll also use LED lights to create a handy flashlight, light up underwater sea monsters, engineer a night lamp and more! Take home a light-up project every day. Presented by TechTacToe

Activity code: S23-GLOW

HEAVY ROBOTICS AND ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT

Grades 1-6 | Registration fee: $200

Take your engineering skills to the next level as you build motorized robotic and engineering models while learning about kinetic/potential energy, chain transmissions, angular momentum, Newton’s laws and centrifugal force. Construct projects such as a power plant, military tank, carousel, farming plough and more. You’ll develop logical thinking skills and gain a better understanding of various engineering principles. Presented by e2 Young Engineers.

Activity code: S23-HEAVYROBOTS

JUNIOR NBA BASKETBALL

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $182 Get ready to take your game to the next level! Learn how to properly shoot, pass, dribble and play defense from experienced coaches in a fun and positive environment. Show off your new skills in scrimmages and games on the final day. Personalized jersey included! Presented by Dash Sports Activity code: S23-NBAJR-36

3D PRINTING: BUILD YOUR OWN ROBOT

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $200

Participants will be learning the ropes of 3D modeling and printing. They will use 3D pens to understand printing in plastic and use CAD software (computer-aided design) to design parts for their robot to be printed. By the end of the week they will have two robots to take home. Presented by Engineering for Kids.

Activity code: S23-3DROBOT

YOUTUBE VIDEO PRODUCTION

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $150 Shoot videos, edit sound and create an online presence with YouTube. Learn tricks and techniques for better shots, lighting and sound, and learn film editing software through a camp project. Work in a group to create an unboxing or product review video, edit with transitions, special effects and a soundtrack, and share your finished video with the world. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-VIDEO

COOKING WITH CHEMISTRY

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $194 Learn how basic things in your kitchen are actually real chemicals and compounds that react with each other for delicious results. Explore how time, heat and cold are used to affect the outcomes of recipes used in camp. Eat your results...if you dare! Presented CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-COOK

All camps are held at Turtle Lake Elementary School 1141 Lepak Court Shoreview

Week at a glance:

Morning Drop-Off: 8 - 9 a.m.

Morning Camps: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: 12 - 1 p.m.

Activity code: S23-Lunchbunch-3

Reg. fee: $10 per participant

Afternoon Camps: 1 - 4 p.m.

Afternoon Pick-Up: 4 - 5 p.m.

Friday Field Trip: No field trip due

JUNIOR POKÉMON ENGINEERS

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $150

In this camp, participants will follow their Pokémon trainers in daily STEM projects. Make a fizzing Poke Ball, light up Pikachu, Poke Ball catapult and more. You’ll be on your way to becoming a Pokémon master by the end of the camp. Presented by Engineering for Kids.

Activity code: S23-JRPOKÉMON

KIDS VS. WILD

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $129

ANIME & MANGA MANIA

Grades 2-6 | Registration fee: $157

Join us and learn to draw and color all things ANIME! You’ll be able to perfect your skills and learn new manga tricks by drawing your own anime-style characters ranging from easy to challenging. Each day, you’ll complete multiple pieces of artwork like customized faces, animals, sugoi action and more ARTastic drawings. Presented by Young Rembrandts.

Activity code: S23-ANIME

SUMMER EXPLORE: H2 OH LET’S GO!

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $75

Beat the summer heat with a wild, wet and water-filled week! We’ll explore the wonders of water through activities like making reusable water balloons, playing sprinkler games, making ocean slime and more! Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit and sunscreen so you can get ready for a week of water fun. Presented by Community Education.

Activity code: S23-H20-AM

GNOMES, RAINBOWS & SPARKLES

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $124

In this one-of-a-kind camp, we’ll draw, paint, sculpt and collage cute and glittery creatures like gnomes, unicorns and llamas, as well as rainbows and fantastic mushrooms, among other dazzling projects that shimmer and glimmer. To add to the fun, we’ll have a special day where we paint our nails and make a cool accessory to wear. Presented by Abrakadoodle.

Activity code: S23-GNOMES

In this camp ,you and your team will be challenged to create cool gadgets to survive in the wild! Engineer a periscope, harness the power of the sun to cook, engineer a device for drinkable water, build a shelter and so much more. You’ll return transformed from this cool adventure! Presented by TechTacToe.

Activity code: S23-WILD

HACKING MINECRAFT

Grades 2-6 | Registration fee: $113

One of the most popular video games in history, Minecraft, offers an amazing world of endless possibilities limited only by your imagination. Participants will learn how to expand their world’s abilities using popular game-enhancing mods and participate in building challenges. We will also explore creating and editing skins and textures. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Basic reading and computer skills are needed. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-HACKING

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURER: A ROLE-PLAYING 5E CHARACTER CREATION

Grades 3-7 | Registration fee: $152 Choose your Own Adventurer is the ultimate sandbox for Dungeons & Dragons character creation. Make your very own character from scratch. You will also have the opportunity to test character ideas and options in actual scenarios. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-ADVENTURE

Afternoon Camps

1 - 4 p.m. | Wed.-Fri., July 5-7

SUMMER EXPLORE: H2 OH LET’S GO!

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $75

Beat the summer heat with a wild, wet and water-filled week! We’ll explore the wonders of water through activities like making reusable water balloons, playing sprinkler games, making ocean slime and more! Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit and sunscreen so you can get ready for a week of water fun. Presented by Community Education. Activity code: S23-H20-PM

GLAM LAB

Grades 1-5 | Registration fee: $129

Join us at this glitz and glam camp and make your own bath bombs, lip balm, soaps, shower dough, Glam Goo, salt scrub and more fun science experiments! You will have a blast concocting all types of beauty and bath products while you learn the science behind them all. Add a pinch of imagination as you create cool packages to take home your creations!

Presented by TechTacToe.

Activity code: S23-GLAM

CARTOON CHARACTER EXTRAVAGANZA

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $156 Participants will learn the fundamentals of cartooning and create their own unique characters. They will explore techniques used in cartooning such as exaggeration, action and personification to bring their creations to life. Our instructors will guide them as they develop artistic skills and create their own original cartoon characters! Presented by Young Rembrandts.

Activity code: S23-CARTOON

POKÉMON MASTER ENGINEERING CAMP

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $150 Participants and Pokémon trainers will be taking part in daily STEM projects revolving around the exciting world of Pokémon! Make Pikachu’s tail light up, blast Team Rocket’s bottle into space, invent your own Poke Ball launcher and battle other teams for the most points to win the title of Pokémon Master. Presented by Engineering for Kids Activity code: S23-POKÉMON

EXTREME ROBOTICS: ROBOT WARS

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $113 Build remote-controlled robots inspired by the popular Discovery Channel’s BattleBots. Participants will use the EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Systems and unique LEGO®Technic™ engineering components to build extreme, competitive robots. Teams will be challenged to morph their projects into better, stronger and faster robots to compete in a tournament on the last day of camp. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-ROBOWARS

ART AND YOGA

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $124

Join us in this exceptional camp that combines art and yoga. We’ll start our day with yoga poses followed by art projects where we’ll draw, paint, collage, sculpt with clay and more. Each day we’ll play yoga games, use breathing and mindfulness techniques and have a great time unleashing our creativity.

Presented by Abrakadoodle.

Activity code: S23-YOGA

YOUNG WRITER’S WORKSHIP

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $152

Are you looking to take your writing to the next level? Learn techniques to improve your writing and gain confidence in your work. You’ll have the opportunity to share your work with others in a supportive environment and develop the skills to make your writing stand out. This camp will provide you with the tools to enhance your writer’s voice and become a better writer.

Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-WRITERS

All camps are held at Turtle Lake Elementary School 1141 Lepak Court Shoreview

No field trip this week due to the holiday.

WEEK 4: JULY 10-13

Week at a glance:

Morning Drop-Off: 8 - 9 a.m.

Morning Camps: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: 12 - 1 p.m.

Activity code: S23-Lunchbunch-4

Reg. fee: $10 per participant

Afternoon Camps: 1 - 4 p.m.

Afternoon Pick-Up: 4 - 5 p.m.

Friday Field Trip: Bunker Beach

SUMMER EXPLORE: GAME MANIA!

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $99

Enjoy fun and games all week long! Participants will love “Minute to Win It” activities, game show challenges, carnival games and more! A week of camp packed with team-building activities, games and art projects. Presented by Community Education. Activity code: S23-GAMEON-AM

SOCCER JR.

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $149

Our experienced coaches will help you develop your dribbling, passing, shooting and defensive skills through fun and challenging drills and skillbased games. Participants will be grouped with players of similar skill levels and learn the values of “Respect, Hustle and Pride.” Show off your new skills in a scrimmage and take home a newfound confidence in your soccer abilities! Presented by Dash Sports.

Activity code: S23-SOCCERJR

Morning Camps 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Mon.-Thu., July 10-13

CRAZY CONCOCTIONS AND INSANE INVENTIONS

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $172 Have a blast exploring chemical reactions in a fun, slimy way that creates all kinds of ooey gooey, sticky, bouncy, slimly mixtures. Participants will be challenged to solve fun engineering problems and so much more. In this camp all the mess stays behind, as fun memories and learning go home!

Presented by TechTacToe Activity code: S23-CRAZY

MANDARIN

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $213 We’ll sing, dance and play our way through bilingual fun. Kids will learn Mandarin with native speakers through exciting theme-based activities, songs and games. Presented by Language Sprouts.

Activity code: S23-MANDARIN

OH MY GLITTER!

Grades K-6 | Registration fee: $157 We’re upping our glam game so artists can make unicorns that shimmer, butterflies that sparkle and other dazzling works of art! We’ll use clay, paint, real canvas boards and so much more. The best part is, each masterpiece will be covered in glitter! Presented by KidCreate Studios.

Activity code: S23-GLITTER

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $99 Participants will learn about Ultimate Frisbee and Disc Golf through skill development and small group games. Staff will focus on helping the participants learn the rules of the games while working on team play and sportsmanship. Each day will be devoted to drills, practices and games. Presented by Sports Unlimited. Activity code: S23-ULTIMATE

3D PRINTING: JEWELRY FABRICATION AND ARTS

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $165

Bring your creations to life in this 3D printing camp. The ancient craft of jewelry making is brought to the modern world using TinkerCad and 3D printers. Participants will learn to build 2D and 3D models on the computer using CAD software. They will design and print a pair of earrings, a ring or a pendant in this camp. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-3DJEWELRY

CHESS N’ MOTION

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $152

Challenge your mind and body this summer. We will play chess to make our brains sweat and play physical games to make our bodies sweat. Chess skills will cover the beginner to an intermediate player and physical games may include badminton, pickleball, tag games, and other indoor/outdoor games based on the ability level and mix of the group. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-CHESS

SURVIVOR: ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $200 Participants will find themselves the lone survivors of a zombie apocalypse and learn that the undead are coming to find them. The challenge is to stay alive until scientists find a cure. Be careful! One bite and you will become one of them. Work in teams to use the Engineering Design Process to create projects to help them make the best choices for their own and their campmates’ survival. Presented by Engineering for Kids.

Activity code: S23-ZOMBIE

Afternoon Camps

1 - 4 p.m. | Mon.-Thu., July 10-13

SUMMER EXPLORE: GAME MANIA!

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $99

Enjoy fun and games all week long! Participants will love “Minute to Win It” activities, game show challenges, carnival games and more! A week of camp packed with team-building activities, games and art projects. Presented by Community Education.

Activity code: S23-GAMEON-PM

GAME ON ART CAMP

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $157

Take a break and go “AFK” (away from keyboard) while exploring your favorite games in a new way! In this camp, we’ll draw, sculpt, paint and more as we create projects inspired by some of our favorite video games. Design your own avatar on a real canvas board, sculpt your favorite Among Us Crewmate, create Sonic the Hedgehog and so much more! Presented by KidCreate Studios.

Activity code: S23-GAMEART

JUNIOR NINJA AND TAG

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $99

Have fun testing your ninja skills and abilities while going through various obstacles: tunnel crawl, cones weave, noodles crawl and more. Game on tag will feature favorite playground games. These activities help your child develop coordination and flexibility, which are beneficial for physical and mental development! Presented by Sports Unlimited.

Activity code: S23-NINJAJR

WEEK 4: JULY 10-13

MULTIPLAYER MINECRAFT: ESCAPE THE ENDER DRAGON

Grades 2-6 | Registration fee: $150 Create a world with others in unique, themed escape room adventure maps. Race through the end and escape the Ender Dragon. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Basic reading and computer skills are needed! Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-ENDERDRAGON

ULTIMATE YOUTUBE

SUPER STAR

Grades 3-7 | Registration fee: $178 Learn the ins and outs of producing your very own YouTube video, with invaluable tips on how to take your production to the next level. In small teams, create distinguishing art for your channel, learn about fair use and copyright and how to masterfully record, edit and upload videos. Presented by TechTacToe.

Activity code: S23-YOUTUBE

TRAPPED: ENGINEERS ESCAPE ROOM

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $200 Participants must work together to solve a series of engineering challenges and puzzles such as building straw rockets, parachutes, flashlights, catapults and more in order to escape a hijacked plane, an underground cave or a locked playroom. After each escape, campers learn about the elements of the escape room and work in teams to design their own to present on the final day! Presented by Engineering for Kids.

Activity code: S23-TRAPPED

ROCKET BUILDER DESIGN CAMP

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $168

Learn to build and launch your own rockets from common materials left over in the recycling bin. We will experiment with multiple design, building and recovery techniques. These rockets are cheap to make so it removes the anxiety of “doing it wrong!” Build it and see what happens, within the rules of model rocketry. A rocket launch time is part of the program. Launch equipment is provided. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-ROCKETS

SOCCER CAMP

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $149 Get ready to take your soccer skills to the next level! Our experienced coaches will help you develop your dribbling, passing, shooting and defensive skills through fun and challenging drills and skill-based games. Participants will be grouped with players of similar skill levels and learn the values of “Respect, Hustle, and Pride.” On the final day, you’ll get to show off your new skills in a scrimmage and take home a newfound confidence in your soccer abilities. Presented by Dash Sports.

Activity code: S23-SOCCER

FRIDAY FIELD TRIP

Fri., July 14

BUNKER BEACH

Grades K-6 | Registration fee: $65

All camps are held at Turtle Lake Elementary School

1141 Lepak Court Shoreview

Drop-off/Pick-up: Turtle Lake Elementary

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Activity code: S23-BUNKER

Week at a glance:

Morning Drop-Off: 8 - 9 a.m.

Morning Camps: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: 12 - 1 p.m.

Activity code: S23-Lunchbunch-5

Reg. fee: $10 per participant

Afternoon Camps: 1 - 4 p.m.

Afternoon Pick-Up: 4 - 5 p.m.

Friday Field Trip: InnerActive Playground

SUMMER EXPLORE: OOEY GOOEY

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $99

Calling all slime-ologists! Join us for a week of stretchy, sticky, crunchy, colorful, irresistible slime fun. Make a new slime each day and enjoy other ooey gooey art projects, science experiments and more as we roll up our sleeves and get a little messy!. Presented by Community Education.

Activity code: S23-OOEYGOOEY-AM

GLITZ, GLAM AND CHARMS

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $165

Join us at this amazing camp where we’ll be creating glam charm designs like pocket-sized cupcakes, gleamy accessories like super cute animal pendants and shimmery art to display at home. Along the way, we’ll listen to music, play fun games and have our nails painted. Presented by Abrakadoodle.

Activity code: S23-GLITZ

JUNIOR FENCING

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $150

New and returning participants invited. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and, of course, your favorite fencing games and arm bands. Safety is our first priority. We supply safety swords, protective masks, chest plates and jackets in a high-octane, inclusive environment. Presented by YEL.

Activity code: S23-FENCINGJR

JUNIOR ARTISTIC ENGINEERS

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $200 The two different worlds of art and engineering meet in this camp. Bring STEAM to life, just like Leonardo da Vinci! Participants become artists and engineers as they create different projects everyday like a kaleidoscope, pendulum art, 3D geometric figures, slime art and more! Presented by Engineering for Kids.

Activity code: S23-JRARTENG

JUNIOR KICKBALL AND DODGEBALL GALORE!

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $99 Join us for the most popular gym games ever invented! Develop your fundamental skills of kicking, catching and throwing while learning the ins and outs of kickball and dodgeball. Played with soft Nerf balls, dodgeball variations include trench ball, bombardment, Ga-Ga ball and more! Similar to baseball, kickball is played with traditional baseball rules and a few extra quirky rules mixed in. The emphasis on this camp is fun and team play! Presented by Sports Unlimited.

Activity code: S23-KICK

CANDY LAB

Grades K-4 | Registration fee: $172

Discover the science behind your favorite sweets as we mix up awesome experiments and design packaging for your creations. Have a blast as we create tasty gummy bears, mix up yummy edible slime and so much more! Learn about the science and chemistry of food as well as STEAM concepts. Presented by TechTacToe.

Activity code: S23-CANDY

MINECRAFT CODING: RIDE THE ENDER DRAGON

Grades 2-6 | Registration fee: $150

Take a journey with us as we write code to summon the Ender Dragon, learn to use Redstone and command blocks to make automated machines. Minecraft Java experience helpful. Basic computer and reading skills are needed. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-RIDEDRAGON

PROJECT KNIT

Grades 3-7 | Registration fee: $194

Keep yourself warm this year by learning to make your own hat, scarf or blanket. Participants will learn basic skills in beginning knitting and crocheting to create a basic project. Tools and materials for knitting will be provided. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-KNIT

FLAG FOOTBALL

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $149

Our safe, low-contact camps provide exciting and comprehensive football experience for players of all skill levels. Coaching staff emphasize the values of “Respect, Hustle and Pride” while teaching the fundamentals of passing, catching, rushing and defense. Presented by Dash Sports.

Activity code: S23-FFOOTBALL

Afternoon Camps

SUMMER EXPLORE: OOEY GOOEY

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $99

Calling all slime-ologists! Join us for a week of stretchy, sticky, crunchy, colorful, irresistible slime fun. Make a new slime each day and enjoy other ooey gooey art projects, science experiments and more as we roll up our sleeves and get a little messy!.

Presented by Community Education.

Activity code: S23-OOEYGOOEY-PM

JR. WRECK IT WEEK

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $200

Smash! Crash! BOOM! Participants in this camp enjoy building and breaking! Use the engineering design process to create a wrecking ball, catapult and more. Put on your hard hats and safety goggles and join the fun! Presented by Engineering for Kids.

Activity code: S23-JRWRECK

COOKIES AND ART

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $165

Join us as we explore our creative side making art that you can actually eat! We’ll have a blast decorating cookies, making beautiful art on paper and sculpting clay. Each day we’ll decorate a cookie and create fun art projects to bring home. Presented by Abrakadoodle.

Activity code: S23-COOKIE

FRIDAY FIELD TRIP

Fri., July 21

INNERACTIVE INDOOR PLAYGROUND

Grades K-6 | Registration fee: $65

Drop-off/Pick-up: Turtle Lake Elementary

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Act. code: S23-INNERACTIVE

ROBOTIC BUILDERS: MARINE EXPLORERS

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $143

Designed by the experts at MIT, this LEGO®Education WeDo Robotics

Builder camp allows participants to explore different concepts in robotics. Participants will build LEGO®models such as a scuba driver, clown fish, bathyscope or submarine which feature working motors, tilt sensors, motion detectors and a LEGO®USB Robotics Hub! Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-MARINE

FLAG FOOTBALL JUNIOR

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $149

Our safe, low-contact camps provide exciting and comprehensive football experience for players of all skill levels. Coaching staff emphasize the values of “Respect, Hustle and Pride” while teaching the fundamentals of passing, catching, rushing and defense. Presented by Dash Sports.

Activity code: S23-FFOOTBALL-JR

MINECRAFT: ROBOT CODING

Grades 2-5 | Registration fee: $178

Take your mastery of Minecraft to the next level as you learn how to program bots that help you up your Minecraft game. Have a blast with your friends as you learn how to program robots to help you collect resources more easily and other cool Minecraft tricks! Presented by TechTacToe.

Activity code: S23-ROBOMINECRAFT

DIY SALON AND SPA

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $194

Take a break, relax and have a spa day! In this camp, you will learn to create and have your own spa day at home. Learn how to make homemade bath salts, sugar scrubs, salt scrubs, rosewater, lemonade bath bombs and more. Use these products yourself or give them as gifts to friends and family. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-SPA

FENCING

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $150

New and returning participants invited. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills and, of course, your favorite fencing games and arm bands. Safety is our first priority. We supply safety swords, protective masks, chest plates and jackets in a high-octane, inclusive environment. Presented by YEL.

Activity code: S23-FENCING

KICKBALL & DODGEBALL GALORE

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $99

Join us for the most popular gym games ever invented! Develop your fundamental skills of kicking, catching and throwing while learning the ins and outs of kickball and dodgeball. Played with soft Nerf balls, dodgeball variations include trench ball, bombardment, Ga-Ga ball and more! Similar to baseball, kickball is played with traditional baseball rules and a few extra quirky rules mixed in. The emphasis on this camp is fun and team play! Presented by Sports Unlimited.

Activity code: S23-KICK

All camps are held at Turtle Lake Elementary School 1141 Lepak Court Shoreview

Week at a glance:

Morning Drop-Off: 8 - 9 a.m.

Morning Camps: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: 12 - 1 p.m.

Activity code: S23-Lunchbunch-6

Reg. fee: $10 per participant

Afternoon Camps: 1 - 4 p.m.

Afternoon Pick-Up: 4 - 5 p.m.

Friday Field Trip: Movie and Pool Day at Chippewa

SUMMER EXPLORE: LOST IN SPACE

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $99

Take a trip through the solar system this week with hands-on art activities, science experiments and games related to planets, stars, rockets, satellites, meteors and more! Presented by Community Education.

Activity code: S23-SPACE-AM

TRACK & FIELD JR.

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $149

Have fun learning how to run fast, throw far, run relays with friends, jump high and run for longer distances. Our experienced coaches will focus building good technique and form. We’ll learn drills and play games that are all tailored specifically to enhance overall track and field performance. Presented by Dash Sports.

Activity code: S23-TRACKJR

MEGA BOAT ENGINEERING WITH LEGO®

Grades 1-5 | Registration fee: $172

Get your hands on the largest floating boat LEGO®has EVER created (almost two feet long!) and advanced LEGO® technic bricks and motors to engineer fantastic self-propelled boats! Perhaps you want to build a river boat or a boat with wind turbine blades? You can design them all in this camp. Then you’ll captain your boat to race it against friends. Presented by TechTacToe.

Activity code: S23-LEGOBOAT

STEM WEATHER EXPLORERS

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $168

Learn how to measure the weather and climate like a professional meteorologist or National Weather Observer! Create and use basic tools and get a chance to use a drone with remote sensing techniques to observe and collect your data! Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-WEATHER

MESSES AND MASTERPIECES

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $157

From Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Salvador Dali and more, each messy masterpiece will be inspired by a different master artist. You better roll up your sleeves, because no masterpiece was ever made without first making a mess! Presented by KidCreate Studios.

Activity code: S23-MASTERPIECE

LACROSSE

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $99

The fastest-growing team sport in America! Non-contact lacrosse, also known as “Soft Lacrosse” is played. Individual skills taught: catching, throwing, scooping and cradling. Presented by Sports Unlimited.

Activity code: S23-LACROSSE

3D PRINTING: POKÉMON CREATIONS

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $200

In this beginner-friendly course, we’ll start by using 3D pens to explore the wonders of plastic printing. Then, we’ll learn the basics and get creative with CAD (computer-aided design) software to design our own masterpieces. You’ll be proud to take home your very own mini Pokémon character that you designed and printed all by you. Presented by Engineering for Kids.

Activity code: S23-3DPOKÉMON

VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR YOUTUBE: GAMING

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $150

Discover the art of creating a video on YouTube! Get tips and tricks on how to improve your shots, record gameplay footage and edit with sound effects using editing software. By the end of the session, you’ll produce your own Minecraft, Lego Racer or Minesweeper video complete with voiceovers, transitions, soundtrack and more to share with the world! Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-GAMING

SOLAR POWER YOUR DRONE

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $188

Soar to new heights with exciting solarpowered remote-controlled drones! Participants will use real-life tools such as soldering irons and drills to building a solar charging station for their mini drone. After completing their charging station, participants will compete with one another using their drones. Participants get to take home their mini drone and charging station. Presented by GoSolar! Kidz.

Activity code: S23-DRONE

Afternoon Camps

1 - 4 p.m. | Mon.-Thu., July 24-27

SUMMER EXPLORE: LOST IN SPACE

Grades K-6 | Registration fee: $99

Take a trip through the solar system this week with hands-on art activities, science experiments and games related to planets, stars, rockets, satellites, meteors and more! Presented by Community Education.

Activity code: S23-SPACE-PM

SPANISH CAMP

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $213

Get ready for the best week ever...all in Spanish! Join Language Sprout to sing, dance and play their way through bilingual fun. Kids will learn Spanish with native speakers through exciting themebased activities, songs and games. This camp is appropriate for all levels. Presented by Language Sprout.

Activity code: S23-SPANISH

BEGINNING CODER: POKÉMON ADVENTURES

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $178

Create a Pokémon adventure in a video game of your own creation. Specially designed for beginner coders, we make it extra fun for kids to pick up coding skills. In small teams, create your own universe of magical Pokémon creatures to escape an adventure map, code a Pokémon catch game, design your own team and create a game to duel against friends. Presented by TechTacToe.

Activity code: S23-POKÉMON

FRIDAY FIELD TRIP

Fri., July 28

MOVIE AND POOL DAY AT CHIPPEWA

Grades K-6 | Registration fee: $65

Drop-off/Pick-up: Turtle Lake Elementary

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Activity code: S23-POOL

DRAWING 1-2-3

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $157 In this camp, you’ll learn drawing really is as easy as 1, 2, 3! If you can write an ordinary number, you can turn it into an extraordinary drawing by following our simple step-by-step processes. From zany zebras, cute puppies to a giant cactus and everything in between, you won’t believe what you can create from an ordinary number. Presented by KidCreate Studios.

Activity code: S23-DRAWING

POKEMANIA STEAM ADVENTURE

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $150 Work on a stop-motion animated Pokémon-themed film. Participants will pick their favorite characters, build Pokémon-inspired sets and props all to create their own animated game and stop-motion short. Participants will also participate in other Pokémonrelated STEAM activities. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-ADVENTURE

SOLAR GO-KART

CAMP

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $188 Participants will learn exactly how solar electric is used in modern electric vehicles. Build a take-home mini solar racecar wand challenge each other in a race. As the main event, participants will work in teams to build a solar go-kart to later race each other! Presented by GoSolar! Kids.

Activity code: S23-GOKART

WEEK

ADVENTURES IN 3D PRINTING

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $194

Discover your creative potential as you use 3D printers and CAD software to design and scale your own 3D objects! Learn about scale, prototyping and more as you work through different design challenges and projects. Past projects have included model rocket parts, game pieces, tools for LEGO mini figures and so much more! Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-3DPRINT

TRACK & FIELD

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $149

Participants will practice sprinting, throwing, relay running, jumping and distance running. Emphasis is on technique and proper form. Camp consists of many different types of physical activities, drills and games, all tailored specifically to enhance overall track and field performance. Participants should bring a water bottle, snack and wear athletic shoes. Presented by Dash Sports.

Activity code: S23-TRACK

3D PRINTING: MINECRAFT CREATIONS

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $200 Participants will learn the ropes of 3D modeling and printing. They will use 3D pens to understand printing in plastic and learn to use CAD software (computer-aided design) to design basic Minecraft creations. Engineering is incorporated as they are introduced to circuits and by the end of the week will bring home a working Minecraft lamp. Presented by Engineering 4 Kids.

Activity code: S23-3DMINECRAFT

All camps are held at Turtle Lake Elementary School 1141 Lepak Court Shoreview

Week at a glance:

Morning Drop-Off: 8 - 9 a.m.

Morning Camps: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: 12 - 1 p.m.

Activity code: S23-Lunchbunch-7

Reg. fee: $10 per participant

Afternoon Camps: 1 - 4 p.m.

Afternoon Pick-Up: 4 - 5 p.m.

Friday Field Trip: Nature Center

SUMMER EXPLORE: BUGS & BUTTERFLIES

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $99

Morning Camps

ENGINEERING: RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINES

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $135 Design and build moving machines with LEGOS. Work in pairs to learn about physics and engineering concepts such as velocity, projectiles, trajectories, force, motion and more. Participants will learn new ways to combine LEGOS to cause different chain reactions and, on the last day, design their own Rube Goldberg Machine. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-RGMACHINES

MUSICAL THEATER: MOANA JR.

FLAG FOOTBAL

Grades 2-6 | Registration fee: $99

Campers will be introduced to flag football through skill development and small group games. Camp will focus on the skills of passing, catching, and kicking as well as defensive and offensive strategy, team play and sportsmanship. Presented by Sports Unlimited.

Activity code: S23-FLAGFOOTBALL-AM

ESCAPE TO HOGWARTS

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $200

The Ministry of Magic is inviting aspiring wizards to this extraordinary camp. Wizards will participate in engineering challenges to earn House points, such as creating a Golden Snitch Launcher or the fastest Gringott Cart. The house with the most points will be awarded the house cup. Presented by Engineering for Kids.

Activity code: S23-HOGWARTS

Summer Fun: Dino Extreme!

Get to know the six-legged creatures that surround us. Through interactive hands-on activities, we’ll explore the amazing world of bugs and butterflies and discover all the fun and unique details about these important insects. Presented by Community Education. Activity code: S23-BUGS-AM

WATERCOLOR STUDIO

Grades 1-5 | Registration fee: $165

It’s time to roll our sleeves, grab our paint brushes and have fun creating with watercolors! We’ll have a blast exploring tried- and-true techniques and tricks to create beautiful paintings. Unleash your creativity as we make fun projects, including our own watercolor book to bring home. Presented by Abrakadoodle.

Activity code: S23-WATERCOLOR

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $135 Join this musical adventure based on the Disney hit film, Moana! Experience the fun-filled story of Moana and the village of Motunui brought to life onstage. Learn important stage skills, play theater games and rehearse your favorite songs and scenes from the film! Showcase your skills in a special performance for family and friends on the last day of camp. Presented by Character Kids.

Activity code: S23-MOANAJR

CHESS N’ MOTION JR.

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $152 We will play chess to make our brains sweat and play physical games to make our bodies sweat. Chess skills will cover the beginner to an intermediate player and physical games may include badminton, pickleball, tag games and other indoor/outdoor games based on the ability level and mix of the group. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-CHESSJR

VOLLEYBALL

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $149 Key volleyball skills such as passing, serving and hitting will be taught and practiced throughout the week. Fun, volleyball-specific games are also incorporated, giving players game-type experience and a better understanding of the game! Presented by Dash Sports. Activity code: S23-VOLLEYBALL

MINECRAFT YOUTUBE VIDEO CREATION

Grades 3-7 | Registration fee: $178

We’ll use Minecraft as our gaming platform to teach you how to launch your own YouTube channel. Learn to record, edit, mix music and upload your sessions. Learn from other gamers, share tips and advise with your team in the coolest summer camp! Presented by TechTacToe.

Activity code: S23-YOUTUBEMINECRAFT

Afternoon Camps

SUMMER EXPLORE: BUGS & BUTTERFLIES

Grades K-6 | Registration fee: $99

Get to know the six-legged creatures that surround us. Through interactive hands-on activities, we’ll explore the amazing world of bugs and butterflies and discover all the fun and unique details about these important insects. Presented by Community Education.

Activity code: S23-BUGS-PM

PROJECT RUNWAY

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $167

Participants will make, showcase and take home projects such as a tres-chic skirt, tie-top blouse, headband and more. Hand- and machine-sewing techniques are taught with SAFETY FIRST in mind. No experience necessary. Presented by YEL. Activity code: S23-RUNWAY

VOLLEYBALL JR.

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $149

Key volleyball skills such as passing, serving and hitting will be taught and practiced throughout the week. Fun, volleyball-specific games and scrimmages are also incorporated, giving players game-type experience and a better understanding of the game! Presented by Dash Sports.

Activity code: S23-VOLLEYBALLJR

FRIDAY FIELD TRIP

Fri., August 4

NATURE CENTER

Grades K-6 | Registration fee: $65

Drop-off/Pick-up: Turtle Lake Elementary

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Activity code: S23-NATURECENTER

CANDY LAB

WEEK 7: JULY 31- AUGUST 3

Grades K-4 | Registration fee: $172

It’s time to have delicious fun as you discover the science behind your favorite sweets as we mix up sugary mixes and design packaging for your creations. Have a blast as we create gummy bears, mix up yummy edible slime and so much more! Learn about the chemistry of food as well as STEAM concepts. Presented by TechTacToe.

Activity code: S23-CANDY-2

POKÉMON ART FUN

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $165 You’ll have a blast as you explore your creative side bringing virtual designs to life and learning how to draw, paint, collage and sculpt creatures from Pokémon to take home. Presented by Abrakadoodle.

Activity code: S23-POKÉMONART

MISSION TO MARS: ORBITERS AND LANDERS

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $200

Participants will learn about NASA’s Mars landers and orbiters to gain a deeper understanding of how they assist in the work of NASA’s scientists and engineers, and about the technology required for aerospace engineers to be able to safely transport human beings to Mars. Campers will use the Engineering Design Process to engage in exciting, handson STEM challenges with real-world connections to NASA and aerospace engineering. Presented by Engineering for Kids

Activity code: S23-MARS

MUSICAL THEATER: MOANA

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $135

Join this musical adventure based on the Disney hit film, Moana! Experience the fun-filled story of Moana and the village of Motunui brought to life onstage. Learn important stage skills, play theater games, and rehearse your favorite songs and scenes from the film! Showcase your skills in a special performance for family and friends on the last day of camp. Presented by Character Kids.

Activity code: S23-MOANA

CHESS TACTICS AND STRATEGIES

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $152 This camp is for players that want the next level of challenge from their school club. Maybe you’re ready to try or improve your tournament play. Standard variations will be used to improve your skills. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-TACTICS

DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION: BLOCKBUSTER SPECIAL EFFECTS

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $150 Learn film editing basics and how to use Hollywood-style special effects techniques. Possible special effects learned in the camp include Star Wars animated lasers, Harry Potter spell-like effects and other blockbuster effects. Student photography releases must be signed for this camp. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-BLOCKBUSTER

All camps are held at Turtle Lake Elementary School 1141 Lepak Court Shoreview

Week at a glance:

Morning Drop-Off: 8 - 9 a.m.

Morning Camps: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: 12 - 1 p.m.

Activity code: S23-Lunchbunch-8

Reg. fee: $10 per participant

Afternoon Camps: 1 - 4 p.m.

Afternoon Pick-Up: 4 - 5 p.m.

Friday Field Trip: Minnesota Zoo

SLIME-TASTIC ART

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $157 We’ll explore different slime recipes as we create tons of gooey, sparkly, stretchy, messy goo. From out-of-thisworld glitter solar system slime, confetti cake slime and bubblegum slime, we’ll make a new slime during each day of camp. We’ll even throw in a little painting and sculpting on the side. Presented by KidCreate Studios. Activity code: S23-SLIMETASTIC

JR. CHEER AND DANCE

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $99 This introductory camp helps children explore cheerleading, dance and tumbling in a fun and non-competitive setting. No pressure, just lots of fun while they learn motion/jump technique, sideline/performance cheers and dance routines.

CUBE CAMP

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $129

Unlock your potential and explore the world of speed-cubing this summer! This course is perfect for cube enthusiasts of any level. The instructor will guide you through a range of activities, including playing cubing games, building cube-solving robots, creating mosaics and experimenting with the latest official competition equipment. Get ready to have your mind blown by your newfound cubing skills! Presented by Cube Communities MN

Activity code: S23-CUBE-2

DUNGEON MASTER CAMP: ROLEPLAYING & WORLD-BUILDING

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $152

SUMMER EXPLORE: LEGO® BRICK LEGENDS

Grades K-5 | Registration fee: $99

Join us for an amazing LEGO® brick-filled week! Everyday is a new adventure full of build challenges, crafts and science experiments, making friends and even making your own edible Lego bricks! Presented by Community Education.

Activity code: S23-LEGENDS-AM

AARDVARK TO ZEBRA

Grades 1-3 | Registration fee: $155

Time to create a zoo filled with your favorite clay animals, including a sloth, an alligator, a panther or a giraffe— there are so many animals to choose from! Through simple slab and pinching techniques, we’ll make you feel like a zoologist in no time. Presented by Northern Clay Center.

Activity code: S23-CLAYZOO

Activity code: S23-CHEER-2

ESCAPE ROOM: SPACE-X GALACTIC MISSION

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $172 Your mission is stuck on a newlyexplored planet and you now need to figure out how to return to Earth! Solve fun clues and STEAM challenges. Build a rower, design an extension arm, create a light-up constellation map and launch your own rocket! Presented by TechTacToe. Activity code: S23-SPACEX

PHY. ED. GAMES

Grades 3-6 | Registration fee: $149

Experience your favorite physical education games! Games will include Capture the Flag, kickball, dodgeball, tag games and more! Learn teamwork and values such as respect, hustle, and pride, all in a fun environment. Presented by Dash Sports. Activity code: S23-PHYED

Learn about role-playing games or how to be a better Dungeon Master! Build on what you already know or start fresh. Bring your imaginary worlds, environments, creatures, characters and equipment to life. Improve your storytelling and learn fantasy mapmaking techniques. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-MASTER

VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR YOUTUBE: PODCASTING

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $150

Learn how to produce a YouTube video podcast! You will become familiar with the ins-and-outs of creating your podcast. Explore ideas, make a script map and more. We will also go over refining your audio using Audacity. Edit your video, add transitions and insert a soundtrack. Then, share your finished video with the world. Bring a USB drive (at least 8 GB) to save your games on the last day. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-PODCAST

Afternoon Camps

SUMMER

EXPLORE: LEGO® BRICK LEGENDS

Grades K-6 | Registration fee: $99

Join us for an amazing LEGO®brickfilled week! Everyday is a new adventure full of build challenges, crafts and science experiments, making friends and even making your own edible Lego bricks! Presented by Community Education.

Activity code: S23-LEGENDS-PM

JR. CUBE CAMP

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $129

Unlock your potential and explore the world of speed-cubing this summer! This course is perfect for cube enthusiasts of any level. The instructor will guide you through a range of activities, including playing cubing games, building cube-solving robots, creating mosaics and experimenting with the latest official competition equipment. Get ready to have your mind blown by your newfound cubing skills!

Presented by Cube Communities MN

Activity code: S23-JRCUBE-2

AWESOME ART

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $157

If you think art is awesome, this is the camp for you! We’ll explore all the coolest art materials as we learn drawing techniques, create with clay and paint on real canvas boards. We’ll even create a beach scene out of real candy! Presented by KidCreate Studios.

Activity code: S23-AWESOME

HOGWARTS SECRET MAGIC LAB

Grades 1-4 | Registration fee: $172 Immerse yourself in the magical world of wizards in this one-of-a kind mix of STEM and art projects. Create a magic light-up wand, mix up fun concoctions, engineer your own locomotive, create your very own Golden Snitch™ and many more fascinating projects. Your summer can’t get more magical! Presented by Tech Tac Toe.

Activity code: S23-HOGWARTSLAB

PHY. ED. GAMES JR.

Grades K-3 | Registration fee: $149 Experience your favorite physical education games! Games will include Capture the Flag, kickball, dodgeball, tag games and more! Learn teamwork and values such as respect, hustle, and pride, all in a fun environment.

Presented by Dash Sports.

Activity code: S23-PHYEDJR

ROCKET BUILDER DESIGN CAMP

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $168 Learn to build and launch your own rockets from common materials left over in the recycling bin. Experiment with multiple design, building and recovery techniques. These rockets are cheap to make so it removes the anxiety of “doing it wrong!” A rocket launch time is part of the program. Presented by CSGA Enrichment.

Activity code: S23-ROCKET-2

VIDEO GAME DESIGN

MUG-A-THON

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $155

Build, sip, repeat! Make mountains of mugs! Maybe you’ll create your new favorite and even have some to gift, as you learn to make cups of all shapes and sizes by hand. You’ll learn to add handles and decoration to complete the mug-nificent transformation!

Presented by Northern Clay Center.

Activity code: S23-CLAYMUG

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Grades 2-6 | Registration fee: $99 This camp introduces participants to Ultimate Frisbee through skill development and small group games. Staff will focus on helping the participants learn the rules of the games while working on team play and sportsmanship. Each day will be devoted to drills, practices and games. Presented by Sports Unlimited.

Activity code: S23-FRISBEE

FRIDAY FIELD TRIP

Fri., August 11

MINNESOTA ZOO

Grades K-6 | Registration fee: $65

Drop-off/Pick-up: Turtle Lake Elementary

All camps are held at Turtle Lake Elementary School

1141 Lepak Court Shoreview

Grades 4-7 | Registration fee: $150 Participants will create their own version of Asteroids from scratch, using Construct 3, a visual coding platform that teaches participants the basics and structure of programming. Computer skills are needed. Presented by Tech Academy.

Activity code: S23-GAMEDESIGN

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Act. code: S23-MNZOO

ADDITIONAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND COURSES

NEW! TYKES SUMMER SPORTS

Join experienced instructors as they introduce our youngest athletes to a wide variety of sports! Each session will focus on a different sport where participants will learn the fundamentals through fun skill-based drills and mini-games. Presented by Dash Sports.

Location: Snail Lake (SL) or Pike Lake (PL)

All camps run Monday-Thursday

Ages 2-3 | 4:45-5:15 p.m.

Registration fee: $74, E.B. fee: $27

Camp Location Dates Activity code

Sports Sampler SL June 12-15 S23-SPORTSSAMP-2/3

T-Ball PL June 19-22 S23-TBALL-2/3

Basketball SL June 26-29 S23-BASKETBALL-2/3

Soccer PL July 10-13 S23-SOCCER-2/3

Flag football SL July 17- 20 S23-FOOTBALL-2/3

Athleticism PL July 24-27 S23-ATHLETICISM-2/3

Phy. Ed. Games SL Aug 7- 10 S23-GAMES-2/3

Soccer PL Aug 14-17 S23-SOCCER-2/3

Ages 4-5 | 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Registration fee: $87, E.B. fee: $43.50

Camp Location Dates Activity code

Sports Sampler SL

T-Ball PL

June 12-15

June 19-22

S23-SPORTSSAMP-4/5

S23-TBALL-4/5

Basketball SL June 26-29 S23-BASKETBALL4/5

Soccer PL July 10-13

Flag football SL

S23-SOCCER-4/5

July 17- 20 S23-FOOTBALL-4/5

Athleticism PL July 24-27

S23-ATHLETICISM-4/5

Phy. Ed. Games SL Aug 7- 10 S23-GAMES-4/5

Soccer PL Aug 14-17 S23-SOCCER-2/3

NEW! ARCHERY CAMPS

Ages 8--17 | Registration fee: $188 per session

Learn discipline and marksmanship from the challenging sport of archery. Develop your technique with a keen eye at a game-oriented facility. Youth will practice on conventional targets, balloons and 3D representations of animals. Instruction and equipment used is based on USA Archery teachings. Presented by BWANA Archery.

Location: BWANA Archery in Little Canada, MN

Sessions: June 12-15, June 19-22, June 26-29, July 10-13

Ages 8-12: Ages 13-17: Mon-Thu | 10 a.m.-noon Mon-Thu | 12-2 p.m.

Full registration information available online.

NEW! MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS CAMPS

Grades 6-8 | Reg. fee: $112-$143, E.B. fee: $66-$71.50 Join experienced instructors as they introduce our youngest learners to a wide variety of sports. Each session will focus on a different sport, where participants will learn the fundamentals and complete fun skill-based drills and minigames! Presented by Dash Sports.

Location: Mounds View High School

All MS camps will run from 5-7 p.m., Monday-Thursday.

Camp Dates Activity code

Boys Soccer June 12-15 S23-MS-BOYSSOCCER

Girls Soccer June 19-22 S23-MS-GIRLSSOCCER

Boys Basketball June 26-29 S23-MS-BOYSJRNBA

Girls Basketball July 10-13 S23-MS-GIRLSJRNBA

Flag football July 17-20 S23-MS-FLAGFOOTBALL

Track and Field July 24-27

Girls Volleyball July 31- Aug

Tennis Camp Aug 7-10

Athleticism Aug 14-17

NEW! MISSISSIPPI RIVER PADDLE

S23-MS-TRACK

S23-MS-VOLLEYBALL

S23-MS-TENNIS

S23-MS-ATHLETE

Grades 6-8 and 9-12 | Registration fee: $30, E.B. fee: $15 Explore the mighty Mississippi River on a guided canoe trip. Paddling the Mississippi in one of our 10-person North Canoes is a fun, educational and team-building experience for all ages. After a brief welcome and ice-breaker, students will divide into boat groups and learn water safety tips from their trained boat captain. Discover wildlife and experience the amazing history of the river. We’ll wrap up our adventure with a guided debrief and a closing discussion.

Grades 6-8

Pick-up/Drop-off: Edgewood Middle School

Day/Date Time Activity code

Fri, July 14 9 a.m.-3 p.m. S23-PADDLE-MS

Grades 9-12

Pick-up/Drop-off: Mounds View High School

Day/Date Time Activity code

Fri, Aug 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m. S23-PADDLE-HS

ADDITIONAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND COURSES

LEARN ABOUT HORSES DAY CAMP

Ages 6-17 |

Registration fee: $109

Spend the day learning how to ride a horse, including lance and control in the saddle, leading and in-handwork. Other activities may include braiding a horse’s mane, grooming, playing horse tag and helping to feed, water and care for horses.

Location: Boulder Ridge Equestrian & Event Center

Day/Date Time Activity code

Thu, June 15 9a.m.-3p.m. S23-HORSE-JUN

Mon, July 17 9a.m.-3p.m. S23-HORSE-JUL

NEW! WEEK-LONG AND 3-DAY HORSE DAY CAMPS

Ages 6-17 |

Registration fee: $305-$509

Campers will get to experience everyday life at a barn! Life in the barn will include activities such as daily riding, learning how to braid manes and tails with ribbon, grooming (including bathing) and care for them at the end of the day. This is a great time for campers to spend time outdoors and build lasting friendships with fellow horse lovers in a structured and positive environment. Campers are broken into smaller groups of similar riding experience, which is perfect for both the new and more experienced riders.

Location: Boulder Ridge Equestrian & Event Center

Days/Dates Time Activity code

Tue-Thu, July 18-20 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Mon-Fri, July 25-29 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

CONQUER NINJA DAY CAMPS

Grades 1-8 |

Registration fee: $175

S23-HORSE-3DAY

S23-HORSE-WEEK

BABYSITTING AND CPR TRAINING

Grades 4-9 | Registration fee: $79

Learn the skills and knowledge to be a safe babysitter for infants up to children 10 years of age! You will learn how to stay safe, play with kids, handle household emergencies, feeding and bath time and be given resources on how to market your babysitting services. You will even get certified in CPR and AED training. A collaborative class with St. Anthony Community Services.

Schedule available online.

HOME ALONE

Grades 3-5 | Registration fee: $25

Children 8-10 years of age will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. You will learn how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations and stay safe. A collaborative class with St. Anthony Community Services.

Schedule available online.

DATA SCIENCE & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CAMP

Grades 10-12 | Registration fee: $150

Participants will develop strength and agility during this camp by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles! We have warped walls, angled steps, salmon ladders, cliff hangers; everything you need to put your ninja skills to work! This camp transfers well into ninja levels testing or enhances other athletic performances.

Location: Ninja Warrior Blaine

Ninja Camps will be offered Monday-Thursday from 9-11 a.m. beginning the week of June 13 through the week of Aug 29. See schedule online for more details.

Interested in a career in the data sciences fields? Explore data science and artificial intelligence with Wells Fargo in a five-day, hands-on online learning program that will be developed and taught by experienced instructors from the Wells Fargo technical community along with guest lecturers from other businesses. A collaborative camp with Wells Fargo. Schedule available online.

Mounds View Adult Basic Education (ABE) offers courses for adults to improve their skills so they can move ahead in their jobs, prepare for further education and improve their daily lives. Mounds View will offer programs this summer, which will assist students in preparing to achieve their goals. Contact our office for registration and class information.

Courses are free. All courses are offered at Silver View Education Center, 2574 County Hwy 10, Mounds View.

ACADEMIC COURSES

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

English as a Second Language Class (ESL) is a Mounds View program for adults seeking to improve their English language communication skills. Students work together in classroom settings. English classes focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes will be offered in-person in July 2023 at Silver View Education Center in Mounds View. Evening classes will be offered ONLINE in July 2023. Registration is required to enroll.

Location: Silver View Education Center Days Time

Mornings Mon-Thu 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 5-27

Evenings Mon-Thu 5 - 8 p.m.

(Online)

July 5-27

GED/HS DIPLOMA FOR ADULTS/COLLEGE PREPARATION

For students working towards various goals, we offer three types of preparation programs. Our teachers will assist you in preparing for the four GED tests: Reading/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. If you are an adult who needs fewer than 20 credits to graduate, you may participate in Diploma classes and receive a high school diploma from Mounds View Public Schools. In addition, if you want to pursue higher education, you can also pre-test and prepare to pass the ACCUPLACER with our staff. All summer classes require registration at Silver View Education Center.

Location: Silver View Education Center

Days Time

Mornings Mon-Thu 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

July 5-27

Evenings Wednesdays 5 - 8 p.m.

July 5-27

N eed help with childcare during class?

Mounds View Public Schools offers childhood education at our Silver View Child Care Center. During the summer we provide care for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old. Infant, toddler and preschool slots are available. Our childcare service is available at little to no cost. Call 651-621-6222 for more information.

Dates: Monday-Thursday, July 5-27, 2023

CAREER PATHWAYS COURSES

COMPTIA SECURITY+

Mounds View’s CompTia Security+ Certification program offers everything you need to get ready for the Security+ exam. Learn to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks and devices. Hands-on training will allow you to perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques. The successful candidate will learn to operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws and regulations. We will help you operate with principles of confidentiality, integrity and availability. All of these skills are requested by employers. Classes require registration at Silver View Education Center.

Location: Online

Mon-Fri, June 19-Aug 16 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

IT CAREER PATHWAYS OPEN LAB

Mounds View Adult Education will offer an OPEN lab in July 2023. Whether you’re brand new to computers or studying for your Microsoft Office Specialist certification, our licensed Career Pathways teachers are here to help. Any registered Mounds View Adult Education student can stop by for help polishing a resume, crafting a cover letter, earning Northstar Digital Literacy certificates and much more!

Location: Silver View Education Center

Assistance available Monday - Thursdays from 8 a.m.-noon. Full schedule available online.

ESSENTIAL COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING

The Mounds View Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment program will give you the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment and higher education. Our dedicated licensed staff will work with you on the Northstar modules, and assess your ability to perform these tasks. Modules will cover basic computer skills, internet basics, using email, Windows, Mac, social media, information literacy, career search skills and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Location: Silver View Education Center

Mon-Thu, June 12-July 21 1-3:30 p.m.

PARAPROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Are you interested in employment as a paraeducator? Gain the skills and certifications needed for this rewarding career. Mounds View’s Paraeducator class will prepare you for the following three goals: pass the ParaEducator exam (if needed), learn about the role of the paraprofessional in education (including special education, child development and more) and gain the job search skills and confidence necessary to find a rewarding career in a school setting. Independent, in-person career search and test prep assistance during is available by appointment only.

Location: Online

Classes begin July 2023

Days

Time

Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-noon (Online)

PEARSON TEST FACILITY

FAMILY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Fall

All ages welcome! Family activities and enrichment opportunities will include a wide variety of events and activities from family star watches to movie nights and more!.

Registration for Adult and Family Enrichment will open at 9 a.m. on March 27, at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd.

NEW! SCHOOL OF FISH

Grades 3-8 | Registration fee: $63 per child/adult pair

School of Fish is a kids fishing class open to kids (and adults!) taught by pro angler and fishing TV show host Mike Frisch. Students learn about lakes, finding fish in those lakes and some great ways to catch them. They also learn to tie a fishing knot and rig and use a slip-bobber setup. Class fee per youth participant includes one of each of the following: Rod and reel, School of Fish t-shirt, tackle box and tackle and a full-color workbook! *Adult optional for grades 6-8.

Location: Edgewood Middle School

Days/Dates Time Activity code

Sat, April 15 2-4:30 p.m.

Sat, May 19 6-8:30 p.m.

MY LITTLE HORSE CAMP

S23-FISH-APR

S23-FISH-MAY

Ages 3-5 | Registration fee: $64 per adult/child pair

Campers will get to ride a real horse in an arena, meet a number of different horses and learn how to groom the horses...all with a focus on safety! In addition, students will have an opportunity to make horse treats to feed their new friends. This two-hour camp is designed for parent/guardian participation, and they are expected to remain with their child during the entire duration of the camp.

Location: Boulder Pointe Equestrian and Event Center

Day/Date Time Activity code

Mon, June 12 9 -11 a.m.

Fri, July 7 9 -11 a.m.

Mon, Aug 28 9 -11 a.m.

S23-LITTLEHORSE-JUN

S23-LITTLEHORSE-JUL

S23-LITTLEHORSE-AUG

NEW! FREE SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS

All ages | Registration fee: FREE

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the fun with friends and family under the stars! Summer family movie nights will present a variety of movies outdoors at various schools in the District throughout the summer! These events are free and open to the public.

Schedule available online.

LEARN TO CAMP: FAMILY OVERNIGHT AT FORT SNELLING

All ages | Registration fee: $60 per person, E.B. fee: $30 Join Wilderness Inquiry for an urban wilderness experience that will surprise and delight families of all ages. Your adventure is based at Picnic Island in Fort Snelling State Park. You’ll set up camp as a group, take a hike to enjoy the beautiful scenery and learn about the history of Fort Snelling. Back at camp, you’ll enjoy bird songs, flowing water and the crackling of a campfire as you relax. This is a fantastic way to explore the wilderness right outside your back door! Presented in partnership with Wilderness Inquiry.

Location: Fort Snelling State Park

Day/Date Time Activity code

Aug 18-19 Arrival: 2 p.m. S23-FTSNELLING Departure: 10 a.m.

FAMILY DAYS AT WILD MOUNTAIN

All ages

Enjoy unlimited access to all activities at Wild Mountain, including the Wild Adventure Island, Lazy River, four water slides, FreeFall XP, go-karts and alpine slides with your Wild Mountain Superday ticket! Deadline to register is NOON the Friday before the event, no exceptions.

Location: Wild Mountain

Fees and schedule available online.

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATING

Ages 16+ | Registration fee: $45-$55

You’ve seen it on TV, now you can learn the basics of ghosthunting and paranormal investigations from the experts at My Spirit Experience. Learn the basics about technique and equipment in Paranormal Investigating 101, then sign up for Paranormal Investigating 102 and put your new skills to the test! Full descriptions available online.

Day/Date Time Activity code

Paranormal Thu, July 27 S23-PARANORMAL-101

Investigating 101 7-9:30 p.m.

Paranormal Thu, Aug 17 S23-PARANORMAL-102

Investigating 102 7-9:30 p.m.

Fall ActivitiesADULT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

NEW! ADULT TRIPS

Ages 40+ | Registration fees available online.

Join us as we travel around the state seeing a play, visiting the arboretum and more! Your fee includes round trip transportation, lunch and admission to the activity for the day. Full descriptions available online.

Trip Day/Date/Time Activity code

Historic Winona Tue, April 25

S23-WINONA 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Skyrock Farm Tue, May 16

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Taylors Falls Wed, July 12

Boat Cruise 9:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

MN Landscape Wed, Aug 16

Arboretum 9:20 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ADULT SPANISH - LIVE ONLINE!

S23-SKYROCK

S23-BOAT

S23-ARBORETUM

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $90 per session

Join experienced instructors in a dynamic and interactive online approach to learning Spanish. Participants will learn useful vocabulary and conversation components around the chosen focus of travel or food/cooking that can be applied in a real-life setting! Applicable to new participants and continuing participants. Start speaking Spanish today!

Session Day/Date/Time Activity code

Spanish for Travel Tue, June 6-27

S23-SPANISH-TRAVEL 6-7 p.m.

LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL

Ages 18+

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America right now; come see what all the rage is about! Learn the rules and skills of pickleball, no experience necessary. All you need are tennis shoes, clothes you can move in and a water bottle. Pickleball is a lifelong sport that can be played by people of all ages and all year round.

Schedule and fees available online.

OPEN PICKLEBALL

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $50

Join us for 10 sessions of outdoor Pickleball at Chippewa Middle School this summer. Players of all levels are welcome. Staff will be onsite to help match players for play. Players should bring their own paddles. Full schedule available online.

LEARN TO PAINT LIKE BOB ROSS

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $65

Spanish in Mon, June 5-26

S23-SPANISH-KITCHEN the Kitchen 6-7 p.m.

CLASSES WITH LEEANNE KRUSEMARK

Ages 18+ |

Registration fee: $20-$35

Join instructor LeeAnne Krusemnark as she shares her expertise as an author, speaker and business owner. Full class descriptions can be found online.

Location: Online

Day/Date Time Activity code

Extreme Mon, July 10

Couponing 5-6 p.m.

How to Outline & Wed, July 12

Write Romance 5-6 p.m.

Getting Thu, July 13

Published 6-8 p.m.

Make Extra Fri, July 14

Cash Pet Sitting 6-8 p.m.

S23-COUPON

S23-ROMANCE

S23-PUBLISH

S23-PETSITTING

Learn the “Joy of Painting” with certified Bob Ross instructor, Jay Rupp. Artists of all experience levels will paint along with Jay to create a beautiful masterpiece! Your painting will be ready for you to frame and put on your wall at home. Hosted in Partnership with St. Anthony/New Brighton Schools Community Services.

Location: St. Anthony Community Center Schedule available online.

EXPRESS INTRODUCTION TO GLASS-BLOWING

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $32

Students learn safety fundamentals, tool and torch usage, solid rod-welding and gathering, color application, shaping and more. Students will create small trinkets, marbles, paper weights, plant rods or anything else.

Location: Stone Arch Glass, Minneapolis

Schedule available online.

BASIC CAKE DECORATING

Ages 18+ | Registration fee: $38

Learn the basics of cake decorating. Decorate an 8” celebration cake to take home and gain skills in shell boarders, writing, and stars and rosettes.

Location: St. Anthony Community Center

Day/Date Time Activity code Wed, July 19 6:30-8:30 p.m.

adult enrichment opportunities available online!

SUMMER ORCHESTRA

• Elementary school summer orchestra will take place July 10 - August 3 with a concert on August 2.

• Middle school summer orchestra will take place July 10-13 with a concert on August 2.

BEGINNING ORCHESTRA

Students entering grade 4 | Fee: $155, E.B. fee: $77.50 50-minute group lessons

Starting the summer after third grade, your child can begin participating in orchestra. District orchestra instructors and two District-approved music stores will be at each Display Night to arrange for instrument rental for summer orchestra. Online registration is open now for beginner students. Plan to attend one of the beginning orchestra display nights listed below.

SUMMER BAND

Elementary and middle school summer band will take place July 10 - August 3 with a concert on August 3 at Irondale High School.

BEGINNING BAND

Students entering grade 5 | Fee: $150 E.B. fee: $75 45-minute group lessons

Starting the summer after fourth grade, your child can begin participating in band. Beginning Summer Band is offered for four weeks.

CURRENT BAND STUDENTS

Registration is now open for current band students entering grades 6-9.

INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND

Students entering grade 6

For students who are currently playing in fifth-grade band. Introduction to middle school band is a full band rehearsal offered Mondays-Thursdays for four weeks from 12-12:45 p.m. at various locations.

CURRENT ORCHESTRA STUDENTS

Registration for summer orchestra opportunities is open now for current students entering grades 5-8.

UPPER ELEMENTARY SUMMER ORCHESTRA

Students entering grades 5-6

For students who are currently playing in fourth- or fifthgrade orchestra, summer orchestra offers students the opportunity to advance skills and explore a variety of music. Lessons are offered Monday through Thursday for four weeks at various locations and times throughout the District.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA CAMP

Students entering grades 7-8

Middle school students in grades 6-7 who are currently playing in orchestra can register for the middle school orchestra camp. This one-week camp will meet Monday, July 10, through Thursday, July 13, from 9-11:30 a.m. each day. Students will work in small groups, large groups and explore a variety of musical styles. Students will practice at Mounds View High School.

For more information, visit mvpschools.org/SummerOrchestra

ADVANCED MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND

Students entering grades 7-9

Students in grades 6-8 who are currently playing in band. Advanced middle school band is a full band rehearsal offered Mondays-Thursdays for four weeks from 12:451:30 p.m. at various locations.

Optional Valleyfair performance field trip: Summer band participants have the option to go to Valleyfair on August 4 to perform and spend the day at the park. If your student would like to participate, please select

KNIGHTS SPORTS SUMMER CAMPS/CLINICS

FUTURE AND CURRENT KNIGHTS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Grades: 6-12 | Registration fee: $180, E.B. fee: $90

This is a skill-based instructional camp. The emphasis is to improve the individual skills of each athlete. Girls will play and compete with players of similar skills. We will cover ball-handling technique, speed, setting, passing, serving and blocking. A T-shirt will be provided.

Grades 6-8:

Mon/Tue/Thu | June 13-29 and July 10-27

10 a.m.-noon

Activity code: S23-ID-GIRLSVBALL-FUTURE

Grades 9-12

Mon/Tue/Thu | June 13-29 and July 10-27

12-2 p.m.

Activity code: S23-ID-GIRLSVBALL-KNIGHTS

FUTURE KNIGHTS GIRLS SOCCER

Grades: 2-6 | Registration fee: $50, E.B. fee: $25

This camp is geared towards younger players entering our program in the years to come. This camp will introduce them to soccer and increase their skill development. The focus will be on the technical and tactical understanding of the game of soccer.

Days Dates/Time Activity code

Tue-Thu July 24-27

10 a.m.-noon

S23-ID-GIRLSSOCCER-FUTURE

KNIGHTS GIRLS SOCCER SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Grades: 7-12 | Registration fee: $160, E.B. fee: $80 This camp focuses on speed and agility, as well as technical skill development in the off-season. All activities will be small-sided with no more than two vs. two so players get more skill development. Goalies are able to participate in this camp as well as the goalie skills camp, but need to register for that camp separately.

Days Dates/Time Activity code

Tue-Thu June 13-29 & S23-ID-GIRLSSOCCER-DEV July 11-20

10 a.m.-noon

KNIGHTS GIRLS SOCCER CAMP

Grades: 7-12 | Registration fee: $50, E.B. fee: $25

This camp is here to help players prepare for the upcoming season and improve their soccer skills. We focus on technical and tactical soccer abilities, as well as strength and conditioning, agility and quickness.

Days Dates/Time Activity code

Tue-Thu July 24-27 S23-ID-GIRLSOCCER 8-10 a.m.

KNIGHTS GIRLS GOALIE CAMP

Grades: 7-12 | Registration fee: $90, E.B. fee: $47.50

This camp is here to help your players prepare for the upcoming season and improve their soccer skills. We focus on technical and tactical soccer abilities, as well as strength and conditioning, agility and quickness.

Location: Irondale High School

Days Dates/Time Activity code

Tue-Thu July 24-27 S23-ID-GOALIE 10-11 a.m.

KNIGHTS BOYS SOCCER CAMP

Grades: 7-12 | Registration fee: $105, E.B. fee: $52.50

Our development camp is here to help players prepare for the upcoming season and improve their soccer skills. We focus on technical and tactical soccer abilities as well as strength, conditioning, agility and quickness.

Days Dates/Time Activity code

Mon-Thu June 19-22

9 a.m.-noon

S23-ID-BOYSSOCCER-1

Mon-Thu July 31-Aug 3 S23-ID-BOYSSOCCER-2

9 a.m.-noon

All Knights Sports Camps will be held at Irondale High School

MUSTANGS SPORTS SUMMER CAMPS/CLINICS

MUSTANGS NINTH GRADE FOOTBALL CAMP

Grade: 9 | Registration fee: $70, E.B. fee: $35 This camp will be an opportunity for all of our incoming ninthgrade football players to get acclimated to the program. All campers will learn the values of being a Mustang football player, learn the foundation of our offensive and defensive schemes and learn the fundamentals for their specific position. Campers will work alongside our varsity coaching staff and senior leaders. We are looking forward to working alongside the class of 2027. Players must bring football cleats. All campers will receive a practice jersey.

Days Dates/Time Activity code

Mon-Thu June 12-15 S23-MV-FOOTBALL-9TH 10:45 a.m.-noon

MUSTANGS JUNE FOOTBALL CAMP

Grades: 10-12 | Registration fee: $85, E.B. fee: $42.50 This camp will officially kick off the 2023 Mustang football journey. We will practice individual technique and drill work specific to each participant’s position. Over this four-day camp, we will be instilling the foundation of our offensive and defensive schemes.

Days Dates/Time Activity code

Mon-Thu June 12-15

S23-MV-FOOTBALL-JUNE 9-10:30 a.m.

TEENS, INC. DRIVING SCHOOL

This 35-hour program for students 14 years and above will be conducted by a certified instructor from Teens Driving School, Inc., and will fulfill the state driver’s education requirement. The classroom portion of the course is 30 hours and will consist of lecture and discussion. After completion of the program, students will be able to participate in behind-the-wheel sessions. Visit teensincdriving.com for summer schedule and more information or to register, call 651-468-1278.

MUSTANGS JULY FOOTBALL CAMP

Grades: 10-12 | Registration fee: $85, E.B. fee: $42.50 Get ready for the football season with Coach Moberg and staff. This team camp will be a continuation of our June camp, in which we will work on individual technique and continue to build upon the scheme of our offense and defense. Awesome opportunity to develop as individuals and build team camaraderie! Defensive players will lift at 7 a.m. and offensive players will lift following the camp at 10 a.m.

Days Dates/Time Activity code

Mon-Thu July 17-20

9-10:30 a.m.

S23-MV-FOOTBALL-JULY

MUSTANGS YOUTH TENNIS ACADEMY

Ages 8-12 | Registration fee: $45-$55

E.B. fee: $22.50-$27.50

Join the Mounds View varsity tennis state team for a summer camp at the Mounds View High School courts! Boys and girls of all levels are welcome. Players will be taught fundamentals and advanced skills through fun drills and games that will help improve their strokes, net game, footwork and serves. Players can develop and create new relationships in a friendly and positive environment. Kick off the summer with sunshine, rackets and plenty of soaring tennis balls! All proceeds go to the Mounds View tennis team.

Days Dates/Time Activity code

Mon/Wed/Fri June 26, 28, 30 S23-MV-TENNIS-1 5-7 p.m.

Mon- Fri July 10-14 S23-MV-TENNIS-2 5-6:30 p.m.

Mon- Fri July 17-21 S23-MV-TENNIS-3 5-6:30 p.m.

All Mustangs Sports Camps will be held at Mounds View High School.

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS (ECFE)

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Mounds View Public Schools offers high-quality learning options for children birth to age five and their caregivers. Early Childhood Education offers the following programs:

• Early Childhood Family Education

• Preschool 3’s/Prekindergarten 4’s

• Early Childhood Special Education

• Early Childhood Screening

INFANT AND PARENT

Nurture the parent-child relationship with play-and-learn activities. Discover sensory activities, songs and movements to enhance baby’s brain development. Discussions on parenting topics may address feeding, sleeping routines, baby’s joys, concerns and more. Class age ranges are based on the child’s age on Sept. 1, 2023.

BABY AND ME

Birth - 9 months | Non-separating

Fee: Sliding scale C

MOVERS

10 - 17 months | Non-separating

Fee: Sliding scale C

TODDLER AND PARENT

Spend time with your child exploring and moving in class together. These classes provide opportunities for socialemotional connections and problem-solving skills for the child and parent. Learn guidance techniques and how to support your child’s struggle from dependence to independence.

EXPLORERS

18 - 23 months | Separating and non-separating option

Fee: Sliding scale B

BUSY BODIES

24 - 35 months | Separating

Fee: Sliding scale A

FIRST FRIENDS

30-35 months | Separation & non-parent day added sem. II

Tuition: $125 per month

This class combines ECFE and preschool together. In the fall, you will attend one day per week with your child, similar to ECFE. In the second semester, your child will attend an additional day by him or herself. The child-only day allows children to socialize with their peers, similar to preschool.

Sept. 18, 2023 - Jan. 12, 2024 (one-day per week)

Jan. 29 - May 17, 2024 (two days per week)

MIXED AGES

Spend time exploring and playing together.

FAMILY PLAYTIME

Birth - 5 years | Non-separating

Fee: Sliding scale C

ECFE REGISTRATION, FEES AND PAYMENTS

PAYMENTS

Payments are due in full at the time of registration. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover or ACH Electronic Transfer for online registrations.

Canceled classes will not be refunded due to weather or staff professional development days. There are no refunds for family vacations or days missed due to family illness or extended leave of absence.

REFUNDS

Class refunds will be issued at 100% if registration is canceled before August 1, 2023. 85% will be refunded if canceled before September 1, 2023. 50% will be refunded if canceled September 1 - January 12, 2024. Cancellations after January 12, 2024, will be pro-rated. A $10 processing fee will be charged per refund.

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION (ECFE) SLIDING SCALE FEES

Participant fees for most classes are on a sliding fee scale. No Minnesota family is excluded for inability to pay.

ECFE registration for the 2023-24 school year opens April 11, 2023 at 9 a.m.

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS (ECFE)

PRESCHOOL AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Preschool and pre-kindergarten programs provide a safe learning environment for students ages three to five years old. Your child will experience a variety of fun learning activities in science, art, dramatic play, music, language, literacy, large and small muscle development and more. Relationships and joyful learning are at the heart of all our work to help children develop critical-thinking skills, build confidence, grow socio-emotionally and to prepare for kindergarten entrance. For more information, please visit mvpschools.org/earlychildhood or call 651-621-7350 with questions.

2023-24 CLASSES: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN PRESCHOOL

Age 3

Our half-day, hands-on learning experience gives children the opportunity to begin practicing their social skills with peers, learn communication, literacy, math, fine and gross motor skills, art and dramatic play in a routine rich environment. Students must turn 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2023.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Age 4

Our half- and full-day options allow children to gain the skills they need to prepare for kindergarten through play. Children work on developing their school-readiness skills through interactions with peers, exploration, creativity and experimentation. Students must turn 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2023.

PRESCHOOL AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, TUITION AND PAYMENTS

Preschool and pre-k classes are available first to Mounds View District residents. Non-District residents can enroll starting June 15, 2023. Schedules, tuition and fees are available at mvpschools. org/earlychildhood.

Limited tuition assistance is available through the online registration process for families who qualify. Refunds: Registration fees for preschool and pre-kindergarten are non-refundable. In addition to the non-refundable registration fee, the first tuition installment will be charged and is 50% refundable until June 1, 2023. It is non-refundable after June 1, 2023. Register online at mvpschools.org/earlychildhood.

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Do you have ideas and skills to help our program or like to help and volunteer? The Early Childhood Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is looking for members. We value your input!

Parents participating in ECFE and Preschool/PreK programs meet with staff during the school year to talk about classes, experiences and explore fun ideas for family events. If interested in joining the committee, please email us at mvecpac@gmail.com

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS (ECFE)

SUMMER 2023 CLASSES

PLANES, TRAINS AND CARS! OH MY!

Ages: 3-5 | Fee: $75

June 19-22 | 9-11:30 a.m.

Have fun with vehicles this summer. We will soar with things that fly through the sky, move big loads with trains and drive cars on roads and other surfaces. We will have time for outdoor play and a snack. Please pack a snack and a water bottle for your child.

FUN IN THE SUN

Ages: 3-5 | Fee: $75

June 19-22 | 12:30-3 p.m.

Join us for outdoor time on the playground with bubbles, balls, chalk and so much more. Children will have free play time along with running through an obstacle course. We will take a break to come inside for snack and story time. Please pack a snack and a water bottle for your child.

RAINBOW FUN

Ages: 3-5 | Fee: $75

June 26-29 | 9-11:30 a.m.

Have fun exploring with colors! We will experiment with color mixing, create rainbows with a variety of materials and have time to play both indoors and outdoors. Please pack a snack and a water bottle for your child.

BUBBLES, BUBBLES AND MORE BUBBLES

Ages: 3-5 | Fee: $75

June 26-29 | 12:30-3 p.m.

Create all different size bubbles on the playground, experiment with different tools and play with peers. After our outdoor time, we will end the day with paint and create art using bubbles, sing songs and play in soapy water in our sensory table. Please pack a snack and a water bottle for your child.

LET’S BUILD IT!

Ages: 3-5 | Fee: $75

July 10-13 | 9-11:30 a.m.

Blocks! Legos! Magnatiles! What can we build? A parking garage? A castle? A grocery store? Come to explore and build with us. We will have time for outdoor play and a snack. Please pack a snack and a water bottle for your child.

FUN WITH SAND

Ages: 3-5 | Fee: $75

July 10-13 | 12:30-3 p.m.

Join us for a week full of sensory experiences! We will create sand castles, experiment with sand and water and create sand art. We will have time for a snack and outdoor play. Please pack a snack and a water bottle for your child.

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT

Ages: 3-5 | Fee: $75

July 17-20 | 9-11:30 a.m.

Join us for a week all about bears! We will go on a bear hunt, read books about bears and prepare for a celebration on Thursday. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to school on Thursday for our Teddy Bear Picnic! Please pack a snack and a water bottle for your child.

CRAZY ABOUT CARDBOARD

Ages: 3-5 | Fee: $75

July 17-20 | 12:30-3 p.m.

Calling all future architects! What do you get when you combine cardboard and creativity? Come find the answer as you build, cut, construct and paint all using cardboard. We will have time for a snack and outdoor play. Please pack a snack and a water bottle for your child.

GEARING UP FOR PRESCHOOL

Ages: 3-5 | Fee: $150

July 24-27 and July 31-August 3

9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m. (two options)

School is right around the corner! Join us for this two-week class where we practice getting back into the routine of school. We will spend time playing outside and inside as well as have a short circle time with songs and a book. We will focus on socialemotional learning. Please note, there is no class on Friday, July 28. Please pack a snack and a water bottle for your child.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING

Early Childhood Screening is a FREE, quick and simple check of how a child is growing and developing. The recommended age for screening is three and a half years old. This screening is required for kindergarten entry in all Minnesota public schools. If you live in the Mounds View Public School District, please schedule an appointment by visiting mvpschools.org/ ECscreening.

All classes held at Pike Lake Education Center (2101 14th St NW, New Brighton).

ADULT EDUCATION REGISTRATION

Enrollment is open NOW for Adult Education courses and trainings. Call 651-621-6250 for information or to register.

Programs on pages 24-25

Mounds View Adult Education offers programs for adults to improve their skills so they can move ahead in their jobs, prepare for further education or improve their daily lives. Learn English, earn your high school diploma or GED and prepare for college or earn certifications for your next job.

DAY CAMPS & YOUTH, ADULT AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND ENRICHMENT REGISTRATION

Programs on pages 4-23, 26-27

• Registration will open on March 27, 2023, at 9 a.m.

• Participants should register for activities that serve the grade/age they will be in the fall of 2023.

• Registrations are accepted on a first-come/first-serve basis until a class is full.

• All course fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.

• You will receive an email confirmation and a reminder email before your Community Education program or camp begins.

Online: mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd

In person or by mail at: Mounds View Public Schools District Center 4570 Victoria Street N, Shoreview, MN 55126

REFUNDS, CHANGES, DEADLINES & CANCELLATIONS

• Cancellations must be made at least seven days prior to the start of the activity to receive a refund. A $5 processing fee will be assessed to all cancellations.

• There will be no cost adjustments for late registration or classes missed by a participant.

• Community education reserves the right to cancel a class. When cancellations occur, participants will be notified and a full refund will be issued.

• All Community Education activities are subject to changes and cancellations.

• Registration deadlines for most activities are one week prior to the start date.

• Many classes fill quickly and instructors may need to order supplies.

• Some classes may be canceled due to low enrollment, so please register early.

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for reduced fees for qualifying Youth Enrichment & Activities programs. For more information, call 651-621-6020.

ACCOMMODATION NEEDS

Individuals with accommodation needs are welcome in any activity and may bring a helper at no extra charge if needed. Please indicate needs when registering.

STAY CONNECTED

• Email addresses are required at the time of registration to update you with program changes and information.

• Like us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date on the lastest Community Education news and events!

• Sign-up for Community Ed newsletters at mvpschools.org/subscribe

MEDIA DISCLAIMER

Periodically, photos and videos are taken of participants engaging in Community Education activities. Please note these photos may appear online, in brochures or other District publications. If you and or your family members do not wish to be photographed or videotaped, you must give written notice to Community Education before the start of your programming.

RALPH REEDER FOOD SHELF

Do you need a little extra help with food for your family?

Call the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf today to schedule an inside market appointment or curbside pick-up that includes meat, milk, eggs, cheese, bakery, fresh produce, boxed and canned items, child-friendly snacks and meals, diapers, hygiene and cleaning supplies at no charge to you. Home delivery available for qualified individuals and families. For more information, visit ralphreederfoodshelf.org or call 651-621-6280 to schedule an appointment to pick up food.

Need help with school supplies?

The Good Neighbor Back to School Project takes place in August. Last year, the annual program provided school supplies to more than 1,000 low-income students throughout the District. For more information, visit ralphreederfoodshelf. org or call 651-621-6280. Donations of new, larger-sized backpacks, spiral wide-lined notebooks, pocket folders, thick washable markers, and pencil boxes are needed by August 14. Donation drop-off hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at our back entrance (2544 Mounds View Blvd. Mounds View, MN 55112).

Want to help?

Most needed items include kid-friendly, easy-to-open foods for our District 621 Schooltrition programs for the 2023-24 school year: granola bars (peanut-free), fruit snacks, fruit cups, pudding cups, microwaveable meals, single-serve hot and cold cereal, crackers, etc. Donation drop-off hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at our back entrance (2544 Mounds View Blvd. Mounds View, MN 55112).

MEALS ON WHEELS

Meals on Wheels has been an integral part of Mounds View Public Schools’ mission and commitment to serving adults in our community for nearly 50 years. It is more than just a meal; Meals on Wheels is a critical wellness visit by volunteers, a nutritious hot or frozen meal for homebound older and disabled adults, and a means of connecting older adults to other community services. Meals on Wheels is for older adults or certified disabled adults in need of help with meals, and is an ideal service to assist caregivers who may be hard-pressed finding time for meal preparation along with all their other responsibilities. Meals are affordably priced, and a sliding fee scale is available for those who qualify. You can also pay for Meals on Wheels with a credit or debit card or with your SNAP benefits. If you are interested in receiving or delivering meals please call 651-318-9091 or email jeanne.szurek@mvpschools.org.

DONATE NOW! Mounds View Meals on Wheels needs YOU! We have partnered with the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf to distribute additional food and personal supplies to our clients as well. We rely on the financial support of our clients and community to sustain our program’s ability to serve others. Additionally, our staff and amazing volunteers are giving their time to help those in need. Donations can be made at mvpschools.org/ mealsonwheels.

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