Hopkins Community Education Winter/Spring 2020 Youth Enrichment Catalog

Youth Winter/Spring 2020

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Fun Opportunities Enchanted Stars Dance Little Girls & Their Favorite Guy

Friday, March 6 6:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Girls, ages 4-12, and their dad, uncle, grandfather, or friend will enjoy an enchanted evening together. Create memories together dancing to your favorite beats with music provided by Zero Gravity Entertainment. Check out our Bling Shop to purchase cool accessories. Enjoy photo opportunities, crafts, and games. Pizza slices will be available for purchase.

#5000: 1 session - limit 140 pairs $29 adult/1 child; $9 per additional child

Non-School Day Field Trip: Urban Air Adventure Tuesday, March 31, 10 am-4 pm Ages 7-12

Spend part of your Spring Break at the ultimate indoor adventure park! This trip will offer kids a chance to defy gravity and explore all kinds of adventures from ziplines, trampolines, a ropes course, indoor playground, and much more! Pizza lunch is included. Dress to be active.

Shuttle bus will leave from Meadowbrook Elementary Gym Š Urban Air Adventure

#5001: 1 session - limit 25

$49

Nominate a young person for a Caring Youth Award!

If you know a young person in grades 7-12 who shows an ongoing awareness of others through volunteering or other activities, consider nominating him or her for a 2020 Caring Youth Award!

To qualify, a Caring Youth must meet at least one of the following criteria:

live in Minnetonka, Hopkins, or Golden Valley; attend school in Hopkins or Minnetonka; and/or volunteer (unpaid) in Minnetonka, Hopkins, or Golden Valley. Young people may only be nominated by the organization they are serving.

For complete details, call Hopkins Schools Youth Programs Coordinator Lisa Walker at 952-988-4098 or email Lisa.Walker@HopkinsSchools.org.

The 2020 Caring Youth Awards event will take place on Feb. 20.

Nominations for Caring Youth Awards are due Jan. 10.

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Hopkins Youth Classes & Activities • K-6

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Magical, Mystical Unicorn with Kidcreate Studio Watch Me Grow with Watch Me Create!

Valentines Day Craft with Kidcreate Studio Glitter! with Kidcreate Studio Pikachu & His Pokemon® Pals with Kidcreate Studio Mother’s Day Craft with Kidcreate Studio Be a Superhero!

Glen Lake Art Club Ballet, Tap & Jazz Dance Here I Come Hollywood!

The Release Program Hip Hop Hooray Dance Mermaid Dance Party Rainbow Unicorn Dance Party!

Preschool Ballet & Tap Special Interest p. 4 Red Cross Babysitting Spy Club Undercover!

Family Field Trip Horseback Riding Day Camp Learn to Play Bridge Urban Air Adventure Park Field Trip Non-School Day Field Trip Springtime Cake Decorating Wars Royal Chefs Parent/Child Baking Class for Allergies The Art of Cookie Baking Sports p. 6 Kung Fu Wu Shu: Winter Kung Fu Wu Shu: Spring Namaste Kids Yoga Youth Wrestling Camp Jr. Hurricanes Wrestling Hopkins Hurricanes Youth Wrestling TGA Premier Tennis

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Art & Dance Elementary Drawing

Grades 1-6 Young Rembrandts Start 2020 off with a bang! Students will flex their creative muscles as they take on artistic challenges like our Winter Birdhouses and Sporty Snowboarder lesson. Students will then master perspective and personality as they complete a challenging Palm Tree Scene, cute Penguins, and their own version of Grant Wood’s American Gothic. Lastly, get ready for a mix of elegance and graphic style drawings as students complete a Graceful Swan and Line Art Owl. There’s no better way to shake the winter blues! #1001: 7 sessions - limit 20 $85 Thurs., Jan. 9-Mar. 5 4:05-5:05 pm No class Jan. 16 & Feb. 13

Meadowbrook Elementary Staff Lounge #1002: 7 sessions - limit 20 Wed., Jan. 8-Feb. 19 Alice Smith Elementary 103

$85 4:05-5:05 pm

#1003: 7 sessions - limit 20 Mon., Jan. 27-Mar. 16

$85 3:30-4:30 pm

No class Feb. 17

Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art Room

Create a Winter Wonderland with Watch Me Create!

Grades K-5 Watch Me Create! Art Studio Spread winter cheer by drawing ice skating penguins! Enjoy sculpting an adorable snowman without the freezing cold, draw a snowy city scene, and paint the Northern Lights with watercolors! #1010: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Mon., Jan. 27-Feb. 24 4:05-5:20 pm No class Feb. 17

Alice Smith Elementary 103 #1011: 4 sessions - limit 20 Fri., Jan. 31-Feb. 28 No class Feb. 14

$59 3:30-4:45 pm

Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art Room #1012: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Feb. 4-25 4:05-5:20 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 Art Room #1013: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Jan. 28-Feb. 18 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 201 Staff Lounge #1014: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Wed., Jan. 29-Feb. 19 4:05-5:20 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Staff Lounge #1015: 4 sessions - limit 20 Thurs., Jan. 30-Feb. 27 No class Feb. 13

Tanglen Elementary 154

$59 3:30-4:45 pm

Magical, Mystical Unicorns

with Kidcreate Studio

Grades K-5

Kidcreate Studio Unicorn fans —we have the perfect class for you!

We’ll make unicorns that dazzle, sparkle, and shine as we explore a wide array of materials and techniques. We’ll draw, sculpt, and learn the secret recipe for making fabulous, glittery Unicorn Slime! #1020: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Wed., Apr. 8-29 4:05-5:05 am Meadowbrook Elementary Staff Lounge #1021: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Mar. 3-24 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 Art Room #1022: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Thurs., Apr. 9-May 7 3:30-4:30 pm No class Apr. 23

Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art Room #1023: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., May 5-26 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary 201 Staff Lounge #1024: 4 sessions - limit 20 Mon., Mar. 2-23 Alice Smith Elementary 103

$59 4:05-5:05 pm

#1025: 4 sessions - limit 20 Wed., Mar. 4-25 Tanglen Elementary 154

$59 3:30-4:30 pm

Watch Me Grow

with Watch Me Create!

Grades K-5 Watch Me Create! Art Studio Make spring come a little sooner by creating a paper flower collage, drawing a sunflower field, painting an enchanting forest path, and sculpting a bouquet of flowers! #1016: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Mon., Apr. 6-27 4:05-5:20 pm Alice Smith Elementary 103 #1017: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Apr. 7-28 4:05-5:20 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 Art Room #1018: 4 sessions - limit 20 $59 Tu., Apr. 7-28 3:30-4:45 pm Glen Lake Elementary 201 Staff Lounge #1019: 4 sessions - limit 20 Wed., Apr. 8-29 Tanglen Elementary 154

$59 3:30-4:45 pm

Parent & Child Date Night Valentine's Day Craft with Kidcreate Studio

Grades K-5 Kidcreate Studio What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by creating masterpieces with your child? Prepare for an evening filled with fun! You and your child will follow easy step-by-step instructions as you create your own heart-themed painting. These masterpieces will be inspired by the artist Jim Dine. Each parent and child will create their own masterpiece on a real canvas board. #1040: 1 session - limit 10 $39 Mon., Feb. 10 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206 Art

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Art/Drama/Dance Art & Dance The Release Program

Grades 4-6 Jessica Winnie & Jacqueline Ngando Kids will participate in active learning discussions about emotions and feelings while creating art!

The program provides a calm space for building new friendships, positive self talk, and freedom of expression. Each session students will go home with their artwork. #1055: 4 sessions - limit 15 $35 Thurs., Jan. 9-30 4:10-5:30 pm Alice Smith Elementary 156

Non-School Day Fun: Be a Superhero!

Grades K-5

The Artistic Edge Strength, smarts, and superpowers! Who doesn’t want to be a superhero? Each participant will come up with their very own superhero name, superhero power, and superhero costume to wear! We will play fun games like Capture the Villain, Mission Blast, Skyscraper Knockdown and many more. Join us for a fun filled day of everything superhero! #1100: 1 session - limit 20

$89 Fri., Jan. 24

9:00 am-3:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 209

Glen Lake Art Club

Grades 5-6 Laura Grant & Kristin Garcia Spend time focusing on your artistic skills and creative development! Two to three projects will be completed in various mediums during the seven sessions of this creative class. #1050: 7 sessions - limit 20 $59 Mon., Feb. 3-Mar. 23 3:45-4:50 pm

Non-School Day Fun: Glitter! with Kidcreate Studio

Grades K-5 Kidcreate Studio Kids love glitter! We’ll create multiple projects all covered with glitter galore!

After all, life is just a little bit better with glitter!

Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child. #1030: 1 session - limit 20 $35 Thurs., Apr. 2 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206 Art Room

Non-School Day Fun: Pikachu & His Pokémon® Pals with Kidcreate Studio

Grades K-5 Kidcreate Studio Is your child crazy for Pokémon®? Do they love trading Pokémon® cards? Then we have the perfect class for them! We’ll use clay, sparkly paint, and Model Magic® to create everyone’s favorite Pokémon®, Pikachu! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child. #1035: 1 session - limit 20 $35 Wed., Apr. 1 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206 Art Room

Parent & Child Date Night Mother’s Day Craft with Kidcreate Studio

Glen Lake Elementary 98

Grades K-5 Kidcreate Studio Prepare for an evening filled with fun! You and your child will follow easy step-by-step instructions as you create matching collages with a garden theme. Each parent and child will create their own masterpiece on a real canvas board. #1045: 1 session - limit 10 $39 Tu., May 5 6:30-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 206 Art

Ballet, Tap, and Jazz Dance

Hip Hop Hooray Dance

No class Feb. 17

Dance Unlimited A combo class consisting of three styles of dance!

New and returning students will be challenged and all new routines will be taught. Students will perform for family and friends for the last 10 minutes of last class. Ballet and tap shoes are required. #7001: 8 sessions - limit 16 $96 Grades K-3 Sat., Jan. 18-Mar. 14 9:45-10:45 am No class Feb. 15 #7002: 8 sessions - limit 12 $96 Grades 4-7 Sat., Jan. 18-Mar. 14 10:45-11:45 am No class Feb. 15

Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park, all sections

Preschool Ballet & Tap

Ages 3-5 Dance Unlimited Learn introductory movement and basic ballet and tap elements. Balance, memorization, and following directions will be learned with a focus on fun and creativity. Students will perform for family and friends for the last 15 minutes of last class. Ballet and tap shoes required. #7003: 8 sessions - limit 10 $84 Wed., Jan. 22-Mar. 11 9:45-10:30 am Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

Grades K-2 Amy Shadis This high-energy class will get dancers up and moving! Dancers will learn the basics of hip-hop dance, choreography, and tricks. Hip Hop Hooray! will focus on learning through exercise and games as well as self-expression through movement. #7010: 6 sessions - limit 20 $64 Tu., Jan. 7-Feb. 11 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary 158 Band

Non-School Day Fun: Here I Come Hollywood!

Grades K-5 The Artistic Edge Whether your child has that natural “shine” personality or you would just like for them to explore something new, this workshop is for them!

Participants will be opened up to all of the various areas of the performing arts, discuss auditioning, and much more! No experience necessary, so come take the stage! #1111: 1 session - limit 20 $89 Thurs., Feb. 13 9:00 am-3:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

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Art & Dance Rainbow Unicorn Dance Party!

Ages 4-8 Dance Unlimited Dress up in your favorite rainbow, unicorn, or princess attire and join us for an afternoon of dancing fun!

Explore basic dance steps and learn routines to fun music. We will also play fun dancing games and make a unicorn craft to take home. Ballet shoes encouraged, but not required. #7004: 1 session - limit 20 $25 Sun., Jan. 12 1:00-3:30 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

Mermaid Dance Party

Ages 4-8 Dance Unlimited Dress up in your favorite mermaid or princess outfit and join us for an afternoon full of dancing fun! We will explore basic dance steps and learn routines to fun mermaid songs. We will also play fun dancing games and make a princess craft to take home.

Ballet shoes encouraged but not required. #7005: 1 session - limit 20 $25 Sat., Feb. 8 2:00-4:30 pm Dance Unlimited, 6900 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park

Special Interest Learn to Play Bridge!

Grades 4-6 Nicholas Erpelding Do you like solving puzzles?

Speaking in coded languages?

Competing as part of a team?

Bridge is the game for you! Join our small group and learn to play the greatest game in the world. Learn the rules of bridge, develop a toolbox of strategies, practice good sportsmanship, and have fun! At the end of the course we will have a tournament! Our class will use the Bridge is for Kids textbook written by Patty Tucker. Each student will receive a copy of the book and be expected to read ahead and complete short weekly assignments at home. #1060: 13 sessions - limit 16 $19 Wed., Jan. 22-Apr. 22, 8:00-8:55 am no class Apr. 1 Tanglen Elementary 171

Red Cross Babysitting

Ages 11-16 Sari Johnson Whether you are an experienced babysitter or just beginning to care for children, this is the class for you.

Learn basic child development, first aid, unique care for babies, and how to deal with emergencies plus age appropriate games and activities to reinforce concepts. You will receive a Red Cross certification, but you must be 11 years old by the end of this class and attend the entire course. Please bring a pen and paper for your notes and your own snack/beverage. #5005: 2 session - limit 12 $69 Sat., Feb. 22 & 29 8:30 am-1:00 pm #5010: 2 session - limit 12 $69 Sat., Apr. 18 & 25 8:30 am-1:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223, all sections

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Blacklight Dodgeball Tourney

Grades 4-6 Come on your own or get a group of friends together for a night of fun in the dark. We will provide markers, soft dodge balls, and the DJ for this glowing, black light party. You must wear a white T-shirt for this event! Teams will be made on site by appropriate age and skill level. Pizza and a drink will be provided! #5003: 1 session - limit 60 $24 Fri., Jan. 24 6:30-8:30 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

Spy Club Undercover!

Grades K-5 The Artistic Edge What is it like to be a Secret Agent or a Detective?

We will complete secret missions, play exciting spy and detective games, and use our critical thinking skills and imagination to solve mysteries! We will create a secret agent name and ID badge, come up with a disguise, follow clues, examine prints, and much more! Each session will include new games and activities. #2200: 4 sessions - limit 20 $65 Tu., Mar. 3-24 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary Staff Lounge #2201: 4 sessions - limit 20 $65 Thurs., Mar. 5-26 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art Room #2202: 4 sessions - limit 20 $65 Wed., Apr. 8-29 4:05-5:05 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 Art

Enchanted Stars Dance

Ages 4-12 Girls and their favorite guy - dad, uncle, grandfather, or friend—will enjoy an evening of fun activities, dancing, photos, refreshments, and games together at the Enchanted Stars Dance. This event fills quickly, reserve your space today! Register under one child’s name for all attendees. #5000: 1 sessions - limit 140 $29 1 child/1 adult

$9 each add’l. child Fri., Mar. 6 6:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria

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Special Interest Non-School Day Fun: Urban Air Adventure Park Field Trip

Ages 7-12 Urban Air Adventure Spend part of your Spring Break at the ultimate indoor adventure park! Explore adventures from ziplines, trampolines, a ropes course, indoor playground, and much more! Pizza lunch is included. #5001: 1 sessions - limit 25 $49 Tu., Mar. 31 10:00 am-4:00 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

Non-School Day Fun: Horseback Riding Day Camp

Ages 6-12 Bolder Pointe Equestrian Center Learn how to groom, tack-up, lead, and do inhand work with horses. Attendees will also enjoy horse-related crafts and activities, like braiding a horse’s mane and tail, and helping feed, water and care for horses. Proper attire includes sneakers or boots (closed toe and heel), long pants, and layers, depending on the weather. ASTM/SEI certified helmets provided. Signed waivers required. #2151401-01: 1 session - limit 7 $89 Thurs., Apr. 2 7:45 am-4:00 pm #2151401-02: 1 session - limit 7 $89 Fri., Apr. 3 7:45 am-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Door B, all sections

Family Field Trip

Non-School Day Fun: Non-School Day Fun Field Trips!

Grades 1-6 Enjoy a day of adventure and activities! All transportation and entrance fees are covered with the registration fee. Pizza lunch will be provided.

January 20: Science Museum of Minnesota February 17: Crayola Experience at MOA #5020: 1 session - limit 30 $64 Mon., Jan. 20 9:00 am-5:00 pm #5004: 1 session - limit 30 $64 Mon., Feb. 17 9:00 am-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym N, all sections

Friday Night Live!

Grades 5-6 Kids & Company Unleash your game skills, enjoy a magic tourney, and dance to a DJ and Dance Dance Revolution. Snacks will be available for purchase along with a snack walk competition. The swimming pool will be open for swimming! This event gives your student a great chance to get introduced to the junior-high building.

Registration ends at noon on April 16. There will be no admittance at the door without prepayment.

Notice: there are no refunds for this event. Student pick-up is promptly at 9:00 pm! #5015: 1 session - limit 375 $20 Fri., Apr. 17 7:00-9:00 pm North Junior High

All ages Three Rivers Park District Shuttle from Eisenhower Community Center to the Lowry Nature Center in Victoria for an afternoon of outdoor fun and exploration! Enjoy an afternoon filled with camouflage animal search, guided nature walks, obstacle course, fort buildings, meet live birds of prey, activity stations, and crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. #Spring: 1 session - limit 200 Free!

Sat., May 9 1:00-4:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Door B

Join us in the kitchen!

Royal Chefs

Grades 4-6 Kerry Crawford Get hands-on cooking in this Master Chef style class. Students will get to pick what they want to cook, then show off their cooking skills while they whip up their dish with help from Chef Kerry Crawford. #3011: 1 session - limit 12 $39 Sat., Jan. 25 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Springtime Cake Decorating Wars

Grades 3-6 Kristine Holtmeyer Have you ever decorated a cake? Do you like competitions? Then you will definitely want to sign up for this class! Team up with a friend or two and let the fun begin! You and your teammate(s) will brainstorm designs and then strategically decorate your team’s cake using colorful bags of icing and a variety of decorating metal tips to create your masterpiece! All artistic abilities welcome. #3000: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Sat., Apr. 4 10:00 am-12:00 pm #3001: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Fri., Mar. 20 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210, all sections

Parent & Child Baking Class for Allergies

Grades K-6

Kerry Crawford Experiment with some new recipes after school with your favorite chef!

Learn cooking techniques that can easily be used at home. This class will focus on recipes that are gluten free and lactose free. Parents can arrive between 4:05 pm and 4:30 pm. #3012: 6 sessions - limit 12 $69 Fri., Feb. 7-Mar. 20 4:05-5:30 pm No class Feb. 14

Alice Smith Elementary Cafeteria

The Art of Cookie Baking

Grades K-6 Kerry Crawford Master the art of cookie baking! Bake a wide variety of cookies with participants choosing the cookie recipes. This class can accommodate gluten free and lactose free food restrictions. #3013: 6 sessions - limit 12 $69 Thurs., Feb. 6-Mar. 19 3:30-5:00 pm No class Feb. 13

Eisenhower Community Center 210

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Sports Kung Fu-Wu Shu: Winter

Ages 5+ National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc. Learn kicking, punching, and self-defense skills, while building muscle, power, flexibility, and agility.

Optional uniform and certification from White to Black Belt are available. #Beg. & White-Belt Winter: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Wed., Jan. 29-Mar. 11 6:00-6:45 pm #Yellow-2nd-Prpl-Belt Winter: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Wed., Jan. 29-Mar. 11 6:45-7:30 pm #Prpl-Blk-Belt Winter: 7 sessions - limit 40

$79 Wed., Jan. 29-Mar. 11 7:30-8:15 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym, all sections

Kung Fu-Wu Shu: Spring

Ages 5+ National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc. Learn kicking, punching, and self-defense skills, while building muscle, power, flexibility, and agility.

Optional uniform and certification from White to Black Belt are available. #Beg. & White-Belt Spring: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Wed., Apr. 8-May 20 6:00-6:45 pm #Yellow-2nd-Prpl-Belt Spring: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Wed., Apr. 8-May 20 6:45-7:30 pm #Prpl-Blk-Belt Spring: 7 sessions - limit 40

$79 Wed., Apr. 8-May 20 7:30-8:15 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym, all sections

Namaste Kid Yoga

Grades K-3 Namaste Kid Yoga Get your body moving and ready for the school day with yoga! Build strength, increase flexibility, and improve self-confidence. Each class includes yoga story time, yoga adventures, and games, then ends with a mindfulness art project. Supplies and yoga mats provided. #4010: 4 sessions - limit 10 $44 Tu., Jan. 21-Feb. 11 8:40-9:30 am #4011: 5 sessions - limit 10 $44 Tu., Apr. 7-May 5 8:40-9:30 am Meadowbrook Elementary 146, all sections

Jr. Hurricanes Wrestling

Ages 4-7 William Barringer Practice tumbling skills, learn basic wrestling moves, and play wrestling games in a welcoming and fun environment. This introductory class will get junior wrestlers moving and active. Participants should wear clothing they can move in. #4030: 7 sessions - limit 20 $29 Sun., Jan. 12-Feb. 23 2:00-3:00 pm Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room

Hopkins Hurricanes Youth Wrestling

William Barringer Learn the fundamentals and skills of wrestling by former championship-caliber coaches. Class is set up for beginner or experienced wrestlers — you’ll compete against participants your own size and age. Build physical strength, coordination, selfconfidence, and more! Wear workout clothes with no buttons, zippers, snaps, etc. Must wear either wrestling shoes or clean tennis shoes. Participating wrestlers will have the opportunity to participate in wrestling tournaments if they wish. #Advanced Session 2: Grades 2-8 14 sessions - limit 60 Tu./Thurs., Jan. 7-Feb. 20

$60 7:00-8:00 pm

#Beginner Session 2: Grades 2-8 14 sessions - limit 60 Tu./Thurs., Jan. 7-Feb. 20

$60 6:00-7:00 pm

#Greco/Freestyle Grades 1-4: Grades 1-4 12 sessions - limit 60 $49 Tu./Thurs., Mar. 17-Apr. 30 6:00-7:00 pm No class Mar. 31 & Apr. 2

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

Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room, all sections

Non-School Day Fun: Youth Wrestling Camp

Grades 1-6 William Barringer Learn the fundamentals and skills of wrestling and play gym games in the afternoon. This camp is for beginner and experienced wrestlers. Wear workout clothes with no buttons, zippers, snaps, etc. Must wear either wrestling shoes or clean tennis shoes.

Please pack a nut-free bag lunch. #4040: 1 session - limit 40 $60 Mon., Mar. 30 9:00-3:00 pm Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room is located behind Hopkins High School, 2400 Lindbergh Drive, Minnetonka

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Plan for w now in fun! ter Introduction to Cross Country Skiing

Grades 4-6 Three Rivers Ski Racing Spend four weeks learning how to balance, glide, and fall on classic skis in this introductory class. Students must provide their own transportation to Hyland Hills. #4050: 4 sessions - limit 30 $35 Tu., Feb. 11-Mar. 3 6:00-7:30 pm Hyland Visitor Center, 10145 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington

Hopkins Alpine Ski Team Spring Camp for Elementary Students

Grades 1-6

Jane Kleinman This camp will provide alpine racing skill development in a fun and safe environment. Focus is on strong alpine ski technique and slalom and giant slalom ski racing tactics. This camp is for students who have alpine (downhill) skiing experience that ranges from being able to successfully ski down the North hill at Hyland Hills and ride the chairlift by themselves, to those students who are already ski racing. Skiers will be grouped according to their ability. All kids will receive an official Hopkins Alpine Ski Team shirt. Participants must provide their own transportation to and from the ski hill. #5501: 4 sessions - limit 30 $69-$199 Sun., Feb. 9-Mar. 1 2:00-4:00 pm Hyland Hills, 8800 Chalet Rd, Bloomington

Sports

Junior High Ski & Snowboard Club

Grades 7-9 Afton Alps Ski Club package includes 4 nights of skiing or snowboarding, bus, and lift tickets at Afton Alps in Hastings. Students must ride the bus to and from Afton. Food can be purchased from the Chalet or brought from home. Ski/snowboard rental is available at Afton for $23. Helmets are included in rental price or fee is $10 per helmet if not renting other equipment. Rental fees are not included in the Ski Club registration fee. Students will need to bring money to purchase equipment rentals or helmets.

Ski equipment can be stored at school the morning of each trip.

Students will meet the bus at the main school door. Students must be picked up promptly at the end of the night by 10:00 p.m. at NJH. In case of inclement weather, students will ski Friday, Feb. 14 and are automatically registered for this day. If you have questions, please call 952-988-4070. Online registration closes Jan. 9. #North Junior High: 4 sessions - limit 50 $194 Fri., Jan. 10-Feb. 7 2:45-10:00 pm No class Jan. 24

Hopkins North Junior High Foyer #West Junior High: 4 sessions - limit 50 $194 Fri., Jan. 10-Feb. 7 2:45-10:00 pm No class Jan. 24

Hopkins West Junior High Foyer

Ski Instruction with Blizzard Ski School

Grades K-5 Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School Experience the ultimate in skiing and snowboarding instruction for beginners to experts with Blizzard!

Progress at your own pace with expert instruction from our adult staff on groomed runs and terrain parks.

Programs are divided by grades for instruction, with convenient bus stops in the Hopkins School District.

Flexible payment! You provide your own food and gear (rentals are available), we provide the rest!

To enroll in this class, register online at www.blizzardmn.com. Use code HOP19 when registering!

Please note: Prices may vary by program selection; all information and pricing is on Blizzard’s website. Lift ticket and transportation are additional, you pay this extra fee only if you ski that day.

Mites: Grades K-1

Ski On ly

SuperMites: Grades 2-3

SuperKyds: Grades 4-5

• Saturdays, Jan. 4-Feb. 22: 8 sessions, $449

• Saturdays, Dec. 7-Feb. 22: 11 sessions, $499

• Saturdays, Dec. 7-Feb. 22: 11 sessions, $499

• Sundays, Jan. 5-Feb. 23: 8 sessions, $449

• Sundays, Jan. 6-Feb. 24: 8 sessions, $449

• Sundays, Jan. 5-Feb. 23: 8 sessions, $449

8:00 am-5:30 pm

8:00 am-5:30 pm

8:00 am-5:30 pm

SE upper lot by Nordstrom at Ridgedale Center, 12441 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka Go to blizzardmn.com for further bus pick up details.

* No sessions Dec. 22 or 29

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

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Sports Get ready for gymnastics!

Beginner 1 Gymnastics

Ages 5-7 Meghan Johnson Gain basic gymnastic skills on all of the apparatus, with a focus on balance, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness. Learn tumbling skills (forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, etc.) and basics on bars, balance beam, and vault. #4042: 8 sessions - limit 14 $85 Mon., Jan. 6-Feb. 24 6:00-6:45 pm #4044: 8 sessions - limit 14 $85 Mon., Jan. 6-Feb. 24 6:45-7:30 pm Hopkins High School Gym W, all sections

Ages 5-7 Meghan Johnson Designed for students who have completed a beginner gymnastics class. Develop and perfect your skills on bars, balance beam, and vault. Class is taught by Hopkins Varsity Gymnastics Coach Meghan Johnson and her staff. #4041: 8 sessions - limit 14 $85 Mon., Jan. 6-Feb. 24 6:00-6:45 pm #4045: 8 sessions - limit 14 $85 Mon., Jan. 6-Feb. 24 6:45-7:30 pm Hopkins High School Gym W, all sections

Intermediate Gymnastics

*Please note, for all sections, parents will be asked to wait in the cafeteria during class time until the last day when they will be invited into the gym. This is due to lack of space in the gym and avoiding distractions for our gymnasts.

Ages 7-10 Meghan Johnson Designed for students who have completed several gymnastics classes and want to progress their skills. #4043: 8 sessions - limit 8 $140 Mon., Jan. 6-Feb. 24 6:00-7:30 pm Hopkins High School Gym W

Skyhawks Flag Football Camp

Skyhawks Soccer

Grades K-3 Skyhawks Learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning – all presented in a fun and positive environment. At the end of each class, we will introduce scrimmaging and other team-oriented games. #4086: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Fri., May. 1-22 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary Softball #4087: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Mon., Apr. 27-May. 18 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary School Playground #4089: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Thurs., Apr. 30-May 21 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Playground #4090: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Wed., Apr. 29-May 20 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Soccer #4091: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Tu., Apr. 28-May 19 4:05-5:05 pm Alice Smith Elementary Soccer

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Beginner 2 Gymnastics

Skyhawks Learn soccer skills from the professionals at Skyhawks Minnesota!

Ages 4-6 #4035: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Sat., Apr. 25-May 16 9:00-10:00 am Ages 7-8 #4036: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Sat., Apr. 25-May 16 10:10-11:10 am Ages 9-12 #4037: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Sat., Apr. 25-May 16 11:20 am-12:20 pm Eisenhower Community Center Soccer Field, all sections

Family Fun Event!

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks

MN Timberwolves Bring the whole family to a night at a NBA Timberwolves game! We’ll provide a game ticket and transportation to and from the game. Game starts at 7:00 pm at the Target Center. All students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (adult will need to register for ticket). Bus will depart the Eisenhower Community Center main entrance at 5:30 p.m. and return at 10:00 p.m. (estimated time).

Let Hopkins Community Education know at least one day before the game if you will not be taking the bus by calling 952-988-4070 (no refund or discount for not taking bus). #5500: 1 session - limit 30 $59 Wed., Apr. 1 5:30-10:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center: depart and arrive

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Sports TGA Premier Golf

Grades K-4 TGA Premier Sports Develop golf skills and knowledge while improving your sportsmanship. Top-notch equipment is provided. All skill levels are welcome! #4005: 6 sessions - limit 16 $95 Tu., Jan. 28-Mar. 3 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym S #4006: 6 sessions - limit 16 $95 Thurs., Apr. 9-May 14 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary School Gym

Indoor Rock Climbing Camps

Ages 6-13 Vertical Endeavors Base Camp (ages 6-9) will introduce kids to the sport of climbing by teaching climbing basics, such as, risk management, knot tying, and an introduction to roped climbing. Peak Experience (ages 10-13) will explore more climbing techniques, knot tying, belaying, ascending, and rappelling. Students must provide their own transportation to Vertical Endeavors. Please bring a signed Facility Waiver (verticalendeavors.com), water bottle, peanut-free lunch/snack, and wear comfortable clothes. #4012: 1 session - limit 10 $75 Mon., Feb. 17 9:00 am-3:00 pm #4013: 1 session - limit 10 $75 Thurs., Feb. 27 9:00 am-3:00 pm #4014: 1 session - limit 10 $75 Mon., Mar. 30 9:00 am-3:00 pm #4015: 1 session - limit 10 $75 Thurs., Apr. 2 9:00 am-3:00 pm #4016: 1 session - limit 10 $75 Mon., May 25 9:00 am-3:00 pm Vertical Endeavors, 2540 Nicollet Ave., Mpls., all sections

Skyhawks Basketball Camp

Grades K-3 Skyhawks Experience an interactive basketball exploration of dribbling, passing, rebounding, shooting, and more! #4080: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Thurs., Feb. 27-Mar. 19 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym #4081: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Tu., Feb. 25-Mar. 24 4:05-5:05 pm No class Mar. 3

Alice Smith Elementary Gym #4082: 3 sessions - limit 20 Mon., Mar. 9-Apr. 6 No class Mar. 30

$69 3:30-4:30 pm

Tanglen Elementary School Gym #4083: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Wed., Feb. 26-Mar. 18 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym S #4085: 4 sessions - limit 20 $69 Fri., Feb. 28-Mar. 20 3:30-4:30 pm Glen Lake Elementary Gym

TGA Premier Tennis

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

Equipment is provided. All skill levels welcome! #4007: 2 sessions - limit 16 $95 Thurs., Feb. 13 & Fri., Feb. 14 9:00-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym S #4008: 6 sessions - limit 16 $95 Tu., Apr. 7-May 12 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym S #4009: 6 sessions - limit 16 $95 Wed., Jan. 29-Mar. 4 8:30-9:30 am Meadowbrook Elementary Gym

Hopkins Girls Lacrosse Clinic

Grades 2-7 Jon Smart The clinic teaches girls about the game’s rich Native American history and the basic skills needed to play the game. Each session will have skill building instruction followed by a non-contact game.

No checking is allowed, girls will be placed in appropriate groups by age and ability. Lacrosse equipment provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and wear gym clothes. #4000: 2 sessions - limit 25 $19 Sat., Feb. 22 & 29 9:00-11:00 am Eisenhower Community Center Gym N

Try Lacrosse! Camp

Grades 1-6 Jon Smart Interested in playing for the Hopkins Youth Lacrosse Association? This camp is the perfect introduction to the game and the first steps to playing in a league. No checking is allowed in this non-contact camp, kids will be placed in appropriate groups by grade/ability and gender. Lacrosse equiptment provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and wear gym clothes. #4003: 1 session - limit 60 $19 Sat., Mar. 14 9:00-11:00 am Eisenhower Community Center Gym N

Non-School Day Fun: Skyhawks Multi-Sport Camp

Grades K-6 Skyhawks Explore a wide variety of sports and activities at this full-day camp! Focus on soccer, basketball, and flag football, and play games like Capture the Flag, Ultimate Frisbee, and more. Please bring two snacks, lunch, a water bottle, and appropriate athletic wear. #4052: 1 session - limit 20 $55 Fri., Apr. 3 9:00 am-3:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym S

Hopkins Kids Track League

Ages 3-12

Nick Lovas The Hopkins Kids Track League provides a fun way for kids to get out and run! First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded in each event and age group; participation ribbons will be given to all participants.

Age groups: 4 & Under (participation ribbons only), 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. Ages 9+ will receive extended skill instruction in hurdles, jumps, and throws. (Age is determined by the age of the child on the day of the meet.) #4060: 4 sessions - limit 220 $25 Sun., Apr. 26-May 17 4:00-5:00 pm Hopkins High School Grounds Stadium

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Student Sports Academic Achievement Eisenhower Elementary Reading Club

Geography Bee Workshop

Does your child need extra support after school completing their reading? Reading Club offers guidance to students as they focus on their reading.

Students may bring other homework if they have any. Limited scholarships are available.

Grades 3-4 w/ JoAnne Robinson #6514: 5 sessions - limit 15 $25 Tu., Feb. 11-Mar. 10 3:30-4:30 pm Grades 1-2 w/ Irene Najera #6515: 5 sessions - limit 15 $25 Wed., Feb. 12-Mar. 11 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary Media Center, all sections

Grades 2-6 Center for Academic Excellence Geography Bees are popular with elementary and middle school students who compete in the National Geographic Bee each year. This training will prepare your child for competition and teach them important rules, strategies, essential insider tricks, proven study techniques, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Students will learn the physical, political, economic, and cultural geography of the world which will provide a leg up in high school, college, and beyond.

A Geography Bee Competition will take place on May 16 in Wayzata. #5019: 4 sessions - limit 30 $89 Fri., Mar. 6 & 27 and Apr. 10 & 17 6:30-7:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Chess Elementary Chess Club

Grades K-6 Igor Rybakov Develop creativity, concentration, memory, and both critical and analytical thinking by playing chess games. Beginning students will learn chess by understanding each move, as well as basic positioning. Experienced players will learn typical openings, mid-game strategy, and new tactics. #2000: 10 sessions - limit 35 $99 Tu., Jan. 14-Mar. 17 8:00-8:55 am Tanglen Elementary Media Center #2001: 9 sessions - limit 35 Mon., Jan. 13-Mar. 23 No class Jan. 20 & Feb. 17

$89 8:00-8:55 am

Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria #2002: 8 sessions - limit 35 Thurs., Jan. 23-Mar. 26 No class Feb. 13 & 27

$79 8:30-9:30 am

Gatewood Elementary Media Center #2010: 7 sessions - limit 35 Tu., Apr. 7-May 19 Tanglen Elementary Media Center

$69 8:00-8:55 am

#2011: 7 sessions - limit 35 $69 Mon., Apr. 6-May 18 8:00-8:55 am Eisenhower Community Center Cafeteria #2012: 5 sessions - limit 35 Thurs., Apr. 9-May 21 No class Apr. 23 & May 7

$49 8:30-9:30 am

Gatewood Elementary Media Center

Grandmasters of Chess-Winter

Grades K-5 Youth Enrichment League New and returning students invited. Our winter session focuses on advanced beginner and intermediate concepts. The {YEL!} Teach It!... Practice It!... Play It! method keeps chess students progressing through 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games and in-class tournaments.

Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership ($49 annual value). Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with Grandmasters of Chess. #2060: 8 sessions - limit 20 $115 Mon., Jan. 27-Mar. 23 4:10-5:10 pm

Chess Club at Meadowbrook

Grades K-6 Igor Rybakov Challenge your mind, learn new skills, and make new friends. Develop creativity, concentration, memory, and both critical and analytical thinking by playing practice and tournament chess games. Beginning students will learn chess by understanding each piece and move, as well as basic positioning.

Experienced players will learn typical openings, midgame strategy, and new tactics. Meadowbrook Chess Club is for all levels of chess ability, from beginning to experienced (grades 3-6). Kindergarten-2nd grade players are also invited to join Meadowbrook Chess Club if they have some playing experience. This club relies on parent volunteers each week. #2003: 8 sessions - limit 35 $79 Fri., Jan. 10-Mar. 20 8:30-9:30 am No class Jan. 24, Feb. 14, Mar. 13

#2004: 7 sessions - limit 35 $69 Fri., Apr. 10-May 22 8:30-9:30 am Meadowbrook Elementary Hallway, all sections

Grandmasters of Chess-Spring

Ages K-5 Youth Enrichment League Returning students invited. Our spring session focuses on intermediate and advanced concepts and features an end-of-year in-class tournament.

The {YEL!} Teach It!...Practice It!...Play It! method keeps students progressing through 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games. Class fee includes chesskid.com membership for the session ($49 annual value). Sign up today to think, learn, and play well with YEL. #2065: 7 sessions - limit 20 $99 Mon., Apr. 6-May 18 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Staff Lounge

No class Feb. 17

Meadowbrook Elementary Staff Lounge

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S.T.E.M. Science Explorers’ Crazy Chemistry

Robotics and STEM: Exploring Structures with Loads!

#2030: 3 sessions - limit 16 $45 Tu., Mar. 10-24 3:30-4:45 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art Room

Non-School Day Fun: Robotics: Jedi and Imperial Droids

Grades K-5 Science Explorers Join Science Explorers as we become crazy chemists!

We will investigate the Periodic Table and learn about its families with fun and exciting experiments as we discover the science side of STEM. We will break some chemical bonds, get messy with polymers and much more. Our classes are hands-on so be sure to dress for a mess! #2025: 3 sessions - limit 16 $45 Tu., Jan. 28-Feb. 11 3:30-4:45 pm Tanglen Elementary 171

#2035: 3 sessions - limit 16 $45 Tu., Apr. 28-May 12 4:05-5:20 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Staff Lounge

Minecraft® Movie Making

Grades 1-5 Tech Academy Minecraft® is the gaming phenomenon focused on creativity and allowing players to build environments out of textured cubes in a 3D virtual world. Working in pairs, students will be introduced to Minecraft® in real life with our customized LEGOs® and finally, film a stop-motion movie using Minecraft-inspired LEGO® creations. Our focus will be on creating Minecraft-inspired LEGO® worlds and filming. Please bring a drink and snack daily. #2115: 4 sessions - limit 14 $115 Wed., Apr. 8-29 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary Staff Lounge #2116: 4 sessions - limit 14 $115 Thurs., Mar. 5-26 3:30-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary 154 #2117: 4 sessions - limit 14 $115 Thurs., Apr. 9-30 4:05-5:35 pm Alice Smith Elementary 103 #2118: 4 sessions - limit 14 $115 Mon., Apr. 27-May 18 4:05-5:35 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 Art Room #2119: 4 sessions - limit 14 $115 Fri., Apr. 10-May 1 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208 #2120: 4 sessions - limit 14 $115 Tu., Mar. 3-24 4:05-5:35 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Staff Lounge

RoboPets Robotics

Grades K-2 Snapology Explore the world of robotics as you build simple animal models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design and coding. Whether learning about sensors while building a fish or alligator, or discovering ways that gears, wheels, and axles create movement while building robotic dogs or frogs, students will have a great time! #2080: 4 sessions - limit 16 $39 Mon., Apr. 6-27 3:30-4:30 pm Tanglen Elementary 154 #2081: 3 sessions - limit 16 $39 Mon., May 4-18 3:30-4:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art Room

Grades K-3 Tech Tac Toe Building structures that resist the test of time and nature is every kid’s dream. In this class, you will put on your civil engineer hat as you build a robotic crane, design a lift bridge over a river, challenge yourself to build the tallest tower, and engineer an earthquake resistant building! #2023: 4 sessions - limit 12 $69 Wed., Feb. 26-Mar. 18 4:05-5:05 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Media Center

Grades 2-6 Tech Academy Star Wars™, robotics, and engineering! We will use the Micro Scout LEGO® Mindstorm Robotics System’s™ microcomputer for the brain of our droids and use the built-in light sensor, motor, and sound to bring our droids to life. Create familiar Star Wars® droids or use the Force to create droids of your own design.

Working in pairs, students will be using the Robotic Mindstorms Droid™ and Darkside™ developer kit to build and experiment with up to 6 different models.

Learn about robotics and engineering as we build the base models, then customize the droids. Possible models include the micro-walker, L8GO Trainer, Starfighter, and X-Walker. Please bring a drink and nut-free snack. #2122: 1 session - limit 18 $45 Tu., Mar. 31 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Robotic Builders

Grades K-3 Tech Academy With the LEGO® WeDo Robotics System™, students can build and program their robotic creations.

Designed by the experts at M.I.T., this unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming, and more. The LEGO® Education WeDo Robotic Builder™ allows students to explore different concepts in robotics. Possible models may include Dancing Birds, a Hungry Alligator Robot, a Goal Kicker robot, a Rescue Plane, or a Smart Spinner Robot. Working in teams, students will work with simple machines, program models they design and create, measure time and distance, write, and much more! Students will build LEGO® models featuring working motors, tilt sensors, motion detectors, and a LEGO® USB Robotics Hub. Please bring a drink and nut-free snack. #2100: 2 sessions - limit 24 $89 Sat., Apr. 18 & 25 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

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Chinese immersion opportunities

Non-School Day Fun: Intro to Coding with Superheroes

Grades K-2

Tech Academy Students can create their own platform video games in this cool class! Choose your story line with favorite superheroes as your stars, add challenges and levels of difficulty, then share by email or post on the web to challenge family and friends. Young students can practice math, logic and programming, and put their video game talents to work! The game will be in an animated Flash format, viewable in most internet browsers. Bring a USB drive, a drink, and a snack to class. #2110: 1 session - limit 18 $45 Wed., Apr. 1 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Multiplayer Minecraft : ®

City Builder

Grades 1-5 Tech Academy Minecraft® is a sandbox building game that has been dominating the world of video gaming for the past several years. Collaborate with fellow students to construct a city! Students will take home their completed world file at the end of class. Beginners and experienced Minecrafters alike will love this action-packed camp! Bring a USB drive, a drink and a nut-free snack to class. #2121: 1 session - limit 18

$45 Sat., Feb. 29 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

Robotic Builders: Mighty Machines

Grades 1-5 Tech Academy With the LEGO® WeDo Robotics System™, young children can build and program their own robotic creations. The LEGO® Education WeDo Robotics Builder™ allows students to explore different robotic themes. Students working in teams will work with simple machines, program models they design and create, measure time and distance, and much more!

Please bring a drink and nut-free snack to class. #2125: 4 sessions - limit 14 $115 Wed., Feb. 5-26 3:30-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary 201 Staff Lounge #2126: 4 sessions - limit 14 $115 Thurs., Jan. 30-Feb. 27 4:05-5:35 pm No class Feb. 13

Alice Smith Elementary 103 #2127: 4 sessions - limit 14 Mon., Jan. 27-Feb. 24

$115 4:05-5:35 pm

No class Feb. 17

Gatewood Elementary 122 Art Room #2128: 4 sessions - limit 14 $115 Tu., Feb. 4-25 4:05-5:35 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Staff Lounge #2129: 4 sessions - limit 14 $115 Wed., Jan. 8-29 3:30-5:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 Art Room

School-age care Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools’ regionally accredited, extended-day child care program. Kids & Company provides high quality school-age care before- and after-school, on school vacation days, and during the summer.

Make plans now for non-school days and school breaks — reserve your child’s space today!

We have great activities lined up for non-school days; register now and join the fun!

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

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Fun Activities & Family Events!

Friday Night Live!

Fun for 5th & 6th graders Friday, April 17 Grades 5-6 • Kids & Company Staff Unleash your game skills with basketball, ping pong, trivia, a Magic® tourney, and much more! Dance the night away with a DJ and Dance Dance Revolution®. Enjoy snacks available for purchase. The junior high pool will be open for swimming. This event gives your student a great chance to get introduced to the junior high building. Student pick-up is promptly at 9:00 pm! Registration closes at noon on Apr. 16. There will be no admittance at the door without prepayment. #5015: 1 session $20 Friday, Apr. 17 7:00-9:00 pm North Junior High

Family Field Trip Open to all ages • Three Rivers Park District Shuttle from Eisenhower Community Center to the Lowry Nature Center in Victoria for an afternoon of outdoor fun and exploration!

Enjoy an afternoon filled with camouflage animal search, guided nature walks, obstacle course, fort buildings, meet live birds of prey, activity stations, and crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, May 9 1:00-4:00 p.m. #Spring: 1 session Free!

Eisenhower Community Center Door B 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

Parent & Child Baking Class for Allergies Grades K-6

Kerry Crawford Experiment with some new recipes after school with your favorite chef! Learn cooking techniques that can easily be used at home. This class will focus on recipes that are gluten free and lactose free.

Parents can arrive between 4:05 pm and 4:30 pm.

Fridays, Feb. 7-Mar. 20, 4:05-5:30 pm #3012: 6 sessions - limit 12 No class Feb. 14

$69

Alice Smith Elementary Cafeteria

Let’s Go! Science Museum & MOA Field Trips Grades 1-6 Science Muesum & MOA Students will enjoy a day of adventure and activities. All transportation and entrance fees are covered with the registration fee. Lunch will be provided. January 20: Science Museum of Minnesota and February 17: Crayola Experience at MOA. Pizza lunch will be provided. #5020: 1 session - limit 30 $64 Mon., Jan. 20 9:00 am-5:00 pm #5004: 1 session - limit 30 $64 Mon., Feb. 17 9:00 am-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym, all sections: depart and arrive

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Be a master chef with

Royal Chefs!

Grades 4-6 Get hands-on cooking in this Master Chef style class. Students will get to pick what they want to cook, then show off their cooking skills while they whip up their dish with help from Chef Kerry Crawford.

Saturday, Jan. 25 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Scholarships

Building a great place to live

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

Credit card payment notice

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

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

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Go Families Go

Free Family Fun!

Saturday, March 7, 9 am-12 pm Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

Come out for a morning of free family fun highlighting all of the great opportunities available in the Hopkins community. Enjoy games, sports clinics, hands-on activities, and more. Explore a wide variety of local resources that make the Hopkins Public Schools community a great place for active families

Enchanted Stars

Little Girls & Their Favorite Guy

Friday, March 6, 6:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center

Girls, ages 4-12, and their dad, uncle, grandpa, or friend will enjoy an enchanted evening together with dancing, Bling Shop, photo opportunities, and more.

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Family Fun Night!

Timberwolves vs Mavericks Wed., April 1 5:30-10:00 pm

Bring the whole family to a night at a NBA Timberwolves game! We’ll provide a game ticket and transportation to and from the game. Details on page 8.

Details on page 2.

Hopkins Alpine Ski Team Spring Race Camp See page 7.

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