Hopkins Community Education 2015 Youth BOOST Winter/Spring Enrichment catalog by Hopkins Public Schools

Hopkins

Youth Programs

BOOST

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

Tons of new classes! Youth Winter/Spring 2015 Download our full catalog for class descriptions and register at:

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Family Opportunities

Go Families Go!

Family Fun Sampler Saturday, March 14 9:00 am-noon Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

Come out for a day of free family fun highlighting all of the great opportunities available in the Hopkins community. Spend time together as a family and participate in a wide variety of fun activities. Enjoy games, crafts, cooking, drama, sports, treats, face-painting, music, art, math, science, and other special opportunities. Learn more about Hopkins Community Education programs, Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services, city programs, library programs, Hopkins Center for the Arts programs, and much more. Find a class for spring, discover great summer options, and enjoy a fun morning exploring the amazing opportunities available to families right here in our community.

Enter to win a free spring Hopkins Community Education youth enrichment or adult enrichment class, or a free week of Summer Camp Royal, Kids & Company, or a Hop-Kids class. Look for hands-on activities and information from these partners: • Hopkins Lacrosse & Hockey Clinics

• Hopkins Police & Fire

• Hopkins Community Education Programs

• Get on board the Art Bus!

• Art fun with Abrakadoodle

• Stages Theatre

• Hopkins Minnetonka Recreation Services

• Meet MN Wild Mascot Nordy!

• Special Education Advisory Council

• Science Explorers sampler

• Camp Royal K-6 Summer Youth camps

• Hop-Kids activities, ages 3-5

• Abamath Math & Robotics demos

• Kids & Company & L.E.A.D.

• MN Timberwolves games, give-aways & prizes!

• Hopkins Royals Mascot

• XinXing Academy Chinese immersion & more!

A free event for the entire family! Questions? HopkinsCommunityEd.org or call 952-988-4070 www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org • 952-988-4070

Hopkins BOOST Youth Classes & Activities • K-6

Quick Guide By School Art/Drama p. 2

Beginning Flamenco for Kids Ballet, Tap & Jazz Hip Hop Beginning Acting & Theater Showtime: Twelve Dancing Princesses Crazy Cartooning Frozen Fever Princess Art A World of Crafts! Drawing Cats & Dogs Amazing Watercolors Glow in the Dark Art Cartoon Animals The How Tos of Drawing Art Lab Start Making Art on the Art Bus

¡Vamos Spanish! p. 7 XinXing Enrichment p. 7 Special Interests p. 8

Journalism, Live on the Scene! Viva Italia Cooking Cooking: Dessert Fun Animal Connections Beginning Juggling! Parents Night Out: Kids Dance Party Family Swim Saturdays Friday Night Live Art Bus Enchanted Stars Dance (page 13)

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Snowshoeing! Beginning Lacrosse Hot Shots Volleyball Hoop Dreams Basketball Kung Fu Wu Shu School of Fish: On Ice School of Fish: Open Water Fundamentals of Golf

Gym Games Galore! Outdoor Sports Medley Firearms Safety Certification Non-School Day Fun p. 12

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Engineering: Crazy Gears & Wheels Javascript Game Coding Computer Coding for Kids Myth Busting 101 Mad Science: Science at Work Curious Minds: All About Earth Curious Minds: Science of LIfe! Radical Raptors Lego Mania: Black Diamond Builds Lego Mania: Winter Fun! Lego Minecraft Engineering Lego Mania: Cranium Contraptions Elementary Lego Robotics Jr. First Lego League Grandparent/Grandchild — Crazy Chemworks! Mechanics of Gizmos & Gadgets Elementary Chess Club Grandmaster of Chess Chess Club at Meadowbrook

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Scholarships

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Art/Drama/Dance Beginning Flamenco for Kids

Grades K-5 Jana Mora Learn the dance of the Gypsies of Andalusia Spain. Class covers Flamenco footwork, arms, hands, turns, clapping, and choreography. No dance experience necessary. Instructor Jana is a professional Flamenco dancer. Please, no tap shoes in class. #Y024: 8 sessions - limit 15 $59 Wed., Jan. 21-Mar. 11 6:30-7:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

Ballet, Tap & Jazz Dance

Grades K-6 Gretchen Novak A combo class consisting of three styles of dance! Learn the foundation for all styles of dance with ballet training. Tap will focus on following rhythm through foot movement. Jazz includes a blend of funk-style movements and hip hop moves. All ability levels are welcome. Our emphasis is on having fun! Students will perform for family and friends for the last 10 minutes of last class. Ballet or Jazz shoes and Tap shoes are required. At Park Dance Center. #Y611-Gr. K-2: 7 sessions - limit 16 $74 Sat., Jan. 17-Feb. 28 12:15-1:30 pm #Y611-Gr. 3-6: 7 sessions - limit 16 $74 Sat., Jan. 17-Feb. 28 12:45 - 2:00 pm Park Dance Center, both sections 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

Hip Hop Dance

Grades 6-12 Gretchen Novak Learn speed and agility, along with flexibility and balance, with free style and sharp movements. This popular dance form uses different styles of rhythm, and challenging but easy-to-follow steps. Learn the latest moves, along with some old school hip hop and break dance skills, in this fast-paced class! Both boys and girls are welcome. Perform for family and friends on the last day. Tennis shoes for indoor use only are required. #Y614: 6 sessions - limit 16 $54 Tu., Jan. 20-Feb. 24 4:45-5:30 pm Park Dance Center, 6400 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

Beginning Acting and Theater

Grades 2-6 Nicole Vagle, Quivale Roberts Through games and activities, students will experience and learn to tap imagination to create characters, build sets, and perform songs. Whether interested in performing roles, writing scenes, or building sets, work together to create a small theater production. Students will present a short production on March 4 at 7:00 p.m. #Y310: 9 sessions - limit 15 $19 Mon. & Wed., Feb. 2-Mar. 4 (no class Feb.16) 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary Café

Enchanted Stars Dance Friday, March 13, 6:30 p.m.

Girls, ages 4-12, and their dad, uncle, grandfather, or friend will enjoy an evening together with refreshments, dancing, photo opportunities, and more. See page 13 for more details.

Showtime! Twelve Dancing Princesses

Grades 1-5 Stages Theatre Company Twelve sisters, all princesses, share a bedroom in which they are locked each night. Each morning their shoes are found to have been worn through! Who has been dancing in those shoes? Maybe it’s your little actor! Boys and girls will explore movement and fairy tales with a Stages Teaching Artist as their guide. Students will share an informal performance during the last class. Each student will receive a complimentary ticket to see a Stages Theatre Company performance. #Y307: 5 sessions - limit 20 $64 Tu., Feb. 17-Mar. 24 (no class Mar. 17) 6:30-7:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center Theater

Crazy Cartooning

Grades 1-5 Young Rembrandts Tickle your funny bone as you share big laughs with Young Rembrandts cartoons. Through cartooning, students learn how to exaggerate facial features and expressions. Create your own comic book! #Y309: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Thurs., Jan. 15-Feb. 5 6:30-7:30 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232, enter Community Ctr. Door B

“Frozen” Fever Princess Art

Grades K-5 Abrakadoodle Join us in this art celebration for Anna’s birthday! We’ll use our arty, icy powers to create unique art from the Disney movie Frozen. Paint an amazing frozen fractal canvas, sculpt and paint your own clay snowflake, make a royal cake collage, and more! Listen to Frozen songs and create Frozen Fever art! #Y306: 1 session - limit 20 $39 Sat., Feb. 7 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232, enter Community Ctr. Door B

A World of Crafts

Grades 2-6 Kristina Myankova Join us and create exciting craft projects while discovering the wonders of various countries. From Aboriginal dot paintings, to Japanese flying carp, to Native American story-telling rocks — learn the history of each craft and create your own! #Y317: 3 sessions - limit 15 $39 Mon., Feb. 23-Mar. 9 3:35-4:35 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Drawing Cats and Dogs

Grades 1-5 Young Rembrandts If you love to draw or paint animal art, you’ll love this class! Explore techniques for animal painting while you have fun depicting your furry friends! Young Rembrandts offers a fun and creative environment where young artists learn how to draw and explore emerging artistic skills. #Y311: 2 sessions - limit 20 $49 Sat., Apr. 18 & Apr. 25 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

Empty Bowls Pottery class!

Parents, you can take this class with your children. Check out the details in the Adult Enrichment catalog or online at HopkinsCommunityEd.org

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Art/Drama/Dance

Amazing Watercolors

Grades K-5 Abrakadoodle Join us for a class full of color and fun as we learn how to draw, paint, and mix colors to create astonishing watercolor masterpieces. Lessons are designed to foster painting and drawing skills, with an emphasis on fun and self-expression. #Y315 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Wed., Mar. 4-25 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary 120 #Y315 Eisenhower: 5 sessions - limit 20 $59 Fri., Jan. 30-Feb. 27 3:35-4:35 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #Y315 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Tu., Feb. 3-24 4:10-5:10 pm Gatewood Elementary School 122 #Y315 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Thurs., Feb. 5-26 3:35-4:35 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #Y315 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Wed., Jan. 28-Feb. 25 (no class Feb. 11) 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 208 #Y315 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Mon., Feb. 2-Mar. 2 (no class Feb. 16) 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary School 111

Glow in the Dark Art

Grades K-5 Kidcreate Studio These projects will rock your world long after the lights go out at night. Work with a variety of different art supplies including clay, paint, and other luminescent materials. #Y313 Eisnhwr. Comm. Ctr: 4 sessions - limit 15 $54 Fri., Mar. 6-27 7:50-8:45 am Eisenhower Community Center 206 #Y313 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 15 $54 Fri., Feb. 20-Mar. 13 4:10-5:10 pm Gatewood Elementary School 122 #Y313 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 15 $54 Wed., Mar. 4-25 3:35-4:35 pm Glen Lake Elementary 114 #Y313 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 15 $54 Tu., Jan. 27-Feb. 17 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary School 111

Cartoon Animals, Animals, Animals, Everywhere Animals!

Grades K-5 Young Rembrandts Go on an animal adventure! Explore animals that inhabit our neighborhoods. Through cartooning, students learn how to exaggerate facial features and expressions. All cartoonists will create their own comic book. #Y314 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Fri., Mar. 6-27 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary Café #Y314 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Fri., May 8-29 3:35-4:35 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #Y314 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Tu., Apr. 7-28 4:10-5:10 pm Gatewood Elementary School 122 #Y314 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Wed., May 6-27 3:35-4:35 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #Y314 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Fri., Mar. 13-April 10 (no class Apr. 3) 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 208 #Y314 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Thurs., Mar. 5-26 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary School 111

The How Tos of Drawing

Grades K-5 Kidcreate Studio Looking for young artists who want to learn the basic techniques and principles of drawing. Creativity and imagination will be encouraged and stressed, while experimenting with a variety of drawing materials and techniques. Receive your own sketchbook to keep and draw in throughout the session! #Y312 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Tu., Apr. 7-28 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary 120 #Y312 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Wed., Apr. 8-29 3:35-4:35 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #Y312 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Fri., Apr. 10-May 1 4:10 - 5:10 pm Gatewood Elementary School 122 #Y312 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Thurs., Apr. 9-30 3:35-4:35 pm Glen Lake Elementary 114 #Y312 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Mon., Apr. 6-27 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 208 #Y312 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $54 Thurs., May 7-28 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary School 111

Art Lab

Grades K-5 Abrakadoodle Learn tricks and techniques that make art magical! In this award-winning program you will learn techniques that real artists use in their studios to create astonishing effects. Use and understand professional artist’s materials like artist-grade watercolor paper and canvas. Make room in your house to display your amazing masterpieces! #Y318 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $44 Thurs., May 7-28 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary 120 #Y318 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $44 Wed., Mar. 18-Apr. 15 (no class Apr. 1) 4:10-5:10 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 #Y318 Glen Lake: 3 sessions - limit 20 $34 3:35-4:35 pm Mon., Mar. 2-23 (no class Mar. 16) Glen Lake Elementary 114

Start Making Art —on the Art Bus!

Grades 5-6 Mary Carroll The Art Bus is a mobile art studio that brings the power of the arts to Eisenhower Community Center. Express creative energy using drawing, painting, and collage, and project themes such as friends, family, and dreams. We challenge kids with ideas, methods, and materials. No art experience necessary. Join us! #Y319: 8 sessions-limit 15 $19 Tu., Apr. 7-May 26 3:35-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center, look for the Art Bus

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Science, STEM & Chess science, technology, engineering, math

Engineering: Crazy Gears & Wheels

Grades K-3 Computer Explorers Have fun while you learn the principles of mechanical engineering and simple machines. In teams, build crazy wheeled and geared contraptions that will spring into action. Make tops, spinners, zip lines, rubber band powered cars, crimping cars, and more in this super fun class. #Y214: 2 sessions - limit 24 $64 Sat., Jan. 24 & Jan. 31 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

NEW! Javascript Game Coding

Grades 3-8 Computer Explorers What’s even better than playing games? Creating your own! Even if you’re a beginner, you can learn how to make your own online games. Discover programming using nothing more than a browser, and see cool 3D results. In addition, learn real-world programming skills in JavaScript, the language of the web. Build simple, animated shapes, then make your own players, while learning how to build your own games. Bring a USB drive to each class. #Y215: 3 sessions - limit 24 $74 Thurs., Feb. 12-26 6:15-8:15 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

NEW! Computer Coding for Kids

Grades 2-6 Abamath Coding is the closest thing we have to a superpower. It allows us to change our world and help others through technology. If you have ever dreamed of being a super hero, this is the place to start. We will use MIT’s Scratch programming language to create video games, then play them! #Y222: 3 sessions - limit 10 $44 Tu., Apr. 7-21 6:15-7:45 pm Eisenhower Elementary 307

Myth Busting 101

Grades K-5 Science Explorers Mind-blowing myths or scientific facts? Join Science Explorers as we confirm or bust strange myths and wacky urban legends. We will ask the crazy questions, develop hypotheses, then smash it, crash it, sink it or launch it to determine if the myth is confirmed, plausible or busted! #Y211: 1 session - limit 17 $29 Sat., Mar. 21 9:30 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232, enter Community Ctr. Door B

Science at Work

Grades 1-6 Mad Science Experience Science at Work in the Mad Science Crime Lab and Movie Effects Studio. Discover science in nature exploring earthquakes and storms! Make science work for you as you manipulate magnetic forces. Take home your own Cartoon Creator, Personal Profile Kit, Sedimentary Stacker, Magnet Lab, and UV Sensitive Keychain. Mad Science is fun! #Y216 Alice Smith: 5 sessions - limit 20 $79 Fri., Jan. 30-Feb. 27 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary 148 #Y216 Eisenhower: 5 sessions - limit 20 $79 Thurs., Feb. 5-Mar. 5 3:35-4:35 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #Y216 Gatewood: 5 sessions - limit 20 $79 Mon., Feb. 2-Mar. 9 (no class Feb. 16) 4:10-5:10 pm Gatewood Elementary School 122 #Y216 Glen Lake: 5 sessions - limit 20 $79 Wed., Jan. 28-Feb. 25 3:35-4:35 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #Y216 Meadowbrook: 5 sessions - limit 20 $79 Tu., Feb. 24-Apr. 7 (no class Mar. 17, 31) 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 202 #Y216 Tanglen: 5 sessions - limit 20 $79 Mon., Mar. 9-Apr. 20 (no class Mar. 16, 30) 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary School 128

All About Earth!

Grades K-2 Curious Minds Discover the marvels of Earth’s land, water, wind and weather! Make a volcanic eruption, hold a cloud in your hand, and capture the wind. This class promotes STEM education, is age appropriate, and is developed by content experts from the Science Museum of Minnesota and SciMathMn. Let’s explore! #Y208 Grades K-2: 6 sessions - limit 12 $74 Thurs., Jan. 22-Mar. 5 (no class Feb. 12) 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 212

The Science of Life!

Grades K-2 Curious Minds Explore the mysteries of living things by dissecting seeds, observing digestion, learning animal communication, and by testing your senses! This class promotes STEM education and is developed by content experts from the Science Museum of Minnesota and SciMathMn. #Y209 K-2: 6 sessions - limit 12 $74 Thurs., Mar. 19-May 7 (no class Apr. 2, 9) 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School 212

Radical Raptors

Grades K-4 Three Rivers Park District Raptors are radical birds that hunt for their food. Some are day hunters and some are night hunters. Meet two live raptors and explore what they have on their bodies that help them hunt. See if you can guess which is the day hunter and which is the night hunter. Explore hands-on raptor talons, feathers and pellets. #Y205: 1 session - limit 30 $24 Sat., Apr. 25 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 223

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Science, STEM & Chess Everything LEGOS!

Lego Mania: Winter Fun!

Grades K-5 Bricks 4 Kidz Bring the winter fun indoors with interactive Bricks 4 Kidz models of some popular winter activities. Check out the hair-raising thrill of the luge, and the more relaxing pace of horse and sleigh. We’ll build a snowplow, snowmobile, and models of ice hockey and skiing. Bring your imagination! #Y219 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Wed., Feb. 4-25 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary 146 #Y219 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Fri., Mar. 6-27 3:35-4:35 pm Eisenhower Elementary 123 #Y219 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Thurs., Feb. 5-26 4:10-5:10 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 #Y219 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Tu., Feb. 3-24 3:35-4:35 pm Glen Lake Elementary 106 #Y219 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Thurs., Mar. 5-26 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 200 #Y219 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Tu., Feb. 24-Mar. 24 (no class March 17) 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary 128

Lego Mania: Black Diamond Builds

Grades K-5 Bricks 4 Kidz These are more challenging designs all grouped together for the future Master Builder in you. Levelup in your Lego building skills and join the fun. Try spider, oil pump, and chameleon! #Y212: 1 session - limit 16 $29 Sat., Feb. 28 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Lego Minecraft Engineering

Grades 2-6 Computer Explorers From the hit video game, Minecraft, comes our awesome Lego and paper crafts class. Student builders will be creating mob figures, custom blocks, torches, mosaics, custom biomes, and terrains from the Minecraft video game! We will use both cardboard paper crafts and Legos to create our worlds. Builders will be challenged to bring their virtual designs from the game to life and get to take home a daily project. Most materials will be for class use only. Take homes include two paper crafts. #Y217 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 24 $74 Mon., Feb. 23-Mar. 23 (no class Mar. 16) 4:10-5:30 pm Alice Smith Elementary 146 #Y217 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 24 $74 Wed., Mar. 4-25 3:35-5:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 123 #Y217 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 24 $74 Thurs., Apr. 9-30 4:10-5:30 pm Gatewood Elementary 105 #Y217 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 24 $74 Thurs., Mar. 5-26 3:35-5:00 pm Glen Lake Elementary 106 #Y217 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 24 $74 Fri., May 8-29 4:10-5:30 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 200 #Y217 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 24 $74 Mon., Apr. 27-May 18 3:35-5:00 pm Tanglen Elementary 128

Lego Mania: Cranium Contraptions

Grades K-5 Bricks 4 Kidz Build and explore crazy contraptions that really work your brain! Students will use LEGO® Bricks, axles, pulleys, gears, and motors to create fun and interactive models. Compete with friends in a rousing game of Battle Tops or Foosball. Put your hand-eye coordination to the test with Ping Pong Popper model. Experiment with the Mini Fig Mover. Discover all this and more! #Y220 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Thurs., Apr. 9-30 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary 125 #Y220 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Fri., Apr. 10-May 1 3:35-4:35 pm Eisenhower Elementary 123 #Y220 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Thurs., May 7-28 4:10-5:10 pm Gatewood Elementary School 122 #Y220 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Mon., Apr. 6-27 3:35-4:35 pm Glen Lake Elementary 106 #Y220 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Wed., Apr. 8-29 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary School #Y220 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 20 $49 Tu., Apr. 7-28 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary School 128

NEW! Elementary Lego Robotics

Grades 2-6 Abamath Using the newest Lego robots (EV3), we are ready to learn the fundamentals of robotics. We will play games and learn how to use computer science to solve fun and unique challenges! #Y221: 2 sessions - limit 9 $44 Mon., Mar. 2 & Mar. 9 6:15-8:15 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Junior First Junior Lego League

Grades K-3 Abamath We’re inventing robots to solve the problems of tomorrow! We will spend three weeks practicing, and then we will go to an expo at the Williams Arena and Sports Pavilion on the University of Minnesota campus to show off our design on May 16! Parents must drive students to the Expo on May 16. The Expo will go from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm. Specific details will be given on the first day of class. #Y224: 4 sessions - limit 10 $79 Sat., Apr. 25-May 16 9:30 am-12:30 pm Abamath, 11000 Cedar Lake Rd, Minnetonka

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Science, STEM & Chess Elementary Chess Club

Grandparent/Grandchild: Crazy Chemworks!

Grades 1-6 Mad Science Spend time with your grandchild while you explore the chemistry of everyday life! Create slime, explore the magic of dry ice, experiment with super sticky stuff, learn about pH, and bring home pH paper to test more things at home! This is a great opportunity to enjoy time with your grandchild! Let us do all the set up and clean up. Register with childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name. Course fees include one child and one adult. #Y213: 2 sessions - limit 15 $64 adult/child pair Sat., May 2 & 9 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 111

Mechanics of Gizmos and Gadgets

Grades K-5 Science Explorers How did toys work before batteries? They relied on physics! Put science to work as you explore the hows and whys of motion, gravity, energy, and more. Discover the action-packed world of physics by building, experimenting, and questioning science contraptions and toys that really work. #Y218 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 16 $49 Tu., May 5-26 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary 148 #Y218 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 16 $49 Mon., Apr. 13-May 4 3:35-4:35 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232 #Y218 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 16 $49 Wed., Feb. 18-Mar. 11 4:10-5:10 pm Gatewood Elementary 122 #Y218 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 16 $49 Wed., Apr. 8-29 3:35-4:35 pm Glen Lake Elementary 102 #Y218 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 16 $49 Wed., May 6-27 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary 202 #Y218 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 16 $49 Thurs., Feb. 5-26 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary Cafeteria

Grades K-6 Igor Rybakov Challenge your mind, learn new skills, and make new friends as you learn chess with professional coach, Igor Rybakov. Develop creativity, concentration, memory, along with critical and analytical thinking skills by playing practice and tournament chess games. Beginning students will learn chess by understanding each piece and move, as well as basic positioning. Experienced players will learn typical openings, mid-game strategy, and new tactics. #Y602 Eisenhower: 12 sessions - limit 30 $109 Thurs., Jan. 29-May 21 8:00-8:55 am (No class Feb. 26, Mar. 12, Apr. 2, Apr. 16, May 7)

Eisenhower Community Center 221 #Y602 Tanglen Winter: 6 sessions - limit 30 $59 Mon., Feb. 2-Mar. 23 8:00-8:55 am (No class Feb. 16, Mar. 16)

Tanglen Elementary 158 #Y602 Tanglen Spring: 5 sessions - limit 30 $54 Mon., Apr. 13-May 11 8:00-8:55 am Tanglen Elementary 158

Grandmasters of Chess

Grades K-2 Youth Enrichment League All new curriculum! Get ready for chess tournament season! Youth Enrichment League Chess has proven excellence in dozens of schools. Learn from the best chess minds in Minnesota. Progress from basic concepts through higher-level theories. Beginners will learn the basics; intermediate and advanced students will learn to apply a deeper understanding of chess concepts. Experience new activities and concepts each session to accommodate new and returning players. Join us and develop the brainbending strategies of a brilliant and complex game! #Y604 Winter: 7 sessions - limit 20 $74 Fri., Jan. 23-Mar. 13 (no class Feb. 6) 4:10-5:10 pm #Y604 Spring: 6 sessions - limit 20 $69 Fri., Mar. 20-May 1 (no class Apr. 3) 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Media, all sections

Chess Club at Meadowbrook

Grades 3-6 Igor Rybakov Challenge your mind, learn new skills, and make new friends. Develop creativity, focus, memory, and analytical thinking by playing chess games! All beginners and experienced players welcome. Beginning students will learn by understanding each piece and moves, and basic positioning. Experienced players will learn openings, mid-game strategy, and new tactics. Grades K-2 students players are invited to join if they have some chess playing experience. #Y605 Winter: 10 sessions - limit 40 $104 Fri., Jan. 23-Mar. 27 8:00-9:20 am #Y605 Spring: 6 sessions - limit 40 $69 Fri., Apr. 10-May 15 8:00-9:20 am Meadowbrook Elementary Media, all sections

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After-school Spanish ¡Vamos! Spanish Grades K-5

Futura Language Professionals

This program is designed to complement Hopkins Public Schools’ integrated Spanish instruction in grades K-2 classrooms, and to provide an enriching Spanish language-learning experience for grade levels 3-5. Don’t miss this year’s new and exciting Spanish adventure! Join our class amigos, Dani and Beto, as they share the culture and daily life of small town Mexico as well as the bustling city of Madrid. Students will learn conversation skills, as well as relevant vocabulary related to the home, community, health, sports, and pastimes — all in Spanish! This interactive class will energize and motivate your child to learn Spanish while having fun! #Y701 Alice Smith Wtr/Spring: 8 sessions - limit 14 Wed., Feb. 11-Apr. 8 (no class Apr. 1) Alice Smith Elementary 130

$124 4:10-5:10 pm

#Y701 Eisenhower Spring: 8 sessions - limit 20 Wed., Feb. 11-Apr. 8 (no class Apr. 1) Eisenhower Elementary 336

$124 3:35-4:35 pm

#Y701 Gatewood Wtr/Spring: 8 sessions - limit 14 Thurs., Feb. 12-Apr. 9 (no class Apr. 2) Gatewood Elementary School 105

$124 4:10-5:10 pm

#Y701 Glen Lake/Spring: 8 sessions - limit 16 Wed., Feb. 11-Apr. 8 (no class Apr. 1) Glen Lake Elementary 106

$124 3:35-4:35 pm

#Y701 Meadowbrook Wtr/Spring: 8 sessions - limit 6 Mon., Feb. 9-Apr. 20 (no class Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Mar. 30) Meadowbrook Elementary School 307A

$124 4:10-5:10 pm

#Y701 Tanglen Spring: 8 sessions - limit 15 Thurs., Feb. 12-Apr. 9 (no class Apr. 2) Tanglen Elementary School 128

$124 3:35-4:35 pm

XinXing Enrichment Chinese immersion opportunities XinXing fall enrichment classes continue into winter, culminating in the XinXing Academy Chinese New Year Festival celebration in February. XinXing families: Watch for more great Chinese immersion enrichment opportunities taught in Mandarin Chinese. Look for flyers coming home in January, or visit HopkinsCommunityEd.org

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Special Interest

NEW! Journalism — Live on the Scene!

Grades 3-8 Karen Gaskell Learn to think, write, act, and sound like a journalist for print, television, and radio. Have a blast while learning to ad lib in a pseudo TV live shot, and share the spotlight with a classmate co-anchoring an imagined radio news or talk program. Throw in a few jokes and have a few laughs. Interview a news maker in a simulated news conference, and tell us what’s on your mind by writing an editorial on a subject of your choice! #Y613: 6 sessions - limit 20 $59 Sat., Jan. 31-Mar. 7 10:30 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 208

NEW! Viva Italia! Cooking

Grades 3-8 Tonya Christiansen This hands-on course covers traditional, home-style Tuscan and Italian recipes. We will season our own sauce and use it to make a delicious pasta dish. In addition, Cannoli, vinaigrette dressing tossed on a bed of greens, flatbread pizza, and more will be created! We will taste our delights and bring some home to share! Class fee includes all supplies. #Y607: 3 sessions - limit 15 $54 Mon., Feb. 2-16 6:15-7:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Cooking: Dessert Fun!

Grades 2-6 Tonya Christiansen Who wants dessert? I do, I do! Let’s get together and make some of our favorite goodies! We will prepare a variety of desserts — bars, cookies, fruit pizza, and more! You will even get to take some home to share! All supplies and materials are included. #Y610: 3 sessions - limit 15 $54 Thurs., Apr. 16-May 7 (no class April 30) 6:15-7:45 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Animal Connections!

Grades K-3 Madeline Anderson Conrad, Patti Anderson Love animals? You will love this class! Explore several species — guinea pigs, rabbits and dogs — through fun, interactive, animal activities! Discover how animals communicate with each other and with humans. Enhance your communication skills with others, while working with critters and canines. Note: All animals are specially trained and registered with Pet Partners, www.petpartners.org #Y606: 6 sessions - limit 12 $59 Thurs., Feb. 19-Mar. 26 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary 132

NEW! Beginning Juggling!

Grades 3-5 Meagan Nouis Juggling is not only a fun activity, but it improves hand-eye coordination and encourages selfdiscipline. Students will start with scarves and work their way to juggling three balls on their own. A ll enrolled kids will receive their own set of juggling scarves and juggling balls. Instructor Meagan has many years of juggling experience and is passionate about sharing her expertise with kids! Supply fee of $10 payable to instructor in class. #Y423: 5 session - limit 15 $59 Fri., May 1-29 3:35-4:35 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym Online registration closes the day before class begins. Please call our office at 952-988-4070 to register after this date.

Parents Night Out: Kids Dance Party!

Grades K-6 Gretchen Novak Grab your friends and join us for this exciting party! Learn all the latest dance moves, then put them together for a fun dance combination! We will explore Jazz, Hip Hop, and Funk styles of dance in this fun and fast-paced evening. Both boys and girls are welcome. We will also do crafts, eat pizza (included in class fee) and watch cool dance videos! Please wear socks. Bring a water bottle. #Y615 Gr. K-6: 1 session - limit 25 $29 Sat., Jan. 31 5:00-9:00 pm Park Dance Center. 6900 Oxford St., St. Louis Park

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Special Interest Family Swim Saturdays Make a splash! Join us Saturdays for a season of family

fun at Eisenhower Community Center pool. Lifeguards are on duty during all family swim hours. Bring your own swimsuits and towels. Only US Coast Guard-approved flotation devices may be used in District pools. An adult (at least 18 years old) who is dressed to swim must accompany all youth swimmers. Swimmers may use approved masks/goggles, fins, and snorkels. Please leave all valuables at home, as we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen articles. No discounts. Please register in Eisenhower Community Center Reception area before heading to the pool (no online registrations) — only $10.00/family per session. #Y617 Winter/Spring: 11 sessions $10/family/session Sat., Jan. 11-Mar. 21, not open Jan. 3 1:00-3:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Pool

Friday NightKidsLive! Grades 5-6 & Company Staff

Maximize fun with friends at North Junior high! Unleash your game skills with basketball, ping pong, trivia, Xbox Kinnect, PS3 snack-walk competition, and a magic tourney. Dance to a DJ and Dance Dance Revolution. Snacks will be available for purchase. The junior high pool will also be open for swimming, bring and swimsuit and towel. Supervised by Kids & Company professionals, this event gives your student a great chance to get introduced to the junior high building. Register online by Thursday, March 5 — if you miss the online registration deadline, pay $30 at the door. Please pick-up students promptly at 8:30 pm. There are no refunds for this event. #Y637 Spring: 1 session-limit 270 $20 Fri., Mar. 6 6:30-8:30 pm North Junior High School

Hop on the art bus! Start Making Art!

Grades 5-6 Mary Carroll The Art Bus is a mobile art studio that brings the power of the arts to the Eisenhower Community Center. Express creative energy using drawing, painting, and collage, and project themes such as friends, family, and dreams. We challenge kids with ideas, methods, and materials. No art experience necessary, join us! #Y319: 8 sessions-limit 15 $19 Tu., April 7-May 26 3:35-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center, look for the Art Bus

Start Making Art is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Summer Field Biology at Wolf Ridge Environmental Camp Grades 5-12 July 13-17

Plan Ahead!

Plan now for fun this summer with a great Hopkins tradition that has been offered to youth for over 25 years — Summer Field Biology, July 13-17! Experience rock-wall climbing, tree-top adventure rope courses, canoeing and kayaking, compass skills and orienteering, hikes overlooking Lake Superior, friends, laughs, campfires, s’mores, and much more! Cost includes transportation, field trips, lodging, meals, and staffing. Learn more about Wolf Ridge Environmental Center, check out www.wolf-ridge.org. Watch for more information in the Camp Royal Summer Brochure!

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Sports Hoop Dreams

Grades 2-6 Community Education Youth Enrichment Staff Hoop Dreams will teach students the fundamentals of basketball — dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense. This class is perfect for beginning and intermediate players with its emphasis on skill development and team play. Tournament will be held on Saturday, February 28, at Eisenhower Community Center Gyms from 2:00-3:30 p.m. #Y619 Alice Smith: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Tu. & Thurs., Jan. 27-Feb. 19 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary Gym #Y619 Eisenhower: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Mon. & Wed., Jan. 28-Feb. 25 3:35-4:35 pm No class Feb. 16

NEW! Snowshoeing!

Grades 3-6 Three Rivers Park District Get outside to explore all the fun you can have in the snow! Discover how snowshoes work, why they help you walk better in deep snow, and about animals that have feet similar to snowshoes. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and try them for yourself! Dress for the weather in winter jacket, hat, mittens, snow pants, and winter boots. Snowshoes provided. #Y422: 1 session - limit 20 $29 Sat., Jan. 24 10:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Beginning Lacrosse

Grades 2-4, Grades 5-7 Hopkins Youth Lacrosse Learn to play one of the most popular sports in Minnesota in this introductory clinic for beginners. Girls and boys will be divided into two co-ed groups (grades 2-4) and (grades 5-7). No equipment is necessary, just come dressed to play inside and bring a water bottle. All equipment is provided (lacrosse sticks & soft lacrosse balls). Instruction will be by college, high school and youth association coaches and players. #Y701: 2 sessions - limit 35 $24 Sat. Feb. 28 11:30 am-1:00 pm Sat., March 7 10:00-11:30 am Eisenhower Community Center Gym

NEW! Hopkins Hot Shots Volleyball

Grades 3-6 Hopkins High School coaches This intensive all-skills volleyball camp will challenge and motivate students to learn more about team volleyball. Players will work on developing fundamental skills including serving, passing, setting, and hitting. Skills based drills, as well as 3 vs. 3 and 6 vs. 6 wave competition drills will be used to apply your skills at a fun, fast pace. Players will have the opportunity to use all these skills in game situations during tournament-style competitions. There are 3 Saturday tournaments scheduled at Eisenhower Community Center. #Y025: 19 sessions - limit 40 $224 Mon. & Fri., Feb. 2-Mar. 28 6:30-8:00 pm Alice Smith Elementary Gym Sat., Feb, 14, Mar. 7, Mar. 28 12:00-2:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Eisenhower Community Center Gym #Y619 Gatewood: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Wed. & Fri., Jan. 21-Feb. 13 4:10-5:10 pm Gatewood Elementary Gym #Y619 Glen Lake: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Mon. & Fri., Jan. 30-Feb. 27 3:35-4:35 pm No class Feb. 16

Glen Lake Elementary Gym #Y619 Meadowbrook: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Tu. & Thurs., Jan. 27-Feb. 19 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym #Y619 Tanglen: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Wed. & Fri., Feb. 4-27 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary Gym All basketball participants – join us at the end of basketball season for the Royal Cup Basketball Tournament! Eisenhower Community Center Saturday, February 28, 2:00-3:30 pm

Kung Fu Wu Shu

Ages K+ National Treasure Kung Fu, Inc. Learn the life-long benefits of Kung Fu Wu Shu, the Chinese art of fitness and self-defense. Build muscle, power, flexibility and agility. Join a non-competitive class with a focus on skill-building exercises that will strengthen the mind and body, promote leadership skills, concentration, coordination, and balance. Increase your confidence through Kung Fu Wu Shu! Parents — join your student in class (please register separately). For new and continuing students. #Y604 Winter-Beg.-White: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Jan. 26-Mar. 16 (no class Feb. 16) 6:15-7:00 pm #Y604-Winter-Yellow-Blue: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Jan. 26-Mar. 16 (no class Feb. 16) 7:00-7:45 pm #Y604 Winter-Blue-Blk: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Jan. 26-Mar.16 (no class Feb. 16) 7:45-8:30 pm #Y604 Spring-Beg.-White: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Apr. 6-May 18 6:15-7:00 pm #Y604-Spring-Yellow-Blue: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Apr. 6-May 18 7:00-7:45 pm #Y604-Spring-2nd Blue-Blk: 7 sessions - limit 40 $79 Mon., Apr. 6-May 18 7:45-8:30 pm Ubah Medical Academy Gym, all sections

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Sports School of Fish: On Ice!

Grades 3-8 School of Fish Every Minnesota kid should try ice fishing in their lifetime! Explore ice fishing, learn about finding various fish species in winter, about winter lures, and how to use equipment properly. Discover how to master a knot tie and skip-bobber rig, learn about winter sonar uses, and ice safety. Take home a complete ice fishing pack and be ice ready! Every participant receives an ice rod and reel, tackle box with ice tackle, School of Fish resource book, snack bag with snack included, and a $10 Cabela’s gift card — more than a $50 value. #Y022: 1 session - limit 35 $49 Sat., Feb. 14 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 233

School of Fish: Open Water

Grades 3-8 School of Fish It’s the land of 10,000 lakes — learn all about lakes, fish, and some great ways to catch fish! Get ready for summer fishing season with this 3-hour fishing preparedness class. Receive hands-on instruction in knot tying and rigging a slip bobber set-up. In addition, kids will get a rod and reel, tackle box with tackle, School of Fish workbook, snack bag and more — more than $40 worth of equipment. School of Fish kids leave class with the knowledge, equipment, and enthusiasm to go fishing and become true water-ready anglers! #Y023: 1 session - limit 35 $64 Sat., Apr. 11 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 233

Fundamentals of Golf

Grades 1-6 1st Swing Golf School For all levels of golfers! Spring into golf season with this class from 1st Swing Golf! Beginners will learn numerous skills such as proper stance and swing fundamentals, the long game (driver and irons), and the short game (pitching, chipping, and putting). More advanced golfers will learn to think better, play better, and score better while improving grip, stance, alignment, and posture in an effort to help build a more consistent and repeatable swing. Top-of-the-line equipment is provided. Dress comfortably and wear tennis shoes. #Y668: 3 sessions - limit 15 $49 Sat., Mar. 28-Apr.18 (no class Apr. 11) 9:45-11:15 am Eisenhower Community Center Gym

Gym Games Galore!

Grades 2-6 Community Education Youth Enrichment Staff Play and have fun with favorite classic gym games such as pin guard, floor hockey, kickball, colors, and more! Develop and enhance skills that will enable you to enjoy sports, have fun, and stay active! #Y420 Alice Smith: 4 sessions - limit 25 $29 Tu. & Thurs., Mar. 3-12 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary Gym #Y420 Eisenhower: 4 sessions - limit 25 $29 Tu & Thurs., Mar. 12-26 (no class Mar. 17) 3:35-4:35 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym #Y420 Gatewood: 4 sessions - limit 25 $29 Tu. & Thurs., Mar. 2-11 8:15-9:15 am Gatewood Elementary Gym #Y420 Glen Lake: 4 sessions - limit 25 $29 Mon. & Fri., Mar. 13-27 7:45-8:40 am Glen Lake Elementary Gym #Y420 Meadowbrook: 4 sessions - limit 25 $29 Tu. & Thurs., Mar. 2-11 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Gym #Y420 Tanglen: 4 sessions - limit 25 $29 Wed. & Fri., Mar. 13-25 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary Gym

Outdoor Sports Medley

Grades 2-6 Community Education Youth Enrichment Staff Do you love playing outdoors? Enjoy a great mix of outdoor sports favorites! Develop individual skills in favorite outdoor games such as flag football, track and field, soccer, and various diamond sports like T-ball, softball and baseball. Celebrate the return of warm weather in this fun class with friends! #Y421 Alice Smith: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Mon.& Wed., Apr. 20-May 13 4:10-5:10 pm Alice Smith Elementary Softball Field #Y421 Eisenhower: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Tu. & Thurs., Apr. 21-May 14 3:35-4:35 pm Eisenhower Comm. Ctr. Soccer Field E3 #Y421 Gatewood: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Mon. & Wed., Apr. 20-May 13 4:10-5:10 pm Gatewood Elementary Baseball Field 1 #Y421 Glen Lake: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Tu. & Fri., Apr. 17-May 15 (no class Apr. 21) 3:35-4:35 pm Glen Lake Elementary Softball Field 1 #Y421 Meadowbrook: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Tu. & Thurs., Apr. 21-May 14 4:10-5:10 pm Meadowbrook Elementary Playground #Y421 Tanglen: 8 sessions - limit 25 $49 Wed. & Fri., Apr. 15-May 8 3:35-4:35 pm Tanglen Elementary Gym E

Firearms Safety Certification

Ages 11+ David Klocek, Scale Regional Training Learn about the safe handling of firearms and hunter responsibility in this 12hour, DNR certification class. Demonstrate commonly accepted principles of safety in hunting and the handling of firearms, including live fire field experience at the Scale Training Facility in Jordan, Minnesota. Class fee includes busing to the field experience. An additional $7.50 is paid directly to the DNR the last day for the certification card. Students should enter in the double doors on the Shady Oak Road side of the building then head directly to the Veterans Hall for class each week. On Saturday, May 2, the bus will leave from the Hopkins VFW promptly at 8:10 am for the Jordan field experience returning to the VFW at 1:00 pm. #Y663: 5 sessions - limit 50 $29 Tu., Apr. 7-28 6:00-9:00 pm Sat. May 2 8:10 am-1:00 pm Hopkins VFW, 100 Shady Oak Road in Hopkins

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School’s Out!

January 26 day-long camp! Activities run: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Drop-off begins at 8 am, pick-up by 5 pm January 26 Camp Royal

Grades K-6 Camp Royal Staff School’s out January 26 — join us for tons of fun, games, and activities at Camp Royal on the January 26 non-school day! This fun-filled day at Camp Royal will include an age-appropriate movie at Willow Creek Theater and pizza before we head to the movie. Students will be grouped by age for a “G” or a “PG” movie. In addition, we will have a special live reptile and amphibian presentation from Three Rivers Park District! Register early, we expect this fun opportunity to fill fast. Drop-off and pick-up is in the Eisenhower gym. Please note: Snacks and drinks at the movie are not included in the camp fee. #Y250 Monday: 1 session - limit 55 $54 Mon., Jan. 26 8:00 am-5:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym S

Stepping Stones Preschool

Solutions for your school-age child

With these three programs, Hopkins Community Education is happy to provide a continuum of quality care arrangements — from early childhood through adolescence. Looking for a preschool option for your young child? Our Stepping Stones preschool program serves 4-5 year olds in the year-before-kindergarten. Stepping Stones offers a full-day preschool experience designed for optimal early learning, combined with convenience for families. Visit HopkinsSchools.org/preschool for more information. Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools’ regionally accredited, extended day child care program. Kids & Company provides high quality school-age care before and after school, on vacation days, and during the summer. Our L.E.A.D. program serves the out-of-school-time needs of junior high school students.

Epic fun during spring break! Kids & Company (grades K-6) and L.E.A.D. (grades 7-8) Spring Break

We have awesome activities lined up for you during Spring Break, March 30-April 2. Activities include a mix of field trips, special events, games, fun, friends, and more — planned and supervised by our fabulous Kids & Company and L.E.A.D. staff! Please bring a bag lunch each day. Spring Break Kids & Company and L.E.A.D. $45/per day (includes field trips, events, and p.m. snack) March 30-April 2 Kids & Company is located at each elementary school. L.E.A.D. is at North Junior High. Registrations are based on space availability. To register, call Kids & Company/L.E.A.D. at 952-988-4080.

Enchanted Stars Little Girls & their Favorite Guy

Enchanted Stars Dance Friday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. Eisenhower Community Center

Girls and their favorite guy — dad, uncle, grandpa, or friend — will enjoy an evening of fun activities, dancing, photos, refreshments, and games together at the Enchanted Stars dance. Create fun memories dancing to your favorite beats with music provided by a DJ with Zero Gravity Entertainment. Win prizes, make crafts, play games, and spend time together. Our photographers will snap your photo with fun props to try on. Check out our Bling Shop to purchase cool accessories to “bling out” your outfit. Pizza slices will be available for purchase. Recommended for girls ages 4-12. This event fills quickly, reserve your space today! #Y300: 1 session - limit 200 $24-1 adult with 1 child $33-1 adult with 2 children $42-1 adult with 3 children Friday, March 13 6:30-8:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center, in the Oakwoods Room Register online: www.HopkinsCommunityEd.org or call our staff at 952-988-4070

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Enchanted Stars Dance! Girls, ages 4-12, and their dad, uncle, grandfather, or friend will enjoy an enchanted evening together with refreshments, dancing, photo opportunities, and more! Bling Shop treasures and pizza available for purchase. Create memories at Enchanted Stars! $24 per adult/child pair ($9 for each additional child). See page 13, or visit HopkinsCommunityEd.org for details. This event fills quickly, register today!

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Family Fun Sampler Saturday, March 14, 9:00 am-noon Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

Free family fun highlighting all the great opportunities in the Hopkins community. Enjoy games, crafts, cooking, drama, sports, face-painting, music, art, math, and many other special opportunities. Learn more about Hopkins Community Education programs, HopkinsMinnetonka Recreation Services, city programs, library programs, Hopkins Center for the Arts programs, and more. Explore all the amazing opportunities available to families in our community. • Hopkins Lacrosse & Hockey Clinics • Hopkins Community Education Programs • Art fun with Abrakadoodle • Hopkins Minnetonka Recreation Services • Special Education Advisory Council • Camp Royal K-6 Summer Youth camps • Abamath Math & Robotics demos • MN Timberwolves games, give-aways & prizes! • XinXing Academy Chinese immersion, and more!

• Hopkins Police & Fire • Get on board the Art Bus • Stages Theatre • Meet MN Wild Mascot Nordy! • Science Explorers sampler • Hop-Kids activities, ages 3-5 • Kids & Company & L.E.A.D. • Hopkins Royals Mascot

Register to win a FREE Hopkins Community Education class or a week of summer Camp Royal. See inside front cover for contest details.

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