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  • Art Mini Camp: Cartooning

    Please note: this class schedule is Mon-Fri. The class days were listed incompletely in the catalog. Entering grades K-5. Learn the basics of cartooning and create your own characters! Discover cartooning characteristics, features, exaggeration, action and personification. Bring a nut-free snack and drink. This course is fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
  • Art Mini Camp: Pajama Jam

    Grades K-3. Painting in your pajamas? Sculpting in your slippers? Why not?? Create a colorful ring toss game, sculpt a seaworthy ship, make a 3D bug, and so much more. Just for fun—do it all in your favorite jammies!. Bring a nut free snack and drink. This course is fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
  • Art Mini Camp: Pajama Jam

    Grades K-3. Painting in your pajamas? Sculpting in your slippers? Why not?? Create a colorful ring toss game, sculpt a seaworthy ship, make a 3D bug, and so much more. Just for fun—do it all in your favorite jammies! This course is fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
  • Art Mini Camp: Party with a Unicorn

    Grades K-3. Calling all unicorn lovers! Create a sparkly unicorn sculpture using clay, paint, glitter and more. Best of all, we’ll do it while wearing our pajamas. Sorry, grown-ups; this magical class is for kids and unicorns only! Bring a nut free snack and drink. This course is fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
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    Baby-Sitter's Training

    Ages 11-14. The Safe Sitter® program prepares you to be safe when you’re home alone or babysitting. Become the most sought-after babysitter in your neighborhood as you gain child-care techniques, including basic first aid, CPR, and how to call for help in an emergency. Bring a nut-free bag lunch. Sliding Fees:Our model for program pricing ensures that our high-quality enrichment classes are more accessible to our community members. We encourage participants to choose the price that they are able to pay. This structure helps our programs be financially sustainable and more equitable.
  • Beginner II

    Ages 5-14 with a minimum of 2 sessions previous gymnastic experience, as well as coach recommendation. Learn more of the basics of floor exercise, uneven bars, balance beam, vault and dance.
  • CAHOOTS: Entering 1-6

    Cahoots is a summer program, designed to support learning and reflection skills. Memorable characters--Hoots, Boots, Marina, Stevie and Walter--guide your child through a self-paced review of the school year. Their Reflection Buddy provides encouragement and responses to your child's work. When registering, families are encouraged to order the grade level their child will enter in the Fall. Materials are available for youth entering grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. When you enroll in Cahoots, your child will receive: A fun, 8-lesson workbook to help review Math and Language Arts material from the school year. Weekly reflections and a reflection buddy. A game board and game piece to track progress. A completion prize. Sliding Fee: Our sliding scale model for program pricing ensures that our high-quality enrichment classes are more accessible to our community members. We encourage participants to choose the price that they are able to pay. This structure helps our programs be financially sustainable and more equitable.
  • CAHOOTS: Entering K

    Cahoots is a summer program, designed to support learning and reflection skills. Memorable characters--Hoots, Boots, Marina, Stevie and Walter--guide your child through a self-paced review of skills that help prepare them for Kindergarten. Their reflection buddy provides encouragement and responses to your child's work. When you enroll in Cahoots, your child will receive: A fun, 6-week workbook to help review Math and Language Arts material. Weekly reflections and a reflection buddy. A game board and game piece to track progress. A completion prize. Sliding Fees: Our model for program pricing ensures that our high-quality enrichment classes are more accessible to our community members. We encourage participants to choose the price that they are able to pay. This structure helps our programs be financially sustainable and more equitable.
  • Day Camp: Camp Survivor

    CAMP DESCRIPTION: Entering grades 1-5. Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Test your skills, endurance, and determination as you navigate obstacle courses, build shelters, and learn wilderness survival techniques. Put your teamwork and problem-solving skills to the ultimate test. We’re all in this together! This course fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
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    Day Camp: Galactic Explorers

    CAMP DESCRIPTION: Entering grades 1-5. An out-of-this-world adventure! Explore the wonders of outer space, learn about planets and galaxies, and participate in fun and educational activities such as rocket building and stargazing. Make new friends and have a blast while discovering the mysteries of the universe. This course fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
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    Day Camp: MVPs in Training

    CAMP DESCRIPTION: Entering grades 1-5. Are you ready to experience the thrill of competition? Ready. Set. Go! Imagine the excitement of running onto the field as the crowd cheers you on. Can you feel the rush of running in for a touchdown? Making a break at the baseline? Hitting a home run? Join our team, and let’s go for it! GOOOAL!!! This course is fully subsidized through grants from the AmericanRescuePlan.
  • Day Camp: Mess Makers

    CAMP DESCRIPTION: Entering grades 1-5. Calling all mess-makers! Do you like things that ooze, goo, and go kaboom? Are you the messiest artist you know? Take this camp and discover the art of mess and the science behind it. This course is fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
  • Day Camp: Playful Performers

    CAMP DESCRIPTION: Entering grades 1-5. Ready to run the show? Explore script writing, costume design, and stage production as you work together to put on a show-stopping performance at the end of the week. From curious beginners to seasoned performers—have a blast on stage with new friends. This course is fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
  • Day Camp: To Game or Not to Game

    CAMP DESCRIPTION: Entering grades 1-5. Boom, Pow, Zap!!! Made it to another level? You got your next gold star. For Minecraft builders, Pokémon catchers, Fortnite fans, and total noobs, this camp is off-screen, so put down your controller and get ready to play games IRL. Meet fellow gamers, design content, and use your imagination to bring your favorite levels to life. This course is fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
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  • Driver Education + BTW

    The Basics: Students must be 15 years of age by the first day of class. • Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course. • Course consists of State-required 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. • Students are required to attend all 30 consecutive hours of classroom instruction. The classroom prepares students for the written permit test. After successful completion of classroom instruction, students receive their Blue Card and have 18 months to obtain a driver’s permit and complete the behind-the-wheel portion of the program. • Students are required to have their permit for six months, complete six hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, complete and log 40-50 hours of supervised driving, and be 16 years of age before they are eligible to take the road test for a driver's license. • Refunds, minus a $75 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for cancellation. Refunds will not be issued if requested less than three business days prior to the class start date. • For more information about the licensing process and a full list of program procedures, visit spps.org/drivered. Fee: $385 Payment plans: 1) Full payment at time of registration 2) $192.50 at time of registration and remaining $192.50 payment will automatically be charged to your credit card on the 6th scheduled day of the student's Driver Education Course. *A sliding scale option is also available for families in need. Registration Notes: Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course When creating your account, parent/guardian should create their own account and add their student to the parent/guardian's account.
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  • Driver Education - Online Class + BTW

    The Basics: Students must be 15 years of age by the first day of class. Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course. See Registration Notes below. Course consists of State-required 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. The 30 hours of classroom instruction will be an online class. Students are required to attend all 30 consecutive hours of classroom instruction. The classroom prepares students for the written permit test. After successful completion of classroom instruction, students will be mailed their Blue Card and have 18 months to complete the Behind-the-Wheel portion of the program. Students are required to have their permit for six months, complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, complete and log 40-50 hours of supervised driving, and be 16 years of age before they are eligible to take the road test for a driver's license. Refunds minus a $75 fee will be issued upon request for cancellation. Refunds will not be issued if requested less than three business days prior to the class start date. For more information about the licensing process and a full list of program procedures, visit www.spps.org/drivered. Online Course: This class is being offered using the Google Meet online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://www.spps.org/Page/28967. MN State Law requires instructors to be able to see you and hear you during the entire online class session. Students should be an a quiet location free from distraction and noise. Make sure your device has both a camera and microphone. 1-2 business days before your class, you will receive an email with your online meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. Fee: $385 Payment plans: 1) Full payment at time of registration 2) $192.50 at time of registration and remaining $192.50 payment will automatically be charged to your credit card on the 6th scheduled day of the student's Driver Education Course. *A sliding scale option is also available for families in need. Registration Notes: Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course When creating your account, parent/guardian should create their own account and add their student to the parent/guardian's account. Courses Cancellation Fees: 1) Refunds, minus a $75 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for the course. Refunds will not be issued if requested less than three business days prior to the class start date. 2) Student is required by MN State law to attend all class sessions in entirety. Only if an extenuating circumstance arises, may student miss up to 3 hours (1 class period) but missed class time must be made up within the quarter. If student does not attend make-up class, student will have missed more than 3 hours (1 class period). If student misses more than 3 hours (1 class period), for any reason, student will be un-enrolled from the class, charged a $75 cancellation fee, and will not receive credit for class time.
  • Driver Education - Online Class + BTW

    The Basics: Students must be 15 years of age by the first day of class. Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course. See Registration Notes below. Course consists of State-required 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons. The 30 hours of classroom instruction will be an online class. Students are required to attend all 30 consecutive hours of classroom instruction. The classroom prepares students for the written permit test. After successful completion of classroom instruction, students will be mailed their Blue Card and have 18 months to complete the Behind-the-Wheel portion of the program. Students are required to have their permit for six months, complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, complete and log 40-50 hours of supervised driving, and be 16 years of age before they are eligible to take the road test for a driver's license. Refunds minus a $75 fee will be issued upon request for cancellation. Refunds will not be issued if requested less than three business days prior to the class start date. For more information about the licensing process and a full list of program procedures, visit www.spps.org/drivered. Online Course: This class is being offered using the Google Meet online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://www.spps.org/Page/28967. MN State Law requires instructors to be able to see you and hear you during the entire online class session. Students should be an a quiet location free from distraction and noise. Make sure your device has both a camera and microphone. 1-2 business days before your class, you will receive an email with your online meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. Fee: $385 Payment plans: 1) Full payment at time of registration 2) $192.50 at time of registration and remaining $192.50 payment will automatically be charged to your credit card on the 6th scheduled day of the student's Driver Education Course. *A sliding scale option is also available for families in need. Registration Notes: Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course When creating your account, parent/guardian should create their own account and add their student to the parent/guardian's account. Courses Cancellation Fees: 1) Refunds, minus a $75 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for the course. Refunds will not be issued if requested less than three business days prior to the class start date. 2) Student is required by MN State law to attend all class sessions in entirety. Only if an extenuating circumstance arises, may student miss up to 3 hours (1 class period) but missed class time must be made up within the quarter. If student does not attend make-up class, student will have missed more than 3 hours (1 class period). If student misses more than 3 hours (1 class period), for any reason, student will be un-enrolled from the class, charged a $75 cancellation fee, and will not receive credit for class time.
  • East Hub: African Drumming

    Grades K-5. Play African drums and learn rhythm and different playing techniques. Build community and improve your teamwork, focus, and confidence. D.R.U.M. is the acronym we use as the foundation of our class: D for discipline, R for respect, U for unity, and when we have all of those, we can make... M - beautiful music! This course is fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
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  • East Hub: Natural Hair Care: Curly, Coily & Tight-Textured Hair Patterns

    Grades 5-8. Learn how to maintain a natural hair care routine. These easy styles will be done after freshly shampooing and conditioning with minimal products. Learn buns, twists, and braids that can protect your hair and be worn until your next style. There will also be a care package that includes cleansing oil and a scrunchie. This course is fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
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  • East Hub: Youth Zumba

    Grades K-5. Learn fun and kid-friendly fitness routines based on original Zumba choreography. This class is sure to be a rockin', high-energy dance party! This course is fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.
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  • Eggrolls and Samosas

    Entering grades 6-9. Discover the secrets to restaurant-quality egg rolls and samosas that can be made right in your own kitchen. These appetizers are jammed with flavors from around the world and can be a quick way to incorporate leftovers into something new and fun to eat. This course is fully subsidized through grants from the American Rescue Plan.