Half-Day and Full-Day Camps for Youth Age 4 and Up
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JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2019 Half-Day and Full-Day Camps for Youth Age 4 and up www.edenpr.org/EPIC EAGLE ZONE School Age Care Summer Program Eagle Zone provides a fun, safe and enriching environment for youth throughout summer. The program focuses on creating an environment that is respectful, inclusive and nurturing for youth in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Children enrolled in Eagle Zone have the freedom to explore their interests, be physically active and socialize with their peers. On a daily basis, Eagle Zone offers coordinated activities in the areas of arts and crafts, STEM experiments, service projects, fitness activities and much more. The program also takes field trips on a weekly basis and incorporates special events throughout the course of the summer. EAGLE ZONE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Eagle Zone’s full-day summer program begins at 6:15 AM and ends at 6:00 PM. There are two additional registration options available to families who are also attending EPIC. More information regarding Eagle Zone registration options for families who are also enrolled in EPIC can be found on page 9 of this catalog. When does Eagle Zone summer registration open? Summer programming opens online at 8:00 AM on February 8th. What are the qualifying ages to enroll in the program? Children entering kindergarten next fall through children who will be completing sixth grade this spring are eligible to enroll in the program. What are the dates that the program will be running? The program runs from June 12th to August 16th and is CLOSED July 4th & 5th. How much will Eagle Zone cost in the summer? Full-day Eagle Zone Programming costs $45/day per child for a standard rate. If the child is registered within three days of the date of care, that is considered a “drop-in”. The drop-in rate is $52/day per child, and subject to availability. There are additional options for families who are also enrolling in EPIC. More information can be found on page 9. What type of schedule do I need to commit to? Families must register for a minimum of 5 days throughout the course of the summer. Families can “pick their days” based on when they need care. Will snacks be provided? Eagle Zone will provide a morning and afternoon snack. Children who wish to have an additional snack are encouraged to bring a healthy option from home. Do children need to bring a lunch? Children must bring a bag lunch and beverage, unless otherwise noted. There may be some field trips where a lunch is provided, but parents will be notified ahead of time when that is to happen. Lunches should be dry bag lunches, with no refrigeration requirements. If this changes, families will be notified by the site staff. www.edenpr.org/eaglezone YOUTH PROGRAMS Summer Camp TABLE OF CONTENTS Eden Prairie Schools Community Education is About Community Education ........................... 4 proud to offer EPIC Summer Camp, which is a Eagle Zone School Age Care ......................... 2, 4 youth program designed to be flexible, affordable, and full of fun! Family Resources Program ............................... 5 FAQs about EPIC ............................................... 8 Our EPIC youth program ignites interest and challenges youth in a fun, safe, and supportive Volunteer with Us! ............................................ 5 atmosphere. Enrichment and recreational classes are available to students before and after school CAMP DESCRIPTIONS AND DETAILS and throughout the summer for youth ages four and up! Week 1: June 17—20 ......................................12 Week 2: June 24—27 ......................................18 Targeted Services Week 3: July 8—11 .........................................24 EPIC also includes Targeted Services. Targeted Week 4: July 15—18 .......................................30 Services is a state-funded program designed to create programming that ensures each student Week 5: July 22—25 .......................................37 reaches their academic goals. Students are referred Week 6: July 29—Aug. 1 .................................43 by their classroom teacher. Week 7: Aug. 5—8 ...........................................49 Targeted Services qualified students are Week 8: Aug. 12—15 .......................................54 eligible for free bus transportation to and from morning camps for the first seven weeks of EPIC. Registrations MUST be received by May 28 to MORE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES receive transportation. WITH COMMUNITY EDUCATION Driver Education .............................................17 Math by Mail ..................................................58 Online Band Lessons ......................................58 REGISTER ONLINE www.edenpr.org/epcommunityed PHONE 952-975-6940 Haddi aad ubaahan tahay caawinaad af Somali so wac 952-975-7254. IN PERSON Education Center 8040 Mitchell Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday through Friday www.edenpr.org/eaglezone Eden Prairie Schools Community Education connects, empowers, and enriches peoples’ lives through lifelong learning and service to our diverse and evolving community. We offer many opportunities and programs for you, no matter what your age! EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Early Childhood Program Locations Parents and Children, Ages Birth to 5 EDUCATION CENTER ECFE classes are designed to strengthen families and 8040 Mitchell Road support children’s healthy growth and development. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Ongoing monthly, weekly, and one time classes provide parenting tips that can be used immediately. LOWER CAMPUS PRESCHOOL CENTER 8100 School Road Little Eagles Preschool, Ages 3 to 5 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Our preschool program is designed to provide children CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY with all aspects of developmental preparation. Our 8905 Braxton Drive program content, highly qualified teachers, and use of Eden Prairie, MN 55347 best teaching practices earned our preschool program the highest Parent Aware rating of four stars. Support the Early Childhood Program The Early Childhood Fund provides scholarships and Early Childhood Screening support for outreach programs, preschool, and parent Screening is required of all children prior to starting education classes for Eden Prairie families. Learn kindergarten. Children can be screened beginning more and donate at www.edenpr.org/Donate_ at age 3. See page 20 for more information about EarlyChildhood. screening and to learn how to schedule an appointment. YOUTH PROGRAMS SCHOOL AGE CARE EPIC Youth Programs, Age 4+ Eagle Zone School Age Care Our EPIC Youth Program ignites interest and challenges The district-wide before and after school child care students in a fun, safe, and supportive atmosphere. program is coordinated by the Eden Prairie Schools Enrichment and recreational classes are available Community Education department. We are excited to to students before and after school and in the offer an affordable, fun, and engaging care option for summer. Learn more about our wide variety of youth your K-6 grade child. programming opportunities at www.edenpr.org/EPIC. Eagle Zone is a choice-based program where students will have the flexibility to choose an activity that interests Teen Driver Education them throughout the program time. On a daily basis, we Classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for teens incorporate outdoor and gym time; quiet activities such 18 and under are offered after school and in the summer as a reading corner, drawing station or a dramatic play at the high school with certified, licensed teachers. area; and coordinated activities including arts and crafts Check out www.edenpr.org/DriverEducation for projects, STEM experiments, cooking and other hands-on more information. activities. Learn more at www.edenpr.org/EagleZone. Summer registration opens Friday, February 8, 2019. Registration for 2019-2020 before/after school care opens Monday, March 11, 2019. 4 | EPIC YOUTH PROGRAMS www.edenpr.org/EPIC | 5 ADULT PROGRAM FAMILY RESOURCES PROGRAM Adult Learning Eden Prairie Schools Community Education operates We believe you are never done learning! That is why the Family Resources Program to support students and our Community Education program offers hundreds of families who live, work, or go to school in our community. classes. Topic areas include computer courses, dance, The goal of the Family Resources Program is to connect you financial planning, fitness, hobbies, DIY home projects, to community information, resources, and local services. music, language, personal growth, cooking, plus Additional information about resources and services periodic seminars on parenting topics and more. available to those in Eden Prairie can be found online at New classes are offered weekly and vary widely. www.edenpr.org/FamilyResources. Rediscover the joy of learning with no grades or papers– just the pure satisfaction of discovering something new. Learn more about the Adult Learning program at VOLUNTEER PROGRAM www.edenpr.org/Adult. Share your skills and talents! Community Education Adults with Disabilities Learning Exchange places dedicated community members in volunteer A wide variety of classes and support services are placements across the district to enhance student offered for adults with disabilities. Classes meet from learning. Sample opportunities include: September to June and are open to residents of Eden • Early Childhood Classroom Volunteer Prairie, Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield. Learn more • Preschool Classroom Volunteer online at www.edenpr.org/LearningExchange. • Elementary Classroom