LEARN • CONNECT • GROW Summer 2021 Make the Most of Your Minnesota Summer Summer Preschool & Youth Youth Adult Music ECFE Enrichment Recreation Programs Programs Page 2 Page 4 Page 26 Page 56 Page 52 MinnetonkaCommunityEd.org • 952-401-6800 A 70 Year Legacy of Cra� smanship Remodel | New Build 3435 County Rd. 101 | Minnetonka | (952) 475-2097 | boyerbuilding.com Contents 2 Minnetonka Preschool & ECFE A variety of classes for parents, preschoolers, babies and 44 toddlers. 4 Youth Enrichment Academic Support and Enrichment options including Art, Chess, Driver Ed, Performing Arts and STEM classes. 26 Youth Recreation 74 Sports and Athletics including Archery, Basketball, Dance, Fishing, Flag Football, Golf, 75 Gymnastics, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga and more. 52 Minnetonka Music Academy Choir, piano, guitar and band & orchestra instruments. 56 Adult Enrichment Lifelong learning options for 13 49 adults of all ages including REGISTRATION LINK: Career & Professional Development, Create, Computers & Technology, CPR & First Aid, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden and more. 74 Adult Fitness & Recreation Fitness offerings including Martial Arts, Pilates, Strength 55 APPLE PAY NOW AVAILABLE Training, Yoga and more. Your health is a top priority of Minnetonka Community Education and Minnetonka Public Schools. In order to provide you with safe, quality classes and programs, our staff and instructors will be wearing masks and performing frequent hand washing. As an additional measure to keep you safe, all students and visitors will be asked to wear a mask upon entering our facilities. Hand sanitizer is available throughout our buildings. Hallways and stairwells are clearly marked as one-way traffic. Additionally, we have taken the following measures: • Promoting social distancing measures throughout our buildings and classrooms • Plexiglass shields at front desk, reception areas and computer labs • Continue to offer a wide selection of virtual classes and kits • Additional sanitation processes to disinfect all rooms and surfaces Please note these guidelines may be updated by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and we will adjust according to modified guidance. 1 Early Childhood Family Education Summer Babies Summer Ones Birth-12 months (as of June 1, 2021) | Non-Separating 12-24 months (as of June 1, 2021) - Gradually Separating Meet other parents with infants and explore the infant/toddler Your one year old is moving and exploring! Have fun with your classroom. Enjoy play, songs and rhymes with your baby! Talk child in a supportive environment where young children can about the joys and challenges of parenting and focused topics grow their curiosity, and you can connect with other parents. of discussion with fellow parents and a licensed parenting Discuss the wonders and challenges of parenting a one-year educator. This is a non-separating class. old with parents and a licensed parenting educator. Minnetonka Preschool & ECFE Preschool Minnetonka 412-Babies* 10:45 am-12 pm 431-Ones* 8:45-10:15 am Tues., June 8-July 27 MCEC Tues., June 8-July 27 MCEC For class fees see the sliding scale below. Fees are non- Summer Twos refundable. 24-36 months (as of June 1, 2021) - Separating Independence, language, problem-solving, and social skills are emerging! The ECFE classroom with foster all of these developing skills. Enjoy learning activities designed for your 2021 Summer ECFE Sliding Fee Scale busy two-year-old. After parent-child interaction time, parents separate for a discussion facilitated by a licensed parenting Gross Annual Sibling Care educator. Household Class Fee Per Child Income 411-Twos* 10:45 am-12:15 pm Wed., June 9-July 28 MCEC Under $39,999 No Fee $10 $40-59,999 $58 $29 Summer Threes 36-48 months (as of June 1, 2021) - Separating $60-79,999 $79 $40 Materials and activities to promote literacy, mathematical thinking, the arts and social-emotional development are the $80-99,999 $100 $50 focus of parent-child time. Parents will meet with a licensed parenting educator to discuss a variety of topics relevant to $100-129,999 $121 $61 parenting a preschooler. Over $130,000 $142 $71 442-Threes* 8:45-10:15 am Wed., June 9-July 28 MCEC 2 *Sibling care is available Minnetonka Preschool & ECFE Preschool Minnetonka Minnetonka Preschool Discover a place where children are inspired to wonder, Preschool - Age 4 create, learn and dream. At Minnetonka Preschool, a Must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2021. love of learning is ignited by providing children with opportunities to learn about the world around them 419-10 Mon.-Wed. through hands-on exploration. Research-based 12:45-3:45 pm $325/month curriculum focuses on social/emotional and cognitive development, as well as literacy, language, math and motor skills. 419-11 Mon./Wed./Fri. 8:30-11:30 am $325/month New! Virtual E-Learning Preschool Virtual Mon./Wed. 419-12 Mon./Wed./Fri. 12:30-3 pm $896 8:45-11:45 am $325/month Preschool - Pre-3s 419-13 Tues.-Thurs. Must be between 33-35 months old by Sept. 1, 2021. 12:45-3:45 pm $325/month 419-1 Mon./Wed./Fri. 419-14 Tues.-Thurs. 9:15-11:15 am $302/month 12:30-3:30 pm $325/month Preschool - Age 3 419-15 Tues.-Thurs. Must be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2021. 12:30-3:30 pm $325/month 419-2 Tues./Thurs. 419-16 Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-11 am $224/month 8:45-11:45 am $444/month 419-3 Tues./Thurs. 419-17 Mon.-Thurs. 9-11:30 am $224/month 8:30-11:30 am $444/month 419-4 Mon./Wed./Fri. 419-18 Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-11 am $302/month 12:30-3:30 pm $444/month 419-5 Mon./Wed./Fri. 419-19 Mon.-Fri. 9-11:30 am $302/month 8:45-11:45 am $527/month 419-6 Mon./Wed./Fri. 419-20 Mon.-Fri. 9-11:30 am $302/month 8:30-11:30 am $527/month 419-7 Mon.-Thurs. 419-21 Mon.-Fri. 8:45-11:15 am $382/month 8:30-11:30 am $527/month A non-refundable registration fee of $100 and non-fundable 419-8 Mon. -Thurs. first month’s tuition are due at the time of registration. 9-11:30 am $382/month All children attending Minnetonka Preschool must have a 419-9 Mon.-Thurs. birth certificate and immunization records on file before 12:30-3 pm $382/month the first day of class. All children registered for 3- or 4-year- old preschool must complete Early Childhood Screening by Visit bit.ly/preschoolreg for detailed the end of their first month of school. 2021-22 Minnetonka Preschool starts the week of September 13. registration instructions 3 Art Dinomania Bling It On Ages 3-6 Ages 4-8 Is your preschooler crazy about dinosaurs? They’ll learn Glitter, sequins and jewels, oh my! Make sparkly projects facts about our extinct friends and be inspired to create including; bracelets, glittery snow globes and a jewelry fantastic works of dino art. We’ll create fossils, dino eggs, box. We will even glitter-fy our fingernails! dioramas and more! 01-253-BLI $139 01-253-DIN $139 Mon.-Thurs., June 28-July 1 MCEC Mon.-Thurs., Aug. 9-12 MCEC 9 am-12 pm Kidcreate Studio 9 am-12 pm Kidcreate Studio Unicorns & Their Fairy Friends Sing With Me Ages 4-8 Ages 3-6 Unicorns, fairies and more mystical creatures will inspire Your child’s love of music and art combine as we create us at this magical camp. Model Magic®, air-dry clay, youth programs youth art inspired by our favorite childhood songs! We’ll sculpt paint, glitter and other magical materials will help bring our way through the ABC’s, paint along to the song our dreams to life. “Baby Shark,” and even collage that “Little Green Frog” on a real canvas board. 01-253-UNI $139 Mon.-Thurs., July 12-15 MCEC 01-253-SIN $139 9 am-12 pm Kidcreate Studio Mon.-Thurs., June 21-24 MCEC 9 am-12 pm Kidcreate Studio Adult & Child Painting Date Superheroes to the Rescue Art Ages 5 and up Ages 3-6 Set a “date” to enjoy an evening of fun and creativity If your child could have a superpower, what would it be? with your child or grandchild. The instructor will lead enrichment - you step-by-step as you and your child paint together. Would it be super strength like Wonder Women? Spider- No experience necessary - all levels welcome. Each sense like Spider-Man? Or maybe incredible speed like person is provided a 16x20 canvas, acrylic paints and Flash Gordon? Here is your child’s chance to imagine all supplies needed to create their own masterpiece themselves as a superhero. We will channel your child’s that can stand alone or be hung side-by-side for a super-creativity into making awesome works of art, all combined work of art. with superhero themes. Magnolias in Bloom 01-253-SUP $139 21-521-S5 $55 adult & 1 child Mon.-Thurs., July 19-22 MCEC Fri., July 30 $70 adult & 2 children 9 am-12 pm Kidcreate Studio 6-8 pm MCEC Vanessa Merry Pre-K Art & Movement Ages 4-6 Bluebirds and Blossoms This one-of-a kind camp combines art projects with 21-521-S6 $55 adult & 1 child movement games and activities. Your child will develop Fri., Aug. 13 $70 adult & 2 children fine and gross motor skills as well as syncing both 6-8 pm MCEC hemispheres of the brain that are fundamental in the Vanessa Merry development of your child. We’ll draw, paint, mold and collage amazing things to take home and spend some Both Painting Sessions time doing yoga, dance and cross-lateral exercises.