Youth Programs

NEW classes for you! Winter/Spring 2017

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

Teen Edition

BOOSTWinter/Spring 2017

Teen classes & Activities for

Teen Enrichment

HopkinsCommunityEd.org or 952-988-4070

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NEW! Winter Bowling LeagueAges 6-18 Texa Tonka Lanes Staff

Come inside from the cold, and join one of the fastest growing youth sports! Sign up as

a team of three players or come on your own. Players will play three games per week. There will also be a tournament and the chance to win scholarship money. All abilities welcome!

#Y657: 4 sessions - limit 20 $44Sat. Feb. 11-Mar. 4 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Texa Tonka Lanes, 8200 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park

NEW! Advanced Minecraft Mods: Industrial RevolutionGrades 3-8 Computer Explorers

This course introduces students to a whole new world of possibilities in Minecraft. Learn to tame the world of Minecraft by creating automated factories. Students will use mods such as ThermalExplansion, MineFactory, and IndustrialCraft to make automated factories. Intermediate to advanced Minecraft players will enjoy this class.Y638: 2 sessions - limit 24 $54Tu., Mar. 14 & 21 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Elementary 232

NEW! Intro to KendamaGrades 4-8 Sweets Kendamas of MinneapolisCome learn Kendama from the pros! During this course you will learn the history, culture, and basic skills of this ancient Japanese juggling and skill toy. Every participant will receive their own Kendama as part of the class fee!#Y681: 4 sessions - limit 25 $74Thurs., Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9 6:00-7:30 pmEisenhower Elementary 210

Red Cross BabysittingAges 11+ Sari JohnsonBecome the most popular babysitter in your neighborhood! Learn basic child development, first aid, care for babies, emergencies, plus age-appropriate 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. Material fee of $15 is included in the class fee for the Red Cross Babysitting book and a CD that is yours to keep. Please bring a pen, paper, snack, and beverage. #Y603A: 1 session - limit 12 $69Sat., Feb. 18 8:30 am-4:00 pm#Y603B: 2 sessions - limit 12 $69Sat., Apr. 15 & 22 8:30 am-1:00 pmEisenhower Community Center 213, all sections

Hopkins Youth Lacrosse ClinicGrades 2-7 Mark HellenackJoin us for this intro to lacrosse clinic for boys and girls. Each session will have skill-building instruction followed by a non-contact game. No checking is allowed and soft lacrosse balls will be used. Each player will be provided with a loaner lacrosse stick. #Y648: 2 sessions - limit 25 $19Sun. Feb. 19 & 26 12:30-2:00 pmEisenhower Community Center Gym

Robotics: Robot SurgeonsGrades 6-9 Minneapolis Engineering for KidsProgram your robot to be a medical intern and teach your robot to set a broken bone! Students learn how to build and program their LEGO® EV3 robots in environments that simulate real world medical applications.#Y632: 2 sessions - limit 12 $44Tu., Mar. 7 & 14 6:30-8:00 pmNorth Junior High 103

NEW! Archery Instruction for KidsAges 8-18 Three Rivers ParksLearn the proper techniques and get hands-on experience in the growing sport of archery. We’ll teach using the NASP (National Archery In The Schools Program) curriculum. Class will be taught by NASP certified Outdoor Recreation School staff from Three Rivers Parks. All equipment provided, no experience needed!#Y658: 1 session - limit 20 $19Sat. Mar. 11 11:30 am-1:30 pm Eisenhower Community Center Gym Cake Decorating Wars

Grades 6-9 Kris HoltmeyerHave you ever wanted to decorate a cake? Do you like competitions? Team up with a friend or work with new friends, and let the fun begin! You and your teammates will brainstorm designs and then strategically decorate your team’s cake using colorful bags of icing and a variety of decorating tips to create your masterpiece. All artistic abilities welcome. #Y611: 1 session - limit 20 $29Mon., Mar. 13 6:00-8:00 pmEisenhower Community Center 210

NEW! Hopkins Youth Chess Tournament!Grades K-9 Igor RybakovJoin us for the first ever Hopkins Youth Chess tournament! Every kid will play in five games, get a pizza/drink lunch, and receive a prize! Kids will be divided by ability levels. It’s tournament time!#Y620: 1 session - limit 70 $29Sat., Apr. 1 8:30 am-1:30 pmEisenhower Elementary Cafeteria

FREE Event! Spring Family Field Trip!Visit the Lowry Nature Center for an afternoon of outdoor family fun and exploration! Tap a maple tree and learn to make real maple syrup, take guided nature walks, meet live birds of prey, make crafts, and much more! Shuttles will transport from Eisenhower Elementary (Door A) and the Lowry Nature Center sites every half hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

Sun., March 19 1:00-4:00 p.m. Free. Registration required.Eisenhower Elementary, Door A1001 Highway 7, Hopkins

NEW! Cookie DecoratingGrades 6-9 Kris HoltmeyerAre you looking for a creative Mother’s Day gift? Then you will love this fun edible art class! Have fun learning basic preparation and easy

decorating techniques. You will use colorful bags of icing and a variety of metal decorating tips

to create your vibrant works of art! All artistic abilities welcome!

#Y612: 1 session - limit 10 $29Thurs., Apr. 20 6:00-8:00 pm Eisenhower Community Center 210

Free community viewing!

Screenagers: Growing up in the digital age

Tu., March 28 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free! Register online at

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Fall 2016Teen edition

Drivers EducationDrivers EducationAges 14-18 Safeway Driving SchoolSafeway’s focus is creating safe and responsible teen drivers through classroom and behind-the-wheel training. Our instructors are licensed by the MN Department of Public Safety, meeting all background and testing requirements. Optional payment plan: $249 at registration, and two additional payments of $75, paid directly to Safeway, at the first two behind-the-wheel sessions.#Y975: 10 sessions - limit 30 $249E: Tu.-Thurs., Jan. 10-26 2:45-5:45 pmand Mon., Jan. 9 North Junior High 205F: Mon.-Thurs., Jan. 30-Feb. 14 2:45-5:45 pmWest Junior High 503 G: Mon.-Thurs., Feb. 27-Mar. 14 2:45-5:45 pmNorth Junior High School 505H: Mon.-Thurs., Mar. 20-Apr. 6 2:45-5:45 pmNo class Mar. 22-23West Junior High 503I: Mon.-Thurs., Apr. 24-May 11 2:45-5:45 pmNo class May 3-4North Junior High School 205

ACT PrepPrepStar BlastGrades 10-12 Academic All Star Tutoring The ACT test is more important than ever before for college admissions and scholarship offers. An ACT expert will introduce students to the test format and review essential strategies for all 5 sections. During the class, students will apply useful tools as they take parts of a retired ACT test. Students will also have the option to take another full practice test at home and have it scored with an online scoring system for immediate results. #Y614: 7 sessions $419Tu. & Sat., Feb. 21-Mar. 18 9:00 am-1:00 pmNo class Mar. 4Minnetonka High School, 18301 Hwy 7, Minnetonka

Teen BOOST!2016 Summer Camps & Activities2017 Winter/Spring Classes & Activities

Firearms Safety ClassAges 11+ David Klocek

Learn about the safe handling of firearms and hunter responsibility in this 11 hour, 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, MN. Meet at the Hopkins VFW at 8:15 am on April 29;

bus will leave for the rifle range promptly at 8:20 am and return at 1:00 p.m. Class fee

includes busing to the field experience.#Y621: 6 sessions - limit 50 $29

Tu. & Thurs., April 11-25 6:30-8:00 pm Sat., April 29 8:15 am-1:00 pmHopkins VFW, 100 Shady Oak Rd., Hopkins

Spring Skateboard ClinicAges 6-16 3rd Lair

The 3rd Lair skateboard instructional programs have been a part of Minnesota skateboarding

development for 17 years. We are the originals, offering the most well-trained instructors, and a proven reputation for success. Perfect class for the beginner or seasoned skateboarder.

Equipment is provided if needed, otherwise bring your own.

#Y642: 4 sessions - limit 35 $54Sat., May 6-27 10:30 am-12:00 pmHopkins Overpass Skate Park, 100 Washington Ave S, Hopkins

NEW! Parent/Child Cooking FunAges 8-18 Tonya ChristiansonWork together to learn new recipes for the whole family to enjoy. Take home multiple yummy items that are cooked from scratch, with guidance from Chef Tonya. Class fee covers all material costs.#Y625: 1 session - limit 8 $29 per pairWed., May 10 6:00-8:00 pmEisenhower Community Center 210

Teen Stand-up Paddleboard YogaAges 12-17 Brie Brose

Come and experience yoga on a stand-up paddle (SUP) board at Shady Oak Beach! We welcome all experience levels and offer various

ways to get comfortable on your board. Strong swimming skills are recommended and swimsuit

is required.3 sessions - limit 4 $69 with your board, $79 with board rental#Y621: Sat., June 10-24 10:00-11:30 am#Y622: Sat., July 8-22 10:00-11:30 amShady Oak Beach, 5200 Shady Oak Rd., Minnetonka

NEW! Anime ClubGrades 7-9 AbrakadoodleLearn to draw fantasy characters with lessons on anatomy, clothing, and drawing techniques. Using these styles and techniques, you’ll produce artwork with characters of your own design. This course is inspired by comics, manga, and anime as well as video games and books. Have fun creating your own unique comic characters!#Y668: 7 sessions - limit 25 $49Thurs., Feb. 16-Apr. 6 2:45-3:45 pm No class Mar. 23West Junior High Cafeteria

NEW! Creative CartooningGrades 3-7 Harry PulverJoin professional cartoonist Harry Pulver in this new class! With new developments in infographics, graphic novels, comics, and web applications, cartooning can be an effective means of creative problem solving and visual communication. In this introductory class, kids will enjoy brainstorming and visual problem solving, employing these techniques to design fun characters and both single and four-panel cartoons.#Y646: 1 session - limit 10 $24Mon., Mar. 27 6:00-8:00 pmEisenhower Community Center 213

Mighty Mudders Mud RunAges 6-12 Join us for the First Annual Mighty Mudders Mud Run! Arrive between 9:40-10:00 a.m. Kids will run in waves as the course clears. Run, jump, climb and slide your way through obstacles around Glen Lake Elementary. The course is approximately half a mile (run it twice if you’d like) and includes fun and challenging obstacles with a mud pit at the finish line. All kids will receive a T-shirt at the finish. Please wear clothing that can get dirty and bring a change of clothes for after the race! Registration deadline is May 15.#Y645: 1 session - limit 80 $29Saturday, May 20 10:00 am-1:00 pmGlen Lake Elementary Softball Field