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Mon-Thu, Sep 9 - Jun 10 2025

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr.

Mon-Fri, Sep 9 - Jun 10 2025

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Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{1 m}

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Tue-Thu, Sep 12 2023 - May 23

4s Preschool Nature Adventure!

Take your traditional Minnetonka Preschool class outdoors! This course will spend at least half of the class time outside daily (weather permitting) in our Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) and exploring the wooded area behind MCEC. Outdoor play and learning allows your child the opportunity to develop their brain, body and social-emotional intelligence through discovery, while also developing respect and appreciation for our natural world. The class will focus on nature related thematic units including insects, trees, seasons, animals and more. Minnetonka Preschool fees are billed on the first of every month from October 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024. The first month’s tuition and annual registration fee, both of which are non-refundable, are due at the time of registration. The annual registration fee for Minnetonka Preschool is $100.00. 4s Preschool Nature Adventure! Fee Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:30-3:30 PM $362

12:30 - 3:30 PM

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

Tue-Thu, Sep 10 - Jun 10 2025

4s Preschool Nature Adventure!

Take your traditional Minnetonka Preschool class outdoors! This course will spend at least half of the class time outside daily (weather permitting) in our Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) and exploring the wooded area behind MCEC. Outdoor play and learning allows your child the opportunity to develop their brain, body and social-emotional intelligence through discovery, while also developing respect and appreciation for our natural world. The class will focus on nature related thematic units including insects, trees, seasons, animals and more. Minnetonka Preschool fees are billed on the first of every month from October 1, 2024 to June 1, 2025. The first month’s tuition and annual registration fee, both of which are non-refundable, are due at the time of registration. The annual registration fee for Minnetonka Preschool is $100.00. 4s Preschool Nature Adventure! Fee Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:30-3:30 PM $407

12:30 - 3:30 PM

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

Mon-Thu, Sep 11 2023 - May 23

4s Preschool Spanish Immersion

This Spanish Immersion Preschool course will provide English-speaking pre-kindergarten children with the opportunity to learn in a second language. As with our English preschool classes, this immersion class utilizes Creative Curriculum and focuses on preparing children for kindergarten. This class is perfect for families interested in pursuing Minnetonka Schools' Kindergarten Spanish Immersion program. All classes are taught in Spanish. Minnetonka Preschool fees are billed on the first of every month from October 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024. The first month’s tuition and annual registration fee, both of which are non-refundable, are due at the time of registration. The annual registration fee for Minnetonka Preschool is $100.00. 4s Preschool Spanish Immersion Fees Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 am $495 Monday-Thursday 12:30-3:30 pm $495

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

Mon-Thu, Sep 9 - Jun 10 2025

4s Preschool Spanish Immersion

This Spanish Immersion Preschool course will provide English-speaking pre-kindergarten children with the opportunity to learn in a second language. As with our English preschool classes, this immersion class utilizes Creative Curriculum and focuses on preparing children for kindergarten. This class is perfect for families interested in pursuing Minnetonka Schools' Kindergarten Spanish Immersion program. Class will be taught in Spanish. Minnetonka Preschool fees are billed on the first of every month from October 1, 2024 to June 1, 2025. The first month’s tuition and annual registration fee, both of which are non-refundable, are due at the time of registration. The annual registration fee for Minnetonka Preschool is $100.00. 4s Preschool Spanish Immersion Fees Monday-Thursday 12:30-3:30 pm $557

12:30 - 3:30 PM

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{11 m}

Tue, Wed, May 21 - May 22

55+

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55+ Defensive Driving - Virtual

**This is a live virtual ZOOM class. You will be able to interact with the instructor.** Learn defensive driving techniques that can help prevent accidents. Adults 55 and older can save 10% on car insurance premiums in MN by completing this course. No written or behind-the-wheel test required. Minnesota law requires insurance companies to offer you a 10% reduction for three years if you complete the Minnesota Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course taught by professional, certified instructors. This course is two 4-hour online sessions - no driving test and no written test required. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate that you can share with your insurance provider. The first and last name you enter when you register for the class will appear on the certificate. To ensure that you receive your certificate at the end of class, register one week before the class date. If you register after that deadline, you will receive your certificate in the mail.

55+ Defensive Driving - Virtual

**This is a live virtual ZOOM class. You will be able to interact with the instructor.** Learn defensive driving techniques that can help prevent accidents. Adults 55 and older can save 10% on car insurance premiums in MN by completing this course. No written or behind-the-wheel test required. Minnesota law requires insurance companies to offer you a 10% reduction for three years if you complete the Minnesota Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course taught by professional, certified instructors. This course is two 4-hour online sessions - no driving test and no written test required. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate that you can share with your insurance provider. A Zoom link will be sent to the email address you provide during registration one week before the class begins. In addition to the virtual component, we'll be mailing you a blank certificate and work booklet to the address specified during registration. For registrations made after the deadline, material pickup will be available at the Minnetonka Community Education Center.

Tue, Wed, Jun 18 - Jun 19

5:30 - 9:30 PM

Min Age

55 yr.

Tue, Wed, Jul 16 - Jul 17

55+ Defensive Driving Refresher

If you have taken a state-approved 8-hour defensive driving course (55+) in the past, you can renew your 10% car insurance discount by taking this 4-hour refresher course. This course is one 4-hour classroom session - there is no written or behind-the-wheel test. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate you can then share with your insurance provider. The first and last name you enter when you register for the class will appear on the certificate. To ensure that you will receive your certificate at the end of class, register one week before the class date. If you register after that deadline, you will receive your certificate in the mail from the Minnesota Safety Council.

Tue, May 21

12:30 - 4:30 PM

Min Age

55 yr.

55+ Defensive Driving Refresher

5th Grade Orchestra Group Lessons

Don't miss the opportunity to touch up on what you learned in 4th grade orchestra! Let's review last year's music and sharpen your skills before school starts.

10:00 - 11:00 AM

5th

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

5th

6 - 12 months

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6th Grade Band Group Lessons

Don't miss the opportunity to touch up on what you learned in 5th grade band before entering middle school! In these small group lessons, you will meet other incoming middle school band students in the District. Please bring your own instrument and your 5th grade band book.

3:00 - 4:00 PM

6th

4:00 - 5:00 PM

6th

A Day at Camp with Wilderness Inquiry

Spend a day in nature with all your SOAR friends. We will experience canoeing, nature art, fire building and more. You will be provided a picnic lunch and we will make smores as part of the activity. This is an incredible opportunity through Wilderness Inquiry to connect to our local environment. All activities will be adapted including canoeing for all abilities to participate. Please bring a water bottle, sun protection and be ready for fun. We will ride to the class location via bus together.

Sat, Aug 10

9:15 AM - 2:30 PM

Minnetonka Community Education Center

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Acrylic Painting

Learn to create a unique, quick and expressive acrylic painting. Working quickly allows colors to blend and brush strokes to show, creating dynamic results. Create a beautiful acrylic painting following step-by-step instructions, all while learning about composition and color mixing. No experience is necessary and all supplies are included. Each class can stand alone or take all to build more skills.

Wed, Apr 24

12:00 - 2:00 PM

Minnetonka Community Education Center

Fri, May 3

12:00 - 2:00 PM

Minnetonka Community Education Center

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Acrylic Painting

Learn to create a unique, quick and expressive acrylic painting. Working quickly allows colors to blend and brush strokes to show, creating dynamic results. Create a beautiful acrylic painting following step-by-step instructions, all while learning about composition and color mixing. No experience is necessary and all supplies are included. Each class can stand alone or take all to build more skills.

Thu, Jun 27

12:00 - 2:00 PM

Minnetonka Community Education Center

Tue, Jul 30

12:00 - 2:00 PM

Minnetonka Community Education Center

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Adapted Fitness

Adapted Fitness is a program that supports students with disabilities ages 15-21 to increase physical fitness, social skills and independence in a strength and conditioning setting. Participants are paired one-on-one with a Volunteer Trainer to set goals and work out together 2 days/week for a 4-week program.

Mon/Wed, Jul 8 - Jul 31

3:45 - 4:45 PM

Ages	15 yr. - 21 yr.

Mon/Wed, Jul 8 - Jul 31

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Ages	15 yr. - 21 yr.

Adapted Sports Sampler

Participants of all abilities will explore and practice various adapted sports including soccer, floor hockey, bowling and softball. Participants will be led by experienced adapted physical educators, and they will have the opportunity to develop their skills and be a part of a team.

Ages	12 yr. - 19 yr.

Adobe Photoshop Basics

Gain hands-on skills to use PhotoShop's wide range of tools to correct and enhance photos. You’ll learn to create a collage of photos using the power of layers and more! You’ll learn to crop, rotate and save photos in different formats, add text to images, and remove red-eye and blemishes from portraits.

Tue, Apr 30

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Minnetonka Community Education Center

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Adult & Child Glassblowing/Lampworking

Spend some parent/child time together learning to make a marble at Skylab Glass Arts! The side-by-side stations at our training table are perfect for some family time. Learn to shape marbles and other creations limited only by the imagination, using table mounted torches. No price experience necessary, ages 10+. Skylab Glass Arts 8838 7th Ave N Golden Valley, MN 55427

Sat, Jun 1

2:00 - 4:30 PM

Skylab Glass Arts

Ages	10 yr. - 99 yr.

Adult & Child Ninja Class

You and your ninja will work together to learn how to tackle ninja obstacles, problem-solve courses, and build self-esteem. Practice on the warped walls, angled steps, salmon ladders, cliffhangers and tilted ladders; all Ninja-inspired obstacles! Family Ninja Classes are for anyone 5 or older. If you are looking for something different to do with your child and want to try a unique way to be active, come check this class out! All fitness levels are welcome! All classes are coached by an experienced Ninja Trainer.

Sun, Jun 9 - Jun 30

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Ages	5 yr. - 99 yr.

Sun, Jul 14 - Sep 1

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Ages	5 yr. - 99 yr.

Adult & Child Piano Lessons (Online)

Start your child's musical journey together with us! Our professional piano instructors have experience teaching adults, caregivers and young children. We use books specially written for young beginners. Eight, weekly 30 minute lessons are scheduled during the weekday. The Summer session will start the week of June 17. Register online and you will be contacted to schedule a lesson time. Please call 952-401-6846 for more information. MMA Teacher: Carol Appel Summer Session Lesson Dates : Monday: Tuesday: Thursday:

Ages	4 yr. - 5 yr. ^{6 m}

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Adult 3-on-3 Basketball League

Form a team of 4 or 5 friends to compete in 3 on 3 basketball at Minnetonka High School. Teams will play three 15 minute games within an hour each week. Game nights will be Monday evenings and your team will either play from 6:00-7:00 pm or 7:00-8:00 pm. Game times will vary each week. Referees will be at each game and helping to keep score. Players will have to provide their own shirts for their team. Please bring a light colored shirt and a dark colored shirt each week (or a reversible jersey). At the time of registration please include an appropriate Team Name. We will ask for the names of the players on your team at a later date. If you do not have a team but would like to participate please contact Joshua Benesh at Joshua.Benesh@minnetonkaschools.org. Teams will receive their schedule by Friday, July 5th.

Mon, Jul 8 - Aug 12

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Minnetonka High School

Ages	21 yr. - 99 yr.