Minnetonka Community Education

It’s Spring time and that can mean only one thing, flowers bloom and spring drawing! From baseball to flowers, draw all things spring in this fun class! If you're a baseball fan, you will love our baseball still life lesson day. Learning about warm colors and cool colors will be the focus as our artists draw a detailed exterior of a house. We’ll also learn about legendary artist Edward Hopper as we recreate one of his masterpieces. Finally, we’ll take an imaginary trip to Japan and learn about the artistry of the kimono.

Indulge in a delightful experience of self-discovery and enlightenment as you delve into understanding your chakra energy through energy values and aura colors. Through an Aura Reading, uncover the intricate web of energies that make up your being, as represented by vibrant shades that reflect your unique qualities and characteristics. Learn how others perceive you. Your chakras are your spiritual batteries that drive your existence. Explore available remedies to enhance their balance and vitality. Elevate your understanding of yourself and the world around you with this illuminating experience that promises to transform and enlighten your mind, body and spirit. This is NOT intuitive. Your reading is done on a medical device where your individual chakra energy levels are unveiled with scientific precision. This exclusive class is led by the esteemed aura counselor, Roxanne, who will analyze your aura colors and will also share valuable insights into the correlation between your aura colors and the energies that fuel your spiritual essence. Seize this extraordinary chance to elevate your spiritual path to new heights.

There is a game that's oh so fun and BINGO is its name-o! Once a month we get together to win some prizes in an enjoyable atmosphere. Registration includes a snack and drink and game play. Space is limited get your spot today!

Learn leadership, safety, basic care, first aid and rescue skills to become the best-certified babysitter on the block! Must be 11-16 years of age as of the day of class. Please bring a peanut and tree nut-free lunch, a snack, and a beverage to class. Students receive an MCE certified babysitter bag with a handbook, activities, and first aid kit. Certification received: American Red Cross Babysitter Training Certificate (valid for 10 years).

Abdominal muscles weaken and lose shape due to many reasons. Discover a series of extremely effective exercises to quickly strengthen all abdominal muscles without stressing joints or getting on the floor.

Ready to start your own chicken flock? This class is the perfect introduction to raising chickens right in your backyard. Topics include: city ordinances preparing the coop and run selecting breeds sourcing raising and caring for baby chicks setting up a brooder feeding and care biosecurity exciting ideas for using your eggs

Learn outdoor composting basics in this beginner-friendly class. Explore compost biology, bin types, ideal locations, maintenance tips, winter composting in Minnesota and how to use finished compost in your garden.

Learn how hormones change throughout your seasons of life and how to keep them optimally balanced at every stage. Menopause can be a difficult transition for women, but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to be proactive as well as manage the many symptoms that can occur during perimenopause and menopause.

Learn how hormones change throughout your seasons of life and how to keep them optimally balanced at every stage. Menopause can be a difficult transition for women, but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to be proactive as well as manage the many symptoms that can occur during perimenopause and menopause.

Experience Vietnam’s iconic banh mi in this hands-on cook-along! Learn to bake bakery-quality baguettes, marinate and cook char siu chicken, quick-pickle vibrant vegetables and make a zesty mayo spread. Assemble these fresh, flavorful ingredients into a vibrant, satisfying sandwich. Prefer simplicity? Use your favorite baguettes and focus on the fillings. Either way, you’ll leave inspired and confident to create gourmet banh mi at home. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Develop your baseball skills through games, teamwork and fun challenges. Build confidence, make friends and stay active while discovering the joy of sports. For more information on Skyhawks, please click here!

Build fundamental baseball skills such as batting, fielding, throwing and base running. Students will practice and compete while learning situational baseball concepts. Click here for more information on 360 Sports Services.

Your child will build balance, coordination and motor skills through fun baseball games. With parent support, your young athlete will make friends, gain confidence and develop a lifelong love for sports. Parent participation is required. For more information on Skyhawks, please click here!

Play basketball games that will teach skills, fundamentals and teamwork. Build confidence, make friends and stay active while having fun on the court. Each day will start with a “skill of the day” and progress into drills and games. For more information on Skyhawks, please click here!

Practice your basketball skills or scrimmage with friends. Space is limited! Youth must be supervised by an adult. Bring your own ball. Grades K-12. Cost is $5 per child (Adult Free). You may pay ahead of time or pay at the door with cash. Wednesdays: October 22-March 5 Groveland Elementary School 17310 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345 6:00-8:00 pm *No Open Gym: Nov. 26, Dec. 24 & 31

Practice your basketball skills or scrimmage with friends. Space is limited! Youth must be supervised by an adult. Bring your own ball. Grades K-12. Cost is $5 per child (Adult Free). You may pay ahead of time with a 4-session punch card or pay at the door (Cash Only) Wednesdays: April 8 - July 15 Minnetonka High School West Gym 18301 MN-7, Minnetonka, MN 55345 6:00-8:00 pm *No Open Gym: Jun 10

Dive into basketball! Athletes will build skills in dribbling, passing, shooting and defense through fun drills and mini-games, all while learning in a supportive and positive environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Balls are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3 year old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group.

Learn basic skills on all four gymnastics events with a focus on building strength, learning basic tumbling skills and progressions. Class focus areas: handstand with a spot, bridge, lunge, leap, tuck jump and other age-appropriate skills. No previous gymnastics experience is required. Gymnastics Class Progression Order *Gymnasts may be evaluated into a higher-level class or asked to repeat a level, which is not uncommon for younger students in the beginner levels. Below is the general progression of classes: Tonka Tumblers Gymnastics (Ages 3-5) Beginner 1 Gymnastics / Beginner Boys Gymnastics (Kindergarten or older) Beginner 2 Gymnastics Advanced Beginner 1 Gymnastics Advanced Beginner 2 Gymnastics Intermediate Gymnastics **In the last two weeks of class, students will be evaluated and receive a certificate with a future class recommendation.

Sharpen basic skills in all four gymnastics events while building strength, developing tumbling skills and advancing in progressions. Class focus areas: handstand, cartwheel, backward roll and other age-appropriate skills. Gymnastics Class Progression Order *Gymnasts may be evaluated into a higher-level class or asked to repeat a level, which is not uncommon for younger students in the beginner levels. Below is the general progression of classes: Tonka Tumblers Gymnastics (Ages 3-5) Beginner 1 Gymnastics / Beginner Boys Gymnastics (Kindergarten or older) Beginner 2 Gymnastics Advanced Beginner 1 Gymnastics Advanced Beginner 2 Gymnastics Intermediate Gymnastics **In the last two weeks of class, students will be evaluated and receive a certificate with a future class recommendation.