Minnetonka Community Education

Design and race Formula 1 cars, land yachts and more using LEGO® bricks! Dive into hands-on engineering fun while solving real-world challenges with creativity, teamwork and imagination. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!…Play It! method engages students to create and innovate. Sign up today! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.

Get ready for tryouts as you make up to 300 shots in each session while experienced coaches work with you to analyze shooting form mechanics and make adjustments to improve shooting accuracy. You will also improve decision-making in short-court drills. Click here for more information on 360 Sports Services.

CARE is Community Action & Resource Effort. As a community SOAR & St. Louis Park are coming together to do a Kits for Kindness project. We will be assembling activity kits for Children's of Minnesota and Ronald McDonald House. This is a free activity, but donations are welcomed.

This American Heart Association class teaches CPR and Airway Obstruction, as well as the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for adults, children and infants. Effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. Certification received: American Heart Association HeartSaver for Adult, Infant, and Child, CPR and AED (valid for two years).

You'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively to produce online documents, business cards, email signatures and more. Create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need.

Elevate your heart rate through low impact interval training, build muscle using hand weights and bands, and increase your balance, core strength and flexibility.

Play your cards right and enjoy a fun night of games, snacks, and social time! Try something new or stick with a favorite—cookies and drinks included. All skill levels welcome! Games provided.

Navigate your child’s digital world with confidence. Learn practical strategies for social media, friendships, setting boundaries, online safety and building healthy screen habits—all in one engaging, parent-focused session. Empower yourself with the tools to help raise a teen with a smart technology foundation they will use into adulthood.

Grades K-5 Get your zugzwang on and battle top chess minds from across the metro! Play six thrilling rounds against players your age and skill level—strategy, focus, and fun all in one tournament! Fee includes: Pizza, snacks, beverages, six rounds of play and all awards. Team Trophy: Schools must have at least four players from their school in order to compete. We take the best four scores from each school and combine them. The school with the highest combined score will receive the TEAM CHAMPION TROPHY. We will have a runner-up trophy for the second place team. Individual Tournament: Students will play six rounds against students of similar grade level. We reserve the option to combine or separate grade levels based on the number of participants. Swiss Play: Participants are matched against others of similar skill level and grade. If a player wins more games, they will play other players who have won more often as well. By the 6th round, we will have a clear champion. Medals & Trophies: Trophies are given out to 1st through 5th place in each grade level category. Medals are given out based on performance. Every student will get either a trophy or a medal by the end of the day. Official USCF rules will apply. Some games may be timed. An email with specific event details will be sent out the week of the tournament. For students in grades K-1, we recommend that parents stay with their students at the tournament. Click here to view the Youth Enrichment League's FAQ page. This link includes information about staying at the tournament, scoring, the schedule, child supervision and more! Please note: this tournament is NOT USCF rated.

Bring love and good food to your table. Learn how to make new mouthwatering recipes step-by-step each week. Taste test in class and bring home the skills and recipes for your family to share. Some dishes we may cook include: Session 1 Tony’s Summer Pasta made with fresh pasta and Easy Lemon Cookies Plant Based Tacos and Extra Easy Pumpkin Cookies Homemade Mac and Cheese with Butternut Squash/ Italian Anisette Cookies Mexican Rice and Beans/ Easy Oatmeal Cookies Homemade Calzones/ Marinated Chopped Salad Session 2 Chicken Enchiladas/ Black Bean Salsa Spicy Asian Ramen Noodles/ Easy Sweet Coconut Cookies Baked Ziti/ Italian Butterball Cookies Winter Vegetable Hash/ Regina(Queen’s Biscuit) Quick and Easy Pancit/ Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Dive into the fun flavors of cooking! Join us for this series, where each session focuses on a new flavor, technique and recipe. Nov. 4th - Caramelization and the Maillard reaction—caramelized onions and grilled cheese Nov. 11th - Emulsion—salad dressings and mayonnaise Nov. 18th - Fermentation-“Quickling”—quick pickling Nov. 25th - Aeration—whip cream and foam Dec. 2nd - Rising and Yeast—focaccia and popovers

Join us for a unique musical experience where we explore traditional and contemporary Chinese music through Numbered Musical Notation—the format in which many Chinese songs are composed. Let’s come together, learn, and celebrate music in a whole new way! This special class is sponsored by Minnetonka China Center.

Steamed buns, or Bao, are a popular street food in many countries in East and Southeast Asia, especially in China. They are easy to eat and provide complete nutrients in one bite. Learn to make chashu chicken with pickled vegetables and cabbage bao—starting with homemade dough and finishing with delicious, flavorful fillings.

Explore the art of making freshly baked homemade copycat Cinnabon® cinnamon rolls and next level, viral Dubai chocolate bars with made-from-scratch kadaifi. Equipment: 1" deep silicone Dubai chocolate bar mold Instant read kitchen thermometer (recommended) 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.

Learn how to make your own homemade classic pierogi and wonderful sweet berry pierogi with two types of homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for joy! 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.