Minnetonka Community Education

Get certified and learn to safely operate boats and personal watercraft. Instruction emphasizes navigation, laws, ethics, personal safety and the proper use of boats and other watercraft. Through successful completion of the course including the test, participants will receive their Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Youth Operator Permit. Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and MN boating license agency. To learn more about the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, please Click Here!

Paint your very own Bob Ross replica landscape. The relaxed and calm atmosphere will allow you to enjoy the step-by-step presentation to help you create your own masterpiece. Students will paint "Rolling Hills". All equipment and materials will be provided. Bring an apron or smock if you wish. Children 12 years and older are welcome to enroll in this course with an enrolled adult.

Market your book like a pro on a budget. Learn to grow your author platform, engage readers, run ads, plan launches, use social media and boost sales with proven, low-cost strategies.

Market your book like a pro on a budget. Learn to grow your author platform, engage readers, run ads, plan launches, use social media and boost sales with proven, low-cost strategies.

Experience a mini-week long horse camp. Life in the barn will include daily riding, learning how to braid manes and tails with ribbon, groom and care for the horses and feeding. Spend time outdoors and build lasting friendships with fellow horse lovers. Campers are broken into smaller groups of similar riding experience, which is perfect for both the new and more experienced riders. Please note that riding takes about 1 hour per day in an arena, no trails and consist of learning to how to steer, stop, turn, and walk/trot on their own. Campers will spend time on the ground with horses throughout the rest of the day. Parent Drop-off is at 9am and Parent pickup is 3pm. Sorry we do not allow parents to stay for the day. WHAT DO CAMPERS NEED TO BRING? ● Long pants, closed toe shoes, appropriate clothes for weather inside and outside of barn. ● No flip flops. ● Sunscreen/hat/bug spray ● Water bottle/drinks/snacks and a lunch ● Treats for the horses if you want ● Helmets are provided. WEATHER: Camps are held rain or shine, as we have an indoor barn and arena. In the event of inclement weather, please dress accordingly as you will still be outside for a portion of the camp. No umbrellas allowed. FORMS: Release and Liability Form one per person, electronically completed on our website Forms

Learn what it's like to have a horse for a day! Ride in the indoor and/or outdoor arenas (no trails), practice steering, stopping, turning and walking on your own. You’ll also care for the horses; a big part of ownership! You may also make horse treats, do a craft, and play games. Campers are broken into smaller groups based on similar riding experience and age, which is perfect for both new and more experienced riders! Parent Drop-off is at 9am and Parent pickup is 3pm. Sorry we do not allow parents to stay for the day. WHAT DO CAMPERS NEED TO BRING? ● Long pants, closed toe shoes, appropriate clothes for weather inside and outside of barn. ● No flip flops. ● Sunscreen/hat/bug spray ● Water bottle/drinks/snacks and a lunch ● Treats for the horses if you want ● Helmets are provided. WEATHER: Camps are held rain or shine, as we have an indoor barn and arena. In the event of inclement weather, please dress accordingly as you will still be outside for a portion of the camp. No umbrellas allowed. FORMS: Release and Liability Form one per person, electronically completed on our website Forms

Experience everyday life at a barn! You’ll experience daily riding, learn how to braid manes and tails with ribbon, groom and care for the horses (including bathing) and care for them at the end of the day. Spend time outdoors and build lasting friendships with fellow horse lovers in a structured and positive environment. Campers are broken into smaller groups of similar riding experience, which is perfect for both the new and more experienced riders. At the end of the week, parents and family are invited to a performance to see what their camper has been learning! Please note that riding takes up about 1 hour per day in an arena, no trails and consist of learning to how to steer, stop, turn, and walk/trot on their own. Campers will spend time on the ground with horses throughout the rest of the day. Drop-off is at 9am and pickup is 3pm each day Monday through Friday. Sorry we do not allow parents to stay for the day. However there is a “show” for the parents Fridays of week-long camps at 1:30pm! This is a great time to take pictures, watch your child ride and meet their horse they worked during the week. WHAT DO CAMPERS NEED TO BRING? ● Long pants, closed toe shoes, appropriate clothes for weather inside/outside of the barn. ● No flip flops. ● Sunscreen/hat/bug spray ● Water bottle/drinks/snacks and a lunch ● Treats for the horses if you want ● Helmets are provided. WEATHER: Camps are held rain or shine, as we have an indoor barn and arena. In the event of inclement weather, please dress accordingly as you will still be outside for a portion of the camp. No umbrellas allowed. FORMS: Release and Liability Form one per person, electronically completed on our website Forms

Join us on an incredible six-day canoe adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Experience the beauty of the outdoors, develop leadership skills, challenge yourself and have the experience of a lifetime! Our trip will run from July 7-12 and is open to anyone completing Grades 7-11 in the 2025-26 School Year. Guides are Minnetonka teachers experienced in wilderness camping. Full outfitting is included. When you sign up, under the notes section of your registration you may indicate one friend you want to be in your group. When we set up groups, we will do our best to keep you with your friend and keep friend groups together. If that is not possible, we will call you. Refunds for cancellation after May 1 (less $100) will be granted only if we can fill the spot with another student. To learn more about this program, please review this Informational Slideshow Click here to see the BWCA packing list

Join us for a fun brass session! All brass instruments are welcome as we explore fundamentals, improve tone, expand range and strengthen technique. Come and learn, play and make music together!

Are you up for a LEGO® brick challenge? Do you have what it takes to be a master builder? If so, you are in the right place. We’ve saved our most challenging engineering projects (a robotic dog, motorized bug, race cars and more) for this camp. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack.

Get ready for a wild burst of color! Dive into the world of paint using techniques like tempera on canvas, watercolor wonders, multimedia textures and more. Each day brings a new project filled with bold splashes, bright blends, and creative surprises. From big, messy strokes to delicate details, you’ll explore your own painting style and bring home masterpieces worth showing off. It’s all about creativity, color, and fun! Don’t forget to bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire—it’s time to make art!

Step into a world of imagination and engineering magic! In this indoor hands-on STEM camp, design, craft and create everything your fairies need to live and play. From building cozy fairy houses and whimsical bridges to crafting tiny fairy friends and a glowing LED lantern, every project helps bring your outdoor fairy garden to life. Explore science, creativity, and storytelling—all while building your own enchanting mini world to take home!

Considering a move to new construction? Learn what to expect from floor plans and builder options to timelines, hidden costs and coordinating your current home sale or lease for a smooth transition.

Considering a move to new construction? Learn what to expect from floor plans and builder options to timelines, hidden costs and coordinating your current home sale or lease for a smooth transition.

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).

Honor a mother figure with a one-of-a-kind creation that thrives without care. Craft a cactus and flower pot that represents the beauty of strength and tenderness — a reminder that even those who protect others with armor still hold a soft heart filled with love.

Join Chef Tess as she walks you through making a variety of the most marvelous California rolls. California "sushi" roll combinations are only limited by your imagination! Menu items include seasoned sushi rice, spicy mayo and fillings like a crab stick crab salad. Participants will also learn how to stuff, wrap and shape the rolls. 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.

Calling all future innovators and business superstars! Turn your big ideas into real creations — from sketching and designing to making branded products like stamps and stationery. Each day, you’ll also sculpt and decorate your own clay treat creations such as cookies, cupcakes and more, turning imagination into mouth-watering art! Then, team up to build and brand your very own cookie stand with logos, signage, and packaging. On the final day, it’s showtime at our Grand Baking Shop Expo, where you’ll run your own “store” and showcase everything you’ve created. Along the way, you’ll learn the basics of marketing and branding in a camp that blends creativity, business smarts, and fun! Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire.

Dive into Camp Invention for a week of discovery! Collaborate, innovate, and tackle real-world challenges while exploring science, technology, and engineering through rotating modules that build creativity and essential 21st-century skills. Where BIG IDEAS become the next BIG THING. In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Minnetonka Community Education is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six. Here is how young innovators will be spending their time: SPARK: June 22-June 26, Minnetonka Middle School West, $325 per student Explore a variety of real-world concepts: in Fur-ensics, become detectives investigating critter crimes using forensic science and robotics; in Make Waves, dive into entrepreneurship and ocean science by conducting buoyancy experiments and designing floating billboard boats; in Space Morphers, embark on a planetary mission to terraform a new world while building rockets and studying Earth systems; and in The Infringers, create inventions to solve community challenges, learn about intellectual property, and design wearable tech using cryptography. ELEVATE: August 10-August 14, Minnetonka Middle School West, $325 per student Imaginations soar as you learn about flight with the help of your very own flight simulation robot. Discover ways to protect Earth’s ecosystems, sketch and build prototypes while protecting their intellectual property and design the ultimate sports complex with inspiration from the real-world inventors behind their favorite sports! In both programs participants will tackle challenges from famous inventors and take apart broken or unused appliances using real tools to develop something new. Students will be broken up into groups based on grade level. Local educators will facilitate program modules and enthusiastic high school students will serve as Leadership Interns ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children. Every registration includes a complimentary Camp Invention t-shirt. Availability is limited, so reserve your child’s spot today! Become a Leader-in-Training! Leaders-in-Training (LITs) are at the center of fun challenges and creative STEM learning at Camp Invention! When you register your middle schooler to be an LIT, you’ll give them the chance to take on the role of a Camp Invention counselor. While campers take on activities created by education experts and National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees, LITs provide guidance and encouragement, inspiring children to do their very best. With this one-of-a-kind experience, students in grades 7 – 9 will not only have fun this summer, but they’ll also gain valuable skills for the future. Registration includes leadership training and opportunities to guide young campers through hands-on STEM challenges, along with an exclusive packet of materials including a hands-on STEM activity for LITs to complete at home. Cancellation Policy There is a $10 cancellation fee up until 2 weeks prior to the start date of camp. After that, there will be no refunds. **Last day to cancel out of SPACE MORPHERS (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, June 8th **Last day to cancel out of MAKE WAVES (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, July 27th Please Note: Minnetonka Camp Invention is not accepting coupons or discount codes. Scroll to bottom of page for registration.

Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required. You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional.

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