Minnetonka Community Education

Welcome to Minnetonka Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). Here, you can explore new experiences, meet other families, and grow and learn together with your child. Core ECFE serves families with children from birth to age three, focusing on the developmental phases and stages of early childhood.

Registration fee for the 2025-26 School Year Explorers Program opens on March 11 at 8 AM. Click here for 2025-2026 Registration for the 2024-25 program is currently full. Registration is being accepted on a wait list basis.

Junior Explorers is a high quality childcare program for children, ages three through 5 and ages 3 through 4 for summer. At Explorers, we provide children opportunities to learn through a wide variety of activities such as art, music, science projects, cooking, games, writing, reading, crafts, outdoor play, computers, practicing social skills, gym time, dramatic play, and much more! There is a balance of activity options that includes large group, small group, and individual choices. There is a $200 charge at the time of registration. $100 of this fee is a non-refundable registration fee. The remaining $100 is a deposit for care that will be applied to your first months invoice. Contracts withdrawn by Tuesday, April 8 will be refunded their $100 deposit. Contracts withdrawn by Tuesday, June 17 will receive a partial refund of $50. Contracts removed after June 17 will forfeit the entire $100 deposit.

Summer Junior Explorers Registration opens February 12 at 8 AM 2 days/week every week minimum for registration Held at the Minnetonka Community Education Center June 17 through August 22 Only adding additional days per week will be accepted after May 21

Summer Explorers 2025: Kdg-Grade 5 2-5 days/week consistent schedule required (change from previous years) Incoming Kindergartners and RSK students will attend Minnetonka Community Education Center Students entering 1st-5th Grade will attend either Groveland or Scenic Heights Must register for 9 out of the 10 weeks Registration opens February 12 at 8 AM

Welcome to Minnetonka Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). Here, you can explore new experiences, meet other families, and grow and learn together with your child. Parent workshops differ from ECFE classes in that there is no child and parent time.

Camps for Students Entering Grades 6-8 Registration for Quest Summer 2025 Opens on February 11, 2025 8:00 AM Pleas Note: Quest will continue to be based out of MMW in 2025 Quest is a flexible, experience-based summer program that encourages middle school students to explore the world around them in a fun, structured and safe environment. Each week we will embark on exciting adventures that focus on building independence, learning important life skills, connecting with their community and most importantly, having fun! Some of the adventures your kids will experience each week include: Community Exploration: Whether it’s going on a field trip, biking our cool trail system or participating in a service learning project, your child will make connections and experience all the exciting people and places that make our community a great place! Outdoor Adventures: Students will be immersed in many of the great outdoor activities Minnesota has to offer! Adventures include swimming at local beaches, exploring local parks and other field trips as allowable. Field Trips: See the schedule below. All field trips are subject to change. Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Drop-Off: 7:30 - 9 AM Pick-Up: 3:30 - 5:30 PM Adventures take place from 9 AM - 3:30 PM Cost Per Day: $63 Students must be registered for 2 days minimum during any week of attendance during the summer. Minimum registration is for one week.

Welcome to Minnetonka Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)! Here, you can explore new experiences, meet other families, and grow and learn together with your child. Specialized ECFE classes serve families with children from birth to age five, offering unique classes developed from family feedback and community input. Some courses run for 10 weeks, while others span the entire school year. Join us and be part of a supportive and enriching community!