Minnetonka Community Education

Join us and learn how to play guitar this summer! We will learn to read notes through tablature, the staff, chords, and strumming techniques. Participants will need to bring in their own guitars.

Welcome to our beginner saxophone camp! Learn the basics including breath support, tone production, scales, and articulations as we prepare you for playing in a band. Participants will need to bring in their own saxophone.

All brass instruments are welcome as you learn more about the fundamentals of brass playing to improve tone production, range and overall technique.

Attention drum, piano, strings, guitar, woodwind, and brass students! Join us as we explore traditional and contemporary Chinese music using the Numbered Musical Notation, a format commonly used in Chinese compositions.

Build important physical and mental basketball skills through intentional training and 3-on-3 gameplay in this premier league. 3-on-3 basketball provides more action and repetitions for each player while building essential basketball skills. Bring a friend and compete with and against them throughout the session. Typical sessions will consist of 45 minutes of skill development and 45 minutes of gameplay. The first session will include evaluations to create teams of equal skill level, please note that teams could change throughout the session. There will be a tournament during the last session. Each participant will receive a jersey which should be worn each week. A reduced fee will be offered for returning players who already have a jersey. Click here for more information on 360 Sports Services.

Bring your imagination to life by becoming a master builder! Use specialized architectural LEGO® kits to create your designs while learning the fundamentals of construction and architecture. The main goal of the course is to introduce the concept of 3 dimensions and their role in design. You will construct buildings, structures, towers, castles, and more within teams. You will learn construction principles and use math skills to experiment with scale and size, staggering vs. stacking bricks, and more. We'll build houses with removable roofs, castles with turrets, and towers of strength! Students will be working in pairs. 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.

Create a wand and magical pendant using TinkerCAD while learning 3D design skills. Embark on fun Harry Potter-inspired challenges and create themed video games while waiting for the prints to finish. Student-designed pendants will be printed and sent home. Printing and material fees are included. Harry Potter is a Warner Bros. trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them. Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack.

Grab your board and start shredding! Skateboarders of all experience levels can learn new tricks and master riding skills. This program offers experienced instructors and a proven reputation for safety and success. Test your athletic ability, mental focus, creative thinking, and dedication to excel on a skateboard. Participants are grouped in ability levels and age groups to accommodate all ability levels. Small group instruction, relay races, and other games are used to make sure participants are improving and comfortable on their board. If you do not have your own equipment, skateboards, safety equipment, and other supplies are available for no additional cost. All participants must have a signed waiver on file. Please use this link to sign their digital waiver: https://www.smartwaiver.com/w/531f0a89952d5/web/

Discover a place where children are inspired to wonder, create, learn, and dream. At Minnetonka Preschool, a love of learning is ignited by providing children with opportunities to learn about the world around them through hands-on exploration. Research-based curriculum focuses on social/emotional and cognitive development, as well as literacy, language, math and motor skills. Minnetonka preschool is part of Minnetonka Public Schools and is committed to world-class, child-centered excellence. 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. Please note the price in the catalogue includes the $100 registration fee. The price per month is listed below: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 am-11:00 am $293 Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 am-11:30 am $293 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 am-11:00 am $398 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 am-11:30 am $398 Monday-Thursday 8:45 am-11:15 am $502 Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-11:30 am $502 Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm-3:00 pm $502

Discover a place where children are inspired to wonder, create, learn, and dream. At Minnetonka Preschool, a love of learning is ignited by providing children with opportunities to learn about the world around them through hands-on exploration. Research-based curriculum focuses on social/emotional and cognitive development, as well as literacy, language, math and motor skills. Minnetonka preschool is part of Minnetonka Public Schools and is committed to world-class, child-centered excellence. 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. Please note the price in the catalogue includes the $100 registration fee. The price per month is listed below: *Indicates not eligible for Lunch Bunch 4s Preschool Fees Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 am-11:30 am $427 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:45 am-11:45 am $427 Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday* 12:45-3:45 pm $427 Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 am $585 Monday-Thursday 8:45-11:45 am $585 Monday-Thursday 12:30-3:30 pm $585 Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30 am $693 Monday-Friday 8:45-11:45 am $693 Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $693

Full STEAM Ahead with Minnetonka Preschool. In this section, our 4s preschool will have an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to help foster your child's critical thinking and creativity. We will ignite your child's love of learning by providing a variety of STEAM opportunities to learn about the world around them through hands-on exploration. Additionally, we prioritize literacy and social/emotional learning to ensure children develop strong communication skills and emotional intelligence. Minnetonka Preschool is part of Minnetonka Public Schools and is committed to world-class, child-centered excellence. Please note the price in the catalogue includes the $100 registration fee. The price per month is listed below:

Learn safe and defensive driving practices with the Minnesota Safety Council. This course is one 4-hour classroom or virtual 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 to receive a discount. 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 or a handwritten certificate at the conclusion of class.

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

Don't miss the opportunity to touch up on what you learned in the 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.

A mini-retreat for incoming 6th graders to ease the transition to middle school with fun team-building activities, workshops and skill-building for success. Connect with new classmates and build confidence! With a mix of games, icebreakers, and goal-setting exercises, this retreat will help set the stage for a successful and engaging school year.

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.

Don't put off your creative adventures anymore! This beginner course is designed for those who have never picked up a brush before and those who have dabbled in acrylics but want to learn more. You will learn by following practical demonstrations that will help you build confidence while introducing the concepts, tools, and techniques required to create your own works of art. A supply list will be emailed to you after registration. Supplies will also be discussed on the first day of class.

Acupressure is a healing technique that works with how energy flows through your body. It involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow which can offer great relief. We will focus on the points that relieve and prevent migraines and headaches as well as nausea and vertigo.

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.