Minnetonka Community Education

Model UN builds confidence, teamwork, and global awareness—plus, it looks great on college applications! Learn to speak up, think critically and lead like a real-world diplomat.

Learn how to build your own fantasy world! Create stunning landscapes, iconic locations and even your own custom creatures using modding tools. Design and use mods to create epic battles. Discover hidden secrets, rare creatures and exciting challenges throughout the block-based world! Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them. Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack.

Wake up every morning to the smell of these freshly-baked muffins! Learn two deliciously simple recipes, they will become one of the weekly menu requests! All supplies are included. On the Menu: Perfect Pancake Muffins Moist Banana Applesauce Muffins

Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low-cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring and second-tier commissions. You'll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google.

Step into a sweet winter wonderland in this holiday cookie workshop. Explore four amazing gourmet cookies using two different types of dough: Cookie Monster-monster cookies, classic monster cookies and NYC-style stuffed cookies with cheesecake and fudgy brownie fillings. The instructor will also demonstrate how to stuff cookies with the viral Dubai chocolate and apple crumble. Participants will receive recipes for all cookies made and demonstrated during the class. Required Equipment: Stand-mixer 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.

Moving mom and dad is often a challenge, especially when they are reluctant. We will discuss and give an overview of the housing market as you face the tough decision of finding appropriate housing options for your parents. Participants will receive a Moving Mom & Dad guide.

Dive into skills training in soccer, basketball and flag football. Enjoy daily games like Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, Kickball and more. Equipment provided. Athletes will spend roughly 1.5 hours learning and practicing each sport per day. Key sports skills will be taught and practiced in all 3 sports including dribbling, passing, shooting, defense and more! Camp ends with games/scrimmages on the final day for each sport, where athletes can showcase their skills. Athletes should wear sunscreen, bring a water bottle, lunch, two snacks, and athletic shoes and clothing.

Designed for beginner players, you will be introduced to basketball, flag football and soccer as you work on the fundamentals of all sports, setting you up for future leagues. For more information on Skyhawks, please click here!

Are you interested in playing more than one instrument? This 8-week summer sampler program is designed to explore music lessons in different combinations of instruments and help you choose the instrument you want to study during the following school year. Weekly 45-minute lessons will start the week of June 23. Please bring in your instrument besides piano. Lessons can be scheduled during the daytime or early evening hours. Register online and you will be contacted to reserve your lesson time in early June. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome! 2024-2025 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: We cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC front desk at (952) 401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Summer Lesson Dates: Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 Tuesday: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Wednesday: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 MMA Music Sampler Lesson Teachers at Groveland: Monday Becky Caldwell-Tautges (piano, clarinet, saxophone) Tuesday Becky Caldwell-Tautges (piano, clarinet, saxophone) Tuesday Michael Betz (piano, guitar, violin)

Are you interested in playing more than one instrument? This 8-week summer sampler program is designed to explore music lessons in different combinations of instruments and help you choose the instrument you want to study during the following school year. Weekly 45-minute lessons will start the week of June 23. Please bring in your instrument besides piano. Lessons can be scheduled during the daytime or early evening hours. Register online and you will be contacted to reserve your lesson time in early June. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome! 2024-2025 Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: We cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC front desk at (952) 401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Summer Lesson Dates: MMA Music Sampler Lesson Teachers at MCEC Monday (piano, guitar, cello) Tuesday (piano, trumpet, flute) Mikayla Peterson (piano, guitar, trumpet) Wednesday Michael Betz (piano, guitar, violin) Thursday (piano, guitar, cello)

Discover the world of musical theater by honing your skills in singing, dancing and acting. Collaborate with your fellow cast members to create a captivating performance to demonstrate your newly acquired talents at the end of the week.

Campers will get to ride a real horse in an arena, meet a number of different horses at Boulder Pointe and learn how to groom the horses...all with a focus on safety! Students will also complete an art project and have an opportunity to make horse treats to feed their new friends. Stations are split into 15 minute intervals to keep everyone engaged. Parents have the opportunity to lead their child on the horse and take photographs as they go. PARENT/GUARDIAN: This 2-hour camp is designed for parent/guardian participation. Parent/Guardian is expected to remain with their child during the entire duration of the camp. 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

Campers will get to ride a real horse in an arena, meet several different horses at Boulder Pointe and learn how to groom the horses—all with a focus on safety! In addition, students will do an art project and have an opportunity to make horse treats to feed their new friends. Stations are split into 15-minute intervals to keep everyone engaged. Parents have the opportunity to lead their child on the horse and take photographs as they go. PARENT/GUARDIAN: This 2-hour camp is designed for parent/guardian participation. Parent/Guardian is expected to remain with their child during the entire duration of the camp. 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

Step into a world where ancient wisdom meets natural wellness. Create your own essential oil blends—seasonally inspired “potions” that support physical health, emotional balance and spiritual connection. Guided by the traditions of herbal alchemy and modern aromatherapy, you’ll explore the energetic and therapeutic properties of essential oils while creating personalized blends for immunity, grounding, clarity and protection—perfect for the seasonal shift around Halloween. Whether you’re seeking to support your well-being, enhance meditation or ritual or simply add a touch of magic to your home, you’ll leave with beautifully crafted blends and the knowledge to recreate them. Come ready to stir your intuition and awaken your inner healer.

Did you know that butterflies can still fly even with 75% of the wing damaged or missing? What else can we learn about these colorful additions to our environment, come hear at Naturalist Nights this month.

Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride-sharing service, Uber. Learn to use Uber at major airports so you can travel with confidence or run errands without having to ask a friend for a ride. Attend class virtually with your own device, or attend a "watch party" at the Minnetonka Community Education Center.

Learn how to streamline your posting process, schedule content and leverage insights to boost engagement on both platforms. Whether you’re a small business owner, a marketer or simply looking to sharpen your social media skills, this class will equip you with practical tips and strategies to enhance your online impact.

Brace yourself for the challenge of constructing eight motorized robotic and engineering marvels. Unlock the secrets behind Landmine Sweeper, Moon Rover, Drumming Machine and more, as you ignite your passion for exploration! Learn about STEM and programming concepts and be challenged to build up to eight (8) different motorized Robotic and Engineering models. While building and programming these models, you will develop logical thinking ability and will learn various engineering concepts like radar sensors, gear transmissions, the science of rhythm, and vibrations. Examples of model’s students will be building include projects like a Parking Gate, Moon Rover, Landmine Sweeper, Drumming Machine, and more!