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 on a 20 x 16 canvas. The relaxed and calm atmosphere will allow you to enjoy the step-by-step presentation to help you create your own masterpiece. Participants will be painting "Footbridge". All equipment and materials will be provided. Bring an apron or smock if you wish. Children 12 years and older are welcome to participate with an enrolled adult.

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. 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 for 40-50 minutes (no trails), practice how to steer, stop, turn and walk on your own. Other activities may include making horse treats, doing crafts, and playing games. You’ll also learn how to meet and care for the horses, which is a big part of ownership! Campers are broken into smaller groups based on similar riding experience and age. Ideal for both new and experienced riders! Parent drop-off is at 9:00 AM, with pick-up at 3:00 PM. Please note that parents are not allowed to stay for the day. WHAT DO CAMPERS NEED TO BRING? ● Long pants, closed toe shoes, appropriate clothes for weather inside and 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. 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. 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. 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 8-13 and is open to anyone completing Grades 7-11 in the 2024-25 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

Effective communication is crucial for building and maintaining successful, long-lasting relationships. Gain valuable insights into your own behavior and that of others. We’ll provide you with a formula for successful communication across various relationships—whether with family, friends, or colleagues. Additionally, you'll learn strategies to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhancing the quality of your interactions.

Experienced coaches will work with you to analyze shooting form mechanics and footwork and make adjustments to improve shooting accuracy. Players will shoot and make up to 500 shots in each session with a partner. Click here for more information on 360 Sports Services.

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. Certificatification received: American Heart Association Heartsaver for Adult, Infant, and Child, CPR and AED (valid for two years).

Camp Invention is an exciting, week-long summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Work together to seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules. 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: DISCOVER: June 23-June 27, Minnetonka Middle School East, $304 per student In the Camp Invention DISCOVER, take on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, have fun collaborating with friends, think creatively and invent your own solutions to real-world challenges. You will explore physics, nature and entrepreneurship as they build their own claw machines, investigate the science behind special effects as they create moving props, learn how artificial intelligence is used in everyday tech like GPS, and develop planet-saving prototypes with the help of a robotic assistant! RECHARGE: August 4-August 8, Minnetonka Middle School East, $304 per student In the Camp Invention program, RECHARGE, design morphing vehicles to travel across land, then find inspiration in nature to add prototype elements for moving through air and water. Experiment with fun physics concepts like trajectory and velocity as they build, test and modify a device to launch rubber ducks to reach international landmarks. Make and adopt their own robotic crickets and apply empathy to build customized habitats and protective gear for their solar-powered bots. Reverse engineer their own wireless microphone to discover sound waves, then use their unique voice to create and promote an extraordinary invention. 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 Wonder (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, June 9th **Last day to cancel out of Fast Forward (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, July 21st Please Note: Minnetonka Camp Invention is not accepting coupons or discount codes. Scroll to bottom of page for registration.

You'll 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.

Sixty minutes of fun fitness with Tiffany! Stay in shape this summer with this new monthly workout. Each month a new workout will be designed to keep you building strength and having fun at home! Each workout will be printed and available to take home with you after you have learned it in class.

If you play your cards right, you can unwind with a night or games with friends. With many games to choose from play a game new to you or one you have mastered. This class provides socialization, games, cookies and a drink.

This engaging session will help you navigate the challenges of your child's digital world and provide helpful tools for your parenting toolbox. Learn practical strategies for social media/friendships, setting boundaries, ensuring online safety and fostering healthy screen habits. Empower yourself with the tools to help raise a teen with a smart technology foundation they will use into adulthood.

Learn the essential skills to lead the crowd and support the home team! You will learn cheers, proper hand/body movements and jumping techniques. There is no stunting, just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns important life skills such as teamwork, leadership and more. The program concludes with a final cheer performance that parents are welcome to watch! For more information on Skyhawks, please click here!