Minnetonka Community Education

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

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.

What makes a Triple Threat Performer? 1. You can act! 2. You can sing! 3. You can dance! Explore theater in a fun workshop that encompasses all three essential performance skills. We will be singing, dancing and acting up a storm. This workshop is skill-based with a focus on the craft of acting. Let's make Triple Threat Theatre a summer highlight!

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

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.

This fast-paced, exciting workshop is perfect for you if you love to sing and want to develop your voice further. Learn a variety of songs including musical theater and jazz selections. We will also explore the skill of vocal improvisation (scat singing), beatboxing and singing two notes at the same time using harmonic overtones. At the end of the week, we will put on a public concert showcasing our work. Participants from past years are encouraged to join us again as the music is never the same from year to year. All ability levels are welcome!

This tranquil, yet in depth, yoga class will give students the opportunity to explore new ways of relating to themselves by tuning into the movement of body and breath. Class consists of gentle dynamic movement, breathwork, and meditation. For all levels.

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 DISCOVER (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, June 9th **Last day to cancel out of RECHARGE (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.