Minnetonka Community Education

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: ILLUMINATE: June 24-June 28, Minnetonka Middle School West, $304 per student In the Camp Invention ILLUMINATE, 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 develop your own sports ball and customize a light-up game, discover the science of light through illuminating inventions, and embark on an epic global operation to tackle water challenges around the world! EXPLORE: August 5-August 9, Minnetonka Middle School West, $304 per student In the Camp Invention program, EXPLORE, dive into ocean research with your own robotic fish, develop inventions for space exploration, build a spinning robotic artist and design a mega marble arcade! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, stretch imaginations and give you an epic summer experience! 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 10th **Last day to cancel out of Fast Forward (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, July 22nd Please Note: Minnetonka Camp Invention is not accepting coupons or discount codes. Scroll to bottom of page for registration.

Climb, crawl, jump and conquer the obstacle course like a true Ninja Warrior! Learn techniques in a safe and fun way by exploring a new obstacle course each week. Obstacles and stunts are designed specific to age groups. This summer give your child an American Ninja Warrior Experience! Young Ninjas develop strength and agility during this camp by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles! We have warped walls, angled steps, salmon ladders, cliffhangers, tilted ladders; everything you need to put your ninja skills to work! This camp transfers well into ninja levels testing or enhances other athletic performances. All camps are coached by an experienced Ninja Trainer.

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 17 with no lessons the week of July 1. Please bring in your instrument besides piano. Lessons can be scheduled during the daytime and 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! 2023-2024 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: 6/17, 6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Tuesday: 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 Wednesday:6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 MMA Music Sampler Lesson Teacher at Excelsior: Monday Michael Betz (piano, guitar, violin) Tuesday Tome Just (piano, guitar, cello) Wednesday Mikayla Peterson (piano, guitar, trumpet) Thursday Mikayla Peterson (piano, guitar, trumpet)

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 17 with no lessons the week of July 1. 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! 2023-2024 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: 6/17, 6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Tuesday: 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 Wednesday:6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 MMA Music Sampler Lesson Teachers at MCEC Monday Tom Just (piano, guitar, cello) Tuesday Liz Anderson (piano, trumpet, flute) Mikayla Peterson (piano, guitar, trumpet) Wednesday Michael Betz (piano, guitar, violin) Thursday Tom Just (piano, guitar, cello)

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 17 with no lessons the week of July 1. 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! 2023-2024 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: 6/17, 6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Tuesday: 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 Thursday: 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 Wednesday:6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 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)

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.