Minnetonka Community Education

Experiment and explore in this new creative opportunity! Project SOAR is teaming up with Mess Hall Arts. Mess Hall Arts provide adapted art programming that teaches art techniques in an inclusive environment. Each class is unique and will focus on a new skill and you will go home with 1-2 projects. May 28th Class Main Project- Stained "glass" Bowls-not actual glass but created using warped plastic. June 25th Class Main Project- Hand Stamped Tea Towels July 30th Class Main Project - Polymer Planters

There is a game that's oh so fun and BINGO is its name-o! Come and spend a fun night with us once a month. Your registration also includes a snack and drink that you can take home at the end of the event. PREREGISTRATION is preferred but you can pay at the door.

Use different art techniques to create a one of a kind beach inspired art. Sand, Shells, paint and more will be used to add texture to your creation and bring that summer feel to your space.

Show your commitment and passion for your community by taking part in these monthly meetups. Each month we will be focusing on a different project and organization to assist. The Community Service Club is a joint program with St. Louis Park Community Ed. This course does not have a required registration fee, but we have a suggested donation amount and other options to donate what you can to help us purchase materials for the projects

Grab your partner and swing them round and round at our annual summer dance. Lets see your plaid, hats and boots at this hootenanny with DJ Ray of Sunshine. Choose to eat at our Fried Chicken Feast too which includes 2 pieces of fried chicken, 2 sides, a dessert and a drink! Alternatives to fried chicken are grilled chicken or salad which you can indicate as you register. Dairy and Gluten Free Options available upon request.

Join us for an old-fashioned ice cream social to celebrate the new offerings in our Fall2025 catalog! Create a tasty ice cream sundae and listen to the fabulous DJ Ray of Sunshine entertain us with his music. Lots of great door prizes throughout the evening - don't miss out on all the fun and be one of the first to see our exciting new Fall 2025 offerings.

Spend a day in nature with all your SOAR friends. Each person will experience canoeing, nature walks/scavenger hunt, team building activities, fire building and smores! You will be provided a picnic lunch and water. This is an incredible opportunity through Wilderness Inquiry to connect to our local environment. All activities will be adapted including canoeing for all abilities to participate. Please bring a water bottle, sun protection, appropriate clothes and footwear for outside/weather and be ready for fun.

Express your artistic vision with no bounds, through the philosophy of Reggio. Have the time, space and materials to explore and create what you want to out of the collected upcycled materials available. This workshop is a community collaboration with the Loose Parts Lab at Lenox. As part of Reggio-inspired Network of Minnesota the educators of Loose Parts Lab believe all are strong, capable and competent, we can support and learn from each other and art is a form of communication we can use to express our ideas.

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.

Spend a Sunday evening bowling with friends. Working with Park Tavern we have created an all inclusive package that includes pizza and unlimited refills of your choice of pop, 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental. We also have options if you just want to bowl or just come eat and hang out with friends. Discover your inner athlete! Adapted to all abilities. REGISTER EARLY- Because of its popularity and limited bowling lanes, the bowling portion of this activity will only be available to participants in the program and not staff/family. However, Staff are to attend and assist the participant if needed and if wanted can sign up for pizza and pop. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Join us every month for a Friday movie night, while you enjoy your 2 slices of pizza, a dessert and a drink. Choose your pizza option in registration and gluten free options are available. Registration closes the Wednesday before the class!

Are you a fan of the leader of the band that's made for you and me M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E! We are calling all of the SOAR musketeers to get together and talk about our love of all things Disney/pixar/marvel and more. Along with connecting with friends that have the same interest as us, along with talking about Disney we will play games, make crafts, or do activities differing from month to month.

Have fun matching with the choir at the Saints game by purchasing one of our matching shirts with us. Limited supplies.

Identify local foliage, animals and sights as you take a walk through the gardens. See if the group can find all the things on the scavenger hunt checklist. This is a more leisurely walk that has all accessible paths, wear weather appropriate clothes and footwear, and remember to bring sunscreen water and bug protections.