Minnetonka Community Education

Join us and learn how to play guitar this summer! We will learn to read notes through tablature, the staff, chords, and strumming techniques. Participants will need to bring in their own guitars.

Attention drum, piano, strings, guitar, woodwind, and brass students! Join us as we explore traditional and contemporary Chinese music using the Numbered Musical Notation, a format commonly used in Chinese compositions.

Build important physical and mental basketball skills through intentional training and 3-on-3 gameplay in this premier league. 3-on-3 basketball provides more action and repetitions for each player while building essential basketball skills. Bring a friend and compete with and against them throughout the session. Typical sessions will consist of 45 minutes of skill development and 45 minutes of gameplay. The first session will include evaluations to create teams of equal skill level, please note that teams could change throughout the session. There will be a tournament during the last session. Each participant will receive a jersey which should be worn each week. A reduced fee will be offered for returning players who already have a jersey. Click here for more information on 360 Sports Services.

Grab your board and start shredding! Skateboarders of all experience levels can learn new tricks and master riding skills. This program offers experienced instructors and a proven reputation for safety and success. Test your athletic ability, mental focus, creative thinking, and dedication to excel on a skateboard. Participants are grouped in ability levels and age groups to accommodate all ability levels. Small group instruction, relay races, and other games are used to make sure participants are improving and comfortable on their board. If you do not have your own equipment, skateboards, safety equipment, and other supplies are available for no additional cost. All participants must have a signed waiver on file. Please use this link to sign their digital waiver: https://www.smartwaiver.com/w/531f0a89952d5/web/

Discover a place where children are inspired to wonder, create, learn, and dream. At Minnetonka Preschool, a love of learning is ignited by providing children with opportunities to learn about the world around them through hands-on exploration. Research-based curriculum focuses on social/emotional and cognitive development, as well as literacy, language, math and motor skills. Minnetonka preschool is part of Minnetonka Public Schools and is committed to world-class, child-centered excellence. Minnetonka Preschool fees are billed on the first of every month from October 1, 2024 to June 1, 2025. The first month’s tuition and annual registration fee, both of which are non-refundable, are due at the time of registration. The annual registration fee for Minnetonka Preschool is $100.00. Please note the price in the catalogue includes the $100 registration fee. The price per month is listed below: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 am-11:00 am $293 Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 am-11:30 am $293 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 am-11:00 am $398 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 am-11:30 am $398 Monday-Thursday 8:45 am-11:15 am $502 Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-11:30 am $502 Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm-3:00 pm $502

Discover a place where children are inspired to wonder, create, learn, and dream. At Minnetonka Preschool, a love of learning is ignited by providing children with opportunities to learn about the world around them through hands-on exploration. Research-based curriculum focuses on social/emotional and cognitive development, as well as literacy, language, math and motor skills. Minnetonka preschool is part of Minnetonka Public Schools and is committed to world-class, child-centered excellence. Minnetonka Preschool fees are billed on the first of every month from October 1, 2024 to June 1, 2025. The first month’s tuition and annual registration fee, both of which are non-refundable, are due at the time of registration. The annual registration fee for Minnetonka Preschool is $100.00. Please note the price in the catalogue includes the $100 registration fee. The price per month is listed below: *Indicates not eligible for Lunch Bunch 4s Preschool Fees Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 am-11:30 am $427 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:45 am-11:45 am $427 Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday* 12:45-3:45 pm $427 Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 am $585 Monday-Thursday 8:45-11:45 am $585 Monday-Thursday 12:30-3:30 pm $585 Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30 am $693 Monday-Friday 8:45-11:45 am $693 Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $693

Learn safe and defensive driving practices with the Minnesota Safety Council. This course is one 4-hour classroom or virtual session - there is no written or behind-the-wheel test. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate you can then share with your insurance provider to receive a discount. The first and last name you enter when you register for the class will appear on the certificate. To ensure that you will receive your certificate at the end of class, register one week before the class date. If you register after that deadline, you will receive your certificate in the mail from the Minnesota Safety Council or a handwritten certificate at the conclusion of class.

Don't miss the opportunity to review what you learned in 4th grade orchestra! Let's play through last year's music and sharpen your skills before school starts.

Don't miss the opportunity to touch up on what you learned in the 5th grade band before entering middle school! In these small group lessons, you will meet other incoming middle school band students in the District. Please bring your own instrument and your 5th-grade band book.

A mini-retreat for incoming 6th graders to ease the transition to middle school with fun team-building activities, workshops and skill-building for success. Connect with new classmates and build confidence! With a mix of games, icebreakers, and goal-setting exercises, this retreat will help set the stage for a successful and engaging school year.

This Adobe Photoshop Basics course offers participants an entry point into the world of digital image editing and manipulation using the industry-standard software, Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're a beginner or someone looking to refresh your skills, this course provides a comprehensive overview of Photoshop's essential features and functionalities including cropping and rotating images, adding text to images, and removing red-eye and blemishes from portraits. Please bring your own computer with Adobe Photoshop software.

This class is a fun night for you and your child to paint together. No experience is needed! Spend quality time with your child and have fun! Each person is provided a 16 x 20 inch canvas, acrylic paints and all the supplies needed to create their own masterpiece that can stand alone or be hung side-by-side for a combined work of art.

Start your child's musical journey together with us! Our professional piano instructors have experience teaching adults, caregivers and young children. We use books specially written for young beginners. Eight, weekly 30-minute lessons are scheduled during the weekday. The Summer session will start the week of June 23. Register online and you will be contacted to schedule a lesson time. Please call 952-401-6846 for more information. MMA Teacher: Carol Appel Summer Session Lesson Dates : Monday: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11