Get outdoors and connect with nature! In partnership with Camp Fire Minnesota, this hands-on outdoor education program invites students to explore environmental science, practice basic wilderness skills, and build team cooperation through interactive games and nature-based crafts. Guided by experienced outdoor educators, students will develop curiosity, leadership, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Register by Tuesday, September 22, to guarantee bus transportation on the first day of class. Registrations completed after September 22 will have busing starting November 3. Note: Our sliding scale fees ensure equitable access for all participants. Select the price option that works best for you. Higher-tier selections directly help support affordable access across our community. Full scholarships are available upon request.

We’ll talk dressing to serve your Body Type and color palette; Capsule Wardrobes for a week, weekend, or month of mix and match; shopping solutions including the Twin Cities consignment and thrifting scene, styling and mending strategies, and so much more! Two nights cover all aspects of getting dressed to express the authentic you. Please note dates have changed from those printed in the catalog.

Dive into the ultimate crafting adventure! Your child will push their creativity to the limit in this thrilling afterschool class, where they’ll build epic cardboard structures and design one-of-a-kind inventions. Perfect for young engineers and artists ready to think outside the box—literally! Sign up and watch their imagination soar. In order to ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is collecting program fees so our youth programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. The different prices reflect the actual cost of offering a class as well as options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. The actual cost of the class is the first listed however, families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer scholarships upon request. When families participate as they are able, in all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for youth programs! Minneapolis Community Education offers inclusive services to support children with various physical, behavioral and social emotional needs. If you are uncertain if your after school program is a fit for your student or, if you would like to explore reasonable accommodations that Community Education could offer, please reach out to your Community Education Coordinator. Our Inclusion Team, along with families and school staff, can meet to explore ways to support your student’s participation. Please note this process can take up to 30 days due to its individualized nature. We look forward to working with you and your family!

If you love board games, card games, or just epic game nights with friends, this class is exactly where you need to be. We are taking a time machine back to the absolute golden age of gaming—long before computers, phones, and video games took over. Each week, you and your classmates will face off in iconic, legendary games like UNO, Battleships, Checkers, Monopoly, and The Game of Life—the very same games your parents and grandparents played to prove who was the ultimate champion! You will experience the massive thrill of real-life strategy, unpredictable card draws, and hilarious tabletop moments with your friends. Every week brings a brand-new retro game to master, discover, and conquer together. Seats at the gaming table are limited and fill up fast! Don’t miss out on the fun—join NOW and let the games begin!

Students will unleash their creativity through clay, building inspired ceramic projects that push their skills in visual art and engineering forward each week. This course is a great space to relax, create art, and explore what’s possible with ceramics!

Become a Microsoft Office Pro! Master Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create stunning documents, analyze data, and captivate audiences. This hands-on course will boost your career and digital skills. Courses: Mastering Microsoft Excel Mastering Microsoft Word Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint Software requirement: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Excel Unit 1: Excel From The Ground Up Why businesses use Excel for spreadsheet management Technical requirements to use Excel (and all Office modules) Launch Excel and create your first Excel worksheet Discover how to protect and save your document Set your document’s Properties and Attributes including Subject, Title and Author Unit 2: Excel Document Creation Explore the different parts of the Excel worksheet and document navigation Understand cells and their makeup Learn how to populate, format and merge cells Create multiple worksheet “workbooks” Learn how to insert comments and check spelling Unit 3: Advanced Features and Functionality Create and manage formulas and functions Filter and sort tables and data Create “live” connections between multiple worksheets Create effective and informative table and charts Unit 4: Excel Management and Sharing Create meaningful file names and understand filing systems to manage Excel documents Organize your documents on your hard drive and learn how to copy and move documents Manage track changes when co-authoring documents Printing and PDF file creation including setting print areas Learn how to export Excel tables and charts to PowerPoint presentations and Word documents Use Outlook to send Excel worksheets and workbooks to other users Word Unit 1: Getting Started with Word Why businesses use Word for document creation Launch Word and create your first Word document Discover how to protect and save your documents. Set your document’s Properties and Attributes including Subject, Title, and Author Unit 2: Word Document Creation Explore the different features and functionality of Word Understand documents and their makeup Learn how to create, format, and present documents Create multiple documents and templates Learn how to insert comments and professionally edit Unit 3: Advanced Features and Functionality Create and manage documents Learn to organize documents into chapters and sections Create “live” connections between documents and Excel worksheets Create effective and informative documents with tables and charts Unit 4: Word Management and Sharing Create meaningful file names and understand filing systems to manage Word documents Organize your documents on your hard drive and learn how to copy and move documents Manage track changes when co-authoring documents Printing and PDF file creation including print settings PowerPoint Unit 1: PowerPoint Overview Why businesses use PowerPoint for presentations Launch PowerPoint and create your first PowerPoint presentation Discover how to protect and save your slides. Set your document’s Properties and Attributes including Subject, Title, and Author Unit 2: PowerPoint Document Creation Explore the different parts of the PowerPoint slide navigation Understand slides and templates, and their makeup Learn how to populate, format, and present slides Create multiple slides and templates Learn how to insert comments and professionally edit Unit 3: Advanced Features and Functionality Create and manage slides Learn to organize slides into sections Create “live” connections between slides and Excel worksheets Create effective and informative slides with tables and charts Unit 4: PowerPoint Management and Sharing Create meaningful file names and understand filing systems to manage PowerPoint documents Organize your documents on your hard drive and learn how to copy and move documents Manage track changes when co-authoring documents Printing and PDF file creation including print settings

Re-connect with your body in a 50-minute movement class that blends targeted stretches, dance aerobics, and a mind-body connection, all while seated and to an eclectic music list. Think of it as wellness achieved through fitness: EveryBODY is healing SOMEthing. Let’s do it together, to music. May be taken seated or standing. Bring a yoga mat or towel as we will stretch on the floor.

Train like a champion while having fun and building healthy habits! Designed specifically for young athletes, this high-energy, non-contact class combines boxing fundamentals, footwork, and agility drills to boost strength, endurance, coordination, and self-confidence. There is no sparring or contact involved—just a safe, supportive environment where all fitness and skill levels can thrive. Led by a professional boxer (2–0, 1 KO) and founder of AKINGSFORMULA, this program goes beyond physical exercise. Through the fundamentals of boxing, students learn essential life skills—like discipline, focus, perseverance, and confidence—that help them succeed both inside and outside the gym. Target Audience: Grades K–6 Equipment Needed: Comfortable athletic shoes and clothes (no gloves or special gear required) Focus: Non-contact physical fitness, core boxing skills, and character building