Our gift cards are the perfect way to give the gift of learning to a friend or family member so they can discover lifelong learning. Gift Cards will be mailed out within 3 business days. To redeem, the recipient must call or email to get registered for the class of choice: Lifelong.Learning@mpls.k12.mn.us or call 612-668-3939. Gift Cards are not redeemable for cash. Gift Cards cannot be applied to a prior registration. Gift Cards are not transferable. Questions? Lifelong.Learning@mpls.k12.mn.us or call 612-668-3939.

Girl Scouts is back! Partnering with Girl Scouts of America, our school troop (#348198) offers a supportive space where girls thrive. Through fun, hands-on activities, troop members will make new friends, learn valuable life skills, and embark on exciting new experiences as they grow into their strongest, kindest, and most authentic selves. Runs the whole school year. 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.

The Girl Scouts Leadership Academy program supports girls by building courage, confidence, character, and curiosity through culturally responsive, youth-led, community-rooted programming led by trained BIPOC staff who reflect the communities we serve. Girls can expect to do activities based on STEM, healthy relationships, the outdoors, identity, life skills, team building, entrepreneurship, and of course, leadership! Taught by Lucero Loyo, who is bilingual in English and Spanish, to make this class more accessible to Spanish-speaking students. Note: This is class is only open to students who are not already part of another Girl Scout troop. El programa de la Academia de Liderazgo de las Girl Scouts apoya a las niñas fomentando el coraje, la confianza, el carácter y la curiosidad a través de una programación adaptada a la cultura, liderada por jóvenes y arraigada en la comunidad, impartida por personal capacitado perteneciente a comunidades BIPOC (negras, indígenas y de color) que refleja la diversidad de las comunidades a las que servimos. Las niñas participarán en actividades relacionadas con ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM), relaciones saludables, actividades al aire libre, identidad, habilidades para la vida, trabajo en equipo, emprendimiento y, por supuesto, liderazgo. La clase es impartida por Lucero Loyo, bilingüe en inglés y español, para que sea más accesible a las estudiantes hispanohablantes. Nota: Esta clase está abierta únicamente a estudiantes que no pertenezcan a ninguna otra tropa de Girl Scouts. --- Minneapolis Community Education is committed to making our classes accessible to all families. If you need a full or partial scholarship or would like to set up a payment plan, please contact Amy Brockman at 612-668-3557 to to discuss available options. We’re happy to work with you to find an option that meets your needs. Educación Comunitaria de Minneapolis se compromete a que nuestras clases sean accesibles para todas las familias. Si necesita una beca completa o parcial, o si desea establecer un plan de pago, comuníquese con Amy Brockman al 612-668-3557 para hablar sobre las opciones disponibles. Con gusto le ayudaremos a encontrar la opción que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades.

An empowering after-school space for girls and young women to build leadership skills, boost confidence, and explore their potential. Through fun activities, mentorship, and real-world learning, Girls, Inc. helps you grow stronger, smarter, and more courageous—together! Do fun activities like playing games, making slime, bath bombs, lip balm, journals, and more. This class is paid for by a grant through YWCA.

Explore Google's free apps: web-based word processing, spreadsheets and slideshow tools. Learn to convert standard Microsoft Office documents to Google documents and share with others who can view and edit. Requirements: You must have a Gmail account and know your Gmail username and password If you have any questions, please contact Eliana Power at eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450.

Explore Google's free apps: web-based word processing, spreadsheets and slideshow tools. Learn to convert standard Microsoft Office documents to Google documents and share with others who can view and edit. Requirements: You must have a Gmail account and know your Gmail username and password If you have any questions, please contact Eliana Power at eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450.

Explore Google's free apps: web-based word processing, spreadsheets and slideshow tools. Learn to convert standard Microsoft Office documents to Google documents and share with others who can view and edit. Requirements: You must have a Gmail account and know your Gmail username and password. If you have any questions, please contact Eliana Power at eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450.

Gr. 3-5: Tuesdays (October 20th - January 12th) Forget mundane drills! We combine high-intensity skill development (dribbling, shooting, defense) with fun, game-based challenges and teamwork. Get ready to experiment, improve fast, and have a blast becoming a smarter, stronger player. Come create your own game-winning plays! Register by Wednesday, September 23rd, to guarantee bus transportation on the first day of class. Registrations completed after September 23rd will have busing on rolling basis. Gr. 3-5: Martes (octubre 20 - enero 14) ¡Olvídate de los ejercicios monótonos! Combinamos el desarrollo de habilidades de alta intensidad (manejo de balón, tiro, defensa) con desafíos divertidos basados ​​en el juego y el trabajo en equipo. Prepárate para experimentar, mejorar rápidamente y disfrutar al máximo mientras te conviertes en un jugador más inteligente y fuerte. ¡Ven a crear tus propias jugadas ganadoras! Inscríbase antes del miércoles 23 de septiembre para garantizar el transporte en autobús el primer día del programa. Las inscripciones realizadas después del 23 de septiembre quedarán sujetas a disponibilidad progresiva del servicio de autobús. Pricing Options // Opciones de precios Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our after school programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. You will see the following pricing options when registering: Class Fee: This rate reflects the cost of the program. Scholarship Rate: A lower rate(s) is available for families who are unable to pay the full class fee. Class Fee + Scholarship Fund: Families who are able to contribute more can select a rate above the class fee. The additional amount helps support our scholarship fund Las clases de Educación Comunitaria son ofrecidas en escala móvil para las tarifas del programa para que nuestros programas después de la escuela puedan ser financieramente sostenibles y más equitativos. Al registrarte, verás las siguientes opciones de precios: Precio del curso: Esta tarifa refleja el coste del programa. Tarifa de beca: Se ofrece una tarifa reducida para las familias que no puedan pagar la cuota completa del curso. Cuota de matrícula + Fondo de becas: Las familias que puedan aportar más pueden seleccionar una tarifa superior a la cuota de matrícula. Este monto adicional contribuye a nuestro fondo de becas.

Tuesdays & Thursdays (October 20th - January 14th) Your child is invited to register for Camp Fire Minnesota's After-school Explorers Program. This takes place during after-school programming at Las Estrellas on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students will develop hands-on outdoor exploration skills such as hammocking, fishing, birding with binoculars, snowshoeing, animal and plant I.D., and more. They will also go on field trips to local nature spaces including community gardens, Minneapolis lakes, the Mississippi River & more with Camp Fire naturalists staff and Las Estrellas staff in a 15-passenger van. Register by Wednesday, September 23rd, to guarantee bus transportation on the first day of class. Registrations completed after September 23rd will have busing on rolling basis. Martes y Jueves (octubre 20 - enero 14) Su hijo/a está invitado a registrarse en el programa de exploradores de Camp Fire Minnesota en “AfterSchool”. Esto se lleva a cabo durante la programación después de la escuela en Las Estrellas los martes y jueves. Los estudiantes desarrollarán habilidades prácticas de exploración al aire libre, como hamacas, pesca, observación de aves con binoculares, paseos con raquetas de nieve, identificación de animales y plantas, y más. También realizarán excursiones a espacios naturales locales, incluidos jardines comunitarios, lagos de Minneapolis, el río Mississippi y más con el personal naturalista de Camp Fire y el personal de Las Estrellas en una camioneta para 15 pasajeros. Inscríbase antes del miércoles 23 de septiembre para garantizar el transporte en autobús el primer día del programa. Las inscripciones realizadas después del 23 de septiembre quedarán sujetas a disponibilidad progresiva del servicio de autobús. Pricing Options // Opciones de precios Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our after school programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. You will see the following pricing options when registering: Class Fee: This rate reflects the cost of the program. Scholarship Rate: A lower rate(s) is available for families who are unable to pay the full class fee. Class Fee + Scholarship Fund: Families who are able to contribute more can select a rate above the class fee. The additional amount helps support our scholarship fund Las clases de Educación Comunitaria son ofrecidas en escala móvil para las tarifas del programa para que nuestros programas después de la escuela puedan ser financieramente sostenibles y más equitativos. Al registrarte, verás las siguientes opciones de precios: Precio del curso: Esta tarifa refleja el coste del programa. Tarifa de beca: Se ofrece una tarifa reducida para las familias que no puedan pagar la cuota completa del curso. Cuota de matrícula + Fondo de becas: Las familias que puedan aportar más pueden seleccionar una tarifa superior a la cuota de matrícula. Este monto adicional contribuye a nuestro fondo de becas.