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Outdoor Cardio Dance PartyExerciseCome dance with us! This dance fitness program uses upbeat Top-40 music and easy to follow dance moves to create a party atmosphere in every class.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Outdoor Games Camp (Gr. 3-5) at SouthSports CampsGet outside, get moving, and have fun! This Outdoor Games camp is perfect for youth who love to play, explore, and stay active in a welcoming and energetic environment. Campers will participate in a variety of classic and creative outdoor games such as capture the flag, kickball, tag games, relay races, obstacle courses, and team challenges that keep everyone engaged and moving. This camp focuses on building teamwork, cooperation, communication, and sportsmanship while encouraging creativity and problem solving through group play. Activities are designed to be inclusive and adaptable, making the camp a great fit for participants of all abilities and experience levels. Each day will include structured games, free play opportunities, and plenty of fresh air and fun. Daily snacks will be provided. Campers will build friendships, confidence, and a love for active play in a safe and supportive outdoor setting. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026
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Outdoor Games Camp (Gr. 3-5) at WashburnSports CampsGet outside, get moving, and have fun! This Outdoor Games camp is perfect for youth who love to play, explore, and stay active in a welcoming and energetic environment. Campers will participate in a variety of classic and creative outdoor games such as capture the flag, kickball, tag games, relay races, obstacle courses, and team challenges that keep everyone engaged and moving. This camp focuses on building teamwork, cooperation, communication, and sportsmanship while encouraging creativity and problem solving through group play. Activities are designed to be inclusive and adaptable, making the camp a great fit for participants of all abilities and experience levels. Each day will include structured games, free play opportunities, and plenty of fresh air and fun. Daily snacks will be provided. Campers will build friendships, confidence, and a love for active play in a safe and supportive outdoor setting. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026
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Outer Space Art (Gr: 1-2)Justice Page Super Summer Camps at BartonBlast off in your rocket ship and get inspired by our solar system to create cosmic art! We will explore planets, stars, and everything else our galaxy has to offer to create fun space-themed arts and crafts. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of providing a class. Families are asked to pay the class fee or pick a price that they can pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you register for summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
PRIDE (Gr. 6-9)Sanford Super Summer CampsPRIDE is a community for LGBTQ+ students and allies that works to make the world a more inclusive place for all genders and sexualities. The end of week will be celebrated with our very own PRIDE party! To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of providing a class. Families are asked to pay the class fee or pick a price that they can pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you register for summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Paint Creations (Gr: 1-2)Justice Page Super Summer Camps at BartonBlend, splatter, and create with all things paint! Paint on canvas, paper, fabric, and wood to create paint-covered art! Don't be too afraid to get your hands messy and have a blast in this camp! To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of providing a class. Families are asked to pay the class fee or pick a price that they can pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you register for summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Paint Date: Monster Party (Summer)Youth & FamilyCome and create beautiful memories with your child while discovering the joy of painting together! where creativity and fun come to life! This class is designed to inspire young artists to explore their imagination, and express themselves through the wonderful world of painting. Step-by-step demonstration by the instructor, with tips and techniques for both kids and adults. **Please register both yourself and your child separately**Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Paintabulous! (Entering Grades 1-2)Kenwood Super Summer CampsBrush up on your painting skills. Dabble in watercolors, tempera and finger paint to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and we will provide lunch and supervision free of charge from 12-1 pm. When signing up for the morning class, you will be able to choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm” as you complete your registration. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Paintabulous! (Entering Grades K-2)Kenwood Super Summer CampsBrush up on your painting skills. Dabble in watercolors, tempera and finger paint to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and we will provide lunch and supervision free of charge from 12-1 pm. When signing up for the morning class, you will be able to choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm” as you complete your registration. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026
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WaitlistPainting: Plein Air Watercolor in the Park (Summer)Arts & CraftsPlease join us in the park this summer for a fun evening of watercolor. Your instructor, Megan Dolezal, will be there to give guidance and feedback as you work on a summer sunset painting. Students will bring their own materials - supply list will be sent out after registrationAdult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Parent Trap-Movies in the SchoolsYouth & FamilyCalling all millennials! Pack your bags for summer camp nostalgia and twin-switching chaos—it’s Parent Trap Movie Night, millennial edition!!✨ We’re throwing it back to the ultimate comfort movie with a night that feels like sleepaway camp, but with better food and no curfew. Before the movie starts, channel your inner Annie and Hallie by making bandanas and friendship bracelets, perfect for trading or keeping as your official camp souvenir. Try your luck with friendly poker games (casual, low-pressure, and just for fun), mix and sip on themed mocktails, and strike a pose at our photo booth inspired by camp vibes, London chic, and Napa Valley elegance. And because millennials know breakfast food is elite at all hours, we’re serving breakfast for dinner—think cozy, nostalgic, and totally movie-night approved. Then settle in for The Parent Trap, where the outfits are iconic, the soundtrack hits just right, and the idea of summer camp still feels magical. ✨ Nostalgia. Crafts. Games. Mocktails. Breakfast at night. ✨ It’s the reunion your inner child has been waiting for.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Performing Arts: Broadway, Here We Come! (Entering Grades 4-7)Southwest Super Summer Camps at Lake Harriet UpperTurn the lights on, pull the curtain up! Learn the proper ways to move and speak on stage. Use popular shows like Wicked or Hairspray for inspiration as you write your own show, select costumes and props, and perform on the last day of class. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance 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 summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Performing Arts: Comedy Sketches & Improvisation (Entering Grades 6-9)Southwest Super Summer Camps at Lake Harriet UpperWrite and perform laugh-out-loud comedy sketches from observing everyday life, like they do on Saturday Night Live. Fine-tune the art of improv acting by playing popular games and wrap up the week with an improv showcase. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance 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 summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Performing Arts: Dance Sampler (Entering Grades 2-4)Southwest Super Summer Camps at Lake Harriet UpperIf you love to move, come sample a variety of dance styles, including ballet, tap, modern and jazz. Choreograph an original dance and perform on the last day. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance 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 summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Performing Arts: Karaoke, Lip Sync & Dance Battle (Entering Grades 3-6)Southwest Super Summer Camps at Lake Harriet UpperPerfect your performance chops as you karaoke, lip-sync and dance to today's hit songs from artists like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, to classics like Queen and Prince! Honor these icons in a battle for all to see on the final day. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance 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 summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Performing Arts: Performer-In-Training (Entering Grades 1-3)Southwest Super Summer Camps at Lake Harriet UpperCalling our youngest aspiring performers! Spend the week acting, singing and dancing as you lead up to a performance on the final day. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance 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 summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Performing Arts: Song Writing & Guitar (Entering Grades 4-7)Southwest Super Summer Camps at Lake Harriet UpperEverything in life can inspire the perfect set of lyrics. Study current and former songwriters, and learn about the structure of songs, including the verse, chorus and bridge. Write a rock and roll song, a slow ballad or a rap. Then, pick up your guitar and practice strumming, fingerpicking, melodies and songs. Build on your guitar skills by learning simple folk and rock songs. You don't need to know how to read music to enjoy this class. Bring your own guitar each day. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance 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 summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
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Pet Care & Pet Toy Making (Entering Gr. 3-5)Kenwood Super Summer CampsDo you have a furry(or scaly or feathery) friend in your life, or do you just love animals? Sew soft toys, make animal treats, learn about caring for all different types of pets! Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and we will provide lunch and supervision free of charge from 12-1 pm. When signing up for the morning class, you will be able to choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm” as you complete your registration. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
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Photography (Entering Gr. 6-9)Kenwood Super Summer CampsLearn photography techniques and use your new skills to capture landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Soon you'll be snapping photos like a pro! Register your child for a morning class and an afternoon class and we will provide lunch and supervision free of charge from 12-1 pm. When signing up for the morning class, you will be able to choose the option “Stay for free lunch and recess from 12:00 – 1:00 pm” as you complete your registration. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of offering a class. Families are asked to pick the class fee or the price that they are able to pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
WaitlistPhotos by Lanty (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Photography (Gr: 5-6)Justice Page Super Summer Camps at BartonLearn photography basics while capturing creative images. Campers explore composition, lighting, and storytelling. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of providing a class. Families are asked to pay the class fee or pick a price that they can pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you register for summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026
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WaitlistPhotos by Lanty (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Photography (Gr: 6-9)Justice Page Super Summer Camps at BartonDevelop photography skills through creative challenges and projects. Turn your photos into unique pieces of art. Students experiment with technique and visual storytelling. To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education offers fees on a sliding scale. The class fee is the average cost of providing a class. Families are asked to pay the class fee or pick a price that they can pay. When families participate as they are able, at all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you register for summer programs!Summer Youth Programs 2026
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Photography: Flash Workshop (Summer)PhotographyReceive practical instruction, test your skills and use top-of-the-line camera accessories to take the perfect photo. Prerequisite: DSLR 1 or 2 class. Please bring your camera, manual and flash, if you own one, to all classes. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026