Minneapolis Community Education Gift certificates are the best gift for friends and family! This voucher can be redeemed for any Adult or Youth Programs class registration. All gift vouchers will be delivered via email and are only redeemable via phone registration at 612-668-3939. To purchase a gift voucher: 1. Select an amount from the drop-down list. 2. Select YOUR NAME from list when asked to "Select Attendee." 3. Answer remaining questions with recipient's information. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS: Certificates are only redeemable via phone registration at 612-668-3939. Gift cards will be emailed to the recipient within 3 business days. Vouchers are not redeemable for cash. Vouchers cannot be used towards class supplies. Voucher cannot be applied to a prior registration. Voucher is not transferable. Questions? Email: lifelong.learning@mpls.k12.mn.us or call 612-668-3939.

Prepare to love this berry-rhubarb combo! Raspberry Buttermilk Sipping Soup topped with Savory Baked Rhubarb (made with maple syrup, thyme & rosemary); Gingered Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Rhubarb Salsa; Raspberry Rhubarb Crisp (gluten free); Ginger-Rhubarb-Raspberry Punch. Cost includes a $15 supply fee. Discounts are on tuition only. Call 612.668.4828 to register with a discount.

Traditional tea sweets and treats. Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Fresh Herby Cream Cheese; Fruited Scones and Fresh Lemon Curd; Almond Flour Shortcakes with Berries and Basil Whipped Cream; “Cloud Cookies” made with Do-it-Yourself Almond Paste; Accompanied by Caffeine-free South African Rooibos tea. Cost includes a $15 supply fee. Discounts are on tuition only. Call 612.668.4828 to register with a discount.

The students will learn golf etiquette, fundamentals of the golf swing and how to enjoy the game of golf. 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!

Focus on the swing technique from the set-up grip, posture alignment and ball position. Putting, tee shots, fairway woods and long irons will be examined and practiced in an attempt to develop a routine in shot-making. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or we are able to add additional sections.

Get ready for a night of laughs and flavor at Good Burger Family Movie Night—where dinner, creativity, and comedy all come together! We’re serving up the ultimate throwback experience inspired by the Good Burger movie. Families will kick things off by building their own custom burgers, stacking them high with all the toppings your heart desires. Next, step into Ed’s world and mix up a batch of “Ed’s Secret Sauce”—no secrets here, just lots of fun and delicious creativity. But the fun doesn’t stop in the kitchen! Channel your inner Mad Scientist and make slime inspired by the movie’s silly, over-the-top vibes. Squishy, stretchy, and totally fun, it’s the perfect hands-on activity for kids and adults alike. Then grab your burgers, settle in, and enjoy Good Burger together—full bellies, happy hands, and lots of laughs guaranteed. ✨ It’s messy. It’s silly. It’s unforgettable. Welcome to Good Burger… home of the Good Burger… can you have some family fun!!✨ --- The per-person price includes one burger, a bag of popcorn or chips, and a drink. Dietary options will be available, including vegetarian burger patties, gluten-free buns, and vegan cheese. If paying at the door, please bring cash in the exact amount for your party.

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.

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.

Music Enrichment (Thursdays): Need more time to practice or ready for a challenge? Extend your musical learning time during afterschool. This option are small group pull out lessons during afterschool for band and orchestra. Students must be signed up for another afterschool class. Enriquecimiento Musical (Jueves): ¿Necesitas más tiempo para practicar o estás listo para un reto? Amplía tu tiempo de aprendizaje musical. Esta opción consiste de clases en grupos pequeños durante afterschool para orchestra y banda. Los estudiantes deben estar inscritos en otra clase de afterschool.

The Adobe software tools are the leading software for graphic design. Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. Use Adobe Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Access to the Adobe software tools required. Courses: Adobe Illustrator Essentials Adobe Photoshop Essentials Adobe InDesign Essentials Software Requirements: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com 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: Adobe Illustrator Essentials Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Drawing Tools Interface menus, tools and panels. Working with various drawing and transformation tools Drawing anything from simple to complex shapes and illustrations. Unit 2: Working with Color and Text Working with color panels in the software Creating, managing and applying color and color groups Learning how to type and format text using various text formatting and styling tools and panels. Unit 3: Working with Layers and Pen tool Layers and layer management. Working with the Pen tool. Modifying a drawing using Pen tool options. Unit 4: Working with Artboards Creating and managing multiple Artboards Learning how to layout and design corporate package Business cards, letterhead and envelopes Creating print-ready PDF files Adobe Photoshop Essentials Unit 1: Getting to know the Interface and Selection Tools Interface menus Tools Panels Working with the various Selection tools Unit 2: Working with Layers and Masks Layers and layer management Non- destructive editing using masks How to type and format text Using various type formatting and style tools and panels Unit 3: Image Correction & Enhancement Photo correction and enhancement tools Crop, dodge and burn Recoloring, retouching Healing brushes Unit 4: Using the Drawing Tools How to use the Pen tool Other drawing tools in Photoshop Advanced drawing and selection File formats How to save files for print or web Adobe InDesign Essentials Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Setting up a Document Interface menus Tools Panels Starting and setting up a multi-page document in InDesign Unit 2: Working with Objects and Color Learning to work with color panels Creating, managing and applying color to elements Inserting and managing images and illustrations into an InDesign document Unit 3: Working with Text Learning about insert and flow text to multiple pages Managing long text documents Text editing in InDesign documents Unit 4: Typography Advance typography tools and menus Character and paragraph settings and styles Creating print-ready PDF files.

Dig in and get growing! Explore the joys of planting, gardening, and creating with nature. You'll plant seeds, care for garden beds, and observe changes by getting your hands in the dirt throughout the week. In addition to gardening, students will enjoy nature-inspired art projects, outdoor games, and plenty of fresh-air fun. Activities encourage creativity, responsibility, and curiosity while helping kids connect with the natural world around them. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall. A lunch is available to all students. Please select this option when you register. Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our summer programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as discounted options and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. If you need further financial assistance, please contact the lead coordinator of the Super Summer Program at lissa.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or call 612.668.4922.

Dig in and get growing! Explore the joys of planting, gardening, and creating with nature. You'll plant seeds, care for garden beds, and observe changes by getting your hands in the dirt throughout the week. In addition to gardening, students will enjoy nature-inspired art projects, outdoor games, and plenty of fresh-air fun. Activities encourage creativity, responsibility, and curiosity while helping kids connect with the natural world around them. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall. A lunch is available to all students. Please select this option when you register. Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our summer programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as discounted options and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. If you need further financial assistance, please contact the lead coordinator of the Super Summer Program at lissa.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or call 612.668.4922.

Sing, dance, and play to your favorite tunes in this fun music themed class! 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!

Sing, dance, and play to your favorite tunes in this fun music themed class! 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!