Minneapolis is home to the largest, contiguous skyway system in the world! Originally designed to counter the 1950s post war suburban boom by revitalizing the city's retail core, today the second story walkways connect 80 city blocks and meander more than 9 miles. This is a great way to see the city — inside and out — during cool weather, hot weather, rainy days and the brutally long Minnesota winter, so pretty much year-round! There are so many treasures within downtown's unique architectural landscape, and the skyway system is sometimes the only way to see them. Highlights: Foshay Tower, IDS Center (tallest building in Minneapolis), Capella Tower, Wells Fargo Center, Target Arena, Government Plaza, Minneapolis City Hall, Minneapolis Public Service Building (public art collection), Nicollet Mall, The Dayton's Project, and the Mary Tyler Moore Statue Tour is limited to 12 people, so sign up before it sell out! Group begins inside the Foshay Tower/W Hotel Lobby located at 821 Marquette Ave S. Tour ends at Charlie's Bar in the Minneapolis Club. Cancellations and transfers require a one week advance notice. If class is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a tickets becomes available.

Students do not need to attend both days. Ends April 1st Watch your child’s skills grow! This fun-filled program mixes interactive reading games, math mysteries, and teamwork activities designed to spark curiosity and boost confidence. Perfect for young learners who love to laugh, learn, and explore.

Smørrebrød are Danish open-faced sandwiches, and a smörgåsbord is a Swedish buffet. Host a buffet the Scandinavian way with the tips and tricks you’ll learn in this live online class. Kirsten will demonstrate make ahead recipes and provide shopping suggestions as well as tips and tricks before styling a bountiful array of breads and toppings to appeal to a wide variety of eaters. Recipe handout provided, and this live class is recorded so you can refer back as needed.

Snapology’s ThinkerBots focuses on building robotic creations that make our everyday lives more fun or interesting! Whether it’s an invention to help them enjoy viewing the night sky, or a creation to help deal with excess garbage, students will have a blast working with their classmates as they build & explore the basics of robotics. They will learn about a wide array of STEAM concepts as they build! They will learn the basics of coding and use that knowledge to make their creations move! We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills, guide them through exciting math-based extension activities, and inspire them with creative challenges. Note: Minneapolis Community Education has adjusted our pricing model for after school programs to maintain high quality programming while also responding to greater financial constraints. You will see the following pricing options when registering: Class Fee: This rate reflects the true cost of providing the program. 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 and provides access to reduced rates for other families. 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 Lizzie, Program Coordinator (Lizzie.Sanchez@mpls.k12.mn.us), to discuss available options. We’re happy to work with you to find an option that meets your needs!

In this game-focused robotics class using LEGO® robotics kits, your engineer will explore the basics of robotics while playing some awesome games with and against their classmates! While working with a partner to complete various challenges, your student will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. 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 Lizzie (Lizzie.Sanchez@mpls.k12.mn.us) to discuss available options. We’re happy to work with you to find an option that meets your needs! Extended Learning (ALC) classes are free. NO CLASSES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH.

Spark your child’s imagination with a creative combo of science and experiments! Discover the magic of light and sound and harness a better understanding of the wonders around you. In this fun-filled afterschool class, kids could work on various projects like making lava lamps, keeping science journals, and slime-making. It’s the perfect blend of hands-on play and scientific learning—ideal for little scientist and budding artists alike. Prepare for a boatload of fun (and science)! Fall Session, 10/5/26 - 12/17/26 No CommEd Oct. 12-16 (MEA week) nor Nov. 3 (record-keeping day), Nov. 23-27 (Thanksgiving) 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!

Snapology’s ThinkerBots focuses on building robotic creations that make our everyday lives more fun or interesting! Whether it’s an invention to help them enjoy viewing the night sky or a creation to help deal with excess garbage students will have a blast working with their classmates as they build & explore the basics of robotics. They will learn about a wide array of STEAM concepts as they build! They will learn the basics of coding and use that knowledge to make their creations move! We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills, guide them through exciting math-based extension activities, and inspire them with creative challenges. Instructor: Snapology This class begins on October 20th and ends on January 11th. **The deadline to request after school bussing beginning the first day was September 13th. Registering after that day will result in a delay in a bus stop being availalble. You will be notified when a stop is available. 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 your site coordinator to discuss available options. We’re happy to work with you to find an option that meets your needs. 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. ¡El programa ThinkerBots de Snapology se centra en construir creaciones robóticas que hacen nuestra vida cotidiana más divertida o interesante! Ya sea un invento para disfrutar de la observación del cielo nocturno o una creación para gestionar el exceso de basura, los estudiantes se divertirán muchísimo trabajando con sus compañeros mientras construyen y exploran los fundamentos de la robótica. ¡Aprenderán una amplia variedad de conceptos STEAM durante el proceso de construcción! Aprenderán los principios básicos de la programación y utilizarán esos conocimientos para dar movimiento a sus creaciones. Fomentaremos el desarrollo de sus habilidades de programación y construcción, los guiaremos a través de emocionantes actividades complementarias basadas en las matemáticas y los inspiraremos con desafíos creativos. Instructor: Snapology Esta clase comienza el 20 de octubre y finaliza el 11 de enero. **La fecha límite para solicitar el servicio de autobús escolar después de clases, a partir del primer día, fue el 13 de septiembre. Registrarse después de esa fecha resultará en una demora en la disponibilidad de una parada de autobús. Se le notificará cuando haya una parada disponible. Minneapolis Community Education se compromete a hacer que nuestras clases sean accesibles para todas las familias. Si necesita una beca completa o parcial, o si desea establecer un plan de pagos, comuníquese con el coordinador de su centro para analizar las opciones disponibles. Estaremos encantados de colaborar con usted para encontrar una opción que se ajuste a sus necesidades. Al inscribirse, verá las siguientes opciones de precios: Tarifa de la clase: Esta tarifa refleja el costo del programa. Tarifa con beca: Se ofrecen tarifas reducidas para aquellas familias que no pueden pagar el costo total de la clase. Tarifa de la clase + Fondo de becas: Las familias que puedan contribuir más tienen la opción de elegir una tarifa superior al costo de la clase. El monto adicional ayuda a financiar nuestro fondo de becas.

New this fall, students from Keewaydin will have the opportunity to take our Soccer Squad afterschool class at Wenonah! Students will meet with their instructor at the Keewaydin cafeteria tables closest to door 3, and then head over to Wenonah with our "walking bus." Soccer Squad is fun a afterschool class for your student who loves soccer and having fun! Students will practice character building, cooperative skills, and individual success. No soccer experience needed! Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. Note: Minneapolis Community Education has adjusted our pricing model for after school programs to maintain high quality programming while also responding to greater financial constraints. You will see the following pricing options when registering: Class Fee: This rate reflects the true cost of providing the program. 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 and provides access to reduced rates for other families. 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 Lizzie (Lizzie.Sanchez@mpls.k12.mn.us), Program Coordinator, to discuss available options. We’re happy to work with you to find an option that meets your needs!

Get your little one moving and learn the some basic soccer skills. Parents will participate part of the class with child. **This is an adult & child class - only one registration (child only) is needed per pair

Feeling disconnected or unsure how to meet new people? This friendly, discussion-based class offers practical tools and guidance to help you build confidence, make meaningful connections, and overcome social isolation. Through relaxed group activities and conversation, you’ll learn about the benefits of friendship, ways to expand your social circle, and how to feel more comfortable engaging with others in everyday life.

Interested in investing and making a positive impact? Socially responsible investing is a strategy that strives to generate both ethical change and financial returns.

Learn to identify copper tubing, steel pipe, PVC, valves and fittings, their nomenclature, and how to join them together. You will also learn the techniques of soldering copper tubing during a hands-on application in class.

A relaxing experience designed to help your body and mind unwind. Using calming sounds from instruments like singing bowls and gentle guided techniques, this class supports stress relief, focus, and overall wellbeing. No experience is needed—just come as you are, get comfortable, and allow yourself time to rest and reset. Bring a comfortable mat to lay on and wear clothing you can relax in. This session is in partnership with Golden Phoenix Healing.

Sound healing is an alternative therapy used to help relax and heal you on a physiological level, deepening your conscious awareness and inducing the brain waves to enter into theta and delta states of being, where deep healing occurs. Lie down and rest as the healing instruments are played; this is a passive activity that will provide you with deep rest and recalibration. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat to lie on. If the class is full, sign up for the waiting list and we will open a second session if enough people are waiting.