You’ve written the story — now how does it become a book? This engaging class walks you step-by-step through the storyboarding process for children’s picture books. We’ll cover ideal word counts, page planning, pacing through page turns, and how to think visually about illustration opportunities. You’ll also practice creating a simple booklet to see your story come to life. Great for aspiring and emerging picture book authors.

From pictures to chapter books, everyone loves a good story. Told in many ways – verbally, through the written word and with pictures, stories help to define cultures. Find out the many ways of telling your tale through art 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!

Have fun playing different strategy, board, or multiplayer card games. Come relax and play different strategy board and card games with other Rhoinos who like to play. Compete in games like Catan, Monopoly, and Exploding Kittens. Have a group of friends that like to play Magic? Sign-up with friends and play Magic, pokemon or beyblades, bBring your decks or beys and come play! Choose something different each week! Activity Bus Information: Register by Tuesday, September 22 in order to have a bus the first week. Register between 9/23-10/16 and you will be routed on the bus by week 2 or 3 of the program. Once the program has started it takes a minimum of 10 business days to be routed. Please plan an alternative pick up while you wait for your bus route. Only choose “bus” if you intend to use it for the majority of the days registered in the program. If your student does not ride the bus for 2 weeks they will be removed from the route. If your student is not eligible for busing during the school day, they are not eligible for the afterschool activity bus. 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 the Justice Page coordinator Emily Sowell, emily.sowell@mpls.k12.mn.us., to discuss available options. We’re happy to work with you to find an option that meets your needs. If you would like to contribute to the afterschool scholarship fund choose a higher class fee at check out.

Gathering Nourishes Community! Spicy Peanut-Sweet Potato Soup; easy, tasty Black Bean Soup with toppings; Autumn Minestrone; Pumpkin Corn Bread topped with toasted pumpkin seeds; Chocolate Chip Pretzel Bars (yes – salty AND sweet!) Cost includes a $15 supply fee. Discounts are on tuition only. Call 612.668.4828 to register with a discount.

Learn the basics of swimming with the gudance of a skilled V3 Swim Instuctor. Students will be transported to and from V3 in cabs. A Loring afterschool staff member will be traveling with students to the facilities and back. Students required to bring their own swim suits and towels.

Please register here if you are interested in joining the youth swim team. Requests will be placed at which ever site may have openings. Southwest - 3414 W 47th S, 55410 or Franklin - 1501 N Aldrich 55412 Youth Swim Team practice sessions are offered in partnership with the Minneapolis Lake Monsters swim team across four age and ability groups: Novice, Age Group 1, Age Group 2, and Senior. Participants are NOT REQUIRED to compete in swim meets, although it is certainly encouraged. IMPORTANT: New participant requests to join will be notified once they are able to be added to the roster. All swimmers will be required to register annually with USA Swimming and Minnesota Swimming Inc. regardless of level or participation in swim meets. Please visit the Lake Monsters website for more details.Please view swim team descriptions under Youth Swim Team Practice. You will be contacted on whether there are spots available to join the team requested.

Come enjoy the pool in after school. Students will practice basic techniques and play water games. All skill levels welcome! Students must bring their own swimsuit and towel. (We do not have access to the suits that students can use in gym class). Students will swim from 4:10-5:00PM, then change and play table games.

Increase your flexibility while toning and conditioning in the water. Shower shoes are recommended.