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Sewing: Intro Workshop (Summer)Arts & CraftsLearn the basics of the sewing machine in this 3 hour crash course. Practice stitching and complete an easy project selected by the instructor. **PRICE UPDATED WITH MATERIALS FEE. MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED, BUT PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SEWING MACHINE IF POSSIBLE.*** If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Shark Bike Riders (Grades 4-6)SewardWho's ready to roll?!? If you enjoy riding a bike, join Seward Bike Sharks after-school bike class. Our goal is to build confident youth riders, build on skill-development, and have fun on the bike. We will be riding mostly on-site (Matthews Park field and paved park trails). For riders that are ready to go further we will access nearby paved trails, including West River Parkway and the Midtown Greenway, using bike boulevard streets to safely access. Biking is an outdoor sport, we will embrace all weather conditions for outside riding. Please plan to be prepared with appropriate gear/clothes to ride in all weather conditions, including cooler weather and light spring showers. If severe weather impacts the class, we will move to an indoor space. This is a pilot class in partnership with National Center for Youth Development, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit in Minneapolis empowering youth to build a community–where they can find identity and purpose–on and off the bike. Youth must meet the minimum bike handling skills to participate: -Youth does not use training wheels -Youth can use front hand brakes -Youth can control a bike independently on paved trails and urban streets -Youth can stop/start comfortably and safely -Youth has basic urban riding comfort -Youth can maintain a moderate physical activity Required equipment for youth participation: each participant must have a bike, helmet, and water bottle holder + water bottle and wear close-toed shoes (no crocs) to safely participate. Per request, a youth may borrow a helmet and/or bike for the session as needed.After School Youth Enrichment Spring 2026 -
WaitlistShokupan (Summer)CookingLearn to make Shokupan (Japanese milk bread)! Dough will be prepared ahead of time, but learn how to make it and bake it! Bring a cardboard box or paper bag to bring home your Bread, as plastic will steam it and ruin your creation.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
WaitlistShort Story: First Page to Submission (Lake Harriet Upper)WritingLearn about common elements of short stories and how to build ideas for great stories out of your daily life. By the end of the course, students will have drafted and workshopped the opening of their own short story and have identified contests or literary magazines to submit to once their story is finished.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Starting SoonShort Story: First Page to Submission (South)WritingThis seven-session workshop is designed for beginning and early-career writers who want to craft a compelling short story and understand what comes next. Students will learn key elements of short fiction, draft and workshop the opening of their own story, and gain guidance on giving and receiving constructive feedback. By the end of the class, participants will leave with revised pages, a stronger writing community, and a clear sense of where and how to submit their finished work.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026
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Shoulder Massage for Couples (Camden)Health, Wellness & SafetyJust in time for Valentines Day! Learn simple techniques that encourage relaxation, calm the mind and accelerate healing. Relieve shoulder and neck pain, tension headaches, tight jaws, carpal tunnel syndrome and tension due to computer use. Must register with a partner. Price is per person.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
WaitlistSigns of Spring: Nature Journaling at Longfellow Gardens (Roosevelt 55+)Creative ActivitiesDeepen your connection to nature through nature journaling! While nature journaling can result in lovely images, nature journaling is primarily about developing your observation skills. Instruction in artistic techniques is not the goal of this program; instead, we'll try different nature journaling exercises while returning to the same 'sit spot' each week. The park has both paved and unpaved paths; participants may choose an observation area that best fits their comfort and mobility. Stools provided. This program takes place entirely outside. Check the weather and come prepared for being outdoors. In the event of severe or extreme weather conditions this program will be cancelled, and communications will be sent. Participants must bring their own journals and art supplies. A pen or pencil and some way to add color (colored pencils, watercolors) can be a useful starting point.Lifelong Learning 55+ Spring 2026 -
Silkscreen Printing (Summer)Arts & CraftsWaitlistThis hands-on course covers the fundamentals of drawing fluid screen printing. Get tips to create eye catching compositions and the artist's hand–eye coordination. Experience the entire process, from initial artwork creation and design, to tearing down your project and equipment. Students will collaborate and critique in group discussions.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026
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WaitlistSinging Basics (Roosevelt)Music & PerformanceJoin us for a four-week deep dive on the basics of singing! Through gentle instruction and guided practice, you will learn the tools to get you on your way to finding your own voice. All levels of singing experience are welcome This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
WaitlistSink Installation & Faucet Repair (Northeast)Home & GardenAn introductory class designed for those who want to learn how to install sinks and fix or replace that old faucet themselves. Emphasis will be focused on sinks, faucets, and tubular drainage for under the sink. Information will be presented on types of tools needed and their uses. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Sip & Paint: Tipsy Tulips at La Doña Cervecería (Washburn)Arts & CraftsDue to high demand, we added and additional session on Friday, May 1. Enjoy a relaxing creative break as you paint a 8" x10" canvas using simple acrylic techniques. DIY projects like this offer a fun way to unwind, reconnect. You’ll head home with a cheerful handmade piece and a refreshed sense of creativity. This experience is open to everyone, from seasoned painters to total beginners. We’ll provide everything you need: canvas, paints, brushes, and plenty of inspiration. All you have to do is show up, relax, and let your creativity shine. Paint your own masterpiece or follow one of our guided designs—it’s completely up to you! Leave with your finished artwork, a keepsake of the night that’s perfect as a gift or a colorful new addition to your home.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (Online at your own pace)Business & ConsumerSix Sigma professionals are in strong demand by organizations around the world. On the front-lines of Six Sigma efforts are Green Belts. LERN’s Green Belt training teaches participants problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) model. After completing this challenging course, Six Sigma Green Belts serve their organizations as a trained specialist able to work on Six Sigma projects that benefit the organization. Although not required, participants are strongly encouraged to have a project during the course. The instructors and mentors work closely with the class to not only teach the material, but to guide candidates as they work projects. This Certificate must be taken in the following order: Introduction Intermediate Advanced 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 Introduction Unit 1 Six Sigma Goals Value of Six Sigma Origins of Six Sigma Organizational Drivers Goals and Projects Lean Principles Lean Concepts and Tools Non-Value-Added Activities Theory of Constraints Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) DFSS Road Maps Unit 2 FMEA Define - Teams & Customers Process Management for Projects Process Elements Owners and Stakeholders Identify Customers Collect Customer Data Analyze Customer Data Translate Customer Requirements Team Dynamics and Performance Team Stages and Dynamics Six Sigma and Other Team Roles Team Tools Communications Unit 3 Define - Projects, Tools & Results Project Management Basics Project Charter Project Scope Project Metrics Project Planning Tools Project Documentation Project Risk Analysis Project Closure Management and Planning Tools Business Results for Projects Process Performance Unit 4 Descriptive Statistics Intermediate Unit 1 Measure - Data & Process Analysis Process Analysis and Documentation Process Modeling Process Inputs and Outputs Collecting and Summarizing Data Data Types Data Collection Methods Data Accuracy and Integrity Graphical Methods Unit 2 Measure - Probability Probability and Statistics Valid Statistical Conclusions Central Limit Theorem Basic Probability Concepts Unit 3 Probability Distributions Binomial Distribution Poisson Distribution Normal Distribution Chi-square Distribution Student’s t Distribution Unit 4 Measure - Capability & Measurement Measurement System Analysis Process Capability and Performance Process Capability Studies Process Performance vs. Spec Process Capability Indices Short-term vs. Long-term Capability Process Capability for Attributes Advanced Unit 1 Analyze Exploratory Data Analysis Correlation and Regression Hypothesis Testing Basic Concepts Point & Interval Estimation Unit 2 Major Tests Paired-comparison Tests Single-Factor ANOVA Chi-square Unit 3 Improvement Techniques Design of Experiments (DOE) Introduction Terminology Design Types Implement and Validate Solutions Response Surfaces EVOP DOE Improvement Analysis Unit 4 Control Concepts Statistical Process Control (SPC) Objectives and Benefits Rational Subgrouping Application of Control Charts Variable Charts Attribute Charts Analysis of Control Charts Control PlansOnline Certificates and Courses 2026 -
Skyway & City of Minneapolis Walking Tour (Southwest)Trips, Tours & Special EventsMinneapolis 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 and ends inside the Foshay Tower/W Hotel Lobby located at 821 Marquette Ave S. If class is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a tickets becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026 -
Slacklining & Hammocking (Gr. 6-9)Sanford Super Summer CampsSet up a slackline and hammock. Test your balance, try some tricks and then relax swinging in the trees. 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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Slime, Gunk and Goo (Gr. 1-2)Sanford Super Summer CampsMix secret potions to create goo, slime, Oobleck and bubbles. Come dressed for a mess and find the fun in gunk. 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 Sanford at lissa.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-4922.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
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Smartphone Photography 1 (Roosevelt)PhotographyUnlock your smartphone's camera potential by understanding essential settings like focus, exposure, and shutter speed. This hands-on class covers everything from day file formats to the "hidden" editing tools already built into your phone. Join us to transform your everyday snapshots into polished, professional-quality photographs you’ll want to frame. If weather permits, students may practice outdoors. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist as we will likely add additional sections.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Smartphone Photography 2 (Roosevelt)PhotographyElevate your smartphone photography by moving beyond "Auto" mode to manually control ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. This course focuses on using third-party apps to capture maximum detail through RAW photography and more advanced post-processing options. If weather permits, students may practice outdoors. To get the most out of this course, students should have the following apps installed before the first class: Snapseed, Lightroom Mobile, and either Halide (iOS) or ProShot (Android) If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist as we will likely add additional sections.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
Snack Attack (mixing and melting) (Gr. 6-9)Sanford Super Summer CampsGet ready for a Snack Attack! Participants will mix, melt, and create tasty treats while learning basic kitchen skills and having fun with food. Learn how to make easy no-bake treats such as rice krispy bars and charcuterie on a stick. 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 Sanford at lissa.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-4922.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
WaitlistSnapology: Amusement Park Adventure Camp (Gr. 3-5)Sanford Super Summer CampsWe bet your child loves going to amusement parks to experience the variety of fast, dropping, and spinning rides, but have they ever thought about the science that goes into building those rides and the people who are responsible for designing them? In Snapology’s Amusement Park Engineering camp, students will become engineers of their own amusement park rides and will learn the core physics and engineering concepts used to make a ride thrilling! 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 Sanford, Lissa Gordon, at lissa.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or call 612.668.4492.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Starting SoonSnapology: Creature Creator Robotics Gr. K-2BartonExplore the world of robotics as they build simple animal models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about sensors while building a fish or alligator or discovering ways that gears and wheels and axles create movement while building robotic dogs or frog, your child is sure to have a great time! Instructor: Snapology This class begins on April 7th and ends on May 12th (6 weeks). Note: 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. The cost of the class is listed first. 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. Explora el mundo de la robótica mientras construyen modelos animales sencillos que enseñan los fundamentos del diseño robótico. Ya sea aprendiendo sobre sensores mientras construyen un pez o un caimán, o descubriendo cómo los engranajes, las ruedas y los ejes crean movimiento mientras construyen perros o ranas robóticas, ¡tu hijo/a se lo pasará genial! Instructor/a: Snapology Esta clase comienza el 7 de abril y termina el 12 de mayo (6 semanas). Nota: Educación Comunitaria utiliza un modelo de escala móvil para las cuotas del programa, de modo que nuestros programas extraescolares sean financieramente sostenibles y más equitativos. Se les pide a las familias que elijan el precio que puedan pagar. El costo de la clase se indica primero. Al explicar con mayor claridad nuestras opciones de menor costo, hemos eliminado la barrera que algunos podrían haber sentido al solicitar becas. Cuando las familias participan con los niveles de precio más altos, ayudan a que el programa sea más sostenible.After School Youth Enrichment Spring 2026 -
WaitlistSnapology: Incredible Inventions Robotics (Gr. 3-5)Sanford Super Summer CampsWhoever said you couldn’t solve the world’s problems with LEGO® bricks? In this camp students learn about the process real inventors go through to create new inventions while designing, building, and programming robotic machines to solve real world problems. As we build and experiment, we’ll also be solving fun challenges along the way. If your student likes open-ended problem solving and tinkering, this camp is for 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.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
WaitlistSnapology: Real World Robotics (Gr. 3-5) (Sanford)Sanford Super Summer CampsIn Snapology’s Real World Robotics camp, students interested in technology will create robotic models inspired by real life robotic technologies. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming as they build alarm devices, earthquake detectors, robotic arms, and much more. Your child will have a blast exploring the world of robotic technologies as they build, learn, and play. 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.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Snapology: Thinker Bots (Gr. K-2)Sanford Super Summer CampsSnapology’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. 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 Sanford, Lissa Gordon at lissa.gordon@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-4492.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
WaitlistSoaps & Scents (Gr: 5-6)Justice Page Super Summer Camps at BartonCreate custom soaps and scented creations. Campers explore design, mixing, and creative presentation. 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