In the Art Creators Class, students in grades K-3 explore their creativity through hands-on art activities designed to spark imagination and build confidence. Each session introduces young artists to fun techniques using a variety of materials such as paint, clay, paper, recycled materials, and natural objects. Students will experiment with drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and simple printmaking while learning how colors, shapes, and textures can work together to create unique artwork. Activities may include creating colorful paper mosaics, designing animal sculptures with clay, painting with unusual tools, making nature-inspired art, and building imaginative creations from recycled materials. The class encourages curiosity, self-expression, and collaboration. Children will have the chance to share their ideas, explore different artistic styles, and proudly take home their creations. No prior art experience is needed—just a willingness to try new things and have fun making art! This class is a welcoming and playful environment where every child can discover the joy of creating.

Train like a champion while having fun and building healthy habits! Designed specifically for young athletes, this high-energy, non-contact class combines boxing fundamentals, footwork, and agility drills to boost strength, endurance, coordination, and self-confidence. There is no sparring or contact involved—just a safe, supportive environment where all fitness and skill levels can thrive. Led by a professional boxer (2–0, 1 KO) and founder of AKINGSFORMULA, this program goes beyond physical exercise. Through the fundamentals of boxing, students learn essential life skills—like discipline, focus, perseverance, and confidence—that help them succeed both inside and outside the gym. Target Audience: Grades K–6 Equipment Needed: Comfortable athletic shoes and clothes (no gloves or special gear required) Focus: Non-contact physical fitness, core boxing skills, and character building

Join Fall after school in the gym for a 11 week club where you get to move! Shake, shuffle, and slide off the school day as students engage in weekly exercises and gym games between 4 and 5:30 that invigorate your student to increase focus and a body calm for time at home! For students grades K-5. In order to ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. We're moving to a sliding scale model for program fees so our youth 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. Fees cover instructor pay, 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 full 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!

GEMS is Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science. GISE is Guys in Science and Engineering. This Project Based Learning program for students in grades 1, 2 and 3 provides positive early experiences in science, technology, engineering and math. Fall 2026 focus: Students will learn the Engineering Design Process and work in teams to solve real-world problems using Legos and Computer Programming. This class will run from October 19th through December 16th.

GEMS is Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science. GISE is Guys in Science and Engineering. This Project Based Learning program for students in grades 4,5,6 provides positive early experiences in science, technology, engineering and math. Fall 2026 focus: Students will learn the Engineering Design Process and work in teams to solve real-world problems using Legos and Computer Programming. This class runs from October 19th through January 20th.

Unleash your creativity and turn everyday materials into 3D masterpieces! In this hands-on, 8-week studio course, students will guide a sculpture project from initial concept to finished creation. Class members will experiment with materials like papier-mâché, plaster, wire, and repurposed recyclables while learning how to build strong internal structures and bring their ideas to life. Each week builds on the last—from sketching plans and constructing armatures to adding fine details, paint, and finishing touches. The session concludes with a celebratory showcase where students can share their finished artwork with the group. Course Length: 8 Weeks (No class 11/25) Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (or 6:00 PM) Weekly Course Outline Week 1 (10/21): Welcome & Conceptualizing Class introductions, course overview, and brainstorming final project themes (creating an "ode" to a topic of choice). Week 2 (10/28): Material Exploration Discovering how art can come from anything. Hands-on practice with balloons, traditional papier-mâché (newspaper, flour, and water), and plaster techniques. Week 3 (11/4): Design & Structural Planning Sketching primary and backup designs, planning necessary base support structures, determining required materials, and receiving constructive peer and instructor feedback. Week 4 (11/11): Base Construction & Armatures Building strong, structurally sound foundation bases using recyclables, foil, and wire before applying initial layers of papier-mâché or plaster. Week 5 (11/18): Building Volume & Form Fleshing out the sculpture's main body and completing base layers in preparation for drying. Week 6 (12/2): Final Structural Assembly Completing all papier-mâché, plaster, and adhesive work to fully secure the sculpture's form. Week 7 (12/9): Paint & Surface Decoration Adding color, paint, and decorative details to bring the finalized forms to life. Week 8 (12/16): Celebration & Final Showcase Reflecting on the artistic process, sharing finished projects with classmates, and celebrating everyone's creative growth.

Chess Club is designed to give students an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and to enjoy challenging their peers, while experiencing healthy competition and sportsmanship.El Club de Ajedrez está diseñado para dar a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender el juego de ajedrez, mejorar sus habilidades ajedrecísticas y disfrutar desafiando a sus compañeros, mientras experimentan una competencia sana y deportividad.

Attention 4th-6th grade students! The realm is in danger and brave adventurers are needed to save the day! Students will work collaboratively to tell and develop a story. Students use critical thinking and reasoning, creativity, flexible thinking, communication and problem solving, teamwork skills, and fundamental math skills. Students to create artwork, develop characters, and practice storytelling skills.

Let’s make this back-to-school season a masterpiece! Young Rembrandts’ drawing lessons will ignite your child’s creativity and sharpen their artistic skills. Fall-themed illustrations will introduce them to warm and cool color theory. From visualizing sounds to drawing dynamic emotions, your child will expand their artistic toolkit while having a laugh with their cartoons. Let their humor and creativity shine—enroll them in Young Rembrandts today!