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Olson Super Summer - Financial Aid & Spot ReservationOlson Super Summer CampsCommunity Education is committed to making our summer programs accessible to all families. Payment Plans: Flexible payment plans are available. Families may arrange scheduled payments to make program costs more manageable. Please contact the Summer Program Coordinator to set up a plan that works for you. Scholarship Options: Sliding Scale: $39 class fee/$59/$99/$29 (with payment plan) or 50% off class fee (per student) Scholarships are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, Community Education offers several summer programs throughout the city that are completely free to the community. Note: This discount is not applicable toward Afternoon Extended Care or SLAM classes.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 1,3,5: Mic Check: Amplify Your Story (Grades 4-6)Olson Super Summer CampsReady to find your voice and own the room? This is not just a class; it's a stage for your unique narrative! In "Mic Check," we'll ditch the mumbles and unlock the power of your personal story. Learn how sound (and silence!) can make or break your message, master the art of engaging an audience, and practice speaking your truth with confidence and clarity. Whether you're aiming to rock a presentation or just be heard at the dinner table, get ready to turn your volume up to eleven. Mic Check: Amplify Your Story available afternoon camps weeks 1, 3, and 5 (each week are stand-alone separate camps). Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 1-3: Basketball (Grade 1-6)Olson Super Summer CampsForget mundane drills! Welcome to the Basketball Lab, where innovation meets the hardwood. We combine high-intensity skill development (dribbling, shooting, defense) with fun, game-based challenges and teamwork. Get ready to experiment, improve fast, and have a blast becoming a smarter, stronger player. Come create your own game-winning plays! Basketball afternoon camps available weeks 1-3. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 1-3: Cheerleading (Grade 1-6)Olson Super Summer CampsGet ready to bring the noise and raise the spirit in our high-energy "Cheer FX" class! This program is designed for everyone, with no experience necessary. You'll build strength, coordination, and serious self-confidence while mastering the fundamentals in a fun, supportive environment. We'll cover everything from powerful jumps and sharp motions to basic stunting, fun dance routines, and introductory tumbling like cartwheels and rolls. Come discover the thrill of the mat, make new friends, and unleash your inner star! Cheerleading afternoon camps available weeks 1-3. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 1-7: Afternoon Extended Care (Grade 1-6)Olson Super Summer CampsEnjoy extra fun when you participate in the extended day option for afternoon families. The extended day program is only available to afternoon participants at Olson Summer Scholars on the same week. From 3:30pm - 5:00pm after class each day, participants will play gym games, do arts and crafts, read and socialize with friends. This is not a drop-in program. Register by the previous Wednesday each week. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 1: Adventure Lab: Science (Grades 4-6)Olson Super Summer CampsHands-on, fun, STEM-focused experiments where children explore biology, physics, engineering, and earth science through activities like building kites, creating tornadoes in jars, and investigating water cycles, fostering curiosity and scientific thinking in an engaging, age-appropriate environment, often using real equipment to learn observation and problem-solving. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
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Week 1: Band Sampler (Grades 5-6)Olson Super Summer CampsUnlock your inner musician! This camp is for students who want to become familiar with a new instrument or try a new one. Learn the basics of rhythm, melody, and harmony by experimenting with different sounds and instruments. This class is taught by an MPS Band Teacher. We provide instruments or you can bring your own. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 1: Clay Lab (Grades 1-3)Olson Super Summer CampsGet ready for messy, marvelous fun! Young creators explore sculpting with guidance to bring their unique ideas to life. Each day builds on confidence and fine motor skills while making their own cool art! Perfect for budding artists who love to get hands-on and creative. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 1: Diggin' Up Dinos (Kinder)Olson Super Summer CampsBecome a Fossil Prep Expert! In our 'Diggin' Up Dinos workshop, kids don't just dig; they prepare! Using safe tools like toothbrushes and dental picks (with guidance!), young paleontologists carefully chip away rock (sand/plaster mix) from hidden dinosaur bones, just like real museum scientists. Learn to brush dust, protect fragile finds, and uncover ancient secrets in this hands-on, educational adventure. Students should be 4 years and 6 months old by the date the class starts. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 1: Flag Football (Grades 1-3)Olson Super Summer CampsConnect with friends and play Flag Football! We will run drills, practice skills, and practice plays against each other. We will play inside and outside. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 1: Mystery Quest (Grades 4-6)Olson Super Summer CampsStudents assume the identity of private investigators as they read, solve, and write mysteries. Building the children's capacity for making good observations and predictions. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 1: Pet Care & Toy Making (Grades 4-6)Olson Super Summer CampsCombining learning and responsibility with creativity and empathy through caring for pretend pets (feeding, grooming, vet checks). Fostering imagination by crafting their own DIY pet toys from household items to create understanding of the needs of animal friends. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 1: Tech Academy: 3D Printing: Nintendo-themed characters (Grades 1-3)Olson Super Summer CampsBring your favorite video game worlds to life by creating Nintendo-inspired characters with TinkerCAD while learning essential 3D design skills. Students will model unique creations in three dimensions, experiment with shapes and structures, and transform their digital ideas into real objects using 3D printers. While prints are finishing, campers can join Nintendo-themed challenges and even design their own video games inspired by the characters they love. Each student will have two small, printed projects sent home. Printing and material fees are included. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Nintendo is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. and not affiliated with this camp. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
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Week 2,4,6: Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 4-6)Olson Super Summer CampsStep into a world of adventure & creativity! Whether you're brand new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned adventurer, this immersive storytelling experience is the perfect way to build friendships, spark imagination, and explore a brand new world. Led by a professional Game Master, players will create characters and embark on a hero's journey. Level-up and gain powerful abilities as individual choices and group collaboration shape your story. Join us to uncover ancient secrets, face impossible odds, and become the stuff of legend! Dungeons & Dragons available afternoon camps weeks 2, 4, and 6 (each week are stand-alone separate camps) lead by Wyldwolf Games staff (formerly Badwolf Adventure Studio). Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
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Week 2: Art & Nature (Grades 1-3)Olson Super Summer CampsTake in the fresh air and sunshine and be inspired to create! Leaves, rocks, and grass can become the art in this nature-based art class. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 2: Clay Lab (Grades 4-6)Olson Super Summer CampsClay Lab is a fun, hands-on space where children explore clay's magic through basic pottery skills. Students can make their own creations and ideas come to life. Community Education is offers 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. If you need further financial assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Bradley at senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us or call 612-668-1144. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
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Week 2: Critters & Crawlers (Grades 1-3)Olson Super Summer CampsGet ready to become a junior scientist and discover the tiny, fascinating creatures all around us! Students will get up close and personal with insects (from buzzing bees to colorful butterflies) to learn how they live, what they need, and how they help our world. We'll use magnifying glasses to explore real bugs (or models!), build our own insect models to learn their body parts, and even create bug-themed art. You'll learn new science words like exoskeleton, antennae, and pollination, and discover why these little critters are super important to nature. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 2: KPop Dance (Grades 1-3)Olson Super Summer CampsSing, Dance, Slay! Learn high-energy K-Pop choreography, powerful vocals, and stage presence to the hit songs from the movie KPop Demon Hunters. Build confidence, teamwork, and shine like a pop idol. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 2: Pedal Power (Grades 4-6)Olson Super Summer CampsFocuses on building confident, safe bike riders using a balance-first method, teaching essential skills like steering, stopping, and turning in small, encouraging groups, moving from gliding to pedaling, fostering independence, outdoor fun, and teamwork, often with parent involvement or through school programs, setting a foundation for a lifetime of cycling. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 2: Rainbow Bubbles (Kinder)Olson Super Summer CampsA fun, hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, Math) experience exploring color, light, and surface tension through bubble making, teaching creativity, coordination, patience, and basic physics concepts using simple materials like soap, water, food coloring, and household items like socks or wands to create colorful, giant, or swirling bubbles, fostering joy and scientific curiosity in young learners. Students should be 4 years and 6 months old by the date the class starts. Grades are the year your student will be entering in the fall. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 2: Tech Academy: Minecraft Escape Room: Escape the Ender Dragon (Grades 4-6)Olson Super Summer CampsUnleash your creativity as you work collaboratively! Create a world with others in multiple unique, themed escape room adventure maps. Our mission is to race through the end and escape the Ender Dragon. Students will get a copy of the world to continue at home. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB drive to save your games. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 3: Board Games (Grades 4-6)Olson Super Summer CampsRoll the dice and boost your brainpower! In this fun class, kids will explore a variety of board and card games designed to sharpen logic, critical thinking, and strategic planning. We'll build essential social skills like taking turns, playing fair, and handling wins and losses gracefully, all while learning to collaborate and communicate effectively. Get ready for a fun-filled adventure in games that teach valuable life lessons. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 3: Ceramics (Grades 4-6)Olson Super Summer CampsStudents will unleash their creativity through clay, building ceramic projects that push their skills in visual art. This course is a great space to relax, create art, and explore what’s possible with ceramics! Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026 -
Week 3: Cooking (Grades 1-3)Olson Super Summer CampsJoin our 'Little Chefs' class where kids explore sensory play, mixing, pouring, and spreading to make simple, healthy snacks! We focus on basic kitchen safety and teamwork in a fun, colorful environment, building confidence one tasty bite at a time. *Students will be working with items containing dairy, gluten and eggs. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. CANCELLATION & TRANSFER REFUND POLICY Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and many classes fill quickly. Contact the Site Coordinator to cancel a class or transfer to another class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event of inclement or severe weather, the district will decide whether to cancel, in which case a refund will be given for the time missed. Single week AM and PM classes and multi-week classes have different deadlines and cancellation fees, see below. Single Week AM or PM Class: Cancellation requests before 4 pm the Wednesday before the class start date will receive a refund, minus a $15 transaction fee. No refunds will be granted after that time. TRANSFER: Transfers between classes can be made until 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class begins. If there is a difference in price between the two classes, we will automatically charge or credit the original payment method for the difference. If there is a mistake in your registration, please email senamarie.bradley@mpls.k12.mn.us so we can assist you. Only our office can change a registration once it has been made. Provide the camper's first and last name, the class name, and the needed changes in the email. Full day & Multi-Week Classes: No refunds granted within 2 weeks of the class start date. Cancellation requests on or before 4 pm on Friday, March 27, will receive a refund, minus a $50 transaction fee. Cancellation requests between March 27 and before 4 pm on May 8 will be charged 50% of the class fee.Summer Youth Programs 2026