Unleash your inner artist! Students will experiment with colors, textures, and techniques to create their own masterpieces. A fun way to explore creativity and self-expression.

Join an instructor from the American Swedish Institute and learn about many different crafting skills and techniques! Student will make craftt include paper quilling, making wire keychains, needle felting and more craft. ¡Únete a un instructor del Instituto Sueco Americano y aprende diversas técnicas y habilidades artesanales! Los estudiantes crearán manualidades como quilling de papel, llaveros de alambre, fieltrado con aguja y mucho más. classes for 2nd - 4th grade/clases para 2do - 4to grado

2nd Grade: (Tuesdays: Creative Crew:) & (Thursdays: Y-Mentors with YMCA!) Tuesdays: Join the Creative Crew for hands-on projects that inspire teamwork and innovation! Students will craft, design, and explore their creative side in a fun group setting. Thursdays: Build friendships and leadership skills with YMCA mentors! Students will engage in games, activities, and discussions that promote confidence and community with U of MN Students.

Learn to code and bring robots to life! Students will program their own Sphero robots to move, spin, and complete exciting challenges. Perfect for tech-loving problem solvers.

This class will allow students to design, print, and refine their designs to create the 3D printing projects of their dreams. Whether it's fidgets, sculptures, costume elements, jewelry, the sky is the limit! No prior experience with 3D printing is necessary, so this is a great place to learn the tricks of the trade!

Love reading, crafting, and cooking? Join Racing Readers for a mix of reader’s theater, current events, creative projects, and tasty treats. A class that combines learning and fun in every session!

Step into the spotlight and bring Aladdin to life! Students will sing, dance, and act while learning teamwork and stagecraft. A magical experience for performers of all levels.

Get active and build your skills on the court! Students will learn teamwork, practice drills, and play games in a fun, supportive environment. Students on the Loring Leopards basketball team will compete against other MPS schools including Lucy Laney, Cityview, Nelli Stone Johnson & more! *For students who opt out of the basketball team, Sports U will provide an alternative option that includes participation in a variety of sports samplers.

Students seeking more opportunities to play band instruments in an ensemble can do so while getting an introduction to the exciting world of jazz! Students will learn about the history of the music, the development of jazz rhythm and chord structures, and will learn and practice improvisation! This course is open to students who have two or more years playing experience on the instrument.

Alter ego creative writing and mask making encourages creativity, character development, and social-emotional learning by having students explore a "second self" with different traits, abilities, or motivations. These activities often involve creating a superhero/supervillain, an animal counterpart, or an opposite personality. After writing their "alter ego" character development, students will create a mask using plaster, cardboard, paint, feathers, beads, wire and other fun materials. Who do you want to be?! Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. Extended Learning (ALC) classes are free. NO CLASSES TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST.

Learn to code with interactive robots and also build your typing skills! This class provides a unique blend of hands-on technology and essential digital literacy skills. In each session, we'll focus on three key skills: typing/keyboarding, computer basics, coding, and robotics. Students will learn how to more quickly and accurately type on a keyboard. They'll also master important computer skills like using keyboard shortcuts, making them confident digital navigators. This class is all about having a good time while building essential tech skills that will set them up for success in the digital world! Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. Extended Learning (ALC) classes are free.

Welcome to Puzzle Paradise! Our after-school class offers a fun way for your child to develop essential skills. Jigsaw puzzles are not just a game—they're a workout for the brain, helping children develop spatial reasoning and critical thinking as they visualize how pieces fit together. This strengthens their ability to recognize patterns and relationships, skills that are crucial for success in mathematics and problem-solving. Give your child the tools they need to succeed academically while having a blast! Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. Extended Learning (ALC) classes are free. NO CLASS TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST.

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.

Join our arts & crafts class where your student will build friendships and explore their creative side! This class is designed to bring out the big artists in our students! Our projects will help develop their artistic skills and experiment with a variety of materials. This class will offer a variety of art projects including painting, collages, drawing, and mixed media. Each activity provides your child with a hands-on creative experience and great work of art to take home. All artists are invited to join! Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. NO CLASS MARCH 30TH. This course has a $20 supply fee which is included in the cost of the class.

Adventure in Baking, come have fun while learning how to prepared delicious meals. You will learn how to meal prep, creative ways to bake for future meals for yourself, family and friends.

Learn with your teachers as we conquer stage fright and learn to dance and sing in a safe, fun environment!

In this class students will create art with books! join in the fun to get hands on arts and crafts using our favorite children’s stories. Instructor: Beverly Dillard This class begins on April 9th and ending on May 14th (6 weeks) En esta clase, los estudiantes crearán arte con libros. ¡Únanse a la diversión y practiquen manualidades con nuestros cuentos infantiles favoritos! Tenga en cuenta que el precio de todas las clases de Aprendizaje Extendido incluye un cargo por refrigerio. Se ofrecerá un refrigerio a todos los estudiantes, independientemente de su capacidad de pago. Instructora: Beverly Dillard Esta clase comienza el 9 de abril y termina el 14 de mayo (6 semanas).

Come join the fun and exciting world of vintage board & card games, every week we will adventure into an exciting new board game or cards such as UNO or Monopoly. Have fun connecting with your classmates with board and cards club.

Does your student want to make fun art projects out of cardboard? In our new Cardboard Creators class, students in grades 4–5 will create fun art pieces out of recycled cardboard! Students will have the opportunity to work with cardboard boxes, paper towel tubes, and other recycled cardboard pieces. We will use glue, paint, and other art supplies to bring our ideas to life! Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our afterschool programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When families participate at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable. Extended Learning (ALC) classes are free. NO CLASSES THURSDAY, APRIL1ST. This course has a $15 supply fee which is included in the cost of the class.

Students will unleash their creativity through clay, building inspired ceramic projects that push their skills in visual art and engineering forward each week. This course is a great space to relax, create art, and explore what’s possible with ceramics! *Note all classes for ALC are free. The optional fee is for snacks. Students will receive snacks whether they are able to pay the fee or not. The snack fee is $1.25 x the number of days of the ALC class for the session.

Come join the Chess Club, great after school fun, its challenging, strategic and critical thinking adventure, also you will compete against chess clubs from different schools. Come join the team and have a great time challenging yourself and friends.

Adventure in cooking, come have fun while learning how to prepared delicious meals. You will learn how to meal prep, creative ways to cook for future meals for yourself, family and friends.