Hopkins Community Education - Hop-Kids: Preschool-Agehttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-29T07:49:00-05:00Hop-Kids Flag Footballhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13202/hop-kids-summer-2024/hop-kids-flag-football2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>RevSports Flag Football uses running, chasing, and flag grabbing games to teach age-appropriate skills. Topics include carrying the ball, avoiding defenders, defending, catching and more. All equipment is provided. Smaller footballs are used for kids ages 6 and under; kids can bring their own balls. Athletic footwear recommended; no crocs, boots or sandals. Cleats are optional.</p><p>TotStars: Ages 2–3 (Parent Involved) - TotStars is an entry-level, parent/child program.</p><p>PreStars: Ages 3–5 (Parent Involved) - PreStars is an entry-level parent/child program.</p><p>KinderStars: Ages 4-6 (Parent Involved) - KinderStars is an entry-level parent/child program.</p><p>MiniStars/MightyStars: Ages 5-9 – MiniStars & MightyStarts are non-competitive foundational skills program. Players are involved independently from their parents, but we encourage parents to be present and engaged.</p>Tiny Hoppers Dance Classhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13227/hop-kids-summer-2024/tiny-hoppers-dance-class2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>An upbeat and high energy movement class to funky songs. Dancers will be introduced to beginner hip-hop and jazz moves along with creative movement and play.</p><p><strong>Shoes to bring:</strong> Clean Tennis Shoes</p><p><strong>Attire:</strong> Comfortable clothing or dance attire</p>Action Arthttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13230/hop-kids-summer-2024/action-art2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Your little one will have a blast creating vivid and energetic artwork, with endless chances to smear, splatter, and swipe their way to unique and charming masterpieces. Don't let this thrilling opportunity for your young artist slip away!</p>Hop-Kids Pickleballhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13243/hop-kids-summer-2024/hop-kids-pickleball2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Learn forehand, backhand, volleys, preparing for the next shot and covering the court.</p><p>LOCATION: Burnes Park, 301 2nd St N, Hopkins, MN 55343</p><p><strong>TotStars:</strong> Ages 2-3 (Parent Involved) Entry-level, parent/child program</p><p><strong>PreStars:</strong> Ages 3-5 (Parent Involved) Entry-level, parent/child program</p><p><strong>KinderStars:</strong> Ages 4-6 (Parent Involved) Entry-level, parent/child program</p><p><strong>MiniStars/MightyStars</strong>: Ages 5-9 Non-competitive foundational skills program. Players are involved independently from their parents, but we encourage parents to be present and engaged.</p>Unicorn Slimehttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13231/hop-kids-summer-2024/unicorn-slime2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Come explore the magical, mystical unicorn universe with us! We’ll learn the secret recipe for fabulous, glittery unicorn slime and take it home in a unicorn jar so sparkly that it’s guaranteed to dazzle! If you love unicorns, you will LOVE this class.</p>Science in the Kitchenhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13232/hop-kids-summer-2024/science-in-the-kitchen2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Join us as we throw open the kitchen cabinets and enjoy fun, “hands-in” science. We will explore states of matter, chemical reactions and more with experiments that bubble, fizzle, crackle and pop. Be sure to dress so you can get messy.</p>Ballethttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13250/hop-kids-summer-2024/ballet2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Looking for a more in-depth ballet class? Dive deeper into specific ballet technique while improving posture, strength and flexibility in a positive and self-esteem building atmosphere. This class is for beginners, as well as students with previous dance experience. Ballet shoes required.</p>Dino Discoveryhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13229/hop-kids-summer-2024/dino-discovery2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Tyrannosaurs Rex, Triceratops and Diplodocus . . . is your child dazzled by dinosaurs? Come have a playdate with a dino and create a fantastic work of dinosaur art. Your young artists will create their own diorama complete with a toy dinosaur! Come and create right along with your child. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.</p>Amazing Athletes: Keeping Kids Active- Amazing Totshttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13244/hop-kids-summer-2024/amazing-athletes-keeping-kids-active-amazing-tots2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Amazing Tots is a guided, discovery-based sports program that helps kids engage in structured physical activities tailored specifically to toddlers. Classes are designed to meet the attention span and physical needs of each individual child. Parent participation is required.</p>Preschoolers Forts & Fireshttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13237/hop-kids-summer-2024/preschoolers-forts-fires2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Join a naturalist from EcoElsa to learn about building shelters and fire through a variety of fun, safe and engaging activities and games. Price includes cost of child and adult buddy.</p><p>Location: Lone Lake Park Picnic Shelter</p>Hop-Kids Ninja Warriorhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13201/hop-kids-summer-2024/hop-kids-ninja-warrior2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>RevSports Ninja Warrior Obstacles is an instructional class that will provide activities to advance your movement, strength and agility skills.</p><p><strong>TotStars: Ages 2–3 (Parent Involved)</strong> - TotStars is an entry-level, parent/child program.</p><p><strong>PreStars: Ages 3–5 (Parent Involved)</strong> - PreStars is an entry-level parent/child program.</p><p><strong>KinderStars: Ages 4-6 (Parent Involved) -</strong> KinderStars is an entry-level parent/child program.</p><p><strong>MiniStars/MightyStars: Ages 5-9 – </strong>MiniStars & MightyStarts are non-competitive foundational skills program. Players are involved independently from their parents, but we encourage parents to be present and engaged.</p>Hop-Kids Baseball: Coach Pitchhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13245/hop-kids-summer-2024/hop-kids-baseball-coach-pitch2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Topics include fielding grounders, throwing, catching, baserunning, batting and more. Plastic bats are used for younger kids; limited aluminum bats are available for older kids, or kids can bring their own. Tennis balls are used for safety; no hard balls. Athletic footwear recommended; no crocs, boots or sandals. Cleats and gloves are optional.</p><p><strong>Ages 2–3 (Parent/Child) - </strong>TotStars is an entry-level, parent/child program.</p><p><strong>Ages 3–5 (Parent/Child) -</strong> PreStars is an entry-level parent-child program.</p><p><strong>Ages 4-6 (Parent Involved) - </strong>KinderStars is a Baseball-Coach Pitch, entry-level parent/child program. </p><p><strong>Ages 5-7/5-8 </strong>- MiniStars is a non-competitive foundational skills, Baseball-Coach Pitch program. Players are involved independently from their parents, but we encourage parents to be present and engaged.</p>Broadway Boogie Dance Classhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13228/hop-kids-summer-2024/broadway-boogie-dance-class2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>An introduction to musical theater for young dancers. Dancers will sing, dance and act to Broadway hits while learning basic ballet and jazz steps.</p><p><strong>Shoes to bring:</strong> Clean tennis shoes or ballet shoes</p><p><strong>Attire:</strong> Comfortable clothing or dance attire</p>Hop-Kids T-Ballhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13200/hop-kids-summer-2024/hop-kids-t-ball2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Topics include fielding grounders, throwing, catching, baserunning, batting and more. Plastic bats are used for younger kids; limited aluminum bats are available for older kids, or kids can bring their own. Tennis balls are used for safety; no hard balls. Athletic footwear recommended; no crocs, boots or sandals. Cleats and gloves are optional.</p><p><strong>Ages 2–3 (Parent/Child) - </strong>TotStars is an entry-level, parent/child program.</p><p><strong>Ages 3–5 (Parent/Child) -</strong> PreStars is an entry-level parent-child program.</p><p><strong>Ages 4-6 (Parent Involved) - </strong>KinderStars is a Baseball-Coach Pitch, entry-level parent/child program. </p><p><strong>Ages 5-7/5-8 </strong>- MiniStars is a non-competitive foundational skills, Baseball-Coach Pitch program. Players are involved independently from their parents, but we encourage parents to be present and engaged.</p>Hop-Kids Golfhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13235/hop-kids-summer-2024/hop-kids-golf2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>TGA Premier Junior Golf offers children the opportunity to learn golf with full-swing, chipping and putting instruction. Students also learn rules, etiquette and the history of golf.</p>Little Nature Artistshttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13236/hop-kids-summer-2024/little-nature-artists2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Join a naturalist from EcoElsa to explore and replicate the colors and sites of the natural world. Express your creativity by making nature sculptures, animal footprints, using paint and dye and fiber weaving. Price includes cost of child and adult buddy.</p><p>Location: The Marsh - Dragon Room, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345</p>Worms & Mud!http://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13238/hop-kids-summer-2024/worms-mud2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Join a naturalist from EcoElsa to get dirty and learn about worms, soil and decomposers! Kids will learn all about identifying the signs of spring! Price includes cost of child and adult buddy. </p><p>Location: Lone Lake Park Picnic Shelter</p>Mini Movers Dance Classhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13226/hop-kids-summer-2024/mini-movers-dance-class2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Work on motor development and beginning dance steps through interactive music and play. This class is parent-free; however, instructors are flexible if a parent needs to be with their dancer the first couple weeks.</p><p><strong>Shoes to bring:</strong> Socks (with grippies) or ballet shoes</p><p><strong>Attire:</strong> Comfortable clothing or dance attire</p>Music Togetherhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12945/hop-kids-summer-2024/music-together2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p><strong></strong></p><p>Sing, dance, play, learn! Award-winning music and movement classes for infants, toddlers, preschoolers— and the grownups who love them. Learn ways to interact musically with your child to support their overall development cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically and verbally. Classes are mixed-age so siblings can attend together. Receive a CD, a code to download the music, an illustrated songbook and parent education materials. Infants under 8 months attend free with a paid sibling.</p><p><strong>Wednesday classes:</strong><strong style="background-color: initial;"> Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55305</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: initial;">Friday classes & Friday demo classes: Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345</strong></p><p><strong>Program Demo Classes </strong></p><p>For parents or caregivers who are seriously considering registering but would like to try a class with their child first. Registration is required.</p><p>Infants under eight months attend free with a paid sibling, but must still register. Families will only be allowed to try one demo class.</p>Music Nature Explorershttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13239/hop-kids-summer-2024/music-nature-explorers2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join a naturalist from EcoElsa to explore and replicate the rhythms and sounds of the natural world. Learn how animals make noise and build your own nature instruments. Pri</span></span>ce includes cost of child and adult buddy.</p><p><strong>Location: Purgatory Park Picnic Shelter,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>17315 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345</strong></p>Hop-Kids Soccerhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13203/hop-kids-summer-2024/hop-kids-soccer2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Topics include dribbling, shooting, defending, passing and more. All equipment is provided. Athletic footwear recommended; no crocs, boots or sandals. Cleats are optional. No shin guards necessary.</p><p><strong>TotStars:</strong> Ages 2-3 (Parent Involved) Entry-level, parent/child program</p><p><strong>PreStars:</strong> Ages 3-5 (Parent Involved) Entry-level, parent/child program</p><p><strong>KinderStars:</strong> Ages 4-6 (Parent Involved) Entry-level, parent/child program</p><p><strong>MiniStars/MightyStars</strong>: Ages 5-9 Non-competitive foundational skills program. Players are involved independently from their parents, but we encourage parents to be present and engaged.</p>Amazing Athletes: Keeping Kids Activehttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13199/hop-kids-summer-2024/amazing-athletes-keeping-kids-active2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Develop your child’s motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cardiovascular fitness and more through Amazing Athletes. Each class encompasses two different developmental sport lessons, muscle identification and fruit or vegetable introduction, using fun activities so they can build their skills, at their own pace, in a non-competitive atmosphere.</p>Wish Upon a Ballet: Mickey & Minniehttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/13246/hop-kids-summer-2024/wish-upon-a-ballet-mickey-minnie2024-02-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>This dance program incorporates popular children’s stories and ballet stories. Enjoy a complete fairytale experience as dancers skip, leap, jump and spin. Learn an appreciation for dance and music while developing strength and flexibility.</p>Big and Messy Arthttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12869/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/big-and-messy-art2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Let your little artist explore the messier side of art in a big way! Your child will enjoy many sensory experiences as they create enormous works of art. They will paint, sculpt, scribble, and giggle their way to discovering a grander scale of art. These projects are way too big or way too messy to tackle at home! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.</p>Hop-Kids Baseball: Coach-Pitchhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12881/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/hop-kids-baseball-coach-pitch2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Class starts with an active, skill-based warm-up; transitions into a fun, more challenging game; and ends with an age-appropriate small-sided scrimmage. All ability levels are welcome. This is a parent-child class. No equipment necessary.</p><p>Topics include fielding grounders, throwing, catching, baserunning, batting and more. Athletic footwear recommended; no crocs, boots or sandals. Cleats and gloves are optional.</p><p><strong>TotStars</strong>: Ages 2–3 (Parent/Child) - TotStars is an entry-level, parent/child program.</p><p><strong>PreStars</strong>: Ages 3–5 (Parent/Child) - PreStars is an entry-level parent-child program.</p><p><strong>KinderStars</strong>: Ages 4-6 (Parent Involved) - KinderStars is an entry-level parent/child program.</p><p><strong>MiniStars/MightyStars</strong>: Ages 5-8/Ages 6-9 - MiniStars is a non-competitive foundational skills program. Players are involved independently from their parents, but we encourage parents to be present and engaged.</p>Rainbow Fishhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12870/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/rainbow-fish2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>The wonderful children’s book Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister will be our inspiration as we create masterpieces inspired by the story – glittery scales and all! Come and create right along with your child. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.</p>Blueyhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12865/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/bluey2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>”Mum… Dad… Bingo… BLUEY!” Your Bluey fan will love getting messy as they paint, cut and collage a portrait of Bluey, all on a real canvas board! Come to create a Bluey mixed-media masterpiece; stay for the tail-shaking dance!</p>Hop-Kids Ninja Warriorhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12781/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/hop-kids-ninja-warrior2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Learn to advance your movement, strength and agility skills. Class takes place outside, and additional obstacles are added to provide variety and different challenges each day.</p><p><strong>TotStars: Ages 2–3 (Parent Involved)</strong> - TotStars is an entry-level, parent/child program.</p><p><strong>PreStars: Ages 3–5 (Parent Involved)</strong> - PreStars is an entry-level parent/child program.</p><p><strong>KinderStars: Ages 4-6 (Parent Involved) -</strong> KinderStars is an entry-level parent/child program.</p><p><strong>MiniStars/MightyStars: Ages 5-9 – </strong>MiniStars & MightyStarts are non-competitive foundational skills program. Players are involved independently from their parents, but we encourage parents to be present and engaged.</p>Wish Upon a Ballet: Circus Polkahttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12880/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/wish-upon-a-ballet-circus-polka2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>This dance program incorporates popular children’s stories and ballet stories. Enjoy a complete fairy tale experience as dancers skip, leap, jump and spin. Children learn an appreciation for dance and music while developing strength and flexibility.</p>Hop-Kids Soccerhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12780/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/hop-kids-soccer2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Learn dribbling, shooting, defending, passing and more. All equipment is provided. Athletic footwear recommended; no crocs, boots or sandals. No shin guards necessary.</p><p><strong>TotStars</strong>: Ages 2–3 (Parent/Child) - TotStars is an entry-level, parent/child program.</p><p><strong>PreStars</strong>: Ages 3–5 (Parent/Child) - PreStars is an entry-level parent-child program.</p><p><strong>KinderStars</strong>: Ages 4-6 (Parent Involved) - KinderStars is an entry-level parent/child program.</p><p><strong>MiniStars/MightyStars</strong>: Ages 5-8/Ages 6-9 - MiniStars is a non-competitive foundational skills program. Players are involved independently from their parents, but we encourage parents to be present and engaged.</p>Hop-Kids T-Ballhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12782/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/hop-kids-t-ball2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Class starts with an active, skill-based warm-up; transitions into a fun, more challenging game; and ends with an age-appropriate small-sided scrimmage. All ability levels are welcome. This is a parent-child class. No equipment necessary.</p><p>Topics include fielding grounders, throwing, catching, baserunning, batting and more. Athletic footwear recommended; no crocs, boots or sandals. Cleats and gloves are optional.</p><p><strong>TotStars</strong>: Ages 2–3 (Parent/Child) - TotStars is an entry-level, parent/child program.</p><p><strong>PreStars</strong>: Ages 3–5 (Parent/Child) - PreStars is an entry-level parent-child program.</p><p><strong>KinderStars</strong>: Ages 4-6 (Parent Involved) - KinderStars is an entry-level parent/child program.</p><p><strong>MiniStars/MightyStars</strong>: Ages 5-8/Ages 6-9 - MiniStars is a non-competitive foundational skills program. Players are involved independently from their parents, but we encourage parents to be present and engaged.</p>Hop-Kids Basketballhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12783/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/hop-kids-basketball2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>RevSports Basketball players will practice the fundamentals of basketball while focusing on topics that build on previous topics from week to week. Topics include learning rules, ball handling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding, passing and teamwork. All equipment is provided: basketballs, cones, and jerseys. Smaller basketballs are used for kids ages 6 and under. Kids can bring their own balls. Athletic footwear recommended, no crocs, boots or sandals. Adjustable hoops will be used.</p><p><strong>TotStars</strong>: Ages 2–3 (Parent/Child) - TotStars is an entry-level, parent/child program.</p><p><strong>PreStars</strong>: Ages 3–5 (Parent/Child) - PreStars is an entry-level parent-child program.</p><p><strong>KinderStars</strong>: Ages 4-6 (Parent Involved) - KinderStars is an entry-level parent/child program.</p><p><strong>MiniStars/MightyStars</strong>: Ages 5-8/Ages 6-9 - MiniStars is a non-competitive foundational skills program. Players are involved independently from their parents, but we encourage parents to be present and engaged.</p>Music Togetherhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12762/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/music-together2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Discover the joy of making Music Together! Sing, laugh, move and learn along with your baby, toddler or preschooler for 45-minutes of pure fun each week in these award-winning classes.</p><p>BOND more closely with your child through song.</p><p>MAKE NEW FRIENDS for both you and your little ones.</p><p>SUPPORT your child’s overall development, knowing that music learning supports all learning.</p><p>HELP YOUR CHILD learn to sing and dance as naturally as they learn to walk and talk.</p><p>HAVE LOADS OF FUN (because children teach themselves through play!)</p><p>We bring families together in a warm, supportive environment with the goal of having everyone feel comfortable singing, dancing and jamming. Because young children learn best from the powerful role models in their lives, our engaging classes show parents and caregivers how to help their children become confident, lifelong music-makers just by having fun making music themselves.Classes are mixed-age so the siblings can be together. Infants under eight months on the first day of the session attend free with a paid sibling. Receive a CD, a code to download the music, an illustrated songbook and parent education materials</p><p>-------------</p><p><strong>Tuesday classes:</strong><strong> </strong>Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345</p><p><strong>Wednesday classes: </strong>Hopkins Center for the Arts Community Room, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343</p><p>-------------</p><p><strong>Program Demo Classes </strong></p><p>Try a free demo class to see if this program is a good fit for your family. For parents or caregivers who are seriously considering registering but would like to try a class with their child first. Registration is required. Families will only be allowed to try one demo class.</p><p>Infants under eight months attend free with a paid sibling, but must still register.</p>Buggy for Bugshttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12873/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/buggy-for-bugs2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>Are you buggy for bugs? Do you like the creepy, crawlers of the immense insect world? Then join us as we learn about bugs and insects and how they are different from each other. Plus, discover how some bugs live in colonies, and how bugs eat, smell and survive. We will also construct our own bugs, weave a web and more in this fun, hands-on class.</p>Hop-Kids HappyFeet Soccerhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12779/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/hop-kids-happyfeet-soccer2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>HappyFeet Leagues are a great way to see your little one continue their soccer development. Each class includes skill-building through fun games, pressure by coach and pressure applied by peers in a game setting.</p>Hop-Kids Let's Dancehttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12776/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/hop-kids-let-s-dance2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>This class is for the preschooler who loves to spin, move and groove. Learn a variety of different dance styles from basic ballet technique to jazz to creative dance movement. We will focus on motor development, rhythm and explore dance through musical games, songs and basic dance steps.</p>Hop-Kids Golfhttp://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12774/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/hop-kids-golf2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>TGA Premier Junior Golf offers children the opportunity to learn golf with full-swing, chipping and putting instruction. Learn rules, etiquette and the history of golf.</p>Hop-Kids Hip Hop Hooray!http://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/12775/hop-kids-winter-spring-2024/hop-kids-hip-hop-hooray2023-12-01T20:00:00-06:00<p>This high-energy class gets kids up and moving. Learn the basics of hip-hop dance, choreography and tricks. Hip Hop Hooray! focuses on learning through exercise and games, as well as self-expression through movement.</p>