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Science Explorers’ Extreme Chemistry...Mystery Challenges

Are you ready to get messy with some extreme chemistry experiments? Then step into the science lab to solve our mystery challenges. You will need to investigate polymers, density, chemical indicators and more to help solve the mysteries. Our classes are hands-on...so be sure to dress for a mess! Hopkins Community Education is excited to provide a pick your price payment option for before and after school programming. Our hope is to provide access to high quality enrichment classes for all Hopkins students. Contact us for more information or to donate more.

Wed, Dec 4 - Dec 11

Eisenhower Community Center

Game Coding: Mario Kart

In this class, we introduce students’ programming concepts using Scratch. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Students will be instructed to make a Mario Kart - style game. Then pick custom characters, track to customize their games. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Scratch and Scratch account- instructions will be emailed Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Sat, Dec 14 - Dec 21

Intro to 3D Printing

This 3D printing camp takes students through the 3D printing process from start to finish. Students will be designing a keychain, and the 3D print will be mailed home. No experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using a computer and keyboarding is required. Fees listed include printing fee for one project. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Intro to Minecraft Modding

Learn to make Java mods for Minecraft Java Edition Minecraft using MCreator. Customize your gaming experience! MCreator is a great tool to learn Minecraft modding and to learn concepts of software programming. Students should be comfortable with keyboarding, and, of course, playing Minecraft! At the end of the class, take home your Mods to share with family and friends. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: MCreator- instructions will be emailed Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Video Production: "Top" List Creator

Learn how to create YouTube content! YouTube is the top destination for online videos. Learn tricks that pro filmmakers use to create top 10 or favorite list videos. Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack. Then share your finished video with the world. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Cell Phone video camera or external webcam Wondershare Filmora (free download) Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dungeons & Dragons 101: One Shot Minecraft Adventure

Learn the basics of Dungeon and Dragons. Pick and develop your character and join us for a Minecraft one shot campaign. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

3D Printing: Star Wars

Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (an online web app) and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. We will be design a droid. 3D Model will be printed and mailed home. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Winter Chess Camp

Chess is the classic game that develops spatial thinking and strategies and builds focused concentration. Taught by a professional chess coach, the class is geared for all levels of chess players. Beginners learn basic game rules and opening tactic moves. Intermediate and advanced players learn sophisticated combinations and strategies and advanced opening moves. Now is your chance to bring your game to the next level. The best part of all - CHESS IS FUN! Who knows, maybe your son or daughter is the next Bobby Fischer! Register for just the morning or a full day. Students attending a full day should bring a lunch.

Thu, Fri, Jan 2 2025 - Jan 3 2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thu, Fri, Jan 2 2025 - Jan 3 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Minecraft Mod Development: Custom Sword

For Minecraft enthusiasts that want to learn how to create their own custom sword. Learn how to make mods! Students will need to have Minecraft and mod creation software (free download) installed prior to class. Video instructions will be sent prior to class. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: MCreator- Instructions will be emailed Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Sat, Jan 4 2025

10:00 - 11:30 AM

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3D Printing: Dungeon & Dragon Die Design

Learn the ins and out of 3D Design and with Tinkercad. Students will design a custom D&D D4(4-Sided) and D10 (10-Sided). Dies will be printed and mailed home. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Tue, Jan 7 2025 - Jan 14 2025

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Jr. Makers with Microcontrollers

In this camp, Ninjas will understand what a sequence is, be able to follow instructions to create a sequence, and describe the sequence to their peers. They'll learn how to break problems down into smaller parts, identify cause and effect, and understand simple loops. Finally, they'll explore the process of testing and debugging programs to ensure that their programs work as intended. This class will be held at Code Ninjas: 1581 Hwy 7, Hopkins, MN 55305

Sat, Jan 11 2025 - Jan 25 2025

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Engineering in Minecraft

This course introduces students to Minecraft circuit-building and engineering concepts using Redstone. We will build 2-3 electrical contraptions in this course. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Minecraft Java Edition Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Sat, Jan 11 2025 - Jan 18 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Sunday Chess School

Chess is a classic game that develops spatial thinking and strategies and builds focused concentration. Taught by a professional chess coach, the class is geared to all levels of chess players. Beginners learn basic game rules and opening tactic moves. Intermediate and advanced players learn sophisticated combinations and strategies and advanced opening moves. Now is your chance to bring your game to the next level. The best part of all CHESS IS FUN! Who knows maybe your son or daughter is the next world champion Bobby Fischer!

Sun, Jan 12 2025 - Mar 16 2025

10:45 - 11:45 AM

Sun, Jan 12 2025 - Mar 16 2025

12:00 - 1:15 PM

Sun, Jan 12 2025 - Mar 16 2025

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Elementary Chess Clubs

Chess is a classic game that develops spatial thinking and strategies and builds focused concentration. Taught by a professional chess coach, the class is geared to all levels of chess players. Beginners learn basic game rules and opening tactic moves. Intermediate and advanced players learn sophisticated combinations and strategies and advanced opening moves. Now is your chance to bring your game to the next level. The best part of all CHESS IS FUN! Who knows maybe your son or daughter is the next world champion Bobby Fischer! Hopkins Community Education is excited to provide a pick your price payment option for before and after school programming. Our hope is to provide access to high quality enrichment classes for all Hopkins students. Contact us for more information or to donate more.

Mon, Jan 13 2025 - Mar 3 2025

Mon, Jan 13 2025 - Mar 3 2025

Tue, Jan 14 2025 - Feb 18 2025

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Engineering for Kids Jr STEM CLUB

Calling new and returning students! The Engineering For Kids Jr STEM Club brings fun, hands-on lessons every week to introduce engineering concepts at a young age. For each lesson, students focus on developing 21st Century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork. These life skills give students the confidence to approach challenges in their lives and realize that they can succeed in almost anything! Sign up for one or all sessions! Session 1: Aerospace Engineering: Rocket, Mechanical Engineering Mini-Golf Maze, Acoustic Engineering: Let's Drum, & Industrial Engineering Fossils Session 2: Civil Engineering Water Tower, Aerospace Engineering: Glider, Electrical Engineering Light Up Bug, & Industrial Engineering Levers: Bug Catcher Session 3: Marine Engineering: Does Your Boat Float, Civil Engineering Goldilocks' Bed, Chemical Engineering Fluffy Slime, & Mechanical Engineering Ferris Wheel Hopkins Community Education is excited to provide a pick your price payment option for before and after school programming. Our hope is to provide access to high quality enrichment classes for all Hopkins students. Contact us for more information or to donate more.

Thu, Jan 16 2025 - Feb 6 2025

Thu, Feb 13 2025 - Mar 13 2025

Thu, Mar 20 2025 - Apr 17 2025

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Erupting Whales with Kidscientific

This class is a whale of a good time! Learn about chemical reactions by creating your very own clay whale that spouts like a volcano! Watch in awe as your whale erupts with a colorful, bubbly splash of foam. Perfect for young scientists who love creativity, excitement, and a splash of messy fun! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Mon, Jan 20 2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Eisenhower Community Center

Candy Land with Kidcreate

Every kid loves playing the board game Candy Land by Hasbro®. Whether your Mally Mallo or Giggly Gumdrop, you can go down the rainbow path to Peppermint Forest, the Lagoon of Lord Licorice and Princess Frostine's Ice Palace! Let your imagination soar as you make your way to King Kandy's Castle to win! In this class, we will create our own 3D version of the game on a real canvas board. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Mon, Jan 20 2025

Eisenhower Community Center

Minecraft Mod Development: Biomes

Dig deeper into Minecraft with this Minecraft Modding class! Create a new custom biome for this exciting new class! MCreator is an excellent tool for learning Minecraft Modding and software programming concepts. Students will need to have Minecraft and mod creation software (free download) installed prior to class. Video instructions will be sent prior to class. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: MCreator- Instructions will be emailed Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Wed, Jan 22 2025

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3D Printing: Pokemon

Design your own 3D pocket monster using TinkerCad. This course will give students an introduction to using CAD modeling & design software. Student designed Pokémon will be printed and mailed home. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Thu, Jan 23 2025

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Math Skills Assessment

Mathnasium of Minnetonka is excited to offer a math assessment for all students. Whether you are an advanced student who wants to stay sharp or a struggling student who needs extra help, our assessment is designed to meet your needs. Our team of experienced educators will work with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and develop a customized plan to help you succeed. This class will be held at Mathnasium: 4785 County Road 101, Minnetonka MN 55345.

Fri, Jan 24 2025

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Sat, May 31 2025

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Blast off Paint Bombs with Kidscientific

Get ready for an explosive and colorful good time in othis popular class! Kids will create paint bombs that make a messy, exciting explosion. Count down from three, two, one, and watch your artwork come to life with a burst of color and fun! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Fri, Jan 24 2025

Eisenhower Community Center

Science Explorers Myth Busting 101

Mind-blowing myths or science facts? Join Science Explorers as we confirm or bust strange myths and wacky urban legends. We will ask the crazy questions, develop hypotheses, then we may smash it, crash it or launch it to determine if the myth is confirmed, plausible or busted. Note: M & M's (non-peanut variety) and Pop Rocks may be consumed. Hopkins Community Education is excited to provide a pick your price payment option for before and after school programming. Our hope is to provide access to high quality enrichment classes for all Hopkins students. Contact us for more information or to donate more.

Mon, Jan 27 2025 - Feb 3 2025

Mon, Mar 17 2025 - Mar 24 2025

Mon, Apr 7 2025 - Apr 14 2025

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Indoor Gardening: Microgreens

Students will learn how to grow a garden indoors only using water, no dirt! This growing method if called hydroponic growing. Indoor growing allows you to grow food organically without use of pesticides. Students will learn how to grow food all year round. Once students will learn the basics of hydroponic growing, students will plan their first microgreen plant. After class, students will take home their creation. Hopkins Community Education is excited to provide a pick your price payment option for before and after school programming. Our hope is to provide access to high quality enrichment classes for all Hopkins students. Contact us for more information or to donate more.

Mon, Jan 27 2025 - Feb 10 2025

Gatewood Elementary School

Game Coding: Nintendo Characters

Learn the fundamentals of coding with Scratch by creating a Nintendo-themed game. Inspire your student to pursue today’s most exciting technologies. Scratch uses colorful, visual blocks that fit together like Legos. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Scratch and scratch account- Instructions will be emailed Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Wed, Jan 29 2025

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