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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.

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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.

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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.

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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 - Feb 3

Mon, Mar 17 - Mar 24

Mon, Apr 7 - Apr 14

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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 - Feb 10

Gatewood Elementary School

Jr. Inventors with Makey Makey Boards

Created for our youngest Ninjas, in this camp kids will use a Makey Makey circuit board and household materials, to learn about electronics, game controllers, and how hardware and software interact. Imagine vegetable bongo drums, gummy bear pianos…these are just a few of the fun projects they will build in this camp. This class will be held at Code Ninjas: 1581 Hwy 7, Hopkins, MN 55305

Sat, Feb 1 - Feb 22

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Multiplayer Minecraft: Survival Challenge

Survival Challenge in Minecraft: Team up & Survive in our multiplayer world. Explore the unknown and join other Survival enthusiasts to overcome challenges, complete quests on our server. 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.

Super Mario Game Coding

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, and 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.

Tue, Feb 4 - Feb 11

Dungeons & Dragons 101 with Character Creation

What’s it like to play Dungeons and Dragon? Dungeons and Dragons, a timeless game of fantastical elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and fairies, offers great opportunities to develop problem-solving skills, team-building abilities, and creative thinking that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Start by learning its basics, creating your own character, and embarking on an amazing roleplaying game. 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.

Sat, Feb 8 - Feb 15

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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, Feb 13 - Mar 13

Thu, Mar 20 - Apr 17

Intro to Video Game Design with Nintendo Characters

Create YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME! Love video games? Choose your storyline with popular Nintendo characters as your stars. Add challenges and difficulty levels. 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.

Virtual Reality Coding

Design, develop, and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters to make your own 3D games and other virtual reality projects with CoSpaces. CoSpaces is an incredibly fun and stimulating way to learn STEM! VR programs can be viewed on most mobile phones, and VR Systems like oculus or google cardboard. You only need a laptop/computer to get started. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: CoSpaces Edu (login information provided during class) PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. To view VR, you must have phone-compatible VR glasses. But worlds can be viewed on normal PC/Phones/Tablets in 3D. 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, Feb 19 - Feb 26

Sparkle Science Spectacular with KidScientific

Are sparkles your jam? Then this is the science class for you! Learn how light interacts with all things that sparkle and shimmer to create mesmerizing effects. Through hands-on experiments and creative projects, you'll uncover the science behind shimmer and shine. Discover how different materials reflect and refract light, and make your own sparkling creations. It’s a glittery, fun-filled adventure that brings the science of sparkle to life! 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, Feb 24 - Mar 17

Fri, Mar 14 - Apr 11

Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder

Collaborate with fellow students to construct a city! Students will take home their completed world files at the end of class. Beginners and experienced Minecrafters alike will love this action-packed camp! 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.

Tue, Feb 25 - Mar 4

Science Explorers Great Reactions in Chemistry

Join Science Explorers as we discover the fascinating world of chemistry! You will experiment with mixtures that are sloppy, slimy, foamy and more while investigating the difference between chemical and physical reactions. Please dress for a mess in our fun, "hands-in" STEM class.

Eisenhower Community Center

Video Production: Podcasting

Learn the ins and outs of producing your own podcast. Explore ideas, make a script map, and more. We will also go over refining your audio using Audacity. 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 version) Audacity free software 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.

Thu, Mar 6 - Mar 13

3D Printing: Harry Potter

Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while creating a Deathly Hallow model, then creating you own magical pendant. Students will be able to pick one design to 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.

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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.

Tue, Mar 11 - Apr 22

Tue, Mar 11 - Apr 22

Fri, Mar 14 - Apr 25

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3D Printing: Minecraft Creations

Learn the ins and out of 3D Design and with Tinkercad. Students will design a custom Minecraft tool. Prints 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.

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.

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 version) 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, Mar 22 - Mar 29

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, Mar 23 - May 4

10:45 - 11:45 AM

Sun, Mar 23 - May 4

12:00 - 1:15 PM

Sun, Mar 23 - May 4

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Camp Mathnasium: Jump Start into Multiplication (addition) Madness

Join in on the math games mania! Just as in the English language there exist multiple phrases to express the same concept, a mathematical problem can be approached in numerous ways. Numerical fluency is having the mathematical understanding to find the most efficient way of expressing, and then solving, a problem. Each student will also be assessed to be able to receive personalized learning.

Mon-Fri, Mar 31 - Apr 4

Eisenhower Community Center

Intro to Java Coding

Students will be introduced to object-oriented programming and elements of the Java language while learning to code their text-based RPG (Roleplaying Game). No programming experience is necessary, but familiarity with common tasks using a computer operating system (text-editing and understanding directory structures) and good keyboarding skills is required. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Visual Studio Code 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, Apr 3 - Apr 10