Hopkins Community Education

Looking for more ballet without losing creativity and fun? This class is your answer! We will use the Wish Upon a Ballet curriculum but go even further into specific ballet technique. Your children will not only think it is fun but will improve 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.

DASH Sports Summer Basketball camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camp ends with scrimmages and games the final day where athletes can showcase their skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and a snack. Balls are provided.

Join us for our introductory basketball course! Athletes will have the opportunity to enhance their skills through development drills, agility & footwork training, and mini competitions and fun games throughout the day. At the end of the day there will be 3-on-3 half court games with a clock and referees and lots of fun surprises. Students will have option to compete and win prizes as well as have free time for skill development. Students should bring water bottle and snack if needed. Game jerseys will be provided

We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects, and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest, and you will leave with a workbook full of writing tips and tricks, which is included in the class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to: *become a “published” writer overnight *submit manuscripts the correct way *find the right publisher for your work *write irresistible query letters *determine when and how to get an agent *100 ways to make money as a freelance writer If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Let loose your inner watercolor artist! Learn step by step how to paint quick and easy landscapes with watercolor. You will be surprised how you can really capture the atmosphere of a scene. Leave this class knowing the techniques needed for painting skies, backgrounds, foregrounds, and trees. Brushes and watercolors will be provided by the instructor. Students should bring a watercolor pad of paper to class. The instructor covers the many different paper options in the first class.

Join the Sisterhood of Belly Dance! Dance to mysterious, ancient and modern rhythms. Learn fabulous and beautiful dance moves while toning and strengthening your body! We cover basic moves and more, combinations and zils. Finger cymbals are available for use. Choreography included. Bring a hip scarf and your smile! This class is level 1-2. No previous dance experience necessary. Prerequisite to Intermediate Class.

This 1 week camp will teach you basic bike set up, trailside repair, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, learn how to re-cable a bike for shifting and brakes, tube replacement, tips & tricks, and preparing a bike for selling, Students are free to bring a different bike to each class. Many of your bike issues can be solved in this class! Parts are an extra fee if it is something more major or we will help you source new parts if needed. Please bring a bike to class. If you do not have a bike, contact Community Ed at 952-988-4070.

Welcome to Camp Royal's Big Explorers, a vibrant outdoor learning adventure designed for children in grades 3-5! At our camp, young adventurers will embark on exciting journeys through nature, fostering curiosity, teamwork, and a love for the great outdoors.

Bob Ross taught a technique that shows anyone can paint. This class will show you step by step how to create a beautiful painting. The class is 4 hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class, you leave with a beautiful 12x16 oil painting anyone will be proud to display on their wall. Open to anyone ages 7+ (with an accompanied adult). April : Ocean Road May : Moonrise

Bob Ross taught a technique that shows anyone can paint. This class will show you step by step how to create a beautiful painting. The class is 4 hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class, you leave with a beautiful 12x16 oil painting anyone will be proud to display on their wall. Open to anyone ages 7+ (with an accompanied adult). June : Bird July : Deer

An introduction to musical theater for young dancers. Dancers will sing, dance and act to Broadway hits while learning basic ballet and jazz steps. Shoes to bring: Clean tennis shoes or ballet shoes Attire: Comfortable clothing or dance attire

Imagine it...then build it! Kids create project after project using smooth pine pieces in a wide variety of shapes. Campers will be able to take home their craft and kit that includes a lightweight hammer, nails, glue and more. The kit comes complete with a guide for more projects at home.

How many clothing items are tucked away in your closet, waiting for that one little alteration? Join Sandra and discover great alteration tips and tricks including attaching buttons and embellishments, shortening hems and creatively patching rips and tears. Bring a few projects to work on in class, if desired. Basic sewing skills required. $5 supply fee paid to instructor. Bring your questions and supplies listed online.