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Camp Royal Week 4

Summer Camps July 1 to July 3. No Camp Royal on July 4. Be sure to register for a morning and afternoon camp for a full day of Camp Royal! Breakfast and lunch will not be offered by School Nutrition Week 4 of Camp Royal.

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Camp Royal Week 5

Summer Camps July 8 to July 11. Be sure to register for a morning and afternoon camp for a full day of Camp Royal!

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Camp Royal Week 6

Summer Camps July 15 to July 18. Be sure to register for a morning and afternoon camp for a full day of Camp Royal!

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Camp Royal Week 7

Summer Camps July 22 to July 25. Be sure to register for a morning and afternoon camp for a full day of Camp Royal!

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Camp Royal Week 8

Summer Camps July 29 to August 1. Be sure to register for a morning and afternoon camp for a full day of Camp Royal!

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Camp Royal Week 9

Summer Camps August 5 to August 8. Be sure to register for a morning and afternoon camp for a full day of Camp Royal!

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Canva for Awesome Beginners

Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest design website available all for free. In this class you will learn how to create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents, business cards, email signatures and more, you'll leave this class with a practical guide to use Canva with confidence!

Thu, Jun 13

12:00 - 1:00 PM

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Cascading Plant Hanger

Kick off the summer by creating a simple, yet eye-catching plant hanger that displays three natural or artificial plants. Hang it on a porch or shed or enjoy it in your home office or sunroom. A variety of subtle, colorful and whimsical canvas fabrics will be available for you to choose from. Basic sewing skills recommended. Bring supplies listed below: $25 supply fee paid to instructor on day of class. Supply List • Sewing machine -- Community Education has 4 sewing machines that can be shared if you do not have your own. • All-purpose thread • Fabric scissors or rotary cutter and mat • Ruler • Seam Ripper • Universal sewing machine needle, size 14 or 16 • Pins

Wed, Jun 12

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Eisenhower Community Center

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Cell Phones & Parenting

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you’ll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s Smartphone, and more! We simplify this complicated technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry. *Please note that the class recording will be sent to all registered students so that they do not have to attend at the exact designated time. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded.

Tue, Aug 13

12:00 - 1:00 PM

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Charm School

Charm School will emphasize respect for others and teach children manners and etiquette with a fun, hands-on approach. Your child will learn social etiquette, proper introductions and fine dining skills. Topics to be covered will include: proper behavior at the table, conversation skills, polite behavior in public, and public speaking. Newly learned skills will be practiced with a light snack during camp.

Child and Babysitting Safety

Participants will learn the responsibilities of being a prepared, safe, responsible, and professional babysitter. Topics include supervision, behavior guidance, proper feeding and diapering techniques, personal safety, basic first aid, medical emergencies, fire, and kitchen safety. Dolls, bottles, and diaper supplies will be provided at class for fun hands-on participation. This class is developed by the Health & Safety Institute and approved by the American Pediatrics Association. Class participants receive a certification card and a downloadable handbook.

Tue, Jun 25

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Ages	11 yr. - 16 yr. ^{11 m}

Tue, Jul 30

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Ages	11 yr. - 16 yr. ^{11 m}

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Chinese Culture Camp

A fun and interactive Chinese learning experience to engage your child with arts, science projects, story-telling, geography, music, yoga, and more!

Mon-Thu, Jul 29 - Aug 1

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Eisenhower Elementary

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1st - 2nd

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Chinese Culture Camp

A fun and interactive Chinese learning experience to engage your child with arts, science projects, story-telling, geography, music, yoga, and more! *This class is taught in Mandarin Chinese

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Eisenhower Elementary

Code Championship Tournament Series | Virtual Computer Coding Competition

Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Whether this is your first Code Championship event, or if you've been competing for years, this is the perfect way to explore the competitive coding world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience necessary. The Code Championship Series is a series of four tournaments in four weeks (it's ok to miss one or two). These tournaments will be hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship website. If you have a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox, no additional download is required. Please come knowing how to navigate the internet (basic typing and mouse control). The link to the Google Meet event will be emailed two days before the tournament. What is Code Championship? Video

College Planning 101

It’s hard to overestimate the value of a college education. But, as you know, it can come with a hefty price tag and a considerable amount of debt. While choosing the right college is important, figuring out how to pay for it may be just as important. You can help by financially supporting whatever path your loved one chooses. We want to prepare you to navigate the cost of college without risking your retirement.

Wed, Jul 24

6:30 - 7:45 PM

Eisenhower Community Center

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Impress These Apes Season 5 Show 2 - Dance (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

Comedy Writing: How to Be Funny on Paper and Stage

Whether you need to make a dull work presentation more lively, mix laughter with learning in the classroom, or ultimately want to write for print/production or perform your own stand up routine, this fast-paced session will show you how to apply humor to all aspects of your life. You will learn the anatomy a joke, how to use your powers of observation to sharpen your wit, write different types of jokes, and use humor to entertain and influence people. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former stand-up comedian at places like The Laugh Factory in Hollywood, 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.

Thu, Jul 11

4:00 - 6:00 PM

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Community Education Scholarship Fund

Apply for Youth Enrichment Scholarship Scholarship funds have been exhausted for the 2023-2024 school year and the application has been closed. Look for the 2024-2025 application on July 1st. Donate We accept donations of all sizes! Every cent you donate goes directly to registration see for Hopkins kids. If you would like to make a donation to help families access high-quality childcare and youth enrichment activities through Hopkins Community Ed, please select the denomination of your choice in the drop-down menu to the right. You will need to sign in or create an account. You will receive an email confirmation upon completion of the donation. Every child should have the opportunity to participate in uplifting youth enrichment activities. We appreciate your support and are grateful to be your partner in lifelong learning. For more information or if you have questions please contact our Community Education office at community.education@hopkinsschools.org. Thank you for supporting Hopkins Public Schools Community Education! *If there is a denomination you would like to donate and do not see, please contact the Community Education Office at 952-988-4070 and we will assist you.

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Crazy Chemistry

Join Science Explorers as we become crazy chemists! We will investigate the Periodic Table and learn about its families with fun and exciting experiments as we discover the science side of STEM. We will break some chemical bonds, get messy with polymers and much more. Our classes are hands-on...so be sure to dress for a mess!

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Eisenhower Elementary

Grades

1st - 5th

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Create Social Media Content Without Panicking

Are you nervous to begin filming and posting your own social media content? Do you have a business, product or service, but panic at the thought of putting yourself on social media? Well in this beginner class, you’ll learn helpful tips and strategies to create social media content with ease. You’ll never have to worry about freezing up in front of a camera, all thanks to the helpful skills you’ll be taking with you once your class is complete. We’ll walk you through a step-by-step process so that you can get started today!

Tue, Aug 20

12:00 - 1:00 PM

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Create a Photo Album Using PowerPoint

Learn how to create a professional looking photo album or a slide show for that upcoming graduation or birthday party or memorial. Learn to organize your photos and crop and edit them as well as make collages of photo groups. Then learn how to add music and animations to the slide show.

Wed, May 15

6:00 - 8:30 PM

Eisenhower Community Center

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Crepes: The “Do-Ahead” Wrap

Crepes are an easy, impressive do-ahead dish. We will prepare Chicken Divan (chicken with broccoli in a cheese a cheese sauce) for our main dish. Follow it with Cheese Blintzes served with an apricot sauce, and Mushroom Crepes with Sherry Sauce. Orange Crepe Suzette, Italian and Sicilian Cannoli, Flaming Crepes and other desserts will round out our selections. And… each student will have lots of experience in “making perfect crepes,” including flipping them!

Wed, Jun 5

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Eisenhower Community Center

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Cricut for Beginners

Have a Cricut machine but not sure how it works? Come learn the essential functions of this popular cutting tool. Leave class with a simple paper and vinyl project as well as the basic knowledge to start creating custom, professional-looking paper crafts embellished apparel, home décor, and more. $10 supply fee paid to instructor. Bring supplies listed online, if you have them. Otherwise, you can learn through instructor demonstration. Supply List: • Cricut machine, standard mat, accessories, and laptop, if you have them

Wed, Aug 14

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Eisenhower Community Center

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Dance Team Prep

Are you hoping to represent Hopkins on the dance team someday? We will learn skills and dances in the 3 dance team styles performed at Hopkins, Jazz, Kick and Hip Hop. You’ll work with Ms. Karla, one of the fall dance team coaches, to learn what you’ll need to succeed as a Hopkins Dance Team member. Wear form fitting clothes, any style jazz shoes and put long hair up in a secure ponytail, braid or bun.

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Eisenhower Community Center

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3rd - 5th

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