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Camp Middle School with myHealth

Starting middle school can be exciting, exhilarating, confusing and scary – all at the same time! Rising 6th graders are invited to join health educators from myHealth for Teens & Young Adults for a fun and informative summer program to take some of the mystery out of middle school. Prepare to laugh, create, question, learn and grow! This class will take place at myHealth located at 15 8th Ave S Hopkins, MN 55343. If you have questions or would like information about scholarship opportunities, please contact myHealth at info@myhealthmn.org.

Tue-Thu, Jul 30 - Aug 8

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

myHealth for Teens & Young Adults

Camp Mission Impossible

Calling all secret agents! During this camp, you will complete a variety of daily missions including escape rooms, decoding messages and completing intricate missions. By the end you will know how to be apart of any team and be a problem solving pro.

Mon-Thu, Jun 10 - Jun 13

Eisenhower Community Center

Camp Mission Impossible

Calling all secret agents! During this camp, you will complete a variety of daily missions including escape rooms, decoding messages and completing intricate missions. By the end you will know how to be apart of any team and be a problem solving pro.

Mon-Thu, Aug 12 - Aug 15

Eisenhower Elementary

Camp Mission Impossible

Calling all secret agents! During this camp, you will complete a variety of daily missions including escape rooms, decoding messages and completing intricate missions. By the end you will know how to be apart of any team and be a problem solving pro.

Mon-Wed, Jul 1 - Jul 3

Eisenhower Elementary

Camp Royal Film School

Interested in movies and how they are made? Make your own movie, from start to finish, using iPads. Students will write a movie script, shoot and direct, edit the film, then showcase their movie at The Movie Premier on the last day of camp. Students will learn the ins and outs of the details that go into making, producing and filming a real movie!

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

Eisenhower Elementary

Camp Royal Film School

Interested in movies and how they are made? Make your own movie, from start to finish, using iPads. Students will write a movie script, shoot and direct, edit the film, then showcase their movie at The Movie Premier on the last day of camp. Students will learn the ins and outs of the details that go into making, producing and filming a real movie!

Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Jul 25

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Eisenhower Elementary

Camp Royal Newspaper Camp!

Spend your week at Camp Royal interviewing campers, taking pictures and creating a Camp Royal newspaper, all centered around a busy camp with lots of activities! The Camp Royal newspaper will be handed out to campers on the last day of camp.

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Eisenhower Elementary

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Camp Royal Newspaper Camp!

Spend your week at Camp Royal interviewing campers, taking pictures and creating a Camp Royal newspaper, all centered around a busy camp with lots of activities! The Camp Royal newspaper will be handed out to campers on the last day of camp.

Mon-Thu, Aug 12 - Aug 15

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Eisenhower Elementary

Camp Royal Painters & Designers

Bring your artistic side to this creative camp! Campers will create masterpieces on canvas, design and create a weight-bearing bridge, and design their own projects throughout the week.

Mon-Thu, Jul 22 - Jul 25

Eisenhower Elementary

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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Cast Auditions for Hopkins Community Theatre Presents - Julius Caesar

Hopkins Community Theatre is thrilled to announce its first production Julius Caesar. Here's what you need to know: Play: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Rehearsals: Start the week of June 3rd, Mondays-Thursdays 6pm-8pm (with a break for the Fourth of July holiday) Performances: July 19th, 20th, 26th, & 27th at 7:30pm in the High School Auditorium No experience necessary! We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and skill levels to join this exciting journey. About the Rehearsal Process: This production is a significant time commitment that comes with community education course credit, and requires rehearsals 4-5 times per week. Rehearsals will be held Monday-Thursday 6-9PM. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal, but participants will be expected to be available for each rehearsal unless they have listed it as a conflict. Roles Available: We welcome actors from high school age and up and all experience levels to audition - all roles are open. Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the stage, we encourage you to come and audition for this exciting production. About Auditions: Be advised that you should arrive at least five minutes prior to your scheduled time to fill out necessary paperwork. If you cannot make these audition dates but would like to audition, email hopkinscommunitytheatre@gmail.com. Auditions will be 10-minute individual calls. Actors are encouraged to prepare, or be familiar with, one classical monologue, 2-4 minutes long, fully. If you are unable to prepare a monologue, sides will be provided. Sign Up for Auditions: A confirmation for your registration will be sent after registration is completed. In that email will be a link to schedule your audition time. Contact hopkinscommunitytheatre@gmail.com with any additional questions.

Mon-Wed, Apr 22 - Apr 24

Hopkins High School

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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.

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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.

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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

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

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

Sat, Apr 27 - May 18

9:00 - 11:00 AM

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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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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Composition in the Landscape

The Composition in the Landscape Course is a five day course aimed for those who are interested in painting the different environments around us. We will look at how to consider the landscape and ways to suggest depth, light and shadow, texture and color while painting on location as well as in the studio. The course will also look at the urban landscape and provide tools to depicting architecture in tandem with nature to create images that reflect the spaces in which we live.

Mon-Fri, Jul 22 - Jul 26

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Hopkins Center for the Arts

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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

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

Online

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