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Alice Smith Summer 2025

Hopkins Summer Preschool

HPK Summer 9-Week 2025

For questions contact Preschool@HopkinsSchools.org or 952-988-5000.

Manatees 3 through 5 yrs (Summer 9-week)

Mon-Fri, Jun 16 - Aug 15

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Alice Smith Elementary

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All About Sparkles with Kidcreate Studio

Is sparkle your child’s favorite color? If so, they will love this camp! They’ll make brilliant, sparkly masterpieces including a portrait of a pony, a trinket box and a painting of a butterfly. The kids will learn different art terms and techniques as they get messy with Model Magic®, plaster of Paris, and more spectacularly sparkly supplies. The projects your child crafts in this camp will glitter, gleam, sparkle and shine. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Eisenhower Elementary

All About Sparkles with Kidcreate Studio

Is sparkle your child’s favorite color? If so, they will love this camp! They’ll make brilliant, sparkly masterpieces including a portrait of a pony, a trinket box and a painting of a butterfly. The kids will learn different art terms and techniques as they get messy with Model Magic®, plaster of Paris, and more spectacularly sparkly supplies. The projects your child crafts in this camp will glitter, gleam, sparkle and shine. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Mon-Thu, Aug 11 - Aug 14

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Eisenhower Elementary

All-Star Game Basketball Camp

Join us for our All-Star Game Camp! This exciting event is a fun twist on the NBA All-Star Game, where campers can wear their favorite player’s jersey. Participants will compete in a variety of challenges, including 5v5 and 3v3 games, a skills challenge, a fitness challenge, a 3-point contest, and a dunk contest. Prizes for Winners, Don’t miss out on the action!

Mon-Thu, Aug 4 - Aug 7

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon-Thu, Aug 4 - Aug 7

Amazing Athletes: Keeping Kids Active

Develop your child’s motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cardiovascular fitness and more through Amazing Athletes. Each class encompasses two different developmental sport lessons, muscle identification and fruit or vegetable introduction, using fun activities so they can build their skills, at their own pace, in a non-competitive atmosphere.

Mon, Jul 21 - Aug 18

Ages	2 yr. ^{6 m} - 5 yr. ^{6 m}

Mon, Jul 21 - Aug 18

Ages	2 yr. ^{6 m} - 5 yr. ^{6 m}

Wed, Jul 23 - Aug 20

Ages	2 yr. ^{6 m} - 5 yr. ^{6 m}

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Amazing Athletes: Keeping Kids Active- Amazing Tots

Amazing Tots is a guided, discovery-based sports program that helps kids engage in structured physical activities tailored specifically to toddlers. Classes are designed to meet the attention span and physical needs of each individual child while learning 5 different sports. Parent participation is required.

Mon, Jul 21 - Aug 18

Ages	1 yr. ^{6 m} - 2 yr. ^{6 m}

Wed, Jul 23 - Aug 20

Ages	1 yr. ^{6 m} - 2 yr. ^{6 m}

An Introduction to Voiceovers

“Wow, you have a great voice!” How many times have you heard that? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? Explore the growing remote voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting, and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later in a follow up call. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo. No discounts. 18 and over. Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.

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Anime & Manga Action Art Camp

Why sit in front of the TV and watch cartoons when you can draw amazing characters and awesome scenes of your very own? Join us for five action-packed days as Young Rembrandts hosts a wonderful Anime and Manga Drawing Workshop. Our students will create dazzling illustrations that are influenced by popular Japanese anime and manga themes. Colorful characters with expressive personalities jump off the page. Our students will be delighted as we create drawings that emulate the popular anime and manga art styles. Don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity to produce wonderful artwork. Sign up today!

Mon-Thu, Jul 14 - Jul 17

Eisenhower Elementary

Animotion Lab

Animotion Lab is a fun and creative stop motion animation class where students will unleash their imagination and bring any object or drawing to life. From toys and household items to their own drawings, students will learn how to animate literally everything around them frame-by-frame. No prior experience is necessary - beginners are welcome to join this immersive class and experiment with different materials and subjects for their animated shorts.

Mon-Thu, Jul 14 - Jul 17

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

West Middle School

Animotion Lab

Lights, camera, action… and imagination! In this exciting stop-motion animation class, kids become the directors, designers, and storytellers as they bring their own characters and wild ideas to life — just like in the movies! Students will learn the basics of stop-motion animation using simple, kid-friendly tools and materials. All supplies are provided, and no experience is needed — just creativity and enthusiasm! Finished projects will be shared with families at the end of class, so you can see your child’s imagination in action.

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Apple Mac Basics - Bring Your Own Mac Laptop

Learn how to navigate your Mac computer, how to adjust settings, set up folders and organize files, find your files using Finder and Spotlight, add programs to the Dock, and more. This class does not cover iPads or iPhones. For optimal student success, students are expected to bring their own laptop.

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Aquatics

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Aquatics Apprenticeship Program

Hello, we are pleased to offer a paid apprenticeship program designed to develop young swimmers and future lifeguards. The program offers comprehensive swim instruction, instructor training, and a pathway to free lifeguard certification for students who demonstrate commitment and skill development. Our goal is to foster aquatic safety, leadership, and career readiness among youth aged 14 and above. This is an opportunity to get paid while gaining experience and knowledge of the aquatics field. This class is scheduled for Wednesday afternoons, but there will also be morning availability Monday- Thursday on most days. Initial Eligibility: Students aged 14 can enroll in the apprenticeship program. Advancement: Upon turning 15, students become eligible for our Free Lifeguard Certification Course if they meet program requirements. Prerequisites: Completion of all training sessions and demonstration of competence in water safety and instructional skills. Pay- $15 hour 2. Program Structure & Timeline: Phase 1: Swim & Water Safety Lessons Focus: Basic swimming skills and techniques Water safety principles Rescue skills and emergency response Phase 2: Instructor Assistance & Aquatics Management Focus: Assisting certified instructors in delivering water safety lessons Managing the aquatics area under supervision Learning pool operations, safety protocols, and customer service Phase 3:Lifeguard Certification Focus: Complete Lifeguard Certification course, Once certified, students will be able to work as Hopkins staff.

Wed, Jun 4 - Aug 27

Eisenhower Community Center

Ages	14 yr. - 21 yr.

Architecture & Design

Explore the design career field! Learn about architecture and test your design ideas through art, building activities, and design challenges, with exploration through architectural models. This class was developed in collaboration with local Twin Cities designers. We will introduce students to the 3D design tool TinkerCAD to plan and design their architectural creations. Create fun designs to complete different architectural CAD challenges.

Mon-Thu, Jul 28 - Jul 31

West Middle School

Art

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Art Masters Art Camp

Ever wished you could draw like Van Gogh or create vibrant art like Britto? In this exciting workshop, your child will be inspired by famous artists like Matisse, Cezanne, and Derain to create their own AMAZING masterpieces! Come to draw with us!

Mon-Thu, Aug 4 - Aug 7

Eisenhower Elementary

Art, Drama and Dance

Hopkins Community Education offers a wide variety of art, drama and dance classes, sure to meet every child's interest and skill.

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August Chess Camp

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 Bobby Fischer!

Mon-Thu, Aug 11 - Aug 14

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon-Thu, Aug 11 - Aug 14

Autumn Sunset Acrylic Painting

Capture the beauty of fall in this step-by-step acrylic painting class! Using stretched canvas, students will create a stunning autumn landscape featuring a glowing sunset and silhouetted trees. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this class will cover blending techniques, composition, and brushwork to bring the warm hues of the season to life. All materials provided—just bring your creativity!

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Awesome Apps! Cooking Camp

Spend a week with Chef Kerry learning how to create awesome appetizers! Become a pro at making snacks and planning for a party! Bring containers to bring home your creations.

Mon-Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 24

Eisenhower Community Center

BINGO

Join us for a community gathering full of fun, friends, and fantastic prizes. This event is for Individuals 18+. There will be a snack and soda/water provided as part of your registration. Pre-Registration is recommended to guarantee you get a seat!

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Ballet

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.

Thu, Jul 10 - Aug 14

Hopkins Center for the Arts

Ages	5 yr. - 8 yr. ^{11 m}

Ballet Advanced Beginning

If you love to dance and you have missed being in ballet class, this class is for you! Ballet is excellent physical training, can improve cardio health, and counter the collapse that can happen with aging. Moving creatively to music while developing balance and grace is fun in a class that is supportive and welcoming. Some ballet background is helpful, and all ages are welcome. We follow the classic structure of a ballet class and modify for the various needs of individuals. Come and check us out! It is never too late to dance! No discounts.

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