Hopkins Community Education

Kids will design and build their own toys and trinkets while discovering scientific theories through hands-on activities. This creative and educational adventure sparks imagination and brings learning to life in a playful, engaging way! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

This summer, step into the magical world of wizards with a unique blend of STEAM (STEM and art) adventures! Craft your very own light-up wand, mix up fun “magical” concoctions, engineer your own locomotive, and create your own Golden Snitch , along with many more fascinating projects. Get ready to unleash your inner wizard and make this summer truly magical—Hogwarts style!

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.

Dive into summer fun with our Kids Swim Camp featuring exciting pool games! Children will enjoy a week of water-filled adventure, learning swimming skills and participating in a variety of engaging pool activities with educational games and sports competitions. Our certified instructors will guide campers through games that promote water safety, teamwork, and confidence in the pool, creating an unforgettable and enriching aquatic experience for kids of all skill levels.

We will go back to the classics in this Camp Crafts and Games camp! Make a tie dye shirt, learn how to create friendship bracelets, use nature to make an awesome art creation and much more! Each day will also include classic camp games, such as capture the flag and kickball. Have a favorite camp activity? Bring it to Camp Royal!

If you enjoy nature and the outdoors, this is the class for you. We will learn various techniques how to make garden art and nature inspired sculpture. This is not a wheel class. Dress for a mess, snack is optional.

This is a class for the potter learning how to throw on the wheel and learn various other techniques how to make pottery. Demonstrations will be provided throughout the week. Please wear tennis shoes and wear your hair back. Snack is optional.

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.

DASH Sports Summer Multi-Sport camp includes fun skills training and games in three sports: Soccer, Basketball, and Flag Football. Key sports skills will be taught and practiced in all 3 sports so athletes will come out of camp with a great understanding of key skill components and gameplay of each sport. Camp ends with games/scrimmages the final day for each sport, where athletes can showcase their skills. Campers should wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle, snack and wear athletic shoes and clothing. All equipment is provided.

TGA (Teach. Grow. Achieve.) provides high-quality golf instruction in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. With an 8:1 student-to-coach ratio—lower than many other youth sports—our experienced instructors not only teach golf fundamentals like full swing, chipping, and putting but also specialize in working with kids to build confidence and sportsmanship. We provide top-notch equipment and training materials, so there’s no need to purchase gear—just show up and enjoy the game! Whether your child is new to golf or looking to improve, TGA makes it easy to learn, play, and love the sport.

Step into the world of 3D printing and bring your ideas to life! This class is perfect for beginners who love to draw, design, and see their creations take shape. Students will learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad, designing custom parts for their very own robots. By the end of the week, they’ll have built two exciting DC-powered robots—a sketchbot and a drive bot. This hands-on course encourages creativity and problem-solving, and students will need to be comfortable using a laptop and mouse to design their robots.

The Drone Maker Engineering Camp offers an exciting, hands-on experience that blends theory with practical application. Perfect for beginners, this camp invites students to work in teams of three to explore the world of drones, the principles of flight, and their real-world uses. Each day, students will design and engineer drones to complete thrilling missions—such as package delivery, fire fighting, and medical rescues. This camp fosters creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, giving campers the chance to experience the future of technology while having fun!

Flipping Art Unleash your creativity and explore the magic of animation in our flipbook art class! Young artists will learn to bring their drawings to life, transforming simple sketches into captivating moving stories. This hands-on STEAM activity combines art and science, revealing the fascinating principles behind animation while sparking imagination and fun. Beginners are welcome!

Get ready for an exciting summer of tennis with Skyhawks Sports Minnesota! Our Middle School Tennis Camp is designed for beginner to intermediate players who are eager to improve their skills in a fun and supportive environment. At Skyhawks, we believe in teaching more than just the game—we help athletes build important life skills like teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence.Through engaging drills, fun games, and friendly competition, players will develop their athletic abilities while learning the value of persistence, respect, and leadership.Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or looking to refine your techniques, our experienced coaches will guide you through essential tennis fundamentals like serving, rallying, and footwork.

In this class we combine creativity and technique to give dancers a fun introduction and foundation to dance. We will learn techniques for ballet, jazz, and hip hop as well as exciting combination routines, with a fun theme each week. Jungle Safari: Take your little explorers on a wild adventure through the jungle, discovering animal inspired movements along the way

Learn how to ride, groom, tack up, lead and do in-hand work with horses. Enjoy horse-related crafts and activities from braiding a horse’s mane to feeding, watering and caring for these beautiful animals. No transportation provided. Participants must be transported to and from camp on their own: Boulder Pointe Equestrian & Event Center – 6612 189th Ln. NW, Anoka Proper attire includes sneakers or boots (closed toe and heel), long pants and layers, depending on the weather. Bring bug spray, sunscreen, nut-free snacks, water bottle and nut-free bag lunch. ASTM/SEI certified helmets provided. Signed waivers required. This camp is run in partnership with Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services.

Safeway Driving School provides a comprehensive, in-person, driver education program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for safe and responsible driving. Our program is open to students aged 14.5 to 18, offering flexibility and convenience for families. Pay $475 total, or choose our convenient payment plan: $275 at registration for the classroom portion, followed by a total of $160 due during the behind-the-wheel training. This amount can be divided between the first and second behind-the-wheel lessons. What's Included: 30 hours of classroom instruction: Covering state-approved curriculum to prepare students for their permit exam. 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training: Individualized, hands-on driving lessons with professional, experienced instructors. Flexible scheduling: Convenient class times and driving sessions designed to fit your student's busy schedule, with easy make-up options available for busy teenaged schedules. State certification: Upon completion of the program, students will receive all necessary documentation to apply for their Minnesota driver’s license. Important Timelines and Planning Tips: Students have one year from the end of the classroom portion or their 15th birthday, whichever is later, to complete their three, 2 hour, behind-the-wheel lessons. Safeway recommends 30 days between each behind-the-wheel lesson, with the final lesson completed about 30 days before the potential road test. It is essential for students to practice regularly with a supervising driver, as frequent practice builds the confidence and skills needed for successful completion of the program. Why Choose Safeway? Experienced instructors: Our instructors are highly trained, patient, and dedicated to helping students succeed. Proven success: With over 50 years of experience, Safeway is the largest driving school in Minnesota, trusted by thousands of families annually. Focus on safety: We emphasize defensive driving techniques and responsible decision-making to build safe, confident drivers. Local convenience: Classes are offered right at Hopkins High School. For more information, visit our FAQ page or contact us directly. Let Safeway Driving School help your student take the wheel with confidence! Safeway Driving School:www.safewaydrivingschool.com | 651-351-9150 Parent Involvement: Parents are their child’s primary driving instructor so it is critical to practice regularly with permitted drivers in all driving situations. Students are required to practice at least 50 hours (15 at night) and record the practice on a driving log. Safeway offers online Parent Classes. The class cost $10.00 and qualifies for a reduction in student practice hours. Important parent information will be sent home on the first day of class. Payment Plan: Pay $275 at registration for classroom instruction, then $160 directly to Safeway later for behind-the-wheel instruction. For more information about Safeway’s program or to schedule a behind-the-wheel lesson, please call 952-933-1919 or visit www.safewaydrivingschool.com.

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.