Hopkins Community Education

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Design, develop, and create 3D Virtual Reality environments and characters to make your own 3D games and other virtual reality environments. This class is ideal for individuals who are passionate about technology, coding, and want to explore the limitless possibilities of VR. VR programs can be viewed on most mobile phones, and VR Systems like oculus or google cardboard. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day.

Step into a world of magic and innovation with 3D printing! This class is perfect for students with little to no experience in 3D printing and is ideal for those who love to draw, design, and see their creations come to life. Students will explore the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad, creating magical designs inspired by the Harry Potter series. From wands to wizarding tools, they’ll craft their own creations from scratch, printing and taking home two of their favorite designs. To ensure everyone can bring their magic to life, some creations may be scaled down for printing during class. Students should be comfortable using a laptop and mouse to design their enchanted projects!

This camp is a hands-on product design class emphasizing creative thinking and problem-solving. Students will explore options to find, modify, and prepare 3D files to be brought to life using a 3D printer. By the end of this course, students will become familiar with the workflow and terminology of digital fabrication. We begin learning by designing and printing functional fishing lures, then continue solving design challenges.

Get ready for an exciting day of hoops at our first-ever Skyhawks & Fit-Future 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament! We're thrilled to throw a FIBA-style bring Elementary & middle schoolers grades 4-8th together for some friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, there's a place for you! Winners of each division will leave home with a prize!!! This price represents the total price for your team. Once registered you will need to fill out a google doc that has your Team name, and Player information 4 or 5 Game Guarantee (4 pool games then single elimination bracket) 12 teams per division. (Option 1:Top 6 teams make Gold bracket Playoffs and bottom 6 teams make Silver bracket playoffs. Option 2: They all make playoffs. Seeds 1-4 get a bye, Seed 5 plays Seed 12, Seed 6 plays Seed 11. Like the CFB bracket. Option 3: Top 6 teams make playoffs, bottom 6 play a “friendship” game) Teams will play on a regulation sized half court. The ball will be 28.5’. Teams MUST use a Skyhawks basketball for gameplay 1 official per court Divisions!! Recreational: (This division is for athletes who are relatively new to basketball or are looking to have fun and play. This division is for players who have less than 2 years of Organized Basketball experience meaning you have played less than 2 years of organized basketball.) Advanced: (This division is for athletes who have experience playing basketball. This division is for players who have more than 2 years of experience in organized basketball. If you have played or currently play ANY form of Travel/AAU, you will be automatically entered into this division regardless of experience) Female: (This division is for females only. There will NOT be a separate division for Recreational and Advanced. We will make teams and brackets as fair as possible. There could be separate brackets when we go into seeding) Players: All players need completed liability waivers signed by a parent on file in order to participate. Only registered and rostered players may play on your team.  In the case of injury, ejection, or missing player, a team may play with 2 players. Its opponent will play with 3. 

Join us for our introductory basketball course! Athletes will have the opportunity to enhance their skills through development drills, agility & footwork training, and at the end of the day participate in 5-on-5 live scrimmage games with a clock and referees. 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

Share the gift of lifelong learning and give the gift of an experience for the one who already has everything. Your family or friend can apply your gift card purchase to their enrichment enrollment! Gift a specific class or program, OR simply select a dollar amount and allow your loved one to pick out their own experience. Call our office at 952-988-4070 if you wish to purchase a gift card for a dollar amount not listed. IMPORTANT: When asked to select the attendee, select yourself. You will indicate who the gift recipient is during checkout. This gift card does not expire, but classes fill up quickly. Spaces in our programs are not saved until the recipient calls to redeem and confirm his or her enrollment. Recipients will receive details and class logistics after calling to redeem this gift card and successfully enrolling in one of our programs.

This class is designed for ADVANCED students with lots of prior experience in the pottery studio. This is a structured open studio to create your own body of work on the wheel or handbuilding incorporating your own personal aesthetic and style. Feel free to bring in a journal for note taking and your own music with earbuds while you work. Dress for a mess.

This class is designed for ADVANCED students with lots of prior experience in the pottery studio. This is a structured open studio to create your own body of work on the wheel or handbuilding incorporating your own personal aesthetic and style. Feel free to bring in a journal for note taking and your own music with earbuds while you work. Dress for a mess.

This is a class specifically designed for those that have lots of experience in clay and you will explore your own body of work. This is a structured, yet independent class. Bring a journal or your own ear buds with appropriate music to help you focus on your creations. We will have a critique at the end of the week. Please wear tennis shoes and wear your hair back.

Adventure Camp is all about creating fun, interactive experiences outdoors! These camps typically include a mix of games, physical activities, and nature exploration, allowing kids to build teamwork skills, foster independence, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.

Using an Air Fryer to cook vegetables is quick—and the healthy results are delicious! In this live online class Kirsten will demonstrate a variety of recipes using in-season local and/or commonly available vegetables including Lemon Pepper Broccoli, Miso Sesame Kale Chips, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Participants will receive an extensive handout along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards so you can cook along at your convenience.