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First Tech Challenge

FIRST Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build, and code robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming. Depending on interest and progress during the season, the team may participate in up to two regional competitions at dates to be determined, and if qualified can compete at the state championship. The last meeting date may change based on the dates of competition, team progress, and coach availability. This program will require some parent participation.

Tue/Thu, Aug 27 - Feb 25 2025

Tue/Thu, Aug 27 - Feb 25 2025

Wed, Sep 4 - Feb 26 2025

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Elementary Chess Clubs

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 world champion Bobby Fischer! Hopkins Community Education is excited to provide a pick your price payment option for before and after school programming. Our hope is to provide access to high quality enrichment classes for all Hopkins students. Contact us for more information or to donate more.

Tue, Sep 10 - Oct 22

Tue, Sep 10 - Oct 22

Fri, Sep 13 - Oct 25

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Sunday Chess School

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 world champion Bobby Fischer!

Sun, Sep 15 - Oct 27

10:45 - 11:45 AM

Sun, Sep 15 - Oct 27

12:00 - 1:15 PM

Sun, Sep 15 - Oct 27

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FIRST LEGO League Explore

Lego League Explore Teams work together to discover how science and technology impact the world around them. Guided by adult coaches, teams work with LEGO elements to build a motorized model and create a Show Me poster related to their research of a yearly theme. FLL Explore captures the interest of our youngest learners. Participants may or may not participate in a Lego League Expo, depending on the team's progress and interest. The end date of the program will vary depending on the team's commitment and the volunteer coach's schedule. This program will require some parent participation.

Sun, Sep 15 - Jan 26 2025

Mon, Sep 16 - Jan 27 2025

Tue, Sep 17 - Jan 28 2025

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Engineering for Kids Jr STEM CLUB

All new lessons for the new school year! Calling new and returning students! The Engineering For Kids Jr STEM Club brings fun, hands-on lessons every week to introduce engineering concepts at a young age. For each lesson, students focus on developing 21st Century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork. These life skills give students the confidence to approach challenges in their lives and realize that they can succeed in almost anything! Sign up for one or all sessions! Hopkins Community Education is excited to provide a pick your price payment option for before and after school programming. Our hope is to provide access to high quality enrichment classes for all Hopkins students. Contact us for more information or to donate more.

Mon, Sep 16 - Oct 7

Mon, Oct 28 - Nov 18

Wed, Oct 30 - Nov 20

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3D Printing: Harry Potter

Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while creating a Deathly Hallow model, then creating you own magical pendant. Students will be able to pick one design to be printed and mailed home. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Wed, Sep 18 - Sep 25

FIRST LEGO League Challenge

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of STEM while working together to solve fun challenges and building models using LEGO® bricks and the SPIKE(TM ) Essential system. Students can work on projects related to an exciting, mission-based Robot Game, an Innovation Project, or the FIRST Core Values. Depending on interest and progress during the season, the team may participate in a FIRST LEGO League Expo at a date to be determined. The last meeting date may change based on the date of any Expo participation, team progress, and coach availability. This program will require some parent participation.

Wed, Sep 18 - Jan 29 2025

Thu, Sep 19 - Jan 30 2025

Dungeons & Dragons 101 with Character Creation

What’s it like to play Dungeons and Dragon? Dungeons and Dragons, a timeless game of fantastical elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and fairies, offers great opportunities to develop problem-solving skills, team-building abilities, and creative thinking that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Start by learning its basics, creating your own character, and embarking on an amazing roleplaying game. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Tue, Oct 1 - Oct 8

Girls Who Code Club

Join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world! Clubs offer fun activities through a flexible curriculum that adapts to student's unique needs. Students will explore coding in a fun & friendly environment. 3rd-5th Grade Clubs Students will center their learning around computational thinking skills in a series of books as they develop bravery and confidence. This curriculum offers options for online lessons in Scratch and unplugged activities that do not require a computer to accompany the books. Students can expect to learn the basics of coding and gain confidence through a book-club style program model and optional Scratch activities. 6th-12th Grade Clubs Clubs serving young people in 6th-12th grade will need a computer and an internet connection to access the whole curriculum, including project-based, video-guided Learn to Code Activities in a variety of coding languages, like Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and Swift. 6th-12th grade Club members can expect to: Learn the basics of coding and gain confidence through a book-club style program model and optional Scratch activities. Complete self-guided tutorials at all skill levels in Scratch, p5.js, Swift, and Python. Participate in GWC Challenges where Club members explore real-world applications of technology, offering a powerful way to drive Club engagement and ignite curiosity. Gain confidence and resilience as they learn about inspiring role models from diverse STEM careers. Volunteers Needed! Clubs cannot run without a volunteer facilitator. Contact Jen at jennifer.pierce@hopkinsschools.org to volunteer or sign up to volunteer when registering your student.

Tue, Oct 1 - Dec 10

Tue, Oct 1 - Dec 10

Science Explorers’ Build Your Own Art Bot

Take your first steps into electrical engineering by designing and building your own Art-Bot. These fun and silly robots are popular with both children and adults. First, we will learn about simple electrical circuits using batteries, wires and more. Then, you will build your own Art Bot to take home, using a cup, motor, battery and holder, plus craft supplies.

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Eisenhower Community Center

Camp Invention – EXPLORE

Camp Invention is an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering, and innovation. Children work together to seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules. In the Camp Invention EXPLORE program, campers will dive into ocean research with their own robotic fish, develop inventions for space exploration, build a spinning robotic artist and design a mega marble arcade! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, stretch imaginations, and give your explorer an epic summer experience.

Mon-Fri, Oct 14 - Oct 18

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Eisenhower Community Center

Engineering Marvels

Do you want to build a kite and fly it? Are you able to build a strong bridge that can hold 500 pennies? Do you want to drop an egg, but not break it? Do you want to build an aeroplane and fly it as far? Then come join Camp Mathnasium: Engineering Marvels! Each student will also be assessed to be able to receive personalized learning.

Mon-Wed, Oct 14 - Oct 16

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mathnasium of Minnetonka

Free Mathnasium Assessment

Mathnasium of Minnetonka is excited to offer a free math assessment for students who are looking to prepare for the upcoming season. Whether you are an advanced student who wants to stay sharp or a struggling student who needs extra help, our assessment is designed to meet your needs. Our team of experienced educators will work with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and develop a customized plan to help you succeed. Sign up for our free math assessment today!

Mathnasium of Minnetonka

Multiplayer Minecraft: Survival Challenge

Survival challenge in Minecraft: Team up & Survive in our multiplayer world. Explore the unknown and join other Survival enthusiasts to overcome challenges, complete quests on our server. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Minecraft Java Edition Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Video Production: YouTube Shorts, IG Reels & TikTok

Learn the art of production video shorts for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. Edit the video, add motion graphics, and special effects to your own video short, while practicing storytelling and film production techniques. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Cell phone video camera or external webcam Wondershare Filmora Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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. Players must be able to navigate the internet: basic typing and mouse control. The link to the Google Meet event will be emailed two days before the tournament.

Sat, Oct 26 - Nov 16

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Science Explorers’ Extreme Chemistry...Mystery Challenges

Are you ready to get messy with some extreme chemistry experiments? Then step into the science lab to solve our mystery challenges. You will need to investigate polymers, density, chemical indicators and more to help solve the mysteries. Our classes are hands-on...so be sure to dress for a mess! Hopkins Community Education is excited to provide a pick your price payment option for before and after school programming. Our hope is to provide access to high quality enrichment classes for all Hopkins students. Contact us for more information or to donate more.

Mon, Oct 28 - Nov 4

Mon, Nov 11 - Nov 18

Wed, Dec 4 - Dec 11

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Game Coding: Nintendo Characters

Learn the fundamentals of coding with Scratch by creating a Nintendo-themed game. Inspire your student to pursue today’s most exciting technologies. Scratch uses colorful, visual blocks that fit together like Legos. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Scratch and Scratch account- instructions will be emailed Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Intro to 3D Printing

This 3D printing camp takes students through the 3D printing process from start to finish. Students will be designing a keychain, and the 3D print will be mailed home. No experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using a computer and keyboarding is required. Fees listed include printing fee for one project. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Game Coding: Mario Kart

In this class, we introduce students’ programming concepts using Scratch. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Students will be instructed to make a Mario Kart - style game. Then pick custom characters, track to customize their games. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Scratch and Scratch account- instructions will be emailed Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

Sat, Dec 14 - Dec 21

Intro to Minecraft Modding

Learn to make Java mods for Minecraft Java Edition Minecraft using MCreator. Customize your gaming experience! MCreator is a great tool to learn Minecraft modding and to learn concepts of software programming. Students should be comfortable with keyboarding, and, of course, playing Minecraft! At the end of the class, take home your Mods to share with family and friends. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: MCreator- instructions will be emailed Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Video Production: "Top" List Creator

Learn how to create YouTube content! YouTube is the top destination for online videos. Learn tricks that pro filmmakers use to create top 10 or favorite list videos. Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack. Then share your finished video with the world. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Cell Phone video camera or external webcam Wondershare Filmora (free download) Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dungeons & Dragons 101: One Shot Minecraft Adventure

Learn the basics of Dungeon and Dragons. Pick and develop your character and join us for a Minecraft one shot campaign. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

3D Printing: Star Wars

Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (an online web app) and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. We will be design a droid. 3D Model will be printed and mailed home. Home Technical Requirements For All Classes: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones WILL NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse and keyboard.