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PopularSongs & Scenes from Moana 2Visual & Performing ArtsWhat lies beyond? Join this musical adventure based on the new Disney film, Moana 2! Reunite with Moana and Maui as they journey to the far seas of Oceania. Learn important stage skills, play theater games, and rehearse your favorite songs and scenes from the film! Showcase your skills in a special performance for family and friends on the last day of camp. Focus is put on developing imagination, social skills, and a positive self-image through the performing arts. Presented by Character Kids Drama. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2025
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Songs & Scenes from Moana 2 Jr.Visual & Performing ArtsWhat lies beyond? Join this musical adventure based on the new Disney film, Moana 2! Reunite with Moana and Maui as they journey to the far seas of Oceania. Learn important stage skills, play theater games, and rehearse your favorite songs and scenes from the film! Showcase your skills in a special performance for family and friends on the last day of camp. Focus is put on developing imagination, social skills, and a positive self-image through the performing arts. Presented by Character Kids Drama. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2025
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Songs & Scenes from The Land of OzVisual & Performing ArtsFollow the Yellow Brick Road to the wonderful land of Oz! This fun-filled camp brings the adventures of Dorothy, Toto, Glinda, and Elphaba to life onstage. Learn stage skills, play theater games, and rehearse your favorite songs and scenes from The Wizard of Oz and Wicked! Showcase your skills in a special performance for family and friends on the last day of camp. Focus is put on developing imagination, social skills, and a positive self-image through the performing arts. Presented by Character Kids Drama. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2025
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Songs & Scenes from The Land of Oz Jr.Visual & Performing ArtsFollow the Yellow Brick Road to the wonderful land of Oz! This fun-filled camp brings the adventures of Dorothy, Toto, Glinda, and Elphaba to life onstage. Learn stage skills, play theater games, and rehearse your favorite songs and scenes from The Wizard of Oz and Wicked! Showcase your skills in a special performance for family and friends on the last day of camp. Focus is put on developing imagination, social skills, and a positive self-image through the performing arts. Presented by Character Kids Drama. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2025
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Spanish Summer Camp: ¡Vamos por la Galaxia!Science, Engineering & Technology“Let’s go through the Galaxy!” Blast off into a SPANISH adventure that is out of this world! This class is perfect for young explorers eager tolearn Spanish while exploring the wonders of the universe. Through astronaut role-plays and rocket-themed crafts & activities, students will learn key vocabulary and phrases related to space, planets, and more. With engaging instructors, this fun, bilingual course builds basic language skills and fosters a love for the cosmos. Join us for a summer camp that’s truly stellar! Presented by Futura. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2025
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Sparkle Science SpectacularVisual & Performing ArtsAre sparkles your jam? Then this is the science class for you! Learn how light interacts with all things that sparkle and shimmer to create mesmerizing effects. Through hands-on experiments and creative projects, you'll uncover the science behind shimmer and shine. Discover how different materials reflect and refract light, and make your own sparkling creations. It’s a glittery, fun-filled adventure that brings the science of sparkle to life! Presented by KidScientific Studios. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2025
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Stained Glass 101: Copper Foil MethodAdult Activities & EnrichmentDiscover the art of stained glass with John Hanson, a seasoned artist with 24 years of experience in design, repair and restoration. In this one-day class, you’ll learn to cut and grind glass, use patterns, apply copper foil, solder and finish a small panel to take home. All materials and tools are provided.Summer 2025
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Story Time2025-26 Drop in ClassesFamilies explore an Early Childhood classroom together enjoying a variety of themed activities and toys. Circle Time ends the class with songs and a read aloud book all tied into the weekly theme! This is a drop in class. You are welcome to attend when it works for your family.ECFE 2025-26 School Year
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Strategy Game BuffetChess & Strategy GamingLearn and play some of the latest multi-player Table Top Strategy Games! Introduce yourself to deck building, worker placement, and cooperative games such as Settlers of Catan, Machi Koro, Exploding Kittens, Godsforge and more. Presented by CSGA Enrichment. Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request FormSummer 2025
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Summer BandBEGINNING BAND 45-minute group lessons | Students entering grade 5 Beginning Summer Band is offered for four weeks. District band instructors will be at each sign-up night event to answer questions and assist in registration for summer band. Beginning Band Information Nights - Stop by anytime between 5:00-7:00 PM to meet our district band directors if you’d like assistance with registration and to rent a band instrument through one of our reputable music vendors. Tuesday, March 18 at Irondale High School Thursday, April 3 at Chippewa Middle School INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND 45-minute full band rehearsal| Students entering grade 6 For students who are currently playing in fifth grade band. Introduction to middle school band is a full band rehearsal offered Mondays-Thursdays for four weeks at various locations. ADVANCED MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND 45-minute full band rehearsal | Students entering grades 7-9 For students entering grades 7-9 who are currently playing in band. Advanced middle school band is a full band rehearsal offered Mondays-Thursdays for four weeks from at various locations. Participants can sign up for any section time or location that works best for them. Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete theYouth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request FormCategory
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Summer Beginning Band 5th GradeStudents are invited to begin participating in the Mounds View Public Schools band program the summer after fourth grade. The summer band program offers students an opportunity to start their learning of a band instrument with frequent instruction and small class sizes. Delivered in a series of 45-minute lessons spanning four weeks, students receive personalized instruction in a small-group setting. At the end of the program, students perform their first band concert. Band Information Nights - Stop by anytime between 5:00-7:00 PM to meet our district band directors if you’d like assistance with registration and to rent a band instrument through one of our reputable music vendors. Tuesday, March 18 at Irondale High School Thursday, April 3 at Chippewa Middle School Participants can sign up for any section time or location that works best for them. There will also be an opportunity to start band in the fall of fifth grade for students who cannot participate in the summer program. Please note: Beginning Band enrollment will open March 18 at 9am. Sections will not be visible searchable until that time. Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activites programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete theYouth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request FormCategory
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Summer Camps & ActivitiesK-6 Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake Join us for eight weeks of summer day camps in 2024 including both full-day and half-day options for students entering grades K-6. With new instructors, new topics and one centralized camp site, students will be able to try new things, meet new people and grow. Daily schedule: Drop-off 8 - 8:45 a.m. Morning camp 9 a.m. - noon Lunch Bunch noon - 1 p.m. (extra $10 per week) Afternoon camp 1 - 4 p.m. Pick-up 4 - 5 p.m. CAMP REGISTRATIONRegistration opens March 18 at 9 a.m. Register at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd MORNING AND AFTERNOON CAREReduce some summer stress with our extended morning drop-off hour and afternoon pick-up hour included in your summer camp registration! Campers can be dropped off as early as 8 a.m. and picked up as late as 5 p.m. giving families a little more flexibility in their day. LUNCH BUNCHCreate a full day of fun with the Lunch Bunch program. For families looking for full-day options, the Lunch Bunch program is a perfect way to connect morning and afternoon camps. Lunch Bunch provides a supervised lunch hour and playground time. Students are required to bring their own lunch. Registration is in addition to camp registration, and the cost is $10 per week. Lunch Bunch is required for all participants enrolled in both morning and afternoon sessions. FIELD TRIP FRIDAYSExperience high-quality supervision and a new field trip destination every Friday with our Field Trip Fridays! Field trips are $65 per field trip and require students to bring a bag lunch. Drop-off is at Turtle Lake Elementary School from 8 - 9 a.m. with pick-up from 4:30 - 5 p.m. CHECK-IN AND EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION We look forward to making sure participants have a great time this summer and are safe while in our care.We ask that you help us by following the guidelines below: • K-6 summer day camp participants enrolled in day camps at Turtle Lake will be checked in and out of the camp by a parent/guardian or caregiver unless otherwise noted. Be prepared to show a photo ID. • Please make sure that your emergency contact information is current and any accommodation/medical needs are included in your child’s registration. • Please complete your camper information form when it is emailed to you in April. MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER DAY CAMPS at CHIPPEWA & HIGHVIEW Embark on an unforgettable summer with our NEW middle school day camps, specifically crafted for older students entering grades six and above. Choose from dynamic full-day and half-day options, each led by experienced instructors. With an array of engaging topics and a two rotating middle school sites, this summer promises opportunities for exploration, new connections, and personal development. Dive into a summer of excitement and growth tailored for students in grades 6 and beyond! CAMP REGISTRATIONRegistration opens March 25 at 9 a.m. Register at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd GROUP LUNCHFor families looking for full-day options, the Group Lunch program is a perfect way to connect morning and afternoon camps. Group Lunch provides a supervised lunch hour, free time in the cafeteria and gym. Students are required to bring their own lunch. Registration is in addition to camp registration, and the cost is $10 per week. CHECK-IN AND EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATIONWe look forward to making sure participants have a great time this summer and are safe while in our care. • Students will be asked to sign in upon arrival. • At the beginning of each camp session, our staff will call parents/guardians for any participant absences that we have not been notified of. • Please make sure that your emergency contact information is current and any accommodation/ medical needs are included in your participant's registration. • Please complete your participant’s information form when it is emailed to you in April. Daily schedule: Drop-off 8:45 a.m. Morning camp 9 a.m. - noon Group lunch noon - 1 p.m. (extra $10 per week) Afternoon camp 1 - 4 p.m. Pick-up 4:15 p.m. --Category
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Summer Day CampsK-6 Day Camps at Turtle Lake Elementary Join us for eight weeks of summer day camps in 2023 including both full-day and half-day options for students entering grades K-6. With new instructors, new topics and one centralized camp site, students will be able to try new things, meet new people and grow. MORNING AND AFTERNOON CARE Reduce some summer stress with our extended morning drop-off hour and afternoon pick-up hour included in your summer camp registration! Campers can be dropped off as early as 8 a.m. and picked up as late as 5 p.m. giving families a little more flexibility in their day. LUNCH BUNCH Create a full day of fun with the Lunch Bunch program. For families looking for full-day options, the Lunch Bunch program is a perfect way to connect morning and afternoon camps. Lunch Bunch provides a supervised lunch hour and playground time. Students are required to bring their own lunch. Registration is in addition to camp registration, and the cost is $10 per week. FIELD TRIP FRIDAYS Experience high-quality supervision and a new field trip destination every Friday with our Field Trip Fridays! Field trips are $65 per field trip and require students to bring a bag lunch. Drop-off is at Turtle Lake Elementary School from 8 - 9 a.m. with pick-up from 4:30 - 5 p.m. DAY CAMP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/ scholarships, you must complete the Financial Aid/Scholarship request form found on the registration home page at https://forms.gle/NQpTaxudcfKnoXoNA Grades 6+ Summer Day Camps Embark on an unforgettable summer with our NEW middle school day camps, specifically crafted for older students entering grades six and above. Choose from dynamic full-day and half-day options, each led by experienced instructors. With an array of engaging topics and a two rotating middle school sites, this summer promises opportunities for exploration, new connections, and personal development. Dive into a summer of excitement and growth tailored for students in grades 6 and beyond! CAMP REGISTRATION Registration opens March 25 at 9 a.m. Register at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd GROUP LUNCH For families looking for full-day options, the Group Lunch program is a perfect way to connect morning and afternoon camps. Group Lunch provides a supervised lunch hour, free time in the cafeteria and gym. Students are required to bring their own lunch. Registration is in addition to camp registration, and the cost is $10 per week. CHECK-IN AND EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION We look forward to making sure participants have a great time this summer and are safe while in our care. • Students will be asked to sign in upon arrival. • At the beginning of each camp session, our staff will call parents/guardians for any participant absences that we have not been notified of. • Please make sure that your emergency contact information is current and any accommodation/ medical needs are included in your particiaptn’s registration. • Please complete your participant’s information form when it is emailed to you in April.Category
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Summer OrchestraSummer Orchestra will have a variety of opportunities for Students entering 4th- 9th grade. Please note Summer Orchestra registration dates vary and classes will not appear for registration below until the day they open.Category
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Summer Orchestra Grade 4 (Cello)Beginning Orchestra - Entering 4th GradeThis section of Summer Orchestra is for students entering 4th grade (or 5th grade) who will be starting the CELLO. Classes will meet Monday through Thursday for approximately 50 minutes, with additional time for set-up and tuning. All locations will use the same curriculum and you may register for any site. The final concert for 4th will take place on July 30, 6:30 p.m. at Mounds View High School. Session/Location waiting lists information: Please note that if your first choice is not available, you should register and pay for a second choice session in addition to joining the waitlist for your first choice. We cannot guarantee that a space will open in your first choice class. If a spot in your first choice session becomes available, Community Education will reach out to you to confirm if you would like to switch the lesson times. Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete theYouth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request FormSummer 2025
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Summer Orchestra Grade 4 (Violin/Viola )Beginning Orchestra - Entering 4th GradeThis section of Summer Orchestra is for students entering 4th grade (or 5th grade) who will be starting the VIOLIN or VIOLA. Classes will meet Monday through Thursday for approximately 50 minutes, with additional time for set-up and tuning. All locations will use the same curriculum and you may register for any site. The final concert for 4th grade will take place on July 30, 6:30 p.m. at Mounds View High School. Session/Location waiting lists information: Please note that if your first choice is not available, you should register and pay for a second choice session in addition to joining the waitlist for your first choice. We cannot guarantee that a space will open in your first choice class. If a spot in your first choice session becomes available, Community Education will reach out to you to confirm if you would like to switch the lesson times. Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete theYouth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request FormSummer 2025
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Summer Orchestra Grade 55th Grade Summer OrchestraThis class is for current orchestra students who are entering 5th grade in 2025-2026. Classes will meet Mondays -Thursdays for approximately 50 minutes each day, with additional time for set-up and tuning. All locations and lesson formats will use the same curriculum and you may register for any site. Students will have the opportunity to perform the national anthem at a Twins game on Target Field (Location and time TBD). The final concert for 5th grade will take place on July 30, 6:30 p.m. at Mounds View High School. Session/Location waiting lists information: Please note that if your first choice is not available, you should register and pay for a second choice session in addition to joining the waitlist for your first choice. We cannot guarantee that a space will open in your first choice class. If a spot in your first choice session becomes available, Community Education will reach out to you to confirm if you would like to switch the lesson times. Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request FormSummer 2025
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Summer Orchestra Grade 5 - Bass Switch5th Grade Summer OrchestraThis class is for current orchestra students who are entering 5th grade in 2025-2026. Classes will meet Mondays -Thursdays for approximately 50 minutes each day, with additional time for set-up and tuning. All locations and lesson formats will use the same curriculum and you may register for any site. Students will have the opportunity to perform the national anthem at a Twins game on Target Field (Location and time TBD). The final concert for 5th grade will take place on July 30, 6:30 p.m. at Mounds View High School. Session/Location waiting lists information: Please note that if your first choice is not available, you should register and pay for a second choice session in addition to joining the waitlist for your first choice. We cannot guarantee that a space will open in your first choice class. If a spot in your first choice session becomes available, Community Education will reach out to you to confirm if you would like to switch the lesson times. Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activites programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete theYouth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request FormSummer 2025
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Summer Rubik's: Solve, Compete, CreateScience, Engineering & TechnologyDesigned for intermediate and advanced solvers who already know how to solve the 3x3 Rubik's Cube, participants will enhance their techniques and speed through advanced methods and competitive strategies. Students will engage in friendly competitions and explore various twisty puzzles, all while refining their skills in a supportive environment. Join us for a summer filled with excitement and growth in the world of cubing! Presented by Cubing Enrichment Opportunities. Summer Day Camp Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within District boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits are eligible for a limited number of sessions per participant at reduced fees for qualifying Summer Day Camps at Turtle Lake. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. To be eligible for day camp financial aid/scholarships, you must complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form by clicking here.Summer 2025