Do you love to dance? Are you excited about performing in front of a crowd? Do you want to show your school spirit? The Mounds View Performance Team (MVPT) Youth Dance Clinic is an exciting opportunity for kids grades 1-8 to spend the day with the high school dancers, learn choreographed routines and perform on the high school stadium field! Participants will be assigned an MVPT Big Sister to guide them throughout the day and will learn two dances: one with their age group and one with the entire team. To culminate the day, parents and fans are invited to return at 1 p.m. to watch the stadium field performance. Presented by Mounds View Performance Team. Check in is from 8:30 am to 9:00 am. Clinic will be held from 9:00 am to 1:00pm. Parents and spectators are invited to return to the MVHS stadium at 1 pm the day of the clinic to see the dancers perform the routines they learned as well as see performances by the MVPT. Clinic participants should wear shorts/leggings and dance, jazz, or tennis shoes. An MVPT t-shirt will be provided at check in. Bring a bag lunch and a water bottle. Please bring cash if interested in purchasing concessions at the field show. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPT 14 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 Form

Solvers of all levels are welcome! Take your cubing skills to the next level. Solve Rubik’s cubes, use official competition equipment, learn new algorithms and finger tricks, explore tons of twisty puzzles, create mosaics and patterns and build a robot that solves the Rubik’s cube! Participants will also receive a speed cube! Presented by Cube 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 Form

This program is for players of all grades and ages interested in participating and competing in tournament chess, or just want their chess ability to improve to the next tactical level. Players will meet Saturday morning online for chess instruction and fun competitive play. Face to face, sanctioned tournament play is strongly encouraged as well. Expert coaching will be provided for participants at many tournaments. Perfect for students who want extra challenges beyond their school clubs. Also great for students who have a scheduling conflict with their school chess club. 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 Form

This class introduces Shotokan karate ideas to young students who may be interested in continuing youth classes later. These classes will be aimed at understanding how we do karate, and how to practice at the dojo. We play some games, and work on focus as well and basic block, punch, and kicking techniques.

The Turtle Lake African Music Ensemble and African Chorus is an extra-curricular music program open to all 4th and 5th grade students. This is a very authentic and unique program taught by Sowah Mensah and Kathy Crockett. Sowah is a Master Drummer from Ghana, West Africa and has been teaching African drumming, songs and xylophones to Mounds View students for over 15 years. In 2015, Sowah and Ms. Crockett were awarded the Yale Distinguished Music Educator award for their African Music Program. They have also traveled to Denver, Colorado with the ensemble to perform at a national music educators conference where they were one of only eight groups chosen to perform from the entire nation. Students in 4th and 5th grade may join the drumming ensemble, which will meet on Wednesday mornings from 8:05-9:05. There is no experience necessary and students do not need to practice outside of class. If you have any questions about the African Music Program, please email Ms. Crockett at katherine.crockett@moundsviewschools.org. Please note the start of this class has been pushed back to Dec 6. 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 Form

These elementary-focused, immersive language program will get your child speaking Mandarin fast. Our classes combine theme-based and grammar lessons with hands-on learning to meet your child at their right level. Class includes a parent portal for continued learning at home. Presented by Language Sprout. Please note we have 4 payments options for this course: Full Payment of Registration Fee while enrolling Full payment of Educational Benefits Fee while enrolling Instalments Registration Fee - Down payment while enrolling with 3 recurring monthly payments Instalments Registration Fee for Educational Benefits Fee - Down payment with 3 recurring monthly payments 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 Form

Sunnyside Choir is a combined 4th and 5th grade performance ensemble focused on singing! We meet once a week to work on songs and other singing activities so we can perform for family, friends, and other guests near the end of the year. Our fall concert will be held in January 30, 2025 at 7pm in the Sunnyside gym. On Thursday, January 9th at 7pm, Mounds View Public Schools is hosting the Westside Choir Festival; a concert held at Irondale HS that brings together all of the choirs from the west side of Mounds View Public Schools. Sunnyside Choir will be performing at this opportunity to see and perform with older, experienced singers. More information about the event to come! Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits may be eligible for reduced fees for qualifying youth Enrichment & Activities programs. Qualifying Youth Enrichment and Activities programs will have a Educational Benefits fee (EB Fee) listed in the registration drop down options that you are able to self select. The EB Fee is 50% off the full registration fee for the qualifying program. To complete a district educational benefits form and see if you qualify please click here. If additional financial support is needed beyond the EB Fee, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form

Hands-on open gym, ninja games, demos from experienced Ninjas, timed obstacle courses, a ninja movie and more! Two slices of pizza and a Gatorade are included for lunch. Please provide a peanut-free snack and water bottle. Location: Ninja Warrior Blaine

Join our fun and engaging yoga and mindfulness classes designed for kids! Through playful poses, imaginative games, and creative activities, children will learn to manage stress, enhance focus, and cultivate calm. Each session nurtures self-confidence, emotional resilience, and a positive mindset in a safe, supportive environment. Perfect for all levels, these classes help kids express themselves and connect mindfully with others. Discover the joy of yoga and watch your child thrive! 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 Form