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2nd - 5th

Tue-Thu, Jul 28 - Jul 30

NEW Summer Youth Enrichment | Hand Lettering Camp (Entering Grades 4-12)

*NEW* Hand Lettering Camp Entering Grades 4 - 12 Instructor, Jamie Harms, owner of Grayfish Creative Unlock the art of beautiful writing! In this hands-on workshop, students learn modern brush lettering, faux calligraphy and creative layouts. Perfects for DIY projects and building artistic confidence, Every student receives a starter kit with two brush pens, a Micron pen and a workbook to keep. Let's make markers magic! Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle Grades 4 - 8 Monday, June 22 9:00 am - 12 noon Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1636-A26S $45 (all supplies included) ____________________________________________ Grades 9 - 12 Monday, June 22 1:00 - 4:00 pm Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1636-B26S $45 (all supplies included)

NEW Summer Youth Enrichment | Hand Painted Banner & Sign Making Camp (Entering Grades 6-12)

NEW Hand Painted Banner & Sign Making Camp Entering Grades 6-12 Instructor, Jamie Harms, owner of Grayfish Creative Create your own custom sign on trendy Kraft paper in this fun, hands-on class. Choose from four stylish templates to design a piece that's uniquely yours; designs will be pre-outlined for students. You'll explore brush techniques, layout and color mixing while crafting a custom banner that reflects your personal aesthetic and brightens your room. Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle Wednesday, June 24 1:00 - 4:00 pm Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1637-A26S $39 (all supplies included)

Wed, Jun 24

1:00 - 4:00 PM

6th - 12th

NEW Young Author's Workshop (Grades 5-8)

NEW Young Authors Workshop Grades 5 - 8 Instructor: Kathleen West, Professional novelist and teacher Do you love monsters, wizards, sports, or history? Learn how to write your own stories! In this fun and supportive creative writing class, middle school students will create characters, build exciting plots, and learn how real authors turn ideas into stories. We’ll start with short pieces and work toward planning longer stories and novels. This class builds confidence, creativity, and a love of writing. Please bring along a nut-free snack, water bottle, notebook, and a writing utensil. Monday - Wednesday June 22 - 24 1:00 - 3:00 pm Westonka Middle School | Room 223 #1680-A26S $59 _______________________________________ Monday - Wednesday August 3 - 5 2:00 - 4:00 pm Westonka Middle School | Room 223 #1680-B26S $59

Mon-Wed, Jun 22 - Jun 24

1:00 - 3:00 PM

5th - 8th

Mon-Wed, Aug 3 - Aug 5

NEW Young Rembrandts | K-Pop Anime Manga Art (Entering Grades K-5)

NEW * K-Pop Anime Manga Art Entering Grades K - 5 Instructor, Young Rembrandts Get ready to draw your heart out! our K-Pop Anime Drawing Workshop is bursting with creative star power. Kids will spend two days learning how to draw anime characters in a K Pop style including specialty eyes, stylish outfits and stage ready poses. K-Pop artists will use color pencils, Sharpies and markers to bring every detail to life on a large 11x17 poster sized paper. It's K-Pop energy meets anime artistry, a perfect mix of art and imagination inspired by one of the most talked about movies of 2025! Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle Monday and Wednesday, July 20 & 22 9:00 am - 12 noon Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1624-A26S $99

Mon/Wed, Jul 20 - Jul 22

K - 5th

NEW Young Rembrandts | The Monster Mash (Entering Grades K-5)

* NEW * | The Monster Mash Entering Grades K - 5 Instructor, Young Rembrandts Laugh out loud funny! Mind-bendingly-creepy! Eerie but exciting! If your child is a fan of creepy, crawly monsters, this art workshop is the perfect fit. Your child will learn to draw and cartoon a variety of characters. They will learn to draw monsters of all shapes, size and colors. There are big monsters and little monsters. Furry monsters and scaly monsters! If we can imagine a monster, we'll draw it! They will learn how to draw amazing cartoon characters with humorous expressions and animated poses. Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle Tuesday and Thursday, July 21 & 23 9:00 am - 12 noon Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1625-A26S $99

Tue/Thu, Jul 21 - Jul 23

K - 5th

Animal Art (Entering Preschool & Kindergarten)

Animal Art Entering Preschool & Kindergarten Instructor, Madeline LaJoy Let's explore the world of animals through art! Each day students will learn about different animals and create fun, hands-on art projects inspired by them. Please pack a daily nut-free snack and water bottle. Monday - Thursday, July 6 - 16 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka Middle School | Room 142 #1639-A26S $119

Mon-Thu, Jul 6 - Jul 16

Pre-K (PK) - K

Beginner Band Camp ( Entering Grade 5)

Beginner Band Camp Entering Grade 5 Instructor, Gretchen Chilson, Chris Moore and local professional musicians This camp is designed for students who are new to a band instrument. In large ensembles and through small group instruction, students will learn how to put the instrument together, how to care for the instrument, how to make great first sounds, and how to prepare musical selections. This camp is strongly recommended for beginning students. Students who cannot attend should plan to sign up for Jump Start Lessons or take private lessons on their instrument. A concert is planned for 11:00 am Friday, August 21 for family and friends. Monday - Friday, August 17 - 21 8:00 am - 12 noon Westonka Middle School | Band and Choir Rooms #5810-A26S $105

Mon-Fri, Aug 17 - Aug 21

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

4th - 5th

Book Buddies (Entering Preschool & Kindergarten)

Book Buddies Entering Preschool & Kindergarten Instructor, Maddie LaJoy In this class, we will discover some favorite classic books! We will read and enjoy fun activities centered around our stories, and create art inspired by each book! Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle daily. Monday - Thursday, June 15 - 25 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka Middle School | Room 142 #1638-A26S $119

Mon-Thu, Jun 15 - Jun 25

Pre-K (PK) - K

Mon, Tue, Aug 10 - Aug 11

Creative Arts | Crochet Stuffies (Entering Grades 4-8; experienced recommended)

Crochet Stuffies Entering Grades 4 - 8 (experienced recommended) Instructor, Grace Baldwin Get ready to bring your crochet skills to life! Day 1 - Start your adventure by mastering the magic ring and learning how to increase stitches to create the perfect base for your cozy creation. Day 2 - Level up with decreasing stitches, adding fun details, and finishing off your adorable stuffie. Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle daily Monday and Tuesday, August 10 & 11 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka MIddle School | Room 223 #1630-A26S $99

4th - 8th

Creative Arts | Crochet for Beginners (Entering Grades 5-12)

Crochet for Beginners Entering Grades 5 - 12 Instructor, Grace Baldwin Get ready to crochet your way to creativity! Day 1 - Kick off your crochet journey by mastering the chain and single crochet to create a cozy hot pad. Day 2 - Wrap up your hot pad and dive into an exciting back and forth project that you'll be able to take home and show off! Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle daily. Grades 8 - 12 Monday and Wednesday, June 22 & 24 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka Middle School | Room 223 #1627-A26S $99 ________________________________________________________________ Grade 5 - 7 Tuesday and Thursday, June 23 & 25 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka Middle School | Room 223 #1627-B26S $99

Mon/Wed, Jun 22 - Jun 24

8th - 12th

Tue/Thu, Jun 23 - Jun 25

Creative Arts | Cross Stitch for Beginners (Entering Grades 4-12)

Cross Stitch for Beginners Entering Grades 4 - 12 Get ready to stitch your way to a masterpiece! Day 1 - Dive into the colorful world of cross-stitch! Learn the basics, choose your perfect pattern, and practice your stitches as you start bringing your design to life Day 2 - Watch your creation unfold as you finish your craft and learn pro tips to wrap it up beautifully. Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle daily Monday and Wednesday, June 15 & 17 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka Middle School | Room 223 #1626-A26S $75 _________________________________________________________________________ Monday and Wednesday, August 3 & 5 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka Middle School | Room 223 #1626-B26S $75 _________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday and Thursday, August 4 & 6 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka Middle School | Room 223 #1626-C26S $75

Mon/Wed, Jun 15 - Jun 17

4th - 12th

Mon/Wed, Aug 3 - Aug 5

4th - 12th

Tue/Thu, Aug 4 - Aug 6

Day Camp at Voyageur Environmental Center (Entering Grades K-6)

Day Camp at Voyageur Environmental Center Entering Grades K - 6 This week will be a fun outdoor camp experience - not far from home! Each day will include activities such as archery, canoeing, outdoor living skills, fishing, field games, swimming, arts and crafts, team building, hiking and more! This unique opportunity will take place at Voyageur camp, a year-round environmental education center located inMound. Campers will need to bring their own bag lunch, two smacks, water bottle, swim suit, towel, sunscreen and bug spray each day. More camp information will be emailed out to parents closer to the start of the camp. Monday, August 17 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Voyageur Environmental Center | 7000 County Road 15, Mound MN 55364 #4002-A26S $75 ______________________________________________________________ Tuesday, August 18 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Voyageur Environmental Center, 7000 County Road 15, Mound MN 55364 #4002-B26S $75 ______________________________________________________________ Wednesday, August 19 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Voyageur Environmental Center | 7000 County Road 15, Mound MN 55364 #4002-C26S $75 ______________________________________________________________ Thursday, August 20 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Voyageur Environmental Center | 7000 County Road 15, Mound MN 55364 #4002-D26S $75

Elephant, Piggie and Pigeon . . . Oh My! (Entering Grades 1 & 2)

Elephant, Piggie and Pigeon ... Oh My! Entering Grades 1 & 2 Instructor, Jill Borg, Hilltop Kindergarten Teacher Join this joyful community education class celebrating the beloved books of Mo Willems, featuring favorites from Elephant & Piggie, and The Pigeon series. Designed especially for children entering Grades 1 & 2, this class brings stories to life through interactive read-alouds, creative writing and engaging hands-on activities. Please pack a daily nut-free snack and water bottle daily. Monday - Wednesday, June 22 - 24 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka Middle School | Room 144 #1619-A26S $45

Mon-Wed, Jun 22 - Jun 24

1st - 2nd

Engineering for Kids | 3D Printing Makers Lab (Entering Grades 4-8)

Engineering for Kids | 3D Printing Makers Lab Entering Grades 4 - 8 Dream it. Design it. Print It! Explore the world of 3D printing in this creative, hands-on camp. Using TinkerCAD, students will design and print two personalized creations while learning the basics of 3D modeling, design, and problem-solving. Perfect for beginners, this camp encourages imagination and innovation - prints may be scaled down to fit class time and printer limitations. Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle daily. Monday - Thursday, July 13 - 16 9:00 am - 12 noon Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1659-A26S $195

Mon-Thu, Jul 13 - Jul 16

4th - 8th

Engineering for Kids | Adventure Engineers: Explore & Build (Entering Grades K-4)

Engineering for Kids | Adventure Engineers: Explore & Build Entering Grades K - 4 Build. Discover. Have Fun! Step into a world of indoor adventure where young engineers get to create, explore and play. Campers will design shelters, make solar ovens for smores, build bridges and tackle exciting hands-on challenges inspired by nature - all inside! With teamwork, problem-solving and lots of creativity, everyday is full of discovery and fun. By the end of the week, campers with cool projects, new skills, and big smiles - no hiking boots required! Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle daily. Monday - Thursday, August 3 - 6 9:00 am - 12 noon Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1660-A26S $195

Mon-Thu, Aug 3 - Aug 6

K - 4th

Engineering for Kids | Smash Factory: Build & Wreck (Entering Grades K-4)

Engineering for Kids | Smash Factory: Build & Wreck Entering Grades K-4 Step into Smash Factory: Build & Wreck, where creativity meets chaos! Young engineers will design mini wrecking balls, catapults, slingshots and wrecking cars - and then test their creations in a safe, hands-on way. Through building, breaking and problem-solving, campers explore teamwork, the engineering design process, and the thrill of seeking their ideas in action. Hard hats on, goggle ready - let's build, wreck and discover the fun of engineering! Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle daily. Monday - Thursday, July 6 - 9 9:00 am - 12 noon Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1658-A26S $195

Mon-Thu, Jul 6 - Jul 9

K - 4th

First Grade Prep: Level Up! (Entering Grade 1)

First Grade Prep: Level Up! Entering Grade 1 Instructor, Jill Borg, Hilltop Kindergarten Teacher Help your child build confidence and essential skills for First Grade in this engaging, hands-on class designed especially for Kindergarten-aged learners. Through games, stories, movement and creative activities, students will practice early reading and writing skills, number sense, listening and following directions, and problem solving with Westonka Kindergarten teacher Jill Borg. Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle daily Monday - Wednesday, July 27 - 29 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka Middle School | Room 144 #1617-A26S $45

Mon-Wed, Jul 27 - Jul 29

1st

Fun with ROYGBIV (Entering Grades 1 & 2)

Fun with ROYGBIV Entering Grades 1 & 2 Instructor, Jill Borg, Hilltop Kindergarten Teacher Step into a world of color and wonder as we explore the magic of rainbows! Get ready for a whirlwind of jazzy math challenges, dzzling science experiments and vibrant art projects that will spark your creativity. It's a week of bright, bold fun - perfect for young explorers! Don't forget to bring a nut-free snack and water bottle and get ready to make the world a little more colorful! Monday - Wednesday, June 15 - 17 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka Middle School | Room 144 #1618-A26S $45

Mon-Wed, Jun 15 - Jun 17

Funshine Sunshine (Entering Preschool & Kindergarten)

Funshine Sunshine Entering Preschool & Kindergarten Instructor, Madeline LaJoy Minnesota Summers are the best! Let's celebrate together as we enjoy fun, Summer-themed art projects, activities, exploring the outdoors and much more! Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle daily Monday - Thursday, July 20 - 30 9:00 - 11:30 am Westonka Middle School | Room 142 #1640-A26S $119

Mon-Thu, Jul 20 - Jul 30

Pre-K (PK) - K

KidScientific | Muggle or Magical Science (Ages 5 - 12)

KidScientific | Muggle or Magical Science Ages 5 - 12 Enter a world of wonder in this enchanting science class! Young wizards and scientists will dive into thrilling experiments to determine if they're muggle (scientific) or truly magical. A hands-on adventure packed with curiosity, discovery and a sprinkle of magic. Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle. Thursday, June 25 9:00 am - 12 noon Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1651-A26S $55

Thu, Jun 25

Ages	5 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

KidScientific | Secret Agent Science (Ages 5 - 12)

KidScientific | Secret Agent Science Ages 5 - 12 Step into the world of secret agent science! Young scientists in this class will unravel espionage mysteries through fascinating experiments like creating invisible ink. Learn the science behind hidden messages and more while honing your spy skills. Get ready for a thrilling journey where science meets secrecy, and every discovery holds the key to unlocking hidden knowledge. Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle. Tuesday, June 23 9:00 am - 12 noon Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1650-A26S $55

Tue, Jun 23

Ages	5 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

KidScientific | Time Traveler's Adventure (Ages 5-12)

KidScientific | Time Traveler's Adventure Ages 5 - 12 Gear up Time Travelers! Kids will ignite their creativity as they design their very own time machine and futuristic watch gadget. This unique class blends imagination, science, and adventure for an unforgettable trip through time! Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle. Tuesday, June 16 9:00 am - 12 noon Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1648-A26S $55

Tue, Jun 16

Ages	5 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

Kidcreate Studio | Father's Day Gift Making

Kidcreate Studio | Father's Day Gift Making Ages 4 - 9 Celebrate Dad in style! Kids will create a one of a kind award, complete with creative touches and heartfelt details, to show their appreciation to dear old Dad. Crafting fun, lots of giggles and a keepsake Dad will treasure forever - this Father's Day class is truly special. Please pack a nut-free snack and water bottle. Wednesday, June 17 9:00 am - 12 noon Westonka Middle School | Art Room #1649-A26S $55

Wed, Jun 17

Ages	4 yr. - 9 yr. ^{11 m}