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HOPKINS–MINNETONKA

RECREATION 2020 SUMMER PROGRAMS

 REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY, MARCH 10 AT 8 A.M.
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OPEN
                                                                        June 5–Aug. 23

      BEACH
                    SH ADY                                     OA K

                  5 2 0 0 S H A DY O A K R O A D
Shady Oak Beach is an 85-acre recreational area with 76 feet of sandy beach shoreline
and clear spring-fed waters. The facility is owned by the City of Hopkins and operated
by the City of Minnetonka.

                                             AMENITIES
   • Lifeguards              • Concessions              • Canoe, kayak and         • Water tables
   • Swimming beach          • Changing area              paddleboard rental       • Water misters
   • High dive               • Inflatables              • Sand volleyball          • Playground

                               FEES AND MORE INFORMATION
     See pages 84–85 for complete details regarding season passes and daily admission fees, policies,
                                   programming options and more.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information.......................................2

                                                                                                                            G E N E R A L I NF OR M ATI ON
Registration....................................................4
Community Events.........................................5
Preschool Programs........................................9
Youth Programs............................................16
Teen Programs..............................................33
Adult Athletics and Programs......................37
Senior Services.............................................42
Williston Fitness Center................................53
Fitness..........................................................55
Tennis............................................................59
Aquatics........................................................67
Ice Skating....................................................74
Amenities • Facilities • Parks........................79
Facilities and Parks Map...............................86

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GENERAL INFORMATION

                                 Recreation Services Mission Statement
G E NE R A L I NF OR M AT I ON

                                 To develop, promote and provide programs and
                                 facilities in anticipation of and in response to the
                                 recreational needs and interests of the community.
                                 To accomplish our mission, we have established the
                                 following goals:
                                  • To provide quality customer service
                                  • To hire and maintain a staff that is professional in
                                    their abilities and responsive to the needs of the
                                    public
                                  • To be fiscally responsible
                                  • To strengthen our department’s identity in the
                                    Hopkins-Minnetonka community
                                  • To provide and promote diversified recreational              Financial Aid: Scholarships
                                    programs, services and facilities that improve one’s         The Richard Wilson Scholarship Fund provides
                                    quality of life                                              financial aid to Hopkins and Minnetonka
                                                                                                 residents participating in joint recreation
                                                                                                 sponsored programs.
                                 Weather Hotline
                                 Call the weather hotline at 952-939-8355 for                    Scholarship Information
                                 information on program or event cancelations.                     • Available to Hopkins and Minnetonka
                                 For information about the status of senior programs,                residents. Proof of residency will be required.
                                 call 952-939-8393.
                                                                                                   • Financial assistance provided to children ages
                                                                                                     18 and younger.

                                 Inclusion Services                                                • Applicants receive $100 per person annually,
                                                                                                     expiring at the end of the calendar year.
                                 The cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka encourage
                                 individuals with disabilities to register for general             • Scholarships will be issued within five business
                                 recreation programs. Please call 952-939-8323 at least              days of application submission for eligible
                                 two weeks prior to the start of the program if inclusion            applicants.
                                 services are needed.                                              • Scholarships are contingent upon scholarship
                                 Inclusion staff will work with individuals to determine             fund balance.
                                 needs and arrange for the necessary assistance.                   • A completed scholarship application and one
                                 Requests received without a two-week notice are                     supporting financial document are required.
                                 not guaranteed, and a parent or caregiver may be                  • Scholarships are not granted for adult sport
                                 required to arrange for their own assistance.                       leagues, facility memberships, rentals, private
                                                                                                     lessons or Kids’ Corner.
                                                                                                   • Applications will remain confidential.
                                                                                                   • Contact Recreation Services at 952-939-8203
                                                                                                     for an application.

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GE NE R AL I NF OR MATI ON
Community Athletic Organizations
Glen Lake Mighty Mites
Ages 5–12                            glmightymites.com

Girls Athletic League (GAL) Softball
Grades K–12                               galsoftball.org

Hopkins Area Little League
Ages 4–12                  hopkinslittleleague.com

Hopkins Baseball Association
Ages 13–18                   hopkinsbaseball.com

Hopkins Girls Fast Pitch Softball
Ages 5–18                       hopkinsfastpitch.com
                                                                   Invest In Our
Hopkins Lacrosse Association
Grades 3–8                                hopkinslax.org
                                                                   Youngest Residents
Hopkins Rugby Club                                                 Studies show that dynamic, well-designed
Grades Pre K–12                       hopkinsrugby.com             recreation programs – like those offered by
                                                                   Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services
Hopkins Youth Hockey Association                                   – help young people achieve physical,
Grades Pre K–12               hopkinshockey.com                    emotional and social wellness. Organized
                                                                   activities like these play a key role in youth
Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club                                development. And they’re a whole lot of
Pre K–12                                        lmfsc.org          fun, too.
Minnesota Synchronettes (synchronized swimming)                    We need your support to ensure that our
Ages 6–19                    mnsynchronettes.org                   recreation programs remain inclusive and
                                                                   available to all local youth.
Minnetonka Baseball Association
Ages 5–18                 minnetonkabaseball.org

Minnetonka Big Willow Youth Baseball
Ages 4–12                  bigwillowbaseball.com
                                                                   Please consider donating to the
Minnetonka Girls Softball Association
                                                                   Richard Wilson Recreation Scholarship Fund.
Grades K–12                        tonkasoftball.org
                                                                   Give online at minnetonkamn.gov/register,
Minnetonka Lacrosse Association                                    or call 952-939-8203. Thank you for
Ages 14–18                                   mtkalax.org           supporting our youngest residents.

Minnetonka Youth Hockey Association
Ages Pre K–12                    tonkahockey.org
                                                             Data Privacy Act/Tennessen Warning
Plymouth/Wayzata Youth Baseball Association                  Your name, address, telephone number, and other
Ages 6–18                            pwyba.com               identifying information are private and cannot be
                                                             given to the general public. We need this information
Plymouth/Wayzata Youth Softball Association
                                                             to enroll you in the program and to be able to contact
Grades K–12                           pwysa.com
                                                             you if necessary. If you do not provide the information,
Tonka United Soccer                                          the participant may not be able to enroll in the
Pre K–12                                 tonkaunited.org     requested program. This information will be provided
                                                             to the coaches and members of any team that you
                                                             are on and to authorized recreation personnel who
                                                             have a need to know. This information about a minor
                                                             is available to both parents, unless the minor requests
                                                             that it be withheld and provides compelling reasons to
                                                             support the request.

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REGISTRATION

                                                                                  Payment
R E GI S TR ATI ON

                                 Summer 2020                                      Payment must be made at the time of registration by
                                  Registration                                    cash, check or Visa, MasterCard or Discover card.

                                  Tuesday, March 10                               Program Withdrawal
                                       8 a.m.                                     and Refund Policy
                                                                                    • Participants wishing to withdraw from a program
                                                                                      must do so at least one week prior to the start of
                     Online                                                           the program or by the stated registration deadline.
                     Access the online registration system at                       • Refunds are granted when a program is canceled
                     minnetonkamn.gov/register. Log in with your                      due to low enrollment.
                     username and password or create an account if you
                                                                                    • No refund is granted for a single class canceled
                     don’t already have one. All
                                                                                      due to circumstances beyond they city’s control (i.e.
                     Williston members have
                                                                                      power outages, weather, etc.).
                     an account. Call for your
                     login information prior to                                     • Partial refunds after the start of the program are
                     registration day, if needed.                                     only considered if injury or serious illness occurs
                                                                                      and must be approved by the program manager. A
                     Create Account
                                                                                      physician’s verification may be required.
                      • Go to minnetonkamn.gov/register
                                                                                    • Refunds can take up to three weeks to process.
                      • Select “Create an Account”
                      • Enter all required information (all family members,       Photo Policy
                        contact information and birthdates must be entered Photographs and video are occasionally taken of
                        – make sure birthdate year is correct)              participants while they are in programs, special
                                                                            events, city facilities, or enjoying parks. Please be
                     Phone                                                  aware that these photos may be published by the
                     Call 952-939-8203 between 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.,            City of Minnetonka.
                     Monday–Friday.
                                                                                  Liability Waiver
                     In Person                                                    In consideration of entry into a program(s), I state
                      • Recreation Services, Minnetonka City Hall,                and affirm that participation in the program(s) is
                        14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka                        voluntary. I understand that the program(s) are not
                                                                                  an essential service provided by the city; that certain
                      • Senior Services, Minnetonka Community Center*,            risks are inherent and that these risks, anticipated
                        14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka                        or unanticipated, may result in injury or damage to
                      • Williston Fitness Center*,                                persons and/or property. I hereby assume all risks in
                        14509 Minnetonka Drive, Minnetonka                        connection with the program(s); agree to hold the
                      • Ice Arena*, 3401 Williston Road, Minnetonka               city or anyone acting on behalf of the city harmless
                                                                                  and waive any right to make claims or bring lawsuits
                     *Senior Services, Williston Center and Ice Arena staff       for any injury or damages related to the alleged
                     can take in-person registrations for programs specific       negligence of the city. This waiver does not apply to
                     to their facilities.                                         any injuries or damages that are a result of willful,
                                                                                  wanton or intentional misconduct by the city or
                                                                                  anyone acting on behalf of the city.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

                                                                                                                  C O M M UNI T Y E V E NTS
        Spring
  Eggstravaganza
  Spring is in the air. Enjoy an egg scavenger hunt,
  photos with the bunny, dancing, face painting,
  crafts, treats and games. Bring a basket for egg
  hunting!

  Saturday, April 11
  10–11:30 a.m.
  Cost: $10
  Course: 2200401-01
  Minnetonka Community Center
  14600 Minnetonka Blvd.

                                                          How does it work?
                                                            • Participate as an individual or with a group
                                                            • Log your activity daily or weekly from May
                                                               1–28 in an online account. Convert other
                                                               activities to steps by using the online step

  MINNETONKA!                                                  conversion chart.
                                                            • Everyone can join
           May 1–28, 2020                                   • The Hennepin County community with the
                                                               most collective steps on May 28, wins!
                                                          Each community awards four Minnesota Twins
                                                          tickets to the individual with the highest total
                                                          number of steps in their age bracket. These
                                                          individuals are also recognized on field at a
    Join friends and neighbors for                        2020 Minnesota Twins game.
   this free, four-week challenge to
                                                                 Registration begins April 1, 2020.
  make Minnetonka the most active                                Learn more and register at steptoit.org.
  community in Hennepin County!

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C OM M UNI TY E VE NTS

                                                                                                 Tuesdays, 3–7 p.m.
                                                                                                  June 9–Sept. 29
                                                                                            Minnetonka Civic Center Campus
                                                                                                Ice Arena B Parking Lot
                                                                                                14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
                                                                                          Visit minnetonkamn.gov/farmersmarket
                                                                                            for more information and to subscribe
                                                                                                  to Farmers Market updates.

                                                                       2 FUN EVENTS
                                                7th annual

                                                                                              OPEN WATER
                                                                                            SWIM ONLY EVENT

                                      Saturday, Sept. 5
                                      Shady Oak Beach
                            Join friends, family & neighbors in the local
                             triathlon named “Race of the Year” (2018)
                                                                                                    Saturday, June 6
                         Sprint Distance: 750-yard swim, 13-mile bike, 5k run
                                                                                                    Shady Oak Beach
                                Mini-Sprint Distance: 100-yard swim,                                 3 distances to pick from
                                  4.5-mile bike, 1.75-mile run/walk.                                 (500 yd, 1.5 K, 1.2 mile)

                                                     Register online at hopkinsroyaltri.com.

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C OM M UNI T Y E VE NTS
                            ENTERTAINMENT

                                                                                                                                                 C OM M UNI TY E VE NTS
                                           IN THE PARK
                            Enjoy theater, music and movies at the picturesque outdoor amphitheater on the civic center
                            campus at 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.! All events are free; bring a blanket or lawn chair.

                                               MUSIC
                                                  IN THE PARK
                                                                                                        THEATER
                                                                                                              IN THE PARK

                              Offering a wide variety of music for the whole family,
                                      every Tuesday evening this summer.

                                             June 23–Aug. 25
                                               6:30–8 p.m.
                                                     June 23
                                                 Jazz on the Prairie                         Featuring the talented 4th and 5th graders
                                                (19-piece big band)                          from Minnetonka Schools! Based on Meredith
                                                                                             Wilson’s musical comedy, including iconic songs
                                                     June 30                                 like: “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Ya Got Trouble”
                                              Bavarian Musikmeisters                         and “Pick-a-Little-Talk-a-Little.” The Music Man
                                             (35-piece German band)                          KIDS is a toe-tapping crowd-pleaser!
                                                      July 7
                                                    Hornacopia
                                                                                                        Thursday, June 18
                                               (11-piece Rock band)                                      10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
                                                     July 14                                             Friday, June 19
                                                Westwind Big Band                                        10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
                                                 (18-piece band)
                                                     July 21               sponsored by

                                                                                                         MOVIES
                                                  Salsa del Soul
                                            (9-piece Latin/salsa group)
                                                     July 28                                                  IN THE PARK
                                         Hopkins Westwind Concert Band
                                                 (65-piece band)
                                                      Aug. 4
                                          Eden Prairie Community Band
                                            (50-piece concert band)                            Bring your family and friends for a fun night
                                                     Aug. 11                                   of cinema under the stars! Movies take
                                                Southside Big Band                             place at sunset.
                                              (18-piece swing band)                                         Friday, Aug. 28
                                                     Aug. 18                                                    Toy Story 4
                                                 Backyard Band
                                          (5-piece danceable light rock)                                  Thursday, Sept. 3
                                                     Aug. 25                                               A Dog’s Way Home
                                                 Church of Cash                                            Friday, Sept. 11
                                            (Johnny Cash tribute band)
                                                                                                                  Frozen II

                                  Call the weather
                          Hopkins–Minnetonka        hotline
                                             Recreation       at 952-939-8355
                                                        Services                    or visit minnetonkamn.gov
                                                                  recservices@minnetonkamn.gov                    for weather-related updates.
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                                                                             85th Annual

                                                                                        July 13–21

                         •   Royalty coronations
                         •   Ice cream social
                                                                                                                   • Street dance
                         •   Sporting events
                                                                                                                   • Grande Day parade
                         •   Hunt for the
                              Golden Raspberry                                                                     • Fireworks

                                                 Find a full schedule of events and
                                              more information at raspberrycapital.com.

                             Junior Tennis Championships                                      Softball Tournament
                                                July 11
                                            One-Day Tourney                                  Register for this one-day, double-
                                                                                        elimination men’s tournament. Registration
                                   Central Park and Williston Center                       is limited to the first 12 teams. Teams
                                             Tennis Courts                                 must register by July 4 under the team
                                                                                                     manager’s account.
                                                                                                      Saturday, July 18
                                                                                                        9 a.m.–4 p.m.
                                                                                                 Central Park, Hopkins and
                                                                                                Big Willow Park, Minnetonka
                                                                                                        $100/team
                                                                                                    Course: 3200602-01

                             USTA sanctioned tennis tournament for
                             boys and girls age groups 16’s, 14’s and 12’s.
                             For more information or to register,
                             visit tennislink.usta.com/tournaments.

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PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

                                                                                                                                   P R E S C HOOL P R OGR AM S
Arts, Crafts and                                                Science in the Kitchen
Technology                                                      Ages 3.5–6
                                                                                   Our kitchens can be amazing science
                                                                                   labs! Come along as we throw open
                                                                                   the kitchen cabinets and enjoy fun,
Fascinating Physics                                                                “hands-in” science. We’ll explore
                                                                                   states of matter and chemical
Ages 3.5–6
                                                                                   reactions through experiments that
                   Kids use their natural curiosity to          bubble, fizzle, crackle and pop. Be sure to dress so you
                   explore the science of motion. We’ll         can get messy. Sign up for a single class or all three.
                   investigate force, friction, gravity,        Note: Flour, cornstarch, oil and other common kitchen
                   simple machines and much more                ingredients may be used, but will not be consumed.
                   through engaging activities and
                   experiments. Lego® and K’NEX®                States of Matter
building systems will be used to enhance learning.
                                                                Day   Date               Time               Cost          Course
Join us for this Jr. STEM class as we take our first steps
into the fascinating world of physics.                          W     June 10            1-3 p.m.           $24    3040501-01

Day    Date                Time            Cost       Course    Kitchen Play
T–Th   May 26–28           10 a.m.–noon    $56    3040502-01    Day   Date               Time               Cost          Course
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center                             W     July 15            1-3 p.m.           $24    3040501-02

                                                                Physics in the Kitchen
                                                                Day   Date               Time               Cost          Course
                                                                W     Aug. 19            1-3 p.m.           $24    3040501-03
                                                                Location: Minnetonka Community Center, St. Alban’s Room

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P R E S C H OOL P R OGR AM S
                                                                                                Peppa Pig
                                                                                                Ages 18 months–6 years (with adult)
                                                                                                                   Join your little one as we create an
                                                                                                                   adorable mixed media Peppa Pig.
                                                                                                                   We’ll draw, paint, snip and glue to
                                                                                                                   illustrate Peppa frolicking in one of
                                                                                                the places she loves best - a muddy puddle! Children
                                                                                                must be accompanied by a caregiver.
                                                                                                Day    Date                Time              Cost      Course
                                                                                                W      July 8              9:30–10:30 a.m.   $19    3040203-01
                                                                                                Location: Glen Lake Activity Center

                               Father’s Day Gift Making                                         Big Machines
                               Ages 18 months–6 years (with adult)                              Ages 3–6
                                                 Let your little one surprise dad this                              Diggers, loaders and dump
                                                 Father’s Day with a very special                                   trucks … there’s nothing better!
                                                 handmade card. You and your child                                  We'll get messy with clay as we
                                                 will paint, cut and print to create                                make our very own construction
                               this fisherman-themed card just for dad. Children                zone art project, complete with mounds of dirt,
                               must be accompanied by a caregiver.                              orange construction cones and a toy truck. Please
                               Day    Date                Time              Cost      Course    pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

                               W      June 17             9:30–10:30 a.m.   $19    3040201-01   Day    Date                Time              Cost      Course

                               Location: Glen Lake Activity Center                              M      Aug. 10             9 a.m.-noon       $36    3040204-01
                                                                                                Location: Glen Lake Activity Center

                               Grandparent and Me Messy Time
                               Ages 18 months–6 years (with adult)                              Snapology Jr. Engineering Camp
                                                 We’ll get gooey with gunk, play                Age 4–6
                                                 with clay and more! Come ready to                                    Young students build fun and
                                                 get messy while you play right                                       simple models using DUPLO®
                                                 along with your grandchild.                                          blocks. By playing with and
                               Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.                     manipulating the models, kids experience pulleys,
                               Day    Date                Time              Cost      Course    levers, gears, wheels and axles while exploring energy,
                                                                                                buoyancy and balance.
                               M      June 29             9:30–10:30 a.m.   $19 3040202-01
                                                                                                Day    Date                Time              Cost      Course
                               Location: Glen Lake Activity Center
                                                                                                Tu–F   Aug. 4–7            1–4 p.m.          $129 3041103-01
                                                                                                Location: Glen Lake Activity Center
                                                                                                Size: Max. 10

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P R E SC H OOL P R OGR AM S
Dance and Music                                                        Music Together
                                                                       Birth – 5yrs (with adult)
                                                               Sing, dance, play, learn! Award-winning music
                                                               and movement classes for infants, toddlers and
        Platinum Dance                                         preschoolers and the grownups who love them. Learn
                    Owners Erica Leanna and Lexi               ways to interact musically with your child to help
                    Swenson have over 50 years of              support their overall development. Classes are mixed-
                    combined competitive and                   age so that siblings can attend together. Receive a CD,
                    professional dance experience.             an app to download the music, as well as an illustrated
Their mission is to provide superior dance instruction         songbook and parent education materials. Infants
while building well-rounded dancers by instilling              under eight months attend free with a paid sibling.
life-long lessons and quality values. Students learn
proper technique using the latest dance trends and             Program Demo Classes
teaching methods.                                              For parents or caregivers who are considering
Attire needed for all classes: Comfortable clothing            registering but would like to try a class with their child
or dance attire                                                first. Registration is required. One demo per family.
                                                               Day    Date                Time                 Cost        Course

Mini Movers                                                    F      June 19             9:30–10:15 a.m.      Free   3040301-01
                                                               F      June 19             10:30–11:15 a.m.     Free   3040301-02
Ages 2.5–4
Students work on motor development and beginning               Summer Full Session Classes
dance steps through interactive music and play.                Day    Date                Time                 Cost        Course
The goal of this class is to be parent-free; however,
instructors are of course understanding if a parent            F      June 26-Aug. 14     9:30–10:15 a.m.     $159 3040304-01
needs to be with their dancer during the first few                                                   ($79 for each addt’l sibling)*
weeks! All parents and family members are welcome              F      June 26-Aug. 14     10:30–11:15 a.m. $159 3040304-02
to join us at the end of the last class so dancers can                                              ($79 for each addt’l sibling)*
showcase their new skills.
                                                               * Infants under 8 months are free with a paid sibling.
Shoes to bring: Socks (with grippies) or ballet shoes          Call to register.
Day    Date                Time            Cost      Course    Location: Glen Lake Activity Center
M      June 15-July 6      5:30-6 p.m.     $36 3040303-01
M      July 27-Aug. 17     5:30-6 p.m.     $36 3040303-02
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center

Tiny Hoppers
Ages 4–6
An upbeat and high energy movement class to funky
songs! Dancers are introduced to beginner hip-hop
and jazz moves, along with creative movement and
play as a means of self-expression. Parents and family
members are welcome to join us at the end of the last
class so dancers can showcase what they’ve learned.
Shoes to wear: Clean tennis shoes
Day    Date                Time            Cost      Course
M      June 15-July 6      5-5:30 p.m.     $36 3040302-01
M      July 27-Aug. 17     5-5:30 p.m.     $36 3040302-02
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center

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Hop-Kids Programs                                              Hop-Kids Parent-Child Yoga
P R E S C H OOL P R OGR AM S

                                                                                              & Art Class
                               A joint partnership of the Hopkins-Minnetonka
                                                                                                                Led by Minnesota Kid’s Yoga Co., this
                               Recreation Services and Hopkins Public Schools
                                                                                                                yoga & art class is designed to teach
                                                  Hop-Kids was created for                                      children basic yoga poses in fun and
                                                  preschool-age children to provide                             engaging ways. Students will explore
                                                  opportunities for playing and               various postures through games, songs and books.
                                                  learning that are fun, nurturing and        Each class also incorporates a thematic art project and
                                                  safe. We believe children learn best        mindfulness concept. Parents are encouraged to
                                                  through meaningful, interactive             participate in the poses as well! Many of the poses
                               play. Our classes offer an introduction to a variety of        require a “partner” to complete, which adds to the
                               sport fundamentals, play adventures and STEM                   fun! Enjoy four weeks of yoga with your child
                               (science, technology, engineering, math) skills taught         alongside 200-Hour Certified instructors who are well
                               by passionate instructors who encourage curiosity,             educated on how to make yoga relatable for children!
                               discovery and problem-solving in a stimulating,
                                                                                              Ages 3–6
                               structured and fun environment.
                                                                                              Day    Date                Time                Cost      Course
                                                                                              Tu     June 16–July 7      9–9:45 a.m.         $28    3041303-01
                               Hop-Kids Amazing Athletes –                                    Tu     June 16–July 7      10–10:45 a.m.       $28    3041303-02
                               Keeping Kids Active                                            Th     July 23–Aug. 13     9–9:45 a.m.         $28    3041303-03
                               Ages 2.75–5                                                    Th     July 23–Aug. 13     10–10:45 a.m.       $28    3041303-04
                               Learn the fundamentals of nine different sports and            Location: Glen Lake Activity Center
                               seven areas of motor development. This course covers           Size: Max. 10
                               baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse,
                               volleyball and tennis. Build self-confidence, practice
                               teamwork and improve motor skills!                             Hop-Kids Wish Upon a Ballet:
                               Day   Date                Time             Cost      Course    Snow Queen
                               W     June 3–July 1       5:30–6:05 p.m.   $59    3220701-01   Ages 3–6

                               W     June 3–July 1       6:15–6:50 p.m.   $59    3220701-02   This program incorporates popular ballet and
                                                                                              children’s stories. Enjoy a complete fairytale
                               W     July 8–Aug. 5       5:30–6:05 p.m.   $59    3220701-03
                                                                                              experience as dancers skip, leap, jump and spin.
                               W     July 8–Aug. 5       6:15–6:50 p.m.   $59    3220701-04   Children learn an appreciation for dance and music
                               Location: Eisenhower Community Center                          while developing strength and flexibility.
                               Size: Max. 6                                                   Day    Date                Time                Cost      Course
                                                                                              M      July 6–Aug. 10      5:30–6:15 p.m.      $59    3040401-01
                               Hop-Kids Little Swingers Golf                                  M      July 6–Aug. 10      6:15–7 p.m.         $59    3040401-02
                               Ages 5–6                                                       Th     July 9–Aug. 13      5:30–6:15 p.m.      $59    3040401-03
                               Participants are introduced to the fundamentals of             Th     July 9–Aug. 13      6:15–7 p.m.         $59    3040401-04
                               golf in a fun and casual setting. Driving, chipping and
                                                                                              Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dance Studio
                               putting will be taught interactively.
                                                                                              Size: Max. 8
                               Day   Date                Time             Cost      Course
                               Tu    June 9–30           11 a.m.–noon     $39    3220301-01
                               Tu    July 21–Aug. 11     11 a.m.–noon     $39    3220301-02
                               Location: Glen Lake Golf Course
                               Size: Max. 6

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                                                                                                                                P R E SC H OOL P R OGR AM S
Hop-Kids RevSports
                                                                Day   Date                Time             Cost        Course
Instructional Programs
                                                                M     June 1–29           6:45–7:30 p.m.   $55    3220401-17
RevSports instructional programs maximize the time
a player spends developing individual skills. Focus             M     June 15–July 13     10:15–11 a.m.    $55    3220401-27
is on individual player development and helping                 M     July 13–Aug. 10     6:45–7:30 p.m.   $55    3220401-18
each player at their own ability level become more
                                                                M     July 20–Aug. 17     10:15–11 a.m.    $55    3220401-28
confident with the necessary skills of the game. Class
starts with an active, skill-based warm-up; transitions         W     May 27–June 24      6:45–7:30 p.m.   $55    3220401-19
into a fun, more challenging game; and ends with an             W     July 15–Aug. 12     6:45–7:30 p.m.   $55    3220401-20
age-appropriate small-sided scrimmage. All ability
levels are welcome. This is a parent-child class. No            Location: Alice Smith Elementary
equipment necessary.                                            Size: Max. 8
                                                                Ages 5–7
                                                                Day   Date                Time             Cost        Course
RevSports: Soccer
                                                                M     June 15–July 13     11–11:45 a.m.    $55    3220401-29
Weekly topics include dribbling, shooting, passing
and defending.                                                  M     July 20–Aug. 17     11–11:45 a.m.    $55    3220401-30

Ages 2–3                                                        Th    May 28–June 25      6:45–7:30 p.m.   $55    3220401-21

Day   Date                Time              Cost      Course    Th    July 16–Aug. 13     6:45–7:30 p.m.   $55    3220401-22

M     June 1–29           5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220401-01   Location: Alice Smith Elementary
                                                                Size: Max. 8
M     June 15–July 13     9–9:30 a.m.       $55    3220401-23
M     July 13–Aug. 10     5:30-6 p.m.       $55    3220401-32
M     July 20–Aug. 17     9–9:30 a.m.       $55    3220401-24
W     May 27–June 24      5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220401-05
W     July 15–Aug. 12     5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220401-09
Th    May 28–June 25      5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220401-03
Th    July 16–Aug. 13     5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220401-07
Location: Alice Smith Elementary
Size: Max. 8
Ages 3–5
Day   Date                Time              Cost      Course
M     June 1–29           6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220401-11
M     June 15–July 13     9:30–10:15 a.m.   $55    3220401-25
M     July 13–Aug. 10     6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220401-13
M     July 20–Aug. 17     9:30–10:15 a.m.   $55    3220401-26
W     May 27–June 24      6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220401-15
W     July 15–Aug. 12     6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220401-16
Th    May 28–June 25      6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220401-12
Th    July 16–Aug. 13     6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220401-14
Location: Alice Smith Elementary
Size: Max. 8

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                               RevSports: T-Ball/Baseball                                      RevSports: Basketball
                               Weekly topics include catching, throwing, base                  Topics include dribbling, shooting, passing, defense
                               running and batting.                                            and rebounding.
                               Ages 2–3 (T-Ball)                                               Ages 3–5
                               Day   Date                Time              Cost      Course    Day    Date                Time               Cost      Course
                               M     June 1–29           5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220201-01   Tu     May 26–June 23      5:15–6 p.m.        $55    3220501-01
                               M     July 13–Aug. 10     5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220201-04   Tu     July 14–Aug. 11     5:15–6 p.m.        $55    3220501-05
                               Tu    May 26–June 23      5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220201-02   Location: Eisenhower Elementary
                               Tu    June 16–July 14     9–9:30 a.m.       $55    3220201-27
                                                                                               Day    Date                Time               Cost      Course
                               Tu    July 14–Aug. 11     5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220201-03
                                                                                               W      June 17–July 15     9–9:45 a.m.        $55    3220501-02
                               Tu    July 21–Aug. 18     9–9:30 a.m.       $55    3220201-28
                                                                                               W      July 22–Aug. 19     9–9:45 a.m.        $55    3220501-03
                               W     May 27–June 24      5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220201-05
                                                                                               Location: Williston Fitness Center
                               W     July 15–Aug. 12     5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220201-06
                                                                                               Ages 4–6
                               Th    May 28–June 25      5:30–6 p.m.       $55    3220201-07
                                                                                               Day    Date                Time               Cost      Course
                               Location: Alice Smith Elementary
                                                                                               Tu     May 26–June 23      6–6:45 p.m.        $55    3220501-08
                               Size: Max. 8
                                                                                               Tu     July 14–Aug. 11     6–6:45 p.m.        $55    3220501-09
                               Ages 3–5 (T-Ball)
                                                                                               Location: Eisenhower Elementary
                               Day   Date                Time              Cost      Course
                               M     June 1–June 29      6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220201-09   Day    Date                Time               Cost      Course

                               M     July 13–Aug. 10     6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220201-10   W      June 17–July 15     9:45–10:30 a.m.    $55    3220501-06

                               Tu    May 26–June 23      6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220201-11   W      July 22–Aug. 19     9:45–10:30 a.m.    $55    3220501-07

                               Tu    June 16–July 14     9:30–10:15 a.m.   $55    3220201-29   Location: Williston Fitness Center

                               Tu    July 14–Aug. 11     6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220201-12   Ages 5–7
                               Tu    July 21–Aug. 18     9:30–10:15 a.m.   $55    3220201-30   Day    Date                Time               Cost      Course
                               W     May 27–June 24      6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220201-13   Tu     May 26–June 23      6:45–7:30 p.m.     $55    3220501-12
                               W     July 15–Aug. 12     6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220201-14   Tu     July 14–Aug. 11     6:45–7:30 p.m.     $55    3220501-13
                               Th    May 28–June 25      6–6:45 p.m.       $55    3220201-15   Location: Eisenhower Elementary
                               Location: Alice Smith Elementary                                Day    Date                Time               Cost      Course
                               Size: Max. 8
                                                                                               W      June 17–July 15     10:30–11:15 a.m.   $55    3220501-10
                               Ages 5–7 (Baseball-Coach Pitch)
                                                                                               W      July 22–Aug. 19     10:30–11:15 a.m.   $55    3220501-11
                               Day   Date                Time              Cost      Course
                                                                                               Location: Williston Fitness Center
                               M     June 1–29           6:45–7:30 p.m.    $55    3220201-23   Size: Max. 8
                               M     July 13–Aug. 10     6:45–7:30 p.m.    $55    3220201-24
                               Tu    May 26–June 23      6:45–7:30 p.m.    $55    3220201-25
                               Tu    June 16–July 14     10:15–11 a.m.     $55    3220201-33
                               Tu    July 14–Aug. 11     6:45–7:30 p.m.    $55    3220201-26
                               Tu    July 21–Aug. 18     10:15–11 a.m.     $55    3220201-34
                               W     May 27–June 24      6:45–7:30 p.m.    $55    3220201-35
                               W     July 15–Aug. 12     6:45–7:30 p.m.    $55    3220201-36
                               Th    May 28–June 25      6:45–7:30 p.m.    $55    3220201-37
                               Location: Alice Smith Elementary
                               Size: Max. 8

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RevSports: Flag Football
Weekly topics include carrying the ball, throwing,
catching, defending and learning different positions.
Ages 2–3
Day   Date                Time             Cost      Course
Th     July 16–Aug. 13    5:15–5:45 p.m.   $55 3220101-01

Ages 3–5
Day   Date                Time             Cost      Course
Th     July 16–Aug. 13    5:45–6:30 p.m.   $55 3220101-02

Ages 4–6
Day   Date                Time             Cost      Course
Th     July 16–Aug. 13    6:30–7:15 p.m.   $55 3220101-03

Ages 5–7
Day   Date                Time             Cost      Course    RevSports: Ninja Warrior
Th     July 16–Aug. 13    7:15–8 p.m.      $55 3220101-04      Focus is on developing agility, balance, coordination,
Location: Alice Smith Elementary                               speed and strength to accomplish various obstacle
Size: Max. 8                                                   course challenges. Obstacle concepts are similar to
                                                               those in the popular show, but are set up in a safe,
                                                               age-appropriate design.
                                                               Ages 3–5
                                                               Day   Date               Time               Cost        Course
                                                               Th     June 18–July 16   9–9:45 a.m.        $55    3220601-03
                                                               Th     July 23–Aug. 20   9–9:45 a.m.        $55    3220601-04

                                                               Ages 4–6
                                                               Day   Date               Time               Cost        Course
                                                               Th     June 18–July 16   9:45–10:30 a.m.    $55    3220601-05
                                                               Th     July 23–Aug. 20   9:45–10:30 a.m.    $55    3220601-06

                                                               Ages 5–7
                                                               Day   Date               Time               Cost        Course
                                                               Th     June 18–July 16   10:30–11:15 a.m.   $55    3220601-07
                                                               Th     July 23–Aug. 20   10:30–11:15 a.m.   $55    3220601-08
                                                               Location: Minnetonka Skate Park
                                                               Size: Max. 8

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                       Arts, Crafts and                                               Recycled Magazine Design
                       Technology                                                     Ages 10–15
                                                                                                             Old magazines can become new
                                                                                                             works of art! You’ll choose
                                                                                                             pieces of text and colorful ads
                       Mother’s Day Cookie Art –                                                             from magazines and learn how
                                                                                      to strategically cut and place them to create an
                       Royal Icing                                                    amazing composition. Each masterpiece will be
                       Grades K-5 (entering fall 2020)                                matted and ready for you to display. Instructor will
                                              Learn how to make fun designs           provide magazines.
                                              on cookies, just like professional      Day    Date                Time           Cost       Course
                                              bakers! Bring along your mom
                                                                                      Sa     July 11             9–11 a.m.      $32    3041003-01
                                              or special mother-figure and
                       learn together! You’ll enjoy using a variety of supplies       Location: Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room
                       and learning fun techniques to create festive-looking
                       rounded sugar cookies for any occasion.
                                                                                      How to Draw Camp
                       Day   Date              Time              Cost       Course
                                                                                      Ages 5–12
                       F     May 8             5:30–7 p.m.       $29    3041001-01
                                                                                                         We’ll guide your child step-by-step
                       Location: Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room                      through the creation of super silly
                                                                                                         and cute animals! From cuddly
                                                                                                         puppy dogs to happy hedgehogs,
                       Father’s Day Cookie Art –                                      your drawings will turn out wonderfully. Each student
                       Royal Icing                                                    receives a How to Draw Cartoon Animals booklet to
                       Grades K–5 (entering fall 2020)                                take home. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for
                                                                                      your child.
                                              Learn how to make fun designs
                                              on cookies, just like professional      Day    Date                Time           Cost       Course
                                              bakers! Bring along your dad or         W–Th June 10–11            9 a.m.–noon    $69    3040210-01
                                              special father-figure and learn
                                                                                      Location: Glen Lake Activity Center
                       together! You’ll enjoy using a variety of supplies and
                       learning fun techniques to create festive-looking
                       rounded sugar cookies for any occasion.
                       Day   Date              Time              Cost       Course
                       Sa    June 20           9:30–11 a.m.      $29    3041002-01
                       Location: Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room

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Glitter & Glow Art Camp                                         Canvas & Clay Camp
Ages 5–12                                                       Ages 5–12
                    Create great art with a variety of                             Your child will experiment with
                    supplies including clay, glow-in-the-                          different types of art while learning
                    dark paint and lots and lots of                                simple step-by-step painting and
                    glitter! Kids make snow globes,                                clay techniques to make 3-D bears,
butterflies that shimmer and glimmer, an Eiffel Tower           owls that glow-in-the-dark, a scratchboard painting of
with stars that twinkle, and more. Please pack a nut            a cat and more! Please pack a nut free snack and drink
free snack and drink for your child.                            for your child.
Day    Date                Time             Cost      Course    Day    Date                Time          Cost          Course
Tu–Th June 16–18           1–4 p.m.         $89    3040211-01   Tu–Th July 28–30           1–4 p.m.      $89    3040214-01
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center                             Location: Glen Lake Activity Center

Date Night – Splat-tacular                                      Unicorn Slime
Ages 4–9                                                        Ages 4–9
                   Sign your kids up for their own                                 Discover the magical, mystical
                   night out, while you enjoy yours!                               unicorn universe! You’ll learn the
                   We’ll roll up our sleeves and throw,                            secret recipe for fabulous, glittery
                   splat and splatter paint on a canvas                            unicorn slime and take it home in a
board to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Please             unicorn jar so sparkly that it’s guaranteed to dazzle.
pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.                 Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.
Day    Date                Time             Cost      Course    Day    Date                Time          Cost          Course
Tu     July 7              5:30–8:30 p.m.   $36    3040212-01   Th     Aug. 13             1–4 p.m.       $36 3040215-01
Location: Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room    Location: Glen Lake Activity Center

Parent/Child Create Night:                                      Messiest Art Camp Ever!
Glow in the Dark Mosaics                                        Ages 5–12
Ages 5–12                                                                           We’ll paint with plaster, sculpt with
                   You and your child will follow easy                              gooey gunk, make paper maché
                   step-by-step instructions as you                                 birds and fling paint like Jackson
                   create an extra special mosaic. We’ll                            Pollock. We’ll even learn some art
                   use air-dry clay, beads and glow-in-         terms along the way. Please pack a nut free snack and
the-dark paint to make mosaics that will light up your          drink for your child.
world. Each parent and child creates their own mosaic.          Day    Date                Time          Cost          Course
Day    Date                Time             Cost      Course    M–W Aug. 24–26             1–4 p.m.      $89    3040216-01
Th     July 23             6:30–8 p.m.      $41    3040213-01   Location: Glen Lake Activity Center
Location: Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room

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                       Yoga & Art Class                                              Star Wars Adventures Camp
                       Ages 7–11                                                     Ages 6–10
                                        Led by Minnesota Kid’s Yoga Co., this                                Bring the world of Star Wars™ to
                                        yoga and art class is designed to                                    life with master builder skills and
                                        teach children yoga poses in creative                                our intergalactic-structured
                                        ways. Students will explore various          activities. Children will learn to concentrate on
                       postures through games and books. Each class will             mastering the Force and using teamwork to build battle
                       also incorporate a thematic art project and                   drones, AT-Walkers and their very own lightsaber!
                       mindfulness concept. Classes are taught by 200-Hour           Day    Date                Time            Cost      Course
                       Certified yoga instructors who are well educated on
                       how to make yoga relatable for children!                      M–Th Aug. 24–27            9 a.m.–noon     $129 3041104-01

                       Day    Date                Time           Cost      Course    Location: Glen Lake Activity Center
                                                                                     Size: Max. 20
                       Th     June 18–July 9      9–10:30 a.m.   $40    3041302-01
                       Tu     July 21–Aug. 11     9–10:30 a.m.   $40    3041302-02
                       Location: Glen Lake Activity Center
                                                                                     Survivor Island
                       Size: Max. 20                                                 Ages 9–13
                                                                                                    Students find themselves stranded on
                                                                                                    an abandoned island filled with perilous
                       Ocean Exploration                                                            obstacles – dark caves, wild animals,
                       Ages 6–10                                                                    little food and cold temperatures. They
                                              Discover all sorts of fun in the                      must work collaboratively with their
                                              ocean using robotics, coding, art      tribe members to successfully complete a series of
                                              and engineering concepts to            engineering-related projects aimed at surviving the
                       learn about our underwater friends. Build and create          harsh island conditions and escaping to freedom. The
                       while gaining critical social and developmental skills.       tribe with the most points at the end of camp wins
                                                                                     Survivor Island!
                       Day    Date                Time           Cost      Course
                                                                                     Day    Date                Time            Cost      Course
                       M–Th July 13–16            9 a.m.–noon    $129 3041101-01
                                                                                     M–Th July 20–23            1–4 p.m.        $119 3040601-01
                       Location: Glen Lake Activity Center
                       Size: Max. 20                                                 Location: Glen Lake Activity Center
                                                                                     Size: Max. 16

                       Advanced Space Robotics
                       Ages 10–14
                                            In this space-themed camp,
                                            students build, test and program
                                            an autonomous robot using
                       LEGO® MINDSTORM robots to solve a set of obstacle
                       course missions. No prior robotics experience required.
                       Day    Date                Time           Cost      Course
                       M–Th July 13–16            1–4 p.m.       $129 3041102-01
                       Location: Glen Lake Activity Center
                       Size: Max. 20

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        STEM Builders                                           Camps
                  STEM Builders provides a unique
                  combination of STEM, robotics, math
                  and fun while focusing on important           3rd Lair Skateboarding Camps
                  life skills such as logical thinking,
                  critical thinking, problem solving,           Ages 6–16
collaboration and teamwork. Classes are designed so             The 3rd Lair camp program has been part of
that no student is left behind and everyone has fun             Minnesota action sports development for over 20
learning new concepts.                                          years. Experienced, well-trained instructors coach
                                                                participants at each ability level. All skill levels are
                                                                welcome. Groups are comprised of six to eight
Mobile App Inventors                                            participants based on ability level. Equipment (helmet,
                                                                board and pads) is free to use.
Ages 10–15
                                                                Day    Date                 Time                 Cost        Course
Students develop a mobile app from start to finish.
The first day focuses on the creative brainstorming             M–F    June 22–26           9 a.m.–noon          $200 3150501-01
process for potential app ideas. Next, students will            M–F    June 29–July 3       9 a.m.–noon          $200 3150501-03
bring their ideas to life!
                                                                M–F    July 6–10            9 a.m.–noon          $200 3150501-04
Day    Date                Time               Cost     Course
                                                                M–F    July 27–31           9 a.m.–noon          $200 3150501-05
M–Th Aug. 10–20            9 a.m.–noon        $350 3041202-01
                                                                M–F    Aug. 3–7             9 a.m.–noon          $200 3150501-06
Location: STEM Builders Learning Center,
           15600 35th Ave. N #201, Plymouth                     M–F    Aug. 10–14           9 a.m.–noon          $200 3150501-07
Size: Max. 8                                                    Daily camps ($50/day) and additional weekly camps
                                                                are available. Contact 3rd Lair at 763-797-5283 for
                                                                more info. After registering, visit 3rdlair.com to
Bash’em Bots using LEGO®                                        complete the required waiver before camp.
Ages 8–12                                                       Location: 3rd Lair Skate Park, 850 Florida Ave., Golden Valley
                  Navigate challenging obstacles and
                  take on your Play-Well instructor’s
                  colossal creations in the Battle Arena.       Pine Tar Academy Baseball Camp
                  Customize your bot to become a                Grades 3–6
                  Minerbot, a Juggernaut or an Iron                             Get better, faster at Pine Tar
Elephant using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts.                                Academy’s Summer Baseball
Apply real-world engineering and physics concepts to                            Camp! This camp is open to players
help you bash and crash your way to victory.                                    from all schools and communities.
Day    Date                Time               Cost     Course                   Camp is led by Pine Tar Academy’s
M–Th Aug. 17–20            9 a.m.–noon        $109 3161902-01                   experienced coaches and instructors,
                                                                                who have over 100 years of collective
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center                             playing, coaching and teaching experience.
Size: Max. 24
                                                                All aspects of the game are covered: hitting, infield,
                                                                outfield, throwing, pitching and base running.
                                                                Coaches teach correct fundamentals and individual
                                                                skills to help players reach their potential in a fun,
                                                                engaging atmosphere. Players are challenged in
                                                                competitions and scrimmages that put into practice
                                                                everything they learn during camp. All participants will
                                                                receive a camp T-shirt.
                                                                Day    Date                 Time                 Cost        Course
                                                                M–Th June 15–18             9–11:30 a.m.         $139 3150202-01
                                                                Location: Big Willow Baseball Fields
                                                                Size: Max. 48

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                       Safety Camp                                                       Sports Unlimited: Flag Football
                       Grades 3–5 (2020-2021 school year)                                Ages 8–12
                       The Minnetonka Police and Fire Departments are                    Learn flag football through skill development and
                       offering a hands-on, interactive safety camp for kids.            small group games. Instructors focus on helping
                       This one-day program teaches participants a variety of            campers learn the rules of the game while working on
                       safety topics through fun activities. Campers will have           team play and sportsmanship. Individual skills taught
                       an opportunity to learn from firefighters and police              include: passing, catching, kicking, as well as offensive
                       officers about personal safety, fire safety, observe              and defensive strategies. All equipment provided.
                       K9 demonstrations and take a ride in the bucket of a              Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen and nut-free
                       ladder truck.                                                     snack.
                       Campers should be dropped off and picked up at the                Day   Date                 Time               Cost          Course
                       Minnetonka Community Center, as all activities are                M–Th Aug. 3–6              9 a.m.–noon        $84    3150606-01
                       held on the City Hall campus. Camp will take place
                       rain or shine. The fee includes a T-shirt, lunch, snacks,         Location: Lone Lake Park
                       water bottle, first aid kit and an award certificate.
                       Day   Date                 Time               Cost      Course
                                                                                                 Ninja Summer Camp
                       Th    June 18              8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.   $40    3151901-01
                                                                                         Ages 6-13
                       Location: Minnetonka Community Center
                                                                                                                       Young ninjas develop
                       Size: Max. 40
                                                                                                                       strength and agility by
                                                                                                                       learning different styles
                       Sports Unlimited: Ultimate Frisbee                                and techniques to master every ninja course obstacle.
                                                                                         You’ll conquer warped walls, angled steps, salmon
                       Ages 8–14
                                                                                         ladders, cliff hangers and tilted ladders. This camp
                       Learn the super fun sport of Ultimate Frisbee, which              transfers well into ninja level testing and enhances
                       combines the nonstop movement and athletic                        athletic performance in general. All camps are
                       endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills                coached by an experienced ninja trainer.
                       of football. Sports Unlimited staff focus on helping
                                                                                         Day   Date                 Time               Cost          Course
                       players learn game rules while working on team
                       play and sportsmanship. Please bring a water bottle,              M–Th June 22–25            9–11 a.m.          $150 3150301-01
                       sunscreen and a nut-free snack.                                   M–Th July 20–23            9–11 a.m.          $150 3150301-02
                       Day   Date                 Time               Cost      Course    M–Th Aug. 17–20            9–11 a.m.          $150 3150301-03
                       M–Th June 22–25            1–4 p.m.           $84 3150604-01      M–Th Aug. 24–27            9–11 a.m.          $150 3150301-04
                       Location: Lone Lake Park                                          Location: Conquer Ninja - 7000 Washington Ave. S, Eden Prairie

                       Sports Unlimited:                                                 iFLY STEM Camp
                       Multi-Sport Camp                                                  Ages 10–16
                       Ages 6–12                                                                                      iFLY STEM camp inspires
                       Our multi-sport camp lets children explore soccer,                                             and educates students
                       flag football, noncontact lacrosse and basketball or              through an immersion into science and technology.
                       baseball. There’s no pressure, just lots of fun as young          Students take part in an interactive presentation by a
                       athletes participate in a variety of Sports Unlimited             STEM educator, lab activities and experiments, and
                       games. All equipment provided. Please bring a water               physics demonstrations in the wind tunnel. Each
                       bottle, sunscreen and nut-free snack.                             participant will then defy gravity in a one-on-one flight
                                                                                         with a certified instructor.
                       Day   Date                 Time               Cost      Course
                                                                                         Day   Date                 Time               Cost          Course
                       M–Th July 13–16            9 a.m.–noon        $84 3150605-01
                                                                                         F     July 17              9 a.m.–noon        $50    3212201-01
                       Location: Oberlin Park
                                                                                         Location: iFLY, 12415 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 15, Minnetonka

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Cheers for Summer                                                Horseback Riding Day Camp
Cheerleading Camp                                                Ages 6–12
Ages 5–13                                                        Learn how to ride, groom, tack up, lead and do in-
A great camp for boys and girls interested in                    hand work with horses. Campers will also enjoy horse-
cheerleading and having a lot of fun. Learn the                  related crafts and activities from braiding a horse’s
fundamentals of competitive cheerleading, including              mane to feeding, watering and caring for these
cheer technique, dance, basic tumbling, jumps and                beautiful animals. Proper attire includes sneakers or
stunts. The Planet Spirit Staff – premier coaches of             boots (closed toe and heel), long pants and layers,
cheerleading, dance and tumbling – show campers                  depending on the weather. Transportation provided
how to reach their potential while they meet new                 from the Minnetonka Community Center.
friends and develop self-esteem. Please wear                     Day   Date                   Time               Cost     Course
comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water               F     June 19                7:45 a.m.–4 p.m.   $89 3151401-01
bottle. All participants receive a camp T-shirt. Parents
are encouraged to stop by at 3:45 p.m. on July 23 to             Th    July 23                7:45 a.m.–4 p.m.   $89 3151401-02
enjoy an exhibition performance.                                 Th    Aug. 6                 7:45 a.m.–4 p.m.   $89 3151401-03
Day    Date                Time                Cost     Course   Location: Boulder Point Stables, Anoka
M–Th July 20–23            1:15–4 p.m.         $59 3151101-01    Size: Max. 7

Location: Williston Fitness Center, Studio A
                                                                 Kevin Lynch 1/2 Day
Hop-Kids Musical Theater Camp:                                   Basketball Camp
The Snow Queen and Friends                                       Ages 8-13

Ages 4–9                                                         This half-day camp is run by former NBA and Gopher
                                                                 basketball player Kevin Lynch, who has been organizing
What happens when you venture far from your                      summer camps for over 20 years. Ball handling,
kingdom to find the truth about your icy past? Find              shooting, defense, passing and specific game situations
out in this spectacular camp! We’ll learn music and              are taught. Participants play 5-on-5 games to practice
choreography to create our very own musical! From                and improve on the skills acquired during camp.
speaking lines to blocking scenes to playing fun and
creative theater games, everyone will learn how to               Day   Date                   Time               Cost     Course
put together a professional show from start to finish.           M–F   July 27–31             9 a.m.–noon        $108 3150901-01
All you need are comfortable clothing, lightweight
                                                                 Location: Hopkins West Junior High, Activity Structure
tennis/dance shoes, and a whole bunch of enthusiasm.
Friends and family are invited to a special performance
during the final 30 minutes of our final class.                  Summer Chess Camp
Ages 4–8                                                         Ages 5–16
Day    Date                Time                Cost     Course   Develop your chess skills in a relaxed and friendly
M–F    July 20–24          1–4 p.m.            $104 3040402-01   setting with professional chess coaches from the Twin
                                                                 Cities Chess Club. Players will be divided by age and
Ages 5–9                                                         skill level. Campers can also participate in a variety of
Day    Date                Time                Cost     Course   other enjoyable board games, puzzles and athletic
                                                                 activities. Campers staying for the full day will need
M–F    Aug. 3–7            9 a.m.–noon         $104 3040402-02   to bring a lunch and beverage. Snacks are provided.
Location: Eisenhower Community Center Theater                    Register through Recreation Services or at the Hopkins
Size: Max. 10                                                    Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd.; 952-548-6390.
                                                                 Day   Date           Time                       Cost     Course
                                                                 M–Th July 27-30      8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.        $200 3151302-01
                                                                 M–Th July 27-30      8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.       $120 3151302-02
                                                                 M–Th July 27-30      12:30–4:30 p.m.            $120 3151302-03
                                                                 Location: Hopkins Pavilion
                                                                 Size: Max. 25

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                       Jidana Day Camp
                       Grades 2-6 (2020-2021 school year)
                       Jidana Day Camp is the perfect place for your child to
                       make unforgettable summer memories. We’re proud
                       to offer an improved camp curriculum, and happy
                       to be hanging on to some favorite camp traditions.
                       Camp consists of a variety of outdoor fun including
                       fishing, canoeing, team activities, nature-based
                       activities, archery and more. In case of a rainout,
                       campers will be bussed to Hopkins North. Jr. High.
                       Lunch/Snack: Campers are expected to bring a
                       (nut-free) bag lunch each day to camp. Campers will
                       be provided with one simple nut-free snack each day
                       at camp Monday–Thursday. We’ll make s’mores on
                       Friday.
                       Open Swim: An open swim is scheduled Monday–
                       Thursday, 2:45–4 p.m. at Shady Oak Beach. After open
                       swim, campers are bussed to their pick-up location.
                       Please note, campers will not go to Shady Oak Beach
                       on Friday.
                       Registration: Registration for each session is limited.       Camp Jidana Bus Schedule
                       Due to the popularity and format of this camp,                Session 1: July 27–31
                       children can only register for one session.
                                                                                     			                            Friday
                                                                                     Pick-Up		        Drop-Off    Drop-Off
                        Session I                                                    Time    Location Time (M-Th)   Time*
                        Day   Date            Time               Cost     Course     9:10 a.m.     Hopkins West Jr. High   4:25 p.m.       4:05 p.m.
                        M–F   July 27–July 31* 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $164 3150701-01      9:25 a.m.     Minnetonka              4:35 p.m.       3:55 p.m.
                                                                                                   Community Center
                        Session 2
                                                                                     *Camp ends at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays.
                        Day   Date            Time               Cost     Course
                        M–F   Aug. 3–7*       9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.   $164 3150701-02     Session 2: Aug. 3–7
                                                                                     			                            Friday
                        Session 3                                                    Pick-Up		        Drop-Off    Drop-Off
                        Day   Date            Time               Cost     Course     Time    Location Time (M-Th)   Time*
                        M–F   Aug. 10–14*     9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.   $164 3150701-03     9:10 a.m.     Gatewood Elementary     4:25 p.m.       4:05 p.m.
                        *Camp ends at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.                           9:25 a.m.     Minnetonka              4:35 p.m.       3:55 p.m.
                                                                                                   Community Center
                                                                                     *Camp ends at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays.

                                                                                     Session 3: Aug. 10–14
                                                                                     			                            Friday
                                                                                     Pick-Up		        Drop-Off    Drop-Off
                                                                                     Time    Location Time (M-Th)   Time*
                                                                                     9:10 a.m.     Glen Lake Elementary    4:25 p.m.       4:05 p.m.
                                                                                     9:25 a.m.     Minnetonka              4:35 p.m.       3:55 p.m.
                                                                                                   Community Center
                                                                                     *Camp ends at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays.
                                                                                     Location: Jidana Park, 3333 Jidana Lane, Minnetonka
                                                                                     Size: Max. 72 per session

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General Programs                                                  Round Robin Chess Tournament
                                                                  All ages and abilities
                                                                  A fun way for students of all ages to learn and
                                                                  improve their chess skills. Chess tournaments are
Chess School                                                      not only competitions, but social events as well, and
Ages 5–16                                                         participants will meet peers with a similar love for the
Twin Cities Chess Club and the Chess Club of MN                   game.
are offering a Sunday Chess School at the Hopkins                 Day       Date                Time               Cost      Course
Pavilion. Learn to play chess or advance your skills
                                                                  Su        March 22            Noon–5 p.m.        $29    3151304-01
with professional coaches in a relaxed and fun
environment.                                                      Location: Hopkins Pavilion
                                                                  Size: Max. 25
Beginner
Day   Date                   Time             Cost      Course
Su    April 5–May 17*        Noon–1 p.m.      $78    3151301-01
                                                                  Golf Lessons – Glen Lake Golf and
*No Class April 12.
                                                                  Practice Center
                                                                  Maximize your golf game with lessons from
Intermediate                                                      experienced professionals! The design of the Glen
Day   Date                   Time             Cost      Course    Lake Golf and Practice Center provides a recreational-
                                                                  length course, featuring sand and turf bunkers, subtle
Su    April 5–May 17*        1:15–2:30 p.m.   $85    3151301-02   mounding and strategic water features. The course
*No Class April 12.                                               is an executive-length 1,997 yards and has a par of
                                                                  31. Amenities include: Driving range, practice green,
Advanced                                                          snack bar, outdoor patio and meeting room.
Day   Date                   Time             Cost      Course    The Glen Lake Golf and Practice Center is located on
Su    April 5–May 17*        2:40–4:15 p.m.   $95    3151301-03   County Road 62, one mile west of I-494. For directions
                                                                  or for rain-out information, call the clubhouse one
*No Class April 12.                                               hour before your lesson at 763-694-7824.
Training Tournaments                                              Junior: Ages 8-18
Day   Date                   Time             Cost      Course    Day         Date                Time             Cost      Course
Su    April 5- May 17*       4:30–7 p.m.      $110 3151301-04     M, W        April 27–May 11     5–5:55 p.m.      $84    3230106-01
*No Class April 12.                                               M, W, F     June 1–10           6–6:55 p.m.      $84    3230106-02
Location: Hopkins Pavilion
Size: Max. 25                                                     Adult/Youth
                                                                  Day       Date             Time               Cost         Course
                                                                  Sa        April 25–May 30* 10–10:55 a.m.      $150/two 3230103-01
                                                                  *No class May 23.
                                                                  Size: Max. 6 (3 pairs for adult/youth)

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                                                                  KID’S CORNER
                                                                   Grades 1–5 (2020-2021 school year)

                       Children participate in swimming, field trips, playtime in the Treehouse, sporting activities, ice
                       skating at the Ice Arena, arts and crafts, trips to neighborhood parks and more!

                                                     Monday–Friday, June 11 (Th)–Aug. 21*
                                                              7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
                                                                      *No program July 3.
                                                Drop off between 7–9 a.m. and pick up between 3–5:30 p.m.
                                                                    Williston Fitness Center

                       Registration: March 10-20                                  Program Fees
                       There are 33 spots                                         All registrants are charged according to the below
                       in the program.                                            schedule. Scholarships are not available. No
                       Early registration                                         refunds or credits will be granted due to illness or
                       is granted to                                              changes in family schedules.
                       returning families.
                       Registration for                                               Registration Fee      6/1/20     7/1/20     8/1/20
                       the remaining                                                  (nonrefundable)       Charge     Charge     Charge
                       openings is done                                                     $50              $560       $560        $560
                       via lottery. Registration for the lottery begins at 8
                       a.m. on March 10 and ends at 4:30 p.m. on March
                       20. All registrations received during this period          Required Parent Meeting
                       will have an equal opportunity to be selected. The         Monday, May 18
                       lottery is open only to Hopkins and Minnetonka             6-7 p.m.
                       residents. Those registered for the lottery will
                                                                                  At least one parent of each child (new and
                       be notified of their status the following week.
                                                                                  returning) must attend to retain their child’s spot in
                       Registration for the lottery is free. If chosen for a
                                                                                  the program.
                       spot in the program, you will be charged the $50
                       registration fee upon confirmation.                        Other Information
                                                                                  There will be one offsite field trip per week on
                                                                                  Wednesdays.
                                                                                  Children are required to bring their own nut-free
                                                                                  cold lunch and snacks daily. Athletic shoes and a
                                                                                  water bottle are also required.

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