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Birth-KindergartenBirth to Kindergarten (B-K)In Birth to Kindergarten classes, families and their young children come together to explore, play, and learn. Parent educators facilitate conversations on child development and ways to support children's growth and learning while building the parent/child relationship. Early childhood educators create and engage children in developmentally appropriate activities to support the specific needs and growth of all children, from B-K. Online enrollments MUST include at least one adult AND at least one child (look for the "Relationships" button). Classes run September through early June, unless otherwise noted. Registrations received after 10/16/26 will be held for most classes until the first class of the next month. TRANSPORTATION IS VERY LIMITED. If you require transportation, register for the B-K (ALL TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS) and designate any/all class sections you're able to consistently attend. Families will be placed as possible. If you are able to provide your own transportation, please register for your first choice class and provide your own transportation.ECFE 26-27 -
WaitlistBorosilicate Glass Project Sampler: Little CrittersArt & MusicLight a torch, melt borosilicate glass, and sculpt with color to create your own adorable 3-D glass critter in a beginner-friendly environment! Your critter will need time to cool properly so you’ll need to pick up your glass pal two days later. Supplies included.Summer 2026- Adult -
Bruce VentoDiscovery Club2026-2027 School Year Registration dates: April 14th at 9am - Priority registration begins for currently enrolled Discovery Club (25/26 school year) families only* April 27th at 9:00am - Open registration begins for incoming families *A currently enrolled family is defined as having a student or students currently enrolled in Discovery Club for the 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment in summer Discovery Club is not considered a currently enrolled contract. Summer 2026 Registration Dates: March 9th at 9:00am - Open registration begins for incoming and returning families _________________________________________________________________________________ Registration Information Contracts (accepted or pending) do not carry over from summer to school year or year to year. All families, including families on the wait list, must register annually for any future care. Registrations will be reviewed in the order that they were received by our online system, and could take up to 10 business days to process. In order for a registration to be processed, all program balances must be paid in full. Accounts with a balance overdue will not be processed. Students must be enrolled and attending in the St. Paul Public School District in order to receive Discovery Club child care services. (We do not offer care to out-of-district students in our program during the school year. This includes families who live within the district boundaries but attend a charter or private school.) 2026-2027 Child Care Rates Families can select before school care, after school care, or a combination based on your child’s school schedule. Days of care may range from three to five days per week, per care session. Contracted days must remain the same for each week. Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $49.00/child/contract charged at the time that the contract is accepted. Before School Offered for students who attend schools with an 8:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. start time 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. $12.60/day $63.00/week 6:30 - 9:30 a.m. $18.85/day $94.25/week After School Starts at the end of the school's regular day and goes until 6:00 p.m. Snack provided 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. $25.15/day $125.75/week 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. $18.85/day $94.25/week 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. $12.60/day $63.00/week Drop-in days add $5.00/session/day; available to children currently enrolled and subject to space available. Schedule changes require a one week notice and are subject to space availability. A $25 per child schedule change fee applies. Families are invoiced bi-weekly, after the care happens and payments are due on the following Friday. Accounts will receive a late payment fee if balance is not paid on the due date. Accounts past due are subject to withdrawal of contracted care. Non-School Days Available to currently enrolled students $45.50/day/child if registered by the deadline $53.50/day/child if registered after the deadline More information on the Discovery Club Website ______________________________________________________________________ 2026 Summer Child Care Information to come Summer rates include breakfast, lunch, snack, field trips/events included in the program. Discovery Club school-age care requires a non-refundable registration fee of $49 per child, charged at the time that the contract is accepted. Families are invoiced bi-weekly, after the care occurs and payments are due on the following Friday. Daily rate: $45.50 per day/per child Summer Daily Hours : 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM More summer information on the Discovery Club Website Questions may be directed to discovery.club@spps.orgDC 26/27 SY DC Site -
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Camp Kindergarten: Hamline ElementaryCommunity & CultureDesigned for youth entering Kindergarten at Hamline Elementary in Fall 2026. Get ready for your first day of school! Practice the ins and outs of the school day while making new friends. Experience the fun of school with games, songs and art projects. Transportation is not provided. Most classes include sliding-fee options designed to provide financial flexibility for community members who may need support in order to participate. We encourage participants to choose the amount they are able to pay. This model helps ensure our programs remain financially sustainable while also promoting equity and increasing accessibility for all members of our community.Summer 2026- Youth -
Camp Kindergarten: Randolph HeightsCommunity & CultureDesigned for youth entering Kindergarten at Randolph Heights Elementary in Fall 2026. Get ready for your first day of school! Practice the ins and outs of the school day while making new friends. Experience the fun of school with games, songs and art projects. Transportation is not provided. Most classes include sliding-fee options designed to provide financial flexibility for community members who may need support in order to participate. We encourage participants to choose the amount they are able to pay. This model helps ensure our programs remain financially sustainable while also promoting equity and increasing accessibility for all members of our community.Summer 2026- Youth -
Canva for Beginners - Online CourseBusiness & TechnologyUnlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for novices. Create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Leave class with the confidence and skills to create online documents, business cards, email signatures, and more!Summer 2026- Adult -
Cherokee Park and Path Walking TourToursDiscovery the West Side's Cherokee Park as you explore its land and history. Enjoy stunning views of the Mississippi River from several lookout points. Don't forget your binoculars for birdwatching along the way! Tour is approximately 2.8 miles with moderate hiking through woods with few places to sit. Good walking or hiking shoes and a water bottle recommended. Tour will begin at the corner of Chippewa Avenue and Curtice Street. *Tour Activity Rating: 4 (Extensive walking, stairs, standing)Summer 2026- Adult -
Classes for AdultsCommunity Education classes consist of a mix of online and in-person options. Some classes have flexible payment options – when registering for a class, choose the price option that works for you. Please double check class information in listings before registering. Some class details have changed since the publication of our paper catalog.Category -
Classes for Adults with DisabilitiesSPPS Community Education offers a variety of classes designed for adults with developmental disabilities to explore interests, meet with peers, have fun and learn new skills!Category -
Classes for YouthCommunity Education classes consist of a mix of online and in-person offerings. Most youth classes have either a sliding fee or discount option. Please double check class information in listings before registering. Some class details have changed since the publication of our paper catalog.Category -
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Community Ed CenterDiscovery Club2026-2027 School Year Registration dates: April 14th at 9am - Priority registration begins for currently enrolled Discovery Club (25/26 school year) families only* April 27th at 9:00am - Open registration begins for incoming families *A currently enrolled family is defined as having a student or students currently enrolled in Discovery Club for the 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment in summer Discovery Club is not considered a currently enrolled contract. Summer 2026 Registration Dates: March 9th at 9:00am - Open registration begins for incoming and returning families _________________________________________________________________________________ Registration Information Contracts (accepted or pending) do not carry over from summer to school year or year to year. All families, including families on the wait list, must register annually for any future care. Registrations will be reviewed in the order that they were received by our online system, and could take up to 10 business days to process. In order for a registration to be processed, all program balances must be paid in full. Accounts with a balance overdue will not be processed. Students must be enrolled and attending in the St. Paul Public School District in order to receive Discovery Club child care services. (We do not offer care to out-of-district students in our program during the school year. This includes families who live within the district boundaries but attend a charter or private school.) 2026-2027 Child Care Rates Families can select before school care, after school care, or a combination based on your child’s school schedule. Days of care may range from three to five days per week, per care session. Contracted days must remain the same for each week. Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $49.00/child/contract charged at the time that the contract is accepted. Before School Offered for students who attend schools with an 8:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. start time 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. $12.60/day $63.00/week 6:30 - 9:30 a.m. $18.85/day $94.25/week After School Starts at the end of the school's regular day and goes until 6:00 p.m. Snack provided 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. $25.15/day $125.75/week 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. $18.85/day $94.25/week 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. $12.60/day $63.00/week Drop-in days add $5.00/session/day; available to children currently enrolled and subject to space available. Schedule changes require a one week notice and are subject to space availability. A $25 per child schedule change fee applies. Families are invoiced bi-weekly, after the care happens and payments are due on the following Friday. Accounts will receive a late payment fee if balance is not paid on the due date. Accounts past due are subject to withdrawal of contracted care. Non-School Days Available to currently enrolled students $45.50/day/child if registered by the deadline $53.50/day/child if registered after the deadline More information on the Discovery Club Website ______________________________________________________________________ 2026 Summer Child Care Information to come Summer rates include breakfast, lunch, snack, field trips/events included in the program. Discovery Club school-age care requires a non-refundable registration fee of $49 per child, charged at the time that the contract is accepted. Families are invoiced bi-weekly, after the care occurs and payments are due on the following Friday. Daily rate: $45.50 per day/per child Summer Daily Hours : 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM More summer information on the Discovery Club Website Questions may be directed to discovery.club@spps.orgDC 26/27 SY DC Site -
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Como PlanetariumComo Planetarium is a 55-seat planetarium inside Como Elementary School. We take visitors on virtual trips through the solar system, and also provide interactive educational experiences. Public programs are available on select Tuesdays throughout the school-year and listed here when available. Youth 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.Category -
Cookie Decorating: Happy CamperCulinaryDecorate 6 adorable end-of-summer camping themed cookies using royal icing! Learn techniques and skills to expertly decorate. This is great for beginners with no experience but also has some fun intermediate tricks! Receive the icing and cookie recipe so you can try decorating at home too!Summer 2026- Adult -
Cooking with ChemistryScience, Technology, Engineering & MathGrades 4-8. Learn how basic things in your kitchen are actually real chemicals and compounds that react with each other for delicious results! Explore how time, heat and cold are used to affect the outcomes of recipes used in class. Eat your results...if you dare! Sliding Fees: Most classes include sliding-fee options designed to provide financial flexibility for community members who may need support in order to participate. We encourage participants to choose the amount they are able to pay. This model helps ensure our programs remain financially sustainable while also promoting equity and increasing accessibility for all members of our community.Summer 2026- Youth -
Creative SewingArt & MusicLearn the basics of sewing using both hand and machine techniques in this beginner-friendly class. Create simple projects from scratch! All materials are included.Summer 2026- Adult -
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WaitlistDakota-Led Pejuta Healing Bag & Medicine WorkshopCommunity Engagement*Please note the date has changed to Sunday, August 9th.Join Lisa Cekpanaziwanziwin Farmer (Bear Nation) in making a traditional Pejuta healing bag using deer hide, beads, shells, horse hair, beeswax, and other materials. Learn about healing medicine and listen to stories of history and culture while filling your handmade bag with medicine. Leave with a deeper understanding of this important part of Native culture.Summer 2026- Adult -
WaitlistDay Camp: Camp Invention ILLUMINATEFull Day Summer CampsEntering Grades 1-6. Collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. Design your own light-up ball game, explore the science of illumination, tackle global water challenges and star in a prototyping game show! Fuel discovery, nurture perseverance and make this summer unforgettable. Breakfast and lunch provided. Scholarship Option: There are limited scholarship spaces available for families that qualify for Educational Benefits. Go to course #1502SuA_Scholarship."Camp Invention ILLUMINATE (Scholarship)" for more information.Summer 2026- Youth -
WaitlistDay Camp: Camp Invention ILLUMINATE (Scholarship)Full Day Summer CampsEntering Grades 1-6. Collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. Design your own light-up ball game, explore the science of illumination, tackle global water challenges and star in a prototyping game show! Fuel discovery, nurture perseverance and make this summer unforgettable. Breakfast and lunch provided. This course section is for families that qualify for Educational Benefits. Families that do not qualify can register under 1502SuA "Camp Invention ILLUMINATE". Educational Benefit or Free/Reduced Lunch Qualifiers: $59,478 annual gross income for a family of 4. Add $10,175 for each additional family member.Summer 2026- Youth -
WaitlistDay Camp: Camp Invention SPARKFull Day Summer CampsEntering Grades 1-6. Collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. Team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of cryptography and build your own space rocket! Spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Breakfast and lunch provided. Scholarship Option: There are limited scholarship spaces available for families that qualify for Educational Benefits. Go to course #1501SuA_Scholarship."Camp Invention SPARK (Scholarship)" for more information.Summer 2026- Youth -
WaitlistDay Camp: Camp Invention SPARK (Scholarship)Full Day Summer CampsEntering Grades 1-6. Collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. Team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of cryptography and build your own space rocket! Spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Breakfast and lunch provided. This course section is for families that qualify for Educational Benefits. Families that do not qualify can register under 1501SuA: "Camp Invention SPARK" Educational Benefit or Free/Reduced Lunch Qualifiers: $59,478 annual gross income for a family of 4. Add $10,175 for each additional family member.Summer 2026- Youth