Discover the stories, history, and vibrant culture of St. Paul’s West Side, the heart of Minnesota’s Latino community. This immersive experience focuses on The Flats and the Latino Cultural District, a neighborhood shaped by generations of Mexican Americans, and now home to the future Minnesota Latino Museum. Participants will learn directly from Latino community members and leaders, exploring the past, present, and future of this important neighborhood.Event Highlights: Tour begins at Neighborhood House in the Wellstone Center where participants will board the bus outside the center. Visit to local businesses in the community Sampling of Mexican cuisine included in tour fee Tour Activity Rating: 2 (Boarding the bus and walking short distances, some standing) Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle if you like.

Once a fixture of every 1970s home, macramé is making a colossal comeback on the contemporary art scene! Learn a variety of knot-tying techniques to create your own unique plant hanger.

Entering Grades 1-5. Join your friends and cook, sing, create and play, all in Mandarin. Camp is conducted entirely in Mandarin and is designed for youth with a significant background in Mandarin. Bring a bag lunch and water bottle. A snack will be 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.

Non-School Day. Entering grades 1-5. LEGO™ bricks aren’t just fun—they’re secret problem-solving tools for engineers and builders. Experiment with bridges, pulleys, levers, cars, and so much more. Come ready to create together! Leave your LEGO™ collection at home, we’ve got all the bricks you need. 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.

Ages 4-5. Build a car with a launcher, a boat, a spinning top, an adorable doggie and more using LEGO® bricks. Investigate the engineering concepts of gears, wheels, axles, pulleys and levers. Use your creative thinking, teamwork and fun-having skills all at once! Participants should be comfortable without their adult in the room. 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.

Ages 3-5.¡Qué delicioso! Turns Spanish learning into play! Taste pretend foods, sing songs, make crafts, and explore yummy dishes from around the world. Practice asking for food, sharing likes and dislikes, and using everyday Spanish words through imagination-filled activities. Participants should be comfortable without their adult in the room. 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.

Entering grades 4-8. Sweet summer projects! A très-chic skirt, tie-top blouse, headband and more. Make, showcase, and take home your projects. Learn hand- and machine-sewing techniques and methods for staying safe while using machines. End the week with a showcase for family and friends to see the projects in action. 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.

Entering grades 1-5. From tie-dyed shirts to custom slime creations, vibrant colors and slime collide in a kaleidoscope of creativity! Embark on a colorful journey as you master the art of tie-dyeing. The excitement continues as you dive into the world of slime, concocting your own oozy, stretchy creation. Sliding Fee Scale: 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.

Entering grades 4-7. Discover the joy of building while learning patience, precision, and lifelong DIY skills. Measure, cut, sand while creating awesome projects. With safety first and lots of practice time, young Woodsmiths will have personalize projects they’re excited to bring home creating plenty of “I made this!” moments along the way. 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.

Whether your child is a cartwheeling machine or just discovering how to stand on one foot without tipping over, these camps are the place to be this summer. Our camp is designed to meet every gymnast where they are, blending technical instruction with the high-energy fun that makes summer camp memorable. From ages 5 to 14, we provide a supportive environment where "I can't" turns into "I just did!"

One adult and one child, ages 5-15. Register under the child's name. Hang out with your favorite kiddo and learn how to make mouth-watering momos and amazing sauces! Momos are savory Nepali dumplings, rich with Himalayan flavor and easy enough for the whole family to make!