Entering grades 1-3. Grab your journal (not a diary!) and get ready for a "Zoo-Wee-Mama" good time! Dive into the Wimpy Kid world with wacky theater games, comedy, cartoons, and crafty chaos. 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. Ages 11-14. The Safe Sitter® program prepares you to be safe when you’re home alone or babysitting. Become the most sought-after babysitter in your neighborhood as you gain child-care techniques, including basic first aid, CPR, and how to call for help in an emergency. 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 5-14 with little or no previous gymnastic experience. Learn the basics of floor exercise, uneven bars, balance beam, vault and dance.

Ages 5-14 with a minimum of 2 sessions previous gymnastic experience, as well as coach recommendation. Learn more of the basics of floor exercise, uneven bars, balance beam, vault and dance.

This selection is for workbooks only. Participants recruit their own reflection buddy from their family or community—such as a grandparent, neighbor or peer! Workbooks are sent to registrants in the mail mid June. Make Learning Fun this Summer with Cahoots - Cahoots is a self-led summer educational program that sharpens academic skills, fosters independence and promotes self-reflection. - Cahoots workbook s include a robust review of math and language arts concepts for youth entering kindergarten through 6th grade. - Memorable Cahoots characters conspire with kids to make learning fun. - Lessons support creative problem solving with activities for kids to think, draw, write and take action. - Families or youth check their own answers online (answer packets can be emailed by request). - At the end of each lesson, kids track their progress, reflect on their learnings, and send/receive feedback and encouragement from a reflection buddy via mail!

Cahoots is a summer pen pal program, supporting learning and reflection skills. Memorable workbook characters -- Hoots, Boots, Marina, Stevie and Walter -- guide you through a self-paced preview of the upcoming school year. Reflection Buddy pen pals provide encouragement and responses to your work. Register for the grade level you'll enter in the Fall. Participants receive: A fun, 8-lesson workbook to help preview Math and Language Arts material from the upcoming school year. Weekly reflections and a reflection buddy. A completion prize if you complete all 8 lessons! 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.

Cahoots is a summer pen pal program, supporting learning and reflection skills. Memorable workbook characters -- Hoots, Boots, Marina, Stevie and Walter -- guide you through a self-paced review of the skills that help prepare you for Kindergarten. Reflection Buddy pen pals provide encouragement and responses to your work. Participants receive: A fun, 6-lesson workbook to help review Math and Language Arts material. Weekly reflections and a Reflection Buddy. A game board and game piece to track progress. A completion prize if you complete all 6 lessons 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. 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.

Entering Grades 1-5. 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.

Entering Grades 1-5. 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.

Entering Grades 1-5. 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.

Entering grades 1-5. Ever wonder about how to make the world a better place? Gear up to work with new friends and plant seeds of change in your community! Discover how to break down big challenges into acts of service you can do every day. Breakfast and lunch offered. 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. Tra-la-laa! Discover worlds where a kind police officer might lick you and principals are snapped into silly superheroes. Create your own villains, origin stories, flip-o-ramas, and comics. Play chomp-o-rama, make fart-a-tart, and work together to rescue Lil' Petey. Ignite your creative superpowers and never forget…"It's not enough to just be good. We gotta do good! Even if things get scary!". Breakfast and lunch offered. 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. An out-of-this-world adventure! Explore the wonders of outer space, learn about planets and galaxies, and participate in fun and educational activities such as rocket building and stargazing. Make new friends and have a blast while discovering the mysteries of the universe. 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. Calling all mess-makers! Do you like things that ooze, goo, and go kaboom? Are you the messiest artist you know? Discover the art of mess and the science behind it. Breakfast and lunch offered. 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. Ready to run the show? Explore script writing, costume design, and stage production as you work together to put on a show-stopping performance at the end of the week. From curious beginners to seasoned performers—have a blast on stage with new friends. Breakfast and lunch offered. 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 2-5. When Widget and his friend Hairytoes discover a friendly dragon named Mortimer, panic sweeps the town and a call goes out to slay the beast. The heroes must act fast to save their scaly friend. Camp culminates in a performance full of humor, heart and audience participation. Everyone gets a part! 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.

The Basics: Get ready to hit the road with SPPS Community Education! This comprehensive course, taught by highly trained licensed classroom instructors, includes 30 hours of state-required classroom instruction and 6 hours of hands-on behind-the-wheel lessons. Students must be 15 years old by the first day of class and attend all 30 hours of classroom instruction consecutively to best prepare students for the written permit test. Upon completing the classroom portion, students will receive an e-card email of completion and have 18 months to get their driver's permit and complete the behind-the-wheel training. To get your license, you’ll need to: hold your permit for at least 6 months, complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, log 40-50 hours of supervised driving and be 16 years old before you can take the road test. Refunds, minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for course cancellation if requested more than three-business days prior. We are unable to issue refunds for requests received after that time. For more information about the licensing process and a full list of program procedures visit spps.org/teendriver. Online Course: This class offers an interactive online class experience facilitated by licensed Driver Education Instructors. Participants will engage in classroom discussions, breakout sessions and guest speaker activities. This class is being offered using the Google Meet online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements by clicking here. MN State Law requires instructors to be able to see you and hear you during the entire online class session. Students should be an a quiet location free from distraction and noise. Make sure your device has both a camera and microphone. 1-2 business days before your class, you will receive an email with your online meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. Fee: $450 Payment plans: 1) Full payment at time of registration2) $225 at time of registration and remaining $225 payment will automatically be charged to your credit card on the 6th scheduled day of the student's Driver Education Course. Registration Notes: Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course When creating your account, parent/guardian should create their own account and add their student to the parent/guardian's account. Courses Cancellation Fees:1) Refunds, minus a $100 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for the course. Refunds will not be issued if requested less than three business days prior to the class start date.2) Students must attend all 30 hours of the Driver Education course in entirety, as required by Minnesota State law.

The Basics: Students must be 15 years of age by the first day of class. Course consists of State-required 30 hours of classroom instruction. Students are required to attend all 30 consecutive hours of classroom instruction. The classroom prepares students for the written permit test. This class does NOT include behind-the-wheel lessons. Upon successful completion, students will receive a Letter of Completion. Should you choose to complete the behind-the-wheel portion of the Driver Education program, this letter may be presented to a driving school of your choosing to purchase behind-the-wheel lessons and to receive your E-card to take the permit test. Refunds, minus a $10 cancellation fee, will be issued upon request for cancellation. Refunds will not be issued less than 3 days before the start of the course. For more information and a full list of program procedures, visit www.spps.org/drivered. Online Course: This class is being offered using the Google Meet online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://www.spps.org/Page/28967. MN State Law requires instructors to be able to see you and hear you during online classes. Make sure your device has both a camera and microphone. 1-2 business days before your class you will receive an email with your online meeting information. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings. Register: *Parent/guardian permission is required to take the Driver Education Course