Edina Community Education Services

your imagination to life. Become a master bricklayer and use our special architectural LEGO® kits to build your creations. Be an architect as you learn the principles of construction. The main goal of the course is to introduce the concept of 3 dimensions and its role in design. Students will construct buildings, structures, towers, castles, and more. Students will learn principles of construction and use math skills as they experiment with scale and size, staggering vs. stacking bricks, and more. We’ll build houses with removable roofs, castles with turrets, and towers of strength! It might just be impossible to exhaust the creative potential of LEGO® bricks. With an active imagination as your guide, there are endless possibilities. Please bring a drink and snack daily.

Pack your bags and get ready to explore the world as you and your team race to solve fun STEM challenges inspired by different countries’ landmarks and engineering marvels. Reach the next Pit Stop as you solve fun problems, then receive the clue for the next challenge in a “different country.” Which team will finish each leg first, and most importantly, which team will win in the final leg and cross the finish line first to win the “grand prize”? Join us to find out!

Laugh-out-loud-funny! Mind-bendingly-adorable! Awesome-beyond-belief! These are just some of the words that best describe our Cartoon Animals Workshop. If your child is a fan of cuddly animals and funny cartoons, this drawing workshop is especially tailored for his or her needs. Over the course of five days, our students will learn how to draw animals of all shapes, sizes, and colors. They will learn how to personify ordinary animals, transforming them into fully realized cartoon characters. Be a part of the something fun and special. Enroll your budding artist today

Unicorns, dragons, mermaids, and more! In this camp, we’ll create art inspired by adorable mystical creatures when they’re at their cutest and tiniest… when they’re babies! Your little artist’s imagination will sparkle and soar as they create these magical projects. Painting, drawing, playing with clay, scribbling and giggling, we’ll do it all in this darling camp!

This badminton camp provides beginner and intermediate level players with the fundamental skills of a sport that is growing in popularity. Participants are taught proper grip, footwork, strokes, volleys, overheads and serves. We will also cover the basic rules and etiquette of the game. Camps are based on the philosophy of providing all children with the opportunity to develop sports skills in a fun, safe and non-competitive environment. Campers will be divided by age and skill level. Equipment is provided. Staff ratio 1:8.

Learn Basic, fundamental ballet movement and terminology through creative exercise. Children will also develop age appropriate motor skills and musicality. New and returning students welcome. Instructors use methods designed to encourage exploration and foster creativity

Learn Basic, fundamental ballet movement and terminology through creative exercise. You will also develop age-appropriate motor skills and musicality (building on elements learned in Fundamentals I). Fundamentals I is not a required prerequisite: new and returning students are welcome.

In this parent participation class we use a variety of fun games to develop balance, movement, and baseball skills as well as listening to instructions. Very active and fun! Bring a glove. Bats and balls provided.

In this parent participation class we use a variety of fun games to develop balance, movement, and baseball skills as well as listening to instructions. Very active and fun! Bring a glove. Bats and balls provided.

Get ready for fall and join us for a sampling of the daily experience as a Normandale French Immersion first grade student. We look forward to meeting your children and help them get ready for their newest adventure! Student must be entering first grade at Normandale in 2021. Each section of Bonjour is the same. Please do not sign up for more than one section.

Get ready for fall and join us for a sampling of the daily experience as a Normandale French Immersion first grade student. We look forward to meeting your children and help them get ready for their newest adventure! Student must be entering first grade at Normandale in 2021. Each section of Bonjour is the same. Please do not sign up for more than one section.

Book Buddies provides an enriched preschool experience for children ages 3-5. Children enjoy the wonder of familiar and new authors and illustrators. Children will discover the excitement of a variety of subjects in books geared for their ages. The books of the week set the stage for the activities. We will be exploring books and authors in the themes of Library, Fairytales, Farm, Summer Safari, Creative Crayons, and Earth. This class is based on your child's age on June 1, 2021

Come enjoy our Favorite Author camp! This week campers will be digging into the wonderful work of Mo Willems. In a Pre-K format, we will explore books, create art and illustrations and focus on developmentally appropriate literacy skills. This class is based on your child's age on June 1, 2021

Come enjoy our Favorite Author camp! This week campers will be digging into the wonderful work of Todd Par. In a Pre-K format, we will explore books, create art and illustrations and focus on developmentally appropriate literacy skills. This class is based on your child's age on June 1, 2021

What would summer be without a great camping experience? Here is a chance for your little camper to enjoy all the highlights of a great camping trip without all the hassle. Kids will help pitch a tent, learn camping recipes, and even tell ghost stories. There will be sing-a-longs and s'mores. There will be nature hikes and crafts. Children will learn about the natural world as well as some fun facts about the beautiful state parks of Minnesota. Your child will enjoy getting away at this week of CAMP OUT camp!

Campers will mix luxurious spa treatments as they learn about chemistry and healthy living. Using safe and natural products, campers will make fizzy and bubbly lotions, masks and gels. Crafts, healthy recipes and more will round out this relaxing, engaging week.

An introductory program designed for children ages 4-8 years old. This camp helps children explore cheerleading, dance and tumbling in a fun and non-competitive setting. No pressure, just lots of fun while these young children participate in learning motion/jump technique, sideline/performance cheers and dance routines. The final day participants will perform a cheerleading program in front of their friends and loved ones. Camp staff are trained to meet the needs of young children. Youth to staff ratio is 8:1.

This cheerleading camp teaches the essential skills to lead crowds and support the home team! There is no stunting in this entry level program—just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns proper hand & body movements, cheers and jumping techniques. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two filled water bottles, sunscreen and hand sanitizer.

This cheerleading camp teaches the essential skills to lead crowds and support the home team! There is no stunting in this entry level program—just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns proper hand & body movements, cheers and jumping techniques. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two filled water bottles, sunscreen and hand sanitizer.

This cheerleading camp teaches the essential skills to lead crowds and support the home team! There is no stunting in this entry level program—just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns proper hand & body movements, cheers and jumping techniques. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two filled water bottles, sunscreen and hand sanitizer.

All levels welcome. The {YEL!} Teach It!…Practice It!...Play It! method keeps chess students progressing with 60+ chess lessons and thousands of puzzles as well as guided games and an end-of-week in-class tournament. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session ($49 annual value). Battle summer brain drain...sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.

Get ready, get set, PLAY! Sometimes all a child needs is to burn off some energy the old–fashioned way. Kids will enjoy playing various tried–and–true schoolyard games. Dodgeball, kickball, tag, even hide–and–seek are just a start to the fun your camper will have with their summer playmates!