Edina Community Ed

**Registration price is for four 30-minute lessons. Participants will have to reach out to the instructor via email to schedule the lessons. Contact information for the instructor will be sent in the confirmation notes to arrange specific lesson dates/times. You'll receive this information after you've registered for the class** You will work one on one with an experienced vocal coach and piano teacher who has taught for over 30 years. Whether you’re new to music or have taken lessons in the past, together you will design a plan that will build from the ground up or off your current musical knowledge with engaging and fun techniques. This course will address basic skills, music theory and musicality that will allow you to progress toward your musical goals and lifelong enjoyment of music. Purchase of books recommended by your teacher will be required for lessons based on individual needs.

Thirty-minute music lessons in piano, guitar and ukulele are offered through Mikkonen Music. Lessons meet once a week for an 8-week sessions. Before registering, schedule your lesson time slot at http://bookeo.com/mikkonenmusic_scheduling. Registration cost represents one (1) block of 8 lessons. Questions? Contact Henry Mikkonen, henry@mikkonenmusic.com . Very convenient for KIDS Club kids! Professional teachers, affordable rates and convenient school locations.

Thirty-minute music lessons in piano, guitar and ukulele are offered through Mikkonen Music. Lessons meet once a week for an 8-week sessions. Before registering, schedule your lesson time slot at http://bookeo.com/mikkonenmusic_scheduling. Registration cost represents one (1) block of 8 lessons. Questions? Contact Henry Mikkonen, henry@mikkonenmusic.com . Very convenient for KIDS Club kids! Professional teachers, affordable rates and convenient school locations.

Thirty-minute music lessons in piano, guitar and ukulele are offered through Mikkonen Music. Lessons meet once a week for an 8-week sessions. Before registering, schedule your lesson time slot at http://bookeo.com/mikkonenmusic_scheduling. Registration cost represents one (1) block of 8 lessons. Questions? Contact Henry Mikkonen, henry@mikkonenmusic.com . Very convenient for KIDS Club kids! Professional teachers, affordable rates and convenient school locations.

Do you have a passion for cookies and love creating art? This camp is the perfect combo of sweet treats and creativity! Each day, we’ll have a blast decorating delicious cookies, creating beautiful art on paper, and sculpting with clay, among other fun activities. From tasty designs to artistic masterpieces, this camp is all about bringing your imagination to life—in the most fun and delicious way. Join us for a sweet adventure filled with cookies and creativity and take home your unique creations each day! Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire. Please note: For classes week of 7/7, registration closes on 7/2 due to district closures 7/4 and 7/5 in recognition of Independence Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this variance may cause.

Step into a colorful adventure and unleash your creativity! In this exciting camp, you’ll paint your way through awesome masterpieces using a variety of techniques like tempera on canvas, multimedia art, watercolors, and more. Each day offers new opportunities to mix colors, explore textures, and bring your imagination to life with fun projects. Whether you enjoy bold designs or intricate details, this camp is perfect for young artists looking to dive into the world of paint. Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire—it’s time to make art! Please note: For classes week of 7/7, registration closes on 7/2 due to district closures 7/4 and 7/5 in recognition of Independence Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this variance may cause.

Turn an upcycled wooden box into a fully playable 3-string craft box guitar in this hands-on, creativity-fueled class! Using a custom kit provided by the instructor, you'll explore both the physics of making sound and the fundamentals of woodworking. Learn to safely saw, drill, glue, and finish your instrument while gaining practical skills in tool use and construction. Whether you're a music lover, a DIY enthusiast, or just looking for a unique project, you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind guitar and a deeper appreciation for the art of instrument making. For classes week of 7/7, registration closes on 7/2 due to district closures 7/4 and 7/5 in recognition of Independence Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this variance may cause. This class is taught as a part of our Summer Artist in Residence Program by Charles Morrill Summer Artist in Residence Program Immerse yourself in creativity this summer! Our Artist in Residence Program is a vibrant initiative designed to connect community members with local makers, artists, and performers, fostering meaningful interactions that celebrate the arts and engage with the creative process up close. This program also offers kids a unique opportunity to delve deeply into the arts, exploring their creativity through hands-on experiences guided by professional artists. From woodworking to music and theater, kids will discover new passions and hone their talents in a supportive and inspiring environment. Join us for a summer of connection, creativity, and discovery as we build bridges between artists and the community while nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers!

Bring your Minecraft creature and equipment to world in this creative cardboard collaboration. Please note: For classes week of 7/7, registration closes on 7/2 due to district closures 7/4 and 7/5 in recognition of Independence Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this variance may cause.

Come and join us for a theater camp with singing, dancing, crafts, and games. We will put on a thirty minute performance at the end of our time together! Please note: For classes week of 7/7, registration closes on 7/2 due to district closures 7/4 and 7/5 in recognition of Independence Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this variance may cause.

Do you like to create unique and personalized craft projects for yourself, or to give to special friends or family? Lets learn the art of crafting by using fun materials and techniques such as macramé, resin, embroidery, and glass etching. Please note: For classes week of 7/7, registration closes on 7/2 due to district closures 7/4 and 7/5 in recognition of Independence Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this variance may cause.

For students entering 4th-8th Grades New summer projects! A swimsuit coverup, mini messenger bag, ear bud case and your personalized sewer’s handbook. The {YEL!} Project Runway Sewing Camp follows four basic principles: •Teach It!…Students are taught multiple hand and machine sewing techniques; •Practice It!… Students practice those techniques on basic projects; •Sew It!…Students increase their skill and sew more complicated projects; •Own It!…Students showcase their projects on the last day of class (family and friends are invited), then take everything home with them to walk the runway of everyday life! Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. SPACE: We request use of a room with outlets and sturdy (science room/art room) tables. The machines will shake too much if we use regular classroom tables or plastic tables. Please note: For classes week of 7/7, registration closes on 7/2 due to district closures 7/4 and 7/5 in recognition of Independence Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this variance may cause.

Join us for Storybook Art, as we embark on exciting storytelling adventures and hands-on art projects inspired by each story. Every class begins with reading a captivating children's book. After the story, we will use our creativity to bring the story to life through drawing, painting, crafting, and other fun art activities. Please note: For classes week of 7/7, registration closes on 7/2 due to district closures 7/4 and 7/5 in recognition of Independence Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this variance may cause.

The ultimate drawing camp! In this fun and exciting program, we’ll learn how to draw everything from animals and plants to faces and landscapes. Using our innovative step-by-step method, children will start with simple shapes and turn them into amazing creatures, still life, and more. Along the way, we’ll dive into key concepts like contrast, light, shadow, and volume, helping bring your drawings to life. And at the end of camp, you’ll take home your very own sketchbook full of your creations! Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire—it’s going to be a creative journey!

Unleash your inner Swiftie with a Cricut machine! Learn to create your own personalized Taylor Swift-inspired swag.

Join the musical adventure with the Edina Pops Orchestra Summer Camp where we’ll transform your favorite hits into stunning orchestral arrangements. From epic video game themes to chart-topping rock anthems, we'll explore music that makes your heart sing and your strings ring! With enough players, we’ll create a Middle and High school string group that will dive into an exciting world where classical technique meets contemporary cool. So put your music reading skills to work in a whole new way as we tackle fresh, fun arrangements that'll have you playing outside the classical box while simultaneously showing everyone just how versatile your orchestra skills can be! Music is best played with friends so sign up together and stick around for the afternoon Chamber music session! See the Summer Chamber String Camp afternoon session! *Camp will run Monday-Thursday on site at Edina. Friday 7/18 will be a cumulative performance in the early evening from the Pops Summer String Camp as well as the Summer Chamber String Camp at Centennial Lakes open to the public. Details TBA. Requirements: • Participants must have an instruments they can use (exceptions for bass players pending enrollment) • Participants must have basic knowledge of how to play their instrument with a bow • Participants must be able to note read and / or have participated in the Edina Orchestra Program during the school year. Strongly Recommended: Students should consider their availability for the Friday early evening performance at the Centennial Lakes Maetzold Amphitheater on July 18th. While not required, the performance outcome will be contingent on group participation. For questions regarding the camp, please contact instructor lead: Nick Gaudette nick.gaudette@edinaschools.org

Ready to make music on your own terms? Join us for the first ever Edina Summer Chamber Strings Camp! This is your chance to team up fellow orchestra friends or meet new musical companions as you dive into the exciting world of small ensemble playing. Whether you're a violin, viola, cello, or bass player with two years of experience under your bow (or taking private lessons), this camp is your ticket to musical independence! Form your own dream team with orchestra friends or let us match you with fellow music enthusiasts. Want to tackle a Mozart quartet? Or find an arrangement of your favorite pop song? The choice is yours! Instructors will coach you through the art of chamber music as you learn how to communicate through the music. Every player is a leader and every voice matters. No conductor needed – just your creativity, teamwork, and passion for music! This summer camp session is perfect for those ready to level up their ensemble skills or for friends from orchestra looking to make amazing music together. Join us for a summer of harmony, friendship, and musical discovery! *Camp will run Monday-Thursday on site at Edina. Friday 7/18 will be a cumulative performance in the early evening from the Pops Summer String Camp as well as the Summer Chamber String Camp at Centennial Lakes open to the public. Details TBA Additional Camp Options: • Participants are invited to sign up as a pre-planned group of friends • Participants can also join solo and will be placed in an ensemble of similar ability • Participants may bring song ides to camp, however content will be reviewed by coaches to determine playability • Participants are encouraged to join both the Summer Pops Orchestra Camp in the morning followed by the Chamber String camp in the afternoon. A space to eat a lunch from home will be provided during the break between sessions. Requirements: • Participants must have an instruments they can use (exceptions for bass players pending enrollment) • Participants must have basic knowledge of how to play their instrument with a bow • Participants must be willing to learn to play music by ear Strongly Recommended: Participants and families should consider their availability for the Friday early evening performance at the Centennial Lakes Maetzold Amphitheater on July 18th. While not required, the performance outcome will be contingent on group participation. For questions regarding the camp, please contact instructor lead: Nick Gaudette nick.gaudette@edinaschools.org

Ready to make music on your own terms? Join us for the first ever Edina Summer Chamber Strings Camp! This is your chance to team up fellow orchestra friends or meet new musical companions as you dive into the exciting world of small ensemble playing. Whether you're a violin, viola, cello, or bass player with two years of experience under your bow (or taking private lessons), this camp is your ticket to musical independence! Form your own dream team with orchestra friends or let us match you with fellow music enthusiasts. Want to tackle a Mozart quartet? Or find an arrangement of your favorite pop song? The choice is yours! Instructors will coach you through the art of chamber music as you learn how to communicate through the music. Every player is a leader and every voice matters. No conductor needed – just your creativity, teamwork, and passion for music! This summer camp session is perfect for those ready to level up their ensemble skills or for friends from orchestra looking to make amazing music together. Join us for a summer of harmony, friendship, and musical discovery! *Camp will run Monday-Thursday on site at Edina. Friday 7/18 will be a cumulative performance in the early evening from the Pops Summer String Camp as well as the Summer Chamber String Camp at Centennial Lakes open to the public. Details TBA Additional Camp Options: • Participants are invited to sign up as a pre-planned group of friends • Participants can also join solo and will be placed in an ensemble of similar ability • Participants may bring song ides to camp, however content will be reviewed by coaches to determine playability • Participants are encouraged to join both the Summer Pops Orchestra Camp in the morning followed by the Chamber String camp in the afternoon. A space to eat a lunch from home will be provided during the break between sessions. Requirements: • Participants must have an instruments they can use (exceptions for bass players pending enrollment) • Participants must have basic knowledge of how to play their instrument with a bow • Participants must be willing to learn to play music by ear Strongly Recommended: Participants and families should consider their availability for the Friday early evening performance at the Centennial Lakes Maetzold Amphitheater on July 18th. While not required, the performance outcome will be contingent on group participation. For questions regarding the camp, please contact instructor lead: Nick Gaudette nick.gaudette@edinaschools.org

Join us for Model Magic Masterpieces, where we will explore the world of model magic as we create new and exciting projects every day.

Comic Book Kids is a designed course to teach children how to illustrate, create strong characters, use effective dialogue, and conflict in chronological order to create a comic book. Unleash their imagination and creativity and make their dreams come true!

Young Authors is a designed course to unleash your child's skills in writing books. Learn how to create strong settings, dialogue, description, characters, and conflicts and maybe your child can become the next big time author. Unleash their imagination and creativity at Young Authors!

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.

Learning basic, fundamental ballet movement and terminology through creative exercises, students will also develop age-appropriate motor skills and musicality (building on elements learned in Fundamentals I), while infusing elements that will prepare them for the traditional ballet class format. Fundamentals I is not a required prerequisite: new and returning students are welcome.