Learn to think on your feet, gain self-confidence and have fun performing with your friends. No experience is necessary. Stevie Ray’s Improv Company is one of Minnesota’s longest-running improv theaters. The class concludes with a special recital where you'll perform for family and friends at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, located at the renowned Chanhassen Dinner Theatre! Students will end the program with a recital at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre for friends and family. Audience members will be charged $5 to attend the recital. This goes towards the Stevie Ray Improv Company staff for hosting the show and Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. 501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Recital Schedule: TBD

Learn to think on your feet, gain self-confidence and have a ton of fun performing with your friends. No experience necessary. The class is taught by instructors from Stevie Ray’s Improv Company, one of the longest-running improv theaters in Minnesota. The class culminates with you performing a recital for family and friends at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, located at the famous Chanhassen Dinner Theaters! Students will finish off their week by doing a recital at Chanhassen Dinner Theater for their friends and family. The recital date and time will be communicated out prior to the start of the camp. Audience members will be charged $5 to attend the recital. This goes towards the Stevie Ray Improv Company staff for hosting the show and the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Chanhassen Dinner Theater501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317

Professional actors and directors will work with up to 60 young actors in each production. The troupe will rehearse for one week and perform the play on Friday and Saturday. Participants experience the excitement of producing an original musical production based on a classic tale. Set, costumes, props and makeup are provided. Schedule: Auditions will be held on Monday. Rehearsals will be held throughout the remainder of the week (Tuesday-Thursday). Rehearsal schedules will be handed out after the auditions. On Friday, rehearsal will begin at 2:30 pm in lieu of the regular morning session. Performances are Friday at 6 pm and Saturday at 10am. Please send a snack with your child daily and a bag dinner on Friday. Attendance: Rehearsal time is limited, so it is crucial for students to be there for their practice times. In addition, it is expected that all members will perform on both Friday and Saturday. Due to cast size, not all actors will receive speaking lines, but all will be involved in musical numbers throughout the show.

Keep your instruments tuned up and get a head start on your return to orchestra in the fall! This summer orchestra experience is an opportunity to play music with your classmates and other orchestra students in the district. Through fun, full-string-orchestra pieces, we will refresh the skills you learned in 4th grade and get your fingers, instruments and bows ready for the new techniques and skills to come in 5th grade. The Beginning Summer Chamber Orchestra is specifically targeted toward Minnetonka orchestra students who have completed 4th grade orchestra and are registered for 5th grade orchestra this fall. However, any beginning string student who has been playing their instrument for one year is welcome to join. Please come prepared on the first day with: your instrument, bow, and necessary accessories. Please also set aside time to practice at home during that week. Students must attend all four sessions of this performance-based program. The final performance will be on the last day at 3 p.m.

Get stronger at home using resistance bands! Tone your arms, back, shoulders, chest, hips, glutes and thighs all while watching your favorite TV show. Strength is for EVERY body! All fitness levels are welcome.

Develop your “mind muscle” and strengthen study skills with practical organization techniques. Learn methods to manage tasks, projects, deadlines and life planning - essential tools for academic success and lifelong productivity.

Meet other parents with infants and explore the infant/toddler classroom. Enjoy play, songs and rhymes with your baby! Talk about the joys and challenges of parenting and focused topics of discussion with fellow parents and a licensed parent educator. This is a non-separating class.

Love to sing? Join our fun workshop! Learn songs from musicals and jazz while improving your voice. Make new friends, play musical games, sing your heart out and have a blast! We will also explore the skill of vocal improvisation (scat singing), beatboxing and singing two notes at the same time using harmonic overtones. At the end of the week, we will put on a public concert showcasing our work. Participants from past years are encouraged to join us again as the music is never the same from year to year. All ability levels are welcome!

Bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your summertime gatherings! Mezze—an assortment of small bites, dips and shareable dishes—is perfect for crowd-pleasing summer entertaining. In this hands-on class, you will learn to create a beautiful, full-flavored mezze spread. On the Mezze Menu: Mediterranean Kebabi - full flavored/seasoned ground meat skewers with Greek Drizzle Dressing, Tiropitakia - phyllo wrapped savory cheese triangles, accompanied by Tzatziki - savory Greek yogurt dip, and Greek hummus, in addition to homemade Pita Bread! Learn how to make, wrap, present and plate these delicious wonders with a wonderful Greek Salad. Equipment:Food processor or blenderStand-mixer with dough hook attachment (recommended) Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep and an all-inclusive recipe packet after the class. Note: One registration fee for this class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Hit the right chord and express creativity with jazz! Let’s explore how jazz piano differs from traditional styles as you learn common chords. Prerequisite: ability to read simple pieces. These are 8-weekly, private one-on-one lessons. Students will need a basic knowledge of music and must be able to read simple pieces as a prerequisite for this series of lessons. Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: We cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the Youth Programs office at 952-401-6801. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Dates of Private Lessons: Monday: 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3 Tuesday: 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4 Wednesday: 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5

Join us for a week of language immersion! Practice Spanish or Chinese while participating in games, crafts, STEM activities and cultural lessons that focus on the week's theme. Please bring a water bottle, nut free snack and wear recess attire. Language experience not required. Preschool Safari Adventure Week: Immerse your young learner in the Spanish or Chinese language and culture as they prepare for kindergarten. It will be a roaring good time! Students will learn through activities/games, arts/crafts, songs music and cultural elements. The Great Outdoors Week: We can’t wait to spend a week with you learning Spanish or Chinese in and about the Great Outdoors. Get your hiking shoes ready for this in-tents adventure. Learn language through activities/games, arts/crafts, songs/music and cultural elements. Around the World Week: Get ready to discover new songs, create your own instruments, and learn about music from Spanish or Chinese speaking countries. Get your passport ready for this adventurous week! Learn language through activities/games, arts/crafts, songs/music and cultural elements.

From anywhere or the comfort of home, join us online to play piano! Explore different techniques, spark musical growth and nurture a lifelong love for music in our 8-week summer program! Individual lesson times will be confirmed in early June. Minnetonka Music Academy Lesson Policies Program Manager: Amber Yang Phone: 952-401-6846 Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire summer term. Missed Lessons: Unfortunately, we cannot offer makeup lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the MCEC main office at 952-401-6800. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a makeup lesson will be scheduled. Online Lesson Dates: Monday: Tuesday: Thursday:

Have fun outdoors playing kickball, dodgeball, capture the flag, water relays and all your favorite outdoor games. You'll also create arts and crafts, go on nature walks and more! We'll end the summer with a Field Day. Summer Rec is led by Minnetonka Community Education camp counselors and includes structured activities as well as free play. Please bring a snack and a water bottle and wear clothes for outdoor play. No Summer Rec the first week of July. This summer's locations: Freeman Park, Eureka Road at Hwy. 7, Shorewood, Fields 4, 5, 6. Thorpe Park, 3725 Hamilton Ave, Deephaven, Playground area.

Stay safe this summer with essential sun protection and natural bug repellent tips. Learn to shield yourself and your family from common hazards for a healthy, enjoyable sunny season.

Maintain your math, reading and language skills this summer. The included answer sheets allow you to work at your own pace—no need to mail anything to a scoring center. This program is written in accordance with the national standards. It is recommended that students spend approximately one hour per week on packets. These packets are designed to review material and maintain skills, therefore you should register for the grade you are in for the 2025-2026 school year. Why Summer Skills? Requiring only 20 minutes per day, 3-4 times per week, for ten weeks means kids will do them. Their single-subject focus reinforces important subject matter while pinpointing areas of weakness. The mixed-skills concept ensures that a variety of concepts is reviewed in each lesson. They include all answers for immediate feedback. Our books meet or exceed all state standards and the Core Curriculum. The books focus on the subject matter, not games or busy work. Registration deadline: May 25 View Sample Pages and Curriculum Overview: Math Skills Sharpener: Pre-K Math Kindergarten Math 1st Grade Math 2nd Grade Math 3rd Grade Math 4th Grade Math 5th Grade Math 6th Grade Math 7th Grade Math Basic Math Review for the Middle Grades Pre-Algebra Review Algebra I Geometry I High School Math Language Arts Review: Pre-K Language Arts Kindergarten Language Arts 1st Grade Language Arts 2nd Grade Language Arts 3rd Grade Language Arts 4th Grade Language Arts 5th Grade Language Arts 6th Grade Language Arts 7th Grade Language Arts High School Prep Language Arts Spanish: Spanish I Review - Recommended for Middle / High School Spanish II Review - Recommended for High School Study Skills: Study Skills Sharpener - Recommended for Grade 7 through High School

Materials and activities to promote literacy, mathematical thinking, the arts, and social-emotional development are the focus of parent-child time. After parent-child interaction time, parents separate for a discussion facilitated by a licensed parent educator.

These 3-week, 45-minute lessons are designed for students who were in the 2025-26 school orchestra, band, or in the year-long private lesson program. Lessons can be scheduled online or in-person. Please bring in your instrument besides piano for the in-person lessons. Lessons can be scheduled during the daytime or early evening hours. Register online and you will be contacted to reserve your lesson time by early July. Registration: Enrollment and fees are for the entire term. Missed Lessons: We cannot offer make-up lessons or issue refunds if a student misses a lesson. As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify him/her as soon as possible if a lesson will be missed, or call the Youth Programs office at 952-401-6801. If a teacher misses a lesson due to illness or emergency, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. Lesson Types: Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, Guitar, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Clarinet

This tranquil, yet in depth, yoga class will give you the opportunity to explore new ways of relating to yourself by tuning into the movement of body and breath. Class consists of gentle dynamic movement, breathwork and meditation. For all levels.

Here’s your chance to make a difference! In this 3-day volunteer adventure, learn about community needs, develop leadership skills and use your strengths and talents in new ways. We will participate in multiple volunteer activities, which may include helping at an assisted living facility, Kids Against Hunger, Simpson Housing, the Humane Society, Feed My Starving Children and more. Homebase will be located at the Minnetonka Community Education Center. Transportation to and from the volunteer sites is included. Please bring a bag lunch, water bottle and nut free snack each day.