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Experience a mini-week long horse camp. Life in the barn will include daily riding, learning how to braid manes and tails with ribbon, groom and care for the horses and feeding. Spend time outdoors and build lasting friendships with fellow horse lovers. Campers are broken into smaller groups of similar riding experience, which is perfect for both the new and more experienced riders. Please note that riding takes about 1 hour per day in an arena, no trails and consist of learning to how to steer, stop, turn, and walk/trot on their own. Campers will spend time on the ground with horses throughout the rest of the day. Parent Drop-off is at 9am and Parent pickup is 3pm. Sorry we do not allow parents to stay for the day. WHAT DO CAMPERS NEED TO BRING? ● Long pants, closed toe shoes, appropriate clothes for weather inside and outside of barn. ● No flip flops. ● Sunscreen/hat/bug spray ● Water bottle/drinks/snacks and a lunch ● Treats for the horses if you want ● Helmets are provided. WEATHER: Camps are held rain or shine, as we have an indoor barn and arena. In the event of inclement weather, please dress accordingly as you will still be outside for a portion of the camp. No umbrellas allowed. FORMS: Release and Liability Form one per person, electronically completed on our website Forms

Experience everyday life at a barn! You’ll experience daily riding, learn how to braid manes and tails with ribbon, groom and care for the horses (including bathing) and care for them at the end of the day. Spend time outdoors and build lasting friendships with fellow horse lovers in a structured and positive environment. Campers are broken into smaller groups of similar riding experience, which is perfect for both the new and more experienced riders. At the end of the week, parents and family are invited to a performance to see what their camper has been learning! Please note that riding takes up about 1 hour per day in an arena, no trails and consist of learning to how to steer, stop, turn, and walk/trot on their own. Campers will spend time on the ground with horses throughout the rest of the day. Drop-off is at 9am and pickup is 3pm each day Monday through Friday. Sorry we do not allow parents to stay for the day. However there is a “show” for the parents Fridays of week-long camps at 1:30pm! This is a great time to take pictures, watch your child ride and meet their horse they worked during the week. WHAT DO CAMPERS NEED TO BRING? ● Long pants, closed toe shoes, appropriate clothes for weather inside/outside of the barn. ● No flip flops. ● Sunscreen/hat/bug spray ● Water bottle/drinks/snacks and a lunch ● Treats for the horses if you want ● Helmets are provided. WEATHER: Camps are held rain or shine, as we have an indoor barn and arena. In the event of inclement weather, please dress accordingly as you will still be outside for a portion of the camp. No umbrellas allowed. FORMS: Release and Liability Form one per person, electronically completed on our website Forms

Learn what it's like to have a horse for a day! Ride in the indoor and/or outdoor arenas for 40-50 minutes (no trails), practice how to steer, stop, turn and walk on your own. Other activities may include making horse treats, doing crafts, and playing games. You’ll also learn how to meet and care for the horses, which is a big part of ownership! Campers are broken into smaller groups based on similar riding experience and age. Ideal for both new and experienced riders! Parent drop-off is at 9:00 AM, with pick-up at 3:00 PM. Please note that parents are not allowed to stay for the day. WHAT DO CAMPERS NEED TO BRING? ● Long pants, closed toe shoes, appropriate clothes for weather inside and outside of the barn. ● No flip flops. ● Sunscreen/hat/bug spray ● Water bottle/drinks/snacks and a lunch ● Treats for the horses if you want ● Helmets are provided. WEATHER: Camps are held rain or shine, as we have an indoor barn and arena. FORMS: Release and Liability Form one per person, electronically completed on our website Forms

Join us on an incredible six-day canoe adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Experience the beauty of the outdoors, develop leadership skills, challenge yourself and have the experience of a lifetime! Our trip will run from July 7-12 and is open to anyone completing Grades 7-11 in the 2025-26 School Year. Guides are Minnetonka teachers experienced in wilderness camping. Full outfitting is included. When you sign up, under the notes section of your registration you may indicate one friend you want to be in your group. When we set up groups, we will do our best to keep you with your friend and keep friend groups together. If that is not possible, we will call you. Refunds for cancellation after May 1 (less $100) will be granted only if we can fill the spot with another student. To learn more about this program, please review this Informational Slideshow Click here to see the BWCA packing list

Hit the lanes and the field for an exciting dual-sport challenge! You will build throwing, catching and teamwork skills through friendly bowling matches and active frisbee scrimmages.

Have a question about your family history, or feel like you're close to a breakthrough but need help? Join this interactive class and gain access to a genealogist's best insights and expertise. During this group Q&A, you’ll be able to: Get targeted advice for overcoming your toughest research roadblocks Uncover fresh strategies to dive deeper into your family’s past Gain insights from others’ questions that uncover new paths for your own research

Join us for a fun brass session! All brass instruments are welcome as we explore fundamentals, improve tone, expand range and strengthen technique. Come and learn, play and make music together!

Wake up every morning to the smell of these freshly-baked treats! Learn two deliciously simple recipes that will become a weekly breakfast favorite! All supplies are included. On the Menu: Cinnamon Roll Muffins Paleo Banana Bread

Are you up for a LEGO® brick challenge? Do you have what it takes to be a master builder? If so, you are in the right place. We’ve saved our most challenging engineering projects (a robotic dog, motorized bug, race cars and more) for this camp. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack.

Get ready for a wild burst of color! Dive into the world of paint using techniques like tempera on canvas, watercolor wonders, multimedia textures and more. Each day brings a new project filled with bold splashes, bright blends, and creative surprises. From big, messy strokes to delicate details, you’ll explore your own painting style and bring home masterpieces worth showing off. It’s all about creativity, color, and fun! Don’t forget to bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire—it’s time to make art!

Get ready to take charge in this action-packed coding camp! Design and program your own tower defense–style game while learning the fundamentals of programming. Using Construct 3, a visual coding platform, explore how game frameworks work and practice coding concepts such as variables, events, conditions, and loops. Create paths, position defensive towers, and program waves of enemies to challenge their defenses. Along the way, you will experiment with mechanics, adjust difficulty, and bring their games to life. Bring a USB on the last day to save your games.

Step into a world of imagination and engineering magic! In this indoor hands-on STEM camp, design, craft and create everything your fairies need to live and play. From building cozy fairy houses and whimsical bridges to crafting tiny fairy friends and a glowing LED lantern, every project helps bring your outdoor fairy garden to life. Explore science, creativity, and storytelling—all while building your own enchanting mini world to take home!

Considering a move to new construction? Learn what to expect from floor plans and builder options to timelines, hidden costs and coordinating your current home sale or lease for a smooth transition.

This American Heart Association class teaches CPR and Airway Obstruction, as well as the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for adults, children and infants. Effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. Certification received: American Heart Association HeartSaver for Adult, Infant, and Child, CPR and AED (valid for two years).

This American Heart Association class teaches CPR and Airway Obstruction, as well as the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for adults, children and infants. Effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. Certification received: American Heart Association HeartSaver for Adult, Infant, and Child, CPR and AED (valid for two years).

Calling all future innovators and business superstars! Turn your big ideas into real creations — from sketching and designing to making branded products like stamps and stationery. Each day, you’ll also sculpt and decorate your own clay treat creations such as cookies, cupcakes and more, turning imagination into mouth-watering art! Then, team up to build and brand your very own cookie stand with logos, signage, and packaging. On the final day, it’s showtime at our Grand Baking Shop Expo, where you’ll run your own “store” and showcase everything you’ve created. Along the way, you’ll learn the basics of marketing and branding in a camp that blends creativity, business smarts, and fun! Please bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire.

Dive into Camp Invention for a week of discovery! Collaborate, innovate, and tackle real-world challenges while exploring science, technology, and engineering through rotating modules that build creativity and essential 21st-century skills. Where BIG IDEAS become the next BIG THING. In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, minnetonkaschools Community Education is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six. Here is how young innovators will be spending their time: SPARK: June 22-June 26, minnetonkaschools Middle School West, $325 per student Explore a variety of real-world concepts: in Fur-ensics, become detectives investigating critter crimes using forensic science and robotics; in Make Waves, dive into entrepreneurship and ocean science by conducting buoyancy experiments and designing floating billboard boats; in Space Morphers, embark on a planetary mission to terraform a new world while building rockets and studying Earth systems; and in The Infringers, create inventions to solve community challenges, learn about intellectual property, and design wearable tech using cryptography. ELEVATE: August 10-August 14, minnetonkaschools Middle School West, $325 per student Imaginations soar as you learn about flight with the help of your very own flight simulation robot. Discover ways to protect Earth’s ecosystems, sketch and build prototypes while protecting their intellectual property and design the ultimate sports complex with inspiration from the real-world inventors behind their favorite sports! In both programs participants will tackle challenges from famous inventors and take apart broken or unused appliances using real tools to develop something new. Students will be broken up into groups based on grade level. Local educators will facilitate program modules and enthusiastic high school students will serve as Leadership Interns ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children. Every registration includes a complimentary Camp Invention t-shirt. Availability is limited, so reserve your child’s spot today! Become a Leader-in-Training! Leaders-in-Training (LITs) are at the center of fun challenges and creative STEM learning at Camp Invention! When you register your middle schooler to be an LIT, you’ll give them the chance to take on the role of a Camp Invention counselor. While campers take on activities created by education experts and National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees, LITs provide guidance and encouragement, inspiring children to do their very best. With this one-of-a-kind experience, students in grades 7 – 9 will not only have fun this summer, but they’ll also gain valuable skills for the future. Registration includes leadership training and opportunities to guide young campers through hands-on STEM challenges, along with an exclusive packet of materials including a hands-on STEM activity for LITs to complete at home. Cancellation Policy There is a $10 cancellation fee up until 2 weeks prior to the start date of camp. After that, there will be no refunds. **Last day to cancel out of SPACE MORPHERS (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, June 8th **Last day to cancel out of MAKE WAVES (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, July 27th Please Note: minnetonkaschools Camp Invention is not accepting coupons or discount codes. Scroll to bottom of page for registration.

We Rock! Choose your own characters, learn songs and dances and put on a show! Learn how to properly speak your lines, block a scene, develop your character and much more! We will also play fun creative games! All that is needed are comfortable clothing and lightweight sneakers or dance shoes. Friends and family are invited to a special performance beginning the final 30 minutes of the final class!

Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required. You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional.

Learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.

Learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.