Build confidence and shine with polished first impressions, conversations and dining skills. Practice real-world etiquette from networking to video calls and step up with poise in every situation! This interactive class builds your self-confidence as you learn important life-long skills that help you succeed in life. Topics include outstanding first impressions, introductions, dining etiquette and more! You will be encouraged to practice the skills that were learned following each class. Topics Include: First Impressions & Communication Master your first impression – Learn how to introduce yourself with confidence and make a great first impression. Conversation skills & networking – Master small talk, active listening and how to keep a conversation going without awkward silences. Digital Etiquette Own your virtual presence – Tips to look and sound your best on video calls. Tech manners that matter – Learn when (and when NOT) to use your phone, email etiquette and video call dos and don’ts. Dining Etiquette Formal dining made easy – No stress! Learn how to handle formal dinners, tricky utensils and proper table manners. Table etiquette 101 – What to do with your napkin, how to signal you're done eating and how to avoid common dining mistakes.

Learn to think on your feet, gain self-confidence, have fun and improve your skills for work, home or school. No experience necessary. If you think, “This is just for young folks,” the majority of our adult students are in their 50s and 60s, and the oldest was 93! Classes are taught by instructors from Stevie Ray’s Improv Company, one of the longest running improv theaters in Minnesota. The class culminates with a recital for family and friends at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, located at the famous Chanhassen Dinner Theatre! Stevie Ray’s Improv Company is 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 Theatre! Students will finish off their program by having a recital at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre for their friends and family. Audience members will be charged $5 to come and watch the recital. This goes towards the staff of Stevie Ray for hosting the show and Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Once a recital date & time has been determined, the Program Manager will reach out with further details. Chanhassen Dinner Theatre 501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317

Why sit in front of the TV and watch cartoons when you can draw amazing characters and awesome scenes of your very own? Create dazzling illustrations that are influenced by popular Japanese anime and manga themes. Colorful characters with expressive personalities jump off the page. Be delighted as we create drawings that emulate the popular anime and manga art styles. Don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity to produce wonderful artwork.

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

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!

Create favorite characters and bring them to life, then dive into hands-on slime making fun. Laugh, create and show off colorful creations bursting with personality and imagination! It’s a whirlwind of creativity, giggles and hands-on excitement! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Get your zugzwang on and battle top chess minds from across the metro! Play six thrilling rounds against players your age and skill level—strategy, focus and fun all in one tournament! Fee includes: Pizza, snacks, beverages, six rounds of play and all awards. Team Trophy: Schools must have at least four players from their school in order to compete. We take the best four scores from each school and combine them. The school with the highest combined score will receive the TEAM CHAMPION TROPHY. We will have a runner-up trophy for the second place team. Individual Tournament: Students will play six rounds against students of similar grade level. We reserve the option to combine or separate grade levels based on the number of participants. Swiss Play: Participants are matched against others of similar skill level and grade. If a player wins more games, they will play other players who have won more often as well. By the 6th round, we will have a clear champion. Medals & Trophies: Trophies are given out to 1st through 5th place in each grade level category. Medals are given out based on performance. Every student will get either a trophy or a medal by the end of the day. Official USCF rules will apply. Some games may be timed. An email with specific event details will be sent out the week of the tournament. For students in grades K-1, we recommend that parents stay with their students at the tournament. Click here to view the Youth Enrichment League's FAQ page. This link includes information about staying at the tournament, scoring, the schedule, child supervision and more! Please note: this tournament is NOT USCF rated.

Sharpen your game and shine at the board with strategic lessons in openings, endgames and tactics. Build camaraderie, master etiquette and compete confidently through hands-on, over-the-board play. Chess Club focuses on a welcoming atmosphere that builds camaraderie among all players. Our goal is to challenge dedicated chess players with robust end game and opening lessons, as well as tactics and strategies. Players will not only learn chess stratagems, but also learn chess etiquette and sportsmanship, as well as learning about current and historical chess happenings. Another one of our focuses is on over-the-board play to build camaraderie. YEL Chess Club players will not be using digital devices for lessons or for notation. Players will learn to take their notation in their own hand. Ultimately, we want Chess Club players to gain knowledge, learn etiquette, incorporate sportsmanship and become the competitive players they wish to be. Class will be held at the Youth Enrichment League Office. 11553 Encore Cir Minnetonka, MN 55343

Boost your game with engaging strategies, puzzles and live play. Build skills, confidence and sportsmanship while competing and showing off smarter moves at every match! This camp will be a fun way for you to develop your chess skills through live play and brief chess lessons. Sign up today!

Code your own computer bot and join the coding arena! Learn real coding skills while battling bots in fun, friendly competitions. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity. The Code Championship Series is a series of four tournaments in four weeks (it's ok to miss one or two). These tournaments will be hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship website. If you have a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox, no additional download is required. Please come knowing how to navigate the internet (basic typing and mouse control). The link to the Google Meet event will be emailed two days before the tournament.

Create your own cartoon characters and bring them to life on the page. Learn techniques like exaggeration, action and personality while showcasing original artwork full of imagination and style! Young Rembrandts students will immediately apply their new skills in every class to create their own original cartoon characters.

Always wanted to solve a Rubik’s Cube? Learn step-by-step in a fun, hands-on class! We’ll provide the cube, guide you through the moves—and you’ll keep your cube, too! This is an excellent activity for busy hands and curious minds that teaches problem solving, persistence and memory recall. The class is meant for beginners - it isn't speedcubing yet, but a great step towards it!

Explore the magic of light and reflection as you build your own kaleidoscope. Uncover the science behind dazzling patterns in this hands-on adventure in art, science and imagination. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.

Join a team of your peers to tackle one of five crazy challenges! You will have the chance to express your creativity, problem-solving skills and engage in teamwork before presenting your solutions at a regional tournament! Grades 3-8 Teams of 5-7 members work together and unleash their imaginations to tackle one of five crazy challenges. Teams creatively present their solutions in a performance at a regional tournament. Destination Imagination (DI) is the world's largest creative problem-solving competition for youth, with thousands of participants across the U.S. and around the world. DI teams typically meet once each week from November through mid-March. Each team is managed by a parent volunteer and sets their own meeting schedule. Minnetonka Schools DI teams consistently take top honors at every level! Participants learn to think on their feet, develop collaboration and leadership skills and have fun! MORE ABOUT DI: Destination Imagination is a project-based program that builds participants’ creativity, problem solving and teamwork in enjoyable and meaningful ways. The goals of Destination Imagination are for participants to: Foster creative and critical thinking. Learn and apply creative problem solving. Develop teamwork, collaboration and leadership skills. Nurture research and inquiry skills. Enhance and apply written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Encourage competence in, enthusiasm for and commitment to real-life problem solving. ABOUT OUR DI TEAMS: Minnetonka Schools DI Teams... Consist of 5-7 members, often from the same school. Typically meet once each week from November to mid-March. Work together and unleash their imaginations to tackle one of five crazy challenges. Present their solutions in a short performance at regional, state and global tournaments. State tournament typically occurs around Spring Break, with Global Finals in May. Develop collaboration and leadership skills, think on their feet and have fun! ****Meeting dates and times will be set according to the Team Managers’ and participants’ schedules once teams are formed. TEAM MANAGERS: Each team needs an adult Team Manager to facilitate team meetings, tournament logistics and team safety. A good DI Team Manager must: Have a good sense of humor Appreciate creativity and innovation Enjoy working with children and young adults Be interested in helping young people learn creativity, teamwork and problem solving Have a positive and friendly attitude Training, resources and support for Team Managers will be provided. If you are interested in becoming a team manager, please indicate this when you are registering. Find out more about being a team manager here: Team Manager IMPORTANT DATES: Team Challenges Released: See link here DI Teams Created: Late October/Early November All Metro Team Manager Workshop (District 287): TBD West/ Southwest Metro Tournament: Dates for those events will be posted here. State (Affiliate) Tournament: TBD Global Finals: TBD (for those that advance)