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St. Louis Park Community Education's Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) is excited to announce new afterschool enrichment opportunities. Transportation is available for all programs (requires advance registration). More information about transportation is in the registration links.
Community Service Club
Do you want to learn more about the organizations and services in your community? Do you like helping out in any way you can? If yes, then Community Service Club is for you! Join us to research, put together, and carry out community service project, big and small!
Where: Aquila: Mondays; Susan Lindgren: Mondays; Peter Hobart: Thursdays; PSI: Wednesdays
When:10/24-12/19/2022, 2:15-3:15pm
Who: 3rd grade-5th grade
Price:Sliding Scale
Club Invention: Wheel of Invention
In Wheel of Invention, children team up to take on exciting invention challenges. Throughout the unit, they have the chance to be inspired by the unique features of animals and plants from around the world as they build prototypes to provide real-world solutions. Along the way, students play games that will test their aim to win bonus materials. To score even more prizes, contestants race to buzz in and correctly answer questions that mention invention. Get ready to spin and win!
Where: Aquila: Tuesdays; Susan Lindgren: Tuesdays; Peter Hobart: Thursdays; PSI: Thursdays
When:10/25-12/12/2022, 2:15-3:15pm
Who: 1st grade-5th grade
Price:Sliding Scale
What's one thing all great artists have in common? They make a mess, of course! In this class, we'll create stunning masterpieces while using some of the coolest, messiest art techniques ever. From Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Salvador Dali and more, each messy masterpiece will be inspired by a different master artist. Kids, you better roll up your sleeves, because no masterpiece was every made without first making a mess!
Where: Aquila: Tuesdays; Susan Lindgren: Thursdays; Peter Hobart: Mondays; PSI: Wednesdays
When:11/28-12/20/2022, 2:15-3:15pm
Who: 5yo-12yo
Price:$79
Grandmasters of Chess
New and returning students invited. Each Chess class follows four basic components:
-Teach it!...Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games.
-Practice it!...Students practice positions set by the coach to improve their understanding of the concept.
-Puzzle it!...Students are given chess puzzles (constructed by WIM Serafima Sokolovskaya) and work with coach guidance to solve them.
-Play it!...Each class sends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. Coaches often feature in-class tournaments during the session. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session (a $49 annual value).
Where: Aquila: Wednesdays; Susan Lindgren: Mondays; Peter Hobart: Tuesdays; PSI: Fridays
When:2:15-3:15pm. *Various Dates 9/19-12/16/22. Check Website
Who: Available to students in grades K-5
Price:$130
Fencing
Join this fast growing Olympic sport. Each fencing class follows four basic components:
-Teach it!...Hall of Fame Olympic Fencing Coach Ro Sobalvarro crafts our lessons and curriculum
-Practice it!...Students pair up and practice the fencing move or concept, rotate partners and repeat.
-Move it!...Student then participate in fencing matches using only the moves taught so far.
-Play it!...10-15 minutes each class students fence with multiple fencers at their skill level. All equipment provided.
Where: Central Early Learning Center: Gym A
When: 6-7:00 pm *Various Dates 9/19-1/23/23. Check Website
Who: Available to students in grades 2-12
Price:$149
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