St. Louis Park Community Education's Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) is excited to announce new winter afterschool enrichment opportunities. Below are two brand new clubs beginning in December. Transportation is available for both programs (requires advance registration). More information about
transportation is in the registration links.
THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN LISTED FOR FEB/MAR START DATES BUT YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN IN STILL:
In SOS: Endangered Earth, children team up with the Saving Our Species (SOS) organization and use their ingenuity to fulfill an important mission-protecting animal habitats and preserving natural resources across the country. This mission guides children to practice empathy, explore relationships between humans and wildlife, investigate the real ecological issues that will affect their futures, and apply responsible decision making and creative problem solving to make a positive impact on the world.
Where: Aquila: Wednesdays; Susan Lindgren: Tuesdays; Peter Hobart: Thursdays; PSI: Thursdays
When: 2:15-3:40 p.m. 2/10-3/23/2022
Who: Available to students in grades 1-5
Price:Sliding Scale
We're celebrating the New Year in style-Young Rembrandts Winter lessons are kicking off with African Masks, the Statue of Liberty, and a winter rabbit. Every month YR students draw a complex Art History piece and this season we're highlighting Andy Warhol! Artists will be learning core art skills while boosting self-confidence and social development. We can't wait to draw with you!
Where: Aquila: Tuesdays; Susan Lindgren: Fridays; Peter Hobart: Mondays; PSI: Wednesday
When: 2:20-3:20 p.m.
Who: Available to students in grades K-5
Price:$110-129
THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN LISTED FOR APR START DATES:
Join us to spend the afternoon immersed in your own LEGO land. Your only mission of each session is to build whatever LEGO creation you set your mind to!
Where: Aquila: Wednesdays; Susan Lindgren: Tuesdays; Peter Hobart: Mondays; PSI: Thursdays
When: 2:15-3:40 p.m. 4/6-5/24/2022
Who: Available to students in grades K-5
Price:Sliding Scale
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.
Where: Aquila: Wednesdays; Susan Lindgren: Mondays; Peter Hobart: Tuesdays; PSI: Fridays
When: 2:20-3:20 p.m. 4/6-5/27/2022
Who: Available to students in grades 1-5
Price:$120
The spring season is an exciting time to be a part of Young Rembrandts. Springtime is all about vibrant colors, and our colorful drawings are guaranteed to capture your attention. Students will learn how to think outside of the box. Sign up for classes today!
Where: Peter Hobart: Mondays; Susan Lindgren: Fridays; Aquila: Tuesdays; PSI: Thursdays
When: 2:15-3:40 p.m. 4/5-5/31/2022
Who: Available to students in grades K-5
Price:$115-$129
Skyhawks flag football is the perfect program for your young athletes who want a complete introduction to America's Game or those who simply want to brush up on their skills in preparation for league play. Through our 'skill of the day' campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning-all presented in a fun & positive environment.
Where: Peter Hobart: Tuesdays; Susan Lindgren: Wednesdays; Aquila: Mondays; PSI: Thursdays and Saturdays
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 2:40-3:40 p.m. 4/7-4/28/2022
Who: Available to students in grades K-5
Price:-$65-$79
Hey kids, do you love to get messy? Then this is the art class for you! We'll use clay, papier mache, paint, and more simply sloppy supplies to make projects your mom would never let you do at home! We'll become masters at making a mess, learn some pretty cool stuff-and have lots of fund while doing it! Making a mess is the best!
Where: Aquila: Mondays; Susan Lindgren: Wednesdays; Peter Hobart: Fridays; PSI: Thursdays
When: 2:20-3:20 p.m. 4/4-5/28/2022
Who: Available to students in grades 1-5
Price:$69
