Westonka Community Education and Services

Flower Hour with Megan Sterne | Mother's Day Ages 11- Adult (ages 10 and under with registered Adult) Make and take a beautiful Mother's Day bouquet for that special person! Made especially by you! Thursday, May 9 Westonka Activity Center Conference Room 6:00 - 7:00 pm #7582-A24W $33 (Bring your own vase - no larger than a Mason quart jar; flowers and all other supplies provided) #7582-B24W $39 (Vase, flowers, and other supplies included)

Flower Hour with Megan Sterne | Sunshine and Summertime Ages 11 - Adult (ages 10 and under with registered Adult) Time for some sunshine! Learn how to create a seasonal outdoor planter pot just in time for Summer! Create for yourself, a friend or family member! Let's spread some sunshine! Please bring a pair of garden gloves and any small garden tools to help with planting. Wednesday, May 22 Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room 6:00 - 7:00 pm #7583-A24W $52 (Includes 10-12 inch planter pot in neutral color, Summer plants and soil)

GMS Band Camp Entering Grades 5 These camps are for students who want to get a head start for the upcoming school year. Students in the beginner group will learn the basics of their instrument in a combination of large and small group sessions. These include how to care for their instrument, putting the instrument together, getting a good tone, and how to work together. Small group sessions will be led by experts on woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. Students in the advanced group will have the opportunity to continue their progress on their chosen instrument in the same type of small and large groups. A concert will be held on Friday morning for family and friends. Grade 5 (Beginners) Monday - Friday, August 12 - 16 8:00 am - 12:00 noon Grandview Middle School | Band Room #5810-A24S $95

GMS Band Camp Entering Grades 6 & 7 These camps are for students who want to get a head start for the upcoming school year. Students in the advanced group will have the opportunity to continue their progress on their chosen instrument in the same type of small and large groups. A concert will be held on Friday morning for family and friends. Grades 6 & 7 (Advanced) Monday - Friday, August 12 - 16 9:00 am - 12 noon Grandview Middle School | Band Room #5811-A24S $85

Grandview Middle School Musical - Newsies Jr. Grades 5 - 8 Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies Jr. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Including the now-classic songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe," Newsies Jr. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart. All students must be registered prior to audition Auditions for Grades 5 and 6 will take place Wednesday, September 11, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and Grades 7 and 8 will take place Thursday, September 12 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. All auditions will begin in the GMS Cafeteria. A rehearsal schedule will be sent home and updated on Schoology to allow for family scheduling. Rehearsals will be Monday - Friday, but not every character will have rehearsal each day. Actors are allowed three missed rehearsals with prior notice to the directors. Any more missed rehearsals will be reviewed by the directors and subject to removal from the cast without a refund. An informational meeting will be held on Monday, September 23 at 5:00 pm in the GMS Cafeteria. Performances are Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22 at 7 pm, Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 at 2 pm at the Westonka Performing Arts Center. Produced and directed by Mary Todd Kaercher, founder and director of GMS Theatre for 30 years. Assistant Director, Connor Houston, GMS Theatre Alum. Music Director, Melissa Bray, Shirley Hills Music Teacher. Choreographed by Jamie Harms, MWHS Theatre Director. Grandview Middle School Cafeteria, Band Room, and Choir Room Mound Westonka High School Westonka Performing Arts Center The full schedule will be communicated by directors Performer #2035-A24F $149 (t-shirt included) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Backstage | Tech | Support Roles: Please contact Mrs. Kaercher for pre-approval - gmstheatre@gmail.com, then call 952.491.8040 or email carterl@westonka.k12.mn.us for registration #2035-B24F $75 (t-shirt included)

KidScientific helps children's imaginations to soar, their questions multiply, and their love for science blossom. We aim to cultivate the next generation of scientists, innovators, and thinkers who will shape the world. With KidScientific, the wonder of science is just a class away! LEDs, Circuits, and Conductivity Ages 5 - 12 Spark up curiosity in our illuminating science camp! Dive into the world of circuits, conductivity, and LEDs as young scientists embark on a journey of discovery. In this electrifying camp, kids will craft their own light-up greeting cards and fireflies as they bring their creations to life with the magic of LEDs. Explore the captivating realm of electromagnets, learning the principles that power many everyday devices, and conduct hands-on experiments to unravel the mysteries of magnetism. NEW THIS SUMMER - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Wednesday and Thursday, August 7 & 8 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1630-A24S $115

KidScientific helps children's imaginations to soar, their questions multiply, and their love for science blossom. We aim to cultivate the next generation of scientists, innovators, and thinkers who will shape the world. With KidScientific, the wonder of science is just a class away! KidScientific | Model Magic Ages 5-12 Unleash your inner wizard at this magical science camp! Experience the thrill of defying gravity with your very own hovercraft, amaze your friends with secret messages written in magical ink, and create wands that light up with enchantment. Join us on this captivating journey, where you’ll witness the seemingly magical results of your experiments and unravel the scientific secrets behind each spellbinding phenomenon. Get ready for a blend of learning and fun where every child becomes a wizard of wonder! NEW THIS SUMMER - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Wednesday and Thursday, August 14 & 15 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1631-A24S $115

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. The curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio! For more information about Kidcreate Studio visit www.kidcreatestudio.com. Advanced Drawing - Anime Ages 7 - 12 In this advanced drawing class designed especially for older kids, we’ll explore the exciting world of Anime! Artists will fine-tune their drawing skills as they master techniques and draw popular characters like Egg Gudetama (Lazy Egg Yolk), Totoro, and more! We’ll even paint our own anime-style self-portraits on real canvas boards. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to fine-tune their drawing skills. NEW THIS SUMMER - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Tuesday, July 23 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1628-A24S $115

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. The curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio! For more information about Kidcreate Studio visit www.kidcreatestudio.com. Back by Popular Demand Ages 4 - 9 Your wish is our command! Get ready, because we’ve taken our most popular and most requested projects and put them all together into one totally epic camp!! Come create cute clay animal sculptures, sleepy sloths decked out in adorable flower crowns, and so much more. We’ll even tempt our sweet tooths while sculpting cool candy scenes, complete with frosting, colorful candy, and a Fruit Loop rainbow! Come see why these awesome art projects are all back by popular demand! NEW THIS SUMMER - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Wednesday and Thursday, June 26 & 27 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1624-A24S $115

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. The curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio! For more information about Kidcreate Studio visit www.kidcreatestudio.com. Kawaii Cute Ages 5 - 12 Are you ready for some serious cuteness? You are going to love to create these kawaii-styled projects that are so cute that they’ll make everyone go "Aww!" We'll be using clay, paint, and Model Magic® as we make these adorable masterpieces that emphasize the true quality of cuteness. We’ll make a teeny tiny succulent garden, we'll draw and paint a happy avocado, and we'll even make a teddy bear macaroon that is just cute as can be! NEW THIS SUMMER - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Wednesday and Thursday, July 10 & 11 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1625-A24S $115

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. The curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio! For more information about Kidcreate Studio visit www.kidcreatestudio.com. Modern Masters in Clay Ages 5-12 Be inspired by art created by Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Gustav Klimt and Pablo Picasso. We will recreate famous works of art like Van Gogh’s Field of Irises, Monet’s Sailboat at Le Petit Gennevilliers, Klimt’s The Sunflower, and Picasso’s Colombe - all in clay. You better make room to display these masterpieces! The projects your child creates in this camp are going to be amazing! NEW THIS SUMMER - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Wednesday and Thursday, July 17 & 18 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1627-A24S $115

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. The curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio! For more information about Kidcreate Studio visit www.kidcreatestudio.com. Pink, Purple, and Cute as Can Be Ages 4 - 9 Is your child passionate about pink? Positively possessed by purple? Then this camp is for them! We'll create all things pink, purple, and as cute as can be like cupcakes piled high with pink frosting, a basket full of lovely lavender, a butterfly surrounded by fuchsia flowers, and so much more. We'll paint, draw and sculpt our way through every shade of pink and purple. The kids will be tickled pink by the projects in this camp! Not so crazy about pink and purple? Just love art and still want to take this camp? No problem! We'll have other color options available for all those who aren't so tickled pink. NEW THIS SUMMER - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Tuesday and Thursday, June 18 & 20 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1623-A24S $115

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. The curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio! For more information about Kidcreate Studio visit www.kidcreatestudio.com. State Fair Food Ages 5 - 12 What’s the best thing about the State Fair? The food, of course! In this fun-filled class your young artist will create the most delicious looking art project around! It will be yumminess on a stick! The kids will be creating, not eating this art project. NEW THIS SUMMER - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Tuesday, July 16 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Hilltop Art Room #1626-A24S $49

Little White Hawks Sports | T-Ball Basics Two to Three Years Old with Adult Wanted: Children who love baseball and softball so much that they are willing to wear a glove and ball cap 10 sizes too big! If this description of your child, we can help! Your student will be introduced to the basics of throwing, hitting, and fielding in a non-competitive and fun environment. Parent participation is required. Mondays, June 10, 17 & 24 Hilltop Primary School | Field 7 9:15 - 9:45 am #5001-A24S $29

Little White Hawks Sports | Basketball Basics Two to Three Year Olds with Adult Introduce your young athlete to the basics of dribbling, passing and shooting in a fun and non-competitive environment. Parent participation is required. Mondays, July 29, August 5 & 12 9:15 - 9:45 am Westonka Activity Center #6201-A24S $29

Little White Hawks Sports | Soccer Basics Two to Three Year Olds with Adult Introduce your little athlete to the great sport of soccer! Your student will learn the basics of soccer in a fun and low competition environment. Parent participation is required. Mondays, July 8, 15, & 22 Hilltop Primary School | Field 7 9:15 - 9:45 am #5350-A24S $29

MWHS Dance Team | Middle School Prep Clinic Grades 5-7 Summer training sessions for anyone potentially interested in joining the dance team this year or in the future. Mound Westonka Dance Team coaches and current team members will be working with middle school dancers on dance team technique (Jazz and Kick) along with teaching combos in both dance styles. Sessions will run in the months of June and July. Schedule with specific dates and times will be available later in April. *An incoming seventh graders who are enrolled in the Dance Team Summer Training (Grades 7-12) are also highly encouraged to attend these prep clinic sessions as well. Location and Schedule to be determined #6006-B24S $75

MWHS Dance Team | Summer Training Program Grades 7 - 12 Summer training sessions for the Mound Westonka Hawkettes Dance Team, along with anyone potentially interested in joining the dance team this year or in the future. MWDT coaches will be working with dancers on technique and conditioning three to four days a week. Dancers are welcome to come to all practices, or as many practices a week that fits their schedules. Sessions will run in the months of June and July. Schedule with specific dates and teams will be communicated in April. Schedule and location to be determined #6006-A24S $150

Mound Westonka Tennis Hitting Clinics: Varsity and JV players We focus on improving fundamental skills of tennis, along with singles and doubles strategies. Coached by Varsity and JV coaches Paul and Reinbold, players participate in drills and competitive games and matches to improve their tennis game. Each 90 minute session also includes activities to improve footwork, agility, & endurance. Starting just last year, hitting clinics members will have the opportunity to play singles and doubles matches on Wednesday afternoons against players from nearby schools. Hitting clinics will happen in the morning and then match play will happen Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Instructors Coaches Paul and Reinbold MW High School Hitting Clinics (ability level: Varsity / JV / JVB) Boys Program Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 25, 26, 27, July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 & 25 8:00 - 9:30 am #6002-A24S $255 Girls Program Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, June 25, 26, 27, July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 9:30 - 11:00 am #6002-B24S $199 Match Play (boys and girls): Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm Location: TBD

MWHS Volleyball | Back Row Players Grades 7 - 12 This Summer Volleyball training program is designed to improve specific skills for back row players. Players will focus on footwork and platform technique to improve their passing, serve and receive and defense. Head Westonka Volleyball Coach Ashley Schroeder will lead players through drills and workouts to improve their individual skills. Players are welcome to sign up for more than one position. The training session will be capped at 10 players to ensure more repetition and individualized attention. Returning JV and Varsity players will have first priority. Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 11:00 am - 12 noon MWHS | Gym #5255-B24S $109

MWHS Volleyball | Middle & Right Side Blockers Grades 7-12 This Summer Volleyball training program is designed to improve specific skills for middle and right side blockers. Players will focus on hitting and blocking footwork and technique. Head Westonka Volleyball Coach Ashley Schroeder will lead players through drills and workouts to improve their individual skills. Players are welcome to sign up for more than one position. The training session will be capped at 10 players to ensure more repetition and individualized attention. Returning JV and Varsity players will have first priority. Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:00 - 11:00 am MWHS | Gym #5255-A24S $109

MWHS Volleyball | Outside Hitters Grades 7 - 12 This Summer Volleyball training program is designed to improve specific skills for outside hitters. Players will focus on hitting footwork and swing technique. Head Westonka Volleyball Coach Ashley Schroeder will lead players through drills and workouts to improve their individual skills. Players are welcome to sign up for more than one position. The training session will be capped at 10 players to ensure more repetition and individualized attention. Returning JV and Varsity players will have first priority. Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 8:00 - 9:00 am MWHS | Gym #5255-B24S $109

MWHS Volleyball | Setters Grades 7 - 12 This Summer Volleyball training program is designed to improve specific skills for setters. Players will focus on setting footwork and technique. Head Westonka Volleyball Coach Ashley Schroeder will lead players through drills and workouts to improve their individual skills. Players are welcome to sign up for more than one position. The training session will be capped at 10 players to ensure more repetition and individualized attention. Returning JV and Varsity players will have first priority. Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 9:00 - 10:00 am MWHS | Gym #5255-D24S $109