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K - 2nd

Mon-Thu, Jun 24 - Jun 27

Summer Enrichment | Paint Your Pet (or favorite animal!) Grades 1-6

Paint Your Pet (or favorite animal) Grades 1 - 6 First - email a picture of your photo to the instructor: emvictorystudio@gmail.com Next - the instructor will sketch out your image in preparation for class. Finally - tell your friends to meet you there and paint! A print out of your photo, all the materials needed to paint, and peanut-free cookies will be provided. 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. Monday, June 17 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1620-A24S $35

Mon, Jun 17

1st - 6th

Summer Enrichment | SmartBrain + WiseHeart (Entering Grades 3-5)

SmartBrain + WiseHeart Entering Grades 3 - 5 Students will learn why it is important to have our heart and brain in a positive, healthy working state. We will explore how the brain and heart function, how the choices we make affect them, and how to keep them in proper working order. Students will learn so much, they will want to share with their families and friends! 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. Monday - Thursday, July 8 - 18 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #1643-A24S $99

Mon-Thu, Jul 8 - Jul 18

3rd - 5th

Summer Enrichment | Yoga, Creativity & Mindfulness (Entering Grades 3-5)

Yoga, Creativity, & Mindfulness Entering Grades 3 - 5 This class gives students an opportunity to build their focus, strength, flexibility, mindfulness, and self-management. Using games, music, and activities, this class explores yoga poses, breathing techniques, mindfulness, mind-body connection, emotions, and self-calming tools, and more! Small crafts, activities, and reflective projects will also be included as we explore strategies to cope with stress and difficult situations. 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. Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 15 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #1644-A24S $99

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 15

3rd - 5th

Summer Enrichment | Yoga, Creativity & Mindfulness (Entering PK - Kindergarten)

Yoga, Creativity, & Mindfulness Entering Preschool - Kindergarten This class gives students an opportunity to build their focus, strength, flexibility, mindfulness, and self-management. Using games, music, and activities, this class explores yoga poses, breathing techniques, mindfulness, mind-body connection, emotions, and self-calming tools, and more! Small crafts, activities, and reflective projects will also be included as we explore strategies to cope with stress and difficult situations. 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. Monday - Thursday, July 29 - August 1 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #1645-A24S $49 Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #1645-B24S $49

Mon-Thu, Jul 29 - Aug 1

Pre-K (PK) - K

Mon, Tue, Jun 24 - Jun 25

Voyageur Environmental Center | Day Camp (Entering Grades K-6)

Day Camp at Voyageur Environmental Center Entering Grades K-6 No childcare the last week of summer vacation? We’ve got you covered! This week will be a fun outdoor camp experience - not far from home! Pick the days your child needs care, or have them come all four days! Each day will include activities such as archery, canoeing, outdoor living skills, fishing, field games, swimming, arts and crafts, team building, hiking, and more! This unique opportunity will take place at Voyageur Environmental camp, a year round environmental education center located at 7000 County Road 15, Mound. * Campers will need to bring their own bag lunch, two snacks, water bottle, swim suit, towel, sunscreen, and bug spray each day. More camp information will be emailed out to parents closer to the start of camp * Monday, August 19 8:00 am - 5:00 pm #4002-A24S $65 Tuesday, August 20 8:00 am - 5:00 pm #4002-B24S $65 Wednesday, August 21 8:00 am - 5:00 pm #4002-C24S $65 Thursday, August 22 8:00 am - 5:00 pm #4002-D24S $65

Youth Enrichment | Babysitter Safety Training (Ages 11 and up)

Babysitter Safety Training Ages 11 and up Boys and girls ages 11+ learn skill training and information that is necessary in caring for infants and children in this American Health & Safety Institute accredited program. This program will teach the importance of responsibility, recognizing an emergency, emergency action steps, personal safety, fire and water safety, infant/child basic care, and also, responding to an unconscious victim, CPR, choking management and basic first aid. Upon successful completion, participants will earn the American Health & Safety Institute Child and Babysitting Safety certification card. Students should bring a pen, notebook, snacks, and a beverage to class. Instructor: Shelly Nahan, RN, BSN, PHN, Health and Safety Specialist Thursday, June 6 2:00 - 5:00 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2008-A24S $65 Thursday, August 15 8:00 - 11:00 am Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2008-B24S $65

Youth Enrichment | Basket Weaving with Ms. Bodine (Ages 7 - 12)

Basket Weaving with Ms. Bodine Ages 7 - 12 Basket Weaving is a skill passed down in many cultures around the world. Learn how to identify and harvest grasses and reeds that grow in nature, and then learn different styles and techniques to weave your own basket! 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. Monday and Tuesday, June 24 & 25 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1617-A24S $75 (includes materials)

Ages	7 yr. - 12 yr.

Youth Enrichment | Ceramics with Ms. Bodine (Ages 8 - 12)

Ceramics with Ms. Bodine Ages 8 - 12 Make your own clay bowl, plate, cup, or sculpture. On the first day of class, we will learn to build our object. On the second day of camp, Ms. Bodine will show glazing techniques such as underglaze and sgraffito and then will allow the objects to dry and clear glaze them for return about a month later. 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. Monday and Tuesday, July 8 & 9 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1618-A24S $99 (includes materials and firing)

Mon, Tue, Jul 8 - Jul 9

Ages	8 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

Youth Enrichment | Fiber Arts with Ms. Bodine (Ages 8 -12)

Fiber Arts with Ms. Bodine Ages 8 - 12 On the first two days of class students will learn about natural dyeing. They will get skeins of wool yarn to dye with a variety of dye baths including marigold, cosmos, and chamomile flowers. Then students will dye their yarn using Japanese Indigo leaves. Ms. Bodine will be growing all of the dye plants used for the class. Finally, students will use the colored yarn they dyed to make an art weaving using a 9 x 12 loom. 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. Mondays and Tuesdays, August 5, 6, 12, & 13 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1619-A24S $199 (includes materials, and students will get to keep their looms, tools, and extra yarn)

Mon, Tue, Aug 5 - Aug 13

Ages	8 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

Youth Enrichment | Math Skills Boost Camps (Entering Grades 1-2 & 3-4

Math Skills Boost Camp We are offering two different skills boost camps that are designed for varying level learners. Teaching will be differentiated to meet students at their learning level. Learning or reading skill losses during the summer months are cumulative and can affect school year achievement. Our goal through these camps is to give students a jump-start on their school year and help boost their math and/or reading skills. These small group sessions are taught by Westonka district teachers and the curriculum used aligns with the district curriculum. Math Skills Boost Camp Entering Grades 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 Give your child’s math skills a boost this summer! Specifically, the selected math curriculum will align with key skills (number sense, fact fluency, place value, improving problem solving skills, and more) which are required for math success at each level. These small group sessions are taught by district teachers and are the perfect way for your child to get ready for the school year. Camp will be fun, relaxing, and will help your child build confidence and a love for math. This will be an interactive class that includes games, puzzles, challenges, and more. Grades 1 & 2 Ms. Abernethy Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Hilltop Room 105 #1393-A24S $75 Grades 3 & 4 Ms. Ruud Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Hilltop Room 106 #1393-B24S $75 Grades 1 & 2 Ms. Abernethy Monday - Thursday, August 12 - 15 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Hilltop Room 105 #1393-C24S $75 Grades 3 & 4 Ms. Ruud Monday - Thursday, August 12 - 15 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Hilltop Room 106 #1393-D24S $75

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

1st - 2nd

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

3rd - 4th

Mon-Thu, Aug 12 - Aug 15

Youth Enrichment | Reading Skills Boost Camp (Entering Grades 1-2 & 3-4)

Reading and Math Skills Boost Camps We are offering two different skills boost camps that are designed for varying level learners. Teaching will be differentiated to meet students at their learning level. Learning or reading skill losses during the summer months are cumulative and can affect school year achievement. Our goal through these camps is to give students a jump-start on their school year and help boost their math and/or reading skills. These small group sessions are taught by Westonka district teachers and the curriculum used aligns with the district curriculum. Reading Skills Boost Camp Entering Grades 1 - 2 and 3 - 4 Give your child’s reading skills a boost this summer! Specifically, the selected reading curriculum will align with key skills (prediction, questions, summarizing, increasing reading fluency, writing, and comprehension) which are required for reading success at each level. These small group sessions are taught by district teachers and are the perfect way for your child to get ready for the school year. Camp will be fun, relaxing, and will help your child build confidence and a love for reading. Grades 1 & 2 Ms. Abernethy Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 9:00 - 10:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room 105 #1392-A24S $75 Grades 3 & 4 Ms. Ruud Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 9:00 - 10:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room 106 #1392-B24S $75 Grades 1 & 2 Ms. Abernethy Monday - Thursday, August 12 - 15 1:00 - 2:30 pm Hilltop Primary School | Room 105 #1392-C24S $75 Grades 3 & 4 Ms. Ruud Monday - Thursday, August 12 - 15 1:00 - 2:30 pm Hilltop Primary School | Room 106 #1392-D24S $75

9:00 - 10:30 AM

1st - 2nd

9:00 - 10:30 AM

3rd - 4th

Mon-Thu, Aug 12 - Aug 15

Youth Enrichment | Ready to Rise Reading Program (Entering Grades 1-4)

Ready to Rise Reading Program Entering Grades 1 - 4 This engaging Wilson Language Training® course is designed to foster a love for reading while building essential foundational skills in reading fluency, decoding, and transcription. Class sizes will be very small (five or less) for personalized instruction and assessment. Key focus areas are reading fluency, decoding skills, and transcription skills. This reading adventure summer program is tailored for students entering Grades 1 - 4. REgister early as spots will fill fast! Instructor: Jessica VanBockel, Hilltop Paraprofessional and private tutor Jessica VanBockel is a K-8 licensed teacher with additional certifications in Orton Gillingham based Reading by Design, and Wilson Language's Ready to Rise. Jessica has been a Dyslexia Specialist, Instructional Coach, ELL Teacher, and Classroom Teacher - Grades K, 2, 4, & 5. As a military spouse, she has been involved in teaching and tutoring in Minnesota, Arizona, Texas, and South Korea. Jessica is passionate about education and helping all students succeed. She specializes in reading instruction, but also offers math tutoring and other subjects. Grades 1 - 2 Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 18 - July 11 (no class on July 2 and 4) 9:00 - 10:00 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #2050-A24S $259 Grades 3 - 4 Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 18 - July 11 (no class on July 2 and 4) 10:15 - 11:15 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #2050-B24S $259 Grades 1 - 2 Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 16 - August 1 9:00 - 10:00 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #2050-C24S $259 Grades 3 - 4 Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 16 - August 1 10:15 - 11:15 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #2050-D24S $259

Tue/Thu, Jun 18 - Jul 11

9:00 - 10:00 AM

1st - 2nd

Tue/Thu, Jun 18 - Jul 11

10:15 - 11:15 AM

3rd - 4th

Tue/Thu, Jul 16 - Aug 1

Youth Enrichment | SafeKids 101 (Ages 8-12)

SafeKids 101 Ages 8 - 12 Preparing kids to stay safe at home and in the community! Does your child ages eight - 12 years old want to stay home alone after school? Get your child trained with SafeKids 101 and both of you will feel more confident about their safety at home and in the community. This program is full of important safety principles. This program teaches what all parents want their children to know about safety! Topics include: staying home alone, answering the door or the telephone, basic first aid including burns, injuries, wounds and bandaging, poisoning, and choking emergencies. Natural emergencies also included such as storms and fire emergency training. Stranger danger…Straight talk with honest answers. Shelly will discuss some fun, safe activities to do when home alone, how to create fun, and options of healthy and safe snacks. Please indicate any food allergies at registration. Instructor: Shelly Nahan, RN, BSN, PHN, Health and Safety Specialist Thursday, June 6 5:15 - 7:15 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2046-A24S $45 Thursday, August 15 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2046-B24S $45

Thu, Jun 6

5:15 - 7:15 PM

Ages	8 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

Thu, Aug 15

11:15 AM - 1:15 PM

Ages	8 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

Youth Enrichment | Wild Animals Camp with The Blue Fox (Ages 7 - 12)

Wild Animals Camp with The Blue Fox Ages 7 - 12 Join our Blue Fox artist to discuss and draw wild animals native to Minnesota, such as fox, lynx, owls, and timberwolves. We’ll work with a variety of fine art materials while we learn about where they live, how to identify their tracks, and how to capture their characteristics. 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. Monday - Thursday, July 29 - August 1 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1622-A24S $165

Mon-Thu, Jul 29 - Aug 1

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages	7 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}