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  • Engineering for Kids | STEM Club (Grades K-4)

    Engineering for Kids | STEM Club Grades K - 4 All new lessons for the new school year! Calling new and returning students! The Engineering for Kids Jr Engineering/STEM Club brings fun, hands-on lessons every week to introduce engineering concepts at a young age. For each lesson, students focus on developing 21st Century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. These life skills give students the confidence to approach challenges in their lives and realize that they can succeed in anything! Session I Week 1: Jr Environmental Engineering - Fall Homes Students will learn about some different ways animals prepare for winter and will use the Engineering Design Process to design a den that keeps an animal safe in the winter. Week 2: Jr Construction Engineering - Corn Maze Students will use the Engineering Design Process to design and build a corn maze with a start, a finish, and a path that connects them. Week 3: Jr Acoustic Engineering - Kazoo Students will experiment with sound and make their own kazoo. Week 4: Jr Structural Engineering - Fall Harvest Students will learn how scarecrows are used to protect food that is growing and will use the Engineering Design Process to design a scarecrow that can stand up to Fall weather. Tuesdays, September 23 - October 21 (no class October 14) 3:40 - 4:40 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #2038-A25F $119 __________________________________________________________________________________ Thursdays, September 25 - October 23 (no class October 16) 3:40 - 4:40 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room #2038-B25F $119 Session II Week 1: Jr Mechanical Engineering - Treat Dispenser Students will learn about simple machines and design a simple treat dispenser. Week 2: Jr Civil Engineering - Fall Fort Students will learn about the importance of a strong base to support a building and will use the Engineering Design Process to design and construct a fort. Week 3: Jr Environmental - Engineering Wind Turbine Students will explore renewable clean energy resources like wind energy, learn how energy can be transformed and design a wind turbine that uses energy transformation to lift a small object. Week 4: Jr Aerospace Engineering - Striking Snowflakes Students will learn what an aerospace engineer is, what a meteorologist is, and land a snowflake on a target. Tuesdays, November 11 - December 9 (no class November 25) 3:40 - 4:40 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #2038-C25F $119 __________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursdays, November 13 - December 11 (no class November 27) 3:40 - 4:40 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room #2038-D25F $119
  • KidScientific | Christmas Chemistry (Grades K-4)

    KidScientific | Christmas Chemistry Grades K-4 The magic of the holiday season meets the wonders of science! In this festive class, kids will embark on a journey of discovery as they explore chemistry through glittery, Christmasy experiments. Each experiment is designed to captivate young minds and ignite a love for science. The children will unravel the mysteries of chemical reactions while creating dazzling holiday-themed creations. Join us for a merry and magical adventure where science and Christmas cheer collide! Wednesday, December 17 3:40 - 4:40 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room #2020- A25F $29 __________________________________________________________ Thursday, December 18 3:40 - 4:40 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #2020-B25F $29
  • KidScientific | Science Arcade (Grades K-4)

    Science Arcade with KidScientific Grades K - 4 Join us as we transform complex scientific concepts into thrilling games and activities. Brace yourself as you create your very own DIY Catapults. Learn about chain-reactions as you make an awesome Rube Goldberg Machine. Dive into a world of hands-on experiments that will turn learning into pure play. We guarantee non-stop fun and excitement as we unravel the mysteries of science through interactive games. Get ready to unleash your creativity and critical thinking skills in a dynamic environment. Prepare yourself for laughter, challenges, and amazing discoveries. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to play your way through fascinating scientific concepts! Wednesdays, November 12 - December 10 (no class November 26) 3:40 - 4:40 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room #2019-A25F $105 __________________________________________________________________________________ Thursdays, November 13 - December 11 (no class November 27) 3:40 - 4:40 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #2019-B25F $105
  • Kidcreate Studios | Candy Corn Slime (Grades K-4)

    Kidcreate Studios | Candy Corn Slime Grades K-4 Discover the science of candy corn slime! Kids explore ingredients, reactions and textures while making their own seasonal edible concoctions. Wednesday, October 22 3:40 - 4:40 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room #2018-A25F $29 __________________________________________________________ Thursday, October 23 3:40 - 4:40 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #2018-B25F $29
  • Kidcreate Studios | Fun with Resin, Polymer Clay & More (Grades K-4)

    Fun with Resin, Polymer Clay & More with Kidcreate Studio Grades K - 4 Dive into a world of creativity! Learn about resin art as you make charms and necklaces, shape polymer clay masterpieces, and experience the art of candle making. Perfect for all levels, you'll learn unique techniques, create amazing keepsakes, and discover the joy of hands-on creativity! Wednesdays, September 17 - October 8 3:40 - 4:40 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room #2017-A25F $105 ________________________________________________________ Thursdays, September 18 - October 9 3:40 - 4:40 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #2017-B25F $105
  • Private Tutoring | Grades K-8 (Grades 9-12 upon request)

    Private Tutoring Grades K - 8 (Grades 9 - 12 upon request) Does your child need a little extra help in school? One-on-one tutoring may be the answer! Your tutor will work with you and your child through an evaluation process, testing, goal setting, and will personalize tutoring sessions to fit the needs of your child. Tutors work with the child’s schedule to suit your family needs. Licensed teachers have been hired for private tutoring. Contact Carley Olsem at olsemc@westonka.k12.mn.us to schedule a tutoring session. Mondays - Thursdays Shirley Hills/Hilltop/Westonka Middle School/Westonka High School #2037-A25F $59 per one hour; a minimum of four sessions must be paid for at the time of registration ($236) Please email Carley Olsem, Enrichment & Operations Coordinator to schedule sessions
  • Senior Year Your Way: A Visioning Workshop for Parents & Teens

    Senior Year, Your Way: A Visioning Workshop for Parents & Teens Instructor Summer Koide Create a shared vision for senior year before it speeds by. In this reflective session for high school seniors and their parents, we’ll use prompts, visuals, and collaborative exercises to plan what matters most - whether it’s homecoming, family rituals, prom, or graduation. Leave with a clear, personalized roadmap for your final year together at home. Thursday, October 9 6:00 - 8:00 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #7804-A25F $49 per parent / child couple
  • Theatre | Westonka Middle School Musical - Shrek Jr (Grades 5-8)

    Westonka Middle School Spring 2026 Musical - Shrek Jr. Grades 5 - 8 Director Mary Todd Kaercher Join us for Shrek Jr. the Musical, where big laughs, catchy songs, and fairytale fun await! Step into Shrek’s swamp and bring your favorite green ogre, Donkey, Fiona, and all the fairytale misfits to life on stage. It’s gonna be "ogre-the-top fun," so mark your calendars now and watch for more details in the Winter/Spring 2026 Community Education Catalog. Save the Date! * Auditions will be held in January 2026 * with Performance Dates April 23 - 26, 2026 Performers #2035-A26W $175 (t-shirt included) _________________________________________________________________________ Backstage | Tech crew Please call Leslie Carter, administrative assistant at 952.491.8041 or email carterl@westonka.k12.mn.us for pre-approval process #2035-B26W $75 (t-shirt included)
  • Youth & Adult Enrichment | Paint Your Pet Night! (Ages 7-Adult)

    Paint Your Pet Night! Ages 7 - Adult (ages 6 and under must be accompanied with registered adult) Instructor Emily Victory ~ No experience or talent necessary! First - email a copy of your photo to the instructor at: emvictorystudio@gmail.com Next - the instructor will sketch out your image in preparation for class Finally - gather your friends and come paint! A print-out of your photo, all the materials needed to paint and a light snack will be provided. Monday, November 17 6:00 - 9:00 pm Westonka High School | Room B204 (Art Room) #7707-A25F $39
  • Youth Enrichment | All Things Grinch (Grades 5-7)

    All Things Grinch Instructor Jessica Lunski, WMS Teacher Follow the steps to draw and paint a portrait of The Grinch to hang up for the holidays! While your masterpiece dries, we will make a batch of green slime and Grinch punch. The punch plus a peanut-free snack will be served. Tuesday, December 9 3:00 - 5:00 pm Westonka Middle School | Mrs. Lunski’s Room 142 #2028-A25F $49
  • Youth Enrichment | Alone at Home (Ages 8 - 11)

    Alone at Home Ages 8 - 11 Instructor Catherine Enzenauer Is your child ready to be home alone? This class helps kids ages 8-11 stay safe with essential skills like door, phone, and Internet safety, First Aid, weather emergencies, and more! Equip them with the confidence to handle it all. Bring a nut-free snack and water bottle. Tuesday, September 23 3:40 - 6:40 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Room 108 #2007-A25F $39 __________________________________________________________ Saturday, September 27 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2007-B25F $39
  • Youth Enrichment | Babysitter Safety Training (Ages 11 and up)

    Babysitter Safety Training Ages 11 and older Instructor Shelly Nahan Boys and girls ages 11 and up, 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. Tuesday, October 21 4:30 - 7:30 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2008-A25F $65
  • Youth Enrichment | Claymation with Ms Hans (Grades 2- 4)

    Claymation with Ms. Hans Grades 2 - 4 Instructor Klair Hans, Hilltop Art Teacher Join Ms. Hans for some after school art fun! Combine all your artistic talents in this unique art class. We'll be making polymer clay creatures, and using them to make fascinatingly fantastical short films! We'll build miniature sets, write a story line, and film it all using the stop motion animation app "Stop Motion Studio." Then we'll publish our videos on the web to share with friends. NEW: This class is being offered as a four-session class, so students have even MORE time to experiment and explore the animation process! Wednesdays, October 1 - 29 (no class on October 15) 3:40 - 4:40 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #2015-A25F $89
  • Youth Enrichment | Driver's Education (Ages 14-1/2 to 18 years)

    Driver’s Education Students 14 ½ years and older Instructor Pam Garvais This class includes 30 hours of classroom instruction. Students must attend every session; state law requires 30 hours of classroom instruction. After completing this course, students sign up with a commercial driving school and receive a blue card needed before taking the permit test. After passing the permit test, students take six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction through a commercial driving school. Bring paper and a pencil to class. An additional $20 (cash only) will be charged to replace a lost or missing white or blue card. Instructor Pam Garvais is certified by the State Board of Education and the MN Department of Transportation. Monday - Thursday, September 15 - 18, 22 - 25, 29 & 30 3:15 - 6:15 pm Thaler Sports Center | Conference Room #2004-A25F $135 ______________________________________________________________________ Monday - Thursday, December 1 - 4, 8 - 11, 15 & 16 3:15 - 6:15 pm Thaler Sports Center | Conference Room #2004-B25F $135 ________________________________________________________________________ Monday - Thursday, January 26 - 29, February 2 - 5, 9 & 10 3:15 - 6:15 pm Thaler Sports Center | Conference Room #2004-A26W $135
  • Youth Enrichment | FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Unearthed (Grades 2-4)

    FIRST LEGO League Unearthed (Grades 2-4) Instructor: Katie Davis, Shirley Hills Technology Specialist FIRST® LEGO® League introduces STEM to children through fun, hands-on challenges using LEGO® technology. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping students, families, and educators build a better future together. Through three age-appropriate divisions, FIRST LEGO League inspires youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills and showcase what they learned. In the UNEARTHED™ challenge, FIRST LEGO League teams will uncover the past to discover the future. Join our archaeology-inspired robotics season. Every artifact we uncover holds a story. Each tool, each innovation, each work of art connects us to the people and ideas that came before us. Using STEM skills and teamwork, today we can dig deeper into discoveries than ever before. Welcome to FIRST® AGE™ presented by Qualcomm, our 2025-2026 robotics season inspired by archaeology. What will you uncover? Join us for an experience for the ages. Tuesdays, Sept 16 - Dec 16 (no class Tuesday, Nov 4 | Election Day) Shirley Hills Primary School | Media Center 3:40 - 4:40 pm #1378-A25F $265 (t-shirt included)
  • Youth Enrichment | Game Day & Popcorn (Grades 5-7)

    Game Day & Popcorn! Instructor Jessica Lunski, WMS Teacher Learn and play some fun dice and card games. Prizes will be given to game winners. You’ll be ready to host “Game Night” after this class! We’ll snack on popcorn fresh from the WMS popcorn machine. Monday, September 22 3:00 - 4:30 pm Westonka Middle School | Mrs. Lunski’s Room 142 #2023-A25F $39
  • Youth Enrichment | Gingerbread Houses (Grades 5-7)

    Gingerbread Houses Instructor Jessica Lunski, WMS Teacher Put together and decorate a gingerbread house - just in time for the holidays! A snack and water will be provided. Wednesday, December 17 3:00 - 5:00 pm Westonka Middle School | FACS Kitchen #2030-A25F $49
  • Youth Enrichment | Halloween Treats (Grades 5-7)

    Halloween Treats Instructor Jessica Lunski, WMS Teacher Use your creativity to create and decorate some Halloween goodies. No tricks - all treats! Tuesday, October 28 3:00 - 5:00 pm Westonka Middle School | FACS Kitchen #2025-A25F $49
  • Youth Enrichment | Holiday Sugar Cookies (Grades 5-7)

    Holiday Sugar Cookies Instructor Jessica Lunski, WMS Teacher Kick off the holiday season by baking and decorating sugar cookies. You’ll complete the entire process - from baking soft, delicious sugar cookies to decorating them like a pro. A snack and water will be provided. Monday, December 15 3:00 - 5:00 pm Westonka Middle School | FACS Kitchen #2029-A25F $49
  • Youth Enrichment | Intro to Competitive Robotics

    Intro to Competitive Robotics Grades 5 - 7 Team Managers Nathan & Breana Norton Intro to Competitive Robotics is a program where students in Grades 5 - 7 design, build, program, and test an autonomous robot using LEGO Spike Prime robots to solve a set of missions. Students will learn how to research, problem-solve, code, and engineer throughout the program. Their creativity, ingenuity, and hard work will be presented at the regional tournament. The regional tournament is orchestrated using FIRST LEGO League Challenge, an international organization encouraging robotics in middle schoolers. (For more information on FIRST LEGO League, visit: www.firstlegoleague.org/about) At the tournament, students will be judged on a presentation highlighting a solution they researched and created to solve a real-world problem facing engineers today. They will also be judged on building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates through missions. The coaches will act as facilitators to guide the students and help build a robot, research solutions, and understand core values. Prior knowledge of robotics or programming is not required. Students will learn all skills throughout the program. Tournament Season: Weekly team meetings will occur at Westonka Middle School right after school. We will start meeting at the beginning of the school year and continue until the tournament. Coaches will coordinate with parents if more meetings are needed as the tournament time approaches. Attendance is important as our season progresses, as each student is integral to the team. Wednesdays, September 10 - Tournament Date (between late November and mid-December) No class October 15 Regional Tournament Date: TBD - Parents will be notified once the date has been confirmed 3:00 - 4:30 pm Westonka Middle School | STEM Room #1379-A24F $265 (includes a team t-shirt)
  • Youth Enrichment | Ombre Winter Trees (Grades 5-7)

    Ombre Winter Trees Instructor Jessica Lunski, WMS Teacher Have some fun with a paintbrush, acrylic paints, a squeegee and some salt to create an ombre winter tree scene. Hot chocolate and a peanut-free snack will be served! Tuesday, November 11 3:00 - 4:30 pm Westonka Middle School | Mrs. Lunski’s Room 142 #2026-A25F $49
  • Youth Enrichment | Party Crashers RC Car Racing - Intro (Grades K-8)

    Party Crashers RC Racing - Intro to RC Car Racing Grades K - 8 Interested in RC Cars? Want to try racing them on a track? Then come join us as we explore what makes them work and get to try them out. Participants will leave with a better understanding and get some time testing out their driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars. Participants can use RC Cars provided or use their own on approval. Thursday, September 25 6:00 - 7:00 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Gym #2049-A25F $29
  • Youth Enrichment | Party Crashers RC Racing - RC Car Racing (Grades K-12)

    Party Crashers RC Racing - RC Car Racing Grades K - 12 Want to drive RC Cars on a track? Then come join us and you can test your driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars. Participants can use RC Cars provided or use their own on approval. Thursday, September 25 7:15 - 8:15 pm Shirley Hills Primary School | Gym #2050-A25F $29
  • Youth Enrichment | Pottery with Ms Hans (Grades 2 - 4)

    Pottery with Ms. Hans Grades 2 - 4 Instructor Klair Hans, Hilltop Art Teacher Come and get creative with clay and Ms. Hans after school! At the first class, students will create their pieces of art, and at the second class (after the project is fired in the kiln) students will decorate and glaze their project. Projects will be ready approximately one week after the second class and will be passed back to the students during the school day. Wednesdays, November 5 & 19 3:40 - 4:40 pm Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #2016-A25F $55