Youth Programs - City of Minnetonka

Youth Programs Winter–Spring 2013 Brochure Page 17
(952) 939-8203 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri.
Online Registration https://recserv.hopkinsminnetonka.com
For 30 years Kindermusik has been the world’s most respected name
in musical learning. From birth to age 7, Kindermusik will help your
child develop emotional, social, cognitive, language, physical, as well
as musical skills with its child centered curricula. Kindermusik believes
that every child is musical, and should experience the joy and learning
music brings to life.
Village
Village incorporates the most current research on early childhood
development and provides families a special place for learning and
connecting with other parents and babies. Through a blend of creative
movement, vocal play, instrument exploration, and literature, baby’s
growth and development are stimulated and all senses engaged!
Required materials fee: $60 payable at first class.
Materials include: 2 music CDs, 2 books, home activity book,
instrument, and carrying bag. Parent participation required.
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center–Excelsior Room
Course # 28185
Dates: Tuesday, January 15–April 30 (No class February 12 & April 2)
Time: 9–9:45 a.m.
Ages: Birth–18 Months
Fee: $130
Our Time
Our Time encourages children to be curious and creative, while the
parents’ active participation gives them the security they need. Playing
instruments, singing, dancing, storytelling, and exploring will help
develop emotional, social, physical, cognitive, as well as musical skills.
Required materials fee: $55 payable at first class.
Materials include: 2 music CDs, 2 books, home activity book,
instrument, and carrying bag. Parent participation required.
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center–Excelsior Room
Course # 28186
Dates: Tuesday, January 15–April 30 (No class February 12 & April 2)
Time: 10–10:45 a.m.
Ages: 18 Months–3 Years
Fee: $140
Imagine That
Imagine That is for the active, imaginative pre-schoolers ready for their
own class! Parents join in for the last 10 minutes. Pretend play activities
are integrated with singing, storytelling, instrument ensembles, and
creative movement activities. Through music, your child will develop
confidence and skills to prepare him for school. Parent participation not
required.
Required materials fee: $65 payable at first class.
Materials include: 2 music CDs, 2 books, home activity book, game,
instrument, and carrying bag.
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center–Excelsior Room
Course # 28187
Dates: Tuesday, January 15–April 30 (No class February 12 & April 2)
Time: 11–11:45 a.m.
Ages: 3–5
Fee: $150
Under the Sea
Dolphins, whales, coral, starfish
and more. Join Science Explorers
as we explore the ocean and
pretend to swim under the seas.
We’ll discover the differences
between fish and mammals,
learn how large whales really are
and explore the deepest parts of
our oceans. Don’t miss the fun
as we journey into the world
that exists under the sea.
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center–Glen Lake Room
Course # 28188
Dates: Tuesday, January 15–29
Time: 12:45–2 p.m.
Ages: 31/2 – 6
Fee: $36
Stars, Planets & Stories
Blast off with Science Explorers for a fun-filled trip to the
stars. Upon our departure, we will learn about our sun and
gravity. Then as we soar past the moon, we will explore its
phases and stop to investigate the planets of our solar system
and how they orbit the sun. Come and join us on our journey
as we create art projects, play games and more!
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center–Glen Lake Room
Course # 28189
Dates: Tuesday, February 12–26
Time: 12:45–2 p.m.
Ages: 31/2 – 6
Fee: $36
Optical Illusions
Is the hand really quicker than the eye? Find out the answer to
this and other amazing optical illusions. We will experiment
with “one-eyed crazies”, eye flippers, twirlers, mini-movies,
make 3D glasses and more.
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center–Excelsior Room
Course # 28191
Date: Monday, February 18
Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Grades: 1–5
Fee: $18
Amazing Me
Without your body you wouldn’t be able to run, jump,
breathe or even think. Join Amazing Me as we use our
cranium to learn how the heart is responsible for pumping
blood all around our bodies, plus we will investigate what
happens to the food we eat and how our lungs are similar to a
sponge. All this and more as we discover what really happens
beneath our skin.
Location: Glen Lake Activity Center–Glen Lake Room
Course # 28190
Dates: Tuesday, March 5–19
Time: 12:45–2 p.m.
Ages: 31/2 – 6
Fee: $36