Summer Programs 2023

Hop-Kids provides opportunities for playing and learning that are fun, nurturing, and safe. We believe children learn best through meaningful, interactive play. Our classes offer an introduction to a variety of sport fundamentals, play adventures, and STEM skills taught by passionate instructors who encourage curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving! Fees Apply.

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ECFE will offer summer classes May - July (week of July 4 off). Offering 8 weeks of classes helps to keep our families connected, engaged with the community, and busy during the summer. Summer Classes include:

• Infant (4 weeks May - June & 4 weeks June -July)
• 1-2's (8 week May - July), 2-3's (8 week May - July)
• 3-5's Preschool Readiness (8 weeks May- July)
• Parents Preparing for Preschool (virtual) - 6 week
• Stay and Play Out Door Fun - (8 week May -July)
• Stay and Play Indoor Fun - (8 week May -July)

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Hopkins Summer Preschool has many options that fit your family's needs: 2.5 hour programs, 4 hour programs, or a full day care option that offers 5 days / week from 7am-5pm. Your student will enjoy a summer adventure with new friends and engaging learning activities. Programming designed for preschoolers aged 3-5 years old.

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We take all of the fun from our school-year Kids & Company child care program and add in clubs, theme days, service learning, maker space fun, STEM, leadership opportunities, and special events! 

Click on you child's school and learn more about Kids & Company at that location or click to register!

Camp Royal provides high-quality summer programming for scholars entering kindergarten through sixth grade in an inclusive, caring environment. Our campers will develop curiosity, exploration, and creativity while building meaningful connections with other children and adults. Our Monday-Thursday camps are designed around half-day blocks, with drop-off times starting at 8:30 a.m., and pick-up by 4:30 p.m.

Sign up for a full or half day. Fees Apply.

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Classes are taught by licensed teachers and are designed to support academic and social skills in a fun atmosphere. Our goal is to provide a program that enhances student engagement, creates meaningful experiences, builds relationships, and supports students’ academic goals. The curriculum is well thought out and designed to meet the academic needs of your student. Student voice (and choice) is an important aspect of engaged learning. Scholars are required to attend 6 full weeks. Funding for your child’s participation is provided by the State of Minnesota’s Targeted Services program. Participation is optional and at the discretion of parents. Please confirm enrollment as soon as possible as classes fill quickly!

Scholars must qualify for Royal Learning Academy and must have been invited.

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BLinK (Building Leadership in Kids) is a summer program specially designed for youth entering grades 5-7. Join BLinK for challenge activities, open gym, recreation room, service learning projects, and leadership opportunities — all designed with the tween in mind! Fees Apply.

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Our teen summer program encourages greater independence and character development as they meet new friends, develop new skills, and explore their passions. Teens will discover new talents and connect with friends in safe and inclusive spaces.

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AVID Summer Bridge is for current 8th grade AVID students as well as new students accepted to the 9th AVID elective class in the upcoming school year. This three-week experience builds the family community that makes AVID so successful, as well as the AVID skills and academic expectations the students will encounter next school year. Students get an exposure and practice with content in Math, Science, and Language Acquisition to help them start the next school year off on the right foot.

To enroll, please contact Matt Kappel at Matt.Kappel@HopkinsSchools.org.

CDF Freedom Schools is a program that focuses on providing scholars with a “healthy start, a fair start, a safe start and a moral start in life and a successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities” - CDF Freedom Schools. Freedom School will provide a summer of research based and multi-cultural curriculum for scholars entering grades 7-9 and their families. The five essential components of the program are enrichment, parent and family involvement, civic engagement, and social action. Families are committed to participate in the CDF Freedom School summer program, also commit to weekly Parent Empowerment sessions as well, where we connect as a community and support each other while meeting the needs of our scholars.

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With class offerings that support scholar graduation requirements. Scholars will experience learning through a variety of models which includes on and off campus experiences.

For enrollment information, please contact Lorenzo Farley at Lorenzo.Farley@HopkinsSchools.org.