Ramsey Summer Fun & Learning Classes 2 Summer Youth Programs at Ramsey Middle School & Washburn High How to Register You can register online at www.mplscommunityed.com, by calling 612.668.3450, or use the registration form in this brochure to register by mail. All registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up early to ensure your place. Class fees include costs of supplies and materials unless otherwise specified. Class Logistics Classes in this brochure are held at Ramsey Middle School, 1 W. 49th St., and Washburn High School, 201 W. 49th St., Minneapolis, MN 55406 Most classes are for children entering first through eighth grades in Fall of 2015. Grades indicated in the course descriptions refer to the grade the child will enter in Fall 2015. Children entering kindergarten this Fall (2015) are not eligible to attend classes. Summer Fun & Learning classes are offered mornings from 9 am-12 pm and afternoons from 12:30-3:30 pm Monday through Thursday. Classes begin the week of June 15. There will be a 30-minute supervised lunch for students attending both morning and afternoon classes in the same week. Cancelations & Refunds If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, a full refund will be granted. Participants who drop out of a class at least three business days in advance of the start date will receive a full refund minus a $10/class processing fee. No Transportation Community Education does not provide transportation to summer classes at Ramsey or Washburn or transportation between summer sites. Questions? Have questions about the programs in this brochure? Please contact: JoEllyn Jolstad 612.668.3450 joellyn.jolstad@mpls.k12.mn.us Week One June 15-18, Mon-Thu Adventure Camp (Grades 1-2) Breakfast Chefs They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Learn to make a breakfast fit for a king: Veggie hash, eggs every way, pancakes, muffins, breads, fruit salads and yogurt from scratch! Work with recipes that you can take with you as you wow your family and friends with terrific breakfasts. Please your palate and practice having fun in the kitchen! 9 am-12 pm $75 In addition to Super Summer activities at Ramsey, we are also offering a Strength & Conditioning Camp for Grades 9-12 at Washburn. See the back page of this brochure for more details.
Build A World This camp is perfect for your avid reader and writer. We ll explore some of our favorite fantasies and how those authors created the worlds that sucked us in. Students will leave the class with a world portfolio, complete with short stories, character sketches, maps, recipes, and costumes. The final day we ll host a World Fair to share our brand new universes. Magic School Bus (Grades 1-2) In this camp, we will explore the most exciting parts of nature with the most exciting teacher out there Miss Frizzle! We ll use hands-on experiments, field trips, and the book series to learn about everything from rain gardens to rabbits while getting our hands dirty outdoors. Our neighborhood will be the classroom to make observations and test theories about the weather, bugs, plants, and taking care of our environment. Washburn Musical Theatre Camp (Grades 6-9) Step up to the stage in this camp where you will sing and dance your way to a showcase performance for your friends and family. This musical review will take you on a journey through the songs of your favorite movies and shows. Camp time will be spent learning new songs, practicing dance steps, and building confidence for performing. Offered in collaboration with Washburn High School Theatre. 9:00 am-3:30 pm $125 Week Two June 22-25, Mon-Thu See Week 1 for class description. New Basketball Camp (Grades 5-8) This day camp is perfect for boys and girls that want to have fun and learn the fundamentals of the game. Participants will learn basketball skills, which include dribbling, proper shooting form, passing and defensive concepts. The camp will be filled with games and competition to ensure the fun in fundamentals. All levels of players are welcome. Offered in collaboration with Washburn High School Athletics. 9 am-12 pm $85 Cheerleading Camp (Grades 6-9) Join the Washburn Varsity Cheerleading Team for a week filled with fun and spirit. Spend the day learning cheers, chants, jumps and stunts with the current cheer team. All participants will be eligible to cheer at Homecoming 2015 during the fall. Those interested in cheering for football season (going into 9th grade) will have an opportunity to try out for the Washburn team. 9 am-12 pm $85 Creative Writing in Nature (Grades 6-8) Take your love of stories to the great outdoors with this nature-focused class. Get inspiration from your surroundings as we explore a variety of genres. Students will leave the class with a book of work; including poems, short stories, journaling, creative nonfiction, and scripts! Write with other young writers, every class will include a free write, in class sharing, and lots of writing games. Register Today! Register now and get into your favorite classes! Visit us online at www.mplscommunityed.com. Musical Theatre Camp This musical review will take you on a journey through the songs of your favorite movies and shows. Step up to the stage in this camp where you will sing and dance your way to a showcase performance for your friends and family. Camp time will be spent learning new songs, practicing dance steps and building confidence for performing. 9:00 am-3:30 pm $125 Red Cross Babysitting (Ages 11+) The American Red Cross Babysitter Training Class will teach you leadership, safety, basic child development, safe play, rescue breathing and first aid. Students receive a babysitter s pack that includes a handbook, CD that includes marketing ideas, ways to organize information to take to jobs, and other activities. Participants will also receive a certificate of completion and learn games and activities that will get them ready to babysit. Note: This class runs Monday through Wednesday. 1:00-3:00 pm $75 World Travelers (Grades 1-2) Travel the world while staying in Minneapolis! Through games, songs, and art we ll explore the culture of countries around the world. Have you wanted to learn a new language and get to know more about the people that make up this little planet we call home? This camp will be your chance to see the world! Ramsey Summer Fun & Learning Classes 3
Ramsey Summer Fun & Learning Classes 4 Week Three June 29-July 2, Mon-Thu Creative Writing in Nature Take your love of stories to the great outdoors with this nature-focused class. Get inspiration from your surroundings as we explore a variety of genres. Students will leave the class with a book of work, including poems, short stories, journaling, creative nonfiction, and scripts! Write with other young writers, every class will include a free write, in class sharing, and lots of writing games. Drama Come develop your craft, expand your knowledge, and have FUN. This class gives you skills for the stage and assists students in writing and performing both individually and as a group. Students will learn the craft of developing and exploring characters and the art of bringing the written word to life through performance. Girls Rock! Girls are awesome! During this camp we ll focus on building self-esteem, empowerment, and communication through games, art projects, science experiments, and even more games. We ll learn about some of our favorite women role models in history and our own lives, take field trips to observe gender in our society, and participate in a service project. Summer fun combines with summer empowerment for all girls! Red Cross Babysitting (Ages 11+) See Week 2 for class description. Class runs Monday through Wednesday. 1:00-3:00 pm $75 Spoken Word Poetry (Grades 6-9) Come develop your craft, expand your knowledge, and have FUN. This class defines spoken word, gives examples of the poetry and assists students in writing spoken word individually and as a group. Students will learn the craft of writing poetry and the art of bringing the written word to life through performance. Young Chefs Cultural Cooking Experience the savory side of life! Learn tips, tricks, and techniques for the young cook. We ll experiment with ingredients and techniques, learn manners and kitchen safety and of course enjoy eating our creations together. Please your palate and practice having fun in the kitchen! Section 1 (Grades 1-2) 9 am-12 pm $75 Section 2 (Grades 6-8) 12:30-3:30 pm $75 Week Four July 6-9, Mon-Thu Basketball Camp (Grades 3-6) This day camp is perfect for boys and girls that want to have fun and learn the fundamentals of the game. Participants will learn basketball skills, which include dribbling, proper shooting form, passing and defensive concepts. The camp will be filled with games and competition to ensure the fun in fundamentals. All levels of players are welcome. 9 am-12 pm $85
Bike Explorers (Grades 6-8) Get out and see your city under the power of your pedals! Daily trips will take you on adventures by bike. You will learn how to maintain and get the most out of your bike while seeing different parts and parks of Minneapolis and the surrounding area. We will provide lunches to take with you and our expert team of bike leaders. 9:00 am-3:30 pm $125 Cheerleading Camp Washburn Varsity Cheerleaders will lead our young cheerers in a week filled with fun and spirit. Spend the day learning cheers, chants, jumps and stunts with the current cheer team. Get spirit and build team and cooperation skills while practicing in a fun, safe, healthy environment! Drama (Grades 1-2) This camp is perfect for the young performer. Get on the stage with a readers theatre style class where you will practice confidence and teamwork all while building literacy skills. This will be a chance for young ones with energy and spirit to come alive on stage while making costumes, scenery, and their own production. Register for classes online at www.mplscommunityed.com Week Five July 13-16, Mon-Thu Choir Get in tune with singing! This camp will help the young performer practice the skills to make them a stronger, more confident singer. Our team of instructors will help you sing in parts, practice harmony, and develop breath control. Step up and sing with a fun group! Urban Stewards (Grades 6-8) Get out and give back to your community! In this camp we will learn about the city around us: the natural world, the people, and the places that we care for. Through small service learning projects, we will give back to and know more about Minneapolis. Music Exploration (Grades 1-2) Be a part of the musical world around you in this interactive, exciting camp. As you explore music from around the world, you will also build skills in pattern forming, music reading, and creativity. This camp gives young musicians a chance to together sing and play percussion in an open, explorationbased environment. Young Chefs Cultural Cooking Experience the savory side of life! Learn tips, tricks, and techniques for the young cook. We ll experiment with ingredients and techniques, learn manners and kitchen safety and of course enjoy eating our creations together. Please your palate and practice having fun in the kitchen! 9 am-12 pm $75 Ramsey Summer Fun & Learning Classes Improvisation on Stage (Grades 6-8) Get ready for showtime with the attitude of yes, and! Through games and group activities, this camp will help students be able to be more quick on their feet and ready to respond to the world in an open, collaborative way. These games will not only be fun, but help youth flex their creative muscles as they build group scenes. Our classes fill quickly register today to ensure your spot! 5
Ramsey Summer Fun & Learning /Registration Information 6 Four Easy Ways to Register 1. Online Register online and pay using your American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa at www.mplscommunityed.com. 2. By Mail Mail the registration form on page 7 with your credit card information or a check or money order made payable to Special School District #1 to: Washburn Community Ed. Attn: JoEllyn Jolstad/ Ramsey/Washburn Summer 201 W. 49th St. Minneapolis, MN 55419 3. By Phone Credit Card payments only American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa. You may also call for more information about programs or to inquire about fee reductions. JoEllyn Jolstad: 612.668.3450 4. In Person please call for office hours. Confirmations Confirmations will be emailed to persons who register at least one week before a class starts. If you do not have an email address, you may call to confirm your registration. For those who register later than one week before a class starts, we will only call if you did not get a spot in the class. Cancelations & Refunds If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, a full refund will be granted. Participants who drop out of a class at least three business days in advance of the start date will receive a full refund minus a $10 per class processing fee. Week Six July 20-23, Mon-Thu Abiyoyo Alive (Grades 1-2) Look out for a monster! Abiyoyo will stomp through our class as we sing, dance and write him away. We ll make our own instruments, create costumes, and think up spells. At the end of the week, we will share our own original play inspired by the books we ve read. Cardboard Creations What can we make out of cardboard? From creatures, to tools, to whole worlds the possibilities are endless! Cardboard is lightweight, inexpensive, and extremely versatile. You will be able to make projects together and lead the group in your own original designs that you can bring home and share. Choir (Grades 6-9) Get in tune with singing! This camp will help the young performer practice the skills to make them a stronger, more confident singer. Our team of instructors will help you sing in parts, practice harmony, and develop breath control. Step up and sing with a fun group! Drama (Grades 6-9) This camp is perfect for the young performer. Get on the stage with a readers theatre style class where you will practice confidence and teamwork all while building literacy skills. This will be a chance for young ones with energy and spirit to come alive on stage while making costumes, scenery and their own production. The World of Harry Potter This camp is everything Harry Potter the whole Potter world! We ll play Quidditch, make Butterbeer, write our own Harry Potter stories, get sorted and make spells. The week will build up to an End of Year Feast in the style of the Great Hall. Come for a wild week of magic and fun! Register Today! Register now and get into your favorite classes! Visit us online at www.mplscommunityed.com.
Registration Form for Ramsey & Washburn Summer Classes This form may be used to register for Summer Fun & Learning classes at Ramsey or Washburn Strength & Conditiong Camp. Enter each class for which the child is going to register under the appropriate week. You can register your child for one 3-hour morning and/or afternoon class per week. He/she can attend the program for 1 to 6 weeks. There will be a 30-minute supervised lunch for students attending both morning and afternoon classes in the same week. Please return this form with your payment to: Washburn Community Education Attn: JoEllyn Jolstad, Ramsey/Washburn Summer 201 W. 49th St., Minneapolis, MN 55419 Participant Information: Child s Name: Grade (as of Fall 2015): Age: School Attended 2014-15: Address: City: State: Zip: Parent/Guardian: Day Phone: ( ) Evening: ( ) Cell Phone/Pager: ( ) E-mail: Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone: ( ) Does this child have special needs? Yes No Please identify: (Child s Name) has my consent to attend the Minneapolis Community Education programs indicated. I believe the necessary precautions and supervision will be provided. I consent to my child attending and do not hold Special School District # 1 (Minneapolis Public Schools) responsible or liable for accidents, or loss or damage of property. I also give my consent for this child to walk or bike off of school grounds and/or to participate in activities if these are part of a class/program activity. Parent/Guardian s Signature: Date: / / Ramsey Summer Fun & Learning Class Time Fee Week 1: June 15-18 Week 2: June 22-25 Week 3: June 29-July 2 Week 4: July 6-9 Week 5: July 13-16 Week 6: July 20-23 Total Ramsey Summer Fees Washburn Summer (Grades 9-12) Strength & Conditioning Camp Check the classes your son/daughter will attend. Classes are $85 each. Early Lifting (7:00-8:30 am) Girls Only (8:30-10:00 am) Morning (10:30 am-12:00 pm) Afternoon (12:00-1:30 pm) Total Fees: Payment Options: Check or Money Order (make payable to Special School District No. 1) $ $ $ Credit Card American Express Discover MasterCard Visa Card Number: - - - Name on Card: Exp. Date / / Registration Form for Ramsey/Washburn Summer Classes 7
Minneapolis Community Education Davis Center, 1250 West Broadway Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55411 Strength & Conditioning Camp FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 9-12 Monday, June 15 Friday, July 24 (No camp July 3, 6, 8 or 10) The goal of this program is to give each athlete a greater chance to reach his/her potential and help each athlete increase his/her selfconfidence and self-esteem. Students will get faster get stronger get more explosive while decreasing the chances of injury. Class held inside in the gyms and outside in the Track and Field area when available. Bring tennis shoes and workout attire. Classes held at Washburn High School, 201 W. 49th St. Strength & Conditioning: Early Lifting 7:00-8:30 am $85 Strength & Conditioning: Girls Only 8:30-10:00 am $85 Strength & Conditioning: Morning 10:30 am-12 pm $85 Strength & Conditioning: Afternoon 12:00-1:30 pm $85 To Register: mail in the registration form on page 7, call 612.668.3450 or register online at www.mplscommunityed.com. Minneapolis Board of Education Siad Ali Jenny Arneson Tracine Asberry Carla Bates Kim Ellison Rebecca Gagnon Nelson Inz Josh Reimnitz Don Samuels Student Representative: Noah Branch Interim Superintendent of Schools Michael Goar Executive Director of Community Education Jack Tamble Special School District No. l MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Minneapolis, Minnesota An Equal Opportunity School District 2015