STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Science in Your Backyard Ages 4-5
Explore the way things grow—dissect seeds, investigate worms, make a leaf rubbing, be a flower pollinator and more. Make your own butterfly wristband, veggie placemat, and budding-bean necklace. Investigate all areas of a garden, play games and enjoy stories related to the day’s theme. Instructors: Mad Science
01 275 BY1 Mon.-Fri.
01 275 BY2 Mon.-Thur.
July 18-22
MCEC Rm. 112 Aug. 8-11
MCEC Rm. 102
9 am-12 pm $150
9 am-12 pm $130
Pre-K Extreme LEGOS Ages 4-5
Build projects that challenge your creativity and intellect while learning the basics of engineering and physics. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experiential activities and kid friendly lesson plans. Instructors: Youth Enrichment League
01 276 PK1 Mon.-Fri.
01 276 PK2 Mon.-Fri.
June 13-17
MCEC Rm. 112 July 25-29
MCEC Rm. 112
9-11 am $95
12:30-2:30 pm $95
Dynamite Dinosaurs Ages 4-6
Journey back to a world where dinosaurs ruled the earth. Learn about big and small dinosaurs, as well as other animals that roamed the earth long before people. Study fossils, participate in hands-on experiments, create art projects, play games and more. Instructors: Science Explorers
01 271 DD Mon.-Thur.
Aug. 22-25 MCEC Rm. 102
Kitchen Science Ages 4-6
Experiment with ingredients you can find in your kitchen. We will experiment with mixtures that fizzle, pop and stretch, all while we learn about solids, liquids and gases. Dress so you can get messy! Note: Corn, wheat and dairy may be used in this class, but not consumed. Instructors: Science Explorers
01 271 KS1 Mon.-Thur.
01 271 KS2 Mon.-Thur.
June 27-30
MCEC Rm. 112 July 11-14
MCEC Rm. 112
1-3 pm $83
9:30-11:30 am $83
www.minnetonkacommunityed.org
9-11 am $83
Jr. Scientist Ages 5-7
Start your science career off right with fun hands-on activites. Each day is a different theme. Watch a volcano explode, change your voice, make an anatomy apron and mix your own batch of slime. Continue your explorations with light and optical illusions, start a mineral collection and look at decomposers (worms). Instructor: Mad Science
01 275 JR Mon.-Fri.
Aug. 15-19 MCEC Rm. 102
Claymation Grades K-2
Working in teams, students do it all—from story creation to making the characters and sets. Students will use state-of- the-art cameras, software and computers to animate, record, download, assemble and edit their own movies. Students will become cinematographers as they create their own unique productions. Instructor: Computer Explorers staff.
01 272 CL Mon.-Thur. Aug. 1-4 Deephaven Elem.
9:30 am-12 pm $128
What are STEM classes? STEM stands for Science, Technology, En- gineering and Mathematics education.
Exposing children to STEM concepts early and in a fun way, builds upon a their natural curiosity, engages them in real-world problem solving activities and can help develop the 21st century skills they will need for the future.
15
1-4 pm $140
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