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Activities Directory Edina Parks & Recreation Registration begins noon Feb. 16! EdinaParks.com 2022 SPRING/SUMMER
SIGN UP AT: EdinaParks.com YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS............8 ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS.......................20 ART PROGRAMS..................................22 FAMILY EVENTS..................................26 ADULT ACTIVITIES & SPORTS............32 BRAEMAR ARENA & FIELD................36 BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE & DOME....40 Look for this icon next to preschool classes. PHOTOGRAPHS BY Dan Carpenter, Scott Denfeld, Glenn Gray, Katie Laux, Dan Reisig, Debbie Townsend, Peter Wong, Suzanne M. Wortham-Ressemann ON THE COVER The Lil' Lagoon at the Edina Aquatic Center features a pirate-themed play structure. The water playground provides a refreshing way to cool off and a space for adults to stay close and interact with their younger children. 2
Edinborough Park is a great place for fun and exercise for the young and young at heart. The indoor facility is open year-round. (See page 31)
How To Register for Activities Visit EdinaParks.com Click on “Register for Activities” Noon Wednesday, Feb. 16: Registration opens for Edina residents. Senior Center members may register for specific offerings. Noon Wednesday, Feb. 23: Registration opens for everyone. WAYS TO FIND ACTIVITIES, • Add all family members so you can use one account to manage everyone. CLASSES OR PROGRAMS • To enable receiving text alerts of important notifications, • Browse the online catalog tabs by category. such as class cancellations, indicate your mobile carrier next to your cellphone number. • Use the left menu to search by location or day of the week. • To receive important notifications, such as new events • Use the keyword filter field to search for a specific class or added sessions, please opt-in to receive all three name. communication types via email (courtesy notifications, • Click an activity name to see more details. critical announcements and upcoming events). REGISTERING CONNECT CARD HOLDERS • Find your activity and the time/day/session you want. • Your annual credit can be added to your account so you • Select the correct account member (on the right side of can register on your own. screen) before adding the activity to your cart. • If it hasn’t been credited or you need assistance, call Edina • Once you’ve added an activity, you can check out or add Parks & Recreation at 952-826-0435. another item. • Items will stay in cart for just 10 minutes. • At checkout, you will be asked a series of prompts or CANCELLATIONS/HOLIDAYS/ waivers that you need to check to finish your transaction. REFUNDS • Keep your account email up to date to receive notices of CREATING AN ACCOUNT class changes, new requirements or cancellations. If you haven’t registered for an Edina Parks & Recreation • Most programs will not be held Memorial Day or July 4; activity since August 2021, you’ll need to create a free check with instructor. account in our system. • Classes will follow current health and safety guidelines. • Refund requests must be made at least five business days • Go to EdinaParks.com and click “Register for Activities.” prior to the start of a class or program and are assessed a • Select “Log In/Create Account” in the upper left. On $5 administrative fee. mobile, select “Account” in the upper right corner and • At the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Director, partial click “Sign Up.” credit will be considered if cancellation is due to injury or • Fill out the required information. serious illness. 5
Inclusion and Scholarships The City of Edina strives to provide activities, classes and events for everyone. Adaptive Recreation Scholarships The Adaptive Recreation and Learning Exchange (AR&LE) Connect Card Program offers programs and activities specifically designed to meet This program helps ensure all Edina residents, regardless of the diverse needs of people with disabilities. Visit arlemn.org to age, and those who attend school in Edina have opportunities find out more information on classes and events. to participate in activities and classes for education and fun. Some classes may be held online. The Connect Card pays for free access or reduced-price programs, including: Inclusion • Art classes Edina Parks & Recreation offers inclusion services for • Golf lessons programs and events. If you would like inclusion support, • Passes to Edinborough Park or the Edina Aquatic Center please call Recreation Supervisor Amanda Clarke at • Playground programs 952‑826‑0433 or email aclarke@EdinaMN.gov at least four • Special events weeks before a program starts. • Sports camps Apply by: • Visiting EdinaCommunityFoundation.org. Apply online or print the application and mail it. • Call 952-300-2378 for an application, available in English, Somali or Spanish. Edina Give and Go Program This program provides scholarship grants so students from Edina Public Schools can participate in academic, arts and sports opportunities. Apply by: • Visiting Edinagiveandgo.org • Online application form available in multiple languages. Centennial Lakes Park 6
Visit Edina's Places to Play and Learn: ARENA BRAE MAR GOL F COUR S E Edinborough Park C I T Y O F E D I N A And 44 More Parks in Edina! 7
YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS PLAYGROUND JULY AND AUGUST SESSIONS $40 Mondays and Wednesdays June 13-29 Todd Park PROGRAMS Mondays and Wednesdays July 11-Aug.3 Tuesdays and Thursdays June 14-30 Countryside Park Pamela Park Pamela Park FAB 4 & 5 Tuesdays and Thursdays July 12-Aug.4 JULY AND AUGUST SESSIONS Ages 4-5 $40 Arden Park The essential pre-playground program Countryside Park Mondays and Wednesdays July 11-Aug. 3 for 4- and 5-year-olds! Each week Todd Park features a new adventure of themed Playground Program Tuesdays and Thursdays July 12-Aug. 4 crafts, stories, games and other age- Ages 6-10 Pamela Park appropriate activities. Space is limited Enjoy supervised outdoor activities and registration is required. Afternoon Sessions aimed at keeping kids physically active 1-4 p.m. 9-11:30 a.m. and creative. There will be weekly visits from the Craft & Activity Specialist. To be JUNE SESSION JUNE SESSIONS eligible, children must have completed $30 $30 kindergarten. Space is limited and Mondays and Wednesdays June 13-29 Mondays and Wednesdays June 13-29 registration is required. Countryside Park Countryside Park Normandale Park Pamela Park Morning Sessions 8:30-11:30 a.m. Pamela Park Tuesdays and Thursdays June 14-30 Todd Park Arden Park JUNE SESSIONS Walnut Ridge Park Countryside Park $30 Tuesdays and Thursdays June 14-30 Arden Park Cornelia School Park Normandale Park Todd Park JULY AND AUGUST SESSIONS $40 Mondays and Wednesdays July 11-Aug. 3 Todd Park Countryside Park Normandale Park Pamela Park Walnut Ridge Park Tuesdays and Thursdays July 12-Aug. 4 Arden Park Cornelia School Park Normandale Park Todd Park Playground Program Volunteers Ages 14-15 Gain valuable skills and have fun this summer! Participants must fill out an application at EdinaMN.gov/Volunteer and go through an interview prior to volunteering. Applications are due May 1. Times and locations vary. Highlands Explorers Ages 5-9 Explorers will participate in traditional playground games, activities and weekly crafts in addition to special visits from 8
YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS Three Rivers Park District, Woodlake Nature Center and Richardson Nature All sessions will go on the same field trips. Information will be sent before the FRIDAY FUN DAYS Center. program starts. Highlands Park 1-4 p.m. Minneapolis Bike Tour $95/session $175/session Grades 3-6 Mondays and Wednesdays June 13- Aug. 3 The bike tour will begin and end at Arden MORNING SESSIONS Cornelia School Park Park. Participants should be proficient 8:45-11:45 a.m. with bike-riding skills. Parents will need Mondays and Wednesdays June 13-Aug. 3 Tuesdays and Thursdays June 14-Aug. 4 Cornelia School Park to provide a working bicycle, helmet and Tuesdays and Thursdays June 14-Aug. 4 bagged lunch. Registration is required. AFTERNOON SESSIONS Tuesdays and Thursdays June 14-Aug. 4 Lewis Park Friday, June 17 1-4 p.m. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays June 13-Aug. 3 Arden Park Tuesdays and Thursdays June 14-Aug. 4 $40 SAFETY CAMP Playground Pros Kayak, Fish and Beach Play Ages 9-12 Grades 3-6 Safety Camp Enjoy playground games and activities Grade 4 Participants will have the opportunity designed just for older kids. Space is to fish, kayak and play on the beach Don’t miss out on Edina’s Safety Camp, limited and registration is required. at Cedar Lake Beach in Minneapolis. only for youth entering fourth grade. 1-4 p.m. Parents will need to provide lunch and Discover that safety is fun through a swimsuit. Drop off and pick up at interactive sessions! JUNE SESSIONS Pamela Park. $30/session Tuesday, Aug. 9 Friday, July 22 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays June 13-29 9 a.m.-2 p.m. South Metro Public Safety Training Facility Arden Park Pamela Park $40 Tuesdays and Thursdays June 14-30 $40 Countryside Park Pamela Park JULY AND AUGUST SESSIONS $40 Mondays and Wednesdays July 11-Aug. 3 Arden Park Tuesdays and Thursdays July 12-Aug. 4 Countryside Park Pamela Park Playground Pros 2.0 Ages 10-13 This program offers a mix between Playground Pros and Travelin’ Teens. Participants will play their favorite playground games on Mondays. On Wednesdays, they will go on field trips to Edina Parks & Recreation facilities such as Edina Aquatic Center, Centennial Lakes Park, Braemar Arena and Braemar Field. Trip information is sent before the program starts. Mondays and Wednesdays June 13-Aug. 3 1-4 p.m. Lewis Park $135 Travelin’ Teens Ages 11-14 Travelin’ Teens offers a variety of field trips to keep teens active this summer. Teens will participate in activities such as swimming, climbing, mini- golf, outdoor adventures and more! Safety Camp 9
YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS Fishing Clinic at Centennial Lakes Park YOUTH weather with closed-toed shoes and long pants, as most of the class will be spent Fridays March 4-April 1 Fridays April 8-May 6 outdoors and off-trail! 9:30-10:15 a.m. Fishing Clinic Fridays June 17 and 24 $60/session Ages 6-11 Edinborough Park Amphitheater 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Arden Park Learn about water and fishing safety, $65 Music Together how to bait a hook and how to catch and Ages Infant-6 release fish during this interactive clinic. NEW Participants will use their skills to catch Music Together is a program for infants, Nature Art & Science toddlers and preschoolers designed sunfish, bass and bullheads in the ponds at Centennial Lakes Park. Camp to teach the way young children learn Ages 6-10 through play. Each class is designed to Monday be an active, engaging music experience. Activities consist of nature sculptures, June 13 / July 11 / Aug. 1 The class environment will be full of paint and dye color science, fiber 9-10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-noon weaving, animal footprints and more. opportunities for experimentation Centennial Lakes Park This class is a mixture of indoor and and play, helping your child grow into a $15/session outdoor activities, so make sure kids confident, lifelong music-maker. dress for the weather and wear closed- 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. toed shoes. Kids will be able to take NATURE home most of their creations. $189/child (additional children $104/each) SPRING SESSION Fridays July 22 and 29 NEW 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pamela Park Little Nature Explorers Walnut Ridge Park Tuesdays March 29-May 31 Games $65 Wednesdays March 30-June 1 Ages 4-6 Thursdays March 31-June 2 Join us for trail games, hikes and exploration activities. Make sure you MUSIC Edina Senior Center Saturdays March 26-May 28 and your kids come dressed for the 4-4:45 p.m. or 5-5:45 p.m. weather and ready to play all day! NEW Sundays March 27-June 5 Thursday, June 2 Friday Beats and (No class on April 17) 10 a.m.-noon Treats Arden Park Ages 1-5 years SUMMER SESSION $23 Music will be the centerpiece of this Utley Park NEW new program, with treats adding to Mondays June 20-Aug. 8 Outdoor Survival Day the fun! Engage with your child as you Tuesdays June 21-Aug. 9 Camp both explore a variety of percussion Wednesdays June 22-Aug. 10 Ages 6-10 instruments and musical styles in this Thursdays June 23-Aug. 11 In this fun, interactive class, you will exciting hands-on class. Discounted Fridays June 24-Aug. 12 learn survival skills through fun games PlayPark fee ($4) for all participants to and activities. Make sure to dress for the come early for some playtime or to stay and play afterwards. 10
NEW are ready to be independent, without a Wednesdays March 9-April 13 YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS Amazing Tots parent. (No class March 23) Ages 1.5-2.5 Wednesdays April 20-May 18 5:50-6:35 p.m. Amazing Tots is a guided, discovery- Wednesdays June 8-July 6 Edina Senior Center based program that helps kids engage Wednesdays July 20-Aug. 17 Tuesdays March 29-May 24 $90 in structured physical activities tailored specifically to toddlers. Classes are Tuesdays June 14-Aug. 2 $70 Go Gymnastics: Littles (No class July 5) Ages 5-7 designed to meet the attention span and physical needs of each individual child. Thursdays March 31-May 26 $90 Explore gymnastics in a fun, safe Thursdays June 16-Aug. 4 atmosphere. We will work on balancing, Monday-Thursday $70 $73/session (No class July 7) jumping, rolling, cartwheels, handstands 9-9:30 a.m. and skills on the bars. Skill progression 9:45-10:15 a.m. Princess Dance depends on abilities and desire to learn Ages 5-7 more. June 13-16 Todd Park July 18-21 Pamela Park Platinum Dance Center instructors will 6:15-7 p.m. Aug. 8-11 Braemar Field lead children in dance movement while Edina Senior Center incorporating favorite princess themes. $72/session NEW Wednesdays March 9-April 13 Amazing Athletes 6:45-7:30 p.m. (No class March 23) Ages 2.5-6 Edina Senior Center Wednesdays April 20-May 18 Amazing Athletes encourages athletes Tuesdays March 29-May 24 $90 Wednesdays June 8-July 6 to explore and develop a variety of skills Tuesdays June 14-Aug. 2 $70 Wednesdays July 20-Aug. 17 through the introduction of different (No class July 5) sports. Coaches break down each sport Thursdays March 31-May 26 $90 into simple steps based on each child’s Thursdays June 16-Aug. 4 $70 KARATE age and ability. (No class July 7) Monday-Thursday 10:30-11:15 a.m. Intro to Karate Ages 6-11 $73/session GO GYMNASTICS Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studio June 13-16 Todd Park July 18-21 Pamela Park instructors focus on empowering Aug. 8-11 Braemar Field Go Gymnastics: Tinies participants physically and mentally in Ages 18 months-3 years this friendly introduction to the world of martial arts. Kids with their adults explore DANCE gymnastics in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Tuesdays June 7-28 5-6 p.m. Work on balancing, jumping, rolling and hanging from the bars. Class meets once Pamela Park Shelter Mini Movers I a week for five weeks. $60 Ages 2-3 4:30-5 p.m. Platinum Dance Center instructors will introduce children to basic dance Edina Senior Center $65/session YOUTH ASSOCIATION movement. This class is for dancers who Wednesdays March 9-April 13 CAMPS are ready to be independent, without a (No class March 23) parent. Wednesdays April 27-May 25 Edina Girls Fastpitch 5-5:45 p.m. Wednesdays June 8-July 6 Edina Senior Center Association Softball Camp Wednesdays July 20-Aug. 17 Ages 6-14 Tuesdays March 29-May 24 $90 Go Gymnastics: Minis Join the Edina Girls Fastpitch Tuesdays June 14-Aug. 2 $70 Ages 3-5 Association for a three-day softball camp (No class July 5) that will teach skill development and Explore gymnastics in a fun, safe Thursdays March 31-May 26 $90 fundamentals of the game. Skills will be atmosphere. We will work on balancing, Thursdays June 16-Aug. 4 $70 applicable for fastpitch and slow-pitch jumping, rolling, cartwheels, handstands (No class July 7) softball. Skill levels vary from beginner and skills on the bars. We will also to intermediate. practice taking turns and following Mini Movers II instructions. Monday-Wednesday June 6-8 Ages 3-4 2-4 pm 5:15-6 p.m. Pamela Park softball fields Platinum Dance Center instructors Edina Senior Center $75 will introduce children to basic dance $72/session movement. This class is for dancers who (Continued on Page 13) 11
YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS NORMANDALE PRESCHOOL & BLESSING PLACE Together serving children, Toddler to Kindergarten Classes for Children age 33 months to 5 years Core Classes from One to Five days a week, 9:00– 12:00 Lunch & Extended Care Available 12:00-3:00 pm Full Year Enrichment Opportunities! French Fun French Immersion Class For 3’s and 4’s & 5’s Orff Music and Movement Class For 4’s & 5’s STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Class For 4’s & 5’s Classes for Children age 18 to 33 months Two and Three morning a week options Small Class Sizes & One Teacher to Six Student Ratio Integrated Music, Art, and Movement Classes To Schedule a Tour Contact: JoAnne Gustafson • 952-977-9371 • joanne@normluth.org Register for Preschool Classes at www.normandalepreschool.org Register for Toddler Classes at www.blessingplace.org Christian Faith & Values • Dedicated College Educated Professionals • Kindergarten Readiness Classes Taproom & Kitchen 7421 Bush Lake Road Edina, MN 55439 woodenhillbrewing.com 12
YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS Edina Football Association Mondays & Wednesdays June 6-22 NEW – Flag Football Camp 9-9:45 a.m. TGA Tennis Lessons 9:45-10:30 a.m. Ages 6-12 TGA instructors develop tennis skills and Coach Potts and varsity football players Tuesdays & Thursdays June 7-23 knowledge through ground stroke, volley, 9-9:45 a.m. serve and rally games and activities in introduce young players to the fun and 9:45-10:30 a.m. this kid-friendly, fun-focused class. All fundamentals of flag football through games and fun competitions. Mondays & Wednesdays June 27-July 20 skill levels are welcome to join! (No class the week of July 4) $116/session Mondays & Wednesdays June 6-July 13 9-9:45 a.m. (No program the week of July 4) 9:45-10:30 a.m. AGES 5-7 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pamela Park turf field Tuesdays & Thursdays June 28-July 21 Thursdays April 21-May 26 $80 (No class the week of July 4) 5:30-6:30 p.m. 9-9:45 a.m. Lewis Park Functional Athletic Speed 9:45-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, April 23-June 4 Training (FAST) AGES 7-10 (No program May 28) Ages 11-18 9-10 a.m. Continue to develop confidence on court Countryside Park Improve athletic skill and performance while learning the basics of tennis, including with this high-intensity workout. Training ground strokes, volleys and serving. AGES 8-12 techniques focus on developing speed, Participants should bring their own racket Thursdays April 21-May 26 agility and conditioning to improve to class. No prior tennis experience is 6:30-7:30 p.m. necessary to attend. Lewis Park overall athletic skill. Mondays & Wednesdays June 6-22 Saturdays April 23-June 4 Mondays & Wednesdays June 6-July 13 10:30-11:15 a.m. (No program May 28) (No program the week of July 4) $185 Tuesdays & Thursdays June 7-23 10-11 a.m. Pamela Park turf fields 10:30-11:15 a.m. Countryside Park 6-6:45 p.m. GIRLS NEW Ages 11-18 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays & Wednesdays June 27-July 20 (No class the week of July 4) TGA Tennis Camp Ages 7-12 BOYS 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 11-13 10:30-11:30 a.m. TGA instructors develop tennis skills and Tuesdays & Thursdays June 28-July 21 (No class the week of July 4) knowledge through ground stroke, volley, 10:30-11:15 a.m. serve and rally games and activities in TENNIS 6-6:45 p.m. this kid-friendly, fun-focused class. All skill levels are welcome to join! Monday-Thursday Private Tennis Lessons AGES 10-13 9 a.m.-noon Ages 5+ Lessons focus on improving basic skills $169/session while introducing match play and rally Sign up for private tennis lessons in techniques. July 25-28 Lewis Park your park! All skill levels are welcome. Aug. 1-4 Cornelia Park Mondays & Wednesdays June 6-22 Instructors will contact you prior to 11:15 a.m.-noon NEW your lesson and develop a plan that meets your needs. Visit EdinaParks.com Tuesdays & Thursdays June 7-23 TGA Summer Tennis for available days and times. Open for 11:15 a.m.-noon League registration in May. 6:45-7:30 p.m. Ages 10-12 Days, times and locations vary Mondays & Wednesdays June 27-July 20 Players learn scoring, sportsmanship 45-minute lesson (No class the week of July 4) and strategy while honing their tennis 11:15 a.m.-noon $35/lesson skills through match play opportunities. Tuesdays & Thursdays June 28-July 21 A modified ladder system will be used Youth Tennis Lessons (No class the week of July 4) to match players of similar skill levels Learn and develop tennis skills in an 11:15 a.m.-noon and experience to help maximize fun and age-appropriate recreational setting. 6:45-7:30 p.m. growth opportunity. Morning lessons offered at both Lewis Park Adult/Child Tennis Lessons Tuesdays June 21-Aug. 16 Ages 5-7 with an adult (No program July 5) and Utley Park 5:30-7 p.m. Evening lessons at Countryside Park Learn tennis with a partner through fun Edina Community Center tennis courts $40/session games and activities that develop gross $179 AGES 5-7 motor skills and hand-eye coordination. This class will introduce your child to the Adult and child should both bring a game of tennis through fun games and racket to class. Register children only. activities. Participants develop gross motor Tuesdays and Thursdays skills while becoming more confident 5:15-6 p.m. on court and with tennis equipment. Countryside Park Participants should bring a racket to class. $68/session June 7-23 June 28-July 21 (No class the week of July 4) 13
YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS PICKLEBALL SPRING SESSIONS $152/session AGES 2-3 Tuesdays, Rosland Park Saturdays April 2-May 21 April 12-May 3 5:30-6 p.m. NEW Cornelia School Park May 24-June 14 5:15-5:45 p.m. TGA Pickleball Lessons 8:20-8:50 a.m. June 21-July 12 5:15-5:45 p.m. Ages 6-10 9-9:30 a.m. 9:40-10:10 a.m. Thursdays, Todd Park Join the craze! TGA instructors introduce 10:20-10:50 a.m. April 14-May 5 5:30-6 p.m. participants to the skills and rules 11-11:30 a.m. May 26-June 16 5:15-5:45 p.m. of pickleball through fun games and 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. June 23-July 14 5:15-5:45 p.m. activities. All equipment will be provided. July 21-Aug. 11 5:30-6 p.m. 12:20-12:50 p.m. Wednesdays April 20-May 25 Aug. 18-Sept. 8 5:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays April 6-May 25 5:30-6:30 p.m. Countryside Park AGES 3-5 Yancey Park tennis courts 9:40-10:10 a.m. Tuesdays, Rosland Park $116 11-11:30 a.m. April 12-May 3 6-6:45 p.m. SUMMER SESSIONS May 24-June 14 5:45-6:30 p.m. SOCCER SHOTS Saturdays June 25-Aug. 20 June 21-July 12 6:30-7:15 p.m. 5:45-6:30 p.m. (No class July 2) 6:30-7:15 p.m. Cornelia School Park $152/session Soccer Shots Mini 8:20-8:50 a.m. Thursdays, Todd Park Ages 2-3 9-9:30 a.m. April 14-May 5 6-6:45 p.m. Learn fundamental soccer principles 9:40-10:10 a.m. May 26-June 16 5:45-6:30 p.m. such as using your feet, dribbling 10:20-10:50 a.m. 6:30-7:15 p.m. and basic rules of the game. Through 11-11:30 a.m. June 23-July 14 5:45-6:30 p.m. fun games, songs and positive 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. 6:30-7:15 p.m. 12:20-12:50 p.m. reinforcement, children begin to July 21-Aug. 11 6-6:45 p.m. experience the joy of being active in a Wednesdays June 22-Aug. 24 Aug. 18-Sept. 8 6-6:45 p.m. group setting. Countryside Park $182/session 9:40-10:10 a.m. AGES 4-6, COACH PITCH SPRING SESSIONS 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Rosland Park $152/session April 12-May 3 6:45-7:30 p.m. Saturdays April 2-May 21 Soccer Shots Premier May 24-June 14 7:15-8 p.m. Ages 5-8 June 21-July 12 7:15-8 p.m. Cornelia School Park 8:20-8:50 a.m. Focus on individual skill and Thursdays, Todd Park 9-9:30 a.m. fitness development while learning 9:40-10:10 a.m. April 14-May 5 6:45-7:30 p.m. sportsmanship through fun games and May 26-June 16 7:15-8 p.m. 10:20-10:50 a.m. team competitions. This program is for June 23-July 14 7:15-8 p.m. 11-11:30 a.m. both children new to soccer and for July 21-Aug. 11 6:45-7:30 p.m. 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. those who have played before. Aug. 18-Sept. 8 6:45-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays April 6-May 25 Saturdays Countryside Park 12:20-1:05 p.m. Basketball 9-9:30 a.m. 10:20-10:50 a.m. Cornelia School Park $192/session This active and fun RevSports April 2-May 21 instructional basketball class is SUMMER SESSIONS June 25-Aug. 20 designed for player development and Saturdays June 25-Aug. 20 (No class July 2) learning fundamental skills to play the (No class July 2) game. Class is adult-involved. Cornelia School Park $152/session Thursdays, Todd Park $59/session 8:20-8:50 a.m. 9-9:30 a.m. REVOLUTIONARY AGES 2-3 9:40-10:10 a.m. SPORTS June 23-July 14 5:15-5:45 p.m. 10:20-10:50 a.m. July 21-Aug. 11 5:30-6 p.m. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-6 Aug. 18-Sept. 8 5:30-6 p.m. 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Wednesdays, June 22-Aug. 24 Baseball/Softball AGES 3-5 June 23-July 14 5:45-6:30 p.m. Countryside Park $182/session Each day will focus on a skill that 6:30-7:15 p.m. 9-9:30 a.m. builds on the previous one, including July 21-Aug. 11 6-6:45 p.m. 10:20-10:50 a.m. catching, throwing, base-running Aug. 18-Sept. 8 6-6:45 p.m. and batting. All ability levels are Soccer Shots Classic welcome. Focus is on individual player AGES 4-6 Ages 3-5 development and helping each player June 23-July 14 7:15-8 p.m. build confidence. This is an adult- July 21-Aug. 11 6:45-7:30 p.m. Creative and imaginative games focus involved class. Aug. 18-Sept. 8 6:45-7:30 p.m. on developing basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. Soccer $59/session Shots exposes your child to the fun of soccer and provides the foundation needed to get started in the sport. 14
YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS Flag Football AGES 2-3 AGES 4-6 Tuesdays, Rosland Park Tuesdays, Rosland Park Each day will focus on a skill that builds on the previous one, including April 12-May 3 5:30-6 p.m. April 12-May 3 6:45-7:30 p.m. May 24-June 14 5:15-5:45 p.m. May 24-June 14 7:15-8 p.m. running with the ball, throwing, receiving June 21-July 12 5:15-5:45 p.m. June 21-July 12 7:15-8 p.m. and defending. All ability levels are July 19-Aug. 9 5:30-6 p.m. July 19-Aug. 9 6:45-7:30 p.m. welcome. Focus is on individual Aug. 16-Sept. 6 5:30-6 p.m. Aug. 16-Sept. 6 6:45-7:30 p.m. development and helping each player build confidence. Class is adult-involved. Thursdays,Todd Park Thursdays,Todd Park Tuesdays, Rosland Park $59/session April 14-May 5 5:30-6 p.m. April 14-May 5 6:45-7:30 p.m. May 26-June 16 5:15-5:45 p.m. May 26-June 16 7:15-8 p.m. AGES 2-3 July 19-Aug. 9 5:30-6 p.m. AGES 3-5 Ninja Warrior Camp Aug. 16-Sept. 6 5:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Rosland Park Use balance, speed and strength to April 12-May 3 6-6:45 p.m. overcome challenge course obstacles! AGES 3-5 May 24-June 14 5:45-6:30 p.m. July 19-Aug. 9 6-6:45 p.m. 6:30-7:15 p.m. CAMP 1 Aug. 16-Sept. 6 6-6:45 p.m. June 21-July 12 5:45-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday June 20-23 6:30-7:15 p.m. Braemar Field AGES 4-6 July 19-Aug. 9 6-6:45 p.m. July 19-Aug. 9 6:45-7:30 p.m. Aug. 16-Sept. 6 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 3-5 9-9:45 a.m. $69 Aug. 16-Sept. 6 6:45-7:30 p.m. Ages 5-7 10 a.m.-noon $119 Thursdays,Todd Park Ages 7-12 1-3:30 p.m. $139 Soccer April 14-May 5 6-6:45 p.m. CAMP 2 This active and fun RevSports May 26-June 16 5:45-6:30 p.m. instructional soccer class is designed Monday-Thursday Aug. 1-4 6:30-7:15 p.m. Pamela Park for player development and learning fundamental skills to play the game. Ages 3-5 9-9:45 a.m. $69 Class is adult-involved. Ages 5-7 10 a.m.-noon $119 $59/session Ages 7-12 1-3:30 p.m. $139 When it comes to your to-do list, put your future first. To find out how to get your financial goals on track, contact us for a complimentary review. Glynne B Bassi edwardjones.com Financial Advisor Member SIPC 6600 City West Pkwy Suite 120 Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3261 952-217-4604 FAP-1966F-A 15
YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS Summer is calling! Join our team! bit.ly/EdinaSeasonalJobs SUMMER SEASONAL POSITIONS Lifeguard Guest Services Concessions Aquatics Manager Tennis Instructor Playground Leader Camp Assistant Art Center Instructor And More! 16
YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS SKYHAWKS SPORTS Soccer Monday-Thursday Aug. 15-18 Ages 6-12 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Pamela Park $259 Learn the value of teamwork and NEW sportsmanship while developing Super Tots individual skills including dribbling, Ages 2-4 passing, shooting and ball control. SPORTS UNLIMITED Soccer and T-ball are introduced through Monday-Thursday age-appropriate games and activities as well as small-sided scrimmages. 1-4 p.m. $149/session Sand Volleyball June 20-23 Yancey Park Ages 6-12 SATURDAYS APRIL 30-MAY 21 July 11-14 Creek Valley Park Enjoy the summer sun and sand with Todd Park $69/session Sports Unlimited! Participants will learn Ages 2-3 Softball basic skills such as serving, bumping 9-9:30 a.m. Ages 6-12 and setting while taking part in games Ages 3-4 Learn and develop the fundamentals and activities. 9:40-10:10 a.m. of softball, including fielding, catching, Monday-Thursday June 13-16 10:25-10:55 a.m. throwing, hitting and base-running in a 1-4 p.m. fun and positive environment. Rosland Park $95 Mini Hawk Camp Monday-Thursday June 20-23 Ages 4-6 9 a.m.-noon Pickleball Mini Hawk is a positive first step into Yancey Park $149 Ages 6-12 athletics. Children are introduced to Come play the fastest-growing sport in basketball, T-ball and soccer in a fun, Basketball America! Participants learn rules and structured environment. Through games Ages 5-12 etiquette of the game while practicing and activities, campers develop balance, Start each day with a skill of the day basic skills, including grip, footwork, hand-eye coordination and individual and work in to drills and games that ground strokes and serving. skill development at their own pace. focus on individual skill development Monday-Thursday Saturdays April 30-May 21 such as passing, shooting, dribbling and June 13-16 Rosland Park 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m. rebounding. July 18-21 Walnut Ridge Park Todd Park $89 Monday-Thursday June 27-30 9 a.m.-noon $95/session Monday-Thursday Todd Park $149 9 a.m.- noon $149/session Lacrosse AGES 5-8 9 a.m.-noon June 6-9 Cornelia Park Ages 6-12 AGES 7-12 1-4 p.m. July 11-14 Creek Valley Park This non-contact form of lacrosse Aug. 8-11 Todd Park Baseball teaches individual skills such as Ages 7-12 catching, throwing, scooping and Flag Football Learn and develop the fundamentals of cradling through group and individual Ages 4-10 games and activities. All equipment is baseball, including fielding, catching, Skyhawks – Flag Football is a fun and provided. throwing, hitting and base-running in a positive introduction into league play. fun and positive environment. Monday-Thursday Aug. 1-4 This co-ed league emphasizes individual 9 a.m.-noon Braemar Field $95 Monday-Thursday July 25-28 skill development along with time 1-4 p.m. devoted to playing games. Todd Park $149 Ultimate Frisbee/Frisbee Golf SATURDAYS APRIL 30-MAY 21 Todd Park $89 Multi-Sport Ages 8-14 Ages 4-6 1:05-2:05 p.m. Ages 6-12 This is a camp for Frisbee fanatics! This Ages 6-8 2:15-3:15 p.m. Variety is the spice of life. Participants program introduces kids to the sports of Ages 8-10 3:30-4:30 p.m. will explore and learn the essential skills Ultimate Frisbee and Frisbee Golf. of baseball, basketball and soccer in this Monday-Thursday 1-4 p.m. Flag Football multi-sport program. $95/session Ages 7-12 Monday-Thursday Aug. 8-11 July 18-21 Walnut Ridge Park Campers learn skills on both sides of 1-4 p.m. Aug. 1-4 Braemar Field the ball including the core components Todd Park $149 of passing, catching and defensive positioning in this fun and friendly End of Summer Sports introduction to America’s game. Camp Ages 6-12 Monday-Thursday $149/session This is a full-day camp that will keep June 6-9 1-4 p.m. Cornelia Park your athlete busy and engaged through a July 25-28 9 a.m.-noon Todd Park variety of sports and activities, including soccer, basketball, flag football, Capture the Flag and Ultimate Frisbee. 17
YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS SNAPOLOGY TECH iCode 3D Game Design Ages 6-12 Ages 10-17 NEW This course offers an interactive look Immerse yourself in a 3D world! If you at coding. Students will create virtual are looking to design professional 3D Robotics & Coding apps and write their own programs to games that both look and feel just like Adventures share with friends and family. Have fun the ones you play at home, then you don’t Ages 6-12 learning to code and exploring problem want to miss this course. Students will explore robotics as they solving and programming logic. Limited Monday-Thursday July 11-14 build simple models that teach robotic to 5 students. 1-4 p.m. $165 design and programming. Learn about June 20-23 sensors while building space rovers and Aug. 1-4 iGame Creators catapults, and discover ways that gears Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-noon Ages 6-10 and pulleys create movement while $130 building helicopters and robotic dogs. Want to create video games? This introductory course combines the art Saturday, March 12 Animation of video game design and animation to 10 a.m.-noon Edina Senior Center Ages 9-17 create interactive characters that fly $26/child Learn the basics of animation and around the screen. Amaze your friends digital design. Students who enjoy and family with your fun, interactive going to various sites to see interactive games. Limited to five students. YOUTH TECH animations will love this course. Award- Monday-Thursday $130/session winning animation software will be used Youth Tech Inc. is an interactive for students to create fun, interactive July 18-21 9:30 a.m.-noon computer camp that focuses animations. Aug. 1-4 1-3:30 p.m. on providing enrichment Monday-Thursday June 20-23 iMobile Game Design 1-4 p.m. $160 opportunities and strives to Ages 6-12 create a positive learning Arcade Games – eSports In this class, students get to sketch environment that encourages Ages 6-12 and build their own video games on a mobile device. Tablets will be provided; creativity, fun and academic You’re in the driver’s seat of game just bring your creativity! Limited to 12 excellence. For more information, creation and development! Students in students. this course will develop online games, visit www.youthtechinc.com. including arcade-style, platform and Monday-Thursday July 25-28 All classes have a minimum of 5 students other interactive games they can publish 9:30 a.m.-noon $130 and a maximum of 14, unless otherwise and share online. noted. All Youth Tech classes will be held at App Design Monday-Thursday June 27-30 Ages 9-15 the Edina Art Center. 9:30 a.m.-noon $130 This class offers a hands-on look at Movie Makers Roblox Studio – the world of application design and Ages 9-15 Programming and Game development including augmented This hands-on, interactive course will Development reality. Students will design their own instruct students on the world of digital Ages 9-15 app, which can be shared with friends video design and production. Students and family members with an Apple or Calling all Roblox users! Join millions Android device. will film, direct and edit their own digital of gamers and immerse yourself in video creations. Students will amaze Monday-Thursday July 25-28 your own 3D world! Unlike any other their peers with green screen and 1-4 p.m. $160 software, Roblox Studio merges physics, special effects work. Lua programming and individual Monday-Thursday, June 13-16 creativity. Build and publish a game to Gaming and Coding 9 a.m.-noon $155 Ages 6-12 share with friends and family! Take an interactive look at coding and Video Game Design June 27-30 build virtual apps to share with friends. Ages 10-17 July 18-21 Monday-Thursday 1-4 p.m. Combine the art of video game design This course provides a fun, interactive $165/session and animation to create characters that look at the world of video game design fly around the screen. Please bring a and development. Students will learn The Gaming Academy lunch. Limited to 5 students. essential concepts and produce several Ages 10-17 Monday-Thursday Aug. 1-4 different interactive video games to 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $260 The Gaming Academy is an all-day camp share with their friends and family. that combines our Video Game Design, Limited to 5 students. Advanced Game Design and 3D Game Monday-Thursday $175/session Design courses. Immerse yourself in 2D June 13-16 1-4 p.m. and 3D worlds! Please bring a lunch. Limited to 5ww students. July 11-14 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday July 11-14 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $310 18
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ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS Adaptive Theater Camp Ages 12-18 Join us for a week of theater camp ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS fun! We will select songs from a movie and then practice and build the set throughout the week. Performance will take place Friday. Don't miss out on this wonderful camp! Monday-Friday Aug. 8-12 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Edinborough Park $175 Adaptive Water Aerobics Ages 16+ Aerobic strengthening, stretching and range-of-motion exercises. Wednesdays June 8-29 Edinborough Park Pool July 13-Aug. 3 7-8 p.m. Edinborough Park Pool $45/session Let us make things easy for you! Fun birthday party packages are available at: – Edina Aquatic Center – Braemar Arena – Edinborough Park HOST YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY WHERE THE FUN IS! Edina Aquatic Center 20
City of Edina Parks W/ ADDITIONAL PICKLEBALL STRIPING OFFICIAL FOOTBALL/SOCCER FIELDS Search for other OFFICIAL PICKLEBALL COURTS amenities in the OFFICIAL BASEBALL FIELDS OFFICIAL SOFTBALL FIELDS OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS OUTDOOR PLAYGROUNDS Park Finder at BASKETBALL COURTS EdinaParks.com! TENNIS COURTS TRAILS NAME ADDRESS Alden Park 6750 Belmore Lane n n n n Arden Park 5230 Minnehaha Blvd. n n n Arneson Acres Park 4711 W. 70th St. Birchcrest Park 6016 Hansen Road n Braemar Field/Courtney Fields 7509 Ikola Way n n Bredesen Park 5901 Olinger Blvd. n Bristol & Mavelle Park Bristol Boulevard at Mavelle Drive Browndale Park 4510 Browndale Ave. Centennial Lakes Park 7499 France Ave S. n n Chowen Park 5700 Chowen Ave. S. n n Cornelia School Park 7142 Cornelia Drive n n n n n Countryside Park 6240 Tracy Ave. S. n n n n n n Creek Valley School Park 6301 Gleason Road n n n n Duggan Park Duggan Plaza Edinborough Park 7700 York Ave. S. Fox Meadow Park 5251 Blake Road n n Fred Richards Park 4400 Parklawn Ave. n n Grandview Square Park 5213 Grandview Square Heights Park 5520 W. 66th St. n n Highlands Park 5200 Doncaster Way n n n n n Kojetin Park 4201 W. 44th St. n Lewis Park 7300 Cahill Road n n n n n McGuire Park 69th Street and McGuire Road n Melody Lake Park 5601 Melody Lake Drive Normandale Park 6501 Warren Ave. S. n n n n n Pamela Park 4303 W. 58th St. n n n n n n Rosland Park (includes disc golf course 4300 W. 66th St. n n n n n and seasonal Aquatic Center) St. John’s Park 5924 St. John’s Ave. Sherwood Park 5225 Sherwood Road n Strachauer Park 6200 Beard Ave. n n n n Tingdale Park 5800 W. 59th St. n Todd Park 4429 Vandervork Ave. S. n n n n n n Tupa Park 4918 Eden Ave. Utley Park 4521 W. 50th St. n n Van Valkenburg Park 4935 Lincoln Drive S. n Walnut Ridge Park 5801 Londonderry Road n n n n n Weber Park 4115 Grimes Ave. S. n n n n n n Williams Park 50th Street and Browndale Avenue Wooddale Park 4500 W. 50th St. n Yancey Park 5520 Hansen Road n n n n n n York Park 5448 York Ave. S. n Yorktown Park 7335 York Ave. S. (includes community garden & skate park) 21
EDINA ART PROGRAMS KIDCREATE PRESCHOOL Glow-in-the-Dark Dino SPRING SESSION PROGRAMS Art Class Fridays April 1-29 Ages 18 months-6 years 10-10:45 a.m. Get your child excited about turning the Edina Art Center Dino Discovery lights off and going to bed! This project $21 Ages 18 months-6 years will rock their world after the lights go out at night! SUMMER SESSION Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops and Fridays Diplodocus! Create a diorama complete Saturday, Aug. 13 June 24-July 29 (no class July 1) with a toy dino. Edina Senior Center 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 9 $21/session Edina Art Center 9:45-10:30 a.m. / 10:45-11:30 a.m. $21 Edina Senior Center $21/session 9:45-10:30 a.m. / 10:45-11:30 a.m. NEW YOUTH ART PROGRAMS Anime Playdate with Mom – Ages 9-14 Flower Bouquet NEW Do you love anime and manga? Join this Ages 18 months-6 years Art: Try it Out! session to learn how to draw this style of In honor of Mother's Day, create a Ages 4-6 person, animal or superhero! handprint flower bouquet on a canvas. It Mondays June 6 and 13 Use a variety of art materials and will be a great keepsake! 5:30-7:30 p.m. techniques, including drawing, painting, Saturday, May 14 Edina Art Center sculpture and collage – even mixing Edina Senior Center $54 multiple mediums – to create unique $21/session projects! Must be accompanied by a 9:45-10:30 a.m. / 10:45-11:30 a.m. caregiver. Father's Day Gift- Making Ages 18 months-6 years Let your little one surprise someone this Father's Day! Create a card in the shape of a toolbox with or for your favorite handyperson! Saturday, June 11 Edina Senior Center $21/session 9:45-10:30 a.m. / 10:45-11:30 a.m. Everyday Hero – Firefighter Ages 18 months-6 years Firefighters are brave and strong! Join us as we create a cool painting of a fire truck that your little firefighter fanatic will love! Saturday, July 9 Edina Senior Center $21/session 9:45-10:30 a.m. / 10:45-11:30 a.m. 22
NEW Thursdays artists and try your hand at felting and Paper Engineering June 9-July 14 / July 21-Aug. 25 sample wood crafts. This is a camp Ages 8-12 3:30-5:30 p.m. inspired by tradition. Edina Senior Center Explore paper folding, geometry and structures made with paper. Learn new $164/session Flower Power: Art in Nature techniques and historical lessons on Adventures in Cardboard June 27-30 the use of paper as a medium for art Camp Discover the power of art in nature! making. Ages 6-10 Using natural materials, campers will Thursdays Camp adventurers will role play and paint, carve, print and explore the April 21 and 28 / July 21 and 28 build a castle village, create props, wonders all around us, provided by our 5:30-7:30 p.m. costumes, arms and armor and play outdoor spaces. Edina Senior Center $44/session tactical and exploratory games. Our artists will help kids create their own Art Around the World Cartooning fantastic swords and shields to take July 11-14 Ages 9-14 home, then host an all-out game of Travel around the world with the arts strategic Capture the Flag. this summer. Explore some of the How can two-dimensional characters June 6-9 techniques artists use in Mexico, Japan, express themselves? We will learn to 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Scandinavia and Australia. Learn a bit ART PROGRAMS draw a head, eyes, eyebrows, mouth, Rosland Park about the traditions and geography of hairstyles and more. Create a simple $125 these wonderful places as well! cartoon background and develop a fun new style! Art In The Park Movement and Rhythm in Mondays May 2 and 9 Ages 5-8 Art 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 18-21 Join us Wednesday mornings at Walnut Edina Art Center Ridge Park for our Art in the Park series. Art isn’t static. Music and motion inspire $54 Sign up for one or sign up for all! Staff creativity! Dance and draw your way to creating a sense of movement and Cartooning & Anime will share their expertise in the project areas to make this a fun, interactive rhythm using the foundational elements Ages 9-14 experience for your child! of lines, shapes and color in both Bring together the skills you learned in painting and sculpture. the first of our anime and cartooning Wednesdays June 15-July 27 9:30-11 a.m. classes. Advance your drawing Walnut Ridge Park Light up Your Week techniques and move forward with your July 25-28 $15/Wednesday stories and style. How do artists show lighting and Mondays Aug. 1 and 8 shadows in their work? How does this 5:30-7:30 p.m. Edina Art Center YOUTH ART CAMPS affect how art is experienced? We will dive deep into color and light with $44 Ages 6-12 acrylics and create suncatchers, sun prints, lanterns and more! NEW MONDAY-THURSDAY Teen Art Escape Fred Richards Park Clubhouse, Deep Space Astro Camp Ages 13-18 7640 Parklawn Ave. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Aug. 1-4 Join us for weekly Open Space to create Morning and afternoon camps will have Explore the cosmos through the arts. with multiple mediums. A mentor will be different curriculum. Through sculpture, drawing and on site to work with students. Participant much provide own lunch. painting, discover how artsy our solar Tuesdays March 29-May 24 $160/half-day system and beyond can be! We might 4:30-6:30 p.m. even experience some extraterrestrial Edina Art Center Animal Daydreams and encounters! $90/session Doodles Wednesdays June 8-Aug 31 June 13-16 The Art of Building Camp 1-3 p.m. Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my! Aug. 8-11 Edina Art Center Sketch your favorite animals and From grand public spaces to cozy $120/session enhance your drawings with wild bedrooms, buildings influence the watercolors. Meet some real-life way we feel and live. During the Art of NEW animal models and learn elements Building, learn basic architectural and Poetry and Spoken Word and principles of drawing, design and interior design concepts to create your Ages 12-17 painting! own model home, school or skyscraper. Convey thoughts, describe scenes or tell a story in a concentrated, lyrical Fabulous Folk Art: Acrylics, Murals and Mandalas arrangement of words. Learn how to Fiber and Wood Aug. 15-18 create an assortment of different types June 20-23 Campers will create a lasting memory of poems and learn new ways to express Come along as we explore the world of for the City of Edina through patterns your words out loud. folk art. Learn to paint like self-taught and art that will spread joy throughout 23
our homes and city. Learn about the Oil and Acrylics for NEW history of the mandala, street art and the Beginners Intro to Poetry – Adult power murals can have on a community. All skill levels Convey thoughts, describe scenes or Learn color mixing, brush handling, tell a story in a concentrated, lyrical value and proportion within your arrangement of words. Learn how to ADULT CLASSES medium. Learn to paint or get back into create an assortment of different types the arts during this class. of poems and learn about their history. Thursdays Mosaic Mondays Tuesdays April 7-May 26 / June 2-July 28 Learn about the process of creating April 5-May 3 / May 24-June 21 / July 12-Aug. 9 10 a.m.-noon mosaics – from the use of color and Edina Senior Center $160/session 1-4 p.m. placement of glass to composition Edina Art Center $195/session and technical aspects of grouting and completing the piece. Please bring EVENTS Beginning Plein Air goggles. Painting NEW Mondays Learn how to paint in nature! Join us April 4-25 / June 6-June 27 outdoors as we create masterpieces Friends Fun Night Out! 1-4 p.m. Ages 18+ in the parks of our community. We will Edina Art Center $260/session Get out of the house and do a night of art ART PROGRAMS meet outdoors and paint together. with friends! Watercolor Studio Wednesdays Whether you are interested in trying June 8-22 / July 13-27 / Aug. 10-24 6-8 p.m. 1-4 p.m. Edina Art Center $42/session watercolor for the first time or seek Rotating parks $142/session April 2 Silk Scarf Printing to improve your skills, we will work May 19 Alcohol Ink Painting together to create a piece you can proudly display at home! Abstract Acrylics June 21 Solstice Acrylic Painting Party Design an abstract composition through July 28 Acrylic Pour Painting Tuesdays the basics of defining a color palette, April 5-May 3 / May 24-June 21 / NEW mixing acrylic paint and applying paint to July 12-Aug. 9 Family Fun Saturdays: the canvas using different techniques. 1-4 p.m. Art Around the World Edina Senior Center Tuesdays Adult and child (ages 5-12) $195 + model fee /session April 19-26 / June 21-28 / Aug. 16-23 5:30-7:30 p.m. Explore art together with these fun sessions designed for an adult and child. Portrait Painting & Edina Senior Center $45/session Drawing 10 a.m.-noon Learn to simplify form, values and color Printmaking Edina Art Center $30/session Create striking graphic images using March 19 Irish Felted Beads to interpret and break down the head the linocut process. Choose a design of April 16 Mexican Folk Art study into more understandable tones May 21 Art from Norway and shapes. your choice or an idea prepared by an instructor. June 18 Australian Painting Thursdays April 7- May 5 / May 12-June 9 / Wednesdays Wonderful Wednesdays June 16-July 14 / July 21-Aug. 18 March 30 / May 25 / July 27 Join us every other Wednesday at 9 a.m.-noon 5:30-8 p.m. Edina Art Center $45/session Arneson Acres Park, where we will Edina Art Center $195/session provide a family-friendly painting or Life Drawing – Live Model Open Studio craft activity taught by Creative Painting Bring your own supplies and create art of Minnesota instructors. Capture the human form in both quick action poses and sustained poses. Learn with friends. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost ranges from $26 to $34/project how to finish a drawing incorporating Fridays form, anatomy, beauty of line and 1-4 p.m. “sculpting” the body from within. Edina Senior Center & Edina Art Center $5/session, must preregister Thursdays April 7-May 5 / May 12-June 9 / NEW June 16-July 14 / July 21-Aug. 18 Improv Comedy Class! 1-4 p.m. Edina Art Center Brand new to improv? Ready to give $195 + model fee/session it a try? We will cover improvisational comedy skills of trust, agreement, give and take and basic scenes with fun guidance. No experience required. Thursdays June 9-July 14 (No class on July 7) July 21-Aug. 18 6-8 p.m. Arneson Acres Park Terrace Room $130/session 24
Explore. Engage. Grow. Our summer programs offer learning, community, and exploration. Most of all, they’re just plain fun! Registration Opens February 15 • 400+ camps and classes for PreK through Grade 12 • All-day care for Kindergarten through Grade 6 • Employment and volunteer opportunities Join us at edinacommunityed.com 25
FAMILY EVENTS Families are invited to see farm animals, ride a pony and dance during the annual Barnyard Step To It Barnyard Babies Babies event May 14. All Ages Ages 1-7 Help Edina compete against other local We bring the farm to you with our communities in this free four-week event full-size petting zoo, pony rides and designed for everyone. There is potential kid-friendly music for dancing. Adults to win prizes throughout the month. must provide supervision. Registration is The challenge is May 1-28. Registration required. One adult free with every paid begins April 1, www.steptoit.org. admission. Saturday, May 14 Mother’s Day Flowerpot 10 a.m.-noon Ages 3+ with an adult Rosland Park Design your own planter pot for the $5/child special mom in your life. Don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry, the Vehicle Day Experience the Power Centennial Lakes Park horticulture staff All ages will be there to guide your design! Get up close to fire trucks, police cars, Thursday, May 5 snowplows, buses and more! Children of 1:1 Education 4-7 p.m. must be supervised by an adult. Event Fusion Academy is a national, accredited Centennial Lakes Park Hughes Pavilion will be held rain or shine. school that offers a one-to-one learning model $30/adult-child pair Saturday, May 21 for grades 6-12. Students can sign up for: 10 a.m.-noon • Full-time middle and high school Princess Ball Southdale Center parking lot • Classes for credit Ages 3-8 Free • Tutoring Join us for an enchanting evening • College counseling with your special adult-date. We will Community Clothing have dinner, dancing and princess fun. Exchange Now Enrolling! 952.219.7996 Dressing up is encouraged! Space is All ages limited; maximum 50 adult-child pairs. Clean out your closets and join us for FusionMinneapolis.com Friday, May 6 an Earth Day Clothing Exchange! Watch 6-7:30 p.m. EdinaMN.gov and the City's social media Braemar Golf Course Courtyard for more information. $50/adult-child pair Saturday, April 23 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Braemar Arena Backyard Rink 7550 France Avenue, Suite 130 Edina, MN 55435 Free 26
FAMILY EVENTS Get up close to fire trucks, police cars, garbage trucks, snow plows, buses and more on Vehicle Day May 21! 27
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NEW National Park & Recreation Month All Ages Join us in celebrating National Park & Recreation Month. We will have activities every Thursday in July for you to enjoy. All events are free, but registration is required. Story Strolls July 7 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Centennial Lakes Park Art in the Park July 14 4:30-6 p.m. Countryside Park Bike Rodeo July 21 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pamela Park Youth Yoga July 28 10 a.m. Yancey Park NEW Dog Days of Summer ‘Pawty’ Bring your four-legged friend to Edina’s dog park for some special treats and Season Passes Set up your session today by calling extra fun during the dog days of summer Season Passes are a great value! Visit the Assistant Manager Dawn Beitel at “pawty.” This free event features Aquatic Center as often as you like from June 952-833-9543. numerous dog-related vendors, rescue 10 to Aug. 21 with access to all the amenities Rentals/coaching sessions must be reserved groups, pet adoption agencies, activities, (height restrictions apply to some areas), in advance and take place prior to open and FAMILY EVENTS food trucks and more! including the Lost Wave surf simulator. after close. Lost Wave admission or a season Saturday, Aug. 6 Passes are non-transferable and are pass is required for each person taking part 10 a.m.-1 p.m. assigned to individuals. They may not be in a coaching or rental session. General Van Valkenburg Park off-leash area shared by multiple people. If your child will admission fees for the Aquatic Center apply Free turn 1 year old by our opening date, they if staying to swim. will be required to have a season pass. NEW Purchasing for your child’s caregiver? Birthday Parties Storytime with Edina Simply add that person to your account as a Host your water-loving child’s birthday Police Department family member and purchase. Prices below party at the Edina Aquatic Center. See All ages do not include tax. EdinaAquaticCenter.com for details on Join us for storytime with the Edina Edina Residents party packages. Police Department. An Edina Police Fee through April 30 Officer will read a children’s book. Individual/First Family Member $78 Swim Lessons Children will also have the opportunity to Each Additional Family Member $71 Lessons are taught by Edina Swim ask questions and tour a squad car! Fee May 1-Aug. 21 Club at the Edina Aquatic Center. For Thursday, May 5 Individual/First Family Member $88 a complete listing of swim lesson 11:30 a.m. Each Additional Family Member $81 offerings, visit the Edina Swim Club Edinborough Park Amphitheater Non-Residents website, www.edinaswim.com. Free Fee through April 30 NOW HIRING! Individual/First Family Member $100 Each Additional Family Member $91 Aquatic Center Employment EDINA AQUATIC Fee May 1-Aug. 21 Join our team for the 2022 season! CENTER Individual/First Family Member $110 Each Additional Family Member $101 We are hiring lifeguards, lifeguard instructors, admissions, concessions/ Open June 10-Aug. 21, 2022 Lost Wave Surf Simulator facilities and on-site managers. Coaching and Rental Visit bit.ly/EdinaSeasonalJobs for Daily Admission Fees One-hour session $150 details. Daily Admission $13 30-minute session $80 Twilight Admission after 5 p.m. $10 Learn how to ride the waves of the surf simulator with confidence and ease! This is a Daily Admission for great way to truly enjoy all that your season Lost Wave Surf Simulator $7 pass has to offer. Bring a group and rent the Lost Wave for a team-building experience or Daily admission is charged for anyone age party or sign up for a private or semi-private 1 year and older, even if not swimming. coaching session. We provide the lifeguards In order to purchase the Lost Wave and the surfing so you can focus on the fun! Surf Simulator Daily Admission, you must purchase the Aquatic Center Daily Admission. 29
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