March 2021
Happy March!
Spring is just around the corner, and warmer weather is hopefully close behind. I don't know about you, but this winter has felt especially long and challenging. A little extra sunlight and warmth will be very welcome.
This month in our newsletter we'll focus on the goal of increasing access for your Young Scholar. Believe it or not, even though it still looks very much like winter outside, this is actually the just-right time to start looking into spring and summer enrichment opportunities.
With this in mind, we'll be taking a look at a variety of activities, camps, and options to help increase access to resources and experiences that nurture your Young Scholar's amazing potential.
SPRING AND SUMMER INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR YOUNG SCHOLAR
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iD Tech Summer Camps at Macalester CollegeiD Tech at Macalester College offers both online classes and summer camps in coding, game development, robotics, and design for kids and teens. Click HERE to join the mailing list and receive updates on Summer 2021 programs. | University of Minnesota Youth Programs The University of Minnesota Youth Programs offers a wide variety of summer camps for ages 5-15. | The Works Museum Does your Young Scholar like to imagine and build? The Works Museum in Bloomington describes itself as "a hands-on engineering and design museum for kids and their grown-ups." The museum is currently closed but hopes to open soon. In the meantime, there are a wide variety of virtual spring and summer activities and camps available. |
iD Tech Summer Camps at Macalester College
iD Tech at Macalester College offers both online classes and summer camps in coding, game development, robotics, and design for kids and teens. Click HERE to join the mailing list and receive updates on Summer 2021 programs.
University of Minnesota Youth Programs
The Works Museum
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Park Grove Library Park Grove Library in Cottage Grove is a great resource for kid-friendly activities. Unfortunately, indoor programs are cancelled until further notice. However, library staff are providing online programs and some outdoor gatherings following local and state guidance. Click HERE for a full list of kid-friendly events this spring and summer. Check back throughout the spring as events may be added. | MELSA smARTpass Another great way to take advantage of your local library is through the MELSA smARTpass program. With just your library card (which you can get free at any library), you have the opportunity to reserve free and/or discounted admission to a wide range of arts experiences around the Twin Cities. Click HERE for currently available events. | Community Education South Washington County Schools Community Education is always a great place to check for classes and activities for the whole family. Click HERE for a current listing of spring and summer events. Check back frequently as events may be added throughout the spring. |
Park Grove Library
MELSA smARTpass
Community Education
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Camp PBS Kids PBS KIDS Summer of Adventure site has loads of educational activities, games, and videos designed for kids, with parents in mind. Topics range from free printable summer activities, word games, articles on building social skills, and books to help get ready for next school year. | Varsity Tutors Varsity Tutors offers hundreds of free and fun online classes for all ages. Search by current offerings and narrow down your search to find something just-right for your Young Scholar. | Try Science at Home The Try Science at Home page of the website Cool Science is full of fun and easy-to-do science experiments for your curious Young Scholar. |
Camp PBS Kids
Varsity Tutors
Try Science at Home
Contact Information
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, thoughts, or needs!
Colleen Redmond
651-425-6212
