Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of New England with our exclusive Cape Cod & Coastal Gems tour. From the historic streets of Boston to the serene shores of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, this trip offers a blend of rich history, stunning landscapes, and coastal charm. Experience iconic lighthouses, indulge in fresh seafood, and immerse yourself in the unique cultures of these renowned destinations. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or simply seeking a relaxing getaway, this adventure promises unforgettable memories. Highlights: Explore Boston's Freedom Trail, tracing the footsteps of American history. Relax on the pristine beaches of Cape Cod, soaking in the coastal beauty. Discover the charm of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, each offering its own unique allure. Visit iconic lighthouses, including the famous Nauset Light and the Three Sisters. Enjoy scenic drives along Route 6A and through picturesque towns. Savor fresh seafood delicacies, including lobster rolls and clam chowder. Itinerary Overview: Day 1 (Sept 6): Depart for Boston, explore the Freedom Trail, and enjoy a welcome dinner. Day 2–3 (Sept 7–8): Travel to Cape Cod, visit lighthouses, and relax on the beaches. Day 4 (Sept 9): Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, tour the island, and return to Cape Cod. Day 5 (Sept 10): Ferry to Nantucket, explore the island, and return to Cape Cod. Day 6 (Sept 11): Visit more lighthouses, enjoy a scenic drive, and have a farewell dinner. Day 7 (Sept 12): Return to Boston for departure. Cost: Double Occupancy: $2,625 per person What's Included: All accommodations and transportation Meals as specified in the itinerary Guided tours and entrance fees Ferry rides to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Travel insurance (optional but recommended) Booking Information: To secure your spot on this unforgettable journey, please contact: A deposit of $800 is required to reserve your place. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the coastal gems of New England. Spaces are limited, so book early to ensure your participation in this exceptional adventure.

In Cardboard Blox Builders, kids bring their imagination to life using cardboard, art supplies, and creative building skills, all inspired by the world of Roblox! Students design and construct their own mini worlds, structures, and characters, experimenting with shapes, colors, and creative problem-solving. This hands-on course encourages artistic expression, engineering thinking, and playful collaboration, giving kids the tools to turn simple cardboard into fun, interactive creations. Perfect for young builders who love to create, design, and bring their ideas to life.

Join us for a welcoming and interactive family education class designed to celebrate and explore neurodiversity together. This caregiver-and-child experience invites families to learn about the many ways brains can work and thrive, embracing the strengths, challenges, and beauty of thinking differently. Through engaging activities, storytelling, discussion, and play, we'll create a shared space for understanding and connection. Families will gain tools to support emotional regulation, sensory preferences, communication, and self-advocacy, while fostering empathy, curiosity, and respect for all kinds of minds. Whether you're new to the topic or already on a neurodiversity journey, this class offers a supportive community where kids and caregivers can learn with and from each other. Child care for siblings is available for children 3 months through 4 years of age. Caregivers and their children 2-4 years.

Skip the stove and keep your kitchen cool this summer with this fast, fresh and flavorful at-home cook-along! During this cook-along experience you’ll learn to make delicious Chicken Burrito Bowls using the Instant Pot® or any other electric multi-cooker, and Chef Tess’ personal recipe--perfect for a quick, nutritious, and budget-friendly meal. Cook along in real-time as you build culinary confidence, and discover how easy it is to create a crowd-pleasing dinner with minimal heat and maximum flavor. Handy Instant Pot® tips and tricks for use and care will also be shared! Come join the fun! What are you waiting for? While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee covers immediate family members living full-time in the same household. Adult supervision is required if children participate. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are participating together, EACH separate household must register SEPARATELY.

Join us on select Wednesdays of the month for informative programs and of course, donuts and coffee. Co-sponsored by the cities of New Hope, Crystal, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, and Robbinsdale Community Education. Call 763-531-5151 for additional program information. September 17 – The Raptor CenterA special bird experience as The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota brings in 3 ambassador raptors (typically an owl, a hawk, and a falcon). We will learn what makes each of them raptors and what makes them stand out amongst birds. Preregister by September 15. October 14 – Consumer Road Show (Tuesday is the Correct date)Scams targeting senior citizens come in all types and sizes, range greatly in complexity, and may originate from someone close to you or a stranger halfway around the world. Join staff from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office for a presentation and conversation about common scams targeting seniors and what you can do to keep yourself safe. November 19 – Bridging Discussion on Decluttering and DownsizingFall is the perfect time of year for a deep dive into decluttering your home and preparing for a downsizing move. Learn from Bridging, a 501(c)3 non-profit, who empowers people to thrive in their homes as they strive for housing stability by passing along your donated furniture and housewares. Register by November 17. January 21 – Cafesjian Art Trust Museum PresentationJoin staff from the Cafesjian Art Trust Museum (the CAT) to learn more about this new modern and contemporary art museum located in Shoreview, MN. We will discuss the museum’s origins, its unique art collection, and what’s coming up next. We will also study several key artworks from the museum’s current exhibition Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective, on view at the CAT from October 17, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Register by January 19. February 18 - Uncovering & Saving HistoryTravel with Doug Ohman as he photographs cemeteries and uncovers stories of the long forgotten. Learn where the only Revolutionary War soldier to die in Minnesota is buried. Learn the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard and much more. He will share his experiences, photos, stories and actual relics that will bring history to life. Register by February 16. March 18 – Funner Brothers Donut CompanyJoin us for a sweet and hands-on experience with the Funner Brothers Donuts team! Learn what it’s like behind the scenes at a bustling bakery, from mixing dough to making those perfectly golden rings. After the talk, get ready to roll up your sleeves and decorate your very own donut masterpiece, then enjoy your delicious creation! Register by March 16. April 16 – Hear from Clyde Doepner, the official curator of the Minnesota Twins and the only full-time curator in Major League Baseball. He’ll share incredible stories and showcase unique Twins memorabilia. Register by April 14. May 20 – “Let’s Chat AI” with Gary Spears from Senior Community Services. Learn about artificial intelligence, how tools like ChatGPT are used today, their limitations, and what the future may hold. Register by May 18.

* This is course is only available for Cooper High School Students. This is not open for public registration. Private lessons for Cooper Students ONLY* The instructors, James Buxton & Dan Wanamaker will contact you to set up dates and times of your chosen sessions. Mr. Buxton offers 30 minute voice lesson options at 2, 4, 6 and 8 lesson packages. James has an active studio comprised of high school and college level young artists. His studio boasts many university graduates and active professional singers. Students of James Buxton have been accepted into some of the nation's premier music schools such the Juilliard School of Music and the Boston Conservatory. Former students include graduates of the Boston Conservatory (Music Theater); the University of Minnesota Music School; University of Iowa; St. Olaf University; and Concordia (Fargo-Moorehead) University. Mr. Wanamaker offers 30 minute piano lesson options at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 11 lesson packages. Dan Wanamaker is a Minneapolis-based pianist, singer, and composer. He loves playing piano for singers, and enjoys uniting voice and piano to create an artistic expression that is greater than either of them alone. He holds a Master's degree in Piano Performance from Minnesota State University-Mankato, where he served as a Graduate Assistant accompanying the MSU Concert Choir and voice studios. At MSU, he accompanied the recitals of four vocalists and gave two solo piano recitals. He now serves as a collaborative pianist accompanying voice students at Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter, MN. He is the pianist for South Metro Chorale in Prior Lake, MN, and Beer Choir Twin Cities. He plays organ for Mount Olivet Home (Minneapolis) and sings in the Minnesota Renaissance Choir. He enjoys singing early music, playing 20th-century piano music, and composing baroque-style counterpoint. Prior to his graduate program, he accompanied for the Apollo Male Chorus (Minneapolis) and the Menomonie Singers in (Menomonie, WI). He has sung with MPLS/imPulse, Gregorian Singers, Apollo Master Chorale, Popup Choir, the Cathedral of St. Paul Choir (St. Paul, MN), and the St. Clement's Episcopal Church Choir (St. Paul). * If your child receives funds from ISA, Booster, etc., you will need to call us at 763-504-6990 to register. You MUST have funding APPROVED and in a specified ACCOUNT at CHS to qualify to use these funds. We will contact the school to make sure, if you do not have funds you will be expected to pay the full amount upon registration. Scholarships do not guarantee full funding of the courses. Students need to bring: Folder/binder, sheet music, and pencil *Please enter through the Performance Art Door 8. The instructor will be letting students in for their session times.

Costume & Character Design is a creative drawing-based enrichment for students in grades 6–9 who love art, storytelling, and visual design. In this course, students learn how to design original characters and costumes by sketching outfits, accessories, and details that reflect personality, mood, and story. Young artists explore concept drawing techniques, character development, and visual storytelling while building their own unique designs. Perfect for students interested in illustration, fashion, animation, or game design, this class builds artistic skills, creativity, and confidence—bringing imaginative characters to life one sketch at a time.

In Craftopia, kids in grades 6–9 unleash their creativity through hands-on art and craft projects that turn imagination into reality. From painting and sculpting to DIY crafts and creative design, students explore a wide range of techniques while expressing their unique style. This course encourages problem-solving, artistic expression, and confidence, all in a playful, supportive environment. Perfect for kids who love to create, experiment, and make their ideas come to life.

razy Chemistry is a playful, hands-on enrichment course for students in grades K–2 that turns curiosity into discovery. Kids will explore basic chemistry concepts through safe, exciting experiments and interactive activities designed just for young learners. From colorful reactions to hands-on mixing and observing, students learn how science works by doing it themselves. This class encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of science in a fun, supportive environment. Perfect for young scientists who love to ask “what happens if…?” and get their hands a little messy while learning!

In Creative Clay & Play, kids in grades K–5 explore the world of art and sculpting through hands-on clay projects. Students shape, mold, and create everything from fun characters to imaginative sculptures, letting their creativity take center stage. This course encourages fine motor skills, artistic expression, and problem-solving, all while having fun with textures, colors, and forms. Perfect for young artists who love to play, create, and bring their ideas to life.

Creature Dex Creation is a creative enrichment course for students in grades 3–5 who love imaginative worlds and collectible creatures. Inspired by the idea of building your own Pokémon-style universe, kids will design original creatures from scratch—thinking about appearance, abilities, habitats, and personalities. Through drawing, writing, and creative design activities, students will build their own “Creature Dex,” strengthening artistic skills, storytelling, and critical thinking along the way. This class focuses on creativity and originality while tapping into kids’ love of creature collecting and world-building—perfect for young designers and storytellers ready to invent something entirely their own!

No experience is needed! The instructor will teach starter skills (holding your hook, make a chain, and simple stitches). You’ll also cover yarn basics, crochet tools, popular terms and how to read simple patterns. *Note: The class will work toward making cotton washcloths and coasters. Everyone learns at a different pace, so extra practice may be needed to fully master the skills and complete the projects. For the first class, the instructor will be bringing several yarn types for you to try. That way you can figure out what you like before deciding if you want to buy an acrylic yarn for practice as we move forward. So for the first class please bring: Hooks: Pack of crochet hooks that include two or three hooks that fall between 4-6 mm size. Make sure you check the hook sizing according to the "mm" size (ignore any letter labels). I highly suggest chubbier handles vs the skinnier all-metal ones. Amazon has some really affordable hook starter sets. If you buy a set online, double check the item details for the mm hook sizing - the images can be deceptive. Scissors that can cut your yarn Pen/pencil and notebook to take notes

In this hands-on workshop, you'll be guided through the process of designing your own unique suncatcher using crushed glass and resin. We’ll cover everything from choosing your color palette to safely working with resin, and you’ll learn simple techniques to help you bring your vision to life. Enjoy a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere as you craft a piece that catches the light and brings a touch of beauty to any window. Supply fee of $15 (cash preferred, credit card option available) paid to the instructor.

Food becomes a doorway to cultural diversity as you learn practical kitchen skills to create fresh pasta, flavorful egg rolls, samosas, and sauces. The class offers demonstrations, hands-on cooking, tastings, daily lunches, desserts on the final day, and concludes with a culinary diploma.