Birth to 5 Years A Space to Grow, Play, and Connect as a Family This ECFE program is designed especially for Somali families with children from birth to 5 years. Join us in a warm, welcoming environment where parents, caregivers, and children can learn, play, and connect while celebrating culture and language. In this class, you and your family will: Participate in play, music, and movement activities that support early development Explore important parenting and child development topics in a bilingual and bicultural space Connect with other Somali families to build community and share experiences Enjoy stories, songs, and games in both Spanish and English Who should attend? Parents or caregivers with children ages 0 to 5 years.___________________________________________________________________ Dhalasho ilaa 5 Sano Jir (0 ilaa 5 Sano) Goob Carruurtu Ku Koraan, Ku Ciyaaraan, Qoysaskuna Ku Xirmaan Barnaamijkan ECFE waxaa si gaar ah loogu talagalay qoysaska Soomaaliyeed ee leh carruur da’doodu u dhaxayso dhalasho ilaa 5 sano jir. Kusoo biir jawi diirran oo soo dhoweyn leh halkaas oo waalidiinta, daryeelayaasha, iyo carruurtu ay ku baran karaan, ku ciyaari karaan, kuna dhisi karaan xiriirro iyagoo xoojinaya dhaqankooda iyo luqaddooda. Fasalkan adiga iyo qoyskaaga waxaad ku: Ka qayb geli doontaan ciyaaro, muusig, iyo dhaqdhaqaaqyo taageeraya koritaanka iyo horumarka carruurta Baran doontaan mowduucyo muhiim ah oo ku saabsan waalidnimada iyo koritaanka carruurta iyadoo lagu bixinayo jawi laba luqadood iyo laba dhaqan leh La xiriiri doontaan qoysas Soomaaliyeed oo kale si aad u dhistaan bulsho iyo taageero wadaag Ku raaxaysan doontaan sheekooyin, heeso, iyo ciyaaro lagu bixiyo Af-Soomaali iyo Ingiriisi Yaa Ka Qayb Geli Kara? Waalidiinta ama daryeelayaasha leh carruur da’doodu u dhaxayso 0 ilaa 5 sano jir.

Do you like to cross stitch, needlepoint, knit or crochet, tat, or perhaps do another type of handcraft? All types of hand stitching is welcome to join the South Metro Stitchers. If you are a beginner looking for tips and tricks, there's probably someone who can help. Make time to work in community on that project you are completing for a charity, a gift for a friend, or something for yourself. Contact the Senior Center for more info.

Practice Qigong healing movements and meditation techniques to increase vitality, improve health and well-being. Learn and practice a variety of Qigong, breathing, meditation, health and wellness techniques. Each class begins with gentle healing movements and breathing followed by meditation to relax the mind, improve memory and mental focus, while rejuvenating the brain. Sorry, no discounts apply. Attend class live online and receive a playlist with all the class video recordings. Practice anytime as often as you like throughout the five week session.

Get ready to be inspired by the creativity of young entrepreneurs at summer Dream. Build. Sell. – Youth Makers Market! This vibrant community event showcases the talent and innovation of student makers who have dreamed up, built, and are now ready to sell their handmade creations. From custom crafts and jewelry to art, baked goods, and inventions, students of all ages will set up shop to share their one-of-a-kind products with family, friends, and community members. It's more than a market—it's a celebration of creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial spirit. Parents and friends: Come shop, support, and spark joy by encouraging the next generation of creators and small business owners. This is where future CEOs get their start! This registration includes one table and 2 chairs for the seller's use. Electricity is not provided.

Beginning Swing- Learn the basics of East Coast Swing and the Lindy Hop! Develop specialized dance routines to perform for family and friends at the end of the session. Grab a friend, put on your dancin' shoes and get in the swing! Summer Swing ends with a parent performance at the high school and a Late Night Swing in Minneapolis (date to be announced at the start of the session)! Friends and Family are invited to both of these performances! Advanced Swing- If you’ve participated in Summer Swing before and want to audition for the high school team, register for Advanced! The dance you learn will be your audition for the team. If you don't want to audition for the high school team, advanced is a great opportunity to build and improve on skills learned during the beginner course. Summer Swing ends with a parent performance at the high school and Late Night Swing in Minneapolis! Friends and Family are invited to both of these performances! Please note: Auditions for the 2026-27 Burnsville Swing school year program at BHS will occur during Summer Swing "class." Everyone interested in auditioning for Burnsville Swing needs to sign up for Summer Swing. Please email mihubbard@isd191.org with any questions or concerns.

Grades 3-7Build a Super Mario-style platformer in Scratch, MIT’s drag-and-drop coding platform! Pick custom characters and levels to make it your own. Nintendo is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. and not affiliated with this camp. Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirements: Scratch Website Scratch Account (sign-up information will be provided before class)

Build your own Super Smash Bros.-style platform fighter in Construct 3! Design characters, combat systems, items, and stages from scratch. Super Smash Bros. is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. and not affiliated with this camp. Home Technical Requirements: Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones DO NOT Work. Internet: Broadband internet Webcam, Microphone and Speakers Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class. Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard. Additional Technical Requirements: Construct 3 Website

Age 12 and Up Green-Black Belt and Adult All Levels Learn effective Tae Kwon Do techniques including kicking, blocking, throwing and self-defense strategies. Develop a high level of reaction, force, balance, concentration, speed, strength, stamina and flexibility while achieving self-confidence, esteem, and control. The course uses traditional training equipment, methods, and techniques. Optional uniform and certification from white to black belt is available. Additional fees apply.

Age 12 and Up Green-Black Belt and Adult All Levels Learn effective Tae Kwon Do techniques including kicking, blocking, throwing and self-defense strategies. Develop a high level of reaction, force, balance, concentration, speed, strength, stamina and flexibility while achieving self-confidence, esteem, and control. The course uses traditional training equipment, methods, and techniques. Optional uniform and certification from white to black belt is available. Additional fees apply.

Age 15 and up Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise discipline that utilizes a series of slow, graceful, low impact body movements and specialized breathing techniques, to improve health, balance, and relaxation. Come see for yourself how Tai Chi can enhance your fitness, increase your sense of tranquility, and elevate you to new levels of vitality and well being. Instructor Jeff Wood holds a 5th Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.

The Yang Style II course is for those Tai Chi practitioners who completed training in the Yang Style I class, and who are seeking to deepen their understanding and refine their practice of Tai Chi. This course will focus on intricate movement principles, synchronizing breathing techniques with the 24 forms, the subtle cultivation of Qi energy, and exploring how the Yang Style movements can be adapted for self defense situations