Community Education Youth Programs A complete listing of youth classes and activities can be found in the Community Education catalog, mailed to all St. Louis Park homes three times a year: Mid August, late December and early March. If you would like to have a catalog mailed to you, call 952-928-6777.
Aquatics
Red Cross swim lessons, water exercise, family recreational swim, lap swim, and synchronized swimming are offered at the Central Pool, year round, for infants-adults.
Register online
Contact: Mary Magle, 952-928-6780
magle.mary@slpschools.org
Gymnastics
Park Gymnastics is a recreational gymnastic program with an emphasis on fun! Spring and summer sessions are offered for beginners through advanced gymnasts at Central Community Center Instruction is given on the balance beam, vault and floor exercise. Classes are held in the Central Gymnastics Gym.
Register online
Contact: Gretchen Vandenputte, 952-928-6752
vandenputte.gretchen@slpschools.org
Junior High DropZone
The DropZone is a recreational and educational drop-in program at the Junior High that's open Monday through Friday from 2:40-4:30 p.m. Membership includes unlimited attendance, activity bus transportation, homework help and teacher-led tutoring.
Contact: Susan Hodder, 952-928-6318
hodder.susan@slpschools.org
Register online
Kids' Place School-Age Care
The Kids' Place School-Age Program provides child care for children in grades K-6 before and after school and on school release days. It is an interactive, age appropriate enrichment program based on child choice activities. Under the supervision of a well-qualified and caring staff, children have many opportunities to develop and explore their interests and talents. Convenient school locations include Central Community Center, Aquila and Peter Hobart Primary Centers and Cedar Manor and Susan Lindgren Intermediate Centers. Hours on traditional school days are 6:30 until school start time and the end of school day until 6:00 PM. Breakfast and an afternoon snack are provided. Full day childcare is available on school release days.
Contact: Lisa Campbell 952-928-6779.
Parks & Recreation
A wide variety of leisure and athletic activities are available through the City's Parks and Recreation department and Westwood Hills Nature Center. Complete class listings can be found in the Parks & Recreation and Westwood Hills Nature Center catalog mailed to all St. Louis Park homes three times a year: Mid August, mid November and early march. Call 952-924-2500 to request a catalog or go to www.stlouispark.org for more information.
Summer Learning & Play
This program provides a wide variety of classes for children, from infants through age 16 in areas such as reading, math. art, music, science, swim instruction, sports and gymnastics.
Register online
Contact: Shelly Beissel, 952-928-6389
beissel.shelly@slpschools.org
Youth Development Committee
The mission of YDC is to involve as many young people and community members as possible in an ongoing process to create the ideal environment for youth.
Contact: Shelly Beissel, 952-928-6389
beissel.shelly@slpschools.org
Youth Enrichment
This program offers before school, after school and Saturday classes for K-6 students to develop, enhance and explore their talents, skills and interests.
Register online
Contact: Shelly Beissel, 952-928-6389
beissel.shelly@slpschools.org
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