Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education

The college search continues to become more complex, making it harder for families to identify right fit schools. Challenges include: Substantial changes to the FAFSA and financial aid may make college more expensive Admission trends and how colleges admit students Testing - some require it now and some don't - what path makes sense? Join us to learn how these changes may impact your family, and new strategies to consider to give your student the best opportunity to be admitted and maximize scholarships and financial aid. If you are the parent of a HS student in grades 9-11, this is incredibly important info you will not want to miss. Register today!

* This is course is only available for Armstrong High School Students. This is not open for public registration. Private lessons for Armstrong Students ONLY* The instructor, Patty Kramer, Matthew Tintes, Kirsten Hoiseth Thayer or Nathan Bird will contact you to set up dates and times of your chosen sessions. Ms.Kramer offers both 30 minute or 60 minute lesson options at 4, 6 and 8 lesson packages. Mr. Tintes offers 30 minute lessons at 4, 8 and 12 lesson packages. Nathan Bird offers 25 minute lessons at 8 lesson packages Please see below for more information on each instructor. Instructors Name - Patty Kramer Bio: Patty Kramer (mezzo-soprano) is a private voice teacher and performer livin’ and thrivin’ in the Twin Cities area. She received a Bachelor of Music degree from Concordia College (Moorhead, MN), a Master of Music degree from Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH), and is ABD (all but dissertation) with a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before moving to the Twin Cities, Patty worked as an Adjunct Instructor of Voice for Peru State College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln teaching applied voice and Musical Theater Studies. She also worked as a vocal coach for the Broadway Academy in Sutton, NE for five seasons. Nowadays, you can find Patty working at Westminster Presbyterian Church as a section leader, singing with the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, coaching at VESOTA (VocalEssence Singers of This Age), or teaching voice lessons at AHS. Her favorite hobbies include reading fantasy novels, playing with her two cats, trail running with her husband Eric, and consuming copious amounts of cold brew coffee and dark chocolate. Instructors Name - Nathan Bird Instructor Bio: Nathan Bird, tenor, is a Minneapolis-based performer, concert producer, choir director, clinician, and voice teacher. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from University of Northwestern-St. Paul and a Master of Vocal Performance degree from the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. As a singer in choral, musical theater, and opera settings, his performance credits have included the International Opera Theater, Cantus, Guthrie Theatre, Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, the Distinguished Concerts International New York, and the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ holiday concert series with his annual production of 'A Three Tenors Christmas'. Collaboration and creativity are pillars of Nathan’s music career, as seen in his recordings with the guitars of The Massif Trio, his concert productions that have been experienced and appreciated by tens of thousands, down to goofy songs he creates with his four kids. When he’s not singing or spending time with family, Nathan loves being out in nature, evidenced by his 40-mile solo backpacking adventure on the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) over a weekend in July '24 and trail running a half marathon at Theodore Wirth Park, and his 25k at William O'brien State Park, September of '25. * 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 AHS 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 Auditorium door 42. The instructor will be letting students in for their session times.

Girls and Boys are introduced to ballet and tap. They will be participating in activities to teach them coordination and social skills.

Kids will learn proper technique in all three forms of dance: Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. Dancers will learn basic techniques and skills, focusing on skill development and combination memorization.

A combo class consisting of three styles of dance! Learn the foundation for all styles of dance with ballet training. Tap will focus on following rhythm through quick foot movement. Jazz includes a blend of isolations, funk-style movements, and hip hop moves. Students will perform for family and friends for the last 10 minutes of last class. Ballet and Tap shoes are required, jazz shoes are optional.

This fun, skill-intensive program is tailored for beginners to intermediate players. Our progression-based curriculum goes beyond the game, emphasizing sportsmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls delve into the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding, and defense through skill-based drills and games. Join us for a holistic basketball experience where fun meets skill development!

This fun, skill-intensive program is tailored for beginners to intermediate players. Our progression-based curriculum goes beyond the game, emphasizing sportsmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls delve into the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding, and defense through skill-based drills and games. Join us for a holistic basketball experience where fun meets skill development!

Build your favorite toys and games and make them come to life using robotics, engineering, science, and coding—a camp filled with robot battles, races, and fun. Camp includes: Robotics & Engineering - Build fun toys: Bayblade Battle, Car race, Arcade game, and more using genuine LEGO® kit Science - Learn to be an engineer while building toys with DIY activities such as Paper planes, Balancing toys, and more

{YEL!} Bricktopia Racers For 1st-5th grades Join Bricktopia Racers to build Formula 1 racers, land yachts, and more with LEGO® bricks. Explore engineering and problem-solving in a innovative and adventurous way. Start creating with Bricktopia today! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.

{YEL!} Bricktopia Racers For 1st-5th grades Join Bricktopia Racers to build Formula 1 racers, land yachts, and more with LEGO® bricks. Explore engineering and problem-solving in a innovative and adventurous way. Start creating with Bricktopia today! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.

**CHEM Athletics provides sports skills with an emphasis on character development. CHEM stands for Character, Hand, Eye, and Mind. We teach your child the STARS concept which stands for safety, teamwork, attitude, responsibility, and sportsmanship. Children learn a combination of hand-eye coordination and mental focus to improve and develop fundamentals of a variety of sport activities. All equipment provided. ** 7 LIFE SKILLS WE INTEGRATE Quick Decision Making while Coping with stressful situations Mental Toughness on and off the court Hand Eye Coordination Sharing is Caring T.E.A.M. or Together Everyone Achieves More Relationship Building P.E. or Perfect Effort and making mistakes are OK First 8 students to register get a free DQ gift certificate! Once 15 students are registered, we can have a pizza party on the last day!

Build a computer bot to compete against other coders! Whether you're new or experienced, this is the perfect way to explore competitive coding. No previous coding experience is necessary. The Code Championship Series is four online tournaments hosted on Google Meet. If you have a modern browser, no download is required. Players must be able to navigate the internet. The Google Meet link will be emailed two days before the tournament.

* 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.

A parent-child class for toddlers. Large motor skills are enhanced with an emphasis on fun and play through dance. Participants learn to feel musical rhythm and follow directions while dancing with their peers. Ballet and tap shoes required.

Make Dubai Chocolate Chip Cookies with Chef Mimi! $20 supply fee paid to the instructor the night of the class.

Join our beginner-friendly Spanish classes. We'll cover essential vocabulary and grammar, including greetings, numbers, colors, days of the week, and more. No prior experience needed!

Form your architectural firm and start imagining the skyscraper of your dreams. Our expert Right Brain Curriculum instructors will guide you along the way—from the mathematical calculations every good architect must make to the history of how the elevator revolutionized Manhattan. Create a stunning blueprint that considers sustainability, transportation, and green spaces. Then bring your vision to life with a Lego model! Present your architectural masterpiece to your peers and showcase why your tower will be the defining structure of the 21st century!

As a family, come learn how to make delicious egg rolls and Samosas (pastry with a savory filling of spiced veggies and sometimes meats).

Unleash your inner artist with a lesson inspired by the Cubist master, Pablo Picasso! We'll break down the shape of a guitar and reassemble it with cool, abstract designs, just like the pros. Join us for this family-friendly drawing session and let's get creative!

Join this fast-paced, inclusive (everyone participates) Olympic Sport. YEL’s Teach It, Practice It, Play It® approach teaches fencers new skills each class, practices those skills in kid-friendly fencing games, and then encourages students to use those skills in fencing bouts (matches). All equipment provided. Fencing is both a physical and mental workout, in which fencers learn to hone their strategies against opponents of varying skill levels, and build up physical endurance, agility, and accuracy. Confidence and sportsmanship are gained through participation in fencing and extend throughout other areas of life. You can begin fencing as a youth or an adult – for fun, for fitness, or to train to compete. Best of all are the friends you’ll make.