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 or Nathan Bird will contact you to set up dates and times of your chosen sessions. Ms.Kramer offers both 25 minute lesson options at 4, 6 and 8 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.

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.

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!

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!

Where Future Ballers Are Built! Get ready to lace up, level up, and light up the court! Skills & Drills is the ultimate weekly basketball clinic designed to boost confidence, sharpen fundamentals, and ignite a lifelong love of the game. Each session is packed with high-energy drills, dynamic skill-building games, and expert coaching that helps players of all levels grow stronger, faster, and smarter on the court. From killer crossovers to perfect passes, we break down the basics and build up advanced techniques in a way that’s fun, fast-paced, and focused on real growth. Whether your player is just starting out or looking to refine their game, Skills & Drills is where development meets excitement, and every week brings new challenges, new friends, and new wins. ✅ Ball-handling ✅ Shooting technique ✅ Footwork & agility ✅ Teamwork & court IQ ✅ And tons of confidence! Let’s build better players—one drill at a time! Join the movement. Bring the energy. Be unstoppable.

{YEL!} Bricktopia Catapults For 1st-5th grades Explore engineering with Bricktopia's Catapults class! Build a catapult, dragster, and scale with LEGO bricks, and challenge yourself to problem-solve and innovate. Join now! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.

{YEL!} Bricktopia Catapults For 1st-5th grades Explore engineering with Bricktopia's Catapults class! Build a catapult, dragster, and scale with LEGO bricks, and challenge yourself to problem-solve and innovate. Join now! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.

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.

Join other players in a fun, supportive space to learn, play, and grow your chess skills! Whether you’re brand new to the game or already an experienced competitor, this club is the perfect place to sharpen your strategies, meet new friends, and enjoy friendly matches. Instructors from Twin Cities Chess Club, with years of teaching experience, will guide students through lessons, practice games, and exciting challenges. All skill levels are welcome! Open to youth in Grades K–12.

* 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.

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!

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

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.

This indoor flag football program provides an organized, entertaining and educational sports experience. We believe that youth sports should be about more than skills and scores. While we teach students to play the sport, we also feel it is important to develop their character by teaching sportsmanship and celebrating players who demonstrate these values. The game emphasizes skillful play and creativity in the smaller playing area of the gym. Presented by SAHR Sports

Take a break and go “AFK” (away from keyboard) while exploring your favorite games in a brand new way! In this class, we’ll draw, sculpt, paint, and more as we create projects inspired by some of our favorite video games. Design your own avatar on a real canvas board, sculpt your favorite Among Us Crewmate, create Sonic the Hedgehog and so much more! This class covers some of the hottest new games plus awesome throwback classics, too. Come get your game on!

Girls Who Code prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, focusing on gender and supporting young women historically underrepresented in computer science. ALL GENDERS WELCOME

Learn, Practice and Play chess each class. The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps students on track with new chess lessons and puzzles each week as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session! *Please make sure all of your contact information is up to date

Unlock the magic in Harry Potter's Science of Spells! Young wizards will brew dazzling potions, design a mini Quidditch game complete with a golden snitch, and create their own screaming mandrake. This enchanting camp is packed with spellbinding science, creativity, and wizarding fun!