Virtual ACT Prep Class This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend an in-person class, but still prefers the interaction with one of the Advantage Educational Programs' instructors. The Virtual ACT Prep Course is the same as the In-Person ACT Prep Course, but from the comfort of your own home. The instructors teach live via virtual classroom and are available to answer questions if needed. The fee for this course is $180 and the only things you need are an internet connection and a computer/tablet/smart phone. Instructions will be sent to you via email a few days before the course begins. For more information, call Gary with Advantage Prep at 612-222-5108 or visit www.advantageprep.net.

Young engineers, big ocean adventures! Spend a week exploring the wonders of the shore with hands-on STEM fun—all indoors! Dig for fossils, make squishy sand slime, craft coral reefs, explore tide pools, and uncover hidden ocean treasures. Every activity is playful, hands-on, and full of adventure for young ocean explorers! Taught by Engineering for Kids

Sample lots of different kinds of art in this fun and creative camp. We’ll use paper mâché, clay, canvas, chalk, paint and more to create some fabulous art. Make a paper mâché bowl, sculpt cute owls and silly animals, paint a colorful canvas, make some 3D birds with fancy feathers and more. Bring a beverage and a nut-free snack. Register early, this camp is sure to fill quickly.

Basketball DASH Sports Summer basketball camps provide players with a well-rounded basketball experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Camp ends with scrimmages and games the final day where athletes can showcase their skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle and a snack. Balls are provided. Taught by DASH Sports Instructors

Join us at Inver Wood Golf Course for Warriors Youth Golf Camp this summer! Improve your golf skills and have fun! Beginner: Whether you’ve never held a club or you're just looking to stop hitting the grass more than the ball, a beginner golf camp is the perfect low-pressure entry point into the sport. These programs trade stuffy traditions for high-energy drills, focusing on the fundamental "building blocks" of the game: grip, stance, and swing mechanics. Under the guidance of Coach Schwister and volunteers, you’ll navigate everything from the finesse of the putting green to the raw power of the driving range. It’s less about shooting a perfect score and more about building confidence, learning etiquette, and—most importantly—realizing that everyone looks a little bit silly when they’re first starting out. Tues/Thur, July 7-30th Tuesdays: 10:00am - 11am: Driving Range and Putting Green Thursdays: 10:00am – 12:30pm: Putting and on course playing 3-9 holes depending on experience level Families must join Youth on Course for $20 (paid to Youth on Course in the link below) to play at Inver Wood for $5 on the four Thursdays. The $5 will be paid to Inver Wood upon showing the Youth on Course card. **You must have this number prior to registering, it will be asked for upon registration. A Youth on Course membership provides members with access to play golf for $5 or less at thousands of courses throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Join Youth on Course HERE *Transportation is not provided please drop your child off and pick up from Inver Wood Golf Course 1850 70th Street, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

Step into a world of imagination and engineering magic! In this indoor hands-on STEM camp, kids will design, craft, and create everything their fairies need to live and play. From building cozy fairy houses and whimsical bridges to crafting tiny fairy friends and a glowing LED lantern, every project helps bring their outdoor fairy garden to life. Campers will explore science, creativity, and storytelling—all while building their own enchanting mini world to take home! Taught by Engineering for Kids

What do these 3 things have in common? Join this fun and active class and find out! We will use duct tape, cardboard, and things that bounce to create exciting and interactive games! We’ll also use things that bounce to play games indoors and outdoors. Bring your ideas and get ready to create, compete, and play! Instructor: Garlough Teacher, Kris Goldade

Cheer DASH Sports Summer Cheer camps provide athletes with an introduction to cheerleading. Campers will learn several cheers with focus on body control, jumping, and proper hand movements. Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive attitude! Cheer participants will showcase their skills on our final day of camp on the sidelines of our flag football games. Athletes should wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle and a snack. Taught by DASH Sports Instructors

Join this fun and active class as students plan, design, create, and try out their cardboard creations! Build a foosball game, skee ball, putting green, marble maze, shield and sword, or any other creative idea! In this camp, students will have the opportunity to choose what they want to build and then have fun using it! Instructor: Garlough Teacher, Kris Goldade

If you love clay this is the camp for you. Learn all about sculpting, color-mixing, and decorative design. In this fun camp we’ll make kitty cat bowls, doggie faces, a pretty pink pig, a funny face pencil holder and more. We’ll use air dry and model magic clay, unique materials and clay tools to create our sculptures. Bring a beverage and a nut-free snack.

Drama Lab is a creative haven where budding performers unleash their imagination and hone their acting skills. Led by experienced instructors, students explore the exciting world of theatre through engaging activities, improvisation games, character development, and scene work. The last day of class, families are invited to watch a short performance! If you have taken this before, come on back because our classes are never the same!

Unleash your inner explorer in this wild science class! Kids will create a storm in a jar, build animal habitats, and stamp animal tracks while learning about weather and wildlife. It’s a hands-on adventure packed with creativity, discovery, and fun! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Step into Fabulab, where everyday items turn into extraordinary creations! This hands-on camp mixes creativity with a sprinkle of STEM, letting campers design, build, and invent all things fabulous. Kids will cozy up in indoor glamping forts, craft glowing wands, whip up their own lip gloss, and experiment with sparkly slime. The week wraps up with a fun-filled pajama party featuring gourmet s’mores. Join us for a dazzling week of friendship, imagination, and nonstop sparkle! Taught by Engineering for Kids

Flag Football DASH Sports Summer Flag Football camps provide players with a well-rounded football experience in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced daily, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning values of ‘Respect, Hustle, and Pride’. Camp ends with scrimmages/games the final day where players can showcase their skills. Athletes should wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle and a snack (spikes/cleats, and mouthguards are optional). Flag belts, and football are provided. Taught by DASH Sports Instructors

Floor Hockey DASH Sports Summer Floor Hockey camps provide players with a well-rounded hockey experience covering a broad range of skills training and skill-based games. Players will be taught how to properly stickhandle, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle and a snack. Sticks and pucks are provided. Taught by DASH Sports Instructors

Dive into a world of exciting experiments and discoveries! In this hands-on camp, kids will explore foam, slime, and potions while creating color-changing elixirs and bouncy balls. Each activity blends creativity with science, sparking curiosity and wonder. Learning becomes a bubbling cauldron of fun and unforgettable exploration!Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day.

Help Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West save Oz in the final act of this Wickedly Wonderful story! Choose a character, learn music and choreography and create your own musical. Learn how to properly speak your lines, block a scene, develop your character and much more! We will also play fun, creative theater games. All that is needed are comfortable clothing and shoes, a nut free snack and a water bottle. Friends and family are invited to a special performance beginning the final 30 minutes of the final class!! *Class takes place in the Black Box Theater at Two Rivers High School.

School District 197 Youth Enrichment is now partnering with Safeway Driving School to offer our Driver's Education classes. Safeway has been graduating safe teen drivers in the Twin Cities for over 50 years. Safeway’s only focus is creating safe, responsible teen drivers. Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver while targeting to influence the invincible teen attitude. All of Safeway’s instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety. Parent involvement is required to produce safe, responsible teen drivers. It is critical that parents practice regularly with their student drivers. The state requires that students have a minimum of 50 hours of practice (15 hours at night). The practice time must be recorded on a state-approved Supervised Driving Log and presented at the road test. Parent Classes are offered monthly in person or by distance learning (via Zoom). This class is not required but qualifies the parent to receive a certificate that allows their student reduced practice time (from 50 to 40 hours). Parents can sign up for a Parent Class on Safeway’s website. At a minimum, Safeway strongly encourages parents to review its parent information and watch the online Parent Class Videos at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Cost of the teen package is $420 and includes the classroom, behind-the-wheel lessons and all materials. There are no hidden charges or additional fuel surcharges. Pay in full upon registration $420 or choose the payment plan: $250 at registration and $170 due the Friday before class starts. Students must be at least 14.5 years old to join the class. For parents, click HERE for more information. Classroom instructors and driving lessons are provided by Safeway Driving School. www.safewaydrivingschool.com. 651-351-9150

School District 197 Youth Enrichment is now partnering with Safeway Driving School to offer our Driver's Education classes. Safeway has been graduating safe teen drivers in the Twin Cities for over 50 years. Safeway’s only focus is creating safe, responsible teen drivers. Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver while targeting to influence the invincible teen attitude. All of Safeway’s instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety. Parent involvement is required to produce safe, responsible teen drivers. It is critical that parents practice regularly with their student drivers. The state requires that students have a minimum of 50 hours of practice (15 hours at night). The practice time must be recorded on a state-approved Supervised Driving Log and presented at the road test. Parent Classes are offered monthly in person or by distance learning (via Zoom). This class is not required but qualifies the parent to receive a certificate that allows their student reduced practice time (from 50 to 40 hours). Parents can sign up for a Parent Class on Safeway’s website. At a minimum, Safeway strongly encourages parents to review its parent information and watch the online Parent Class Videos at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Cost of the teen package is $420 and includes the classroom, behind-the-wheel lessons and all materials. There are no hidden charges or additional fuel surcharges. Pay in full upon registration $420 or choose the payment plan: $250 at registration and $170 due the Friday before class starts. Students must be at least 14.5 years old to join the class. For parents, click HERE for more information. Classroom instructors and driving lessons are provided by Safeway Driving School. www.safewaydrivingschool.com. 651-351-9150

Join us at Inver Wood Golf Course for Warriors Youth Golf Camp this summer! Improve your golf skills and have fun! Intermediate: For those who have moved past the "whiffing" stage and are ready to shave strokes off their scorecard, an intermediate golf camp shifts the focus from basic contact to strategic execution. These sessions dive deep into the nuances of the game, such as shot shaping, advanced short-game recovery, and course management. Rather than just swinging hard, you’ll learn how to read greens like a pro and choose the right club for tricky lies or windy conditions. It’s the ideal environment to refine your "misses" and turn those frustrating double-bogeys into steady pars through personalized swing analysis and data-driven feedback. Tues & Thurs July 7-30th Tuesdays: 11am - 12:30pm: Driving Range and Putting Green Thursdays: 10:00am – 12:30pm: Putting and on course playing 3-9 holes depending on experience level Families must join Youth on Course for $20 (paid to Youth on Course in the link below) to play at Inver Wood for $5 on the four Thursdays. The $5 will be paid to Inver Wood upon showing the Youth on Course card. **You must have this number prior to registering, it will be asked for upon registration. A Youth on Course membership provides members with access to play golf for $5 or less at thousands of courses throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Join Youth on Course HERE *Transportation is not provided please drop your child off and pick up from Inver Wood Golf Course 1850 70th Street, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

Intro to Sewing Class Kids will be learning how to sew, including basic sewing techniques, knowledge of sewing tools and different kinds of stitches. Students will practice sewing with a sewing machine. They will create a sketch craft and sew a project of their own creation. All material and tools provided. Instructor: Nena Rivas, owner of Nena's Atelier in Oakdale, MN Clase de costura! (Grades: 3-8) Los niños aprenderán a coser, incluidas las técnicas básicas de costura, el conocimiento de las herramientas de costura y diferentes tipos de puntadas. Los estudiantes practicarán la costura con una máquina de coser. Crearán un boceto de prenda o manualidades y coserán un proyecto de su propia creación. Se proporciona todo el material y las herramientas.

This summer camp intensive is for aspiring songwriters and producers and a good precursor to the TRHS music production course. The five-day camp guides students on the essentials of writing, recording and producing original music through the use of GarageBand, a DAW (digital audio workstation) that comes with every apple device. By learning how to record live instruments into GarageBand, as well as utilize its built in drum machines and MIDI instruments, students will not only conclude the course with an original song to share, but will be able to make beats, use MIDI instruments, record, mix and arrange using GarageBand for future compositions. This class may require the use of a personal iPhone, iPad, chromebook or Mac laptop computer. Day 1: Intro to songwriting essentials and the basics of GarageBand and drum programming. Students will pick a key/meter for their song project and begin writing drum beats and bass lines. Day 2: Intro to song form, MIDI instruments, synthesizers and arpeggiators. Students will determine the basic form of their song project and build on their drum beat and bass line. Day 3: Discuss how to write a strong melody and counter melody and learn the essentials about song orchestration. Students will begin writing a melody, counter melody and add chording instrumentation. Day 4: Intro to recording live instruments into GarageBand. Students will experiment with adding live instruments to their projects. Day 5: Intro to editing and mixing with GarageBand. Students will begin finalizing their song project and editing/mixing it. Day will conclude with project sharing and feedback.

Step into the arena where creativity meets competition! Using LEGO® Technic pieces, gears, and moving parts, small teams will design, build, and battle their very own custom bots. Create robots builtfor speed, “battle”, or rescue missions—then test, improve, and re-engineer your designs to conquer every challenge. With exciting competitions and other robotic builds along the way, this camp delivers asummer of nonstop “fungineering” action! (Please note: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program.) Taught by Tech Tac Toe Instructors

Thank you for considering sending your child to our Junior Warrior Dance Camp! We really enjoy working with the youth of our community! We understand that you have many, many choices for summer activities for your children! Please keep in mind that the Junior Warrior Dance Camps serve as a fundraiser for the Dance Teams at Two Rivers High School. ALL of your camp fee goes directly to the dance team program (except for the expenses associated with camp) to help fulfill our annual budget! At the 22nd Annual Jr Warrior Dance Camps, your Dancer will learn 3 dances at each camp! Each camp will have a different theme! Campers will learn high kick and jazz skills as well as a fun, theme dance! There will be a performance on Thursday evening of each camp to showcase their dances! Camp instructors are current members of the Two Rivers Dance Team! Join in with us on this annual summer tradition!