Youth Enrichment
The South St. Paul Youth Enrichment Program offers a range of classes for students in grades kindergarten through high school during the school year and throughout the summer.
The program strives to provide opportunities that supplement the school curriculum without duplicating it. Activities include field trips, arts and crafts, homework help, Mad Science, sports, Awesome Children's Theater (A.C.T.), Driver Education, ACT/SAT preparation, adult/child classes and much more.
Upcoming COURSES
IMAGINE & DESIGN
How to draw a bunnicorn with kidcreate studio (5-12 years)
What do you get when you combine a unicorn horn with a cute and cuddly bunny? An adorable and magical BUNNICORN! In this class, artists will learn a step-by-step drawing process as they create a cute bunny rabbit complete with a magical unicorn horn. So cute!
Saturday, April 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$44/person
Mother's Day Framed Memories with kidcreate studio (4-9 years)
Kids, come make a special Mother's Day present for Mom, Grandma, or another special caregiver that will be cherished for years to come! Using oil pastels, sequins, paint, and more, artists will design a special picture frame. Add in one of your favorite photos, and you've got the best gift a mom could ask for!
Saturday, May 6
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
1 session - $44
Code Championship Tournament Series: Virtual Computer Coding Competition (Grades 3-9)
Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Whether this is your first Code Championship event, or if you've been competing for years, this is the perfect way to explore the competitive coding world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience necessary.
Saturday, April 1-22
9:00 - 11:00 am
4 sessions - $75/person
SPORTS & RECREATION
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Soccer Tykes
DASH Sports soccer tykes camps provider players with an introductory experience to the game of soccer. Key elements of dribbling, passing, and shooting with be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes and shin guards optional). Soccer balls are provided. Parent participation is encouraged when needed.
Ages 2-3
Mon, April 3-24
5:00 - 5:30 pm
$59
Kaposia Education Center
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Ages 4-5
Mon, April 3-24
5:40 - 6:10 pm
$59
Kaposia Education Center
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Soccer Camp (Grades K-5)
DASH Sports soccer camps provide players a well-rounded soccer experience covering a broad range of soccer skills training (dribbling, passing, shooting, & defense) and skill-based games. Players will be challenged and grouped at an appropriate level while receiving instruction in a fun, positive environment while learning values of 'Respect, Hustle, and Pride'. Camp ends with a scrimmage on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes and shin guards are optional). Balls are provided.
Mon, April 3-24
3:45 - 4:45 pm
$69
Kaposia Education Center
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Conquer Ninja Rec Team (6-9 years) (8-13 years)
Ninja Obstacle Training is extremely popular with kids and is a fun, unique way to develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships! Sign up today to see how Ninja is easily one of the fastest growing sports today! Athletes will benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve.
Our Conquer Rec Team is designed for youth, ages 6-9 and 8-13 of all experience levels. Our Rec Team will practice on real obstacles inspired by the tv show such as warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more during their weekly practice. Rec Team members will learn the styles and techniques to develop their Ninja Skills with over 40 different obstacles!
Friday, April 7-May 26
4:00 - 5:00 pm
$185
Address: 707 Commerce St Ste 120, Woodbury
Friday, April 7-May 26
5:00 - 6:00 pm
$185
Address: 707 Commerce St Ste 120, Woodbury
Friday, April 7-May 26
6:15 - 7:15 pm
$185
Address: 707 Commerce St Ste 120, Woodbury
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Intro to ninja (5-8 years)
Ninjas develop strength and agility during this 8 weeklong course by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles! We have warped walls, angled steps, salmon ladders, cliff hanger, tilted ladders; all Ninja inspired obstacles! Increase flexibility, problem-solving, and coordination that can be transferred into ninja levels testing or enhance other athletic performances. All classes are coached by an experienced Ninja Trainer.
Wednesday, April 5-May 31
6:30 - 7:30 pm
$160
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Flag Football Tykes
DASH Sports flag football Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the great game of football in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes/cleats are optional). Footballs and flag belts are provided. Parent participation is encouraged when needed.
Monday, May 1-22
Ages 2-3
5:00 - 5:30 pm
4 sessions - $49
Ages 4-5
5:40 - 6:10 pm
4 sessions - $49
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Flag Football (Grades K-5)
DASH Sports flag football camps provide players with an introductory experience to the great game of football in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and practiced, and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment while learning the values of 'Respect, Hustle, and Pride.' Camp ends with a scrimmage the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes/cleats and mouthguards are optional). Footballs and flag belts are provided.
Monday, May 1-22
3:45 - 4:45 pm
4 sessions - $59
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School of fish (grades 6-12)
School of Fish is a 2 1/2 hour kids fishing class open to kids (and adults!) from grades 6-12 taught by pro angler and fishing TV show host Mike Frisch. Students learn about lakes, finding fish in those lakes, and some great ways to catch them. They also learn to tie a fishing knot and rig and use a slip-bobber setup. Kids will receive: rod and reel, School of Fish t-shirt, tackle box and tackle, and School of Fish full color workbook.
Wednesday, May 24
2:45 - 5:45 pm
1 session - FREE for SSP students in grades 6-12
This class is sponsored by the SSP Educational Foundation
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
One Day Class! Certified Babysitter’s Training (ages 11 & up)
This course is designed to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Youth will learn skills in four core areas: leadership and professionalism, safety, basic care for infants and children and first aid. Participants will receive their Babysitter’s Training Certification and Babysitter’s Handbook. Please bring a nut free bag lunch.
Saturday, April 22
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
$75/person
Easy CPR for Babysitters and Teens (ages 11 & up)
BREATHING or NOT BREATHING - this is all you need to know to determine how to care for your unconscious victim. This CPR class is very easy to learn and to remember!! You will learn how to care for an unresponsive person and will be certified for 2 years in Basic Adult/Child & Infant CPR and AED. You will have unlimited practice opportunities during your certification period and unlimited digital access to the workbook materials. You will be taught how to help a choking victim, how to recognize if there is a problem and gain confidence in your skills. This class does NOT have a written test.
Saturday, April 22
1:00 am - 3:00 pm
$45/person
ACT PREP & DRIVER'S ED
ACT PREP (GRADES 7-12)
Advantage Educational Programs provides an introduction to the ACT format and strategies for answering questions as well as instruction for the specific subject areas to be tested on the ACT College Entrance Exam. This in-person, 12-hour prep course (four 3-hour classes) is designed for students who wish to improve their test-taking skills and overall score on the ACT. Focal points of the program include diagnostic testing, science reasoning, math review and strategies, reading comprehension improvement, English strategies, writing essays, overcoming test anxiety, and time management. Tuition for the ACT prep course is a one-time fee of only $150 and in addition, students who register for this course may repeat the classes in future offerings, at no additional charge. Classes are offered throughout the year. An ACT Student Workbook will be provided in the first class, and students need only to bring notebook paper, pencils, calculator, and a small 3-ring binder or folder to class.
Tuesday, May 1 - 22
5:45 - 8:45 pm
$180/person
SSP DRIVER'S EDUCATION
Our Driver Education program is taught by certified licensed instructors. The state of Minnesota requires anyone under the age of 18 wishing to obtain a MN Driver’s License to complete an approved course in driver education. This course must include a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. The classroom includes lecture, class discussion, guest speakers, films, written work from textbooks and written tests.
SSP Secondary Building, Lecture Hall
Monday - Friday, April 3 - 14
2:45 - 5:45 pm
$399/person
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Online Class
Monday-Friday, April 10 - 21
3:30 - 6:30 pm or 6 - 9 pm
$399/person
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PERFORMING ARTS
The Jungle Book (Grades 3-8)
Deep in the heart of the Indian Jungle, Bagheera discovers a Man-Cub. Only the wolves Akela and Raksha may save his life and raise him as their own. Bagheera teaches the boy all he knows about the Jungle. Baloo the lovable bear befriends Mowgli and saves him from the fearsome grasp of Kaa, the Python, and the wild Monkey-People. But who can save him from Shere Kahn, the Great Tiger? All experiences are welcome. Show times matinee at 3 pm and 5 pm. Tickets for performances are $5 per person (under 5 are free).
Monday-Friday, July 10-14
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
$160
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