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 CENTRAL SQUARE COURSES
IMAGINE & DESIGN
Holiday Ornament Making Party with Kidcreate Studio (5-12 years)
Join us for an ornament making party. We will set up 4 stations, each with a different ornament to make. Your child will be creating an adorable snowman ornament, an ornament inspired by that famous reindeer with the red nose, and so much more! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.
Saturday, December 10
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$49
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The Grinch's BFF with Kidcreate Studio (4-9 years)
"If I can't find a reindeer, I'll make one instead!" Come learn how to draw the Grinch's best friend Max from the beloved holiday story The Grinch. We'll even dress Max up like a reindeer, just like the Grinch himself did! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.
Saturday, December 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$49
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Simply Silly Stuff with kidcreate studio (4-9 years)
Get ready to go bananas with all the silly stuff you'll create in this camp! You're going to make some of the craziest art you could imagine. A messy monster made of mush. A cute 3D goldfish to bring home and keep you company in your room. And, have you ever made your very own pop-up art? Well now you will! This combination of wacky projects will teach you all sorts of simply silly stuff you never thought artistically possible! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.
Tues-Wed, December 27-28
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$89/person
SPORTS & RECREATION
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Conquer Ninja Winter Camp (8-13 years)
This winter break, give your child an American Ninja Warrior Experience! Young Ninjas develop strength and agility during this camp by learning different styles and techniques to master all obstacles! We have warped walls, angled steps, salmon ladders, cliff hangers, tilted ladders; everything you need to put your ninja skills to work! This camp transfers well into ninja leves testing or enhances other athletic performances. All camps are coached by an experienced Ninja Trainer.
Monday-Thursday, December 26-29
9:00 - 11:00 am
$160
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Basketball Tykes
DASH Sports Basketball Tykes camps provide players an introductory experience to the great game of basketball through fun skill-based drills and mini-games. Players will be taught how to properly dribble, pass, shoot, and play defense in a fun and positive environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Balls are provided. Parent participation is encouraged when necessary.
Tuesday, February 7-28
5:00 - 5:30 pm
$49
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Basketball (Grades K-5)
DASH Sports basketball camps provide players 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. Camps end with scrimmages/games on the final day. Athletes should bring a water bottle. Balls are provided.
Tuesday, February 7-28
3:45 - 4:45 pm
$59
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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.
Friday, December 2
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.
Friday, December 2
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, November 1 - December 6
5:45 - 8:45 pm
$150/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, December 8 - 21
2:45 - 5:45 pm
$395/person
PERFORMING ARTS
Piano Level 1 & 2
Join us for piano lessons using Yamaha's Music and Education Program. Piano is offered before school at Lincoln Center and Kaposia Education Center. We will provide the keyboards, instructions, and music during class. The music book is included in the fee.
Monday, January 9 - April 3
7:50 - 8:50 am
$89/person
Kaposia Education Center
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Tuesday, January 10 - April 4
7:10 - 8:10 am
$89/person
Lincoln Center