Register online for Summer Extreme
Or download a PDF from our Summer Paperwork page. Call 612-230-9622 if you need help.
Each week of Summer Extreme focuses on a challenging theme designed to get you out of your comfort zone and into an unforgettable adventure! Learn valuable skills and build self confidence from any of our high adventure Extreme weeks.
A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. Deposit is applied to the cost of that week's total balance.
- Entering grades 6 - 9 in fall 2012
- Different activity offering each week
- Before and After Care is included
Summer Extreme Location
Falcon Ridge Middle School12900 Johnny Cake Ridge RoadApple Valley, MN 55124Register online for Falcon Ridge Middle School
Program Hours
6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday - Friday
Extreme Cuisine
- June 11 - 15 and August 20 - 24
- $265 per week
Kids go on a culinary adventure! Participants not only learn about food preparation, but also food safety, presentation, dining etiquette, and menu planning. At the end of the week, kids will plan and prepare a formal luncheon for their invited guests. Each participant will have the opportunity to invite two adults to enjoy a gourmet luncheon prepared and served by participants and our Extreme Cuisine chefs. Bon appetite!
Summer Sports Extreme Skate
- June 18 - 22
- $211 per week
- Signed waiver forms are required for all participants.
Skateboarders and in-line skater! Kids feel the freedom of the wind in their face as they skate along on roller blades or skateboards at the Tri-City Skate Park! Participants will be transported from the Summer Sports site to the YMCA Tri-City Skate Park where they will spend 2.5 hours each day learning and developing new skills such as “Ollies,” “Pushing/Pump-ing,” “Riding Fakie,” and “Carving/Dropping In.”
The Tri-City Skate Park features a concrete bowl snake design with street course elements on the side, and depths ranging from 4'-11'. Instructors will set up practice courses for testing abilities. The remainder of the day is spent with the Y Summer Sports Program. Safety gear is required for all participants. Skaters must bring their own skates or skateboard, helmet, kneepads, and elbow pads.
Rock Climbing
- June 25 - 29
- $265 per week
Abstract Art
- July 9 - 13
- $265 per week
Kids get creative as they get involved in a variety of art projects including painting, clay sculpting, beadwork and more. Artists will
also explore the many facets of the exceptional art culture in the Twin cities through a special field trip.
Extreme Gaming
- July 30 - August 3
- $265 per week
Kids experience a new way to play video games as they exercise their mind and body playing various games on Playstation, Nintendo
Wii, and Xbox 360. Class will focus on fun and healthy games, excluding those with extreme or graphic violent content. This program will include educational field trips and guest speakers to explore the technology behind video games. We will also touch on gaming history and discuss the different ratings of games and the background on how this is determined. The highlight of the week is a trip to a local state-of-the-art XRKade!
Water Adventure
- August 6 - 10
- $265 per week
- Participants must bring an extra set of dry clothes
Kids get fully immersed in water sports and activities. Each day brings new water experiences “soaked” in adventure such as canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and much more!
Digital Photography
- August 13 - 17
- $265 per week
Shutterbugs focus in on and capture the moment. Participants spend four days traveling throughout the Twin Cities area exploring
picturesque surroundings and interesting subjects to capture on film. Kids get an introduction to composition, light, shadows, and taking pictures from interesting vantage points. This is also an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills for creative display and presentation. At the end of the week, young photographers will display their best work at the Summer Extreme Photography Art Show for others to enjoy.
Individuals are encouraged to bring their own digital camera.
Fees include display materials.
