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Summer Power Kindergarten - Shakopee #

Learning through fun and play to help prepare children for school.

Entering, or completed Kindergarten in fall 2010

June 14 – September 3*, Monday – Friday
*Summer Send-Off at River Valley YMCA only: weeks of August 23 and August 30.
School starts August 30 in Shakopee School District 720

Program Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Drop-off: 6:00 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Pick-up: 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Choose from 3-. 4- or 5-day options:
$175 – 5 days per week
$146 – 4 days per week
$117 – 3 days per week

Registration Fee – $50 per child, one-time fee, non-refundable. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, open swimming, program t-shirt and program supplies.

Programs open to participants from any school district.

Summer Power Kindergarten is a full-day, fun-filled program where children make new friends and learn new things through play in preparation for school in the fall. They’ll explore their world in small groups through age- and development-appropriate activities. Special themes guide weekly features and field trips as kids explore zoos, museums and parks. Trained YMCA staff provides responsible and secure supervision at all times.

Summer Power Kindergarten Locations:
Red Oak Elementary
7700 Old Carriage Court
Shakopee, MN 55379

Sun Path Elementary
2200 East 17th Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379

Summer Power #

Fascinating adventures in a safe, quality childcare program.

Entering grades 1 – 5 in fall 2010

June 14 – September 3*, Monday – Friday
*Summer Send-Off at River Valley YMCA only: weeks of August 23 and August 30.
School starts August 30 in Shakopee School District 720.

Program Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Drop-off: 6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Pick-up: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Choose from 3-, 4- or 5-day options.
$175 – 5 days per week
$146 – 4 days per week
$117 – 3 days per week

Registration Fee – $50 per child, one-time fee, non-refundable. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, open swimming, a program t-shirt and program supplies.

Summer Power is a super-lively, full-day enrichment program focused on quality, small group, age-appropriate activities. Kids stay motivated, entertained and are encouraged to make choices and exercise independent thinking. Each week is packed with an amazing variety of activities including multiple field trips weekly to exciting places. Not only are the kids entertained and engaged, they’re learning new things and making new friends.

No two weeks are alike! Some of the popular things your kids will enjoy every week are:

  • Arts & Humanities – creative projects and learning through the arts
  • Science Projects – fun and learning through hands-on exploration
  • Health & Fitness – staying fit, healthy and strong while having a blast
  • Large-group Games – playing Capture The Flag, Kickball, Scavenger Hunts and other popular kids’ games and sports.
  • Values-strengthening Activities – projects, skits and more to help the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility come to life
  • Service Projects – having fun while helping others
  • Water Activities – trips to pools, water parks and other wet and wild fun
  • Wonderful Spaces – multiple outdoor and indoor areas enhance summer activities
Trained YMCA staff provides supervision, care and guidance for participants in this unrivaled summer program. It’s honest-to-goodness fun!

Customize your child’s summer to fit the needs of your family. Enroll your child for the whole summer, choose a few weeks, or mix it up even more with full and partial weeks.


Summer Power Locations:
River Valley YMCA
3575 North Berens Road NW.
Prior Lake, MN 55379

Red Oak Elementary
7700 Old Carriage Court
Shakopee, MN 55379

Sun Path Elementary
2200 East 17th Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379

 Summer Power Weekly Themes

No two weeks are alike! Exciting themes guide Summer Power weekly activities and field trips to keep kids engaged and learning new things. Specific activities may vary by site.

June 14 – 18
Here Comes The Sun
A kick-off to summer with loads of outdoor activities for kids to have fun in the warmth of the sun.

June 21 – 25
Fun With Food
Play with your food! Try different foods and learn about nutrition. Creative activities will have you using foods like never before.

June 28 – July 2
Take A Hike
S’mores anyone? Explore and learn about the natural world around us with eco-friendly projects and animal track identification.

July 5 – 9
Stars & Stripes
Celebrate the USA and all of its glory! From patriotic anthems to the evolution of pop culture, America comes alive!

July 12 – 16
Rock & Roll
Enjoy decades of great music and dance to the beat that shaped generations.

July 19 – 23
Lumber Jacks & Jills
Learn about natural history and the lifestyles of those that came before us through visits to outdoor parks and museums.

July 26 – 30
Festival Of Nations
Discover the world through experiencing other cultures and enjoying foods from around the world.

August 2 – 6
Circus Life
Join the fun with a week of juggling, face painting and wacky activities!

August 9 – 13
Round-up At The OK Corral
Cowboys and cowgirls giddy-up to the Wild Wild West with activities like bike rodeos, western campfire songs, and the experience of cowboy life now and then.

August 16 – 20
High Flyers
Everything’s off the ground and up in the air as kids take a look at airplanes, kites and all things that fly.

August 23 – 27
Marvelous Minnesota
Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox and the Northwoods come alive as kids explore the lore, legends and the land we call Minnesota.
Summer Send-Off will run this week for Shakopee.

August 30 – September 3
School starts August 30 in Shakopee.
Summer Send-Off will run this week.
 

Teens

Uproar #

High-spirited adventures result in growth experiences for youth.

Preteens and teens entering grades 6 – 8 in fall, 2010

June 14 – September 3*, Monday – Friday
*Summer Send-Off at River Valley YMCA only: week of August 23

Program Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Drop-off: 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Pick-up: 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

*Summer Send-Off at River Valley YMCA only: weeks of August 23 and August 30.
School starts August 30 in Shakopee School District 720.

Choose from 3-, 4- or 5-day options.
$180 – 5 days per week
$148 – 4 days per week
$120 – 3 days per week

Registration Fee – $50 per child, one-time fee, non-refundable, includes program t-shirt. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions, open swimming, program t-shirt and program supplies.

Summer Uproar is a full-day, experience-based enrichment program that encourages older kids to explore their ever-expanding world, increase understanding, build independence and have a boatload of fun. Uproar brings a multitude of character development experiences to kids through community involvement, leadership activities, team building exercises, goal setting and more! Days are filled with super-fun field trips, outings to amusement and water parks, and fun group activities that exercise the body, challenge the mind and nurture the spirit of our youth.


NOTE: Summer Uproar activities vary by YMCA branch and program location.
A detailed schedule is available after here.
For Program Information call River Valley YMCA at: 952-230-9622.

Uproar Location:
Red Oak Elementary
7700 Old Carriage Court
Shakopee, MN 55379
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