Summer Camps & Activities
Have fun this summer with camps and activities tailored to students from preschool through 7th grade!
We can't wait to see your child at our camps and activities this summer!
COVID-19 Update for Summer 2021
Hopkins Public School Community Education is anticipating and planning for a return to summer 2021 programming for Kids & Company, Stepping Stones, and Camp Royal.
We will follow Minnesota Department of Health's (MDH) guidance for summer programming regarding small class sizes, sanitation practices, and physical distancing. You can view the Camp Royal COVID-19 Procedures and the Kids & Company COVID-19 Procedures online (these procedures will be updated periodically to follow new guidance from the state).
Youth Summer Camps & Activities
- Hop-Kids: Preschool-Age
- Camp Royal: Grades K-6
- Kids & Company: Grades 1-4
- BLinK: Grades 5-7
- Teen Activities
- Free Summer Parks Program: Ages 5-14
Hop-Kids: Preschool-Age
Camp Royal: Grades K-6
Camp Royal
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Join us at Camp Royal!
Camp Royal provides high-quality summer programming for scholars entering kindergarten through sixth grade in an inclusive, caring environment. Our campers will develop curiosity, exploration, and creativity while building meaningful connections with other children and adults.
Our Monday-Thursday camps are designed around half-day blocks, with drop-off times starting at 8:30 a.m., and pick-up by 4:30 p.m. Sign up for a full or half day.
Explore art, sports, science and technology (STEM), cooking, pottery, crafts, or digital skills in a supportive environment.
Registration for summer 2021 Camp Royal is now open! Register online today:
Location
Eisenhower Elementary
Enter in Door N
1001 Hwy. 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
Please check individual camp descriptions for camps that are held in other locations.
Days & Times
Monday-Thursday
June 7 to August 12
Drop off starts at 8:30 a.m.
Pick up by 4:30 p.m.
All pick ups and drop offs should be made in the bus loop.
Supervised lunch: 12-1 p.m.
Sign up for our full- or half-day camp options.
Camp Fees
We've priced our camps at an affordable price point for families. Payment plans are available at registration.
We are committed to equal access for all Hopkins Public Schools students. If you are concerned about pricing, limited scholarships for activities are available.
Camp Royal Staff
Electronic Devices
Meals
Payment Plans and Cancellation Policy
We realize many families will be signing up for multiple weeks and would like a payment plan option. Payment plans are available at registration.
We will gladly refund your class registration fee if you cancel and request a refund 5 business days prior to the first class. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. In that case, we will contact you to make arrangements to refund your class fee.
Transportation
Questions & Registration:
Call 952-988-4070 or email
Jennifer.Kopischke@
HopkinsSchools.org.
During summer programming time:
Call the Community Education office at 952-988-4070.
Need help registering for Camp Royal?
If you need help registering your child for Camp Royal, please call 952-988-4070.
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Kids & Company: Grades 1-4
Kids & Company
We take all of the fun from our school-year Kids & Company child care program and add in clubs, theme days, service learning, maker space fun, STEM, leadership opportunities, and special events!
Online registration opens Friday, February 12, 2021 at 8 a.m. In order to secure your location for summer, please register by May 15, 2021.
Locations
Alice Smith Elementary
801 Minnetonka Mills Road
Hopkins, MN 55343
Gatewood Elementary
14900 Gatewood Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55345
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
10901 Hillside Lane
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Meadowbrook Elementary
5430 Glenwood Avenue
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Days & Times
Monday-Friday
June 11-August 18, 2021
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
(Closed Friday, July 5, 2021)
Come every day throughout summer, Monday-Friday, or for as few as 10 days to fit around your summer activities.
Summer 2021 Rates
- 30 or more days: $41/day
- 21-29 days: $46/day
- 10-19 days: $51/day
- Add a day: $56/day
Limited fee assistance is available for summer Kids & Company. Please contact ResourceWest after March 1, 2021 for details:
- Spanish or English: Kirsten at
952-322-0882 or email Kirsten@resourcewest.org -
Somali or English: call Yasmin at
952-322-0357 or email Yasmin@resourcewest.org.
Information about the summer meals program will be available soon.
BLinK: Grades 5-7
BLinK
About BLinK
BLinK (Building Leadership in Kids) is a summer program specially designed for youth entering grades 5-7. Join BLinK for challenge activities, open gym, recreation room, service learning projects, and leadership opportunities — all designed with the tween in mind!
Online registration opens Friday, February 12, 2021 at 8 a.m. In order to secure your location for summer, please register by May 15, 2021.
Location
North Junior High
10700 Cedar Lake Road
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Days & Times
Monday-Friday
June 11-August 18, 2021
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
(Closed Friday, July 5, 2021)
Join us every day throughout the summer or for as few as 10 days that fit around your summer schedule.
2021 Rates
- 30 or more days: $41/day
- 21-29 days: $46/day
- 10-19 days: $51/day
- Add a day: $56/day
Questions about BLinK? Contact Kim Feist at
952-988-5316 or email
Kim.Feist@HopkinsSchools.org.
Teen Activities
Our teen summer program encourages greater independence and character development as they meet new friends, develop new skills, and explore their passions. Teens will discover new talents and connect with friends in safe and inclusive spaces.
Teen opportunities include:
- Sports options including swimming and football camps.
- Junior high cooking, pottery, and chess classes.
- Drivers Education classes throughout the summer to build safe and responsible teen drivers.
Free Summer Parks Program: Ages 5-14
Free Summer Royal Connections Programs in the Parks!
Join us for free summer lunch and afternoons filled with fun, sports, art, games, and fun for youth ages 5-14!
Enjoy a variety of programming including sports camps, art, and group games. Programming is offered by Hopkins High School students and graduates hired through the Hopkins Royal Connections program, in partnership with a dedicated team of summer 2021 AmeriCorps members.
Location
Valley, Oaks, Maetzold, and Burnes Parks
Days & Times
Monday-Thursday
June 14-July 23, 2021
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Meals
Lunch will be provided by the Hopkins Public Schools School Nutrition Food Truck. Meals are free of charge!