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CONTACT USSaint Paul Public Schools Community Education provides afterschool learning opportunities for children at Saint Paul Public Elementary Schools in the city of Saint Paul. This year, we are back to in-person afterschool classes one day a week at various SPPS schools. Our programs are safe, supportive, engaging and reflective, and include a wide variety of subjects including: foreign languages, dance, LEGO engineering, theatre, art and much more.
How it works
- Classes seasonally in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Seasons run 6-10 weeks.
- Classes typically last one hour.
- Registration is open to the public seasonally.
- Any child, of the correct age, can register for a St. Paul Community Education class.
Site Offerings
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Program Information
Registration and Participation Information
Registration closes, for all after-school classes, the day before the class starts. Many classes fill before the registration deadline – register early!
15% discount for youth who qualify for free or reduced lunch
A split payment option is available for all classes costing over $100.
For the safety of all participants, registration for afterschool programs closes the day before a class starts.
Some classes fill very quickly – register early!
Class start/end information
Classes take place only on days school is in session. Transportation is not provided.
Participants meet in the cafeteria at the end of the school-day for snack.
Following class, youth can be: promptly picked up, walk home, or transition to another program. Site staff check off youth at departure. If C.E. should be aware of an issue that could result in an unsafe pick-up situation, please call our office at 651-767-8179.
Community Expectations - Please Review with Your Child
St. Paul Public Schools Community Education programs are designed to provide engaging hands-on learning opportunities. Youth in our programs are seen as part of a learning community that is built in individual classes, full and half day programs. Our community expectations for staff, families and participants are:
Be respectful of self, others and property
Listen - Cooperate - Participate - Have fun
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Afterschool at Adams
Art 104
Grade 2-5. Astound your family and peers as your skills in painting, sculpting and drawing transform your abilities in this next level of art class. Build upon what has been learned all year and show your final creations on the last day of class.
Instructor: K. Schweiger Course: 1273FA Fee: $72
Mondays Oct 10 – Dec 12 (4:15-5:15 p.m.)
No Class Oct. 31
Royal Chess
Grades K-5. Develop the brain-bending strategies of a brilliant and complex game of chess! Learn openings, mid-game tactics, and advanced concepts from National and International Masters.
Instructor: Twin Cities Chess Club Course: 401FC Fee: $99
Mondays, Mondays Oct 10 – Dec 12 (4:15 – 5:15 p.m.)
No Class Oct. 31
Fútbol en Español (Grades 1-5)
Grades 1-5. Practice basic skills, run drills and play some scrimmages against your classmates! Great for all levels. Taught in Spanish.
Instructor: J. Samayoa Course: 1922SA Fee: $63Mondays, Mondays Oct 10 – Dec 12 (4:15 – 5:15 p.m.)
No Class Oct. 31
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Afterschool at Jie Ming
Brains on Games
Grades K-5. Exercise your strategic mind! Board games exist in many cultures to compete, build community and develop strategic thinking. Put your skills to the test in the latest multi-player tabletop games. Play everything from Settlers of Catan to Exploding Kitten. Develop your skills with friends and work together to create your own games to challenge others.
Course: 405FA Instructor: CSGA Fee: $38
Tuesdays, Oct.11- Dec. 13 (4:10 - 5:10pm)Messes and Masterpiece
Grades K-5 What’s one thing all great artists have in common? They make a mess, of course! In this class, we’ll create stunning masterpieces while using some of the coolest, messiest art techniques ever. From Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Salvador Dali and more, each messy masterpiece will be inspired by a different master artist. Kids, you better roll up your sleeves, because no masterpiece was ever made without first making a mess!
Course: 1225FC Instructor: Kidcreate Studio Fee: $113
Tuesdays, Oct.11- Dec. 13 (4:10 - 5:10pm)Move with Art
Grades K-5. Unleash your creativity and learn a variety of different art skills. Students will implement unexpectedly awesome art projects all while incorporating dance or some form of movement. Come an express art with us.
Course: 1260FB Instructor: Michou T. Fee: $63
Tuesdays, Oct.11- Dec. 13 (4:10 - 5:10pm) -
Afterschool at Randolph Heights
Grandmasters of Chess
Grades K-5. Develop the brain-bending strategies of a brilliant and complex game of chess! We’ll cover everything from basic piece movement and checkmate patterns to strong openings, discovered check, back rank mates and more advanced concepts.
Instructor: Youth Enrichment League Course: 301FB Fee: $110
Wednesdays, Oct 12-Dec 14 (2:10 - 3:10pm)Colorful Magic: Drawing
Grades K-5. Experience the colorful magic of fall. Immerse yourself in the seasonal spirit as you learn still life technique of pumpkins, draw a detailed Scarecrow, and a silly but challenging Patterned Bat.
Instructor: Young Rembrandts Course 1219FB Fee: $97
Wednesdays, Oct 12-Dec 14 (2:10 - 3:10pm)
Youth Yoga
Grades K-5. Come join us on your mat! You will use yoga, movement, and breathe to adventure together. Using sensory techniques, and researched youth calming practices, you will be able to learn stretching, numbers, colors, animals, shapes and vocabulary words. Each week will have a theme, tied to that theme will be activities that help tell a whole story.
Instructor: Hope L. Course: 1907FB Fee: $56
Wednesdays, Oct 12-Dec 14 (2:10 - 3:10pm) -
Afterschool at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion
Brains on Games
Grades K-5. Exercise your strategic mind! Board games exist in many cultures to compete, build community and develop strategic thinking. Put your skills to the test in the latest multi-player tabletop games. Play everything from Settlers of Catan to Exploding Kitten. Develop your skills with friends and work together to create your own games to challenge others.
Course: 405FB Instructor: CSGA Fee: $38
Mondays, Oct 10- Dec. 12 (4:10 - 5:10pm)Colorful Magic: Drawing
Grades K-5. Experience the colorful magic of fall. Immerse yourself in the seasonal spirit as you learn still life technique of pumpkins, draw a detailed Scarecrow, and a silly but challenging Patterned Bat.
Course 1219FC Instructor: YR Fee: $97
Mondays, Oct 10- Dec. 12 (4:10 - 5:10pm)
Fencing
Grades 2-5. Are you ready to duel? Get ready to face your foe in mano-a-mano matches that will test your strength, dexterity, speed, discipline and desire. We provide safety swords, protective masks and jackets, in a high-octane, inclusive environment. Appropriate for all levels.
Course: 1901FA Instructor: YEL Fee: $130
Mondays, Oct 10- Dec. 12 (4:10 - 5:10pm)
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Afterschool at EXPO
Colorful Magic: Drawing
Grades K-5. Experience the colorful magic of fall. Immerse yourself in the seasonal spirit as you learn still life technique of pumpkins, draw a detailed Scarecrow, and a silly but challenging Patterned Bat.
Instructor: Young Rembrandts Course 1219FA Fee: $105
Mondays Oct 10 – Dec 12 (2:10 - 3:10 pm)
No Class Oct. 31
Ballet
Grades 2-5. Increase flexibility and coordination, while building a foundation in ballet. Practice the five positions of the feet, carriage of the arms, across-the-floor work, and have some fun with free-dance. Share your new moves in a final performance for your family and special guests.
Instructor: S. Trost Course 1989FA Fee: $63
Mondays Oct 10 – Dec 12 (2:10 - 3:10 pm)
No Class Oct. 31
Royal Chess
Grades K-5. Develop the brain-bending strategies of a brilliant and complex game of chess! Learn openings, mid-game tactics, and advanced concepts from National and International Masters.
Instructor: Twin Cities Chess League Course 401FA Fee: $99
Mondays Oct 10 – Dec 12 (2:10 - 3:10 pm)
No Class Oct. 31
Piano, Guitar and Ukulele Individual Lessons
Grades 1-12. Half-hour individual lessons. Limited space available. Call the CE Office at 651-767-8179 to inquire about availability. Instrument not provided. -
Afterschool at Horace Mann School
Youth Language: Spanish (Grades K-5)
Vamanos! Learn Spanish Vocabulary and verb conugations through writing, reading, games and more.
Instructor: Language Sprout Course: 1611FC Fee: $101Thursdays, Oct 6 – Dec 15, no class Oct. 20 (2:10-3:10p)
Messes and Masterpieces (K-5)
What’s one thing all great artists have in common? They make a mess, of course! In this class, we’ll create stunning masterpieces while using some of the coolest, messiest art techniques ever. From Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Salvador Dali and more, each messy masterpiece will be inspired by a different master artist. Kids, you better roll up your sleeves, because no masterpiece was ever made without first making a mess!
Instructor: Kidcreate Studio Course: 1225FA Fee: $114
Thursdays, Oct 6 – Dec 15, no class Oct. 20 (2:10-3:10p)Royal Chess (Grades K-5)
Develop the brain-bending strategies of a brilliant and complex game of chess! Learn openings, mid-game tactics, and advanced concepts from National and International Masters.
Instructor: TCCC Course: 400SB Fee: $99
Thursdays, Oct 6 – Dec 15, no class Oct. 20 (2:10-3:10p)Adventure Yoga (Grades K-5)
Come join us on your mat! You will use yoga, movement, and breathe to adventure together. Using sensory techniques, and researched youth calming practices, you will be able to learn stretching, numbers, colors, animals, shapes and vocabulary words. Each week will have a theme, tied to that theme will be activities that help tell a whole story.
Instructor: H. Lockett Course: 1907FA Fee: $56Thursdays, Oct 13 – Dec 15, no class Oct. 20 (2:10-3:10p)
Piano Individual Lessons
Grades 1-12. Half-hour individual lessons. Limited space available. Call the CE Office at 651-767-8179 to inquire about availability. Instrument not provided. -
Afterschool at Rondo
Youth Language - Spanish
Grades K-5. Vamanos! Learn Spanish vocabulary and verb conjugations through writing, reading, games and more.
Instructor: Language Sprout Course 1611FA Fee: $126
Wednesdays, Oct 5 – Dec 14 (4:15 pm- 5:15pm)
No Class Nov 23
Ballet
Grades 2-5. Increase flexibility and coordination, while building a foundation in ballet. Practice the five positions of the feet, carriage of the arms, across-the-floor work, and have some fun with free-dance. Share your new moves in a final performance for your family and special guests.
Instructor: S. Trost Course 1989FB Fee: $70
Wednesdays, Oct 5 – Dec 14 (4:15 pm- 5:15pm)
No Class Nov 23
Grandmasters Chess
Develop the brain-bending strategies of a brilliant and complex game of chess! We’ll cover everything from basic piece movement and checkmate patterns to strong openings, discovered check, back rank mates and more advanced concepts.
Instructor: Youth Enrichment League Course 301FA Fee: $120
Wednesdays, Oct 5 – Dec 14 (4:15 pm- 5:15pm)
No Class Nov 23
Piano Individual Lessons
Grades 1-12. Half-hour individual lessons. Limited space available. Call the CE Office at 651-767-8179 to inquire about availability. Instrument not provided. -
Afterschool at SAP
Ballet
Grades 2-5. Increase flexibility and coordination, while building a foundation in ballet. Practice the five positions of the feet, carriage of the arms, across-the-floor work, and have some fun with free-dance. Share your new moves in a final performance for your family and special guests.
Instructor: Steph T. Course 1989FC Fee: $70
Wednesdays, Oct 5- Dec 14 (2:10 - 3:10pm)
Messes and Masterpiece
Grades K-5 What’s one thing all great artists have in common? They make a mess, of course! In this class, we’ll create stunning masterpieces while using some of the coolest, messiest art techniques ever. From Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Salvador Dali and more, each messy masterpiece will be inspired by a different master artist. Kids, you better roll up your sleeves, because no masterpiece was ever made without first making a mess!
Instructor: Kidcreate Studio Course: 1225FB Fee: $126
Wednesdays, Oct 5- Dec 14 (2:10 - 3:10pm)Youth Language: Spanish
Grades K-5. Vamanos! Learn Spanish vocabulary and verb conjugations through writing, reading, games and more.
Instructor: Language Sprout Course: 1611FB Fee: $126
Wednesdays, Oct 5- Dec 14 (2:10 - 3:10pm)
