Fl!pside, the opposite of boredom. Afterschool activities for youth

  • Welcome to Flipside

    Flipside offers a large variety of enrichment opportunities in art, music & dance, language & culture, health & wellness, social growth, leadership & service, and STEM. Our goal is to provide urban youth with opportunities to explore and discover their passions in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. 

    Fast Facts

    • Is absolutely free!
    • Offers snack and transportation to eligible students daily
    • Monday through Thursday 
    • Offers a program on nonschool days & summer called Teenventure

    Program Evaluation Information

    The Flipside afterschool program continually works to improve the program quality and experience for students in order to reach intended outcomes.  Parents are given the option to to have their child participate in evaluation activities upon registering for the program.  If you choose not to participate in program evaluation activities, please sign and return the form below to your school office. The student survey is also listed below for your review.

    Flipside Data Privacy Notice (form to opt out of participating in Program Evaluation Activities)

    Survey of Academic Youth Outcomes (survey for youth in grades 4-9)

     

     

     
Kari Gonzalez

Phone: 651-744-3189

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Kari Gonzalez

I’m Kari Gonzalez and I love Murray and the amazing students and staff that are a part of Flipside. Working with young people for over 20 years helps to keep me young and learning every day!  You don’t stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing! See you on the Flipside!

Flipside Registration Form and Calendar

Program Details

  • Flipside will begin Monday 10/9/17.  Registration forms are available at the link above.

    Monday through Thursday
    2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Fall Session:  10/9/17 - 1/25/18

    Spring Session: 1/29/18 - 5/10/18

     

Contact Information

  • Kari Gonzalez
    Program Coordinator
    651.744.3189
    kari.gonzalez@spps.org


    EDL Site Lead
    TBD

    Transportation
    651.696.9600

Teenventure

  • Spring Break Teenventure Field Trip Flyers are now available! Teenventure is an opportunity for students in grades 6-8 to explore college and career options with their friends when school is out!  Youth can explore Airmaxx Trampoline Park, the Big Thrill Factory, and Vertical Endeavors for free. Lunch and bussing are included.  Next trip date is April 3, 4, and 5.


    Teenventure Program Details

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Sponsored by

  • Flipside is sponsored by the Saint Paul Public Schools Alternative Education, Athletics and Community Education Departments in partnership with the City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and Saint Paul Library. It is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.287, Every    Student Succeeds Act, Title IV B – 21 Century Community Learning Centers.  The contents of this publication do not necessarily represent the policy of the Federal Department of Education or the state Department of Education and you should not assume endorsement by the federal or state government.