Mounds View Public Schools Community Education

Join the Mounds View Public Schools Esports and compete against other high schools run through Minnesota Varsity League (MMVL)! Each season begins with 2 (two) weeks of preseason, followed by 8 (eight) weeks of regular season and State Finals. Each game is scheduled to be played weekly. See the dates and times below. Your team and coach will virtually check-in with each other on a weekly basis and you will be required to practice with your team 4-8+ hours a week. MNVL Games include: ● SSBU 3v3 (Crew Battle) ● Minecraft 4v4 ● Smite ● SSB 1v2 ● Minecraft 4v4 ● Chess ● Rocket League 3v3 ● Mario Kart 8 (club) ● Fortnite - No Builds (club) You will need to have the required console/computer to compete. You must also have an account for the game that you will be playing (i.e. Riot account for League of Legends), and discord, as you will link these with your League Spot account. For any questions, please email: idesports@moundsviewschools.org MNVL LeagueSpot Website: https://mnvl.leaguespot.gg/organizations/dfc7da3e-db0b-4f49-af53-d672dfdf6f7f

Focus on key skills such as passing, serving, and hitting. Skill games are also incorporated giving players experience and a better understanding of the game. Presented by DASH Sports. Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form

Elementary and secondary chess players are invited to participate in the ""NE Regional Open Chess Final". Whether you participated in a chess club or not in the fall, winter, or spring, you are invited to compete in this short, fun tournament where you can play students from other schools and districts. Time controls will be used when necessary to keep the tournament within time constraints. The format and recognition will be based on the number of registered participants in each grade level and school. Anticipated sections will be Secondary 7th-12th, Invitational Elementary (Top Club Players), Open Elementary K-1st & 2nd-6th. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted. Tournament etiquette and procedures will be explained at the event for players new to tournament play. Players are not eliminated. Everyone plays in each round unless there is a bye because of an odd number of participants. Typically there are 4-5 rounds. Check-in will be 30 minutes before the posted start time. A great way to end the Chess season. Concessions Available: Breakfast, Lunch & Snack Items Supervision will be provided. Parents/guardians are allow to stay, but are not allowed in the playing area and will be asked to wait in the lobby area.

In 2024, Irondale High School will have an Open team that any Irondale student can join. Ultimate combines the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football. A game of Ultimate is played by two seven-player squads with a high-tech plastic disc on a field similar to football. The object of the game is to score by catching a pass in the opponent's end zone while preventing the opposing team from catching a pass in your own end zone. Please go to https://irondaleUltimate.org for the season schedule and more team information. Any additional questions can be emailed to the coaches at: irondale.boys.ultimate@gmail.com and irondale.girls.ultimate@gmail.com

Solvers of all levels are welcome! Take your cubing skills to the next level. Solve Rubik’s cubes, use official competition equipment, learn new algorithms and finger tricks, explore tons of twisty puzzles, create mosaics and patterns and build a robot that solves the Rubik’s cube! Participants will also receive a speed cube! Presented by Cube Enrichment. Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form

This spring, Irondale will once again have a boys volleyball program. We will have 3 - 4 teams playing at different levels in league play. Our goals are to improve our volleyball skills, to have fun and to prepare for next year's first ever official boys volleyball season. Our program is open to all 9th-12th grade boys attending Irondale High School. The official start date is April 1st with practices taking place weekday evenings at Irondale. The match schedules will not be finalized until late January/early February. Matches will occur against Mounds View, Roseville, SLP, Blaine, and other Northern suburban teams. The season will run through the end of the school year. Don't miss your chance to be a part of a new, exciting sport in Minnesota! Game schedule is yet to be determined. Please note this schedule is subject to change Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form

Participants will be able to continue their STEAM learning or get experience with laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and 3D printing. You can choose to create your own unique projects, or follow guided project options in a self paced collaborative environment. Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form

Provide your child with a chance to explore beginner karate in a small low-key group. The class will focus on the fundamentals of learning Shotokan karate, which are our stances, with punching, kicking, and blocking techniques. We also do fun activities to stay engaged, and work on our ability to balance, concentrate, and work together with partners. Students will learn some Japanese customs and words that we use as part of our training.

T-Ball Tykes: Looking for a fun introduction to baseball? DASH Sports T-Ball tykes camp introduces players to key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and baserunning. The final day of classes is ‘Game Day’ and athletes will showcase their skills in a game environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle and a baseball glove. Baseballs and bats are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3 year old group and recommended when needed for the 4-5 year old group. Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form

Knock it out of the park with an action packed week of baseball camp! Focus on improving the fundamentals of your game including throwing, fielding/catching, batting and base-running. Practice with kids your age and have a blast while learning important values of “respect, hustle and pride.” Presented by Dash Sports. Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form

In this class, kids can stimulate their creativity by designing and building epic, solar-powered robots from easy-to-assemble parts. In addition, students will build solar-powered cranes, lift bridges and many other designs. Let your little engineers explore the world of solar energy while learning how to problem solve and stretch the imagination. Presented by GoSolar! Kidz. Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form

Soccer Tykes provides players with an introductory experience to the game of soccer. Key elements of dribbling, passing and shooting will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill based games will be played to practice newly-learned skills. Parent participation is encouraged when needed. Presented by Dash Sports. *There was a misprint in the Winter/Spring Catalog. The dates and information reflected below are accurate* Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form

Campers will get to ride a real horse in an arena, meet a number of different horses at Boulder Pointe and learn how to groom the horses, all with a focus on safety! In addition, students will have an opportunity to make horse treats to feed their new friends. This two-hour camp is designed for parent/guardian participation and they are expected to remain with their child during the entire duration of the camp. Location: Boulder Pointe Equestrian and Event Center

Discover the rich culture of henna. Henna is a dye prepared from leaves of a henna tree also known as Egyptian privet. Henna is temporary body art resulting from the staining of the skin from the dyes. After stains reach their peak color, they hold for a few days, then gradually wear off, typically within two to three weeks. Learn the basics of henna tattoos and practice them. The instructor will fill in or finish your henna design and take home your henna cone. Presented by Acrylic Art Studio

Experience the thrill of mountain biking taught by coaches and senior members of the Mounds View/ Irondale High School Mountain Bike Team. This hands-on class will introduce the fundamentals of mountain biking to students in the Mounds View School District 6 th -12 th grade (home-schooled students are welcome as well!). Riders will: - Learn proper bike fit, body position, and how to ride in a group - Practice efficient braking, shifting, and cornering - Ride on a beginner friendly single-track trail Required equipment: A bike shop quality mountain bike (no department store bikes, no hybrid style road bikes), comfortable clothing with close toed shoes, and a helmet. If you have questions regarding equipment, please contact Danny McCullough at 651-271-7590. Bicycles and helmets may be available for use. In case of inclement weather participants will be contacted and activity will be rescheduled for June 30, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Check In, Bike safety checks, equipment check, introductions 30 mins 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Cone Courses/ Parking Lot 3 Essentials: Eyes up, scanning, 1 finger braking Bike Body Separation: Neutral Position, Ready Position Level Pedals, Braking, Bike Body Separation, Intro to Cornering and Shifting 45 mins 6:45-7:45pm Single-track Trail Ride Ride in a group, hand signals, ride on single-track 1 hour 7:45-8:00pm Wrap up, questions, debrief 15 mins

This is a skill-based instructional camp. The emphasis is to improve the individual skills of each athlete. Girls will play and compete with players of similar skills. We will cover ball handling technique, speed, setting, passing, serving and blocking. A T-shirt will be provided. Please note: There was an error in the Fee in the catalog. The Camp is full Fee is $180 and E.B. Rate is $90 as reflected on the registration page

Looking for a fun introduction to baseball? DASH Sports baseball Tykes camp introduces players to key elements of throwing, fielding/catching, batting, and baserunning. The final day of classes is ‘Game Day’ and athletes will showcase their skills in a game environment. Athletes should bring a water bottle and a baseball glove. Baseballs and bats are provided. Parent participation is required for the 2-3yr old age group and recommended when needed for the 4+ year old age group. Reduced Fees & Financial Assistance: Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits and/or free/reduced lunch may be eligible for reduced fees and partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance Request Form