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Summer Camp registration schedule
Tuesday, February 24: Shoreview residents
Thursday, February 26 : Annual community center members
Friday, February 27: General registration Contact us
Parks & Rec
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4:30 pm
651-490-4750 recreation@shoreviewmn.gov
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Over the phone: with credit card 651–490–4750 Policies
• 10% fee for cancellations made 7 days or more before class start date
• 25% fee for cancellations made 6 days or less before class start date
• Programs/events under $10 are non-refundable
• No refunds on or after class start date or for missed classes
• Scholarships

Summer Discovery provides a fun and safe summer camp environment for your child. This program includes 11 weeks of childcare with the option to register for a specialty week. Select from three, four, or five days per week.
June 8 – Aug 21*
• 11-week program commitment and up to two weeks unpaid vacation (vacation dates due by May 15)
• Specialty camp days August 24 – 28 only for registered participants in Summer Discovery
· Price per day for Summer Discovery 1 – 6 : $50 Price per day for Beginnings: $55
Program includes:
• Arts & crafts
• Science
• Music & drama
• Health/fitness/recreation
• Reading/literacy
• Group games
• Swimming
• And more!
Optional enrichment activities at an additional fee:
• Piano lessons
• Guitar lessons
• Tutoring
• Swimming lessons and programs: science, art, and outdoor nature sessions
Mon – Fri, 7 am – 6 pm
*No program June 19, July 3 and Aug 11
Location: Shoreview Community Center
Summer Discovery Beginnings: Entering Kindergarten
• Smaller staff to child ratio
• Wednesday entertainment or off-site field trip
• Friday swimming
Summer Discovery: Entering Grades 1 – 6
• Wednesday entertainment or off-site field trip
• Monday & Thursday swimming

This 9-week program is designed for ages 12 – 14. The program helps young leaders develop confidence, teamwork, and communication skills through hands-on activities, group challenges, and mentorship from Summer Discovery staff. Participants may register for only one session.
Location: community center
Registration deadline: May 22
Registration fee (non-refundable): $50
12 - 14 Mon & Wed, June 15 - Aug 10 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
12 - 14 Tues & Thurs, June 16 - Aug 12 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Wed, Aug 12, 8 am - 4 pm, Ages 9 - 10
Join us for an exciting and educational Safety Camp, where kids will learn life-saving skills in a fun and engaging setting!
• Fun, hands-on activities and expert-led workshops
• Build confidence and safety knowledge
• Limited spots available – sign up today!
Haffman Pavilion
Registration deadline: Aug 1
Cost: $35, includes t-shirt, snacks, and lunch
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Adventure Quest is filled with crafts, games, songs, sports, and other activities! Participants will have fun stretching their imaginations, staying active, and making new friends. Choose which weeks you would like to attend! Nut-free snacks are provided.
Location: Bucher or Sitzer Parks
Registration deadline: two weeks before camp starts
Age: 4 – 5 and 6 – 11
Time: 9 am – noon
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Our summer program for 3-4-year-olds is packed with fun and learning! Kids will enjoy crafts, games, stories, songs, and more, all while building new friendships. This program is designed to support your child’s social and emotional development, foster independence, and encourage imaginative play. Children will participate without a parent and must be toilet trained. The staff-to-child ratio is 1:8, ensuring plenty of individual attention and care.
Location: Shamrock Park
Registration deadline: two weeks before camp starts Age: 3 – 4 Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Adventure Quest Explorers is our exciting new all-day summer camp, perfect for kids who love adventure and creativity! Packed with crafts, games, songs, sports, and more, this program offers a full day of fun activities that encourage imagination, physical activity, and socializing. Kids will stretch their creativity, stay active, and make new friends while exploring a variety of exciting adventures each day. You can choose which weeks you'd like to attend! Just bring your own lunch, and we’ll provide a nutfree snack.
Location: Bobby Theisen Park Registration deadline: two weeks before camp starts
Age: 6 – 11 Time: 9 am – 4 pm
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Each Friday Funday is filled with themed activities, crafts, and
Location: Sitzer Park
Registration deadline: two weeks before camp starts Age: 5 – 11 Time: 9 am – noon
July 31
Safari Fri, Aug 7
Want to boost your leadership skills and enhance your resume? We’re looking for motivated youth who are eager to gain hands-on experience at our playground program. As a Leader in Training, you’ll support Adventure Quest instructors while developing valuable leadership abilities. Each week, you’ll learn a new skill to add to your leadership toolkit. Training sessions will take place at the Shoreview Community Center.
Location: Bucher or Sitzer Park
Registration deadline: two weeks before camp starts Age: 12 – 14
Time: 8:30 am – 12:15 pm
Session 1 Mon – Thurs, June 15 – July 2
Session 2 Mon – Thurs, July 6 – 23 $45; $40 SV
Session 3 Mon – Thurs, July 27 – Aug 13 $45; $40 SV Res




Dive into a world of creativity! Learn about resin art as you make charms and necklaces, shape polymer clay masterpieces, and experience the art of candle making. Perfect for all levels, you'll learn unique techniques, create amazing keepsakes, and discover the joy of hands-on creativity! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.
Location: community center Registration deadline: June 8
5 – 12 Mon – Thurs, June 15 – 18 9 am – noon $238; $217 SV Res
Advanced Watercolor Techniques with KidCreate Studio
Want to boost your leadership skills and enhance your resume? We’re looking for motivated youth who are eager to gain hands-on experience at our playground program. As a Leader in Training, you’ll support Adventure Quest instructors while developing valuable leadership abilities. Each week, you’ll learn a new skill to add to your leadership toolkit. Training sessions will take place at the Shoreview Community Center.
Location: community center Registration deadline: June 15
Unleash your creativity in this fun-filled art class where kids bring a Labubu to life with clay! Guided step-bystep, young artists will sculpt their very own mischievous Labubu character, adding personal touches to make it uniquely theirs. Bring your Labubu to class so they can enjoy the fun! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.
Location: community center Registration deadline: July 3
4 – 9 Fri, July 10, 9 am – noon $60; $55 SV Res
Ride the waves of creativity in this scent-sational art class! Young artists will paint a vibrant ocean and add a special sea-scented touch for a full sensory experience. A fun, hands-on adventure that brings the beach to life and sparks little imaginations! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.
Location: community center Registration deadline: Aug 7
4 – 9 Fri, Aug 14, 9 am – noon $59; $54 SV Res
The Good Witches Save Oz
musical theater class
Help Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West save Oz in the final act of this Wickedly Wonderful story! Choose a character, learn music and choreography and create your own musical. Learn how to properly speak your lines, block a scene, develop your character and much more! We will also play fun, creative theater games. All that is needed are comfortable clothing and shoes, a nut free snack and a water bottle. Friends and family are invited to a special performance beginning the final 30 minutes of the final class!
Location: community center Registration deadline: June 15
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7 – 11 Mon – Thurs, June 22 – 25 1 – 4 pm

$162; $148 SV Res
Beauty and the Beast musical theater class
Tale as Old as Time! Choose a character, learn music and choreography and create your own musical. Learn how to properly speak your lines, block a scene, develop your character and much more! We will also play fun, creative theater games. All that is needed are comfortable clothing and shoes, a nut free snack and a water bottle. Friends and family are invited to a special performance beginning the final 30 minutes of the final class!
Location: community center Registration deadline: July 6
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KPop and More! Dance Party
Get ready to move, groove, and SHINE! This highenergy camp is packed with age appropriate music, movement, and non-stop fun. Campers will learn dance routines in styles like kpop, hip hop and jazz all while building confidence, creativity, and teamwork. We will also play fun, creative games. All that is needed are comfortable clothing and shoes, a nut free snack and a water bottle. Friends and family are invited to a special performance beginning the final 20 minutes of the final class!
Location: community center Registration deadline: June 22
DATE & TIME
KPop Demon Hunters musical
Show Them How It’s Done! Choose a character, learn music and choreography and create your own musical! Learn how to properly speak your lines, block a scene, develop your character and much more! We will also play fun creative games. All that is needed are comfortable clothing and shoes, a nut free snack and a water bottle. Friends and family are invited to a special performance beginning the final 30 minutes of the final class!
Location: community center Registration deadline: July 6
Join us for Art Camp, where kids explore the beauty of nature through clay, painting, and mixed media projects. Each week focuses on a different theme: creating natureinspired drawings and collages, sculpting animals and plants with clay, and combining natural materials with other mediums to make unique artworks. Whether painting a landscape, building clay sculptures, or crafting a mixed-media mural, campers will unleash their creativity and connect with nature through hands-on art!
Age: 5 – 11
Location: Bucher Park
Registration deadline: two weeks before camp starts
Nature & the outdoors Tues – Thurs, June 23 – 25 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Clay Creations Tues – Thurs, July 14 – 16 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Mixed media exploration Tues – Thurs, July 28 – 30 1:30 – 3:30 pm
$50; $45 SV Res
$50; $45 SV Res
$50; $45 SV Res
Join us for Science Camp to explore Earth’s wonders, the mysteries of space, and how they shape our world. Each week focuses on different topics, like volcanoes, weather, rockets, and stars, with hands-on experiments and fun activities.
Age: 5 – 11
Location: Bucher Park
Registration deadline: two weeks before camp starts SESSION
Earth’s Wonders
Space Explorations
Earth in the Universe
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Tues – Thurs, June 30 – July 2 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Tues – Thurs, July 21 – 23 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Tues – Thurs, Aug 4 – 6 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Kids will learn about art mediums through nature and how it connects to different science principles through our activities. Depending on the weather some of the activities we may do are making charcoal sticks, paint & dye color science, fiber weaving, animal footprints, and more! Kids will benefit from being able to creatively express themselves while also learning about art, science, and history. This class is a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities so make sure kids dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes! Kids will be able to take home most of their creations. This camp is taught by EcoElsa.
Location: McCullough Park
Registration deadline: July 24
6 – 12 Mon – Thurs, Aug 3 – 6 9 am – noon $188; $171 SV Res
Kids will learn survival skills through fun games and activities. They will leave knowing a wide variety of outdoor survival skills like the rule of three, how to signal for help, shelter engineering, fire science and safety, treating water, orienteering, and more! Plus, at the end of the camp they will get the chance to test out all their skills in a survival scenario and graduate from Survival Camp! The skills are not only great for a lost/survival situation but also for camping and outdoor excursions as well as teaching kids’ confidence, self-reliance, teamwork, and problem solving. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes and long pants as most of the class will be spent outdoors! This camp is taught by EcoElsa.
Location: McCullough Park
Registration deadline: July 24
$50; $45 SV Res
$50; $45 SV Res
$50; $45 SV Res
6 – 12 Mon – Thurs, Aug 3 – 6 1 – 4 pm
$188; $171 SV Res

Cosmic Creators Lab with KidScientific
Blast off into a space-filled adventure! In this hands-on science class, kids will create marshmallow constellations, craft galaxies in a jar, and build their own solar system. It’s a fun, creative journey through the wonders of our universe! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.
Location: community center
Registration deadline: July 20
4 – 9 Mon – Thurs, July 27 – 30 9 am – noon
$233; $212 SV Res
Eco Explorers Lab with KidScientific
Unleash your inner explorer in this wild science class! Kids will create a storm in a jar, build animal habitats, and stamp animal tracks while learning about weather and wildlife. It’s a hands-on adventure packed with creativity, discovery, and fun! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.
Location: community center Registration deadline: Aug 17
4 – 9 Mon – Thurs, Aug 24 – 27 9 am – noon $233; $212 SV Res
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Tuesday, February 24: Shoreview residents Thursday, February 26: Annual community center members
Friday, February 27: General registration
Become a Pokémon Master of 3D Design! Design your own unique 3D Pokémon using TinkerCAD. Explore your creativity and experiment with Simlab and create themed video games. Learn the basics of CAD modeling and design software. Two of your designs will be printed and sent home. Printing and material fees are included. Bring a USB on the last day. Pokémon is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. This camp is not affiliated with them. This camp is taught by Tech Academy.
Location: community center Registration deadline: June 15
7 – 12 Mon – Thurs, June 29 – July 2 9 am – noon $222; $202 SV Res
Students will program robots to move, act and think on their own. Discover the excitement of programming your creation to follow a command and watch it go. Our classes are fun, educational, and hands-on, teaching students the foundations of building and programming concepts. Students working in teams will then be challenged to morph their projects into better, stronger, or faster robots. This camp is taught by Tech Academy.
Location: community center Registration deadline: June 15
8 – 13 Mon – Thurs, June 29 – July 2 1 – 4 pm
Minecraft has been a sandbox-building game dominating the world of video gaming for the past several years. Collaborate with fellow students to construct a city! Beginners and experienced Minecrafters alike will love this action-packed camp! We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Bring a USB drive to save your world on the last day. Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them. This camp is taught by Tech Academy.
Location: community center
Registration deadline: July 6
6 – 11 Mon – Thurs, July 20 – 23 9 am – noon
$188 SV Res
Unleash Your Ultimate Platform Fighter! Dive into the creation of a Super Smash Bros.-style game using Construct 3, a powerful and user-friendly game development platform. Students will learn how to design, develop, and implement various game mechanics, including character selection, combat systems, item integration, and stage design. Through hands-on projects and guided instruction, participants will learn game development principles and create a dynamic platform game. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Super Smash Bros. is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. This camp is not affiliated with them. This camp is taught by Tech Academy.

$188 SV Res
Location: community center
Registration deadline: July 6
DATE & TIME
8 – 13 Mon – Thurs, July 20 – 23 1 – 4 pm $206; $188 SV Res
Bring your creations to life in this 3D printing class. The ancient craft of jewelry making is brought to the modern world using TinkerCAD and 3D printers. Students will design earrings, rings, and pendants and may also do fun design challenges and games while waiting for the prints to finish. Two student-designed pieces will be printed and sent home. Printing and material fees are included. Bring a USB on the last day. This camp is taught by Tech Academy.
Location: community center Registration deadline: July 27
Build, Battle, and Conquer! Get ready for epic LEGO® model battles in our RC Battles camp! Design, build, and program your own remote-controlled LEGO® models to compete in thrilling challenges. Learn strategies to develop effective tactics for winning battles. Apply engineering principles to design and build models that are both powerful and durable. Students will be working in small teams of 2-3. This camp is taught by Tech Academy.
Location: community center Registration deadline: July 27
Let the battles begin! Designed by the experts at MIT, LEGO® WeDo Robotics' unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. Students may construct a catapult, ninja star, tank, battle axe, crossbow, and more in this camp! Students will be working in pairs. This camp is taught by Tech Academy.
Location: community center Registration deadline: Aug 3
Power up your creativity with a week of Nintendo-inspired STEAM fun! Students will code, animate, and design their own games and mini-movies using favorite Mariothemed characters. Working together, they’ll build sets, create characters, and solve exciting challenges while learning core coding and problem-solving skills. This hands-on camp blends creativity with technology in a way kids love. Basic reading skills recommended. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Nintendo is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. This camp is not affiliated with them. This camp is taught by Tech Academy.

Location: community center Registration deadline: Aug 3
It’s never too late to learn new skills and water safety tips that can help prevent drowning. We are offering a limited number of free group swim lessons to qualifying individuals.
Eligibility requirements:
• Shoreview residents
• WIC card or school district letter (must attach proof)
Scan the code for application
Location: community center Registration deadline: one week before class
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Participants interested in beginning their lifeguarding skills will learn about: recognizing a swimmer in distress, rescues for an active swimmer, rule enforcement and customer service, and first aid certification.
Location: community center Registration deadline: one week before class
13 – 14 Mon, June 15 – Wed, June 17 8:30 am – noon
Snorkeling
Learn the basics of snorkeling while discovering the underwater world. A variety of swimming abilities are encouraged to join us, but basic swimming skills are needed. Equipment provided.
Location: community center Registration deadline: one week before class
7 – 12 Sun, June 28, 10 – 11 am $35; $31 SV Res
Participants will learn how to:
• Swim with your mermaid tail
• Swim like a mermaid and perfect your dolphin-kick technique
Prerequisites:
• Front and back float independently - 10 seconds
• Roll from front to back and back to front
• Front crawl with rhythmic breathing - 8 yards
Mermaid tails and monofins provided.
Location: community center Registration deadline: one week before class
7 – 12 Sat, June 27, 10 – 11 am $35; $31 SV Res
Create an unforgettable experience with your family that will include games, challenges, and much more.
Mermaid tails and monofins provided.
Location: community center Registration deadline: one week before class
Sun, July 12, 9 – 10 am




Complete your BSA swim test before you go to summer camp or Sea Base. Purchase your ticket at shoreviewcommunitycenter.com
Additional dates available by troop request.
May 28, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Scouting America
Swimming Merit Badge
Scouts learn about:
• Safety when swimming & diving
• How swimming can contribute to overall fitness and health
• Gain some basic competitive swimming skills
Scouts must provide the Swimming Merit Badge pamphlet and certification card.
Note: All deep-water components will not be completed in this course.
Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class
Scouts learn about:
• Care for an injured or ill person until professional medical care is available
• Provide immediate care and help someone who’s hurt or ill
• Help prevent infection and serious blood loss
Scouts must provide the Swimming Merit Badge pamphlet and certification card.
Location: community center Registration deadline: one week before class
Thurs, July 16, 4 – 7:30 pm $80; $73 SV Res
Prerequisite: completed Scouts Swimming Merit Badge.
Scouts learn about:
• Assist those involved in water accident
• Knowledge in rescue techniques
• Perform and judge when and how to act in an emergency
Scouts must provide the Lifesaving Merit Badge pamphlet and certification card.
Note: All deep-water components will not be completed in this course.
Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class
11+ Thurs, June 18, 4 – 6:30 pm $59; $54 SV Res
11+ Sat, Aug 22, 8 – 11:30 am $80; $73 SV Res
This class covers:
• First aid
• Sitter safety
• Crafts, toys & childproofing
• Nutrition
Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class
10 – 13 Sun, June 14, 1:30 – 5:30 pm
10 – 13 Sat, Aug 22, 8 am – noon
Join our Babysitting boot camp and learn the basics of babysitting and first aid! Participants will learn to provide safe, responsible care for children, as well as develop skills in leadership, safety and first aid. The course includes a handbook and emergency guide as well as a physical and online resource for first aid care. Students will put together a small first kit and receive a first aid certificate after success course completion
Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class
10 – 13 Mon & Tues, July 13 – 14 12:30 – 4:30 pm

Chess Summer Camps are the perfect way to introduce the game of chess to students, deepen understanding of the game for established players, or offer intensive instruction for aspiring chess masters. Chess master instructors provide daily lessons, puzzles, and play to help guide students through each session. Chess is a valuable educational tool that helps teach important lessons including problem solving, critical thinking, sportsmanship, patience and goal setting — plus, it is fun!
Location: community center Registration deadline: July 3
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If your child loves music, our exciting summer camp is perfect for them! Over four mornings, children will explore music through drumming, singing, dancing, and creative art projects, inspired by global musical traditions. They'll develop skills in improvisation, composition, and conducting while playing instruments like West African djembes and enhancing focus, rhythm, and creativity— plus, each family will receive a songbook, CD, and download code to take home!
Location: community center Registration deadline: Aug 7
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– Thurs, Aug 17 – 20 9:30 – 11:30 am


Whether your child is a beginning or intermediate player, this program will improve their game and help them get more enjoyment from tennis. Our tennis programs focus on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players. Skyhawks staff also instill positive life skills such as respect and sportsmanship. Participants will be grouped by age and ability.
Location: McCullough Park
Registration deadline: one week before camp starts
Beginner Session 1
Beginner Session 2
Intermediate Session 2
Intermediate Session 3
Beginner Session 3
6 – 12 Mon – Thurs June 15 – 18 1 – 4 pm $153; $148 SV Res
6 – 12 Mon – Thurs July 13 – 16 9 am – noon
8 – 12 Mon – Thurs July 13 – 16 1 – 4 pm
8 – 12 Mon – Thurs Aug 10 – 13 9 am – noon
6 – 12 Mon – Thurs Aug 10 – 13 1 – 4 pm
$153; $148 SV Res
$153; $148 SV Res
$153; $148 SV Res
$153; $148 SV Res
Instructors will help each camper develop their skateboarding skills, learn about skatepark safety, etiquette, and more. Participants of all skill levels are welcome.
Location: Shoreview Commons Skate Park
Registration deadline: one week before camp starts
Cheers, chants, jumps, and basic stunts will be taught by energetic staff from Planet Spirit. Parents are invited to watch a skills performance on the last day of class. All equipment is provided. Wear comfortable clothing. Participants will be divided by age.
Location: Island Lake Elementary School Registration deadline: June 15
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6 – 13 Mon – Thurs, June 22 – 25 9 am – noon
Come and learn the basics of bowling. Kids get shoes, lunch, and instruction. As a bonus, campers get to experience Bowlopolis, an animated bowling city. Wear or bring socks. Transportation to Flaherty's Arden Bowl is NOT provided. Flaherty's Arden Bowling address is 1273 West County Road E, Arden Hills, 55112. Lunch will be provided each day.
Location: Flaherty’s Arden Bowling Registration deadline: July 13
DATE & TIME
5 – 18 Mon – Thurs, July 20 – 23 10 am – noon
Location: McCullough Park unless otherwise noted Registration deadline: Friday before camp starts



Come join local high school coach, Tom Weko, for two weeks of learning the game of volleyball. Players will be grouped by grade and playing ability with a maximum 8:1 player to coach ratio. Fundamental skills will be taught based on age and ability. Contests and games will be held daily. Participants should bring knee pads, wide wristbands (optional), a water bottle, and a great attitude. Participants will receive a t-shirt. Register based on child’s grade for the 2026 -2027 school year.
Location: Mounds View High School
Registration deadline: June 1
These camps focus on fundamentals by using ageappropriate drills, games, and contests. Participants receive a t-shirt. Camp is coached by Mounds View coach, Dave Leiser. Register based on child’s grade for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
Registration deadline: one week before camp starts


Tuesday, February 24: Shoreview residents Thursday, February 26: Annual community center members Friday, February 27: General registration









• Tuesday, February 24: Shoreview residents



• Thursday, February 26: Annual community center members
• Friday, February 27: General registration

