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Beginning Belly Dance: Move & GlowMusic & DanceBuild strength and mobility through this living art form in a fun, supportive atmosphere that encourages movement, community, and connection. You’ll learn about the rich heritage and cultures behind belly dance while you connect with your own body. We’ll cover basic movements, combinations, finger cymbals, and learn a short choreography created just for this class. No prior dance experience required! This class is level 1-2, prerequisite to Intermediate Class.Adult Fall 2026 -
WaitlistBeginning SilversmithingArtThink you might be interested in playing with precious metals and fire, but not ready to commit? This one-night class is perfect for you (and your friend). Come make a simple pendant and try your hand at soldering, texturing and bezel setting. No experience necessary. Bring a magnification.NOTE: The Summer 2026 classes "Flame-painted Copper Cuff" and "Silver Sculpture Pendant" have been canceled. Beginning Silversmithing continues!Adult Summer 2026 -
WaitlistBeginning and Continuing PotteryArtThis course is for beginning pottery students as well as students returning for more experience and time in the pottery studio. With the beginners, we’ll go through the basics of using clay, learn hand-building techniques and then learn to throw pieces on the pottery wheel. Next steps will include finishing up your works and trimming pieces as needed to get them ready for bisque firing, glazing and final firing. Instructor will also be available to assist and coach continuing pottery students. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing fee. Additional clay can be purchased from instructor. If you don't have the basic tools, rent them in class for $5.Adult Fall 2026 -
WaitlistBeginning and Intermediate Ceramics (Pottery program)ArtThis 9-session course is designed for those who have little to no clay experience and will include structured lessons for beginners with some choice built in. Students will study and build upon the basic techniques of both hand building and wheel throwing. All levels of ability are welcome; students moving into intermediate level have support and space to work independently and receive guidance to refine wheel and hand building techniques. This course is designed for individuals that would like to dive deeper into the exploration of creating ceramics. The instructor will provide student support and will help guide artists' goals. If you do not bring your own clay tools, you can purchase a basic 8-piece clay tool set from the instructor for $12 (check or exact cash only). Please note that the final class date is not an instruction date; this is a one-hour pickup date for finished artwork.Adult Fall 2026 -
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Belly Dance BlastMusic & DanceCelebrate the season with a lively dance experience rooted in varied Middle Eastern traditions, designed to keep you moving and energized. This class is less about technique and more about enjoying music, movement, and a full‑body workout. Participants will explore a variety of dance movements and playful combinations that engage all major muscle groups. Open to all experience levels, this class offers a welcoming, upbeat environment where the focus is on movement, and fun.Adult Fall 2026 -
Belly Dancing with Veils: From Basics to FlowMusic & DanceExplore the essentials of belly dancing with a veil while building confidence and control. We’ll cover veil styles, fundamental movements, clean technique, and how to use the veil to bring movement and shape to the music. Perfect for dancers new to veils as well as those looking to refine their skills. You'll learn a short choreography to tie everything together. Veils will be available to borrow; bringing your own is encouraged.Adult Summer 2026 -
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Bicycle Repair and Maintenance CampMiddle School EnrichmentThis 2-Day Camp will teach you basic bike set up, trailside repair, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, learn how to re-cable a bike for shifting and brakes, tube replacement, tips & tricks, and preparing a bike for selling (if interested). Students are free to bring a different bike to each class. Parts are an extra fee if it is something more major or we will help you source new parts if needed.Youth Summer 2026 -
Bike Trailside and Home Repair/MaintenanceHobbiesThis 3-hour class will build from basic to more advanced. Many of your bike issues can be solved in this class! Major focus will be on identification of bicycle parts, trailside repair, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, chain maintenance, how to repair/replace a tube (flat tire), how to safety check your bike. If time allows, we will also learn basic wheel truing, replacing a chain, how to replace brake and shifting cables. Please bring a bike. Especially one that needs work! Great value if you factor in a tune up!!Adult Summer 2026 -
Bluey's Backyard BashCamp Royal Week 6Wackadoo! It’s time for a week full of Bluey fun! If your camper loves Bluey, they’ll have a blast in this fun-filled themed camp packed with crafts, games, dancing, and even a yummy snack inspired by the show. From pretend play to creativity and movement, each day brings a new adventure straight from Bluey’s world. Join us for a week of imagination, giggles, and unforgettable fun with Bluey and friends!Youth Summer 2026 -
WaitlistBread and Cookie Baking CampCamp Royal Week 8Learn the basics of bread and cookie baking! Campers will create delicious treats to take home. Bring containers to bring home your creations.Youth Summer 2026 -
WaitlistBuild It! Woodworking CampCamp Royal Week 8If you can imagine it—you can build it! At Build-it! Woodworking Camp, young builders will bring their ideas to life using smooth pine wood pieces in all shapes and sizes. Campers will create hands-on projects they can take home, along with their very own builder’s kit complete with a lightweight hammer, nails, glue, and more. With step-by-step guidance and creative freedom, kids will gain basic woodworking skills, boost their confidence, and even take home a project guide to continue building after camp ends. Let’s get building! Please note: we will offer new project options each summer!Youth Summer 2026 -
Camp Curiosity: A STEAM AdventureCamp Royal Week 6Get ready to dive into a week of hands-on discovery and wild experiments! At STEAM Week, our young scientists and inventors will explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through exciting challenges, messy fun, and creative thinking. Along the way, campers will discover just how many amazing careers exist in the world of STEAM. Come ready to get messy, think big, and let your imagination take off!Youth Summer 2026 -
Camp Invention SPARK Camp!Camp Royal Week 7Camp Invention’s new program, SPARK, offers 4 full days of hands-on STEM learning. In Fur-ensics, campers sharpen their detective skills and discover how forensic science is used to solve crimes as they conduct their own critter crimes investigation. They explore the inner robotics of their capybara, create clever sleuthing gadgets and build critical thinking skills as they collect evidence to forensically analyze and narrow down their suspects. In Make Waves, campers explore exciting entrepreneurship concepts, make ocean discoveries and ride the waves of innovation as they learn how to commercialize their inventions, from generating ideas to pitching invention prototypes to investors. They conduct hands-on buoyancy experiments, “make waves” in the market with customer research and build an innovative billboard boat to hook their target audience. Space Morphers launches campers on a mission to terraform a new planet for human habitation as they create inventions to transform its atmosphere, terrain and ecosystem. After building their own DIY rocket, they study Earth’s systems, collect samples in a high-energy relay challenge, review data and record their observations in their Space Lab. In The Infringers, campers spark the superpowers of the I Can Invent® Mindset, design and create an invention that solves a challenge in their community and learn how to protect their intellectual property with various security tools. They brainstorm, design and miniaturize a top-secret invention, design a wearable device that incorporates cryptography and file a provisional patent to safeguard designs from the Infringers.Youth Summer 2026 -
Camp Move ForwardTeens, Sports and Other ProgramsDuring the weeks of June 15th, June 22nd, and July 20th: Camp Move Forward will provide a fun and engaging opportunity for middle schoolers to focus on managing emotions, building self-confidence, expressing themselves through creativity, learning coping strategies, developing mindfulness, and building social relationships. Students will engage in arts and crafts, movement, learning, and support around mental health and wellness in a fun and interactive environment. A focus on stress management will be held during the week of August 3rd from 9am-12pm. The camp provides an engaging opportunity for middle-schoolers to reduce anxiety, build resilience, and develop practical coping skills through mindfulness, relaxation, and social support strategies. The camp offers creative activities, movement, learning, and support in a fun and interactive environment, with a special focus on dealing with stress and anxiety. The course is free and parents/guardians will need to review and consent to the form online when registering. This course is free. Parents/guardians will need to approve the MoveFwd Group Consent Form during registration.Youth Summer 2026
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Camp Royal Field Trip WeekSummer Youth ProgramsCamp Royal hits the road -- Spend the final days of summer vacation exploring all the fun activities the Twin Cities has to offer! Choose your own adventure, or adventures! Join us for 1 day or many, the choice is yours. Field Trip Week Schedule: Monday, August 17: New Hope Cinema Grill Movie ticket, pizza & soda included! Tuesday, August 18: St. Louis Park Aquatic Center Wednesday: August 19: MN Twins Game MN Twins vs. Atlanta Braves game, ballpark tour, hot dog & soda included! Thursday, August 20: Urban Air Students should bring a nut-free bag lunch each day, along with a water bottle and snacks. Students will be dropped off and picked up at the Eisenhower Community Center. You do not need to be a Hopkins student or resident to participate.Youth Summer 2026 -
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Camp Royal Painters StudioCamp Royal Week 6Unleash your imagination in this one-of-a-kind creative camp! From painting bold masterpieces on canvas to designing and building a real weight-bearing bridge, campers will explore the worlds of art and design through hands-on challenges. They'll also get the chance to dream up and bring to life their very own unique creations throughout the week. Perfect for artists, thinkers, and builders alike!Youth Summer 2026 -
Camp Royal Week 1Summer Camps June 15 to June 18. Be sure to register for a morning and afternoon camp for a full day of Camp Royal!Category -
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