Shakopee Community Education

Peek into Preschool:: Sept - May (34-48 months) Must be eligible for class by 9/1/25. This class is perfect for children who are working towards the independent skills needed for preschool as with a unique blend of parent/child time and peer group interaction. The day includes playtime together followed by circle time and time for separation where families will have the opportunity to support each other in discussions led by a licensed parent educator. Parents/guardians must register and attend the class day on Mondays with Wednesday being a child alone day, where your child will begin to gain independence and self confidence. Supply List: 1 Plastic Folder Kleenex Wet Wipes Markers Crayons

PROGRAM UPDATE: As of July 1, 2024, there is no longer a requirement for participants to take an 8-hour class. First-time participants can take the 4-hour class and repeat every three years to qualify for the discount. The Driver Discount Program is a state-approved accident prevention/insurance discount class that is open to the public. Pre-registration is required. A Precision Driving Center of Minnesota certified instructor teaches this class. Participants will be provided the latest information regarding driver and traffic safety, new vehicle technology and updates on traffic laws. This class has something for everyone! Participants ages 55 and older who complete the course qualify for up to a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years and must take a four-hour refresher class every three years to maintain the discount.

Battle Drones features an exciting combination of aerial acrobatics with an engineering design challenge that will teach students STEM concepts, teamwork and how to skillfully fly a drone. In Battle Drones, teams of students will build robotic launchers designed to fling projectiles at their opponents' drones. Students will be guided by experienced instructors in how to construct their launchers to maximize projectile speed and accuracy. The camp will culminate in an epic battle where students will need to pilot their drones to safety by dodging opponent projectiles while using their own launchers to take down opponent drones. The best drone pilots and launchers will emerge victorious! Meets three times. Please not this camp only meets M-W.

Camp Invention’s new program, Discover, is an inspiring, week-long summer experience that provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Campers take on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, have fun collaborating with friends, think creatively and invent their own solutions to real-world challenges. The all-new 2025 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation and unforgettable discoveries! During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators will: Use physics and engineering in Claw Arcade to make a DIY claw machine and explore entrepreneurship principles as they hook investors on their arcade experiences. Be introduced to optical illusions and create their own spinning animation device in Illusion Workshop and become special effects experts. Discover how Artificial Intelligence is imbedded in everyday road trip items like GPS and rise to the challenge to create their own Control Panel to send secret morse code messages in In Control. Embark on an eco-expedition with Snow-ver in Penguin Launch. Snow-ver is a robotic research penguin that campers will use to investigate penguin habitats while creating flippers and launchers to propel their own plush magnetic penguins across the South Pole. Meets five times. Please note: National promotional codes are not applicable for this program as a discount has already been factored into the program price for families. Contact Community Education at 952-496-5029 to inquire about financial assistance. This camp is held in partnership with Prior Lake-Savage Community Education.

Shakopee Community Education is responsible for providing quality classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to all Shakopee School District resident students. Students must be age 14.5 on or before the last classroom session. Behind-the-wheel instruction is scheduled with the students after successful completion of 30 hours of classroom instruction, passing the state written exam, and 20 hours of behind the wheel with a parent/guardian. The cost for the driver's education series is $420.00 in 2024-2025. The cost includes the 30 hours of classroom instruction, plus 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. All 2024-2025 school year classroom sessions will be held at the Shakopee High School, 2nd Floor Lecture Room. All 2025 summer classroom sessions will be held at the Shakopee High School, 2nd Floor Lecture Room. Please list any special needs of the student on the registration form. Additional 2024-2025 information/registration packets are available at the Community Education Office or on the school district website. 2024-2025 classroom information for this program was emailed out and made available to the public in August 2024. Note: Blue or White Card Replacement can be picked up at the District Office. BTW Missed Session Fee is $50. Any cancellation of a class after the start date is subject to a $50 change fee. Switching from one classroom session to another classroom session after the start date is subject to a $50 transfer fee.

Shakopee Community Education is responsible for providing quality classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to all Shakopee School District resident students. Students must be age 14.5 on or before the last classroom session. Behind-the-wheel instruction is scheduled with the students after successful completion of 30 hours of classroom instruction, passing the state written exam, and 20 hours of behind the wheel with a parent/guardian. The cost for the driver's education series is $420.00 in 2024-2025. The cost includes the 30 hours of classroom instruction, plus 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. All 2024-2025 school year classroom sessions will be held at the Shakopee High School, 2nd Floor Lecture Room. All 2025 summer classroom sessions will be held at the Shakopee High School, 2nd Floor Lecture Room. Please list any special needs of the student on the registration form. Additional 2024-2025 information/registration packets are available at the Community Education Office or on the school district website. 2024-2025 classroom information for this program was emailed out and made available to the public in August 2024. Note: Blue or White Card Replacement can be picked up at the District Office. BTW Missed Session Fee is $50. Any cancellation of a class after the start date is subject to a $50 change fee. Switching from one classroom session to another classroom session after the start date is subject to a $50 transfer fee.

Shakopee Community Education is responsible for providing quality classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction to all Shakopee School District resident students. Students must be age 14.5 on or before the last classroom session. Behind-the-wheel instruction is scheduled with the students after successful completion of 30 hours of classroom instruction, passing the state written exam, and 20 hours of behind the wheel with a parent/guardian. The cost for the driver's education series is $420.00 in 2024-2025. The cost includes the 30 hours of classroom instruction, plus 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. All 2024-2025 school year classroom sessions will be held at the Shakopee High School, 2nd Floor Lecture Room. All 2025 summer classroom sessions will be held at the Shakopee High School, 2nd Floor Lecture Room. Please list any special needs of the student on the registration form. Additional 2024-2025 information/registration packets are available at the Community Education Office or on the school district website. 2024-2025 classroom information for this program was emailed out and made available to the public in August 2024. Note: Blue or White Card Replacement can be picked up at the District Office. BTW Missed Session Fee is $50. Any cancellation of a class after the start date is subject to a $50 change fee. Switching from one classroom session to another classroom session after the start date is subject to a $50 transfer fee.