For parents scrambling to find activities to fill a no school day, Eden Prairie's community centers are stepping up to the plate. On February 17th, a variety of youth programs are slated to keep kids engaged and entertained. The Art Center is offering sessions for young creatives, split by age groups. Youngsters aged 6-10 can indulge in 'Mix and Match Clay Animals' and 'Snow Art', while those between 10-15 can try their hands at 'Fused Glass Fantasy' or 'Try the Wheel'. All sessions are conveniently scheduled in the morning from 9 a.m. to noon and in the afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m.
In a move to encourage full-day participation, the Art Center has made provisions for a supervised lunch hour. Children enrolled in both morning and afternoon classes only have to bring along snacks, a water bottle, and a non-refrigerated lunch to keep their momentum going through the day — a clear effort to seamlessly bridge the gap between morning and afternoon creativity.
Further options are available at the Outdoor Center with the 'Winter Wildlife Explorers' program for ages 6-12. Running from 9 a.m. to noon, the program promises a rich mix of indoor and outdoor activities designed to spark an interest in nature and wildlife amid the frosty landscape.
For the more athletically inclined, Legacy Gymnastics offers a 'Gymnastics Camp' from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to ages 5-12, attendees can look forward to gymnastics skills development and a range of other physical activities. The day camp aims to simultaneously provide a good workout and foster a sense of community among the participants with its variety of gymnastic-related activities and the inclusion of a craft project to tap into a different aspect of creativity.
More information on these programs, including how to sign up, is available through the Eden Prairie community website edenprairie.org/Recreation. Direct queries about the programs point towards a well-rounded day filled with different avenues for children to explore their interests and make the most out of a school-free day.
