Summer Program
Save the date! Summer 2026 registration opens Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.
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Summer programming provides youth entering grades K-7 with a variety of choice-based activities designed specifically for their grade level.
Programming offers Full Day Care and Before & After Summer Scholars Care components.
Full Day Summer Care
Minneapolis Kids provides full day high-quality child care with enriching experiences encouraging youth to pursue interests, build friendships, and develop leadership skills, independence and confidence. Our summer programming provides youth with a variety of choice-based activities designed specifically for their grade level.
Monday-Friday
June 15-August 26, 2026
Closed June 19 and July 3
M-TH: 7 am-6 pm
F: 7 am-5:30 pm
Rates (per day)
Pick the days you want.
$50 Regular Registered Days
(25-day minimum)
$60 Drop-In-Days
(Requires active contract)
Fees
A non-refundable processing fee of $30/child is charged each summer when your contract request is approved.
Friday, May 1 is the deadline to withdraw without penalty. After May 1, families will be charged the minimum registration requirement to withdraw.
Full Day Care Youngers
Entering Grades K-4
Youth will build friendships, develop independence and confidence with activities throughout the day that promote our key learning areas (SEL, STEM, Literacy, Arts, Health and Physical Activity) as well as Service Learning and Community Connections.
Full Day Care Olders
Entering Grades 5-7
Programs designed for older youth to explore interests, share their talents, and gain skills in leadership and independence. Youth will engage in experience-based activities that incorporate our key learning areas and promote community involvement.
*Minneapolis Kids Olders program will only be available at select sites.
Armatage
2501 W 56th St.
Programming:
- Youngers
- Olders
Burroughs
1601 W 50th St.
Programming:
- Youngers
Dowling
3900 W River pkwy
Programming:
- Youngers
Hale
5330 13th Ave. S
Programming:
- Youngers
- Olders
Keewaydin
5209 30th Ave. S
Programming:
- Youngers
Kenny
5720 Emerson Ave. S
Programming:
- Youngers
Lake Harriet Lower
4030 Chowen Ave. S
Programming:
- Youngers
Las Estrellas
1201 University Ave. SE
Programming:
- Grades K-7 (all together)
Before & After Summer Scholars Care
Start and end your day with Minneapolis Kids during MPS Summer Scholars programming. Please note, space is limited for this program.
See below for available sites for specific Summer Scholars locations.
Monday-Thursday, June 22-July 30
Entering Grades 1-7
Before Care:
7 am-Start of Summer Scholars
After Care:
Summer Scholars End-6 pm
Rates (entire session)
Registration is for the full summer.
Before: $264
After: $408
Combined Before & After: $600
Fee
A non-refundable processing fee of $30/child is charged each summer when your contract request is approved.
Friday, May 1 is the deadline to withdraw without penalty. After May 1, families will be charged a cancellation fee..
PLEASE NOTE: Families are responsible for scheduling MPS transportation to and from before & after care by contacting their Summer Scholars location.
| Summer Scholars Site | Minneapolis Kids Summer Site |
|---|---|
| Anishinabe | Any location |
| Bancroft | Dowling, Hale or Keewaydin |
| Folwell | Armatage, Burroughs, Dowling, Hale, Keewaydin, Kenny or Lake Harriet Lower |
| Green Central | Any location |
| Lyndale | Armatage, Burroughs, Kenny or Lake Harriet Lower |
| Lucy Laney | Las Estrellas |
| Northeast Middle (Gr. 5-7) | Las Estrellas |
| Pillsbury | Las Estrellas |
| Sullivan (Gr. 5-7) | Hale, Las Estrellas |
Financial Assistance
Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps families pay for child care so parents can pursue work or school. To see if you qualify for this assistance call 612-348-5937, or apply online at mnbenefits.mn.gov.