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Summer Program

Summer 2025 Registration opens February 14, 2025 at 7 am!

Check back for more information in January, 2025.
Three Minneapolis Kids participants on the monkey bars

Our summer programming provides youth entering grades K-7 with a variety of choice-based activities designed specifically for their grade level. 

Full Day Care and Before & After Summer Scholars Care is available.

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Full Day Care Youngers

Kids playing with staff
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

Mpls Kids showing off their face paint
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.

Before & After Summer Scholars Care

Mpls Kids students at their lemonade stand
Entering Grades K-7

Start and end your day with Minneapolis Kids during MPS Summer Scholars programming. 

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. 

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.