• Summer Registration Now Open

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Are you looking for things to do this summer? Enroll in Brooklyn Center Community School's Summer Programming!
    Space is limited, so please register early.

     

     

    Centaur Beginnings 

    Centaur Beginnings is a fee-based child care program for children 6 weeks - 3 years old. 

     

    Age group: Children of BC staff, students with limited community spaces. 
    Location: Centaur Beginnings located inside of the BC Early College Academy 
    Dates: Mondays – Thursdays (June 20 - August 10 / Closed July 3-7)
    Times: 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Cost: Please contact Yenestra Haralson for rates yharalson@bccs286.org
    Registration: Registration is open at https://brooklyncenter.ce.eleyo.com/

     

    Summer Preschool Prep

    This class is designed to incorporate elements of preschool and childcare with an extensive focus on social and emotional learning to prepare for the upcoming school year. Need additional care throughout the week? Kids who attend Summer Preschool Prep can also register for Summer Centaur Plus the other two days of the week.

     

    Age group: 3 and 4 year olds who are finishing preschool but not eligible for kindergarten yet
    Location: Brooklyn Center Elementary
    Dates: Tuesdays - Thursdays (June 20 - August 10 / Closed July 3-7)
    Times: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm 
    Cost: $90 per week
    Registration: Registration is open at https://brooklyncenter.ce.eleyo.com/

     

    Three Rivers Lil' Explorer Camp

    BCCS partners with Three Rivers Camp to provide outdoor, nature-focused explorations for school-aged children. Explorer Camps are affordable, accessible, and fun. Activities take place outdoors. Topics may include: plants and animals, games, outdoor skills, and an off-site field trip.

    • JULY 28 - Topic: Birds - Providing outdoor, nature-focused explorations for preschool-aged children. Lil’ Explorer is affordable, accessible, and fun.  Please pack a snack for this child drop off program.

    • AUGUST 18 - Topic: Insects - Providing outdoor, nature-focused explorations for preschool-aged children. Lil’ Explorer is affordable, accessible, and fun. Activities may include a puppet show, games, and exploring plants and animals up close. Please pack a snack for this child drop off program.

    Age group: Students in PreK
    Location: Brooklyn Center Elementary
    Dates: Friday, July 28 and/or Friday, August 18
    Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 
    Registration: Registration will be opened at https://brooklyncenter.ce.eleyo.com/ on Monday, May 15.

     

    Centaur Plus

    Centaur Plus is a fee-based child care program for elementary-age students.

     

    Age group: Students entering grades Pre-K-5 in fall 2023
    Location: Brooklyn Center Elementary
    Dates: Mondays – Fridays (June 12 - August 18 / Closed July 3-7)
    Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Cost:

    • $32 per day for all day care

    • $27 per day for qualifying free and reduced lunch families

    • $10 per day for combined before and/or after care STEP

    Registration: Registration opens on April 15 at https://brooklyncenter.ce.eleyo.com/

     

    Three Rivers Explorer Camp

    BCCS partners with Three Rivers Camp to provide outdoor, nature-focused explorations for school-aged children. Explorer Camps are affordable, accessible, and fun. Activities take place outdoors. Topics may include: plants and animals, games, outdoor skills, and an off-site field trip.

     

    Age group: Students entering grades K-3 in Fall 2023
    Location: Brooklyn Center Elementary
    Dates: Tuesday, June 20 - Friday, June 23
    Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 
    Registration: Registration will be opened at  https://brooklyncenter.ce.eleyo.com/ on Monday, May 15.

     

    Early Childhood Special Education ESY

    Eligibility is determined by the IEP process. Students who are eligible must confirm their intention of attending with the Special Services Department. Please contact Krystal DeGraw directly at kdegraw@bccs286.org.

    Age group: Students who utilize Early Childhood Special Services
    Location: BCE
    Dates: Monday - Thursday ( July 17-Aug 10)
    Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am

     

    KinderPrep 

    KinderPrep offers incoming kindergarten students an opportunity to acclimate to the school schedule, structure, separation, and stamina for students who may have little to no previous school experience. 

     

    Age group: Students entering kindergarten in Fall 2023 at Brooklyn Center Elementary STEAM
    Location: Brooklyn Center Elementary
    Program dates: Monday – Thursday, June 20 – July 27 (no program Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th)
    Time: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Cost: Free - Transportation provided for those who qualify and register by June 1. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all participants.
    Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in Kindergarten at Brooklyn Center Elementary for the 2023-2024 School Year with little to no Pre-Kindergarten experience. Priority enrollment followed. Limited seats available. 
    Registration: Families can register for KinderPrep by contacting Early Learning  at (763) 561-4480 ext. 5000 or email earlylearning@bccs286.org. All students must be enrolled in kindergarten for fall 2023 at Brooklyn Center Elementary STEAM to be eligible.

     

    STEP 

    STEP offers daily academic and enrichment opportunities. Licensed teachers, qualified youth program staff, and community partners will work with students to help them identify their interests and strengths and develop their academic skills. Students will be able to self-select clubs of interest from such areas as physical activity, music and arts, STEAM and more. 

     

    Age group: Students entering grades 1-5 in Fall 2023 at Brooklyn Center Elementary 
    Location: Brooklyn Center Elementary
    Dates: July 17-August 10 (Monday- Thursday)
    Program Time: 8:00am - 2:00pm
    Cost: Free - Transportation provided for those who qualify and register by June 1.  Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided to all participants.
    Registration: Families can register for STEP online at https://brooklyncenter.ce.eleyo.com/

    This initiative is made possible with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) using federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding. Neither, MDE nor the U.S. Department of Education endorses the program or its services.

     

    Fundamentally Sound Athletics Sports Camp

    FSA Sports Camp introduces participants to a new sport each week. Days will consist of games and skill-based activities designed to increase awareness and comfort within each sport. Registration is available for each individual week allowing youth to select the sports of their choice.

     

    Age group: Students entering grades 3-8 in fall 2023 
    Location: Brooklyn Center Middle & High School’s Blue Barn, unless otherwise specified
    Dates: Mondays - Thursdays  (June 19 - August 17)
    Times: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Cost: Free
    Registration: Click here to create an account and register for FSA. If you have questions, please contact Yazmin Guzman Gonzalez at yguzmangonzalez@bccs286.org.


    CreateMPLS STEM Program

    CreateMPLS is teaming up with the Northwest Suburban School District to bring hands-on STEM programming to students at Zanewood Community a STEAM school, Montrose Elementary School of Innovation and Brooklyn Center STEAM. Working together and problem-solving are two things we all find valuable in our classrooms. CreateMPLS will incorporate social-emotional learning concepts in their teaching while using LEGO curriculum, coding programs, and science and technology principles. We would be honored to have your student join us this summer for three weeks of building, coding and learning about robotics. Lunch, snacks,a water provided each day!

     

    Age group: Current BCE students entering grade 4in Fall 2023
    Location: Traveling Camp between three schools (Zanewood, Montrose, BCE)
    Dates: June 13-15, June 20-22, June 27-29
    Cost: Free
    Transportation: Busing will be provided to participants.
    Registration: Registration coming to ELEYO shortly!

     

    LEAP

    LEAP helps students accelerate their skills in reading and math and offers exciting enrichment activities in such areas as arts, entrepreneurship, youth leadership, physical activity, STEM, and more! This summer, LEAP participants will select from a variety of engaging camp-style activities to personalize their experience. The program is led by licensed teachers and qualified youth program staff. 

     

    Age group: Students entering grades 6-9 in fall 2023 at Brooklyn Center Middle and High School STEAM
    Location:  Brooklyn Center Middle and High School
    Dates: June 20-July 14 (Tuesdays - Fridays)
    Times: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Cost: Free- Transportation provided for those who qualify and register by June 1.  Breakfast and lunch provided to all participants.
    Registration: Families can register for LEAP online at https://brooklyncenter.ce.eleyo.com/

    This initiative is made possible with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) using federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding. Neither, MDE nor the U.S. Department of Education endorses the program or its services.

     

    Insight Secondary ESY

    Eligibility is determined by the IEP process. Students who are eligible must confirm their intention of attending with the Special Services Department. Please contact Krystal DeGraw directly at kdegraw@bccs286.org.

    Age group: Students currently enrolled in Insight Online
    Location: Online
    Dates: June 20-July 14 (Tuesdays - Fridays)
    Times: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

     

    Credit Recovery & Acceleration

    This summer, Credit Recovery sessions will be offered both in-person and virtually. Students will have the option to complete full courses through the APEX platform or finish courses that they began during the school year.  A licensed teacher will provide ongoing coaching and support to the student as they progress through their course(s). Credit Acceleration courses will be offered onsite for high school students interested in earning an elective credit. Onsite elective courses will be offered based on staff and student interest.  The credit acceleration program provides students the opportunity to earn high school elective credits in courses that they may not be able to schedule during the school year.

     

    Age group: Students entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023 
    Location: 5910 Shingle Creek Parkway
    Dates: June 20 - July 14 (Tuesday - Friday) OR July 17 - August 10 (Monday-Thursday)
    Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Cost: Free - Transportation provided for those who qualify and register by June 1. 
    Registration: Students should work directly with their school guidance counselor to determine their course needs and complete their enrollment in summer credit recovery courses on Eleyo.
    Contact Information: Jena Carlson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, jcarlson@bccs286.org or (763) 450-3386 x2755.

     

    Acceleration Classes offered Summer 2023

    • Centaurs Who Code  |  BC Students Who Code is for students who wish to join a community of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Throughout this class, students will learn to see themselves as computer scientists, gain exposure to project management and problem solving techniques, and learn the foundational computer science concepts that form the basis for all programming languages (including Scratch, Swift, Python, and Javascript). Students will also learn about women and non-binary identifying professionals in tech around the world. Students can earn high school course credit, and do not need to have any previous coding experience.

    • Business By Design  |  Want to start your own business? Learn how to develop your own business and earn high school and college credit while doing it! Business by Design is a digital entrepreneurship course and innovation challenge. Students use human-centered design to develop a business product or service that responds to an issue or need in their community. Every student learns how to design, develop and prototype a business concept – resulting in an actionable business plan. Students will practice entrepreneurial thinking, human centered design, business development, digital prototyping, and have the chance to pitch their concept to industry professionals at a culminating event.  This course is aligned to MN English Language Arts Academic Standards and earns .25