The following are links that members of the Lionsgate community have identified as possible resources for families.
The Art Academy
The Art Academy has structured their programs to advance technical skills balanced with creative exercises designed to promote an in-depth understanding of the essential principles of art. Their goal is excellence in traditional art education.
The Blake School
The Blake School is recognized as one of the finest independent, college preparatory day schools in the nation. Founded in 1900, Blake serves more than 1,300 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12, is non-sectarian and co-educational, and has campuses in Minneapolis, Hopkins and Wayzata.
Camp Avanti
Avanti-Camp St. Croix is an intensive sensory integration summer camp. Camp Avanti is a unique summer camp program that combines a challenging camp environment with an intensive Sensory Integration treatment approach. Campers will participate each day in a broad range of activities planned for fun and therapeutic benefit, and receive occupational therapy utilizing neurobehavioral theories. Every camper’s program is individually created and continually updated throughout the week. The goal is to provide a total treatment environment within the fun of the camp experience.
Hip-Hop Daycamp
This camp is open to 7th-10th graders at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1800 Glenwood Ave. in Minneapolis. There, students will focus on one or two elements of hip-hop (DJ-ing, dance, aerosol art and emceeing) and practice the art form for two weeks. The camp concludes with a performance on August 17 at the Redeemer Block Party. To learn more and sign up for the camp, e-mail Jeri Ezaki (Jerilyn.Ezaki@mpls.k12.mn.us) or call her at (612) 668-3809.
Hennepin County Library events
Programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required unless noted.
The Loft Youth Classes
The Loft Literary Center has grown to become the nation’s largest and most comprehensive literary center. It is located in the award-winning Open Book literary arts building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the heart of one of the most literate and book-friendly regions in the country.
Minnetonka Center for the Arts
From its beginning, the Minnetonka Center for the Arts’ purpose has been to help a diverse group of Minnesotans -particularly families and children-make art a part of everyday life.
2011 Employment & Opportunity Guide for Minneapolis Youth
Ask friends, classmates, previous employers, relatives, community leaders, church members and teachers if they know of any job openings or if they have any suggestions of places to look. Tell those you know that you are looking for a job and describe your strengths and skills.
Lionsgate Academy is not professionally affiliated with any of these organizations and is not responsible for any of their practices.
