Intersession
Intersession activities are optional activities taught by teachers and staff who want to explore an arts or science topic in more depth. These fee-based activities often combine grade levels for a fun learning experience. Students who choose not to register for an intersession activity have that time off school.
Intersession 2026 takes place Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Busing is not available during intersession and school lunch is not served either, as these days are not regular school days. Students will need to pack a lunch every day.
Intersession registration opens on Tuesday, April 7 and closes on Friday, April 17.
Families are expected to read the intersession handbook before registering.
2026 Intersession Program Handbook
To register for Intersession activities, use the Infinite Campus School Store.
Instructions for Activity Registration
Intersession fees are due at the time of registration. Options are solidified and staff are hired based on student enrollment. The fees collected are allocated toward materials, supplies, etc. and it is not typically possible to provide any sort of refund due to student absence or cancellation. If an intersession activity becomes full, it will no longer be available to purchase within the school store. To join the waitlist for an activity, contact Julie Kresh.
Click on the title of the intersession activity for more information!
Click HERE to register for intersession
Arcade Adventures, Grades 2-4, $180.00
Class: Arcade Adventures
Teacher: N. Anderson & S. Stanley
Grades: 2, 3, 4
Room: 226
Cost: $180.00
Description: Get ready to design, build, and play! In Arcade Adventures, students will become game designers and engineers as they create their very own foosball tables and original arcade-style games. Using creativity, teamwork, and hands-on problem-solving skills, students will plan, build, test, and improve their games throughout the week.
For real-world inspiration, we’ll take a field trip to a local arcade to explore game design in action and gather ideas for our own creations. At the end of the session, students will open their arcade to another intersession group for a fun-filled game day experience!
This high-energy class blends STEM, creativity, collaboration, and tons of fun—perfect for students who love to build, design, and play.
Bloom and Grow, Grades 2-5, $180.00
Class: Bloom and Grow
Teacher: A. Proehl
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Room: 232
Cost: $180.00
Description: Students will dig into the world of gardening while learning the basics of how plants grow and what they need to thrive. During this activity, students will explore the greenhouse and discover how it helps plants grow in a protected environment. They will learn about soil, sunlight, water, and how gardeners care for plants. To wrap up the experience, each student will decorate their own flower pot and plant a flower to take home, giving them a chance to continue caring for something they helped grow. We will also take a field trip to Como Zoo Conservatory!🌱🌼
Bullet Journaling and Wicked: From Story to Stage, Grades 4-8, $180.00
Class: Bullet Journaling and Wicked: From Story to Stage
Teacher: S. Sweeney & J. McCarthy
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Room: 230
Cost: $180.00
Description: Students learn bullet journaling through planning, tracking, collage, and art pages.
They explore Wicked history from book to stage to film. Students create themed spreads inspired by Oz alongside personal pages. Activities include habit trackers, mood logs, calendars, and quote art. Students practice layout design, lettering, and mixed-media collage. They analyze characters, themes, and visual storytelling choices. The course blends creative journaling with story and theater study. Students finish with a multi-theme bullet journal portfolio. We will also take a field trip to Franconia Sculpture Park.
Camp DaVinci, Grades 2-5, $180.00
Class: Camp DaVinci
Teacher: H. Bierbrauer & M. Foster
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Room: 223
Cost: $180.00
Description: Get an early taste of summer break at Camp DaVinci! Ms. B and Mrs. Foster will be your camp counselors as you learn camp songs, do fun crafts, and explore the outdoors! Get sorted into your cabin for the week and compete to win big camp games. Go hiking and picnic in Bunker Hills Regional Park! Friendship bracelets and s’mores guaranteed! We hope you’ll join us at Camp DaVinci!
Create Your Hit Song: Intro to Music Production and Theory, Grades 5-8, $180.00
Class: Create Your Hit Song: Intro to Music Production and Theory
Teacher: T. Steinley
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Room: 159
Cost: $180.00
Description: Create your own hit song! Over four days, you will learn how to make your own beats, record instruments, and the structure and theory behind songwriting. The week will end with a concert of all the student’s projects and a tour of an actual music studio in Minneapolis!
Curious Creators Club, Grades 3-5, $180.00
Class: Curious Creators Club
Teacher: N. Hoffmeyer & R. McCurnin
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Room: 227
Cost: $180.00
Description: Get ready to explore, experiment, and create! Curious Creations Club is a fun, hands-on club where art and science come together. In this club, students will dive into exciting projects that spark creativity and curiosity while learning how things work.
Each session will include engaging activities where students can design, build, test, and create. From colorful tie-dye projects to thrilling egg drop competitions, students will explore science concepts while expressing their creativity through art. We’ll also try lots of other hands-on experiments and challenges that encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and imagination.
If you love making cool things, trying new experiments, and getting a little messy while learning, Curious Creations Club is the perfect place to explore, discover, and create.
Disney/Pixar Power Watchers, Grades 1-3, $180.00
Class: Disney/Pixar Power Watchers
Teacher: H. West
Grades: 1, 2, 3
Room: 131
Cost: $180.00
Description: We will have a blast watching at least three of the four listed Disney/Pixar movies: “UP” (PG), Inside Out” (G), “Toy Story” (G), or “Cars” (G). We will incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Social Emotional Learning activities to bring the movies to real life. Students will be able to connect the movie to the activity which will inspire their creative thinking side! We will also take a field trip to Elm Creek Park.
Filmmaking 101, Grades 3-8, $180.00
Class: Filmmaking 101
Teacher: P. Jurzec
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Room:
Cost: $180.00
Description: Filmmaking is collaborative art – many departments (screenwriting, performance, camera, sound, music, scenic, costumes, makeup and editing) come together to tell a story! This class will provide students with a framework for engaging individual skills, strengths and talents while effectively communicating with one another to create a short film from start to finish. There is something for everyone and the final product will be a film that everyone can enjoy!
Girls Who Code, Grades 4-8, $180.00
Class: Girls Who Code
Teacher: S. Anello
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Room: 210
Cost: $180.00
Description: Girls Who Code is a program for all student to learn about computer coding. This program is for any skill level; join us to learn how to use computer science to change the world. Girls Who Code uses a flexible curriculum that adopts to unique needs. Here you will learn the foundations of code to nurture and apply computational thinking and problem-solving skills in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Junior Ranger: Nature Scientists, Grades 2-5, $180.00
Class: Junior Ranger: Nature Scientists
Teacher: S. Olson & B. Anderson
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Room: 138
Cost: $180.00
Description: Join our Outdoor Science and Art Class for an exciting and hands-on adventure in nature! This class is all about exploring the great outdoors while learning how to identify plants, animals, and insects in their natural habitats. Through interactive activities, we’ll use field guides, magnifying glasses, and creativity to observe the amazing diversity of life around us. Whether you’re sketching the patterns on a leaf, tracking animal footprints, or observing the intricate details of a bug, you’ll discover the beauty of nature while having fun. This class blends science and art in a way that encourages curiosity, imagination, and a deeper connection to the environment. We’ll also get a chance to hike and explore the waterfall of Minnehaha Falls! Get ready to explore, learn, and create with nature as your canvas!
Kids Just Wanna Have Fun!, Grades 1-3, $180.00
Class: Kids Just Wanna Have Fun!
Teacher: K. Falkowski & J. Coplan
Grades: 1, 2, 3
Room:
Cost: $180.00
Description: Four full days packed with color, creativity, and nonstop smiles! Each day brings a brand-new theme filled with hands-on crafts, active games, and plenty of time to move and play. Students will get messy with tie-dye, run and play kickball, create amazing bubble creations, and wrap up the week with a fun beach-day celebration featuring a waterslide bounce house. This camp is all about making friends, staying active, and having fun—because kids just wanna have fun! 🎨⚽🫧🏖️
Murals and More!, Grades 5-8, $180.00
Class: Murals and More!
Teacher: V. Arboleda
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Room: 235
Cost: $180.00
Description: Unleash your inner artist! In Murals and More, students will collaborate on a large-scale mural project to help enhance the hallways of our school. Beyond the wall, we’ll explore diverse art mediums through hands-on activities that celebrate color, scale, and creativity. We will also partner with Ms. Schneider’s art class on various activities throughout the week. Come help us transform our space and leave a lasting mark on our school community!
Nature Detectives, Grades 3-6, $180.00
Class: Nature Detectives
Teacher: K. Burken
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6
Room: 322
Cost: $180.00
Description: Calling all young adventurers! Join us for a week of exploring the outdoors, visiting a nature center, and becoming a “Junior Ranger.” Students will observe plants and wildlife, create nature-inspired art, and keep a field journal of their discoveries.
Each day includes time outside, hands-on activities, and fun reading connected to nature. Perfect for kids who love being outside, getting creative, and learning about the world around them!
Rainbow Science and Crafts, Grades K-1, $180.00
Class: Rainbow Science and Crafts
Teacher: J. Ryan & H. Bronk
Grades: K, 1
Room: 326
Cost: $180.00
Description: Come learn about how and why rainbows are formed and many other interesting things about rainbows. We will do several experiments that involve rainbows, prisms, the colors of the rainbow, and more! We will make a crystal rainbow, rainbow seed bombs, a painted rainbow rock, a rainbow suncatcher, and other crafts! Our field trip will be to a local park for a scavenger hunt looking for objects in the rainbow, playing on the playground and bubble fun. The rainbow is so exciting!
Spa Science, Grades 2-6, $180.00
Class: Spa Science
Teacher: N. Musa & K. Garcia
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Room:
Cost: $180.00
Description: Get ready to relax, create, and unwind! In Spa Science, students will explore the world of self-care while learning the science behind it. Through hands-on activities, students will create their own spa products, such as face masks, scrubs, and bath items, while learning some of the science behind how they work.
Throughout the week, students will also learn what self-care means, why it’s important, and how simple habits—like breathing techniques and time in nature—can support both body and mind. On day four, students will take a step away from DIY projects to immerse themselves in the ultimate self-care environment: a field trip to the Como Park Conservatory greenhouse. There, they will explore beautiful plant spaces and experience how being in nature can be a powerful form of self-care and relaxation.
The week will also include a calming spa day where students can enjoy the products they’ve created and practice relaxation techniques. This soothing class blends science, creativity, nature, and self-care—perfect for students who love to create, learn, and unwind!
Total Sports Takeover, Grades 3-6, $180.00
Class: Total Sports Takeover
Teacher: M. Nieman & E. Knudson
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6
Room: DVA East Gymnasium
Cost: $180.00
Description: Why settle for one sport when you can play them all? Total Sports Takeover is a high level course designed for the athlete who hates to choose. Every day, we flip the script and dive into a different arena—from the gym to the field we will do it all! Teaching importance from stretching, pregame warms up, positive team mentality and sportsmanship to the love of the game!
Trace the Trail, Ink the Page: An Adventure at Wolf Ridge, Grades 5-8, $315.00
Class: Trace the Trail, Ink the Page: An Adventure at Wolf Ridge
Teacher: S. Severson & C. Smith
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Room: 304
Cost: $315.00
Description: Trace the Trail, Ink the Page: An Adventure at Wolf Ridge
Finland, Minnesota | 4 Days, 3 Nights (leave Monday morning, return Thursday afternoon)
Ready to trade your screen for the rugged beauty of the North Shore? We’re heading to the iconic Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center for four days of pure outdoor adrenaline and creative discovery!
Perched on the high ridges overlooking Lake Superior, Wolf Ridge is our 2,000-acre classroom. Join us as we trek the Superior Hiking Trail, explore Wolf Lake, and track snowshoe hare and peregrine falcons through the dense boreal forest.
But this isn’t just a hike—it’s an exploration of the “Naturalist’s Eye.” Alongside our outdoor classes and birding sessions (keep your eyes peeled for the famous Wolf Ridge chickadees!), we’ll be practicing the art of Nature Journaling. You’ll learn to capture the mood of the woods through field sketching and creative writing workshops designed to help you document the wilder side of life.
Space is limited! Pack your boots and your favorite pen—let’s head to the Ridge! We are able to take a few adult chaperones with us… Must register through Infinite Campus and have a current background check on file.
The timeline for this intersession option is different from the other options. Registration is open now!
Tween Dream Crafts and More, Grades 3-5, $180.00
Class: Tween Dream Crafts and More
Teacher: J. Goman & N. Catalano
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Room:
Cost: $180.00
Description: Get creative, get inspired, and bring your ideas to life! Teen Dream Crafts & More is a hands-on class designed just for tweens who love to create, design, and try new things. From DIY crafts, trendy decor, personalized gifts, and fun art experiments, there’s always something exciting to make.
Students will explore different materials and techniques while building creativity, confidence, and friendships in a relaxed and welcoming environment. No experience needed — just bring your imagination!
Under the Sea, Grades K-1, $180.00
Class: Under the Sea
Teacher: H. Brown & L. Metty
Grades: K, 1
Room: 116, 121
Cost: $180.00
Description: Join Ms. Brown and Mrs. Metty on an under the sea adventure during Intersession! We will learn lots of interesting facts about underwater animals, play games, make crafts, and do several science experiments too! Our intersession journey will end with a trip to the Zoo! We hope to “sea” you there!
Upcycled Eco-Art, Grades 4-8, $180.00
Class: Upcycled Eco-Art
Teacher: C. Schneider
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Room: 115
Cost: $180.00
Description: Turn “trash” into treasure in this hands-on art lab! We’re breathing new life into forgotten objects to create vibrant, environmentally-conscious art for our community. Engineer with cardboard, transform plastic bottles, into mobiles, old toys into sculptures, and more!
Bring your imagination and prove that beautiful art doesn’t have to cost the Earth. We will alsobe coordinating with Ms. Arboleda’s class throughout the week!
Volleyball Skills Day Camp, Grades 6-8, $180.00
Class: Volleyball Skills Day Camp
Teacher: N. Rhuede & N. Zinken
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Room: DVA West Gymnasium
Cost: $180.00
Description: This Volleyball Camp provides a structured and positive environment where athletes can develop both individual skills and team play. Campers will receive instruction on core techniques including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and defensive positioning. Coaches emphasize sportsmanship, communication, and confidence-building while creating a fun and inclusive experience. Each day includes skill drills, small-group instruction, and game play to help athletes apply what they’ve learned.