Eden Prairie Community Education

Safeway has been graduating safe teen drivers in the Twin Cities for over 50 years. Safeway’s only focus is creating safe, responsible teen drivers. Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver while targeting to influence the invincible teen attitude. All of Safeway’s instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety. Classroom instruction prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and begin the responsibility of driving. Classes are offered in person at Eden Prairie High School and through distance learning. Students are expected to be on time for both options. The 30 hours of classroom is structured into 10 independent lessons. Students can take the class at age 14 but cannot take their permit test until age 15. After class is completed, students who are 15 years old are eligible to take their permit test. The permit test is not provided during the class. Behind-the-wheel instruction includes six hours of driving in three, two-hour private lessons. All driving is done in a Safeway car on city streets, highways and freeways with a responsible, licensed Safeway instructor. Students have one year after completing classroom to finish their behind-the-wheel lessons. Safeway’s website has a description of the curriculum and scheduling information. Parent involvement is required to produce safe, responsible teen drivers. It is critical that parents practice regularly with their student drivers. The state requires that students have a minimum of 50 hours of practice (15 hours at night). The practice time must be recorded on a state-approved Supervised Driving Log and presented at the road test. Parent Classes are offered monthly in person or by distance learning (via Zoom). This class is not required but qualifies the parent to receive a certificate that allows their student reduced practice time (from 50 to 40 hours). Parents can sign up for a Parent Class on Safeway’s website. At a minimum, Safeway strongly encourages parents to review its parent information and watch the online Parent Class Videos at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Cost of the teen package is $429 and includes the classroom, behind-the-wheel lessons and all materials. There are no hidden charges or additional fuel surcharges. Pay in full upon registration or choose the payment plan: $269 to Community Education upon registration and two installments of $80 to Safeway at the behind-the-wheel lessons. Course Offered by: Safeway Driving School

Skyhawks flag football is the perfect program for your young athletes who want a complete introduction to America's Game or for those who simply want to brush up on their skills in preparation for league play. Through our 'skill of the day' campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning - all presented in a fun & positive environment. The week ends with the Skyhawks Sports Bowl, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron! Course Offered By: Skyhawks Sports

Want to amaze your friends and impress your opponents? Want to increase your IQ while having fun playing Chess and compete for various prizes? Learn from Twin Cities Chess Club instructors who have years of teaching experience. Competitive chess tournaments are scheduled once a year and students can play for real chess trophies! All chess levels are welcome. Course Objective: Chess is a tool for teaching such skills as concentration and critical thinking. And it can help build student self-esteem. Indeed, it's a game that can change kids' lives! What is the student expected to know or be able to do at the end of the course? Any level is welcome. Learn to play a game of chess. Practice good sportsmanship. Compete for various prizes including certificates, medals, and chess sets! Competitive chess tournaments are scheduled once a year and students can play for real chess trophies! We routinely see huge growth in students only after first session. Parents consistently report that their children can sit and concentrate on their chess games for longer and longer after only a few structured chess classes. This translates to their other studies, strengthening their ability to sit and learn other subjects. Method of Instruction: Such as simulations, role playing, lecture, group discussion, etc. Our chess instructors are challenging and fun, while smoothly increasing the level of skill and understanding of each student. When teaching chess is approached that way, the kids remain interested and they improve. A chess lesson consists of 20 dynamic minutes taught by our Chess instructors. Lessons are aided by a 2-dimensional demonstration board. This instruction is highly interactive and exciting for the kids. Lessons are followed by practice with puzzle solving and playtime on tournament sets that Twin Cities Chess Club provides. The instructors supervise the play, teach how to fix mistakes, and creatively problem solve. Course Offered By: Twin Cities Chess Club