Brian Billion, piano.

Ten 30-minute lessons.

Mar 4, 25

Apr 1, 8, 15, 29

May 6, 13, 20, 27

Begin or resume your study of piano with K&S Conservatory in the comfort of our MPA practice rooms. Sign up for this 3:15 PM to 5:45 PM window, and be sure to complete the form in the registration process if you have time preferences or restrictions. Your scheduled slot will be set and shared with families and instructor. 

Meets 3:15 to 4:30 PM on March 26; April 2, 16, 23, 30.

Minnesota Swordplay teaches all three Olympic swords. Maria Benford, onwer of the company, has been fencing for over 30 years and has been teaching since 2000. She is a rated fencer and has won many national competitions. She has also coached many state champions and is the head coach for Southwest Christian High School and Minnetonka High School.

The beginner course teaches the basics skills of fencing. Students will learn how to come on guard, basic blocks, and the attacks.

Program meets: March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22

Traditional Karate-Do Academy is a martial arts dojo teaching Traditional Karate-do style. Join us to learn the art of karate and the Japanese tradition of karate training. Learn karate to develop self-confidence, focus, self-discipline, teamwork, self control, respect for others, balance and coordination, and skills for self defense. New students are required to buy a gi (uniform) for $40.

Registration is required for Grade K-4 Panther Club after school. As part of the registration, you can let us know important details such as the days your child will attend, pickup details, special needs, or other requests you’d like to share with the Panther Programs staff.

Note: Registration is free, and billing occurs monthly on the basis of attendance. 

Registration is required for Grade 5-8 Panther Den after school. As part of the registration, you can let us know important details such as the days your child will attend, pickup details, special needs, or other requests you’d like to share with the Panther Programs staff.

Note that billing occurs in TADS at the end of each month based on attendance. 

STEM Club will run on Thursdays: April 17, 24; May 1, 8

MPA’s Lower School STEM Club is back for one final, spring session! Run by MPA’s Upper School STEMEd Club, these sessions are designed to spark a passion for science among students that will grow as they progress through their schooling. We will be focusing on a different fun and engaging science or engineering theme each class. Experiments will be simple and safe--giving students hands-on experience and the chance to conduct their own scientific explorations while connecting with passionate STEM-focused upper school students, many of whom were members of Lower School STEM Club themselves!

For students in grades K, 1, and 2. Meets April 30; May 7, 14, 21

Master the essentials of baseball — fielding, catching, throwing, hitting, and base running — in our engaging, positive environment. Tailored for beginners and intermediates, this program not only instills new baseball skills but also imparts crucial life lessons in respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Join us for a dynamic blend of athletic growth and character development.