The 10 Best Summer Camps near Hopkins, Minnesota

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My oldest son started the after school and summer camp program here over a year ago. He started off as a shy guy with little confidence in himself. Now he has flourished into a self assured young man with amazing respect and discipline for himself and others. From the martial arts training to the exciting activities they always have going on, The Gym is somewhere my kids never want to leave. The staff are all wonderful and make you feel like you're a part of the family! I would % recommend.

Our second grade son attended for summer because he was behind in reading. The initial assessment was gold in highlighting gaps in his reading, grammar, and phonics knowledge. We appreciated the targeted tutoring that focused on those educational gaps. We saw measurable improvement!! He stared the summer with a reading fluency of and ended at . He took a second grade spelling test in may and got all the words wrong except 1, by august he did a similar test and only got 7 wrong out of . I should add we also read with him an hour every day ontop of 4 hours a week or sylvan- we wanted to support what sylvan was doing!! Very please with the quick progress and targeted tutoring!!

Our two children have been at Infinity in Middleton for the past three and a half and one and half years, respectively. I cannot say enough good things about the program and the staff. Karate has become a big part of our kids’ lives and has been formative in their development. Our daughter loves physical activity and karate gives her an outlet for her energy and teaches her invaluable skills like self-control, respect for herself and others, and perseverance. She has recently progressed into their black belt training program, and she feels a tremendous sense of accomplishment and pride and sees the rewards of committing to something and working hard. Our son has had some physical challenges since infancy, and the Infinity program has been a highly effective add-on to his therapies. His strength and coordination have improved by leaps and bounds. And the discipline and character principles taught in their classes have helped him develop personal skills that serve him beautifully in his daily life and at school. Karate has helped him catch up developmentally to his peers and has increased his self-confidence. The instructors at Infinity have been amazing with our children. They take interest in each child and really care about their success. They strike the perfect balance between being encouraging and gentle and high expectations for the kids. My background is in education and curriculum development, and I have noticed from the beginning of our time there that the curriculum and methodology at Infinity are well designed and effective. They aren’t just masterful in their sport, but also in their instruction of it, and I know my kids are learning from the best. We've had an overall excellent experience at Infinity and we'd choose them again over and over without hesitation. Highly recommend.

I feel very blessed to have Cadence Academy as an option at my child’s school for after school care. Teresa and her staff are amazing, friendly and really care about the children in their care. The games and activities also strike up more opportunities to learn. My daughter has learned a lot about the states and capitols through the state games. We plan on keeping our youngest in their care for the next couple of years. I can’t imagine them at any other facility. I highly recommend them.

We absolutely loved having our kids at this daycare. The attentiveness, compassion, and care they have for kids is outstanding! We felt at ease knowing how well they were not only taken care of, but that they would thrive and be better prepared for school. Thanks for all the love and support!

We started our daughter at Goddard as an infant, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll her here. The staff at Goddard has been so professional and helpful at every transition. They have a wonderful way of making each child feel unique and cared for. Our daughter lights up each day when we bring her to school!

Kayann and her team are amazing. This Sylvan is a great place for students to meet their goals!

Best place to let your kids spend some quality time during the summer!!! Family camp is a great time to spend a few days with your family and with other families! Update, 4 yrs later: STILL LOVING IT but probably MORE every year, or every time I'm at camp. I love that you can disconnect from 'the world' (to a point you have no other choice ;-) since the reception isn't the greatest up there ;-) ). But then you will connect with the people around you AND with God. Camps are organized in such a wonderful way that you'll never be bored but also you won't be rushed. There's always someone available to talk to, to play any games, to be your Kayak buddy, to help with your Bible study, to just sit and listen. I do not know of any other camp that is as blessed as CHYC in every way.