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Elementary
K-5th
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2013 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis 55405
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9:30am - 4pm
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Before/After School Activites

Spanish Language Instruction: Kenwood Elementary partners with Language Sprout to offer tuition-based, small-group Spanish instruction two mornings a week. Grades K-5. For more information, call 651-323-9523 or visit https://www.languagesprout.com/programs/in-school.

French Language Instruction: Alliance Française offers tuition-based classes for students based on age group and level of French experience. Instructors are French-speakers with training and experience helping children discover the French language through games, crafts, and engaging activities. Grades K-5. Classes meet Wednesdays after school from Oct. 25 through May 8. Financial aid is available. To register, call 612-332-0436 or visit https://afmsp.org.

Chess Club: Chess club meets at Kenwood on Fridays mornings. Grades K-5. All chess levels are welcome. Register online at https://twincitieschessclub.com/school/Registration.html.

Girl Scouts: Grades K-5. Financial aid is available. For questions, call 800-845-0787 or email girlscouts@girlscoutsrv.org. Register online at https://www.girlscoutsrv.org/en/get-involved/become-a-girl-scout.html

Girls on the Run: Girls on the Run has two seasons and meets after school at Kenwood on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each season culminates with a joyful and fun non-competitive 5K Celebration.

After School Learning (ALC): We look forward to helping your child continue their academic growth during Extended Day Programming. ALC will take place on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays (depending on the course) from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 7 and ending Feb. 15. A hearty snack and transportation are provided to all participating students. If you have any questions, please contact the school office (612-668-2760). 


Below you will find a list of programs used by families at Kenwood looking for more regular before and/or after school care options. These programs are not run by Kenwood Community School. Some offer before school care as well as after school care, but please make sure to ask if you are in need of both. Some programs have waiting lists - you are encouraged to sign up this spring.

  • YWCA Uptown
    2802 Hennepin Ave
    612-874-7131 
    https://www.ywcampls.org/
    *This location offers swim team classes before and/or after school for students in grades 1-5. Please contact them for more information and fees. Students are transported via school bus.

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2013 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis 55405
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