Summer 2026 Scholarships for Youth

• YMCA Gathering Pines Camp -- scholarships due by Feb 10
• Edina Community Ed- Summer Go Time Scholarships & Preschool Summer Scholarship
• Edina KIDS Club & Summer Little KIDS Club- Financial Assistance
• Edina Connect Card- Edina Parks & Recreation, Athletic Associations
• Edina Give and Go
• Key Summer Registration Dates
• School Year 2026-27: ELC Programs, KIDS Club, Little KIDS Club, Early Childhood Screening

Applications Now Available -DUE FEB 10

We are pleased to partner with the YMCA to offer an outdoor camp experience at YMCA Gathering Pines. This is a Mon-Fri day camp with a bus option from Edina. This scholarship is for income-eligible current K-7 Edina Public School Students. The family portion due is $25 per student.

YMCA Summer of Opportunity Scholarship Applications

Spots are limited and applications will be accepted until Feb 10 or until spaces are filled, whichever comes first.

Choose your Camp Adventure. YMCA camp is offering 5 Camp Adventures. You will select the adventure for your kid at registration.

• Aquatics Camp: Campers will experience LOTS of swimming and aquatic fun that includes boating, kayaking and more!
• Arts & Imagination: Campers will participate in daily art activities that explore various mediums.
• Nature & Science: Campers will experience in daily nature & STEM themed activities.
• Outdoor Sports: Campers will experience at least 10 different age appropriate outdoor sports! Examples may include climbing, archery, geocaching, swimming, boating and more!
• Horse Camp: Campers will experience horse during camp. This is not riding lessons.

See application for detailed camp adventure descriptions

This scholarship is made possible in partnership with Edina Give and Go and the YMCA.

Summer Go Time scholarship is available to eligible Edina Public Schools students (K-12) to assist with registration fees for Community Ed Summer Enrichment Camps and classes.

Summer Catalog Course Descriptions

Register today!
To register for a camp and request funding (up to $550), complete the Summer Go Time 2026 Registration form. Summer Go Time 2026 Forma de Registro 2026

• Email registrations to: Krista.Phillips@edinaschools.org
• Funds granted will count towards the student’s eligible summer funds from both Edina Give and Go and Community Ed. Funds are limited and not guaranteed.

Preschool Summer Scholarship available for 2-5 year olds

Questions/Assistance Registering: Krista.Phillips@edinaschools.org or call 952-848-3936.

KIDS Club Summer with Edina Community Ed - Incoming K-6 grade

Lottery Registration window: Feb 10 8 AM -Feb 23 11:59 PM. Complete a contract request anytime between those dates to be entered in the lottery.

https://communityed.edinaschools.org/youth/school-age-care-k-5

Summer Little KIDS Club- NEW! - 3 & 4 year olds

Registration opens Feb 10 at 8 AM

https://earlylearning.edinaschools.org/preschool/little-kids-club/summer

For those needing help paying fees for KIDS Club

1. Apply for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) /Hennepin County Residents should begin by calling 612-348-5937

2. Summer KIDS Club Financial Assistance -complete if you are on the CCAP waitlist or unable to apply for CCAP or
3. Summer Little KIDS Club Financial Assistance ages 3-4, complete if you are on the CCAP waitlist or unable to apply for CCAP

Connect Card will help eligible students access scholarships provided by a number of organizations including: Edina Parks & Recreation & Edina Athletic Associations: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Girls Athletics, Lacrosse, Ultimate, and Volleyball. Apply every 2 years to continue benefits from the Edina Connect Card.

Edina Give and Go supports Edina Students with up to $500 during the summer to participate in programs - Arts, Athletics and Academic programs of the student's choosing. Requests for assistance should be done by completing the online form. Be sure to request funding prior to registering for any program. 10-14 business days is recommended.

**If you would like to access funding for Edina Community Ed Summer Enrichment Camps, please complete the Summer Go Time Form. Please do not need to make a request directly to Give and Go for assistance for Edina Community Ed Camps

LOCATION CHANGE!

The expo has been moved online.

Watch from the comfort of your own home, starting Feb 5, 2026.

Contract for 2026-27 KIDS Club- before/after school care program will open March 24 at 8am. The contract request window is March 24, 8 am to April 6, 11:59 pm. Contract requests will be accepted during this two-week window. If more contracts are requested than available at a specific site, a random computerized lottery will be held. Learn More

Registration for 2026-27 Early Learning and Family Center is now open

• Full-Day & Half Day Preschool (3 & 4 year old)
• Little KIDS Club
• Early Childhood Family Education* (ECFE) (ages 0-5)
• Parent Education

View a PDF of the 2026-27 Catalog

Financial Assistance

ELC Scholarships available for qualifying families participating in non-ECFE component classes.

*sliding scale fee tuition for ECFE offerings

Do you have a child starting Kindergartner starting in the fall [ 2025-26]? All incoming Kindergartners are required by the State of Minnesota to have a screening before the start of Kindergarten. Screening is FREE and take about an hour. Screening is open to children starting at age 3. Schedule your appointment today. Screening early (age 3) can help provide your child early access to additional supports to prepare for Kindergarten. Learn More