Come write, edit, illustrate and create a real book from your imagination in amateur authors! We will brainstorm ideas for our books and over the weeks of enrichment go through the process to create a book you will take with you on the last day!  Taught by Mendota Teacher, Ms. Landmark

Do you like to play games? Come join Ms. Thul and Ms. Rimmele for an afternoon of games and fun!  Practice games such as: Candyland, Sorry, Mancala, Chutes and Ladders, Connect Four and on!  Taught by Mendota teachers, Ms. Flies & Ms. Struzyk.

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 Clubinstructors who have years of teaching experience. All chess levels are welcome. Taught by Twin Cities Chess Club.

Chill out and do activities like sudoku, riddles, spot it, and drawing. Each week will have a new challenge and guided drawing activity. Taught by Mendota staff, Mr. Vitritti

Come create a new construction paper project each week with friends!  Taught by Mendota teachers Ms. Flies

Come have fun with Sasha from Gleason’s Gymnastics and other Gleason Instructors. Mendota’s gym is transformed into a mini Gleason’s Gymnasium!

Junior Great Books incorporates listening skills, critical thinking and sharing ideas and/or interpretive art or projects based on the rotating sets of classic stories and poems presented each week. Taught by Ms. Killian, who has a passion for literacy.

Join the Imagination Builders class and let your creativity soar! In this fun, hands-on class, young builders will use hundreds of LEGO bricks to design, construct, and bring their most inventive ideas to life. Forget the instructions—we focus on open-ended challenges that encourage critical thinking, teamwork, and storytelling. Your child will strengthen problem-solving skills and see their visions come to life in a supportive, creative environment. (This class will be offered for the older grades on Thursday!) Taught by Kristine Cantey