Beyond the Classroom

Arts

• Art Centers
• Performing Arts – Dance
• Performing Arts – Music
• Performing Arts – Theater

Languages

• Concordia Language Villages
• Russian Education Center

Leadership

• Minnesota Scholars of Distinction in Leadership

Math

• Art of Problem Solving
• ITCEP – Institute of Technology Center for Educational Programs at the U of M (grades 3-12)
• Kumon Math
• Math Competitions
• Minnesota Scholars of Distinction in Mathematics
• Singapore Math – math workbooks for sale online
• Sylvan Learning Centers Math Tutoring
• UMTYMP – U of M Talented Youth Mathematics Program (grades 5-12)
• Also see “On-line Learning” below for accelerated, honors and AP courses for students K-12

Science

• Astronomy Exploration
• Camp Invention
• First LEGO League
• Geology Lecture Program (hs/adult)
• Minnesota Scholars of Distinction in Science
• Museums
• Science Contests
• Science Fair (Eden Prairie School District)
• Young Scientist Roundtable

Social Studies and Geography

• Minnesota Scholars of Distinction in Applied Geography

On-line Learning

• CTY (Center for Talented Youth)
  through The Johns Hopkins University
• EPGY (Educational Program for Gifted Youth)
  through Stanford University
• Gifted LearningLinks Distance Learning
  through Northwestern University Center for Talent Development
• Northern Star Online
  partnership of local school districts, including Eden Prairie
• Open Courseware - free, no credit granted, university-level curriculum
  • MIT OpenCourseWare
  • Rice University Connexions
  • Yale University Open Access Videos - in process

Other

• Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth (MITY)
• Davidson Fellows
• Destination Imagination
• Future Problem Solving
• Mensa
• Model United Nations