Explorers Club

Junior Explorers and Explorers Club are high quality childcare programs for children, ages three through fifth grade. At Explorers, we provide children opportunities to learn through a wide variety of activities such as art, music, science projects, cooking, games, writing, reading, crafts, outdoor play, computers, practicing social skills, gym time, dramatic play, and much more! There is a balance of activity options that includes large group, small group, and individual choices.

Minnetonka Community Education Explorers programs are NAEYC Accredited and are 4-Star Rated by Minnesota Childcare Agencies. In addition, all six of our elementary programs have earned accreditation through MnSACA MAAP.

Site Contacts

Clear Springs
Steve Gackstetter
Before School: 6:30 - 8:40 a.m.
After School: 3:20 - 6 p.m.
952-401-6975

Excelsior
Lisa Wermerskirchen
Before School: 6:30 - 8 a.m.
After School: 2:40 - 6 p.m.
952-401-5631

Groveland
Ryan Lawler
Before School: 6:30 - 8:40 a.m.
After School: 3:20 - 6 p.m.
952-401-5582

Scenic Heights
Cody Hallahan
Before School: 6:30 - 8:40 a.m.
After School: 3:20 - 6 p.m.
952-401-5464

Deephaven
Kathleen Frazier
Before School: 6:30 - 8 a.m.
After School: 2:40 - 6 p.m.
952-401-6917

Minnetonka Community Education Center
Sarah Davis and Brenda Broveleit
Junior/Kindergarten Program: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
952-401-6825

Minnewashta
Lucas Bates
Before School: 6:30 - 8:40 a.m.
After School: 3:20 - 6 p.m.
952-401-5481

 

 

 

 

Administrative Contacts

Explorers Club Program Manager
Molly Bahneman
952-401-6824

Explorers Club Specialist
Becca Mills
952-401-4159

Youth Programs Coordinator
Jenny Bodurka
952-401-6818

Explorers Club Billing & Enrollment
Julia Seper
952-401-6832

Junior Explorers Billing & Enrollment
Mary Hall
952-401-6838

 

 
 
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Please note there is a $45 registration fee per child, which is non-refundable.

 

 

Contact

Molly Bahneman
Program Manager
(952) 401-6824

Minnetonka Community Education Center
4584 Vine Hill Road
Deephaven, MN 55331

Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays

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