Nokomis

Before and after school program

Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church

Welcome to our Nokomis site! We foster a bilingual environment in shape of programming that brings together diverse perspectives, and encourages cultural exploration, celebration, and new friendships.

This site welcomes students from all Minneapolis public schools, as well as surrounding private schools in the area. Emerson, Hale and Green Central being the most popular. We want to welcome and bring together native Spanish speaking students as well as those learning Spanish as a second language, and create a community where we can learn from one another, create meaningful memories and make new friendships. We strive to embody our slogan: two languages, many cultures and one amazing place.

Spanish environment

All Spanish levels are welcome to learn through listening at BLC Nokomis. They’ll listen to Spanish with our after school teachers during games, activities and throughout the day. They’ll be guided by non verbal communication, music, and Bilingual (English and Spanish) instructions.

Academic support

Your child will be supported academically with fun and exciting stories, games, and arts that make learning engaging and interactive- all great for ending the day on a good and exciting note. They also have options of adding tutoring to their schedule with volunteer teachers that offer both English and Spanish support in Math, Writing, Language or Reading.

Recreational and movement activities

Your child will end the day with engaging, active and fun games, team building, and art activities around culture, confidence and creativity. They’ll take walks to nearby parks, dance, join sports matches, play table games, build strong friendships, meet new people, and express their unique personalities and gifts! We are all about building confidence and strong values through the arts!

What we offer at Nokomis

Our Program

Our program runs year-round and is divided into four sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Registration deadlines are listed on our flyers and news updates—but if you missed the deadline, don’t worry! Reach out and we’ll do our best to find a spot if space allows.

Your child will explore Latino cultures, guided by our diverse and passionate team who bring a wide range of lived and educational experiences. They’ll engage with traditional games from around the world, dive into stories and art from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Indigenous communities, and celebrate Latin American festivities through music, dance, and delicious foods. These experiences not only broaden worldviews but will also help your child build appreciation for their own identities and the beauty in our differences!

At our Nokomis site, we also offer a variety of one-hour classes Monday through Friday around taekwondo, art, cooking, theater and more . These classes can be registered separately and are open to all, whether or not they are enrolled in the full after-school program.

End the school day at BLC, with snacks and planned activities. Our schedule changes daily and might include creative arts, STEM challenges, group games, and more—all within a vibrant Spanish immersion environment that celebrates language and culture.

After School Program

Your BLC kid will end the school day with snacks and planned activities. Every day will be different, Monday may include creative arts, Tuesday will be all about STEM challenges, Wednesday might bring group games or a dance session, Thursday may bring a trip to Triangle park, Friday will be movie night. There are so many different ways their day will end– all in a welcoming and vibrant Bilingual environment celebrating language and culture.

4:00 PM, is when even more students from Hale, Our Lady of Peace, Field and Green Central students join the excitement. Your child will meet so many new friends, and discover so many new activities!

Classes

Whether your little one is part of the after school program or not, they are welcomed to join what February is bringing: Theater, Taekwondo, Cooking, and Art with Ann at BLC Nokomis! Scroll below to learn more.

Class Catalog

Empowering the next generation

Discover our enrichment classes throughout the school year

Registrations Now Open

Summer Camp

During June and July, BLC offers several weeks of all-day camps at Nokomis Heights on Mondays through Fridays. Camp activities include art and crafts, physical activities, reading time, Lego building, outdoor activities and more. Each Friday the students go on a field trip: past field trips have included water park visits, Como Zoo, and nature programs. Students can register for as many weeks as they are interested in.

Extra Academic Support

One on One Bilingual Tutoring

Support your students’ academics with BLC tutoring during the school year. Your child will work on English or Spanish communication, reading, writing, and / or math, with licensed teachers and university students.

Sign up using the Nokomis Site Registration form below.

Allow us at least one week to find a fitting instructor. We will contact you promptly.

Learn about our programs during no school days

Care during academic breaks

During the School year

We will be open for non-school days during the academic year for full day care or days we call “Release days”. These days are themed and will have a routine similar to our Summer camp, that is in line with the theme. We’ve had pajama day, music day, animals and more!
Release day dates (no school day care):

September 23
October 2
October 15
November 4
January 23
March 20

We are not open for MEA break, spring break, or winter break unless listed above.

During Summer break

Learn more about our summer camp! Hosted at our Nokomis site, during June – August we offer camp you may register on a week by week basis. Weekly field trips, swimming, trips to the park and cooking!

More information

Little Workers

Early Spanish Literacy Program Preschool

Now accepting Open Registration/ flexible schedule