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Cookies & Canvas (gr. 6-8)
Do you enjoy painting? Are you interested in learning to paint? Come join our "Paint Party" atmosphere and learn to paint with acrylic paints on a 16" x 20" canvas or two 8" x 10" canvases using the step-by-step method or come with your own idea in mind! We take a cookie break while layers are drying and listen to music, creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Beginner and advanced students are welcome to join! All have the option of an "Open Paint Studio." Students can be picked up or ride an activity bus home at 4:40 pm. -
Middle School After School Basketball (gr. 6-8)
Get ready to dribble, pass and score your way to success with Skyhawks Middle School Basketball camp. This dynamic and engaging camp is crafted to enhance fundamental basketball skills, foster teamwork, develop game strategy, and promote the importance of fair play. Our experienced coaching staff is committed to providing a positive and inclusive environment where players can grow on and off the court. Whether you aspire to play at a higher level or simply hope to enhance your skills in a welcoming environment, this camp is the perfect platform for young athletes to thrive in the exciting sport of Basketball. -
Middle School Cougar Strength (gr. 7-8)
Cougar Strength is designed for all 7th and 8th grade Centennial student athletes who want to develop explosive power absolute strength, muscular endurance, speed, quickness, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. The program achieves these measured athletic qualities by introducing our middle school athletes to the base movements and their variations along with other movement preparatory exercises; high-intensity, strength-building exercises; exercises containing plyometric properties; proper technique and teaching progressions; and researched program design and periodization. Cougar Strength is the only program in the school that collects ALL athletes and brings them into one room with a common goal - developing themselves as an athlete to help their teams be successful. Cougar Strength will challenge you and bring your game to the next level. If you are ready to invest in your future success and more importantly, Centennial athletics future success, sign up today! Due to the low cost, sessions missed for weather or emergency cancelations will not be rescheduled. Activity buses depart at 4:45 pm, and after-school supervision is available at no additional charge in the cafeteria until 6 pm. Please check the box on the registration form if you'll utilize busing or care. -
Middle School Debate Club (grades 6-8)
Debate is a fun, interactive activity about using evidence, reasoning, and public speaking to win your argument. We will debate topics relevant to school, your life, and society in general. We want debaters who are excited about arguing, practicing public speaking, and being part of a team community. If you have any questions, talk with Jonathan. After winter break, we will be participating in three debate tournaments against students from all over the Twin Cities. Let’s show them what Centennial Middle School can achieve! 3 tournament dates to be announced. Pizza provided at tournaments. We ask that students attend most if not all the sessions as this is a team experience that depends on its members to prepare for the tournament experiences. -
Middle School FIRST LEGO League Robotics (gr. 6-8)
Participants registered in the Intro to LEGO Robotics will receive a passcode to register for the LEGO League season once the Intro class has started. All are welcome, no experience necessary. During the 2026-2027 FIRST season, BIGELOW teams will use their STEM and collaboration skills to dig deep into archeology-inspired discoveries. Join us as we explore the future. We will embrace FIRST® LEGO® League Core values: Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas. Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems. Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world. Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences. Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together. Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do! Intro to LEGO Robotics Pre-Season Trial Pre-Requisite to FIRST LEGO League Robotics Those interested in the league season MUST attend the two-week trial season, which allows the potential team member to learn about FIRST® LEGO® League and see if it’s the right fit for you. There is a mandatory Parent Meeting on Monday, September 21 from 7-8 pm in the CMS Cafeteria. If you need to ride the activity bus you may leave at 4:30, or parent pickup at 5. -
Middle School Girls Who Code (gr. 6-8)
Club members will learn about computer science concepts, and just as importantly, they'll learn that they have a community in the computer science space! Girls Who Code offers an online program with project-based activities. Our curricula include activities for students with no computer science experience all the way up to college-level concepts. Throughout the club members will learn to see themselves as computer scientists, gain exposure to project management and problem-solving techniques, build sisterhood in a safe and supportive environment, learn the foundational computer science concepts that form the basis for all programming languages, and learn a variety of programming languages, including Scratch, Swift, Python, and JavaScript. Our activities and tutorials offer a range of difficulty for beginner programmers who have little to no experience programming to more advanced learners. Bring a labelled water bottle and a nut free snack.Starting Soon -
Middle School Improv (entering gr. 6-8)
Improvisation is likely to be known as a performance form that allows for audience participation, is based on comedy, and is only for the very quick-witted. Improvisation, however, is a truly adaptable art form that has proven to be an effective tool onstage and off for many different age groups and levels of experience. In other words, while it can be highly entertaining, improvisation is much more than "being funny." The tenets of improvisation - namely saying yes or accepting ideas without judgement, creating a safe atmosphere, and listening - have made this form important to actors and non-actors alike. For actors, improvisation is crucial to being in the moment and learning to trust your instincts onstage, particularly in auditions. For non-actors, improvisation is an effective tool for sharpening focus, evolving creative ideas, improving communication skills and teamwork. Students who participate in improvisation greatly improve their listening skills, focus, and schoolwork. Visit Centennialtheatre.org for more information. Price: $80 each or register for all three for $160. Discount applied at checkout. -
Middle School Speech Team (gr. 6-8)
Speech Team is an academic program where students prepare and then present a speech at meets throughout the season. The Speech Season runs December and January. The Centennial Middle School Speech Team is a long-standing program that has been around for over 25 years. In addition to improving public speaking skills, Speech improves a student's confidence and is a great program to develop long lasting friendships and camaraderie. Speech is open to any level of experience. You don't need any experience in public performing to join speech! Rehearsals are in December. Meets will be in January. There will be meets in Minnetonka, Eden Prairie (Finals Meet) and a Centennial Home meet. Meets are after school with busses leaving around 2:30 or 3:00 and returning back to Centennial around 7:30 - 9:00 Meet will be announced in fall of 2026 and the rehearsal and meet schedule is posted at centennialtheatre.org under “Middle School Speech” More details about how Speech Team works can be found at Centennialtheatre.org. For questions contact ewebster@isd12.org -
Middle School Wrestling (gr. 6-8)
No experience necessary! Welcome to Centennial Middle School Wrestling. Looking for 6-8th graders to come join us this season! Wrestling builds endurance, strength and agility improving athlete performance in all other sports. Wrestlers develop self-confidence and discipline as they work toward individual and team goals. Come see what all the excitement is about! Practice is Monday through Friday from 3-4:45 pm, but those taking the activity bus home will be dismissed at 4:30 pm, and are excused from Friday practices, as the activity busses run Monday through Thursday. Meet information will be available when the season starts. -
NEW! Middle School Anime & Manga Action (gr. 6-8)
Why sit in front of the TV and watch cartoons when you can draw amazing characters and awesome scenes of your very own? Create dazzling illustrations that are influenced by popular Japanese anime and manga themes. Colorful characters with expressive personalities jump off the page. You will be delighted as you create drawings that emulate the popular anime and manga art styles. Don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity to produce wonderful artwork. -
NEW! Middle School DIY Den (gr. 6-8)
Join us after school and create some amazing craft projects. Each month is a different project. October will be shadow boxes with hand rolled flowers, customizable with a name if you choose. November is a laser cut wall hanging that you'll assemble and paint. December's project is a mosaic tray that is completely customizable. Keep the projects, or they would make great gifts as well. Each class has a $15 material fee in addition to the cost.