LSS Imhotep Freedom School

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is launching the LSS Imhotep Freedom School© in North Minneapolis this summer through a partnership with Children's Defense Fund (CDF). Children will have the opportunity to participate in free summer programming that builds academic skills through high-quality STEM education and summer reading activities. We have many exciting opportunities available within our school. From registering your child in Freedom School © programming to applying for one of our summer job postings, there are many ways to join the Freedom School © movement! 

Learn more about Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools ©

¡Llamando Escolares!

Los Servicios Luteranas de Minnesota iniciará el LSS Imhotep Freedom School en el Norte de Minneapolis. Los niños entre los grados de kínder hasta el octavo (K-8) están elegible para nuestra programa llamada Freedom School.

 

Registration Process

Thirty LSS Imhotep Freedom School © scholars will receive a free, six-week summer program that includes all meals and transportation. Scholars who have completed kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible. 

Parent Participation

Parents are asked to attend one parent orientation and six weekly parent engagement nights while Freedom School © is in session.

• Parent orientations will be held the week of June 13 at Christ River of Life Church at 2200 N Fremont Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411.  There will be both an in-person and virtual option available. 
• Parent engagement nights will be held each Thursday from 5 - 7:00 p.m. during the weeks while Freedom School © is in session.  These engagement nights are an important requirement of the program.

Scholar Registration

To register your child for the LSS Imhotep Freedom School ©, please complete an enrollment form for each eligible child and one parent survey for your entire family.

Enrollment Form

• Enrollment Form (English) – Please complete one for each child.
• Formulario de inscripción – Por favor complete una Formulario de inscripción para cara alumno.

Parent Survey

• Parent Survey (English) – Please complete once for your entire family.
• Encuesta para padres/familia – Por favor completa una encuesta por familia.

Official Dates

June 20 - July 29, 2022

Time

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location

Christ River of Life Church
2200 Freemont Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411

 

COVID-19 Safety Protocols

LSS Imhotep Freedom School will adhere to strict health and safety protocols, per the Center for Disease Control, to ensure each scholar, parent and staff member is safe. Protocols will be reviewed in detail at orientation.

These protocols include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing daily health screenings for scholars
• Wearing masks
• Washing hands and using hand sanitizer
• Maintaining social distance
• Cleaning community supplies and equipment immediately after use
• Assigning scholars to designated classrooms to limit any possible exposure

If you have any questions about LSS Imhotep Freedom School, please email Heather Kamia at freedomschool@lssmn.org or call 612.879.5364.