Banyan Community

Mosquito bites, lake time, starry nights, s'mores...and laughing with your friends til' you cry. Banyan went to summer camp! It was a memorable way to finish out the summer and get us into the school year.

From Cool Off days to School's Cool, thank you for all your support this summer. It was truly one to remember. ☀️🌲🛶

Our community garden has come a long way since we first started it in 2023. 🌱

This year, we’re also excited to share the garden’s harvest through a new food shelf supporting families impacted by the federal immigration crackdown.

We’re grateful to everyone who has helped this garden grow. And a big thank you to Hennepin County Government for highlighting our garden and other community gardens across the county!

Between summer programs and the start of the school year, things at Banyan can get a little quiet. But soon, these quiet hallways will be filled with students doing homework, making after-school snacks, shooting hoops, and finding their way through another school year, just one grade older. 💚

Banyan serves students in grades K–12 through programs like THRIVE and SOAR, our after-school programs for K–8 students; Elevate, which provides tutoring support for high school students; and Aspire, which provides academic support for high school students who receive Higher Ground Scholarship.

From kindergarten through high school, Banyan is a place where students can learn, play, grow, and feel safe.

Support from our community and people like you helps keep Banyan a welcoming and supportive place for students all year long.