Play Park
Dickinson Parks and Recreation along with the Optimist Club gives children the opportunity to have a structured fun filled morning at the park. Weekly themes and activities are planned by the staff providing for fun times all summer long. Enjoy free time on the play equipment, crafts, songs, and games are all part of this supervised Play Park program. Children must bring a water bottle and snack. Tennis shoes and comfortable clothing adaptable for weather is required.
2026 SESSIONS
- Session 3 - July 6-16 | Theme is Jungle Safari & Deep Sea Dive
- Session 4 - July 20-30 | Them is Dino Dig & Superheroes
REQUIREMENTS
- Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior to each session.
- Children must bring a water bottle and snack each day.
- Tennis shoes and comfortable clothing (adaptable to weather) are required.
- Must be age 4 by end of session date.
More programs
CSI Investigation
Have you ever wanted to become a crime scene investigator? Now is your chance! In partnership with the Dickinson Police Department, we'll talk about difference aspects of CSI such as collecting evidence, dusting for fingerprints, and more!
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ages 10-18
- Registration Deadline is Wednesday prior to session
- July 13-16
- Mon-Thu
- 1:30-3:00 pm
Creative Lab
Creative Lab is a series of free art workshops for high school students in Region 8 of North Dakota, designed to provide accessible creative experiences for youth who may not normally have opportunities to participate in art programs. Program is funded through the Walmart Foundation (Region 8 Youth Initiative: Moonshot Taskforce)
Each workshop is designed as a stand-alone class, allowing students to attend any session without feeling behind. At the same time, the classes are linked through the theme:
“How Ideas Become Art.”
Students will explore observation, abstraction, symbolism, experimentation, and collaboration through hands-on projects that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression.
The program is designed to be welcoming for students of all skill levels, especially those who may not consider themselves “artistic.”
Program Structure
5 Workshops | 2 hours each. Each session follows a consistent format:
- Introduction and inspiration discussion • Creative warm-up activity • Guided art project • Group share and reflection
- 9-12
- Heart River Retreat
- FREE
Creative Connection
Do you enjoy building with your hands? If so, this is the perfect class for you! Over the course of four days, we’ll work together to assemble different wooden stem kits. At the end of the session, you’ll get to take home your completed builds!
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ages 10-18
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday prior to session
- June 22-25
- Mon-Thu
- 1:30-3:00 pm
Gamer Ascend
Join us for two thrilling weeks of competitive gaming in a tournament-style format! The week of June 15, players will face off in Madden and Super Smash Bros., and during the week of July 20, the action continues with Rocket League and Mario Kart. Show off your skills, climb the brackets, and compete for awesome prizes awarded to the top finishers in each game. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just looking for a fun challenge, these tournaments are the perfect way to connect, compete, and claim victory!
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ages 10-18
- Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior to session.
- June 15-18
- July 20-23
- Mon-Thu
