STRONG Kids: Connect

Dickinson Parks & Recreation has partnered with the Best Friends Mentoring Program to offer a FREE program that promotes emotional well-being and encourages kids to cultivate creative potential. Youth will participate in small-group discussions, games, and activities that inspire confidence, connectedness, creative thinking, and positive mindset. This program will take place at Dickinson Middle School.
 

Requirements

  • Grades 6-8
  • Snacks will be provided
  • Bring a water bottle
  • Registration deadline: Jan. 19

 

The STRONGkids Program in partnership with Best Friends Mentoring Program received the North Dakota Recreation & Parks Association (NDRPA) 2024 Innovative Programming Award. The Innovative Programming Award recognizes and honors an NDRPA member agency or organization that demonstrates leadership with advanced groundbreaking ideas in programming.

Quick Info

  • Winter Jan 12-Mar 23 (Tue)
  • Time 3:30-5:00 pm
  • Cost FREE
  • Location Dickinson Middle School
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STRONG Kids: Connect

Dickinson Parks & Recreation has partnered with the Best Friends Mentoring Program to offer a FREE program that promotes emotional well-being and encourages kids to cultivate creative potential. Youth will participate in small-group discussions, games, and activities that inspire confidence, connectedness, creative thinking, and positive mindset. This program will take place at Dickinson Middle School.  

Requirements

  • Grades 6-8
  • Snacks will be provided
  • Bring a water bottle
  • Registration deadline: Jan. 19
  The STRONGkids Program in partnership with Best Friends Mentoring Program received the North Dakota Recreation & Parks Association (NDRPA) 2024 Innovative Programming Award. The Innovative Programming Award recognizes and honors an NDRPA member agency or organization that demonstrates leadership with advanced groundbreaking ideas in programming.
  • Jan 12-Mar 23 (Tue)
  • 3:30-5:00 pm
  • FREE

Facility Orientation Class

The purpose of this 30-minute course is to provide direction in safety, technique, and gym etiquette to youth members, along with anyone interested in learning more about the fitness equipment. Participants will learn how to properly use our cardio and strength machines and equipment from one of our certified personal trainers. Youth ages 12-13 will be able to use the fitness equipment without parental supervision after the successful completion of this class. Registration deadline is 2 days prior to class. For more information on fitness equipment and personal trainers, please visit westrivercommunitycenter.com
  • Nov 9, Jan 11, Mar 8, May 10
  • 3:30-4:00 pm
  • 12+
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Little Artists

In this class children ages 2-5 will be making a holiday themed craft. Participants will be able to work on their sensory and fine motor skills while getting messy! We provide the materials, the fun and the clean up! Instructions
  • Child must be accompanied by an adult or someone age 16+.
  • Registration begins Aug. 1st for Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan classes.
  • Registration begins Jan. 1st for Feb/Mar/Apr/May classes.
  • Registration deadline is the Tuesday prior to session. If minimum enrollment has not been met, deadline may be extended.
Monthly Projects October
  • “Scared” cats
  • Spiders
  • Ghost Painting
  • Ghost Cotton Balls
November
  • Hand Tree
  • Acorn Hands
  • Hedgehogs
  • Pumpkins
December
  • Hand Lights
  • Melted Snowman
  • Pipe Cleaner Tree
  • Snowmen Ornament
January
  • Snowflake Painting
  • Hand Penguins
  • Mittens
  • Noise-Makers
February
  • Hand Bouquets
  • Valentine’s Day Card
  • Heart Caterpillar
  • Heart Pillow
March
  • Pot of Gold
  • Leprechauns
  • Four Leaf Clover
  • Paper Plate Rainbows
April
  • Bunnies
  • Sheep
  • Egg Rocks
  • Bunny “Frames”
May
  • Flowers
  • Tulips
  • Ladybugs
  • Hedgehogs
  • Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
  • Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 22, May 13
  • 2-5
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Tennis Lessons (Fall)

Introduce your child to the game of tennis. Participants will experience the basic fundamentals, while engaging in a non-competitive learning environment. INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Racquets will be provided or bring your own if you have one.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes (no street shoes allowed).
  • Registration deadline is October 7.
  • Oct 14-Nov 25 (Wed)
  • 1-6
  • 4:00-5:00 pm