Overview

Dickinson Parks & Recreation has partnered with the Best Friends Mentoring Program to offer a FREE program to offer a program focused on goal setting, building confidence, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. This program includes skill-building activities, physical exercises, and small group mentoring to help participants grow.
 
Requirements:
  • Incoming Grades 6-8
  • Snacks will be provided.
  • Wear tennis shoes.
  • Bring a water bottle

Schedule (in addition to activities listed above):

  • June 10 - Laser Tag
  • June 17 - Rockwall/Racquetball
  • June 24 - Rockwall/Racquetball
  • July 1 - NO CLASS
  • July 8 - Video Games/Golf Simulator
  • July 15 - Glow Cycle
  • July 22 - Pickleball
  • July 29 - Water Games
  • August 5 - Pool Day

 

The STRONGkids Program in partnership with Best Friends Mentoring Program has 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

  • Summer Jun 3-Aug 5
  • Time 3:30-5:00 pm
  • Grades 6-8
  • Cost FREE
  • Location WRCC
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