Itasca Area Youth Opportunities
Itasca Area Youth Opportunities

Just look at all the great opportunities for youth in our community!
- Recreation/Sports
- Arts
- Libraries
- High School Activity Offices
- Enrichment
- Summer Programs and Camps
- Academic Assistance Beyond the Classroom
- Parent Education/Parent Support
- Childcare Providers
Recreation/Sports
- Archery
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf For Youth
- Grand Rapids Amateur Lacrosse Association (GRALA)
- Grand Rapids Grapplers Youth Wrestling
- Grand Rapids Gymnastics Academy
- Hockey/Ice Skating/Curling
- Recreation Opportunities
- Skiing-Cross Country and Downhill, Snowboard, Tubing, & Ski Jumping
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Archery
Grand Archers
Website: www.grandrapidsarchers.com
Offerings: Indoor archery for the entire family.
Grand Rapids Thunderhawk Archery Program
Address: C/O ISD 318 Community Education, 601 SW 7th Street, Grand Rapids, MN
Facebook page: Grand Rapids Thunderhawk Archery
Offerings: NASP Archery to 6th through 12th Grade students from Grand Rapids Area Schools attending Robert J. Elkington Middle School or Grand Rapids High School
Baseball/Softball
T-Ball in Cohasset
T-Ball at Portage Park in Cohasset, MN during the summer for girls and boys
Cohasset Park and Recreation
305 NW 1st Avenue
Cohasset, MN 55721
218-328-6225
www.cohasset-mn.com
More information on T-Ball program
Greenway Little League
Contact: greenwaylittleleague@gmail.com
https://www.greenwayrec.org/
Itasca Little League
PO Box 149, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
http://www.itascalittleleague.org/
Information & Scheduling itascall@msn.com or (218) 326-0032
Offerings: We offer a structured baseball program for kids, ages 7 to 12 years of age.
T-Ball at the YMCA
For ages 4-7 years old
Itasca Family YMCA
400 River Road,
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-1161
Coach Pitch Baseball for 6-7 years old
Itasca Family YMCA
400 River Road,
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-1161
Basketball
Basketball at YMCA
Itasca Family YMCA
400 River Road,
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-1161
Basketball for K-1st Grades
Program runs for about 4 weeks in January
Grand Rapids Basketball Association (GRABA)
PO Box 945
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Football
Jaycee Pony Football in Grand Rapids, MN
Pony Football in September and October in Grand Rapids, MN. Registration in August.
Contact rapidsjaycees@gmail.com
Flag Football in Grand Rapids
Flag Football Age Requirements: Entering Grades K, 1, 2, 3. This Program begins in September and ends mid-October.
All participants will meet at the Grand Rapids Sports Complex and be divided into teams each week. Kids will have a great time learning the fundamental skills of football in a enthusiastic minimal contact environment. Each week one day will consist of skill drills and competitions, the other day will be a game.
Itasca County Family YMCA
Location: Grand Rapids Sports Complex
Register at www.ymcaitasca.org or call 218-327-8803
https://ymcaitasca.org/
Jaycees Pony Football in Cohasset
For youth in September and October at Portage Park. Registration in August
Golf For Youth
Eagle Ridge golf Course
1 Green Way
Coleraine, MN 55722
1-888-307-3245
http://golfeagleridge.com/
Pokegama Golf Course
3910 Golf Course Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-3444
1-888-307-3444 Toll Free
Grand Rapids Amateur Lacrosse Association (GRALA)
PO Box 5173, Grand Rapids MN 55744
Website: www.grmnlax.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/
Twitter: @grmnlax
Grand Rapids Amateur Lacrosse Association provides student athletes the opportunity to participate in an exciting new sport and participate in a healthy team environment where students can learn and grow. The sport of Lacrosse is continuing to build momentum in the area and has recently become a High School (MSHSL) sport. Currently, GRALA has playing opportunities for middle school girls, elementary girls, boys U15, U13, U11 teams and an in-house U9 group
Grand Rapids Grapplers Youth Wrestling
Grand Rapids Gymnastics Academy
218-326-3001
404 North Pokegama Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
www.grgymacademy.com
Hockey/Ice Skating/Curling
Star of the North Figure Skating Club
email: starofthenorthskatingclub@gmail.com
Website: www.starofthenorthskatingclub.com
Emerald Ice Figure Skating Club- Greenway Area
P.O. Box 282, Coleraine, MN 55722
www.greenwayrec.org/
Greenway Amateur Hockey Association
PO Box 542 Coleraine, MN 55722
www.greenwayrec.org/
Arena: 200 Curley Avenue Coleraine, MN 55722
218-245-3525
Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association (GRAHA)
www.grhockey.com/
Scholarships are available
Skating Rinks- Outdoor Cohasset and Harris Township
Crystal Springs Park, Harris Township, Grand Rapids, MN
Portage Park – Cohasset, MN www.www.cohasset-mn.com
Skating Rinks- Outdoor in Grand Rapids
Outdoor Skating Rink Schedule
The Grand Rapids Park and Recreation Department operates Outdoor Rink Locations.
Call 218-326-2500 for specific details.
Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation
420 North Pokegama Ave.
Grand Rapids MN 55744
218-326-2500
www.cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Pond Hockey
Itasca Family YMCA
400 River Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-1161
https://ymcaitasca.org/
Itasca Curling Club
920 Hale Lake Pointe
P.O. Box 863
Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
(218) 999-5875
Email: itascacurling@gmail.com
https://itascacurling.com/
Recreation Opportunities
Grand Rapids Park and Recreation
420 North Pokegama Ave Grand Rapids MN 55744
218-326-2500
www.cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Offerings: Outdoor Skating rinks with warming houses, IRA Civic Center Rental, and Sports Center and other parks rental.
Greenway Joint Recreation Association and Hodgins Berardo Arena
P.O. Box 519 200 Curley Avenue Coleraine, MN 55722
218-245-3525
www.greenwayrec.org
Programs: Pony Football, Winter Hockey, Winter Figure Skating, Basketball, Baseball, Girl’s Fastpitch, Summer Hockey, Ice Rental, Summer Figure Skating
Cohasset Park and Recreation
305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721
218-328-6225
www.cohasset-mn.com
Itasca County YMCA
400 River Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-1161
www.ymcaitasca.org
Sea Turtles Swim Team Contact – seaturtles@ymcaitasca.org
Child/Youth Care Programs-Weefolks Childcare Center, school aged childcare program, school aged childcare program on school days out, summer school aged childcare option, Kid Zone– non-licensed child watch while parent is in YMCA facility,
Recreation and Sports Programs – Parent-tot playtime – an indoor playtime during cold months, Judo, Racquetball, Swim lessons –all ages, Sea Turtles Swim Team, T-ball, Basketball, Soccer, Birthday Party packages, Youth Runs, Teen Sport Training, Group Fitness classes – age 12 & up, Yoga
Northland Tae Kwon Do & Kundo
25209 Commercial Dr, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-9733
https://northlandtaekwondo.com/
Special Olympics Minnesota- Itasca
P.O. Box 125
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
For more info on Special Olympics go to: somn.org
Offerings: Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities and the world.
Skiing-Cross Country and Downhill, Snowboard, Tubing, & Ski Jumping
Mount Itasca Winter Sports Center
Mount Itasca
200 Mt. Itasca Drive
Coleraine, MN 55722
General Information: (218) 245-3487
http://www.mtitasca.com/
Downhill and Cross Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Snow Tubing and Ski Jumping
Itasca Ski and Outing Club-Ski Jumping
Itasca youth Cross Country Ski
Mount Itasca
200 Mt. Itasca Drive
Coleraine, MN 55722
Soccer
Grand Rapids Area Soccer Club
Address: P.O. Box 115 Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Website: www.grsoccerclub.org
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/GRASCMN/
The Mission of the Grand Rapids Area Soccer Club is to promote, foster, and perpetuate the love of the game of soccer at the youth level, by developing the soccer skills, understanding, and sportsmanship of each athlete.
The Grand Rapids Area Soccer Club (formerly Northwoods Youth Soccer Association) was established in 1992 and serves children from grade school through high school in the Grand Rapids, Cohasset and surrounding areas. We provide development, recreational and competitive programs suitable for all levels of players. GRASC also sponsors the Challenger British Soccer Camp, held the last week in July at Portage Park. This camp typically has programming for children ages 3-18. Please join our Facebook group or visit our website for updates about our programs.
Soccer at the YMCA
Itasca County Family YMCA
400 River Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)-327-1161
https://ymcaitasca.org/
Spring and Fall Soccer program for K-5th grades.
Soccer in Cohasset
Youth Soccer at Portage Park for Girls and Boys – K-5th grade in September and October. Cohasset and Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Dept. partner on this program.
Cohasset Park and Recreation
305 NW 1st Avenue
Cohasset, MN 55721
218-328-6225
www.cohasset-mn.com
Swimming
Grand Rapids Greenway Swim Association
PO Box 185
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Facebook page-Grand Rapids Swim Association
We support and mentor amateur swimming programs in the Grand Rapids/Greenway are such as Itasca County YMCA’s SeaTurtles Swim Club and program, Midwest Regions Swim Team, Synchronized Swim Team, and Grand Rapids High School’s Jr. Varsity and Varsity Girls and Boys Swim/Dive teams.
Seat Turtles Swim Team at YMCA
Itasca County Family YMCA
400 River Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)-327-1161
seaturtles@ymcaitasca.org
https://ymcaitasca.org/sea-turtles-swim-team
A competitive swim team for boys and girls ages 7 – 18.
Season runs from Mid September-mid February
Swim Lessons at the YMCA
Itasca County Family YMCA
400 River Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)-327-1161
For ages 6 months through Adult
https://ymcaitasca.org/youth-swimming-lessons
Swim Lessons with the Thunderhawk Swim Team at RJE Middle School
Community Education
www.getlearning.org
Held in the Spring.
218-327-5730
Location: Robert J. Elkington Middle School
1000 NE 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Tennis
Tennis Lessons through Community Education
Summer Tennis Lesson
Register online at getlearning.org
Volleyball
Girls Volleyball in Cohasset
Volleyball for Girls in 4th and 5th Grade in Spring at Cohasset school
Cohasset Park and Recreation
305 NW 1st Avenue
Cohasset, MN 55721
218-328-6225 ext. 12
Girls Volleyball in Grand Rapids
Girls Volleyball for 3rd-6th grades in the Spring in the Grand Rapids elementary schools
ISD 318 Community Education
601 SW 7th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
www.getlearning.org
218-327-5730
Arts
- Dreams Come True Dance
- Grand Rapids Players-Theater Arts
- Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program
- MacRostie Art Center
- Pure Energy Dance
- Reif Dance
Dreams Come True Dance
34526 Hwy 2 West, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Kayla Shorma– Owner kayla@dctdance.com
www.dctdance.com
Grand Rapids Players-Theater Arts
720 Conifer Drive
Grand Rapids MN 55744
Phone: 218-327-5755
E-mail: info@grplayers.com
Summer Childrens’ Theater Workshop
Sharon Marty 218-259-0027
Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program
MacRostie Art Center
405 NW 1st Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-2697
www.macrostieartcenter.org
Katie Marshall – Exec. Director
Katie@macrostieartcenter.org
Offerings: Workshops and art classes for all ages in painting, drawing, ceramics, and more offered throughout the year.
Pure Energy Dance
http://www.purenergydance.com/
Emily Ferrell – owner
Pure Energy Dance Studio location:
310 Unit 1 NE 3rd Ave.
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone: 218-398-3398
Email: contact@purenergydance.com
Reif Dance
Libraries
- Bovey Library
- Calumet Library
- Coleraine Library
- Grand Rapids Area Library
- Keewatin Library
- Nashwauk-Keewatin Library
Bovey Library
Calumet Library
City Hall
932 Gary Street
P.O. Box 356
Calumet, MN 55716-0356
218-247-3108
https://www.facebook.com/CalumetPublicLibrary/
Coleraine Library
Grand Rapids Area Library
140 NE 2nd Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
https://cityofgrandrapidsmn.com/library
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Rapids-Area-Library/152426476896
https://twitter.com/grapidslibrary
Offerings: Story times for children and parents and special events and programs for children, teens and adults. Check our website and Facebook pages for the latest information
Keewatin Library
Nashwauk-Keewatin Library
High School Activity Offices
- ISD 316 - Greenway High School Activities - Greenway Raiders
- ISD 317 Deer River High School Activities
- ISD 318 Grand Rapids High School - Thunderhawks
- ISD 319 - Nashwauk/Keewatin High School Activities
ISD 316 - Greenway High School Activities - Greenway Raiders
ISD 317 Deer River High School Activities
Deer River High School
101 1st Avenue NE
Deer River, MN 56636
Phone: 218.246.8241
Fax: 218-246-8717
www.isd317.org
ISD 318 Grand Rapids High School - Thunderhawks
800 Conifer Drive
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
https://www.isd318.org/domain/116
All High School Clubs and Sports are managed by our office. Please contact us for a complete list of available activities for Grand Rapids High School students
ISD 319 - Nashwauk/Keewatin High School Activities
Enrichment
- 4-H
- Boys & girls Club - Deer River
- Boys & Girls Club - Grand Rapids and Greenway
- Boy Scouts - Voyageurs Area Council
- Children First!
- Children's Discovery Museum
- Community Education ISD 316 Greenway
- Community Education ISD 317 Deer River
- Community Education ISD 318 - Bigfork
- Community Education ISD 318 - Grand Rapids
- Community Education ISD 319 Nashwauk/Keewatin
- Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
- Forest History Center
- Girl Scouts of the Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes & Pines
- Marcell Family Center
- Project Read
4-H
4-H – U of M Extension
Itasca County Courthouse
123 NE 4th St. 132, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-2801
https://extension.umn.edu/4-h/about-4-h
Offerings: Itasca County 4-H is home to 20 different 4-H clubs that help youth build life skills by leading hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture, and civic engagement- helping them grow confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion. Adult volunteers provide a positive environment where they learn by doing. The Itasca County Fair provides a showcase for 4-H member accomplishments.
Boys & girls Club - Deer River
Boys & Girls Club - Grand Rapids and Greenway
PO Box 61
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Website: www.bgcnorth.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BGCofGRG/
Boy Scouts - Voyageurs Area Council
Children First!
Managed by
IASC Community Education
601 SW 7th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
https://www.getlearning.org/children-first-2/
Children First! provides FREE Events and classes for all families of all ages. Some events are for certain ages of Youth or Adults and it is stated by the event. All Children under 13 yrs. old must be accompanied by an adult unless noted by the specific event.
Children’s Fair is the largest event Children First! offers and it is usually the last Saturday in April.
Children First! Events and Classes are hosted by different Community organizations.
Children's Discovery Museum
218-326-1900
2727 US Highway 169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
www.cdmkids.org
The Children’s Museum is a safe place for families to interact with hands-on exhibits.
School field trips provide programs including nature, animals, science, art, & history.
Birthday party rentals are available.
Economical memberships for households or grandparents may be purchased.
Community Education ISD 316 Greenway
PO Box 520
Coleraine, MN 55722
Youth Enrichment/Youth Development Programs
218-245-6232
Offerings: After school, weekend and Summer enrichment classes, programs and events
Direct link to Greenway Youth Programs
Community Education ISD 317 Deer River
Community Education ISD 318 - Bigfork
Community Education ISD 318 - Grand Rapids
Community Education ISD 319 Nashwauk/Keewatin
300 W 3rd Avenue
Keewatin, MN 55753
218-885-1280 Ext.51171
Offerings: After school, weekend and Summer enrichment classes, programs and events
Direct link to ISD 319 Youth Programs
Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
PO Box 93, 49554 State Highway 38, Marcell, MN 56657
218-832-3161
Facebook page – www.facebook.com/pages/Edge-of-the-Wilderness-Discovery-Center/430246440342339
Offerings: Programs and events for children and adults on Nature, Environment, and Outdoor Activities
Forest History Center
2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-4482
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Forest-History-Center-MHS/148425305189925
www.mnhs.org/foresthistory
Offerings: Historical Logging Camp tours for all ages,
School field trips with Historical, Nature, Forestry and Animals, Science themes,
Events and classes on Nature, Forest, History, Skills such as snowshoeing, building snowshoes, archery, cooking on a wood stove, bird-watching, blacksmithing, and much more.
Girl Scouts of the Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes & Pines
750 Paul Bunyan Drive NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 308-8880 Toll Free: (800) 955-6032
www.girlscoutslp.org
www.facebook.com/pages/Girl-Scouts-of-Minnesota-and-Wisconsin-Lakes-and-Pines/179378408742398
Marcell Family Center
PO Box 74,
49023 State Highway 38, Marcell, MN 56657
218-832-3161 or 218-832-3444
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Marcell-Family-Center/129822643707896
The Mission of the Marcell Family Center is to make a positive impact on individuals in the surrounding rural area, by providing an environment for wholesome educational, cultural, fine arts and recreational activities.
Project Read
601 SW 7th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Project-READ/123618997657701
Offerings: Project Read works to ensure that children have access to books and promotes literacy so children are read to/read daily from birth. Project Read collects donated gently used books and distributes them for no charge through “Bright Red Bookshelves” throughout Itasca County and at special events.
Summer Programs and Camps
- Camp Wannago at YMCA
- Children's Summer Theater Camp
- College For Kids at MN North College - Itasca
- Community Education Summer Camps
Camp Wannago at YMCA
Children's Summer Theater Camp
College For Kids at MN North College - Itasca
Click here for more information.
Summer program offering a variety of enrichment classes.
One week long in mid-June at Itasca Community College for ages 4-12.
Community Education Summer Camps
Academic Assistance Beyond the Classroom
Parent Education/Parent Support
Childcare Providers
- End Zone-After School Childcare by YMCA
- Early EDge
- Itasca County Childcare Providers, Preschools, EARLY EDge, and Head Start Centers
- YMCA Childcare Programs
End Zone-After School Childcare by YMCA
400 River Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 218-327-1161
End Zone offers a fun, safe place for school age children to relax and bond with friends before or after school. This program is for children ages 5 through 12 currently in school. Children participate in a variety of activities supervised by specially trained staff: homework time, outdoor play, art, games, fun snacks, and more. Located at the YMCA.
- Offered on school days
- Children will be bussed to school in the AM and bussed to the YMCA after school
Early EDge
Itasca County Childcare Providers, Preschools, EARLY EDge, and Head Start Centers
List of 68 Itasca County home and group home daycares – http://childcarecenter.us/minnesota_homecare/itasca_mn_county#.UZEcfKI3uSp
List of Childcare Centers, Preschools, EARLY EDge Centers and Head Start Centers http://childcarecenter.us/county/itasca_mn#.UZEc26I3uSo
YMCA Childcare Programs
400 River Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 218-327-1161
https://ymcaitasca.org/child-care
