Grand Forks Summer Activities Available

Grand Forks Public Schools

Register for Elementary Summer Classes today! Everything from art and outdoor activities to space and math games. Also included are Intro to Kindergarten, 10th Month Remedial Summer School, Instrumental Music Lessons, SPA, and Middle School Transition.

For more information, see the Summer School Handbook.

Grand Forks Park District

The Grand Forks Park District is proud to offer a wealth of activities for the community. Residents, both young and mature in age, are welcome to participate in sports related activities and various special events throughout the year. Registration forms are available at the Park District office, on the Park District registration web page, and in the annual activities guides.

For more information, see the Activities Guide. Note: large file - download may take several minutes.

North Dakota Museum of Art

Kids Summer Camps

June 25 - 29: Michelle Brusegaard - Designing our World (ages 6-13)
July 2, 3, 5 and 6: Memo Guardia and Sue Fink - Mural, Mural on the Wall (ages 12 and older)
July 9 - 13: Memo Guardia - All "Around" Art Making (ages 6-13)
July 16 - 20: Sheila Dalgliesh - Art Odyssey "Visit" to New York City (ages 6-13)
July 23 - 27: Mollie Douthit - Expanding our 2-D Environment: Drawing and Painting (ages 6 -13)
July 30 - August 3: Adam Kemp - Art Ambassadors: Sculpture, Painting, and More (ages 6-13)

Registration begins April 17 for Museum Members, April 19 for all others. Schedule subject to change.

University of North Dakota Summer Activities

The University of North Dakota's Summer Programs and Events provide an opportunity for a variety of people to enjoy the campus facilities and to benefit from the expertise of UND's faculty and staff during the summer. UND's Summer Programs and Events include educational seminars, professional conferences, sports clinics, specialized workshops, and social events that are essential to UND's overall mission as an educational institution and as a member of the community. Take advantage of UND's enrichment activities for all ages.

Click here for more information and for a complete list of the Summer Programs and Events in 2012.

Soup in the Studio: A Community Event

Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals, Muddy Waters Clay Center, and Global Friends Coalition have teamed up to provide an evening of food, fun, and fundraising. Soup In The Studio will be held at Muddy Waters Clay Center on Thursday, March 8, from 6-8pm. Live music will be provided by African Arts Arena. All proceeds benefit Global Friends Coalition.

Global Friends Coalition hopes to establish this fundraiser as a signature event through collaboration with Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals, Muddy Waters Clay Center, and African Arts Arena. As a lifetime member of Global Friends Coalition, Don Miller initiated the soup bowl fundraiser about 20 years ago. During those years, the bowls were made at UND where Miller is an Art Department faculty member. This year the event will take place at Muddy Waters Clay Center of which Miller is a founding member.

“Making bowls, sharing a meal, and supporting our local community is a natural fit for Muddy Waters Clay Center,” Miller said.

Global Friends Coalition is a not-for-profit that works to foster New American integration into the Grand Forks community. “All proceeds from the Soup in the Studio will go towards our Guiding New Americans to Success mentoring and tutoring program. We have 60 volunteers serving approximately 130 New Americans,” said Program Director Cynthia Shabb. “This is a vibrant organization meeting a need in the community.”

“Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals is excited to collaborate with other organizations in our community for a great cause. Soup In The Studio is a wonderful way for everyone in Grand Forks to come together and experience some of the arts and culture that the city has to offer while giving back,” said Executive Director Stacey Heggen.

Soup in the Studio is open to the public. All ages are welcome. African Arts Arena will perform four percussion pieces. The event is also being supported by Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops. For more information visit www.soupinthestudio.com.