Activities for Youth

Summer Youth Activities

Fall/Winter Youth Activities

Spring Youth Activities

LEARN MORE

Edina Community Ed Registration Opens Dec 3rd

Edina Park & Rec Registration Opens Nov 6

Camps in the Twin Cities

Teen Camps Grades 7-12

LEARN MORE

Summer Programs
Gap Year Ι Volunteer
STEM Ι Arts Ι Academic

Camps in Minnesota

Daytime and Overnight Camps

kidscamps.com

campresource.com

Summer 2025

Edina offers a variety of ways for children and youth to engage in activities during the summer. Program information and dates are subject to change. Please contact the program provider or visit their website for current details. 2025 Information coming by Feb 1st.

All-Day Child Care Programs 2025

Edina KIDS Club /Edina WISE Guys, Edina Community Ed 2025

Summer All-day care program is available to students entering grades K-6 who can commit to a minimum of 3 days per week, 6 week minimum. Locations include: Concord, Countryside and Creek Valley. Summer program runs June 9 - Aug 8. No Care June 19, July 3-4. $53.50/day 7am-5pm or $59/day 7am-6pm plus registration fee $40 and field trip fee $155

Lottery Registration will be open 8am Feb 11-Feb 24 11:59 PM.

For more information visit: https://communityed.edinaschools.org/youth/school-age-care-k-5952-848-3947

**School Year KIDS CLUB/WISE GUYS lottery registration opens 8am March 25- April 14, 11:59pm

Accepts MN Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

Southdale YMCA- SUMMER POWER- Grades K-5
2025 Info TBA

Full-day, experience-based enrichment program with 3, 4 or 5 days a week care options available.

Southdale YMCA, 612.230.9622
ymcanorth.org/child_care__preschool/summer_programs/edina–

Accepts MN Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

LIFETIME Fitness

Week-long summer camps ages 5-12. Select the weeks you want. LifeTime membership required. June 2-Aug 29. Pre-K, School-Age & Tween. Rate: $73/day

Registration opens Jan 1

LifeTime Edina at Southdale, 952-257-7100
my.lifetime.life/clubs/mn/southdale/programs/kids/camps/summer-camps.html

Summer Day Camps

Edina Community Education Youth Enrichment

½ Day Camp Options such as: Art, STEM, Sports, Music theater, and more for students entering grades K-12. Choose the weeks & Camps for you!: June 2 -Aug 14 no classes June 19 or week of June 30

Registration Opens: Feb 13 @ 8am
2025 Summer Catalog coming Feb 1

Register at: edina.ce.eleyo.com/

Edina Parks & Recreation / Edina Art Center

Offers a variety of ½ Day and All Day Camps for ages 3+

Registration Opens: February 19 @ Noon (Residents) & February 26 @ Noon (Non-residents)

edinamn.gov/249/Parks-Recreation

Historic Cahill School – 2025 Info TBA
4-day week camps for Ages 6-12. Day camps are 9:00 am – 1:30 pm with extended day option ending at 3:30 pm.

https://www.edinahistoricalsociety.org/summer-day-camps.html

YMCA Summer Sport Camps 2025 Info TBA
Week-long camps for grades 1-6
Register Early Spring 2025
Southdale YMCA, 612.230.9622
https://www.ymcanorth.org/child_care__preschool/summer_programs/edina

A2D Academy
Discovery Camp & Program June 2- Aug 15
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Rising Kindergartners-7th graders

Registration opens:
January 1 - Summer Discovery Program (7 week minimum)
January 15 - Summer Discovery Camp (weekly contracts)

https://a2dacademy.com/programs/

MTC -Morningside Theater Company

Summer Theater Camps [Grades 2nd-5th; 6th-9th]
Lottery opens February 3rd at 9am and closes February 5 at 5pm

High School Summer Intensive [Completed 8th-12th grades]
Auditions: January 25

*Needs based partial and full scholarships available
https://www.morningsidehills.org/summer

Three Rivers Park District
Summer camps, recreation options, events & more for Ages 3-18
2025 Registration opens:
Feb 25, 7 AM Hennepin & Scott County Residents
Feb 27, 7AM- General Public
https://www.threeriversparks.org/page/summer-camps

Stages Theatre Company
Summer camps for age 4-Grade 12. 1/2 day and full day options. Various locations depending on age.
Weekly Sessions: June 2- August 29
Registration opens Jan 24, 2025
https://www.stagestheatre.org/summer/

University of Minnesota Youth Programs
Ages 6-15. Camp dates are Mon-Fri June 12-Aug 16
Registration opens Feb 10, 2025 6 AM
recwell.umn.edu/youth

Apply early for financial assistance provided by UMN Youth Programs (deadline for 2025 TBA -in 2024, deadline was 2/23/24)
https://recwell.umn.edu/yp-summer-camp/campership-fund

Dance/Gymnastics/Skating/Swim

Braemar City of Lake Figure Skating Club
Membership Year July 1-June 30
braemarfsc.org/

7 Movements Dance (Ages 3-18)
7movementsdance.com/

Dance with Us America
dancewithusamerica.com/

Platinum Dance Center (ages 3+)
platinumdancecenter.com/

TAGS Gymnastics (ages 3-17)
tagsgym.com/

Transcendance Xperience (ages 2.5+)
tdxdance.com/

Victoria Dance Studio (babies-adults)
victoriadance.com/

Foss Swim School (babies-kids-teens-adult lessons)
fossswimschool.com/

Summer camps- registration opens May 6 ( 4 or 2 week long camps)

Summer quarter weekly lessons– registration opens May 6

Spring quarter weekly lessons -registration opens Feb 11

Diving Lessons- Edina Community Ed

edina.ce.eleyo.com/

Edina Swim Club
Competitive Swimming ages 6+ /Lessons
952.831.3814
teamunify.com/MemRegStart.jsp?team=mnedi

Edina Athletic Associations

Edina Baseball Association
edinabaseball.com

2024 Registration Dates:
Travel League: Feb 1-Mar 1 (3^rd-5^th)– L
Rec-SW Community League (4th-9th): Feb 1- April 1
Day Ball (PreK-2nd): Mar 15- May 15
Legion: March 15-May 1
Late Summer League (K-7th): May 15-June 15

Edina Soccer Association
edinasoccer.org/
Entering Grades K-12
2024 Spring/Summer Register Jan 15-Mar 15 (season is Mid May-Mid July)

*Paid Referee options available ages 11+

Fall League: Registration opens July 15

Edina Soccer Club
edinasoccerclub.com
U8-U18
Register by Jan 28

Edina Girls Fastpitch Softball Association
edinafastpitch.org/
Grades K-7 Register by Feb 25

Edina LaCrosse Association
edinalacrosse.com
REgistration is now open for spring/summer 2024 deadline not posted as of 1/24

Edina Middle School Track & Field- Spring (grades 7-8)
https://communityed.edinaschools.org/youth/middle-school-activities
Info coming Mid-February

Edina Swim Club
Competitive Swimming ages 6+
952.831.3814
Register Mid-February
teamunify.com/MemRegStart.jsp?team=mnedi

Edina Mountain Bike Team
Grades 6-12 Boys & Girls

2024Dates:
Registration opens April 1
New Rider Info: April 27 1-2pm – ECC
Try It out Sessions: May 8 & May 15
edinacyclingteam@gmail.com
https://www.edinacyclingteam.com/

Youth Sports Physicals

7th-12th graders who participate in school sports are required to have a sports physical every three years. Schedule a Sports Physical with your Pediatrician or call for an appointment at upcoming Sports Physical clinic. You cannot tryout or play on team until your physical is complete.

MinuteClinic offers sports physicals at most locations. Walk-ins are welcomed. Insurance is not accepted for physicals at MinuteClinic® and payment is due at time of visit. Bring any required forms including a completed health and immunization history. For more information and to find a location visit cvs.com/minuteclinic
Park Nicollet/Health Partners: https://www.healthpartners.com/hp/doctors-clinics/back-to-school/index.html
Children’s Minnesota: https://www.childrensmn.org/2019/07/15/beat-back-school-rush-schedule-well-child-check/

TCO IS OFFERING FREE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PHYSICALS 2024 dates TBA

Our Twin Cities metro area & western Wisconsin high school sports physicals are available at 12 locations throughout July and August. All exams are completed by primary care sports medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons. Athletic Trainers will review each student athlete’s history prior to seeing the physicians. 5 :00- 8:00 PM appointments are required.

Outdoor Wilderness Camps

NEW- YMCA BOLD GOLD at Gathering Pines

ymcanorth.org/adventure/register/bold_gold#day-camp-gathering-pines

Gathering Pines BOLD GOLD Flyer

YMCA Day Camp Gathering Pines

YMCA Day Camp Gathering Pines (formally Kici Yapi) is an all-day camp program in Lakeville with various Camp Options in Summer 2024. amp is open to students entering PreK-9th grade. Multiple Bus locations available including 2 stops in Edina . Registration opens January. Extended before/after care is an option for an additional fee.
YMCA, 612.230.9622
ymcanorth.org/adventure/locations/day_camp_gathering_pines

Camp Fire Minnesota

Located in Chanhassen MN (Off Hwy 5 & Hwy 41), Camp Firm MN is a day camp with opportunities for ages 5-14 as well as leadership development opportunities for teens. Regular camp and specialty camps are available. Registration opens Jan 10. Overnight camp registration opens Jan 3.

campfiremn.org

Three Rivers Park
Offers a variety of camps options in the parks. Registration opens February 27, 2024 7AM
https://www.threeriversparks.org/page/summer-camps

Volunteer Opportunities for Youth

Edina Community Ed

Assist with summer programs including Community Ed Camps and ExcitED

YMCA

Variety of options

Senior Community Services

Assist seniors in the community with lawn mowing and more

Help at Your Door

Assist seniors in the community- grocery shopper ( Ages 16+)

UMN Fairview Southdale Hospital

Junior Volunteer Program applications are due Dec 31 of each year. Interviews occur around February with training starting in spring/summer.

VEAP Food Pantry

Opportunities to help sort food and prepare if for distribution for families. (ages 9-11 with adult, 16+ independently). Complete the Youth Application. 3 hours shifts available Mon-Fri (8:15am; 11:15pm: 2:15pm)

ARC Value Village

Help unpack, tag and hang some great fashion finds! Volunteers are needed to help stock the store with all the best fashions, accessories and with the comforts of home.(Ages 13+ with adult)

Loaves & Fishes

Help prepare and serve meals to guests. Locations available throughout the twin cities. Reserve your volunteer spot online. Individual and group opportunities available.

Inclusive Recreation, Adaptive Sports 2024

PACER CENTER has complied a thorough list of Inclusive Recreation, Adaptive Sports and Summer Camps

pacer.org/students/recreation-and-sports.asp

CITY OF EDINA PARKS & REC PROGRAMS

edinamn.gov/317/Adaptive-Recreation

AR &LE

http://arlemn.org/

Most programs are for ages 18+ with some younger aged programs available.

THREE RIVERS PARKS

https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/splash.html

threeriversparks.org/page/summer-camps

Accessibility
Nearly all of our program offerings can be adapted or modified. Please call 763.559.9000 (for relay services dial 711) or email access@threeriversparks.org to request free modifications and learn about available options. Learn more about accessibility at Three Rivers.

STAGES Summer Theatre Workshop
https://www.stagestheatre.org/summer/#cast

The C.A.S.T. (Creative, Accepting, Sensory-Friendly Theatre) Program for youth with Autism, or other Sensory sensitivities. Grades 4-6; 7-12. Registration opens Jan 30 for summer program

Financial Assistance

Students in Edina have a variety of financial support opportunities to participate in Summer Activities. Below are links to the various applications. We are happy to assist you completing the applications. Please call 952-848-3936 or email us for assistance.

Edina Community Education/Summer Go Time

2024 Summer Go Time – Funding is still available as of 5/16/24

The Summer Go Time scholarship is for Edina Public School students entering grades K-12 this fall to participate in their choice of camps/classes with Edina Community Ed. Registration for Summer 2024 begins on February 13 at 8 a.m. Funding is limited and early registration is recommended. Some restrictions apply.

To apply:

Review 2024 Summer Enrichment Financial Aid Information- Community Ed Español
Complete the online 2023-24 Enrichment Financial Aid Application to determine eligibility.
- If you have already been approved this school year, you go directly to step 3.
Complete your clamp requests using the Summer Go Time 2024 Form Forma De Registro 2024 [Please include all your camp selections on one registration per child. Funding is not held for later camps add-ons and would depend on if funding was still available at the time of your request]

4. Email completed forms to Krista.Phillips@edinaschools.org . [Forms may be submitted starting Monday, Feb 5th.]

Funding is provided by: Edina Community Education and Edina Give and Go.

Edina Give and Go

Edina Give and Go

Provides scholarship grants for Edina Public School students to participate in academic, arts and athletic opportunities. Families must demonstrate need by being within 200% of poverty level for their family size. Students may request up to $500 for summer activities.

Note: Any funds used with Edina Community Ed [Summer Go Time 2024] will count towards a students funding max of $500 from Give and Go. Please complete the Summer Go Time Application to register for a Community Ed summer class.

For all other requests complete the Give and Go Application

Edina Connect Card

Edina Connect Card

Assists students in Edina to access various scholarships to participate in community activities including:

City of Edina Park and Recreation. Up to $300 per Family per year (good for registration, memberships, season passes (pool), community gardens or special events
Edina Basketball Association
Edina Football Association
Edina Girls Athletic Association
Edina Baseball Association
Edina Lacrosse Association
Edina Volleyball Association
Edina Utlimate
Southdale YMCA

Participants must qualify for Connect Benefits, which fall in line with the Federal Standards for Free or Reduced price meals, or they must have a financial hardship that prevents full payment of a program fee, and must live and/or go to school in Edina

Connect Card Application

YMCA Day Camp Gathering Pines 2024

Open Jan 8-11, 2024 CLOSED for 2024

Gathering Pines, is all-day camp program in Lakeville with various Camp Options in Summer 2024. Camp is open to students entering PreK-9th grade. A bus from Edina is available to take students to and from camp.

A special scholarship for current Edina Students in grades K-5 and grades 6-8 will be made available to participate in the Traditional Day program or Teen Specialty camp at YMCA Day Camp Gathering Pines. See application for details Applications will be accepted Jan 8- Jan 11 or until spots are filled, whichever comes first. A limited number of spots are available. Eligibility is based on 200% of Poverty income guidelines. If you are a Y-member and already on a YMCA scholarship, you are not eligible and should register for camp directly through the Y. Family Fee is $25.00 here is an option for a 3-day camp experience the week of July 1-3. The family fee for this camp is $15

Elementary Current K-5 Students: Application Grades K-5 deadline passed

Middle Schools Current 6-8 students: Application grades 6-8 deadline passed.

Tips

Apply early. Spots are extremely limited and available first-come. If you would like to provide your second choice backup you may.
The family is asked to make a contribution towards the camp fee which is due with the application. You can provide a check, credit card or cash with your application.
Be sure to have the registration form completely filled out, including 2 signatures on page 4 and attach a recent immunization record or write the information on page 3. Immunizations records can be accessed in your Campus Portal.
Bring your completed applications to Edina Resource Center: 5701 Normandale Road, Edina MN 55424 (Door 3)
If you have questions or need assistance, contact Krista at the ERC 952-848-3936.

Summer Academic Enrichment Program

Summer Academic Enrichment Program for grades 3-11– 2024 details TBA on their website

Receive up to $1,000 to attend 1 approved camp/programs. See the website for details on how to apply. 2024 information coming in March.

http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=1958

Eligibility: Minnesota Students in grades 3-11 on Free & Reduce Lunch. Students in Grades 7-11 must have an overall “C” average.

Scholarship provided by the Office of Higher Education.

Minnesota Afterschool Advance

Minnesota Afterschool Advance (MAA)

mn afterschool.org/minnesota-afterschool-advance-overview

MAA helps eligible families pay for academic based afterschool or summer programs as well as musical lessons and tutoring services that are taught by a “qualified instructor.” Please learn about the program on their website to find out if you are eligible and how it works with your MN K-12 Education Credit.

Childcare Assistance

MN Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

CCAP provide financial assistance to help eligible families working, going to school or job searching cover child care expenses for children 13 years of age and under. Child Care must be with an approved provider.

Start by calling Hennepin County at 612-348-5937 to determine if you may be eligible. The county will work either send you an application, add you to the wait list or inform you why you are not eligible at this time. Applications are processed within 30 days. If you live in a different county, contact your county human service department.

Edina KIDS Club and Southdale YMCA accepts Child Care Assistance payments. KIDS Club will work with families who are on the waitlist and have a verified letter stating they are on the waitlist.

YMCA Financial Assistance

YMCA of the North (including Southdale YMCA)

The Y offers need-based assistance to help individuals and families access the programs that are important to them. These scholarships are made possible by generous donors and partners who are committed to providing resources that increase access so more people can come together for the common good.

Apply online. You will be notified within 10 business days.

https://www.ymcanorth.org/scholarships

Recreation Pass Plus with Three Rivers Park District

Three Rivers Park District offers a Recreation Pass Plus for Hennepin County Residents. The Pass good May 1- June 30,

You may apply at anytime and use pass to register online for programs. you will need to provide proof of participation in one of the following programs: FRL, MFIP, MA, SSI, EMA, HCEAP MNCare, RCA, SNAP, WIC, or WB

Three Rivers offers summer camps for ages 4-15 at various parks.
Nature ⋅ Archery ⋅ Golf ⋅ History ⋅ Paddling ⋅ Fishing ⋅ Forts ⋅ Art ⋅ Farming ⋅ Survival

Summer 2024 Registration opens Feb 27 , 7 AM

https://www.threeriversparks.org/page/summer-camps

Campfire Minnesota

2024 Camp Fire Minnesota is a day camp located in Excelsior, MN (Hwy 5 & Hwy 41) with opportunities for ages 5-14 as well as leadership development opportunities for teens. Regular camp and specialty camps are available including overnight camp. Camp Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm. Parents are responsible for getting kids to and from camp.

https://campfiremn.org/camps/

Overnight Camp Registration Opens: January 3, 9am CST
Day Camp Registration Opens: January 10, 9am CST

Needs-based scholarships are available by applying online PRIOR to registering for camp. If you are approved for a scholarship, they will review your requested camp week and get you registered. Summer Camps 2024: The first wave of scholarships is now closed. The application will reopen online on Monday, February 5.
campfiremn.org/camps/scholarships/

Constituent

Resource Navigation

Interior Pages Nav

Schools

Landing Nav

Breadcrumb

Activities for Youth

Summer Youth Activities

LEARN MORE

Fall/Winter Youth Activities

LEARN MORE

Spring Youth Activities

LEARN MORE

Camps in the Twin Cities

LEARN MORE

Teen Camps Grades 7-12

Camps in Minnesota

Summer 2025

All-Day Child Care Programs 2025

Summer Day Camps

Dance/Gymnastics/Skating/Swim

Edina Athletic Associations

Youth Sports Physicals

Outdoor Wilderness Camps

NEW- YMCA BOLD GOLD at Gathering Pines

Volunteer Opportunities for Youth

Inclusive Recreation, Adaptive Sports 2024

Financial Assistance

Edina Community Education/Summer Go Time

Edina Give and Go

Edina Connect Card

YMCA Day Camp Gathering Pines 2024

Summer Academic Enrichment Program

Minnesota Afterschool Advance

Childcare Assistance

YMCA Financial Assistance

Recreation Pass Plus with Three Rivers Park District

Campfire Minnesota

UMN Youth Programs