Programs

Program Title Subject Description Age Months Offered Program Location
Coaches' Equestrian Clinics at UMN Crookston Recreation Clinics are designed for riders who are interested in competing in the NCEA and will focus on the strategies and skill sets necessary to be successful in a collegiate format. Riders will have the opportunity to ride the university’s horses and participate 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Dec Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person
Coaches Equestrian Clinic at UMN Crookston Recreation Clinics are designed for riders who are interested in competing in the NCEA and will focus on the strategies and skill sets necessary to be successful in a collegiate format. Riders will have the opportunity to ride the university’s horses and participate 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Nov Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person
2026 Prospect Camp Recreation The University of Minnesota Crookston Fall Baseball Camp will be held on October 4 at UMC Baseball Field. Designed for baseball players in grades 9–12, this instructional camp provides a college-level learning environment with instruction from the Golden 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Oct Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person
AMR-SPARK (Antimicrobial Resistance: Science, Peer Advocacy, Research and Knowledge) Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math AMR-SPARK is a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health group MOHASC (Minnesota One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative). Students will spend ½ day at MDH, learning from various health professionals, touring MDH labs, completing worksh 15, 16, 17, 18 Oct Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
University of Minnesota Child Development Laboratory School (CDLS) Health, Nutrition, and Human Development A laboratory school, or lab school, is a university-affiliated early childhood education facility. In addition to providing a high-quality early education, lab schools train future educators. They also provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staf 4, 5, 6 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Northrop’s 2026-27 Student Matinees Art, Design, Music, and Theater World-class lineup of educational, engaging, and thought-provoking music and dance programming. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Mar, Nov Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Discover Music Day Art, Design, Music, and Theater The School of Music welcomes students interested in majoring, minoring or participating in music to visit us on October 16 to gain a behind the scenes look at the School of Music and get a taste of what we have to offer. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Oct Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Bell Museum Teen Science Cafe Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math The Bell Museum is partnering with the Teen Science Café Network to offer programs by teens for teens at the Bell. Board members will plan in the fall and run events in winter and spring for teens! 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Twin Ports Teen Science Cafe Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Monthly workshops and socializing for local high schoolers to engage in lively STEM discussions and activities. Planned and organized with Teen Leaders. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec Duluth/Northeast MN- In-person
Minnesota 4-H Youth Development Program Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Art, Design, Music, and Theater, Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Leadership and Citizenship, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies, Recreation, Business 4-H is an out-of-school, hands-on learning program for youth in K-one year post high school. Youth choose a project that’s interesting to them and explore it with peers and caring adults. 4-H groups meet in-person or virtually in every part of MN. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person, Duluth/Northeast MN- In-person, Morris/West Central MN- In-person, Rochester/Southeast MN- In-person, Southwest MN- In-person, Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person, Crookston/Northwest MN- Virtual, Duluth/Northeast MN- Virtual, Morris/West Central MN- Virtual, Rochester/Southeast MN- Virtual, Southwest MN- Virtual, Twin Cities/Central MN- Virtual
High School Phytomining Research Volunteer Program Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences The Program provides high school students with supervised, hands-on research experience in phytomining: the use of plants to recover critical minerals from contaminated water and soil. 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Northern Great Plains Youth Institute Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Leadership and Citizenship, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies a transformative experience where high school students engage with local leaders and agriculture experts on critical global challenges, participate in hands-on activities and explore meaningful ways to make a difference in Minnesota and around the world. 15, 16, 17, 18 May Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person
Western Minnesota Regional Science Fair Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Open to Grades 4th-12th $25 Registration Fee per Individual Project, $30 Registration Fee for Team Project, Public Viewing 11am-2pm 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Feb Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person
Gopher Swim School Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Recreation At Gopher Swim School, our mission is to foster a lifelong love for swimming in the Twin Cities community through exceptional swim programs for all ages and skill levels. We focus on safety, individualized coaching, and skill development. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Region One FFA Leadership Retreat & Conference Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Leadership and Citizenship, Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies, Recreation, Business Region 1 FFA Leadership Retreat & Conference 15, 16, 17, 18 Aug Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person