Youth Programs

Elementary After-School Programs

The fallowing programs are offered after school at Hayes Elementary School from 3:45-5:15 p.m. to youth in grades K-4 (unless noted). Recreation leaders will meet participants in the Hayes cafeteria at dismissal time.  Stevenson students will meet our Recreation leader at the bus loading area and will be transported to Hayes.  Parent pick-up is in the Hayes cafeteria at 5:15 p.m.

Upcoming Classes:  

• Musketeer Fencing
• Floor Hockey League K-1
• Floor Hockey League 2-4
• Ice Skating & Snow Fun 
• Sculpture & Clay Creations

ZONE Music & Hoops

The City of Fridley Zone Teen program will offer Music & Hoops beginning Friday, November 1 and meet every Monday and Friday through February 3rd.  Basketball and music will be played in the Hayes Elementary Gym.  Have a song request?  Let us know and we will put your song choices on while you play!  It is a great way to socialize with friends! Snack will be provided.  Drop-in Admission is $1 per session.

Transportation will be provided to Hayes starting Monday 12/9.  Meet at the Commons Park Warming House behind Fridley Middle School.  Foosball, card games, and video games will be offered from 3:15-3:50.  Then, we will head to Hayes Elementary in the city recreation van for Basketball, music, and hoops!

Spring Break Field Trips!

Looking to get out of the house over the two week long Winter Break? We have just the thing! Check out our fun Winter Field Trips.

3/23  Sweden: Springbrook Nature Center & Airmaxx Trampoline Park

Adventure to Sweden. Learn about animals and dive into the wilderness at Springbrook Nature Center,  which reflects Sweden’s natural features. Experience Sweden’s high altitude at Airmaxx Trampoline park. Sweden prides themselves on their golf course, so get practice at Airmaxx’s mini golf.  Keep the fun going with laser tag. Bring a snack, bag lunch, water bottle and dress for outside weather.  

3/24 Hollywood:  Movie Theater & Trivia Day

Lights, camera, action!  This Hollywood experience will leave your child feeling like a star!  In the morning we’ll get our hearts pumping with a wide array of gym games at Hayes Elementary School.  The morning will end with an exciting game of our own Hollywood Trivia!  Following lunch, we’ll head to the movie theater to check out the newest kid flick while enjoying a movie snack (popcorn/Icee).  Please note, movie titles/showtimes are not released until one week prior and a movie choice will be made at that time; all registered participants will be informed of selection in advance.  Movie will be rated ‘G’ or ‘PG’. Please bring a snack and bag lunch. 

3/25 Tokyo: Fridley Middle School Pool/Mad Science

Calling all future Olympians – join us as we swim for the gold at the Fridley Middle School Pool.  Before that though, we’ll start the day with a visit from Mad Science and their “crime lab” as we discover how science is used to solve crimes.  Discover how science is used to solve crimes.  Watch as the classroom is transformed into a crime lab for this exciting exploration of the fundamentals of forensics.  Take home your very own Personal Profile Kit.  It’s so much fun, it’s criminal! After lunch, the group will head over to the Fridley Middle School pool where we will enjoy the afternoon splashing the day away.  Please bring a snack, bag lunch, water bottle, swimsuit and towel. 

3/26 Canada: Great Wolf Lodge

Canada has some of the most pristine wilderness and water in the world.  So, we are heading to where the wolfs howl and the rapids are strong ,The Great Wolf Lodge!  This is one of the premier water parks in the Twin Cities!  We will spend the day riding fun slides like the four story high Alberta Falls, exploring the water tree house Fort Mackenzie, and relaxing on the crooked creek lazy river.  Please bring a swimsuit, towel, snack, bag lunch and water bottle  

3/27 Minnesota: MN History enter & Inner Active

Come enjoy a stay-cation with us as we focus on the greatest State in the county, Minnesota!  We will start the day at Inner Active indoor playground. We will jump, climb, and explore this incredible facility like it was one of the Minnesota’s many amazing wilderness locations.  Afterwards, we are off to the Minnesota History Museum where we will learn about our legendary local history with the great interactive exhibits the history center has to offer. Today we will focus on learning and playing the way Minnesota was meant to be enjoyed!  Please bring a snack,bag lunch, water bottle.         

5 Day Vacation Package

Join us for all five extended day trips and receive a discount by registering for the vacation package.

Extended Hours for Working Parents 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  

For all trips, we offer an Extended Hours Program, which allows you to drop your child off as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick them up as late as 5:30 p.m.  You may register for this as an "extra" when signing up for the field trip online.  The fee is $9 per day.  Pre-registration is required.

Safety Camp 2019: June 19

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join Fridley Police in partnership with Fridley Fire, Fridley Recreation and Allina Medical, for a day filled with valuable safety skills and tons of fun.

$25 includes leadership, supplies, bike helmet, T-shirt, tote bag, hat, snacks and lunch, plus priceless safety lessons!
Click here for more about Fridley Safety Camp

Springbrook Nature Camps

Nature Day Camps - Ages 5-12
Where Adventure Never Ends Springbrook Nature Center invites you to explore, create and innovate during our week-long day camps. Each week is a new theme.

Call 763-572-3588 and click here to learn more about Springbrook Nature Camps.

All-Day Summer ROCKS Program

Click here for information on our popular Summer ROCKS program. All-day fun for kids completing grades K-7 with extended hours for working parents.Sign up for a day, week or the entire summer! June - August.

ROCKS, K-7: Fun All Summer

ROCK this summer with memories to last a lifetime! Our affordable, all-day program is perfect for working families. ROCKS is all about learning, exploring, adventure, creativity, friendships and, most of all, FUN!
Sign up for a day, week or all summer!
7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday, June 16 - August 21
Fridley Middle School

Summer 2020 registration packets are available now!

 2020 ROCKS Program 

Grades K-1 Registration Form

Grades 2-3 Registration Form

Grades 4-7 Registration Form

Financial Agreement *required to register

If you have questions call 763-572-3570 or email recreation@fridleymn.gov 

It's time to play! Don't miss this opportunity to have a great summer break! Kids will have a blast with their friends and our awesome energetic staff as they enjoy some fun in the sun!

We promote developing friendships, good sportsmanship, coordination, motivation and creativity. Each week a new theme will be presented with games, stories, crafts and imagination to provide a well-rounded experience for your child.

All playground participants will meet their leaders at the Hayes warming house (near the Fridley History Center).

*Session I: If your child is in summer school at Stevenson, they can ride the bus to Hayes Elementary to participate in this program. Our staff will meet them at the bus drop off location.
 
Extended Hours
If you are unable to pick up your child at 3:30 p.m., you can register for the Extended Hours program. Recreation staff will supervise children in Hayes School.Parents/guardians can pick up their child anytime between 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., enter Hayes using door #10A.

Playgrounds - Grades K-4
Our Playground Program promotes friendships, good sportsmanship, coordination, motivation, creativity and more. Each themed week includes games, stories, crafts and imagination.
Commons Park.
Monday - Thursday, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

City of Fridley does not coordinate youth sports leagues. Below is contact information for The Fridley Youth Sports Association -- a volunteer group of residents who donate their time to offer youth sports in Fridley. Volunteers include League Directors, coaches, assistant coaches and many people behind the scenes. If you are interested in donating your time to a particular sport, or would like further information, please contact the appropriate League Director listed below:

LEAGUE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

*Click on underlined items for more information*

DISCLAIMER:
Information on this site may not always be up-to-date due to changes in volunteers.