This summer Otsego Parks & Recreation is offering a series of four “Adventure Camps,” which are day camps designed to get kids active and having fun with others in their community.
The camps are offered for kids ages 6–10, and there’s a little something for everyone—from Superheroes Camp to Detective Camp! The events take place one morning each, from 9 a.m to noon, and the cost is $25 for one camp or $90 for all four.
Check out the schedule below for more info, and register at otsego.recdesk.com.
(Click on “Programs & Registration”)
Camp Arbor is a series of FREE, fun, and educational summer activities for children ages 3-10, taking place on Tuesday mornings at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove.
Here are some of the highlights for July:
July 11 – Dance Party with Kidsdance! Don’t forget the kids’ dancing shoes! Kidsdance is an interactive DJ that plays the hits and gets kids on their feet!
July 18 – Our Feathered Friends: The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota will be on-site with live eagles, owls, hawks and falcons. This activity will entertain and educate.
July 25 – Carnival Games: Kids will “step right up” and test their skills with fun games! by Just Jump
Click to view the full Camp Arbor schedule
All Camp Arbor events are held Tuesday mornings from 10:30 to 11:15 in “Arbor Park,” a.k.a. the area next to the fountain. (Located in the center of the shopping mall, just outside of Bath & Body Works)
Tips for visiting: Arrive early to get a good spot! The nearest restrooms are located west of the fountain area—go past H&M and turn left; they are alongside Victoria’s Secret. There is also an awesome nursing area in there! Some great nearby options for lunch are Potbelly (just around the corner) or Chick-fil-A (super kid-friendly, with a play area).
Camp Arbor
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
12225 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove (map)
Website: shoppesatarborlakes.com/events
Earlier this week I shared a list of the family and kid-friendly events at Albertville Friendly City Days.
One of the events that my family is looking forward to is the HealthSource Kids Day, coming up on Friday, June 9.
Bring your kids out that day to enjoy games, a bounce house, face painting, crazy hair, food, and more! In addition, Crossfit STMA will be there providing fun exercise classes for the kids.
Kids Day takes on place Friday, June 9, at 10am–1pm at HealthSource in Albertville. (near Coborn’s) >>
(Click to view this event on Facebook)
The event is sponsored by HealthSource, Coborn’s, Tree of Life Wellness Center, and Crossfit STMA.
The carnival is coming to town! My family always gets excited when the carnival trucks start rolling into town in June because it means that Albertville Friendly City Days is just around the corner. This year, Albertville’s annual festival is celebrating its 30th year and taking place June 7–11.
Friendly City Days is a great way to celebrate the start of summer. My husband frequently takes time off from work, and we create a mini-staycation around all of the family-friendly events the festival has to offer.
You can view the full event schedule here, but I’ve compiled a list below of the events that are especially suited to families with kids.
Schedule highlights for families with kids:
Ongoing Events
City-Wide Garage Sales
Wednesday–Saturday (more info)
Carnival Rides & Games
Thursday–Sunday (more info)
Friday
HealthSource Kids Day
Games, bounce house, face painting, crazy hair, food, and more!
10am–1pm at HealthSource (more info)
REMAX Tethered Balloon Rides
7pm Central Park baseball field (weather permitting)
Fireworks Display
10pm Central Park
Saturday
5K Race and 1K Kids Race
8:30am STMA Middle School West (more info)
Fire Department Open House
Fire trucks, Buster the Clown, canine demo, and more
9am Albertville Fire Station (more info)
Kids Parade
10am Fire Department parking lot
Classic Car Show
10am Lachman Avenue near STMA Hockey Arena
Toddler Town
Filled with toys, a diaper changing station, and Fair Hair
11am Central Park Lions Shelter
Root Beer Floats with the Albertville Royalty Candidates
11am Central Park Lions Shelter
Barta Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
11am Main Avenue
RC Car Demo Derby
1pm Main Avenue
Spaghetti Dinner served by Albertville Royalty
4:30–6:30pm St Albert Parish Center
Baseball Game – Albertville Villains vs. St. Michael Saints
7:30pm Central Park Baseball Field
Sunday
Carnival Wristband Day (more info)
Grande Day Parade
12:30pm Main Avenue
Albertville Royalty Coronation
3:30pm STMA High School Auditorium
>> Click here to view the full AFCD schedule
A note about food: In addition to the scheduled events and the food available at the carnival, the Girl Scouts, Youth Hockey, and the STMA Cheer Squad will be offering things to eat like pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, and snacks.