Get ready to explore, create, and get a little muddy! At this hands-on day camp, youth will dive into nature through art, science, and outdoor adventure. Campers will learn how to use a compass, uncover the world of trees, discover aquatic creatures, dig into soil health, and investigate insects up close. This camp is all about exploring the outdoors, asking big questions, and having fun while learning about the world around us! Lunch and snacks will be provided. For students entering grades 1-5. Register online or call 218-245-6232.

Be the Best Babysitter on the Block!!! Master your babysitting skills-handling emergencies, entertaining children safely, basic child care and first aid and babysitting business practices. Bring a doll or stuffed animal to use during class. This class is appropriate for grades 4-8

The Deer River Boys & Girls Club offers summer programs for youth ages 6–18, focusing on character and leadership, education and career development, health and lifestyle, the arts, and physical fitness. Membership forms are available at the Boys and Girls Club or King Elementary School office.

Hey kids ages 6 and up! Looking for something fun to do this summer? Come check out the 613 Club - explore books, science, games, art and craft projects and make some new friends. Meet at the Calumet Take a 5 Park (located on the corner of Gary Street and 2nd Ave) Questions call the library at 218-247-3108.

Join us for a musical play date this summer! You and your child will learn delightful songs, finger plays and music/movement activities that focus on rhythm, melody, dynamics, tempo, and other basic music skills designed for early childhood students. Children need to be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. For ages birth-8. Call the Calumet Public Library to sign up 218-247-3108Wednesdays, 6/24/26 & 8/5/26 Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am Location: Calumet Library

For children birth-5 with an adult. Come for readings, finger puppet plays, and projects!We will be outside at Julie's Jungle in Calumet. Tuesdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am June 16, 23, 30July 7, 14, 21, 28 Questions call the library at 218-247-3108.

Explore the exciting world of dog ownership and training! Build obedience, boost good manners, and dive into agility, scent work, tracking, rally, and tricks—fun for kids and dogs together. Adult must accompany child and dog.

Riteway Driving is offering a 2 Week/10 Days/30 Hour Course over the Summer at Hill City school for ages 14-17. Go to rightwaydrivingmn.com/ and select ENROLL to sign up for the class.

KinderCamp is a FREE opportunity for children starting Kindergarten this September, in Grand Rapids, with little to NO preschool experience. The goal of KinderCamp is to help make the transition into Kindergarten smoother for your child. During the four days, children will participate in large and small group activities within the classroom that promote early academics, learning and following rules, social and emotional learning, establishing routines, and cooperative play. Breakfast and lunch provided. Transportation provided if indicated on registration form.

KinderCamp is for all Nashwauk-Keewatin Kindergartners who are enrolled or planning to enroll in Kindergarten this fall - 2026. This camp will give our youngest students the opportunity to meet new friends who may be in their classrooms in September. It will involve many fun activities that will leave your child looking forward to his/her kindergarten experience. This will be a great chance for your child to become comfortable with the layout of the school, enjoy the playground, eat a snack and lunch in the lunchroom, and meet the kindergarten teachers. KinderCamp will be held at the Nashwauk-Keewatin School and will be under the supervision of our licensed kindergarten teachers. No bussing available. Families will be responsible for transportation.

We will build a city, houses, supermarket, gas station etc. Students will plan how to make their city work for water and electricity. Come build a city with your Lego friends. For students entering 1st-6th grade. Snack provided. Register online or call 218-245-6232.

It's a LEGO party extravaganza! Join Colleen Bishop, "The LEGO Lady" for this fun event. Come build with LEGO, create a mini figure to take home, build a robot and give it a name, read a LEGO book, play LEGO trivia and win a LEGO prize. Cost includes take home mini figure and a LEGO gift. Grades PreK-6 welcome! Register online or call 218-245-6232. Location: Calumet Public Library932 Gary St, Calumet, MN 55716

Students will build confidence through activities that apply their imagination! This STEM class focuses on hands-on learning through creative problem solving, building, and STEM. For ages 4-6, we'll explore themes of planets, outer space, mixing colors, and design and building structures. Register online or call 218-245-6232.

This camp invites young scientists to build, test, and discover the fun and curious side of science! Students will build with STEM kits, apply problem solving skills, and complete experiments. For students entering grades 1-5. Snack provided. Register online or call 218-245-6232.

Plant a Seed, Read is the Summer 2026 Reading Program theme. Stories, crafts, games, puzzles, prizes and lots of fun will be had by all who want to join in the fun! We’ll meet in Veteran's Park every other Wednesday from 2:30pm - 4:00pm, weather permitting (in the library otherwise): June 3 & 17, July 1, 15 & 29, and August 12th. All ages are welcome to attend. Even adults can get in the action! We'll have prize drawings all summer long for both kids and adults, and there will be Bingo sheets available for everyone to complete for some extra fun! Other Arrowhead programming coming to our library: Reptile ExperienceTuesday, 6/16/2026 Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Join Sarah’s Serpentarium for an unforgettable, one-hour journey into the fascinating world of reptiles. This high-energy, family-friendly program features live animal ambassadors—including snakes, lizards, turtles, and more—paired with fun facts, engaging storytelling, and hands-on learning moments that spark curiosity in every age group. Participants discover what makes reptiles unique, how they survive in the wild, and why these often-misunderstood creatures are essential to their ecosystems. Bugs at the LibraryTuesday, 7/14/2026Time: 2:00pm-2:45pm Join Nature Connect and discover the aquatic insects that live in our Minnesota waters! Participants will have the chance to interact with live insects during this program while they learn all about their life cycles, adaptations, what they can tell us about water quality, and roles in the ecosystem. This program includes live invertebrates in interactive touch tanks. Come prepared to learn, explore, and possibly get a bit wet! Open to all ages. There's too much happening to list it all, so be sure to check our Facebook page or give us a call at 218-247-7676 to find out more!

Tweens/Teens: We're going to draw & color while listening to a book every other week. We'll meet out of the heat in the Marble library every other Wednesday from 2:30pm-4:00pm on June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, and August 5th! Questions call 218-247-7676.

Kids are you staying home alone this summer? Prepare yourself by learning basic responsibilities when home alone, simple first aid, safety in unfamiliar scenarios, digital safety and more.Class is appropriate for ages 9 and up.

The Tech Hub is a youth center for ages 12-20 to explore technology after school hours. Technology available onsite include a recording studio, virtual reality, drone piloting, 3D printers, Xbox, and computers. Tech can also be used in art, creative projects, and design at the Hub. Snacks and meals are provided daily. Questions, call 218-246-2188

For students and young adults in Itasca County, this wellness course empowers participants to create a balanced, purpose-driven life while navigating post-secondary education, early careers, and independent living in Minnesota. Rooted in the values and resources of Itasca and Cass County, this course blends practical life skills with personal development to help students thrive academically, financially, socially, and professionally—while embracing the unique culture, climate, and community of northern Minnesota. Course Focus areas: - Goal Setting and Life Design - Budgeting and Financial Wellness - Midwest Lifestyle and Community Well-Being - Self Motivation and Leadership Development - Professional communication Learning Outcomes: - Create and implement Smart Personal, Academic, and Professional goals. - Develop, track, and maintain a budget for the summer - Develop basic cooking techniques - Identify the systems of support that produce a collaborative and innovative environment