The Take A Kid Fishing Mission:
To introduce young people to the outdoors through fishing in a safe, fun, educational and mentored atmosphere. Providing the resources and opportunities so that area youth and families may experience firsthand and realize the healthy, fun and rewarding sport of fishing.
Bemidji Area Take a Kid Fishing
PO Box 163
Bemidji, MN, 56619
United States
Phone: 218-368-9394
Christina Regas – Committee Chair: 218-368-9394
Dave Brinkman – Committee Chair: 218-766-9826
Demo Regas – Lead Guide: 218-407-0396
Jim Joy – Lead Guide: 218-556-0208
Operated by non-profit, Canvas Health, Crisis Text Line allows users to communicate with trained counselors via confidential text messaging. Counselors help people of all ages and walks of life get to an emotionally and physically safe place and then direct them to community resources that can provide longer-term support. They serve many counties and all Tribal Nations located in Minnesota. Text “MN” to 741741.
St. Philip’s School is a Catholic school serving students from pre-k through eighth grade. We have been in existence for over eighty years providing a strong religious and academic education to those who enter our doors.
St. Philip’s School Philosophy
St. Philip’s School is an integral part of a program developed to carry out the religious and educational mission of the St. Philip’s Catholic Community. It serves students in prekindergarten through eighth grade.
St. Philip’s School is committed to a strong academic program recognizing the value and potential of each child and fostering growth (spiritually, physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially) through relationships with God, their creator and each other.
St. Philip’s School promotes greater awareness of global peace and justice. This is accomplished by providing each child meaningful experiences of prayer, worship, service and community building and by developing a positive attitude toward self, others, and learning.
Guided by the Holy Spirit, St. Philip’s School strives to be a worshiping community of believers in which the Good News of Jesus Christ is proclaimed and witnessed.
St. Philip’s School Additional Services:
*Speech Services through ISD #31. Services are held at St. Philip’s School.
*Title 1 is offered through ISD #31. Title 1 is extra help in reading and math to supplement classroom work. Services are held at St. Philip’s School.
*Reading Corp. Services are held at St. Philip’s School.
Accreditation
St. Philip’s School is accredited through the Minnesota Nonpublic Schools
Accrediting Association (MNSAA).
Shriners Hospitals for Children is one of the largest pediatric sub-specialty health care systems in the world, providing specialized care to children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate.
We are dedicated to improving the lives of children through innovative care, world-class research and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals.
Each of our 22 locations specializes in one or more of our broad service lines. All care and services are provided to children up to age 18 regardless of the families’ ability to pay.
Outpatient Clinic
215 Radio Dr.
Suite 100
Woodbury, Minnesota 55125, United States
- Orthopedics
- Craniofacial
- Pediatric Surgery
- Rheumatology
Care beyond cost
We are committed to providing the best care for children in our specialty areas of Orthopaedics, Burn Care, Spinal Cord Injury, and Cleft Lip and Palate, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
Orthopaedics
We’ve treated orthopaedic conditions since the founding of our first hospital in 1922. With a large full-time staff of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons in the United States, as well as a comprehensive team of physical, occupational, speech and other therapists, we are able to provide customized care to each child.
Burn care
Since first treating burn survivors in the 1960s, we’ve pioneered some of the most significant advancements in burn care. We provide advanced care for burn injuries and related scarring, along with physical rehabilitation and emotional support.
Spinal cord injury
We were the first health care system in the country to develop spinal cord injury rehabilitation centers designed specifically for children. Our groundbreaking research has led to innovative treatment techniques, providing care that helps children lead a full, active and healthy life.
Cleft lip and palate
Our cleft lip and palate reconstruction program gives kids a reason to smile. Each treatment plan is crafted uniquely for the child by a team of experts working together to improve a child’s eating, breathing, communication, self-esteem and appearance.
Red Lake Elementary School (RLES) and the Early Childhood Center (ECC) is an indescribably amazing and important place! Within these two buildings, over 700 precious young lives spend a good portion of their day! With that in mind, it is very, very important that your child loves school! Truly, there is very little that is more essential than for a young person to have a rich and enjoyable school experience.
Community Education
Community Education at the Red Lake School District #38 provides a Holistic Approach to educational based programming, activities and events. The best interest of the reservation community includes finding ways to utilize the funding which will be inclusive of residents of all ages.
Community Education Youth Leadership
The Leadership portion of Community Education gives students the opportunity to develop skills which will apply to life skills. This includes time management, cooperation in groups, volunteering for projects which enhance the reservation community, job skills and a connection to education through good school attendance.
Students are recruited to assist with the projects that Comedu offers such as the Teen Health Fair, Comprehensive Health Fair, sports events, educational camps, field trips, concessions at the Red Lake High School and collaborative efforts with other programs.
Youth Enrichment
The theory of Best Practice in the educational system means that students are able to learn and enrich their horizons by hands on learning. Along with hands on learning we recognize that Native youth have certain learning styles. As each student has a learning style which may be different, acknowledging and honoring the child and youth enriches their perspective of the educational system. Collaborations with Targeted Services, Home School Liaisons, Comprehensive Health,Chemical Health, Indian Health Services,Oshkiimaajitadah and other programs gives Community Education the ability to provide services to students.
Enrichment projects are also Cultural based, Native American, primarily Ojibwe. There have been several films made by students along with drum making, beading, craft designs. Youth have been encouraged in projects such as Targeted
Service to increase knowledge through hands on learning.
Kloster Park
Kloster Park is a summer baseball/softball program based in Clearbrook, Mn. Both boys and girls 9-13 years of age are eligible to attend. This give students one day per week for eight weeks to meet other youth from the surrounding area. There is
a World Series at Clearbrook which brings together families and numerous communities.
Students who have participated at Kloster Park are eligible to become coaches and/or umpires when they turn fifteen. This is a great opportunity for youth to use this coaching time on their resumes.
Teen Health Fair
Each year on the first Friday of November, Community Education along with numbers of partnerships/collaborators hold a Teen Health Fair at the Red Lake High School.
The Teen Health Fair, an annual event hosts a Holistic approach
to student’s cultural background. There is a host drum which is in the middle of the gym and a variety of disciplines.
Indian Health Services, Comprehensive Health Services, Evergreen House, Chemical Health, Early Childhood Family Education, Red Lake Tribal College, massage therapy, biofeedback, herbal therapy, aroma therapy, diabetes information and numbers of other booths are available as resources and education for students.
Parents As Teachers
Community Education is a partner with the Parents As Teachers program. Parents As Teachers is a curriculum that gives parents the opportunity to learn about being their children’s first teachers. The classes are geared for Early Childhood but can be used for children of any age.
Classes are offered at the Early Childhood center at Red Lake and at Oshkimaajiitahdaa.
Workshops
Community Education has hosted numbers of workshops with themes on Parent Education, Prevention of birth defects, prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome, Parents As Teachers and other related topics. It is the intention of the Red Lake School district to provide educational outreach for the families and reservation community.
55 and over Insurance classes
It is our intention to hold the 55+ classes each year. There are the regular classes and the renewal classes. We have not been able to secure an instructor this past year but are working to continue this service.
Crafts Classes
Crafts classes are held in Ponemah at the Boy’s and Girl’s club. The classes are for adults but the environment at the club helps so that participants can bring children who can then have their own activities. Classes will be blanket making, pillow making and other crafts. Christmas there is cookie making and an assortment of fun give away presents. LIVIT
Community Education is a partner with the Department of Indian Works, Minneapolis which has provided us with a curriculum to teach Sexual Health. Workshops are offered in the Red Lake High School and Oshiimaajitahdaa.
Summer Activities
Summer activities for youth are planned with a number of partners which also include Red Lake Law Enforcement. It is the intent of the district to assist in planning a continuum for a variety of activities during the summer.
Community Education Advisory Board
The Community Education Advisory Board has four meetings per year. The board is a volunteer group and discusses what resources are available for the reservation community.
Compassion, Commitment, Integrity, Responsibility
The Mission of Independent School District 309 is to work together to prepare today’s learners for tomorrow’s challenges through: sharing of ideas and acceptance of diversity, efficient use of resources, (including staff, finances, curriculum, physical plant, and technology and area wide support services), thereby providing for maximum academic and personal growth.
Headwaters Science Center has a mission to provide intellectual stimulation and enjoyment for children, adults, and educational organizations in northern Minnesota using hands-on science and technology exhibits and programs. Our vision is to inspire scientific discovery and love of learning for all. Thank you for your participation in fulfilling our mission and vision.
The HSC exhibit floor is 7,500 sq. feet and is self-guided and hands-on. Most exhibits require active participation by the visitor. Some require dexterity and/or creativity, but all result in better understanding and appreciation of scientific principles and concepts. More than 70 hands-on exhibits and a variety of animals await your visit. Stop back often, as we are constantly building and adding more exhibits.
Headwaters Science Center offers a variety of programs that offer age-appropriate learning.
HSC offers a variety of demonstrations. Staff are trained and lead the demonstration for the group. It’s a great way to learn more about these topics either at HSC or at your site!
Field Trips to HSC: school groups, clubs and organizations, churches and community groups. Group rates apply. Transportation scholarships available for schools. Please call for pricing and reservations.
Since 1994, Stellher Human Services, Inc. has been helping families and children with crisis, counseling, and stabilization services in several northern Minnesota counties including Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Wadena, and Ottertail.
Stellher Human Services, Inc. also contracts with five county social service agencies and 18 school districts to provide school-based and home-based mental health services. Stellher Human Services, Inc. has a sliding fee discount program and will not discriminate on ability to pay.
Fostering communication, compassion and connection leading to respectful relationships and healthier individuals and communities.
Social Emotional Learning: Training for students and educators
ACEs Education: For educators and communities on Adverse Childhood Experiences and building resiliency
Cultural Responsiveness: Consultation and training on how to respond to a wide variety of cultural perspectives.
Mindfulness training: For students and educators
STAR (Students Teaching Attitudes of Respect): Youth leadership program for 6th-7th graders conducted in conjunction with the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.
Residential treatment and services for 11-18 year old adjudicated youth. Referral from Law Enforcement and County Systems.
The Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center exists to provide positive intervention within the Juvenile Justice System for juveniles, family units, and communities. The Center offers legitimate attentive pathways to adulthood for juveniles through equal access to services that are least intrusive, co-educational, culturally sensitive and consistent with the highest professional standards.
Located on 80 acres of beautifully wooded land on the outskirts of Bemidji, NMJC has been serving greater Minnesota since 1973. The Center is licensed through the MN Department of Corrections and incorporates three distinct units within the building as well as community based satellite homes. The Non-Secure Detention Unit, Residential Treatment Unit, and Satellite Homes are Title IV-E eligible.
A neutral, child friendly site for conflict free custody exchanges and documented supervised visitation by two staff. All custodial parties must complete an intake before service will be scheduled. Court orders not mandatory. Services are provided on a sliding fee basis. Services are available Monday – Friday and every other weekend depending on availability.
A safe and friendly fishing experience for those living at home with support services, individuals living independently, seniors, Veterans, and people with disabilities.
Recreation: Camping, lodging, hiking trails, volleyball court, playground, picnic shelter, winter warming house, swimming beach, wheelchair accessible pier fishing, canoe access.
Shelter Space: Space available for reservations: Daily use dining hall for up to 120 people and a picnic shelter.
Park highlights
- Camping
- Fishing
- Unique Ecosystem
- Bog Walk
- Eagle/Osprey Viewing
- Lake Recreation
Kinship of the Park Rapids Area is a non–profit organization dedicated to connecting youth in Hubbard County with positive adult role models. Through our mentorship program, we provide kids with adult friendship and guidance. Additionally, we have developed a program to pair adult volunteers with first-grade students to cultivate a love of reading.
Mission Statement: Making a difference by connecting community needs and University resources to address critical issues in Minnesota.
As a branch of the University of Minnesota Extension Service, Beltrami County Extension Service is committed to delivering high-quality, relevant educational programs and information to it’s citizens and communities. Our statewide network of researchers, educators, and volunteers addresses critical needs by focusing on issues where research-based education can make a difference.
At Happy Dancing Turtle, S.O.I.L.s is what we do. It means the practice and promotion of Sustainability; Outreach to our Minnesota community; the Innovation to develop meaningful programs and spur local entrepreneurship; Learning/Sharing by offering workshops, conferences, and classes; and providing Leadership and fostering champions in our communities.
Some of the programs offered:
Eco-Camp: Teaches sustainability, environmental responsibility, and health eating habits through games, field trips, and other activities. Four age groups: (1-2, 3-4, 5-6). Four sessions during the summer, call for times.
Back to Basics: A daylong event with a focus on environmental stewardship, eating healthy, living sustainably and fun. Usually the last week in January, visit website for details.
Garden Tours: Demonstration site of resilient living, organic gardening, health eating and lots of fun. Please call to set up a tour.
Headwaters Music & Arts is an independent non-profit located in downtown Bemidji. Our mission is to provide opportunities for creativity through instruction and inspire the community through music and the arts. We believe that we can further enrich the health and wellness of individuals and the community by offering exceptional music and art education programs and events to all.
Our music program includes one-on-one music lessons on a wide variety of instruments as well as vocal instruction, pre-school parent-child music classes, and music enrichment events. Community initiatives include a senior chorus, bell choir, and monthly open mic nights. Art offerings include pottery for youth and adults, child and teen after school art clubs, and workshops and classes for kids and adults. Financial assistance is available for most youth activities.
Recreational Classes and USAG Competitive Gymnastics for Youth Age 1-18
At the Gym Bin, we are committed to not just developing gymnasts, but the development of individuals as a whole. The benefits of being involved in gymnastics carry over to many areas of our athletes’ lives, some of which include:
· Self-Confidence · Flexibility · Strength · Agility ·
· Coordination · Determination · Discipline · Mental Focus ·
Overall Fitness and Well Being for Now and the Future!
Youth Mobile Crisis Line: 1-800-422-0045
School-Based Mental Health in Bagley and Clearbrook/Gonvick Schools: Provided by Stellher Human Services.
Contact the schools for information:
Bagley Elementary: 218-694-6528
Bagley Jr./Sr. High School: 218-694-3120
Clearbrook/Gonvick: 218-776-3112
Clear Waters Life Center: 218-776-2789
Sanford Clinic, Bagley, MN 218-694-2384
