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
Children are our future. We are dedicated to mapping pathways for their success
Our dedication to this mission of providing effective opportunities for our students is to inspire lifelong
learners in pursuing their dreams and becoming responsible, productive citizens through a partnership
of families, educators and communities committed to excellence.
Building
Excellence
Achieving
&
Reaching
Success
Walker: 218-547-1853
Walker Area Community Center
105 Tower Ave
P.O.Box 327
Walker, MN 56484
Deer River: 218-246-3440
500 5th Street SE Deer River, MN 56636
Services provided:
- Health and life skills
- Character and leadership development
- The Arc (Arts and crafts)
- Sports/recreation/fitness
- Education and career
Bemidji:
Mailing Address: 502 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Adult Enrichment 218-333-3284
Aquatics 218-333-3284
Early Childhood Family Education and School Readiness 218-333-8329
School Age Care (Kids and Company) 218-333-3284 x2
Youth Programs (Football, Tennis, Volleyball, Curling and Basketball) 218-333-3284
Deer River 218-246-2416
Pine River 218-587-2080
Remer 218-566-2351
Walker 218-547-1311
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.
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
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.
Minnesota 4-H youth development offers age-appropriate, hands-on learning via short and long-term projects and activities including: 4-H clubs, special interest groups, after school programs, volunteering, civic engagement, community service and school enrichment.
Agriculture in the Classroom programs are implemented by state-operated programs. National Agriculture in the Classroom supports state programs by providing a network that seeks to improve agricultural literacy — awareness, knowledge, and appreciation — among PreK-12 teachers and their students. Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) programs seek to improve student achievement by applying authentic, agricultural-based content as the context to teach core curriculum concepts in science, social studies, language arts and nutrition. By encouraging teachers to embed agriculture into their classroom, AITC cultivates an understanding and appreciation of the food and fiber system that we all rely on every day. AITC is unique within the agricultural education community as the lead organization to serve the full spectrum of K-12 formal education. Learn more about the history of Agriculture in the Classroom.
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
Whether she’s just starting out or ready to lead, Girl Scouts is where girls grow through friendship, fun, and fearless exploration—building skills, confidence, curiosity, and lasting connection.
We are 2.7 million strong – 1.9 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe that when girls are given the opportunity they can change the world.
Waite Park Regional Center & Retail Shop400 Second Ave S |
BI-CAP Bemidji Location: 6603 Bemidji Avenue North Bemidji MN 56601 OR PO Box 579 Bemidji MN 56619
Telephone: 218-751-4631 or 1-800-332-7161
BI-CAP Walker Location: 8245 Industrial Park Road NW Walker MN 56484
Mailing address: PO Box 995 Walker MN 56484
Telephone: 218-547-3438 or 1-800-332-7135
PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Supportive Housing Program: Rental Assistance, Family Homeless Prevention, Transitional Housing, Housing Locator Program, Emergency Solutions Housing, HUD Scattered Site Housing, Long Term Homeless Rental Assistance, Permanent Supportive Housing.
Weatherization: A variety of options that work to improve the energy efficiency and safety of existing housing.
Energy Assistance: Financial assistance to help pay a portion of home energy and heating bills; income eligibility guidelines apply.
Energy Crisis Program: Financial response to a heating emergency
Energy Related Repair: for homeowners experiencing a life threatening no-heat emergency.
Youth Build: An educational program for ages 16-24 who have left the traditional school system. Providing an opportunity for youth to spend 32 hours per week in academics, leadership development, and construction training.
YouthBuild is located at 3023 Mill Street NE Bemidji MN 56601.
Head Start and Early Head Start (EHS) : Prenatal, infant toddler, preschool and family development program providing may free services to eligible families.
BI-CAP Head Start Locations:
Bemidji: 1603 Bemidji Avenue NW Bemidji MN 56601
Blackduck: 372 Summit Ave W, Blackduck, MN 56630 / 218-835-7164
Walker: 301 4th Street Walker MN 56484 (co-located with Walker schools)
Pine River: 401 Murray Avenue Pine River, MN 56474 (co-located with Pine River schools) / 218-947-4813
Community Mental Health Center:
Provide psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and children as well as Psychological evaluations. Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Service (ARMHS), Children’s Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS) and Care Coordinators to assist with intakes
Substance Use Disorder (SUD):
Individual and group outpatient services for youth and adults; including Comprehensive Assessments.
Foster Care and Adoption:
Supporting adoptive parents with the matching process through finalization of a special needs child. Professional foster care for youth ages 0-21- and 24-hour case management services. Families must meet MN DHS requirements to become a licensed provider.
Winnie Way:
Therapeutic transitional living program, providing support to adolescent girls who have been sexually exploited and/or trafficked. Serves girls ages 16-21. Programming is client-centered approach and trauma-informed care model. Residents receive services tailored to their individual needs and treatment goals. Contact: Colbi Ikola @ 218-820-0121
Hawkins Home:
Transitional living program for girls ages 16-21. This home offers supportive and structured living environment with a focus on building the skills and competencies necessary for a successful transition into young adulthood. Programming is individualized and based upon client-identified goals and areas of need. Contact: Colbi Ikola @ 218-820-0121
Student First: A school-based, community-driven program that helps youth identify their strengths and empowers theme to pursue their life goals. Support and guidance are provided to students by professional program staff and a one-on-one, caring adult Success Coach. Located at Bemidji Middle School, Bemidji High School and Kelliher Public Schools.
Bemidji Middle School Truancy Tracker Program: Provides mentoring, tutoring, adult role models and any other necessary means of support to youths in Grades 6-8 to help identify and address issues contributing to truancy.
Re-Engagement Case Management: Provides case management services to students with attendance issues who attend Bemidji High School, Voyageurs Expeditionary School, and Blackduck Schools to reduce truant behavior and prevent court involvement.
Truancy Case Management: Provides case management services to students and families who are involved in the Court system due to truancy.
Drop-in services, no current overnight shelter.
For youth ages 13-24
Youth Emergency Shelter & Supports will strive to provide community-based shelter services and support to youth in our communities who are at risk of homelessness, risk of running away, homeless, or in transition between housing options. Services will be offered to all the youth who are in need.
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!
Voyageurs Area Council Contact Information
Voyageurs Area Council
3877 Stebner Road
Hermantown, MN, 55811
Go to our website to e-mail us.
Scouts do stuff. They build things. Play with purpose. Make friends and work together. Set goals and achieve them. They go places. Physically. Mentally. Spiritually. These life-changing experiences — and the confidence they provide — form a foundation a Scout can stand on to embrace opportunity and overcome obstacles in life.
Benefits of Scouting
Scouting provides experiences that help prepare youth for their future. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.
Scouting fosters the spirit of discovery for future innovators and leaders by investing in new and relevant programs such as STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). These programs also provide youth with a platform to learn important life skills that help them combat major societal concerns.
Scouting provides youth with programs and activities that allow them the opportunity to :
Try new things
Provide service to others
Build self-confidence
Reinforce ethical decision making
Scouting Programs and Information:
Awards and Recognition
Boy Scouting Program
Cub Scouting Program
Exploring Program
Learning For Life Program
Order of the Arrow
Varsity Scouting Program
Venturing Program
Chartered Organizations
Community-based organizations receive national charters to use the Scouting program as a part of their own youth work. These groups, which have goals compatible with those of the BSA, include religious, educational, civic, fraternal, business, and labor organizations; governmental bodies; corporations; professional associations; and citizens’ groups
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.
The Office of Head Start (OHS) administers grant funding and oversight to the 1,600 agencies that provide Head Start services in communities across the country. OHS also provides federal policy direction and a training and technical assistance (TTA) system to help grantees in providing comprehensive services to eligible young children and their families.
Head Start programs prepare America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. To achieve this, Head Start programs deliver services to children age birth to 5 and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being.
The Head Start program serves about 1 million children and pregnant women in urban, suburban, and rural communities throughout America. Head Start services are provided in centers, family child care homes, or in the family’s own home.
Currently, OHS is prioritizing four key mission areas: advancing equity, supporting programs’ pandemic response and recovery, investing in the workforce, and reaching more children and families.