Explore our youth programs centered on Education & STEM, designed to support personal growth and encourage lifelong learning. Through hands-on experiences and real-world exploration, participants build practical life skills, expand their knowledge, and strengthen their confidence in everyday living.
Programs in this area fall within three categories: Life Skills, Hobbies & Enrichment, and STEM. Together, these experiences promote curiosity, critical thinking, and the application of knowledge in meaningful and practical ways.
Participants will:
- Explore practical knowledge and skills through hands-on learning
- Gain confidence in applying knowledge and skills to everyday life
- Engage in curiosity-based learning
Check out the details of our upcoming programs below!
STEM
Join us for the new and exciting LEGO® Engineering program! This hands-on class gives kids in kindergarten through 5th grade the chance to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts using LEGO® bricks. Through fun building projects, kids will learn about engineering, physics, and design while developing problem-solving and teamwork skills. Best of all, no screens are needed—just creativity and imagination!
The program is split into sessions by grade level to make sure activities are the right fit:
- Grades K-2: Build basic structures and learn about simple machines.
- Grades 3-5: Try out more advanced designs and learn about how things work.
This program is a great way for kids to build, learn, and have fun. Don’t miss the chance to spark their curiosity and creativity!
Nature Lab is a free summer program series for students entering grades 4–6. Presented in partnership with the Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum and supported in part by the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust, this hands-on series sparks curiosity and builds awareness of our region’s natural resources through engaging science and nature experiences.
Join us for one or more of these FREE classes. Each class requires separate registration, and space is limited. Registration is required to attend. Be sure to reserve your spot early.
Class Offerings
Exploring Nature | Explore animal behavior, identify trees, and build observation skills in this outdoor adventure. Binoculars are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own.
Biodiversity Detectives | Learn why biodiversity is important while sampling insects, surveying plants, and observing the variety of life around you.
Soil Alive! | Dig into the science of soil health as you explore what soil is made of, how erosion happens, and why it matters.
Sensing Our Environment | Learn how technology helps us sense, visualize, and understand the world around us. Use DataBot sensors to detect hidden environmental features.
June 9: Exploring Nature (9:00–11:00 am) & Biodiversity Detectives (1:00–3:00 pm)
June 12: Soil Alive! (9:00–11:00 am); Sensing Our Environment (1:00–3:00 pm)
June 23: Biodiversity Detectives (9:00–11:00 am); Exploring Nature (1:00–3:00 pm)
June 30: Sensing Our Environment (9:00–11:00 am); Soil Alive! (1:00–3:00 pm)
July 7: Exploring Nature (9:00–11:00 am); Biodiversity Detectives (1:00–3:00 pm)
July 14: Soil Alive! (9:00–11:00 am); Sensing Our Environment (1:00–3:00 pm)
Fargo Park District Programs & Leagues
All Fargo Park District programs and leagues are first come first serve. Please be advised, a lot of programs and leagues fill up before the registration deadline. You cannot register for a program or league that is already full. Some programs and leagues have waitlists. If you are on a waitlist, you are NOT registered and are only contacted if a spot becomes available.
