Kinship Activities

Why does Kinship host activities

Kinship hosts group mentoring activity throughout the year. These activities are planned to provide an opportunity for all Kinkids (matched or unmatched) and volunteers to get together and to enjoy conversation, constructive interaction and fellowship. Kinship sponsored activities are an excellent way for our matches to share experiences together, along with other Kinship matches. Unmatched Kinkids and volunteers benefit from the activities as they are "matched up" just for that activity; benefiting from their temporary friendship.

Activities have a wide variety of topics, and are either educational, recreational or community-service oriented (or a combination). A few examples include canoeing, fishing, baking Christmas goodies, going to a baseball game and a Veterans Program. Below are pictures highlighting Kinship's recent group mentoring activities.

Who can attend?

Kinship group activities are open only to Kinship youth and screened adult volunteers unless otherwise stated, providing a positive mentoring experience for all.

Adults interested in becoming a group mentor at Kinship activities must complete the same screening process as our 1:1 & family mentors.

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Upcoming Kinship Activities

Firearms Safety Course

Various weeknights in Aug & Sept

Kinship if offering the DNR Firearm Certification course again this fall which will feature classroom & multiple hands-on field days which will focus on safe gun practices, shooting .22,s, handguns, muzzleloaders, shotguns, archery, hunting scenarios, wildlife activities and more. This is open to youth (girls & guys) age 11 and over, and also adults (mentors or parents).

All training dates go from 5:30 - 8:30 PM. Classroom nights are held at the Historic Courthouse and are on August 5, 7, 19 & 26. Field nights are held at the Eastern Morrison County Sportsman Club on Hwy 27 and are on Aug 12, 21 & 28. Testing nights are on Sept 4 & 9.

This is an excellent, hands-on course that gives participants multiple opportunities to learn & practice safe gun handling & shooting. Class size is limited. A limited number of remaining spots are open to youth from the general public.

If you are interested, please RSVP BY JULY 1st. We have to have a minimum of 6 Kinship youth signed up to host the course.

Go Carts & Mini Golf

Firearms Safety Course

Monday, September 8th

4:45 PM - 8:45 PM

Bus from Historic Courthouse

Back by popular demand, volunteers & youth are going to Nortland Kart Kountry (near Brainerd) for an evening of go-carting, mini golf, bounce houses, batting cages and more. A dinner of pizza, chips & pop is provided as well.

The group will meet at the Historic Courthouse and enjoy a scenic bus ride to the go cart track. Please RSVP by using the form below ASAP.

Kinship Activities

Why does Kinship host activities

Who can attend?

Capturing Our Mission: Making a Difference One Friendship at a Time

Upcoming Kinship Activities

Firearms Safety Course

Firearms Safety Course

Firearms Safety Course

Go Carts & Mini Golf

Firearms Safety Course

Firearms Safety Course