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

Ice Fishing

Saturday, January 4th

Time & Location TBD

Ice fishing finished top on the "outdoors activities" survey that was sent out this fall, so guess what, we are going ice fishing! Kinship youth & volunteers are all welcome to attend.

The lake and timing details are being worked out, but for now, we need to know if you would like to go fishing!

You are welcome to bring your own fishing gear, otherwise we will provide shelters, rods & bait. You will need to be dressed for a winter day on the lake, but will be able to warm up and fish from within a fish house.

Please RSVP through the form below or by calling Kinship at (320) 632-8806 by Dec 20th!

Deep Portage Winter Rendezvous

Saturday, January 25th

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Charter Bus from Historic Courthouse

Kinship is headed back to Deep Portage for their annual Winter Rendezvous. It is a great day in the outdoors, so mark it down! In case you haven't been their before, here is how the event is described.

"Journey back in time and learn abut the cultural heritage of Minnesota! In this one day event we will have activities based on traditions from Lumberjacks, Voyageurs & Native Americans. Try your hand at events such as the tomahawk toss, snow shoes, spear throwing using atlatls, the cross-cut saw, trap shooting, northwoods curling and more!"

We spend most of the day outdoors, so yo MUST dress for the weather (i.e. boots, snowpants, gloves/mittens, hat, winter coat, layers, etc.) They have bonfires at various locations to warm up by.

We will be chartering a bus so you must RSVP through the form below or by calling Kinship at (320) 632-8806 by January 17th.

Bowling Night

Monday, March 2nd
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Little Falls Bowling Center

Kinship youth & volunteers are invited for a bowling night at the Little Falls Bowling Center. It is hard to beat the light-hearted competition of bowling. No worries if you are young or not that "accurate" - we will have a couple of lanes with bumpers! Pizza, bowling & shoe rental will be covered.

Please RSVP through the form below or by calling Kinship at (320) 632-8806 by February 14th!