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.

Become a volunteer

Upcoming Kinship Activities

Board Game Night

Monday, December 30th

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Historic Courthouse

Kinship youth & volunteers are invited to an evening of board game & card playing in the Historic Courthouse. We will have a variety of games ranging from shorter card games to more involved strategy games. The evening will end with Bingo for all (with prizes).

Please let me know if you are interested to lead a game.

Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP ASAP (by Dec 15th) through the form below or by calling Kinship at (320) 632-8806.

Mentor Night Out

Board Game Night

Thursday, January 16th

6:00 - 8:15 PM

Location TBD

THIS IS FOR KINSHIP VOLUNTEERS & INVITED GUESTS ONLY

The Mentor Night Out is open to ALL Kinship volunteers (whether you are matched and / or volunteer at group activities). You are also encouraged to invite a guest who may be interested in mentoring through Kinship. The program will include a TBA guest speaker, mentor training & encouragement and Q&A. If you haven’t been to a Mentor Night Out before, you can expect an evening of fun, fellowship, food, encouragement and insight with other Kinship volunteers.

Please RSVP ASAP (by Jan 1st) through the form below or by calling Kinship at (320) 632-8806.

Snow Tubing

Board Game Night

Snow Tubing

Sunday, January 26th

3:00 - 7:00 PM

Bus from Historic Courthouse

Kinship youth & volunteers are invited for an afternoon of snow tubing at Mount Ski Gull, located north west of Brainerd. We will take a bus from the Historic Courthouse to Ski Gull, enjoy the tubing hill for 2 hours and return. A pizza dinner will be served on the bus ride home. Transportation, tubing & supper are provided. Tubes are provided, but you must dress in full winter attire with layers...

Please RSVP ASAP (by January 10th) through the form below or by calling Kinship at (320) 632-8806.

Kinship Activities

Why does Kinship host activities

Who can attend?

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

Upcoming Kinship Activities

Board Game Night

Board Game Night

Board Game Night

Mentor Night Out

Board Game Night

Board Game Night

Snow Tubing

Board Game Night

Snow Tubing