Kinship Activities

Wednesday, June 4th

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kinship needs your help in selling brats at Coborns again this summer.  As you may recall, we receive funding from the United Way and in return, assist them with this fundraiser.  It is a good partnership that allows us to promote Kinship while raising money for the United Way. 

Matches are highly encouraged to sign up for a two hour shift by completing the form through the link below.

Thursday, June 12th

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for an evening of biking on the Soo Line Trail from Hwy 10 to Bowlus and back.  The six mile (one way) ride is on a tar path built on the old Soo Line railroad bed, so it is a low grade (pleasant, not hilly) ride.   Supper will be provided at Jordie’s Trail Side Café in Bowlus.

We will be meeting at the trailhead on the east side of Hwy 10 (approximately 5 miles south of Little Falls) at 5:30 PM SHARP & will conclude at the same location at 8:30 PM.  You are responsible to get yourself and your bike to and from the trailhead.  Helmets are highly encouraged.  Please RSVP through the form below.

Sunday, June 22nd

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Kinship is headed to Twin Pines Resort for an evening of launch fishing on Mille Lacs Lake!  We will ride a bus from the Historic Courthouse in Little Falls (4:00 PM) with a stop at Red's in Pierz (4:15 PM) to the lake.  

We will start with a tasty Twin Pines dinner (choice of Alaskan Pollock, Bacon Cheeseburger and 1/4 Broasted Chicken - all with fries) and then spend the evening on the lake.  Fishing equipment & bait is provided (feel free to bring your own rod).  A fishing license is required for those 16 and over.  

RSVP immediately by through the form below.  

Tuesday, July 8th

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 

Kinship youth & volunteers are invited to travel to Target Field this summer to watch the Twins baseball team in action thanks to the generosity of the MN Twins Community Fund that has donated 50 tickets to the July 8th game versus the Chicago Cubs.

We will take a bus from the courthouse at 4:00 PM.  Tickets, transportation & $10 towards concessions will be covered. You may want to bring a few dollars for extra concessions or a souvenir.  Note:  you are able to bring certain food items into Target Field.  Info will come out closer to the game.

There is a maximum of 50 seats, and tickets are on a first come, first serve basis.  RSVP ASAP using the form below.

Thursday, July 30th

Arrive prior to 8:30 pm

Movie starts at 9:15 pm

Movies are fun, but they are a totally different experience at a drive-in theatre, which is why Kinship is headed to the Long Drive In theatre in Long Prairie again.  The evening is open to Kinship youth, volunteers & families.  Transportation is on your own.

The movie is "Bad Guys 2," the second installation in the fun-looking, animated story of a group of criminals.  

Kinship youth & volunteers get in free and receive a concession coupon.  Family members pay normal theatre pricing.  No outside food or beverages are allowed.

Gates of the theater will open at 7:30 pm.  Tell the ticket seller that you are with Kinship (and have family members pay).  There will be a roped off section for Kinship folks to park (ropes taken down at 8:30 pm).  Prior to the movie, we will be hosting a kickball game!  The movie will start at 9:15 and should be done around 11:00 pm.

There will be a second feature after Bad Guys 2 that you are welcome to stay for, but the Kinship activity officially ends after the 1st movie is done.

  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).

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.

September Date & Details Coming!

  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.