Youth Sports & Activities | Fargo & Moorhead 2024

Looking for a list of all the available youth sports and activities in Fargo? We’ve got you covered!

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We know how time-consuming it can be to find all the right youth sports and activities to enroll our kids in each year, which is why Fargo Mom created the Ultimate Guide to Youth Sports & Activities in Fargo & Moorhead! We hope this can be your go-to resource for finding all the activities for your family, from sports and tech to music and dance. We hope you find what fits your needs!

 

A special thank you to Fargo Air Museum and Elevate Rock School and all the featured organizations who helped in the production of this guide. For a comprehensive list of sports and activities, please scroll down. 

Fargo Air Museum

 

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Each visit to the Fargo Air Museum is different from the last! Register for a Saturday morning youth camp, explore the interactive exhibits, or attend a family-focused event.

Turn It, Build It! STEAM Camps and Youth Aviation Camps are held most weekends throughout the year. Keep the family busy with our flight simulator lab, drone cage and two aircraft they can climb inside! Get in the festive spirit with member-only and general public events like Pumpkin Painting (all supplies and cleanup provided) and Santa Fly-In (watch him land in a helicopter, get your photo taken with him, and tell him what you want for Christmas).

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Elevate Rock School

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At Elevate Rock School, music lessons meet high energy and fun! The Rock Band Program is perfect for kids aged 7-18, offering live performance lessons on drums, piano, bass guitar, singing, and guitar. From beginner to advanced musicians, everyone gets to join the band and jam with their peers. Kids are motivated and loving every moment of their musical journey.

If you have a little one aged 3 – 7, our Lil Peeps program is perfect! This fun-filled group class introduces young children to all the instruments—drums, bass, guitar, singing, and piano. Each session is an exciting journey where kids explore music through playful and engaging activities, building a strong foundation in rhythm, melody, and teamwork.

Join us and feel the magic of teamwork and camaraderie! With our passionate, professional musician teachers, your child will get personalized attention and inspiration. Don’t wait—our rolling enrollment makes it easy to start whenever you’re ready. Come tour our custom facility, and see why our students can’t get enough of our program!

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Red River Dance

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At Red River Dance, we believe dance is for all! With almost 50 years of serving our community, we offer a variety of genres for all levels of experience in recreational, competitive, adaptive and adult classes. We have something for everyone, ages 2 and up including:

  • Camps throughout the year for ages 3-8 combining the art of dance with art projects and a performance.
  • Adult classes for every level of experience combining fun and dancing with social connection.
  • Beyond Dance, a unique adaptive dance program, for children and adults with disabilities FREE of charge!

Foss Swim School

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Foss Swim School teaches swim skills for a lifetime of confidence around the water. With decades of proven success, FOSS’ unique Swim Path® curriculum breaks down swim skills into small, manageable steps, ensuring every student builds confidence and mastery at their own pace.  

Their highly trained and passionate adult teachers create a positive and engaging environment, fostering a love for swimming while emphasizing the importance of water safety skills.  

FOSS offers state-of-the-art facilities with ultra-clean 91-degree pools, private changing rooms, heated floors, and the highest standards of comfort and safety.  

Enroll today for a lifetime of water confidence!  

YMCA

Kids can stay active, explore their interests, and have a BLAST in YMCA Fall and Winter Programs! With options like Swimming Lessons and Swim Team, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Basketball League, Science and Engineering Clubs, Football, Gymnastics, Art, Clubs and more, kids of all ages are sure to find something to spark their interest and keep their bodies and minds active.

We have options available for toddlers through teenagers – sessions are ongoing, so jump in at any time! 

Fargo All Stars

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Fargo All Stars Gym provides an inclusive haven with an activity for everyone ages 1 and up! Our fall schedule includes monthly Parent Night Out Events, birthday parties on the weekends, and recreational gymnastics classes during the week! Come check out the facility with a free trial class or during our open gyms on Wednesdays and Sundays for only $5! We are gearing up to kick off our half-season Novice cheer team in October and would love for you to come join us!

American Gold Gymnastics

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Gymnastics can increase your child’s confidence, coordination, social skills and so much more! American Gold Gymnastics has been offering exciting educational classes since 1983 and we have tons of options for children from crawlers to 18 years. Our classes run month to month throughout the school year. See our website for a full class schedule and more details or give us a call at 701-280-0400! Come join the fun!

Tri-City United Soccer

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Join Tri-City United Soccer Club this season with fun for all ages and abilities. Our TCU Extras includes our FUNdamentals, Pre-competitive U7/U8, and STEP programs- ranging from an introduction to soccer for your toddler up to technical training for your teen. Our year round Competitive and Recreational programs are ready to encourage teamwork and great sportsmanship. Travel and compete with Competitive or stay nearby and enjoy playing for fun with Recreational. We hope to see you soon!

Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre

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Get ready to dive into the exciting world of acting and teamwork! We’ll push the boundaries of creativity with daring acting exercises, hilarious improv games, and dynamic character creation. You’ll be encouraged to take bold risks and let your artistic flair shine. By the end of our session, we’ll all come together for an epic final showcase that you won’t want to miss!

Code Ninjas

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At Code Ninjas Fargo, we specialize in teaching children programming skills in a fun and engaging way. For ages 5-7, we focus on building a foundation in programming fundamentals. This allows them to explore basic coding concepts through hands-on activities tailored to their developmental stage.

For ages 8-14, we offer a self-paced learning environment where they create their own computer games. Our curriculum is designed to guide them through the process of coding, emphasizing problem-solving and creativity. Each child learns at their own pace while receiving the support they need from our skilled instructors. We also offer a variety of clubs such as Lego Robotics and Dungeons & Dragons, catering to different interests beyond coding.

During school breaks, we host day camps that combine learning with fun activities, ensuring that children continue to engage with technology and creativity outside of the regular school routine. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong passion for learning and technology in every child who walks through our doors at Code Ninjas Fargo.

Selah Music Studio

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Selah Music Studio offers music for all ages! Music Together® is a parent/child class birth-age 4.  Fall, winter, spring, and summer 10-week sessions are available. Children’s Music Academy is a parent/child comprehensive music program for ages 4-10. Fall and spring sessions are available. Private lessons for ages six and up for piano, voice, flute, guitar, and bass. Contact Melissa Martinson for more information at [email protected] or call 701-866-9124. NEW ADDRESS: 1401 Oak Manor Ave Suite B, Fargo

Plains Art Museum

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Plains Art Museum offers art classes for all ages and levels. Learn painting, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, and more from practicing art educators. Our robust class and workshop roster is designed for youth, adults, and families. Register today at plainsart.org/create

Porter Sports

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Porter Sports is a sports camp for all ages 2+, as well as all skill levels. Every day we work on a new sport and new skill. That way the kids get to try a broad spectrum of sports to find what they love. Camps run Monday-Thursday all year long! Our Fall Registration will open Sunday, August 11th. Registration forms can be found on our Facebook page.

North Dakota Elite Cheer & Dance

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North Dakota Elite is North Dakota’s premier All-Star Cheer Gym, established in 2014. We have a state-of-the-art facility, programs for all ages, and experienced coaches to help you reach your goals! Whether you’re looking to join a class or team, host your party with us, or attend an event – we can’t wait to meet you!”

Girls Scouts Dakota Horizons

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Girl Scouts provides every girl the opportunity to build courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. We offer programs to meet girls where they are and how they want to participate. Girls can join a troop for the traditional Girl Scout experience or go solo by earning badges and attending programs independently. Girl Scouts is made to fit her interests and her schedule. Available for girls in grades K-12, we offer a diverse range of age-appropriate programs and activities year-round, including our entrepreneurial programs, unique outdoor camps, and community service opportunities. Yearly membership is $25.

Pamela's Piano Academy

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Pamela’s Piano Academy emphasizes class learning with other peers! Students study pieces of interest, like pop tunes, movie and musical selections, favorite composers, etc. And also learn foundational piano technique, music theory, and ensemble skills in class settings (maximum 8 students) as well as private lessons. 

If my students are not enjoying the journey of musical learning, I will not be an effective educator! The best feedback I hear from students is, “That was so much fun!I constantly strive to see students experience the joy of engaging with others, the freedom to experiment creatively, and the motivation to continue learning. 

Contact Pamela at [email protected] for more information!

First Shift: Fargo Youth Hockey Association

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Fargo Youth Hockey Association is proud to promote our FIRST SHIFT hockey program. A $50 registration fee includes head to toe brand new bauer equipment needed to play the game, including a stick and a jersey.  After the equipment fitting session, all participants get four on ice sessions with athletes from the Fargo Freeze organization, local high schools, and the Fargo Force who will be out on the ice helping children learn how to skate and handle a hockey stick. But wait, the fun doesn’t stop there, all skaters will also receive four tickets to the Fargo Force game on October 18th! Registration is open and filling fast! Programming begins on October 14th. This program is limited to children ages four to eight years old attending or planning to attend Fargo Public Schools.

FULL LIST OF YOUTH SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

Check out our Guide to Hockey Programs & Skating to find all the local programs near you!

Check out our Guide to Horseback Riding Lessons to find the place for you!

See our guide to Preschool Open Gyms & Activities for a full list of preschool-age activities!

Did we miss any youth sports or activities that you love? Contact us at [email protected] and let us know!

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