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Youth Programs

Shakopee Parks and Recreation offers a variety of programs for preschool and school-age children. Information about current programs is available in the latest activities brochure or contact Mark Schneider at 952-233-9511. Here are a few of our specialty programs:

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Arrowheads Archery
Arrowheads Archery is a popular program that teaches youth the lifelong sport of archery. Through Arrowheads Archery, youth (ages 8-18) have the option of participating in USA Archery designed camps and weekly practices year-round. Private, semi-private, or small group lessons are now being offered. Contact Mason Moore at 952-233-9513 for more information about our archery program.

Ski Club
Shakopee Ski Club is open to middle school and senior high school-aged kids. Ski Club includes two sessions this year, each includes a Friday evening trip and a Monday all-day trip. Transportation and lift tickets are included; ski or snowboard equipment rental is on your own. Registration opens mid-August and will continue to one week before the first session date. The maximum number of participants we can take is 100. For more information, contact Mason Moore at 952-233-9513.

No-School Day Programs
No school? No problem! The Parks and Recreation Department offers day camp programming during no-school days including MEA, winter break and spring break. These programs include sports, movies, field trips and more. The programs are geared for youth ages 5 to 12. For more information, contact Mason Moore at 952-233-9513.

Summer Day Camps
Our Summer Day Camps run Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with exciting weekly themes, daily fun activities, and frequent swimming at either SandVenture Aquatic Park or the Indoor Aquatic Park at the Community Center. Each week includes a special field trip, making every camp session a unique and memorable experience.  These camps are geared for children ages 5 to 12. For more information, contact Mason Moore at 952-233-9513.

Camp Little O's
This drop-off program is for kids ages 3-5 and takes place in the newly updated Kids Cove space at the Shakopee Community Center and is a great opportunity for them to be creative, develop social skills and have a A LOT of fun. Each session includes activities like indoor and outdoor games, sports, arts & crafts, and more! For more information, contact Courtney Satterthwaite at 952-233-9518.

Park Passport Program
This fun, interactive, program is offered June through August, and is a great chance for you to get outside and explore some of the great parks that Shakopee has to offer. This is a free program but we encourage you to register to get weekly reminders, tips, and fun activities to do while you're out enjoying the parks! For more information, contact Courtney Satterthwaite at 952-233-9518, otherwise, click the link below to get to the Program Catalog and then click the Special Events link to find the program.
Park Passport Program