Program Locations

We currently offer before & after school programming at several elementary schools along with the Fargo Youth Center, Youth Center at Rose Creek and Moorhead Youth Center. 

 

Before & After School Program

In cooperation with the local school districts, the Youth Commission offers the convenience of an after school program at neighborhood elementary schools. Programming is available before school in the mornings (6:45 a.m. until school begins) and after school until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are also 3 Youth Centers: the Fargo Youth Center, Youth Center at Rose Creek and Moorhead Youth Center. Our Youth Centers are equipped with a gym, game room, media room, computer lab, arts and crafts and much more!  

Scheduling is designed by the parents and billed accordingly; parents are charged for requested days of attendance. Site Supervisors and Youth Workers are college students majoring in such fields as education and child development. All staff members are screened with criminal background checks and trained on computerized training modules. Additional training requirements are First Aid and CPR certifications and age appropriate child management. All parents are given a current copy of the Parent Handbook, containing policies and procedures for site management and parent responsibilities.

The children attending the program will receive a nutritious snack and be given the opportunity to participate in group recreational activities, arts & craft activities, a reading program, field trips, as well as receive homework assistance from the Youth Commission staff. The goal of the Youth Commission program is to create a climate of warmth and acceptance for every child.

This program is extremely affordable. Scheduling is designed by the parents and billed accordingly. PAY ONLY FOR THE DAYS OF SCHEDULED ATTENDANCE! Scholarships are available for those in need of financial assistance.  Registration forms are available online or at the FargoYouth Center, YouthCenter at Rose Creek or the Moorhead Youth Center. 

 

If your child participates in the Before and/or After School Program they will attend the following Youth Center for All Day Programming and/or transfers:

 

Fargo Youth Center

Argusville - FYC or MYC, Call for details

Hawthorne

Kennedy & Kennedy Transfer

Lewis and Clark

Lincoln & Lincoln Transfer

Longfellow

Nativity

Washington

 

Youth Center at Rose Creek

Centennial & Centennial Transfer

Vern Bennett & Vern Bennett Transfer

 

Moorhead Youth Center

Ellen Hopkins & Ellen Hopkins Transfer

Robert Asp

SG Reinertsen

Summer Day Camp Program

The Youth Commission offers flexible summer day-camp programs in neighborhood elementary schools, as well as the Youth Center facilities, for children ages 5-12 in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

 

At each participating site, the Youth Commission offers children an active enjoyable agenda of park league baseball, softball, golf, tennis, open swimming, arts & crafts, group games, and field trips throughout the entire day. The day begins at 6:45 a.m. and continues through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parents may choose a full day, half day, or varied days of attendance according to their own personal needs.

 

The Youth Commission provides a safe and secure summer environment packed full of activities designed to maintain active participation and enjoyment. Registration forms are available online or at the Fargo Youth Center, Youth Center at Rose Creek, or Moorhead Youth Center.

 

We currently offer summer day camp at select elementary schools, along with the Fargo Youth Center, Youth Center at Rose Creek and Moorhead Youth Center.

 

PreSchool Childcare Program

Pre-School childcare is now offered by the Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley/Youth Commission at Head Start.

• Childcare will be provided from 3:30p-6:00p at the Central Head Start location (3233 South University Drive, Fargo)Flexible scheduling (pay only for the days you attend)
• Rate - $10.50 per day
• Childcare assistance is accepted
• Scholarships are available at the Fargo Youth Center or on the Youth Commission website 
• Registration forms are available online, at the Fargo Youth Center or Head Start 
• For further information please contact Head Start at 701/235-8931 or the Youth Commission at 701/235-2147  

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Program Goals

The goals of the Youth Commission programs:

• To create an environment for children that:
• Is physically safe, clean and sanitary
• Promotes healthy development by providing nutritious snacks and exercise
• Is nurturing and emotionally supportive
• Meets the needs of all children, including those with special needs
• Encourages independence according to each child’s needs
• Provides opportunities for children to have quiet time, art experiences, games, reading, exercise, cultural awareness and languages
• Promotes individual thought and behavior
• Allows interactions with people of diverse backgrounds, ages, abilities and cultures

To provide experience, interactions and activities that aid each child's development in the following areas:

• Social
• Emotional
• Cultural
• Creativity
• Nutrition self-care
• Fine/large motor skills
• Language
• Cognitive/intellectual

To provide caregivers who:

• Treat children with respect
• Are educated, consistent, patient and predictable
• Utilize developmentally appropriate methods in response to children’s behavior
• Respect children as individuals

To encourage open, frequent communication between parents and staff by:

• Inviting parents to stop and observe children at their school site
• Sending parents newsletters and a monthly calendar
• Providing written incident and behavior reports when necessary
• Conducting parent quality assessment questionnaires