Youth Programs
The Rookery offers a many great programs for kids of all ages. Whether your enjoys sports and athletics, or getting creative with arts and crafts, the Rookery has a lot of fun and exciting options.
Read more about our current offerings below and follow the links to register for your child for one of our great programs.
FAMILY PICKLEBALL
Saturdays, Feb 18 - Mar 11 | 10am - 11am | 19+ years
Pickleball is sweeping the country! Fun fact, pickleball was invented by someone who wanted a sport that his young children could play along with their grandparents. Come to the Rookery and play Pickleball alongside your family members! Learn the basics of the game and practice skills in this 4-week series in a no-pressure atmosphere. All equipment is provided.
Member $72 a team | Non-member $90 a team
PICKLEBALL SKILLS & DRILLS
SESSION 1: March dates TBD | 12+ years old
SESSION 2: April Dates TBD | 12+ years old
This 4-week pickleball skills and drills program will help you improve your pickleball game. You will learn and practice a variety of skills and drills to improve your game which will include serve and return, how to plan your 3rd shot, navigate the kitchen, work your forehand and backhand movements, and perform wall drills. Individuals registering for this program must already know the basics of the game. This is not a learn how to play pickleball program.
Member $48 | Non-member $60
BAG TOSS TOURNAMENT
Saturday, March 11 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | 10+ years old
The classic tailgating game comes to The Rookery! Join us for a bean bag toss tournament. Satisfy that competitive side as well as your social side as you play with new and old friends in this easy and fun backyard game. Register as pairs. T-shirts for the winners!
$24 per pair w/Member | $30 per pair both Non-members
BASKETBALL BASICS
SESSION 1: Tuesdays , Mar. 21 - Apr. 11 | 5:00 - 6:00pm | 6-9 years old
SESSION 2: Thursdays, Apr. 20 - May 11 | 5:00 - 6:00pm | 6-9 years old
Calling young ballers! Do your kids want to learn more about basketball? Maybe they want to take their skills to another level? Have some fun and stay active while learning and practicing the fundamentals of the game from experienced and skilled instructors. Youth in grades 1-3 are eligible for this program.
Member $50 | Non-member $65
ST. PATTY'S DODGEBALL TOURNAMENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION: Sat., March 18 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm | 11 - 14 years old
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: Sat., March 18 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm | 15 - 18 years old
"If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball." Calling all teens! Come for a fun afternoon of dodgeball at The Rookery! Dress up in some sort of appropriate St. Patrick's day apparel (green, Irish, etc...) for a chance to win the "Best Dressed Team" award (there will be prizes). Teams of 5. $50/team. T-shirts for the winners!
$50 per team
BAG TOSS LEAGUE
SPRING SESSION: Tuesdays, March 21 - May 9 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | 10+ years old
SUMMER SESSION: Tuesdays, June 13 - August 1 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | 10+ years old
The classic tailgating game comes to The Rookery! Join us for a bean bag toss league. Satisfy that competitive side as well as your social side as you play with new and old friends in this easy and fun backyard game. Register as pairs. T-shirts for the winners!
$120 Per pair w/Member | $150 Per pair both Non-members
PRE-K SPORTS SAMPLER
Saturdays , Apr. 15 - May 6 | 9:00 - 10:00am | 3 - 6 years old
Help your kids continue building those motor skills with this Sports Sampler program! Kids will get the chance to try their hand at basketball, soccer, t-ball, and floor hockey. Join us for 4 sessions of fun and skill-building for your little one!
Member $40 | Non-member $50
Slime-Tastic Art Day Camp
Monday, Mar 6 & Tuesday, Mar 7 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | 5 - 9 years
It’s a slime takeover! In this class, slime is the main event. We’ll explore different slime recipes as we create tons of gooey, sparkly, stretchy, messy goo. From an out-of-this-world glitter solar system slime, confetti cake slime and bubblegum scented slime, we’ll make a different slime during each day of class. We’ll even throw in a little painting and sculpting on the side, too! Roll up your sleeves, and get ready for the Slime-Tastic time you’ve been waiting for! This class is taught by Kidcreate Studio. Please bring a nut free snack and drink your child each day.
Member $82 | Non-member $87
Bowling and Bounce House Fun - Trip
Monday, Mar 6 | 7:30am - 5:00pm | 5 - 12 years
Let go Bowling! Join us as we head to Splitrocks to go bowling. We will start our morning out with some outside group games and at Edgewood Park. we will jump on the bus and head to Splitrock Entertainment Center in Wyoming, MN where we will enjoy bowling, time in the arcade and a Pizza lunch. We will After we get back from bowling, we will bounce till we can’t bounce any more in our bounce house at the Rookery Activity Center. If bouncing is not your thing, we will have other gym activities like basketball and soccer balls out for you to enjoy as well. We will walk down the path to the Woods Edge Park to play. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided. A Pizza Lunch, provided by Splitrocks and a $3.00 in arcade tokens will also be provided. Campers will need to bring a water bottle, dress for the weather and MUST WEAR SOCKS. Participants must be currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade. We will only accept one pod friend request per camper and both campers must request each other for it to be granted. Campers may bring spending money if they wish to purchase more tokens for the arcade.
Member $60 | Non-member $75
Slime-Tastic Art Day Camp
Monday, Mar 6 & Tuesday, Mar 7 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | 5 - 9 years
It’s a slime takeover! In this class, slime is the main event. We’ll explore different slime recipes as we create tons of gooey, sparkly, stretchy, messy goo. From an out-of-this-world glitter solar system slime, confetti cake slime and bubblegum scented slime, we’ll make a different slime during each day of class. We’ll even throw in a little painting and sculpting on the side, too! Roll up your sleeves, and get ready for the Slime-Tastic time you’ve been waiting for! This class is taught by Kidcreate Studio. Please bring a nut free snack and drink your child each day.
Member $82 | Non-member $87
Lego® Robotic Adventures Camp
Tuesday, Mar 7 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 5 - 8 years
Take off on a robotics adventure featuring LEGO® models with working motors and sensors! Work under guided instruction to a build and program your models, such as giants, soccer players, animals and boats as we go on a fun adventure. Build different models and we create, experiment and have fun. This camp is taught by Snapology.
Member $40 | Non-member $48
Grand Slam - Trip
Wednesday, Mar 8 | 7:30am - 5:00pm | 5 - 12 years
Let’s go to GRAND SLAM! We will enjoy some time at Edge wood park before we jump on the bus and head to Grand Slam in Coon Rapids. While at Grand slam we will enjoy unlimited 18-hole Mini Golf, Bumper Cars, Batting Cages, Play Zone, Laser Tag and Ninja Course. Everyone will receive a $3.00 game card for the arcade. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided. All Campers will need to sign a Ninja Couse waiver to be turn in the morning of our trip. Please send a bag lunch, drink and a water bottle. Campers will need to bring a water bottle, dress for the weather and MUST WEAR SOCKS. Participants must be currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade. We will only accept one pod friend request per camper and both campers must request each other for it to be granted. Campers may bring spending money if they wish to purchase snack and more tokens for the arcade.
Member $60 | Non-member $75
Plans, Trains, and Automobiles Lego® Day Camp
Thursday, Mar 9 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 5 - 9 years
In Snapology’s Lego City® inspired camp, students will explore the world of transportation, structures, and what makes a city go! Students will build models of their favorite forms of transportation, as well as what’s a strong structure like towers and bridges and other parts of the city. By the end of the morning we’ll have a huge city full buildings, vehicles, parks and other awesome structures! Please bring a water bottle with you. This camp is taught by Snapology.
Member $40 | Non-member $48
Rookery Kids Summer Day Camp
Monday, June 19 - Friday, Aug 18 | 9:00am - 3:30pm | 5 - 12 years
Join us each week at Rookery Day Camp where the fun the will never stop. Rookery Kids will enjoy time outside doing small and large group games, arts and crafts and other fun weekly themed activities. Each week we will go swimming at the Rookery Aquatic Center (Mondays and Fridays), enjoy Wheelie Wednesdays (camper are asked to bring a bike, scooter or something with wheels to ride on), and Special activity/field trips (Thursdays). You can join us for all 8 weeks of camp (June 19th – August 18), or pick the weeks that work best for you. Day Camp will run Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. You will be able to choose which days you will be attending camp with a minimum of at least 3 days a week. Each Camper will receive 1 Camp t-shirt for the summer. The Summer will be jammed pack with fun that you won’t want to miss out!
Each Camper will need to bring a bagged lunch with drink and a water bottle each day to camp. Campers will need bring their swimming gear (swim suite, towel and goggles if they choose) on swimming days, a bike or scooter on Wednesdays, and any other specialty items that may be needed for Special activity / Field Trip days.
Before and Aftercare are available Monday – Friday. Before care is offered from 7:00 am – 9:00 am and after care is offered from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm for an additional fee.
Swim lessons will be offered during the day on Tuesdays at the Rookery Aquatic Center. Campers may sign up for swim lessons for an additional fee.
After Care swim lesson will be available after camp on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays. If you would like to have your child attend After Care swim lessons, you may sign up for an additional fee.
Member $220 | Non-member $265
Preschool Summer Day Camp
Monday, July 17 - Wednesday, Aug 19 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 4 - 5 years
Calling all of our 4- and 5-year old’s! Do you want to come to Day Camp? Join us for some preschool Day-Camp fun. We will play some large group games, create some great projects and have lots and lots of fun! We will walk down the path to the Woods Edge Park. Campers will need to bring a water bottle and dress to be outside. Participants must currently be 4 by the start of camp.
Member $54 | Non-member $64
Preschool Summer Day Camp - Tropical Storm
Monday, Aug 7 - Wednesday, Aug 9 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | 4 - 5 years
Calling all of our 4- and 5-year old’s! Do you want to come to Day Camp? Join us for some preschool Day-Camp fun. During our pretend Tropical Storm, our boat crashed on an island and now we are stuck. We will enjoy some fun water activities (we will get a little wet on Monday and Wednesday.) On Tuesday We will get WET, so please have your camper come in their swim suite and bring a towel. We will walk down the path to the Woods Edge Park. Campers will need to bring a water bottle, dress to be outside. Participants must currently be 4 by the start of camp.
Member $54 | Non-member $64
Bowling and Bounce House Fun - Trip
Monday, Mar 6 | 7:30am - 5:00pm | 5 - 12 years
Let go Bowling! Join us as we head to Splitrocks to go bowling. We will start our morning out with some outside group games and at Edgewood Park. we will jump on the bus and head to Splitrock Entertainment Center in Wyoming, MN where we will enjoy bowling, time in the arcade and a Pizza lunch. We will After we get back from bowling, we will bounce till we can’t bounce any more in our bounce house at the Rookery Activity Center. If bouncing is not your thing, we will have other gym activities like basketball and soccer balls out for you to enjoy as well. We will walk down the path to the Woods Edge Park to play. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided. A Pizza Lunch, provided by Splitrocks and a $3.00 in arcade tokens will also be provided. Campers will need to bring a water bottle, dress for the weather and MUST WEAR SOCKS. Participants must be currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade. We will only accept one pod friend request per camper and both campers must request each other for it to be granted. Campers may bring spending money if they wish to purchase more tokens for the arcade.
Member $60 | Non-member $75
Grand Slam - Trip
Wednesday, Mar 8 | 7:30am - 5:00pm | 5 - 12 years
Let’s go to GRAND SLAM! We will enjoy some time at Edge wood park before we jump on the bus and head to Grand Slam in Coon Rapids. While at Grand slam we will enjoy unlimited 18-hole Mini Golf, Bumper Cars, Batting Cages, Play Zone, Laser Tag and Ninja Course. Everyone will receive a $3.00 game card for the arcade. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided. All Campers will need to sign a Ninja Couse waiver to be turn in the morning of our trip. Please send a bag lunch, drink and a water bottle. Campers will need to bring a water bottle, dress for the weather and MUST WEAR SOCKS. Participants must be currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade. We will only accept one pod friend request per camper and both campers must request each other for it to be granted. Campers may bring spending money if they wish to purchase snack and more tokens for the arcade.
MN Twins Game
Wednesday, July 26 | 10:15am - 5:00pm | All ages Welcome
Come out and cheer on our boys of summer, as the MN Twins take on the Seattle Mariners. Our seats are in section 204, along the first base line. We do have some accessible seats available, please let us know if you need to reserve an accessible seat. We plan to arrive around 11:15 am for the noon game, so you'll have some time to explore before the game begins. We will depart after 10 innings if the game runs long. Youth must have an adult with them on the trip to attend. Registration includes transportation and game ticket. Please note: Standing and walking is required. Please bring spending money if you would like to make personal purchases.
$67 per person