Spark’d Studios

Spark’d Studios are unique, multimedia, creative studios located at recreation centers to provide opportunities for young people to explore creative fields and gain hands-on experience developing their own creative portfolios with a professional studio specialist.

Youthline Outreach Mentorship

Youthline engages youth ages 12-17 in positive leadership experiences and recreational activities while connecting them to adult mentors in the parks.

Youth Employment and Training Initiatives (YETI)

Youth Employment and Training Initiatives (YETI) provides employment and training programs for youth and young adults ages 14-24.

Nite Owlz

Nite Owlz provides extended nighttime teen programming at various recreation centers. Activities may include open gym, cooking, computer labs and more. For details, contact one of the recreation centers currently offering Nite Owlz.

Sports Leagues

Sign up for sports leagues to learn new skills and friendships in a fun and safe environment guided by knowledgeable and supportive coaches.

Parkside Pathways

The Parkside Pathways program offers a dynamic and supportive environment where youth aged 10-14 connect with positive adult mentors to explore education, careers, and essential life skills.

Pop-Up Parks

Pop-Up Parks burst with music, art, games, crafts, books, dance and more, and “pop-up” in neighborhoods throughout Minneapolis.

Youth Advisory Council

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Youth Advisory Council is a select group of youth leaders to guide and influence recreation programs, youth employment and athletic decisions.

Concordia Language Villages will not offer its Village Parks and Global Quest programs during the 2025-26 school year because of a lack of grant funding.

These programs depend on grants to cover the staffing and operating costs required for high-quality programming. Without that financial support, the organization cannot continue these operations for the upcoming school year.

While we are disappointed to pause these long-standing programs, we encourage students to explore Concordia Language Village program for summer sessions. Scholarships are available, including special funding for Minnesota students in grades 3-11 who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Click here to apply for scholarships

Park Board Announcements

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