Children and teens programs designed to be meaningful and fun, most at little or no cost. Programs include: Early Childhood: Provides activities and programs including arts, creative play, outdoor exploration, discovery, and hands-on activities. Many recreation-based, preschool-age programs that will engage and stimulate children's intellectual curiosity while imparting social skills, setting the foundation for a successful transition into Kindergarten. School-age Childcare: Rec Plus provides school-age childcare for children in grades K-6 at neighborhood recreation centers. Rec Plus operates before and after school, on school release days and during the summer, depending on recreation center. Activities include games and sports, arts and crafts, homework help, field trips and nutritious snacks. Must register at Rec Plus location (no online registration). Please contact the recreation center for availability. Teen Programs: - ?Youthline Outreach Mentorship engages youth ages 12-17 in positive leadership experiences and recreational activities while connecting them to adult mentors in the parks. - Teen Teamworks is a summer employment and educational program for youth ages 14-18. - Nite Owlz provides extended teen programming at various recreation centers from 8-11 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Activities may include open gym, cooking, computer labs and more. - IDEAWERKS is for youth ages 12-18 to learn multimedia production; record audio and video information on a digital media workstation; study music basics and computer software to create music tracks and videos; and produce and record individual multimedia projects. - Village Parks is a unique cultural, linguistic diversity and leadership program for youth ages 14-18. - Sports Leagues: Learn new skills and friendships in a fun and safe environment guided by knowledgeable and supportive coaches. - Pop-Up Parks burst with music, art, games, crafts, books, dance and more, and "pop-up" in neighborhoods throughout Minneapolis. - Youth Advisory Council is a select group of youth leaders to guide and influence recreation programs, youth employment and athletic decisions. Camps: Provides youth sport camps, day camps and specialty camps School Release Day Activities: During Minneapolis Public School's release days children can enjoy a variety of indoor activities, outdoor adventure, field trips and camps Free Meals: Recreation Centers throughout the Minneapolis park system offer free meals year-round to youth ages 18 and younger. Times and types of meals served (breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner) vary by site and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Select sites serve reduced-waste meals, focusing on reducing both food and packaging waste.