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Coon Rapids Athletic Association
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Unless
otherwise noted, registrations are
held at the CRAA Building, 401–115th Ave. NW (Old
Fire Station #2). For
information on registration dates/times or to leave a message for someone contact you about a particular sport, call 763-757-8359.
Visit the CRAA
website! CRAA meetings are held monthly on the 3rd
Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. These meetings are open to the public
and are held at the CRAA building.
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Other Sports Associations
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Visit the links below for information about registration, etc.
for the following sports associations:
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Coon Rapids
Soccer Association
612-529-8562 |
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Office Hours: Mon-Fri
10:00-3:00pm
Director of Coaching: Ian McCallum
Email Director of Coaching
Web:
www.crsoccer.org
The Coon Rapids Soccer Association (CRSA) is a
non-profit organization but operates on a full-time basis.
Full-time director of Coach and Player Development (DOC) oversees
all aspects of soccer.
- CRSA offers summer and fall Instructional (rec)
age specific programs for players starting at Pre K ages upwards.
- CRSA offers competitive (traveling) programs for boys and girls
aged U9 thru U19, teams play in summer and fall.
- Off-season training is organized by DOC, Dec thru May.
For schools wishing to participate in CRSA's
Elementary School Program please email the
Director of Coaching
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COON RAPIDS YOUTH
FIRST
763-767-6565 x278
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YMCA
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Emma B. Howe Northtown Family YMCA, 8950 Springbrook Drive, Coon Rapids
763-785-7882.
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Olive
Branch Lutheran Church
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2135
Northdale Boulevard, Coon Rapids, 763-755-2663
Open youth
room – Jr. & Sr. High Youth every
Wednesday (except when school is not in session) 3:00-6:00pm.
An open gym
to play games or just “hang out” and listen to music.
Pizza, hot dogs and pop are available at a low cost.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Kinship
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Kinship is a faith-based mentoring program that matches
children, ages 5 –15, who are in need of additional adult support,
with individuals, couples, and families.
Volunteers include children in everyday activities
as they build their friendship.
Currently there are about 25 children in Anoka County who are
waiting for their Kinship friend. Kinship is in special
need of volunteers who are interested in working with boys and
girls ages 10 and up. If you or your family is interested
in learning more about volunteering with Kinship or if you know
of a child who could benefit from having a Kinship friend,
please call today at 763-862-6755 or go to www.kinship.org.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION
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Community
Schools:
The Anoka-Hennepin Community Education Department offers
a variety of recreation and enrichment classes and activities
for preschool, elementary and middle school age youth.
Call 763-506-5522 regarding the Northdale Middle School
program and Adams, Hamilton, Eisenhower and Sand Creek
elementary programs.
Call 763-506-4912 regarding the Coon Rapids Middle School
program and the Mississippi, Morris Bye, LO Jacob, Hoover and
Sorteberg elementary school programs.
Community
Education Department also offers American Red Cross swimming
lessons (infant through adult), recreational swimming, water
aerobics, lifeguard training, water safety programs and pool
rentals.
More info and register online at www.discovercommunityed.com.
For more information call 763-506-1273 or visit our
website at www.anoka.k12.mn.us/ce.
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Big
Brothers - Big Sisters
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Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) has been the nation’s preeminent
youth-service organization for nearly a century.
Locally, BBBS of the Greater Twin Cities serves over 2,000
kids a year – with great success.
More than 80% of children in the Big Brothers/Big
Sisters program demonstrate heightened self-confidence.
For info or to volunteer, please
call 651-789-2400, or go to www.bigstwincities.org.
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Outdoor Recreation
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Visit your local library to pick up an Activities Guide.
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OTHER PROGRAMS
Nucleus Clinic
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Nucleus Clinic is a low cost medical and educational program offering
confidential services in the area of family planning, pregnancy
diagnosis and sexually transmitted diseases.
Nucleus Clinic 1313 Coon Rapids Blvd, 763-755-5300.
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North
Suburban Counseling Center
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425 Coon Rapids Blvd, Ste #200, 763-784-3008
North Suburban Counseling
Center is a private, non-profit mental health center. They provide
professional, affordable and quickly accessible out-patient mental
health services to people living in Anoka County. A sliding fee is
available to qualified residents of Anoka County.
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Mediation Services
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2520 Coon Rapids Blvd Ste #100, 763-422-8878
Mediation
Services is a non-profit community dispute resolution program offering
mediation and mediator training for children and adults. They also
sponsor workshops in building anger solving skills. This program is
directed to families, children and organizations that serve families and
youth.
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SCOUTING INFORMATION
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Coon Rapids is in the Three Rivers Scouting District, 5300
Glenwood Ave. in Minneapolis. www.vikingbsa.org
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Cub Scouts/Boy
Scouts
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Cub
Scouts is for boys in grades first through fifth, Boy Scouts 6th
grade through age 18. Contact Matt Roen at 763-545-4550
for information on joining a local club.
Link
to Boy Scout Troop #516
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Venturing Program
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For
boys and girls ages 14-20 - Contact Matt Roen at 763-545-4550.
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Girl
Scouts
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Did you know you can register for Girl Scouts at any time of the
year and at any age? We welcome all girls between the ages
of 5 and 17 years old as well as adult volunteers who are at
least 18 years old. Girl Scouts is more than just cookies,
camp and crafts. It is about helping girls achieve their
potential and become confident, competent and caring
individuals.
For more information about volunteering or
joining a Girl Scout troop, call 612-722-GIRL (4475) or visit
our website www.girlscoutsmpls.org.
You can also stop at the Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis,
5601 Brooklyn Blvd,
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council
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2610 University Ave.
W,
St. Paul, MN 55114,
651-647-4407
Minnesotacouncil.org
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