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Twin Cities Youth Sports and Recreation
The Twin Cities give families an almost overwhelming number of ways to get kids moving. Swimming, martial arts, dance, gymnastics, soccer, and plenty you haven’t thought of yet. It’s a good problem to have, though it can be hard to know where to start.
That’s why we pulled together this guide to Twin Cities youth sports and recreation, with comprehensive listings of leagues, programs, and classes across the metro. Click here to browse the League Sports, Programs, and Classes directory.
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twin cities youth sports and recreation
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT
No guide to Twin Cities youth sports and recreation would be complete without Community Education. So many kids find their start here. Nearly every metro district runs a Community Ed department, and it’s where a child often tries a sport for the first time, whether that’s swim lessons, beginner gymnastics, or a first season on the field. The programs are affordable, close to home, and built for exploration over competition. We’d be remiss not to point families toward Community Education.
Eastern Carver County (Community Education sits under the main district site)
South Washington County (Community Education sits under the main district site)
twin cities youth sports and recreation
twin cities youth sports and recreation
TWIN CITIES YOUTH SPORTS & RECREATION
twin cities youth sports and recreation
twin cities youth sports and recreation
LEAGUE SPORTS
Avid4 Adventure | Edina & East Hennepin County
At Avid4 Adventure your kids build confidence, make new friends, and master essential skills in activities like paddling, biking, rock climbing, and hiking.
Fly Freak Studio | St. Paul, MN
Aerial and Land classes: barre, contortion, yoga, aerial dance, aerial fitness, aerial yoga.
InnerActive Indoor Playground | 2240 Woodale Dr, Mounds View, MN
Indoor space featuring ball pits plus soccer nets and playground slides.
Jam Hops | Anoka and Ham Lake, MN
Recreational facility featuring gymnastics, dance and ninja warrior classes for kids.
Minneapolis Learn to Skate | Minneapolis, MN
Titans Hockey is designed for boys and girls of all skill levels age 4-13.
MN Parks | Multiple Locations
Obstacle Academy | 7615 Golden Triangle Dr, Eden Prairie, MN
Obstacle Academy is the largest Ninja Warrior Obstacle Gym in Minnesota.
Saint Paul Urban Tennis | 1675 5th St E, St Paul, MN
A nonprofit tennis organization providing affordable tennis programs and instruction for youth in St. Paul.
Soccer Shots | 7591 9th St N #200, Oakdale, MN
A youth soccer program offering fun, age-appropriate soccer training for children ages 2–8.
Inner City Tennis | 4005 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
A nonprofit organization providing tennis instruction and youth development programs in Minneapolis.
TCT / Ninja Zone | 10351 Xylon Ave N #140, Brooklyn Park, MN
A gymnastics and Ninja Zone facility offering gymnastics, ninja training, and youth programs.
YMCA of the North | 1711 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN
Community center offering youth sports, swimming, camps, fitness programs, and activities for families.
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CONDITIONING/FITNESS
Training Haus | 2645 Vikings Circle, Eagan
A high-end sports performance and rehabilitation center helping athletes of all ages improve speed, strength, agility, and overall performance.
ETS Performance | 5265 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina
Helps young athletes become faster, stronger, and more powerful through personalized, coach-led performance training and measurable progress tracking.
Redline Athletics | 7115 Northland Terrace, Brooklyn Park
Youth sports performance training focused on speed, agility, strength, power, injury prevention, and building well-rounded athletes.
Maximum Impact Training | 4371 Winnetka Ave. N, New Hope
Helps athletes and active individuals build strength, speed, power, mobility, and durability through personalized performance coaching.
Next Level Athletes MN | 11820 Ulysses St NE Ste 150, Blaine
Develops young athletes through sport-specific training focused on speed, strength, agility, and athletic performance.
Fast Athletics | 15400 Minnetonka Industrial Road, Minnetonka
Sports performance training for youth and high school athletes focused on speed, strength, power, agility, and athletic movement.
Acceleration Sports Training Center | 833 3rd St SW #5, New Brighton
A long-running speed and sports performance center offering athletic development, speed training, camps, and performance programs.
American Strength Training Center | 1636 Gervais Ave #13, Maplewood
Youth and high school strength and conditioning focused on movement quality, strength, speed, power, and athletic development.
Invicta Training Center | 7320 Bush Lake Rd, Edina
Sports performance center offering small-group strength and conditioning plus hockey performance training for athletes of all ages.
Drive Athletic Performance | 7407 Washington Ave, Edina
Combines basketball training with broader athletic performance work in speed, strength, power, and movement.
360 Sports Services | Multiple locations
Youth athletic development programs for grades 4–10 emphasizing foot speed, coordination, balance, strength, conditioning, and athletic movement.
Underground Hoops | 14216 Lincoln St NE, Ham Lake
Sports performance training for youth through adults, including speed, agility, strength, conditioning, and sport-specific training.
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MARTIAL ARTS
Shotokan Karate MN | 1517 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN
Traditional Japanese karate instruction focused on discipline, confidence, fitness, and self-defense.
Classic TaeKwon Do | 5253 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Offers Korean martial arts training for children and adults, with an emphasis on skill-building, confidence, and personal growth.
Five Element Martial Arts | 3743 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis martial arts school teaching practical self-defense alongside physical fitness and personal development.
Hive Martial Arts | 811 SE 9th St Suite 3B, Minneapolis, MN
Youth and adult martial arts training designed to build strength, focus, confidence, and resilience.
World Martial Arts Center | 2913 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Provides instruction in multiple martial arts disciplines for students looking to develop fitness, technique, and self-defense skills.
Warrior’s Cove | St Louis Park and Little Canada
Martial arts and fitness programs for kids and families, with classes designed to develop confidence, discipline, and physical skills.
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SWIMMING SCHOOLS & CLUBS
Barracuda Aquatics Club | Multiple Locations
A year-round competitive swim team helping young swimmers build technique, confidence, sportsmanship, and race skills.
Bear Paddle Swim School | 5785 Egan Drive, Savage, MN 55378
Makes learning to swim fun and engaging with story-based lessons, skill tracking, and programs for kids of all ages and abilities.
Foss Swim School | Multiple Locations
A dedicated swim school where kids develop strong swimming skills through progressive lessons, small classes, and a kid-friendly approach.
Genesis Aquatics | Wayzata, MN
Provides competitive swimming programs designed to help young athletes develop their skills, fitness, and confidence in the water.
Goldfish Swim School | Multiple Locations
Offers playful, family-friendly swim lessons that teach water safety and swimming skills to children from infancy through school age.
Piranhas Swim Club | 7461 Oliver Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
A youth competitive swim team focused on developing swimmers through structured training, teamwork, and competition.
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GYMNASTICS & CHEER
Champion Force Athletics | Multiple Locations
Youth cheerleading program offering affordable classes and competitive opportunities for kids and teens.
Elite Gymnastics Academy | 12500 Chowen Ave S, Burnsville, MN
Family-owned gymnastics facility offering recreational and competitive gymnastics, NinjaZone, camps, open gym, and birthday parties for kids and teens.
SkyHawks | Multiple Locations
Skyhawks offers a premier youth sports program that provides a nurturing and supportive environment for children to develop essential life skills through sports.
Airborn Extreme | 9541 Foley Blvd. N.W., Coon Rapids, MN
Trampoline and tumbling gym offering classes, open gym and kids’ birthday parties.
Classic Gymnastics | 8185 Upland Cir, Chanhassen, MN
Providing gymnastics instruction in a professional, progressive, innovative and family friendly environment.
Farmington Gymnastics | 315 Elm Street, Farmington, MN
A local gymnastics and cheer training center offering classes, competitive teams, open gym sessions, and events for children and youth.
Fly Freak Studio | St. Paul, MN
Aerial and Land classes: barre, contortion, yoga, aerial dance, aerial fitness, aerial yoga.
Gleason’s Gymnastics | 2015 Silver Bell Rd #180, Eagan, MN
Open-gym gymnastics school for kids and adults featuring classes and private events.
IGM Gymnastics | 12117 Riverwood Dr, Burnsville, MN
Gymnastics center offering recreational classes and team programs for kids from 18 months old up.
Jam Hops | Anoka and Ham Lake, MN
Recreational facility featuring gymnastics, dance and ninja warrior classes for kids.
Kenwood Gymnastics | 5622 W Lake St, St Louis Park, MN
Kenwood Gymnastics Center offers preschool classes, progressive classes from beginner to advanced training, and girls and boys competitive and non-competitive team programs.
Legacy Gymnastics | 7593 Corporate Way, Eden Prairie, MN
Legacy Gymnastics provides Gymnastics Classes In Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Mini-Hops Gymnastics | 2600 Campus Dr, Plymouth, MN
Mini-Hops offers gymnastics and youth fitness activities for ages 6 months to adult in a safe, wholesome, family-friendly environment.
Minneapolis Gymnastics | Multiple Locations
Affordable gymnastics classes for kids ages 2 to teen and adults at two neighborhood gyms in Minneapolis.
MN Parks | Multiple Locations
Northern Elite All Stars | 2090 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN
Northern Elite Allstars is a cheerleading program dedicated to the training of athletes for the purpose of competing regionally and nationally.
Perpetual Motion Gymnastics | 257 Rivertown Dr, Woodbury, MN
A gymnastics facility offering classes, competitive teams, camps, and open gym for kids of all ages.
Richfield Gymnastics Club | 2001 W 94th St, Bloomington, MN
A gymnastics club offering recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for children and teens.
Spirit Gymnastics | 1550 Taylor Ave., St. Paul, MN
A gymnastics facility offering recreational gymnastics, competitive teams, camps, and other youth programs.
TAGS Gymnastics | Eden Prairie and Apple Valley, MN
A gymnastics facility offering recreational and competitive gymnastics, tumbling, and other programs for kids.
TCT / Ninja Zone | 10351 Xylon Ave N #140, Brooklyn Park, MN
A gymnastics and Ninja Zone facility offering gymnastics, ninja training, and youth programs.
The Tumbling Club | Multiple Locations
A gymnastics and tumbling facility offering classes, camps, and programs at multiple Twin Cities locations.
YMCA of the North | 1711 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN
Community center offering youth sports, swimming, camps, fitness programs, and activities for families.
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DANCE
Katha Dance Theatre | 5444 Orchard Ave. N., Crystal MN
Celebrates the traditions of Indian classical dance through performances, classes, and cultural education.
Arabesque School of Dance | 10130 Davenport St NE # 170, Blaine, MN
Offers dance instruction for young performers in styles ranging from ballet and jazz to contemporary and tap.
Ashland Productions | 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN
Brings theater and performing arts experiences to young people through productions, education, and community programs.
Ballet Royale | 16368 Kenrick Ave, Lakeville, MN
Provides ballet training for dancers of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to serious pre-professional students.
Children’s Performing Arts | 4941 Long Ave Suite 111, White Bear Lake, MN
Gives kids the chance to explore acting, singing, dance, and musical theater in a supportive environment.
Flying Colors Trapeze | 18180 Olinda Trail N, Marine on St Croix, MN
Offers an unforgettable introduction to the circus arts with trapeze, aerial, and other adventurous activities.
Lundstrom Performing Arts | 1617 N. 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN
Provides youth with training and performance opportunities in dance, music, theater, and other performing arts.
Merrill Arts Center | 380 Rivertown Dr #200, Woodbury, MN
A creative arts center offering dance, music, theater, visual arts, and other programs for children and families.
Midwest Youth Dance Theater | 1667 County Road B2 W, Roseville, MN
Provides dancers with instruction, performance opportunities, and competitive training across a variety of dance styles
Moore than Dance | 1220 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley, MN
Offers dance education for children and teens in a variety of styles, from recreational classes to competitive programs.
O’Shea Irish Dance | 836 Prior Ave N Suite #300, St Paul, MN
Teaches the traditional art of Irish dance to students of all ages, from beginners through competitive dancers.
Platinum Dance Center | 5300 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, MN
Provides recreational and competitive dance training in styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and contemporary.
Rhythm and Shoes | 1515 5th Ave S Suite A, South St Paul, MN
Helps young dancers build technique and confidence through instruction in tap, jazz, ballet, and other dance styles.
Shell Lake Arts Center | 802 1st St, Shell Lake, WI
A summer arts program where young people can immerse themselves in music, theater, dance, and visual arts.
TranscenDance Xperience | 6885 Washington Ave S, Edina, MN
Offers dance training and performance opportunities for students across a range of ages and ability levels.
Zenon Dance | 528 Hennepin Ave #400, Minneapolis, MN
A leading contemporary dance organization offering performances, classes, and educational opportunities for dancers and the community.
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