Learn proper equipment fitting, diagonal stride, stopping, turning and hill techniques. For beginner skiers and those wanting a review. Registration required.  Equipment rental available for an additional $16 (sales tax not included).

Learn proper equipment fitting, diagonal stride, stopping and turning. Work on uphill and downhill techniques to improve your confidence on the trails. For beginner skiers. Registration required. $46/two lessons.  Equipment rental available for an additional $32 (sales tax not included). 

Refine your classic skiing skills on the flats and develop your uphill and downhill techniques to improve your confidence on the trails. This course is designed for skiers with a moderate amount of previous experience who feel balanced on their skis and are comfortable navigating intermediate hills. Registration required. $46/two lessons.  Equipment rental available for an additional $32 (sales tax not included). 

Practice putting on equipment, falling down and getting up, diagonal stride, stopping and hill techniques. Everyone participating must be registered. Registration required.  Equipment rental available for an additional $16 for ages 12+ and $12 for ages 6-11 (sales tax not included).     

Learn basic skate skiing skills. Practice push off, weight transfer, glide and start poling. Prior classic skiing experience recommended, otherwise a private lesson is encouraged. Registration required.  Equipment rental available for an additional $16 (sales tax not included). 

Learn basic skate skiing skills. Practice push off, weight transfer, glide and poling. Focus on techniques for flats and hills to ski the trails with ease. Prior classic skiing experience recommended. Registration required. $54/two lessons.  Equipment rental available for an additional $32 (sales tax not included).  

Extreme Fishing Camp, participants will learn to fish different bodies of water in search of various species like: panfish, bass, northern pike, walleye, catfish, redhorse sucker and more! Try different techniques and hone skills while learning from experienced Outdoor Recreation School instructors and professionals in the fishing industry. Try angling from a watercraft and from a riverbank. Equipment provided. We will meet at different parks throughout the camp, including Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, The Landing and Bryant Lake Regional Park (Note: the June camp will not visit Bryant Lake). Parents are responsible for drop-off and pick-up on each day of camp at one of the locations listed above. These locations will be communicated in the pre-camp email. Transportation to specific fishing locations will be provided by Outdoor Recreation School staff during camp hours.

Join the Outdoor Recreation School for a summer camp focused on fishing and other fun recreation activities! Spend time each day learning about fishing equipment, how to safely handle a pole and a fish, tie knots and cast your line. Try awesome recreation activities such as canoeing, geocaching, archery, slacklining and more. Equipment provided.

Explore trails, meet new friends and feel the health and wellness benefits of exercising in nature. Instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School provide instruction and technique for using Nordic walking poles and will lead a weekly hike. Most of the hikes will be on unpaved dirt trails of Three Rivers parks within the South Metro. Experience the whole-body benefits that Nordic pole hiking provides while also experiencing the social benefits of the club. Nordic walking poles are provided for use during the program. Be sure to have sturdy shoes or lightweight hiking boots to hike on unpaved, possibly muddy trails with hilly terrain. Meets every Monday from April 27th to June 8th at 5:45pm-7pm.

Celebrate the season across Three Rivers Parks at Winter Play Day. Parks will be featuring free rentals, free day passes and special activities. A festival event at Hyland Lake Park Reserve features additional activities like a hayride, snow play areas, live music, local food and beverage, snow making demonstrations and more. Learn more at