Details
Nerf Wars - Spring Session 1
Grades K-2 - 4:00-5:00 pm
Grades 3-6 - 5:00-6:00 pm
Nerf Wars Spring Session 2
Grades K-2 - 4:00-5:00 pm
Grades 3-6 - 5:00-6:00 pm
Nerf Wars Summer Session
Grades K-2 - 4:00-5:00 pm
Grades 3-6 - 5:00-6:00 pm
Playtown: Nature Week - Start Date
Playtown: Space Week - Start Date
Playtown: Pirate Week - Start Date
Playtown: Stars & Stripes Week - Start Date
Playtown: Camping Week - Start Date
Playtown: Superhero Week - Start Date
Playtown: Ocean Week - Start Date
Playtown: Carnival Week - Start Date
Explore our youth programs centered on Social & Play, designed to strengthen social connections and promote a sense of belonging through inclusive collaboration, accessible play, and welcoming shared experiences. Through shared activities and group-based fun, participants build friendships, practice teamwork, and enjoy time together in positive, supportive spaces.
Programs in this area fall within three categories: Connect & Play, Fun & Entertaining, and Day Camp. Together, these experiences encourage connection, community, and playful interactions that help relationships grow.
Participants will:
- Explore social connection and play through shared activities and experiences
- Gain a sense of belonging and community
- Engage in playful and collaborative interactions that foster relationships and enjoyment
Check out the details of our upcoming programs below!
Connect & Play
Get ready to experience the heart-pounding world of Nerf Wars, where foam darts fly, alliances are formed, and epic battles take place. The battleground? Metro Rec Center should give us plenty of room to dodge obstacles, strategize with teammates, and celebrate a win!
Participation fee for each session is $19.00. Registration is separate for each session date and on an individual basis. Hit up all your friends and sign up soon as spots are limited and sure to fill up fast.
Participants are welcome to bring their own Nerf gun if they’d like, with a limit of one per person. Battery-operated devices are not allowed. If you prefer not to bring your own, we will have Nerf guns available to use. Foam darts and eye protection will be provided by Fargo Parks. Please do not bring your own foam darts, they are not allowed.
Two sessions are offered per date:
- Grades K-2: 4:00-5:00 pm
- Grades 3-5: 5:00-6:00 pm
Nerf Wars Dates
- Wednesday, March 11
- Wednesday, April 15
- Wednesday, July 15
Day Camps
Get ready for a summer full of fun at Fargo Parks’ Playtown. Designed for children ages 5–12, this engaging day camp offers a variety of recreational activities that keep kids active, social, and entertained all summer long.
Playtown features two separate sessions, one in June and one in July. Campers can attend one to four weeks per session. Registration discounts will apply for campers who attend multiple weeks during a single session.
Camp meets Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and includes a wide range of age-appropriate recreational activities. Each week features an exciting new theme.
Children must be fully potty trained (no Pull-ups).
Registration Pricing
Register for multiple weeks during a single session and save!
- 1 week - $40
- 2 weeks - $79
- 3 weeks - $118 (and the 4th week is FREE)
Discounts apply to individual campers and cannot be shared between siblings or friends. Discounts apply to multiple weeks during a single session and cannot be applied to weeks across separate sessions.
Registration remains open throughout each session, space permitting.
June Session Themes
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Week 1 |
June 8-11 |
Nature |
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Week 2 |
June 15-18 |
Space |
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Week 3 |
June 22-25 |
Pirates |
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Week 4 |
June 29- July 2 |
Stars & Stripes |
July Session Themes
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Week 1 |
July 6-9 |
Camping |
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Week 2 |
July 13-16 |
Superheroes |
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Week 3 |
July 20-23 |
Ocean |
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Week 4 |
July 27-30 |
Carnival |
Playtown Locations
All programs are held at warming houses.
- Little Campers (Ages 5-7) - Lincoln Park and Longfellow Park
- Junior Campers (Ages 8-12) - Clara Barton Park, Centennial Park, and Kennedy Park
What to Bring Each Day:
- Water bottle (labeled with name)
- A nutritious ready-to-eat lunch and beverage (No soda)
Please send your camper wearing:
- Tennis shoes (no open-toed shoes)
- Comfortable play clothes
- Sunscreen/Bug Repellant
Campers should never bring money or anything of value to camp.
A Typical Day at Playtown
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9:00 am |
Arrival and Free Play |
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9:20 am |
Welcome Camp Circle |
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9:30 am |
Themed Art/STEM/etc. |
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10:15 am |
Themed Group Games |
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11:00 am |
Themed Art/STEM/etc. |
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11:45 am |
Lunch & Free Play |
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12:15 pm |
Closing Camp Circle |
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12:30-1:00pm |
Camper's Choice & Pick-up |
The daily agenda is subject to change as needed, without notice.
Join us for a summer of play, friendship, and outdoor fun!
Fargo Park District Programs & Leagues
All Fargo Park District programs and leagues are first come first serve. Please be advised, a lot of programs and leagues fill up before the registration deadline. You cannot register for a program or league that is already full. Some programs and leagues have waitlists. If you are on a waitlist, you are NOT registered and are only contacted if a spot becomes available.