Find a local Girl Scout troop for activities, outdoor experiences and leadership.
Kids
When, where and how to join
Dakota Horizons helps families find a troop or another participation option. Activities vary by grade level and troop, with local support through the Bismarck service center.
When: Troop meeting days and activities vary; use the council’s join process to find a match.
Where: Bismarck-area public troop venues; confirm the location with the troop.
Who: Girls at the appropriate Girl Scout grade level.
Membership and troop availability vary. The council service center is not every troop’s meeting place.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Find a local youth club for hands-on projects, learning and community activities.
NDSU Extension lists Burleigh County clubs and helps families find a suitable group. Interests include creative projects, animals, service and other hands-on learning.
When: Club meetings and project schedules vary; enrollment follows the 4-H program year.
Where: Public club meeting places around Burleigh County; arrange details through Extension.
Who: Youth from kindergarten through grade 12, ages 5–18, with age-appropriate options.
Contact Extension for a club match. The Extension office is not assumed to be the location of every meeting.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Explore Mandan-area 4-H clubs with projects and youth-development activities.
Morton County Extension publishes a club directory and an information-request route for new families. Staff can help identify a group with suitable interests and meeting arrangements.
When: Schedules vary by club and project; ask about current enrollment and meeting dates.
Where: Mandan and other Morton County public meeting places; confirm the chosen club’s venue.
Who: Youth from kindergarten through grade 12, ages 5–18.
Only public meeting information is used. No private club-member addresses are published.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Sing with a Bismarck–Mandan youth choir through its placement and audition process.
The organization offers choirs for school-age singers from public, private and home schools. The current audition page invites grades 3–12 and explains how to request a time.
When: School-year choir rehearsals and performances; request current audition and placement information.
Where: Assigned Bismarck–Mandan rehearsal and performance venues.
Who: School-age singers; grade and placement rules depend on the program.
Do not use an old public audition date. Request a current appointment; younger-child classes are separate.
Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
