Find a local pack or troop through the Northern Lights Council’s district directory.
Kids
When, where and how to join
The Frontier Trails district page lists local units and meeting information. Families can compare a pack or troop with their child’s age and interests before joining.
When: Each unit has its own meetings, outings and seasonal activities.
Where: Bismarck–Mandan public unit meeting places; confirm with the selected unit.
Who: Youth eligible for the chosen Scouting program.
Use a unit’s current contact to confirm meetings. This listing does not publish personal leader contacts or private addresses.
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.
