Activities in BisMan
These are community programs that homeschoolers may find of interest though some are not specifically for homeschoolers (marked with an *).
We do not endorse any of these programs but are providing this information as a resource to our homeschooling community.
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Gymnastics Open Gym: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 2-3 pm at Bismarck Gymnastics. $5/person. Call BGA with any questions: 701-258-8956
Jumped Up Open Gym: Fridays 9:30 - 11:30am. $5/child plus socks $4 which can be re-used. Inflatables for all ages, even adults! 701-975-5867
Four Star Ninja Open Gym: Tue & Wed 11am - noon & 1pm -2pm. $5/child. Also holds PE class. 701-751-1005
Homeschool Choir: weekly choir for middle & high schoolers age 11+ led by Heidi Johnson held on Wednesdays in North Bismarck.
Bismarck/Mandan Home Schoolers: Facebook group.
Bismarck Aikido: homeschool aikido class held in the afternoon.
Northern Plains Dance: homeschool ballet class held on Thursday afternoons.
Sanford Power Homeschool Phy Ed: phy ed program for homeschoolers 6-12 years old.
Theo Art School Homeschool Art Classes: monthly or bi-monthly art classes for elementary aged homeschool students.
Bismarck Mandan Youth Symphony Orchestra*: community youth symphony orchestra.
Career Academy*: hands-on classes for high schoolers.
Central Region Area Career & Technical Center*: online vocational classes for high schoolers.
High School Homeschool Phy Ed*: offered through ND Center for Distance Learning
Outschool*: variety of online classes for all ages.
Open Gym*: held at various schools around town on the week-ends, open gym provides a place to play with other kids and families. Why not invite a few homeschool friends to join you?
Sewing Classes*: Sewing, knitting & crochet classes.
Bismarck Public Schools Athletics*: sports for grades 6 and up.
Preschool Play Dates*: sponsored by Bismarck Parks & Rec, these community play dates are for kids infant-5 years and their parent.
Toddler Splash Days*: Bismarck Parks & Rec invites you to come splash at the BSC Aquatic Center.
Preschool Skate Dates*: free ice skating program for preschoolers and their parents.
Imagination Playground*: have fun with Bismarck Parks & Rec's "playground in a box."
Bismarck Library Children & Teen's Activities*: story times, game nights, Lego club, Teen center and more.
Mandan Library Children & Teen's Activities*
Mothers of Preschoolers and MomsNext*: church-based moms connection group. Various groups, meeting places/times.
Bismarck Moms Club*: moms connection group in Bismarck.
Shenanigans*: craft events & other activities.
General Sibley Park*: numerous free events plus playgrounds, trails and disc golf.
Kids Fitness at Capital Racquet*
Bismarck/Mandan Children's Activities*: listing of events and activities for kids
Indoor playgrounds: BSC Aquatic Center, Gateway Mall, Heritage Center, Kirkwood Mall.
Museums, Galleries & Historical Sites: Gateway to Science, Heritage Center, Former Governors Mansion, Buckstop Junction, Camp Hancock, Bismarck Art Gallery (BAGA), Bismarck Downtown Artist Cooperative, The Capital Gallery, ND Capital Building, Railroad Museum in Mandan.