Wild West Rodeo for Special Kids
The Wild West Rodeo gives adaptive athletes ages 5+ the chance to experience rodeo events, followed by a pizza party celebration.
Halloween Fun Hour at the YMCA
Halloween Fun Hour at the YMCA offers children with special needs and their families a safe space to enjoy costumes, games, and treats.
Adaptive Swim Meet
The Fall Swim Meet is an adaptive swim event for athletes of all abilities. Swimmers will have the chance to demonstrate their skills, participate in races, and enjoy time in the water with friends and family. This event is designed to celebrate progress, encourage participation, and provide a fun, supportive atmosphere for athletes and their families.
PG Pedal Club – Summer Bike Group
PG Pedal Club is a summer biking group for adaptive participants looking to ride in a safe, structured environment. This event is open to riders ages 5 and up using their own bikes or borrowing from Prairie Grit’s fleet of adaptive cycles. Available bikes include recumbent bikes, hand cycles, and tricycles in a variety of sizes.
BurliMOT Adaptive Mile
The Scheels BurliMOT Adaptive Run, Walk & Roll is a one-mile inclusive event for individuals with disabilities of all ages and mobility levels. Whether using a wheelchair, walker, or simply moving at your own pace, participants are encouraged to run, walk, or roll through a supportive and celebratory course.
Summer Unplugged
Summer Unplugged is a free community program hosted by the Minot Family YMCA in partnership with Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports and supported by HESS. This inclusive event series offers fun, themed activities for kids of all ages throughout July. Each session is designed to promote movement, creativity, and connection in a welcoming environment open to the entire community.
LEGO Club
LEGO Club offers children with special needs ages 5 and up a fun and inclusive environment to build, create, and connect. Hosted in the YMCA Community Room, this weekly club features engaging LEGO-based activities designed to support fine motor skills, visual-motor coordination, visual perception, problem-solving, and social interaction. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend or sibling to join in the fun.
Sibshops with Prairie Grit
Sibshops provide siblings of children with disabilities a chance to connect, share, and have fun with peers. Open to ages 7–12. Free, with pizza provided.
Adaptive Dance Camp
Prairie Grit’s Adaptive Dance Camp is held each summer at the Minot Family YMCA. The camp is open to adaptive participants ages 5 to 15 and focuses on movement, music, and social connection in an inclusive setting.
Parent Support Group
The Parent Support Group provides a welcoming space for parents of children with disabilities to connect, share experiences, and gain valuable resources. Meetings focus on self-care, advocacy, and navigating challenges, with guest speakers and discussions tailored to the needs of attendees.