Programs

Wolf Pack Afterschool Program for Students in K-5 

Homework Help for Middle and High School

In-School Help

ECR Staff are available in the former Memorial School principal’s office during the school day. This is a safe, comfortable space for students to connect with ECR staff and receive academic, social or emotional help. This activity takes place at the request of school staff or parents and as the student’s schedule allows.

Middle and High School Clubs

Ryan Stewart facilitates the following clubs for kids in grades 5-12.

• Video Production Club meets on a weekly basis to make films and learn editing skills. Todd Crego and Curt Laine have mentored the start of the group at Cyko Art. This fall, new software in the school’s computer lab will add capacity and efficiency!

• Game Night including the new Rubik’s Cube Club (organized and led by our kids) happens every Friday from 3:00pm until 5:30pm at the Rec Center. Chess, table tennis, pool, and Dungeons and Dragons are popular pastimes.

• Outdoor Club holds meetings at the Ely Rec Center, but they are more often out and about! The Outdoor Club meets every Wednesday right after school until 4:30pm. 

Ely Rec Center Calendar

Mentoring Youth Program

Our mentoring program focuses on matching youth with a caring adult who will connect with them on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Each Mentor/Mentee pair is unique – the relationship is catered towards the youth’s individual needs. Some pairs focus on trying new activities while others focus on processing and goal setting. We will help you develop a relationship that helps you grow.

• If you are a youth interested in being matched with a mentor – please fill out this application

• If you are a parent interested in finding a mentor for your child – please fill out this application

• If you are interested in becoming a mentor – please submit this application

• Ryan Stewart coordinates the Mentoring Program – call him at 218-365-5254 with any questions!

Key Club International

• Key Club Members in grades 7-12 participate in activities.

• Key Club is a student-led international organization whose goal is to encourage leadership through serving others. 

• Key Club Projects have included:

  • Trick or Treat for UNICEF - Start Strong Zambia and Project Eliminate 

  • March of Dimes

  • The Thirst Project

  • Crafts for the Nursing Home and Assisted Living Residents

  • The Heart Project for the American Heart Association

  • Disaster Relief Fundraisers

  • Highway Clean-ups

  • Helping fellow students and families 

  • Other projects that drive students’ passions

• Jill Swanson is our club advisor, and meetings are held in person at Ely Community Resource on Wednesday evenings in the ECR building.  Occasional weekend meetings allow for more time to plan and organize events.

• Ely Kiwanis Club supports the Club’s efforts.

Summer Enrichment Program for Students in 1st-6th Grades

• ECR is hosting Summer Enrichment Programming from June 17 – August 8th.

• From 9am – Noon we will have morning activities for incoming 1st – 3rd graders. 

• From 1pm – 4pm we will offer afternoon activities for incoming 4th – 6th graders.

• Our program runs Monday - Thursday.  No programming on Fridays.

• If you have any questions, email jane@elycommunityresource.org or lauren@elycommunityresource.org

 
Please fill out the Summer Enrichment Application link 

Enrichment Programs

Opportunities such as The Water Project, Tree Brigade, Children’s Garden and Afternoon Adventures are offered for local youth to expand their horizons in art, fitness, and nature/science. Students have summer and winter opportunities to learn from and work alongside caring and knowledgeable adult mentors. For all ages.

• The Ely Water Project is ongoing. Supported by grants from St. Louis and Lake County Soil & Water Conservation Districts, the water project collaborates with the Burntside Lake Association, Minnesota North College, and other lake associations.  Students collect data on aquatic invasive species, native inhabitants, and water chemistry in area lakes.

• The Summer Program. These programs change with needs and availabilities. Each week has it's own theme ranging from learning about the Flora and Fauna found in our area, Gardening, Outdoor Recreation, Fishing, Canoeing, Learning about our local people, businesses and culture, Cooking, Field Trips and more! 

• Northland Foundation funding provides support for Reading Pals and Age to Age Activities. Reading Pals offers volunteer adult “pals” to help elementary students practice reading skills and Age to Age helps fund various intergenerational activities. Call ECR at 365-5254 for more information.

• Free Little Libraries can be found at the ECR Office and at the Children’s Garden.  Our libraries are books for kids.