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Hosted by

Youthset

About this event

Youthset Back to School Summer Event

1415 5th St N

St Cloud, MN 56303, USA

General Admission

Free

Youthset invites youth, families, neighbors, businesses, and community organizations to our free Back-to-School Summer Showcase!

Join us for an exciting evening of community connection, entertainment, resources, and back-to-school support.

EVENT DETAILS:

Friday, August 28, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM
Youthset Teen Center
1415 5th Street N
St. Cloud, MN 56303

Admission is completely free. Youth must attend with an adult.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Live DJ and entertainment

• Bounce house

• Food trucks

• School-supply and hygiene-product giveaway

• Free haircuts and styles (Starting around 3pm)

• Community vendors and resources

• Activities for youth and families

Registration is encouraged so Youthset can prepare enough supplies, food, and activities for everyone.

SPONSORS, DONORS AND VENDORS NEEDED

We are still inviting businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and resource providers to participate.

Vendors can set up a table, share resources, promote services, and connect directly with local youth and families.

Sponsors and donors can support the event through financial contributions, in-kind services, food, school supplies, hygiene products, activities, or other needed resources.

School supplies and hygiene donations can be dropped off Tuesday through Friday, from 12:00–6:00 PM, at the Youthset Teen Center.

For sponsorship, donation, or vendor questions:

Call or text: 612-478-0024
Email: [email protected]

HELP US RENOVATE THE ST. CLOUD TEEN CENTER

Youthset is also raising funds to renovate our building and create a safe, welcoming Teen Center for St. Cloud youth. This renovation fundraiser is separate from event sponsorship, and every contribution helps bring the vision closer to completion.

Support the Teen Center renovation here:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/youthset-community-center-renovation-fundraising-campaign

Thank you for helping YouthSet create a celebration—and a Teen Center—that strengthens youth, families, and the entire St. Cloud community!

Youthset invites youth, families, neighbors, businesses, and community organizations to our free Back-to-School Summer Showcase!

Join us for an exciting evening of community connection, entertainment, resources, and back-to-school support.

EVENT DETAILS:

Friday, August 28, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM
Youthset Teen Center
1415 5th Street N
St. Cloud, MN 56303

Admission is completely free. Youth must attend with an adult.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Live DJ and entertainment

• Bounce house

• Food trucks

• School-supply and hygiene-product giveaway

• Free haircuts and styles (Starting around 3pm)

• Community vendors and resources

• Activities for youth and families

Registration is encouraged so Youthset can prepare enough supplies, food, and activities for everyone.

SPONSORS, DONORS AND VENDORS NEEDED

We are still inviting businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and resource providers to participate.

Vendors can set up a table, share resources, promote services, and connect directly with local youth and families.

Sponsors and donors can support the event through financial contributions, in-kind services, food, school supplies, hygiene products, activities, or other needed resources.

School supplies and hygiene donations can be dropped off Tuesday through Friday, from 12:00–6:00 PM, at the Youthset Teen Center.

For sponsorship, donation, or vendor questions:

Call or text: 612-478-0024
Email: [email protected]

HELP US RENOVATE THE ST. CLOUD TEEN CENTER

Support the Teen Center renovation here:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/youthset-community-center-renovation-fundraising-campaign

Thank you for helping YouthSet create a celebration—and a Teen Center—that strengthens youth, families, and the entire St. Cloud community!

Back to School Summer Showcase Dance

$10

Celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new school year!

Elevate Dance Center is thrilled to collaborate with Youthset Teen Center for this event.

Camp Details:

Participants will learn a fun "Back 2 School" dance routine on Wednesday and Thursday.

Then, they will perform on Friday.

Wednesday and Thursday, August 26th and 27th, 2026

Dance Camp: 1:30-2:30 PM at Elevate Dance Center

(24 7th St N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379)

17 Friday, August 28th, 2026

Performance: Dancers arrive at Youthset Teen Center (1415 5th St N, St Cloud, MN 56303)

by 6:30 PM. Approximate performance time is 7:00pm.

Only $10 per dancer - includes:

2-hours of dance lessons

Performance t-shirt to keep

Community performance opportunity

Performance Attire:

Dancers should wear black shorts or leggings and clean athletic sneakers, with hair pulled back neatly in a bun or ponytail.