Good times for young minds

Plenty of fun can be found in Ord for youth. Here you’ll find a comprehensive listing of area activities for youth.  In Ord, youth can enjoy a variety of sports, arts, agricultural and musical activities to name a few.  If you don’t see a program or activity that interests you, create something!

1. 4-H

   • University of Nebraska – Central Nebraska Extension
     4-H serves youth through a variety of methods including organized clubs, school-enrichment groups, special interest groups, individual study programs, camps, school-age child care programs, and instructional television programs. For Boys and Girls ages 5 to 18. Contact Kayla Hinrichs at (308) 728-5071 or visit them online here.

1. Dance

   • Just For Kix - North Loup, NE 
     Contact Caren Moody at northloup_ne@justforkix.com.

1. Music

   • Music Lessons
     Contact Jeanette Peters at (308) 346-4756.

1. Organized Sports

   • Girls Basketball
     Contact Michelle Grint at (308) 496-4788.
   • Boys Basketball
     Contact Mike Bechtold at (308) 728-7639.
   • Bowling
     Contact Longhorn Lanes in Burwell at (308) 346-4483.
   • Boxing (Ord Boxing Club)
     Contact Dan Klimek at (308) 728-5049.
   • Football (Boys Grades 3-6)
     Contact Jordan Cudney at (308) 728-3241.
   • Soccer
     Contact Alan Gabriel at (308)380-4369.
   • Girls Softball
     Contact Jan Weber at (308) 730-0868.
   • Boys Baseball and Tee-Ball
     Dennis & Laurie Hruza at (308) 728-7653.
   • American Legion Baseball (For boys ages 15-19)
     Contact John Young at (308) 728-3194.
   • PeeWee Wrestling
     Contact Keith Shellhase at (308) 728-3148.

1. Outdoor Sports

   • Archery (4-H – Bow Hunter Education)
     Contact Jeff Breitkreutz at (308) 346-4481.
   • Hunter Safety & Education (For boys and girls 12 years and older)
     Contact Bob Sevenker at (308) 728-3371.
   • Trap Shooting, Skeet, Fishing (at Karp and Krow)
     Contact Eric Rogers at (308) 728-7965.

1. Quilting

   • Quilts N More
     Contact Diane Marie at (308) 728-7814.

1. Scouts

   • Boy Scouts
     Contact Bernie Glos at (308) 728-7990.
   • Cub Scouts
     Contact Nathan Flessner at (308) 728-1493.
   • Girl Scouts
     Contact Christy Hruza at (308) 728-7605.

1. Skating

   • Rollerblading
     Hike/Bike Trail at Auble’s Pond in Bussell Park. Contact Ord City Offices at (308) 728-5791.
   • Rollerskating
     North Loup Roller Skating Rink. Contact Carrie Hansen at (308) 496-4362
   • Skateboarding
     Skate Park at 17th & P in Ord. Contact Ord City Offices at (308) 728-5791.

1. Summer Activities

   • Frisbee Golf (course located in Bussell Park)
     Contact Ord City Offices at (308) 728-5791
   • Golfing
     Contact the Ord Golf Club at (308) 728-3970.
   • Hike & Bike Trail (at Aubles Pond)
     Contact Ord City Offices at (308) 728-5791.
   • Summer Recreation Program
     Contact the Ord City Office at (308) 728-5791.
   • Swimming
     For information on the Ord Swimming Pool, contact Ord City Offices at (308) 728-5791.
   • Tennis
     Tennis courts at Bussell Park. For more information, contact Ord City Offices at (308) 728-5791.

1. Video Arcade

   • Trotter’s Whoa & Go Express
     Hwy 11, Ord
     (308) 728-7877

1. Water Sports

   • Boating, Windsurfing, Waterskiing and Camping
     Calamas Reservoir – Burwell
     Davis Creek Reservoir – North Loup
     Sherman Reservoir – Loup City
   • Canoeing, Tubing and Tanking
     Anderson Island, North Loup River
     Get Tanked, Cedar River
     Contact the Valley County Visitors Bureau at (308) 728-7875.
   • Swimming
     For information on the Ord Swimming Pool, contact Ord City Offices at (308) 728-7779.

1. Youth Mentorings

   • Teammates
     Contact Jodi McCoy at (308) 730-1158.