What's in it for kids?
Companions for Children offers its Youth Companions (YC) a stable friend. Your Adult Companion (AC) is not here to judge you or keep track of your every move. He or she is here to guide you, to listen to what you have to say, to be there for you and help when you need. Adult Companions will not replace your parents, guardians, or teachers, but they are there for you.

Discounts for CFC kids in Minot:
Valleyview Falls Mini Golf & Go-carts
YC gets in for FREE when AC pays full price for same event
Burger King
10% off total purchase
Planet Pizza
10% off food purchase plus 4 FREE tokens each
North Hill Bowl
AC pays full price; YC is FREE (including shoes)
Roosevelt Park Pool
YC gets in FREE when AC pays full price
MSU Sporting Events
Visit the CFC office for occasional FREE admission tickets
Oak Park Theater
$3 discount tickets available at CFC office
Roosevelt Park Zoo
Call the CFC office for current discount
Maggie’s Art n’ Glass
YC gets 50% off when AC pays full price
Aladdin's Castle Arcade
Two FREE tokens for every dollar spent
Video Magic (on Broadway)
Rent 2 movies/games and get the third one FREE
Cold Stone Creamery
20% off purchases
Wee Links Kids' Golf Course
Kids under 14 $1, over 14 $5, $.50 to rent clubs

How can I enroll my son/daughter in Companions for Children?
Prospective child companions must:

be between the ages of 6 and 14 at the time of enrollment

reside within 15 miles of Minot

live in a single-parent household

want to participate in the program

If your child or children meet these criteria and you are willing and able to support the match relationship, please call the office to set up an enrollment interview.Once your child is enrolled, he/she will be eligible to receive a YMCA card free of charge, have the opportunity to participate in Companions for Children monthly activities, and be matched with an Adult Companion as soon as an appropriate match can be found.

For specifics on the process by which adult companions are selected, please click on this link.