ECR- Ely Community Resource

ECR- Ely Community Resource Making Ely a Great Place to Grow Up!

Meet 3 more stellar ECR Board Members! These three women have helped ECR organize and achieve their mission year after y...
06/17/2026

Meet 3 more stellar ECR Board Members! These three women have helped ECR organize and achieve their mission year after year!

ECR will be hosting Burgers and Brats at Zups today (6/12)! All proceeds will go to ECR's youth programs. Come by, gra...
06/12/2026

ECR will be hosting Burgers and Brats at Zups today (6/12)!
All proceeds will go to ECR's youth programs. Come by, grab some lunch and say hello!

Meet Brenda Olson!Brenda joined our team in 2024/2025, and we’re really lucky to have her. She works as our High School/...
06/10/2026

Meet Brenda Olson!
Brenda joined our team in 2024/2025, and we’re really lucky to have her. She works as our High School/Middle School Program Coordinator. Supporting students and families through school-based programs, homework help and anything else that helps kids feel supported and successful.

She also helps run our Circle of Support for caregivers of children with special needs and complex challenges, creating a space where people can connect, share and feel understood.

When summer rolls around, you’ll probably find Brenda out canoeing with ECR’s Water Project, relaxing at her cabin or spending time with her family as a proud mom, grandmother and partner. Those who know Brenda would describe her as someone who moves through life with kindness and grace.

Our Garden Club started today and the kids got right to work planting seeds! Its so rewarding to help them learn how to...
06/08/2026

Our Garden Club started today and the kids got right to work planting seeds! Its so rewarding to help them learn how to start, maintain plants and respect garden habitats.
Every year is a different journey for our sunny garden. If you are walking by feel free to w**d, water or sit a while!

ECR is proud to partner with the United Way of North Eastern Minnesota’s Meet up and Chow Down Program!This free summer ...
06/05/2026

ECR is proud to partner with the United Way of North Eastern Minnesota’s Meet up and Chow Down Program!

This free summer lunch program provides meals for local children through support from the USDA and the Minnesota Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program. Lunch is served Monday–Thursday from 12:00–1:00 pm at the Ely Rec Center, 1034 E Main St, Ely, MN 55731. We are able to offer 25 lunches per day.

To be considered, please complete the form below.

ECR will follow up with available dates and additional details. Please note: Because only 25 lunches are available, submitting the form does not guarantee a spot. If this program will support your children this summer, we encourage you to apply.

Thank you to Sheila Angus for helping serve our families this summer!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWy94mRpbvpPPuNDkolOcPL8zg8uDLvF3p1X6MLti8W-mD6g/viewform

06/04/2026

School just got out, but we're already preparing for fall.

Registration is now open for the 26th Annual Greenstone Art Camp.

As Ely transitions to a four-day school week, Greenstone Art Camp is evolving to meet the needs of local families with four Friday mornings of hands-on visual arts programming for students in grades 1–6.

2026 Greenstone Art Camp

October 2, 9, 23 & 3010:00 AM–12:00 PM

$100 per participant

Limited to 20 students

Limited scholarships available

For more than 25 years, Greenstone Art Camp has helped young artists build confidence, develop creative skills, and discover the joy of making art. Participants will create original projects, explore a variety of artistic techniques and materials, and learn from local artists and volunteers in a welcoming environment.

This program requires a minimum of 10 participants to operate, with enrollment confirmation on September 1.

If your child enjoys creating, exploring, and making things with their hands, we'd love to have them join us this fall.

Registration is now open. Reserve your spot today.

https://www.northernlakesarts.org/classes

Address

111 S. 4th Avenue
Ely, MN
55731

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(218) 365-5254

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