Contact: Justin, 601-1657, northcoastfencingacademy@gmail.com. NORTH COAST SELF DEFENSE ACADEMY. Come learn self-confidence, discipline and respect while gaining true life skills through marital arts. Ages: 7 and up. When: See website for times. Where: 820 N St., Building #1, Suite C, Arcata. Contact: 822-6278. Website: northcoastselfdefense.com. NORTHCOAST AIKIDO. Nonviolent, noncompetitive martial arts. Physical conditioning, self-confidence, self-defense, and FUN. Ages: 6-18. When: Ongoing, Mon.s, 4-5 p.m. (ages 6-9); Wed.s, 4-5 p.m. (ages 10-12); Weekdays 6-7:30 p.m. (teens). Where: 890 G St., Arcata. Cost: 12 and under, $40 per month, Teens $99 first six weeks. Contact: 826-9395, info@northcoastaikido.org. Website: northcoastaikido.org. PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE. An amazing race for all ages in and around Humboldt Bay. Participate in nine competitions, including Kayak Time Trial, Vertical Play Pen, 30 ft Cargo Net Climb and Sand Castle Design and Build. All proceeds support the Arcata Ropes Course, Redwood Day Camp Summer adventures and handicapped accessible Ropes Course/ Canopy Tour elements. Ages: All ages When: Sat., June 22: RACE 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: In and around Humboldt Bay: Redwood Park, Arcata Marsh and Oyster Beach Cost: $50 Minimum Donation per racer when you register before June 1. (Donation includes a T-Shirt!) Contact: (707) 822-7091 Website: www.cityofarcata.org/rec PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP. Young athletes are invited to learn the basic hand-eye coordination and prerequisite skills for a myriad of active sports. Ages: 4-6. When: 1-5 p.m. M-F, June 17-21, July 8-12, 22-26, Aug 19-23. Where: Arcata Community Center. Cost: $125/$145 nonresident. Contact: Arcata Recreation Division 822-7091. Website: cityofarcata.org/rec. PRE-TRYOUT VARSITY HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER ACADEMY. 3 day a week soccer academy professionally designed and present by Andy Salatnay (NSCA) and
Nick Parker, head coach FC Samoa, to get you into shape and reduce injury before tryouts start. Total of 9 sessions including instruction on soccer specific fitness training, goal setting, and 7 must know skills. Ages: Co-ed 14-18. When: Tue.s, Wed.s and Thu.s, July 16-Aug. 8. Cost: $95 for all 9 sessions. Contact: Registration and info at www.fcsamoa.com PROFESSIONAL SOCCER CAMP OPPORTUNITY IN HUMBOLDT! FC Samoa proudly presents Paris Saint-Germain Futbol Club’s own Director of Youth Academy. Give your child one week of professional, international coaching filled with lessons specifically designed for players ready to move beyond basics. Not an introductory soccer camp. Ages: 2 co-ed brackets, 9-11 and 12-14. When: Aug. 12-16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $250 per player; $175 each additional sibling. Contact: Registration, location and info at www. fcsamoa.com ROLLER SKATING. Many locations offer summer roller skating, including Fortuna, McKinleyville, Eureka and Blue Lake. Ages: Depends on location. When: All summer. Where: In Fortuna, Fireman’s Pavilion; in McKinleyville, Activities Center; in Eureka, Municipal Auditorium; Blue Lake Roller Rink. Cost: Depends on location. Contact: Blue Lake Parks and Recreation, 668-5932; Eureka Parks and Recreation, 441-4223; Fortuna Parks and Recreation, 725-7620; McKinleyville Parks and Recreation, 839-9003. SIX RIVERS YOUTH FOOTBALL CONFERENCE, INC. A youth football and cheer program for kids. Visit website for further information. Ages: 5-14 (with restrictions). Where: All over Humboldt, Del Norte and in Brookings, Ore. Cost: Varies. Contact Information: General information hotline 440-8058, sryfootball@yahoo.com. Website: quickscores.com. SKATE CAMP. Youth of all skill levels can learn how to be safe and have fun at our local skate park. Ages: 6-14. When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1-5 p.m., M-F, June 17-21 (Ages 9-14), June 24-28 (Ages 6-9), July 8-12 (Ages 6-14), July 15-19 (Ages 6-9), Aug. 5-9 (Ages 6-14). Where: Arcata Skate Park, Sunset Ave. continued on next page
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