Youth & Teen Activities

African Safari Workshop (Pastels)

Ages: 6 – 12

Instructor: YR Staff

Location: Meridian Community Center

Min/Max: 5/15

Go on a Safari adventure with Young Rembrandts this summer! We will explore the exciting land and animals that inhabit Africa. In five days we will draw a variety of animals in various scenes with different media. To keep things exciting, we will look at Africa through the fun technique of cartooning as well. We will challenge our artists by creating 2 large scenes – one in a graphic style filled with a variety of animals and another focusing on the twists and turns of an African snake completed with pastel chalks.

Jun 26–30 | Mon–Fri | 9:30–12:00 pm | $125

Mysteries of Egypt Workshop

Ages: 6 – 12

Instructor: YR Staff

Location: Meridian Community Center

Min/Max: 5/15

This summer come with us to the mysterious world of Egypt where we will spend five days digging into how the ancient Egyptians lived. We will investigate decorative objects in the treasured tombs including sarcophagi, hieroglyphics and much more. Students will create drawings full of artifacts and Egyptian imagery using a variety of media, including markers, color pencils, and our final day will consist of a large drawing using pastel chalk. (Please wear an old shirt as pastels can be messy.)

Jul 10–14 | Mon–Fri | 9:30–12:00 pm | $118

Ocean Life Workshop (Pastels)

Ages: 6 – 12

Instructor: YR Staff

Location: Meridian Community Center

Min/Max: 5/15

Five, fun-filled days await our students as we dive deep into ocean life as they learn to draw/ color with pastels. We will create detailed, pastel compositions on each day, focusing on a different ocean-themed subject. Drawing eyecatching sea stars along the shoreline and a pair of vibrant clown fish, we’ll also illustrate a sea turtle with bold patterns, a blue crab and a wondrous scene of jellyfish. Our instruction will reward students with a great sense of pride and accomplishment and you’ll want to head to the frame shop with your child’s finished work.

Jul 17–21 | Mon– Fri | 9:30–12:00 pm | $125

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Safe drive-thru disposal of unwanted prescription drugs & e-cigarettes/vapes...

Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

Saturday, April 22 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Blue Cross of Idaho (3000 E. Pine Avenue)

Questions? Call 208-559-7528

Presented by the Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition, Blue Cross of Idaho, and the Drug Enforcement Administration

Kleiner Park’s FREE 9-Hole Course is Open Year-Round! Seasonal courses in Bear Creek and Settlers Parks are open in the late fall and winter.