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Humboldt County has a wealth of organized summer activities for young people. Get out there and enjoy.
Many of these activities require pre-registration and scholarships may be available – call for details. See also Classes and Workshops beginning on page 49.
General & Multi Activities
4-H SUMMER CAMP. Activities include tie-dying, zip lining, archery, swimming pool w/slide, team games, arts and crafts, s’mores, ice cream social and much more. Theme: Splash Zone. Where: Triumphant Life Camp (TLC). When: Sat., June 28 to Tues., July 1 (overnight camp). Cost: $80.00 (includes a t-shirt and sweatshirt). Who: Kids must be 9 and above to come without a parent, kids who are also enrolled in 4-H or plan to be enrolled prior to the start of camp Deadline: Thursday June 5th, late registration Thursday June 12th (late registration fees are $90.00). Contact: Sandy 445-7351 or Jessalynn 502-7500 for more information. Website: http://cehumboldt.ucanr.edu/4-H_ Program_270/4-H_Summer_Camp_2011/ (has all the information and forms for signing up). (GMA-0828) ARCATA CAMP COMBO. Register for mornings at Redwood Day Camp, Dance, Skate, or Theater Camps (9am-1pm), then choose from: Art, Young Creators Art, Pee Wee Sports, Young Explorers Science, Marsh Explorers Science, Adventure or Skate for the remainder of the day Ages: 5-14 years. When: June 16-Aug. 22, Mon-Fri, 8am-5:30pm Where: Various Camp Locations Cost: $125/week (non-residents add $10 per registration) Contact: 822-7091 Website: www.cityofarcata.org/rec (GMA-0828) ARCATA RECREATION DIVISION. Numerous classes and camps including sports, adventure, dance, science, art, skate, theater, gymnastics, exercise classes, drop-in sports and more. Ages: Toddlers to teens, depending on program. When, Where, Cost: Varies according to program. Contact: 822-7091. Website: cityofarcata.org/rec (GMA-0828)
BEGINNING STEEL DRUM WORKSHOP FOR ALL AGES. Sat., May 17, 10am-noon. Sat., June 7, 10am-noon $25, Sat., July 12, 10am-noon $25. Pan Arts Network, 1049 Samoa Blvd., Suite C, Foot of K St., Arcata. Contact: and registration info: 407-8998, info@ panartsnetwork.com BLUE LAKE DROP-IN RECREATION. Ages: All ages. When: Tues’s and Thurs’s., 7-9pm Where: Blue Lake Roller Rink, 312 S. Railroad Ave. Cost: Free to youth and teens. Sponsored by Blue Lake Teens for Change. Contact: Blue Lake Parks and Recreation, 668-5932. Website: bluelake.ca.gov (GMA-0828) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE REDWOODS CLUB HOUSE. Club House will be open 11-5 pm Mon.-Fri. We will serve free lunch provided by the Food Bank from 11-12 pm. Our summer program will focus on health and life skills, fitness and nutrition, as well as, summer learning loss. Where: 3117 Prospect Ave. Eureka CA. 95503. Cost: $25 for existing members and $50 for new members. Contact: 442-9142 Website: bgcredwoods.org (GMA-0828) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE REDWOODS TEEN CENTER. Teen Center will be open from 11-5pm, Mon.-Fri. We will serve free lunch provided by the Food Bank from 11-12 pm. Our summer program will focus on health and life skills, fitness and nutrition, as well as, summer learning loss. Where: 3015 J ST. Eureka. 95501 Cost: $25 for existing members and $50 for new members. Contact: 444-0184 Website: bgcredwoods.org (GMA-0828) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE REDWOODS. Clubhouse drop-in program with arts and crafts, recreation, cooking, field trips. Supervised by staff. Ages: 6-12.
When: Noon-5pm Mon.-Fri. Where: 3117 Prospect Ave., Eureka. Cost: Call for pricing. Contact: 442-9142. Website: bgcredwoods.org. (GMA-0828) CAMP COOPER SUMMER DAY CAMP. Each week’s activities are centered around different topics and themes including neighborhood heroes, travel, sports and water. Ages: 5-12. When: June 16-Aug. 8. Where: Cooper Gulch, 1720 10th St., Eureka. Cost: Free drop-in program. Waiver and release of liability forms required. Contact: 441-4240 Website: www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com (GMA-0828) CAMP LIVING WATERS. Aug. 3-8, 2014. Ages 9-15. $175, scholarships available. Trained counselors, many activities. 50 minutes from Arcata. Contact: Susan Armstrong at 822-3279. (MGA-0828) CAMP PERIGOT. Games, water day, skating, art, field trips, sports, theatre, cooking and more. Hot breakfast and lunch provided. Ages: 5-13. When: 9am-4pm Mon.-Fri., June 16-Aug. 22. Extended care available from 8-9am and 4-5pm Where: Perigot Park, Blue Lake. Cost: Resident Discount: $99/full-day/week, $58/ half-day/week, $23/daily full day, $14 daily half-day. Non-resident: $114/full-day/week, $66/half-day/ week, $26/daily full day, $16 daily half-day. Contact: Blue Lake Parks and Recreation, 668-5932. Website: bluelake.ca.gov (GMA-0828) CAMP UNALAYEE. A backpacking summer camp in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Ages: 10-17. When: 1st. Session: June 29-July 8,10-Day Intro. Program June 29-July 13,2nd Session: July 16-30, 3rd Session: Aug. 2-Aug. 16. Family Days: Aug. 18-22,
CampU Weekend Aug. 22- Aug. 24. Where: Trinity Alps Wilderness (Mosquito Lake Basin) Cost: 10-days, $1550, 15-days, $1995, Family Days: Adult $440, 4-14 $200 Weekend: Adult $220, 4-14 $100. Financial assistance available for low and mid income families. We also offer counselor in training leadership training program for motivated 16 and 17 yr. olds. Contact: (650) 969-6313, office@gocampu.com Website: www.gocampu.com (GM-0828) CHILDREN’S COOKING AROUND THE WORLD AT MISTWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL. Ages 3-7, June 30-July 11, Mon.-Fri., 9am-noon, $275. Children will explore our wonderful world while cooking recipes from different cultures. They will also have fun with global art projects, stories, and music. We will be “visiting” a different country each day with a traditional recipe to cook and eat! 1801 Tenth Street, Eureka, 95501, mistwood@sbcglobal.net, www. mistwoodmontessori.com, 444-8100. (GMA-0828) DREAM QUEST TEEN & YOUTH CENTER. Includes Demonstration Permaculture Garden, Ballet, Music Lessons, Computer/Internet Lab, DQ Youth Drama Club, Media Projects, Free Lunch Program, Junior Golf, Swim Lessons, Outdoor Youth Empowerment, Free River Safety Day, Performing Arts Camp, Youth Enterprise and more. Ages: All ages. When: Ongoing, Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm, Sat., 9am-5pm Where: 100 Country Club Drive., Willow Creek (next to Post Office). Cost: Call for pricing. Contact: (530) 629-3564. (GMA-0829) F.U.N. PLAY CENTER. Safe place for families to meet while offering kids their first play experience. Ages: 0-5. When: Mon’s. and Wed’s., 9-11:30am (ongoing). Where: Adorni Center, Eureka. Cost: Free with donations accepted. Contact: 441-4374. Website: www.eurekaparksandrecreation.com (GMA-0828) FORTUNA LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM. Prizes, movie night, crafts and a reading group. Ages: Children ages 0-11, Teens ages 12-19. When: June 10-Sept. 6. Where: Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. Cost: Free. Contact: 725-3460. Visit the library’s Facebook page for further details. http://www.facebook.com/ FortunaLibrary (GMA-0828) FUENTE NUEVA SPANISH IMMERSION SUMMER CAMP. Culturally enriching summer program. Games, cooking, science, weekly themes, arts and crafts; all within a Spanish based setting. Ages: K-5th grade. When: June 23-Aug. 15, Mon.-Fri., 7:30am-5:30pm Where: Fuente Nueva Charter School, 1730 Janes Rd., Arcata. Cost: Call for Prices. Must register in advance, can pick up forms at FNCS. Contact: 822-3348, jvega@humboldt.k12.ca.us. (GMA-0828) HSU ROBOT CAMP. June 16-20, 2014; 9am-3pm; For student in grades 6-8; $250, includes lunch. Registration opens May 19th through College of eLearning and Extended Education. 826-3731 or www.humboldt. edu/robots (GMA-0828) continued on next page
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