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Summer Activities for Kids

(May 24, 2007) Humboldt County has a wealth of organized summer activities for children. This is just a survey of what’s available. For more information, contact your school, church or pick up a copy of the *Humboldt Kid’s Digest at a branch of the Humboldt County Library, the Eureka Chamber of Commerce or county agencies. Most of these activities require pre-registration so don’t delay. Scholarships are available for many programs. Call for details. Note:For summer school or church camp options, contact school districts or religious organizations.*

general & multiple activity programs | visual & performing arts | nature & science | sports, athletics & adventure

general & multiple activity programs

HERBAL SUMMER CAMP*Description:* A four day event with a variety of herbal and botanical projects, including creating lotion, lip balm and cough syrup. Students will make and eat lemon verbena ice cream and go on an herb walk.
Ages: 8-13.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 23-26.
Where: 62 Grange Road, Freshwater.
Cost: $65.
Contact: Moonrise Herbs 822-5296.

EASTER SEALS SUMMER CAMP*Description:* Programs include Kids Swim classes, Summer Day Camp and Computer Lab. For children with disabilities ranging from cerebral palsy to Downs Syndrom and autism. Enjoy outings on the beach, rafting, kayaking, the zoo, the Country Fair and more.
Ages: 7-17.
When: Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., July 31-Aug. 24.
Where: 3289 Edgewood, Eureka.
Cost: Call for details.
Contact: Eddie Morgan 445-8841.
e-mail: emorgan@noca.easterseals.com

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE REDWOODS*Description:* Club House, a drop-in program with arts & crafts, recreation, cooking, field trips. Supervised by staff. Free lunch 11 a.m.-noon.
Ages: 5-12.
When: Summer hours vary. Mon.-Fri.,
June 18- Aug. 24.
Where: 3117 Prospect Ave., Eureka.
Cost: $15 to join for the year.
Contact: 442-9142.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN CENTER*Description:* Drop-in & organized activities. Weight room, computer room, tech center, ken-po karate studio, stage & kitchen. Clubs, classes, service projects, outdoor activities.
Ages: 13-18.
When: Call for hours.
Where: 3015 J St., Eureka.
Cost: Call for membership fee.
Contact: 444-0184.

LOLETA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB*Description:* Water play days, field trips and arts & crafts. Free summer lunch included in the first hour.
When: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. starting June 18.
Where: Loleta Volunteer Fireman’s Pavillion, 1000 Loleta Dr.
Cost: Free for Loleta Elem. School students/$10 others.
Contact: 733-9593.
REDWOOD COAST INSTITUTE TEEN ADVENTURE WEEK*Description:* Options include whitewater rafting, backpacking, mountaineering, hiking, & swimming.
When: June 25-29. Call for specific times.
Where: Location varies.
Cost: $345.
Contact: 498-8487.

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