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Summer of Fun

Activities, classes and camps for kids

(May 29, 2008) 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.

GENERAL & MULTIPLE ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

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HERBAL SUMMER CAMPDescription: A four day event with a variety of herbal and botanical projects, including creating lotion, lip balm and cough drops. 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 29-Aug. 1.
Where: 62 Grange Road, Freshwater.
Cost: $75.
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: 5-10.
When: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., July 21-24 & July 28-31.
Where: 3289 Edgewood, Eureka.
Cost: Call for details.
Contact:* Kristin 1-800-234-7325.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE REDWOODSDescription: Club House, a drop-in program with arts & crafts, recreation, cooking, field trips. Supervised by staff. Free lunch 11 a.m.-noon.
Ages: 5-13.
When: Summer hours vary. Mon.-Fri., June 23-Aug. 29.
Where: 3117 Prospect Ave., Eureka.
Cost: $15 to join for the year.
Contact: 442-9142.
Website:www.bgcredwoods.org.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN CENTERDescription: Drop-in & organized activities. Weight room, computer room, tech center, boxing, stage & kitchen. Clubs, classes, service projects, outdoor activities.
Ages: 11-18, Grades 6-12.
When: Call for hours.
Where: 3015 J St., Eureka.
Cost: Call for membership fee.
Contact: 444-0184.
Website:www.bgcredwoods.org.

loleta boys & girls clubDescription: 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 prorated others.
Contact: 733-9593.
Website: www.bgcredwoods.org.

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