Summer of Fun

HUMBOLDT CAPOEIRA ACADEMY*Description:* Brazilian Martial Arts. Music and Porteguese classes. First class free.
Ages: Open.
When: 5-6 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. (Beginner Basics); 6-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., Ongoing.
Where: Humboldt Capoeira Academy 550 S. G St. #31, Arcata.
Cost: Call for prices.
Contact: 498-6155

CAPOEIRA KIDS*Description:* Brazilian Martial Arts focus towards kids. First class free.
Ages: youths.
When: 3-4 p.m. (level 1), 4-5 p.m. (level 2), Mon. & Wed., Ongoing.
Where: Humboldt Capoeira Academy, 550 S. G Street., #31., Arcata.
Cost: Call for prices.
Contact: 498-6155.

TAI CHI FOR KIDS*Description:* Reduce stress & improve focus. Balance, coordination, concentration & breathing training in a playful environment. Space limited, pre-registration required. No drop-ins.
Ages: 7 & up (7-12 must be accompanied by a parent).
When: Call for times and dates.
Where: Call for location.
Cost: Call for prices.
Contact: Glenda 268-3936.

T’AI CHI MADE EASY*Description:* T’ai Chi classes for teens.
Ages: 13 and up.
When: Call for times.
Where: Adorni Center.
Cost: Call for prices.
Contact: Adorni Recreation Center 441-4248.
Website:www.ci.eureka.ca.gov.

ROLLER SKATING*Description:* Many locations offer summer roller skating, including Fortuna, McKinleyville, Eureka & Blue Lake.
Ages: Depends on location.
When: All summer.
Where: In Fortuna, Fireman’s Pavilion; in McKinleyville, Activities Center; in Eureka, Municipal Auditorium; in Blue Lake, Activities Center.
Cost: Depends on location.
Contact: Blue Lake Parks & Recreation, 668-5932; Eureka Parks & Recreation, 441-4223; Fortuna Parks & Recreation, 725-7620; McKinleyville Parks & Recreation, 839-9003.

DROP-IN ROLLER HOCKEY*Description:* Open gym roller hockey. Drop-ins welcome.
Ages: Grades 3 & up.
When: 6-7 p.m. (grades 3-5), 7-8 p.m. (grades 6-8), 8-9 p.m. (grades 9 & up), Mon. June 23-Aug. 11.
Where: Activity Center, 1705 Gwin Road, McKinleyville.
Cost: $4 per person or $25 season pass.
Contact: McKinleyville Parks & Recreation 839-9003.

HUMBOLDT BAY BICYCLE COMMUTERS ASSOCIATION*Description:* The 15th annual ‘Bike Smart’ safety-training program. Upon completion of the two-hour program, participants will be familiar with bike laws & how to ride defensively & responsively on public streets.
Ages: 7-14.
When: Several Saturdays & Sundays. Call for dates & times.
Cost: Free. Helmets offered for those who need one.
Contact: Rick Knapp at 445-1097.
Website:www.humbike.org

TRIATHLON FOR KIDS*Description:* 18th Annual. Individuals, three-person relay teams in the swim, bike and run events.
Ages: Ages 7-18.
When: June 8.
Where: College of the Redwoods.
Cost: Pre-register before June 6: $25/individual, $42/team. Includes T-shirt. Scholarships available.
Contact: Wendy, 677-0274 or Karen, 826-9250.
Website:www.trikids.com.

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