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Summer of Fun

HUMBOLDT COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM*Description:* Theme: ‘Catch the Reading Bug!’ Summer reading programs. Children read books or listen, moving along a game board visiting insects in their home.
Ages: Open.
When: Programs begin mid-June. Story & craft programs every Wednesday in Eureka & at some other locations.
Where: All county library branches.
Cost: Free.
Contact: JoAnne Bauer, Main Branch, 269-1910.
Website:www.humlib.org.

FORTUNA LIBRARY*Description:* Various reading programs: Grandparents & Books, pre-school story time.
Ages: Open.
When: noon-2 p.m. 1,2,3 Tues. of the month & 1-3 p.m. 4 Tues. of the month (Grandparents & Books); 10:30-11 a.m. Fri. Ongoing (pre-school story time),
Where: Fortuna Library.
Cost: Free.
Contact: 725-6731.

MANILA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT*Description:* Arts & crafts, sports, field trips, swimming, nature activities, gardening & trips to the beach. Backpacking trips, day camps and a children’s fair.
Ages: 5-18.
When: Call for dates & times.
Where: Three sites: Manila Park/Manila Community Center, Samoa Park & Fairhaven.
Cost: Call for prices. Camperships available.
Contact: 445-3309.

MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER*Description:* Summer restaurant skills internship program. Learn art of food preparation & presentation in this five-week program. Upscale BBQ Gala at program end.
Ages: 16-21.
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. June 23-July 24.
Where: Register at South Fork High School Career Center. Intern at Mateel Community Center.
Cost: Paid internship.
Contact: Carole, 943-1819.
email:cwillardclark@humboldt.k12.ca.us.

SALVATION ARMY YOUTH DAY CAMP*Description:* Eight-week camp offering weekly themes, games, crafts, Bible stories, & field trips. Meals provided. Sign up early, only space for 50.
Ages: 6-12.
When: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. June 16-Aug. 15.
Where: Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka.
Cost: $50 per week. Some scholarships available.
Contact: 442-6475.

ST. MARY’S SUMMER ELEMENT PROGRAM*Description:* Students will spend the mornings on academic subjects. Weekly themes will guide students through hands-on, explorative programs, designed to encourage cognitive, emotional, social and kinetic development. Computer keyboarding available for credit (grades 4-8) for additional cost.
Ages: Grades 1-8.
When: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (extended care possible), Mon.-Fri. June 16-Aug. 22.
Where: St. Mary’s Catholic School, 1730 Janes Road, Arcata.
Cost: $110 per week/$75 half-day per week; $25 per day/$15 half-day.
Contact: 822-3877.

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

HLO KIDCO SUMMER SESSION*Description:* Musical theater classes teaching vocal technique, dance and acting skills. Session culminates in a performance.
Ages: 5-12.
When: 9-10 a.m. (ages 5-8), 10:15-11:30 a.m. (ages 9-12). June 20-July 10.
Where: Arcata United Methodist Church.
Cost: $75 (ages 5-8), $95 (ages 9-12).
Contact: 825-7248.

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