Summer of Fun

SUMMER FORTUNA YOUTH ARTS*Description:* Ongoing creative experiences for youths. Includes drawing, painting, printmaking, mask making, and more.
Ages: 8-19.
When: Call for times. Begins June 26.
Where: Fortuna Community Sevices, 2331 Rohnerville Rd., & Fortuna Branch of the Humboldt County Library, 14th & N St.
Contact: Susan Cooper, 726-9048.

YOUNG CREATORS CAMP*Description:* Day camp for aspiring young artists. Includes games & activities with a focus on art projects, introduction to theatre & much more.
Ages: 4-6 (Must be potty trained).
When: 1-5 p.m. (Free extended hours 12:30-5:30 p.m.) Mon.-Fri. July 14-18, Aug. 4-8.
Where: Redwood Lounge.
Cost: $80 per week/$90 nonresident.
Contact: Arcata Recreation Division,

822-7091.
Website:www.arcataparksandrec.com

ART CAMP*Description:* Activities will explore visual & performing arts. Participants will discover their own creative style.
Ages: 7-14.
When: 1-5 p.m. Free extended hours 12:30-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. June 22-27, June 30-July 4, July 7-11, July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1, Aug. 11-15.
Where: Redwood Lounge.
Cost: $80 per week/$90 nonresident.
Contact: Arcata Recreation Division, 822-7091.
Website:www.arcataparksandrec.com

SUMMER YOUTH MURAL PROJECTS*Description:* Paint two marine ecology murals for display in Arcata. Mural designs selected from teen submissions during Teen Coastal Camp. No previous experience required.
Ages: Grades 6-12.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. July 7-Aug. 15.
Where: Teen Room, Arcata Community Center.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Arcata Parks and Rec. 822-7091.
Website:www.arcataparksandrec.com

CERAMICS FOR OLDER KIDS*Description:* Adventures with clay, learn various hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Five classes per session.
Ages: 7-12
When: 4-6 p.m., Tues., June 24-July 22 & July 29-Aug. 26.; 4-6 p.m. Thurs., June 26-July 24 & July 31-Aug. 28.
Where: Fire Arts Center
Cost: $75
Contact: 826-1445
Website:www.fireartsarcata.com

KIDS CLAY*Description:* Ceramic fun for smaller hands, learn the basics, nurture creativity and just have fun! Four classes per session.
Ages: 5-7
When: 4-5 p.m., Wed., June 25-July 16 & July 30-Aug. 28
Where: Fire Arts Center
Cost: $50
Contact: 826-1445
Website:www.fireartsarcata.com

KIDS CLAY SPECIAL*Description:* Build your own class of 4-8 students. Covers basic handbuilding techniques in a friendly, non-threatening environment. Class offered only by arrangement with instructor.
Ages: 7-12
When: 1-3 p.m., Thurs., by arrangement
Where: Fire Arts Center
Cost: $75
Contact: 826-1445
Website:www.fireartsarcata.com

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