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Summer of Fun

NATURE & SCIENCE

TEEN COASTAL CAMP*Description:* Real life exploration, scientific learning, and artistic expression converge as teens travel to and study local coastal sites. Projects focus on learning how to protect marine ecosystems.
Ages: Grades 6-12.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 16-27.
Where: Call rec office for location.
Cost: $100 per week/$110 non-resident.
Contact: Arcata Parks and Rec. 822-7091.
Website:www.arcataparksandrec.com

NATURAL RESOURCES SCIENCE CAMP*Description:* Field trips, hands-on experience, and treasure hunts. Three different sessions with different themes. Week 1: Forestry, Week 2: Wildlife Biology, Week 3: Aquatics/Fisheries.
Ages: 9-12.
When: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. July 14-18, July 21-25, & July 28-Aug.1.
Where: HSU.
Cost: $150 per week.
Contact: Arcata Parks and Rec. 822-7091
Website:www.arcataparksandrec.com

PAL CAMP AT FRESHWATER PARK*Description:* Eight week-long day camps featuring a new theme each week and hands-on exploration of the natural world. Themes include Eat or be Eaten, Circus Carnival, Mad Scientists, and more. Optional sleepover Thurs. night for kids grades 4 and up.
Ages: 5-12.
When: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (extended care available for additional cost) Mon.-Fri. June 16-Aug 8.
Where: Freshwater Park, Freshwater.
Cost: $130 per week.
Contact: 443-9694.
Website:www.discovery-museum.org

NOT-SO-CREEPY CREATURES*Description:* Some animals are creepy-looking and scary. A few are dangerous, but some have been given a bad rap. Observe real bees, tarantulas, scorpions, snakes and more. Includes games, field trip, and more.
Ages: 4-8.
When: 10 a.m.-noon (ages 4-5), 1-4 p.m. (ages 6-8), June 23-27.
Where: Natural History Museum, 1315 G Street, Arcata.
Cost: $65/$70 nonmembers (ages 4-5), $80/$90 nonmembers (ages 6-8).
Contact: 826-4479.

REDWOOD RANGERS*Description:* Explore the coastal redwood forest and meet some of the creatures that live there. Two of the five classes are in the redwoods, learning about creatures in the forest and participating in a scavenger hunt.
Ages: 4-8.
When: 10 a.m.-noon Mon.-Fri. July 14-18 (ages 4-5); 9 a.m.-noon Mon.-Fri. July 21-25 (ages 6-8).
Where: Natural History Museum, 1315 G St., Arcata.
Cost: $65/$70 nonmembers (ages 4-5), $80/$90 nonmembers (ages 6-8).
Contact: 826-4479.

GEOLOGY ROCKS AGAIN!*Description:* Calling all rock hounds! Learn about crystals, minerals and rocks. Perform experiments, learn local geology, build a model.
Ages: 4-8.
When: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. July 14-18 (ages 4-5); 1-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri July 21-25 (ages 6-8).
Where: Natural History Museum, 1315 G St., Arcata.
Cost: $65/$70 nonmembers (ages 4-5), $80/$90 nonmembers (ages 6-8).
Contact: 826-4479.

MAMMALS: A to Z*Description:* Find out what a mammal is from aardvarks to zebras, look at skins and skulls from the museum’s behind-the-scenes collection, play games, run relays. Includes trip to the HSU Wildlife Building.
Ages: 4-8.
When: 10 a.m.-noon (ages 4-5), 1-4 p.m. (ages 6-8), July 28-Aug. 1.
Where: Natural History Museum, 1315 G St., Arcata.
Cost: $65/$70 nonmembers (4-5), $80/$90 nonmembers (6-8).
Contact: 826-4479.

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