(May 28, 2009) 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 AND MULTIPLE ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
GROWING ROOTS SUMMER DAY CAMP
Description: Redwood Roots Farm and Community Alliance with Family Farmers host. Campers enjoy gardening projects, cooking, garden-based crafts and games.
Ages: 6-9.
When: 1-4 p.m. July 27-31.
Where: Redwood Roots Farm, Bayside.
Cost: $100.
Contact: Erin 826-0211.
HERBAL SUMMER CAMP
Description: 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 27-30.
Where: Freshwater Park.
Cost: $75.
Contact: Moonrise Herbs 822-5296.
EASTER SEALS SUMMER CAMP
Description: For kids with various disabilities. Various community outings and activities. Applications due July 10.
Ages: 8-18.
When: Tue.-Fri. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Four 1-week sessions from July 28-Aug. 21.
Where: 3289 Edgewood, Eureka.
Cost: Call for details.
Contact: 445-8841.
E-mail: awright@noca.easterseals.com
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE REDWOODS
Description: Club House, a drop-in program with arts and crafts, recreation, cooking, field trips. Supervised by staff. Free lunch 11 a.m.-noon.
Ages: 5-13.
When: Summer hours vary. Mon.-Fri., June 29- Aug. 21.
Where: 3117 Prospect Ave., Eureka.
Cost: $50 to join for the summer.
Contact: 442-9142.
Website: www.bgcredwoods.org.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WIYOT COUNTRY
Description: Club House, a drop-in program with arts and crafts, recreation, cooking and field trips. Supervised by staff.
Ages: 5-13
When: Summer hours vary. Mon.-Fri., June 29-Aug. 21.
Where: 1000 Wiyot Dr., Loleta.
Cost: $50 to join for the summer.
Contact: 733-5055.
Website: www.bgcredwoods.org.
REDWOOD COAST INSTITUTE TEEN ADVENTURE WEEK
Description: Options include rock climbing, whitewater rafting on the Klamath River, backpacking in pristine mountain wilderness, mountaineering, hiking and swimming.
Ages: 11-18.
When: July 13-17. Call for specific times and additional sessions.
Where: Location varies.
Cost: $345-375 sliding scale.
Contact: Matt 496-9415.
Website: www.redwoodcoast.org
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STAFF PICK / events / 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Blue Lake Casino. Get a tattoo from local and/or guest artists. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
events / 6 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Roaring ‘20s theme dinner and dance featuring blues master Earl Thomas. $60. 677-3631.
holiday events, art / 6-8 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Bid on original art for your sweetheart while enjoying wine, hors d'oeuvres and live music. Proceeds benefit Humboldt Arts Council programs. $20/$15 HAC Members. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.
events, music, dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Arcata Volunteer Fire Department sponsored dance includes music by Dr. Squid no-host bar, late evening buffet, raffle and silent auction. $10. ArcataFire.org. 825-1562.
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