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Summer of Fun 2009

FAMILY SLEEPOVER AT THE MUSEUM
Description: Scavenger hunt, craft, live animal program and movie.
When: 6:30 p.m.-9 a.m. the next day, July 17 (ocean-themed) or Aug. 14 (dinosaur-theme).
Where: Natural History Museum, 1315 G St., Arcata.
Cost: $35/$45 non-members.
Contact: Natural History Museum, 826-4479.

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
Description: Daily Junior Ranger programs on natural and cultural history topics.
Ages: 7-12 for Junior Rangers.
When: Varies according to park.
Where: Call for times and locations, special events.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Visit website for the phone number at the park you wish to visit.
Website: www.nps.gov/redw

MARINE SCIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM
Description: Each day includes a field trip, lecture and lab.
Ages: For students going into 7th or 8th grade.
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 22-25 and July 7-10.
Where: HSU marine lab in Trinidad.
Cost: $60 per session.
Contact: Marine Naturalist 826-3689.
Website: www.humboldt.edu/~marinelb/

SEQUOIA PARK ZOO’S JUNIOR ZOOKEEPERS
Description: Session 1: “Pampering the Primates” lets kids explore the world of apes, monkeys and lemurs. Session 2: “South American Safari” lets kids get to know animals whose ancestors live in different habitats across South America.
Ages: 8-11.
When: 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 4-7 (session 1) or Aug. 11-14 (session 2).
Cost: $70 per program. Some partial scholarships available.
Where: Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka.
Contact: Amber, 441-4217.
e-mail: Education@ SequoiaParkZoo.net

SEQUOIA PARK ZOO’s ANIMAL GROSSOLOGY
Description: Learn about awesome yet “gross” animal features.
Ages: 8-11.
When: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 11-14.
Cost: $70 per program. Some partial scholarships available.
Where: Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka.
Contact: Amber, 441-4217.
e-mail: Education@SequoiaParkZoo.net

SEQUOIA PARK ZOO CUB CLUB
Description: “You Are What You Eat” focuses on why different animals eat different foods.
Ages: 5-7.
When: 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 18-21.
Cost: $70. Limited scholarships available.
Where: Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka.
Contact: 441-4217.
e-mail: Education@SequoiaParkZoo.net

SEQUOIA PARK ZOO YOUTH ASSISTANT KEEPERS (YAKS)
Description: Help care for animals in the Zoo’s Barnyard. (Application deadline is June 12.)
Ages: 11-15.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 27-Aug. 30.
Cost: $40. Limited scholarships available.
Where: Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka.
Contact: 441-4217.
e-mail: Education@SequoiaParkZoo.net

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