Summer of Fun 2009

T’AI CHI MADE EASY
Description: T’ai Chi classes for youths.
Ages: 10 and up.
When: Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 2-Sept. 24.
Where: Adorni Center.
Cost: $15 drop-in fee for 1st class of the month/$36-60 session fees. (Call for details.)
Contact: Adorni Recreation Center 441-4248.
Website: www.adornicenter.com.

ROLLER SKATING
Description: Many locations offer summer roller skating, including Fortuna, McKinleyville, Eureka and Blue Lake.
Ages: Depends on location.
When: All summer. (Fortuna public skate not offered during July and only on Fri. nights in Aug.)
Where: In Fortuna, Fireman’s Pavilion; in McKinleyville, Activities Center; in Eureka, Municipal Auditorium; Blue Lake Roller Rink.
Cost: Depends on location.
Contact: Blue Lake Parks and Recreation, 668-5932; Eureka Parks and Recreation, 441-4223; Fortuna Parks and Recreation, 725-7620; McKinleyville Parks and Recreation, 839-9003.

CAMPS FOR KIDS — BIKE CAMP
Ages: Kids entering grades 4-6.
When: Noon-3 p.m. June 29-July 3.
Where: J St. Gym, First Covenant Church, 2526 J St., Eureka.
Cost: $25. Includes lunch.
Contact: 442-6774 or 443-2957.

HUMBOLDT BAY BICYCLE COMMUTERS ASSOCIATION
Description: The 16th annual “Bike Smart” safety-training program. Upon completion of the two-hour program, participants will be familiar with bike laws and how to ride defensively and responsively on public streets.
Ages: 7-14.
When: Several Saturdays and Sundays, June 1-Sept. 15. Call for times.
Cost: Free. Helmets offered for those who need one.
Contact: Rick Knapp at 445-1097.
Website: www.humbike.org

MCKINLEYVILLE SUMMER HIKE AND BIKE FITNESS CHALLENGE
Description: Series of summer events focused on fitness and nutrition.
Where: Several different events and locations.
When: June 8-Aug. 15 at various times.
Contact: McKinleyville Family Resource Center at 840-0905.

TRIATHLON FOR KIDS
Description: 19th Annual. Individuals, three-person relay teams in the swim, bike and run events.
Ages: Ages 7-18.
When: June 7.
Where: Arcata Community Pool.
Cost: Pre-register before June 3: $25/individual, $42/team. Includes T-shirt. Scholarships available.
Contact: Karen, 826-9250.
Website: www.trikids.com.

HEALTHSPORT YOUTH SUMMER FIT CAMPS
Description: Eight week-long camps with different themes each week including Sports FUNatic, Hip, Hop and Boogie, Muscle Power and More.
Ages: Two groups: ages 5-9 and ages 9-12.
When: Mon.-Fri. June 15-Aug. 21.
Where: HealthSPORT, 300 Community Parkway, Arcata.
Cost: Call for prices.
Contact: 822-3488.

HEALTHSPORT BABYSPORT
Description: Get fit and have fun with your little one. Yoga and swim classes available.
Ages: 6-36 months.
When: Frid. from noon-12:30 p.m. (yoga) and Mon. and Wed. 11-11:30 a.m. (swim).
Where: HealthSPORT, 300 Community Parkway, Arcata.
Cost: Call for prices.
Contact: 822-3488.

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