2017 Summer Fun for Kids by Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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Monday, April 10, 2017

SUMMER FUN 4 KIDS Find out about:

Academic/special interest camps ..................................... 2 Day camps .......................................................................... 3 Faith-based camps ............................................................ 9 Family/group camps........................................................ ........................................................10 10 Fine arts camps ................................................................ ................................................................11 11 Overnight camps ............................................................. .............................................................12 12 Childcare .......................................................................... ..........................................................................13 13 Sports activities and camps ............................................ ............................................13 13 Summertime programs ...................................................15 ................................................... 15

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SUMMER FUN

COMPUTERS AND ROBOTICS Sponsoring organization: Institute for Science and Mathematics Ages: 10-12 Dates and times: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 12-16 and June 19-23 Location: 2925 Horner Court Description: Learn electronics, robotics and game programming at The Mad Scientist Workshop. See camp schedule online at www.scimathinstitute.org for complete details and registration. Cost: $335 plus materials Contact: Mike Donaldson, 479-6860

Email: workshop@ scimathinstitute.org

DENALI BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES Sponsoring organization: Denali Education Center, National Park Service, and the Murie Science and Learning Center Ages: Entering grades 9-12 in fall 2017 Dates and times: May 29 to June 2 Location: Denali National Park and Preserve Description: Denali Backcountry Adventures is a five-day backpacking expedition for high school students interested in exploring Denali’s vast wilderness. No prior experience is necessary. If you are adventurous, have a positive attitude, and are

UAF Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning presents

KIDS’SUMMER

DAY CAMPS Aerial Silks Camp with Teal Rogers. Fee: $225

A full body workout incorporating core, balance, stretching, lifting and inversions all while off the ground! Location: SRC Fitness Studio. Grades 7–9: June 12–16, 1–4pm Grades 2–3: July 17–21, 9am–noon Grades 4–6: July 31–August 4, 9am–noon

Archaeology Camp CALL TO WAITLIST

Art Camp

with Karen Stomberg. Fee: $185

Fun-ﬁlled LEARNING ADVENTURES!

Cooking Camps with Luis Martinez. All camps are held in the Hutchison Kitchen. Baking Blitz: CALL TO WAITLIST International Cooking: Fee: $225 Explore recipes from Africa, France, Japan, Spain and the USA. Learn kitchen safety and etiquette, food safety and presentation. Grades 8–12: June 5–9, 9am–noon Grades 5–7: CALL TO WAITLIST Kids Cooking: Fee: $225 Focus on fun with food including baking, cooking and smooshing. Grand finale is an English tea on Friday for invited guests. Grades 2–4: June 12–16, 9am–noon Grades 2–4: June 26–30, 9am–noon

A week of fun, educational art experiences including drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and sculpture. Camp concludes with an Computer Camp exhibition featuring student artwork. Location: with Roy Roehl. Fee: $185 Art 317. Get computer programming experience in Grades 2–3: June 19–23, 9am–noon 3-D art and Lego construction. Learn about Grades 4–6: June 19–23, 1–4pm Information Technology in health care and medicine. Location: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Bugs Camp Teaching Lab. CALL TO WAITLIST Grades 7–9: July 10–14, , 9am–noon

Colors of Nature Camp CALL TO WAITLIST

Crime Scene Detective CALL TO WAITLIST

interested in improving your wilderness and leadership skills, this expedition will be the highlight of your summer. More information at: denali.org/ denali-backcountryadventures. Cost: $375 Contact: Patrick Kelly, youth programs manager, 683-2597 Email: youth@denali.org

DELTA RESTORATION TEAM Sponsoring organization: Prince William Sound Science Center Ages: Grades 9-12 Dates and times: June 24 to July 1 Location: Cordova Description: Play, work, and learn about restoration, ecosystems, and leadership among the

Geocaching Camp

incredible setting of the Copper River Delta. While at camp, help restore native plant communities, improve fish habitat, explore glaciers, hike through the rain forest, and much more. Participants gain ecosystem knowledge, leadership qualities, restoration skills, and a sense of connection between themselves and natural habitats. Cost: $700, scholarships available. Contact: 424-5800, Ext. 231 or 513-417-9341 Email: lbien@pwssc.org

NATURE CONNECT OUTDOOR SUMMER CAMP Sponsoring organization: thread Nature Connect Ages: Grades 1-6

Junior Fireﬁghters

with Katie Kennedy. Fee: $185

with Doug Schrage. Fee: $185

Learn about GPS technology through geocaching and other hands-on activities. Campers will present their own geocache. Location: Bunnell 122. Grades 2–3: July 24–28, 1–4pm Grades 4–6: July 31–August 4, 1–4pm

Explore firefighters’ work, including emergency medical care, rescue and firefighting. Campers will work alongside the firefighters performing station upkeep and equipment checks. Location: UAF Fire Department. Grades 7–8: June 26–30, 9am–noon

Geology Camp

NATURE CONNECT OUTDOOR SUMMER CAMP Sponsoring organization: Thread Nature Connect Ages: Grades 1-6 Dates and times: Week One, Session 1: 9 a.m. to noon July 17-21, Session 2: 1-4 p.m. July 17-21; Week Two, Session 3: 9 a.m. to noon July 24-28, Session 4: 1-4 p.m. July 24-28 Location: thread Nature Connect Playscape on College Road Description: Campers will be outdoors and experience nature activities, CONTINUED ON » 3

Money Camp

with Kelly Ward. Fee: $185 This camp will provide the basic knowledge for campers to start learning the economic concepts of earning, spending, saving, and money management. Location: Bunnell 122. Grades 4–6: July 17–21, 9am–noon

Music Camp

Pottery Camp (two weeks)

with Heidi Morel. Fee: $360

In this fun-filled, two-week camp, students will learn ways to make and decorate clay pots. Projects will be different from previous years. Artwork will be presented at a student exhibition. Location: Art 415. Grades 4–6: June 19–30, 9am–noon

with Nathan Arnold. Fee: $185

Experience music through singing, dancing, Puzzler Fun for composing and playing instruments. Learn about Learn about the cryosphere – the parts of the Brainiacs music through active games and play. Location: Earth made from frozen water, including glaciers, with Julie Riley. Fee: $185 with Gretchen Murphy. Fee: $185 UPark 150. sea ice, snow, and permafrost. Explore with UAF Spend a week growing at the Georgeson Botanial Ah-ha! Use math, logic and fun to learn how to Grades 2–3: July 24–28, 9am–noon scientists and hands-on activities. Location: Garden. Beginning and seasoned gardeners find your way through board puzzles and tricky Grades 4–6: July 24–28, 1–4pm Murie 103. welcome. We’ll cover the FUNdamentals of situations. No computer technology, just fun Grades 2–3: July 31–August 4, 9am–noon gardening rain or shine! Location: Georgeson puzzles and games with pieces you can hold in Grades 4–6: CALL TO WAITLIST Photography Botanical Garden. your hand to trigger your imagination. Grades 7–9: July 17–21, 1–4pm Grades 4–7: June 19–23, Bunnell 122, 1–4pm Camp

with Margaret Cysewski. Fee: $185

Junior Gardeners Camp

Church, 479-5437 Email: pwalker@ thrivalaska.com

Dates and times: Week One, Session 1: 9 a.m. to noon July 17-21, Session 2: 1-4 p.m. July 17-21; Week Two, Session 3: 9 a.m. to noon July 24-28; Session 4: 1-4 p.m. July 24-28 Location: Thread Nature Connect Playscape on College Road Description: Campers will be outdoors and experience nature activities, camping science, neighborhood walks and field trips to surrounding areas, such as the Farmers Market, Creamer’s Field. Campers will learn about fire safety, and have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge through campfire cooking and baking. Cost: $225/session Contact: Pam Walker, 479-2214, or Sylvia

Golf Camps

with James Contreras. Fee: $185 Beginning golf instruction to learn the basics of this popular sport including putting, driving, and golf etiquette. Golf clubs will be provided for those who need them. Location: Fairbanks Golf & Country Club Golf (Co-ed) Grades 3–5: June 19–23, 9–11am Grades 6–12: June 26–30, 9–11am Golf for Girls Grades 6–12: July 17–21, 9–11am

Junior Authors Camp

with Nicky Eiseman. Fee: $185

Join us for a week of writing, thinking, talking and writing — poetry, memoir, fiction, nature journaling and more. Location: Bunnell 122. Grades 4–6: July 10–14, 1–4pm

Junior Veterinarians CALL TO WAITLIST

Law & Order Fairbanks

with Rob Duke. Fee: $185

Explore the many facets of the criminal justice system. Includes field trips to law enforcement agencies and hands-on learning with justice professionals. Location: 604 Barnette, Room 119. Grades 6–8: June 12–16, 9am–noon

with Jason Lazarus. Fee: $185

Learn how a camera functions, concepts of composition and post processing techniques. Students provide their own camera. Location: Bunnell 122. Grades 4–6: July 24–28, 9am–noon

Poetry Camp

with Kori Hensell. Fee: $185 Poets notice what can be special, inside and out. Program includes age-appropriate workshops on writing, hip hop (kid-friendly), visual art, and rhythm-making. Location: Bunnell 122. Grades 4–6: July 10–14, 9am–noon Grades 2–3: July 10–14, 1–4pm

Storytelling Camp

with Rob Prince. Fee: $185

Learn techniques to tell more entertaining stories. Campers will present their stories to a live audience at the end of the week. Location: Bunnell 122. Grades 4–6: July 31–August 4, 9am–noon A limited number of camp scholarships are available for campers who qualify for Free & Reduced School Lunch. See website below for details.

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SUMMER FUN camping science and field trips to surrounding areas, such as the Farmers Market, Creamers Field and neighborhood walks. Campers will learn about fire safety and have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge through campfire cooking and baking. Cost: $225 per session Contact: Pam Walker, 479-2214, or Sylvia Church, 479-5437 Email: pwalker@ thrivalaska.com

DAY CAMPS

ARCHAEOLOGY (WAITLIST ONLY)

Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 4-6 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday June 26-30 Location: UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab Description: Campers will work with professional archaeologists to complete a simulated archaeological dig, examine authentic museum artifacts, and learn what it takes to be a real-life archaeologist. We’ll explore the history of Alaska’s native cultures through hands-on activities both in the field and the museum. This camp is full. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

AERIAL SILKS Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 7-9

Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday June 12-16 Location: SRC Building, Fitness Studio Description: Aerial silks is a full body workout incorporating core, balance, stretching, lifting and inversions all while off the ground. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Cost: $225 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

AERIAL SILKS Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 2-3 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon July 17-21. Location: SRC Building, Fitness Studio Description: Aerial silks is a full body workout incorporating core, balance, stretching, lifting and inversions all while off the ground. Enrollment for this camp is limited to 12 participants. Cost: $225 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

AERIAL SILKS Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade 4-6 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon July 31 to Aug. 4 Location: SRC Building, Fitness Studio Description: Aerial silks is a full body workout incorporating core, balance, stretching, lifting and inversions all while off the ground. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Cost: $225 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

ART CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 2-3 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday June 19-23 Location: UAF Fine Arts Building, Room 317 Description: During this week of fun, educational art experiences, campers will create in the art studio and experience outdoor art projects. They will explore drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and sculpture. The week will culminate in an exhibition and reception featuring student artwork in the UAF Art Department Gallery. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

tion: Mind-Full Learning, LLC Ages: Grades K-6 (grade just completed) Dates and times: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1:30-4:30 p.m. July 10-13; 17-20; 24-27 Location: 3075 Hillary Ave. Description: Camps include drawing lessons, daily project creations, games, and snack time. Activities are hands on experiences, where elements of art are stealthily woven into engaging projects. We will be using wood, clay, paint, paper, wire, cardboard, felt, fabric, brushes, nails, string, canvas, cans, bolts, wire and rocks. Come create. Cost: $75 per session Contact: Marnie Port, 378-8858 Email: artcartcamp@

gmail.com

BAKING BLITZ (WAITLIST ONLY)

Sponsoring organization: UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades: 4-10 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday-Friday May 30 to June 2 Location: Hutchison Career Center Kitchen Description: Learn how to make a variety of breads, pies, tarts, muffins, scones, etc. Plan on getting elbow deep into the dough and having fun all at the same time. This camp is full. Cost: $210 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

BLUEGRASS CAMPS FOR KIDS Sponsoring organization: Fairbanks Folk Fest Ages: 7-16 Dates and times: June 19-23 Location: Unitarian Univeralist Church, 4448 Pike’s Landing Road. Description: Bluegrass Camps for Kids offers opportunities to explore traditional music and instruments in a supportive, encouraging environment. Students engage in activities including dance, sing-a-longs, jams, songwriting and performing. Individual instruments such as guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo are all options to learn at camp. Friendships will be CONTINUED ON » 4

ART CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade 4-6 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday June 19-23 Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 317 Description: During this week of fun, educational art experiences, campers will create in the art studio and experience outdoor art projects. They will explore drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and sculpture. The week will culminate in an exhibition and reception featuring student artwork in the UAF Art Department Gallery. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

ART CART CAMP Sponsoring organiza-

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fostered and the joy of playing music will come to life. Cost: $275 (before June 9), $300 (June 10 and later) Contact: Shiloh Parkerson 650-745-6190 Email: Shiloh.parkerson@ gmail.com

BUG CAMP (WAITLIST ONLY)

Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades: 3-7 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday July 10-14 Location: UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab Description: Learn about Alaska’s insects and their relatives — from butterflies to our less-loveable mosquitoes and spiders. Through field, forest and pond, and everywhere else, we’ll collect (catch and release some, keep others to build a collection of dead specimens campers can take home) and study these fascinating many-legged animals. This camp is full. Cost: $225 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

evenings at home. Nature observations, crafts and games will be designed to interest the attention span of this age group. Fun will be the key ingredient. Cost: $35 for 4-H members; $40 for non-4-H members. Registration will be available June 1. Call to get on the registration list. Contact: Marla Lowder, 474-2427 Email: mklowder@alaska. edu

ming experience in 3-D art and Lego construction. Learn about the world of Information Technology from a health care perspective. Explore everything from the server rooms to the latest technological tools used in medicine today. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

COLORS OF NATURE STUDIO LAB

Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades: 4-6 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday June 26-30 Location: Bunnell Building, Room 122 Description: Can you collect enough evidence to be considered a detective? Learn to cast footprint impressions, identify components for fingerprint analysis, evidence collection, and additional forensic analysis techniques to solve the crime. Combine the pieces to identify the law breaker. This camp is full. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

(WAITLIST ONLY)

Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade Level: 4-6 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday Aug. 7-11 Location: UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab Description: Explore the colors of nature through art and science. Learn why flowers have their colors, how bees see, and make art using chemistry and optics. Learn how microscopes and paintbrushes work together to create a colorful world. This camp is full. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

CRIME SCENE DETECTIVE (WAITLIST ONLY)

Description: Denali Discovery Camp provides youth with experiential learning through hiking, camping, exploring, and discovering the diverse habitats of Denali National Park and Preserve. This weeklong day camp with overnight portions is open to students entering grades 1-8. More information: denali.org/ denali-discovery-camp. Cost: Nature Scouts: grades 1-2, $250; Denali Detectives: grades 3-4, $275; Ecosystem Explorers, grades 5-6, $300; Wilderness Researchers, grades 7-8, $325. Contact: Patrick Kelly, Youth Programs manager, 683-2597 Email: youth@denali.org

DRAMA PROJECT Sponsoring organization: Fairbanks Drama Association and Children’s Theatre Ages: 5-18 Dates and times: Session 1 (ages 5-14): 1-6 p.m. Monday-Friday June 1223; Session 2 (ages 5-14): 1-6 p.m. Monday-Friday June 26 to July 7; Session 3 (teen ensemble class): 1-6 p.m. Monday-Friday July 10-30 Location: Hap Ryder Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave. Description: Drama Project is a fun theatre training program featuring a professional faculty of theatre educators. Students study voice, physicality, listening and ensemble teamwork in telling a story. Session 3 is

the Teen Ensemble Class, a total production immersion experience. “Beauty and the Beast” will be produced. Cost: Session 1 and 2: $150; Session 3: $325. Contact: Peggy Ferguson, managing director, 451-4378 Email: pegferguson@gci. net

FAIRBANKS SPORTS DAY CAMP Sponsoring organization: Stingray Swim Team Ages: 6-12 Dates and times: Camp runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily June 5 to July 28; Option for extended care, one hour before/after camp. Prices are per week, with half-day options. CONTINUED ON » 5

CLOVERBUD CAMP COMPUTER CAMP Sponsoring organization: UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning Ages: Going into grades 7-9 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon July 10-14; Location: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Description: Get handson computer program-

DENALI DISCOVERY CAMP Sponsoring organization: Denali Education Center, National Park Service, and the Murie Science and Learning Center Ages: Entering grades 1-8 in fall 2017 Dates and times: June 19-23 Location: Denali National Park and Preserve

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Sponsoring organization: UAF CES Tanana District 4-H Ages: Youth who have completed grades K-2 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 17-19 Location: Georgeson Botanical Gardens Description: This day camp will present adventure in the out-of-doors with the security of

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SUMMER FUN Location: Hunter Elementary School Description: The Fairbanks Sports Day Camp is a nonprofit group dedicated to helping families by providing constructive out-of-school sports learning programs. The Sports Day Camp allows children to try a variety of sports to determine interests and strengths, to increase self esteem, learn sportsmanship, teamwork and develop athletic skills. Instructor to camper ratio will not exceed 1:8. Cost: Full 4-5 day camp: $175/week. Full 1-3 day camp: $155/week. Halfday camp: $130/week. One-time $50 registration fee. Discounts for early registration and/or for four or more weeks. Contact: Josh Gregory, 689-1407 Email: fairbankscamp@ gmail.com

FAIRBANKS SUZUKI INSTITUTE Sponsoring organization: Fairbanks School of Talent Education in cooperation with the Fairbanks Symphony Association and the University of Alaska Music Department Ages: 4-18 Dates and times: May 30 to June 4 Location: UAF Campus Description: Enrollment is open to violin, viola, cello, flute and guitar students currently studying the Suzuki method. Student, intermediate and advanced curriculum available. Core classes include master, repertoire and dalcroze with optional enrichment classes. Cost: Student curriculum,

$310; intermediate curriculum, $410; advanced curriculum, $550 Contact: Sally Endestad 479-6634 Email: sendestad@gmail. com

GEOCACHING CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade 2 - 3 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday July 24-28 Location: Bunnell Building, Room 122 Description: Learn about GPS technology through geocaching and other hands-on GPS-related activities. Campers will present their own geocache to friends and family on the last day of camp. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

GEOCACHING CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade 4 - 6 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday July 31 to Aug. 4 Location: Bunnell Building, Room 122 Description: Learn about GPS technology through geocaching and other hands-on GPS-related activities. Campers will present their own geocache to friends and family on the last day of camp. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

GEOLOGY CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade 2 - 3

Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday July 31 to Aug. 4 Location: Murie Building, Rooms 103 and 105 Description: Learn about the cryosphere — the parts of the Earth made from frozen water. Here in Alaska, we have different parts of the cryosphere including glaciers, sea ice, snow, and permafrost. We will explore the cryosphere with UAF scientists and hands-on activities. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

environmental summer camps are an opportunity for campers to experience the amazing landscape that surrounds us in an educational and exciting way. Through camp experiences we’ll hike in the rain forest, observe glaciers up close. Canoe through wetlands, and explore the ocean and tide pools. From headwaters to ocean, it’s all connected. Cost: $225, scholarships available Contact: 424-5800, Ext. 231, or 513-417-9341 Email: lbien@pwssc.org

GEOLOGY CAMP

H2O: HEADWATERS TO OCEAN

Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade: 4-6 Dates and times: 9 a.m.noon Monday-Friday Aug. 7-11 Location: Murie Building, Rooms 103 and 105 Description: Learn about the cryosphere — the parts of the Earth made from frozen water. Here in Alaska, we have different parts of the cryosphere including glaciers, sea ice, snow, and permafrost. We will explore the cryosphere with UAF scientists and hands-on activities. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

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H2O: HEADWATERS TO OCEAN DAY CAMP Sponsoring organization: Prince William Sound Science Center Ages: Grades 3-5 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 29 to June 2 and July 31 to Aug. 4; Location: Cordova Description: PWSSC’s

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SUMMER FUN Ages: Grades 6-8 Dates and times: June 12-16 and Aug. 7-11 Location: Cordova Description: PWSSC’s environmental summer camps are an opportunity to experience the amazing landscape that surrounds us in an educational and exciting way. Through camp experiences we’ll hike in the rain forest, observe glaciers up close, canoe through wetlands, and explore the ocean and tide pools. From headwaters to ocean, it’s all connected. Cost: $500; scholarships available. Contact: 424-5800, Ext. 231, or 513-417-9341 Email: lbien@pwssc.org

JUNIOR AUTHORS Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade: 4-6 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 10-14 Location: Bunnell Building, Room 122 Description: Join us for a week of writing, thinking, talking and writing some more. We will explore different genres of writing —

poetry, memoir, fiction, nature journaling and more. We will work collaboratively and independently to write as much as we can as well as we can. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska.edu

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades: 7-8 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday June 26-30 Location: UAF Fire Station Description: Investigate the types of work firefighters perform, including emergency medical care, rescue, and firefighting. Activities may include practicing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and cardiac defibrillation, observing the use of powered rescue tools, and using firefighting equipment such as hand tools, fire hoses, and ladders. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

JUNIOR GARDENERS Sponsoring organiza-

tion: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 7-9 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday July 17-21 Location: Georgeson Botanical Garden Description: Spend a week growing at the Georgeson Botanial Garden. Plant your pants or an old shoe. Harvest the yummiest veggies. Explore the flower gardens and fields. Both beginning and seasoned gardeners welcome. We’ll cover the FUNdamentals of gardening rain or shine. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

JUNIOR VETERINARIANS Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 4-6 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday July 17-21 Location: Irving Building, Room 141 Description: Want to see what it takes to be a veterinarian? Join our Junior Vet Camp! Handle skeletons, learn how to do a physical exam and body condition scoring on a dog, practice surgical

2017 SUMMER CLASSES AND REGISTRATION REGISTRATION: KTVF Summer Activity Fair Big Dipper Sat, 4/22 11am-4pm Online: www.fairbankstennis.org F17517717

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FREE Community Tennis Block Party Sunday, May 21 • Noon–4PM

Tennis Fun in the Midnight Sun Dan Ramras Tennis Courts

FTA offers Camps/Sessions for Adults & Children May 22 - August 11:

3 one-week camps 3 three-week sessions

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instrument skills, talk to veterinary students and veterinarians, examine X-rays, and more. This camp is currently full. Please call 474-7021 to be wait listed. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

KIDS’ COOKING CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 2-4 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday June 12-16 Location: Hutchison Career Center Kitchen Description: Focus on fun with food. Includes preparation, eating and cleanup with kitchen safety in mind. Learn preparation, presentation, kitchen etiquette, stove safety and food safety. Topics include baking (biscuits, pretzels, tortillas), cooking (casseroles) and smooshing (cream cheese playdough, ice cream). Camp concludes with an English tea for invited guests. Cost: $225 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

KIDS’ COOKING CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade Level: 2-4 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday June 26-30 Location: Hutchison Career Center Kitchen Description: Focus on fun with food. Includes preparation, eating and cleanup with kitchen safety in mind. Learn preparation, presentation, kitchen etiquette, stove safety and food safety. Topics include baking (biscuits, pretzels, tortillas), cooking (casseroles) and smooshing (cream cheese playdough, ice cream). Camp concludes with an English tea for invited guests. Cost: $225 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

LAW AND ORDER FAIRBANKS Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade Level: 6-8 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday June 12-16 Location: Community and Technical College, 604

Barnett Street, Room 119 Description: Explore the many facets of today’s criminal justice system including forensics, the Alaska Court System, the correctional facilities and law enforcement agencies (State troopers, Fairbanks police and UAF Police Department). Field trips to various agencies will be included in the activities and hands-on learning projects with justice professionals. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

MAD SCIENTIST DAY CAMP Sponsoring organization: Institute for Science and Mathematics Ages: 6-12 Dates and times: Weekly Day Camps: 3-9 p.m. daily June 26 to Aug. 11 Location: 2925 Horner Court Description: Messy chemistry experiments, bug collections, and physics projects are just a few of the active-learning options available at The Mad Scientist Workshop. Grades 1-3 camp dates: CONTINUED ON » 7

Fairbanks Weavers’ & Spinners’ Guild Youth Summer Fiber Arts Program for the weeks of: May 22, May 30 (four days only); June 5; June 12; June 19; June 26; July 31 & August 7

Ages: 6 – 9; 8 – 15; 9 – 15 years Weekly sessions: 2 per day $90/session Times: 9am – 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

Classes offered in the following:

Basketry, Beading, Cartoons, Drawing, Fantasy Costumes, Machine Sewing I, II, III, Masks, Paper Engineering, Paper Making, Puppets, Sculpture, Quilting, Watercolor, Weaving, Wood Carving Registration form & Class Descriptions online: www.fairbanksweavers.org For more info: call Weaving Studio 452-7737 • Location: Rm. 219, Lathrop Bldg. 516 2nd Ave

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June 26-30; July 9-13 and July 30 to Aug 3. Grades 4-8 camp dates: July 2-6; July 16-20, July 23-27 and Aug. 6-10. See camp schedule online at www. scimathinstitute.org for complete details and registration. Cost: $335 Contact: Mike Donaldson, 479-6860 Email: workshop@ scimathinstitute.org

MONEY CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade Level: 4-6 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday July 17- 21 Location: Bunnell Building, Room 122

Description: Managing money is often difficult for adults, and children often think money comes out of the walls when you put a plastic card in a slot. This camp will dispel this myth and will provide the basic knowledge for campers to start learning the economic concepts of earning, spending, Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

MUSIC CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 2-3 Dates and times: July 24-28 Location: Old UPark Building, Room 150 Description: Experience

the excitement and fun of music through singing, dancing, composing and playing instruments. Discover how music is a part of our everyday lives. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

MUSIC CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades: 4-6 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday July 24-28 Location: Old UPark Building, Room 150 Description: Experience the excitement and fun of music through singing, dancing, composing, and playing instruments. Discover how music is a part of our everyday lives.

SUMMER YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS - Ages 3 through High School - Weeknight League - Saturday Morning League - Adaptive Programs for Youth with Disabilities - Season Runs Late May to End of July - Daytime Soccer Camps Available - Registration Includes Player Jersey, Shorts & Socks - Follow FYSA on Facebook for Info & Special Events!

Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

MY SIDE OF THE VALLEY: LEARNING PRIMITIVE WILDERNESS SKILLS Sponsoring organization: The Folk School Ages: 11-14 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 31 to Aug 5 Location: Raven Moon Farm, Goldstream Valley Description: What to do when you are lost in the woods with your friends? This camp will show you. This camp is an exploration in wilderness skills, ending with an overnight campout to utilize

new knowledge. Topics include: building fires, using tools, dealing with bugs, safe water, cooking, shelters, trapping, and foraging. There will be fun and games, too. Cost: $395, Folk School members; $455, nonmembers Contact: Natalie Schuldt, 699-6107 Email: tworiverotters@ gmail.com

PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade: 4-6 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday July 24-28 Location: Bunnell Building, Room 122 Description: Learn how

a camera functions, the basic concepts of composition, how to use them and basic post processing techniques. We will discuss the elements of photography, then students will create photographs around campus. Participants may create dynamic images for a final portfolio. Students must provide their own digital camera. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

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All Camps Are 1 Week: June 5th - June 9th June 12th - June 16th June 19th - June 23rd June 26th - June 30th July 10th - July 14th July 17th - July 21st July 24th - July 28th July 31st - August 4th Contact info: 45-CLIMB fairbanksclimbing@ascensionrockclub.com ascensionrockclub.com

• Camps for kids ages 6-13 years • Indoor climbing • $200 per week

Time: 8:30am-12:30pm each day

Last Day to Sign Up is May 1st staff@fairbanksyouthsoccer.com 456-FYSA (456-3972)

Discounts: 10% discount for multiple weeks* 10% discount for siblings* *Max discount 20%

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to noon Monday-Friday July 10-14 Location: Bunnell Building, Room 122 Description: While many rush their days, poets practice noticing what can be special. We will explore letting our thoughts and senses spill onto the blank page. Our program includes age appropriate workshops on writing, hip hop (kid friendly),visual art, and rhythm-making. Have fun with expression and seeing beauty in the world. Cost: $185 Contact 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

POETRY CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade 2-3 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday July 10-14 Location: Bunnell Building, Room 122 Description: While many rush their days, poets practice noticing what can be special. We will explore letting our thoughts and senses spill onto the blank page. Our program includes age-appropriate workshops on writing, hip hop (kid-friendly), visual art, and rhythm-making. Have fun with expression and seeing beauty in the world. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

POTTERY CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 4-6

SUMMER CAMP AT FCM!

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Dates and times: Twoweek camp, 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday June 19-23 and June 26-30 Location: Art Building, Room 415 Description: Join us for exciting new projects and learn different ways to make and decorate pots during this hands-on, educational week of fun with clay. Artwork will be fired and presented at a student exhibition reception in the UAF Art Department Gallery on the last day of camp. Cost: $360 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

PUZZLER FUN FOR BRAINIACS Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 4-7 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday June 19-23 Location: Bunnell Build-

ing, Room 122 Description: Ah-ha! Suddenly the solution pops out! Use math logic and fun to learn how to find your way through board puzzles and tricky situations. We will not use any computer technology, just fun puzzles and games with pieces you can hold in your hand to trigger your imagination. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

RESOLVE Sponsoring organization: North Star Youth Court Ages: 10-16 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26-30, with drop-in available at 8 a.m. and hang out after camp until 5:30 p.m. Location: 610 Cushman St., Sadler’s Furniture Store; take the elevator to the third floor. Description: Most teenagers feel that others ‘just

don’t get it’. We have all been there. We get it. Conflict is part of life. Conflict resolution skills are critical in helping you manage these tumultuous years. Youth will be engaged in varied activities to explore issues related to crime and prevention, such as alternatives to violence, suicide prevention, repairing relationships and CSI. Cost: $200 per youth, limited to 12. Contact: Jazzanne Gordon-Fretwell, 750-7624, or Betty Noreen, 457-6792 Email: ednsyc@gci.net

STORYTELLING CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades: 4-6 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday July 31-Aug. 4 Location: Bunnell Building, Room 122 Description: Learn ways to tell more entertaining stories. Campers will

Sponsoring organization: Fairbanks Children’s Museum Ages: 4-9 Dates and times: Weeklong summer day camps from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 29 to Aug. 11 Location: 30 S. Cushman St., Suite 101 Description: Summer is coming, so it’s time to sign up for one of the museum’s amazing camps. Choose from Artist Studio, Under the Circus Tent, Space Odyssey, Camp H2O, Super Summer Science Camp, or Maker Camp. Filled with guided activities, imaginative play and fun learning, our weeklong day camps are sure to be a treat. Cost: $225, members; $250, nonmembers Contact: Jessica Farr, 374-7063 Email: jessica@fairbanks childrensmuseum.com

SUMMER RHYTHM AND ROOTS MUSIC EXPERIENCE Sponsoring organization: The Folk School Ages: 10-14 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10-14 Location: The Folk School, 2861 Beverley Lane Description: This camp will be geared for kids that have a love for both music and nature at any level. Kids will spend the week outdoors at The Folk School, making music,

and musical instruments from what we find in nature, and blending outdoor play, storytelling, games and woodworking in a community atmosphere. No experience necessary. Cost: $300, Folk School members; $330, nonmembers Contact: Kerri Hamos, 371-5144 Email: kerri.folkschool@ gmail.com

SUMMER RHYTHM AND ROOTS, SESSION 2 Sponsoring organization: The Folk School Ages: 8-12 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17-21 Location: The Folk School, 2861 Beverley Lane Description: The Folk School is teaming up with the Alaska Songbird Institute to create a week full of birding, botany and building. Blending crafts with outdoor play, camp will include birding, storytelling, native arts, fort construction, woodworking, natural history, primitive cooking, energetic group games and just plain outdoor fun. (This camp was formerly Skills, Drills and Woodland Thrills). See you there. Cost: $300, Folk School members; $330, nonmembers Contact: Kerri Hamos, 371-5144 Email: kerri.folkschool@ gmail.com

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Dates and times: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 5-9 Location: Hutchison Career Center Kitchen Description: A culinary adventure for teens. Explore recipes from Africa, France, Japan, Spain and the U.S.A. In addition to learning a variety of cooking methods, topics covered include kitchen safety, kitchen etiquette, food safety and presentation. A demonstration of skills will be presented at the end of the course. Cost: $225 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

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8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday June 5-16, full (four classes) or parttime (2 classes), with an independent 40-minute lunch break. Location: UAF Art Department, Fine Arts Complex UAF main campus Description: Our faculty of professional visual artists will be teaching classes in animation, cartooning, ceramics, computer art, drawing, fashion design, metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture. Cost: Full-time, $575; parttime, $340 Contact: UAF Art Department, 497-7530; Diana Berry, VAA administrator, 209-6010 Email: uaf-art@alaska.edu

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Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grade Level: 5-7 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday-Friday June 19-23 Location: Hutchison Career Center Kitchen Description: A culinary adventure for teens. Explore recipes from Africa, France, Japan, Spain and the U.S.A. Learn kitchen safety, kitchen etiquette, food safety and presentation. A demonstration of skills will be presented at the end of the course. This camp is full. Cost: $225 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

WHISPERING MEADOW EQUESTRIAN CAMP Sponsoring organization: Christopher Kenny, Healing with Horses Ages: 5-18 Dates and times: June 1 to Aug. 30 Location: 1985 Whispering Meadow Lane Description: Monday-Friday day camps, and Saturday-Sunday day camp offer horseback riding. Students will learn safety and do crafts pertaining to horses. Arena riding. Beginners are welcome. Cost: $400, weekly Contact: Mary Bruso, 388-5877 Email: horsecrazy mary246@gmail.com

UAF SUMMER VISUAL ART ACADEMY Sponsoring organization: UAF Art Department/Summer Sessions Ages: Grades 6-12 Dates and times:

FAITH-BASED CAMPS

CAMP BALDWIN Sponsoring organiza-

tion: Tanana Valley Baptist Association Ages: Grades K-12 Dates and times: June 21-23, grades K-2; June 26-30, grades 3-4; July 3-7, grades 5-6; July 10-14, grades 7-8; July 17-21, grades 9-12. Location: Delta Junction Description: Camp Baldwin is a traditional camp with studies, activities and Bible lessons. Caregivers are trained summer missionaries. Camp Baldwin is an overnight camp outside of Delta Junction, with bath houses, dining room/kitchen, recreation area, bunkhouses, etc. Bus service may be provided from Salcha Baptist Church to Camp Baldwin on a limited availability for a small fee. Cost: $90-$120 Contact: Sandy, 474-4989 Email: tvba@tananavalley baptistassociation.com

CAMP LI-WA Sponsoring organization: Victory Ministries of Alaska Ages: 5-18 Dates and times: June 12 to July 28 Location: 590 Wigwam Way, Fairbanks (10 minutes from Wal-Mart) Description: Check out our different camps and find out what your child likes to do: rock climbing, hiking, petting farm, horses, bounce house, archery, canoeing, rifelry, white water rafting and other activities (age restrictions apply). Kids get to learn about God’s love, hear great stories, and build meaningful and lasting friendships. Scholarships may be available. Space is limited; register today. Cost: $180-$450

Contact: Jo, 457-6059 Email: info@campliwa.org

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MAKER FUN FACTORY CAMP QUEST VBS Sponsoring organization: Friends Church Ages: Grades 4-6 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon June 5-9 Location: Friends Church, 1485 30th Ave. Description: Go spelunking through dark caves with Jesus as your light. At Cave Quest VBS kids will learn about and focus on Jesus, the solid foundation of God’s love, who lights our way and gives us Hope, Courage, Direction, Love and Power for each new day. Pre-register at friendscurch.org. Cost: Free Contact: 452-2249, Elke or Angela Email: www.tbourne@

Sponsoring organization: Fairhill Community Church of God Ages: grades K-6 Dates and times: 1-4 p.m. June 19-23 Location: 101 City Lights Blvd. Description: At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover not only that God made them the way they are, but for a purpose, too. Maker Fun Factory is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste. Your kids will also participate in a mission project that will show God’s mighty love to needy remote villages in Peru. Cost: Free

Contact: 457-5522, or https://vbspro.events/p/ events/fairhill2017 Email: fairhillccg@gci.net

MIGHTY FORTRESS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Sponsoring organization: Light of the World Lutheran Church Ages: 3-12 Dates and times: 6-8:30 p.m. May 30 to June 2 Location: Light of the World Lutheran Church, 4155 Geist Road Description: At Mighty Fortress, we’ll learn how Jesus, our Savior King, conquers our fears and is our sure defense as we hear Bible stories, meet new friends, do fun activities, sing great songs, make CONTINUED ON »10

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crafts, play games, eat snacks, and more. It’s going to be fun, so please join us. For more information or to register, go to www.light oftheworldlutheran.com. Cost: Free, includes a meal served beforehand each night Contact: Jason Strong 479-4324 Email: pastor@lightof theworldlutheran.com

MIGHTY FORTRESS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Sponsoring organization: Zion Lutheran Church Ages: Grades K-6 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon July 10-14 Location: 2982 Davis Road

Description: His kingdom endures forever. At Mighty Fortress, kids learn God is their refuge and strength. Friends may fail them. They may not ace their next test or make the team, but God promises to be their rock and salvation. Through stories, music and fun, kids will learn through Jesus the victory is won. Cost: Free Contact: Kelli Pelham, 456-7660 Email: kpelham@ zionfairbanks.org

Location: Christ Lutheran Church, 1798 Iniakuk Ave. Description: Explore the Peru Cross Cultural Vacation Bible School. Children will get to share the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of this unique culture with the kids in their community, while helping them discover God’s eternal love for the world during four fun-filled days. Cost: Free-will offering. Please register by May 22. Contact: Sally Endestad, 479-4955 Email: clctogether@gmail. com

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Sponsoring organization: Christ Lutheran Church Ages: 5-12, grades K-6 Dates and times: 9 a.m. to noon June 6-9

FAMILY/GROUP CAMPS

WEEK IN THE WOODS Sponsoring organiza-

tion: The Folk School Ages: 6-100 Dates and times: June 23-28 Location: Tanana Valley State Forest Description: This is an opportunity for adults and families to leave our everyday routines behind, and gather in the boreal forest, learning and creating in a multi-generational community. You will have the chance to live and study with an amazing cast of instructors, including woodworkers, craftspeople, artisans, and naturalists, studying wood carving, weaving, bark projects, botany, wilderness skills, and camp cooking. Cost: $575, single adult; $750, one adult plus one child

Contact: John Manthei, 451-0445 Email: john.folkschool@ gmail.com

WEEK ON THE RIVER Sponsoring organization: The Folk School Ages: 8 and older with adult co-learner Dates and times: Five days, four nights: July 26, (starts at 2 p.m.) through July 30 (ends at 4 p.m.) Location: Tanana River, between Fairbanks and Nenana Description: This is a multi-generational, living-learning educational exchange focused on connecting participants to the river environment and summer season. Together we’ll learn about river’s wealth of fish by from cutting, drying, cooking, and

making art with them. We’ll gather raw natural materials and transform them into practical items. There will be exploration, gathering wild edibles, tracking animals, cooking, and community. Cost: $400, one adult; $700, one adult, plus one child; $1,000, one adult, plus two children Contact: Jenna Jonas, 451-0445 Email: Jenna.Hertz@ gmail.com

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Visual Art Academy June 5-16, 2017 The University of Alaska Fairbanks Art Department will host the 13th Annual Visual Art Academy, an intensive visual arts program for students from grades 6–12

REGISTER EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION OF CLASSES Classes in: Animation, Cartooning, Ceramics, Computer Art, Fashion Design, Photography, Drawing, Metalsmithing, Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture & 3D Design

Check out our website and download forms:

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The Visual Art Academy is a cooperative program of the UAF Art Department, College of Liberal Arts and UAF Summer Sessions and with support from the Chancellor’s office.

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tion: Lathrop High School Ballroom Dance Team Ages: 6 and older Dates and times: May 22-26 Location: Ryan Middle School Description: Beginning Ballroom (ages 6-9): 9 a.m. to noon; Beginning Latin and Swing (6-9); 1:30-4:30 p.m. Beginning Ballroom (ages 10-14): 9 a.m. to noon. Beginning Latin and Swing (10-14): 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Beginning Ballroom (age 14 and older): 9 a.m. to noon; Beginning Latin and Swing (14 and older): 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Intermediate Ballroom (14 and older): 9 a.m. to noon; Intermediate Latin and Swing (14 and older): 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Chore-

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ography Class (14 and older: 6-8 p.m. $50 extra fee). Student’s age 13 and older must have coach approval. Email for more information. Cost: $150/half-day; $250/full day Contact: Stefani Borrego, 452-4751, Ext. 13441 Email: stefani.borrego@ k12northstar.org

CORDOVA 4-H MUSIC CAMP Sponsoring organization: Cordova 4-H Club Ages: 6-18 Dates and times: July 17-21 Location: Cordova Description : The Cordova 4-H Music Camp includes three camps during the day and nightly family activities, including square dancing,

concerts, and a barbecue with swimming and a squirt gun fight. Hawaiian Camp is for 6- to 8-yearolds; Bluegrass Camp for 9- to 18-year-olds; and there is an adult music camp, too. Guest band is Barefoot Movement. Register at www.cordova musiccamp.org Cost: $250 for Early Bird Special Contact: Kathy Zamudio, 424-3111 Email: cordovablue grass@gmail.com

FAIRBANKS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE DRAMA CAMP Sponsoring organization: Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre Ages: 8-12 and 13-18 Dates and times:

June 12-24 and June 5-24 Location: UAF Lab Theater Description: Fairbanks Shakespeare Theater drama camps offer instruction in theater and performance in a fun and supportive environment, culminating in a performance of a work by Shakespeare. The “Groundlings” camp (ages 13-18) runs from June 5-24 and the “Fledglings” camp (ages 8-12) runs from June 12-24. For more information and to register, visit www.fairbanks shakespeare.org Cost: $600/Groundlings; $400/Fledglings Contact: Amanda Hanson, 457-7638 Email: info@fairbanks shakespeare.org

FAMILY PAINT CLASSES Sponsoring organization: Mind-Full Learning, LLC Ages: K-Adult Dates and times: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 4-6 p.m. Saturdays all summer Location: 3075 Hillary Ave. Description: Mind-Full Learning provides paint classes for the family (and friends, of course). Each class is an individual session where attendees complete a paint project by the end of the evening. Experience the fun, and often entertaining sensation of painting with family and friends. It’s sure to be memorable. Cost: $25 per person Contact: Marnie Port,

Sponsoring organization: Fairbanks North Star Ballet Ages: 4-9 Dates and times: Two one-week sessions: 9 a.m. to noon daily May 30 to June 3 and June 5-9 Location: Tanana Valley Fairgrounds, 1800 College Road Description: A fun educational week of creative movement, ballet, arts and crafts, and costume design, all centered around the storybook CONTINUED ON » 12

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An intensive and FUN theatre training program for children and young people, ages 5–18, featuring a professional teaching staff.

at The Hap Ryder Riverfront Theatre

(1852 Second Ave.) Session #1 • June 12– June 23 (Classes Mon.–Fri.) Class A 5–7 yrs 9:00 a.m.–Noon Class size Class B 8–10 yrs 9:00 a.m.–Noon limited to 15 Class C 11–14 yrs 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration fee: $150 per student for the two week program. students.

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Session #2 • June 26 – July 7 (Classes Mon.–Fri. No classes 7/4) Class A 5–7 yrs. 9:00 a.m.–Noon Class size Class B 8–10 yrs. 9:00 a.m.–Noon limited to 15 Class C 11–14 yrs 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. students. Registration fee: $150 per student for the two week program.

• A Preschool & Kindergarten for ages 3–6

For more information, call 456-2263 3411 Lathrop Street (near Van Horn Road)

NORTH STAR BALLET CREATIVE DANCE CAMP, SLEEPING BEAUTY

Brought to you by Fairbanks Drama Association & Fairbanks Children’s Theatre, Inc.

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Class Dates: July 10 through July 30 Classes Mon–Fri., 1 – 6 p.m. • Class size limited to 30 students. Registration fee: $325 for the three week program. Performances of “Beauty and the Beast” July 28-30

REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 1. For information, phone 456-PLAY Visit www.fairbanksdrama.org to download registration brochure starting May 1

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ballet “Sleeping Beauty.” In one week the children will help illustrate their very own Sleeping Beauty Storybooks as they recreate the story through movement and dance. The week culminates with a dance demonstration. Cost: $185/current students; $210/new students. Contact: Kristina West, 451-8800 Email: nsdf@polarnet. com

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SUMMER DANCE CAMP

YOUTH SUMMER FIBERARTS PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: Fairbanks Weavers Ages: 6-15 Dates and times: Weekly sessions, two classes offered per day at 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. May 22-26, May 30 to June 2, June 5-9, June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 31 to Aug.

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4, Aug. 7-11. Location: Room 219, Lathrop Building, 516 Second Ave. Description: Weekly three-hour classes that explore art-related projects that stimulate creative ideas, develop skills and techniques in basketry, beading, cartoons, drawing, fantasy costumes, machine sewing I, II, III, masks, paper, engineering, paper making, puppets, sculpture, quilting, watercolor, weaving and wood carving. Cost: $90/week session. The cost covers either all morning classes or all afternoon classes per 5-day/ week ($80, for the 4-day week, May 30 to June 2) Students may enroll in both morning and afternoon classes for the week, for $180 plus $10 for the week if student stays during the lunch hour. Contact: Penny Wakefield, 452-7737 Email: fairbanksweavers@ gmail.com

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

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WILD ROSE SUMMER CAMP Sponsoring organization: Wild Rose Summer Camp Ages: 5-14 Dates and times: Session 1 (ages 5-7): June 12-16. Session 2 (ages 8-14): June 19-23. Session 3 (ages 8-14): June 26-30. Session 4 (ages 5-7): July 10-14 . Location: Large hay field at 1.5-mile Sheep Creek Road, 3 miles west of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Description: Wild Rose Summer Camp is an outdoor educational camp providing children with an enthusiastic experience of nature coupled with a creative art program. Children will participate in many activities including felting with wool fiber, paper making from plants, natural dying, batiking, block printing, bookmaking, marbling, candle

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Dance Camp the Sleeping Beauty Session One: May 30 – June 3 Session Two: June 5 - June 9 Sessions will be held from 9am to 12pm

A fun, educational dance experience for children ages 4-9. Each session culminates with a demonstration!

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Sponsoring organization: Mo Holland Dance Studio Ages: 7-14 Dates and times: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday June 12-30 Location: 914 College Road Description: Campers will learn basic technique in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, zumba and yoga. They will learn choreography to be performed for family and friends on the last day of camp. Cost: $375 Contact: Mo Holland, 452-5678 Email: dance1@acsalaska. net

Sponsoring organization: UAF CES Tanana District 4-H Ages: Entering grades 4-9 Dates and times: 6 p.m. June 26 to 11:30 a.m. June 29 Location: Twin Bears Description: Come join us for camp this year. We have a great theme, “Living in the Elements.” Youth will rotate through classes learning about the four elements — Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. There will be swimming, crafts, games, skits, hiking

and campfires. It promises to be educational and fun. We look forward to seeing you there. Cost: Non 4-Her, $105; 4-H member, $95. Registration starts May 1. Contact: Marla Lowder, 474-2427 Email: mklowder@alaska. edu

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SUMMER FUN tying, casting and fishing skills to children and their parents. Maximum of 30 campers. Cost: $100, one parent and one camper; $50 per additional parent Contact: Jason Rivers, 452-3458 Email: jasonrivers@ bigrays.com

H2O: HEADWATERS TO OCEAN Sponsoring organization: Prince William Sound Science Center Ages: Grades 6-8 Dates and times: June 12-16; Aug. 7-11 Location: Cordova Description: PWSSC’s environmental summer camps are an opportunity to experience the amazing landscape that surrounds us in an educational and exciting way. Through camp experiences we’ll hike in the rain forest, observe glaciers up close, canoe through wetlands, and explore the ocean and tide pools. From headwaters to ocean, it’s all connected. Cost: $500, scholarships available. Contact: 424-5800, Ext. 231, or 513-417-9341 Email: lbien@pwssc.org

SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE

RAW JOY SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: Wellspring Revival Ministries Ages: 5-12 Dates and times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 22 to Aug. 11 Monday-Friday Location: 1890 Marika

Road Description: Children will learn and grow while being challenged to try new things, reach new heights and chase their dreams. Raw Joy children will have the opportunity to learn to skateboard, ride bikes, play basketball and garden. Throughout the week, children will participate in cooking, art, photography, music and so much more. We serve three meals each day. Cost: $700/month or $5/ hour. Child care assistance accepted. Contact: Michaella Perez, 452-2621 Email: rawjoyak@gmail. com

SPORTS ACTIVITIES

FOOTGOLF Sponsoring organization: North Star Golf Club Ages: 10 and up. Children 12 and under must have adult supervision. Teens and adults welcome. Dates and times: By reservation Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings starting June 9. Kick off times from 6:30-9 p.m. Location: 330 Golf Club Drive, 99712, off Old Steese Hwy., 0.75 mile north of Chena Hot Spring Road Description: FootGolf is soccer played on a golf course with a size 5 soccer ball. Players “tee off ” and play to a flag/pin with a 21-inch diameter cup on a shortened golf hole. The rules are similar to golf. Bring your own ball or rent one. Play 18 FootGolf holes or a shorter course. Please make a reservation: www.northstargolf.com.

Cost: $7/younger than 16; $12/ages 16 and older. Soccer ball rental, $3. Group/team rates available if set up in advance. Contact: Golf Shop Staff, 457-4653 after June 1 Email: northstargolf@ alaska.net

$110. Pinto (ages 7-8): $130. Mustang (ages 9-10): $180. Bronco (ages 11-12): $205. Pony (ages 13-14): $205 Contact: Mesa Matheny, 347-0877 Email: interiorbaseball@ gmail.com

GOLDEN HEART RUNNING CLUB

NORTH STAR TAEKWON-DO

Sponsoring organization: Golden Heart Rotary Ages: 7-12 Dates and times: Starts 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 6 to July 27 Location: Birch Hill Recreation Center Description: Kids who are excited about running and learning how to run faster should attend this fun, free summer camp. Each workout will be 30 minutes of running. Cost: Free Contact: Susan Kramer, 590-5086 Email: eventplanning 2004@hotmail.com

Sponsoring organization: North Star Taekwon-Do Ages: 5-18 Dates and times: Session 1: May 12-16; Session 2: Aug. 11-16. Location: Mary Siah Recreation Center Description: Class will learn the basic techniques of Taekwon-Do. Cost: $45 per session Contact: Master Preuss, 460-1949

INTERIOR BASEBALL SUMMER BASEBALL SEASON Sponsoring organization: Interior Baseball League Ages: 4-14 Dates and times: May 13 to July 28 Location: Fairbanks and North Pole Description: The Interior Baseball League serves all youth baseball players, ages 4-14, in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, including Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base. IBL plays under the traditional PONY League program rules, for 5 Divisions of players (ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14). Cost: Shetland (ages 4-6):

SPORTS CAMPS GOLF CAMP Sponsoring organization: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 3-5 Dates and times: June 19-23, 9-11 a.m. Location: Fairbanks Golf Course Description: Beginning golf instruction to learn the basics of this popular sport including putting, driving and golf etiquette. Golf clubs will be provided for those who need them. Enrollment for this camp is limited to 10 participants. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska.edu

tion: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 6-12 Dates and times: 9-11 a.m. June 26-30 Location: Fairbanks Golf Course Description: Beginning golf instruction to learn the basics of this popular sport including putting, driving, and golf etiquette. Golf clubs will be provided for those who need them. Enrollment for this camp is limited to 10 participants. Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

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2017 Public Library Summer Reading Programs

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YOUTH Program: Children 2 years to 6th Grade

YOUNG ADULT program: Middle & High School students Read or listen to books of your choice each week and earn a weekly incentive!

FREE WEEKLY ENTERTAINING PROGRAMS!

Sign-up week begins Monday, May 22 and is ongoing through Saturday, July 22 Noel Wien Public Library • 459-1052 North Pole Branch Library • 488-6101 FNSB Bookmobile • 459-1031 This free program is sponsored by the

Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries, with generous support from local businesses.

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tion: Summer Sessions Lifelong Learning Ages: Grades 6-12 Dates and times: 9-11 a.m. Monday-Friday July 17-2 Location: Fairbanks Golf Course Description: Beginning golf instruction to learn the basics of this popular sport including putting, driving, and golf etiquette. Golf clubs will be provided for those who need them. Enrollment for this camp is limited to 10 participants Cost: $185 Contact: 474-7021 Email: summer@alaska. edu

ALCAN BASEBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: ALCAN Sports Ages: Rookies, 8-9; Development, 10-11; Prospects, 12-14 Dates and times: May 22 to July 21 Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, Noyes Field Description: Full-day or half-day program. Morning session: Focus on speed and strength fitness development. Afternoon session: Focus on individual baseball skills, Breakfast will be served, and there will be fruit and vegetable breaks. Discount for multiple family members. Cost: $2,000/full day, or $1,000/half-day, for the 9-week program. ($250/ week, five-week minimum) Contact ALCAN Sports, 455-4203 Email: alcanhockey@

yahoo.com

ALCAN BASEBALL HITTING PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: ALCAN Sports Ages: Rookies, 8-9; Development, 10-11; Prospects, 12-14 Dates and times: 1:153:15 p.m. Monday and Wednesday June 5 to July 19 Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, Noyes Field Description: Indoor batting cages. Repetitions with guidance is a key component, and players will have the opportunity each week to have hundreds of swings with guidance: batting tee, soft toss, pitching machine, live pitching. Limited number of players. Cost: $400 Contact: ALCAN Sports, 455-4203 Email: alcanhockey@ yahoo.com

ALCAN BASEBALL THROWING PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: ALCAN Sports Ages: Rookies 8-9; Development 10-11; Prospects 12-14 Dates and times: 1:153:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday June 6 to July 20 Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, Noyes Field Description: This program will emphasize fundamentals for the individual skills for throwing the baseball. We will focus on the techniques and methods to increase arm strength pitching techniques will allow time for fundamentals in regards to footwork, and delivery.

Cost: $400 Contact: ALCAN Sports, 455-4203 Email: alcanhockey@ yahoo.com

ALCAN FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: ALCAN Sports Ages: Rookies, 8-9; Development, 10-11; Prospects 12-14 Dates and times: May 22 to July 21 Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, Noyes Field Description: Full-day or half-day program. Morning session: Focus on speed and strength fitness development. Afternoon session: Focus on individual football skills, Breakfast will be served, and there will be fruit and vegetable breaks. Discount for multiple family members. Information: www.alcanalaska.com Cost: $2,000/full day or $1,000/half-day, for the nine-week program. ($250/week, fiveweek minimum) Contact: ALCAN Sports, 455-4203 Email: alcanhockey@ yahoo.com

ALCAN HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: ALCAN Sports Ages: Rookies, 8-9; Development, 10-11; Prospects, 12-14 Dates and times: May 22 to July 21 Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, UAF Patty Center Arena, Big Dipper Description: Full-day or half-day program.

Morning session: Focus on speed and strength fitness development. Afternoon session: Focus on individual hockey skills, Breakfast will be served, and there will be fruit and vegetable breaks. Discount for multiple family members. More information: www. alcanalaska.com Cost: $2,000/full day, or $1,000/half-day, for the nine-week program. ($250/week, fiveweek minimum) Contact: ALCAN Sports, 455-4203 Email: alcanhockey@ yahoo.com

ALCAN HOCKEY GOALIE PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: ALCAN Sports Ages: Rookies, 8-9; Development, 10-11; Prospects, 12-14 Dates and times: Nineweek session: 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays May 23 to July 20 Location: Big Dipper and UAF Patty Center Arena Description: This program will emphasize the following: Rebound control and play-off rebounds, first save, positioning, tracking the puck afer save and playing with traffic at the net. More information at www. alcanalaska.com. Cost: $500 Contact: ALCAN Sports, 455-4203 Email: alcanhockey@ yahoo.com

ALCAN HOCKEY GOAL SCORING PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: ALCAN Sports Ages: Rookies, 8-9; Development, 10-11; Prospects, 12-14

Dates and times: Nineweek session 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday May 23 to July 20 Location: Big Dipper and UAF Patty Center Arena Description: This program will emphasize the Individual Skills for Goal Scoring and Offensive Play. We will focus on the proper techniques to maximize potential in each skill. This camp is designed to develop the necessary tools to increase goal scoring. www. alcanalaska.com Cost: $500 Contact: ALCAN Sports, 455-4203 Email: alcanhockey@ yahoo.com

ALCAN POWERSKATING PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: ALCAN Sports Ages: Rookies, 8-9; Development, 10-11; Prospects 12-14 Dates and times: Nineweek session: 2-3:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays May 24 to July 19 Location: UAF Patty Center Arena, Big Dipper Arena Description: The emphasis of the Advanced Power Skating Program includes: 1. Acceleration and Explosiveness: The first three steps 2. Power and Stride Development: Maximize stride potential for individual players. 3. Agility and Quickness: Refinement of body positioning and on-ice angles in small areas. www.alcanalaska. com Cost: $500 Contact: ALCAN Sports, 455-4203 Email: alcanhockey@ yahoo.com

ALCAN SOCCER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: ALCAN Sports Ages: Rookies, 8-9; Development, 10-11; Prospects, 12-14 Dates and times: May 22 to July 21 Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, Noyes Field Description: Full-day or half-day program. Morning session: Focus on speed and strength fitness development. Afternoon session: Focus on individual soccer skills. Breakfast will be served, and there will be fruit and vegetable breaks. Discount for multiple family members. More information: www. alcanalaska.com Cost: $2,000/full day,or $1,000/half-day, for the nine-week program. ($250/week, fiveweek minimum) Contact: ALCAN Sports, 455-4203 Email: alcanhockey@ yahoo.com

ALCAN SOFTBALL DEVELOPMENT CAMP Sponsoring organization: ALCAN Sports Ages: Rookies 8-9, Development 10-11, Prospects 12-14 Dates and times: May 22 to July 21 Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, Noyes Field Description: Full-day or half-day program. Morning Session: Focus on speed and strength fitness development. Afternoon Session: Focus on individual softball skills. Breakfast will be served, and there CONTINUED ON » 15

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will be fruit and vegetable breaks. Discount for multiple family members. Information at: www. alcanalaska.com Cost: $2,000/full day or $1,000/half-day, for the nine-week program. ($250/week, fiveweek minimum) Contact: ALCAN Sports, 455-4203 Email: alcanhockey@ yahoo.com

GOLF! FUN Sponsoring organization: North Star Golf Club Ages: 5-6 Dates and times: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday-Friday Aug. 1-4 Location: NSGC, 330 Golf Club Drive, off the Old Steese Highway, 0.75 miles north of Chena Hot Springs Road Description: This session will be a fun introduction to golf using SNAG golf equipment and other techniques. Bernadine Stump, LPGA, will engage your child and teach them how to hold a golf club, basic swing technique and putting. Through the use of games your child will have fun outside and acquire a foundation for learning golf. Snack and all equipment provided. Cost: $65 Contact: Melinda Evans, home office: 455-8362, until May 15. After that date, call Berni Stump, LPGA, 457-4653. Email: northstargolf@ alaska.net

GOLF! GIRLS LPGA GOLF CAMP Sponsoring organization: North Star Golf Club Ages: 6-14

Dates and times: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday-Friday, July 11-14 Location: 330 Golf Club Drive, off Old Steese Highway, 0.75 miles north of Chena Hot Spring Road Description: This camp offers small group instruction outdoors in a fun format with LPGA Professional, Bernadine Stump. Learn the basics, safety, etiquette, full swing, putting, short game and play on the course. All equipment and snack provided. Puttin’ on the Ritz ladies have partially sponsored this camp, reducing the per child cost. Sign up with a friend. Cost: $75 (thanks to our sponsors). Contact: Melinda Evans, home office: 455-8362, until May 15. After that date, call Berni Stump, LPGA: 457-4653. Email: northstargolf@ alaska.net

GOLF! FUN FOR KIDS Sponsoring organization: North Star Golf Club Ages: 6-14 Dates and times: Each weekly session runs 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday-Friday June 6-9; June 13-16; June 20-23; July 18-21; July 25-28. Location: 330 Golf Club Drive, off Old Steese Highway, 0.75 miles north of Chena Hot Spring Road Description: Camp sessions offer small group instruction in a fun format using SNAG golf and other techniques with Bernadine Stump, LPGA Golf Professional. Each child will safely learn the basics, etiquette, full swing, short game, putting and play on the course. All equipment and snacks provided.

Sign up with a friend, get outside and enjoy this beautiful setting. Cost: $125 Contact: Melinda Evans, home office: 455-8362, until May 15. After that date, call Berni Stump, LPGA: 457-4653. Email: northstargolf@ alaska.net

GOLF! FUN FOR TEENS Sponsoring organization: North Star Golf Club Ages: 15 and older Dates and times: Session I: 6:15-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays June 6 to Aug. 1 (no class on July 4) or Session II: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays June 7 to July 26. Location: 330 Golf Club Drive, off Old Steese Highway, 0.75 miles north of Chena Hot Spring Road Description: Using a national program, Get Golf Ready, in a small group format, Bernadine Stump, LPGA provides a fun and welcoming introduction to golf. Signup for the whole 8-session series or by the class. Weekly topics include: Swing Fundamentals; Putting; Chipping: Pitching, Video; Driving; Sand Play and On Course Playing Lesson (with discounted additional Greens Fee). Equipment provided. For more: www.northstargolf. com. Cost: Juniors, 15-17, $125 for right-lesson series; Adults, 18 and older, $140 or $20 per person per class. Contact: Melinda Evans, home office: 455-8362, until May 15. After that date, call Berni Stump, LPGA: 457-4653. Email: northstargolf@ alaska.net

MY GYM SUMMER CAMP Sponsoring organization: My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Ages: 3-8 Dates and times: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday May 22 to Aug. 15 Location: My Gym Children’s Fitness Center, 475 Riverstone Way, off Chena Pump Road Description: Fun-filled fitness and gymnastics year round, and camp is no different. Children will enjoy relays, active games, a variety of sports skills, and pre-gymnastics from uneven bars to the trampoline on our state-ofthe-art equipment. There will also be puppet shows, crafts, rides on our space flight, and snacks. Sign up at mygym.com/fairbanks/ camp. Cost: $30 per day Contact: Vicki ,374-0333 Email: fairbanks@mygym. com

TENNIS CAMPS ONE, TWO, THREE Sponsoring organization: Fairbanks Tennis Association Ages: Camps one and Two, Grades K-12; Camp Three, Grades K-8, Dates and times: Camp One (K-12): June 12-16, Camp Two (K-12): July 10-14. Camp Three (K-8): Aug. 7-11. Grades K-2, 9-10 a.m.; Grades 3-5, 10-11:30 a.m.; Grades 6-8, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Grades 9-12, 34:30 p.m. Location: Dan Ramras Community Tennis Courts, behind Mary Siah Rec. Center Description: Weeklong tennis camps that feature

daily lessons for all skills and ages. Participants have fun and play with experienced coaches. Cost: $25/week for students in grades K-2; $55/ week, grades 3-12; scholarships available. Registration is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22 at the Summer Cativity Fair at the Big Dipper Ice Arena, or noon to 4 p.m. May 21 at the FTA Block Party at Dan Ramras Community Tennis Courts, or online at www.fairbankstennis. org. Contact: 455-4301 Email: info@fairbanks tennis.org

THREE-WEEK TENNIS SESSIONS Sponsoring organization: Fairbanks Tennis Association Ages: K-12 Dates and times: Session One: May 22 to June 9; Session Two: June 19 to July 7; Session Three: July 17 to Aug. 4 Location: Dan Ramras Community Tennis Courts, behind Mary Siah Rec. Center Description: Each tennis session is three weeks long, with lessons for all skills and ages. Children in grades 3-12 participate in lessons two times per week and match play on Friday. For specific times, please confirm at registration. Registration: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 22, Summer Activity Fair at the Big Dipper Ice Arena, or noon-4 p.m., May 21, FTA Block Party at the Dan Ramras Community Tennis Courts, or online at www.fairbankstennis. org. Cost: K-2, $50 per three weeks; all others, $55 per

three weeks. Scholarships available. Contact: 455-4301 Email: info@fairbanks tennis.org

SUMMERTIME PROGRAMS

ADOPT A STREAM PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: Tanana Valley Watershed Association (TVWA) Ages: All ages Dates and times: May 30 to Aug. 30 Location: Any body of water near you Description: The AdoptA-Stream program is a volunteer-based effort coordinated by the TVWA. The goal is to get residents involved in monitoring the water quality of the local rivers, lakes and streams. TVWA teaches each volunteer how to test water quality at any waterbody you choose. This is fun for the whole family. Visit our website at www.tvwater shed.org/aas for more information. Cost: Free Contact: Bryn McElroy, 374-8890 Email: tvwatershed@ gmail.com

BUILD A BETTER WORLD (FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARIES SUMMER READING PROGRAM)

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SUMMER FUN May 30 through July 21. Location: Noel Wien Library, 1215 Cowles St., Fairbanks; North Pole Branch Library, 656 NPHS Blvd., North Pole, and FNSB Bookmobile (various locations). Description: Build A Better World! Summer Reading Program is a free reading incentive program. Kids and teens can sign up to win prizes by reading books of their choice during the summer and enjoy eight weeks of special programs, library activities, weekly incentives and prize drawings at their local public library. Information at http:// fnsblibrary.org Cost: Free

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Contact: Susan Jones, 459-1052 Email: BerryRoom@ fnsblibrary.us

CAMP HABITAT Sponsoring organization: Creamer’s Field Ages: 4-11 Dates and times: Nature

Sprouts (age 4-5): 12:304 p.m. June 12-16 or 8:30 a.m. to noon. June 19-23; Nature Detectives (age 6-7), Water Striders (age 8-9), Refuge Adventurers (age 10-11): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10-14 or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17-21 Location: Creamer’s Field

Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, 1300 College Road Description: Children explore Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge through developmentally appropriate hands-on activities and games. Your kids will experience the natural world with sensory exploration, discovery hikes, ecology-themed games, songs and craft projects. Cost: $140, $215, $265, depending on age Contact: Bennett Wong, director, 750-2298 Email: camphabitat@ gmail.com

CHILDREN’S SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM Sponsoring organization: JP Jones Community Development

Center Ages: School-age through 18 Dates and times: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Location: 2400 Rickert Drive Description: Summer food service program, offering lunch service and dinner service, and activities, agriculture lessons, arts and crafts, and outdoor games and fun. Cost: Free Contact: Kelvin Lee, 456-3729 Email: jpjcdc@gmail.com

YOUTH FOR HABITAT Sponsoring organization: Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District Ages: 13-14 Dates and times: Programs are offered

throughout summer. Location: Fairbanks Description: Summer conservation internship program. To be selected, you must be interested in science and natural resources, be willing to get dirty, deal with bugs and weather, and work hard outdoors. Not all applicants will be selected to participate. Kids will receive a stipend after successful completion of the program. Applications are available from schools, or emailing amber.fswcd@gmail.com, or at www.fairbankssoil water.org/faibanksyouth-for-habitat.htm Cost: Free Contact: Amber Masters, 479-1213, Ext.107 Email: amber.fswcd@ gmail.com

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