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A Dad’s Eye View

by Rick Epstein

DRAMA RULES AT SUMMER CAMP O

ur middle daughter, Sally, warned us not to expect much. A camp counselor, she had seen many summer-camp musicals. But this would be her little sister’s debut. Wendy, 13, had landed the part of Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.” My wife and I showed up at the Program Lodge and secured a couple of the scarce chairs before a hundred noisy campers surged in. They sat down in front of the low stage, polishing the dusty floorboards with their restless behinds.

Wendy looked great in a blue-checked dress and her own dark-brown pigtails.

Early on, she belted out “ S ome where O ver the Rainbow” on-key at full volume and it sounded pretty good. Without musical accompaniment, her voice wandered a little bit, but she never lost hope and always found her way back. Members of the audience, while not really attentive, put their personal business on hold after Wendy’s song to clap and yell.

It was a big moment for her. In fact, the whole camp experience was wonderful for her, and the choice of “The Wizard of Oz” seemed fortuitous. When Wendy had arrived in camp two and a half weeks earlier, she was like Dorothy leaving her drab existence to enter a world of vivid Technicolor.

Camp is a slumber party supervised by college kids. Although there are intervals of swimming, candle-making and archery, the main activity is real-life drama.

It’s a PG-13 soap opera that is all about flirtations over unappetizing food and furtive kisses that everyone in the camp knows about within 30 minutes. Most of the kids are only there for three weeks, so there’s

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no time to waste. On the first day, Wendy picked out boy named Ryan.

But her claim was contested by a pretty redhead named Erin, and they spent the ensuing weeks in an exciting tug-o-war. Erin also auditioned for the role of Dorothy, but had to settle for Wicked Witch. She took up with a Winged Monkey, but anyone could tell she was just keeping busy when she couldn’t be with Ryan.

Another source of stimulation is the camp’s horror legend. Every camp has one. At Wendy’s, it’s the story of Awful Annie.

Back in the dim past (maybe in the 1980s), Annie worked in the camp kitchen and was dumped by a counselor while she was grinding meat for hamburgers. In distress, she ground up her hand and then drowned herself in the lake. But Annie comes up from the depths every so often seeking her hand and leaving bloody daisies on campers’ pillows.

The story is made-up, but the ketchup on the daisies is real – and so are the ensuing nightmares and bed-wettings. A gag order has been issued to the counselors, but the campers tell it to each other in whispers. Sally, now a staffer, remembers that when she was 10 a counselor told the story so well that all eight girls in her cabin tried to sleep in the same tiny bed that night. It is a cherished memory.

And now here’s Wendy, on stage making her own memor ies.

The seemingly unrehearsed play stumbles along right up to the Witch’s death scene. The Witch gives the cue for the fatal dousing. Wendy looks around wildly for the bucket of confetti, but someone has lost it. In desperation, someone shoves a clumsy, wheeled industrial floormopping contraption in from the wings.

Including a bucket of dirty water, wringer and yellow wet-floor signs, it must weigh 40 pounds. It rolls up to Wendy, who grabs it but can’t heft it off the floor.

Improvising, she turns back to the girl in the pointed hat, yells, “Die, Witch!” and swings an open hand at her face. SMACK! The audience is shocked into silence.

The Witch, mortally slapped, collapses to the floor and gasps out her dying words, “Ryan thinks you’re a pig!” At camp, Life beats Art every time, and as the Witch lies still, the audience cheers and pounds the floorboards with their fists.

The rest of the play is anticlimactic. But the nadir is reached when Dorothy says, “There’s no place like home.”

No line was ever delivered with less conviction.

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f the approximately 4.1 million youth sports coaches in America, only an estimated 650,000 are women. (16%) The absence of women coaches in youth sports has been termed by Scott Lancaster, former director of the National Football League’s youth football development program and author of “Fair Play: Making Organized Sports A Great Experience for Your Kid, “one of the most backward traditions in sports today. Women, particularly mothers, are the greatest untapped resource in youth sports.”

Youth sport organizations since the inception of the movement have relied heavily on volunteer coaches to deliver and develop team sport opportunities for children. KIDSPORTS for 65+ years is one of those organizations that has benefited from the generosity and time of thousands of volunteers who have served children and families in this community as coaches, teachers, and mentors.

Today, volunteer coaches, both men and women alike, are needed to continue to provide the important critical physical and social benefits gained from children’s involvement in youth physical activity and sports.

In the 2015/16 sports season KIDSPORTS registrants were composed of 52% boys and 47% girls. Of the 1,406 volunteer coaches serving these numbers 917 (65%) were male coaches and 489 were female coaches (34%).

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today’s young and middle aged women grew up playing sports in youth leagues and beyond. While KIDSPORTS and our community boast a higher percentage of women coaches in the youth sport ranks (34%) than that of the national average (16%), working to recruit and retain more women coaches is still important to offset many needs.

With this generation of mothers being rich with athletic experience and talent, these qualified women can teach boys and girls plenty because individual skills and team strategies are gender neutral. Tapping into this growing talent pool of athletic women is then crucial and will benefit our communities and our kids in the following ways: • It is good for families – what adults do in youth sports is linked to what we do in other realms –especially families.

Greater gender equity among parents in youth sports coaching will reverberate into family life • It is good for boys – today’s boys are moving into a world where they will be working with women as co-workers and with women as bosses. In preparation for the world they will inhabit as adults, boys need to see and experience the full range of women’s leadership and physical capabilities.

• It’s good for girls – women coaches can be an inspiration to today’s girls, giving them a vision of what they can do when they are adults. As one female coach explained to her athletes, “someday, most of you are going to be moms. You don’t want to just let Dad do all the coaching, particularly when you have experience, knowledge, and know how in this area. (excerpts

from: Why do Women Make Great Youth Sport Coaches, by Brooke de Lench ) This one Mom’s coaching story, “A Mother’s Touch: Coaching a Boy’s Soccer Team,” (Brooke De Lench) captures the essence of youth sport coaching regardless of gender: “One by one, eighteen sixth- and seventh-grade boys entered the gym, barely making eye contact with me or one another.

As the boys sullenly tossed their sports bag on the gymnasium floor and began to kick the soccer balls, I detected a lot of negative energy.

To make matters worse, some of the parents, once they learned that I was to be the coach, immediately challenged my ability as a fortythree-year-old mother to coach a team of twelve year olds.

One father had actually called to tell me his son was going to sit out the season rather than play for me: “He deserves better. He deserves a top-level coach,” the father said.

After taking a couple of deep breaths, I told them that as hard as I tried, I couldn’t find anyone with the credentials, the time, or as much love of the game of soccer as I did to be the coach.

“So, guys, I am your coach.”

The rest, as they say, is history. A group of angry boys with attention, aggression, communication, and self-esteem issues became a group of boys who respected themselves, one another, and me; a team that was awarded a trophy for sportsmanship at a Memorial Day tournament; and a team that went undefeated until the semifinal of the league’s postseason tournament.

By the end of the season, I came to realize that essential to the team’s successful season - success

I measured not so much in the wins and lone loss but in the physical and emotional growth of the players - were my instincts as a mother to nurture, encourage emotional openness, value fair play, cooperation, connectedness, and doing one’s best over winning, and to provide boys with a healthy outlet for their aggression and competitiveness.”

KIDSPORTS and other youth sport organizations would be honored and well served to have more women join our coaching ranks. Visit www.kidsports.org to see how

you can sign up and work together with other volunteer coaches of both genders, to make a positive difference in the lives of many deserving children.

Beverly Smith is the Executive Director of KIDSPORTS. She also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Performance from the University of Oregon (1988) and her level 4/5 National Coaching Certificate from the National Institute of Coaching in Victoria, British Columbia. She helped write the draft for Canada Basketball’s Long Term Athlete Development Plan (LTAD) and has done skill and coaching clinics in Canada, Italy, Jordan, and the US.

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Baby Story time (ages 0-1) Fridays @ 10:15 & 11:15am. Wonderful Ones Story time, 10:15 & 11am, Terrific Twos Story time, Tues @ 10:15 & 11:00, Preschool Story time (ages 3-6), Weds @ 10:15 & 11:00, Sensory Storytime (for kids with sensory integration issues or special needs) Weds @ 1:00pm. Pajama Story time every Tues of each month at 6:30pm. Features stories, rhymes, and songs for children 0-6. STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) Storytime, Mondays @ 3:30pm. Ph 541.682.8316 Family Story Time (all ages). Fri 10:15am and Fridays at 10:15am at Bethel Branch Library.

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Nano Day. What do cancer-fighting drugs, advanced computer chips, and stain-proof pants have in common? Nanotechnology! Discover the science of super-small structures with hands-on activities that show how nano is changing our lives. The Science Factory, 11am-3pm, $5, Ph 541.682.7888

Legos: NEW! Bring the kids to build, play, and explore with the Library’s big and varied collection of Legos. Grades K - 6. Downtown Library, drop in every Wed at 4:00 pm. FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week, Pia and Jason Robbins of Little Timbre Studio will share songs, rhymes, and music. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

“2PM Talks.” A docent-led talk every Tues thru Sun at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, included with price of admission. Ph 541.346.3024

Color Me RAD. Run through RAD color stations and leave you covered from head to toe in powders and gels of pink, yellow, green, blue and violet! Free t-shirt and a pair of RAD sunglasses for all participants. Valley River Center, 9am – noon, $15-55, 541.683.5511

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“Earth, Moon & Sun”. A fun and informative full-dome movie weaves together Native American legends and scientific understanding of the Earth, Moon and Sun system to help distinguish between myths and science. In the exhibit hall “Tapping into Clean Water” (thru June 10) explores how clean drinking water gets to your home! Try to navigate a raindrop through the landscape to the water treatment plant.

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Saturday Kids Workshops at MECCA. From magnetic puzzles to robots to sock creatures. No need to pre-reg. All materials are included. Kids under 10 accompanied by an adult. Each week features a different creative reuse project. MECCA, 11am – 3pm, $3-5, Ph 541.302.1810

Easter Bunny Photos. The Easter Bunny is here! Visit for photos and a free gift with the Easter Bunny located in the Center Court at Valley River Center. Reservations available but, not required. April 1 – 16th. Mon - Thurs, 11am – 8pm / Fri - Sat, 10am – 9pm / Sun, 11am – 7pm.

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“Fools Jell-O” Art Show Saturday, April 1st 3:00 - 4:30pm. Maude Kerns Art Center, 5-8pm, $3-5, Ph 541-345-1571

2 SUNDAY Family Fun. This week, “Wetlands Dragons and Damsels” with WREN. Learn about dragonflies and damselflies of the West Eugene wetlands.

Downtown Library, 1pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Piccadilly Flea Market. Come find your newest treasure at Eugene’s only Flea Market where people sell crafts, collectibles, wares and services. Lane Events Center, Early bird 8-10am $7.50/10am – 3pm $1.50, Ph 541.683.5589

3 MONDAY Curious Kids Storytime with Taylor, at 6:30pm. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Mamma Mia! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, MAMMA MIA! is the World’s No.1 Show! Hult Center, 7:30pm, $43-97, Ph 541-682-5000

4 TUESDAY Teens @ 4:30. Open Maker Lab. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 27th Annual Chef’s Night Out. A must-do for Foodies with 60 of your favorite restaurant and beverage purveyors all under one roof! 100% of ticket sales benefits Food for Lane County. Hult Center Lobby, 6:30pm, $75-93.50, Ph 541-682-5000

5 WEDNESDAY Ideas on Tap: Living with Livestock. No matter what you eat-or don’t eat- your life is interconnected with the lives and deaths of livestock animals. From consumer products to pollution,

they’ll explore the interconnections and consider how you can develop respectful relationships with these vital creatures. Marketplace@Sprout! 6-8pm, Ph 346-3024, FREE!

6 THURSDAY Thirst 2 Create Paint Party - “My Guitar”.

Come paint a bold, musical piece at the new and hip distillery in the Whit neighborhood. All needed art supplies and step-by-step instructions is provided. All experience levels welcome. Pre-reg required. Adults only event. Thinking Tree Spirits, 6pm-8:30, $35, Ph 541.579.8885

Carl Woideck: The Uncovered Miles Davis.

Join Woideck, Tony Glausi, Michael Radliff, Torrey Newhart, Sean Peterson and Adam Carlson for an unforgettable night of rare Miles Davis. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $15-19, Ph 541.434.7000

7 FRIDAY First Friday ArtWalk. Take the guided tour, hosted by Riley Grannan, and hear from the featured artists, or explore the galleries and venues on your own. This event is from 5:30-8pm, rain or shine— always free! Tour

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The War of the Worlds. An alien invasion by Martians causes panic in Orson Welles’ famous 1938 Mercury Theater radio broadcast that took the nation by storm. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $2225, Ph 541.682.5000 “Curtains”. A bright and brassy musical set in 1959 Boston and could be a success were it not for the extremely untalented leading lady, Jessica Cranshaw who cannot act, sing, or dance (or remember when to say her lines). The Cottage Theatre, 8pm, Ph 541.942.8001 Free First Friday. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and Museum of Natural and Cultural History allow you to enjoy the museum’s new exhibits and old classics for FREE today! 11:00am-5pm Tot Discovery Day: Balloon Bonanza. See the many ways that balloons can teach us about science while bringing out the kid in all of us. The Science Factory, 9am-noon, FREE! Ph 541.682.7888

8 SATURDAY Emerald Valley Opry. Featuring: The Trammels (Country Gospel), New Folksters (Folk), Homemade Jam (Bluegrass and Folk), Dusty Herd (Classic Country), Wildflowers (Bluegrass).

Powers Auditorium Willamette High School, doors open 5pm, concert 6:00-9:30pm, $3-$8/ under 7 free, Ph 541-688-0937 The Snow Queen. This new full-length ballet of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Snow Queen is heart-warming and powerful. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $29-65, Ph 541.682.5000 The War of the Worlds. See the 7th

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Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30am – 11:30, $3-10, Ph 541-346-3024 Second Friday Art Walk. Starts at Springfield City Hall, 5:00pm, FREE! Gem Faire. Fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold, silver, minerals and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Over 70 exhibitors from around the world. Lane Events Center, 12pm5pm, FREE! Ph 503.252.8300 Honey Whiskey Trio. Explores harmony in folk, bluegrass, and any melody that catches the ear.

The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $19-23, Ph 541.434.7000 “Curtains”. see the 7th Oregon Relays. Over 70 teams from the US and Canada with thousands of athletes and fans. The 2017 edition will be the Northwest’s premier High School only. Hayward Field, 4-9pm, Free-$12

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Kids: Art Robot. Kids: learn to create vector images and use an Eggbot robot to draw the digital art onto a wooden egg. For ages 8 - 12; kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Grades K - 6. Downtown Library, 4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 “Curtains”. see the 7th ODFW Family Fishing Event. Bring the family for fun family fishing days! Instruction and equipment provided. Youth ages 12+ angling license required. Row River Nature Park, 9:30am, FREE!

Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week, music educator Jodie St. Clair, Director of the Eugene Suzuki Music Academy, leads the fun. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Read to a Greenhill Dog – Kids and Teens.

Springfield Public Library, 1 – 3pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

16 SUNDAY Gem Faire. See the 14th Family Fun. This week, egg-themed games and crafts led by Nearby Nature. Downtown Library, 1pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

18 TUESDAY Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins.

Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Teens @ 4:30. Teen Flicks - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

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Oakshire Inspires: Save the Bee (adults).

Have a beer, listen to the Pollinators, participate in a raffle and learn all about GloryBee’s Save The Bee Campaign. $1 from every pint sold at the pub will be donated to the campaign! Oakshire

Family Day: Landscapes, Seascapes and Vistas. Spend this free family day with art activities, museum tours and performances.

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 12pm-3pm, FREE! Ph 541.346.3027

Väsen. An extraordinary cutting edge Swedish folk trio. Get down to a unique blend of classical, folk and pop music played with a nyckelharpa, viola, and 12-string guitar! The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $29, Ph 541.434.7000

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Ira Glass

“Curtains”. 2:30pm, see the 7th

Coburg Community Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will begin promptly at 10am. Norma Pfeiffer Park, Coburg.

Let’s Talk Food. Good Food, Bad Food: Agriculture, Ethics, and Personal Choice. Join us for a new series exploring food and culture in Oregon and beyond. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 5:30pm, $5-10, Ph 541.346.3024

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Saturday, April 22nd

Thirst 2 Create Paint Party - “Cat POW!” First of a critter series painted on 12 x 12 in canvas. All needed supplies and step-by-step instructions provided. All experience levels welcome. Pre-reg required. Adults only event. BeerGarden, 6pm8:30, $35, Ph 541.579.8885

Mixed Media for Kids and Tweens.

Exploring Japan. (ages 7-12). We strongly encourage adults to attend this program with their young ones. Adults get to create, too!

Springfield Public Library. 10:30am – 12:00, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

MEGGA Hunt. More than 25,000 eggs and prizes, games and crafts, and ride the Willamalane Train. Live entertainment. Bring your camera to snap a photo with Hops the Bunny.

Rain or shine. Lively Park, 9:30am, $6-8, Ph 541.736.4524

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Thirst 2 Create Paint Party - “Dancing Sea Star”. Come paint a star that moves with the waves. All needed supplies and step-by-step instructions provided. All experience levels welcome. Pre-reg required. Adults only event.

Viking Braggot Company, 6pm-8:30, $35, Ph 541.579.8885

21 FRIDAY The Magical Moombah Live: Rumbles Rockin’ Round Up! Come join Rumbles, Gloria, Sparky, Sylvain, Tom, Ami-Nola and Steve for a fun and interactive experience. The Shedd Institute, 10:15am, $5, Ph 541.434.7000

Bee Weekend at GloryBee. see the 21st

in children’s area, 2-4pm, Ph 541-726-3766

Color Vibe 5k run. Get ready for good vibes at this paint-filled running event! Color Vibe will tag you with color at stations throughout the 5K. Valley River Center, 8am, $26, www. thecolorvibe.com

Treasure Island. This fun adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate adventure tale is full of humor, songs and imagination. Hult Center, 7pm, $12-14.50, Ph 541.682.5000

The Magical Moombah Live. 10am & 1pm, see the 21st

23 SUNDAY “Curtains”. 2:30pm, see the 7th Piccadilly Flea Market. See the 5th

29 SATURDAY Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros. Celebrate at a bilingual festival including live music and dance, hands-on arts activities, library card signups, refreshments, and free books for kids to take home. Springfield Public Library, 1-4:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 “Curtains”. see the 7th

“Curtains”. see the 7th

Follies Frolic for Kids. A one-hour miniconcert perfect for families with young children.

Hult Center, 11am, $12-$14.50, Ph 541.682.5000

Bee Weekend

Vicious So Delicious! Work Dance Company’s 10th production at The Hult Center—they promise to have you on the edge of your seat! Hult Center, 7:30pm, $20-22.50, Ph 541.682.5000 Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week, Emily Fox entertains with lively banjo tunes. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Family Nature Walk. Join environmental educator Holly McRae for this special family nature walk! This tour is open to all skill levels and family types. Please bring layers, water, and snacks to keep energy up. Coyote Meadows, 10am-noon, FREE!

30 SUNDAY “Curtains”. 2:30pm, see the 7th

Starts Friday, April 21st

You Serve Oregon Families.

We Serve You.

Free, family friendly, fun!

Every Saturday 10 AM–5 PM at 8th & Oak Rain or Shine

Bee Weekend at GloryBee. Beekeeping education, distribution of pre-ordered packages of live bees, live demonstrations, honey sampling, onsite food vendors and more family friendly activities. You don’t have to be a beekeeper to attend! GloryBee Foods, 9:30am-5:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.689.0913

Reading Patrol! Storytime with Officer Jarden Quinone. Springfield Public Library, 4:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

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“Curtains”. see the 7th

Helen Sung. Pianist and composer Helen Sung returns with her quartet for an evening at Jaqua Concert Hall featuring material from her most recent CD. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $19-29, Ph 541.434.7000

Seven Things I’ve Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass. A unique evening of storytelling from This American Life host and creator, Ira Glass.

Hult Center, 8pm, $35-85, Ph 541.682.5000 Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas. The musical partnership between Alasdair Fraser, long regarded as one of Scotland’s premier fiddle ambassadors, and the sizzlingly-talented cellist Natalie Haas may not seem an obvious one. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $26-34, Ph 541.434.7000

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April 3 - May 12 Boys & Girls Ages 4-10 Mon/Wed or Tu/Thu games on Fridays

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LEGO Club for kids. Springfield Public Library,

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Teens @ 4:30. Pizza and Poetry. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

Little Timbers Spring Skills Academy & League

Eugene Timbers Fútbol Club 541-343-5100 www.eugenetimbers.org

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Week-long, overnight youth camps for ages 7 to 17 Archery, Arts, Backpacking, Basketball, BMX, Canoeing, Digital Photography,Drama, Geocaching, Golf, Guitar, Gymnastics, Gymnasscs, Horsemanship, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Surf, Swimming, Videography, Volleyball, Wakesports, White Water Rafting Raaing

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Coding and Computer Arts Minecraft®, Game Making, Digital Music, & more!

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Summer Music Camp!

• Ages 5-11 • New Theme Every Day • No Experience Necessary to Join!

• Music Appreciation • Performance • Arts & Crafts • Walking Field Trips • New OBF Camp!

Space is Limited Register Today!

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June 26th - September 1st One & Two Week Camps Full & Half Day Options SPORTS ART THEATRE EDUCATION COOKING FUN

Create You Child’s Best Summer

You and your camper can choose from a wide range of activities geared to inspire and engage.

Bonus! You can use your Dependent Care Flex Spending at KidSpirit.

REGISTER TODAY 541.737.5437 kidspirit.oregonstate.edu 125 Langton Hall, OSU

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June 26-30 July 10-14 July 17-21

• 3 Camps:Roman, Viking, Knights • Sword Skills Practice • Foam Swords & Protective Gear • Shield/Sword Heraldry & Crafts • Tournament on the Final Day!

Northwest Fencing Academy

www.fencingacademy.net • 541-221-1695

June 25 - 30, 2017  4th - 8th grades

DUCKS TENNIS CAMPS Grades 1-12 Camp 1: June 26-29 Camp 2: August 14-17

Pioneer Summer Camps Enrolling Now! www.SingingCreekCenter.org

Don’t delay! Register today at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/linn/4-h-camp Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made 1 month prior to Lane County 4-H (541) 344-5043

541-346-5389 jpiibor@uoregon.edu ducktenniscamps.com

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KIDSPIRIT

SUMMER DAY CAMP

http://www.ismteugene.org/

541-285-1916

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Big Lake Youth Camp

www.biglake.org

503-850-3562

7 - 17

Bounce Gymnastics Summer Camps

www.bouncegymnastics.com

541-343-4222

4 - 12

Camp Harlow

www.campharlow.com

541-683-5416

5 - 18

Cascade Sports Camps

camps@campcascade.net

503-897-2600

3 - 18

Challenger Sports Camps

www.challengersports.com

916-596-1694

3 - 18

Downtown Athletic Club Kids Camp

www.downtownac.com

541-484-4011

5 - 12

Emerald Lanes Kids Camp from BiMart

emeraldlanesoregon.com

541-342-2611

5 - 18

Eugene Ballet Company Summer Camps

eugeneballet.org

541-485-3992

3 -18

Eugene Recreation Summer Camps

www.getrec.org

541-682-5334

3 - 21

Evergreen Museum Camps

www.evergreenmuseum.org

503-434-4185

5 - 16

Far Horizons Montessori Camp

www.farhorizonsmontessori.com/wp/

541-485-0521

3-7

Jordan Kent Skills Camps

www.jordankentcamps.com

541-913-5166

6-12

Knight Camp

www.fencingacademy.net

541-221-1695

5 & up

Lane Community College Spark Academy

www.lanecc.edu/sparkacademy

541-463-6100

9 -15

Lane United FC Summer Soccer Camp

www.laneunitedfc.com/camps

541-393-9091

8 - 14

Marist High School Sports Camps

marisths.org

541-686-2234

6 - 15

Museum Summer Camps

natural-history.uoregon.edu

541-346-3024

7 - 11

Music & Theatre Camps at the Shedd

www.theshedd.org/musicschool

541-657-6526

5 - 18

National Academy of Gymnastics

www.naag-gymnastics.org

541-344-2002

5 - 13

Nearby Nature Summer Camps

www.nearbynature.org

541-687-9699

3 - 15

Nike Junior Golf Camps

www.ussportscamps.com/golf/nike

800-NIKE-CAMP

7 - 15

Nike Sports Camp

www.ussportscamps.com

415-451-2233

6 - 18

NW Adventures and River Road Parks

www.nwyouthcorps.org

541-349-5055

12 - 15

Oregon Baseball Camps

www.duckbaseballcamps.com

541-346-5229

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Oregon Children’s Choir Vocal Skills

www.oregonchildrenschoir.com

541-255-5662

K - 12

Oregon Duck Tennis Camp

ducktenniscamps.com

541-654-2318

6 - 18

Oregon Tutor Summer Learning

www.oregontutor.com

541-733-1749

5 - 18

Oregon Volleyball Camps

www.duckvolleyballcamps.com

541-346-4459

12 - 18

OSU KidSpirit Summer Day Camp

kidspirit.oregonstate.edu

541-737-5437

5 - 17

Rose Children’s Theatre Camps

www.therct.com

458-215-0220

5 - 18

Science Factory Children’s Museum

www.sciencefactory.org

541-682-7888

3 - 14

Singing Creek Pioneer Summer Camp

www.singingcreekcenter.org

541 968-1986

6 - 10

South Eugene Soccer Camp

www.southeugenesoccerclub.org

541-579-6893

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South Eugene Volleyball Camp

www.southeugenevolleyball.org

541-729-0746

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Summer Music Camp

www.eugenepianoacademy.com

541-484-5397

5 - 11

Whole Earth Nature School

wholeearthnatureschool.com

541-937-KIDS

3 - 17

Willamalane Summer Camps

www.willamalane.org

541-736-4024

K - 12

Willamette University Pro Hoop Camp

willametteprohoopcamp.com

503-370-6132

7 - 17

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Fantastic Classes & Camps for All Ages!

Cascade Sports Camp Basketball Camps 6 Sessions Between July 5th – Aug 17th Boys and Girls, Ages 9 – 17 Register Quickly! Sessions Fill Up Fast!

Register: cascadesportscamp.com Email: camps@campcascade.net Phone: 503-897-2600

541-343-4222 329 W. 3rd Ave. www.bouncegymnastics.com

EUGENE BALLET ACADEMY’S SUMMER 2017

Summer theater camps for grades K-12

DANCE CAMPS CLASSES Summer Camps/Classes June 19–August 19

Dance Magic Ages 3–5 | A Fairy Tale Adventure Ages 5–7 Blooming Ballerinas & Danseurs Ages 7–9 A Dancer’s Journey Ages 9–11 | Triple Threat Camp 6th–12th grades Int/Adv Modern Intensive Ages 14–Adult | Int/Adv Intensives Ages 11+ NEW Summer Classes: Mommy & Me Ballet (18 mos +), Dance for Musical Theatre, Beginning Contemporary Dance, Yoga

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eugeneballetacademy.org | Register online or call 541-686-9342

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Acoustic Guitar Camp

June 26-30 | one week camp | grades 6-12

Basic Strings Camp

June 26-30 | one week camp | grades 4-8

Chamber Strings Institute July 3-7 | one week camp | grades 6-12

Basic Jazz Camp

June 26-30 | one week camp | grades 6-12

Jazz Band Camp

Call today! 541.434.7015

The Shedd Community Music School

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PRO HOOP CAMP

Boys & Girls (Age 5-9) - June 27-29 Girls (Age 10-17) - July 9-13 Boys (Age 10-17) - July 23-27 HS Girls Elite (Gr. 9-12) - Aug 2-4 Overnight packages are available.

willametteprohoopcamp.com

July 10-21 | two week camp | grades 6-12

Art

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WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY

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July 3-7 | one week camp | grades 6-12

Academic Fun Camp

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July 3-21 | 3 one week camps | grades 4-8

Grades 1-5 June 26 - July 21 (4 one-week camps!)

1. Dancing On The Moon!

2. Land, Air & Sea! 3. Menagerie Madness!

4. Song Of The West!

Instructor: Maribeth Soderberg

Nearby Nature

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Other camps at The Shedd: Musical Theatre Sampler

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Collab Triple Threat Camp July 17-21 (gr 6-12) MS/HS Vocal Camp July 24-28 (gr 6- 12) Recording Studio Camp July 31 - Aug 10 (gr 7 - 12) Elementary Vocal Camp August 14-18

2016 CAMP DIRECTORY

Weekly Summer Gymnastics & Circus Camps!

Summer Bowling Camp

Engage, Connect and Explore!

Learn through Sensory Rich experiences by exploring Our Community Interconnectedness through Fine Arts and theater, Music, Eco-friendly Gardening and Organic Cooking.

Weekly field trips Community outings, swimming, and team building activities.

Register Soon! www.farhorizonsmontessori.com or call 541-485-0521

sponsored by BiMart

June 20 - Aug 24 • Ages 5-18

Tue/Wed: 11am-1:30pm • Thurs: 12-2:30pm

Emerald Bowling Center 541-342-2611

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Team Camp 1 July 7 – 9 Setter / Hitter Position Camp July 10 & 11 Youth / Middle School Camp July 10 - 12 Defense Position Day Camp July 12 All Skills Camp July 14-16 Advanced Skills Camp July 16 – 18 Team Camp 11 July 16 – 18 Setter / Hitter Position Camp July 19 & 20

Sign up at: www.duckvolleyballcamps.com

Oregon Volleyball Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Join Us for Camp This Summer!

Marist High School Sports Camps

Boys Basketball…June 19-22 Girls Basketball…June 26-29 Volleyball…July 31-August 3 Football…July 31-August 3 Boys & Girls Soccer…August 7-10 Boys & Girls Aquatics…mid-July

marisths.org 541-686-2234

SOCCER CAMPS 1-Week Camps • 6/19 - 8/25 Includes Free Soccer Ball & T-Shirt Boys and Girls ages 3 – 18 www.challengersports.com amaclennan@challengerports.com (916) 596-1694

This summer, dig into

SCIENCE!

GREAT FUN IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS • Camps for ages 5-13 • Sports camps • Extended hours • Adventure!

Oregon Family April, May, June

willamalane.org 541-736-4544 Register now for summer camps

natural-history.uoregon.edu South Eugene High School 33rd Annual Boys & Girls

Summer Science Adventures!

Soccer Camp 31st Annual Soccer Camp South Eugene High School

June 26 – Aug. 25

Food Chemistry 3D Printing Astronomy Web Design Ages Paleontology Engineering 3-14 Robotics Animals Medicine Forensics . .and more!

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1st - 9th grade June 26-29 • 9am-2pm $130 (siblings $110)

June 15-19 1st - 8th grade M-Th 9-2; F 9-12 $130

early registration & sibling discounts Register: southeugenesoccerclub.org

Soccer ball & camp t-shirt included

For info/registration: 541-579-6893 southeugenesoccerclub.org/soccer-camp1

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Camp Counselor The Perfect Job for Your Teen

by Gayla Grace

K

ids love to go to camp and experience new adventures, enjoy a break from everyday life, and make new friends.

But, as our kids get older, we want them to experience a summer job and the benefits that go along with earning an income. Why not consider the perfect blend of both: a camp counselor job?

Teens can begin working as camp counselors during their high school years and continue during college as summer jobs if they choose. Some camps offer the opportunity for younger teens to begin as counselors-intraining during their junior high years. Our 13-year-old son will be working as a JCT (junior counselor-in-training) for two weeks this summer at a camp close to home and can›t wait to get started.

A camp counselor job has a lot to offer your teen other than just an income. Here are a few life skills your teen will learn as a camp counselor or counselor-in-training:

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RESPONSIBILITY. A camp counselor is assigned a group of kids and asked to look after their needs and help manage their schedule. Responsibilities include ensuring they’re at activities on time, helping with needs as they arise such as minor first aid or sunscreen application, playing with kids at activities, and being a friend on a bad day or a homesick moment. Teens gain maturity as they help young campers with needs that arise.

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ENDURANCE. Camp schedules are packed with activities to allow the kids opportunity to experience as much fun as possible in a short amount of time. Camp counselors must keep up, even on days they feel tired or unmotivated. Counselor Jamie Newman says, “The schedule is exhaustingyou have to learn how to endure long days and persevere through exhaustion.”

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SELFLESSNESS. The teen years typically include spells of sour attitudes and selfish behaviors. A camp counselor role forces a teen to remove his self-indulgent attitude and replace it with empathy and understanding for others. It shows teens how to put others’ needs before their own, a valuable life skill that many teens never acquire.

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RELATIONSHIP SKILLS. Camp counselors are thrown together with other counselors they don’t know, some whom they might not like. They’re forced to learn how to get along with others while working toward a common goal. Meaningful relationships are built as counselors work alongside one another day after day.

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OVERCOME FEARS. Camp is all about new adventures, for campers and counselors both. Newman says, “We were constantly pushed outside our comfort zone.

I had to encourage kids to be adventuresome and try new things, which meant I had to do that too. Sometimes I felt ridiculous but I had to let go of my pride.” Counselors gain self respect as they overcome their fears and push themselves outside their comfort levels.

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HUMILITY. Camp counselors learn how to work under someone else’s leadership and follow directions. Counselors must do what’s asked of them in taking care of kids and following a pre-determined schedule.

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SELF-ESTEEM. What a great feeling to know you’re investing in others! That’s the feeling a camp counselor experiences daily at camp. Whether it’s one week or ten weeks, camp counselors go home knowing they’ve made a difference in young children’s lives and that’s something to be proud of!

If your teen needs a job that builds life skills, consider a camp counselor position. Camps of all varieties fill their staff with teenagers that offer fun and camaraderie to young campers.

Match the interests of your teen-sports, music, education, etc.-with an appropriate camp and watch your teen blossom. As camp counselors, teens gain valuable experience that rewards them with lifelong lessons and memories in the process.

Gayla Grace is a freelance journalist and mom to five who sends her kids to camp every summer.

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Earthtalk from the Editors of “E” the Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: I’m concerned about the impact the new administration will have on the environment, especially the calls to bypass renewables and ramp up fossil fuel production.

What can I do as an average citizen to combat harmful environmental policies?

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ots. The sad fact is that while more than two-thirds of Americans want the federal government to do more to protect against global warming and other environmental ills, the Trump administration is pushing forward with plans to gut the Environmental Protection Agency and wriggle out of our Paris climate accord emissions reduction commitments. But the reign of Trump could end up being the greatest thing that ever happened to the environmental movement, by activating millions of otherwise unengaged citizens to make their voices heard in demanding a faster transition away from fossil fuels and a stepped up effort to protect Americans’ air and water quality.

One easy way to get involved is through 5Calls. This free online service provides phone numbers for members of your local Congresspersons and scripts you can use to call them and let them

know how you feel on specific timely issues. According to 5Calls, calling members of Congress— even if you just leave a message— is more effective than e-mailing or letter-writing because calls are easier for staffers to tally and the resulting counts inform representatives how strongly their constituents feel about a given issue.

Currently one of the scripts available on 5Calls asks representatives to take action on climate change by opposing HR 637, a bill aimed at preventing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “from exceeding its statutory authority in ways that were not contemplated by the Congress.” If passed, this socalled “Stopping EPA Overreach Act of 2017” would take away the agency’s license to regulate a wide range of harmful pollutants including carbon dioxide, and would otherwise undermine decades worth of progress on the

environment, conservation, and climate mitigation.

If you want to do more and start influencing others, consider aligning with grassroots Citizens’ Climate Lobby. The group has chapters across North America and works to educate everyday people about how to contact elected officials to get the message across that we need them to stand up for environmental protections and reducing carbon emissions. The group is pushing for a non-partisan nationwide “carbon fee and dividend” system that would get emissions in line with our Paris climate accord commitments while growing the economy and saving lives.

Another way to get involved is to participate in the upcoming People’s Climate Mobilization in Washington, D.C. on April 29, 2017. Organizers from the non-profit 350.org hope to bring together hundreds of thousands of Americans to show solidarity in

efforts to push forward with plans to green the economy and prevent cataclysmic climate change. “ T h e Pe o p l e ’s C l i m a t e Mobilization is part of a larger strategy to push back on Trump’s agenda of climate denial and fossil fuel expansion, and then double-down at the local level fighting fossil fuels and lifting up real climate solutions,” reports 350.org. “We see April 29th as the culmination of our work to fight Trump during the first 100 days of his administration and the launch pad for a larger, nationwide movement to fight fossil fuels at the local level.”

CONTACTS: 5Calls, www.5calls. org; Citizens’ Climate Lobby, citizensclimatelobby.org; 350.org, www.350.org EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of the nonprofit Earth Action Network. To donate, visit www.earthtalk.org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.

Everyday Americans shouldn’t feel helpless when it comes to influencing policy on environmental issues. Calling on your Representatives in Congress to let them know how you feel is the first step toward becoming part of the solution.

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Oregon Family Magazine readers often ask about sports or activity related injuries. We all want our children to be active and involved in physical activity, whether it’s organized sports or playing in the yard. With an active, healthy lifestyle, there are also risks to be aware of. One of the most common injuries, particularly for young, growing bodies are those to the knee. Here we’ll dive deep into the anatomy of the knee… because, as they say, knowledge is power!

Starting with the basics - Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect one bone to another. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), is one of two ligaments that cross in the middle of the knee. It connects your thighbone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia) and helps stabilize your knee joint by preventing hyperextension. Injuries to the ACL occur when the biomechanical limits of the ligament are exceeded. ACL injuries occur during sports and fitness activities that put undo stress on the knee, and occur most commonly during sporting activities that involve sudden stops, jumping, or changes in direction (i.e. basketball, soccer, football, baseball, tennis, downhill skiing, volleyball and gymnastics). Oddly enough, ACL Injuries are more common in non-contact sports than full contact sports like football and hockey.

Also interesting is, ACL injuries affect women three times more often males. Studies comparing jumping and landing techniques among men and women athletes have shown women athletes are more likely to land from a jump with their knees together, which increases stress on their knees. Also, in general, women are more likely to have strength imbalances in their thighs with the muscles at the front of the thigh being stronger than the muscles in the back. The muscles in the back of the thigh prevent the shinbone from moving too far forward; movement that can overextend the ACL. Many people note a “popping” sensation when the ACL is injured.

The knee may then become painful, become swollen, and feel unstable. Other structures inside the knee, like the meniscus or other ligaments, may also be injured, but we will cover those another time.

If symptoms occur, you should see your doctor as soon as possible.

During the exam, your doctor will check your knee for swelling and tenderness; comparing your injured knee to your uninjured knee is important for comparison. The doctor will also move your knee into a variety of positions to assess range of motion of the ligaments.

Often a diagnosis can be made on the basis of the physical exam

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alone, but other tests may be necessary to assess the severity of the injury. These might include: • X-rays. To rule out a fracture of bone.

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). To assess the extent of the ACL injury and signs of damage to other tissues in the knee.

• Ultrasound. To assess for injuries in the ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the knee.

Depending on the severity of an ACL injury, treatment may include rest and rehabilitation exercises to help regain strength and stability. Surgery might also be necessary to replace the torn ligament. Torn ligaments can be replaced with a tendon transfer from your own hamstring or a ligament transplant from a cadaver. Rehabilitation, physical therapy, and a proper training program may help reduce the risk of reinjuring the ACL. Research suggests that training to strengthen muscles of the legs, hips, and lower torso, as well as training to improve jumping and landing techniques may reduce the risk of ACL injury, especially in female athletes.

Long-term consequences of the injury depend on how the stability of the knee has been affected, and the extent to which other structures in the knee were injured. Severe injuries may lead to progressive, degenerative, arthritis of the knee.

None of us want our children to live with the fear of being injured, or the potential consequences an injury might bring. Being aware of how ACL injuries occur, and being proactive in conditioning and training go a long way in prevention. It’s the adults (parents) responsibility to encourage a healthy lifestyle, hopefully through positive role modeling, along with an awareness of risks and preventative measures.

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QUACK! Spring has sprung in the Willamette Valley and no matter where you go, you’ll find something waking up, being born, or coming to life. It’s a great time to get out in nature with kids, and an especially wonderful time to get to know your natural neighbors. Read on to meet a few of our favorites!

GREAT BLUE HERONS: What’s blue-grey, about three feet tall, eats fish, looks like a pterodactyl in flight, and lays eggs? No, not a cross between Big Bird’s mother and Cookie Monster. Yes, a great blue heron! You can find these spectacular blue-grey birds all year long

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in our community, lingering in the shallows of rivers and streams, on stilt-like legs, waiting silently for a meal to happen by. With their long necks and dagger-like bills, herons feed mainly on fish, but also enjoying amphibians, insects, and even small birds and mammals.

Look with your kids for their large flat nests of interwoven sticks, high in the tree branches near waterways, visible before all the leaves grow out. Babies will hatch soon, and when that happens, you can watch mom and dad coming and going from their noisy nests with good things to eat.

PACIFIC TREE FROGS: Did your family hear the free symphony playing in wet places

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all over town earlier this spring? This lovely chorus was male Pacific tree frogs “singing” their annual mating songs. Their music can be quite loud since each frog amplifies its tune by inflating a resonating throat sac — up to three times the size of its head! Although it’s hard to see these singers in the dark, tree frogs are about one and a half inches long, light green to brown, and have a dark stripe lined with white around their eyes. In our area, the breeding starts in January-February, eggs hatch twothree weeks after being laid, and tadpoles turn into frogs in June.

OSPREY: If you’ve ever watched a hawklike bird dive from as high as 100 feet in the

air and grab a fish right out of the water with its feet, you’ve probably seen another one of our winged neighbors in action, the osprey.

These fascinating birds are spring and summer residents in our area, so start looking for them now. Sometimes you’ll hear them before you see them – listen for their distinctive high-pitched, sharp, whistles. If you and your kids are lucky you might see an unmated male perform a “sky dance,” climbing and diving, often while carrying a fish, to attract a female. Ospreys reuse the same nest year after year, typically located at the very top of a tree or platform. There are usually several active nests on platforms hear the Autzen Stadium. Bring some binoculars to get the best view of these birds coming and going.

BEAVERS: Although you may not get to see beavers up close, a great place to find signs of beaver activity is by the ponds outside the Science Factory in Eugene. Industrious beavers have been busy here in the past year, and you’ll see plenty of their handiwork if you visit. In addition to water plants, beavers delight in eating the soft, tasty growing layer (called the cambium) just under the bark of water-loving trees. Have kids touch the rough tooth marks on one of the beaverchewed cottonwoods by this pond. Imagine having teeth tough enough to chop down a tree! So where do beavers live? In Alton Baker Park,

they live in dens under the canal banks and do not need to build classic beaver dams. If you have a chance to go canoeing in the canal on a spring or summer evening (there are canoes for rent in the park), watch for signs of beaver activity in the tell-tale piles of twigs that litter their underwater den entrances. Fun fact: beavers can hold their breath underwater for up to 15 minutes!

DUCKS: We all love ducks, right?! Here in local natural areas like Alton Baker Park, we have lots of mallard ducks – classic brightly colored males and easily camouflaged brownish females. Listen closely and you will hear females making a loud, harsh “quacking” noise and males making a softer “kweking” sound. Mallards are called puddle or dabbling ducks. It’s fun to watch them tip tail-up to reach submerged vegetation, seeds, and invertebrates. Have kids imagine if they had to dabble for their dinners! Here’s a fun fact – water birds must be well insulated to stay warm and therefore have LOTS of feathers – about 12,000 per mallard!

GEESE: If you hear a song in the sky that sounds like “a-honk” and “hink,” you’re probably hearing another pair of our winged neighbors, Canada geese. These birds mate for life, and if all goes well for the eggs they lay, they will have two-nine babies in the spring.

Goslings (and ducklings) “imprint” on adults within hours of hatching, so you’ll probably see them parading around local parks with their parents soon. (Many kids have seen the movie, “Fly Away Home” about geese that imprint on humans. This movie is based on a true story.) Water birds like geese (and ducks) are also “precocious,” meaning they take to water right away, so you’ll see them paddling around in waterways quite young (unlike baby

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herons and osprey, who stay in their nests).

Wondering about those large groups of mixed age geese that like babysitting co-ops? That’s pretty much what they are! They are called crèches. Nice!

To help your kids learn even more about local wild critters, be sure to sign them up for some fun outdoor summer d aycamps.

Nearby Nature has several wildlife-themed camps – from Busy Builders to Wild Things! to Crawy Critters.

Other local non-profits, schools, and city parks departments also have great nature camps for kids. See the Camp Directory in this issue of Oregon Family Magazine for more information. Happy exploring!

Beth Stein is the Executive Director of Nearby Nature, a non-profit education group dedicated to fostering appreciation of nature nearby and providing tools for ecological living. The group hosts summer daycamps in local parks as well as school programs, special events, and restoration projects. For more information, call 541-687-9699 or see www. nearbynature.org.

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Movie Time

Odd-ball Father and bookish Belle.

by Bonnie L. Harris

A Classic Retold & Retooled Walt Disney Studios Rated: PG Now in theatres

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lthough a bit of charm was lost in translation, Disney’s latest live-action rendition of Beauty and the Beast pulls out all the stops with its enchanting set designs, opulent costumes, new mix of songs, and the thrilling story of a young girl who tames a beast. Described as a “dark fantasy,” this version of the classic tale reveals more about its familiar characters than the 1991 animated feature, and takes the

audience on a precarious adventure into the heart of human nature.

Belle, our heroine, longs to escape a provincial life where s h e ’s t h e t a r g e t o f gossip and raised eyebrows.

Even though she’s pursued by the local playboy, Gaston, who thinks he’s the obvious choice for a husband, Belle prefers the company of her beloved father and her books. When her father goes missing, Belle finds him imprisoned in a mysterious castle and trades places in order to save

him. Thus, Belle sets in motion the possibility that she might undo a curse that lingers over the castle and its inhabitants. In this retelling, we learn how Belle lost her mother and why she loves roses, as well as how the Beast grew up without a mother, but with an overly indulgent father.

We’re also introduced to Agathe,

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rab a tub of popcorn and settle back for a roller-coaster mashup of Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, and Apocalypse Now in the heavily clichéd, but still entertaining, Kong: Skull Island.

Under the guise of a geological survey, intrepid explorers set out to find a legendary island of gigantic beasts and blood-thirsty monsters with only Vietnam-era weaponry to protect them.

Seismic explosions alert Kong, who quickly and systemically destroys the expedition. The film then follows the platoon of marines trying to

who later saves Belle’s father from hungry wolves and nurses him back to health. The townspeople, led by a more sinister Gaston, play a significant role in the climactic battle at the castle when Belle returns to rescue the Beast.

They also become the comical backdrop when Agathe, as the Enchantress, removes her curse and restores the Beast to his human form. A new day dawns, spring returns to the castle, and Belle sees the Beast for who he really is. Of course, it’s a happy ending, but spoiler alert: there’s kissing.

an indigenous tribe that worships Kong, a wall separating the island, and the giant “almosthuman” hand print on a mountain. Kong: Skull Island isn’t the best action adventure film, but it’s not the worst. Enjoy the popcorn!

reunite with the scientists, their guide, and a female photojournalist. The two groups finally rendezvous, but not before half their number are eaten, maimed, pithed, or stomped by unexpectedly horrific creatures.

Eventually, Kong becomes man’s ally against even more terrifying lizard-like beasts and it’s a fight to the death. Despite trying to bring an ecological message that’s akin to past films about King Kong, the narrative survives because of its off-beat humor and the moderately interesting characters.

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He knows how to sit, is housetrained, can fit up to three (wow!) tennis balls in his mouth, and loves to play games. He is the sweetest pup we’ve had in a long time and is our “go-to ambassador” for our school events.

Tank absolutely ADORES children!

He loves pats on the head, snuggles, kisses and hugs… but, this lover boy is best suited as an only pet. He’s been at the shelter for over 250 days – likely an unfortunate victim of stereotype. He’s even been on TV and featured on the radio! Staff and volunteers are mystified as to why he is still waiting – but maybe it’s because he’s been waiting for you! Come meet Tank… you will fall in love.

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She is a social butterfly who is happiest when she is on the lap of her human (and she loves being brushed). While Amelia will reward any act of human love or attention with plenty of purrs and head bumps, she does not care for the company of other cats, and would do best as an only cat (we do not yet know how she is with dogs).

Amelia should be fine with gentle, cat-savvy children. She is an energetic and active cat who loves to jump (including occasionally up onto the shoulder or back of her human), and thus she would not be good in a home with an elderly person. She has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV, spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed, plus you get a free vet visit.

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