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uddenly, it’s the dry, somewhat desolate center of Washington — not the Emerald City, for once — that finds itself in the middle of a tech explosion. Or, if you believe the skeptics, Central Washington is really neck-deep in a huge Ponzi scheme. Lured by dirt-cheap electricity, those interested in BITCOIN and other digital currencies have flocked to the area in what resembles a modern-day gold rush. Big-time investors are buying land, buildings and mind-boggling amounts of electricity to develop what they believe will change how we securely transfer data and money. Assuming the world embraces it, that is. “This tech will either become nothing — Furby dolls, pet rocks, Betamax — OK? Or it’s going to disrupt every industry I can think of,” one source tells staff writer Samantha Wohlfeil. Don’t miss her story on page 24. — JACOB H. FRIES, Editor

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ith the recent report that one President Trump accuser, Summer Zervos, a former contestant from The Apprentice television show, filed suit, Trump’s political and legal challenges increase. They illustrate the trouble that past sexual incidents pose for current politicians. He’s also facing accusations from former Playboy playmate Karen McDougal and porn star Stormy Daniels. But somehow the public seems not to care. Sexual transgressions have long been a part of American history. President Lyndon Johnson was accused, as were presidents Dwight Eisenhower, John Kennedy, Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush. American presidents from even farther back were accused, too: Thomas Jefferson, Woodrow Wilson, Andrew Jackson and Grover Cleveland all had scandal in their backgrounds. Yet, none of their alleged “womanizing” brought down their presidencies. And it’s unlikely that Donald Trump’s accusers will successfully end his presidency, either. Why? Because most Americans don’t deem such scandals as failures, especially as long as the president performs his job adequately. Most Americans disapprove of presidential infidelity, but that could change where Trump is concerned. Modern media has such a distaste for him that his sexual proclivities will likely be highlighted as just another reason not to like him. He’s being accused as the American culture changes, as Harvey Weinstein’s and Bill Cosby’s boorish behavior receives scrutiny. The #MeToo movement, where many women are fed up with past male sexual behavior, has taken hold as well.

here does this leave male politicians? There’s an intolerance for improper behavior, especially at levels below the presidency, no matter how remote or “in the past.” A Harvard professor, Jorge Dominguez, was accused recently by 18 past colleagues, students and staff members of sexual harassment, prompting his resignation; Congressman Trent Franks, R-AZ, and Sen. Al Franken, D-MN, resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment, representing a weeding out of unacceptable behavior, even at the highest levels of government. Politicians, no matter their political party affiliation, are not welcome to high-level decision making if they have scandals in their past. Yet, American presidents seem immune from political consequences of their past sexual indiscretions. Perhaps presidents are not subject to the same scrutiny as members of Congress. Gallup polling has found recently that there’s a higher intolerance among women, especially, for sexual harassment, whether in private business or public office, than there was in the 1990s. Some 69 percent believe sexual harassment in the workplace is a major problem, up from 50 percent in the late

1990s. The American culture has changed so that harassers, both male and female, are frowned upon, though comprehensive studies of female harassers are lacking. Prominent male abusers such as Bill O’Reilly, Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer and Charlie Rose are much more common. Replacing an American president for sexual harassment, particularly if allegations of it occurred before assuming office, is deemed less serious than for offenders whose accusers assert that the abuse occurred while the accused was in office. That’s why President Trump will likely not resign or otherwise leave office over charges of harassment alone. Despite the boorish nature of his past conduct, especially as reiterated publicly by his accusers, such recitations will not stick, even as media portrayals highlight unacceptable actions previously alleged against him.

oters do apply their distaste for credibly accused harassers at every other level of government. If a congressional candidate has sexual harassment charges in his or her past, they should not expect to win. Today’s culture requires clean-living candidates. While presidential candidates may be excluded if their misconduct occurred in the past, the current American culture is intolerant of misbehavior, even for presidential candidates. Sexual harassment has received congressional attention. Rep. Barbara Comstock, R-VA, has led the charge by introducing federal legislation, now the law, to require sexual harassment education and prevention training among congressional offices, requiring them to have an anti-harassment policy in place. Legislation to reform the system of reporting and acting on sexual harassment complaints was passed, too. It was a nonpartisan effort, supported by Democrats, Republicans, men and women, and would require a survey of staff every two years about attitudes on sexual harassment in the workplace, ensuring that every House office has anti-discrimination policies in place. It would also forbid taxpayer money from being used in congressional settlements, holding members personally responsible for their misdeeds and prohibiting sexual relationships between members and staff. Given that repeat offenders are often predators, the Congressional Women’s Caucus will continue to hold hearings about harassment. Intolerance by voters is the best way to stem the harassment tide. n

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Children who attend are given a “treasure map” booklet to navigate through eight activity booths. Each booth promotes reading comprehension through an age-appropriate literacy activity. Children who complete the “hunt” get to choose a new book to take home (supplied by the Junior League of Spokane Book Bank). Free. Sat, April 14, from 11 am-2 pm. West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St. westcentralcc.org (326-9540) n Tell us about your event or other opportunities to get involved. Submit events at Inlander.com/getlisted or email getlisted@inlander.com. JEN SORENSON CARTOON

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House of Pain Reflections on love, loss and revival BY INGA LAURENT

riskly, I hustled from the gate towards baggage claim, slowing only when I noticed a couple anticipating an arrival. They were grandparents, awaiting the teen walking directly behind me. When she came into view, warmth radiated from them. They swooped in and surrounded her with hugs and questions. I fractured in the following moments. At first, my lips curled instinctively into a smile, my body alight, buoyed by the joy floating off them. But those emotions quickly faded, giving way to a hollowed-out feeling of sudden de-

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spondency. Breath caught in my chest and pain lit up my insides. In that moment, I am certain I wished for death, utterly uninterested in cohabiting alongside such despair. Another few seconds ticked by and my brain caught up to my body, ushering me back to my senses. Neurons desperately fired to analyze connections: Why did that scene cause such a profound reaction? Perhaps, because I believed that kind of love would never be mine again. I only ever knew grandmothers — grandfathers long gone from this world before my arrival in it. Yet, the love of these women was enough. They delivered it in quiet actions from the heart, in helpings large as the mounds of rum raisin ice cream or bowls of soup joumou that

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my gramma, Man Cala (mah kalah), doled out. “Manje” (mahn-j) she would order in Haitian Creole. When she wasn’t feeding my soul with actual food, she’d bounce me on knobby knees, always one hand on my back, the other on my chubby belly, holding me tightly. My oma, Hertha, served up her love in tiddlywinks, puzzles and card games that lasted hours. She, too, made mounds: pancakes as thin as crepes and cookies from recipes passed down on ancient cards that I still carry. She’d walk me around Queens, stopping into the butcher shop where she’d chat in German to the meat cutters, who would always pass treats to my little, bronze hand, as it popped out from the stroller in expectation. Upon returning home, I was further showered in adoration, bathed in combinations of scents I can no longer reproduce, slathered with lotion (even between my toesies) and tucked snuggly into the crispest, percale sheets I’ve ever felt against my skin. Back in the airport, I could feel those memories coursing through my body like blood. Pain born from the loss of love cuts so deeply it can seize, and so I was frozen, wondering: How can we ever be whole if we are destined to lose parts of ourselves? Somehow, I found an answer buried among all that I’d lost, yet still struggle to hold onto. My darling, there will be times when your foundation will crumble. You’ll break apart, causing splinters to move inward, inflicting damage onto yourself and outward, causing pain for others. However, love is patient. It never disappears, despite those periods of unnecessary destruction. Though pain and love LETTERS arise codependently, Send comments to love is unconditional, editor@inlander.com. biding time until you tire of the tantrums and accept the truth of its transcendent nature. Pain can feel like a constant visitor, so simply acknowledge and acquiesce to it, as you would a guest. Allow pain to have its place because you know that love is eternal. It remains housed safely within. Being loved well is both blessing and burden. You’ll perpetually rediscover the contours of love once so sweetly given, thus you have no choice but to constantly consider the shape your love takes. With gratitude, my mind soothed, body stilled and smile resurrected. I grabbed my luggage, got my own hugs and questions and headed home. Finally ready to settle down. n Inga N. Laurent is a local legal educator and a Fulbright scholar. She is deeply curious about the world and its constructs and delights in uncovering common points of connection that unite our shared but unique human experiences.

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DON’T GLORIFY GUNS ongratulations on your Gun Control issue. I think you did a good job of

providing reasonable conversation starters and heaters within the constraints of your medium. It should be hoped that some of the ridiculous ideas for dealing with gun violence, with the energy of young people demanding common sense solutions, will become evolving standards in our country. Those who want to keep military-grade weapons out of the LETTERS hands of teenagers should proceed Send comments to with the goal of having the U.S. join editor@inlander.com. the rest of the world to end the institution of child soldiers. It is the love and glorification of war that inspires mass shootings and bombings. In turn, the discovery that war is not sensible, reasonable, winnable or justifiable, let alone glorious, contributes to our epidemic of military-related suicides. This is why the U.S. leads the world in gun violence: Our culture demands that we think good things happen when we add firearms to any tense situation. Our history shows us that bad things happen when firearms are added. It’s like war. Americans think we can kick the ass of any country that challenges our global hegemony, but we haven’t won a war since 1945. We think we can out-terrorize terrorists, so we call our terrorism counterterrorism, and we still march backwards into the love of weapons to the point of proposing revival of the world’s greatest collection of nuclear weapons, with which we lost the Cold War. It no longer matters who wins or loses. It’s just about having our fingers on the triggers. In 1965, the U.S. Army designated me an expert in small arms. Today, I’m terrified of guns. It’s not that I’m no longer proficient. I could tell you the results of each round I’ve fired in the last 15 years. What terrifies me is being surrounded by individuals who believe their guns will protect them and their loved ones and loved things. As a Christian, I am mortified by people who claim to trust in God while keeping a round in the chamber for “protection.” As a veteran, I’m horrified to see us honored as a class when many of us have committed war crimes. The Second Amendment is irrelevant to the problem of gun violence as long as frightened Americans put their trust in weapons.

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As youth suicide rates surge in Spokane, school officials search for answers

n Spokane County, the youth suicide rate more than doubled from 2013 to 2016. It went from 4.3 per 100,000 people 24 and younger to 10.7, Washington State Department of Health data show. Nearly 20 percent of Spokane County’s eighth, 10th or 12th graders have seriously considered suicide, according to the Spokane Regional Health District. In 2016, the last year data was publicly available, 15 percent reported that they made a plan to do so.

BY WILSON CRISCIONE And suicide attempts are spiking as well, even among kids in elementary school, says Chris Moore, a student services coordinator with Spokane Public Schools. “We’ve seen a drastic increase with the number of attempts,” Moore says. “It’s a public health crisis. It really is.” The climbing rates of suicide and suicidal ideations mirror national trends in the last decade. And here locally, school and health officials are trying to find out

why, trying to prevent future tragedy. “When a child takes his or her life, you want to put meaning to that,” Moore says. “Why did they do it?”

n a period of less than six months last year, North Central High School lost three students to suicide, says Principal Steve Fisk. “You get to know these kids,” he says. “Any time ...continued on next page

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you experience that loss, it has a really strong any real pattern or trend. emotional impact on the community.” “That is definitely one of the things that is When Fisk is told that a student committed most challenging,” Fisk says. “Everybody wants suicide, he then notifies district administration. to know why, but there’s no real indicator to say The district, led by Moore, mobilizes a crisis this is specifically why.” team to provide support for students and staff. Rather, it’s a combination of risk factors. But the administrators at the school and Depression, anxiety and low quality of life are district level are also scouring the student’s social the top three relative risks among kids who media account for clues. They talk to teachers seriously considered attempting suicide in 2016, and students — anyone who’d recently been in according to Spokane Regional Health District. contact with the student. They reach out to famLesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students ily. They’re trying to figure out why. also are more likely to seriously consider suicide, “We are this entity of not data show. only educating kids but proBut there’s another factor NATIONAL SUICIDE viding social, emotional and that some school and health PREVENTION HOTLINE: personal safety in addition to officials think could be behind 1-800-273-8255, physical safety,” Moore says. the national surge in youth available 24 hours a day “Is there anything we can suicides: social media. Moore FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL discover with these investigasays it can make kids feel HEALTH, IN SPOKANE: tions — was there a pattern? more isolated — they see their 509-838-4428 Was there bullying?” friends post only positive People often point to bulthings, which can make a DAYBREAK YOUTH SERVICES: lying as the culprit. But each child suffering from depres888-454-5506 time Moore and the team of sion think they’re the only Help is immediate for all situations school and district adminisone suffering. It takes away trators have investigated the human interaction that can reasons behind a student suicide in the last four help a depressed kid, she says. years, bullying has not been found to be a direct Research is beginning to find a correlation. A cause. paper published in the journal Clinical PsychologiRarely, Moore says, does the student fit cal Science last fall, for example, suggests that the the stereotype of a withdrawn, sullen teenager more time teens spend on smartphones or other isolated from family and friends. screens, the more likely they are to feel depressed “We haven’t seen that stereotypical student and think about suicide. take his or her life,” she says. “They have been Tom Cutting, a family therapist at Sacred really connected to family, they are getting supHeart Medical Center’s emergency department, port, they are connected to community activities says there’s plenty of speculation that social and school activities. And that’s what’s been media might be a factor in the climbing youth really hard.” suicide rates in the country. Typically, it’s been students battling mental “A lot of professionals in mental health do illness or personal issues that the family is aware feel that social media is playing a role,” Cutting of. A few students were in therapy. In multiple says. “Because if you look at the timeline of these cases, family and friends thought the student had troubling, dramatic increases in suicide rates, recently started to feel better after struggling with it’s started spiking in the last 10 years. And that depression, and they were shocked when the really does correlate to when social media came child decided to end their life. online in our culture.” So far, their investigations have failed to yield Whether or not it’s the actual cause for

depression and suicidal ideations among youth is unclear. It could push kids toward isolation. Conversely, kids who feel isolated from others could be more drawn to social media. Ultimately, he says, mental health professionals are still trying to find out what’s causing an increase in youth suicides. “That is probably the biggest question right now that’s bouncing around in mental health circles,” Cutting says.

“You see this kid in the hall every day and then all of the sudden they’re gone.” Cutting says even if researchers haven’t figured out the root causes driving youth suicides, treatment can help. The Psychiatric Center for Children and Adolescents at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center provides inpatient care for kids who need immediate care. If they don’t, then kids will be connected with outpatient treatment, he says. Children under 12 who need inpatient treatment, however, would be referred to Kootenai Behavioral Health or Seattle Children’s hospital. Moore hopes to see an increase of mental health counselors in schools. But most of all, she recommends that parents reduce their child’s screen time and encourage more conversation. And the adults should be the example. “We as adults need to put our feet down and say we’re going to put our phones away,” Moore says. She stresses that everyone needs to be aware of the signs and symptoms among children struggling with suicidal thoughts — the extreme changes in behavior, sudden withdrawal or increase in screen time. Kids of any age can be dealing with it. “Families need to know that depression and anxiety show no discrimination,” Moore says.

fter a suicide, schools in Spokane won’t hold a memorial. They don’t decorate lockers or allow teddy bears and flowers as a remembrance of the student. That, Moore says, would prompt contagion, making it more likely another suicide would follow. But that doesn’t mean students aren’t encouraged to be open about suicide as a topic. Jackee Smith, a junior at Rogers High School, wants more people to talk about it. “There’s a difference between glorifying it and talking about it,” Smith says. Smith sees her friends posting things on social media about how they want to “end it all,” how they “want to die.” She saw how two suicides by North Central High School students in the last year shook the community. Kids at her own school knew those students. “It’s really hard for them. You see this kid in the hall every day and then all of the sudden they’re gone,” Smith says. “And you don’t know how you could have helped.” So Smith made it her goal to raise awareness. Last month, she put together a Mental Health Awareness Night at Rogers to help prevent suicide. She got the word out using social media — it can be an “enemy” when it comes to mental health, she says, but it can also help with advocacy. Next year, she wants to hold a similar event at every high school. Students, Fisk says, can be exactly the kind of voice for change that the community needs. He says a group of students at North Central responded to the barrage of suicides by advocating for mental health awareness. They understand how to support their peers, Fisk says. “They’re on the front lines,” Fisk says. Smith hopes it can bring change. She wants more students to know about resources if they’re having suicidal thoughts. She urges kids to text the crisis text line, 741-741, if they’re experiencing suicidal thoughts. She wants them to know that they’re not alone. “A lot of kids don’t know there’s help out there,” Smith says. n wilsonc@inlander.com

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DANGERS OF DRIVING WHILE SICK Karen Gemmell drives 12 miles each way to and from her job as a clerk in Cheney’s Public Works Department. She’s a very safe driver, and recently she was able to prove it. She’s one of 2,000 volunteers testing methods to REPORT THEIR MILEAGE as Washington state looks at how drivers pay for roads. With a device installed in her car for the pilot project, Gemmell not only sees how

many miles she drives, but how she brakes, accelerates and takes corners. She always gets a score of 100. Always, that is, until she got sick. Her scores immediately dropped about 20 points as she discovered something multiple studies have shown: Being sick can impact your driving and reaction time, not unlike drinking. “It really made me stop and think,” she says. (SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL)

SAY MY NAMES The city formed a naming committee. It solicited hundreds of suggestions to find a timeless and perfect name for the new University District Gateway Bridge, the $9.5 million bicycle and pedestrian bridge connecting the University District to the East Sprague area. And after all that time, the city’s Plan Commission finally picked a winner: the, uh, UNIVERSITY GATEWAY BRIDGE. Or maybe just the University Gateway. But University Gateway Bridge? Really? Isn’t that name sorta dull?

Fortunately, since the City Council won’t vote on the name until April 16, the city still has a chance to come up with a cooler name. At Inlander.com, we offer a slew of 28 alternate suggestions for the bridge, including the “It’s Not U, It’s Me District Bridge, the “George Wright Robert E. Lee Christopher Columbus Atrocity Crossing,” the “Bakken Oil Train Explosion Viewing Platform” and “Bridge Crosby.” My favorite idea? “CamBridge Spokanalytica.” (DANIEL WALTERS)

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CLOSER TO A JURY OF PEERS People of color have been removed from juries for decades because the rules intended to eliminate RACIAL DISCRIMINATION have been powerless. Some Washington State Supreme Court justices have voiced their frustration with safeguards currently in place, and recently adopted new rules to protect against racial discrimination when picking a jury. The new rules tell judges to consider “implicit, institutional and unconscious” race and ethnic biases when lawyers eliminate people from the pool of potential jurors using “peremptory challenges,” for which they have to give no explanation. Under the new rules, a person’s removal from the jury is invalid if an “objective observer” could believe race or ethnicity was a factor. (MITCH RYALS)

Home Equity Line Of Credit SECURITY PRESENCE Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra wants feedback on a SCHOOL SAFETY INITIATIVE that would fund more school resource officers and pay for the state to develop a teacher safety course and statewide crisis counselor. It’s called the Keep Idaho Students Safe (KISS) initiative. It would include $18.7 million to help schools hire and train security personnel, expand their school resource officer program or pay for other security measures. “We know what we want to do — help schools and districts keep their students safe through education, trained security presence and statewide resources to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies,” Ybarra says in a news release. You can find the survey to give feedback online at sde.idaho.gov/kiss. (WILSON CRISCIONE)

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers wades into the Snake River debate; plus, results of Spokane’s homeless count DAMS, SALMON, AND HIGHER POWER BILLS

This week the Committee on Natural Resources took up work on a bill that Washington and Oregon representatives are touting as a way to save dams and ensure electricity remains affordable in the Pacific Northwest. But environmental groups say that H.R. 3144, introduced by Republican Rep. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS and a bipartisan group of lawmakers last summer, would thwart the court system and public process. The bill would in part subvert a court ruling by a federal judge out of Portland that was upheld by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on April 2. The ruling requires the Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies to spill more water over eight dams along the Snake and Columbia rivers starting this month in order to help move more juvenile salmon out to sea. They also were ordered to study options for eventually breaching some dams on the Snake River. McMorris Rodgers and fellow Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse warn the extra spill will impact hydro generation and make for higher power bills. Their legislation would require an act of Congress before agencies could study breaching the dams or take any action that would restrict electrical generation on that system. “The judge’s order ... flies in the face of the current collaborative framework that is the result of years of study and stakeholder input,” Newhouse says in a news release. “Our legislation would allow the continued operation of the dams under that framework to preserve the benefits of our energy infrastructure while continuing to invest in fish recovery efforts.” Environmental groups, including Save Our Wild Salmon, recently funded a poll of Washington voters, with an oversample in Eastern Washington, and found that most people were willing to pay between $1 and $7 more per month on their electric bills to remove four dams on the lower Snake River to help restore wild salmon

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and improve water quality. “I think people are more willing now to say, ‘Yeah, we still need dams, we still need hydropower, but it is time to evaluate different dams and say, ‘Are they still giving us the benefits?’” says Sam Mace, Inland Northwest director for Save Our Wild Salmon. “It’s unfortunate that Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers is putting forth a bill that upends science and the public process to figure out how we resolve the salmon crisis.” (SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL)

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At first glance, the data from Spokane’s most recent point-in-time homelessness count make it look like the region’s homelessness problem is getting worse: This year, the city of Spokane counted 1,245 HOMELESS people, a 14 percent increase from 2017. But considering the way the city radically reinvented its homelessness counting system, including by using a smartphone app, holding youth events, and sending out a larger swath of volunteers to locations countywide, a comparatively mild increase in the reported number is good news. “The number was not substantially greater than past year,” says David Lewis, manager of the city of Spokane’s homeless data system. And while most of those counted were unsheltered, the number of people considered “chronically” homeless actually decreased. “Our community is doing a great job of addressing the needs of our most vulnerable citizens,” Tija Danzig, Spokane’s Homeless Services Program Manager, writes in an email. “We have made great progress and seen reductions in numbers for populations that aligned with key initiatives and increased focus, including chronically homeless, veterans, and unaccompanied youth.” More than 300 of those surveyed said they’d experienced serious mental illness, while 121 said they were survivors of domestic violence. In future years, Lewis says, the data will become even more useful. As long as the city maintains the same sort of number of volunteers and deploys them in a similar way, the city will begin to be able to see trends with, not just who the homeless are, but where they’re located. Other innovations, including a count during the summertime, are still being considered. Lewis even thinks there’s room for the city to develop their own homeless counting app instead of paying for the third-part Counting Us app. “The vendor-provided tool was pretty good,” Lewis says. “I think the city has the expertise that

we could probably develop our own, to save money and be a bit more flexible.” (DANIEL WALTERS)

TAKING SOME TIME

With the University of Idaho now facing questions for how it handled a student’s complaints that she was harassed and inappropriately touched by a football player in 2013, the university has put its athletic director ROB SPEAR on paid administrative leave. The university announced that Spear was put on administrative leave last week. It will last 60 days, as investigators and university leadership works “to better understand process failures in reporting sexual assault complaints” that took place five years ago. “Understanding how we’ve handled situations in the past and how we can improve is essential,” UI President Chuck Staben announced. “We have a responsibility to provide our students, and our student-athletes, with the best college experience and the most support possible.” Idaho Vandals diver Mairin Jameson and distance runner Maggie Miller reported in April 2013 instances of harassment by a football player named Jahrie Level to the athletic department and to Moscow Police. Under Title IX guidelines, the university was required to investigate the reports and immediately take steps to prevent further harassment. But the university failed to do so. It admitted as much after Jameson detailed her experience on a blog in January 2018. While Spear is on leave, the university says it will continue an internal review of the situation, engage an external consultant to “help leadership better understand what has happened,” and hire “additional help” to address the workload of the university’s Office of Civil Rights and Investigations. Pete Isakson, associate athletic director, will be acting athletic director in Spear’s absence. “The goal is to make sure we better understand this situation and how we can both learn from our mistakes and become a leader in responsiveness and transparency,” Staben says. (WILSON CRISCIONE)

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After the Spokane Police Department was finished investigating its officers accused of wrongdoing, it would publish the entire file to its website. Then in the spring of 2016, in what City Councilman BREEAN BEGGS called a “big step backward” in transparency efforts, the department scrubbed its website of the investigations and replaced them with summaries. No names. Few specific details. The department had received complaints from witnesses and accused officers, whose names were unredacted. Now, Beggs is working on an ordinance intended to put some of those investigations back online. Under his proposal, a person requesting a copy of an investigation from the police department could also request that the documents be posted online. Beggs briefed his proposal during the Public Safety and Health Committee meeting this week, saying it’s intended to cut down the number of times the city would respond to requests for the same document. “And it promotes transparency,” he says. Police Ombudsman Bart Logue, in his 2017 annual report, recommended the department go even further and post each case, along with body camera footage, online regardless of a records request. SPD Maj. Kevin King says the department’s biggest concern is that redacting an investigation for a victim is different than for a witness or another third party, such as a news outlet. “If we get a request from the victim, we’d have to redact it again to post it on the public website,” King says. “So we’re doubling our work.” Beggs acknowledges that the level of redaction is different depending on who is making the request, but he clarifies that the intent is to target those investigations of high public interest: uses of force, fatal encounters, gross misconduct. (MITCH RYALS)

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or hours after he was shot by a Spokane Police officer in December 2017, Joshua Spotted Horse’s body lay in the street uncovered, handcuffed and shirtless. Passersby took pictures and posted them to social media. It was the day after Christmas when Spotted Horse became the seventh person shot by Spokane Police in 2017. Following a foot chase, Spotted Horse reached in his waistband when an officer shot and killed him, according to the prosecutor’s summary of the incident, though police later determined his hands were empty. By January, friends and advocates of Spotted Horse gathered to speak at the Police Ombudsman Commission’s monthly meeting. They called out the indignity of his body being left uncovered and in public view. They questioned the narrative put forth by police and they described a better side of the man they knew. Leslie Holt, a longtime friend of Spotted Horse, told the commission of her friend’s success as a local high school basketball player. In an interview later she describes a kindhearted man, who cared deeply for his family, but had headed down the wrong path recently. “Basically, he was pretty much executed. Hopefully we will see that footage, and you guys will see and have more respect for the dead,” she told the commission. But Spotted Horse’s death was only the tipping point. Frustration among the Native American community in Spokane has been smoldering for years as part of a larger conversation about Native Americans’ contact with police and the criminal justice system. Toni Lodge, the executive director of the nonprofit NATIVE Project, reminded the five-member commission of a 15-year-old Coeur d’Alene Tribe member who was shot and killed by Spokane Police in 2003. Eagle Michael wore hearing aids and attended the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind. His body was also left in public view for hours, Lodge said, and then-Chief Roger Bragdon promised his department would order screens to shield the bodies from view. Apparently, that promise wasn’t kept. Lodge also pointed to a chilling statistic: Of the seven people shot by Spokane Police officers in 2017, three were Native American. Only one survived. “That’s a flippin’ epidemic,” she said. “Fortythree percent of the shootings in Spokane were Native Americans. Where is the outrage?” Spokane Police are hesitant to call the deaths a trend, though they’ve agreed to open a dialogue with the Native community. The disproportionate number of Native

Americans shot by police locally is in keeping with national statistics. Depending on the year, Native Americans are killed by police at the same, or higher, rates than any other racial group. For example, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from 1999 to 2014 show that Native Americans were killed by police at a rate of .23 per 100,000, compared to .25 per 100,000 for African Americans. For some individual years, the rate of Native American deaths is higher. In Spokane, Native Americans make up about 2.5 percent of stops initiated by police, but 9.3 percent of uses of force, according to data analyzed by Eastern Washington University professor Ed Byrnes. Additionally, Spokane County Jail population data indicates for every one white person detained in 2014, 6.2 Native Americans were detained when adjusted for population. “The three Native men who were shot were all members of tribes from North and South Dakota,” Lodge told the commission. “So nobody came to have a conversation with you or with the SPD or the City Council. They don’t have the luxury. So we have to be their advocate. You have to be their advocate.”

hose who attended a meeting between police and members of the Native community in late January describe it as raw, passionate, emotional. Lodge tells the Inlander that she was disheartened by reaction from some officers, who she says didn’t acknowledge that the number of Native Americans shot represents a problem.

“Forty-three percent of the shootings in Spokane were Native Americans. Where is the outrage?” Since 2008, 30 people have been shot by Spokane Police, according to the department’s internal stats. Four were Native American, two were African American and 24 were white. The seven people shot by police in 2017 was the most since at least 1995. Spokane Police Maj. Kevin King, who attended the meeting, says in a subsequent interview that he sees the 2017 numbers as an anomaly. Internal reviews of each of the incidents have so far revealed no racial bias on the part of the officers, he says.  In the first incident, Dexter Dumarce pulled a knife on an officer on the lower South Hill and led police on a foot chase. He was shot

Jacqueline Salyers’ mother, Lisa Earl (third from left), turned to activism after her daughter’s death by police. and killed as he approached a car stopped at a light.  Terrence Wallette blew through stop signs and almost hit a pedestrian in May when Lt. Dave McCabe stopped him. Earlier that day, Wallette had checked himself into the hospital for a potential overdose of his ADHD medication, police said last week at a news conference announcing the completion of their internal investigation. Confronted by officers, Wallette stabbed himself and screamed at police to shoot him. Body camera footage appears to show Wallette raise his knife and move toward an officer moments before he’s shot.  The third man, Spotted Horse, ran from a getaway vehicle used in an armed robbery of a Safeway. Officers were chasing Spotted Horse on foot when he turned to face them and reached in the front of his pants. Officer Chris Lequire fired four times, killing Spotted Horse. None of the officers in these incidents will face criminal charges. As for the meeting with members of the Native community? City Council President Ben Stuckart believes it could have been more constructive. “One comment I heard was that this is an aberration and in the previous three years, the shooting number was lower, and no Native Americans got shot,” he says. “That’s the wrong thing to say in relation to that conversation. That doesn’t go very far to recognize the hurt and pain in the room.” King, for his part, says that following concerns raised about Spotted Horses’ body being left in public view, the department has ordered collapsable shields to keep in patrol cars. SPD officials have agreed to meet at least twice more with the Native community, and King adds that he hopes more solutions will come. Chief Craig Meidl has also begun collaborating with Bart Logue, the police ombudsman, to revise the department’s use-of-force policy. Lodge is cautiously optimistic. She says the NATIVE Project has proposed a memorandum of understanding that would establish a line of communication between the Native community and police, as well as cultural competency training. She was told the city’s legal department advised against it. “This is a very slow process,” Lodge says. “We haven’t gotten ...continued on next page

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NEWS | POLICE “A TREND OR AN ANOMALY?,” CONTINUED... buy-in. It’s a hard job they have, and I admire them for doing it, but I think we need to be more mindful of how we’re interacting with each other so this many people don’t get shot.”

odge’s plea to the Ombudsman Commission in January, asking “where’s the outrage,” rings true beyond Spokane. A 30-month nationwide study of media coverage of deaths-by-cop tends to support the notion that major outlets devote less attention to Native Americans’ fatal encounters with police. Although significantly more African Americans were killed by police (635) during the study’s timeframe compared to Native Americans (53), African American deaths received 95 times more articles (3,992 to 42), and more words per article on average, researchers found. Consider, for example, the 2014 deaths of a 35-yearold Native American woman in Sandpoint and a black Labrador in Coeur d’Alene and the disparity in media coverage and public outrage first pointed LETTERS out in a 2015 Guardian Send comments to article. editor@inlander.com. Jeanetta Riley was pregnant, suicidal and holding a knife outside Bonner General Hospital. Officers walked toward her, guns drawn, barking orders to drop the knife. “F--- you!” Riley responded, according to police dashcam footage. Within 15 seconds of their arrival, two of the officers fired, killing her. The young children of the 5-foot-tall, woman are

suing the Sandpoint Police Department and the officers who shot and killed their mother. Sandpoint Police Chief Corey Coon did not respond to a request for an interview. Riley’s death in July came just 14 hours before Coeur d’Alene Police Officer Dave Kelley shot and killed a black lab named Arfee. The months following each incident revealed a disparity in reactions among community mem-

lethal shooting didn’t register as much more than a blip for national outlets. The Inlander published three articles about Arfee and none about Riley. The Riley case isn’t over yet. The officers were cleared of criminal charges in November 2014, but the attorney for Riley’s family, April Linscott, says the incident is a horrific example of officers who are too quick to pull the trigger before de-escalating the situation. A federal judge denied the officers’ attempt to have a civil lawsuit dismissed. “While Jeanetta was in relatively close physical proximity to the officers, it is reasonable to infer that this was simply the result of her approaching them on their command,” Judge B. Lynn Winmill writes. “In addition, Jeanetta’s proximity to the officers resulted in part from their decision to approach her, undercutting any reasonable belief that she posed an immediate threat of harm.” He continues: “The court finds that the defendant officers’ use of deadly force was excessive and violated Jeanetta’s rights under the Fourth Amendment.”

“If I didn’t have my tribal council and tribal nation, it would have gone unnoticed I’m sure.” bers and the media. Arfee was shot and killed while the 2-year-old dog was inside his owner’s van. The dog’s death sparked outrage in Coeur d’Alene. Facebook groups demanded justice. Emails from across the country poured into the mayor’s office. About 100 community members marched in 2014 and demanded the officer be fired. Even the internet group Anonymous posted videos threatening the Coeur d’Alene Police Department and demanding a thorough investigation. Media outlets across the country picked up the story. Riley’s death, on the other hand, elicited no such public demonstrations or Facebook groups demanding justice. Beyond the standard regional media coverage, the

hile the discussion continues in Spokane, there has been progress this year at the state level. Jacqueline Salyers was shot and killed by Tacoma Police officers in 2016. The 32-year-old Puyallup tribal member was with her boyfriend, who was wanted for a felony warrant, when police surrounded their vehicle. Officers say Salyers nearly ran them over when they began firing. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Central Washington could either be the epicenter of a world-changing technology or ground zero for Bitcoin’s epic fail BY SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL

n a gray warehouse tucked behind a tavern off one of the main drags in downtown Wenatchee, Malachi Salcido gets settled in his office, where a wall of computer monitors allows him to split his attention between live feeds of construction sites, photos of his family and websites tracking the real-time value of cryptocurrencies and their exchanges. He’s a master electrician, certified public accountant and owner of a successful design-build construction business. But it’s his latest venture — “mining” for Bitcoin — that has people cold calling him, with some flying straight from China or Japan to knock at the door in hopes of grabbing a few minutes of his time. A mile down the road from his office, in a converted cold-storage warehouse, 1,800 machines with incredible computing power work 24 hours a day at Salcido’s Columbia Data Center solving complicated algorithms to earn the digital currency. At the same time, as Salcido watches on the live feed in his office, crews across the  Mining hardware river in East Wenatchee are buildat Malachi Salcido’s ing a new mining facility for him Columbia Data Center. that’s five times that size. YOUNG KWAK PHOTO With even more sites in the works, the founder and CEO of Salcido Enterprises aims to make his firm the biggest player in Bitcoin and blockchain technology in the country, and, unfortunately for the cold callers, he’s not about to build operations for other people. “You can’t hire us to design your facility, to maintain your facility, you can’t buy our facility, we don’t do it for anyone else,” he says. “But it’s nuts how many want us to do this for them here in this region.” The “mining” process requires huge amounts of electricity. After the value of Bitcoin spiked above $19,000 in December, the cryptocurrency world turned its attention to Central Washington, which has the cheapest electricity in the entire country thanks to dams along the Columbia River and other bodies of water. For months, public utility districts (or PUDs) throughout the state have been hounded with requests for power at unprecedented levels: People are asking for 20, 50, 100 megawatts of electricity, with one caller even asking the Pend Oreille County PUD where they could get 2 gigawatts — enough to power more than 1 million homes. In response to this modern gold rush, many cities and utilities are pumping the brakes as they decide if and how to build out their infrastructure for an industry many people still don’t understand and that experts warn could totally collapse. Since mid-February, a wave of Central Washington cities and utilities passed temporary bans or limitations on the operations. “This is Bitcoin: Wild West 2.0,” Salcido says. For the record, Salcido thinks the moratoriums and interim controls on new digital mining are a good thing: He went through a similar years-long moratorium process with local agencies after he first got in the

game in 2013. And he understands people’s skepticism: What if this technology doesn’t get adopted? What’s the point? After first learning about Bitcoin, Salcido says he saw it going one of two ways. “This tech will either become nothing — Furby dolls, pet rocks, Betamax — OK? Or it’s going to disrupt every industry I can think of, and probably some I can’t,” Salcido says. “It’s either a major market disruptor and major market creator, or it’s nothing. It’s one of those two. It won’t be a niche technology.” He’s banking on it changing the world.

DIGITAL REVOLUTION

While digital currency has been a concept for a few decades, it wasn’t until 2009 that Bitcoin was invented, and other cryptocurrencies soon followed. In a nutshell, Bitcoin was created as a way to exchange value with other people without needing a bank or other intermediary to verify a transaction and avoid fraud. To do so, a network of machines constantly works to verify the chain of transactions leading up to the transfer of all or part of a coin to someone else. Each time a coin — expressed as a code of numbers and letters — is exchanged, it is encrypted and recorded publicly. After the network verifies that the digital receipt of sorts is the same as the copy they have, they add your new transaction to what’s called a block. Then the machines work to “mine” by guessing the password for that encrypted block. If they guess it, they essentially create new code to add on and make a new block, which is linked with others in a digital ledger known as “blockchain.” The reward for that work comes in the form of Bitcoin. As more transactions are made, it gets harder to hack the system, as someone would have to control more than half of the global network to deceive others into believing that a falsified block matches the other copies of the ledger. There’s also less reward for the same electricity, as there are only 21 million Bitcoin possible, and the amount rewarded for finding new blocks is cut in half on a regular schedule. Early miners got 50 Bitcoins for their work. Now they get 12.5, and soon they’ll get only 6.25. But with the price of Bitcoin ballooning from almost nothing in its infancy to thousands of dollars per coin currently, and with other coins like Ethereum and Litecoin gaining in popularity, the prospect is attracting big players. By the end of this year, Salcido plans to have about 50 megawatts in mining power. In three or four years, he plans to have more than 160 megawatts, and, eventually, he hopes to run 10 percent of the global Bitcoin network. Salcido likes to tell people not to focus so much on the fact that Bitcoin has value when they’re trying to understand his motivations. At the end of the day, his ...continued on next page

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BITCOIN “WILD WEST 2.0,” CONTINUED... machines are working to build and support a network by writing code. While his machines work for new Bitcoin, they are also processing transactions on a regular basis and taking a small fee in the form of code. Unlike credit card transactions, which can take 1 percent to 5 percent in fees, the miners take a tiny fraction of 1 percent, making it cheaper for people to pay each other while earning him income. But the underlying technology, blockchain, is really where he sees massive potential. He compares it to software: There isn’t one “software,” there are many kinds, with infinite applications. Blockchain can be used to bundle services that were never bundled before, Salcido says, like a contract, the payment for that contract, and the verification and security for that contract. And other applications are being developed all the time. Major companies are investing in new ways to use the tech: Maersk, the largest shipping container operator in the world, and IBM announced earlier this year that they’ll partner to see how blockchain can be used as a more efficient way to track global shipments; Amazon is exploring ways to use blockchain for financial services; and Starbucks is exploring use of blockchain as part of a payment app. And with all those applications, someone needs to run the network. That’s where Salcido is positioning himself. His strategic goal is to become the major hub for the network on the West Coast. “This is not just pillaging our power infrastructure for a quick buck,” Salcido says. “You’re creating a network that will be used as a faster, cheaper, more secure option, that actually is something useful for society. It’s not just

Malachi Salcido, founder and CEO of Salcido Enterprises, believes blockchain technology will change how everyone shares data. digging a hole and throwing electrons in the ground.” Even cities are looking into possible applications. Boise is working with a company called ULedger to explore internal business applications for blockchain. “I definitely want to clarify we’re not doing anything related to cryptocurrencies, but we are utilizing blockchain technologies,” says Darrin Harris, Boise’s chief information officer. “Blockchain is about creating an immutable record, a transaction that has occurred that is immutable. Meaning neither party involved, or any other third party, can really question the validity of that record,

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because no one can change it or touch it to manipulate it.” Still, for now, the technology isn’t mature, Salcido concedes. “But I don’t look at my 6-year-old son and say, ‘Boy, he’s a crappy pitcher. He can only throw a 30-mile-anhour fastball,’” Salcido says. “I say, ‘When he’s a man, he’s going to be a great pitcher.’” Though it’s still very new, Salcido argues Bitcoin’s blockchain will ultimately serve as a sort of base code, and once applications are developed, “the adoption rate is

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going to be rapid. “Then it starts to make sense to people why would we build 40-, 50-year assets, at large expense?” Salcido says. “We know what we’re building and we also know that there are a lot of people just out to make a quick buck. But I kind of argue: Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.” But while Salcido fully plans to remain invested in his town, Wenatchee, it’s not as clear if the new operators from around the world have similar plans.

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Chelan County hugs the eastern edge of the North Cascades, a series of valleys separating its mountain resort towns from the world-renowned apple and pear orchards that grow in number as you head east toward flatter agricultural land in the Columbia River Basin. On the southern shores of Lake Chelan, the city of Chelan is a popular vacation destination, with plenty of west-siders building second homes there and visiting its resorts in summer and winter months. But among the tourists and retirees, rogue cryptocurrency miners have started setting up shop in homes and other areas not designed to use the huge amounts of electricity needed to run their machines. The Chelan County PUD recently discovered an illegal setup that started in a single storage unit and eventually took over a chain of units before being discovered, says Chelan Mayor Mike Cooney. “Really this past year it’s come full bore,” Cooney says. “There was a little bit of interest two years ago, but hell, nobody knew how to spell cryptocurrency or what it was.” Partly in response to concerns from the utility district, Chelan’s City Council passed a six-month ban on would-be legal operations in February. Simply put, Cooney says he and the council don’t think the ...continued on next page

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“WILD WEST 2.0,” CONTINUED... clean power generated by the dams in their area should go to that type of industry. “We just felt the amount of power they take, and it’s extreme power,” Cooney says, “in our minds, it’s a misuse of a natural resource.” About two-and-a-half years into what he plans to be his only term, the mayor says he gets two or three calls a week from people interested in setting up operations. They inquire from all over, and he suspects many calls from the Seattle area are on behalf of foreign investors from China and other countries. But that’s not the type of industry they want to prop up, Cooney says. Instead, they want clean, light industry that matches the lifestyle there, maybe something like a backpack or snowshoe manufacturer, or other outdoor recreation business. Plus, it’s already hard enough to meet demand for power to new homes and resorts without getting pushback about electrical infrastructure interrupting views among the steep hills around the lake, Cooney says. “Nobody wants a substation in their backyard, or the power lines going through their front yard. … There’s enough growth we need all the power we have to go to that,” Cooney says. “Now I don’t know, 20 years from now, we may look extremely foolish [if] Bitcoin becomes the new Microsoft or the new Google, but I doubt it.” About 40 miles south, the Wenatchee City Council

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passed interim controls in late March intended to limit mining operations to some industrial and commercial areas while city staff design regulations and the Chelan PUD looks for unauthorized miners. The utility first realized the need to plan for cryptocurrency miners back in 2014, after early operators started setting up shop. After working through a moratorium, they set rates and fees for users who want up to 5 megawatts of power (enough to power as many as 4,000 Pacific Northwest homes) and started allowing applications in early 2017. Under those rates, new users have to pay up to a $5,000 application fee, the cost of any new substation, transmission lines or other infrastructure needed to get power to their facility, and an upfront fee, which for a 5 megawatt user is close to $1 million. Plus, the cost of electricity used, of course. “But with the recent activity we have people coming in wanting a lot more than that: 20, 40, 50, up to 100 megawatts,” says John Stoll, the district’s customer utilities managing director. “When Bitcoin was $500, I think that was a bit of a gulp. When it was $19,000 it was, ‘How fast can I write the check?’” On top of that, utility staff suspect dozens of customers are illegally mining in their service area, and they’ve shut down about 20 operations already. They warn that mining without proper service can be dangerous: One

residential setup overtaxed its wires, causing them to melt and start a fire that burned what was luckily an empty lot, Stoll says. But it also took out power to three other homes in the process. “When we design our equipment, we design it with the expectation that it’s only going to run at that high peak for a limited time, and then it’s going to cool down,” Stoll says. “That isn’t the case here, and that’s why it’s critical if someone’s going to do it, we know about it.” So the utility has been working with local governments to pump the brakes on mining operations while they plan how to handle new electricity loads while keeping power available for other customers. They know if they build, miners will come. The question is: Will they stay?

PRESSING PAUSE

The Chelan PUD has stopped accepting new applications for cryptocurrency mining operations for the time being, and the city of Chelan’s temporary ban will come up for review this summer. Since mid-February, the cities of Leavenworth, East Wenatchee and Wenatchee have also restricted where the operations can be in city limits, excluding them from residential zones. Instead of a moratorium, the city of Wenatchee passed 12-month interim controls on where operations can locate, as city staff wanted to allow some use while

exploring the best ways to update codes, says Steve King, economic development director for Wenatchee. “We didn’t want to shut the door on economic opportunity. We just wanted to make sure it was in the right place,” King says. “We see real opportunity [in] having supercomputing facilities here and supporting that technology.” Nearby Douglas and Grant counties are bringing more customers online. In 2017, the Douglas County PUD had 28 applications related to cryptocurrency, ranging from 1.5 megawatts to 30 megawatts, and the eight projects that are actually moving forward will more than double the county’s average load with 128 megawatts of new service, writes the district’s public information officer, Meaghan Vibbert. As of February, the Grant County PUD, which already serves a number of data centers, had 79 such requests for a total 1,100 megawatts of potential new load, which would also more than double their existing load, according to Ryan Holterhoff, a Grant PUD spokesman. The district is now studying how to upgrade its infrastructure and change its rates. “During this time, Grant PUD is still welcoming inquiries from new customers, yet they will likely experience a delay as

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“In our minds, it’s a misuse of a natural resource.” we determine how best to meet this demand,” Holterhoff says by email. “With that being said Grant PUD is not, and does not anticipate being, out of power. If and when Grant PUD grows through the output of Priest Rapids and Wanapum Dams, Grant PUD has access to other generation sources, such as market purchases.” One of the main risks of operations setting up shop only to leave if cryptocurrency values drop would be stranded assets — all that equipment left behind with no one to serve. “There’s certainly volatility,” Chelan PUD’s Stoll explains, “and that’s one of the challenges and why we’ve looked at those upfront fees.” So the utility districts all require customers to pay for infrastructure upgrades up front. But the equipment is less of a concern than stranded “hedge,” the power a utility could be left on the hook for if they sign contracts for more market power, explains Kimberly Gentle, director of power and risk management for the Pend Oreille PUD. “If you buy power for their needs and they leave, you have to find someone else to buy it,” she says. Most of the inquiries Pend Oreille has gotten have been for a few megawatts up to about 20 megawatts, but Gentle says one customer asked where in the area they could locate if they wanted 2 gigawatts, an inconceivably large request for a utility whose roughly 8,500-customer base has basically remained unchanged for decades. “These are the largest inquiries we’ve seen in 25 years,” she says.

CRIMINAL MINDS

While concern about the electricity needed to mine cryptocurrencies has been a large focus for Washington agencies, the digital currencies themselves have raised red flags with governments and companies around the world for several years. They warn that the digital currencies and decentralized markets where they are traded are highly unregulated, and some worry about how they could be used to fund criminal enterprises or cheat people out of their investments. Bitcoin first gained infamy with its ties to the Silk Road, an online black market run on the dark web where all sales were ...continued on next page

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BITCOIN “WILD WEST 2.0,” CONTINUED... conducted in Bitcoin. The founder of the site, Ross William Ulbricht, is serving life in prison for crimes related to the Silk Road, ranging from drug trafficking to money laundering. Google and Facebook both announced this year that they’ll ban ads related to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, citing policies against ads for financial products associated with deceptive practices. In January, Alaska and Idaho both warned people to be extremely cautious when investing in cryptocurrencies, which are not controlled or insured by central banks or governments. Idaho’s finance department warned that the highly volatile markets may be tempting to unsuspecting investors even though they come with a high risk of fraud. Those markets are already moving large amounts of money. At one point during the writing of this article, more than $7.1 billion in Bitcoin had been sent in the previous 24 hours, and one Bitcoin was valued at $6,749.61, according to bitinfocharts.com. A week before, it was valued closer to $7,400. Three months before, it was at $16,784. Aside from concerns about people purposely inflating the value of cryptocurrencies, making them look favorable on markets so they can quickly turn around and sell them for a profit, agencies also warn about Initial Coin Offerings, or ICOs. “Unlike an Initial Public Offering (IPO) when a company sells stocks in order to raise capital, an ICO sells ‘tokens’ in order to fund a project, usually related to the blockchain,” the North American Securities Administrators Association wrote in January this year. “The token likely has no value at the time of purchase. Some tokens constitute, or may be exchangeable for a new cryptocurrency to be launched by the project, while others entitle investors to a discount, or early rights to a product or service proposed to be offered.” The Securities and Exchange Commission is starting to bring charges against people offering ICOs without registering them as a security or promising something they can’t deliver. At the start of April, two creators of an ICO called Centra Tech were arrested on federal securities-fraud charges. The SEC alleges they raised more than $25 million claiming they’d help people spend any type of

“At this point, my feeling is it’s too big to fail.” blockchain currency anywhere that takes Visa or MasterCard, but they never had partnerships with the major credit card companies, according to a copy of the federal complaint, filed in New York and posted online by Ars Technica, a website that covers technology news. In a February lecture, Agustín Carstens, general manager for the Bank for International Settlements, which helps central banks address stability issues, warned that cryptocurrencies pose a risk to financial stability, while conceding current payment systems could be improved. “Novel technology is not the same as better technology or better economics,” Carstens said, according to a press release from the financial organization. “That is clearly the case with Bitcoin: While perhaps intended as an alternative payment system with no government involvement, it has become a combination of a bubble, a Ponzi scheme and an environmental disaster.”

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Giga Watt is building 20 “Giga Pods” to house miners for customers from around the world. But those who’ve invested in the technology most in Central Washington argue that they’re OK with regulations, that the technology actually makes it easier to trace criminal actors and they believe cryptocurrency has the potential to change their community for the better.

CHANGING THE VALLEY

The number of people jumping into cryptocurrency mining in the Wenatchee Valley and beyond has ballooned not only due to rogue operations, but also thanks in part to above-board companies like Giga Watt, one of the largest mining-related companies in the region. Rather than mine for cryptocurrencies itself, Giga Watt leases out space and power for mining machines in sites throughout Central Washington, maintaining the hardware for clients from around the globe with a staff of more than 60, says Drew Behrens, Giga Watt account manager. They also sell miners that they’ve designed. From the windows of the Giga Watt offices at Pangborn Airport in East Wenatchee, snow-covered mountains paint a scenic backdrop to busy construction sites below. In just the last few months the industrial land has changed dramatically, as fields have been replaced with massive cryptocurrency projects. On a 9-acre site just across the street from where Salcido Enterprises is building a new 10 megawatt facility, Giga Watt has crews constructing 20 trailer-sized buildings it calls “Giga Pods.” Each small building will use about 1.5 megawatts of power to run hundreds of machines mining for different cryptocurrencies, Behrens explains. The small design ensures hot air quickly flows through fans to the outside more efficiently than at larger data centers. The company preleased this space with an ICO token offering last May, he says. In exchange for the tokens, their customers were able to secure space in the facility rent-free for 50 years. “It’s literally the cheapest solution to host your miners in the world if you go through our watt program,” Behrens says. Not all the players in this burgeoning industry are gigantic yet. Several miles away from the airport, Denton Meier is

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bringing an old funeral home in downtown Wenatchee back to life. Meier and his business partners, who own the quickly growing information technology companies Legwork PRM and Firefly, are remodeling the building to house their growing roster of employees. But they also see potential to earn digital currency here with a relatively small cache of miners. As construction workers upstairs rip walls down to the studs and shovel scraps from the demolition into wheelbarrows, Meier walks into the large basement room — down the hall from where bodies used to be stored — where he envisions racks for hundreds of mining machines. To be more environmentally friendly and efficient, he and the other owners are working with their architect and engineer to design a way to capture the miners’ heat to warm the building in winter, and maybe even keep the sidewalks and parking lot clear of snow. “Since money is being spent on heating LETTERS anyway, and we have Send comments to a built-in heater that is editor@inlander.com. then generating income in another way,” Meier says, “it made the whole thought of the building more financially viable.” He sees cryptocurrency mining as a way to supplement income for virtually any business and support employment in the area. For example, if his miners make enough, he could offer better retirement plans with the proceeds. Maybe someone else could use them to earn enough extra money to fix up empty storefronts downtown while keeping rent affordable for small businesses. “I would love to see that every building that could in the downtown core utilize that,” Meier says. “Building a strong downtown core, it just enhances the community as a whole, and I love that, versus some data farm that’s just out in the middle of a field somewhere that only takes a few people to run.” City leaders seem receptive to the idea, too. But it’s not clear if Meier’s application will be tied up with the recent moratoriums or not. As is, their plans are in ...continued on page 32

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Denton Meier and his partners are remodeling a former funeral home — including the embalming room pictured above — to house their tech companies and hope to mine for Bitcoin in the basement. YOUNG KWAK PHOTO

“WILD WEST 2.0,” CONTINUED... something of a gray area right now, he says. Either way, he and the other owners are including some basic infrastructure for the machines in the hopes they’ll eventually get approval for maybe up to two-thirds of a megawatt of power. He has faith Bitcoin will catch on. “At this point, my feeling is it’s too big to fail,” Meier says of cryptocurrency. “There’s too many players

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involved with too much money for it to fail at this point. Although it could.” Unlike Meier, Salcido doesn’t believe small operators should get into mining at this point. As he sees it, the network needs reliable businesses with long-term strategies to build out the infrastructure necessary to keep it running.

And should his gamble on blockchain changing the world be wrong and Bitcoin go the way of Dutch tulips — which spiked in value during a speculative buying frenzy in the 1600s — Salcido points out that he’ll still have land and power that can easily be converted to traditional server farms like those that power the data-dependent lives people already lead. But he has faith that as dependency on technology increases, and people’s conception of privacy changes, a decentralized network will be needed to efficiently and securely complete daily tasks. “We have a technological reality that we are in and are creating at a faster pace than anything else we’ve ever created in the history of the human race,” Salcido says. “We are there. If we are going to survive to technological adulthood as a people, your notion of your data and your privacy are going to look different. … Blockchain solutions are going to enable this on a whole other level.” n

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Spokane’s Academy of Hip Hop teaches aspiring dancers video-ready moves. doing a handstand. He asked one of the boys how he was that talented. The kid responded that Santonocito just needed to practice if he wanted the same skills. This defining moment launched his foray into the performing arts world. This was prior to the invention of YouTube and the bliss of being able to Google dance tutorial videos, so Santonocito taught himself by attaining various VHS tapes. After being turned down by several dance studios in Spokane where he was seeking to teach, at the age of 20, he finally got a job at Spin, a dance studio that has since closed down in Spokane Valley. More than a decade later, Santonocito now owns Emotions Dance Academy in Deer Park and Academy of Hip Hop in Spokane, which opened last year. At one point, he also choreographed and starred in commercial work for the show So You Think You Can Dance. Having received Los Angeles-based training from International Dance Academy and Millenium Dance

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Complex with some of the top hip-hop choreographers, Santonocito prides himself on bringing Los Angeles-style instruction to Spokane. In fact, all three instructors at Academy of Hip Hop have received training outside of Spokane, namely in L.A. and Portland. “When it comes to hip-hop, places like L.A. set the bar for what’s popular right now, so you will find that local hip-hop teachers will teach stuff that L.A. was doing two or three years ago,” says Christie Pond, office director of the Academy of Hip Hop and dance mom to one of its students. Pond says that Los Angeles dance studios stay up to date with the latest choreography, styles and techniques. Many of the instructors there work with celebrities on videos and choreography for the music business and must stay current. Santonocito wanted to open this training facility in Spokane, because he saw a need to fill. He explains that ...continued on next page

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“L.A. KICKS,” CONTINUED... many students want to pursue dance seriously, but usually stop after high school. He aims to equip the students with skills to go out and be ready to compete in the advanced dancing world. “We’re trying to open doors for video shoots and commercials and different things like that, so kids have more opportunity and continue dancing as they get older,” Santonocito says. Academy of Hip Hop offers classes ranging from fem hop, a more basic level hip-hop, to hardGET LISTED! hitting Submit events online at hip-hop. Inlander.com/getlisted or Pond email related details to says that getlisted@inlander.com. hip-hop dance is more about finding one’s own cadence through expression and movement rather than just copying a set of steps. “I believe that hip-hop is the one style of dance where you can really express yourself and make it your own, because there’s not as much structure or rules to it. That’s why when the kids aren’t doing choreography, you can see that they all freestyle,” Pond says. “A lot of styles of hip-hop came from the streets … it’s the only form of dance where you’ll see styles from off the street that people did in L.A. or Chicago or New York.” The facility isn’t exclusive to masters

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of the art, or certain ages. All are welcome. Academy of Hip Hop ensures that it has training offered for every stage of someone’s dance development. The academy has monthly tuition packages or, for the less committed, a $15 fee for drop-ins. Once a month, White Spot Media comes and films a collaboration the students have with dancers from other studios in Spokane. The purpose of these nights is to create footage for Academy of Hip Hop and help the dancers become comfortable with what it would be like in auditions and music videos when they’re being recorded. “We have actually developed friendships with some of the kids from other studios, so when we go to competitions now they’re rooting each other on. It’s brought the dance community together in that way, and I think it’s awesome as a parent to see another studio cheering my kid on,” Pond says. There will also be a lineup of instructors visiting from other cities to come and teach workshops and classes. Phil Wright, who has danced for artists like Will Smith and Nicki Minaj, will visit from Los Angeles to teach a workshop April 23. In addition to this, the facility is going to expand into other styles of dance such as jazz, funk, contemporary and lyrical. Santonocito, now 34, credits dance for keeping him out of trouble as a young adult, and it’s rewarding for him to see the benefits it reaps for the students.

“My favorite part is seeing the kids excel. Seeing the kids walk in here who haven’t danced ever, and then after they’re having the dances down, they’re competing. Watching them grow from day one to grow into adults,” Santonocito says. “I’ve had kids start at age 10, and I’ve taught so long, they’re having kids, so I can meet their kids.” Pond believes that dance helps provide students, including her daughter Adriana Pond, a healthy way to cope with various struggles. “I just hope for her that she always has dance in her life, because it’s one of those things she can use and she does use as a release, a way to deal with stress and normal life issues. It wouldn’t be something that she’ll want to pursue as a huge profession, but she will always want it part-time,” Pond says. The students appreciate Santonocito’s teaching methods. One of them, Gina Claeys, likes that the dances aren’t difficult to learn, because of the proficient instruction. “I’ve taken a lot of different hip-hop classes over the years, but this is one of my favorite ones. Nick was trained in L.A., so I like the style better,” Claeys says. “He’s a good teacher, and it’s easy to learn.” n Academy of Hip Hop • Mon-Fri 3-9 pm • 12310 N. Division, Suite 102 • academyofhiphop.com • 995-2611

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? E M O C E B RESIDENT CAMP FOUR ECHOES: FAMILY CAMP Bring a camp stove and enough food for your family (meals not included) to kick off the summer and participate in hiking, campfire activities and more. Offered May 25-28 and Aug. 31-Sept. 3. $60/cabin of six people. gsewni.org 800-8279478 CAMP SPALDING LEADERSHIP CAMP A faith-based leadership program for campers interested in becoming camp counselors or helping out at later summer sessions. Grades 10-12. June 16-20. Application process required; due May 22. $325. campspalding.org 731-4244 CAMP FOUR ECHOES (GRADES 1-3) Themed camp sessions include “Camp Rocks!,” “Best of Both Worlds,” “Fun in the Sun,” “Busy Bees” and “Splish Splash,” offering traditional camp activities including hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, campfire songs and more. Girls entering grades 1-3 (open to non-Girl Scouts; join for $30). Sessions offered June 17-22, June 25-29, July 1-6, July 1517 or July 18-20 and July 29-Aug. 3. $265$405. gsewni.org 747-8091

CAMP FOUR ECHOES (GRADES 4-5) Themed camp sessions include “Art on the Lake,” “Campfire Cafe,” “Night Owls,” “Camper Sampler,” and more. Camps offer traditional activities including swimming, arts and crafts, hiking and games. Girls entering grades 4-5 (open to non-Girl Scouts; become a member for $30). Sessions offered weekly from June 17-Aug. 9. $305-$405. gsewni.org 800-827-9478 CAMP FOUR ECHOES (GRADES 6-8) Themed sessions include “Just Chill,” “Flambe & Fricassee,” “Showtime,” “Intro to Sails” and more. Camps include traditional activities such as swimming, boating, hiking, arts and crafts and more. Girls entering grades 6-8 (open to non-Girl Scouts; join for $30). Sessions offered weekly from June 17-July 20. $305-$405. gsewni.org 800-827-9478 CAMP FOUR ECHOES (GRADES 7-9) Four themed, two-week sessions offer immersive and traditional camp activities including hiking, swimming, sailing, biking, canoeing, games, team building and more. Girls entering grades 7-9 (open to non-Girl Scouts; join for $30). Sessions offered June 17-29 and July 1-12. $550$590. gsewni.org 747-8091

CAMP REED Experience traditional camp activities including swimming, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, ropes courses, archery, campfires and more. Boys and girls entering grades 3-9. Weeklong sessions from June 17-Aug. 11. (Horse program/units available July 15-Aug. 4; ages 10 and up; +$25-$150.) $450-$500. campreed.org 777-9622 CAMP REED CIT PROGRAM Four, twoweek-long programs consists of a work week and a bike week, designed to provide a comprehensive youth experience in which each individual is encouraged to reach his/her full potential. Coed, entering grades 10+. Sessions offered from June 17-Aug. 11. $620-$640. campreed. org 777-9622 CAMP REED MINI CAMP Campers enjoy a three-day and two-night opportunity to experience camp under the watchful eye of counselors and junior counselors. Mini campers swim, explore the 555 and participate in traditional camp activities. Coed, entering grades 1-2. Three-day sessions from June 17-Aug. 7. $225-$245. campreed.org 777-9622 LUTHERHAVEN: SHOSHONE MOUNTAIN RETREAT CAMP A faith-based residen-

he opportunities are boundless: become a crime scene investigator, a virtual reality architect, a drone operator, an environmentalist, a musical theater star, or even a student at Hogwarts. Once again, the 500-plus summer camp programs offered this year by organizations around the Inland Northwest — all contained in the following pages — are designed to inspire kids of all ages to challenge themselves mentally, physically and creatively. Whether you aspire to be the next Monet, Mozart, Marie Curie or Michael Jordan — or a combination of all — there’s a summer camp for you. All you have to do now, is decide. — CHEY SCOTT, Summer Camp Guide Editor

tial camp at Lutherhaven’s second site on the north fork of the Coeur d’Alene River, offering traditional camp activities including ropes courses, campouts, floating the river, Bible study, archery and more. Grades 3-12. June 17-22. $284$384 (payment plans available). lutherhaven.com 866-729-8372 ROSS POINT BAPTIST CAMP A faithbased camp on the Spokane River offering traditional camp activities, worship, bible studies, games, singing, prayer and more. Grades K-12. Sessions offered June 22-23 (grade 2 and below, with a parent; $28-$38); June 24-27 (grades 2-4); June 24-28 (grades 4-6), June 17-22 (grades 6-9), July 1-6 (grades 9-12). $195-$284. rosspoint.org 208-773-1655 CAMP N-SID-SEN A faith-based (United Church of Christ) resident camp on Lake Coeur d’Alene offering traditional camp activities such as crafts, songs, water activities and more. July 8-14 (grades 10-12), July 15-18 (grades 2-4), July 15-21 (grades 5-6), July 20-22 (ages 18+), Aug. 5-11 (grades 7-9). Family sessions also offered July 29-Aug. 4 and Aug. 19-25. Work camp (all ages) June 18-21. $212$510. n-sid-sen.org 208-689-3489

IDAHO MISSION PROJECT A camp experience designed for area youth groups working on a servant mission project. Project assignments with local organizations are based off goals and information provided by each group. Sessions offered throughout the summer; call for availability. $290/camper. twinlow.org 208352-2671 CAMP FOUR ECHOES LEADERSHIP SESSIONS (CIT) Teen girls learn skills in leadership, the outdoors and working with children that are necessarily to become future camp counselors. Girls entering grades 9-12 (open to non-Girl Scouts; join for $30). June 19-29 (CIT I), July 1-12 (Adventures in Leadership) and July 20-Aug. 9 (CIT II). $500-$590. gsewni.org CAMP SPALDING Campers ride horses, swim, boat, zipline, play team sports and more at a faith-based camp. Discovery Camp (grades 2-4), June 20-23 and Aug. 12-15; Junior Camp (grades 5-6) June 2429 and July 22-28; Jr. High Camp (grades 7-8), July 8-14 and Aug. 5-11; Senior Camp (grades 9-12) July 1-7 and July 29-Aug. 4. $230-$475. campspalding.org 731-4244

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CAMP FOUR ECHOES: OUTDOOR DISCOVERY Area Girl Scout Troops are invited to come to camp together for swim time, arts and crafts, hiking and more. Meals and camp T-shirt included. Sessions offered June 22-24, July 6-8 and July 20-22. $110/person. gsewni.org 800-827-9478 BOY SCOUTS CAMP EASTON Spend a week on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene at camp, offering activities like swimming, water-skiing, boating, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking and more. Sessions offered June 24-Aug. 18. $165-$355. nwscouts.org/campeaston BOY SCOUTS CAMP GRIZZLY Since 1938, this has been the home to summer adventure for countless Boy Scouts and Scout leaders. Try your hand at programs such as ATVs, shooting sports, or waterfront in the themed “Mountain Man” setting. Weekly sessions offered June 24-Aug. 4. Boys ages 11-17. $340-$355 (scholarship opportunities available). nwscouts.org 242-8231 CAMP CROSS A faith-based sleepaway camp from the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane on Lake CdA offering team-building exercises, arts and crafts, swimming, hiking, campfires, worship and more. June 24-29 (grades 4-6), July 29-Aug. 3 (grades 7-9), July 8-14 (grades 8-10) and Aug. 5-12 (grades 10-12). Also includes mini-camp July 1-3 (grades 2-3) and arts camp (grades 4-9) July 22-26. $130$420. campcross.org 624-3191 CAMP LADY OF THE LAKE An arts camp on Lake CdA offering dance, music, storytelling and singing workshops alongside traditional camp activities. At Camp N-Sid-Sen facilities. June 24-30, for teens (12-17) and adults (18+); family camp week Aug. 19-25 ($150-$660/ person). $225-$465. ladyofthelake.org 406-581-8178 CAMP LUTHERHAVEN A faith-based resident camp on Lake Coeur d’Alene, offering traditional camp activities including ropes courses, campouts, water sports, Bible study, archery and more. 3-day and 6-day sessions for grades 1-12, from June 24-Aug. 10. $98-$394 (payment plans available). lutherhaven.com 866-729-8372 LUTHERHAVEN: SHOSHONE CREEK RANCH A faith-based horseback trail riding program teaching horsemanship, leadership skills and more. Six-day sessions (grades 5-12) are offered weekly from June 24-July 27 (girls only) and July 29-Aug. 10 (coed). Junior staff ($100/ week) needed for all sessions. At Shoshone Mountain Retreat. $384-$484. lutherhaven.com 866-729-8372 SPALDING PIONEER CAMPS A faithbased camp focusing on outdoor adventures and activities, including camping in tipis, outdoor cooking and more. June 24-30 (grades 7-8), July 1-4 (grades 2-4), July 8-14 (grades 5-6), July 15-21 (grades 9-12). $230-$450. campspalding.org 7314244 TWINLOW ELEMENTARY CAMP Young campers get a week of traditional camp activities, including Bible study, team activities, games and more. Grades 3-6. Lake Camp (June 24-29), General Camp (July 8-13), Explorers (July 29-Aug. 3) and Fish ‘n’ Sail (Aug. 5-10). $330-$355. twinlow.org 208-352-2671

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Girls of all ages can enjoy a week of fun, friendship and learning at the Girl Scouts’ Camp Four Echoes. TWINLOW HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS Sessions include “High School Crossfire” (July 8-12), “Watersports” (July 29-Aug. 3), and new this year, “Rock N Water” (Aug. 5-10) each offering traditional camp activities in a faith-based setting. Grades 9-12. Counselors in Training (grades 11+) is June 24-July 4. $330$430. twinlow.org 208-352-2671 TWINLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPS A faith-based (United Methodist Church) camp offering traditional camp activities including archery, crafts, canoeing and more. Grades 6-8. General sessions June 24-29 and July 29-Aug. 3; watersports sessions July 8-13 and Aug. 5-10. $325$375. twinlow.org 208-352-2671 CAMP GIFFORD Experience traditional camp activities including canoeing, swimming, hiking, crafts and more in a faith-based setting at the Salvation Army-operated camp serving low income children. Ages 7-17. Weekly sessions for teens and youth are offered June 25-Aug. 3. See site for session details. Cost varies based on income/eligibility. campgifford. org 233-2511 CAMP SANDERS A non-denominational Christian camp exploring the outdoors and nature, with swimming, hiking, sports, crafts, music and more. Grades 3-6 (grades 7-9 can apply to be camp leaders in training). June 25-29. Family camp session June 28-July 1 (all-ages). $120-$125. campsanders.net SOLE TEEN TREK EXPERIENCES Explore the backcountry of Northwestern Montana and Northern Idaho while learning about outdoor leadership, living and en-

vironmental awareness. Ages 14-17. Boys’ sessions June 25-30 and July 16-21; girls’ session July 30-Aug. 4. $675-$695/session. soleexperiences.org RIVERVIEW SPORTS CAMP Athletes of all types converge at Riverview for a week of sports camps in volleyball, football, wrestling and martial arts. The camp also offers traditional camp activities like zip lining, archery, paintball, water activities and more. June 30-July 3. Prices TBA. riverviewsportscamp.com MIVODEN COWBOY CAMP A faithbased camp focusing on horsemanship, trail riding, equestrian sports, barn care and more. July 1-8 (ages 14-16), July 8-15 (ages 10-12) and July 15-22 (ages 11-13). $355. mivoden.com 242-0506 MIVODEN WAKEBOARD CAMPS Catch some air and learn how to wakeboard at a faith-based camp using the camp’s special wakeboarding boat. July 1-8 and July 8-15 (ages 14-16); July 15-22 (ages 12-13). Also offered is a White Water Rafting Trip, July 22-27 (ages 14-16). $370. mivoden.com 242-0506 TWINLOW FAMILY CAMP Families of all sizes are invited to camp for a semistructured, faith-based program of activities around the camp with lots of time on the lake. July 1-6. $75/person. twinlow. org 208-352-2671 TWINLOW PRIMARY CAMP A shorter camp stay for younger campers, offering crafts, games, swimming and faith-based learning opportunities. Grades 1-3. Sessions offered July 1-4 and July 29-Aug. 1. $155. twinlow.org 208-352-2671

CAMP MIVODEN Campers experience activities from waterskiing to arts and crafts in a faith-based setting. July 1-8 (ages 11-13), July 8-15 (ages 8-10) and July 15-22 (ages 14-16). $325. mivoden. com 242-0506 CAMP CROSS FAMILY SESSIONS The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane’s faithbased family camping retreat on Lake CdA, offering traditional camp activities, kid-free time for parents and more. Offered July 4-7 and Aug. 31-Sept. 3. $50$150/person, based on age. campcross. org 624-3191 LUTHERHAVEN FAMILY CAMP Families can experience a traditional sleepaway camp together in a faith-based setting. Cabin, yurt, tent and RV camping options. July 6-8. Prices vary based on camping options. lutherhaven.com 866729-8372 MIVODEN EXTREME TEEN CAMPS A faith-based camp for teens who want to push themselves, offering tough climbs, whitewater rafting and survival techniques. Ages 13-16. Week-long sessions offered July 8-22. $370. mivoden.com 242-0506 CAMP SWEYOLAKAN The traditional rustic sleep-away camp, voted one of the best by Inlander readers, on Lake CdA is accessible only by boat. Campers enjoy swimming, boating, archery, outdoor activities, ropes courses, arts and crafts and more. Grades 1-12. Six week-long (Sun-Fri) sessions are offered from July 8-Aug.17. Mini-camp experience (3 day/2 night; $240) offered July 5-7. $400-$475. campfireinc.org 747-6191

CAMP SWEYOLAKAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS High school juniors and seniors who wish to become future camp counselors learn leadership skills and more. Open to boys and girls entering grades 11-12. Senior CIT sessions are July 8-27; Junior CIT sessions are July 30-Aug 17. High school teens can attend camp for free by being a Camper Buddy, and assisting special needs campers. Application process/prerequisites needed. $850. campfireinc.org 747-6191 CLEARWATER ARTS CAMP Campers focus on a chosen art form or experiment in multiple areas such as music, visual arts, drama and dance, in a faith-based setting with time for outdoor activities. Grades 7-12. July 15-21. $475. campspalding.org 731-4244 COCOLALLA LAKE BIBLE CAMP A faithbased camp program within the context of the great outdoors, offering traditional camp activities, Bible study and more. July 8-13 (ages 13-18) July 15-19 (ages 1112), July 22-26 (ages 9-10), July 29-Aug. 2 (ages 7-8). $135-$150. clbcamp.org 208-263-3912 LUTHERHAVEN: SHOSHONE EXPLORERS A faith-based adventure camp at Lutherhaven’s second site on the Coeur d’Alene River. Float the river, hike in the Panhandle National Forest, swim in the creek, climb the natural rock wall, camp out, ride horses, zipline and more. July 15-20 (grades 8-12) and July 29-Aug. 3 (grades 6-8). $284-$384 (payment plans available). lutherhaven.com 866-7298372 BOY SCOUTS CAMP CUB COUNTRY Join

the fun at Cowles Scout Reservation for a week of swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, archery, BB gun shooting, arts and crafts, and more. Sessions offered July 19-22, July 26-29, Aug. 2-5. Family camp July 12-15. At Diamond Lake, Newport. $90-$145. nwscouts. org/cubcountry LUTHERHAVEN: WAKE ON THE LAKE Spend the week water-skiing, wakeboarding and tubing, along with traditional overnight camp favorites, like sleeping in tents and cooking meals over the campfire. Grades 8-12. Sessions July 22-27 and July 29-Aug. 3. $334-$434 (payment plans available). lutherhaven.com 866-729-8372 MIVODEN FAMILY CAMP The whole family can attend this faith-based camp, participating in classes, evening campfire sessions and more. Sessions offered July 22-29 and Aug. 5-12. $295-$345/person. mivoden.com 2420506 TWIN EAGLES NATURE OVERNIGHT CAMP Campers learn wilderness skills such as making fire by friction, finding edible/medicinal plants, tracking animals, building natural shelters and more. July 22-27 (ages 10-13) and July 30-Aug 5 (ages 13-18), near Priest River, Idaho. $675-$775 (scholarships available). twineagles.org 208-2653685 CAMP SWEYOLAKAN FAMILY CAMP “You and Me, Kid!” lets children experience a weekend of camp activities at Camp Sweyolakan with a parent, guardian or older sibling. Meals included. July 27-29. $45/ages 4-18, $80/ adult, free/ages 3 and under. campfireinc.org 747-6191 LUTHERHAVEN: OUTDOOR PURSUITS Lutherhaven teams up with NIC Outdoor Pursuits to teach the basics of kayaking, Hobie-cat sailing, rock climbing and stand-up paddle boarding. Spend the mornings and evenings at Lutherhaven and the days in town on Lake Coeur d’Alene. July 29-Aug. 3 (grades 9-12) and Aug. 5-10 (grades 7-8). $419-$519. lutherhaven.com 866729-8372 LUTHERHAVEN KINDERCAMP Children are invited to experience sleepaway camp with a family member or adult and enjoy the outdoor activities and scenery at Camp Lutherhaven. Kids ages 4-5 with an adult 18+. Aug. 3-5. $125/adult-child pair; $25 each add’l. child. lutherhaven.com 866-7298372 PEAK7 BACKPACKING TRIP Hike and camp by mountain lakes, trek through the woods, sleep under the stars, summit a mountain peak, share life stories, and participate in Bible conversations during a five-day backpacking trip in the North Cascades. Separate girls and boys trips offered for ages 13-17. Aug. 6-10. $305 (scholarships available). peak7.org COCOLALLA BACKPACKING CAMP A four-day, three-night backpacking trip in the Selkirk Crest of North Idaho, offering Bible studies, swimming, fishing, survival skills and fellowship. Ages 13-18. Aug. 8-11 and Aug. 23-26 (intermediate level hiking). $160. clbcamp. org 208-263-3912 SPALDING FAMILY CAMP The whole family can go to summer camp together and enjoy boating, barbecuing, swimming and other traditional camp activities in a faith-based setting. Aug. 15-19. Mom, Dad & Me sessions (for kids entering grades K-2; $138-$199) offered June 15-16. $60-$370/person campspalding.org 731-4244

CAMP FOUR ECHOES: JUST THE 2 OF US A weekend at camp that also allows campers to bring their favorite adult guy or gal. Activities include swim time, arts and crafts, and hiking. Meals also included. Aug. 17-19. $75/ person. gsewni.org 800-827-9478 COCOLALLA FAMILY CAMP Families can enjoy a faith-based summer camp together, with swimming, canoeing, programmed activities and more. Aug. 17-19. $85/couple, plus $10/child to a max of $125, or $65/person. clbcamp. org 208-263-3912 CAMP REED FAMILY CAMP Experience the activities and scenery of camp as a family, in your own cabin and on your own schedule. Offering waterfront activities, archery, arts and crafts, campfires and more. Aug. 2326. campreed.org 777-9622

DAY SPOKANE VALLEY PARKS CIT PROGRAM Teens learn skills for responsibly working with children in a daycamp setting, learning leadership and communication techniques and more. Ages 14-16. Training sessions May 16, 23 and June 6; must attend all sessions; counselor shadowing also required. The Spokane Valley Parks & Rec summer day camps run June 19Aug. 24, at CenterPlace Regional Event Center. *Application required by April 25. $95. spokanevalley.org/citapplication 720-5408 NEVERLAND ADVENTURE CAMP Take an imaginary journey to Neverland with activities including a treasure hunt. Ages 3-5. June 11-15, 12:30-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org 625-6677 SGS LOWER SCHOOL ADVENTURE CAMP An outdoor adventure-themed day camp offering rock climbing, hiking, geocaching, fort building and kayaking. Grades 3-5. June 11-15, 9 am12:30 pm. At St. George’s School. $150. sgs.org/summer 464-8815 WILDERNESS SURVIVAL DAY CAMP Campers experience nature and learn skills including wilderness survival, wildlife tracking, finding wild edible plants, obtaining clean water and more. Ages 6-13. June 11-15 and July 2-6 (Sandpoint); June 18-22 and July 2-6 (Spokane); June 11-15 (CdA); all sessions meet daily, from 9 am-3 pm. $235-$285 (scholarships available). twineagles.org 208-265-3685 AIRWAY HEIGHTS SUMMER ADVENTURE PROGRAM The annual day camps offer field trips, games, swimming, hiking, movies, crafts and more. Ages 8-13. Weekly sessions offered June 18-Aug. 24, meets Mon-Fri from 7:30 am-5:30 pm. At the Airway Heights Community Center. $95/week; $25/day. cawh.org/adventureprogram 244-4845 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SUMMER POWER DAY CAMP A 10-week summer program with a variety of life-enriching programs including, field trips, tech labs, music programs, gardening, cooking, health and fitness and much more. Lunch and snacks provided. Grades 1-12 (Separate programs for grades 1-7 and 8-12). June 18-Aug. 24, Mon-Fri from 9 am-6 pm. Extended hours offered for addtl. fee; campers must be registered club members ($20). At the Northtown and LisaStiles-Gyllenhammer Club locations. $25-$50/week. bgcspokanecounty.org 489-0741

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CAMP ALOTTA FUN Northeast Youth Center’s summer day camp offers field trips, recreational activities, crafts, and weekly park and pool trips. Includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. (State pay accepted; immunization records required.) Ages 5-12. June 18Aug. 31, Mon-Fri from 6 am-6 pm. $142/ week. spokaneneyc.com 482-0708 CAMP DART-LO The wooded day camp on the Little Spokane River offers archery, leadership, outdoor activities, swimming in outdoor pools and more. Bus transportation from four Spokane locations included. For kids in preschool through grade 9. Nine, week-long sessions offered June 18-Aug 24. $225/ week. campfireinc.org 747-6191 EARLY LEARNERS ACADEMY A day camp offering educational and recreational activities, a learning curriculum and a variety of field trips for summer of fun. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included. (State pay accepted; immunization records required.) Ages 3-5. Offered year-round, Mon-Fri from 6 am-6 pm. At Spokane’s Northeast Youth Center. $128/week. spokaneneyc. com 482-0708 GIRL SCOUTS SUMMER DAY CAMPS The 10-week day camp program offers themed weeks with activities in the teaching kitchen, crafts, science projects, outdoor activities, art, field trips to the pool and more. Lunch and snacks included. Ages 5-17. (Open to non-Girl Scouts; become a member for $30.) Weekly sessions offered from June 18-Aug. 24; Mon-Fri from 9 am-4 pm (extended am/pm hours for $5/day). Leadership sessions for grades 6-12 are June 25-29 (Program Aid-in-Training) and July 2-Aug. 24 (Program Aide). At the Girl Scout Program Center, 1404 N. Ash. $125/week. gsewni.org 747-8091 x 240 JUNIOR ENTREPRENEURS River Day School’s summer camps this year provide an emphasis on entrepreneurial skills; campers will plan, design, set up, and execute sales of a product or ser-

vice every week. The goal is to encourage entrepreneurs to balance a healthy mix of work with family time, community involvement and fun (LEGOs, movies, swimming, parks and play). Ages 6-12. Weekly sessions June 18-Aug. 24; meets Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm. At River Day School, Spokane. $175/week. riverdayschool.org 326-6595 KROC ADVENTURE CAMP Weekly sessions for older kids offer outdoor rock climbing, field trips and overnight camping at area parks and more. Ages 11-14. Sessions offered June 18-Aug. 17, meets Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-3:30 pm. $140-$190/session. kroccda.org 208763-0621 KROC DISCOVERY CAMP Campers swim, rock climb, play games, do arts and crafts, watch movies and go on field trips during each themed, weekly session. Ages 6-10. Weekly sessions June 18-Aug. 24, Mon-Fri from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Single-day ($36-$45) and extended care until 5:30 pm (+$8$10/day; +$32-$40/week). $140-$175/ week; scholarships available. kroccda. org 208-763-0621 KROC MINI CAMPS Weekly, two-houra-day mini camps let kids explore their interests and build new skills in areas such as theater, art, music, robotics, dance and more. Ages 4-17. Weekly sessions offered June 18-Aug. 24, with camp options for various age groups; times (Mon-Fri, 10 am-noon or 1-3 pm) vary based on session. $40-$100/session. kroccda.org 208-763-0621 KROC PEE WEE CAMP A half-day camp with weekly themes, offering swimming (including lessons), games, arts and crafts and more. Ages 4-5. Weekly sessions offered June 18-Aug. 17, meets Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. $96-$120/ week. kroccda.org 208-763-0621 LITTLE MONSTER CAMP Kids spend the week doing slimy experiences, making monster-themed crafts, and playing games. Grades K-3. June 1822, 9-11:30 am. At St. George’s School. $125. sgs.org/summer NATURE ADVENTURERS DAY CAMP A day camp teaching outdoor awareness and stewardship through games, crafts, storytelling, songs and exploration. Ages 6-13. June 18-22 (Sandpoint) and July 9-13 (Spokane), 9 am-3 pm. $285 (scholarships available). twineagles.org ROCKS, DIRT AND MUD! Kids explore dirt science, create rock art, make some

mud, and more. Grades K-3. June 18-22, 12:30-3:30 pm. $125. sgs.org/summer SKYHAWKS DAY CAMP A fun, safe and positive environment for kids to be introduced to a new sport each week, along with arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, and other activities. Ages 5-12. Hosted at Pavillion Park (Liberty Lake) and Winton Park (Coeur d’Alene). Weekly sessions offered June 18-Aug. 17. $139/week or $1,150/all nine weeks. skyhawks.com SOLE NATURE DETECTIVES An outdoor science day camp letting young kids explore various mini-ecosystems in a fun atmosphere. Ages 4-6. Sessions offered June 18-20, July 23-25 and Aug. 6-8; 9 am-3 pm. In Sandpoint. $37-$86 (scholarships available). soleexperiences.org SOLE NATURE EXPLORERS Campers collect natural clues as they explore the world outdoors and learn about the environment around them. Ages 7-10. Sessions offered June 18-22, July 23-27 and Aug. 6-10; 9 am-3 pm. In Sandpoint. $45-$137 (scholarships available). soleexperiences.org SPOKANE VALLEY SUMMER DAY CAMP Weekly, themed day camps offer outdoor activities and field trips, swimming, games, crafts and more. Ages 6-11. June 18-Aug. 24, Mon-Fri, 7:15 am-5:45 pm. At CenterPlace Regional Event Center. $118-$127/week. spokanevalley.org SPOKANE VALLEY SUMMER PARK PROGRAM Spokane Valley Parks & Rec staff are on site at local parks to lead games, arts and crafts and other activities, with free meals provided to kids 18 years and under. Offered June 18-Aug. 2, Mon-Thu, times vary. At Edgecliff, Terrace View and Valley Mission parks. (Note: this program is not a structured drop-off camp program; parents/guardians should plan to stay at the park while youth participate.) Free; no registration needed. spokanevalley.org/recreation YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS Each week, campers embark on new activities, including weekly field trips, ageappropriate activities, including arts and crafts, science and games. Grades K-7. June 18-Aug. 29, Mon-Fri, 6:30 am-6 pm, with options for three- or five-day sessions, and option to enroll in swim lessons. Offered at all four Spokane-area YMCA locations. $113-$208/

week. ymcaspokane.org YOUTH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS Weekly adventures include stand-up paddleboarding, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, disc golf and more. Ages 8-11. Weekly sessions offered June 18-Aug. 17; Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. At Riverside State, Park Bowl & Pitcher. $219/week. spokaneparks.org CUB SCOUT DAY CAMPS The Inland Northwest Council offers day camps at eight area locations, offering weeklong programs this year themed “Weird Science.” Activities at each camp may include archery, BB guns, science experiments, fishing, rockets and more. Grades 1-5. Three-day sessions offered June 20-21, June 22-23, June 25-27, June 29-30, July 9-11, July 17-18, July 19-20, July 26-27 and Aug. 22-24. Camp locations vary. $45-$60. nwscouts.org/cubscoutdaycamps MOVE & LEARN!: SWIM, ART AND SOLDERING This one-week afternoon package includes a variety of engaging activities, including swimming, creating and decorating a kite, soldering and building your own electronic beetle, as well as hiking and kayaking. Ages 8-14. Offered June 25-29 and July 9-13, 1-4 pm. $199. bit.ly/CCScamps2018 533-8483 NATURE NINJAS DAY CAMP A day camp teaching outdoor skills including natural camouflage, stealth, sensory awareness, wild animal tracking, and more through games and activities. Ages 6-13. June 25-29 and July 9-13 (Sandpoint); June 25-29 and Aug. 1317 (Spokane), all sessions meet daily, from 9 am-3 pm. $285 (scholarships available). twineagles.org 208-2653685 SCHWEITZER ADVENTURE CAMP Each week, campers can climb the rock wall, take chairlift rides, hike, play games, swim and more. Includes transportation from the bottom of the mountain. Ages 6-11. Weekly sessions offered June 25-29 and July 9-Aug. 124, meets Mon-Fri, 8 am-4 pm. $175/ week. schweitzer.com 208-255-3081 TEEN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY CAMPS Weekly team-building activities include hiking, kayaking, rafting, disc golf, stand-up paddleboarding, rock climbing and more. Ages 12-15. Weekly sessions offered June 25-Aug. 24; Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. At Riverside State Park, Bowl & Pitcher $219$299/week. spokaneparks.org TREASURE HUNT Children participate in a different treasure hunt each day in the park, at the school and other locations, making treasure maps and hand-painted chests. Ages 3-8. June 25-29, 9 am-1 pm. [FULL] plumtreeschool.com 747-1040 CAMP DART-LO YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP “Program Aides in Learning” is a session for older campers to build leadership skills through outdoor play, service learning and team building. Grades 6-9. Two-week sessions are July 9-13/July 16-20 and July 23-27/ July 30-Aug 3. Kids grades 6-12 can attend camp for free by serving as a Camper Buddy, and assisting special needs campers. Application process/ prerequisites needed. $225. campfireinc.org 747-6191” FAIRIES AND ELVES Explore the natural world by making fairy houses and elven crowns. Through stories, songs, games and adventure, kids learn more about the mysterious, mischievous fae. Ages 3-8. July 9-13, 9 am-1 pm. $140. plumtreeschool.com 747-1040

ULTIMATE ADVENTURE A day camp offering outdoor adventures, field trips, crafts, games and activities like rock climbing, a challenge course and river adventure. Breakfast, lunch and snack included. Ages 9-15. July 9-13, 6 am-6 pm. At Spokane’s Northeast Youth Center. $189. spokaneneyc.com 482-0708 FUN FRIDAYS IN JULY On three Fridays in July, Spokane Valley Parks & Rec staff head to a city park to offer recreational activities and fun. Allages. Offered July 13 (Greenacres) July 20 (Mirabeau Point) and July 27 (Browns), starting at 10 am. Free. spokanevalley.org/recreation CAMP DART-LO: YOU BET I CAN! The wooded day camp on the Little Spokane River offering outdoor activities, swimming in outdoor pools and more. Camper Buddies assist campers with disabilities. Bus transportation is offered from four Spokane locations. Ages 6-21. Sessions July 16-20, July 30-Aug. 3 and Aug. 13-17. $225. campfireinc.org 747-6191 CAMP SWEYOLAKAN: OUTBACKER DAY CAMP A traditional rustic camp on Lake Coeur d’Alene, accessible only by boat. Campers enjoy swimming, boating, archery, outdoor activities, ropes courses, arts and crafts and more. Grades 1-6. Sessions offered July 16-20, July 30-Aug. 3 and Aug. 6-10. Transportation from four CdA locations included. $225. campfireinc. org 747-6191 FAIRYTALE THEATER A week focusing on the rich art of fairytales through storytelling, re-enacting, song and dance. Ages 3-8. July 16-20, 9 am-1 pm. $140. plumtreeschool.com 7471040 HARRY POTTER CAMP A week of activities and games inspired by the popular book series, including house sorting, scavenger hunts and playing Quidditch. Grades 2-5. July 16-20, 9 am-noon. At St. George’s School. $200. sgs.org/summer 464-8815 THINGS THAT GO! Kids who love things that move will make and test paper tube cars, cork boats, gyrocopters and more. Ages 3-5. July 16-20, 12:30-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org ANIMAL EXPLORERS A week-long exploration into the life and learning of animals, including field trips, hands-on experiences, and other activities. Ages 8-14. July 23-27 from 6 am-6 pm. At Spokane’s Northeast Youth Center. $154. spokaneneyc.com 482-0708 LADYBUGS AND SLUGS Kids learn all about insects through stories, nature walks, art projects and seed planting for a bug-friendly garden. Ages 3-5. July 23-27, 9-11:30 am. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org LITTLE SUPERHEROES Come make capes, masks, puppets and become a superhero for the week. Learn how to make secret messages that only your fellow superheroes know how to read so you can save the day from the villains. Ages 3-5. July 23-27, 12:30-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org ISLAND EXPLORER Spend a week making tropical-themed projects and costumes, and even searching for buried treasure. Ages 3-5. July 30-Aug. 3, 9-11:30 am. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org

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MINION MAYHEM & MORE Make costumes, puppets and maybe even learn how to talk like a Minion or how to make people laugh like the monsters do. Ages 3-5. July 30-Aug. 3, 12:30-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org STRING BAND CAMP Come sing and play with old and new friends, and learn all about playing the fiddle with local musician Sally Jablonsky. Other instruments to play include a mountain dulcimer, an autoharp and ukuleles. Ages 3-8. July 30Aug. 3, 9 am-1 pm. $140. plumtreeschool. com 747-1040 AS I SEE IT ART CAMP A week exploring different art media, including painting, mono-prints, clay and more. Ages 3-8. Aug. 6-10, 9 am-1 pm. $140. plumtreeschool.com 747-1040 DINOS, REPTILES, BIRDS, OH MY! Campers learn about prehistoric dinosaurs, reptiles, birds and other forms of life through fun art projects. Ages 3-5. Aug. 6-10, 12:30-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org LEADERSHIP CAMP A high-intensity week to challenge and inspire youth as they meet community leaders, tour businesses and organizations and partake in outdoor activities and leadership courses. Ages 9-15. Aug. 6-10 from 6 am-6 pm. At Spokane’s Northeast Youth Center. $149. spokaneneyc.com 482-0708

BEST OF SUMMER, PRESCHOOL STYLE An art-filled week offering some of the most popular art projects and activities from Spokane Parks’ 2018 summer day camps for preschool-aged children. Ages 3-5. Aug. 13-17, 9-11:30 am. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org PASSPORT TO FUN Explore far away lands and stamp your passport as you learn about a new country each day and make art projects for each. Ages 3-5. Aug. 13-17, 12:30-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org READY, SET, GO! Spend a week focusing on writing and reading strategies, drama, and science through children’s literature as you prep for another year of learning. Recommended for new SGS students. Grades K-2. Aug. 13-17, 9 am-3 pm. $350. sgs.org/summer 464-8815 WILD & WACKY SCIENCE CAMP A week filled with science experiments, nature outings, field trips to science-related places and other activities. Breakfast, lunch and snack included. Ages 8-14. Aug. 13-17 from 6 am-6 pm. At Spokane’s Northeast Youth Center. $159. spokaneneyc.com 482-0708

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CAMP STIX Children and teens with diabetes enjoy a week of traditional camp activities including rock climbing, archery, zip-lining, swimming, campfires and more. Ages 9-18. June 24-30, at Riverview Bible Camp facilities. $900 (scholarships available). campstix.org 484-1366 LUTHERHAVEN CHAMP CAMP Youth with special needs can experience traditional sleepaway camp activities including swimming, hikes, arts and crafts and more in a faith-based setting. Ages 8+.

June 24-29 and July 1-6. $284-$384. lutherhaven.com 866-729-8372 FUNSHINE DAY CAMP A day camp designed for children and adults living with developmental and/or physical disabilities, offering recreational activities such as swimming, sports, games, field trips and more. Ages 6-21. Weekly sessions offered June 25-Aug. 10, meets Mon-Fri, 10 am-3:30 pm. Adult session (ages 18+) offered July 23-27. At Shadle Park. $179/ week. spokaneparks.org 625-6200 CAMP SWEYOLAKAN: YOU BET I CAN! A traditional, rustic resident camp on Lake Coeur d’Alene, accessible only by boat. Camper Buddies assist campers with disabilities in swimming, boating, outdoor activities, ropes courses, arts and crafts and more. Ages 6-21. Sessions offered July 8-13 and July 22-27. $475. campfireinc.org 747-6191 CAMP GOODTIMES A camp medicallysupported by pediatric and oncology physicians and nurses for children affected by cancer. Highlights include college team visits, the tie-dye extravaganza, bass fishing day, and a host of typical camp activities. Ages 7-17. July 9-13; day and resident options. At YMCA Camp Reed. Free for qualifying children. campreed.org 777-9622 CAMP NO LIMITS A traditional summer camp designed especially for children who have experienced limb loss, hosted at the Camp Cross facilities on Lake CdA. July 18-21. Ages vary. $500 (assistance available) nolimitsfoundation.org 207240-5762 CAMP CHMEPA A traditional sleepaway camp for children who are grieving the death of someone close to them, offering a safe place for friendship and understanding. Hosted by Hospice of Spokane,

COLLEGE FOR KIDS! Check out three weeks of video game design and recreational activities offered at the Community Colleges of Spokane to see how science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) relate to the real world. The morning offerings are technology-focused and computer-based, while the afternoon sessions are designed to get the children moving and thinking creatively. Register your child for either morning/afternoon activities, or bundle the course offerings to provide an all-around outdoor/indoor experience this summer!

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May 21st! For more information, visit ccs.spokane.edu/workforce To register your child, please call 509-533-8483 Students in the bundle classes should bring a sack lunch.

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at Camp Lutherhaven facilities. Ages 7-15. July 20-22. Free, space is limited; families must apply to attend. hospiceofspokane. org 456-0438 CAMP JOURNEY A sleepaway camp experience at Ross Point camp facility catering to children diagnosed with cancer (other criteria also applies; see website), and offering traditional camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, archery, boating and more in a medically-supervised environment. Ages 7-17. July 29-Aug. 4. Resident and day (July 30-Aug. 2; 9:15 am-4 pm; ages 5-7) options available. No cost. rosspoint.org 509-863-7379 CAMP TWIGS A day camp designed for kids with diabetes, during which they’ll learn about their type 1 diabetes, participate in activities, and meet other kids their age, as well as adults, who also have diabetes. Ages 6-8. Aug. 3-5, at Camp Dart-Lo, Spokane. TBA (scholarships available). campstix.org 484-1366 BEATS AND RHYTHMS CARDIAC CAMP A medically-supervised resident camp where children with heart disease or other heart defects can enjoy traditional camp activities, including outdoor activities, crafts, team building exercises and more. Ages 9-15. Aug. 9-12. At Ross Point Camp facilities. No cost. beatsandrhythms.org 474-6725

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WEEKEND LABS: TALL TOWERS Can you design a skyscraper or model the Eiffel Tower out of dried spaghetti noodles and marshmallows? Put your engineering skills to the test during Lab! All-ages. Weekends in June, from 10 am-2 pm. At Mobius Science Center. Free with center admission. mobiusspokane.org

WHITE RABBIT HELI CAMP Join flight instructors for a two-day, interactive heli camp exploring the science of helicopter flight by constructing your own basic helicopter projects. Campers also explore the helicopter and its systems before taking a one-hour flight lesson. Ages 14-18. Sessions offered June 4-5, June 25-26, July 9-10, July 23-24, Aug. 6-7 and Aug. 20-21. $600. flywhiterabbit.com/helicamp 481-9292 BEES & BUTTERFLIES Learn some butterfly facts and make your own butterfly wings to wear home. Ages 2-4. June 7, 10:30-11:15 am. At Mobius Children’s Museum. $10-$12. mobiusspokane.org AMIGOS Y AMIGAS During this fiveday session, young learners enjoy daily hands-on activities, including games, songs and art projects while stimulating creativity, critical thinking and learning a second language. June 11-15 (ages 9-12) and June 18-22 (ages 6-8), 8 am-noon. $139. workforcetraining.nic.edu 208-7693333 GAME DESIGN FROM SCRATCH Beginning coders make games, animate stories, and interactive art while learning to understand the principles of coding. Ages 7+. June 11-15, 9 am-noon. $85-$90. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 IDAHO DISCOVERIES NATURE CAMP Kids explore forest, field and wetland habitats, and discover signs of critters and even see some as they hike, fish, set live traps and many other activities. Also includes nature-inspired art, crafts, games and journaling. June 11-12 (ages 4-6); June 18-21 (ages 8-10) and June 2527 (ages 6-8), 9 am-3:30 pm. $59-$119. kealliance.org 208-667-8475 AVIATION CAREER EXPLORATION The ACE Academy provides career informa-

Camp Stix is a medically supervised sleepaway camp for kids and teens with diabetes. tion and education to students interested in aviation and aerospace through active lab experiences, classroom discussion and field trips. Ages 13-18. June 13-14, time TBD. $30. aceacademy.aero 208661-9241 or 208-676-7145 ADVENTURES IN 3D PRINTING Students will assemble their own 3D printer from a kit and learn CAD design to create their images, then print their designs. Must register by May 15. Grades 5-8. June 1822, 9 am-3 pm. At St. George’s School. $525. sgs.org/summer 464-8815 BUILD-YOUR-OWN LEARNING CAMPS Build your own summer academic camp. Sylvan offers K-12 instructional learning in math, reading and writing, as well as face-to-face SAT/ACT prep classes. Grades K-12. Sessions offered all summer, June 18-Aug. 31. Prices vary. sylvanlearning.com/us/spokane 924-7656 (Valley), 467-8715 (North) EARTH SCIENCE ROCKS Explore how rivers flow to oceans and lakes, and why

tsunamis, hurricanes and typhoons occur in this camp combining science and art. Ages 6-11. June 18-22, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks. org NXT ROBOTICS Master programming the Lego NXT Mindstorm Robots using a graphical user interface (drag and drop tiles). Participants will program their robots to run an obstacle course, with a fun tournament held the last hours of class. This session can be used for pre-training for First Lego League competitive robotics teams in local schools. Ages TBD. June 18-22, 1-5 pm. $159. workforcetraining. nic.edu 208-769-3333 ROCKETRY Spend a week building different rockets while learning to use tools at Gizmo. The final launch day will send these rockets high into the sky. Ages 12+. June 18-22, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 SCIENCE SAFARI The annual camp is themed around an exploration of the

ecology and wildlife of prehistoric Earth through hands-on activities including dissections, scientific investigations, model building, games, video and more. Grades 2-8. Sessions offered June 18-22 and June 25-29. At Gonzaga Prep. $110. gprep.com SPANISH CRAFTS, COMIDA & CONVERSATION “Travel” to five Spanish-speaking countries and experience some of the phrases, foods, and crafts that make them unique. Grades 3-7. June 18-22, 3-6 pm. At St. George’s School. $175. sgs.org/ summer 464-8815 SPOKANE VIRTUAL LEARNING SUMMER SCHOOL Spokane Virtual Learning (SVL), is a Washington state-approved program that provides instructor-led online courses to middle and high school students. Online courses offered June 20-Aug 1. $120-$185/credit. spokanevirtual.com BLENDER 3D MODELING SOFTWARE Get started with this open source, powerful 3D tool this summer, and start growing your skill set and use it for the rest of your life. Ages 12+. June 5-29, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org 208-6516200 BUILD A VEHICLE FOR GIZMOTION Spend a week learning how to use the tools at Gizmo: laser cutters, welders and plasma cutters and all kinds of saws and sanders. Also gain access to a pile of bikes that are waiting to have a new life as your human-powered vehicle for the annual kinetic festival. Ages 10+. June 2529, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda. org 208-651-6200 CAMP INVENTION: FAST FORWARD A camp offering hands-on activities in the STEM fields, combining learning and fun during a week-long day camp for grades

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K-6. June 25-29 at Salnave Elementary (Cheney) and East Farms STEAM Magnet School (Newman Lake); June 18-22 at Moran Prairie Elementary (Spokane). $225-$230. campinvention.org 800968-4332 CODE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING Watch as characters in your imagination come to life in this course that blends classic storytelling with animation techniques and coding. Learn how to create your own textbased adventure games with variables, conditional logic, images, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Ages 8-10. June 25-29, 9 am-noon. $199. bit.ly/CCScamps2018 533-8483 COOKING CAMP: AROUND THE WORLD IN FOUR DAYS Kids learn to cook different styles of international cuisine while learning practical kitchen skills, having fun and eating what they make, with take-home recipes for their creations. Proceeds support helping those in need learn scratch cooking skills through Second Harvest’s community cooking programs. Ages 8-12. June 25-28, 2-4 pm. $100. secondharvestkitchen.org DINO-MITE EXPLORERS Learn about paleontology and animals that walked the Earth thousands of years ago, including dinosaurs, reptiles, fish and more. Ages 6-11. June 25-29, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks. org DISCOVERY ROBOTS SUMMER CAMPS Sessions are led by local First Lego League (FLL) coaches, with separate groups for grades 1-3 (builders) and grades 4-6 (engineers). “Lego Robot Zoo” week is June 26-30, and “Challenge Week” is July 9-13. Meets Mon-Fri, 9 am2:30 pm. At Westminster Congregational UCC Church, Spokane. $140/session. dis-

coveryrobots.org EWU SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF STEM A combined experience of exciting activities, field trips, and age-appropriate STEM content taught by EWU faculty. Ages 8-18. June 25-28, 9 am-4 pm. $495 (10 percent discount available for Mobius members, free/reduced school lunch program recipients, and EWU employees/students). ewu.edu/summersession/ 359-6430 G-PREP ART CAMP Two, four-day camps are offered, one focuses on watercolors in which students explore a variety of techniques and special effects culminating in several final compositions. The ceramics session teaches skills to make vessels such as cups, mugs, bowls, and ceramic tile art. Grades 3-8. June 25-28, with options to take one session or both. $80-$150. gprep.com JR. CAMP COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (MAC) Teens can assist with weekly summer camps at the museum and develop skills such as team building, mentorship, communication, and leadership. Camp activities may include crafts, songs, games, and nature exploration. Jr CITs will support 2nd and 3rd grade camps. See camp schedule for details. Grades 6-7. Week-long sessions June 25-29, July 16-20 and July 23-27; from 9 am-4 pm. $180-$200. northwestmuseum.org 456-3931 NORTH WALL SCHOOLS SUMMER PROGRAMS Each week is themed, with sessions focusing on archaeology, theater, science, history and more. Students take weekly field trips, and enjoy other activities including aerobics, arts and crafts, cooking, music and sports. Includes options to add swim lessons or basketball. Grades K-6. June 25-Aug. 24. $840$990/month. northwallschools.com

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SGS SCIENCE CAMP A week of rigorous science and fun exploring biological organisms using modern field- and labbased scientific methods. Grades 3-6. June 25-29, 9 am-3 pm. $300. sgs.org/ summer SUMMER ART ADVENTURES Visit master artists: Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, Homer, Cassatt, Mondrian, and Escher, and learn about each artist and what was their influence on art. Students have opportunities to create their own masterpieces influenced by their chosen artist. Ages 8-12. June 25-28 and July 23-27, 9 am-noon. $109. workforcetraining.nic. edu 208-769-3333 SYLVAN LEARNING ROBOTICS A session with passionate teachers who help kids explore STEM concepts through LEGO bricks and WeDo software. Grades 2-4. June 25-29, 9 am-noon. $249. rodholman@sylvanlearning.com 467-8715 THE LEVEL-UP VR KICKSTARTER CAMP Create an interactive VR game or VR experience project. If your team reaches the finish line with a market-ready project, mentoring will be available to launch the project to Kickstarter. Ages 15+. June 25-July 31, Mon-Thu 5:30-7:30 pm. $360. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 GIRLS REVOLUTION IN TECHNOLOGY: LIGHT THINGS UP Let your imagination work overtime while you think of ways to make things around you light up, from

jewelry, to clothing to books and cards — light up your world with LEDs and bling. Girls only; ages 9+. July 2-6, 12:30-3 pm. Free. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 MATTER SPLATTER! Head to the “Matter Splatter” exhibit for ooey-gooey demonstrations as you explore why matter, matters! All-ages. Tue/Thu in July, at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. At Mobius Science Center. Free with center admission. mobiusspokane.org BLING YOUR BIKE Bring your bike to Gizmo and spend a morning or afternoon letting your creativity flow. Staff will assist you in transforming your bike into the coolest ride of the parade. All ages. July 5. $5. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 PLANETARIUM SHOWS Explore the cosmos in Mobius’ mobile planetarium and embark on a tour of the planets, black holes, and more. All-ages. Fridays in July and August, at 10:30 am, noon, 1:30 and 3 pm. At Mobius Science Center. $2-$3. mobiusspokane.org WEEKEND LABS: WEATHER REPORTS Cool off in the Lab this summer as you learn about weather, conducting a cloud experiment and making an instrument for forecasting the weather. All-ages. Weekends in July, from 10 am-2 pm. At Mobius Science Center. Free with center admission. mobiusspokane.org 3D DESIGN AND PRINTING Take your ideas from imagination to electronic art and finally, into a physical 3D object. Using Computer Aided Design (CAD), campers create bookmarks, jewelry, cookie cutters, name keys, and other cool items. Grades 5-8. Week-long sessions offered July 9-Aug. 2, Mon-Thu, 8 am-1 pm. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $90/week. spokaneschools. org/summerSTEMcamps 354-4648

ALEXA! LET’S CODE TOGETHER Each student is given an Amazon Echo Dot for the purpose of learning to write code to make Alexa play games that you write, as well as take care of some repetitive tasks to make you more efficient. Campers also learn to use MIT App Inventor. Ages 12+. July 9-13, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 CAMP CRIME SCENE Immerse yourself in challenging puzzles with crime scene investigation. Learn evidence collection techniques, study the clues, analyze the data, and maybe even solve the crime. Grades 5-8. Two-week sessions offered July 9-Aug. 3, Mon-Thu, 8 am-1 pm. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $180/two-week session. spokaneschools. org/summerSTEMcamps 354-4648 CAMP METAMORPHOSIS A program for highly capable children who choose three areas of focus for the week, with options in science, drama, art and more. Entering grades 4-6. July 9-13, 9 am-4:30 pm. At Whitworth University. Options for junior counselors (grades 7 and up) also available. $300. whitworth.edu/campmetamorphosis 777-3226 CODING A camp for kids who have experience with the “Make My Game” camp. Campers learn and practice Java and Python programming languages to create advanced apps or games. Grades 3-8. Week-long sessions offered July 9-Aug. 2, Mon-Thu, 8 am-1 pm. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $90/ week. spokaneschools.org/summerSTEMcamps 354-4648 CURSIVE WRITING CAMP Kids hone their longhand writing skills, learning proper technique to write in cursive. Ages 7+. July 24-27. $80. spolang.com CYBER CAMP: CYBER SECURITY Local

Program a Raspberry Pi mini-computer during STEM sessions from Spokane Public Schools. middle and high school students teach how to protect your personal devices. Learn cyber principles and how to defend against cyber attacks through virtual images that contain vulnerabilities. Grades 5-8. Two-week sessions offered July 9-Aug. 2, Mon-Thu, 8 am-1 pm. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $170/ two-week session. spokaneschools.org/ summerSTEMcamps 354-4648 DIY VIRTUAL REALITY Virtual reality games and experiences are at the forefront of cutting edge technology. Using the latest VR apps, campers explore making VR videos and construct their own virtual reality viewer. Grades 5-8. Week-long sessions offered July 9-Aug. 2, Mon-Thu, 8 am-1 pm. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $90/week. spokaneschools.org/summerSTEMcamps 354-4648

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and speed, and to understand the foundations of block programming. Grades K-3. Week-long sessions offered July 9-Aug. 2, Mon-Thu, 8 am-noon. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $90/week. spokaneschools.org/ summerSTEMcamps 354-4648 LEGO ROBOTICS 2: MOTORS, SENSORS, AND PROGRAMMING Kids who have experience with Simple Machines and WeDo kits use motors and sensors to design and program a robot that can navigate challenging missions to solve a unique problem. Grades K-3. Weeklong sessions offered July 9-Aug. 2, Mon-Thu, 8 am-1 pm. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $90/week. spokaneschools.org/summerSTEMcamps 354-4648 LEGO ROBOTICS 3: EV3 MINDSTORMS A camp for kids who have experience building/programming simple robots and who want to learn more about LEGO EV3 Mindstorms used in FIRST LEGO competitions. Students build a robot and are challenged to navigate a mission and and solve unique problems. Grades 3-8. Week-long sessions offered July 9-Aug. 2, Mon-Thu, 8 am-1 pm. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $90/week. spokaneschools. org/summerSTEMcamps 354-4648 MAKE MY GAME Kids use Scratch and MIT App Inventor to learn basic block programming, and then are given a challenge to design and program their own game to solve a unique problem. Grades K-8. Week-long sessions offered July 9-Aug. 2, Mon-Thu, 8 am-1 pm. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $90/week. spokaneschools. org/summerSTEMcamps 354-4648 MINECRAFT MODDERS Use this favorite game to learn the basics of

modding and foundations of programming, including scripting and logic statements. Introductory coding is also taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. Ages 8-14. July 9-13. $199. bit.ly/CCScamps2018 533-8483 RASPBERRY PI: CAPABLE LITTLE COMPUTERS Raspberry Pi is a small and powerful computer built specifically with young programmers in mind. Campers receive their own programmable Pi and learn firsthand about the software and hardware capabilities of these machines while creating in Minecraft and programming Linux. Grades 5-8. One-week sessions offered July 9-Aug. 2, Mon-Thu, 8 am-1 pm. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $90/week. spokaneschools.org/ summerSTEMcamps 354-4648 SGS ROCKET CAMP Students explore how to build rocket bodies, mix rocket fuels using ratios and weighing chemicals, experiment with different propellants, build rocket motors and test them, and recovery systems. Grades 5-8. July 9-13, 9 am-noon. $150. sgs. org/summer SPOKANE SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL STEM CAMPS Camps promote STEM experiences that offer hands-on problem solving, critical thinking, communications and teamwork through fun, engaging activities. Themed sessions are each offered twice, and include programs on dinosaurs, cooking, chemistry, insects and more. Ages 4-5. Sessions offered July 9-12, July 16-19, July 23-26 and July 30-Aug. 2; meets Mon/ Tue or Wed/Thu, 8 am-1 pm. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $45/ session; $90/week. spokaneschools. org/preschoolSTEMcamps 354-4648

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Fly a drone and complete a search-and-rescue mission during “Young Drone Operators.” together, and the FAA rules and regulations of operating a drone. At the end of the camp, use problem-solving skills to complete search and rescue missions. Grades 5-8. Week-long sessions offered July 9-Aug. 2; Mon-Thu, 8 am-1 pm. At Chase and Salk Middle Schools, Spokane. $90/week. spokaneschools.org/ summerSTEMcamps 354-4648 MOBIUS ROCKS! What is air pressure? How much does air weigh? Why is air so important to so many things in our everyday life? Join staff from Mobius Science Center and explore the science of air and sound. Grades K-5. July 12-31; times and SPL branch locations vary. Free. spokanelibrary.org AEROCOMPOSITES CAMP This handson program introduces students to advanced composite materials such as fiberglass and carbon fiber. Students will perform basic fabrication skills and complete one or more take-home projects by week’s end. Ages 13-17. July 16-20, 8 am-3 pm. $240. ace@nic.edu 208-676-7145 BLOOD, GUTS AND BONES An adventure to explore what makes your body work, including hands-on activities that will be gross, gooey and tons of fun. Ages 8-12. July 16-20, 8 am-noon. $139. workforcetraining.nic.edu CAMP OPPORTUNITY A week-long, project-based camp to engage gifted youths’ creativity through science, technology, engineering, art and math. This year’s areas of exploration include brain science, clay slab art making, outdoor survival, chemistry, an escape room and more. For students entering grades 6-9. July 16-20, 9 am-4:30 pm. At Whit-

worth University. $300. whitworth.edu/ campopportunity 777-3226 COOKING CAMP: FOUR DAYS OF SUMMER FUN Kids learn to cook different styles of international cuisine while also learning practical kitchen skills, having fun, and eating what they make, with take-home recipes for their creations. Proceeds support helping those in need learn scratch cooking skills through Second Harvest’s community cooking programs. Ages 8-12. Sessions offered July 16-19 and Aug. 6-9, 2-4 pm. $100/ session. secondharvestkitchen.org FOREIGN LANGUAGE CAMPS During each session, students participate in interactive, age-appropriate games, music and movement activities, and arts and craft projects that center around a specific theme. Includes sessions for students in elementary, middle and high school. July 9-12 (German) and July 1619 (Spanish). $150. spolang.com IT’S A MYSTERY Kids use their senses to investigate who, when, where and more, including decoding secret messages, finding hidden secrets in local art and more. Sessions for grades 2-3 (Clue Hunters) and 4-5 (Mystery Solvers). July 16-20, 9 am-4 pm. $180-$200. northwestmuseum.org 456-3931 VIRTUAL REALITY Campers create custom 3D environments and objects to explore in their own virtual worlds, and create their own cardboard headsets to take home. Ages 13+. July 16-20, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org VIRTUAL REALITY: THE FUTURE IS NOW Learn the foundations of VR design by creating your own virtual worlds, exploring simulated environments, and

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There’s still time to sign up for the 42nd running of Bloomsday. Whether you want to push for a personal best, jog, race in a wheelchair, push a stroller or maybe just take a 7.46-mile stroll with some good friends, there’s a spot for you in Bloomsday. And, if you reach the finish, you get a T-shirt, too.

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ONLINE: head to bloomsdayrun.org BY MAIL: Find an entry form online or in print locally at Washington Trust Bank branches, Safeway and Albertsons stores, Franz Bakery outlets, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Premera Blue Cross, Holy Family Hospital or Sacred Heart Medical Center. When you complete that form, mail it to the below address by April 17: Lilac Bloomsday Run 1414 Belt St. Spokane, WA 99201 PRICE: $20 plus fees if you register online by April 22 $40 plus fees if you register between April 23 and 29 LATE REGISTRATION: Stragglers can register for $40 at the Bloomsday check-in on Friday, May 4 (11:30 am – 8 pm) and Saturday, May 5 (9 am – 6:30 pm) at the Spokane Convention Center.

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few weeks before Star Wars debuted on movie screens across America, an Olympic marathon runner who had recently moved to the Lilac City saw his dream come true on the streets of Spokane. On May 1, 1977, not quite 1,200 fitness aficionados joined Don Kardong on the inaugural Lilac Bloomsday Run, with finishers winning a Tshirt for their sore legs. In Year Two, 5,000 turned out, delivering a simple message: We Love Bloomsday! Like that other immortal runner once said, Spokane “just felt like running.” But while For-

rest Gump ran for “3 years, 2 months, 14 days and 16 hours,” Spokane hasn’t stopped. In fact, 88 of those finishers from 1977 have not missed a Bloomsday since. On May 6, as another Bloomsday Founder generation gathers in the Don Kardong streets of downtown Spokane, awaiting that starting gun and the Tshirt at the end of the course, Don Kardong’s crazy little idea will mark its 42nd go-round.

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CHARITY SPOTLIGHT

SUPPORTING THE GUILDS’ SCHOOL

Bloomsday is proud to have selected the Guilds’ School and Neuromuscular Center as our Official Charity for 2018. The Guilds’ School is a 57-year-old nonprofit that provides a high-quality early-intervention program for children, from birth to age 3, who are impacted by developmental disabilities and delays. The Spokane Guilds’ S c h o o l serves children who were born prematurely, have cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, autism, chromosomal deletions, various syndromes, shaken baby syndrome and general delays. Guilds’ School staff members are experts at engaging infants and toddlers in activities that seem like play, but are in reality developing brain connections and muscle strength. Having a child with special needs can be expensive. The Guilds’ School relies on caring individuals to make contributions that help cover costs and copays for struggling families and to help fund a wealth of services. Thanks for adding a donation to your Bloomsday entry to show your support for the great work done at the Guilds’ School. 

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Tyler Byers completed his first Bloomsday at age 5.

t’s that feeling when you’re done with Doomsday Hill and you still have energy. You’re going strong down Broadway, looking good for the crowd, and they’re cheering you on.” When asked about his ultimate Bloomsday moment, wheelchair athlete Tyler Byers remembers that home stretch the first time he finished under 30 minutes. He remembers his top finish: second place. He also remembers the year a KREM 2 camera man perfectly captured his spectacular, hurtling crash into the bushes. Born with sacral agenesis, a congenital anomaly in the lower spine, Byers received developmental support from the Guilds’ School and completed his first Bloomsday in 1987, at age 5. In 1992, he was ready to race in the wheelchair division. “At that time, Craig Blanchette was this legend, an eight-time Bloomsday champion. I was a kid, so those athletes left me behind after the

first 30 seconds. But it was pretty cool to at least start with these guys I looked up to.” Though he’s still a young man, this year’s Bloomsday will be Byers’s 25th time competing in the men’s wheelchair division. A data scientist based in Denver, he has also represented the U.S. in the Paralympics in 2004 and 2008. “Bloomsday is special, but I have to say doing a track race in Beijing in front of 80,000 screaming fans was also pretty unique,” he says. Though he doesn’t compete as much now — he and his wife, Analee, have four kids age 6 and under — Bloomsday holds a very special place in Byers’s life. And this year’s race will be even more emotional, because the couple is celebrating a homecoming: Byers has accepted a new job in downtown Spokane, and the couple will soon be returning to their hometown to raise their family here. 

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CHECK THE RESULTS

Watch the Inlander on May 10 for overall Bloomsday 2018 winners, top age finishers, wheelchair winners and Corporate Cup results. To check your own time, log into bloomsdayrun.org anytime after the race on May 6. Bloomsday and the Inlander will not be publishing a separate post-race results booklet, but all runners’ times are available online.

You’re never really alone when it comes to Bloomsday.

ART OF PERSUASION

NO EXCUSES

ou are a person who loves Bloomsday. Who wouldn’t? you ask yourself. You even love training for it. For you, a morning person, it’s easy to get out of bed, go on a jog and enjoy the birds chirping, the dogs chasing you, the crisp air filling your chest. And this Bloomsday, with all the nerdy enthusiasm of an overachieving fifth-grader who just studied hard for an exam, you tell yourself that you’re going to rock it. But you’re getting sick of pretending the thousands of people running with you on Bloomsday are

your running partners. This year, you want your real friends to run with you. It’s a sad truth, but most people, your friends included, are not like you. To them, the idea of running in an event like Bloomsday sounds like a chore. Actually practicing running is ridiculous. And it may shock you to learn that they do not consider waking up early on a Sunday and being around thousands of other people “added perks.” How can you convince them to run with you? Easy.

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It involves some friendly persuasion, maybe a little bit of deception and some light bribery:

PRETEND YOU’RE SAD Go ahead and appeal to their sympathetic side. Tell them you’re going through a lot right now (because of course you are). Tell them you’re still getting over that break-up from a year ago. Tell them your fish died and you just can’t get over it because it reminded you of a childhood crush. At this hard time in your life, you say, Bloomsday is the only thing

you’re looking forward to. If they’re a real friend, they’ll have no choice.

REMIND THEM THEY NEED EXERCISE Look, there’s a good and bad way to do this. You know they need to exercise more, they know it, everyone knows it. But you can’t just come out and say it. The key here is to be a little passive-aggressive. Launch into a conversation about how you just can’t get enough exercise, you’re an addict, and then say,

“I wish I was like you and could relax, eat whatever I want and still feel comfortable with myself.” Sure, they’ll still hate you a little. But it’s subtle enough that they won’t confront you (well, hopefully not), and there’s a chance it motivates them to prove you wrong, by running Bloomsday with you.

GO OUT FOR DRINKS WITH YOUR FRIENDS Take a group of friends out somewhere and buy them drinks. Casually bring up Bloomsday, like it’s

something you’re hardly interested in. “Yeah, I don’t know if I’ll do it this year, I’ve just been super busy lately,” you lie. A few minutes later, you have an idea: “What if we all do it together?!” You all take a shot. There’s some yelling and high-fiving and enthusiastic nodding. Then, a couple days later, when the hangover has worn off, start a group text and make sure everyone is still in. Someone is bound to respond. Then, the next thing you know, everyone’s in. 

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FULL OF CHARACTERS

ARTS AND VULTURE

n the months before Bloomsday, Bill Robinson jogs on the Centennial Trail in a weighted vest, working toward the big day. One key difference between Bill and his fellow joggers: He’s not training to run, but to stand still. “Wearing a 10-foot-tall vulture costume with a 16-foot wingspan is a serious workout, especially for an old fat man,” he says with a good-natured laugh. This year’s race will be Robinson’s 31st consecutive year as the Doomsday Hill Vulture. In his early 30s, he built the contraption in a dire effort to win a KZZU Halloween costume contest. “The year before, I had this great big praying mantis costume, and I was beat out by someone in Gene Simmons Kiss makeup,” he remembers. “So I went bigger, inspired by a close encounter with a turkey vulture I had when I was 12. I built it and won in ’87, with a $500 grand prize. I had spent more than $500 just on adhesives, but that wasn’t the point.” The vulture was taking up a whole stall in Robinson’s garage, so he decided to use it again in the spring. In a stroke of insight, he connected the vulture with the feeling runners have at the top of Bloomsday’s iconic incline. The rest is history. “It made more of a splash than I thought it would,” he says. “I had news helicopters hovering overhead, and people just responded to the idea. I knew it would have to be back by popular demand.” And so, this mild-mannered market researcher

transforms himself yearly into the Doomsday Hill Vulture. Here are some key vulture facts to impress your friends after taking this year’s selfie with the foreboding bird.  The vulture started out far more macabre: sharper beak, threatening talons, fake carrion. Bill has toned it down to better fit in at a family event.  Many ask if Robinson gets too hot, but his climatecontrol is dialed in. His biggest fear? Wind. “One year, there were 38-mile-per-hour gusts, and I could feel my feet leaving the ground a couple times,” he says. Unlike a real vulture, he has no desire to circle overhead.  He originally planned “an olfactory component” to the Halloween costume, fanning the smell of rotting meat outward for effect. “My handlers wouldn’t go for that,” he says. So he scrapped the idea.  The vulture has even led to a small business: From time to time Robinson specializes in helping create giant-yet-wearable costumes for TV commercials. His proudest accomplishment in that field? The giant sperm costumes he helped build for an award-winning TV spot. 

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Meet the man inside the bird.

PERENNIALS

AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE Of the 1,198 finishers of that very first Bloomsday, these 88 hardy souls (soles?) have been back every year. They’re known as “The Perennials” because, wait for it, they “bloom” every year.

PERENNIALS

KEEPING THE STREAK ALIVE

s a high school freshman on May 1, 1977, Laurie Rhodes competed in the first Lilac Bloomsday Run as part of a fun hobby she had picked up with her dad, John Black. She hasn’t missed one since, and today, she is the youngest female Bloomsday “Perennial.” “My dad had picked up running in his 40s, and it became something fun we did together,” Rhodes says. “I’d tag along with him to the Hart Field track to get a run in. Soon, we were trying longer routes and entering fun runs together.” Every year, Rhodes gets a bit emotional at the starting line, partly because of all the memories that rush back to her, and partly because of how big the race has become for Spokane. “There’s this tremendous intake

Laurie Rhodes, in 1982.

of emotion to be part of this community event that has become so special to thousands and thousands of people,” she says. This year, there will be extra emotion. In late May 2017, Black passed away at 86. Though he had hung up the running shoes in his 70s, this will be Rhodes’s first Bloomsday since his passing. In their heyday, Rhodes and her dad were competing hard to beat each other, finishing around the 50-minute mark. A favorite memory was her senior year of high school: a well-trained Lewis and Clark cross country runner, she earned household bragging rights by a minute and a half. “I’ll continue to do it as long as I can, in memory of my dad,” she says. “Hopefully I’ll make it into my seventies, too.” 

Aldrich, Roger Arnold, Marji Arnold, Michael Baker, Dick Barbero, Bob Barbero, Rick Barnes, Bernard Bean, Charles Berg, Gary Bischoff, Max Blessent, John Boucher, Chris Brewster, Robert Bruhn, Dianne Bryan, Carolyn Cadwallader, Richard Carlson, Shelley Chapman, Paul Charbonneau, Jack Clark, Douglas Davidson, George Day, John Douglas, Ron Doyle, Dennis Duncan, Dean Edwards, James Fagan, Mary Felton, Bobby Fleming, Michael

Franklin, Don Gardner, Jon Gillespie, Daniel Gorton, Lawrence Grier, James Haagenson, Dean Hemingway, Terry Hill, Ken Hogue, Mike Howland, Richard Kardong, Don Kenna, Brian Kirpes, Ted Kittredge, Martin Klohe, Von Lalonde, Keith Landers, Rich Law, Keith Leonard, Thomas Macphee, Glen Maudlin, Robert McComas, Floyd McElroy, Wilson McKenna, Michael McMullen, Dennis Moe, Steven Murphy, Thornton Olson-Wood, Kris O’Meara, Dan Palmer, Joel

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BLOOMSDAY AND FREE SPEECH At Bloomsday, we pride ourselves in creating a spectacular experience for our participants on one of the most beautiful and music-filled race courses in the country. We are also lucky to have thousands of spectators, families and friends who line the 12k course and cheer Bloomies on their way to earning the coveted Finisher’s T-shirt. Unfortunately, some of those lining our scenic course route are not applauding. Some are demonstrating for causes or vocalizing beliefs in a way that the great majority of us find to be extremely distasteful and inappropriate for this family event. While Bloomsday is certainly in agreement that the race day should be free of offensive language and pictures, we do not control areas outside of the race course itself. On race day, protesters, without our approval, occupy private or public land along the course and exercise their First Amendment rights of free speech. Thank you for understanding that these activities are in no way condoned, authorized, sanctioned or permitted by the Lilac Bloomsday Association. — BLOOMSDAY

MUSIC

LIVE PLAYLIST

loomsday is for runners, of course, but it’s also for walkers and joggers and people who simply love a little music with their workout. Each year, some two dozen bands line the course, pumping out everything from classic rock to bluegrass. You can even vote for your favorite race-day band after Bloomsday at bloomsdayrun.org.

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BLOOMSDAY FUN FACTS FASTEST MAN Micah Kogo, Kenya: 33:51 in 2008

FASTEST WOMAN Cynthia Limo, Kenya: 38:05 in 2016 MOST DOMINANT TEAM EWU Red Team is the winner of 21 straight Corporate Cup titles, dating back to 1997 BIGGEST FIELD 56,156 runners and walkers finished the race in 1996 WARMEST BLOOMSDAY The temperature hit 83° during the day of Bloomsday in 1990 IMPRESSIVE RUNS Saul Mendoza won 10 straight men’s wheelchair titles between 1998-2007; Jean Driscoll won 12 straight among women’s wheelchair racers between 1989-2000.

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

HIGH-TECH MILES

ot a whole lot about Bloomsday has changed over the years. The course has mostly remained constant, as have many of the traditions, like tossing your warmup sweatshirt into the trees in the minutes before the race begins. The technology of Bloomsday, however, has advanced significantly since the late ’70s when runners were funneled through chutes to determine their finishing times. For the past few years, Bloomsday has employed the ChronoTrack timing system that features a computer chip in the back of each participant’s bib to accurately track each racer’s time. These days, Bloomies, as they’re affectionately known, actually bring their own technology with them. A survey of Bloomsday participants after the 2017 run found that about 72 percent of Bloomies have a smart phone with them during the event, according to Bloomsday race director and founder Don Kardong. With this in mind, this year’s Bloomsday will have seven

The ChronoTrack timing system accurately tracks each racer’s finishing time.

different SnapChat filters along the course and surrounding events for Bloomies to have a little fun with as they document their race. The location-specific filters feature spots like the starting line, Doomsday Hill, Cemetery Hill, and the finish line, among others. This year, Bloomsday will again be partnering with Photoboxx to offer runners free souvenir photos directly off of their Twitter or lnstagram accounts. Just include #BloomsdayRun in the description of your social media posts (on public accounts) and Photoboxx will automatically print your photos in under a minute. Photos can be picked up at Photoboxx in the post-finish area next to Spokane Falls Boulevard. Another high-tech aspect of Bloomsday is the virtual course video for the iPad and Android tablets that allows you to view the course as you’re running on the treadmill. It’s a handy training tool for those rainy days when checking out the course isn’t an appealing option. You can find the video app on the Bloomsday website. 

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RUNNERS’ HIGH

POST-RACE FUN

It’s called Bloomsday, not Bloomsmorning, so make the most of your time with friends and family after the race. Here are a few things to check out for both locals and outof-towners alike.

 POST RACE PARTY: This will be one of the first things you see after finishing Bloomsday and is certainly worth checking out. There’s a bevy of food vendors, kids activities, entertainment and even a beer garden for you to cool off in. Open until 2 pm. Due to construction in Riverfront Park, most post-race activities will be in the downtown area following T-shirt distribution on Main Avenue.

 WHITWORTH SYMPHONY: You can rest your legs in the historic confines of the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox and relax to the sounds of the Whitworth University Symphony Orchestra at 2 pm.

 JAY LENO: The former Tonight Show funnyman is still touring and has two post-Bloomsday shows (4 pm and 7 pm) at Northern Quest Resort & Casino for you to keep the fun going into the evening.

RUN LOCAL

BREAKOUT TALENT

nland Northwest distance die-hards will remember her as Kinsey Gomez, but married now, she goes by Kinsey Middleton. Perhaps when they see her striding among the elite women in this year’s Bloomsday, it will click. Yep, this is that Kinsey; the Coeur d’Alene High product who won seven state championships as a prep athlete, including the elusive distance triple crown: state titles in cross country and the two longest track events (1600m and 3200m) in a single school year. It’s the same Kinsey who developed into an All-American 10,000m runner at the University of Idaho. “I started running in kindergarten and have loved the sport ever since,” she says. Today, she is a professional, running for Sketchers Performance and training out of Boise.

Keep an eye out for local star Kinsey Middleton. Like many local runners, Middleton couldn’t race Bloomsday as a young athlete in the middle of a track season. So she has only run it twice, in seventh and eighth grade. Still, she recognizes the regional importance of the race, and her father, Shaun Gomez, has run it over 20 times. “Ever since I’ve been a professional, I’ve wanted to race Bloomsday and be a competitive front runner,” says Middleton in an email from the World Half Marathon Championships in Spain. “I’m so unbelievably excited to toe the line this year with some talented women and run my heart out,” she adds. As for her father, this year he took himself out of the running. Instead he’ll stand on the sidelines to cheer on his elite daughter. 

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THE FINISH LINE

NOT JUST A SHIRT

ost road races, be it a fun 5K or a marathon, provide a commemorative T-shirt, typically tucked inside your race packet — almost an afterthought. Such is not the case with Bloomsday, which has developed a sort mystique around its finisher’s T-shirt that adds yet another layer of excitement to the esteemed event. “The mystique of the T-shirt has developed over time,” says Bloomsday race director and founder Don Kardong. First off, the T-shirts are designed through a public call for art some eight months before the race. The winning artist receives $1,000 for their design, and then they’re sworn to secrecy. The artist can’t tell anyone that his or her design has been selected until the first run-

TOP COLORS

Every year, guessing the color of the official Bloomsday finisher’s shirt is the talk of the town. Here’s a look at the most frequently used colors over the past 41 races — plus a few one-hit wonders: Green: 8 Blue: 8 White: 4

ner crosses the finish line — because unlike other races, Bloomsday shirts are only distributed to finishers of the race, not merely those who bothered to sign up. “We did have a finisher shirt the very first year, but there was no secret to either the design or the color,” says Kardong. “The secret just sort of developed over a number of years, and now it’s a big part of the fun.” The shirts have engendered traditions of their own. If you drive by the Bloomsday runner statues at the southwest corner of Riverfront Park in the days before Bloomsday, you’ll see the 40 statues decked out in shirts from previous years’ races. This is the handiwork of Lala Gerber, who has been dressing the statues for more than 20 years and relies on donated shirts from the public to keep the tradition going. There are also people like Diane Cronin of Spokane who have also gotten creative with the shirts. When her mother, Shirley Arnold, decided to hang up her shoes after 31 years of finishing Bloomsday last year, Cronin made a quilt from all of the shirts that accumulated over the years. Kardong says there have been times over the long history of the event when they considered just handing out shirts at registration, but that the idea was quickly shot down. In the end, tradition won out and finishers of Bloomsday 2018 will again get their shirt after the finish line. Then, of course, keeping with another tradition, many of those folks will wear their new and hard-earned shirt to work or school the following day. “Most people collect the shirts, maybe just wear them once. But some people wear them until they wear out,” says Kardong.  Keep in mind: T-shirt distribution will be on Main Avenue as it was in 2017. Due to construction in Riverfront Park, most post-race activities will be in the downtown area following T-shirt distribution.

Orange: 1 (in 2006) Salmon: 1 (in 1989) Khaki: 1 (in 1997)

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NEED TO KNOW

START TIME

Bloomsday begins at 9 am. Depending on your ability level and classification, you may cross the starting line after that time, but don’t be late.

GETTING THERE

Because of both the number of participants and the extensive road closures for the race, you might want to avoid parking downtown for Bloomsday. Spokane Transit Authority offers shuttle busses from the following locations from 6:20 am to 8:30 am on race day: • Spokane Valley Mall • Eastern Washington University (Cheney Campus) • Ferris High School • NorthTown Mall

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The shuttle is $1.75 round trip per person and passes are available at Bloomsday check-in both Friday and Saturday at the STA booth or online when you register.

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EDUCATION

FROM CODE TO 3D CREATION Learn to code while doing 3D modeling and prototyping. This is a hands-on, interactive session as campers turn ideas and sketches into tangible objects to be printed on a 3D printer. Ages 9-14. July 30Aug. 3, 12:30-3 pm. $85-$90. gizmo-cda. org 208-651-6200 NEAR SPACE BALLOON LAUNCH (YOUNG LEARNERS) Ask questions and build experiments that will be taken up to near space, and on vehicles going down 1,000 feet in Lake Pend Oreille. This class offers an early exposure to the scientific method through a fun week of experimentation. Ages 6-9. July 30-Aug 3, 12:30-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 DISSECTION CAMP Campers dissect an owl pellet to see what’s been digested,

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a squid, a frog and more. Ages 7-9. Wednesdays in August, at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. At Mobius Science Center. $10-$12/session. mobiusspokane.org LAB ACTIVITIES Join Mobius at The Lab for fun, hands-on science activities; topics will be educators’ “choice of the day.” All-ages. Thursdays in August, offered all day. At Mobius Science Center. Free with center admission. mobiusspokane.org WEEKEND LABS: COLORFUL CHEMISTRY Conduct chemistry experiments to learn about density while making a rainbow in a straw, and testing the acidity and alkalinity of common household substances. All-ages. Weekends in August, from 10 am-2 pm. At Mobius Science Center. Free with admission. mobiusspokane.org EWU JUNIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CAMP Join EWU faculty and local law enforcement agencies to investigate behind the scenes of law enforcement.

Kids learn about CPR certification, K-9 units, crime scene investigation, combat and more. Also includes a tour of the Spokane County Courthouse, and a mock trial. Ages TBD. Aug. 5-9. Cost TBD. ewu. edu/summersession 359-6430 BLAST OFF INTO SPACE Learn about the planets, stars, moons and much more while creating fabulous galactic art. Ages 3-5. Aug. 6-10, 9-11:30 am. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org DRAGON CHESS CAMP Participants improve all aspects of their chess game: opening principles, middle-game strategy, tactics, and end-game technique.. Grades 2-9. Aug. 7-11, 12:30-3:30 pm. At St. George’s School. $150. sgs.org/summer 464-8815 G-PREP MATH CAMP A camp designed to provide basic skills for students to be successful in Algebra 1 at Gonzaga. Aug. 6-9 and Aug. 13-16, 11 am-noon. $80. gprep.com G-PREP STUDY SKILLS CAMP A study skills seminar to help students with goal setting, time management, learning styles, organization, note taking, test taking, and more. Grades 6-9. Aug. 6-16; Mon-Thu, 9:30-11:30 am (grades 6-8); 12:30-2:30 pm (grade 9). $80. gprep.com 483-8511 Ext. 405 LEGOS & PROGRAMMING Get creative with laptops and specialized software to construct LEGO designs. Level 1 is for beginners and newcomers. Level 2 is for previous students of the course who would like to achieve the next level. Grades 1-3. Aug. 8-10, 12:30-3:30 pm. At St. George’s School. $150. sgs.org/summer 464-8815 SCIENCE SHOWS Come see Mobius’ most popular demos, including thrilling experiments that explain scientific prin-

ciples behind each. All-ages. Tuesdays in August, at 11 am and 1 pm. At Mobius Science Center. Free with center admission. mobiusspokane.org ACT/SAT PREP CAMP Students can use their free time this summer to get ready to take the ACT or SAT test with educational staff at Gonzaga Prep. Aug. 13-17, 1-3 pm. $140. gprep.com G-PREP LITERACY CAMP Join Gonzaga Prep this summer for a week of literacy. Students join Gonzaga Prep English faculty and other students to bolster skills in the language arts, with workshops targeting reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation, usage, writing skills and more. Grades 6-12. Aug. 13-16, 9-11 am. $80. gprep.com NEAR SPACE BALLOON LAUNCH (TWEENS AND UP) Spend a week building the “payload” for a near space balloon launch that will go up 100,000 ft. to film the curvature of the Earth. Build the experiments and sensors that will capture the data. Ages 11+. Aug. 13-22, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org DORA EXPLORER Explore with this favorite character and build your own backpack to wear while you do. Ages 2-4. Aug. 22, 10:30-11:15 am. At Mobius Children’s Museum. $10-$12. mobiusspokane.org

CREATIVE ARTS SUMMER LEGO CLUBS Inspire your imagination and keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp with an abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages. June 2-Aug. 29; times and SCLD branch locations vary. Free. scld.org NATURE VIAL NECKLACE WORKSHOP Create tiny glass reliquaries filled with

natural treasures in this class by assembling layers of tiny stones, mosses, miniature seashells, twigs, dried flowers and more into your own personal pendant. Ages 12+. June 5, 5-9 pm. At Spokane Art School. $70. spokaneartschool.net MUSIC & MOVEMENT Move, shake, and wiggle to songs both familiar and new, and create a music-related craft. Ages 3-7 (kids under 8 must bring an adult). June 9-Aug. 8; times and SCLD branch locations vary. Free. scld.org JEWELRY EXPLOSION Combine Gizmo’s tools with a wide variety of materials and your creativity to learn to create jewelry and do enameling. Ages 12+. June 11-15, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org JUNGLE JAMMIN’ Listen to jungle stories, craft animal art projects, make drums and more in a fun, themed class. Ages 3-5. June 11-15, 9-11:30 am. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org LOTUS NECKLACE & EARRINGS Make a set of jewelry by assembling a selection of freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and silver findings. Ages 12+. June 13, 5-9 pm. At Spokane Art School. $70. spokaneartschool.net FATHER’S DAY FUN: DAD’S ROCK Use paint, rocks and glue to create a “rockin’’ piece of art to give your dad on Father’s Day. Ages 2-4. June 13, 10:30-11:15 am. At Mobius Children’s Museum. $10-$12. mobiusspokane.org 321-7121 ANIMAL ART ANTICS Explore the creative artwork of David Klein, Joan Miro, Laurel Burch, Leo Lionni and more while using a variety of art supplies to create your own animal masterpieces. Ages 6-11. June 18-22, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks.org

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Camps CREATIVE ARTS ARTRAGIOUS ART CAMP Explore drawing techniques, pottery projects, printmaking, paper casting and much more with local artist Sami Perry. Grades 1-12. Offered June 18-28 and July 9-19; meets Mon-Thu from 9:30-11:30 am. At East Farms STEAM Magnet School, Newman Lake. Email for registration info. $165/ session. sami@samiperry.com 226-3039 CASTLES, PRINCESSES, KNIGHTS & DRAGONS Campers make armor, shields, crowns, wands and more in an creativity-focused day camp. Ages 3-5. Offered June 18-22,12:30-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org COME LEARN TO SEW A camp for students with little or no prior sewing experience to learn how to thread, fix tension, sew straight and curved seams and how to use a pattern. Ages 8-16. Sessions June 18-22, July 23-27 and Aug. 6-10 (morning or afternoon). At Let’s Get Sewing, 8707 N. Wall. $100/session. spokaneparks.org ERIC HERMAN ROCKS! Eric Herman’s wild and wonderful kids and family concerts are bursting with comedy, creativity, audience participation, and outrageously fun songs. Grades K-3. June 18-22, times and SCLD branch locations vary. Free. scld.org HANDS-ON CLAY A fun, hands-on course on the wheel for the beginner and those who have had experience at throwing clay. Ages 13+. June 18-22, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org 208651-6200 RAINFOREST ADVENTURE Explore the tropical rain forest through wild animal art projects to display and wear. Ages 3-5. June 18-22, 9-11:30 am. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org GET MESSY CAMPS Get messy with hands-on, art-making fun and discover your creative side without any worry about making a mess. Grades 2-6. Day sessions on June 21 and Aug. 17, 9 am-2 pm (grades 2-6). Week-long sessions June 25-29, 9 am-4 pm with sessions for grades 2-3 (The Mess Makers) and grades 4-5 (Get Messy). $45-$50. northwestmuseum.org 456-3931 POOL NOODLE FUN Make a pool noodle craft and paint a picture with one, too, on the first day of summer. Ages 2-4. June 21, 10:30-11:15 am. At Mobius Children’s Museum. $10-$12. mobiusspokane.org ADVENTURES OF STORY WRITING Students experience the magic that happens when you mix words with a creative imagination through reading, writing, games, and illustrations. Instructor Linda Shane has written and published several children’s books, and teaches students how a simple story can become a book. Ages 7-10. June 25-29, 8 am-noon. $169. workforcetraining.nic.edu 208-769-3333 AMERICAN GIRL COUTURE Bring your doll and learn how to make new pieces using patterns, fabric, sewing machines and more. Students must be comfortable with threading and operating a sewing machine. Ages 6-18. Offered June 25-27 and July 9-11, 10 am-2 pm. At Let’s Get Sewing!, 8707 N. Wall. $100. spokaneparks.org ARTIST’S STUDIO A fine arts camp offering painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture, creating art inspired by the great masters. Ages 6-11. June 25-29,

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9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks.org BARNYARD PALOOZA A week of art themed around barnyard animals. Kids create art from paint, paper, clay and more while learning about the animals. Ages 3-5. June 25-29, 12:30-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $62. spokaneparks.org CREATE A TABLETOP RPG Work through the choices and challenges of creating your own original role-playing game and then use the tools at Gizmo to bring it to the table to play. Ages 12+. June 25-29, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 HABIBA’S VILLAGE: INSPIRING COMMUNITY STORIES Habiba Addo shares tales from African countries that amuse, caution and inspire us to be our better selves and heal our communities. Habiba’s love for storytelling is spiced with songs and audience participation. Ages K-3. June 25-29, times and SCLD branch locations vary. Free. scld.org PAINTING WITH A TWIST KIDS ART CAMP Each day kids paint a different painting following a weekly theme, along with craft projects, games and more. Ages 6-12. Sessions offered June 25-29, July 9-13, Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 12-17; times vary. $45/day or $200/week. paintingwithatwist.com/spokane-valley CECIL THE MAGICIAN Join Cecil the Magician for an amazing magic show. Grades K-5; young children must be accompanied by caretaker. Offered June 26-Aug. 18; times and SPL branch locations vary. Free. spokanelibrary.org CODING WITH A.L.I.C.E. A.L.I.C.E. is an engaging 3D coding environment that makes it easy to create an animation for telling a story (short films, YouTube programs, etc.), playing games, or creating a video to share on the web. Use a gallery of graphics to create an animation program that can be converted into Java code for that first real programming experience. Ages TBD. June 26-28, 1-5 pm. $99. workforcetraining.nic.edu CRAZY CLAY & DIY DOUGH Learn how to mix up recipes for coffee clay, moon sand, reusable slime and more, and take them all home in a DIY recipe book. Ages 6-11. July 2-3, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $54. spokaneparks.org FASHIONISTA Campers create wearable works of art with dyes, ribbons and lace, as well as jewelry and hair accessories. Ages 6-11. July 2-3, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $54. spokaneparks.org INLAND NORTHWEST DRAWING SCHOOL Ongoing classes for all skill levels and ages, with all art supplies included. July 2-Aug. 23. Mondays, 4-5:30 pm (ages 7-12) and 6-8 pm (teens and adults) or Tue/Thu, 4-5:30 pm (ages 7-12). $140-$160. indrawschool.com LITTLE PICASSOS Use paint, crayons, glue and scissors to create fabulous works of art inspired by Picasso. Ages 3-5. July 2-3, 9-11:30 am. At Corbin Art Center. $29. spokaneparks.org SALISH SONGS & STORIES WITH LARAE WILEY Experience engaging songs and stories from the Salish language and traditions shared by LaRae Wiley, who is an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, the founder and executive director of Salish School of Spokane, and a singer/songwriter. Grades K-3. July 2-6, times and SCLD library branch locations vary. Free. scld.org WE DO LEGOS! A session for young “LEGO Fanatics” ready to make their LEGO creations move: Learn how to build animals, contraptions, and gizmos and make them come to life. Ages 7+. July 2-6, 9:30 am-noon. $85-$90. gizmo-cda.

During Painting with a Twist’s summer arts camps, kids create a new masterpiece each day. org 208-651-6200 WEARABLE, EDIBLE ART Kids make wearable art pieces, including some that’s even good enough to eat. Ages 3-5. July 2-3, 12:30-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $29. spokaneparks.org DRAWING WITH JESSICA L. BRYANT A comprehensive course introducing key concepts in drawing through a variety of mediums. Students learn fundamentals to give them freedom to pursue their passion. Grades 4-9. July 9-13, 9:30 am2:30 pm. $235. jessicabryant.com 208953-1053 SHAPES, LINES & LANDSCAPES Learn how to draw and shade shapes, add lines, textures and other techniques to your drawings with pen, pencil, oil pastels and paint. Ages 6-11. July 9-13, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks. org SHARK ATTACK Create sea creatures with paint, paper, clay, recycled materials and more. Ages 6-11. July 9-13, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks.org SUPER NATURE EXPLORERS Discover the world around you and make projects inspired by nature and science. Ages 3-5. July 9-13, 12:30-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org SURF & SEA SAFARI A week of sea-inspired arts and crafts, including projects with fish, pirates, mermaids and more. Ages 3-5. July 9-13, 9-11:30 am. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org THE LIFE OF MOZART Traveling Lantern Theatre Company brings history to life in this frolicsome and gleeful play about Mozart, one of history’s greatest geniuses, accompanied by his breathtaking music. Grades K-3. July 9-13; times and SCLD branch locations vary. Free. scld.org ZOETROPES AND SHADOW BOXES Learn to use the laser cutter and play with light through making shadow boxes and other projects that play with light. Ags 7+. July 9-13, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171$180. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 ORIGAMI Transform flat paper into fun sculptures and explore the MAC’s exhibit “Above the Fold” to gain inspiration from the work of master folders from around the world. Grades 2-6. July 10, 9 am-2 pm. $45-$50. northwestmuseum.org

456-3931 WOODLAND FRIENDS Make cute critter faces to wear while you learn facts about animals of the forest. Ages 2-4. July 12, 10:30-11:15 am. At Mobius Children’s Museum. $10-$12. mobiusspokane.org ART IN NATURE Paint, sculpt and draw what you see on nature walks. Ages 6-11. July 16-20, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks.org ART OF NATURE: UNDERWATER ADVENTURE Five days filled with art, science and nature activities with artists who connect art with nature projects for an interdisciplinary experience. Includes field trips to engage in art and science-based activities to learn about fish and their habitats. Grades 2-6. July 17-21, from 9 am-3:30 pm. At the NIC Children’s Center. $200. kealliance.org 208-667-9093 CLAY WITH PERSONALITY From pinch pot to personality, your characters come to life as they develop a personality from your vision and your hands. Clay will be combined with other media as you learn hand-sculpting techniques to make expressive creatures out of clay. Ages 7+. July 16-22, 9:30 am-noon. $85-$90. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200” FAIRIES, TROLLS & GNOMES IN THE GARDEN Hunt for these elusive garden critters and make glittery art inspired by what you find. Ages 3-5. July 16-20, 9-11:30 am. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org FASHION DESIGN: SKIRTS Students with strong sewing skills learn how to design their own garments by drafting flat patterns from their body measurements. Ages 8-16. Offered July 16-18 and Aug. 1315, 10 am-2 pm. At Let’s Get Sewing, 8707 N. Wall. $100/session. spokaneparks.org FILM PRODUCTION CAMP Aspiring actors, directors and screenwriters have the opportunity to make a movie from start to finish, with some down time in between at local beaches and more. Ages 10-13. July 16-27 (no class July 21-22), meets Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-3:30 pm. $304$380. kroccda.org 208-763-0621 HANDS ON!: 3D PRINTING, KAYAKING & SOLDERING This one-week afternoon package includes an introduction to 3D printing, soldering an electronic beetle and getting outdoors for hiking and kayaking. Ages 8-14. July 16-20, 1-4 pm.

$199. bit.ly/CCScamps2018 533-8483 ROCKS, STICKS, CLAY Inspiration for this fun-in-the-mud week is the nature that is all around us. Walk on the beach to gather the gems and driftwood and then head into the studio to create beach creatures out of clay, both real and mythical. Ages 7+. July 16-22, 12:30-3 pm. $85$90. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 SOUND & MUSIC WITH MOBIUS Hear and see (yes, see!) music with entrancing and amazing digital and physical representations of sound waves, including with fire. Grades K-3. July 16-20; times and SCLD branch locations vary. Free. scld.org THERE’S A DRAGON IN THE ART ROOM Use your imagination and creativity to paint, glue and sculpt fantastical art projects inspired by dragons, trolls and other mythological creatures. Ages 6-11. July 16-20, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks.org ART AROUND THE WORLD Travel the globe to discover new and exciting ways to create art and to meet the artists who inspire the processes and techniques. Campers will sculpt, paint, draw, make jewelry and more. Grades K-3. July 23-26, 9 am-noon. $100. northwallschools.com GIRL REVOLUTION IN TECHNOLOGY: ART MUSIC & ARDUINOS Learn to program and to build circuits that will allow you to create an amazing, moving soundmaking art project. The first week you learn to code and the second week you learn to build. Girls only, ages 13+. July 23-Aug. 3; Mon-Fri 9:30 am-3 pm. Free. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 LEARN TO WELD Learn to weld, cut, bend and shape metal. In-depth demonstrations are given on the safe and effective operation of welding equipment as you are guided to create a welded sculpture or product. Ages 12+. July 2327, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda. org 208-651-6200 PORTRAITS IN CLAY Students use an expression or a figure of speech to inspire portraits from clay. Imagine making the expression, “I have a frog in my throat,” into a 3D sculpture. This class covers developing a concept and bringing that idea into a 3D form. Ages 12+. July 23-27, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org RED YARN’S OLD BARN Red Yarn and

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your own comic book. Ages 8-12. Aug. 6-9, 1-5 pm. $99. workforcetraining. nic.edu 208-769-3333 PAINTING WITH JESSICA L. BRYANT A comprehensive course introducing key concepts in painting through a variety of mediums. Students learn fundamentals to give them freedom to pursue their passion. Grades 4-9. Aug. 6-10, 9:30 am-2:30 pm. $250. jessicabryant.com 208-953-1053 SPACE IS THE PLACE Learn about the planets, stars, moons and more while creating fabulous galactic art. Ages 6-11. Aug. 6-10, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks.org LET’S MAKE SOME ART Create masterpieces with your fingers and toes in this colorful, messy class. Ages 2-4. Aug. 9, 10:30-11:15 am. At Mobius Children’s Museum. $10-$12. mobiusspokane.org ART THROUGH THE AGES This camp explores art from the first cave paintings done by man to ancient Chinese and Egyptian styles, the Renaissance and impressionism, all the way to today’s modern art styles. Ages 6-11. Aug. 13-17, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks.org BEST OF SUMMER CAMP Spend a week enjoying the most popular activities and projects offered during this summer’s creative arts camp sessions from Spokane Parks. Ages 6-11. Aug. 13-17, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $134. spokaneparks.org

his lovable critters are preparing for the big barn dance, and they need your help! This high-energy music and puppet show will get you singing, dancing, stomping, clapping and celebrating American folklore. Grades K-3. July 2327, times and SCLD branch locations vary. Free. scld.org TIME TRAVEL CAMP Take a step back through time this summer and explore the age of the dinosaurs, the 1950s and various science and technologies of the past. Sessions for grades 2-3 (Dinosaurs to Hula-Hoops) and 4-5 (Natural Science Camp). July 23-27, 9 am-4 pm. $180-$200. northwestmuseum.org 456-3931 3D CRAZY CRITTERS Use your imagination to bring creatures to life using paint, paper, found objects and more. Ages 6-11. July 30-Aug. 3, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks.org ELECTRIC GUITARS Design and build your own guitar while learning CAD and how to use many of the woodworking tools at Gizmo. Ages 12+. July 30-Aug. 3, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 GAME DESIGN & ANIMATION Students will use the scratch program to make simple games and animations to begin their journey as game/animation designers. Ages 10-15. July 30Aug. 3, 1-5 pm. $129. workforcetraining.nic.edu 208-769-3333 SPOKANE TAIKO DRUMS Experience this energetic performance of incredible sound on traditional Japanese drums that you will feel through your whole body. At the end of the performance, kids are invited to play the drums. Grades K-3. July 30-Aug. 3; times and SCLD branch locations vary. Free. scld.org STOP MOTION ANIMATION Using apps and props made with the tools at Gizmo, explore art and animation as you make your own stop-motion movie. Ages 7+. July 30-Aug. 3, 9:30 am-noon. $85-$90. gizmo-cda.org 208-651-6200 TUESDAY POTTERY LAB Students will learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel while learning about the different stages of clay all the way through to the final process of glazing. Session led by local artist Liz Bishop. Ages 10+. July 31-Aug. 28; Tuesdays, 10 amnoon. At Liz Bishop Studio, Spokane. $135. spokaneartschool.net UPCYCLE WITH ART Use natural and recycled materials like bubble wrap, string, sandpaper, leaves, twigs, pebbles, bark and grass to create art. Students also explore the MAC’s exhibit, “Sayaka Ganz: Reclaimed Creations.” Grades 2-6. Day sessions offered July 31 and Aug. 7, 9 am-2 pm. $45-$50. northwestmuseum.org 456-3931 BUILD A THEME PARK Create an electro-artistic theme park and make your design of a computer-controlled theme park attraction come to life using the tools of Gizmo. A mini version of Silverwood will be designed and built during this week-long adventure. Ages 11+. Aug. 6-10, 9:30 am-3 pm. $171-$180. gizmo-cda.org COLORFUL! MESSY! PROCESS ART! Come up with theme ideas, mix colors, apply paint and incorporate found objects into your mixed media art. Ages 6-11. Aug. 6-10, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $129. spokaneparks.org CREATING COMICS In this camp, learn about how to draw your own characters, write your own scripts and design

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KIDS’ CONCERT WITH JENNY EDGREN Join the library for a concert with local singer songwriter Jenny Edgren, with an opportunity to sing and dance along. Ages K-5. July 13-20; times and SPL branch locations vary. Free. spokanelibrary.org ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP Learn this simple method to improve ease and freedom of movement while performing. Open to teens and adults. July 19-22, times vary. Call Holy Names Music Center for details. $550. hnmc. org 326-9516 EWU CREATIVE MUSICAL ARTS CAMP An intensive and enjoyable experience designed for musical growth for vocalists, string, wind and percussion students of all kinds. Students will have the opportunity to explore conventional and unconventional small ensembles in numerous musical styles. Ages 14-18. At EWU Cheney. $630. bit.ly/2J236zg 359-2241 MUSIC WITH MICHAEL The museum has instruments to play as you dance and sing with Mobius’ fun and silly educator, Michael. Ages 2-4. Aug. 14, 10:3011:15 am. At Mobius Children’s Museum. $10-$12. mobiusspokane.org

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ADVENTURES IN STORYTELLING Campers will be encouraged to use their imagination as they explore storytelling through movement and song. June 11-15 from 10 am-noon (ages 4-5) and 1-3 pm (ages 6-8). At Expressions School of Performing Arts, Post Falls. $125. cdasummertheatre.com 208660-2958 DISNEY THEATER CAMP Campers get to play some of their favorite characters and sing songs in short scenes while applying basic acting and musical theater techniques. Ages 9-15. June 18-22 from 10 am-2 pm. At Expressions School of Performing Arts, Post Falls. $165. cdasummertheatre.com 208-660-2958 RTOP SUMMER CAMPS Kids’ performance camps culminate with a live performance for an audience. Ages 8+. Weekly, themed sessions covering performance basics and more are offered June 18-July 20, Mon-Fri from 9 amnoon or 1-4 pm. At Regional Theatre of the Palouse, Pullman. $105/session. rtoptheatre.org 509-335-0750 SPOKANE CHILDREN’S THEATRE CAMPS Kids of all ages can gain confidence while learning stage-acting skills during a camp that culminates with a performance. June 18-22 (ages 5-7, “George and the Dragon”); June 25-29 (ages 10-12, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”); July 9-13 (ages 8-12, “Jack and the Beanstalk”); July 30-Aug. 3 (ages 10-13, “Hansel and Gretel”); Aug. 6-17 (ages 13-18, “Les Miserables,” performing Aug. 17 at 7 pm, Aug. 18 at 2 and 7 pm). Meets Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm; endof-camp showcases are Friday, at 3:15 pm. $175-$275. spokanechildrenstheatre.org (328-4886) SPOKANE CIVIC THEATRE ACADEMY Students participate in the play production process, from auditions to curtain call, through fun exercises and activities

to build cooperation and engage imagination. Each session includes character and set design, costumes, props and more. Ages 6-12. Weekly sessions offered June 17-Aug. 17, Mon-Fri (times vary). Details TBA. $90-$120/session. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507 ext. 406 ENCHANTED THEATRE CAMP Learn the basics of performing and craft new fairytale characters with your body, voice and fun costumes. Ages 3-5. June 25-29, 9-11:30 am. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org HERMIONE GRANGER & THE HOGWARTS HOME For an entire semester, there will be no adults at Hogwarts and the students will be in charge. Will they follow the rules or make up their own? Camp includes set making and Friday performance (1 pm). Grades 4-8. July 9-13, 10 am-2 pm. At Central Valley Performing Arts Center. $170. svsummertheatre.com 368-7879 HESPERUS ARTS MUSICAL THEATRE (DAY) An intensive musical theatre camp for those who’ve never performed to those who already love the stage, focusing on improving voice quality, acting authenticity, dance ability and performance authority in am encouraging environment. Ages 8-12. July 9-12, 9 am-2:30 pm. At Whitworth University. $185. hesperus-arts.com 800-406-3926 x 312 LES MIS Explore highlights from “Les Misérables,” the world’s longestrunning musical classic based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel. Ages 12-18. July 9-13, 9 am-3 pm. At Northern Dance Academy, CdA. $175-$195. cytni.org 208-762-9373 STAGE COMBAT Campers learn basic stage combat and how to apply it safely to their craft as they stage short scenes that include state combat and fight choreography. Ages 11-18. July 9-13, from 10 am-2 pm. At Expressions School of Performing Arts, Post Falls. $180. cdasummertheatre.com 208660-2958 THEATER ARTS FOR CHILDREN: THE FAIRY TALE NETWORK Directors with 20+ years of public education and theater experience work with campers to learn various acting techniques through games, readings, and rehearsals. Parents and friends will have two opportunities to attend a 30-minute theatrical showcase put on by campers (tickets $5). Ages 7-13. July 9-20; Mon-Fri from 1-4pm. $150. tacspokane.com 703-7335 HESPERUS ARTS MUSICAL THEATRE (OVERNIGHT) An intensive musical theatre camp focused on building talent in voice, dance and acting. Cost includes lodging, all meals, training, 24hour supervision, personal evaluation in all categories, training workbook and more. Coed, ages 13-18. July 13-15. At Whitworth University. $265. hesperusarts.com IMPROV Campers learn the craft of improv and gain confidence to jump on stage without knowing what might hilariously happen next. Ages 10-18. July 16-20 from 10 am-2 pm. At Expressions School of Performing Arts, Post Falls. $180. cdasummertheatre.com 208660-2958 THE GREATEST SHOW With inspiration from the new movie “The Greatest Showman,” explore musical theater with a fun circus theme. Students learn techniques in singing, dancing, acting, directing, improvisation and more. Ages 5-14. July 16-20 (ages 5-6 and 7-12); July 23-27 (ages 10-14). At Northern Dance Academy, CdA. $100-$190.

cytni.org 208-762-9373 THE STORIES OF DR. SEUSS The Star-Belly Sneetches and Plain Belly Sneetches journey together in this highly entertaining, poetic, interactive story. Camp includes set making and Friday performance (1 pm). Grades 3-6. July 16-20, 10 am-2 pm. At Central Valley Performing Arts Center. $170. svsummertheatre.com 368-7879 ACT IT OUT: IMPROV Create a character from the imagination of your mind and a box of props. Ages 11-15. July 2326, 1-4 pm. $69. workforcetraining.nic. edu 208-769-3333 CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY In order to choose who will enter his candy factory, Mr. Wonka hides five golden tickets beneath the wrappers of his famous chocolate bars. Camp includes set making and Friday performance (1 pm). Grades 4-8. July 23-27, 10 am-2 pm. At Central Valley Performing Arts Center. $170. svsummertheatre. com 368-7879 SUMMER STAGE DRAMA CAMP Students team up for storytelling, acting and improv games and a final day performance for family and friends. Ages 6-11. July 30-Aug. 3, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $125. spokaneparks. org THE LION KING, JR. Disney’s African savannah story comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and crew as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Ages 5-12. July 30-Aug. 3; sessions for ages 5-6 and 7-12. At Northern Dance Academy, CdA. $100$175. cytni.org 208-765-8600 G-PREP SUMMER DRAMA CAMP CAST of Characters is a two-week intensive drama camp during which campers put on a full musical production, complete with improv and choreography. Grades 4-9. Aug. 6-10 and 13-17; 9 am-3 pm. $250. gprep.com ACTORS IN ACTION: MAKING A MUSICAL A camp teaching the basics of writing and creating a new world of a musical by putting together a short new musical theater piece. Ages 1118. Aug. 13-24, meets Mon-Fri from 10 am-2 pm. At Expressions School of Performing Arts, Post Falls. $250. cdasummertheatre.com 208-660-2958

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BALLET CONTINUATION Intensive two-week sessions meeting twice a week are offered for ballet students of all ages and levels. Ages 6+. Sessions offered June 4-14, June 18-28, July 1727 and Aug. 13-23; see website for list of appropriate ages/levels for each session. $45-$220. sandraolgardsstudioofdance.com 838-7464 PRINCESS/PRINCE DANCE CAMP Young dancers get an introduction to the world of ballet in this imaginative class. Ages 3-5. Sessions offered June 12-14, July 17-19 and Aug. 7-9; meets 9:15-10 am. $40/session. sandraolgardsstudioofdance.com 838-7464 CHEER CLINIC This new clinic covers tumbling, dance, and cheer stunting techniques. Sessions are led by collegiate and former high school/competitive cheerleaders. Coed, ages 6-18. June 18-21, 9 am-noon. At Dance Center of Spokane. $175/week. dancecenterofspokane.com 448-2426 SKYHAWKS CHEERLEADING Girls learn essential skills to lead crowds, including proper hand and body movements, jumping and choreographed performance skills. Ages 5-11. Held at parks and schools in the Spokane/ Coeur d’Alene area. Summer sessions offered from June-August; see site for complete list of dates and locations. $74-$159/session. skyhawks.com SPOKANE BALLET STUDIO SUMMER WORKSHOPS Summer workshops are offered for all ages, including a “Peter Pan” beginner’s workshop which includes games, instruction, crafts and a mini performance. Level 1-4 and intermediate/advanced workshops include ballet, pointe, variations, modern, jazz, character, pilates, ballet history and a performance. Sessions offered June 18July 29; see site for details. $150-$185/ week. spokaneballetstudio.com TEEN DANCE CAMPS Sessions offered include instruction in ballet, jazz and tap, for beginning to advanced dancers. Ages 11+. Sessions offered June 18-July 26; meets Mon-Thu evenings. At Dance Center of Spokane. $110-$375. dancecenterofspokane.com 448-2426 CHEERTOTS Kids play a variety of games to develop balance, movement,

and motor skills as well as listening to instructions. Sessions also introduce basic cheerleading skills, songs and chants. Ages 3-6. Offered June 19-July 31; meets once a week. Held at parks and schools in Spokane and Spokane Valley; see website for complete list of times and locations. $87-$90/session. supertotsports.com GET THE SUMMER STARTED A full week of gymnastics mixed with summer activities and games. Ages 3-14, no experience required. June 25-29; half- and full-day options. $99-$199. spokanegymnastics.com 533-9646 KIDS’ DANCE CAMPS Themed classes teaching ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop (varies by session) include “Under the Sea,” “Dazzling Disney,” “We Like to Party” and more. Sessions are offered for both beginning and experienced dancers. Ages 3-12. June 25-Aug. 16; meets Mon-Thu. At Dance Center of Spokane. $110-$375. dancecenterofspokane.com 448-2426 MARESSA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE Summer sessions include programs in pre-primary ballet, cheerleading; primary cheerleading and ballet I and II; along with teen and adult ballet. Ages 2-adult. June 25-Aug. 25; session times vary by age and skill level, see website for complete schedule and class options. $110-$330. maressasdance.com PRESCHOOL DANCE CAMP A dance camp for young learners, incorporating science and math into themed weeks. Ages 3-5. June 25-28 and July 23-26, 9 am-noon. $175-$325. dancecenterofspokane.com 448-2426 GYMNASTICS FUN CAMP Campers enjoy a week of gymnastics, contests, and games with structured lessons on all events, teaching a progression of skills in a fun, encouraging environment. Ages 3-14. Sessions offered July 23-27, Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 20-24; halfand full-day options. $139-$239/week. spokanegymnastics.com SUMMER FUN DANCE CAMP The studio offers classes in jazz, contemporary, ballet, musical theater, choreography and stretch and strengthening, with sessions for all ages and levels. Ages 8-18. July 9-27; Mon-Fri, 4-9 pm. $150$200. isabellesdancetime.com TEEN DANCE CAMP Dancers learn 6+ routines during the week which also includes trampoline jumping, swimming

field trips and games. Ages 13+. July 9-13. $160. blekerschoolofdance.com FANTASY DANCE CAMP Creative dance and play is based on a daily theme, with proper stretching, crafts, games, story, dances and snack time. Dancers encouraged to dress up in their favorite character with appropriate dance attire. Ages 3-10. July 10, 18, 23 and 26, from 10 am-noon. $35-$45/ day or $120-$140/full camp. isabellesdancetime.com UCA CHEER CAMP A three-day, elite high school cheerleading camp. July 1619 (WSU Pullman) and July 21-24 (University of Montana, Missoula). $233$369. uca.varsity.com 253-241-3822 YOUTH DANCE CAMP Dancers learn routines, jump on trampolines, go on swimming field trips and play games. Ages 7-12. July 16-20, from 8:30 am-3 pm. $160. blekerschoolofdance.com JUNIOR DANCE CAMP Dancers learn three routines, jump on the trampoline and perform for their family and friends at camp’s conclusion. Ages 4.5-6. July 17, 5:30-7:30 pm. $30. blekerschoolofdance.com 892-7977 CHEER CAMP Campers learn tumbling, stunts, dances and cheers. Coaches group students by age, and each group performs a routine on the last day of camp for family and friends. Ages 3-14, open to all skill levels. Offered July 2327 and Aug 13-17 (half-day only). $139/ session. spokanegymnastics.com EXTREME PARKOUR & BREAKDANCING Each day campers learn tumbling skills along with parkour and breakdancing stunts that they get to show off to family and friends during a Friday performance. Ages 6-14. Offered July 23-27 and Aug. 13-17. Half-day, with morning or afternoon options. $139/ session. spokanegymnastics.com GONZAGA SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE A week of dance instruction for intermediate and advanced skill levels, including techniques for hip-hop, modern, contemporary, ballet, jazz and musical theatre. Taught by Gonzaga Dance program faculty in the GU Dance Studios. Ages 13-22. July 23-28 (ages 13-22; intermediate/advanced) and Aug. 6-10 (ages 9-13; beginner/ advanced). $200-$350. gonzaga.edu/ summerdance 313-6508 ADVENTURE CAMP This popular camp is now in its 15th year, offering themed days of challenges and adventures through gymnastics, like scavenger hunts and obstacle courses. Ages 3-14. Offered July 30-Aug. 3 and Aug. 27-31 (half-day sessions only). $139/session. spokanegymnastics.com 533-9646 JAZZ INTENSIVE A class for dancers of levels 1-3, with placement based on age and skill level. Led by two guest teachers from California: Dave Massey and Kaisa Mikale-Hance. Ages 9-18. July 30-Aug. 2. At Dance Center of Spokane. $90/day or $300/week. dancecenterofspokane.com 448-2426 NINJA ZONE Campers learn to kick, jump, roll and flip like characters in their favorite video games. Ninja zone fuses the elements of gymnastics, martial arts, obstacle course training and freestyle movement. Offered July 30-Aug. 3 and Aug. 27-31 (half-day only). $139/ session. spokanegymnastics.com SMALL FRY JAZZ INTENSIVE A camp focusing on jazz technique, with afternoon sessions on lyrical, musical theater and jazz turns. Ages 6-10. July 30-Aug. 2. At Dance Center of Spokane. $125. dancecenterofspokane.com

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SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE A course to develop strength, stamina and flexibility while improving technique in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, musical theater, tumbling, hip hop and more. Ages 10+. Aug. 6-9 and Aug. 13-16. At Dance Center of Spokane. $75/day; $250/week or $400/both weeks. dancecenterofspokane.com 448-2426 COMPETITION WORKSHOP A session for those interested in participating in Dance Center of Spokane’s 2018-19 season. Contact the studio for details. Allages. Aug. 20-23, 1-8:30 pm. $60-$125. dancecenterofspokane.com 448-2426 TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING CAMP Campers enjoy a week of high flying action featuring instruction on the Tumbl Trak, Double Mini Trampoline, Eurotramp Trampoline as well as the spring floor and air floor intermixed with fun games and activities. Ages 6-14. Aug. 20-24, halfand full-day options. $139-$239. spokanegymnastics.com 533-9646

BASKETBALL

GONZAGA WOMEN’S SUMMER SHOOTOUT A three-day camp offering individual skill development, team concept sessions, contests, a talent show, all-star game and more, under the coaching of

Gonzaga’s Division 1 coaching staff and athletes. Open to high school girls’ teams. June 8-10. $400/team. zagwbbcamps.com GONZAGA WOMEN’S TEAM CAMPS High school student athletes play against different competition, with access to Gonzaga’s Division I student athletes and coaching staff while building team chemistry. Girls, grades 9-12. Sessions June 1114, June 15-18 and July 5-8. Overnight/ commuter options. $299/player (overnight) or $750-$1250/commuter team. zagwbbcamps.com SGS COED BASKETBALL Develop the fundamental skills of basketball including shooting, passing, ball handling, defense, and proper footwork. Coed, grades K-5. June 11-15, 1-3 pm. At St. George’s School. $80. sgs.org/summer 464-8815 ST. GEORGE’S BOYS BASKETBALL Learn basketball fundamentals from St. George’s coaches, including team offense/defense and individual skills. Grades 6-12. June 11-15, 9 am-noon. $100. sgs.org/summer 464-8815 ST. GEORGE’S GIRLS BASKETBALL Focus on the development of the complete player including shooting, defending, rebounding, passing, ball handling and game play in a positive, competitive environment. Grades 6-12. June 11-15, 9 amnoon. At St. George’s School. $100. sgs. org/summer 466-1636 GONZAGA WOMEN’S POSITION CAMP Athletes work to re-emphasize the importance of fundamentals, and build on these skills with position specific work through break downs, competitions and games. Girls grades 7-12. June 15-17. Resident/commuter options. $180-$230. zagwbbcamps.com WHITWORTH MEN’S TEAM CAMP High

school teams (jr. varsity and varsity) have the opportunity to compete in a minimum of five games as they’re coached by Whitworth’s coaching staff and guests. June 15-17. Resident/commuter options. $180-$400/player. whitworthpirates. com 777-4415 EWU MEN’S TEAM CAMP EWU coaches and staff provide instruction through competition, contests, practice and more. Teams (8-10 players) are guaranteed to play seven games. One coach free per team with registration. Sessions offered June 17-19, June 22-24, June 27-29 and July 6-8. Resident/commuter options. $500-$1,950/team. totalcamps.com/ EWUMENSBASKETBALL 981-4740 G-PREP BOYS’ BASKETBALL This camp stresses the fundamental skills of basketball with extra attention on shooting mechanics. Ball handling, footwork, one-on-one moves, and post play is also taught. Grades 4-8. June 18-21, 10 amnoon (grades 7-8) and 8-10 am (grades 4-6). $70. gprep.com NBC BASKETBALL CAMPS (WHITWORTH) Overnight and day camp options are available throughout the summer, including Pure Shooting, Offensive Skills, Position Specific, All-Star, Junior Camps and more. Boys and girls ages 8-19. Sessions from June 18-Aug. 17. At Whitworth University. $225-$595. nbccamps.com 800-406-3926 NIC GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP Camp led by NIC players and staff includes three sessions: comprehensive fundamentals (9:30-11:30 am), guard and post skills (12-2 pm) and shooting (2:30-4 pm). Grades 3-12. June 18-22, 9:30-4 pm. $75/session. nic.edu/athletics/camps 208-769-3347 SKYHAWKS BASKETBALL Basket-

ball camps are taught at local schools throughout the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area, offering a skill-intensive program for beginning to intermediate athletes, teaching passing, dribbling, shooting and rebounding. Coed, ages 6-12. Camps are offered June through August; see site for complete list of dates and locations. $74-$159/session. skyhawks.com VANDAL WOMEN’S CAMP Athletes learn, practice and develop the fundamentals used by the Idaho Women’s Basketball Team. Grades 1-8. June 18-20, 9 am-noon. At the U of Idaho Memorial Gym. $100. vandalwomensbasketballcamp.com WSU MEN’S BASKETBALL DAY CAMP Daily games and skill development with instruction by WSU coaching staff and players, led by head coach Ernie Kent. Coed, grades 2-8. June 19-22, 9 am-4 pm. At WSU Bohler Athletic Complex. $175. athletics.wsu.edu/camps/ EWU MEN’S ELITE CAMP EWU coaches and staff offer instruction, with each player receiving an evaluation and feedback at the end of camp. Open to players entering grades 11-12. At EWU Reese Court. $90. totalcamps.com/EWUMENSBASKETBALL 981-4740 GONZAGA MEN’S TEAM CAMPS The Gonzaga men’s coaching staff and current/former players provide instruction to high school boys’ teams (min. of 8 players) looking to refine their skill and team play. Offered June 21-24, June 2629 and July 19-22. Resident/commuter options. $340/player. gonzagabasketballcamps.com 313-5531 EWU WOMEN’S TEAM CAMP Varsity and junior varsity teams are divided into divisions, and each team (max of 12 players)

is guaranteed at least six games. Open to all high school teams. June 25-27. At EWU Reese Court. Commuter/resident options. $600+ totalcamps.com/EWUWOMENSBASKETBALL 359-7382 NBC BASKETBALL CAMPS (HUB) The Complete Skills Jr. camp offers instruction for boys and girls. Ages 8-12. Sessions offered June 25-27, July 9-11 and Aug. 20-22. At the HUB Sports Center. $175. nbccamps.com 800-406-3926 WSU MEN’S ELITE CAMP A two-day resident camp during which players are coached by WSU players and coaching staff, and receive personal feedback and individual instruction on their skill development. Coed, grades 9-12. June 27-28. $120. athletics.wsu.edu/camps GONZAGA WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL CAMP Campers hone fundamental skills in a competitive and fun environment. Coaching staff work to challenge each player, while building their confidence in their skills through drills, skill competition and in 5-on-5 games. Girls, grades 1-8. July 5-8. Includes half-, full-day and overnight options. $125-$345. zagwbbcamps.com BASKETBALL SKILLS CLINIC A five-day clinic focusing on fundamentals to develop the complete player including ball handling, shooting mechanics, offensive arsenal, and defense. Coed, grades 5-12. July 9-13, 12:30-2:30 pm. $75. sgs.org/ summer 464-8815 G-PREP GIRLS’ BASKETBALL A camp providing integrated skill development, along with the joy and fun of playing basketball. Grades 4-12. Sessions offered June 12-25; times and dates based on players’ grade level, see website for details. $50-$70. gprep.com EWU MEN’S DEVELOPMENT CAMP Play-

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Former Gonzaga player Nigel Williams-Goss leads a kids’ camp in August at the HUB. ers hone skill development and play in competitions and contests under coaching of EWU staff and players. Ages 7-12. July 16-19 (full- and half-day options). At EWU Reese Court. $80/$140. totalcamps. com/EWUMENSBASKETBALL NBC BASKETBALL CAMP (NIC) The Complete Player camp is offered for boys and girls, ages 9-18, from July 16-20. Resident camp hosted at North Idaho College. $540-$590. nbccamps.com NBC BASKETBALL CAMPS (WAREHOUSE) NBC Rookie Basketball Day Camp (ages 6-9) and Complete Skills Jr. Camp (ages 8-12) are offered for boys and girls. Sessions July 16-18 and July 30Aug. 2. $100-$275. nbccamps.com EWU MEN’S ADVANCED SKILLS CAMP Players are coached by EWU staff and players through skill development, com-

petitions and contests. Ages 13-16. July 18-20, from 9 am-3 pm (full- and half-day options). At EWU Reese Court. $80/$140 totalcamps.com/EWUMENSBASKETBALL LITTLE EAGLETS CAMP Players are matched according to skill level and grade, and receive coaching from Eastern staff and current Eagle Women’s Basketball players. Coed, grades K-5. July 23-27, 8 am-noon. At EWU Reese Court. $100. totalcamps.com/EWUWOMENSBASKETBALL 359-7382 SOARING EAGLES CAMPS An introduction to basketball skills and drills, including shooting, ball handling, passing, defense, as well as game competition. Camp is led by EWU women’s players and coaching staff. Coed, grades 6-8. July 23-27, 1-5 pm. At EWU Reese

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Court. $100. totalcamps.com/EWUWOMENSBASKETBALL 359-7382 BREAKTHROUGH BASKETBALL: BALL HANDLING An elite skills development camp coached by former collegiate player Jamal Edwards, focusing on offensive skills including ball handling, shooting and decision making. Coed, grades 7-12. July 24-26, 9 am-3 pm. At the HUB Sports Center. $245. breakthroughbasketball.com GONZAGA ADVANCED SKILLS CAMP Players receive instruction in footwork, shooting technique, ball handling, passing, rebounding and offensive/defensive team concepts from Gonzaga’s coaching staff. Boys, grades 3-12. July 26-29. Resident/commuter options. $325/$440. gonzagabasketballcamps.com 313-5531 BREAKTHROUGH BASKETBALL: YOUTH

SKILLS A three-day camp focusing on complete player development, including shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, defense, rebounding and more. Coed, grades 4-9. July 27-29 from 9 am-3 pm. At the HUB Sports Center. $195. breakthroughbasketball.com ADVANTAGE BASKETBALL CAMP Advantage teaches kids work ethic and life lessons through basketball skills. Ages 5-18. Three- and five-day sessions are July 30-Aug. 3, 9 am-5 pm. At the HUB Sports Center, Liberty Lake. $225-$295. advantagebasketball.com 425-670-8877 NBC COLLEGE BASKETBALL PREP CAMP An intensive overnight basketball camp for boys; campers must apply to be accepted. Ages 14-20. Aug. 1-6. At Whitworth University. $1,150. nbccamps.com EWU MEN’S HIGH SCHOOL ELITE CAMP The camp led by university coaches and players includes 1-on-1 offense, defensive prep and play, shooting skills and drills, scouting and film breakdown and more. Grades 11-12. Aug. 3-4. $150. totalcamps. com/EWUMENSBASKETBALL 981-4740 GONZAGA FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS CAMP Younger players learn basic skills and game fundamentals from the GU men’s team coaching staff. Coed, grades 1-7. Aug. 3-5; morning (9 am-noon) or fullday (9 am-5 pm) sessions. $130-$250. gonzagabasketballcamps.com EAGLE ELITE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE CAMP A camp offering the opportunity to see what it takes to be a successful NCAA Division I student-athlete, for current high school players passionate about taking their game to the college level. Girls ages 13-18. Aug. 5-6. At EWU Reese Court. $95. totalcamps.com/EWUWOMENSBASKETBALL 359-7382 NIGEL WILLIAMS-GOSS BASKETBALL

CAMP A camp with the former Gonzaga University player, covering form, shooting drills, post and perimeter defense, ball handling, offensive moves, conditioning and more. Coed, ages 7-18. Aug. 8-10 (ages 7-14) and Aug. 14-17 (high school), 9 am-4 pm. At the HUB Sport Center. $225-$325. hubsportscenter.org

BASEBALL SKYHAWKS BASEBALL Baseball camps offering progressional instruction and teaching in fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and baserunning. Coed, ages 4-12. Held at local parks throughout the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area. Camps offered June-August; see site for dates/locations. $74-$159/session. skyhawks.com SUPERTOTS BASEBALL This camp uses a variety of games to engage kids while teaching the sport of baseball and developing fundamental skills. Sessions for ages 2-5. June 19-Aug. 18, meets once a week. Sessions held at parks and schools in the Spokane/CdA area; see site for complete list of dates and locations. $90$120/session. supertotsports.com GONZAGA PREP BASEBALL CAMP Campers learn the mechanics of each defensive position on the field, offensive swing mechanics, base-running, communication and other baseball fundamentals. Coed, grades 1-8. June 25-27, 9-11:30 am. $75. gprep.com 998-7006 PREMIER MITTS SPECIALIZED INFIELD CAMPS Sessions include specialized coaching (five camps to choose from) in infield and hitting, making difficult plays, positions and more. Ages 7-18. June 25Aug. 3, times and session focus vary, see website for details. At Whitworth University. $180. premiermittsinc.com

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Camps BASEBALL WSU BASEBALL JUNIOR COUGS An allskills day camp for young players, at Bailey-Brayton field on the WSU campus. Coed, ages 7-12. June 25-28. $175. athletics.wsu.edu/camps ZAGS BASEBALL “LIL ZAGS” CAMP An intermediate level session focusing on the mechanics of hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, baserunning and more. Coed, ages 7-10. June 25-27, 9 am-3 pm. At the Patterson Baseball Complex. $225. zagsbaseballcamps.com ZAGS BASEBALL “PUPS” CAMP A camp for beginning players to teach basic fundamentals in hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching and more. Coed, ages 4-6. June 25-26, 9-11 am. At Patterson Baseball Complex. $50. zagsbaseballcamps.com THE HITTING ZONE SUMMER CAMPS Sessions covering daily drills, mental aspects of the game, approach, mechanics and much more. Sessions offered July 9-11, July 16-19. $120-$160 hittingzonespokane.com ZAGS BASEBALL “BIG DOGS” CAMP An advanced fundamental skills camp focusing on hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, baserunning and more. Coed, ages 11-14. July 9-11, 9 am-3 pm. At Patterson Baseball Complex. $225. zagsbaseballcamps.com SPOKANE INDIANS YOUTH BASEBALL CLINIC Attendees receive instruction from Spokane Indians players on the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, fielding and base-running. Mascot OTTO and Spokane Indians players also meet with campers for photos and autographs. (Clinic is free with purchase of tickets to that night’s game.) Ages 6-12. Offered on July 12 and 30, 3:30-5:30 pm. $6/session. spokaneindians.com 343-6886 WSU COUGAR BASEBALL CAMP Open to players of all levels, campers learn and hone game fundamentals, develop a positive mental attitude and more. Boys ages 8-17. July 15-19. Commuter/resident options. $275-$500. athletics.wsu.edu/ camps PREMIER MITTS HITTING CAMPS Camp introduces drills that help with stride/ load, using the lower half, lead hand to contact, full extension, keeping the hands inside the baseball, creating bat speed and backspin and overall balance. Ages 7-18. July 16-19 and July 23-26, morning/ afternoon sessions offered. At Mt. Spokane High School. $140/session. premiermittsinc.com 863-4605 NIKE BASEBALL CAMP An intensive camp led by Whitworth baseball coaching staff and players, including individual instruction and drill work, position play, chalk talks and more. Boys, ages 9-18. July 17-19 (ages 14-18) and July 23-27 (ages 9-13). Resident/commuter options. At Whitworth University. $285-$595. ussportscamps.com GONZAGA BASEBALL HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTS A camp for high school players (graduating 2019-23) interested in playing at the college level and learning the skills to accomplish that goal. Limited to the first 90 participants. Aug. 1-3. At the Patterson Baseball Complex. $295. zagsbaseballcamps.com WSU BASEBALL PROSPECT CAMP Athletes work out and play games while be-

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ing evaluated by college coaches. Boys in grades 9-12. Aug. 24-26. $250. athletics. wsu.edu/camps

FOOTBALL

G-PREP FOOTBALL CAMP Training sessions for players are divided based on grade; also includes a team camp. Sessions June 4-29; times and dates vary by grade. $75-$250. gprep.com NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Teams of 5-10 members can register to participate in this summer league, with practice on Tuesdays and games on Thursdays. June 5-Aug. 9. Coed, ages 5-15. Register by May 25 to participate, more information online. At Dwight Merkel and Southeast sports complexes. $125. spokaneparks. org/sports VANDAL SKILLS CAMP A daily skills camp offering coaching in various aspects and positions. Grades 9-12. June 11-13, 1-4 pm. At the U of Idaho Kibbie Dome. $50. vandalfootballcamp.com VANDAL SHOWCASE A one-day, fullcontact camp to offer potential high school prospects in the Northwest an opportunity to be evaluated by the University of Idaho football staff. Grades 9-12. June 14, noon-5 pm. $200. vandalfootballcamp.com VANDAL YOUTH CAMP A kids football camp led by University of Idaho coaching staff and players. Grades 2-6. June 15, 8:30 am-noon. $30-$40. vandalfootballcamp.com VANDAL TEAM CAMP Campers experience the same teaching and philosophy the Vandals’ experience, in a fast-paced, energetic atmosphere with morning individual practice sessions, 1-on-1 competitions, afternoon team practice and scrimmages, strength and conditioning instruction, and more. Grades 9-12. June 18-20. Commuter/resident options. $200-$250. vandalfootballcamp.com EWU INDIVIDUAL/TEAM CAMP Improve techniques and game strategies as an individual or with a team, with instruction from EWU coaching staff. Grades 9-12. Offered June 20-23 and June 26-29. Overnight and commuter options. $85$325. totalcamps.com/EWUFOOTBALL/ 359-4233 VANDAL KICKING CAMP A one-day session led by former Vandal player and NFL kicker Mike Hollis, along with former NFL kicker Dan Zeidman. Grades 9-12. June 21, 9:30 am-5 pm. $100. vandalfootballcamp.com EWU SPECIALIST CAMP A camp offering instruction and drills with Eastern’s ST coordinator Heath Pulver, including film review and evaluations. Grades 9-12. June 23 from 10:45 am-4:30 pm. At EWU Roos Field. $65-$75. totalcamps.com/ EWUFOOTBALL/ EWU BIG MAN CAMP A camp with Eastern coaches and staff for players who specialize as offensive or defensive lineman and tight ends. June 25 from 9 amnoon (grades 9-10) and 1-4 pm (grades 11-12). At EWU Roos Field. $75-$85. totalcamps.com/EWUFOOTBALL/ SKYHAWKS FLAG FOOTBALL Players learn skills on both sides of the football, including passing, catching and defense, in camps ending with the Skyhawks Super Bowl. Camps held at local parks and schools throughout the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Coed, ages 6-12. Camps offered June-August; see site for complete list of dates and locations. $74$159/session. skyhawks.com COUGAR FOOTBALL MINI CAMP Youth receive non-contact instruction from WSU coaching staff and players, and

Skyhawks Sports Academy hosts soccer camps all summer long for kids ages 3-12 at locations across the Inland Northwest. take tours of the WSU Football facilities. Grades 10-12. July 28, 11 am-4 pm. At WSU Pullman. Price TBA. athletics.wsu. edu/camps COUGAR SPECIALIST SHOWCASE Youth receive non-contact instruction from WSU coaching staff and players, and take tours of the WSU Football facilities. This session is specially for kickers, punters and long snappers. Grades 10-12. July 28, details TBA. Price TBA. athletics.wsu.edu/ camps EWU QUARTERBACK CAMP Join Eastern coaches and players for a non-contact camp specially focused on quarterback skills. July 28, 9 am-noon (grades 9-10) and noon-5 pm (grades 11-12). At EWU Roos Field. $100-$125. totalcamps. com/EWUFOOTBALL/ EWU WR/DB CAMP A non-contact skills camp for wide receivers and defensive backs, led by Eastern coaching staff and players. July 28, 9 am-noon (grades 9-10) and noon-5 pm (grades 11-12). At EWU Roos Field. $60-$80. totalcamps.com/ EWUFOOTBALL/

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EAGLES SUMMER ID CAMP A one-day ID camp with the EWU Women’s Soccer players and coaching staff, focusing on the technical, tactical and physical demands of Division 1 collegiate soccer. Girls grades 8-12. May 20 from 9 am-4 pm. $125. ewusoccercamps.com SKYHAWKS SOCCER A progressional coaching curriculum teaching technical skills and knowledge for all levels of playing experience. Camps are held at local parks and schools throughout the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area. Boys and girls ages 3-12. Offered June-August; see site for complete list of dates and locations. $74-$159/session. skyhawks.com SPOKANE SOCCER ACADEMY Programs offered during the summer include a six-week training camps that meet twice a week, one-week camps and a high school girls’ clinic. Camps are offered June-August; see website for details and registration. $125-$295. spokanesocceracademy.com SYSA SOCCER CAMPS Sessions are of-

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tional training. Girls ages 13-18. July 9-12. Overnight/commuter options. $400$450. gonzagasoccer.com WSU SOCCER JUNIOR ELITE CAMP A camp with WSU players and coaching staff for players to develop tactical ideas and technical skills essential for success at the next level. Coed, grades 4-8. July 15-17. Commuter/resident options; open to teams and individuals. $245-$275. athletics.wsu.edu/camps DRAGON SOCCER CAMP Join Coach Mark Rickard and Heidi Melville to become a well-rounded player as you focus on skill development and other game elements. Coed, grades 6-12. July 16-20, 9 am-noon. At St. George’s School. $100. sgs.org/summer 464-8815 GONZAGA “PUPS” CAMP Campers learn the basics of footwork, dribbling, passing and shooting and incorporate these skills in training settings and game scrimmages. Ages 5-12. July 16-19; 9-10:30 am (ages 5-7) and 9 am-noon (ages 8-12). At Gonzaga’s Mulligan Field. $75-$150. gonzagasoccer.com GONZAGA COLLEGE BOUND CAMP A camp designed for the serious collegiate hopeful who plays at a high level of competition soccer and is actively pursuing the opportunity to play soccer at the collegiate level. Ages 13-17. July 19-21. Resident/commuter options. $325-$375. gonzagasoccer.com WSU SOCCER ELITE CAMP A residential camp for experienced players to develop tactical and technical skills, with coaching by WSU players and staff. Girls, grades 9-12. July 21-24. Open to teams and individual players. $395-$435. athletics.wsu.edu/camps DRAGON SOCCER CAMP & ICE CREAM This fundamental soccer skills camp is spiced up with fun activities, like tiedying T shirts and making ice cream. Grades 2-6. Aug. 6-10, 9 am-noon. At St. George’s School. $125. sgs.org/summer

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SASQUATCH VOLLEYBALL CAMP A high paced, fun camp that provides skill work in a specified position. Camp is run by Jenni Hull and the Community Colleges of Spokane volleyball program staff and players. Coed, grades K-12. July 12-14, sessions based on age and/ or position. At West Valley High School. $75/session; $200/all three. sasquatchsports.com 509-954-0034 VANDAL VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CAMP A fast-paced camp offering instruction based on the Vandal volleyball team’s training methods. Coed, grades 6-12. July 12-14. Commuter/resident options. $270-$370. vandalvolleyballcamp.com VANDAL VOLLEYBALL YOUTH CAMP A camp teaching basic skills through various techniques to simulate movements and skills necessary to play the game. Coed, grades 3-5. July 12-14, 9-11:30 am. $90. vandalvolleyballcamp.com EAGLES COLLEGE PREP CAMP EWU coaching staff and players offer instruction in position techniques to advanced level players in a low athlete-to-coach ratio. Girls ages 14-18. July 13-15. Resident/commuter options. At EWU Reese Court. $280-$380. totalcamps.com/ EWUVOLLEYBALL 559-2265 ZAGS POSITIONAL CAMP This camp consists of four days of positional skill instruction, competitive drills, and tournament play. Positions covered: outside hitter, middle hitter, defensive specialist and setter. Girls, grades 8-12. July 13-16. Commuter/resident options. $335$385. zagvolleyballcamps.com G-PREP VOLLEYBALL CAMP A camp run by the Gonzaga Prep coaching staff and college level guest coaches offering athletes of all ages a solid fundamental base for volleyball. Grades 8-12. July 16-18. $80-$120. gprep.com ELITE SETTERS CAMP The goal of this 3-day camp is to develop and train the technical and mental aspects of the setter position. Camp includes multiple training sessions with a mix of fundamental and situational training. Ages 14-18. July 20-22. Resident/commuter options. At EWU Reese Court. $285/$385. totalcamps.com/EWUVOLLEYBALL 559-2265 ZAGS COMPLETE PLAYER CAMP Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. An emphasis is made on allaround skill and player development during three days of instruction, team competition and fun. Girls, grades 5-9. July 23-25. Commuter/overnight options. $285-$315. zagvolleyballcamps. com PAT POWERS VOLLEYBALL CAMP A two-day advanced volleyball skills camp taught by Olympic Gold Medalist Pat Powers with a focus on passing, hitting, setting, serving, defense and more. Ages 11-18. Aug. 11-12, 9 am-4 pm. At the HUB Sports Center. $130. vbclinics.com 760-473-8236 WHITWORTH VOLLEYBALL The Whitworth Volleyball team hosts camp sessions open to all positions and skill levels. Grades 7-12. Aug. 14-16. $125. whitworthpirates.com

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G-PREP CROSS COUNTRY CAMP A camp designed to meet the needs of all levels of runners interested in cross country, consisting of four runs, teambuilding activities and a designing of a summer running schedule. Coed, grades 1-12. June 4-7 (grades 1-8), June 15-18 (boys, grades 9-12) and June 1820 (girls, grades 9-12). $50-$195. gprep. com KUNG FU LITTLE DRAGONS A class to introduce children to Kung Fu, mixing basic moves to walking, punching, kicking and more. Ages 4-6. Summer sessions offered June 5-Aug. 27, meets Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu, from 5:45-6:15 pm. At East West Martial Arts & Body Works, Spokane. $40/session. spokaneparks.org AIKIDO KIDS This beginners’ program teaches etiquette, footwork, falls and basic movement. Ages 6-13. Sessions offered June 5-Aug. 28; meets Tue/Thu, 5-6 pm. At Spokane Roshinkan Aikido Dojo. $65/session. spokaneparks.org KUNG FU FOR YOUTH Basic skills are taught in a positive atmosphere to students of any fitness level. Ages 7-17. Summer sessions offered June 5-Aug. 28; meets Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu from 6:15-7 pm. At East West Martial Arts & Body Works, Spokane. $67/session. spokaneparks.org YOUTH MULTI-SPORT CAMP Oneweek camps offer youth an opportunity to learn new skills, or continue developing skills, and to discover a sport that sparks their interest, including basketball, soccer, football, volleyball, floor hockey, and more. Ages 5-11. June 11-15, 8 am-noon (ages 5-7), 1-5 pm (ages 8-11). $175/session. workforcetraining. nic.edu 208-769-3333 BLOC YARD SUMMER CLIMBING CAMPS Kids learn basic and advanced climbing techniques, problem solving, proper climbing etiquette, climber’s safety, and more in sessions led by professionally-trained staff. Ages 6-17. Weekly sessions offered June 18-Aug. 24, Mon-Fri (8 am-noon or 1-5 pm). At Bloc Yard Bouldering Gym, Spokane. $200/session. blocyardgym.com 8227604 SKYHAWKS LACROSSE Kids get an introduction to one of the oldest sports in North America that’s now also the fastest growing. Athletes learn fundamentals and basic techniques to play. Coed, ages 6-12. Held at parks and schools in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area. JuneAugust; see site for complete list of dates and locations. $74-$139/session. skyhawks.com SUPERTOTS MULTI-SPORT Depending on the session, young athletes learn fundamental skills and rules in soccer, basketball, baseball, football, and flag football through games and drills. Ages 2-6. Sessions offered June 18-Aug. 18, meeting once weekly. Sessions are held at parks and schools in the Spokane/ Coeur d’Alene area; see site for complete list of times and locations. $42$120/session. supertotsports.com SWIM LESSONS Small class sizes help young swimmers get lots of one-onone time with instructors in an outdoor pool. Levels 1A-7 available. Membership is not required to take swim lessons; summer memberships are available to participate in daily open swim sessions. June 18-Aug. 30, two-week sessions meet Mon-Thu for 30-35 min. classes between 8 am-noon. $60 ($50 groups of 3 or more). chesterhillspool.com chesterpoolmembership@gmail.com

ULTIMATE SPORTS CAMP Kids play traditional sports and also learn skills in skateboarding, BMX biking and more. Ages 6-12. Weekly sessions offered June 18-Aug. 24, meets Mon-Fri, 8 am-4 pm. At Dwight Merkel Sports Complex. $139/session. spokaneparks.org WHITWORTH TENNIS Weekly sessions for players of all levels are held every Tuesday and/or Thursday evening, from 6:30-7:30 pm (beginner/ intermediate juniors) and from 7:30-9 pm (advanced juniors). Ages 6-18. Drop-in style program, billed at the end of each month. $10-$15/session. whitworthpirates.com 999-3496 YOGAJOY YOGA CAMPS A fun and playful introduction to yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. Kids learn breathing techniques to reduce stress/ anxiety, and foundational poses to improve coordination, focus, confidence, and balance. Ages 3-8. Sessions offered June 18-22, July 23-27 and Aug. 20-24. Morning (10:45 am-noon) and afternoon sessions (3-4:15 pm) are split by age group. See website for details and to register. $50/session; $12/drop-in. yogajoynorth.com 290-5086 YOUTH ADVENTURE CAMP A five-day camp exploring the great outdoors of North Idaho including rock climbing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, hiking, whitewater rafting and more. Includes rental fees and transportation. Ages 12-16. Sessions offered June 18-22, June 25-29, Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm. At North Idaho College. $285/session. workforcetraining.nic.edu 208769-3333 DISC GOLF FLIGHT SCHOOL Students learn basic techniques in this beginner class, including driving, throwing, midrange shots and putting. Ages 10+. Sessions on June 23, July 28 and Aug. 25, 1:30-3 pm. At Liberty Park. $40/session. spokaneparks.org NIC WRESTLING CAMP The largest summer wrestling camp in the North-

Kids can get an introduction to the practice of yoga with YogaJoy’s summer camps. west, offering instruction in collegiatestyle wrestling with emphasis on takedowns. Coaches on site include former Olympians and collegiate coaches. June 23-27 and June 27-July 1 (high school only), July 5-8 (K-8 and girls) and July 5-8 (intensive camp). At North Idaho College. $320-$395. nicwrestling.com 208-755-1634 NIKE JUNIOR GOLF CAMP Campers of all abilities enjoy daily instruction and course play under the direction of university coaches Lisa Johnson and Kelli Kamimura, including a mix of golf and fun, off-the-course activities. Ages 1018. June 24-27. Hosted by WSU and U of Idaho. Resident/commuter options. $495-$895. ussportscamps.com G-PREP WRESTLING CAMP An overnight camp for high school wrestlers; details TBA. June 25-29. Contact Danny Pearson at dpearson@gprep.com. $250. gprep.com HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP A horsemanship program offering half-day riding camps. Ages 8-13, open to all skill levels. Sessions offered June 2529, July 16-20, July 30-Aug. 3 and Aug. 20-24; meets Mon-Fri, 8:45 am-noon. Only 10 spots open per session. At Relational Riding Academy in Cheney. $250/session. relationalridingacademy. com 290-4301 SHUTTLEFREAKS BADMINTON CAMP The 15th annual camp introduces new players to the sport and sharpens skills of intermediate players. Players work on mobility, match play drills and more. Ages 7-15. Sessions June 25-28 and July 9-12, 9 am-3 pm. At Sacajawea Middle School. $96. spokaneparks.org SKYHAWKS GOLF Camps teach the fundamentals of golf including swinging, putting and body positioning, with all equipment provided. Camps held at local parks and schools throughout the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area. Boys and girls ages 5-11. Camps offered JuneAugust; see site for complete list of

dates and locations. $109-$159/session. skyhawks.com SKYHAWKS MULTI-SPORT + MINIHAWKS CAMPS A multi-sport program to give kids an introduction to sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer, flag football, ultimate frisbee and more. Ages 4-12, with sessions for younger athletes (Mini-Hawks Camps). Camps are hosted at parks and schools in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area. Sessions are offered June-August; see site for complete list of dates and locations. $109-$159/session. skyhawks. com SKYHAWKS SPORTS SAMPLER A one-day session to offer kids a solid introduction to multiple sports in one setting, including basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, golf and flag football. Ages 4-12. Camps are hosted at parks and schools in the Spokane/ Coeur d’Alene area. Sessions are offered June-August; see site for complete list of dates and locations. $25$39/session. skyhawks.com SKYHAWKS TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY Kids can train for the upcoming cross-country season in the fall, or be introduced to the variety of events in the sport of track and field. Coed, ages 5-12. At parks in the Spokane area. June-August; see site for complete list of dates and locations. $75-$139/session. skyhawks.com WILD WALLS INDOOR CLIMBING CAMP Kids can experience bouldering, top roping, knot tying, belaying, slacklining, rappeling, ascending, crate stacking and more. Ages 9-14. Sessions June 2529, July 9-13, July 16-20 and July 23-27; meets 9 am-2 pm. $250-$300/session. wildwalls.com 455-9596 YOUTH & TEEN HIKE + PADDLE Explore the trails of Camp Sekani Park followed by a flatwater paddle on the Spokane River (all equipment and instruction provided). Ages 8-14. Offered June 27, July 11 and July 18, noon-4 pm.

$29/session. spokaneparks.org SKYHAWKS TENNIS Camps teach proper grip, footwork, strokes, volleys, serves and game rules and etiquette. Camps held at parks and schools in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area. Coed, ages 6-12. Offered July-August; see site for complete list of dates and locations. $84-$129/session. skyhawks.com IRON WOOD THROWERS CAMP The 29th annual camp for track and field throwing athletes offers instruction from notable and former Olympians and world record holders. July 9-14. Resident/commuter options. At North Idaho College, CdA. $450-$695. ironwoodcamp.com YOUTH CLIMBING CAMP A threeday camp covering the basics: safety, equipment use, trust, communication and fun. Climb the new indoor climbing wall at NIC’s Student Wellness and Recreation Center as well as natural areas of Post Falls’ Q’emilin Park. Ages 12-16. $135. workforcetraining.nic.edu 208-769-3333 YOUTH SAILING CAMP NIC Outdoor Pursuits’ sailing team gets youth off to a fun, safe start in sailing, with a variety of boats used. Campers learn proper use of equipment, safety and terminology. Ages 12-16. July 9-13, from 8 am-noon. At North Idaho College. $225. workforcetraining.nic.edu 208769-3333 GONZAGA TENNIS CAMPS Camp offers daily examination of the fundamental strokes of tennis, pinpointing areas that can help you develop your game to the fullest. Includes breakdowns of doubles and singles strategy, and competitive match play. Ages 8-18. July 15-20 and July 22-27 (high school camp; ages 13-18.) $425-$875. zagstenniscamps.com 280-8427 HOCKEY MINISTRIES CAMP Campers receive instruction on the ice, along with other activities including character-building exercises and more, in a faith-based setting. Boys, ages 9-17. July 15-20. At EWU Cheney. $615. hockeyministries.org 995-5700 CLIMBING ADVENTURE CAMPS Kids learn and hone their climbing skills indoors and outdoors, and play teambuilding games. Ages 8-15. July 16-20 (ages 8-11) and Aug. 6-10 (ages 12-15). $299. spokaneparks.org SYSA FLAG FOOTBALL Learn the fundamentals of flag football through drills teaching technique and form. Camp culminates with a game. Grades 1-6. July 16-19, 10:30 am-noon.At the SYSA Indoor Center. $60. sysa.com/football YOUTH SPEED AND AGILITY Whether you play soccer, basketball, or run track, this session helps improve your sports performance. Athletes work on running mechanics, multi-directional quickness, and participate in drills in order to build their speed, agility, and quickness. Ages 13-18. July 16-20; sessions offered from 8-10 am or 1-3 pm. $95/session. workforcetraining.nic.edu 208-769-3333 ARCHERY INTRODUCTION Learn the basics of archery with skilled professionals from the Evergreen Archery Club. Ages 8+. Sessions on July 21 and Aug. 11 from 10 am-1 pm. At Palisades Park. $24/session. spokaneparks.org POLE VAULT CLUB The USA Track & Field Club, coached by Brendon Algeier, aims to help athletes of all ages to improve their technique, and reach their goals. For details about this year’s camp, email Brendon at brendonalgeier@yahoo.com. Dates and other details TBA. Price TBA. gprep.com n

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ack in 2016, recognizing that the range of human emotion extended beyond either “like” or “agnostic,” Facebook went beyond the thumbs up, introducing a slew of new reaction options: the heart; the face shedding a single tear; the fuming, red-orange angry face; the mouth-agape WOW face; and, finally, a laughing face, eyes closed, mouth caught in mid guffaw. It’s that last one that turns my own face red-orangeangry. At first, adding a laughing face seemed a perfect fit for Facebook: I like to make jokes on Facebook. I like when people laugh at my jokes. This is how I get my emotional validation as a person. Yet the laughing face has been pressed into service for a more sinister purpose: Derisive mockery of sincere statements. Anyone who’s waded into the ugly fray of Facebook arguments — just scroll down the Inlander Facebook page — has watched this happen. One commenter

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ON THIS WEEK’S PLAYLIST Some noteworthy new music arrives online and in stores April 13. To wit:  BREAKING BENJAMIN, Ember. Angsty hard-rock is the rule with these guys, coming to Spokane Arena July 18.  JOHN PRINE, The Tree of Forgiveness. A true people’s poet, Prine packs his first album of original tunes in 13 years with guest appearances from Jason Isbell, the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach and Brandi Carlile.  LAURA VEIRS, The Lookout. Last heard collaborating with Neko Case and k.d. lang, the Portland songwriter’s returns to solo work after a five-year pause.  THE MOONDOGGIES, A Love Sleeps Deep. The Everett-born roots-rockers visit the Bartlett May 5.

throws out an argument, and another, instead of giving an earnest response, slaps down a laughing-face reaction instead. The meaning is obvious: Your argument is so foolish, so stupid, that I’m actually laughing. The angry face doesn’t make me angry. It’s raw and honest, at least. But the laughing face taps into a primal sort of rage. Nobody likes being dismissed or disrespected. Nobody likes being laughed at. But make no mistake, Facebook’s laughing face emoji is laughing at you, and it’s doing so in a way far more infuriating than simply a written-out “ha ha” or “lol.” Often, it has to do with the subtleties of the design: Heck, it’s only a slight shift away from my favorite emoticon of all time: :D Awww, look at that little guy. He’s giddy. He’s gleeful. This is the face your dad makes at the kids when he’s proud of a groan-worthy pun. But close an emoji’s eyes in order to communicate laughter — as if he’s laughing so hard he can’t even see what you’ve written — and it feels aggressive. The sort of thing that caused Carrie to go ballistic at her prom. In a 2016 Guardian piece, Abi Wilkinson raised similar complaints about how some jerks were using the crying-with-laughter emoji to react to very real tragedies. “There’s something about this particular character — with its broad, cackling grin and the performatively prominent tears of mirth — that just feels inherently mocking and cruel,” Wilkinson wrote. Emojis and emoticons were invented to remove the ambiguity from text-based conversations. And it’s worked, making one thing crystal clear: People are assholes. n

That’s how many years the Thermals stuck together, becoming one of the Northwest’s best bands in the process, recording seven albums and touring like crazy before breaking up Monday. “We feel our band has reached far beyond our initial expectations and goals, and are stepping away from it while we still cherish it,” the band wrote on Facebook. The Decemberists and the Hold Steady were among the fans mourning online after the announcement. The Thermals’ shows at the Bartlett were unforgettable. R.I.P. (DAN NAILEN)

MARCHING ON We take no joy in the struggles of other newspapers, and so it’s as comrades in arms that we’ve read Paul Turner’s column this week. Turner, a beloved old-timer at Spokesman-Review, revealed on Monday that “The Slice” column he’s written for almost 26 years had, unceremoniously, been dumped from the paper. It’s part of content cutbacks that the paper is instituting this week: The “Today” features section has been killed off on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Turner’s new non-Slice column has been relocated to the Northwest section. Tuesday, Turner made it clear he wasn’t going quietly: “My column has moved to a new location, but I’m not going anywhere.” (JACOB H. FRIES)

EVERYTHING ZEN? My unabashed fandom of The Larry Sanders Show and virtually anything related to comedian Garry Shandling drew me to filmmaker Judd Apatow’s four-hour HBO documentary about his friend and mentor, The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling. It’s a must-watch for any comedy fans, exploring Shandling as a tortured artist, Hollywood player, mama’s boy and, ultimately, a spiritual seeker until his death in 2016. It’s less pure biography than a deep dive into one man’s psyche, and while it’s not all laughs, it’s all remarkably interesting. (DAN NAILEN)

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Death Card for Cutie Your friendly Spokane witch explains why tarot is a teacher, not a threat BY ELISSA BALL

f all the people I interact with as a tarot reader, it’s typically the thick-moustached bouncer or weightlifting ex-military guy who trembles hardest at the thought of having “Death” appear in the tarot cards I arrange on my pink velvet cloth. I suspect these freaked-out dudes have heard campfire stories of tarot readings gone demonically wrong; I suspect most of us have heard a tarot horror tale, or four. At a summer street fair, a tipsy passerby once eyed my “TAROT” sandwich board and moaned, “Oh no! Don’t even look in my direction! I don’t want to die!” I rolled my eyes as I munched trail mix between clients. Another day at the office! Some peoples’ chests pound with fear of facing down the “Devil” card, a recipient of unfair public relations from movies and pop culture. Despite rumors that pulling the Devil brings danger or opens evil portals, in my 16 years of reading tarot, I’ve found that the infamous Devil usually appears in a reading to express:  Career issues  Imbalanced power dynamics  Addiction to substances

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 Addiction to people with whom you have magnetic physical attraction to but who can’t support you emotionally That’s all the Devil is up to. And yeah, it’s a fact that one tarot card in a deck of 78 is literally named Death. That’s true. I can see why a person’s alarms might chirp at Death. But in my witchly experience, the Death card often relates to someone’s transformation. The card depicts the sun rising on a new reality at a vulnerable moment of transition, when the dust of the old way is settling. Neither the Devil nor Death are fuzzy and sweet, but those cards aren’t lethal. Tarot speaks in a language of images (rivers, swords and moons) to show us — with wordless symbols — what we already get on a gut level. Our dreams do this, too. When we dream of a flooded room, we wake up instantly understanding what the dream means. The water evokes a feeling. Film and poetry utilize images and colors in a similar way. Tarot cards are just analog JPGs that a person unconsciously chooses to show themselves what the heck is going on in their world. Their flipped cards reveal a storyboard

Nothing to fear here. that I help explain. Human brains crave story and narrative, so folks easily fill in the blanks and apply a card’s themes and archetypes to their life. Personally, I’m also a bit intuitive: When I touch the deck after a person shuffles, I pick up on certain emotions, family info and experiences. Tarot doesn’t always involve psychic activity or even need to. Tarot is kind of mythic, kind of mystic, kind of ancient RPG like D&D (Dungeons and Dragons). But it’s not a game. It’s a way of feeling acknowledged by the universe. People cry during readings. Emotions flow. To be crystal (pun intended) clear: Cards can’t kill people (unless, perhaps, you used the cards as a murder weapon like a candlestick in Clue). But the fact that tarot is safe doesn’t stop people from shuddering at the idea of a reading. Many folks who are scared of tarot are really scared to see — laid out on the pink cloth — truths that their own intuition already knows, because that might require reflection and change. To the “Don’t tell me I’m gonna diiie!” folks, I like to say: “The good news is the cards can’t make you die. The bad news is, you’re definitely gonna die someday!” I think we always have free will, and free will is scary. I believe tarot lifts the lid off our kettle and makes us view the stew inside. It’s not a subtle teacher, tarot. But it is honest. Like a loyal, close friend who tells you what you need to hear. n Elissa Ball is an author, poet and Wicca-practicing witch originally from Yakima. She reads tarot cards most Thursdays at Chosen Vintage and writes a weekly astrology column called Space Witch.

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Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms and, this weekend, the Spokane Symphony find inspiration in Robert’s talented wife Clara BY E.J. IANNELLI

lassical music owes a lot to Clara Schumann. It was Clara who made it de rigueur for concert musicians to perform pieces from memory. It was Clara who championed works by Johannes Brahms when the composer was still unknown. And it was Clara who used her own considerable musical talents in the service of her husband Robert’s genius while also providing for their large family before and after his death. It was Clara, too, who inspired much of Robert’s music, including his Symphony No. 4, first completed the year after their hard-won marriage. That orchestral work is the centerpiece of this weekend’s Spokane Symphony Classics Series concert, fittingly titled “Love’s Inspiration.” “It is really important for me that every concert has a very different feel to it,” says Director Eckart Preu. He points to the “light, virtuoso, rhythmic” qualities of the symphony’s recent “Spanish Nights” concert by way of comparison. “When you come to ‘Love’s Inspiration’ and a more German repertoire, you’re in a much more romantic, lush, melodious world [that is] also darker in many ways but also beautiful. This music will go to the soul.” Whence it came, you might say. Robert Schumann is the quintessential Romantic — unabashedly passionate in his likes (Mendelssohn, Chopin) and dislikes (Liszt, Wagner), subject to extreme swings between melancholy and mania, plagued by hallucinations of angels and hyenas and a sustained “A” note ringing in his ears. He ultimately descended into suicidal madness and suffered an early death in a sanatorium. “He represents in many ways the typical ideal Romantic artist that we imagine, the borderline

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between genius and madness,” says Preu, noting that, in true Romantic style, extra-musical narratives from life and literature often informed his compositions. “Music having a story to it was new at the time, or was at least revived from the Baroque. Schumann even sometimes put names and titles [to his work] but then took them out because he knew it would take away from the music if he was too specific. Brahms was very different from Schumann. He was always insisting that his music did not have any story to it.” As no Romantic would be complete without a muse, Robert found his own in Clara. Yet, intriguingly, so did Brahms. Brahms is partly reunited with the Schumanns in “Love’s Inspiration” through his Violin Concerto in D Major, with Concertmaster Mateusz Wolski soloing. After the concerto premiered in 1879, it became somewhat infamous for conductor Hans von Bülow’s description of it as a concerto not for the violin but against the violin. “Times have changed,” Preu laughs. “That quote was an early quote. Brahms is not a fiddle player, he’s a pianist. And when you play the piano, you have five fingers on each hand. When you play the violin, however, you have only four because your thumb serves as support.” That pianist-inflected composition makes the concerto extraordinarily technically demanding, but its pyrotechnics are subordinate to substance. “Sometimes, for certain concertos, the purpose is to show off, and sometimes it’s part of something bigger,” says Preu. “Here it’s a very different kind of virtuosity. The purpose is to touch people’s soul.” Although Clara’s influence will be palpable in each composer’s work, her own pieces are conspicuously absent from the program. Instead, it completes its trifecta with Bach’s Overture from Orchestral Suite No. 1. “She was a phenomenal woman — a super smart, virtuoso pianist. But if you perform Clara, you go to one of her piano concertos, and you need a pianist who has it in their repertoire,” says Preu. “It’s also Bach’s 333rd birthday, and I wanted to acknowledge that, because there aren’t many regional orchestras who still play Bach. Bach was an important part of the musical development of Brahms and Schumann, too, and so I think he fits in there really well.” n Classics 9: “Love’s Inspiration” • Sat, April 14, at 8 pm and Sun, April 15, at 3 pm • Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox • 1001 W. Sprague • $17-$60 • spokanesymphony.org

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Second Life How two Spokane-area craft breweries are repurposing spirit and wine barrels to add unique flavors to their beers BY DEREK HARRISON

t’s little surprise that barrel-aged beers have become such a commercial success. An important job of craft brewers is to constantly look for new ways to take brewing to the next level. An oak barrel previously used to age liquor or wine can add a lot of complexity to beer in a relatively short amount of time. Brewers take these barrels, fill them full of beer, and let them sit anywhere from a few months to several years. In the meantime, they’ll frequently pull samples and note the changes in the beer. Since each barrel has its own characteristics, brewers test blends of different barrels to reach a final product — sometimes mixing in fresh beer to balance the hot alcoholic taste. A number of Spokane-area brewers have experimented with

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barrels, but breweries like No-Li Brewhouse and Iron Goat Brewing are taking the extra step to help the growing trend become even more popular in the Inland Northwest.

arrel aging was always a plan for No-Li. A few months after opening in 2012, the brewery procured its first barrel, says current head brewer Ryan Brookhart. The brewery’s first bottled barrel-aged release came a couple years later with Blackfill, a blend of Wrecking Ball Imperial Stout aged in Dry Fly triticale whiskey and wheat whiskey barrels. “We’ve tried to differentiate ourselves from other breweries in the area,” Brookhart explains. “One way we can do that is by barrel aging.”

MORE LOCAL BARREL-AGED BEERS PERRY STREET BRETT TART SAISON A tart saison (6% ABV) aged for a year in chardonnay barrels with wild Brettanomyces yeast. SELKIRK ABBEY BARREL-AGED GUILT An annual release of the brewery’s Belgian porter (8.3%) aged in bourbon barrels with DOMA coffee. TWELVE STRING VOLUME 6 The tequila barrel-aged double stout (9.7%) was released last year in celebration of Twelve String Brewing’s sixth anniversary. RIVER CITY RASPBERRY MIDNIGHT MARMOT An imperial stout (8.7%) aged in wine and oak barrels with Washington raspberries. WADDELL’S BARREL-AGED IMPERIAL ALLIGATOR The latest release of this imperial oatmeal stout (10%) was aged in Dry Fly wheat whiskey and bourbon barrels; then it sat on cocoa nibs and French oak staves.

No-Li now has about 80 spirits barrels filled with various beers, and Brookhart says the program continues to grow. “In the last year or so, it has ramped up quite a bit,” he says. “Some of the barrels we have, we’ve had for four years.” In the first few months of 2018 alone, the brewery has already hit six aged bottle releases. It kicked off January with the release of Rosy Cheeks, a 6 percent alcohol-by-volume (ABV) kettle sour (lactobacillus bacteria is pitched into a temperature-controlled kettle, making it a safer, less complex alternative to souring beer by aging it with a mixed culture) aged for three years in Dry Fly wheat whiskey barrels. Then, in February, the brewery released four bottles for its BarrelAged Winter Games series. The lineup included a winter ale, an imperial red ale and a barley wine aged in wheat whiskey barrels, as well as a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout. Last week, No-Li continued adding to its diverse selection of barrel-aged styles with the release of Born & Raised Again. The brewery took one of its most successful staple beers, Born and Raised IPA, and aged it for two years in wheat whiskey barrels. Hopped with Zeus, Cluster, Northern Brewer, Chinook and Cascade, it boasts the notes of a Northwest IPA paired with the caramel flavors of whiskey. Bottles are still available for $15 at the pub. Brookhart says the barrel-aged Born & Raised is another example of the brewery’s experimenting more with beers that aren’t traditionally seen aged in a barrel. “We put our Slacker (No-Li’s ale brewed with orange peel and vanilla) into a wood barrel, we had some Unbreakable sour from this summer that we put into a gin barrel,” he notes. “That’s the kind of stuff that’s really exciting to see come out now.” Every barrel-aged release from No-Li has been a one-off, and Brookhart says the brewery plans to continue that model for now. It wants to keep experimenting and blending different beers, and for him, it’s about experiencing something new and not being stagnant. For those who’ve yet to experience barrel-aged beer, Brookhart encourages them to do so. “They’re unique, they’re special,” he says. “In some cases, they can’t be repeated.”

nother brewery leading the way for barrel-aged beer in Spokane is downtown’s Iron Goat Brewing. With around 140 barrels in its possession, head brewer and co-founder Greg Brandt says the practice is a passion of his. While most of the brewery’s previous releases have been dark beers and IPAs aged in Dry Fly barrels, Iron Goat’s barrel-aging program is largely focused on something different. “The vast majority of beers we’re barrel aging are mixed culture fermentations in wine barrels,” Brandt says. Mixed culture fermentation is the use of common brewing yeast combined with wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria, creating a souring effect. Since the use of this bacteria and microbes requires more time for the beer to fully develop, it’s a common step for brewers to throw a batch into a barrel to add another layer of depth. Brandt says the process is interesting because it’s unknown what’s going to happen, or how the product is going to turn out in each barrel. “It’s more about the blending with those beers than the brewing,” Brandt explains. While blending is an important step, he says it can’t solve every problem. Breweries can end up with anywhere from a 15 to 25 percent loss at times just because of the variables they have no control over. “You don’t try to blend a bad beer into a good beer,” he explains. “You just blend good beers into one good beer.” Iron Goat is currently getting ready for its first bottled set of mixed culture sours: “Brett d’Or Do Claret” is a blend of beer aged up to four years in Barrister Winery merlot and cabernet franc barrels. Brandt says they’re just waiting on the labels. The brewery will also continue to develop other barrel-aged beers, like the upcoming Headbutt IPA aged in gin barrels with blood orange. n derekh@inlander.com

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Straight from the South A new North Spokane barbecue spot delivers Tennessee flavors with spicy swagger BY DAN NAILEN

irst-time visitors to RJ’s So Southern BBQ & Catering might be a little confused when they first walk through the doors. Look one way and you spot a menu full of chow mein, fried rice and egg rolls. Look another direction and you find a list of what you’re really looking for: ribs, pulled pork, brisket and all the traditional sides. RJ’s, which opened in fall 2017, is housed inside the friendly environs of Mr. Wok at the Y in North Spokane. “I’m from the South, from Nashville, Tennessee,” says Reggie Perkins, the loquacious owner of RJ’s. “A barbecue place inside of a Chinese place — I’m not going to say it was unheard of. Hell, it was never even thought of!” It’s working well so far for Perkins. The entrepreneurial fellow moved to Spokane seven years ago, thanks to his wife’s job, and says it’s been a dream to have his own restaurant for most of his life. “I loved to be in the kitchen as a kid,” Perkins says. “The things you see me cooking now are things I learned over the years.” The self-taught chef is a one-man gang at the restaurant, taking orders, dishing up plates and serving them to a steady stream of customers during a recent lunch rush. When he has a slight pause, he stands in the middle of the tables and announces “Welcome to Tennessee!” to everyone within earshot. The dine-in menu is divvied up between “plates” and “snacks.” All the plates, whether ribs ($14), brisket ($16) or meat samplers ($17 or $22), are served with two sides and some of his homemade cornbread. The snacks are for those with smaller appetites, and include dishes like two-piece smoked chicken baskets ($5-$8.75) and brisket sandwiches ($9). “My ribs, I do what I do to them and, honestly, I do have some trouble sometimes with my ribs,” Perkins says. “I have what I call trouble-making ribs, because my ribs and the bones don’t want to hang out together.”

RJ’s is a one-man shop run by chef-owner Reggie Perkins. Translation: Perkins aims for fall-off-the-bone tender with his ribs. When I visited, I had a three-meat sampler, and while the brisket and ribs were good, the star was the smoked chicken. It was incredibly flavorful. A dish I rarely order at barbecue spots is a must-have at RJ’s. And you can say the same for his baked beans, a barbecue staple given a sweet flavor in Perkins’ hands. He says he’s given out plenty of samples of those beans to visitors — even those ordering Chinese food — and they’ve become so popular that people are ordering them by the pan-load. “Let’s break it down,” Perkins says, setting off on a description of several of his house favorites. “My macaroni and cheese? Homemade. My collard greens I pick and I wash while my meat jumps in the pot, waiting to meet up. My corn — me and my wife go to Green Bluff. I buy my corn. I don’t use bad corn. I shuck my corn. My barbecue sauce? Homemade. I don’t know if you’ve heard about my baked beans — I call them the 2018 ‘shimmy makers,’ because 10 to 20 to 80[-year-olds], they

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t a little more than a month old, White Pine Coffee Shoppe already has the vibe some places work years to obtain: comfortable, eclectic, cheery, energetic, versatile — a place where all are welcome. On one recent morning, an older gent in dapper shoes sits in a sage-green upholstered chair reading the paper. Next to him is an empty seat made from a salvaged drum barrel by local maker White’s Modern Industrial, which coffee shop owners Autumn and Viljo Basso bought at a recent arts fundraiser. In the center, a Formica table is occupied by a pair of 30-something moms, deep in conversation while their toddlers chase each other excitedly. An older woman stands at the bar-height table, admiring one of several Beastie Boys-themed artworks on the wall. All the while, behind the counter, tattooed shop manager Dan Couillard measures, pours, steams, serves and genially greets. “We wanted something cool next door that would complement the Bluebird,” says Autumn Basso, referring to the popular Midtown Bluebird bistro, one of four restaurants the Bassos have owned since 2006. After opening Syringa Sushi, the couple launched Garnet Cafe in 2010 (they sold it three years later, and it continues to be a standing-room-only place on weekends) and the Bluebird in 2016. For White Pine’s food menu, the Bassos rely on baker Kayla Carey, who already bakes pastries for their other restaurants. “She just has this infections spirit that is awesome,” says Basso.

Have biscotti ($1.50) with your Americano ($2.75-$3.25), a muffin ($3) with your chai latte ($3.25-$3.75), crafted locally by Coffee Roboto, or indulge in the “Mocha de Muerte” with espresso, spiced chocolate sauce and steamed milk ($3.75-$4.25). White Pine plans to rotate its coffee selection. Right now, it’s using DOMA Coffee and will keep DOMA’s Carmela’s blend on hand for espressos. The shop also offers as much variety as possible in its brewing methods, from AeroPress ($3) to pour R E S TA U R A N T over ($3.50), FINDER Chemex ($4) Looking for a new place to and good ol’ eat? Search the region’s French press most comprehensive bar ($5), the latter and restaurant guide at of which seems Inlander.com/places. quaintly oldfashioned now. The couple is looking forward to providing a place to highlight local roasters, as well as artists and others in the community, says Basso, who credits the collective restaurants’ staff of 35 for making White Pine possible. “We still have the two best dishwashers in town at Syringa,” says Basso. “We couldn’t do it without them, not one of them.” n White Pine Coffee Shoppe • 814 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene • Open Mon-Fri 11 am-10 pm, Sat-Sun noon-10 pm • midtownwhitepine.com • 208-966-4131

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Bristling with life, humor and a little menace, Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs is a stop-motion delight BY JORDAN SATTERFIELD

es Anderson’s ninth feature film, the delirious and heartwarming Isle of Dogs, sees the director maintaining a hot streak initiated by his first foray into stop-motion animation, 2009’s excellent Fantastic Mr. Fox. After a mid-career sink into bitter, frustrating films about sad and unapproachable manchildren, Anderson course-corrected with Mr. Fox and has since continued to use his peerless imaginative powers for good. His second stop-motion adventure is no exception: On the surface, Isle of Dogs is a moving, funny and hallucinatory tale about the unbreakable bond between humans and our canine counterparts. But like most of Anderson’s best films, Dogs is also blessed with an endless pool of visual gags, sardonic humor and his typically meticulous production design. The story’s main conceit is so simple and viscerally tender that you certainly don’t need to be a dog lover to relate. The clearly evil Mayor Kobayashi of Japan’s fictional Megasaki City has decreed that all dogs be deported to a remote trash island after mass outbreaks of canine illnesses and overpopulation. The mayor’s young nephew, Atari (voiced by Koyu Rankin), hijacks a small airplane, determined to fly to the newly coined Isle of Dogs to find Spots, a dog that acted as his dedicated bodyguard and closest companion. After a crash landing leaves him injured and seemingly stranded on the titular island, Atari meets and befriends a ragtag gang of five scruffy canine expatriates. Four of his new friends were one-time house pets, voiced by Anderson veterans Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum and Bob Balaban. The group’s stubborn leader, Chief (Bryan Cranston), is reluctant to fraternize with the boy, but he eventually succumbs as the group

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agrees to help Atari find Spots. While the setup is initially straightforward, Anderson packs several major plot twists, action set pieces and wonderful new characters into the film’s 101 minutes. The script is heavily dosed with his trademark deadpan humor, and introduces countless lovable dogs, voiced by the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Liev Schreiber, Tilda Swinton and an unforgettable Harvey Keitel. As endearing as the story are the handcrafted stopmotion models used in the production. Every pup has a truly impressive amount of detail and character ISLE OF DOGS built in, from both art Rated PG-13 direction and screenwritDirected by Wes Anderson ing standpoints. Most Starring Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Koyu Rankin, Greta Gerwig notably, Chief is written with a graceful balance of contempt and heart, enhanced by memorable character design and Cranston’s impressive vocal abilities. Worth mentioning is a not-so-subtle political overtone that is oddly pertinent in our messy and oft-frightening social climate. Without giving too much away, the story finds a way to concern itself with government conspiracies, voter fraud and legislative corruption. Even the movie’s biggest plot detail — the deportation of mass amounts of (furry) citizens deemed undesirable by government forces — manages to establish an unsettling political vibe that’s shocking not only for an Anderson film, but also for an animated movie about cute dogs. Isle of Dogs has also been at the center of a fascinating debate surrounding its appropriation of Japanese culture, language and motifs. The conversation is not entirely unwarranted, and some of Anderson’s decisions are distractingly tone deaf. The Japanese-speaking characters, who

make up a vast majority of the humans in the film, are not given subtitles, which further instills that we’re seeing this story from the dogs’ point of view. Only occasional on-screen translations from a bilingual telecaster (Frances McDormand) provide insight into what the citizens of Megasaki City are saying, and while visual cues generally get the job done, it means the Japanese characters sometimes sway into the “prop” category. More potentially troubling is the movie’s use of an American exchange student (Greta Gerwig). There has been outcry that her character is a white savior, but it’s not entirely applicable here. The movie makes it pretty clear that the real champion of the human portion of the story is Japanese, even if the focus on a white hero is bewilderingly unnecessary in a movie that takes place in Japan. To give Anderson the benefit of the doubt, he seems genuinely obsessed with paying homage to Japanese cinema more so than using Japan as a backdrop for a white story. His affection for the films of legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, in particular, is apparent: There are sly nods to Kurosawa’s High and Low and repeated musical cues from his masterpiece Seven Samurai. Isle of Dogs is not a traditional kids movie, and its PG-13 rating is appropriate and earned. The script teeters between adult bleakness and cartoonish crowd pleasing in a way that sets it apart from, say, Fantastic Mr. Fox and its consistent kid-friendly zaniness. Dogs is by no means a dreary or frightening movie, but it does maintain a palpable darkness that will likely be off-putting for younger audiences. For burgeoning film buffs, however, this is a must-see. It’s a masterclass in set design, tight scripting and virtually flawless photography. Anderson’s obsessions with center framing and visual symmetry are alive and well, and here they produce captivating eye candy. Shots of Megasaki City are particularly gorgeous: The miniature models used are detailed and wistfully nostalgic, despite the film taking place in an arguably dystopian future time. With Dogs, Anderson has delivered a treat for movie geeks and animal lovers alike. His undying imagination is hard at work in every frame, his affection for the characters present in every story beat. Technically impressive, emotionally cathartic and absolutely adorable, Isle of Dogs satisfies every pleasure center that it can get its paws on. n

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Jon Hamm is a former U.S. diplomat, scarred by a terrorist attack in Lebanon that killed his wife, who returns to the Middle East in the early 1980s to rescue his kidnapped friend. (NW) Rated R

BORG VS. MCENROE

The rivalry between tennis stars Björn Borg and John McEnroe, which came to a head at 1980 Wimbledon, is explored in this bombastic sports biopic about the pathology of competition. Featuring solid performances from Sverrir Gudnason and Shia LaBeouf as the central figures. At the Magic Lantern. (NW) Rated R

ISLE OF DOGS

Wes Anderson’s second stop-motion feature is set in a world where all canines have been exiled to an island of garbage and centers on a young pilot searching for his own lost dog. Far from a traditional kids’ movie, it’s a treat for both film geeks and animal lovers, and as visually inventive as you’d expect from Anderson. (JS) Rated PG-13

RAMPAGE

That old arcade game where you play building-smashing monsters is now a movie, starring Dwayne Johnson as a scientist who has to stop his beloved genetically-altered super-gorilla from destroying all the world’s cityscapes. (NW) Rated PG-13

SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO

The week’s other animated dog movie is about a real stray terrier that served in the Army on the Western Front during World War I. Helena Bonham Carter, Gérard Depardieu and Logan Lerman provide voices. (NW) Rated PG

TRUTH OR DARE

A harmless round of the classic schoolyard game turns sour when the teens playing realize anyone who doesn’t follow the rules meets a grisly end. The latest film from the Blumhouse horror studio. (NW) Rated PG-13

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Marvel’s latest is set in the nation of Wakanda, where its new king T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) must face warring factions who want to usurp the throne. As directed by Ryan Coogler (Creed), it’s more serious-minded than typical superhero fare, full of nobility and purpose without sacrificing fun and charm. (ES) Rated PG-13

BLOCKERS

A trio of helicopter parents discover their teenage daughters have made a pact to lose their virginity on prom night, and they’re determined to thwart it. Don’t let the premise fool you: This is a sweet, if oddly structured, comedy, buoyed by a delightful and diverse cast. (MJ) Rated R

BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY

A documentary about the life and

loves of the 1940s actress, who was more than just a pretty face: She also co-invented a radio guidance system that would later be utilized in Wi-Fi technology. At the Magic Lantern. (NW) Not Rated

CHAPPAQUIDDICK

A dramatization of the circumstances surrounding the 1969 death of Mary Jo Kopechne, a young political campaign strategist who was left to drown in a car that had been driven into Martha’s Vineyard by Sen. Ted Kennedy. Well cast, if a bit dry. (QW) Rated PG-13

THE DEATH OF STALIN

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A faith-based drama about Bart Millard, the frontman of Christian rock group MercyMe, who escaped his abusive childhood through music. The title is lifted from the band’s signature song. (NW) Rated PG

THE LEISURE SEEKER

Helen Mirren nabbed a Golden Globe nomination for this wistful comedy, playing a woman who takes her Alzheimer’s-afflicted husband (Donald Sutherland) on an RV trip to Ernest Hemingway’s Key West. (NW) Rated R

LIVES WELL LIVED

This documentary chronicles the extraordinary lives of 40 everyday people, ranging from 75 to 100 years old, and asks them about their secrets to longevity. At the Magic Lantern. (NW) Not Rated

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GAME NIGHT

An evening of board games and merlot amongst friends is interrupted by violent thugs and kidnappers. The only problem is everyone thinks it’s all a gag. The comedy gets dark, but it’s never nihilistic or mean-spirited, and the actors, particularly stars Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, play to their strengths. (ES) Rated R

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PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST

The biblical story of Paul, who went from persecuting Jesus’ followers to becoming his most trusted apostle. Jim Caviezel turns up in this but, sadly, not as Jesus. (NW) Rated PG-13

PETER RABBIT

Beatrix Potter’s beloved children’s character gets the anthropomorphic, wise-cracking CGI treatment, voiced by James Corden and perpetually pestering Domhnall Gleeson’s bumbling Mr. McGregor. Sounds a bit unbearable, but, hey — it worked for the Paddington movies. (NW) Rated PG

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In this brilliant post-apocalyptic thriller, a mother and father (real-life couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, who also directed) must protect their children from monsters that are attracted only to sound. A smart reinvention of a genre we thought had been exhausted, and a truly audacious major studio horror film. (MJ) Rated PG-13

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SHERLOCK GNOMES

I’m sure they thought of the title first, then worked backward. An animated follow-up to 2011’s Gnomeo & Juliet, in which some sentient garden gnomes hire a detective to track down missing lawn ornaments. (NW) Rated PG

TOMB RAIDER

Videogame heroine Lara Croft returns to the big screen, this time played by Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander, in a soso origin story detailing the famed treasure hunter’s first adventure on a fabled Japanese island. Indiana Jones lite. (NW) Rated PG-13

A WRINKLE IN TIME

Ava DuVernay translates Madeleine L’Engle’s beloved children’s book to the big screen, and the results are charmingly idealistic yet dramatically adrift. Storm Reid plays a curious young girl who embarks on an interdimensional quest to find her missing scientist father, her every move guided by mystical beings. (NW) Rated PG n

Popular teenager Simon (Nick Robinson) begins anonymous email correspondence with another boy, only to discover they’re both in the closet and they’re falling for each other. Overlooking a few unnecessary subplots, this is a funny, sweet and uplifting coming-out and coming-of-age comedy. (ES) Rated PG-13

MIDNIGHT SUN

Romance blossoms between a teenage girl (Bella Thorne) who’s allergic to sunlight and her hunky but sensitive next door neighbor (Patrick Schwarzenegger). A remake of a 2006 Japanese feature. (NW) Rated PG-13

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THE MIRACLE SEASON

An Iowa high school girls volleyball team decides to go forward with their season after their captain dies. William Hurt has some nice moments as the grieving father, but fellow Oscar winner Helen Hunt is wasted in this predictable, fact-based tear jerker. (DN) Rated PG

PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING

Bigger robots fight nastier monsters in this sequel to the 2013 Guillermo del Toro film, with a scrap merchant suiting up to fend off some Kaiju-Jaeger hybrids. A dull facsimile of its predecessor, which wasn’t all that original to begin with. (NW) Rated PG-13

NOW STREAMING THE FLORIDA PROJECT (AMAZON PRIME)

One of the best American films of recent years, this vivid snapshot of life inside a dilapidated Florida motel introduces us to a precocious 6-year-old girl, her ne’er-do-well

single mother and the building manager (an Oscar-nominated Willem Dafoe) who watches over them. Writer-director Sean Baker turns the heartbreak and spontaneity of the real world into stunning visual poetry. (NW) Rated R

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BORG VS. MCENROE

asting Shia LaBeouf as tennis bad boy John McEnroe is something of a self-reflexive gesture: Here are two men whose erratic, volatile public personae have eclipsed their respective talents, and whose most outrageous behavior represents either severe psychic breaks or obnoxious performative affectations. LaBeouf is actually the best thing about the docudrama Borg vs. McEnroe, an unrelentingly earnest depiction of the manufactured rivalry that developed between McEnroe and Swedish tennis pro Björn Borg (Sverrir Gudnason). It’s 1980, and heading into the Wimbledon Championships, Borg is the world’s top-ranked player; McEnroe is right on his heels. The movie spends a lot of time establishing the yinyang temperaments of its titular figures. Borg is zen, stoic, made brittle by the scrutiny of celebrity. And McEnroe is, of course, the sport’s enfant terrible, his veins throbbing and spittle flying as he hurls expletives at referees. Ah, but perhaps they’re not so different. In a flashback, we see Borg as the impetuous adolescent whose rough edges are smoothed out by a stern coach (Stellan

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Skarsgård), and McEnroe as the meek child whose insecurities were stoked by his ever-disapproving father. These parallels no doubt existed in real life, but here they’re handled with all the delicacy of a tennis ball smashing into your forehead. And then we get to the big match of the title, which director Janus Metz has assembled as a flurry of whip pans, smash zooms, voiceover and on-screen graphics. It’s visually interesting, but the actual drama of the game gets lost in the whiz-bang of the editing. Borg vs. McEnroe debuted at festivals last year alongside the Emma Stone-Steve Carell vehicle Battle of the Sexes, and while both movies dramatize storied tennis matches, their approaches are diametrically opposed. Battle was about the love of the game, about great athletes feeding off their animalistic desire for competition. This one treats that desire as an almost deranged pathology, and it’s so portentous and self-serious that you get the impression neither Borg nor McEnroe even enjoyed playing tennis. — NATHAN WEINBENDER

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onesty is always the best policy. If only Sen. Ted Kennedy abided by it in the tumultuous year of 1969. Backdropped by his brothers’ assassinations, the “giant leap for mankind” and the Vietnam War, the political drama Chappaquiddick traces a major scandal on the titular island in Massachusetts, which Sen. Kennedy lay at the heart of. The film opens with a reporter asking Kennedy what it feels like to walk in the shadow of his brothers — President John Kennedy, killed in 1963, and presidential candidate Sen. Robert Kennedy, killed in 1968. The question haunts the 37-year-old Kennedy, portrayed by awesome look-alike Jason Clarke. Clearly troubled by these thoughts, Kennedy goes for a late-night drive during a party on the remote Chappaquiddick Island, along with a young female staffer, Mary Jo Kopechne (Kate Mara). The vehicle crashes and only Kennedy survives. How? It’s unclear. The truth is slippery, made even slipperier by politicians. Rather than report the incident,

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CHAPPAQUIDDICK Kennedy undergoes some kind of mid-life crisis in the course of 10 hours, refusing to call the police and then attempting to salvage his career and presidential aspirations. The rest of the film attempts to untangle Kennedy’s version(s) of the story from the truth as he overcomes his perceived inadequacy in the Kennedy dynasty. Despite the phony Boston accents, the casting of Chappaquiddick is great, mostly because Ed Helms takes on the unusually serious role as Kennedy’s lawyer and cousin Joe Gargan. Additionally, stand-up comic Jim Gaffigan steps into the fray as attorney Paul Markham. Chappaquiddick is a bit boring. It’s two hours of smoke-filled rooms and old white dudes bickering at each other. I decided to see it while on a date (only because Blockers was sold out) and worried that she would fall asleep before the movie could finish. Also, why are we pulling skeletons out of the Kennedy closet 50 years after the fact? — QUINN WELSCH

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