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o you cringe when you hear the words “I’m bored!” coming out of your children’s mouth? Summer is just around the corner, and for children of all ages, it is not just a break from school, it is a season of growth and change and the greatest gift you can give them is the cure for boredom. Welcome to the joy of being a parent. Inside these pages, you will find an abundance of activities, workshops, classes, day camps and longer camps that can en-
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rich your child’s independence and resilience. Not only will they have fun, they will be engaged in developing life skills that are necessary to eventually becomes a successful and competent adult. Give your child the opportunity to develop new
interests and authentic relationships with mentors and peers — experiences that are sure to last a lifetime. In a world where interactions with other people have become increasingly impersonal, the ability to relate to another human being — to un-
derstand that the world is bigger and more complex than a Facebook profile page — is paramount. Tomorrow’s leaders need to have the invaluable experiences of face-toface conversation, and the ability to articulate their thoughts, ideas and values. They will be able to relate globally and find common ground with people who are vastly different from themselves. Summer is nearly here — give your child the tools to make it fun and memorable!
Summer Art Camps for kids aged 5-10 Mon-Fri, Jul 16-20, 9am-12pm (ages 5 & 6) & 2-5pm (ages 7-10) Mon-Fri, Jul 23-27, 9am-12pm (ages 5 & 6) & 2-5pm (ages 7-10) $190 members/ $215 non-members (per week) The Center, Hailey Let your children experience fun and exciting ways to make art. Students will create a variety of projects and will share their ideas and artwork with the group. Kids will be introduced to a variety of art media including drawing, painting, sculpture and collage. Each week the activities will be different, so kids can join us for one week or two. Each child will take with them new skills and personalized artwork. To register for summer camp, go online or call The Center today. Scholarships are available. An extended day option is available through the BCRD. For more information please call 208.788.BCRD.
Free Kids Crafts at the Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival Aug 10-12, daily 11am-2pm Kids can get their hands dirty trying some of the techniques used by the artists in the Festival. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s all for kids!
Sun Valley Center for the Arts 191 Fifth Street East, Ketchum 314 Second Ave S, Hailey 208.726.9491 • sunvalleycenter.org Ketchum hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Hailey hours: Wed-Fri 2-6
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