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FEATURE ARTICLES

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Building a Whole Beautiful Life Thriving as an adult with disabilities

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Play Ball!

Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex gives outdoor play in Clark County a big boost

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Summer Camp Guide Annual guide to camps for ages 3 through teen

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Editor’s Notes

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The New Domesticity The ABCs of busy books

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Renaissance Dad Camping with toddlers, and other really bad ideas

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Camp for All The words “Summer Camp” once conjured up images of rich kids in pastel polo shirts

riding pure bred horses and perfecting their archery skills—a privilege for the likes of

S.E. Hinton’s entitled Socs. But the concept of camp has come a long way from the country

club and is now a common part of the summer experience for all

kinds of kids. Local day camps have opened the experience up to

kids too little for far away sleepaway camp, and a variety of camp themes help to develop mini thespians, athletes, chefs, engineers,

dancers, artists, scientists and musicians of all abilities. But perhaps the most important aspect of making camp accessible to all who

want to participate is breaking through that financial barrier that

once made camp available only to the wealthy. Many camp programs that you will find in this month’s Annual Summer Camp Guide offer scholarship programs (funded by generous donors), discounts for

early registration or multiple kids, and some other programs are even

completely free to participate in. Removing financial barriers without compromising on programming that truly benefits kids is a reflection of the commitment that organizations in the Southwest Washington community have to developing all of the youth in our community, whether or not they wear the proverbial pastel polo.

Find the Summer Camp Guide on page 22.

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THE NEW DOMESTICITY

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“When I was busy they would take out . . . a ‘busy book,’ in which they could employ themselves in writing lists of birds, flowers, makes of cars, or any other things which interested them.” Dora Saint, known by many as Miss Read, gives a thought-provoking glimpse into the English country classroom in her book, “Village School,” based on her experiences as a teacher in the 1930s and 1940s.

Busy books. What a delightful way to engage a child with pencil and paper! Artist Katie Daisy of Bend, Oregon, understands the importance of these seemingly old-

fashioned tools: “We have so many screens in front of us . . . that I worry we’re weakening our ability to be creative and take pause. I believe that when you’re actually holding a book, journal, or planner in your hands and using a pen to paper, magic happens and a creative spark is lit.”

In this increasingly digital world, let’s help fan that magical, creative spark, using our kids’ interests and pursuits to prompt delight. This month I bring you the ABCs of Busy Books: 26 ways to use notebooks to inspire pencil-and-paper creativity in your child. : Art Non-lined notebooks and sketchbooks are perfect for a child’s artwork. Keep ageappropriate writing tools on hand, from crayons to Prismacolors. : Book List My daughters enjoy keeping book lists in their journals: books to read and books already read. Some readers enjoy rating and reviewing books, too. : Commonplace The commonplace notebook is simply a book in which one keeps a wide variety of information, from quotes and notes to poems and prose.

Books, illustrations and photo by Katie Daisy.

See more of her work at www.katiedaisy.com.

: Dump truck When my son was little, he loved machinery. We created a busy book in which each letter of the alphabet had a corresponding construction vehicle, handwritten description, and coloring page. : Epistle A fancy word for letter, why not write little messages back and forth with your child? : Flowers Observe local wildflowers and invite your child to sketch, classify and press favorites. : Gratitude Keep a gratitude journal in which your family records things for which you are thankful. : Handwriting A notebook is a practical way to help a child practice printing, cursive, and even elaborate hand lettering, such as calligraphy. : Ink Enhance the appeal of notebooking by setting aside a special stash of pens, pencils, and markers to be used only for that purpose. : Journal One of the oldest uses in the book, so to speak, journaling is an excellent way to continued on next page

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help a child process emotions, events, and interactions. : Keeper Create folds and pockets in spiral notebooks (a quick Google search yields numerous patterns), ideal for keeping mementoes and collections. : Listen Encourage listening when a child must sit quietly during a meeting or service.

Your child may enjoy keeping tally marks, noting how many times the speaker says certain words. : Memories Store memories in notebooks, from pictures and newspaper clippings to ticket stubs and theater programs. : Nature Provide a tangible way for the child to engage with his surroundings while enjoying a nature walk. : Ornithology Children are naturally drawn to birds. Why not learn to sketch or write about our fine feathered friends? : Planner I own a lovely planner featuring the artwork of Katie Daisy. Her pages are whimsical and engaging, inspiring me not only to schedule my day, but also to reflect, to record special moments, and even to store mementoes. : Quotes Children say marvelous things! Jot down

your kids’ quotes and the date. One day you and your child(ren) will enjoy giggling over them together!

sandpaper, fabric, plastic, etc.

: Record Keep a road trip record of diverting details: license plates, ABCs on highway signs, car colors, animals, etc.

: Yellow My son once simulated a yellowed and aged “treasure map” look by staining notebook pages with tea bags and then burning the edges (with parental assistance). We both had a lot of fun!

: Scrapbook A child who doesn’t enjoy writing or drawing may enjoy pasting or taping fun pictures, stickers and clippings into a scrapbook.

: Zoo Children never outgrow a trip to the zoo!

Help your child record data according to her interests, from animal names to diet and habitat.

: To-Dos Make to-do lists more inviting with colorful pens, stickers and stamps. : Undercover Develop keen observation skills and invite your child to record the things she sees, smells, feels, or hears.

Julianna Lawson and her husband Jamie make their home in Vancouver with their four children, ages 13 to 21. Julianna has loved paper products since childhood and maintains far too many notebooks, although her family agrees that the “kid quote” book remains an all-time favorite.

: Vocabulary Enhance vocabulary retention by encouraging your child to illustrate school words. : Writing Encourage your child to write his own stories. Writing prompts may provide inspiration, too. If your child would like to illustrate his story, find a composition notebook containing pages which are half ruled and half unruled. : Texture Create a sensory experience for your child by compiling a book of textures:

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RENAISSANCE DAD

Photos courtesy of Perry P. Perkins

By Perry P. Perkins Having spent much of my f-f-fifty years camping, hunting, and fishing, I have gleaned a number of essential skills and tips on the subject that I feel it’s my duty to pass on to the next generation of outdoorsmen and women . . . assuming we can wrest the X-Box controllers from their pale little hands and drag them outside.

So, when I finally had my own child, I was really excited to introduce her to the joys of being outdoors. In fact, she went on her first camping trip at three weeks old. Of course, at three weeks old, she was basically a big loaf of bread dough with eyes, plus we brought approximately forty-seven thousand baby-care items with us. Unfortunately, that first camping trip created a false sense of security that camping with babies was easy.

Which, honestly, it is . . . as long as you bring a tractor-trailer load of diapers, wet wipes, and onesies.

Flash forward two years . . .

O u r adorable little bread loaf is now an ambulatory, self-aware ankle biter, and I’ve discovered that camping with a toddler is like overseeing a chain-gang of escapeartist sociopaths, except you’re not allowed to use shotguns and leg irons (except maybe in Texas . . .).

Toddlers on a camping trip have one simple goal: to kill themselves.

THE CAMPFIRE The campfire is the siren-song of the toddler. It’s their El Dorado, their Pied Piper. The dancing flames put them in a zombie-like state that makes them lurch toward it at every opportunity. You will spend 50 percent of your time trying to keep your child from tossing things (trash, your purse, the dog) on the flames, and another 70 percent pulling them back from the edge before they swan dive, volcano-virgin style, into it. continued on next page

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Allergy doctor.

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And yes, I know that’s 120 percent . . . camping with toddlers makes the days longer.

creatures trained by ninjas and equipped with night-vision goggles, who make Ocean’s 11 look like amateur pickpockets.

It’s also the national forest policy that all campfires have a downhill slant on all sides, with a minimum number of protruding tripping hazards in the form of rocks and roots, basically creating a toddler launch-ramp into the fire pit. A Slip n’ Slide to Hell, as it were.

I’m pretty sure that it’s all part of the federal government’s plan to control over-population.

They will steal everything in your campsite including your cooler, your car keys and your i-Pad, which they’ll sell on e-bay, probably to buy drugs and guns.

If I could create a flame-retardant onesie, I’d make a fortune in the camping community.

Racoons are the Gambino crime family of the forest.

Ninety percent of identity theft is traced back to these masked monsters getting a hold of our credit cards.

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THE FOOD Bring a lot! Not for your toddler, though. Silly parent, your toddler won’t want to eat anything but graham crackers, pinecones, and slugs.

They will, however, be tossing enough food into the brush to feed the entire local raccoon community. Raccoons are large woodland

Photos: Page 10, top: It’s not a cage, it’s an outdoor activity center. Metzler Park, Oregon, August 2008.

Page 10, left: 3 weeks old and camping at Cape Disappointment, July 2007.

Page 10, right: Me and my bread loaf at Cape Disappointment, July 2007.

Page 11: The end of a long day camping at Timothy Lake, Oregon, Fall 2007.

All photos courtesy of the author.

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Renaissance Dad: Camping with Toddlers and Other Really Bad Ideas (cont'd)

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THE WILD Camping, by its most popular definition, involves the wilderness, and “the wilderness” is why we invented houses in the first place, because the wilderness’s sole purpose is to kill us.

If there’s a snake, spider, lake, creek, or homicidal chipmunk within a five-mile radius of your campsite, your toddler will seek it out with an Indiana Jones-like proficiency.

When not playing campfire goalie, your remaining daylight hours will be spent dragging your toddler away from patches of poison oak, stinging nettles, and cliff edges leading to the nearest moving water.

Basically, a weekend camping trip is 72 sleepless hours of trying to keep your child out of nature, while paying to stay in nature.

Don’t get me wrong, I love camping, and I love spending time in the woods with my daughter, who is now 11 and has added bikes, scooters, and the soundtrack to “Frozen” to her life-threatening arsenal.

Of course, I may also be moving to Texas.

Amazon has a great deal on leg-irons.

Perry P. Perkins is a third-generation chef, award-winning writer, and culinary instructor. He lives with his family in Longview, and operates the MY KITCHEN Outreach Program, for at-risk and under-served youth. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, including sixteen “Chicken Soup for the Soul” anthologies. He is also a recurring guest-chef on AM Northwest. More of Perry’s work can be found on Amazon at www.perryperkinsbooks.com, and his cooking blog at www. chefperryperkins.com.

Camping food was a lot simpler in my parent’s day. My dad, a 1950’s “man’s man” was of the school of thought that camping built character in toddlers. “For God’s sake, Betty, if he wants to eat the pinecones, let him eat the pinecones, maybe he’ ll stop pooping every twenty minutes!”

Of course, Dad’s basic camping gear also included a jumbo flask of Ol’ Thumbsucker . . . which might explain why we kept going camping.

Dad worked two jobs and mom was disabled, but that didn’ t stop them from packing up our sometimes running station wagon and heading into the Cascade Mountains several times each year.

Dad would fish with remarkably poor results and Mom would read or knit. Until I was old enough to garner my own interest in not catching fish, I would wander around the nearby woods exploring and pestering small animals.

Our gear was old and worn and our food was usually cheap and starchy. But one thing that we always splurged on were the ingredients for our traditional hot chocolate, a family recipe that has been handed down from my grandmother (who saved their WWII chocolate ration cards for this recipe) to my mother, and finally to me.

And now, I share it with you my friends.

coa Grandma Jewel’s Camp Co 1 qt. of whole milk ola te bars 4 regula r Hershey milk choc 1 large Peppermint Pa tty bar Dash of cinnamon mer; add milk chocola te & Bring milk to a very low sim all ingredients thoroughly. peppermint patty, stirring. Mix t le with cinnamon. Serve ho Whisk to a froth, and sprink ng campfire. and enjoy aroun d the morni hea t. ons. They’re probably packin’ Wa tch out for the racco 12

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Feature: Building a Whole Beautiful Life as an Adult with Disabilities

Life l u f i t u a e Building a W hole B as an Adult with Disabilities

By Sarah Mortensen

In a neighborhood near Columbia River High School lives a family of five brothers, two chickens and one dog. This family is like most families who have their own daily routines for meals, recreation and relaxation, except the “brothers” are actually residents of Winegarden Adult Family Home. Lyle (names have been changed to protect privacy), enjoys going on a daily walk and helps to take care of Onie, the dog. Sometimes he’ll run a quick errand to the store to pick up a forgotten ingredient for dinner that night.

Lyle has Autism. Before being referred to Winegarden, he lived in a state-run inpatient facility. Now, Lyle enjoys learning to cook, going to the library and spending time with his roommates.

Brian is one of those roommates. While Lyle likes to sleep in, Brian is the first one to wake up in the morning and get the house going. Brian was born with intellectual disabilities, but his humor is outstanding. He easily laughs at his own jokes and makes everyone around him smile. He likes to stay busy, working part time in a fast food restaurant and filling his free time with everything from bowling, to basketball, and dancing. What he likes most about living in the adult family home is that “it has friends.”

According to Washington State’s Developmental Disabilities Administration,

80 percent of adults with disabilities live at home with their families, and 20 percent live in other situations including supported living facilities or adult group homes. Depending on the health of the individual, some will live in skilled nursing facilities. What makes a family or group home different is that the residents live similarly to the way they grew up with their families. “Adult family homes support the families [of our residents] by providing quality care for adult children. Parents and

helps students with severe disabilities transition from school into the workforce.

Opening Winegarden was a natural next step in her passion to help the adult population of her students. “The number of adults with disabilities continues to increase, [and] there are fewer institutions . . . We just wanted to provide quality living for five individuals.”

A Christmas tree stays up year round, which the residents decorate for each

80 percent of adults with disabilities live at home with their families, and 20 percent live in other situations including supported living facilities or adult group homes. other family members are kept informed of resident’s accomplishments, needs, and desires. Most residents have strong connections with their families,” says Betty Andrews-Arnett, owner and caretaker at Winegarden.

Andrews-Arnett was originally a special education teacher in Vancouver Public Schools. After retiring and inheriting her childhood home, she transformed the house into an adult family home in 2016.

As a teacher, Betty had created Gateway to Adult Transition Education (GATE) which

holiday. Flowers and vegetables are grown in the backyard, neighbors often stop by to bring over goodies to share, and they don’t bat an eye when Brian dances to the radio on his front porch. This environment, which supports the individual’s interests and encourages community integration, allows the residents to thrive. Additionally, they are able to make many decisions for themselves. “It’s not just socialization and recreation, it’s really about building a whole beautiful life,” says Darla Helt, executive director of PEACE (Parents Empowered And Communities Enhanced). continued on next page

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“Independence is a continuum; the goal for most of us is interdependence not total independence. [At PEACE] we work to help everyone become as independent as possible, and that is different for each person. For some, it might mean learning to dress [himself or herself], while others may live on their own.”

PEACE is a local nonprofit organization which supports those with disabilities by connecting families to resources, providing training, and encouraging advocacy at all levels of decision making. “Families reach out to us for a variety of reasons,” explains Helt. “Most of the time they are hitting road blocks to services such as

Department of Disabilities Administration, Individual Education Plan (IEP) support, Social Security questions, looking for a provider, etc. [If they] need some guidance to help get their children’s needs met, we are a great place to come for information and understanding.” Most children will remain living at home when they reach adulthood. However, after leaving the school system, parents are left alone to find appropriate service and resources for their child. “That is a challenging time for families,” continues Helt, “as there are so many different programs and it can get very confusing. Sometimes families just need someone to talk with, they don’t even know what their questions are, but just reach out to make sure they are not missing something that might be helpful.

We have an amazing team of parents who know and understand what others are going through. We listen, and if there is a way we can assist them, we do.” continued on page 16

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Feature: Building a Whole Beautiful Life as an Adult with Disabilities (cont'd) continued from page 15

Parent to Parent and Clark County Parent Coalition are two programs offered through PEACE that help families connect with others who understand. In these groups, families learn it is OK to ask for help. Often, the most difficult aspect of parenting a child of any age with disabilities is exhaustion. Seemingly small tasks such as cutting food into small bites, tooth brushing, bathing and toileting never end for some families. Active parenting for 40, to even 60 years is especially difficult when considering that parents become sandwiched between caring for an adult child, their own aging parents, and even grandchildren at times. Building a support network is essential to managing the stress.

Adam Bahr lives at home in Vancouver with his parents. Now 22, and the youngest of six children, he is the last child at home as his older siblings have gone on to college, work and starting their own families. “I remember holding him as a baby, knowing he was my last, and saying to him, ‘I hope you never grow up.’ And then he didn’t,” says his mom, Jeanie, with a smile. Adam was also born with intellectual disabilities.

He

thoroughly enjoyed attending school and made many friends, but now spends his days at home with mom. His non-stop imagination keeps him busy most of the day as he creates stories with his toys and costumes. “He wears many hats, literally

own. “I learned to be more patient, more flexible, more understanding, and to value the little things more.” A question the Bahrs have had to address is where Adam will live when they are no longer able to care for him. “I think that having a disabled child

Our children have so much to share with others, so many lessons to teach, the community needs them as much as they need the community. –Darla Helt and figuratively,” says Jeanie. “He will talk to anyone who will listen about his many different adventures and jobs.” His bin of dress up costumes has grown over the years and includes everything from a firefighter to construction worker, but his favorite hat is his father’s train engineer hat.

Working for the railroads means that dad, Mike, is home about every other day, and Jeanie is the full time caregiver. “Just like parenting any child, you learn to pick your battles, and make ways to take time for yourself.” Adam will play at the table with his favorite counting bears, allowing Jeanie to work on projects of her

has brought our family closer together . . . When the day comes that we can’t care for him anymore, our older children have agreed to take him into their homes,” says Jeanie.

Making meaningful relationships, and reaching personal goals are the foundations of building a whole beautiful life for all of us. The Vancouver area has multiple agencies providing services for adults with disabilities to both learn and thrive. Special Olympics offers year round sports of all kinds, while the Miracle League focuses on baseball. Vancouver Parks and Recreation hosts dances at the Marshall Center, and provides peer mentors for specific classes. The Arc of Southwest Washington offers a similar mentorship program, called the Community Inclusion Program. Both programs aim to allow participants to practice socializing continued on next page Photos: Clockwise from top: Adam Bahr has fun with two of his four sisters in 2012.

Adam graduated from Fort Vancouver High School in 2017.

Adam and his parents have fun every year with elaborate Halloween costumes. In 2017 they dressed up as Gilligan, the Skipper and Mary Ann. Adam is the youngest of six kids, so he was surrounded by lots of love growing up. Christmas 1996.

All photos courtesy Jeanie Bahr.

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while developing independence skills.

“By expanding a person’s world, they become less dependent on you, and more interdependent on others. Our children have so much to share with others, so many lessons to teach, the community needs them as much as they need the community.” says Helt.

On June 1, Clark College will be hosting the second annual “It Takes a Village Conference” for families of children with Autism and other disabilities. The conference will feature Darla Helt as a keynote speaker, as well as provide breakout sessions focusing on a variety of topics including insurance, trust planning, and guardianship. “The greatest benefit is that the conference provides an opportunity for families to explore options beyond the medical and educational challenges that can consume so much of their lives, to see adults on the spectrum living full and happy lives, to explore fun and

Go to VancouverFamilyMagazine.com for links to community resources for adults with disabilities, and for more information about It Takes a Village Conference.

inclusive social activities, network with other parents who ‘get it’ and to bring them encouragement and hope,” says Beth Hammer, regional outreach and advocacy coordinator at Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy, the group that organizes the conference. This will be the second annual conference, which will be bigger and even better than last year. Speaking of the 2018 conference, Hammer says, “What I enjoyed most was the sense of camaraderie and community that was

obvious throughout the day . . . it truly felt like a small village where you could find everything you needed to build a strong and fulfilling life for yourself or your child.”

Sarah Mortensen recently completed her degree in marriage and family studies and works for Vancouver Public Schools as a paraeducator. When Sarah is not reading to her kids or students, she is probably in her backyard taking care of her garden. She also enjoys hiking, hot chocolate, and dressing up for Halloween. She lives in Vancouver with her husband, son and daughter.

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Feature: Play Ball: Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex is Open for Play

Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex is Open for Play

By Vivian Mattila Walikainen

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“This facility is a game changer for our organization,” says Nick Allen, head baseball coach at Ridgefield High School.

“It’s the only facility in western Washington with multiple full-sized, turfed baseball fields with lights. Our kids will have better access to the tools that they need to develop. Beyond that, the facility gives us the opportunity to better connect with the community at large by putting on special events that will hopefully draw people to the park.”

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The Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex (RORC), located on Hillhurst Road next to Sunset Ridge Intermediate and View Ridge Middle School, and just south of Ridgefield High School, is a 53acre outdoor sports facility that has been co-developed by the City of Ridgefield and RSD and includes a community building, a playground, trails, and six sports fields designed to accommodate soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, and football. This dynamic complex has already provided a big boost for sports teams, RSD, and for families in this fastgrowing community.

Photo courtesy City of Ridgefield

Ridgefield School Board members dreamed of a large sports and recreation hub that would benefit Ridgefield School District sports teams, as well as enhance recreation for general residents. Five years later, the field of dreams has become a reality.

A bird’s eye view illustration of Ridgefield’s newly completed 53-acre RORC.

An artist's rendering of RORC's community building.

Ridgefield city manager, Steve Stuart, explains how the complex is facilitated: “The RORC is a joint venture between the school district and the City. The school district provided the majority of the land for the project, and the City built the complex.

The City saved approximately $2 million on land costs and the school district saved

Top right photo: Ridgefield High School’s baseball team practices at Ridgefield’s new RORC, located just down Hillhurst Road from the school.

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approximately $5 million on costs for parking and fields necessary for the new intermediate and middle schools on the site.” Stuart clarifies, “Management is shared between the City and school district through an interlocal agreement, lease, use agreement, and maintenance agreement. Decision-making and ongoing maintenance of the facility are shared.”

Some parts of the final complex plan are still under development, but will be opening soon. All elements will be available to various community groups as well as official sports teams, but also open for the general community to enjoy.

“There will be rental fees for the fields and community meeting room at the RORC, but during park hours when the fields are not rented, they are open to the public to use for free,” says Stuart. In addition to sports, the complex will be available for family use, concerts, and festivals, such as the Ridgefield Oktoberfest which was held there last year. “We are working with local sports clubs to get grants that continued on page 20

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will help us finish lighting on two of the six fields, and we have plans for a fitness court in partnership with the National Fitness Campaign,” Stuart explains.

Even adult leagues are finding a place at RORC. “We are proud to call the RORC home as we bring high level, affordable, family entertainment baseball to Southwest Washington,” says Gus Farah, general manager of the Ridgefield Raptors baseball team, whose season will resume in June.

Where did this dream of sports fields come from? “The original idea came from the Ridgefield School Board—specifically former board member Jeff Vigue who approached the Ridgefield Parks Board with the concept,” says Stuart. “The school district had land for new schools but still had space for some ballfields, and the community had a huge shortfall in sports fields where local kids could play. From there, conversations continued to evolve and grow, with outreach to the community that reinforced the need and excitement for a shared project.” Throughout 2015

and 2016, research was conducted and meetings were held to determine the needs of the community and design a plan that would fit those needs. “Preliminary site work occurred in 2017,” says Stuart, “and construction started in early spring of 2018. Construction of RORC was completed in February 2019,” Stuart confirms. The $20 million total budget was raised through public funds. “The funding comes 100 percent from fees on new development—real estate excise taxes and park impact fees,” says Stuart.

“The city used reserves in these funds and bonded for the rest with these funds providing the repayment source.”

Ridgefield Little League (RLL) is another group that will benefit from this public commitment to recreation. The league has been steadily growing, “peaking last year with 30 teams and 330 registered players,” explains Paul Stenbak, RLL coach. He continues, “We struggled mightily to provide our teams with ample practice space, utilizing every stitch of grass we could find within the City limits. With the passing of the 2017 School Bond, the City has

Photo: Ridgefield Little League teams warm up before practice at RORC. Photo courtesy Rian Davis.

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honored its promise to provide a state-of-the-art sports complex.” The RORC features all synthetic turf fields which will allow RLL to host better than 80 percent of its games at RORC and alleviates the burden of rescheduling games due to rain-outs,” Stenbak states.

Anticipating an exhilarating high school season at the new RORC, Allen asserts, “Our athletes are extremely fortunate to have the chance to play at such a beautiful facility in the Pacific Northwest.”

Vivian Mattila Walikainen and her husband are parents to six children and grandparents to seven sweet little cherubs. Vivian writes and paints, enjoying the merry-go-round of life. She recently obtained her master’s degree in management and leadership and holds a bachelor’s degree in human development. She stays involved in the community by substitute teaching and through various volunteer activities.

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Clark County YMCA Baking Club Location: Vancouver United Church of Christ Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: 8:30 am-2:30 pm, Mon-Fri, July 22-26 & August 19-23 Cost: $175/Week Description: Students will explore different baking methods with sweet and savory recipes. Cookies, cakes and pies, Oh my! For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

SHAPE NW Enrichment Camp Location: Camas Community Center Phone Number: 503-867-4328 Website: www.shapenw.com Ages: PK-3rd (Adventure Camp available for 4th-8th) Days/Times: June 24-August 30, MonFri, 9 am-4 pm Cost: $149/week or $1299 for Unlimited Summer Fun when registered by May 15 Description: SHAPE NW Enrichment camp is for kiddos who enjoy hands on experiences, science projects, crafts, time for reading and fun in the kitchen. Our days are themed: Mondays are focused on Lego creations and science projects. Tuesdays are for movies, dance, theater and puppets.

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Clark County YMCA DIY Toys Location: Fisher’s Landing Elementary and Felida Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: 8:30 am-2:30 pm, Mon-Wed *July 1-3, Mon-Fri July 8-12 Cost: $175/Week, *$105 due to holiday Description: Students will design and put together their own toys to play with at home; games, play dough, and sock puppets to name a few. Their creativity will lead to hours of fun. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Elementary, Fisher’s Landing Elementary, Salmon Creek Elementary, Clark County YMCA, Vancouver United Church of Christ Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-3 (Mon-Wed), July 8-12, July 15-20, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, August 5-9, August 12-16 Cost: $175/Week Description: Calling all culinary-wanna be geniuses. Do we have a kitchen for you! We’ll learn about creating recipes, nutrition and using cooking utensils all while cooking new and exciting food from all around the world. Different cooking themes available. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

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Phone Number: 360-263-4471, 702-250-3677 Website: www.anchoredcreativearts.org Ages: 4-12 Days/Times: Several Day Camp Adventures to choose from between June-August. Please visit our website for more details.

Cost: $130 (3 day, Half Day Camps) $230 (5 Day, Full Day Camps) Description: Grab your passport for an exciting adventure! Young explorers will get the opportunity to discover a variety of rich cultures from around the world.

Some adventures include: Pioneer Times, Pirates & Mermaids, Fairies & Elves, Medieval Times, and Around the World. Each camp will include learning about the history, stories and folklore of that time period and adventure . . . including music, instruments, dancing, costumes, creative drama, games, crafts, and snacks. (Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.)

Columbia Dance Center Royalty for a Week Camp Location: Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway St. Vancouver Phone Number: 360-737-1922 Website: www.columbiadance.org Ages: 3-7 Days/Times: June 17-21, 9 am-12 pm and/or June 24-28, 1-4 pm Cost: $165 ($10 Early Bird Discount if registered before May 5) Description: Let’s have a ball! You are cordially invited to celebrate your favorite storybook and animated celebrities with fanfare! Join us to learn the waltz, folk dances, and how to properly curtsy and bow. We will dance our way through different kingdoms with ballet classes, games and crafts. Our royal pupils will learn many skills to rule with fairness and decorum. Enroll today for this magical week of fun!

Columbia Dance Center Superhero Training Camp Location: Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway St. Vancouver Phone Number: 360-737-1922 Website: www.columbiadance.org Ages: 3-7 Days/Times: June 17-21, 1-4 pm and/or June 24-28, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $165 ($10 Early Bird Discount if registered before May 5) Description: Calling all imaginations! We need new recruits to protect Vancouver and uphold the values of the famous superheroes we love! In our Superhero Training Camp, kids will learn about a continued on page 24

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Circus Camp Location: Premier Cirque, 7500 NE 16th Ave. Suite # 1A, Vancouver Phone Number: 503-515 - 4739 Website: www.premiercirque.com Ages: 6+ Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 9 am-2 pm, June 24-June 28, July 15-19, August 12-16 Cost: $285 Description: This is for kids ready to climb into the air for the first time, those who want to push their skills to the next level, and who have a good attention span. Our camp offers exposure into a wide variety of circus arts. Each day starts with a vigorous cardio vascular exercise warm-up to prepare for the movement throughout the day. Then we break into groups and practice skills on different apparatus including silks, rope, lyra, trapeze, and sling. We will also have activities for flexibility, handstands, dancing, and acrobatics. Our supportive coaches will be there at every step of the way to help each student work toward individual goals in a fun and friendly team atmosphere. Please pack a light lunch or snack and a water bottle.

Kids will participate in several types of circus classes as well as work on art projects and creative play.

Riverside Performing Arts “Trolls” Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: July 8-12, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: Dance, sing, act and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini musical theatre production of “Trolls.” Children will sing, dance, act, dress up and create a Trolls craft each day. A great introduction to the performing arts and what it takes to put on a wonderful show. The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes. Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

Riverside Performing Arts “Moana” Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: July 15-19, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: Dance, sing and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini creative ballet production of “Moana.” Children will sing, dance, dress up and create a Moana craft each day. A great introduction to creative ballet and what it takes to put on a wonderful show. The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes. Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

Journey Theater Teen Dance Camp Location: Groove Nation Dance Academy, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-750-8550 Website: journeytheater.org Ages: 13-18 Days/Times: July 22-25, 9:15 am-3:45 pm; July 26, 9:15 am-4:45 pm (showcase at 4 pm on July 26)

Cost: $245 regular/$230 early Description: Students will enjoy skillbased instruction in tap, musical theater, and hip hop from professional dance teachers as they do their morning rotations. After a time of worship, Bible study, and small group time, each day will end with a full company production number rehearsal.

Riverside Performing Arts Incredible Superheroes Camp Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: July 22-26, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: Dance, sing, and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini performing arts production inspired

by Superheroes! Children will sing, dance, dress up and create a Superhero craft each day. A great introduction to the performing arts and what it takes to put on a wonderful show. The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes. Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

Riverside Performing Arts “Frozen” Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: July 29-August 7, 9 am12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31st/$170 after May 31st Description: Dance, sing and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini creative ballet production of “Frozen.” Children will sing, dance, dress up and create a Frozen craft each day. A great introduction to creative ballet and what it takes to put on a wonderful show.

The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes. Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

Riverside Performing Arts Broadway Tappers Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: August 5-9, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: DANCE! ACT! SING! Your mini will learn the basics of tap dancing

in this Broadway Tap camp! The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes. Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

Riverside Performing Arts Peter Pan Location: 11307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: August 12-16, 10 am1:30 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: Dance, sing, and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini creative ballet production of “Peter Pan.” Children will sing, dance, dress up and create a Peter Pan craft each day.

A great introduction to creative ballet and what it takes to put on a wonderful show. The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes.

Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

Riverside Performing Arts “My Little Pony” Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 3-5 Days/Times: August 19-23, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $150 before May 31/$170 after May 31 Description: Dance, sing, and play in a world of make believe as you learn a mini creative ballet production of “My Little Pony.” Children will sing, dance, dress up and create a My Little Pony craft each day. A great introduction to creative ballet and what it takes to put on a wonderful show. The last day of camp will be a small in-studio performance for family and friends in the final 15 minutes. Come take camp with experienced and professional instructors!

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Description: Every day kids start off with a fitness circuit and some fun exercises then rotate into a different sport or activity every 30 minutes. Kids play sports and do physical activities in a fun, noncompetitive environment and each day is balanced with either science projects, cooking, art, slip n slide, and other fun camp activities. Themes include: Minecraft Mania, Dance Week, I See Stars, Robot Week, Kids Kitchen, Field Trip, Highland Games, Aloha Hawaii, Spy Week, Water Week and Kids’ Choice.

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Clark County YMCA Rookie Soccer Location: Felida Elementary, Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 pm, June 24-28, Mon-Wed *July 1-3 Cost: $125 *$75 - 3 day camp due to holiday Description: We will, we will (you guessed it) rock you through this awesome camp. Players will participate in fun games and drills designed to introduce the skills of dribbling, passing and shooting. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

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Clark County Family YMCA Jr. Y Chefs Location: Salmon Creek Elementary, Felida Elementary, Fisher’s Landing Elem., Illahee Elementary, Vancouver United Church of Christ Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 pm, July 29-August 2, August 12-16, July 15-19, July 22-26 & August 19-23, June 24-28 Cost: $125/Week Description: Get your little ones started off in the kitchen. Breakfast Y Chefs or Storybook Y Chefs classes are designed to give them a taste for cooking in a fun and age appropriate way. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

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Clark County YMCA Mary Poppins Glee Jr Location: Felida Elementary and Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 pm, June 24-28 & August 12-16 Cost: $125/Week Description: It’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Participants will sing, dance and act in a fun and encouraging environment as they prepare and rehearse for a performance for their parents at the end of the week. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Clark County YMCA Jr. Ultimate Sports Location: Felida Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 pm, July 15-19, August 19-23 Cost: $125/Week Description: You’ve played basketball and soccer; it’s time to step up your game to Ultimate Sports. Do you have what it takes to play them all? Dodgeball, floor hockey, lacrosse, wall ball. For all you traditional sports freaks we’ll play some of your favorites like basketball, football and soccer too. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

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For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Clark County Family YMCA Art Factory Location: Felida Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: 9 am-12 pm, Mon-Wed *July 1-3, Mon-Fri July 8-12 Cost: $125, *$75 3 day camp due to holiday Description: Kids will stir their imagination as you explore their creativity using different textures, colors and shapes.

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Cost: $125/Week Description: Don’t let the term “Jr.” fool you. This is serious Lego-making business. We have a huge collection of Legos in store to help us create all kinds of great projects, and to test the kids’ imaginations. Different themes to choose from include; Into the Galaxy, into the wild, Superhero, and Around the world in five days. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Outdoor Discovery Day Camp at Camp Hope of Southwest Washington Location: 12800 NE Roper Rd, Battle Ground

Phone Number: 360-666-9136 Website: www.camphope wa.org/day camp Ages: 10-18 Days/Times: Every 3rd Saturday of the month, June-November, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Cost: $30/Camper, $25/Camper Family Rates, Scholarships Available Description: Come experience river exploration, nature walks, archery, art projects, woodworking, skill building workshops, scavenger hunts, fire starting, caving, plant identification, hiking, games, lunch and good times! (Different workshops monthly) SHAPE NW Enrichment Camp Location: Camas Community Center Phone Number: 503-867-4328 Website: www.shapenw.com Ages: PK-3rd (Adventure Camp available for 4th-8th) Days/Times: June 24-August 30, MonFri, 9 am-4 pm Cost: $149/week or $1299 for Unlimited Summer Fun when registered by May 15 Description: SHAPE NW Enrichment camp is for kiddos who enjoy hands on experiences, science projects, crafts, time for reading and fun in the kitchen. Our days are themed: Mondays are focused on Lego creations and science projects. Tuesdays are for movies, dance, theater and puppets.

Wednesdays are focused on arts and crafts. Thursdays campers spend the day in the kitchen concocting all sorts of yummy foods. Fridays are field days where they get out and stretch their legs and play field games. Join us for the week or the whole summer.

SHAPE NW Outdoor Adventure Camp Location: Ridgefield and Camas (Scout Hall and Community Center) Phone Number: 503-867-4328 Website: www.shapenw.com Ages: Adventure Camp available for 4th-8th (other camps available for PK-3rd) Days/Times: June 17-August 30, Mon-Fri, 9 am-4 pm. Free early care at 7:30 am and after care available for a fee Cost: $199/week or $1499 for Unlimited Summer Fun when registered by May 15 Description: Join the SHAPE NW Outdoor Adventure Camp where kids going into 4th-8th grades go out and explore the world around them. Every day is a field trip with designated days for swimming, kayaking, hiking, fishing, archery, outdoor science

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and cooking and outdoor crafts. When campers unload from the vans at the end of the day you often hear “best day ever.” Space is very limited to 27 in Camas and 14 in Ridgefield.

SHAPE NW Summer Sport and Activity Camp with Themed Weeks Location: Camas and Ridgefield Website: www.shapenw.com Ages: PK-3rd (Adventure Camp offered for 4th-8th grades) Days/Times: June 24-August 30, MonFri, 9 am-4 pm with free early care at 7:30 am and after care available for a fee Cost: $149/week or $1299 for Unlimited Summer fun when registered by May 15 Description: Every day kids start off with a fitness circuit and some fun exercises then rotate into a different sport or activity every 30 minutes. Kids play sports and do physical activities in a fun, noncompetitive environment and each day is balanced with either science projects, cooking, art, slip n slide, and other fun camp activities. Themes include: Minecraft Mania, Dance Week, I See Stars, Robot Week, Kids Kitchen, Field Trip, Highland Games, Aloha Hawaii, Spy Week, Water Week and Kids’ Choice.

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Vancouver Parks & Recreation MCC Teen Camp Location: Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7100 ext. 0 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 11-14 Days/Times: June 24-August 23, Mon-Fri 7:30 am-5:30 pm Cost: $184/$205 week Description: Campers will enjoy awesome field trips, swimming, sports, exciting games and so much more! PLUS, fun off-site fieldtrips on Tuesday and Thursday. Drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up by 5:30 pm with structured activities from 9 am-4 pm.

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Clark County Family YMCA Star Wars Location: Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, August 12-16 Cost: $175/Week Description: Join us as we travel to a galaxy far, far away! Participants begin the week as Padawans who are preparing to begin their Jedi training.

Throughout the week, these Padawans are challenged through daily Star Wars themed crafts, games, and other activities. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Counselor in Training (CIT) Camp at YMCA Location: Clark County Family YMCA Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 13-15 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, June 17-21, July 15-19 Cost: $125 Description: Learn the skills necessary to be a counselor. The CIT program offers teens the opportunity to develop leadership and program skills that will hopefully lead to a counselor position in the future. The focus is on small group dynamics, communication skills, teamwork and values clarification. CITs help to organize games and activities with the campers and assist the counselors with daily responsibilities. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

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Vancouver Parks & Recreation Little Campers Location: Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7001 ext 8 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: June 17-August 16, MonFri, 9 am-12:30 pm Cost: $90/$104 Description: Have fun with games, sports, climbing wall, music, crafts, library, water days and/or swimming at the pool and activities that are centered on the weekly theme. Children must be toilet trained. Friday is ice cream day!

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YMCA Camp Collins Location: 3001 SE Oxbow Parkway, Gresham Phone Number: 503-663-5813 Website: www.ymcacw.org/camps/ymcacamp-collins Ages: Youth entering grades 1-12 Days/Times: June 23-Aug 17, 2019 Sunday-Saturday Cost: $399-$1,275 Description: YMCA Camp Collins offers a variety of summer camp programs.

Camp options include: Overnight Camps for youth entering grades 2-9, Day Camps for youth entering grades 1-6; Teen camps for youth entering grades 9-12 and Family Camp for all ages Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends.

Mount St. Helens Institute Family Adventure Camp at Mount St. Helens: 1-night Location: Various sites around Mount St. Helens Phone Number: 360-891-5107 Website: www.mshinstitute.org/learn/forparents/family-camp.html Ages: Family groups of all ages Days/Times: June 29-30 & August 1718, 11:30 am-3 pm Cost: $89/person (FREE for youth 4 years and under) Description: Enjoy, explore and learn about Mount St. Helens with the whole family. Activities are designed for youth, adults, and intergenerational teams. We will hike and play, create art, and get nerdy about the geology and ecology of Mount St. Helens. Both indoor and outdoor sleeping options are available.

Situated on a ridge overlooking Coldwater Lake, campers will sleep either in the Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center or at a camp area just a 5-minute walk away.

Mount St. Helens Institute Volcano Venture Location: Various sites around Mount St. Helens Phone Number: 360-891-5107 Website: www.mshinstitute.org/learn/forparents/volcano-venture.html Ages: 8-11, 12-14 Days/Times: July 15-17 & July 22-24, 10 am-5 pm Cost: $307 Description: Join us for science and art adventures at the place where the mountain KABOOMs, rocks zoom, and flowers bloom. Volcano Venture is a

co-ed residential 3-day, 2-night summer camp for youth ages 8-11 (July 15-17 session) and ages 12-14 (July 22-24 session). Campers will hike, get nerdy about Mount St. Helens, play games, and explore the science of volcanoes and the way life has returned to the landscape.

Mount St. Helens Institute Mount St. Helens Summer Ecology Program Location: Various sites around Mount St. Helens Phone Number: 360-891-5107 Website: www.mshinstitute.org/learn/forparents/summer-ecology-program.html Ages: 15-18 Days/Times: July 28-August 1 Cost: $628 Description: The Mount St. Helens Summer Ecology Program is an adventuresome science program in the Mount St. Helens blast zone. We will work with professional scientists from the US Forest Service, regional universities and non-profit organizations on their research at Mount St. Helens. We will also conduct our own research projects, go day hiking and practice the myriad ways of communicating science (art, scientific writing, journalism, photography, poetry). This program is designed to give you practical field experience to introduce you to careers in science, science students and scientists, and to build your resume.

Mount St. Helens Institute Mount St. Helens Sky & Star Party Location: Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center: 19000 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle Phone Number: 360-449-7883 Website: www.mshinstitute.org/about_us/ events/ Ages: All ages Days/Times: August 24, time TBD Cost: TBD Description: Join the Mount St. Helens Institute, Rose City Astronomers, and Friends of Galileo Astronomy Club for dinner, guest speakers, hands-on activities, camping, and sky and star viewing (weather permitting). At night go on a laser guided constellation walk, use telescopes, and learn more about space (weather dependent). Camping options include tent camping in the primitive camping area and dry RV camping in the parking lot. Registration for the 2019 Sky & Star Party will open in August.

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Camp Gan Israel: Clark County’s Jewish Day Camp Location: 9604 NE 126th Ave, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-993-5222 Website: www.JewishClarkCounty.com Ages: 2-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, July 8-19, 9 am3 pm (Before and After care available) Cost: See website for details Description: Providing your child with a rich and wholesome summer vacation of fun and excitement along with friendship and meaningful experiences. Field trips, swimming, crafts and sports are just part of the fun!

Crossroads Community Church Day Camp 2019: Power Up! Location: 7708 NE 78th St, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-256-9711 Website: crossroadschurch.net/daycamp Ages: 4 years old through going into 5th grade Days/Times: July 15-19, 9 am-12 pm Cost: FREE! Description: This is our biggest event of the year! It’s a week-long, exciting experience for kids 4 years old through entering 5th grade. We provide an incredible “day-camp” experience for kids, full of large group drama and music, small group friendships, games, crafts, snacks, Bible teaching and tons of fun!

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Mount St. Helens Institute Family Adventure Camp at Mount St. Helens: 2-night Location: Various sites around Mount St. Helens Phone Number: 360-891-5107 Website: www.mshinstitute.org/learn/forparents/family-camp.html Ages: Family groups of all ages Days/Times: August 31-September 2, 11:30 am-3 pm Cost: $166/person (FREE for youth 4 years and under) Description: Enjoy, explore and learn about Mount St. Helens with the whole family. Activities are designed for youth, adults, and intergenerational teams.

We will hike and play, create art, and get nerdy about the geology and ecology of Mount St. Helens. Both indoor and outdoor sleeping options are available.

Situated on a ridge overlooking Coldwater Lake, campers will sleep either in the Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center or at a camp area just a 5-minute walk away.

Mount St. Helens Institute It’s a Blast! Volcano Exploration Days Location: Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center: 19000 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle Phone Number: 360-449-7883 Website: www.mshinstitute.org/about_us/ events/ Ages: All ages Days/Times: May 25, June 22, July 27 & September 28: 11 am-4 pm Cost: FREE Description: Have a BLAST at Mount St. Helens! Join us at the Science and Learning Center for a day of activities, crafts, guided hikes, and more as we learn about the geology, ecology, and history of our favorite volcano. Pair this with a visit to Johnston Ridge Observatory for a full day of exploration and fun.

These events are drop-in and open to the public, and explorers of all ages are welcome to join.

Clark County YMCA Lego Engineering Location: Felida Elementary, Illahee Elementary, Salmon Creek Elementary, Fisher’s Landing, Clark County YMCA Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 29-August 2 & August 12-16 Cost: $175/Week Description: Gears. Pulleys. Machines.

What more do we need to say? This ain’t your lil’ siblings Lego Camp. No sirreee, Bob. We’ll make cars that move and bugs that walk. Choose from Core Concepts and/or Custom Creations.

For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

STEM + Harry Potter w/LEGO® Materials Location: Firstenberg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7001 Website: www.cityofvancouver.us/ firstenburg Ages: 6-11 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, Jun 17-21, 9 am-4 pm Cost: $240/enrollment Description: Prepare for a full-day LEGO® camp packed with hands-on

and minds-on STEM fun! Build projects inspired by cool machines close to home, such as Trains, Helicopters, Treehouses, and Beam Bridges. Then find Platform 9 3⁄4, build Hogwarts Express Train, and challenge the Hungarian Horntail Dragon! Engineering and Wizardry are the focus of this new full-day themed camp for LEGO® fanatics!

Camp Invention - Supercharged Location: Salmon Creek Elementary, 1601 NE 129th St., Vancouver Website: www.invent.org/camp Phone Number: 800-968-4332 or local 360-624-5152 Ages: K-6 Days/Times: June 24-28 Cost: $255 – Financial Need Scholarships Available (Must contact local Director) Description: Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children build 21st -century skills and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will code and program futuristic robots, explore radio frequencies and unearth ancient fossils. Local educators will lead these innovative, hands-on STEM activities that build collaboration and creative problem-solving skills.

Visit www.invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10). Local Director: Lindsay Kolar, VancouverWACI@gmail.com or 360-624-5152.

Clark County YMCA Coding with Legos Location: Salmon Creek Elementary, Fisher’s Landing Elementary, Clark County YMCA, Vancouver United Church of Christ Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, June 24-28, July 15-19, July 29-August 2 & August 5-9 Cost: $175/Week Description: Explore the building blocks of coding with Legos! Campers will build various projects such as robots, cats and guitars then they will create unique code to make their projects come to life!

Clark County YMCA Stop Motion Animation Location: Felida Elementary, Clark County YMCA Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, June 24-28

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& August 12-16, Mon-Wed *July 1-3 Cost: $175/Week, *$105 - 3 day camp due to holiday Description: Animation is not only fun to watch, it’s fun to make! With stop motion animation, everything around you can come alive! In this camp we’ll explore the basics of animation and work together to develop stories, build props and characters, animate them, and create their very own animate short film!

SHAPE NW Enrichment Camp Location: Camas Community Center Phone Number: 503-867-4328 Website: www.shapenw.com Ages: PK-3rd (Adventure Camp available for 4th-8th) Days/Times: June 24-August 30, MonFri, 9 am-4 pm Cost: $149/week or $1299 for Unlimited Summer Fun when registered by May 15 Description: SHAPE NW Enrichment camp is for kiddos who enjoy hands on experiences, science projects, crafts, time for reading and fun in the kitchen. Our days are themed: Mondays are focused on Lego creations and science projects. Tuesdays are for movies, dance, theater and puppets.

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Camas Washougal Aviation Association Aviation Camp: Fundamentals of Flight Location: Grove Field, 632 NE 267 Ave., Camas Phone Number: 360-566-0156 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org Ages: 11-14 Days/Times: July 9-13, Tue-Sat, 9 am4 pm Cost: $500 Description: Explore your future in aviation. Start the week with ground school 101 where you learn the principals and practice of flight. Exclusive tours of local aviation businesses and iFly. Tour educational institutions where you can pursue your own path to aviation. On Saturday, fly to the WAAAM museum in Hood River, OR for a tour/ BBQ. Camp includes a daily afternoon snack and a camp T-shirt. Campers arrive no earlier than 8:45 am and should be picked up no later than 3:45 pm. We cannot accommodate early arrivals or late pickups. Space is limited to 16. To register call Randie Martilla at 360-566-0156.

Clark County YMCA Invent It, Build It Location: Fisher’s Landing Elementary, Felida Elementary, Clark County YMCA, Vancouver United Church of Christ Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, July 15-19, July 22-26, August 5-9 Cost: $175/Week Description: This camp will rev up that inventive spirit! Each day we’ll have a new design challenge to solve –some are just for fun and others tackle real world problems. Kids will design, test, and tweak their inventions while working through the scientific method. Sample challenges include a confetti launcher, a car that can be powered without a motor, or a speedy emergency shelter.

The sky’s the limit with a little creativity!

For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Pearson Field Education Center: Foundations of Flight Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A E Reserve St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-992-1815 or 360-992-1809 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org Ages: 2nd-4th Grades

Days/Times: July 23–25, Tue-Thur, 9 am-3:30 pm Cost: $250 Description: With a focus on creativity, teamwork and discovery, kids explore the forces of flight and engineering to design and fly their own rubber band plane. We'll tour an airfield to learn how air and atmosphere affect airplanes.

Campers get creative as they apply their knowledge of aviation principals to create wind art and stunning mobiles. All programs include daily afternoon snack and a camp T-shirt. Campers should arrive no earlier than 8:45 am and be picked up no later than 3:45 pm. We cannot accommodate early arrivals or late pickups.

Pearson Field Education Center: Foundations of Flight Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A E Reserve St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-992-1815 or 360-992-1809 Ages: 2nd-4th Grades Days/Times: August 13-15, Tue–Thur, 9 am-3:30 pm Cost: $250 Description: With a focus on creativity, teamwork and discovery, kids explore the forces of flight and engineering to design and fly their own rubber band

plane. We'll tour an airfield to learn how air and atmosphere affect airplanes.

Campers get creative as they apply their knowledge of aviation principals to create wind art and stunning mobiles. All programs include daily afternoon snack and a camp T-shirt. Campers should arrive no earlier than 8:45 am and be picked up no later than 3:45 pm. We cannot accommodate early arrivals or late pickups.

Pearson Field Education Center: Flight is Fun Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A E Reserve St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-992-1815 or 360-992-1809 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org Ages: 5th-7th Grade Days/Times: July 16-19, Tue-Fri, 9 am-3:30 pm Cost: $350 Description: Let’s have some fun with flight. Join the millions of people who love to make things fly! Campers learn how air, design and weight affect how things fly. Build and design kites, flying lanterns, gliders and rockets. This camp includes an awesome field trip to iFly to experience indoor skydiving! All continued on page 30

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Pearson Field Education Center: Flight is Fun Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A E Reserve St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-992-1815 or 360-992-1809 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org Ages: 5th-7th Grade Days/Times: July 30-August 2, Tue-Fri, 9 am-3:30 pm Cost: $350 Description: Let’s have some fun with flight. Join the millions of people who love to make things fly! Campers learn how air, design and weight affect how things fly. Build and design kites, flying lanterns, gliders and rockets. This camp includes an awesome field trip to iFly! All programs include daily afternoon snack and a campo T-shirt. Campers should arrive no earlier than 8:45 am and be picked up no later than 3:45 pm. We cannot accommodate early arrivals or late pickups.

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Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Gear Cars, Castles, Airplanes, and Scissor Lifts. Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course. &

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Pearson Field Education Center: Your Future in Flight Location: Pearson Field Education Center, 201A E Reserve St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-992-1815 or 360-992-1809 Website: www.pearsonfieldeducation.org Ages: 8th-10th Grade Days/Times: August 7-10, Wed-Sat, 9 am-3:30 pm Cost: $350 Description: Explore your future in aviation. Start the week with ground school 101 where you learn about the principals and practice of flight.

Exclusive tours of local businesses and educational institutions where you can pursue your own path to a career in science or aviation. This camp concludes with a Discovery Flight in a Cessna 172 with a certified flight instructor. All programs include daily afternoon snack and a camp T-shirt. Campers should arrive no earlier than 8:45 am and be picked up no later than 3:45 pm. We cannot accommodate early arrivals or late pickups.

Website: www.cityofvancouver.us/ firstenburg Ages: 5-7 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, Aug 12-16, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $120/enrollment Description: Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as: Trains, Helicopters, Treehouses, and Beam Bridges. Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no prerequisites for this course.

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programs include daily afternoon snack and a camp T-shirt. Campers should arrive no earlier than 8:45 am and be picked up no later than 3:45 pm. We cannot accommodate early arrivals or late pickups.

USTA PNW Vancouver Tennis Center High School Development 1.0 - 3.0 Location: Vancouver Tennis Center Phone Number: 360-773-5038 Website: pnwtenniscenters.com/ vancouver Ages: 14-18 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, June 24-August 23 (no camp the week of July 4), 1-4 pm Cost: $225-$270 per week Description: All levels welcome, split into 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 classes. Offseason playing opportunities as well as the chance to gain on-court experience, advance skills and keep players engaged.

USTA PNW Vancouver Tennis Center Youth Camp Location: Vancouver Tennis Center Phone Number: 360-773-5038 Website: pnwtenniscenters.com/ vancouver

Ages: 6-13 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, June 24-August 23 (no camp the week of July 4). Half day morning, Half day afternoon or Full day Cost: $180-$432 per week Description: Also known as Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Ball. Programs are for beginner and intermediate players using equipment modified for skill and age.

USTA PNW Vancouver Tennis Center Tots Location: Vancouver Tennis Center Phone Number: 360-773-5038 Website: pnwtenniscenters.com/ vancouver Ages: 4+ Days/Times: Mon-Fri, June 24-August 23 (no camp the week of July 4), 9:4510:30 am Cost: $40-$48 per week Description: Our Tots Program fosters healthy mental, physical and emotional growth. Tennis Tots delivers a fun creative approach, giving our youngest players a great introduction to tennis.

Clark County YMCA Basketball Location: Fisher’s Landing Elementary, Felida Elementary, Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 29-August 2 & August 5-9 Cost: $165/Week, Description: Passing, ball handling, shooting, defending. Players will participate in fun games and drills designed to improve their skills in all these areas.

Cool sweatbands and victory dance not required. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

RecTennis Powered by USTA PNW Summer Tennis Camp Location: Fisher Basin Park & Oakbrook Park Phone Number: 360-773-5038 Website: RecTennis.com/Vancouver Ages: 5-12 Days/Times: Offered weekly Mon-Fri, June 17-August 23, 1.5 hr Session: 9-10:30am, 4 hr Session: 8 am-12 pm Cost: 1.5 hr $42/week or 4 hr $105/week Description: Fun and affordable tennis programming is coming to Vancouver Parks this summer! These 1.5 and 4-hour summer tennis camps help kids learn basic tennis skills in a noncompetitive atmosphere. All equipment is provided!

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SHAPE NW Summer Sport and Activity Camps Location: Ridgefield and Camas (Scout Hall and Community Center) Phone Number: 503-867-4328 Website: www.shapenw.com Ages: PK-3rd (Adventure Camp available for 4th-8th) Days/Times: June 17-August 30, MonFri, 9 am-4 pm. Free early care at 7:30 am and after care available for a fee Cost: $149/week or $1299 for Unlimited Summer Fun when registered by May 15 Description: This is a camp where we teach kids how to have fun being active and balance camp with Lego challenges, fun with food projects, science, art dance and more. Each week has a different theme and no two days are alike. Join us for a day, week or the whole summer. The unlimited summer fun option registers your kiddos for every day of camp and gives you the flexibility to use it as often as you need without worry of limited space. This makes a summer camp an affordable and friendly option for families.

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Clark County YMCA Soccer Location: Felida Elementary and Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: June 24-26 & July 1-3, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm Cost: $165/Week Description: Today YMCA Camp, tomorrow Providence Park with the Timbers. Participants will have fun learning and improving the fundamentals of soccer through challenging skills drills and activities. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Northpointe Gymnastics Adventure Camp Location: 6707 NE 117th Ave., D-100, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-254-7958

Website: www.northpointe-gym.com Ages: 5-13 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, June 24-28, 9 am-3 pm Cost: $360 Description: Explore the exciting world of gymnastics including tumbling, trampoline and all the Olympic events. This camp includes a variety of craft projects and related activities for a fun filled day of adventure. Open to all skill levels.

RecTennis Powered by USTA PNW Friends and Family Tennis Location: Fisher Basin Park & Oakbrook Park Phone Number: 360-773-5038 Website: RecTennis.com/Vancouver Ages: 6 and up Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 24-August 28, 6-7:30 pm Cost: $25 per group of 4 people Description: Bring a group of up to 4 players to learn to play tennis in a fun, engaging atmosphere. Sessions are 90 minutes long with a group warm-up that transitions into open play format for all skill levels. All equipment provided!

Days/Times: June 24-August 30, MonFri, 9 am-4 pm with free early care at 7:30 am and after care available for a fee Cost: $149/week or $1299 for Unlimited Summer fun when registered by May 15 Description: Every day kids start off with a fitness circuit and some fun exercises then rotate into a different sport or activity every 30 minutes. Kids play sports and do physical activities in a fun, noncompetitive environment and each day is balanced with either science projects, cooking, art, slip ‘n’ slide, and other fun camp activities. Themes include: Minecraft Mania, Dance Week, I See Stars, Robot Week, Kids Kitchen, Field Trip, Highland Games, Aloha Hawaii, Spy Week, Water Week and Kids’ Choice.

Source Climbing Center - Level I Location: 1118 Main St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-9096 Website: www.sourceclimbing.com Ages: 5-8 Days/Times: June 24-28, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $216 Description: Climbing is our name and challenge by choice is our game.

Develop better balance, focus, and coordination on 36’ walls with a climbing summer camp. We also practice teamwork and setting goals through action-based games and activities. Most

of all, rock climbing is fun. We believe the best climbers are the ones having the most fun. Don’t miss your chance to be one of the best.

Vancouver Parks & Recreation Sports Camp Location: Fisher Basin Community Park/ Shahala Middle School, 601 SE 192nd Ave., Vancouver/Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th St., Vancouver/ Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7001 ext 8 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 3.5-10 Days/Times: June 24-August 16, Times vary Cost: $39-$109/week Description: Learn sports fundamentals while having fun! Bring a water bottle, wear closed-toed/tennis shoes and dress appropriately for cooler weather.

Choose your favorite sport or experience them all with our new All Sports Half Day Camp.

Clark County YMCA Y Fit Kids Location: Fisher’s Landing Elementary, Felida Elementary, Salmon Creek Elementary, & Clark County YMCA Phone Number: 360-885-9622

SHAPE NW Summer Sport and Activity Camp with Themed Weeks Location: Camas and Ridgefield Website: www.shapenw.com Ages: PK-3rd (Adventure Camp offered continued on page 32 for 4th-8th grades) Vancouver Family Magazine • www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com • April 2019 31

Feature: Summer Camp Guide (cont’d) continued from page 31 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 pm, *July 1-3, July 22-26, July 29-August 2 Cost: $125/Week, *3 day camp due to holiday $75 Description: This camp will focus on increasing speed and agility through fitness, games and drills. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Clark County YMCA Volleyball Location: Clark YMCA, Felida Elementary and Fisher’s Landing Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, July 8-12, July 22-26, August 5-9 & August 12-16 Cost: $165/Week Description: Bump, set and spike your way through one of the most popular sports around. Give us a week and these basic drills and skills will be second nature. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Northpointe Gymnastics Super Hero Camp (pre-school) Location: 6707 NE 117th Ave., D-100, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-254-7958 Website: www.northpointe-gym.com Ages: 3-6 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 9 am12 pm or August 12-16, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $180 Description: The fun filled worlds of gymnastics and super heroes join forces in this exciting and high energy camp.

Young heroes will learn the basics of flipping, jumping and swinging as they overcome obstacles and challenge their physical abilities. No prior gymnastics experience required.

Northpointe Gymnastics Super Hero Camp (school age) Location: 6707 NE 117th Ave., D-100, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-254-7958 Website: www.northpointe-gym.com Ages: 6-13 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 1-4 pm or August 12-16, 1-4 pm Cost: $180 Description: The fun filled worlds of gymnastics and super heroes join forces in this exciting and high energy camp.

Young heroes will learn the basics of flipping, jumping and swinging as they overcome obstacles and challenge their physical abilities. No prior gymnastics experience required.

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Source Climbing Center - Level II Location: 1118 Main St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-9096 Website: www.sourceclimbing.com Ages: 9-12 Days/Times: July 8-12, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $216 Description: Climbing is our name and challenge by choice is our game.

Develop better balance, focus, and coordination on 36’ walls with a climbing summer camp. We also practice teamwork and setting goals through action-based games and activities. Most of all, rock climbing is fun. We believe the best climbers are the ones having the most fun. Don’t miss your chance to be one of the best.

Clark County YMCA Ultimate Sports Location: Felida Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, July 15-19 & August 19-23 Cost: $165/Week Description: You’ve played basketball and soccer; it’s time to step up your game to Ultimate Sports. Do you have what it takes to play them all? Dodgeball, floor hockey, lacrosse, wall ball. For all you traditional sports fans we’ll play some of your favorites like basketball, football and soccer too. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Northpointe Gymnastics Princess Gymnastics Camp Location: 6707 NE 117th Ave., D-100, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-254-7958 Website: www.northpointe-gym.com Ages: 3-6 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $180 Description: Gymnastics, Creative Movement and Dance will be incorporated into this delightful Princess themed camp.

Source Climbing Center - Level II Location: 1118 Main St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-9096 Website: www.sourceclimbing.com/youth/ climbing-camps/ Ages: 9-12 Days/Times: July 15-19, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $216 Description: Climbing is our name and challenge by choice is our game.

Develop better balance, focus, and coordination on 36’ walls with a climbing summer camp. We also practice teamwork and setting goals through action-based games and activities. Most

of all, rock climbing is fun. We believe the best climbers are the ones having the most fun. Don’t miss your chance to be one of the best.

Northpointe Gymnastics Circus Camp Location: 6707 NE 117th Ave., D-100, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-254-7958 Website: www.northpointe-gym.com Ages: 8 and up Days/Times: Tue & Thur, July 16, 18, 23, 25, 1-4 pm Cost: $220 Description: Come explore the fantastic world of circus arts. Learn aerial silks, acrobatics, juggling, hoop, face painting and more.

Clark County YMCA Flag Football Location: Felida Elementary/Fisher’s Landing Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, July 22-26 & August 5-9 Cost: $165/Week Description: Whether it’s your first time playing or you come onto the field with many seasons under your orange Velcro belt, you’ll have a great time. Open for all abilities. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

Northpointe Gymnastics Tumbling (Intermediate/Advanced) Location: 6707 NE 117th Ave., D-100, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-254-7958 Website: www.northpointe-gym.com Ages: 8 and up Days/Times: Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 1-4 pm or August 5-9, 1-4 pm Cost: $150 Description: This camp is designed for those athletes who want to master back handsprings and more difficult tumbling passes. The class will utilize a variety of drills and surfaces including a spring floor, rod floor and tumble tramp to help athletes achieve their goals and improve their tumbling. Familiarity with basic tumbling skills recommended. This is a great way for cheer athletes to increase their skill level.

Source Climbing Center - Level I Location: 1118 Main St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-9096 Website: www.sourceclimbing.com/youth/ climbing-camps/ Ages: 5-8 Days/Times: July 22-26, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $216 Description: Climbing is our name and challenge by choice is our game.

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Develop better balance, focus, and coordination on 36’ walls with a climbing summer camp. We also practice teamwork and setting goals through action-based games and activities. Most of all, rock climbing is fun. We believe the best climbers are the ones having the most fun. Don’t miss your chance to be one of the best.

Source Climbing Center - Level II Location: 1118 Main St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-9096 Website: www.sourceclimbing.com/youth/ climbing-camps/ Ages: 9-12 Days/Times: August 5-9, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $216 Description: Climbing is our name and challenge by choice is our game.

Develop better balance, focus, and coordination on 36’ walls with a climbing summer camp. We also practice teamwork and setting goals through action-based games and activities. Most of all, rock climbing is fun. We believe the best climbers are the ones having the most fun. Don’t miss your chance to be one of the best.

Source Climbing Center - Level II Location: 1118 Main St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-9096 Website: www.sourceclimbing.com/youth/ climbing-camps/ Ages: 9-12 Days/Times: August 12-16, 9 am-12 pm Cost: $216 Description: Climbing is our name and challenge by choice is our game.

Develop better balance, focus, and coordination on 36’ walls with a climbing summer camp. We also practice teamwork and setting goals through action-based games and activities. Most of all, rock climbing is fun. We believe the best climbers are the ones having the most fun. Don’t miss your chance to be one of the best.

Northpointe Gymnastics Story Book Gymnastics Camp Location: 6707 NE 117th Ave., D-100, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-254-7958 Website: www.northpointe-gym.com Ages: 3-10 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, August 19-23, 9 am-12 pm continued on next page

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McClaskey Family Foundation Summer Playgrounds Program Vancouver Parks & Recreation Evergreen Park Location: 3500 E Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver

Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-11 Days/Times: June 24-August 9, Mon- Fri, 10:30 am-2:30 pm Cost: Free Description: Enjoy games, sports, playground time, and crafts! A free lunch is provided by Share. Registration limited to children living within Hough school boundaries.

McClaskey Family Foundation Summer Playgrounds Program Vancouver Parks & Recreation Crestline Elementary Location: 13303 SE 7th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-11 Days/Times: June 24-August 9, Mon- Fri, 10:30 am-2:30 pm Cost: Free Description: Enjoy games, sports, play ground time, and crafts! A free lunch is provided by Share. Registration limited to children living within the Crestline school boundaries.

Playtime in the Parks Vancouver Parks & Recreation Hearthwood Park Location: 575 NE Hearthwood Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98684 Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-11 Days/Times: June 24-August 9, Mon- Fri, 12:30-3:30 pm Cost: Free Description: Drop in for activities, games, sports and crafts. A free lunch is provided by Share.

Hough Foundation Summer Playgrounds Program Vancouver Parks & Recreation Hough Elementary Location: 1900 Daniels St., Vancouver

Playtime in the Parks Vancouver Parks & Recreation Image Elementary Location: 4400 NE 122nd Ave., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org

Ages: 6-11 Days/Times: June 25-August 8, Tue & Thur, 12:30-3:30 pm Cost: Free Description: Drop in for activities, games, sports and crafts. A free lunch is provided by Share.

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Northpointe Gymnastics Adventure Camp Location: 6707 NE 117th Ave., D-100, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-254-7958 Website: www.northpointe-gym.com Ages: 5-13 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, August 19-23, 1-5 pm Cost: $240 Description: Explore the exciting world of gymnastics including tumbling, trampoline and all the Olympic events. This camp includes a variety of craft projects and related activities for a fun filled day of adventure. Open to all skill levels.

Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 6-11 Days/Times: June 24-August 9, Mon- Fri, 10:30 am-2:30 pm Cost: Free Description: Enjoy games, sports, playground time, and crafts! A free lunch is provided by Share. Registration limited to children living within Roosevelt, King and Harney school boundaries

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Clark County YMCA Mary Poppins Glee Location: Felida Elementary, Clark County YMCA, Illahee Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, June 24-28, July 22-26 & August 12-16 Cost: $175/Week Description: It’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Participants will sing, dance and act in a fun and encouraging environment as they prepare and rehearse for a performance for their parents at the end of the week. For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org. continued on page 34

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Vancouver Parks & Recreation Sensory Day Camp Location: Fir Grove Children’s Center, 2920 Falk Rd., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages: 5-12 Days/Times: July 1-August 2, Mon-Fri, 9:30 am-2:30 pm Weekly Fee: $204/$235 Holiday Week Fee: $163/$188 (no camp July 4) Description: This camp is for children with autism, sensory disorders, and other special needs. We maintain higher staff to participant ratios so that every child is included.

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Journey Theater Surf’s Up! Musical Theater Camp Location: Cascade Park Baptist Church, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-750-8550 Website: journeytheater.org Ages: 7-13 Days/Times: August 12-16, 9 am-3 pm; Showcase at 3 pm on Friday Cost: $190 regular/$175 early Description: Campers will build skills in acting, singing and dancing as they prepare for the Camp Showcase on Friday. Our camp script follows the story of three friends who enter the Junior Surfing Championship, each hoping to win the grand prize. Just as the competition heats up, a large wave hits they get separated at sea! While the friends each try to journey back to

Vancouver Parks & Recreation Access to Recreation Day Camp Location: TBA Phone Number:360-487-7100 Website: www.vanparksrec.org Ages:13-30 Days/Times: July 1-August 2, Mon-Fri, 9:30 am-2:30 pm Weekly Fee: $204/$235 Holiday Week Fee: $163/$188 (no camp July 4) Description: Outings to local parks, crafts, games, and special events for individuals with disabilities. This popular program is a must for summer fun. BBQ on Fridays.

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Riverside Performing Arts “Jack and the Beanstalk” Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 6-8 Days/Times: July 22-26, 10 am-1:30 pm Cost: $135 before May 31/$150 after May 31 Description: Don’t stop performing just because it’s summer! Be part of Riverside Performing Arts’ production of “Jack and the Beanstalk!” A faithful retelling of the fable, using “a play within a play”,

Riverside Performing Arts “The Wizard of Oz” Location: 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-694-8662 Website: www.riversidepa.com Ages: 6-8 Days/Times: August 5-9, 10 am-1:30 pm Cost: $135 before May 31/$150 after May 31 Description: Don’t stop performing just because it’s summer! Be part of Riverside Performing Arts’ production of “Wizard of Oz!” Your young performer will act, dance and sing while they learn what it takes to put on a production!

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Journey Theater Production Lab: The Actor and Director Location: First Presbyterian Church, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-750-8550 Website: journeytheater.org Ages: 13-18 Days/Times: July 15-19, 9:30 am-4:30 pm; Showcase at 4 pm on Friday Cost: $245 regular/$230 early Description: Focusing on actor-director collaboration, this week-long intensive will provide opportunities for students to try their hand at directing and take their acting skills to the next level. Topics include: rehearsal techniques, character development, acting-coaching, script analysis, collaborative leadership, and blocking.

Journey Theater Heroes and Villains: Musical Theater Camp Location: First Presbyterian Church, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-750-8550 Website: journeytheater.org Ages: 7-13 Days/Times: August 5-9, 9 am-3 pm; Showcase at 3 pm on Friday Cost: $190 regular/$175 early Description: What does it take to be a hero? Sometimes there’s a fine line between traits that can make us heroic, and the pitfalls that can make someone into a villain. This day camp, for kids ages 7-13, sings along with Disney favorites while following the story of the popular pals, the sporty squad, and the underdogs.

shore, they encounter a funny family of turtles, a studious school of fish, and a swashbuckling group of pirates!

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Clark County YMCA Acting Location: Fisher’s Landing Elementary Phone Number: 360-885-9622 Website: www.ycmacw.org Ages: 7-12 Days/Times: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, July 15-19 Cost: $175/ Week Description: Whether you’re a Drama Queen or King of Comedy, this camp is a

Journey Theater Surf’s Up! Musical Theater Camp Location: Cascade Park Baptist Church, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-750-8550 Website: journeytheater.org Ages: 7-13 Days/Times: July 15-19, 9 am-3 pm; Showcase at 3 pm on Friday Cost: $190 regular/$175 early Description: Campers will build skills in acting, singing and dancing as they prepare for the Camp Showcase on Friday. Our camp script follows the story of three friends who enter the Junior Surfing Championship, each hoping to win the grand prize. Just as the competition heats up, a large wave hits they get separated at sea! While the friends each try to journey back to shore, they encounter a funny family of turtles, a studious school of fish, and a swashbuckling group of pirates!

the script makes a connection to child’s play and the magic of imagination! Fee! Fie! Fo! FUN! Join us on the last day of camp for a free performance at the Washington State School for the Blind.

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Journey Theater Heroes and Villains: Musical Theater Camp Location: Cascade Park Baptist Church, Vancouver Phone Number: 360-750-8550 Website: journeytheater.org Ages: 7-13 Days/Times: July 8-12, 9 am-3 pm; Showcase at 3 pm on Friday Cost: $190 regular/$175 early Description: What does it take to be a hero? Sometimes there’s a fine line between traits that can make us heroic, and the pitfalls that can make someone into a villain. This day camp, for kids ages 7-13, sings along with Disney favorites while following the story of the popular pals, the sporty squad, and the underdogs.

mix of dramatic, comedic and improvisational acting. Our instructors have an extensive background in teaching the fundamentals of acting. Who knows, maybe a star will be born. Maybe that star is you! For more information, please visit our website at ymcacw.org.

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Journey Theater Surf’s Up! Musical Theater Camp Location: Eastridge Church, Clackamas Phone Number: 360-750-8550 Website: journeytheater.org Ages: 7-13 Days/Times: June 24-28, 9 am-3 pm; Showcase at 3 pm on Friday Cost: $190 regular/$175 early Description: Campers will build skills in acting, singing and dancing as they prepare for the Camp Showcase on Friday. Our camp script follows the story of three friends who enter the Junior Surfing Championship, each hoping to win the grand prize. Just as the competition heats up, a large wave hits they get separated at sea! While the friends each try to journey back to shore, they encounter a funny family of turtles, a studious school of fish, and a swashbuckling group of pirates!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

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First Saturday at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N Main Ave, Ridgefield. Stop by the library for activities, crafts, and fun.

Enjoy all of the other activities throughout downtown Ridgefield. 10 am-4 pm

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Habitat Restoration at 1071 S Hillhurst Rd. This Habitat Restoration Team is always on the lookout for help with various habitat and biological projects around the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. 9 am-12 pm

Downtown Camas First Friday: “Spring into History.” Features activities, art, dining, and after-hours shopping in downtown Camas. Local art exhibits, themed family games and activities, and free-to-enter gift basket. 5-8 pm Friday Fun Night at Kids Club Fun & Fitness, 13914 NW 3rd Ct., Vancouver. The 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month. Pre-register your 4-11-year-old to join for a night filled with activities. They will spend time with their own age group only (kids are divided between two groups, 4-6-year-olds and 1st -5th graders).

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Earth Day Rally in downtown Ridgefield.

Come see exhibits and hands-on activities aimed at educating Ridgefield residents about protecting our environment, living green, and enjoying our natural resources.

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Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Habitat Restoration. (See Apr. 3) 9 am-12 pm

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Garage and Vintage Sale at Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. Community sale with over 500 indoor booths, each set up and run by its own seller. Shoppers can shop hundreds of sales in one location, including vintage, antiques, new and used items, and everything in between. 8 am- 5pm Klineline Kids Fishing Derby at Salmon Creek Park, 1112 NE 117th St., Vancouver.

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experience fishing, playing outside, and learning about water safety. There will also be an archery range and educational kiosks.

Register ahead of time at www.klineline-kf. org, then be at the park a half hour early to check in at the registration table. Your child will receive a fishing rod and reel complete with terminal gear and an event t-shirt. Bait is also provided. Kids will fish in 45 minute increments throughout the day. 8 am-4 pm Critter Count at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Celebrate Earth Month by assisting with amphibian and reptile field surveys. Begin with a brief training session at 9 am. Participants will then head to designated sites to find and count frogs, snakes and lizards. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied throughout the count by adults. 9 am-12 pm Columbia Springs Visitor Center Open House at 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver. See Columbia Springs’s newly remodeled Visitor Center. There will be activities, guided walks and more in the Visitor Center and throughout the forests.

Free and open to the public. 11 am-3 pm April Second Saturday at the Water Center: Amphibians, Reptiles and other Critters, at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver.

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Kids can go fishing and learn about water resources and safety at the Klineline Kids Fishing Derby.

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OREGON’S TOP-RANKED CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. Children are our greatest gift. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief.

It’s why we have more specialists than anyone else in the state. And we’re the only children’s hospital in Oregon to rank among the best in the country.

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Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Habitat Restoration. (See Apr. 3) 9 am-12 pm

Story Explorers at Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. A book discussion group for 2nd-3rd graders and their parents.

How it works: Sign out a special copy of the book before the meeting. You both read the book. You both come to the meeting, and then keep your copy of the book for good, free. There will be snacks and an activity.

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Friday Fun Night at Kids Club Fun & Fitness.

(See Apr. 5) 6:30-10:30 pm Columbia Dance presents “Swan Lake” at Royal Durst Theater (VSAA), 3101 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Senior / Student, $10 Children (12 and under). Tickets available online at columbiadance.org, at Columbia Dance Center, 360-737-1922, or at the door. 7-9 pm

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“Tenali: The Royal Trickster” at NW Children’s Theater, 1819 NW Everett St., Portland. When the King’s beloved peacock crown mysteriously disappears, it’s up to Tenali to uncover the culprit and restore order to the kingdom, all while staying one step ahead of his enemies in the king’s court.

Tickets $16-$25 at www.nwcts.org.

12 pm & 4 pm Columbia Dance presents “Swan Lake” at Royal Durst Theater. (See Apr. 20) 2 pm & 7 pm

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Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “Jason and the Argonauts” at Winningstad Theatre. (See Apr. 20) 11 am & 2 pm “Tenali: The Royal Trickster” at NW Children’s Theater. (See Apr. 20) 12 pm & 4 pm

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Home and Garden Idea Fair at Clark County Event Center. (See Apr. 26) 10 am-5 pm Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “Jason and the Argonauts” at Winningstad Theatre. (See Apr. 20) 11 am & 2 pm

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Habitat Restoration. (See Apr. 3) 9 am-12 pm

“Tenali: The Royal Trickster” at NW Children’s Theater. (See Apr. 20) 12 pm

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Little Learners at Fort Vancouver, 1001 E 5th St., Vancouver. Caregivers and children ages 3-6 are invited to join for a preschoolerfriendly exploration of history and artifacts.

Each program features a short talk with the park’s assistant curator or park ranger, story time, craft, and the chance to see real archaeological artifacts from the national park’s museum collection. No reservations are required for this program. Caregivers must remain with their children for the duration of the program. 2-2:45 pm

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Home and Garden Idea Fair at Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. Hundreds of home and garden businesses, indoor landscape displays, one of the largest plant sales in Clark County, local farmer’s market vendors, and a variety of free hands-on activities for the whole family. 9 am-6 pm Night Market Vancouver at Terminal 1/Warehouse ’23, downtown Vancouver. A family-friendly, monthly marketplace that celebrates local businesses, highlights the regional talent, and brings the people together.

Featuring 80+ vendors, live music, entertainment, drinks, food and more. Free and open to all ages. 5-10 pm

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Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “Jason and the Argonauts” at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. Two actors take on dozens of roles armed with a cartload of wooden swords, silly hats, and lots of action figures in this retelling of a classic tale. Tickets $15-$32. 2 pm & 5 pm

Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “Jason and the Argonauts” at Winningstad Theatre. (See Apr. 20) 2 pm & 5 pm

Vancouver Family Magazine • www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com • April 2019

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“Tenali: The Royal Trickster” at NW Children’s Theater. (See Apr. 20) 12 pm & 4 pm

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Second Saturday Science at Kazoodles, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver.

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Cost is $2. 2-3 pm

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