Summer in the City 2013

ALBANY PARKSAND RECREATION

Location: 333 Broadalbin St. S.W.Information: www.ci.albany.or.

us/parks/parks.phpRegistration for any of the fol-

lowing programs can be done byphone, mail or in person at the Al-bany Parks and Recreation office,open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-day through Friday. Call 541-917-7777 or print out the forms onlineand bring them into the office.

Many volunteer opportunitiesalso are available for teens andadults. Contact Lynne Jamison at541-917-7771 for more information.

Things to know before you go.• Children must wear their

camp T-shirt on field trip days.• Scholarships are available.• Lunches are provided through

a partnership with Nutrition Ser-vices Summer Feeding Program.If your child has an allergy to aparticular food, please plan onproviding a lunch for them.

• Most afternoons will be spentat Cool! Pool at Swanson Park.Bring a swim suit and a toweleach day. Don’t forget sunscreen.

• Maximum ratio of staff tochildren is 1 to 10.

• Weekly schedules are tenta-tive and subject to change.

Camps will be held at three lo-cations this summer:

Maple Lawn School, 1950Salem Ave. S.E., Albany

Swanson Park, 712 JacksonStreet S.E., Albany

North AlbanyMiddle School,1205N.W.North Albany Road,Albany

SUMMER CAMPSTHE GREAT OUTDOORS

Explore things that slither,creep, crawl and fly while observ-ing beauty in all things great andsmall. Participants will visitPeavey Arboretum and handlesome amphibians and reptiles,and make a stop at Wildcat Parkin Corvallis.

Ages: 8-11Dates: June 24-26Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $79/$105Location: Swanson Park

’TIS NOT THE SEASONIt’s beginning to look a lot like …

Christmas, Independence Day,Halloween and Saint Patrick’sDay.Join us for a camp that cele-brates different seasons and thefestivities that go along with them.

Ages: 8-11Dates: July 1-3Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $75/$100Location: Maple Lawn

JUNGLE FEVERClimb to new heights and un-

leash the jungle fever with thiscamp. Spend the mornings cre-ating fun jungle animal crafts andplaying games guaranteed to bewild. We’ll travel to Safari Sam’son Wednesday, July 10, to releaseyour inner jungle cat! *OnWednesday, July 10, camp startsat 8:30 a.m.

Ages: 8-11Dates: July 8-10*Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $93/$123Location: Swanson Park

KIDS IN THE KITCHENIf your child loves making a

mess in the kitchen and can’twait to be the next top chef, thisis the camp for them. Inform usof any food allergies upon regis-tration. *Wednesday, July 17, thecamp starts at 8 a.m.

Ages: 8-11Dates: July 15-17*Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $95/$130Location: Maple Lawn

SNACK TALESYour child will love making

books come alive when they join

Snack Tales. Both days will focuson a special children’s book.Campers will enjoy story time,prepare a tasty snack, playgames and create a craft basedupon the story of the day. On Fri-day morning, we’ll visit the li-brary for a story presentationand a tour with puppets.

Ages: 5-7Dates: July 18-19Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $58/$78Location: Maple Lawn

AMAZING ANIMALSWe’re on the lookout for the

furry, the feathered and the fan-tastic this week as we search foranimals in a fun-filled safari ad-venture. It’s three great days ofwildlife fun, crafts, games and atrip to the Portland Zoo.*Wednesday, July 24, the campstarts at 8 a.m.

Ages: 8-11Dates: July 22-24*Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $87/$116Location: Swanson Park

COUNTRY FUNLet’s head down on the farm

and explore the country way of

life. Throughout the weekcampers will do crafts, have miniadventures and even learn howto square dance.

Ages: 8-11Dates: July 29-31Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $75/$100Location: Swanson Park

WEIRD SCIENCELet’s mix things up as your

young Einstein creates weird ex-periments, makes a volcano ortwo and has other adventures.Lab coats are not required, butyour child should dress to getmessy. The discovery will contin-

ue with hands-on activities and afield trip to the OMSI.

Ages: 8-11Dates: Aug. 5-7Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $91/$121Location: Maple Lawn

RISING STARSWant to build self-esteem and

confidence in your child? Try thiscamp, and you’ll notice a “dra-matic” difference. Become ac-quainted with all the elementsneeded to create a stage produc-tion. Campers will put on a per-formance for family and friendson the last day of camp.

Ages: 8-15Dates: Aug. 5-9Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $113/$150Location: North Albany Middle

School

TOP CHEFFeel the dough between your

fingers and get ready to bake. Weinvite your child to take an excit-ing top-chef journey with us.Taste new cuisine and enjoy fun,hands-on cooking as chefs makea little something to eat or takehome. Inform us of any food al-lergies upon registration.


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It’s timeto plansummeractivities

In just a couple of months,students will be out of school,and parents will wonder howto keep their kids busy untilthe next school year begins.Looking for outdoor events,camps or sports? We’ve gotyou covered. Information youneed to know about summeryouth programs can be foundin “Summer in the City.”

We’ve included descrip-tions of what dozens ofgroups in Linn and Bentoncounties offer for preschool-ers, elementary students,teenagers and even adults.

Whether you’re interestedin acting or summer camps,reading or crafts, there’ssomething for everyone.

Plan now, and have a greatsummer.

— The editors

LINN COUNTY2-3 Albany Parks & Recprograms3-4 Community pools4 Albany DowntownAssociation, Girl Scouts4-5 Independent programs5 Linn-Benton CommunityCollege5-6 Public libraries6 Special events, swimming,Albany Visitors Association

BENTON COUNTY7-8 Arts and music8-9 Assistance, Avery Housenature programs9-10 Boys & Girls Club ofCorvallis, camps10Events,Little Gym ofCorvallis,Osborn Aquatic Center11-14 Oregon State University14-16 Corvallis Parks & Rec16-17 Community events17-18 Pools18-19 Sports19 Vacation Bible Schools,Venture Crew

INSIDE

Jazmine Jordan ofLebanon getsa first look ather paintedface duringthe NationalNight Out lastsummer atRalston Parkin Lebanon.

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GLAD HATTER TEA PARTY CAMPChildren will have a lot of fun

dressing for adventure, creatingtheme crafts, eating deliciouscookies, drinking tasty bever-ages, and using their imagina-tions. On Friday, they’ll enjoy aMad Hatter tea party (we’ll makeoutrageous hats to wear) beforea trip to the Enchanted Forest.Thursday will be spent splashingit up at COOL! Pool (Bring aswimsuit and a towel that day).


AROUND THE WORLDThis week we’ll learn about cul-

tures and countries from aroundthe world. What games do chil-dren from other countries play?We’ll find new favorites along theway. Campers will prepare andsample ethnic foods, meet withfolks from different cultures, docrafts and more.

Ages: 8-11Dates: Aug. 19-21Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $88/$117Location: Maple Lawn

OCEAN COMMOTIONS Under the sea, down where it’s

wetter, down where it’s better …you’ll explore the depths of DavyJones’ Locker and discover thefascinating life that exists in theocean. We’ll swim in COOL! Poolin the afternoons, play watergames, do sea crafts, sand craftsand more. We’ll set sail for Flo-rence, where we will explore 8miles of dunes and 2 miles ofbeach on a Giant Dune Buggytour. Don’t forget to bring aswimsuit and a towel each day.*Thursday, Aug. 29, the campstarts at 8 a.m.

Ages: 8-11Dates: Aug. 27-29* Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $94/$125Location: Swanson Park

YOUTH BRITISH SOCCER CAMPAlbany Parks and Recreation is

proud to partner with ChallengerSports to bring one of the largestand most popular camps in theUSA and Canada to the city of Al-bany. The British Soccer Campsprovide players of all ages andabilities with the rare opportunityto receive high-level soccercoaching from a team of interna-

tional experts. Each participantwill need to bring a soccer ball,shin guards, sun screen, snacksand plenty of water each day.

Place: Timber Linn Park, 900Price Road S.E., Albany

Dates: June 24-28Age divisions, times and cost:

First Kicks, ages 3-4, 9 a.m. to 10a.m., $89; Mini Soccer, ages 4-6,10 a.m. to noon, $112; Half-day,ages 6-14, 9 a.m. to noon, $128;Full-day, ages 8-14, 9 a.m. to 4p.m., $176

SPECIAL EVENTSFun in the Park: Games, art and

fun for childrenAges: 3-10Days: ThursdaysTime: 10 a.m. to noonCost: FreeDates and places: June 20,

Monteith Park; June 27, Doug Kil-lian Friendship Park; July 4; Lex-ington Park; July 11, Takena Park;July 18, Kinder Park; July 25, Funin the Parking Lot; Aug. 1, GibsonHill Park; Aug. 8, Red Robin Park-ing Lot

River Rhythms Pre-Concert Activities

The River Rhythms concert se-ries features pre-concert activi-

ties with a different theme eachweek for children and adults.

Ages: 6 and up (a complemen-tary activity will be held for pre-schoolers)

Days: ThursdaysDates: July 4, 11, 25 and Aug. 1, 8Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.Site: Monteith ParkCost: FreeNorthwest Art & Air Festival

A family event featuring hot-airballoons, night glow, artists’booths, children’s art activities,fireworks, food booths and mu-sic.

Ages: AllDates: Aug. 23-25Times: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday; 10

a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Sunday

Cost: Free; donations acceptedat the gate

Parking: $5 fee on Friday andSaturday

Information: Lynne Jamison,Albany Parks and Recreation,541-917-7771 or [email protected]

NWAAF Young Artists WantedArtists ages 5 to 13 are invited to

display and sell their art work atthe Northwest Art and Air Festival,Aug. 23-25 at Timber Linn Park.

For more information, contactDebbi Richards at Albany Parksand Recreation, 541-917-7755 or [email protected]

COMMUNITY POOLS

ALBANY COMMUNITY POOLAlbany Community Pool will be

offering American Red CrossYouth Lessons this summer forchildren ages 3 years and up.Registration and session dateswill be listed below. All instruc-tors are Water Safety InstructorCertified.

Location: 2150 36th Ave. S.E.Information: 541-967-4521

Summer Evening LessonsSummer evening lessons are

from 6 to 8:05 p.m. Tuesdays andThursdays

Registration: 5:30 p.m. Thurs-day, May 16, for these sessions:June 5-28 and July 3-26

Registration: 5:30 p.m. Thurs-day, July 11, for this session: July30 - Aug. 22

Summer Morning LessonsSummer morning lessons are

from 9:30 to 11:35 a.m. Mondaythrough Friday.

Registration: 8:30 a.m. Friday,

May 24, for these sessions: June17-28, July 1-12, July 15-26. Thereare no classes July 4. Cost for thesecond session is $4.50

Registration: 8:30 a.m. Friday,July 5, for these sessions: July29-Aug. 11 and Aug. 12-23

Cost: $36 for eight half-hourclasses, or $45 for 10 half-hourclasses

Information: 541-967-4521.Recreation Swims

Recreation Swims will be Mon-days from 6:30 to 8 p.m. andMonday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Children under 6 yearsof age must be accompanied byan adult in the water.

Family SwimsFamily swims will be Wednes-

day and Friday evenings from6:30 to 8 p.m.

Children 15 and under must beaccompanied by an adult in thewater.

Albany Community Pool’s wa-ter temperature is 84 degrees.Some of the amenities include aniceberg to climb, a rope swing,diving boards, slide and basket-ball hoops. It is a six-lane, 50 me-ter facility ranging from 3 feet to12 feet in depth.

Information: 541-967-4521

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Admission prices:Family: $10 (up to six family

members)Adult: $3.50Youth: $3 (18 and under)Senior: $3.25 (55 and over)

Family Movie NightsA G-rated movie will be shown.

Limited snacks will be provided.Regular admission prices apply.

Dates: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July26, and Friday, Aug. 16.

COOL! POOLCool! Pool will be offering

American Red Cross YouthLessons this summer for childrenages 3 years and up. Registrationand session dates will be listedbelow. All instructors are WaterSafety Instructor Certified.

Location: 705 Railroad S.E., Al-bany, OR 97322

Information: 541-917-7751Summer Evening Lessons

Summer evening lessons willbe from 6 to 8:05 p.m. Tuesdaysand Thursdays.

Registration: 5:30 p.m. Thurs-day, May 16, for these sessions:June 5-28 and July 3-26

Registration: 5:30 p.m. Thurs-day, July 11, for this session: July30-Aug. 22

Summer Morning LessonsSummer morning lessons are

from 9:30 to 11:35 a.m. Mondaythrough Friday.

Registration: 8:30 a.m. Friday,May 24, for these sessions: June17-28, July 1-12 and July 15-26.There is no class on July 4th. Thecost of the July 1-12 session is$40.50.

Registration: 8:30 a.m. Friday,July 5, for these sessions: July29-Aug. 11 and Aug. 12-23

Cost: $36 for eight half-hourclasses, or $45.00 for 10 half-hour classes

Information: 541-967-4521Recreation Swims

Recreation swims will be Mon-day, Wednesday and Friday nightsfrom 5-7 p.m., Monday throughFriday from 1-4 p.m. and Saturdayand Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

Family swims Family swims will be Tuesday and

Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m.Children 15 and under must be

accompanied by an adult.Located at Swanson Park Ac-

tion Center, the COOL! pool wasbuilt in 2005 on the site of theold Swanson Pool. It has 81,800gallons of water and is kept at 84degrees. The pool features a zerodepth entry and is 4.5 feet deepat its deepest. COOL! has a 36-foot high slide and a lazy river.The play structure is surrounded

by a large amount of water that isonly 18 inches deep.

COOL! Pool opens the first Sat-urday after school is out for thesummer and closes Labor Day.Program offerings include par-ent/child hour, lap swimming, ex-ercise classes such as the riverclass, family and recreationswims, pool rentals, and youthswim lessons.

Information: 541-917-7751Albany Resident Admission

prices (Non-Residents, add $1per swimmer):

Adult/Senior: $4Youth: $3.25 (18 and under)Tots: $2.50Observer: $2

LEBANON COMMUNITY POOLLebanon Community Pool of-

fers summer swimming lessons,recreational swimming, adult lapswimming and warm water exer-cise classes.

In district daily admission feesare $2.50 for youth and seniorsand $3 for adults. Summer pass-es cost $65 for students and sen-iors, $90 for adults and $125 fora family pass.

Recreational Swims:1-3 p.m. (M-SAT)7-8:30 p.m. (M-F)2-4 p.m. (SUN)Lap Swims:5:30-8 a.m. (M-F)11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. (M-F)6-7 p.m. (M/W/F)8:30-9:30 p.m. (M-TH)11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (SAT)12:30-2 p.m. (SUN)Adult Exercise Classes:Aqua Aerobics: 6:45-7:45 a.m.

(M-W-F)Warm Water Therapy: 8-9 a.m.,

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., 4:45-5:45p.m.

Deep Water Aerobics: 6-7 p.m.(M-W-F)

Water Walking: 11-11:45 a.m.(M-W-F)

Morning swim lessons (30minute classes): 9 to 11 a.m.Mondays through Thursdays

Sessions:June 24-June 28July 8-18July 22-Aug. 1Aug. 5-Aug. 15Aug. 19-29Afternoon/Evening Swim

Lessons (30 minutes each): 11a.m., 5:45 to 6:16 p.m. and 6:15to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thurs-days.

Sessions:June 25-July 23July 30-Aug. 22Lesson Fees:$35 for eight lessons

ALBANY DOWNTOWNASSOCIATION

CRAZY DAZESidewalks full of merchandise

and the Dare to Cruise for CASACruise-In and car show will high-light this year’s event. TheCruise-In will be held Friday nightfrom 7 to 9 p.m. The car show willbe Saturday at the Two RiversMarket parking lot, Second Av-enue and Ferry Street, from 9a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dates: July 11-13

MOVIES BY MOONLIGHTOur free classic film series is

back for the 10th season. Sevenclassic films will be shown on theback of the Eagles building atWater Avenue and BroadalbinStreet, on seven consecutive Fri-day nights, starting July 12 with“Speedway,” starring Elvis. Bringyour own chairs and blankets;you can set up starting at 7 p.m.The movie starts at dusk. Pop-corn, ice cream, soda pop andwater will be for sale. This year’slineup is: July 12 “Speedway”;July 19 “The Maltese Falcon”;July 26 “Thoroughly Modern Mil-lie”; Aug. 2 “Dressed to Kill”; Aug.9 “Nothing Sacred”; Aug. 16“House on Haunted Hill”; Aug. 23“National Velvet.” ACT will be pre-senting “Thoroughly Modern Mil-lie” in August, so just for fun wewill be giving away two tickets tothe play after the movie July 26.

SUMMER SALENew this year. On Aug. 23 and

24, merchants in downtown will bemaking way for new fall inventory.Don’t miss out on the great deals,just in time for back to school.

ANTIQUES IN THE STREETSAntiques in the Streets is back

for the 16th year. Vendors from allover the Pacific Northwest will belined up on Broadalbin Street be-tween First and Second avenues.The Main Street Band will be backproviding music from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. The show goes on rain orshine from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Date: Sept. 7Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CRAFT BREW SMACKDOWNBack for its second year. Come

taste offerings from local and re-gional breweries in downtownstorefronts. Crafters will be setup on the street demonstratingand offering hands-on experi-ences. Proceeds benefit the Al-bany Carousel Project and theGreater Albany Rotary Club.

Date and Time: Sept. 20, 4 p.m.to 8 p.m.

Cost: $15 (includes five tastes;must be 21 and over)

GIRL SCOUTS

LINN COUNTY DAY CAMPJoin us for a week of fun and

friendship. Campers will explorethe world through kites, hot airballoons, planes and rocketswhile working toward JourneyAwards and badge activities.Journey activities will be offeredat each level from GS Daisiesthrough GS Seniors. The Jour-neys are 5 Flowers, World of Girls,Let’s Get Moving, Breathe andMission Sisterhood. Badges forGS Brownies will include “Hiker,”“Inventor” and “Brownies GirlScout Ways.” GS Juniors will havethe opportunity to completebadges “Camper,”“Product De-signer” and “Junior Girls Scout

Ways.” GS Cadettes will work on“Trailblazing” and “Leader in Ac-tion.” Seniors will work on the“Sky” badge. All girls will be ableto complete requirements forCouncil’s Own patch “Society ofWomen Engineers.”

Ages: K-12. Scouts with specialneeds are welcome to attendcamp, however we request thatparents contact us to discusswhat assistance is required forcamp.

Dates: Aug. 5-9Times: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Cost: $40 per camper with no

adult participation; $35 percamper with adult volunteeringone day at camp; $30 percamper with adult volunteers twodays at camp; $25 per camperwith adult volunteering threedays at camp; $20 per camperwith adult volunteering four daysat camp. (Volunteers can take adiscount for one camper only).Cost is $15 per program aide.Price does not change with adultvolunteering. Nonregistered girlsare welcome to attend with anadditional $12 to pay for GirlScout membership dues.

Registration: All registrationpackets must include the follow-ing items: a completed “DayCamp Registration”; completed“Day Camp Health History andMedication Permission”; camppayment; and PA Application isapplicable. A completed registra-tion packet does not guaranteecamper placement. Contact theday camp registrar with ques-tions. Forms and checks madeout to GSOSW Day Camp can bemailed to GSOSW Day Camp, 650Baker St., Lebanon, OR 97355.

Information: Day Camp Direc-tor: Jennifer Lane, 541-609-2478; Program Director/Pro-

gram Aide: Alman Jean King,[email protected]; Registrar: JillRankin, 541-223-1463,[email protected].

INDEPENDENTPROGRAMS

SOUTH ALBANY COMMUNITYCHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

With “Kingdom Chronicles” Va-cation Bible School, it’s knight’stime. Time to lower the draw-bridge, open the gate and chargeinto a world brimming with kingsand kingdoms, majestic castles,fire-breathing dragons and epicbattles. There will be skits, Biblestories, crafts, refreshments andgames.

Ages: Kindergarten throughfifth grade

Dates: July 22-26Time: 9:30 a.m. to noonLocation: South Albany Com-

munity Church, 2418 Geary St.S.E., Albany

Registration: Begins in June atSouth Albany Community Churchor online at www.sacchurch.org.

Cost: FreeInformation: 541-926-4762

5-DAY CLUBSSponsored by Child Evangelism

Fellowship, the 5-day clubs in-clude games, Bible stories, mis-sionary stories, songs and prizes.

Ages: 4 and olderDates: June 24-28; July 29-

Aug. 2; Aug. 5-9; Aug. 12-16


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Times: Various times, checkthe weekly religion page in paper

Location: Various locations inAlbany, Lebanon and surroundingareas. Check the religion pageweekly to find a club near you.

Registration: None needed.Just come and join the fun.

Information: Call the CEF officeat 541-258-7150

Cost: Free

CITY OF SWEET HOMESUMMER PROGRAM

The City of Sweet Home has asummer program for six weeksevery Thursday, starting July 11,and wrapping up Aug. 15. Eachday kids ages 5 to 13 meet at adesignated city park for activitiesand games. Lunches are providedthrough the school district freelunch program. Cost for the sum-mer is $15 per child and scholar-ships are available. To registerand for more information, call theCommunity Development De-partment at 541-367-8113.

YOUTH ROLLER DERBYThe Sick Town Derby Dames, a

flat track Roller Derby organiza-tion, is offering a junior derbyteam for young skaters called theCandy Stripers (medical theme).The youth program is open toboys and girls ages 10 to 17. Loan-er gear, including skates, is avail-able. No skating skills required.It’s learn as you go, and skaterswill be taught fun derby stuff, likewhips and hits. A new skaternight is set for April 22 at ourpractice space in Millersburg.Kids need a parent on hand tosign the skater waiver. Practicesfor beginners are held year-roundMondays 5 to 7 p.m. and Satur-days 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Location: 6547 Old Salem RoadN.E., Millersburg

Cost: $20 a month, plus onevolunteer hour per month

Information: [email protected]

DAY CAMP-FAITHLUTHERAN CHURCH

Campers will better know andunderstand how live and serveGod through games, projects, ac-tivities, songs, workshops andBible study.

Location: 960 Queen Ave. S.W.,Albany

Dates and times: July 22-26, 9a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration and information:Church Office 541-928-7660; Co-ordinator Dixie Duehn 541-928-8570.

Cost: $30

LINN-BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PERFORMING ARTSEXTRAVAGANZA

Workshops on acting, singing,scenic design, dance and more.Participate in the ExtravaganzaShowcase.

Ages: Ninth through 12thgrades

Dates: June 24-28Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Cost: $20 Information: 541-917-4561,

[email protected]

HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENT ACADEMIES

LBCC hosts academies for highschool-age students that offer away for kids to explore careersand get some hands-on experi-ence.

Location: 6500 Pacific Blvd.S.W., Albany

For descriptions and contactinformation: www.linnbenton.edu/go/summeracademies

DRAFTING/ENGINEERINGGRAPHICS

Learn to do 3D modeling anddesign using SolidWorks soft-ware.

Ages: 15 and overDates and times: June 26-28,

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Cost: FreeInformation: 541-917-4636,

[email protected]

MACHINE TOOLLearn to use Computer Numer-

ical Control (CNC) technology todesign and make a project.

Ages: Grades 9-12Dates and times: June 24-26,

9 a.m. to noonCost: FreeInformation: 541-917-4600,

[email protected]

MECHATRONICS TECHNICIANHands-on introduction to ro-

botics and microcontrollers.Ages: 16 and over Dates and times: June 19-20,

9 a.m. to noonCost: FreeInformation: 541-917-4636,

[email protected]

PERFORMING ARTSEXTRAVAGANZA

Workshops on acting, singing,make-up, auditioning and more;participate in the ExtravaganzaShowcase.

Ages: Grades 9-12

Dates and times: June 25-28,9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: $10Information: 541-917-4561,

[email protected]

WELDINGExplore careers and practice

several welding processes.Ages: 15 and overDates and times: June 24-26,

9 a.m. to noon, or 1 to 4 p.m.Cost: FreeInformation: 541-917-4636,

[email protected]

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARYMain Branch

Location: 2450 14th Ave. S.E.Information: 541-917-7583;

http://library.cityofalbany.netCarnegie Library

Location: 302 Ferry St. S.W.Information: 541-917-7588;

http://library.cityofalbany.netKids of any age up to 12th

grade can register at eitherbranch of the Albany Public Li-brary, beginning Saturday, June1, to enjoy reading or listening tosomeone read books or maga-zines this summer and winprizes. This year’s prizes include:book bags, books, food coupons,tickets to swim at the COOL!Pool, Blueberry Meadowscoupons, wildlife posters andmore.

All library programs are free ofcharge.

BOOK BUDDIESStudents of all ages who want to

practice their reading skills one-on-one with a tutor can sign up forthe Book Buddies Program at theMain Library or by calling AlbanyParks & Rec at 541-917-7765.

SUMMER VOLUNTEERSStudents who have completed

sixth grade can work as summervolunteers assisting with chil-dren’s programs or helping tostraighten items on the shelves.Pick up a Youth Volunteer Appli-cation at either branch libraryand return the completed formby Monday, July 8, in order to at-tend the mandatory orientationon Thursday, July 11, 4 to 5:30p.m. at the Main Albany Library.

MARIONETTE TROUPEStudents who are going into

sixth through 12th grade mayjoin the Marionette Troupe at theCarnegie Library to put on showsfor young children in late August.

Registration forms are availableat either branch, or on our web-site on the Young Adult page.

SUMMER EVENTS CALENDARAaron Wheeler-Kay — Rhythm

from Head to Toe, 2:30 p.m. June18, Carnegie Library

Rhys Thomas — JuggleMania,2:30 p.m., June 20, Main AlbanyLibrary

Anime Club (age 11 to adult),4:30 p.m. June 20, Main AlbanyLibrary

Rich Glauber — English andSpanish Songs and Stories, 7p.m. June 24, Main Albany Li-brary

Tom Waldrop — Magician, 2:30p.m. June 25, Carnegie Library

Rich Glauber — Songs & Sto-ries (preschool), 10:30 a.m. June27, Main Albany Library

Puckett Family Magic, 2:30p.m. June 27, Main Albany Library

Henna Workshop (grades 6-12,limit 35 kids), 4:30 p.m. June27, Main Albany Library

Parking Lot Sale, 9 a.m. July 6,Main Albany Library

Tim Devlin — Balloon Dude,2:30 p.m. July 9, Carnegie Li-brary

Brad Clark — Stories andSongs, 2:30 p.m. July 11, Main Al-bany Library

Pipe Dreams Aviary — Birdsand Other Animals, 2:30 p.m.July 16, Carnegie Library

Border Collie International,2:30 p.m. July 18, Main Albany Li-brary

Anime Club (age 11 to adult),4:30 p.m. July 18, Main Albany Li-brary

Traditional Games, 2:30 p.m.July 23, Carnegie Library

Red Yarn — Songs and Stories(preschool), 10:30 a.m. July 25,Main Albany Library

Red Yarn — Songs and Stories,2:30 p.m. July 25, Main Albany Li-brary

Albany Idol XI — Talent Show(age 0-18), 7 p.m. July 29, MainAlbany Library

Idol XI — Talent Show (age 0-18), 2:30 p.m. July 30, CarnegieLibrary

Albany Idol XI — Talent Show(age 0-18), 2:30 p.m. Aug. 1, MainAlbany Library

Common Pulse — Drum Work-shop, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 6, CarnegieLibrary

Common Pulse — Drum Work-shop, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Main Al-bany Library

Cheryl French — ArcheologyArt, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 13, CarnegieLibrary

John Groves — Didgeridoo

Walkabout, 6 p.m. Aug. 14, MainAlbany Library

Cheryl French — ArcheologyArt, 2:30 p.m. Aug 15, Main Al-bany Library

Anime Club (age 11 to adult),4:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Main AlbanyLibrary

Super Structures Workshop(grades K-up), 2:30 p.m. Aug. 20,Carnegie Library

Marionette Workshop (grades6-12), 4:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Main Al-bany Library

Wizarding Wonders Workshop(grades K-up), 2:30 p.m. Aug. 22,

Main Albany LibraryPublic Library Marionette

Troupe performance, 10:30 a.m.Aug. 27, Carnegie Library

Albany Public Library Mari-onette Troupe performance, 2:30p.m. Aug. 27, Carnegie Library

Louise Johnson — Play-AlongStories (preschool), 10:30 a.m.Aug 29, Main Albany Library

Come early to Carnegie Libraryevents because the room canhold only 64 people. Parentsmust always sit with preschool-ers at both libraries.

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SWEET HOME PUBLIC LIBRARYLocation: 1101 13th Ave.To register or get more infor-

mation: Come to the SweetHome Public Library and registerThursday, June 20 from 3 to 5p.m. and Saturday, June 22, from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration canbe anytime, but children who reg-ister on these dates will receive afree book. All children registeredfor the Summer Reading Pro-gram will receive a Sweet HomePublic Library card valid through-out the summer.

Program costs: FreeDig Into Reading Summer

Reading Program Elementary School Age (all

programs Wednesdays at 10a.m.); June 26, July 3, July 10,July 17 and July 24; awards pro-gram, July 31

Toddlers and Preschoolers (allprograms Fridays at 9:30 a.m.);June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19and July 26; awards program,July 31

Teen Program (all programsThursday nights at 7 p.m.); checkwith the library for dates

LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY“Dig into Reading” at theLebanon Public Library

Readers of all ages are invitedto “Dig into Reading” this sum-mer at the Lebanon Public Li-brary. The 2013 Summer ReadingProgram will be June 1 throughAug. 14, with weekly specialevents and prizes for readingjournals.

Family events are scheduledevery Wednesday at 11 a.m., be-ginning June 19:

June 19: Mo Phillips (musi-cian)

June 26: Soil Science DayJuly 10: Border Collies Interna-

tional July 17: Motion Magic July 24: Craft Day July 31: Bug Chicks bring their

bugs! Aug. 7: Movie and snacksThe Magic Treehouse story-

times will take place Thursdaysat 1 p.m. from June 20 throughAug. 8, with librarians readingfrom the Magic Treehouse series.

Readers who complete at least20 hours of reading and turn intheir completed reading journalsby 7 p.m. Aug. 14 will be invited toattend the Grand Finale AfterHours Party on Aug. 15.

Reading journals will be avail-able to pick up on June 1, and thefinal day to claim prizes for readingjournals will be at 7 p.m.Aug. 14.

All events are free of chargeand take place at the Lebanon

Public Library, 55 Academy St.,Lebanon.

For more information aboutthe Summer Reading Program orany of the performers, seewww.lebanon.plinkit.org or call541-258-4926. Remember to“like” us on Facebook.

SPECIAL EVENTS

LINN COUNTY FAIRThis year’s theme is “Red,

White and Blue, This Fair’s ForYou.”

Dates: July 14-22Location: Linn County Fair &

Expo Center, 3700 Knox ButteRoad S.E.. Albany

SPORTS

ALBANY TENNIS CLUBLessons are from 9 a.m. to

noon. All instructors are Ameri-can Red Cross Certified. Classsize on average is three to six

students per instructor.Location: 1423 27th Ave. S.W.,

AlbanySession dates: June 17-27; July

1-11; July 15-25; July 29-Aug. 8;Aug. 12-23

Cost: $37 for eight half-hourlessons (nonmembers)

Registration and information:Call the club at 541-926-2513, orSherry Watkins, director of swim-ming, at 541-979-1700

ALBANY AQUATICS ASSOCIATIONIntroduction to Swim Team

Participants will refine theirfreestyle and backstroke, flipturns and open turn, and be in-troduced to the breaststroke andturn, butterfly and turn, divingfrom the side of the pool and offthe starting blocks. Games willbe played and the swimmers willbe introduced to a swim meet.

Swimmers need to bring aswimsuit, towel, goggles (if theyalready have some), and somesort of hair tie or swim cap forlonger hair.

Participants need to be at least6 years old, be able to swim 25yards in a front crawl, 25 yards ina backstroke and not be a cur-rent Albany Aquatics swimmer.

Location: Albany CommunityPool, 2150 36th Ave S.E. (just be-hind South Albany High School)

Dates and times: Aug. 5-8, 4:15to 5 p.m.

Cost: $10 for participants whoregister on or before Aug. 5

Registration and information:Coach Sherry, 541-979-1700; Al-bany Aquatics Association, 541-981-8339

ALBANY VISITORSASSOCIATION

MONTEITH HOUSE MUSEUMThe Monteith House is the old-

est building in town. Built by

Thomas and Walter Monteith in1849, it is said to be the most au-thentically restored pioneer-erahome in Oregon. The house isopen to the public for touringmid-June through mid-Septem-ber, during special events and forgroups by appointment.

Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Wednes-day through Saturday

Location: 518 Second Ave. S.W.,Albany

Information: 541-928-0911,www.monteithhouse.com

ALBANY REGIONAL MUSEUMThis museum has an extensive

collection of Albany memorabilia,photos and artifacts and ishoused in an 1887 ItalianateCommercial building in the heartof historic downtown Albany.

Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday

Location: 136 Lyon Street S.W.,Albany

Information: 541-967-7122,www.armuseum.com

HISTORIC CAROUSELAND MUSEUM

Volunteers have donated morethan 143,000 hours in creatingsomething magical. Visit the stu-dio and see the carvers and othervolunteers at work. Admission tothe carousel studio and museumis free.

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-day, Tuesday, Thursday throughSaturday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Wednesday; or by appointment.

Location: 503 First Ave. W., Al-bany

Information: 541-791-3340,www.albanycarousel.com

HISTORIC INTERIOR HOMES TOUROn the last Saturday in July,

several families open their his-toric homes to the public fortours. Ticket price includes re-freshments, entertainment andtrolley and horse-drawn wagonrides.

Date: July 27Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Cost: $15 for individuals, $12

for seniors and groups of 10 ormore. Children 12-and-under ad-mitted free with a paid adult.Tickets will be available 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. day of the tour at the Al-bany Visitors Association, 110Third Ave S.E.

Information: 541-928-0911 or800-526-2256, www.albanyvisitors.com

ALBANY SUMMER PASSPORT PROGRAM

Come stay in historic Albanyand enjoy museums, hundreds ofhistoric homes, a carousel, gour-met dining, festivals and muchmore.

Maps to our wonderful townwill be available starting June 13at the Albany Visitors Associa-tion, 110 Third Ave. S.E.

Cost: Free, while supplies last.Dates available: June 13

through Aug. 31Office Hours: Monday through

Saturday. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Information: 541-928-0911

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ARTS AND MUSIC

CORVALLIS COMMUNITY BANDCorvallis Community Band con-

certs take place at 8 p.m. everyTuesday from June 18 to Aug. 27in Central Park. The concerts arefree and open to the public.

The band is open to any musi-cian playing a band instrumentwith high-school level profi-ciency. The band rehearses at 7p.m. before each concert.

For information, call directorSteve Matthes at 541-745-5843,or visit www.c-cband.org.

DA VINCI DAYS COMMUNITY ART DISPLAY

“Time” is the theme of theopen-air art exhibit at the 25th-anniversary edition of da VinciDays. It’s “time” for children andadults to create.

Dates: July 19-21; set up noon-6 p.m. July 19

Location: 11th Street andMadison Avenue

Registration: www.davincidays.org or the da Vinci Days of-fice, 568 S.W.Third St.

DOWNTOWN DANCERegistration for all camps and

classes is available at 541-829-0070 or www.DowntownDanceCorvallis.com.

Let’s Dance! CampLeap and twirl in this fun, imag-

inative morning camp. Creativemovement games, dance exer-cises and active storytelling pro-vide a wonderful introduction tothe world of dance. Crafts andsnacks are provided.

Ages: 4-7Dates: Session I: July 16-19;

Session II: Aug. 5-8Days: Monday-ThursdayTime: 9:30 a.m.-noonCost: $99 per session

Let’s Explore! CampTake advantage of our location

and explore downtown Corvallis.This camp will visit some favoriteCorvallis locations for a brief tour.Tentative schedule includes TheArts Center, Soft Star and Trouba-dour Music Center. Children needto bring a lunch and walking shoes.Crafts and snacks will be provided.

Ages: 4-7Dates: July 16-19Days: Tuesday-FridayTime: Noon-4 p.m. (lunch care

included from noon-1 p.m.)Cost: $108. Sign up for both

Let’s Dance! Camp and Let’s Ex-plore! Camp for a total of $198.Aftercare is available from 4-5p.m. each day for $10 per hour.

Dance Days! CampDance your days away. This

fun, active camp will explore avariety of dance styles, includingjazz, modern, hip-hop and cre-ative dance. Perfect for thedance enthusiast. Camp endswith an informal performance.

Session IAges: 7-10Dates: July 29-Aug. 1Days: Monday-ThursdayTime: 9:30 a.m.-noonCost: $95Session IIAges: 8-11Dates: Aug. 12-15Days: Monday-ThursdayTime: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Cost: $95 per session

Dance Divas! CampExplore a variety of contempo-

rary dance forms in this high-en-ergy afternoon dance intensive.Jazz, pop and hip-hop will be themain focus, and dancers willwork on learning choreographyand creating dances of their ownto prepare for a final show.

Ages: 10-14Dates: Aug. 5-8Days: Monday-ThursdayTime: 2-4:30 p.m.Cost: $95

Dance with MeAges: 2-3 with adultDates: June 24-July 22Days: MondaysTime: 5:30-6 p.m.Cost: $47

Contemporary DanceAges: Teen/adultDates: July 9-Aug. 13Days: TuesdaysTime: 6-7:30 p.m.Cost: $68

Jazz FunkAges: Teen/adultDates: June 24-July 15Days: Mondays

Time: 6:15-7:30 p.m.Cost: $44

Broadway JazzAges: Teen/adultDates: July 22-Aug. 12Days: MondaysTime: 6:15-7:30 p.m.Cost: $44

Strength and FitnessA complete cardio-care workout.Ages: Teen/adultDates: July 17-Aug. 7Days: MondaysTime: 6-7 p.m.Cost: $33

Dance ImprovisationAges: Teen/adultDates: June 24-July 22Days: MondaysTime: 7:45-9 p.m.

Cost: $55Hip-Hop I

Ages: 7-9Dates: July 17-Aug. 7Days: WednesdaysTime: 5-5:50 p.m.Cost: $42

Hip-Hop IIAges: 10-13Dates: July 11-Aug. 15Days: ThursdaysTime: 5:30-6:30 p.m.Cost: $62

Beginner Hip-HopAges: Teen/adultDates: July 11-Aug. 15Days: ThursdaysTime: 7-8:15 p.m.Cost: $66

Intermediate Hip-HopAges: Teen/adultDates: July 10-Aug. 14 (no

class July 24)Days: WednesdaysTime: 7:30-9 p.m.Cost: $57

MAKE HAND-CARVED FLORA ANDFAUNA TILES FOR THE FAIRGROUNDS

Kathy Jederlinich will lead thisevent sponsored by the OregonState University Benton CountyExtension Service 4-H and theBenton County Fairgrounds, andmade possible by a grant from theBenton County Cultural Coalition.

Ages: 14-18Date: April 21Day: SundayTime: 1-5 p.m.Cost: FreeLocation: Floral Courtyard,

fairgroundsRegistration: 541-766-6750

MODERN DANCE TECHNIQUE ANDCREATIVE MOVEMENT

Creative Movement is a fun intro-duction to the study of dance.Youngdancers will enjoy exploring shapes,space and rhythm while learningbasic dance exercises using move-ment for personal expression and to

explore the physical world.Ages: 4-6Dates: June 24-July 18Location: Odd Fellows HallCost: Varies with level of class

and number of meetings per weekRegistration: Donna Blatt Ervin,

541-752-6329 or www.moderndancetechnique.com

Beginning through advanceddancers can learn modern dancethrough floor and center work,stretching, body swings, balanceand footwork, as well as movementcombinations across the floor in-cluding jumps, turns and leaps.

Ages: 6-21Dates: June 24-July 18Location: Majestic TheatreCost: Varies with level of class

and number of meetings per weekRegistration: Donna Blatt Ervin,

541-752-6329 or www.moderndancetechnique.com

WILLAMETTE CHILDREN’STHEATER

Musical theater immersionprogram. Culminates with threeshows of “Pinocchio and theBlues Sisters” at the theater. Stu-dents will perform an originalmusical written for WCT. Audi-tions will take place at 5:30 p.m.

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May 6, with call-backs at 5:30p.m. the next day.

WCT’s vision includes the oppor-tunity for all cast members to sing,dance and act. Students learn thetools of an actor, dance routines,chorus numbers. Some solos areavailable. Students are given twoweeks of on-stage practice to honetheir acting, dancing and singingskills. Every actor has at least oneline in the musical. Lead charac-ters may have 40 or more lines.

All students are involved in cos-tume development and preparingprops.Students “build”their own ba-sic costume.Students are given ascript and CD of all songs.Parent vol-unteers are welcome and encour-aged.Larry Harris and Mike Martinare directors of the WCT.They writethe musicals that are performed atthe WCTsummer camps.Other staffmembers include a choreographerand a costumer.

Ages: 8-14Dates: June 17-29Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Location: Majestic TheatreCost: $300; scholarships

availableRegistration: Larry Harris,

[email protected]; Mike Mar-tin, [email protected];http://willamettechildrenstheater.com.

ASSISTANCE

FREE SUMMER MEAL PROGRAMOnce again, the Corvallis

School District Food Service De-partment will offer free meals atsites around Corvallis, Philomathand Adair Village. This program isopen to all children 18 and under,regardless of income; mealsmust be eaten on site.

All food is prepared fresh dailyand transported to the variouslocations to be handed out at theassigned times. Meals must con-tain all the nutritional compo-nents and meet or exceed stateand federal nutritional stan-dards. It also is important tonote that much of the produceused is locally sourced.

All children need to do is showup at the designated time andsite, and eat.

Dates and times: Starts thefirst Monday after the last day ofschool; some programs run forthe entire summer break.

Locations: Specific servingtimes, dates and locations will beposted at www.csd509j.net, andon the district’s June elementaryschool menu.

Cost: Free

AVERY HOUSE NATUREPROGRAMS

NATUREPLAY PRESCHOOLA program of the Corvallis En-

vironmental Center, held atAvery House Nature Center,1200 Avery Park Road.

Registration: 541-758-6198 orwww.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org.

NATUREPLAY SUMMER CLASSEach class explores different

nature topics, giving children theopportunity to have fun and learnwith hands-on outdoor activities.Programs include stories, songs,active games, art projects, cre-ative group play and outdoor in-vestigations. A healthful snack isprovided. Classes fill quickly.

Slither and SlimeDiscover local species from

slugs and worms to frogs andsnakes.

Ages: 3-5Days: ThursdaysDates: June 20-July 25Times: 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3

p.m.Cost: $16 a class

Feathers and FluffClimb into the forest and fly

through the trees with birds,mammals and the environment.

Ages: 3-5Days: ThursdaysDates: Aug. 1-29Times: 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3

p.m.Location: Avery House Nature

CenterCost: $16 a class

EXPLORE SUMMER CAMPSNature exploration with hands-

on active summer fun. Studentslearn about the environmentthrough games, art, exploration,mysteries and touching animalsas we discover local species.Students are put in smaller age-appropriate groups.

Animal AnticsThose silly animals get into all

kinds of trouble. Solve the mys-teries left behind by animals withbackbones, and learn all abouttheir bodies, footprints, feathers,scales and slime.

Ages: 5-12Days: Monday-FridayDates: June 17-21Time: Full day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;

half day, 9 a.m.-noon; pre/after-care available

Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Thursday field trip toWalnut Park

Cost: Half day, $20 a day; fullday, $34 a day

Creepy CrawlersWorms, slugs and all sorts of

bugs. Go undercover to discoverthe amazing world of inverte-brates. Like bugs or not, thisclass will help you discover a fas-cinating part of nature.

Ages: 5-12Days: Monday-FridayDates: June 24-28Time: Full day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;


Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Thursday field trip toPeavy Arboretum


Wild Animal ArtistHands-on with live animals

from scaly snakes to fuzzy mam-mals. Learn to draw the differentwildlife and their habitat homes.Investigate and observe naturethrough art. Then create framesfor your artwork with fun nature-inspired techniques.

Ages: 5-12Days: Monday-WednesdayDates: July 1-3Time: Full day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;


Location: Avery House NatureCenter


Bird BonanzaExplore feathers, beaks and all

kinds of feet. Soar into the worldof birds and the adaptations forflight. Make nest, egg and featherart as we investigate local speciesfrom songbirds to raptors.

Ages: 5-8Days: Monday-FridayDates: July 8-12Time: Full day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;


Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Thursday field trip toCampus Way Trail


Bicycle BirdingEnjoy bike riding and bird

watching. Fun activities teachadaptations and local bird calls.See osprey, eagles and manyother species of birds.



Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Thursday field trip toCampus Way Trail


Mysteries of the ForestSecret seed adaptations, trees

growing sideways, invasivespecies approach. Find what’slurking in the forest treetops, un-derstory and beneath our feet.Get hands-on with forest habitatbuilding, and explore the types offorests found throughout Oregon.



Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Thursday field trip toPeavy Arboretum


Into the OceanDive into an underwater world

with an amazing diversity ofspecies. Explore Oregon speciesfrom tide pools to the deep sea.Sharks, whales and seals, oh my!Learn how ocean creatures areconnected to each other and to us.



Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Thursday field trip to theOregon Coast

Cost: Half day, $20 a day; fullday, $34 a day, plus $10 bus feefor Thursday trip

EarthKeepersLearn the five keys to conserva-

tion: air, water, forests, food and en-ergy.Jump into the cycles of theEarth, from water and air to carbonand soil. Fun activities and outdoorconnections lead us to create in-ventive projects that help the Earth.

Ages: 5-12Days: Monday-FridayDates: July 29-Aug. 2Time: Full day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;


Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Thursday field trip toSAGE Garden


Inspired by NatureExplore nature through differ-

ent artistic methods. Class willinclude sketching, watercolor,beading and photography. Learnmixed-media techniques creat-ing art with natural objects.

Ages: 8-10Days: Monday-FridayDates: Aug. 5-9Time: Full day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;


Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Tuesday and Wednesdayfield trips to Peavy Arboretum;Thursday field trip to Timberhill


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Animal Habitat Bicycle Adventure

Travel rivers, forest and wet-lands on your bike, investigatingnature as you ride. Beginningbikers will be on pedal-free bikesand work up to pedals. Studentslearn bike safety and how to rideon different types of ground.



Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Tuesday field trip to Sun-set Park; Wednesday field trip toCampus Way Trail; Thursday fieldtrip to Crystal Lake

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Wilderness Bike ExpeditionAges: 10-14Days: Monday-FridayDates: Aug. 12-16Time: Full day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;



Cost: Half day, $20 a day; fullday, $34 a dayBeavers, Bears, Bats and Bunnies

From the smallest shrew to thelargest whale, mammals are bornwith fur or hair. Become a bat in thedark of night or a bunny when thesun is bright. Focus is on Oregonmammals but afternoon classeswill compare local species to mam-mals found around the world.



Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Thursday field trip to theBenton County Historical Museum.


Willamette By BikeRiparian wonders and fun wet

rivers. Discover small streams thatflow to the Marys River and thenon to the Willamette. Learn aboutlocal watersheds, groundwater,water quality and aquatic species.



Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Tuesday field trip toCampus Way Trail; Friday fieldtrip to Crystal Lake


Willamette Eco-ExpeditionDiscover the river habitat and

ecology. Learn about the historyof the Willamette while exploringriver ecosystem and species.



Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Wednesday bike trip toCrystal Lake Park; Thursday rafttrip led by professional raft guides:drop off children at Crystal Lake

Cost: Half day, $20 a day; full day,$34 a day; extra $35 for raft trip

ADVANCED SUMMER CAMPSNew: Advanced Camps are de-

signed to challenge and engageyouth in advanced science con-cepts. Age-appropriate activitiesare geared toward participant-driven exploration of nature andadvanced hands-on investigation.Led by a certified middle schoolscience teacher along with a localartist, experienced bikers, Ener-gize Corvallis leaders and more.

Take Charge!Building a community of

knowledgeable energy users. De-signed and co-facilitated withEnergize Corvallis, this programfocuses on community building,gaining knowledge about sus-tainability and conservation, andstrengthening the next genera-tion of Oregon leaders using cre-ative solutions and engineeringfor the future. Empower youngpeople to Take Charge.




Cost: Full day, $34 a dayAdvanced Art in Nature

Up-close exploration of naturethrough observation and art.Mixed-media art class will in-clude sketching, watercolor,beading and photography. Artwill lead our investigation of na-tive species and ecosystems.Monday: River Wonders, Tues-day: Peavy Arboretum Streamsand Ponds, Wednesday: PeavyArboretum Old Growth and Lifein Trees, Thursday: TimberhillOregon White Oak and Savan-nahs, Friday: Photo Finish.



Location: Avery House Nature

CenterCost: Full day, $34 a dayWilderness Bike Expedition

Learn how to bike on dirt trailsand explore different environ-ments.



Location: Avery House NatureCenter; Monday: Avery Parktrails and safety bike to CrystalLake, Tuesday: Chip Ross Park toTimberhill (will include biking toDimple Hill), Wednesday: Cam-pus Way Trail to Bald Hill, Thurs-day: Peavy Arboretum, Friday:Lewisburg Saddle

Cost: Full day, $34 a day

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CORVALLIS

SAFETY TOWNEducates children about impor-

tant safety topics, including firesafety, dog safety, water safetyand more. Children learn throughhands-on activities, music andfield trips. Features a miniaturetown, complete with pedal cars,where children have fun learningpedestrian and car safety.

Age: Children entering kinder-garten in the fall

Times: 9:30-11:30 a.m., or1:30-3:30 p.m.

Dates: July 9-19; July 23-Aug. 2Location: Boys & Girls Club of

CorvallisCost: $75Registration: 541-757-1909 or

www.bgccorvallis.org.

SUMMER CLUBFun and affordable. Arts,

sports, games, robotics, technol-ogy, science, theme Fridays,weekly local field trips; swim-ming at Osborn Aquatic Centertwice a month. Grouped bygrades kindergarten and 1, 2 and

3, 4 and 5, and 6 and 8; fully su-pervised.

Ages: 5-14Dates: Weekly, June 17-Aug. 23Times: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Location: Inside the air-condi-

tioned Boys & Girls Club of Cor-vallis building, and outside at itsdedicated sports fields

Cost: $75 per week per child;includes mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks.

Registration: 541-757-1909 orwww.bgccorvallis.org/pro-grams/summer-club-2013.

CAMPS

CAMP GOOD NEWSChild Evangelism Fellowship is

offering a day camp.Dates: July 22-26Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Location: Scout Troop No. 3

Scout grounds, 1986 S.W.Allen Ave.Cost: $60 per camperRegistration/information:

541-752-3740, [email protected] cefbentoncounty.org.

CHEFS IN THE GARDENThe Healthy Youth Program at

the Linus Pauling Institute willoffer summer day camps. Partic-

ipants will learn to grow and har-vest their own food; cook and eatlunch in the garden; discover edi-ble flowers, garden pollinatorsand soil critters; build bug trapsand beetle habitats; paint withplants and make other gardenart; play games and have a scav-enger hunt outside; and end theweek inviting their families to acookout in the garden.

Starting May 1, call 541-737-8014 or visit http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/healthyyouth/chefs_garden.shtml.

Ages: 6-8Dates: One-week sessions,

July 15-19, July 22-26Time: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.Location: Spartan Garden,

Corvallis High SchoolCost: $115 per week, including

snacks and lunchAges: 8-12Dates: One-week sessions,

Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16, Aug. 19-23Time: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Spartan Garden,

Corvallis High SchoolCost: $115 per week, including

snacks and lunch

DAY CAMP: ‘EXPLORE THE CALL!’Sponsoring organizations:

Grace Lutheran Church and the

Episcopal Church of the GoodSamaritan

Ages: Children enteringgrades 1-6; older youth are in-vited to be program assistants.

Dates: Aug. 5-9Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-

Thursday, 9-noon FridayLocation: Grace Lutheran

ChurchDescription: Enjoy adventures

together with friends throughstory, music, puppet shows, skits,nature crafts and play. Afternoonsfeature games in Chintimini Park,and special projects. Travel by buson Wednesday to Camp Luther-wood for hikes and adventures inthe woods. Staff members in-clude Camp Lutherwood coun-selors and local volunteers.

Cost: $30, including snacksand a T-shirt; bring your lunch.Camperships available. Cost forprogram assistants: $5. Before-and aftercare available for a fee.

Registration: 541-757-1600 orhttp://grace97330.org.

FUN IN THE SUNAll-day summer camp offered

by the Philomath Youth ActivitiesClub. Daily activities includingcrafts, swimming, games, proj-ects and movies. Out-of-townfield trips are offered.


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Ages: 5 (entering kinder-garten)-12

Dates: June 24-Aug. 30Days: Mondays-FridaysTime: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Location: Philomath Youth Ac-

tivities ClubCost: $127 per week, full time;

$75 per week, part time (25hours or fewer); $25 a day drop-in; additional fees for field trips

Registration/information:PYAC, 541-760-3563.

GIRL SCOUT DAY CAMPVolunteers are needed.Ages: Girls entering grades 1-7Dates: July 22-26Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Location: Girls are bused out

to camp each day.Cost: $92 for nonmembers;

$80 for membersRegistration/information:

www.bentondaycamp.org

GLOBETROTTERS SUMMER ARTS CAMPS

In these camps sponsored byThe Arts Center, student artists willexplore a different theme eachweek.Teaching artists will bringtheir vast repertories to providechildren with opportunities to ex-pand their artistic skills, experi-ences and horizons. Students willbe encouraged to try somethingnew, develop new skills and tech-niques, and better understand theirown artistic choices, all based onart, culture, history and geography.

Dates: Circus Camp, June 24-28; Vietnam, July 1-5 (no classJuly 4); The Cosmos, July 8-12,Oregon, July 15-19; Fictional Uni-verse, July 22-26; Puppets!, July29-Aug. 2; Russia, Aug. 5-9; FirstPeoples of the Americas, Aug.12-16 (bilingual English-Spanish)

Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Location: The Arts CenterCost: $220 per one-week

camp; $176 for Vietnam camp;up to 50 percent off is availablein financial-need scholarships.

Registration/information: TheArts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave.;John Knight, 541-754-1551, Ext. 652;or http://theartscenter.net/globetrotters-summer-camps.

SAGE SUMMER FOOD ADVENTURESThe Edible Corvallis Initiative

offers week-long learning adven-tures for kids at our Starker ArtsGarden for Education. Each FoodAdventure is a unique experiencethat explores food, gardeningand cooking, and includes activegames, hands-on learning,guided exploration and art.

Ages: 5-11Dates: Camp Pizza Pie: July

22-26; Buzz about Bees: July 29-

Aug. 2; Roots, Shoots and Flow-ers: Aug. 5-9

Time: Ages 5-8: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.;ages 8-11: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Starker Arts Gardenfor Education (SAGE Garden),Bruce Starker Arts Park

Cost: $160 per week or $34per day

Registration: Go to www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org and followlinks for Edible Corvallis Initiative’ssummer camps; or email [email protected].

EVENTS

CORVALLIS SWAP MEETAND CAR SHOW

This is an automotive-relatedswap meet sponsored by theCorvallis Historic Auto Club.

Date: April 28Day: SundayTime: 7 a.m.Location: Benton County Fair-

groundsCost: General admission, $3;

vendor spaces, $20 each; park-ing free; RV parking for an addi-tional fee. Breakfast and lunchavailable on the grounds.

Information: 541-926-3972

THE LITTLE GYM OF CORVALLIS

CLASSESSummer classes offer skill de-

velopment and fun throughmovement, music, learning andlaughter in gymnastics, dance,karate and sports skills. Childrenprogress at their own pace.Camps combine physical activityand games with arts, crafts andspecial events. Each week offersan interactive learning theme.

Ages: 4 months to 12 yearsLocation: 958 N.W. Circle

Blvd., Suite A

CAMPSAges: 3 (toilet-independent)-9

yearsDates: TLG’s Crazy Carnival,

June 18-21; Cars, Planes, Trucksand Trains, June 25-28; X-tremeSports of ALL Sorts, July 2-5; Su-perheroes!, July 9-12; Legends,Fables, Folklore, July 16-19;Lights, Camera, Action!, July 23-26; Secret Agent: Gyms Bond!,

July 30-Aug. 2; Hip-Hop KarateChop!, Aug. 6-9; My AnimalPlanet, Aug. 13-16; The LittleGym Olympics, Aug. 20-23;Barnyard Bonanza, Aug. 27-20

Hours: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdaysand Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Wednes-days and Fridays

OSBORN AQUATICCENTER

INDOOR POOL SCHEDULETHROUGH OCT. 4

Lap SwimSundays: 1-4 p.m. (5 p.m.

starting May 28)Mondays: 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.Tuesdays: 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.Wednesdays: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.Thursdays: 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.Fridays: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturdays: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.(5 p.m. starting May 28)

Toddler TimeMondays: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Thursdays: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Fridays: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Open RecreationSundays: 1-4 p.m. (5 p.m.

starting May 28)Mondays: 1-3 p.m.Tuesdays: 1-3 p.m.Wednesdays: 1-3 p.m., 7-9 p.m.Thursdays: 1-3 p.m.Fridays: 1-9 p.m.Saturdays: 1-4 p.m.(5 p.m.

starting May 28)

OUTDOOR POOLS TRANSITIONALSCHEDULE, MAY 28-JUNE 11

AND SEPT. 2-OCT. 4Lap Swim

Sundays: 1-5 p.m.Mondays-Fridays: 9 a.m.-2

p.m. (availability may be limiteddue to private rentals); 5-7 p.m.

Saturdays: 1-5 p.m.Toddler Time

Saturdays and Sundays: 1-5 p.m.Open Recreation

Saturdays and Sundays: 1-5 p.m.

OUTDOOR POOLS SCHEDULE,JUNE 12-SEPT. 1

Lap Swim (outdoor lap lanes willbe limited at certain times)

Sundays: 1-5 p.m.Mondays: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Tuesdays: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Wednesdays: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Thursdays: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Fridays: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Saturdays: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Toddler TimeMondays: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

(slide available; no water chan-nel available from noon-12:45p.m.)

Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m.-1

p.m. (slide available; no waterchannel available from noon-12:45 p.m.)

Thursdays: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Fridays: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

(slide available; no water chan-nel available from noon-12:45p.m.)

Saturdays: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Open Recreation

Sundays: 1-5 p.m.Mondays: 1-6 p.m.Tuesdays: 1-6 p.m.Wednesdays: 1-7 p.m.Thursdays: 1-6 p.m.


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The father-and-son team of George and 7-year-old Nicholas Abele played a game of wack-a-mole at thePenny Carnival run by the Corvallis Parks and Recreation Department last year in Central Park.

Fridays: 1-6 p.m.Saturdays: 1-5 p.m.

EXPANDED OPEN RECREATION HOURS

Mondays-Fridays, June 10-14and Sept. 3-20: no group swimlessons; 1-5 p.m. indoor openrecreation

GENERAL FACILITY RATESAdult: $4.75 general fee, $61

punch card/ticket book (15 visits)Youth ages 7-17: $3.75 general

fee, $47 punch cardChild ages birth-6: $2.50 gen-

eral fee, $34 punch cardDeck fee: $2Family (Fridays-Sundays

only): $6 general fee plus $2 perperson

Aqua Fitness: $6.50 generalfee, $50 punch card (10 visits)

Call 541-766-SWIM (7946) formembership pricing.

OREGON STATEUNIVERSITY

KIDSPIRIT PROGRAMSKidSpirit offers youth develop-

ment programs for children ages2-18. More information is avail-

able at 541-737-5437, on the Kid-Spirit web page (kidspirit.oregonstate.edu) or in the KidSpirit of-fice in 125 Langton Hall, OSU.

KIDSPIRIT SUMMER DAY CAMPSports, arts, science, theater,

cooking — give your children thesummer experience of a lifetime.KidSpirit builds skills in a safe envi-ronment while having fun withfriends.Youth participate in a vari-ety of activities, from gymnasticsand archery to pottery and dance.KidSpirit staff members provide anexciting experience that encour-ages children to grow individually.

Camps are organized accord-ing to grade levels as of this fall:

Ages: Junior Beavers (kinder-garten-Grade 2); Dam Builders(grades 3-5); Duck Busters(grades 6-8); Teen LeadershipProgram (grades 9-12)

Dates: June 17-Aug. 30 (Mon-days-Fridays); one- and two-week sessions

Times: 7-8:30 a.m. (pre-care)8:30 a.m.-noon (half-day morning);1-4:30 p.m. (half-day afternoon);8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (all-day)

Cost: One-week half-day ses-sions, $112; one-week full-day ses-sions, $194; two-week half -daysessions, $206; two-week full-daysessions, $362. The cost breaks

down to $4.53-$5.60 per hour.

KIDSPIRIT OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Love the outdoors? Take our

Outdoor Adventures course. Par-ticipants will engage in rockclimbing, paddle sports, back-packing and wilderness livingtechniques to build fundamentallife skills. Learn how to problem-solve, communicate and multi-task while having an adventurewith hiking, shelter building, landnavigation, tool safety and more.

Ages: 6-18Dates: June 17-28, July 22-

Aug. 2, Aug. 19-30Time: Three-and-a-half-hour

classes; specific times to be an-nounced

KIDSPIRIT FUTURE IRON CHEFSBake, chop, blend, dice and

sauté while preparing foods forbreakfast, lunch and dinner fromaround the world. Participantswill learn the art of recipe prepa-ration, kitchen safety, menuplanning and grocery shopping,along with the importance of ahealthful diet, all while preparingtheir own meals.

Grades: K-2Dates: July 1-5Time: One-hour classes in the

afternoon; specific times to be

announcedGrades: 3-5Days: Mondays-FridaysDates: July 22-Aug. 2; Aug. 19-

30Times: 8:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.Grades: 6-8Days: Mondays-FridaysDates: June 17-28Times: 8:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

KIDSPIRIT CHEFS IN MOTIONAn overall wellness program com-

bining running/walking and cookinggives participants the opportunityto participate in noncompetitivephysical activity with a nutritionalcooking component. Each sessionwraps up in a KidSpirit 5K event tocelebrate each participant’s accom-plishments and progress towardtheir personal goals.

Grades: 3-5Days: Mondays-FridaysDates: Aug. 5-16Times: 8:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.Grades: 6-8Days: Mondays-FridaysDates: July 8-19Times: 8:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

SKIES: SPIRITED KIDS INENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

KidSpirit participants will ex-plore the wonders of chemistry,

physics, math, life science, ecol-ogy and engineering in an en-gaging and highly interactive en-vironment, Participants in theSKIES program also will enjoy or-ganized physical activity such asdisc games and soccer. TheSKIES program runs throughKidSpirit under the instruction ofthe OSU College of Engineering.

Grades: 1 and 2Times: 8:30 a.m.-noonGrades: 3-5Times: 1-4:30 p.m.Dates: June 17-28, July 1-5,

July 8-19, July 22-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-16, Aug. 19-30

KIDSPIRIT GYMNASTICSCome flip out with gymnastics.

Participants will explore personalmovement with emphasis onstrength, flexibility, balance andcoordination. Gymnastics willfocus on four primary events, in-cluding floor exercise, unevenbars, balance beam and vault.

Dates: Once-a-week class,June 18-Aug. 17; twice-a-weekclasses, June 18-July 19, July 23-Aug. 16

Times: See KidSpirit brochureor kidspirit.oregonstate.edu forspecific class times

Location: Gymnastics room,Langton Hall, OSU

Cost: $59-$97; varies by level

GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K ANDBEAVER FUN RUN

Includes Run to Benny (50-yard dash), the Beaver Bolt (550yards) and the Beaver Dash (1K).

Date: June 1Day: SaturdayTimes: Check-in/registration,

8:30-9:15 a.m.; 1K starts at 9:30a.m.; 5K starts at 10 a.m.

Location: Reser StadiumCost: $10-$25

KIDSPIRIT PARTIESAt KidSpirit, you call the shots

for your birthday party or specialevent. Do you want to create amasterpiece? Great. Do you wantto learn a bit of gymnastics? Yougot it. KidSpirit will provide bal-loons, activity, supervision, setupand cleanup. You provide thefood, gifts and the guests. Partieslast an hour and a half and mustbe reserved a minimum of twoweeks prior to desired date.

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OSU SUMMER PREKINDERGARTENPROGRAM

The Oregon State UniversityChild Development Center offers asummer prekindergarten pro-gram. Classes will offer fun sum-mertime activities such as ice-cube painting, plant and insectstudy, trike hikes and stories in theshade. Curriculum is designed toengage children in fun social playwith focus on the environmentand summer themes, while build-ing development skills that con-tribute to kindergarten readiness.

Dates: First day is Tuesday, June25; thereafter, classes meet Mon-days-Thursdays through Aug. 15.

Time: 9 a.m.-noonLocation: OSU Child Develop-

ment Center, Bates Hall, 26thStreet and Orchard Avenue

Cost: $460Registration: Joanne Sorte,

541-737-2516 [email protected]

PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMSThe following programs offer a

variety of camps and courses forstudents in kindergarten throughgrade 12. Hosted primarily oncampus, programs include bothday and residential camps andclasses that vary in themes fromart to science to adventure.

The Precollege Program officeis in 239 Covell Hall on campus.More information is available at541-737-9424 [email protected].

Talented and Gifted ProgramsExpeditions

This exciting program providesgifted, talented and high-abilityyouth with a two-week, half-dayeducational experience. Stu-dents are introduced to engagingand intriguing subjects in an en-joyable, nurturing environment.

Grades: 3 and 4Dates: July 8-19Times: Half-dayCost: $210Information: 541-737-2670

Adventures in LearningThis adventuresome program

combines stimulating academicand social opportunities in a fun-filled 10-day experience by ex-posing participants to excitingand sophisticated areas not usu-ally available during the regularschool year. The program is forgifted, talented and high-abilityyouth who are interested in fast-paced, challenging opportunities.

Grades: 5 and 6Dates: July 8-19Times: Full day Cost: $440Information: 541-737-2403

4-H OSU Summer Conference4-H members from all over

Oregon attend a wide range ofworkshops taught by OSU facultyand other community volunteers.Participants will be acquaintedwith OSU through on-campustours, gain knowledge in variousdisciplines, and have the oppor-tunity to be involved in hands-oneducational workshops.

Grades: 7-12Dates: June 26-29Times: Full dayCost: $200Information: 541-737-9295 or

oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/4h-summer-conference

International Summer CampsHave fun while learning about

environmental science, engineer-ing, natural resources, technology,health, nutrition, history, culture;participate in team sports such assoccer, volleyball, archery, canoe-ing; and learn about career oppor-tunities, financial aid, and specialprograms for people of color.

Grades: 3-5 Dates: Aug. 4-8Grades: 6-8Dates: Aug. 10-14Grades: 9-12 Dates: July 6-10Cost: $100; $25 and $50

scholarships are availableInformation: 541-737-0925JumpstART: Precollege Visual

Arts WorkshopThis visual arts summer resi-

dential/day program hosted bythe Department of Art empha-sizes skill development and con-ceptual growth through exposureto accelerated art instruction andfaculty mentors. Students spendsix hours daily working in the artand design labs, attend eveningpresentations by guest lecturersand artists, and participate inmulti-discipline events. The work-shop concludes with an exhibi-tion, and an evaluation of studentportfolios by a faculty committee.

Grades: 9-12Dates: June 24-July 12Cost: $2,000 residential;

$1,200 for commuters. Scholar-ships are available.

Information: 541-737-3876High School Journalism Institute

Co-hosted by OSU and The Ore-gonian, this camp seeks to pro-mote diversity in newsrooms ofthe future. Working with profes-sionals in the field, participantswill report, photograph and de-sign a newspaper, as well as blogand produce multimedia piecesfor The Oregonian’s website. Theywill learn the value of making adifference by covering multipleperspectives in the news.

Grades: 9-12Dates: July 20-27Cost: Free; application (dead-

line: April 18) and acceptance isrequired; 20 maximum.

Information: 541-737-4604Young Entrepreneurs

Business WeekYoung Entrepreneurs Business

Week college-accredited pro-grams are held on campus. Theprogram develops the next gener-ation of entrepreneurs, CEOs andcommunity leaders preparingstudents for what lies after highschool graduation, launchingthem heads and shoulders abovetheir peers. Students currently ingrades 9-12 are placed in mockcompanies with 10 to 12 otherstudents and dive into the worldof business and entrepreneurshipby running a simulated businesscompeting for market share.

Grades: 9-12Dates: Aug. 4-10Cost: $795 (financial assis-

tance and fundraising opportuni-ties available)

Information: 800-755-9329Summer Experience in Science

and Engineering for YouthSESEY is primarily for high

school girls and ethnic minori-ties traditionally under-repre-sented in science and engineer-ing. Students come to campusfor a one-week residential sum-mer camp, and are paired with afaculty mentor in engineering fora mini-research project in areassuch as micro-scale technolo-gies, plastics recycling, drug for-mulation and delivery, biopro-cessing, microelectronics andenvironmental engineering.

There are also group learningactivities such as computer in-struction, communication skills,field trips and social activities.Students are exposed to scienceand engineering as viable and in-teresting career paths. Careercounseling is provided by facultymentors and OSU students whowork with participants during theweek as research project advi-sors and friends. Students live inOSU housing so they receive acomplete college experience.

Grades: 9-12Dates: July 15-20Cost: $200 (includes room and

board, field trips, materials andinstruction) due after acceptanceinto the program. Students areresponsible for getting to/fromOSU. Scholarships are available.

Application deadline: May 13Information: 541-737-2408

OSU Chamber Music WorkshopThe workshop will welcome

advanced and intermediate

string students to the campusesof OSU and Ashbrook Indepen-dent School. Participants willbenefit from coaching, sight-reading, supervised practice,master classes and opportuni-ties to perform with ensemblesin informal concerts. Instructorsinclude OSU violin instructorJessica Lambert and membersof the FearNoMusic ensemblefrom the Oregon Symphony.

Ages: 9-19Dates: Session I: July 8-13;

Session II: July 15-20Cost: $350Information: 541-737-2408

STEM Academy @ OSUSTEM Academy offers educa-

tional enrichment opportunitiesin the science, technology, engi-neering and mathematics fields.Programs include after-schoolgirls’ science clubs, summer

camps, workshops, off-site-out-reach programs and summerhigh school apprenticeships.Classes are small, hands-on, in-formal, project-oriented andopen to all interested students.Summer tuition costs vary, de-pending on the camp.

For a complete listing of pro-grams, additional informationand registration forms for all SAprograms, call 541-737-1822.


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STEM Academy @ OSU Summer Camps:

“Blender” Computing CampGrades: Leaving grades 9-12Dates: June 17-21Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Middle School Video Game Design Camp

Do you like playing videogames? How would you like tolearn to create your own games?Using AgentSheets, you can de-sign your own interactive gamesand challenge your friends toplay them. Create classic arcadegames such as Pac-Man, SpaceInvaders and Frogger, or yourown version of games such asthe Sims. Your imagination is thelimit. Explore computational sci-ence through the lens of design-ing and building your own games.

This class will give you a goodintroduction to the world ofgame programming. No pro-gramming skills needed.

Grades: Leaving grades 5-8Dates: June 24-28Time: 9 a.m.-noonGrades: Leaving 3-5Dates: Aug. 13-17Time: 1-4 p.m.Cost: $125Information: 541-737-8139

DNA Biology and Bioinformatics Camp

Did you know there are mil-lions of DNA building blocks en-coded in the genome of a plant?How can scientists possiblystudy this vast amount of data?With computers.

Come and explore the tools ofmodern biology used to examinethe complexities of DNA. Thiscamp will involve hands-on activi-ties where you will extract geneticmaterial from a plant, assembleDNA sequences and identifygenes using computers, examineyour plant’s genome with visuali-zation software, and test and lookat your results in the laboratory.No programming skills required.

Grades: Leaving 9-12Dates: July 15-19Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Food Science CampLearn about the different areas

of study and research in the fieldof food science at OSU and be-yond. Engage in hands-on activi-ties with students and faculty oncampus who work in the field offood science, while you investigatethe ways that food is grown, cre-ated, preserved and consumed.Activities will include the scienceof baking, cheese-making, otherforms of fermentation and more.

Grades: Leaving 7-10Dates: July 15-19Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Computing Through Collaboration

In this camp, you’ll play a com-puter-based puzzle game withyour campmates, helping a bro-ken robot named Gidget to saveanimals and clean up a chemicalspill. Once you’ve mastered thegame, you can then create yourown puzzles to share with yourcampmates, friends and family.Along the way, you and yourcampmates will learn essentialskills in problem-solving, debug-ging, the scientific method andother STEM skills.

This camp is great for thoselooking for an introduction totechnology focused on collabo-ration and fun. Scholarshipfunds are available.

Grades: Leaving grades 7-10(must be 13 by July 15)

Dates: July 15-19Time: 1-4 p.m.

Ecological Restoration Field Camp

Working with faculty of the OSUCollege of Forestry, explore vari-ous aspects of managing sustain-able forests for the good of oursociety, ecosystems and econ-omy. Participate in service proj-ects to enhance how people, ani-mals and plants use the McDon-ald College Forest, and learnabout potential careers in forestry

and how these professionalsmake a difference in the world.

Through hands-on experience,you will contribute to enhancinghabitat for wildlife,discover howtrees are intentionally grown forboth revenue and resource benefits,how people interact with the forest,and how wood products can beused as building materials to reduceour collective carbon footprint.

Grades: Leaving grades 9-12Dates: July 22-26

Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Off campus

Engineering CampStudents will spend a week ex-

ploring the many careers availablein the field of engineering. Hands-on activities each day will featurebioengineering, chemical, civil, en-vironmental, electrical, industrialmanufacturing and mechanicalengineering. Students work in labsand classrooms as they design,construct and test models.

Grades: Leaving grades 5-8Dates: July 22-26Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Elementary Video Game Design Camp

See description of the MiddleSchool Video Game Camp.

Grades: Leaving 3-5Dates: July 22-26Time: 1-4 p.m.

Advanced Creative Computing Camp

Ignite your passion for gamesby enrolling in our camp that pro-vides a unique experience forhigh school students in intensivevideo game creation and visuali-zation. Imagine designing yourown arcade or platform gamewith running, jumping, blastingand enemy stomping. Our cur-riculum is designed to introducebest practices of software devel-opment and provide a deeper un-derstanding of computationalconcepts using a fun program-ming environment called Scratch.

Students will incorporate real-world physics such as gravityand friction while creating aunique adventure programmedentirely by you. No programmingskills needed.

Grades: Leaving 9-12Dates: July 29-Aug. 2Time: 9 a.m.-noon

WaterBots: Underwater Lego Ro-botics (this session for girls)Make a splash in engineering

while learning about underwaterrobotics. Design and build robotswith Lego Mindstorm and discoverhow robotics is changing theworld. Learn basic principles ofphysics and engineering to design,build, test and redesign robots thatwill be able to speed across a pool,maneuver underwater and pick upobjects.You will work in teams topilot your robots in a series of un-derwater missions. Throughoutthe week, guests will drop by totalk about their personal experi-ences as an engineer or scientist.

Grades: Leaving 6-9Dates: July 29-Aug. 2Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Engineering and the Environment

When engineers are replacing abridge, how do environmental fac-tors such as wetlands, plant lifeand endangered species affectthe project? In this camp, you’llget experience with bridge andenvironmental engineering byworking with engineers, surveyorsand wetland specialists to designyour own bridge replacementfrom start to finish. You’ll learn toidentify wetlands and plants, usesurveying equipment, and evenconstruct your own bridge modelto test your designs.

Grades: Leaving 5-8Dates: July 29-Aug. 2Time: 1-4 p.m.Location: Off campus

Creative Computing CampThis multimedia camp adven-

ture introduces younger studentsto the building blocks of program-ming through interactive storiesand games. Using Scratch, stu-dents will think creatively whilelearning how to program stories,games and animations, as well ashow to share their creations onthe Web. Explore computationalscience through the lens of de-signing and building your owngames. This class will give you agood introduction to the world ofgame programming. No program-ming skills needed.

Grades: Leaving grades 5-8Dates: Aug. 5-9Time: 9 a.m.-noonWaterBots: Underwater Lego

Robotics (this session for boys and girls)

Make a splash in engineeringwhile learning about underwaterrobotics. Design and build robotswith Lego Mindstorm and discoverhow robotics is changing theworld. Learn basic principles ofphysics and engineering to design,build, test and redesign robots thatwill be able to speed across a pool,maneuver underwater and pick upobjects.You will work in teams topilot your robots in a series of un-derwater missions. Throughoutthe week, guests will drop by totalk about their personal experi-ences as an engineer or scientist.

Grades: Leaving 6-9Dates: Aug. 5-9Time: 1-4 p.m.


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Introduction to Lego Robotics Camp, Level 1

Learn to use laptops, Legos,and WeDo Robotics software tocreate your own Lego robots.This class will teach students touse a combination of engineer-ing and creativity to build work-ing, moving machines. The classis set up in blocks with a creativ-ity and activity break in the mid-dle where students will get out-side or do other hand-on activi-ties. No experience necessary.

Grades: Leaving 2-4Dates: Aug. 5-9Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Introduction to Lego Robotics Camp, Level 1

See previous description.Grades: Leaving 2-4Dates: Aug. 5-9Time: 1-4 p.m.

Middle School Lego Robotics Camp

For beginners: Create and pro-gram Lego Robots. Learn aboutsmartbricks and work with theMindstorms RCX kits. Start bybuilding a simple robot, practicedriving it, and program it to goaround obstacles by reading touchsensors. At the end of the course,your robot will have an opportunityto share what it has learned.

For students with previous ex-perience: Work with the LegoMindstorms RCX kits to build onyour programming skills with ex-perienced instructors. Review howto use sensors and gears. Learnadvance techniques of Lego Ro-botics programming and mechan-ics and apply your new skills tocomplete a challenge project.

Grades: Leaving 5-8Dates: Aug. 12-16Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Exploring Microtechnology CampMany of the technologies we use

daily, such as computers and cell-phones, need to transfer heat tocool down during operation. Whilethe physics and engineering con-cepts of heat transfer are alreadyknown, the design of new minia-turized devices is necessary to re-duce size, weight, energy require-ment and environmental impact oftraditional heat exchangers. In thiscamp, you’ll get experience withdesign engineers at the Micro-products Breakthrough Institute tobuild and test a traditional tube-and-shell heat exchanger. Alongthe way, you’ll learn about designparameters, how to calculate cost,and even make your own mi-crochannel device.

Grades: Leaving 5-8Dates: Aug. 12-16Time: 1-4 p.m.Location: Off campus

Introduction to Lego RoboticsCamp, Level 2 and 2 AdvancedThis camp is designed as a con-

tinuation of the Level 1 camp de-scribed previously. Students whosign up for this camp should eitherhave attended the Level 1 camp orhave previous experience in Legorobotics. The camp will begin witha refresher using WeDo Roboticskits and software and then will ad-vance to using Lego MindstormsRCX kits and software.

This class will teach studentsto use a combination of engi-neering and creativity to buildworking, moving machines. Theclass is set up in blocks with acreativity and activity break” inthe middle where students willget outside or do other activities.

Grades: Leaving 2-4Dates: Aug. 12-16Time: 9 a.m.-noonIntroduction to Lego RoboticsCamp, Level 2 and 2 AdvancedSee previous description.Grades: Leaving 2-4Dates: Aug. 12-16Time: 1-4 p.m.Oregon Sea Grant Programs

Days: Mondays-ThursdaysTime: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Hatfield Marine Sci-

ence Center, NewportRegistration: Kathryn Hawes,

541-867-0233 or [email protected]

Information: To learn about theMarine Science Center’s K-12 pro-grams, go to http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/visitor/education-programs/day-camp,or see http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/visitor/.

Water WondersDiscover the wondrous world of

marine animals through field trips,dissections, activities and experi-ments in wet labs. Campers will in-vestigate the power of water andexplore how organisms areadapted to life in a variety of fresh-water and marine environments,including creeks, estuaries, rockyshores and sandy beaches.

Ages: 8 and 9 Dates: July 8-11Cost: $170

All Things FishyInvestigate a variety of fish,

their habitats, and fisheries re-search in this fun and fascinatingcamp. Participants will tourHMSC research facilities, inter-act with a variety of fish experts,and participate in activities atthe Oregon Hatchery ResearchCenter. Campers will learn howto collect fish using various tech-niques, conduct dissections toinvestigate questions, and de-sign and run experiments.

Ages: 10 and 11Dates: July 15-18Cost: $170

Marine MammalsLearn about the diversity of ma-

rine mammals and their amazingadaptations by conducting exper-iments and participating in fieldtrips. Discover how researcherstrack marine mammals and de-termine cause of death, and lookfor marine mammals as we ex-plore nearshore environments.

Ages: 12-14Dates: July 22-25Cost: $170

Marine InvestigationsDelve into marine science as

we work with researchers to ex-plore coastal habitats and the di-verse species that inhabit them.Conduct your own experiments,go kayaking, design and assem-ble remotely operated vehiclesequipped with cameras to com-plete underwater missions.

Ages: 15-18Dates: July 29-Aug. 1Cost: $170

Family CampDive into the marine environ-

ment as we work with re-searchers to explore coastalhabitats and the diverse speciesthat inhabit them. Families willset up their own aquaria, explorenearshore habitats includingtidepools and the Yaquina Bayestuary, conduct dissection andexperiments, and design and as-semble underwater robots for acompetition. All children must beaccompanied by an adult.

Ages: 5-adultDates: Aug. 5-8Cost: $170

CORVALLIS PARKSAND RECREATION

DEPARTMENTThe Corvallis Parks and Recre-

ation Department offers activi-ties year around for all ages.Registration is ongoing and canbe done in person, online or bymail. An activity guide that in-

cludes many programs not listedbelow is available at our office inAvery Park, the Osborn AquaticCenter, the Corvallis Senior Cen-ter, the Corvallis-Benton CountyPublic Library or online atwww.corvallisoregon.gov/pr.

TODDLER RHYTHM AND MUSICInstructor plays guitar while

children work with variousrhythms. Parent or guardianmust accompany child, and isencouraged to participate.

Ages: 11/2 to 31/2

Days: MondaysDates: July 1-22Time: 10:15-11 a.m.Location: Corl HouseCost: Resident: $64; nonresi-

dent: $80

TOTS TAP AND BALLET IPreschoolers learn the funda-

mentals of ballet and tapthrough song and dance, estab-lishing coordination, discipline,fun and friendships.

Ages: 3 and 4Days: MondaysDates: June 10-July 15, or July

22-Aug. 26Time: 9-10 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.Location: Osborn Aquatic

CenterCost: Resident: $48; nonresi-

dent: $60

TOTS TAP AND BALLET IIAges: 4 and 5Days: MondaysDates: June 10-July 15, or July

22-Aug. 26Time: 10-11 a.m. or 2-3 p.m.Location: Osborn Aquatic


dent: $60

TOTS TAP AND BALLET IIIAges: 6-9Days: MondaysDates: June 10-July 15, or July

22-Aug. 26Time: 4-5 p.m.Location: Osborn Aquatic

Center

Cost: Resident: $48; nonresi-dent: $60

BEGINNING TUMBLINGStudents will develop fitness,

flexibility, strength, balance andcoordination while working onskills such as forward and back-ward rolls and cartwheels.

Ages: 4-7Days: MondaysDates: June 10-July 15, or July

22-Aug. 26Time: 3-4 p.m.Location: Osborn Aquatic


dent: $60

BASKETBALL FOR LITTLE HOOPERSPlay plenty of fun basketball

games. Basic skills taughtthrough drills, activities and skill-developing games.

Ages: 5-6Days: TuesdaysDates: July 2-Aug. 13Time: 5-6 p.m.Location: Garfield Elementary

SchoolCost: Resident: $67; nonresi-

dent: $81

LITTLE HOOPERS CAMPThis three-day camp intro-

duces the basics of basketball,and provides plenty of exerciseand fun.

Ages: 5-6Days: Monday-WednesdayDates: June 24-26Time: 10 a.m.-noonLocation: Garfield Elementary


dent: $75

YOUTH SPORTS

BOYS/GIRLS BASKETBALLACADEMY

This class is for the serious, com-petitive basketball player to im-prove speed, agility and quickness.

Ages: 11-14Days: WednesdaysDates: June 26-Aug. 14 (no

class July 3)Time: 5:30-7 p.m.Location: Linus Pauling Middle


dent: $103BASKETBALL FUNDAMENTALSPlay plenty of fun basketball

games and drills!Ages: 11-14Days: MondaysDates: July 1-Aug. 12Time: 7-8:30 p.m.Location: Cheldelin Middle


dent: $88

MOTHER/DAUGHTER BASKETBALL CAMP

Ages: 6-14Days: Thursday and FridayDates: June 27-28Time: 9 a.m.-noonLocation: Linus Pauling Middle


dent: $56

BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP

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while developing stamina.Ages: 7-14Days: Wednesday-FridayDates: June 19-21Time: 9 a.m.-noonLocation: Linus Pauling Middle


dent: $118

YOUTH GOLFLearn how to play a strong

round from a pro.Ages: 8-17Days: Mondays-FridaysDates: July 8-12, July 22-26,

Aug. 5-9 or Aug. 12-16Time: 9 or 10 a.m.Location: Trysting Tree Golf

CourseCost: Resident: $62; nonresi-

dent: $80

BIRDIEBALL GOLF FOR BEGINNERSA great introduction and/or

practice for any golfer. Singleclass introduction.

Ages: 11 and upDays: TuesdayDates: July 9Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.Location: Townsend Shelter,

Avery ParkCost: $5

DOUBLE DUTCH JUMP ROPE CAMPLearn or improve your double

Dutch skills.Ages: 6-11Days: Monday-WednesdayDates: June 17-19Time: Noon-12:45 p.m.Location: Harding CenterCost: Resident: $23; nonresi-

dent: $29

JUMP ROPE CAMP IIndividual, partner and long-

rope tricks are broken down intosimple steps that are fun andeasy to learn.

Ages: 6-11Days: Monday-ThursdayDates: June 17-20Time: 9-10:15 a.m.Location: Harding CenterCost: Resident: $51; nonresi-

dent: $64

JUMP ROPE CAMP IIJoin us for a week of more ad-

vanced rope-handling skills.Ages: 6-11Days: Monday-ThursdayDates: June 17-20Time: 10:30-11:45 a.m.Location: Harding CenterCost: Resident: $51; nonresi-

dent: $64

MARTIAL ARTS CLINICA dynamic introduction to

martial arts skills through gamesand activities.

Ages: 5-10Days: Monday-ThursdayDates: June 24-27Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.Location: Aurora Martial Arts

StudioCost: Resident: $30; nonresi-

dent: $38

KI-AIKIDOKi-Aikido helps children gain

confidence and learn concentra-tion to help them deal witheveryday stress.

Ages: 5-8Days: WednesdaysDates: July 10-Aug. 14Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.Location: Oregon Ki Society

Corvallis DojoCost: Resident: $31; nonresi-

dent: $39Ages: 9-13Days: ThursdaysDates: July 11-Aug. 15Time: 5:45-6:45 p.m.Location: Oregon Ki Society

Corvallis DojoCost: Resident: $31; nonresi-

dent: $39

CHILDREN’S SAFETY CLINICLearn safety skills, including

awareness conflict avoidanceskills, basic techniques and age-appropriate self-defense.

Ages: 6-11Days: SaturdayDates: June 1Time: 9-10 a.m.Location: Aurora Martial Arts

Studio

Cost: $5

INTRO TO BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSUBasic techniques and self-de-

fense concepts will be taughtwhile instilling discipline and in-creasing self confidence.

Ages: 5-10Days: Tuesdays and FridaysDates: June 25-Aug. 2Time: 5-5:45 p.m.Location: Cheldelin Middle


dent: $75

YOUTH DAY CAMPS

RECREATION STATION, AGES 4-6Recreation Station is your

child’s chance to create crafts,explore nature, play games,hear stories, learn sports andmore.

Time: 9 a.m.-noon, all sessionsLocation: Select either Adams

or Wilson elementary schools, orAvery Park in August

Adams Session 1Days: Mondays, Wednesdays,

FridaysDates: June 24-July 26Cost: Resident: $77; nonresi-

dent: $97Adams Session 2

Days: Tuesdays, ThursdaysDates: June 25-July 25 (will

not meet July 4; can attend asession on Friday, July 5)


Wilson Session 1Days: Mondays, Wednesdays,

FridaysDates: June 24-July 26Cost: Resident: $77; nonresi-

dent: $97Wilson Session 2

Days: Tuesdays, ThursdaysDates: June 25-July 25 (will not

meet July 4; can attend a sessionon Friday, July 5)


Townsend Shelter (Avery Park)Session 1

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays,Fridays

Dates: July 29-Aug. 23Cost: Resident: $77; nonresi-

dent: $97

Townsend Shelter (Avery Park)Session 2

Days: Tuesdays, ThursdaysDates: July 30-Aug. 22Cost: Resident: $66; nonresi-

dent: $83

PLAYGROUND IMAGINATION (AGES 6-10)

Stretch your imagination by in-venting games, activities,andnew ways to play.

Days: Monday-FridayDates: July 30-Aug. 22Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Location: Thompson Shelter,

Avery ParkCost: Resident: $77; nonresi-

dent: $97

SUNDANCE EXPLORERS (AGES 6-8) AND DAY CAMP SPECIAL

(AGES 8-11)Explore a summer of crafts,

games, play time, field trips andmaking new friends.

Location: Select either Adamsor Wilson elementary schools


Session 1Days: Monday-FridayDates: June 24-28On Wednesday, bring your cre-

ativity for the annual Chalk It Upevent at Central Park.

Session 2Days: Monday-WednesdayDates: July 1-3Cost: Resident: $50; nonresi-

dent: $63


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Session 3Days: Monday-FridayDates: July 8-12Bring your pennies for the an-

nual Penny Carnival on Wednes-day.

Session 4Days: Monday-FridayDates: July 15-19Enjoy an evening of fun on

Wednesday at Family Fun Nightin Central Park.

Session 5Days: Monday-FridayDates: July 22-26The annual Children’s Parade

will take place on Wednesday. Allfamilies are welcome to partici-pate.

SUMMER ACTIVITY CAMPS (AGES 11-14)

Be active and enjoy sports andother activities in this safe, posi-tive program.

Days: Monday-FridayDates: June 17-21 (Oregon

State University ClimbingWall/Challenge Course), June24-28 (Track and Field), July 8-12(Pickleball/Introduction to Ten-nis), July 15-19 (Beach Week:play sand volleyball in the morn-ing, swim in the afternoon); July22-26 (Cooking for Sports: Learnto cook food that will maximizeyour athletic potential).

Location: Meet in the lobby ofthe Osborn Aquatic Center


PLAY IN THE PARKTime to have fun in the sun

and make friends, enjoy watergames and explore Avery Park.

Ages: 6-11Days: Monday-FridayDates: July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-

9, Aug. 12-16, Aug. 19-23Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Location: Thompson Shelter,

Avery ParkCost: Resident: $77; nonresi-

dent: $97

ROCK CREEK EXPLORERS CAMPHave fun, play and learn about

nature, creeks and watersheds atRock Creek, west of Philomath.

Ages: 8-13Days: Monday-ThursdayDates: July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-

9, Aug. 12-16, Aug. 19-23Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;

overnighter runs from 5 p.m.Thursday to noon Friday

Location: Meet near the Cor-vallis Parks and Recreation Of-fice in Avery Park


LAST CHANCE CAMPEnjoy one last week of summer

fun with your friends.Ages: 6-11Days: Monday-FridayDates: July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-

9, Aug. 12-16, Aug. 19-23Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.;

overnighter runs from 5 p.m.Thursday to noon Friday

Location: Osborn Aquatic Cen-ter


PRIMITIVE SKILLS ‘SURVIVOR’ CAMP

Each day will focus on a differ-ent skill such as tracking/orien-teering, making fire by friction,shelter building, teamwork, etc.Learn basic skills that could helpyou thrive in a survival situationand provide you with projects totake home and share.

Ages: 6-9Days: Monday-FridayDates: July 15-19Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Location: Shelter, Willamette

ParkCost: Resident: $282; nonresi-

dent: $353

Ages: 10-14Days: Monday-FridayDates: June 24-28 or Aug. 12-

16Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Location: Shelter, Willamette

ParkCost: Resident: $282; nonresi-

dent: $353

KARATE DAY CAMPIntroduction to martial arts

skills through games, activities,drills and bag work.

Two age groups: 5-7 and 7-12Days: Monday-ThursdayDates: July 8-11Time: 9 a.m.-noonLocation: Aurora Martial Arts

StudioCost: Resident: $82; nonresi-

dent: $103

YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPSJoin us for one or more weeks

of teamwork and fun while help-ing our community. Register onlyat the Parks and Recreation De-partment office in Avery Park.

Ages: 11-17Days: Monday-Friday (except

Monday-Wednesday for Session 3)Dates and costs: June 17-21,

$50; June 24-28, $50; July 1-3,$15; July 8-12, $25; July 15-19,$50; July 22-26, $50; July 29-Aug. 2, $25; Aug. 5-9, $50

Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Location: Meet across from

the Parks and Recreation De-partment office


ARTS AND CRAFTS

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE GUITAR

Class is taught by a professionalmusician who works well with adiverse group at varying levelsfrom beginning to intermediate.

Ages: 13 and upDays: MondaysDates: July 1-22Time: 7-8:30 p.m.Location: Corl HouseCost: Resident: $64; nonresi-

dent: $80

BEGINNING UKULELEThis beginning ukulele class

takes you from how to hold theinstrument to playing songs inno time!

Ages: 10 and upDays: WednesdaysDates: June 19-July 31Time: 6:30-7:45 p.m.Location: Walnut Community

RoomCost: Resident: $48; nonresi-

dent: $60

LEARN TO DRAWMark Allison makes drawing

easy with techniques to help youunderstand the way artists see.

Ages: 7-12Days: Saturday and SundayDates: April 27 and 28, or Aug.

10 and 11Time: 2-4:30 p.m.Location: Tunison Community


dent: $58

BUILDING BRIDGES, PLANES AND ELECTRONIC GADGETS

Have fun designing and build-ing model bridges.

Ages: 7-11Days: Monday-FridayDates: Aug. 12-16Time: 9 a.m.-noonLocation: Walnut Community


dent: $173

DESIGN AND MAKE HOVERCRAFTSAND MORE!

Build and keep an airpoweredhovercraft.

Ages: 6-10Days: Monday-Friday

Dates: Aug. 12-16Time: 12:45-3:45 p.m.Location: Walnut Community


dent: $173

FOLLOW ME ROBOTBuild a robot that has four

built-in microphones that will de-tect the sound source, and makeit move and turn accordingly.

Ages: 7-11Days: Monday-FridayDates: June 24-28Time: 9 a.m.-noonLocation: Walnut Community


dent: $173

ENGINO BUILDINGThis engineer-architect-cre-

ativity workshop has you workwith an advanced and three-di-mensional construction kit thatis yours to take home.

Ages: 6-10Days: Monday-FridayDates: June 24-28Time: 12:45-3:45 p.m.Location: Walnut Community


dent: $173

BEGINNING KNITTING FOR YOUTHKnitting is fun and relaxing,

and can be an inexpensive way toadd to your wardrobe or makegifts for friends and family.

Ages: 8-14Days: TuesdaysDates: July 2-Aug. 6Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.Location: Walnut Community


dent: $48

RAINBOW TIE-DYE MAGIC IHave fun creating a beautiful

tie-dyed T-shirt.Ages: 8 and upDay: TuesdayDate: June 25Time: 7-8:30 p.m.Location: Corl HouseCost: Resident: $23; nonresi-

dent: $31

MAKING YOUR OWN PAPERHomemade paper makes any

card, craft or gift special.Ages: 14 and upDays: WednesdaysDates: June 19-26Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: Tunison CommunityRoom


Ages: 14 and upDays: ThursdaysDates: July 25-Aug. 1Time: 2-4 p.m.Location: Tunison Community


dent: $15

COMMUNITY EVENTS

PROCESSION OF THE SPECIESUse art, music and dance to

express the natural world! Theprocession is an environmen-tal/artistic celebration of EarthDay. Wear homemade masks andcostumes. Carry flags, bannersand streamers, play music anddance in the streets.

Ages: AllDays: SaturdayDates: April 20Time: Noon-2 p.m.Location: Starts at First Street

and Jackson AvenueCost: Free


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SUMMER BARBECUEA full meal deal with friends

and a video is what you will findat the annual summer barbecue.

Day: FridayDate: July 26Time: 4-5:30 p.m.Location: Corvallis Senior

Center and Chintimini ParkCost: $8

ICE CREAM SOCIALTreat yourself, your friends and

your family to an old-fashioneddelight: ice cream sundaes.

Day: SaturdayDate: July 13Time: 1-3 p.m.Location: Corvallis Senior

Center and Chintimini ParkCost: Free with Senior Center

Gold Pass

SING WITH THE O.K. CHORALEBring your friends and enjoy an

afternoon of singing with theO.K. Chorale.

Ages: 30 and upDay: TuesdayDate: April 23Time: 2-4 p.m.Location: Corvallis Senior

CenterCost: Free with Senior Center

Gold Pass

CHALK IT UP!Join your friends and celebrate

your creativity for National Parksand Recreation Month with thischalk drawing contest.

Ages: 5-12Day: WednesdayDate: June 26Time: 10 a.m.Location: Central ParkCost: Free; registration re-

quired

PENNY CARNIVALCome play at our old fashioned

Penny Carnival.Ages: 2-10Day: WednesdayDate: July 10Time: 1-3 p.m.Location: Central ParkCost: Just pennies

FAMILY FUN NIGHTBring your family to the park

for an evening of games and ac-tivities including cup stacking,hula hoops, limbo and more.

Ages: AllDay: WednesdayDate: July 17Time: 6-8 p.m.Location: Central ParkCost: Free

65TH ANNUALCHILDREN’S PARADE

Celebrate Corvallis at theParks and Recreation 65th an-nual Children’s Parade. Thisyear’s theme is “Children of theWorld.” Create floats and cos-tumes, and dress up. Families, in-dividuals, neighborhood youth,4-H, school, Scout, Camp Firegroups, bands and drill teamsare all welcome.

Ages: 2-13; families welcomeDay: WednesdayDate: July 24Time: 6 p.m.Location: Meet at the south

end of Second StreetCost: Free

SUMMER CONCERTS WITH THECORVALLIS COMMUNITY BANDJoin us at each week for an

outdoor concert.Ages: AllDays: TuesdaysDates: June 18-Aug. 27Time: 7-9 p.m.Location: Gazebo, Central

ParkCost: Free

SUMMER CONCERTS WITH THEHILLTOP BIG BAND

The Hilltop Big Band presents

another summer of free concertsfeaturing the swing sounds ofCount Basie and others. You’llfind an evening’s worth of musicto your liking.

Ages: AllDays: WednesdaysDates: June 26, July 10 and 24,

Aug. 7 and 21, Sept. 4.Time: 7:30-9 p.m.; 7 p.m. on

Sept. 4Location: Gazebo, Central

ParkCost: Free

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RIVERExplore the backwater of the

Willamette’s old East Channeland the Marys River confluenceon this paddle-rafting trip.

Ages: 12 and upDay: SaturdayDate: July 6Time: 3:30-9:30 p.m.Location: Meet at North River-

front ParkCost: Resident: $30; nonresi-

dent: $38

MOONLIGHT ON THE WILLAMETTERaft the Willamette from Cor-

vallis to Hyak Park.Ages: 18 and upDay: SaturdayDate: Aug. 17Time: 4:30-10:30 p.m.

Location: Meet at North River-front Park


HIDDEN TREASURES: THEBACKYARDS OF CORVALLIS

Spend the day enjoying andtouring seven new gardens.

Ages: AllDay: SaturdayDate: June 1Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Gardens throughout

the Corvallis areaCost: $15 day of event at 3428

S.W. Chintimini Ave.; $12 if pur-chased online or at any Parksand Recreation facility

ROSE GARDEN TOURTour the rose garden with a

knowledgeable guide from theCorvallis Rose Society.

Ages: AllDay: SundayDate: June 23Time: 4:30-6 p.m.Location: Avery Park Rose

GardenCost: Free

TOUR OF TREESDiscover Tree City USA on this

Central Park to lower campustour.

Ages: 8 and upDays: SundaysDates: 1-3 p.m. May 5, or 5:30-

7:30 p.m. Aug. 4Location: Meet at gazebo,

Central ParkCost: Free

POOLSOsborn Aquatic Center is the

premier source for swim lessonsin the mid-Willamette Valley.Highly trained and experiencedinstructors provide a fun andsafe time in the water that willleave you looking forward to yournext lesson.

SWIM LESSONSWaterBabies

Instructors lead songs andgames to prepare parents andtheir babies for a lifelong love ofswimming.

Ages: 6-18 monthsCost: Resident: $45; nonresi-

dent: $55WaterKids

WaterKids continues develop-ing the same skills as WaterBa-bies, with more independence.

Ages: 18-36 monthsCost: Resident: $45; nonresi-

dent: $55


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Youth LessonsLiquid Degree Swim Lesson

teaches swimming skills usingprogressions for ongoing suc-cess as children learn lifelongswimming skills.

Ages: 3 and upCost: Resident: $45; nonresi-

dent: $55Adult Swimming Lessons/Stroke

ImprovementOsborn’s specialty instructors

can help you learn how to swim,improve your stroke technique,get introduced to lap swimmingor prepare to compete intriathlons.

Ages: 15 and up, no experiencenecessary


Private LessonsOsborn’s specialty instructors

can teach you or your child howto swim.

Ages: AllCost: Resident: $20; nonresi-

dent: $22

CLASSESJunior Instructor

This class develops your waterskills and teaching strategies.

Ages: 11-14Days: Mondays-ThursdaysDates: June 24-July 3, or July

22-Aug. 1Time: 9-11 a.m.Cost: Resident: $60; nonresi-

dent: $75Junior Lifeguarding

Grow into a future lifeguard. In-jury prevention, fitness, emer-gency response, leadership andprofessionalism will be covered.

Ages: 11-14Days: Mondays-ThursdaysDates: July 8-18 or Aug. 5-15Time: 10-11 a.m.Cost: Resident: $60; nonresi-

dent: $75Springboard Diving

Learn springboard skills in-cluding approach, hurdle, andtakeoffs for forward, backwardand more.

Ages: Any; Level 5 swim skillsDays: Tuesdays and ThursdaysDates: May 7-June 6, June 24-

July 3, July 8-18, July 22-Aug. 1or Aug. 5-15

Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m.Cost: Resident: $60; nonresi-

dent: $75Level 1 Diving, 9:30-10:15 a.m.Level 2 Diving, 10:30-11:15

a.m.Synchronized Swimming

Come learn the art of synchro-

nized swimming in this group-ledclass.

Ages: AllDays: Mondays, Wednesdays

and FridaysTime: 10-10:45 a.m.Cost: Resident: Regular ad-

mission ratesSCUBA Diving

Experience the underwaterworld and become a certifiedSCUBA diver for life.

Ages: 15 and upDays: ThursdaysDates: May 16-30Time: 5:30-10 p.m.Cost: Resident: $325; nonresi-

dent: $385Discover SCUBA

This is your opportunity to trySCUBA! All equipment is pro-vided.

Ages: 12 and upDays: FridayDates: April 26 or July 26; ad-

ditional dates to be announcedTime: 5:30-7 p.m.Cost: Resident: $30; nonresi-

dent: $35Snorkeling

Get your feet wet and learn thebasics of snorkeling.

Ages: 8 and upDates: To be announced

Standard First Aid with Adult CPR/AED

Easy-to-learn emergency pro-cedures for lay responders.

Ages: AnyDates: April 13, May 15, June 5,

July 13, Aug. 10 or Sept. 7Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Cost: CPR/AED and First Aid:

$67; CPR/AED only: $53; FirstAid only: $51

STANDARD FIRST AID WITH INFANTAND CHILD CPR/AED

Learn to care for children andinfants in an emergency.

Ages: AnyDates: May 22 or July 20Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Cost: CPR/AED and First Aid:


CPR/AED FOR THE PROFESSIONALRESCUER AND HEALTHCARE

PROVIDERAdvanced training for the pro-

fessional rescuer or healthcareprovider.

Ages: AnyDays: SaturdaysDates: Aug. 3Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Cost: $82

BABYSITTER’S TRAININGThis course provides youth

with the knowledge and skills tosafely and responsibly give carefor children and infants.

Ages: 11-15Dates: June 29, July 27

or Aug. 17Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORLearn to teach children and

adults to swim and about watersafety.

Ages: 16 by end of the courseDays: Tuesdays and ThursdaysDates: April 30-May 30Time: 4-8 p.m.Cost: Resident: $210; nonresi-

dent: $235

LIFEGUARD TRAININGGain the skills and knowledge

to prevent and respond toaquatic emergencies at poolsand waterparks.

Ages: 15 or older by end of thecourse

Dates: 6-9:45 p.m. Tuesdaysand Thursdays, April 2-May 2; or8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11, 12, 25 and26


LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOREarn a nationally recognized

certification to teach others howto become American Red Crosslifeguards.

Ages: 17 and upDays: Tuesdays and ThursdaysDates: Aug. 13-29Time: 6-10 p.m.Cost: Resident: $185; nonresi-

dent: $210

SPECIAL EVENTS AT OSBORNFamily Movie Swim

Enjoy a swim-in movie with thefamily.

Ages: AnyDays: FridaysDates: April 19, May 24, June

21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20Time: 7-9 p.m.Cost: Regular admission rates

applyParents’ Night Out

Drop off the kids for someswimming fun with organizedgames while you go out for anight on the town.

Ages: 7 and upDays: FridaysDates: May 10, June 7, July 12,

Aug. 9, Sept. 13Time: 6-10 p.m.Cost: $20

Wonderful World of WaterBabiesSing songs, practice skills and

get signed up for summer ses-sions.

Ages: 6 months to 3 years(siblings welcome)

Day: FridayDate: June 14Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Cost: Regular admission rates

applyHeart of the Valley Triathlon

Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon.Children’s races available, too.

Day: SundayDate: April 21Time: 8 a.m.Registration: Visit www.race

center.com/hotv for details.Fishing Derby

Come down for a fun fishingexperience. The outdoor pool willbe stocked with rainbow troutand experts will be on hand toteach basic skills.

Ages: 6 and up (recom-mended)

Day: SaturdayDate: April 27Times: 8-8:45 a.m., 9:15-10

a.m., 10:30-11:15 a.m., 11:45a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-1:45 p.m.,2:15-3 p.m., 3:30-4:15 p.m.,4:45-5:30 p.m.

Cost: $12School’s Out Luau

Celebrate the end of theschool year with this luau-themed pool party. Play games,win prizes and get ready forsummer fun.

Day: WednesdayDate: June 12Time: 1-5 p.m.Cost: Regular admission rates

applySummer Fun Run

and Family Health FairEnjoy this family fun run fol-

lowed by a community healthfair.

Day: SaturdayDate: July 20Time: 8:30 a.m.Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at

the runRegistration: oacsummerfun-

run.comBack to School Fiesta

Celebrate the end of summerwith a fiesta pool party.

Day: FridayDate: Aug. 30Time: 1-5 p.m.Cost: Regular admission rates

apply

Dog DayBring your dog for outdoor

pool play and celebrate the endof the summer swimming sea-son

Day: SaturdayDate: Oct. 5Times: 10-11:30 a.m., noon-

1:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m.Cost: Donation of $5 per dog

per session. Pre-sale ticketsavailable. Memberships andpunchcards do not apply.

SPORTS

AYSO SOCCER CAMPAges: 4-14Days: Monday-FridayDate: June 24-28, Aug. 5-9Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Soccer fields,

Adams Elementary SchoolCost: $165Registration:

www.ayso.org/camps

SKYHAWKS SOCCER CAMPAges: 5-14Days: Monday-FridayDate: July 15-19Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Soccer fields,

Adams Elementary SchoolCost: $129 if registered for

2012-13 season/ $144 for non-registered players

Registration:www.ayso.org/camps


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WOOD-BAT BASEBALL TEAMSummer wood-bat baseball

team for players with college eli-gibility remaining.

Dates: June 4-Aug. 8Location: Goss Stadium, Ore-

gon State UniversityCost: $5 general admission;

$10 reserved; $11 reserved onFireworks Nights: July 3, Aug. 8.

Information: 541-752-5656 orww.corvallisknights.com

STARKER FORESTS YOUTHBASEBALL AND SOFTBALL CLINIC

Presented by the Knights,Starker Forests, and the Boys &Girls Clubs of Corvallis, Albanyand Lebanon. Get instructionfrom OSU Beavers, University ofOregon Ducks and other topWest Coast college players. Par-ticipants can expect a lot of in-teraction with Corvallis Knightsplayers and coaches.

The clinic will emphasize thebasics of baseball and ways tohave fun with the game. Partici-pants must have a parent orguardian sign a liability releaseform to participate. The form isavailable the day of the clinic atthe stadium, or online atwww.corvallisknights.com/pdfs/hold%20harmless%20agreement.pdf.

Ages: 5-18Date: Saturday, June 22Time: 9 a.m.-noonLocation: Goss Stadium, OSUCost: FreeRegistration: 541-752-5656 or

[email protected]

SUMMER TROPHY LEAGUEThe Corvallis Aquatic Team is

sponsoring this league. Partici-pants must have the ability toswim 25 yards of freestyle and25 yards of backstroke.

Ages: 5 and upDates: May 1-Aug. 15; start

date is flexibleTime: See website for detailsLocation: Osborn Aquatic

CenterCost: $325; $275 if starting

June 15Registration: catteammgr@

gmail.com or www.corvallisaquaticteamorg

TIMBERHILL TENNIS CLUBFor registration information for

all classes, call Timberhill TennisClub at 541-753-1043, or [email protected].

Adult ClassesSession I: June 17-July 24Session II: July 29-Aug. 21Days: Mondays, 10-10:45 a.m.Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.

Junior ClassesSession I: June 17-July 3Session II: July 15-Aug. 2Session III: Aug. 5-Aug. 23

Mighty MitesThis class will combine basic

fundamentals and hand-eye co-ordination exercises with fun ac-tivities and games.

Ages: 5-8Days: Mondays, WednesdaysTime: 10-10:45 a.m.Cost: $75 for each three-week

sessionFuture Stars

Kids who are beginners orhave had some previous instruc-tion will learn better fundamen-tals and scoring, and becomemore consistent through drillsand games.

Ages: 9 and upDays: Tuesdays, Wednesdays,

ThursdaysTime: 10:45-11:45 a.m.Cost: $110 for each three-

week sessionJunior Champs

Juniors who are developingconsistency, power and competi-tive instincts will get more play-

ing experience, more advanceddrills, and introductions to spinsand strategy.

Ages: 10-14Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays,

ThursdaysTime: 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.Cost: $110 for each three-

week sessionTournament Prep

Middle school players andplayers with junior varsity highschool experience will partici-pate in this class, geared towardenhancing the skills needed toplay at the high school varsitylevel. Focus will be on placement,spins, serving and strategy.

Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Thursdays

Time: 2:45-3:45 p.m.Cost: $110 for each three-

week sessionTennis 101

High school players who havelittle experience and are juststarting to learn the game willfind what they need in this group— learning skills and buildingconfidence among their peers.The goal will be to get all of theseplayers prepared for high schoolJV tennis.


Time: 12:45-1:45 p.m.

Cost: $110 for each three-week session

High SchoolJunior players with varsity ex-

perience and advanced shot-making skills will gain strengththrough drills, games and com-

petition. Focus is on strategy andcompetitive skills, includingphysical conditioning and mentaltoughness.


Time: 1:45-2:45 p.m.Cost: $110 for each three-

week session

VACATION BIBLESCHOOLS

COLOSSAL COASTAL WORLDSponsoring Organization:

Grant Avenue Baptist ChurchDates: July 29-Aug. 2Time: 9 a.m.-noonLocation: 1625 N.W. Grant Ave.Ages: 4 years through entering

Grade 6Description of Program:

Come experience the ride ofyour life at Colossal CoasterWorld. Thrill seekers will find alot of exciting games, Bible sto-ries, crafts, songs, mission activi-ties and snacks just inside themain gate. Through every twist,turn and dive, kids will be chal-lenged to face their fears andtrust God as they zip along theroller coaster of life.

Cost: FreeRegistration: 541-757-7497 or

www.grantavebc.com.

SONWEST ROUNDUPSponsoring Organization:

Grant Avenue Baptist Church

Dates: July 15-19Days: Monday-FridayTime: 9 a.m.-noon; family bar-

becue and program, 6:30 p.m.Thursday

Location: Philomath MiddleSchool

Ages: 4 years through enteringGrade 5

Description of Program: Aweek of fun, games, crafts,friends, music and more!

Cost: FreeRegistration/information:

541-929-3933 or livingfaithfamily.org

VENTURE CREW 2170Sponsored by the Kiwanis Sun-

risers, Venture Crew is a coedprogram. Activities are designed,planned and executed by youthmembers. Camping, hiking andbackpacking are the foundationof our interests. Get outdoors,meet new friends and learn howto make things happen.

Ages: Males and females ages14-20

Days: Tuesday evenings andweekends as planned

Time: 7 p.m.Location: Corvallis Elks LodgeCost: $17 for annual member-

ship, plus cost of individual activ-ities

Registration: Kelly Brown,541-754-0306 or www.venturecrew2170.com


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Youth LessonsLiquid Degree Swim Lesson

teaches swimming skills usingprogressions for ongoing suc-cess as children learn lifelongswimming skills.

Ages: 3 and upCost: Resident: $45; nonresi-

dent: $55Adult Swimming Lessons/Stroke

ImprovementOsborn’s specialty instructors

can help you learn how to swim,improve your stroke technique,get introduced to lap swimmingor prepare to compete intriathlons.

Ages: 15 and up, no experiencenecessary


Private LessonsOsborn’s specialty instructors

can teach you or your child howto swim.

Ages: AllCost: Resident: $20; nonresi-

dent: $22

CLASSESJunior Instructor

This class develops your waterskills and teaching strategies.

Ages: 11-14Days: Mondays-ThursdaysDates: June 24-July 3, or July

22-Aug. 1Time: 9-11 a.m.Cost: Resident: $60; nonresi-

dent: $75Junior Lifeguarding

Grow into a future lifeguard. In-jury prevention, fitness, emer-gency response, leadership andprofessionalism will be covered.

Ages: 11-14Days: Mondays-ThursdaysDates: July 8-18 or Aug. 5-15Time: 10-11 a.m.Cost: Resident: $60; nonresi-

dent: $75Springboard Diving

Learn springboard skills in-cluding approach, hurdle, andtakeoffs for forward, backwardand more.

Ages: Any; Level 5 swim skillsDays: Tuesdays and ThursdaysDates: May 7-June 6, June 24-

July 3, July 8-18, July 22-Aug. 1or Aug. 5-15

Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m.Cost: Resident: $60; nonresi-

dent: $75Level 1 Diving, 9:30-10:15 a.m.Level 2 Diving, 10:30-11:15

a.m.Synchronized Swimming

Come learn the art of synchro-

nized swimming in this group-ledclass.

Ages: AllDays: Mondays, Wednesdays

and FridaysTime: 10-10:45 a.m.Cost: Resident: Regular ad-

mission ratesSCUBA Diving

Experience the underwaterworld and become a certifiedSCUBA diver for life.

Ages: 15 and upDays: ThursdaysDates: May 16-30Time: 5:30-10 p.m.Cost: Resident: $325; nonresi-

dent: $385Discover SCUBA

This is your opportunity to trySCUBA! All equipment is pro-vided.

Ages: 12 and upDays: FridayDates: April 26 or July 26; ad-

ditional dates to be announcedTime: 5:30-7 p.m.Cost: Resident: $30; nonresi-

dent: $35Snorkeling

Get your feet wet and learn thebasics of snorkeling.

Ages: 8 and upDates: To be announced

Standard First Aid with Adult CPR/AED

Easy-to-learn emergency pro-cedures for lay responders.

Ages: AnyDates: April 13, May 15, June 5,

July 13, Aug. 10 or Sept. 7Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Cost: CPR/AED and First Aid:


STANDARD FIRST AID WITH INFANTAND CHILD CPR/AED

Learn to care for children andinfants in an emergency.

Ages: AnyDates: May 22 or July 20Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Cost: CPR/AED and First Aid:


CPR/AED FOR THE PROFESSIONALRESCUER AND HEALTHCARE

PROVIDERAdvanced training for the pro-

fessional rescuer or healthcareprovider.

Ages: AnyDays: SaturdaysDates: Aug. 3Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Cost: $82

BABYSITTER’S TRAININGThis course provides youth

with the knowledge and skills tosafely and responsibly give carefor children and infants.

Ages: 11-15Dates: June 29, July 27

or Aug. 17Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORLearn to teach children and

adults to swim and about watersafety.

Ages: 16 by end of the courseDays: Tuesdays and ThursdaysDates: April 30-May 30Time: 4-8 p.m.Cost: Resident: $210; nonresi-

dent: $235

LIFEGUARD TRAININGGain the skills and knowledge

to prevent and respond toaquatic emergencies at poolsand waterparks.

Ages: 15 or older by end of thecourse

Dates: 6-9:45 p.m. Tuesdaysand Thursdays, April 2-May 2; or8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11, 12, 25 and26


LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOREarn a nationally recognized

certification to teach others howto become American Red Crosslifeguards.

Ages: 17 and upDays: Tuesdays and ThursdaysDates: Aug. 13-29Time: 6-10 p.m.Cost: Resident: $185; nonresi-

dent: $210

SPECIAL EVENTS AT OSBORNFamily Movie Swim

Enjoy a swim-in movie with thefamily.

Ages: AnyDays: FridaysDates: April 19, May 24, June

21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20Time: 7-9 p.m.Cost: Regular admission rates

applyParents’ Night Out

Drop off the kids for someswimming fun with organizedgames while you go out for anight on the town.

Ages: 7 and upDays: FridaysDates: May 10, June 7, July 12,

Aug. 9, Sept. 13Time: 6-10 p.m.Cost: $20

Wonderful World of WaterBabiesSing songs, practice skills and

get signed up for summer ses-sions.

Ages: 6 months to 3 years(siblings welcome)

Day: FridayDate: June 14Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Cost: Regular admission rates

applyHeart of the Valley Triathlon

Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon.Children’s races available, too.

Day: SundayDate: April 21Time: 8 a.m.Registration: Visit www.race

center.com/hotv for details.Fishing Derby

Come down for a fun fishingexperience. The outdoor pool willbe stocked with rainbow troutand experts will be on hand toteach basic skills.

Ages: 6 and up (recom-mended)

Day: SaturdayDate: April 27Times: 8-8:45 a.m., 9:15-10

a.m., 10:30-11:15 a.m., 11:45a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-1:45 p.m.,2:15-3 p.m., 3:30-4:15 p.m.,4:45-5:30 p.m.

Cost: $12School’s Out Luau

Celebrate the end of theschool year with this luau-themed pool party. Play games,win prizes and get ready forsummer fun.

Day: WednesdayDate: June 12Time: 1-5 p.m.Cost: Regular admission rates

applySummer Fun Run

and Family Health FairEnjoy this family fun run fol-

lowed by a community healthfair.

Day: SaturdayDate: July 20Time: 8:30 a.m.Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at

the runRegistration: oacsummerfun-

run.comBack to School Fiesta

Celebrate the end of summerwith a fiesta pool party.

Day: FridayDate: Aug. 30Time: 1-5 p.m.Cost: Regular admission rates

apply

Dog DayBring your dog for outdoor

pool play and celebrate the endof the summer swimming sea-son

Day: SaturdayDate: Oct. 5Times: 10-11:30 a.m., noon-

1:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m.Cost: Donation of $5 per dog

per session. Pre-sale ticketsavailable. Memberships andpunchcards do not apply.

SPORTS

AYSO SOCCER CAMPAges: 4-14Days: Monday-FridayDate: June 24-28, Aug. 5-9Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Soccer fields,

Adams Elementary SchoolCost: $165Registration:

www.ayso.org/camps

SKYHAWKS SOCCER CAMPAges: 5-14Days: Monday-FridayDate: July 15-19Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Soccer fields,

Adams Elementary SchoolCost: $129 if registered for

2012-13 season/ $144 for non-registered players

Registration:www.ayso.org/camps

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