Summertime programs
Basic Electrical
Description
Introduces student to working with electrical circuits. Voltage, amperage, resistance, Ohm's Law, meter usage, wiring diagrams, series and parallel circuits are covered.
Be Creative @ Your Library - Summer Reading Program
Description
Be Creative @ Your Library is a free reading incentive program for preschoolers through young adults. Kids can sign up to win prizes by reading books and enjoy eight weeks of special programs, library activities, weekly incentives and prize drawings at their local library.
Bone Builder's Backpacks
Description
Backpacks provide Free Food for children who would normally get free or reduced cost lunch at school, and for children who are unable to eat lunch at one of the Summer Food Service for Children sites.
Camp Fire USA Community Center Summer Adventure
Description
Youth are given the opportunity to participate in field trips, community service projects, create works of art or simply play with friends on a local playground. Kids enrolled in the Center Summer Adventure Program will master new skills, build friendships and have a fantastic summer. At a ratio of 1:10 staff to campers, Camp Fire staff facilitate activities that encourage a sense of community and provide a great deal of fun. Activities include: outdoor education, gym games, creative art projects, science exploration, drama, playground fun, cooperative games, cooking, day hikes, field trips, theme weeks, bicycle excursions, guests speakers and much more.
Eielson Youth Center
Description
A week to week summer program offering recreational and educational experiences for youth and teens, including field trips, day and evening programming and activities, themed adventure weeks, specialty weeks, 4-H and Boys and Girls Club events, sport camps and so much more.
Fairbanks Boys & Girls Club
Description
Daily activities: Reading club, gym games, cooking club, outside park time, art activities, dance contests, Friday dress-up days.
Special Activities: Swimming, movies @ Regal Cinemas, Glo-Putt, bowling, UA Museum of the North tours, and field trips
Fairbanks Montessori School Summer Sessions
Description
Pre-school and kindergarten curriculum-based activities with certified Montessori teachers. Lots of outdoor activity as well.
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
Description
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival offers dance classes for ages 10 and older and ice skating opportunities for children at any age and level. Check out FSAF catalog or on-line (www.fsaf.org) for further information.
Girls Softball & T-Ball
Description
Participants will learn softball fundamentals and play girls softball. Try-outs will be held May 2 from 3-6 p.m. at Lathrop High School.
Introduction to Small Engines
Description
Students disassemble and reassemble a 4 stroke engine while learning how each of the engine's systems work. Includes precision measuring and proper tool usage.
JMG 4-H Club
Description
Youth will learn how to grow a garden by studying the junior master gardener curriculum and planting, maintaining and harvesting a community garden located at the Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Joel's Place Summer of Service
Description
Joel's Place Summer of Service will provide young Fairbanksans an opportunity to serve local youth serving agencies. Members receive a living stipend and education award for completing 450 hours of service. Looks wonderful on your resume.
Museum Youth Volunteers
Description
Youth volunteers will learn about the museum's exhibits and collections, interact with visitors of all ages and develop presentation and leadership skills.
Summer Food Service For Children
Description
Free meals for children
Tiny Tots Ballet
Description
Introduce your child to the wonderful world of dance. Tiny Tots Ballet goal is to introduce children to ballet in a fun, relaxed, and non-competitive atmosphere. Creative and fun activities to build grace, coordination, and confidence.
TOTE Family Fun Fest
Description
Enjoy hands on activities under the big top tent at the University of Alaska Museum of the North.
Woodworking
Description
The students will be introduced to woodworking with hand tools. Cutting, shaping, fastening, and finishing will be covered while building projects.
Young Inventors Workshop
Description
Students work with wood, metal, and plastics to increase their ability to use these materials in inventions.