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.

Sponsor

Industrial Art's Learning Labs

Ages

10 and older

Dates and times

July 6-10 1-4 p.m.

Location

3410 Van Horn Road

Cost

$225

Contact name

James Baird

Contact phone number

455-7630

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.

Sponsor

Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Libraries

Ages

2-18

Dates and times

June 1-July 25 - Sign up anytime beginning May 20

Location

Noel Wien Library, North Pole Branch Library, FNSB Van Outreach Services, Fort Wainwright Post Library and Eielson Air Force Base Library.

Cost

Free

Contact name

Susan Jones, Youth Services Dept.

Contact phone number

459-1052.

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.

Sponsor

Joel's Place youth center and indoor skate park.

Ages

Ages: 6-18

Dates and times

June 10-Aug. 12, noon-2 p.m., Wednesday afternoons

Location

1890 Marika Road Fairbanks, and various pick up points

Cost

Free

Contact name

Linda Setterberg

Contact phone number

452-2621

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.

Sponsor

Camp Fire USA Alaska Council

Ages

Grades K-12

Dates and times

June 1-July 31

Location

Birch Park and Spruce Park Community Centers

Cost

No cost to families located in AHFC housing

Contact name

Shawn Castiglione or Katrina Nunemann

Contact phone number

456-4334

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.

Sponsor

Eielson Youth Programs

Ages

9-18

Dates and times

May 26-Aug. 14

Location

Eielson Air Force Base

Cost

Varies according to the activity

Contact name

Debbie Conklin or Misty Campbell

Contact phone number

(907) 377-3194

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

Sponsor

Fairbanks Boys & Girls Club

Ages

7-18

Dates and times

June 1-Aug. 7, Regular club hours: noon-6 p.m.; Early Bird: 8 a.m.-noon. $50/week

Location

800 Cushman Fairbanks Old Main, behind City Hall

Cost

Membership: $40, Good through 12/31/09; Early Bird: 8 a.m.-noon. $50/week

Contact name

Christy Wiskeman

Contact phone number

457-5223

Fairbanks Montessori School Summer Sessions

Description

Pre-school and kindergarten curriculum-based activities with certified Montessori teachers. Lots of outdoor activity as well.

Sponsor

Fairbanks Montessori School

Ages

3-6; Must be potty-trained.

Dates and times

Two Sessions: June 1-July 2 and July 5-Aug. 7; Half day: Mornings: 9 a.m.-noon or Afternoons: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Full day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Before and after school care available for additional fee. Lunch available from for morning children (noon-1 p.m.) for an additional fee.

Location

Fairbanks Montessori School, 2014 30th Ave., Fairbanks

Cost

$480 for 5-week, half day sessions / $880 for 5-week, full day sessions

Contact name

Robert Weeden

Contact phone number

907-451-8485

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.

Sponsor

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival

Ages

10 and older

Dates and times

July 19-Aug. 2

Location

UAF Ice Arena & Dance:Artisan's Courtyard

Cost

See registration form in catalog or on-line

Contact name

Jo Scott

Contact phone number

(907) 474-8869

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.

Sponsor

Interior Girls Softball Association

Ages

4-18

Dates and times

May 26 -Aug. 16; Games start at 6 p.m.

Location

South Davis Park

Cost

$30-$80 Depending on age group.

Contact name

Wendy Hutchins

Contact phone number

388-7019

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.

Sponsor

Industrial Arts Learning Labs Inc.

Ages

10 and older

Dates and times

June 8-19, 1-4 p.m.; Aug. 3-14, 1-4 p.m.

Location

3410 Van Horn Road

Cost

$450

Contact name

James Baird

Contact phone number

455-7630

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.

Sponsor

Georgeson Botanical Garden

Ages

Grades 3-6 (completed).

Dates and times

May-September, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.

Location

Georgeson Botanical Garden, UAF Campus

Cost

$50

Contact name

Jan Hanscom

Contact phone number

474-6921

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.

Sponsor

Joel's Place has a grant with Serve Alaska for this AmeriCorps National Service program

Ages

16-25

Dates and times

May 26-Aug. 14; Hours vary according to service description.

Location

Various. Orientation is at Joel's Place, 1890 Marika Road, Fairbanks

Cost

None

Contact name

Marylee Bates

Contact phone number

452-2621

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.

Sponsor

University of Alaska Museum of the North

Ages

13-18

Dates and times

June thru August, five hours a week

Location

University of Alaska Museum of the North

Cost

Free.

Contact name

Peggy Hetman or Laura Conner

Contact phone number

907-474-5360

Summer Food Service For Children

Description

Free meals for children

Sponsor

Joel's Place youth center and indoor skate park.

Ages

6-18, and older with disabilities still in the public school system.

Dates and times

June 8-Aug. 14, Breakfast, Noon-1 p.m., D'Lunch 4-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. (Closed July 3)

Location

Joel's Place 1890 Marika Road Fairbanks

Cost

Free

Contact name

Tyler Franke

Contact phone number

452-2621

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.

Sponsor

Tiny Tots Ballet

Ages

4-10

Dates and times

Thursdays, June 4-July 16, 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location

Artisan's Courtyard

Cost

$12 drop in fee or $75 for seven weeks

Contact name

Gretchen Nolan

Contact phone number

907-460-6610

TOTE Family Fun Fest

Description

Enjoy hands on activities under the big top tent at the University of Alaska Museum of the North.

Sponsor

University of Alaska Museum of the North

Ages

3-plus

Dates and times

June 7, Noon-4 p.m.

Location

University of Alaska Museum of the North

Cost

$3 per child

Contact name

Contact phone number

907-474-7505

Woodworking

Description

The students will be introduced to woodworking with hand tools. Cutting, shaping, fastening, and finishing will be covered while building projects.

Sponsor

Industrial Art's Learning Labs

Ages

10 and older

Dates and times

June 22-26, 1-4 p.m.; July 13-17, 1-4 p.m.

Location

3410 Van Horn Road

Cost

$225

Contact name

James Baird

Contact phone number

455-7630

Young Inventors Workshop

Description

Students work with wood, metal, and plastics to increase their ability to use these materials in inventions.

Sponsor

Industrial Arts Learning Labs Inc.

Ages

10 and older

Dates and times

June 1-5, 9 a.m.-Noon or 1-4 p.m.; June 29-July 3, 9 a.m.-Noon or 1-4 p.m.

Location

3410 Van Horn Road

Cost

$225

Contact name

James Baird

Contact phone number

455-7630