Summertime programs

Alaska Bird Camp Kids programs

Description

Birds, Bugs, & the Boreal Forest: Spend the day learning from biologists and artists on Creamer's Refuge. Kids will work on two projects with local artists.
ABO Raptor & Junior Raptor Camps: Learn all about Alaska's hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons through games, activities, and nature walks.
Feathers & Flight: Learn all about birds and how they soar and dive around the sky. Test the principles of flight through games & activities.

Sponsor

Alaska Bird Observatory (ABO)

Ages

6-14

Dates and times

June 24: Birds, Bugs, & the Boreal Forest, 9 a.m.-4 p.m (ages 10-14); July 1: ABO Raptor Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m (ages 9-12); July 8: ABO Junior Raptor Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m (ages 6-8); July 15: Feathers & Flight, 9 a.m.-3 p.m (ages 9-12)

Location

ABO Center for Education & Research, 418 Wedgewood Drive, Fairbanks

Cost

All are $35/child except Birds, Bugs, and the Boreal Forest is $45.

Contact name

Tricia Blake

Contact phone number

451-7159

Alyeska Track & Field Games

Description

The games are a beginners level, recreational track and field program designed to introduce boys and girls to the sport of track and field.

Sponsor

Farbanks North Star Borough

Ages

6-13

Dates and times

June 7, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Location

Lathrop High School Track

Cost

Free

Contact name

Linda Ingham

Contact phone number

459-1068

Camp Fire USA Spruce Park Community Center Programs

Description

Camp Fire Community Center programs provide free, safe and nurturing out of school time environments to youth in lower income neighborhoods. Each program is located in an AHFC housing area. The program is similar to our licensed school age child care, with an added emphasis on providing youth the opportunity to experience new activities and build positive life skills. Community centers enable parents to work by providing a quality summer experience for their children with a variety of field trips, sports, arts & crafts, drama, cooking and outdoor activities.

Sponsor

Camp Fire USA

Ages

Children enrolled in K-11th grade during 07-08 school year.

Dates and times

June 2-Aug. 1, Noon-6 p.m., M-F. Closed July 3, 4, 14 & 18.

Location

Spruce Park Community Center - 1410 22nd Avenue

Cost

No cost to families located in low income housing areas

Contact name

Katrina Nunemann

Contact phone number

456-4334

Catch the Reading Bug

Description

Catch the Bug Summer Reading Program 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

Sign up anytime beginning May 19. Program runs May 26-July 19

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

Youth Services Dept. 459-1052

Contact phone number

Susan Jones

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, UAF Museum Tours, Field Trips

Sponsor

Fairbanks Boys & Girls Club

Ages

7-18

Dates and times

May 26-Aug. 15; Regular club hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Early Bird: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. $50/week

Location

800 Cushman Fairbanks Old Main, behind City Hall

Cost

Membership $30, Good through 12/31/08; Early Bird: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. $50/week

Contact name

Sara Battiest

Contact phone number

457-5223

Fairbanks Montessori Summer Program

Description

In June students at Montessori will learn about food and art from around the world. Students will tackle some projects during the warm summer days that are too messy for the classrooms. In July students will study Alaska, including hands on activities with our local flora and fauna.

Sponsor

Fairbanks Montessori Pre-School & Kindergarten

Ages

3-6 years of age

Dates and times

Session 1: May 27-July 1; Session 2: July 2-August 8,; Full day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Half day, 9 a.m.-Noon or 1-4 p.m. Before and after care available

Location

Fairbanks Montessori School, 2014 30th Avenue

Cost

Full day/$951. Half day/$533. Before and after care available.

Contact name

Meadow Riedel

Contact phone number

456-1220

Girls Softball & T-Ball

Description

Participants will learn softball fundamentals and play girls softball. Mid-season jamboree will be held June 13-14 with competitions and prizes.

Sponsor

Interior Girls Softball Association

Ages

4-18

Dates and times

May 20 -July 26; Games start at 6 p.m.

Location

Girls Softball Fields on Stewart Street by Denali Elementary.

Cost

$30-$80 Depending on age group.

Contact name

Irene Stevenson

Contact phone number

456-3375

Museum Youth Volunteers

Description

The museum is looking for 13-18 year olds to volunteer this summer. Gain experience and make new friends while learning about museum collections and exhibits. Develop and present demonstrations for visitors. Volunteers asked to commit 3 hours a week. Applications due May 1. Contact Museum Education: museum.education@uaf.edu or 474-6948.

Sponsor

UA Museum of the North

Ages

13-18

Dates and times

Apply by May 1. Volunteer through the summer.

Location

UA Museum of the North, 907 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks

Cost

Free

Contact name

Museum Education office

Contact phone number

474-6948

Open Level Ballet Class

Description

Drop-In Open Level Ballet class.

Sponsor

Dance Theatre Fairbanks

Ages

12 and up

Dates and times

Begins mid-June, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Location

Dance Theatre Fairbanks, 656 7th Ave.

Cost

$10 per class

Contact name

Ann Olson

Contact phone number

488-9500

Ten Hunee Daal'oye Youth Academy

Description

The academy will be focusing on leadership, wellness and Athabascan culture. Elders will guide the teaching. Certified teachers will integrate the academics into the Athabascan teachings. We will be using subsistence activities of fishing and caribou to teach all who attend the camp.

Sponsor

First Alaskans Institute, UAF, Interior Aleutians Campus

Ages

Grades 9 & 10

Dates and times

June 16-July 2

Location

Howard Luke's Camp, across the Tanana River

Cost

no cost

Contact name

Amelia Ruerup

Contact phone number

474-0958, ext. 154