Youth activities
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University of Fun Summer Day Camp – The Northeast Youth Center, 4001 N. Cook St., offers a licensed day camp providing activities and field trips for ages 5-12. Cost is $87 per week and includes USDA breakfasts and lunches, and a T-shirt. Final week is Monday-Aug. 26, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 482-0708 or e-mail jtriplett@spokanecity.org to register.
Papier-Mâché Animal Contest – Kids are invited to enter papier-mâché animals into the Spokane County Interstate Fair’s second-annual contest, Sept. 9-18 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Labeled creations can be dropped off at area Les Schwab Tire Centers until Sept. 7. Obtain instructions and details at www.spokanecounty.org/fair/sif/pmache.pdf, or by calling Jessica at 477-1766.
Ongoing
Express Summer Care – Spokane Public Schools is now taking enrollments for the Express Summer Program that runs through Aug. 26. For information about this program, call 354-7312.
Teen Adventure Camp – Teens 13-15 can enjoy adventure activities such as paddle boating, rock climbing and shooting pool at the Northeast Youth Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Cost of $87 per week includes USDA breakfasts and lunches, T-shirt and field trips. Final week is Monday-Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information, call 482-0708 or e-mail jtriplett@spokanecity.org.
Spokane County Library District Events – From storytime sessions to computer classes, the month of August is packed with activities for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, teens and adults. Contact your area library for events, dates and times, or visit www.scld.org.
Before- and After-school Programs – Educational and fun programs are available at the Northeast Youth Center, 4001 N. Cook. Transportation to and from some local elementary schools is available and state pay is accepted. Includes a USDA approved snack. For information and a list of the schools that are served, call 482-0708.
Camp Fire USA – Clubs forming for children between the ages of 3 through grade 12. Call the Camp Fire USA Service Center for more information, 747-6191.
Jump Rope Academy – Instruction includes single rope and double Dutch, 2727 N. Madelia St., Suite 5; ages 2-adult. Monday-Saturday. Free introduction class. Birthday and group workshops; $8 per person. Combination parent and child classes; motor skill and brain-development exercises. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday classes available. Call 869-3018, or visit jumpropeacademy.com.
Libby Teen Center – Open for basketball, volleyball and table games Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30-9 p.m. Free. Also scheduling outdoor activities, field trips and aerobics classes at the center, 2900 E. First Ave. For more information or to volunteer, call 536-8152.