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Mon., June 14, 1999

* Volunteers wanted … Valley Hospital and Deaconess Medical Center are getting ready to kick off their Summer Junior Volunteer Program for teens ages 14-18. A program orientation is scheduled for tomorrow and the program begins June 21. For more information or an application, call Joey Frost at 363-3058 or 924-6650, ext. 5415.

* Caravan time … The YMCA’s Summer Caravan trips for teens begin this week and continue through August. Three- to seven-day trips for youth ages 12-16 offer exciting adventures including hiking, rafting, biking and horseback riding. For details on the trips and registration information, call 838-3577, extension 141 or 777-YMCA.

* The downtown Spokane YMCA also holds “Totally Friday Nites” on the first and third Fridays of every month from 8 to 11 p.m. Open to 12-16 year olds, activities include basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, gym games, racquetball, foosball, Nintendo 64, music and more. Admission is $1 with a can of food or $2 without. For more information, call 838-3577, extension 141.

* Adventure day camps … The Spokane Parks and Recreation department is offering day camps for youth ages 11-15 throughout June and July. Activities include rock climbing, rappelling and cooperative games. Cost is $135. Advance registration is required. The Parks Department is also hosting a teen camping and fossil trip for youth ages 11-14. Call 625-6200 for details on these and other summer teen programs.

* Free math camp … Gonzaga University is hosting a free two-week math/science camp for women and students of color who are in high school. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12-23. Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. For details and an application, call Gail Nord at 323-3907 or e-mail nord@gonzaga.edu.

* Artists wanted … A public awareness campaign for Spokane’s Promise: Bridging the GAP will kick off this fall and organizers need some posters for their presentations. They are looking for creative teens with art skills who are interested in helping to design six different posters.

Bridging the GAP is a community-wide effort that focuses on making sure young people have the resources they need to succeed. To volunteer as an artist, call Grant Clay at (509) 444-3088, extension 14.

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