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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Kids’ Day – Spokane Parks and Recreation is presenting a day of activities, information booths and entertainment, Saturday from 11 a.m-5 p.m. at Riverfront Park. For information, call 242-2505.

Upcoming

Corbin Kids Summer Camp – The Corbin Art Center features a series of weekly fine arts and crafts camps through the week of Aug. 15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to ages 3-11. Fees vary and pre-registration is required. Call 625-6677 or e-mail lmandyke@spokanecity.org.

Express Summer Care – Spokane Public Schools is 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., through Aug. 26. Cost of $87 per week includes USDA breakfasts and lunches, T-shirt and field trips. Camp runs Monday through Friday, 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.

Ongoing

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.

Multi-cultural Folk Dancing: Silver Spurs Youth Folk Dancers – Kids in grades three through six and seven through 12 can learn clogging, German, Ukrainian, Romanian and Irish folk dancing, swing and more at Silver Spurs International Folk Dance Youth Group, 1426 E. 19th Ave. Some scholarships are available. For information, call Susan at 533-9966.

X-Brain Yo-Yo – Learn amazing tricks at yo-yo classes at Colors on the Wind, 118 E. Wellesley Ave. Classes are Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Registration and classes are free. For more information, call Becky at 484-5483.