Youth

Sat., Aug. 26, 2006

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Free preschool – Head Start, Early Head Start and Early Childhood Education Assistance Program offer free preschool to qualified families in the Spokane area. Children must be age 5 and under to enroll. There are 31 sites offering the program. Call 533-4800 for locations and registration information.

Ongoing

Spokane Public School Lunch program – The district is serving free breakfast and lunch to all children under age 18 at numerous locations. Days and times vary depending on location. For a complete list, call 354-7270 or visit www.spokaneschools.org/menus/summer.stm.

Summer lunches – The Boys and Girls Club of Spokane County will serve free lunches to all children under age 19 from 12:30-1 p.m. Monday through Friday through Sept. 1 at 544 E. Providence. Snacks will also be served daily at 3:30 p.m. Call 489-0741.

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 ages 3 through 12th grade. 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.

Library Activities – look for events for all ages at area libraries; call your nearest branch or visit www.scld.org for a schedule.

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.

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