Youth activities

Sat., June 3, 2006

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Upcoming

Summer Art Classes – Offered by the Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave., and sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department beginning June 12. Call 625-6677 for schedules and cost.

Spokane Falls Community College Summer Youth College – A variety of classes offered to children between the ages of 9-13, June 26-30, July 10-14, and July 17-21; 533-3140 or www.spokanefalls.edu/yc.

Ongoing

Camp Fire USA – Clubs forming for children between the ages of three 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.

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