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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Youth

The Spokesman-Review

Upcoming

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 beginning Monday and continuing through Sept. 1 at 544 E. Providence. Snacks will also be served daily at 3:30 p.m. Call 489-0741.

Spokane Public School Lunch program – The district is serving free breakfast and lunch to all children under age 18 at numerous locations beginning June 19. Days and times vary depending on location. For a complete list, call 354-7270 or visit www.spokaneschools.org/enus/summer.stm.

Summer Art Classes – Offered by the Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave., and sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. 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

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 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.

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.

Multicultural 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.