Preteen Center
The Preteen program is an after-school program for youth ages 9-12. Half-Day camps are available during summer, winter and spring breaks. Our affiliations with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 4H, and Air Force programming provide activities that meet the developmental needs of youth. Core programming includes activities in The Arts, Education, Character & Leadership development, Health & Life Skills, and Youth Sports & Fitness. Memberships are required and there are currently no membership fees. Some activities may require a minimal fee for participation.
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September Events
Fri - 3 End of Summer Chillaxin
Mon 6 Closed for Labor Day Weekend
Tue - 7 4H Cooking Club
Wed - 8 Torch Club
Thu - 9 4H/BGCA Art Club
Fri - 10 FitFactor - Miller Park
Mon - 13 Destination Imagination
Tue - 14 4H Cooking Club
Wed - 15 Torch Club
Thu - 16 4H/BGCA Art Club
Fri - 17 Preteen Late Night - $5/person - 8-11p.m.
Mon - 20 Destination Imagination
Tue - 21 4H Cooking Club
Wed - 22 Torch Club
Thu - 23 4H/BGCA Art Club
Fri - 24 FitFactor
Mon - 27 Destination Imagination
Tue - 28 4H Cooking Club
Wed - 29 Torch Club
Thu - 30 4H/BGCA Art Club
Daily Activities
Homework assistance or tutoring
Plant & animal care
Physical activities (sports equipment available for checkout)
Problem solving techniques
Healthy lifestyle & choices information
Computers, textbooks & other resource materials
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2010 British Soccer Camp
Is now completed, but you can check out the fun the kids had by checking out thier Photo Gallery.
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33rd Annual Pride Run
This 5K run for youth ages 6-18 and adult divisions (19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+) will be held Sep. 25 at Miller Park. Awards will be given out for all age divisions in both Male and Female Categories. A squadron team award will be given to the squadron that has the lowest combined times with a minumum and maximum of 5 runners per squadron team. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the run begins at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is required, and must be completed at the Youth Center. Registration fee is $5 for children 6-12, and $10 for all registrations ages 13+. Registration begins Sep. 1 with a deadline of Sep.17. For more information, contact the Youth Center at 247-5601. Registration form available HERE.
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BGCA Day for Kids
Free at the Funspot Sep. 25 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
* Large 2 Topping Pizza and Pitcher of Soda $12
* 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free Admission to the inflatable area
* 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free use of the batting cages
* 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Free Bowling (2 lanes set aside for Youth Bowling, a max of 2 games per person, depending on availability)
For more information contact the Youth Center at 247-5601.
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Before & After School Program
The Before and After School Program will begin the week of Aug. 30. Aug. 30 - Sep. 1 will be All Day Outs in the program (additional fees will apply) since the first day of the school year for the children will be Sep. 2. Registration packets are available at the Youth Center front desk starting Aug. 2 for current Summer Camp
families and Aug. 16 for open registration. Children must be entering first grade for the 2010 - 2011 school year to be eligible.
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4H Photography
The Teen and Preteen Centers offer a 4H photography club that meets every Tuesday. This is a great opportunity for the kids to explore their skills in digital photography. The club participates in several field trips that are based on sight seeing, wildlife, and art in the Spokane Area. Members will be given the opportunity to use a digital camera to take pictures on the field trips. They will also have the opportunity to gain experience capturing art through a camera lens.
* Photo courtesy of Teen Center youth
4H Cooking Club
The Teen and Preteen Centers offers a 4H Cooking Club every Wednesday afternoon. This is an opportunity for the participants to gain hands-on learning in a kitchen. The participants will work together to follow directions and brainstorming on how to improve recipes. Another aspect of the club is it will focus on a community service project. It will include the members in donating their service and time to another organization in the community.
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Summer Safety
Here is a website that offers some great tips on how to stay safe!
http://sk.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?dlv_id=
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