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Standard-Examin- Parents (folds to Summsp Fun spin) syuoJSd uiy dsiumns 05 spm sfosJiy Ogden City Deaune Burdett at The Ogden Cily Recreation Division summer youth programs provide an opportunity for youth to develop good sportsmanship to enjoy participation in organized play and to learn new skills as well as the fundamentals of sports The Recreation department encourages parents involvement in its pro- Teen Thing Program Youth between the ages of 10 and 18 participate in various activities at the Marshall White Community Center Teen Thing Program Registration begins in May Contact Chandra Bell at Diamond Skills Allows children to showcase their batting fielding throwing and skills and abilities Free for youths ages 7 to 14 3 Contact Jon Wilson at base-runni- 629-825- Summer Parks Program Offers youth a summer of fun activities and events from June to Seven parks throughout the city are staffed with experienced recreation leaders who supervise summertime activities such as sports games swimming hikes field trips arts and crafts and more They also participate in special events such as the Pioneer Days Children’s Parade the Children’s Art Festival and the Hershey’s Track and Field meet Registration begins in May Preregistration costs $10 Contact Visit 629-825- sion or $70 for all sessions Register at the Logan Community Recreation Center 195 South 100 West 3 Create Art in the Park Art in the park will expose children to a wealth of sensory experiences with a variety in each of the arts Children will find a rich and creative surrounding for creating art Classes run for five weeks one time per week The cost is $30 per session with a $6 supply fee and will be held at Willow Park For more information call Logan Parks 7 and Recreation Department at 629-834- 7 Hershey’s Youth Track Field Meet and Open to any boy or girl ages 9 to 14 June 11 at Ogden High School 3 Contact Jon Wilson 629-825- Children’s Parade TViesday July 20 Along Utah's Hogle Zoo and let them experience a day in the life of an animal From snakes to elephants the Hogle Zoo not only provides kids wdth summer entertainment but also educates them At the Zoo children will have the opportunity to meet Jack the Komodo Dragon Komodo’s are the world’s largest living monitor lizard Measuring up to 9 feet long Jack weighs more than 150 pounds and travels up to 20 miles per hour He comes When you’re an adult summer can slip away before you’ve had time to enjoy your days in the sun With a little inspiration from Little CaesarstS Pizza you can take charge of your free time and make the most of the season for you and your children Try out these “top 10” summertime activities and create some wonderful family memories: 10 Walk a nature trail Make it seem like an adventure and take along binoculars a bottle of cold water and trail mix 9 Build a bonfire (where town ordinances allow or check out a campsite) Gather around a fire and roast marshmallows or make s’mores Tell a ghost story Look at Washington Boulevard from 22nd to 26th Street Contact Deaune 3 Burdett at 7 You don’t have to go to the beach to make sand castles Take the children and some sand toys to a nearby park and build a castle in the sandbox 6 Spend 30 minutes doing something your children love Play catch play a game of roller hockey (it’s fun!) play basketball in the driveway draw a picture etc 5 Wash the car together Get a hose buckets sponges and towels and make a game of cleaning the car Wear bathing suits and get wet 4 At nightfall set a blanket in the yard and lie on it with your the stars children Look at the stars Bring a flashlight and read them a story in the dark 3 Spend an evening with the kids and their grandparents Center the conversation on the kids not the adults Make a simple meal together and take a walk around the block 2 Throw a “Make Your Own Sundae” night Buy all the fixings for a great treat: nuts whipped cream fresh fruit hot fudge caramel and strawberry topping Step back and let the little ones make their own 1 Order a pizza and head to the pool Don’t just sit in a chair-jum- p in the water! The children will love it w hen you join in the fun Source: NAPS Follow these tips for kids on trips Farmington City 629-825- Farmington offers summer youth programs such as tennis archery arts and crafts and swimming lessons Registration is on June 1st for Farmington residents and June 2 for Register at the Recreation Department at 142 S Main Street Tennis Program For youth and adults Cost is $24 per session Contact Jon Wilson at 629-825- 3 Logan City Youth Sports and Fitness Camp Ultimate frisbee track basketball e hockey stretching racquet-ba- ll aerobics swimming fitness tips karate tennis flag football calisthenics living healthy and softball Activities are for youth ages 5 to 12 Cost is $18 per ses Note: All cities were contacted Many cities only offer baseball programs Contact your local recreation center for more information on the baseball softball prosoft-ba- ll grams offered Family vacations are a time for parents and kids to enjoy the freedom and fun of long days away from household chores and school work But experts advise that trips away from home should include a few safety rules to ensure that adults and children make the mast of their summer fun Remember three simple rules for safe traveling this summer Be wise when it comes to size The size of things— including kids and their toys— plays a key role in safety For example when traveling by car don’t take toys that have small parts that children can accidentally swal- - low Always place children under 40 pounds and 40 inches in a car seat And always obey height requirements for children on rides at theme parks Don't roam when you’re away from home The old adage “There’s safety in numbers” rings especially true when in a distant location Safety dictates that families enforce the buddy system making sure that no member of the family wanders off alone Parents should write each child’s name on a slip of paper along with their own name and local address plus the phone number of a close friend or relative back home in who can serve as a case a child is separated from the adult then tuck or pin the paper in the child’s pocket Always accompany children into rest rooms And always carry a current photo of your child with you Check the Irx k before you hear the knock When checking into a hotel teach children how to operate the security locks Establish a code word for children so they don’t open the door to strangers when they can’t sea through the peep hole And immediately put toiletries out of the reach of children in the hotel bathroom Source: NAPS m from the Miami Metrozoo There is an entire family of Polar Bears at the Zoo Two cubs were born on November 26 1998 One weighs 44 pounds and the other 49 pounds WHEN YOUR THIRST IS THE WORST UMEtIME The mother Chinook came to the Hogle Zoo in 1979 at the age of two The father Andy was born on November 23 1989 and came to the Hogle Zoo on breeding loan in 1995 Children will also enjoy playing in the playground sliding down a tree riding on the train and much more There’s a totally new day camp coming this summer called Camp Imagination It's completely different from anything your child has ever experienced before! 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